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ENERGY METALS LTD Capital/Financing Update 2015

Jun 30, 2015

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Capital/Financing Update

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ABN 63 111 306 533

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

1[st ] July 2015

ASX Code - EME

For further information, contact:

Dr Weidong Xiang Energy Metals Limited

Telephone: 61 8 9322 6904 Facsimile: 61 8 9321 5240 Email: [email protected] Level 2, 8 Colin Street West Perth WA 6005

PO Box 1323 West Perth WA 6872

This report and further information are available on Energy Metals’ website at:

www.energymetals.net

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691 TONNES U3O8 MAIDEN RESOURCE KARINS DEPOSIT, NORTHERN TERRITORY

HIGHLIGHTS

  • JORC- reported, inferred category, uranium resource estimate of 691 tonnes U3O8 at 556ppm average grade (200ppm cut-off) obtained for the historical Karins uranium deposit, Ngalia Basin, NT .

  • Resource estimate based on digitised and reprocessed gamma logs for 110 historical drill holes.

  • Historical data and metadata verified and archival drill core re-logged, providing a high-confidence dataset as basis of the resource estimation.

Significant drill hole intercepts include:

  • 1.3m at 4,092ppm eU3O8 from 7.7m in RPH95

  • 1.9m at 1,200ppm eU3O8 from 87.0m in RPH83

  • 1.0m at 1,489ppm eU3O8 from 27.2m in RPH77

  • 0.6m at 2,547ppm eU3O8 from 29.9m in RPH66

  • 6.1m at 830ppm eU3O8 from 10.9m in RPH64

  • 1.6m at 916ppm eU3O8 from 42.6m in RPH43

  • 1.5m at 722ppm eU3O8 from 62.6m in RPH18

  • 4.9m at 1,240ppm eU3O8 from 61.9m in RPH04

Energy Metals Limited (ASX: EME) is pleased to advise that a maiden uranium resource estimate has been obtained for the historical Karins deposit, located approximately 260km northwest of Alice Springs in the Ngalia Basin, Central Australia (Figure 1). The deposit lies on tenement applications MLN1952 and MCS318-328; part of a joint venture between EME (53.3%), Paladin Energy Ltd (41.7%) & Southern Cross Exploration NL (5%).

The Karins area was recognised as prospective for sandstone-hosted uranium by Central Pacific Minerals (CPM) in 1973 following discovery of carnotite in drill cuttings from a seismic shot hole. Subsequent exploration work, including the drilling of 110 exploration holes, was carried out by CPM in the period 1974 to 1981. EME acquired CPM’s interest in the project in 2005, including all the historical exploration records which are now held in EME’s archives.

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The Ngalia Basin, which is some 12,600 km[2] in size, is recognised as one of the Northern Territory’s significant and most prospective uranium provinces (JSU Ngalia Basin Uranium Mineral System Project, Northern Territory Geological Survey Record 2012-003) . In 2014, EME began a program of systematic documentation and evaluation of historical uranium deposits and prospects located on its Ngalia Basin tenure. Because of the thorough and meticulously kept CPM exploration records for the Karins deposit held in EME archives, it was recognised early on that this data would be of sufficient quality to proceed with a JORC-compliant resource estimation, provided geological criteria such as sufficient continuity of mineralisation and appropriate drill hole density could be demonstrated. A review by EME’s resource consultants CSA Global Ltd confirmed that the appropriate criteria were met for Karins and EME elected to proceed with a resource estimate.

Exploration Results

Karins is a tabular uranium-vanadium-style deposit similar to the Bigrlyi deposit, although with an oxidised zone (carnotite zone) of variable thickness that extends from near surface to as much as 60m depth. The fresh host rocks are generally, reduced, light grey, feldspathic, fine to medium grained sandstones containing interbedded greenish-grey siltstone or mudstone. Primary uranium mineralisation is usually present as uraninite. Drilling by CPM showed the presence of widespread uranium mineralisation, which occurs as a series of discontinuous sheets or pods, over a strike length of approximately 5.8km. Mineralised zones, which typically vary in thickness from 0.2 to 6m, were intercepted from surface to approximately 100m depth within shallowly dipping (15 to 22 degrees) sandstone beds of the Mt Eclipse Formation. The mineralised sandstone is confined by upper and lower shale units; the latter is a prominent marker bed 3 to 10m thick known as the ‘red shale’. Drillhole collar locations and other drilling details are provided in Annexure 1.

All CPM’s drill holes were logged open-hole, by independent geophysical contractors, using downhole gamma probe tools (initially the sensitive L1 probe for all holes with follow up using the O1 or ore probe over significant mineralised zones). The downhole gamma probe was used as the primary analytical tool to measure eU3O8 grade. A number of drill core samples were assayed for uranium and vanadium for comparative purposes, however, these data are not considered to be sufficiently robust nor representative to be used in the resource estimation; a number of samples were assayed to determine the extent of possible radiometric disequilibrium but no evidence of any systematic deviation from equilibrium was found.

Drill hole information and gamma log data for all drill holes, including associated metadata and probe calibration records, were compiled from EME’s archives. Historical gamma logs were archived as a compilation of analogue printouts on paper charts; these were scanned at high resolution, digitised and converted to counts per second (cps) data at 10cm intervals downhole. Using the calibration data and hole information, the cps data was reprocessed to yield deconvolved eU3O8 values according to well established methods. Significant intercepts, i.e. those defined as: minimum width 0.3m, maximum internal dilution 0.3m, cut-off grade 100ppm eU3O8, have been detailed in Annexure 2. All relevant drilling data, gamma logging data and geological data including lithological logs have been converted to digital format, verified and loaded into EME’s database. A summary of the information provided for the resource estimation is given in Table 1 below.

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Table 1. Database Summary used in the Resource Estimation

Category Total
Number of Drill holes 110
Total metres drilled 5,563.6
Number of Downhole Surveyrecords 110
Number of Gamma logged intervals (at 10
cm)
49,378
Number of Mineralised intervals based on
10 cmgamma-logging
79
Historical mineralised intervals based on
gamma logging
35
Number of assays 168
Number of Intervals with lithological data 648

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Figure 1. Map showing the location of the Karins Deposit in relation to the Ngalia Basin (in green), EME tenement boundaries and various deposits and prospects (significant deposits on EME tenure identified).

Land tenure and site access

Joint venture tenements MLN1952 (formerly SML85) and MCS318-328 (formerly MC699H-709H) were applications made by CPM in 1977 to cover the Karins prospect following cessation of the underlying EL453. Although Mineral Claims (such as MCS318-328) are considered non-compliant titles under the NT’s current Mineral Titles Act (the Act ), such applications remain in force under transitional provisions until they are transitioned to an alternative suitable title under the Act. The exact areas of Mineral Leases and Mineral Claims in the NT are subject to survey of the boundary

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and datum pegs, and this is the case with MLN1952 and MCS318-328. Therefore the exact tenement locations and geometry may differ from those displayed on the NT Department of Mines and Energy mineral titles system or in Figure 2 below. EME holds all the relevant historical records associated with the original tenement applications.

The area outside MLN1952 and MCS318-328, on which a number of un-mineralised holes are situated and on which potential strike extensions of the deposit may occur, lies within EL24462 (Figure 2). This is an application owned 100% by EME. The land underlying EL24462 was formerly part of the Mount Allan pastoral lease but in 1988 it was converted to Aboriginal Freehold land under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (the ALRA ). The land is currently held by the Yalpirakinu Aboriginal Land Trust. Under the ALRA, access to and future grant of titles encroaching on Aboriginal Freehold land (including MLN1952, MCS318-328 and EL24462) requires an agreement with traditional owners and their representatives, in this instance, the Central Land Council (CLC). EME next has an opportunity to negotiate an exploration agreement for EL24462 on 7 December 2015 when the tenement is released from ALRA moratorium. Additionally, grant of Mineral Leases for uranium in the NT (such as MLN1952) require Federal Government approval.

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Figure 2. Map showing the location of Karins Deposit exploration drill collars (black dots) in relation to tenement boundaries, the Tanami Road and the Mt Allan trigonometric station (refer to the discussion above for further information). Topographic contour lines (brown) and drainages (blue) are shown.

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Resource Estimation Procedure

Mineralised envelopes at a 100ppm eU3O8 cut-off grade were interpreted and wireframed (Figures 3 & 4). The wireframes were constructed on the basis of a sectional interpretation in which the boundaries were extrapolated to half the nominal section spacing beyond the extents of current drilling. For profiles containing only one drill hole, an average bedding dip of 20 degrees was assumed. Using the digital lithological logs, digital models were generated for the shale horizons, base of alluvial cover, and boundary between oxidised sandstone (predominance of carnotite mineralisation) and reduced sandstone (predominance of uraninite mineralisation).

The Karins downhole eU3O8 data were composited over mineralised intervals using the following parameters: minimum thickness 0.3m, 100ppm eU3O8 cut-off grade, 0.3m maximum width of internal waste, no external dilution, and minimum grade-thickness of 30 ppm·m. Statistical and geostatistical analysis were then performed. The block model was created and filled following application of a coordinate transformation to provide a constant orientation of mineralisation for interpolation purposes. The Inverse Distance Weighted Squared method was used for interpolation of grades in the block model. The dimensions of the parent blocks were set at 5х5х0.5m with subcelling applied at the boundaries of the model. Modelled cells located above the alluvial cover surface were removed. An average bulk density of 2.48t/m[3] , as measured from Karins core samples held in EME’s core storage facility, was used. The distribution of grades obtained is shown in Figure 5 and the resulting resource estimate, which is classified as inferred, is provided in Annexure 3 for various cut-off grades.

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Figure 3. Example of the Interpretation of Mineralised Bodies along the RPH92, RPH64, RPH91 section.

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Figure 4. Wireframe models of the mineralised bodies.

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Figure 5. View showing grade distribution within mineralised bodies.

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Summary

The Mineral Resources are summarised in Table 2 for a 200ppm U3O8 cut-off grade:

Table 2: Estimate of Mineral Resources for the Karins Deposit (Ngalia Basin)

Grade Grade Mineral Resources Mineral Resources
Category Type Volume
'000 m3
Tonnes
'000 t
U3O8 U
U3O8
U3O8
ppm % tonnes M lb
Inferred Oxidised 290 719 526 0.045 379 0.83
Inferred Primary 211 524 597 0.051 312 0.69
Inferred Total 501 1,243 556 0.047 691 1.52

Notes:

1. The Mineral Resources are for a 100% interest in the joint venture and not the Mineral Resources attributable to the individual joint venture partners.

2. Mineral Resources are based on 200 ppm cut-off grade per resource block.

3. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

4. Mineral Resources are based on JORC-2012 definitions.

5. Mineral Resources are based on a bulk density of 2.48 t/m[3] .

6. Rows and columns may not add up exactly due to rounding.

The Mineral Resources have been classified and reported in accordance with JORC (2012) requirements. The resource classification is based on the assessed level of confidence in sample methods used, geological interpretation, drill spacing and geostatistical measures.

Energy Metals believes the mineral resources defined here make a valuable contribution to total regional uranium resources in the Ngalia Basin – a significant uranium province in the NT – as well as enhancing the economics of any potential regional mining development since the resource is located at open pittable depths. The economics of any mining development could be further enhanced if the uranium is amenable to in-situ recovery methods, as suggested by the favourable deposit geology at Karins including confinement of mineralisation by shale horizons. In addition, EME believes there is considerable scope for expansion of the deposit down-dip of the current resource, which is largely untested, as well as along strike. Access to the deposit for further exploration and test work will require grant of the mineral titles and an agreement with the Aboriginal landowners.

For and on behalf of the Board.

Weidong Xiang Managing Director 1[st] July 2015

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Competent Persons Statement

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resource estimation is based on information compiled by Mr Dmitry Pertel, Principal Consultant Geologist, CSA Global Ltd and Dr Maxim Seredkin, Principal Consultant Geologist, CSA Global Ltd. Information in this report relating to the interpretation and determination of gamma probe results is based on information compiled by Mr Evgeny Sirotenko, consultant geophysicist, under supervision of Dr Maxim Seredkin, Principal Consultant Geologist, CSA Global Ltd. Mr Pertel is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG) and is an employee of CSA Global. Dr Seredkin is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM), a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG), and is an employee of CSA Global. Mr Pertel and Dr Seredkin have sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as Competent Persons as defined by the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves – The JORC Code (2012)”, and Mr Pertel and Dr Seredkin both consent to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

Information in this report relating to exploration results, data, cut-off grades and QAQC analysis is based on information compiled by Dr Wayne Taylor and Mr Lindsay Dudfield. Mr Dudfield is a member of the AusIMM and the AIG. Dr Taylor is a member of the AIG and is a full time employee of Energy Metals; Mr Dudfield is a consultant to Energy Metals. They both have sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves – The JORC Code (2012)”. Dr Taylor and Mr Dudfield both consent to the inclusion of the information in the report in the form and context in which it appears.

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Annexure 1. Collar coordinates for historical drilling at the Karins Deposit, GDA94 datum, Zone 52.

TRUE
AZIMUTH
(degrees)
TOTAL
DEPTH
(m)
HOLE
NUMBER
EASTING
(m)
NORTHING
(m)
ELEVATION
(m)
DRILL
TYPE*
DIP
(degrees)
Completion
Date
RPH01 802720 7515665 633 PH -90 5 100.0 13/09/1974
RPH02A 803619 7516114 633 PH -90 5 85.0 16/09/1974
RPH03 804262 7515714 636 PH -90 5 86.0 18/09/1974
RPH04 802621 7515534 634 PH -90 5 86.0 19/09/1974
RPH05 802571 7515375 635 PH -90 5 139.0 20/09/1974
RPH06 802744 7515683 633 PH -90 5 17.0 29/10/1974
RPH07 802693 7515700 633 PH -90 5 21.0 28/10/1974
RPH08 802651 7515728 633 PH -90 5 19.0 28/10/1974
RPH09 802604 7515752 633 PH -90 5 19.0 28/10/1974
RPH10 802556 7515770 633 PH -90 5 20.0 29/10/1974
RPH11 802766 7515634 634 PH -90 5 29.0 29/10/1974
RPH12 802810 7515610 634 PH -90 5 30.0 29/10/1974
RPH13 802857 7515591 634 PH -90 5 30.0 03/11/1974
RPH14 802909 7515583 634 PH -90 5 27.0 04/11/1974
RPH15 802673 7515681 633 PH -90 5 30.0 04/11/1974
RPH16 802666 7515515 634 PH -90 5 80.0 08/11/1974
RPH17 802573 7515554 634 PH -90 5 81.0 11/11/1974
RPH18 802596 7515544 634 PH -90 5 79.0 15/11/1974
RPH19 802642 7515523 634 PH -90 5 82.0 18/11/1974
RPH20 802670 7515584 634 PH -90 5 59.0 03/09/1975
RPH21 802569 7515488 635 PH -90 5 99.0 03/09/1975
RPH22 828505 7504045 610 PH -90 5 37.0 02/09/1975
RPH23 828468 7503817 609 PH -90 5 61.0 04/09/1975
RPH24 828698 7503901 610 PH -90 5 50.0 05/09/1975
RPH25 828990 7504099 611 PH -90 5 50.0 05/09/1975
RPH25A 828992 7504099 611 PH -90 5 100.0 14/09/1975
RPH26 829849 7504679 613 PH -90 5 43.0 09/09/1975
RPH27 830213 7505802 617 PH -90 5 50.0 09/09/1975
RPH28 829671 7505124 615 PH -90 5 38.0 09/09/1975
RPH29 829537 7505748 616 PH -90 5 38.0 10/09/1975
RPH30 831880 7501712 600 PH -90 5 26.0 10/09/1975
RPH31 831632 7501490 599 PH -90 5 44.0 10/09/1975
RPH32 831853 7501091 598 PH -90 5 44.0 10/09/1975
RPH33 802241 7515830 635 PH -90 5 60.0 04/05/1976
RPH34 801807 7516082 639 PH -90 5 61.0 05/05/1976
RPH35 801391 7516361 642 PH -90 5 50.0 05/05/1976
RPH36 800974 7516658 644 PH -90 5 64.0 05/05/1976
RPH37 800516 7516870 647 PH -90 5 48.0 06/05/1976
RPH38 800117 7517168 650 PH -90 5 31.0 06/05/1976
RPH39 803147 7515423 636 PH -90 5 54.0 06/05/1976
RPH40 803626 7515273 639 PH -90 5 38.0 06/05/1976

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RPH41 804049 7515029 636 PH -90 5 48.0 07/05/1976
RPH42 804525 7514872 630 PH -90 5 52.0 07/05/1976
RPH43 805053 7514811 625 PH -90 5 53.0 07/05/1976
RPH44 805532 7514654 621 PH -90 5 50.0 07/05/1976
RPH45 805304 7514773 624 PH -90 5 35.0 07/05/1976
RPD46 805077 7514854 625 DD -90 5 55.6 07/05/1976
RPH47 805032 7514764 625 PH -90 5 55.0 08/07/1976
RPH48 804814 7514884 627 PH -90 5 34.0 08/05/1976
RPH49 804287 7514954 633 PH -90 5 41.0 08/05/1976
RPH50 803862 7515197 639 PH -90 5 33.0 09/05/1976
RPH51 804985 7514782 625 PH -90 5 44.0 09/05/1976
RPH52 805008 7514827 625 PH -90 5 41.0 09/05/1976
RPH53 805079 7514745 625 PH -90 5 48.0 09/05/1976
RPH54 805103 7514790 625 PH -90 5 62.0 10/05/1976
RPD55 805097 7514845 625 DD -90 5 32.0 10/05/1976
RPH56 802072 7516042 636 PH -90 5 55.0 11/05/1976
RPH57 802153 7515879 636 PH -90 5 44.0 11/05/1976
RPH58 801894 7516028 638 PH -90 5 49.0 11/05/1976
RPH59 801744 7516179 639 PH -90 5 35.0 11/05/1976
RPH60 802065 7515932 637 PH -90 5 47.0 12/05/1976
RPH61 802325 7515781 635 PH -90 5 51.0 12/05/1976
RPH62 802455 7515704 634 PH -90 5 53.0 12/05/1976
RPH63 802306 7515851 635 PH -90 5 34.0 12/05/1976
RPH64 801639 7516296 640 PH -90 5 25.0 13/05/1976
RPH65 801591 7516210 641 PH -90 5 38.0 13/05/1976
RPH66 802908 7515501 634 PH -90 5 52.0 13/05/1976
RPH67 802132 7515646 638 PH -90 5 128.0 14/05/1976
RPD68 802897 7515479 634 PH -90 5 58.7 13/07/1976
RPH69 803388 7515348 639 PH -90 5 42.0 14/07/1976
RPH70 805757 7514590 620 PH -90 5 45.0 15/07/1976
RPH71 805989 7514492 619 PH -90 5 61.0 15/07/1976
RPH72 806276 7514503 619 PH -90 5 35.0 16/07/1976
RPH73 806515 7514425 619 PH -90 5 22.0 16/07/1976
RPH74 806801 7514439 619 PH -90 5 12.0 16/07/1976
RPH75 801164 7516465 643 PH -90 5 45.0 17/07/1976
RPH76 800723 7516725 646 PH -90 5 45.0 17/07/1976
RPH77 800319 7517017 648 PH -90 5 33.0 17/07/1976
RPH78 799869 7517231 651 PH -90 5 46.0 18/07/1976
RPH79 799653 7517386 652 PH -90 5 37.0 18/07/1976
RPD80 799408 7517438 654 PH -90 5 59.6 22/07/1976
RPD81 801665 7516283 638 DD -90 5 20.4 23/07/1976
RPD82 801613 7516311 640 DD -90 5 19.0 23/07/1976
RPD83 802173 7515709 638 DD -90 5 106.8 09/08/1976
RPD84 802625 7515502 634 DD -59 26 84.5 27/07/1976
RPD85 800304 7516989 648 DD -59 6 36.7 28/07/1976

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RPH86 799227 7517624 655 PH -90 5 33.0 07/08/1976
RPH87 799002 7517730 656 PH -90 5 39.0 07/08/1976
RPH88 798798 7517874 658 PH -90 5 27.0 07/08/1976
RPH89 798568 7517980 659 PH -90 5 42.0 07/08/1976
RPH90 800336 7517045 648 PH -90 5 24.0 07/08/1976
RPH91 801643 7516317 640 PH -90 5 12.0 08/08/1976
RPH92 801624 7516268 642 PH -90 5 32.0 08/08/1976
RPH93 801686 7516263 638 PH -90 5 20.0 09/08/1976
RPH94 801581 7516322 640 PH -90 5 20.0 09/08/1976
RPH95 801554 7516359 640 PH -90 5 17.0 10/08/1976
RPH96 801514 7516387 641 PH -90 5 16.0 10/08/1976
RPH97 801473 7516417 641 PH -90 5 14.0 10/08/1976
RPH98 801433 7516449 642 PH -90 5 12.0 10/08/1976
RPH99 801391 7516478 642 PH -90 5 10.0 10/08/1976
RPH100 801218 7516566 643 PH -90 5 13.0 10/08/1976
RPH101 801089 7516589 644 PH -90 5 26.0 10/08/1976
RPH102 802807 7515820 632 PH -90 5 150.0 18/08/1979
RPH103 802979 7516163 630 PH -90 5 117.0 19/08/1979
RPH104 803116 7516451 629 PH -90 5 96.0 05/10/1980
RPH105 803229 7516673 628 PH -90 5 133.0 06/10/1980
RPH106 803333 7516877 626 PH -90 5 90.0 13/06/1981
RPH107 803409 7517104 625 PH -90 5 90.0 14/06/1981
RPH108 803299 7516770 627 PH -90 5 120.0 15/06/1981
RPH109 803498 7516653 628 PH -75 35 102.0 15/06/1981

*PH = Percussion Hole; DD = Diamond Drill Core

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Annexure 2. Significant eU3O8 (Deconvolved Gamma Log) intercepts from the Karins Deposit based on the criteria: minimum width 0.3m, maximum internal dilution 0.3m, 100ppm eU3O8 cut-off grade. Grade x Thickness values >1000 are highlighted in bold italics.

GRADE
eU3O8
(ppm)
HOLE
NUMBER
FROM
(m)
TO
(m)
WIDTH
(m)
Gamma
Probe*
Grade x
Thickness
RPH01 16.0 16.8 0.8 O-1 444 355
RPH04 58.6 58.9 0.3 O-1 322 97
and 61.9 66.8 4.9 O-1 1,240 6075
RPH11 18.7 19.2 0.5 O-1 457 228
RPH12 13.1 13.6 0.5 L-1 115 57
RPH17 58.8 59.9 1.1 L-1 156 172
RPH18 58.6 59.0 0.4 O-1 494 198
and 62.6 64.1 1.5 O-1 722 1082
and 65.6 67.2 1.6 O-1 282 452
RPH19 60.9 61.5 0.6 O-1 1,086 651
and 65.7 66.3 0.6 O-1 264 159
RPH20 35.4 36.5 1.1 O-1 333 366
and 47.5 48.5 1.0 O-1 282 282
and 53.6 55.8 2.2 O-1 275 606
RPH25A 36.2 37.7 1.5 L-1 110 166
RPH33 38.7 39.5 0.8 O-1 238 191
and 40.3 40.6 0.3 O-1 204 61
RPH34 46.1 46.4 0.3 O-1 274 82
RPH36 17.6 18.0 0.4 L-1 120 48
and 21.1 21.4 0.3 L-1 104 31
and 21.7 22.3 0.6 L-1 104 62
RPH37 33.4 34.6 1.2 O-1 297 356
and 35.2 35.6 0.4 O-1 123 49
RPH43 42.6 44.2 1.6 O-1 916 1466
RPH51 43.6 43.9 0.3 L-1 131 39
RPH56 8.5 9.2 0.7 L-1 120 84
RPH57 39.4 40.3 0.9 O-1 215 193
RPH59 25.9 26.6 0.7 O-1 190 133
RPH61 31.4 32.0 0.6 L-1 154 93
and 36.9 37.2 0.3 L-1 121 36
and 37.8 38.7 0.9 L-1 120 108
RPH62 49.9 50.2 0.3 L-1 106 32
RPH63 22.8 23.6 0.8 O-1 331 265
and 23.9 24.4 0.5 O-1 106 53
RPH64 10.9 17.0 6.1 O-1 830 5066
RPH66 29.9 30.5 0.6 O-1 2,547 1528
and 31.4 31.7 0.3 O-1 106 32
and 41.4 42.1 0.7 O-1 348 243
RPH67 102.7 103.1 0.4 O-1 476 190

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and 104.6 105.1 0.5 O-1 469 234
RPD68 33.5 33.8 0.3 O-1 318 95
and 35.2 35.5 0.3 O-1 298 89
and 38.8 39.3 0.5 O-1 435 218
and 47.4 48.0 0.6 O-1 277 166
RPH75 15.0 15.6 0.6 L-1 139 84
and 34.4 36.4 2.0 L-1 113 225
RPH76 38.8 39.6 0.8 O-1 362 289
RPH77 27.2 28.2 1.0 O-1 1,489 1489
and 29.5 29.9 0.4 O-1 123 49
RPH78 36.9 37.7 0.8 L-1 109 87
and 38.3 38.6 0.3 L-1 102 30
RPD81 10.4 12.7 2.3 O-1 756 1738
RPD82 10.1 15.3 5.2 O-1 408 2122
RPD83 87.0 88.9 1.9 O-1 1,200 2280
RPD84 63.8 66.5 2.7 O-1 515 1389
and 67.0 68.2 1.2 O-1 373 447
and 73.1 74.1 1.0 O-1 281 281
RPH91 8.1 8.9 0.8 L-1 151 121
RPH92 23.9 24.7 0.8 O-1 332 266
and 29.1 29.4 0.3 O-1 106 32
RPH93 10.5 12.8 2.3 O-1 326 749
and 14.0 14.3 0.3 O-1 118 35
and 14.6 16.5 1.9 O-1 450 854
and 17.4 18.0 0.6 O-1 145 87
RPH94 13.5 15.1 1.6 O-1 351 561
and 16.6 16.9 0.3 O-1 106 32
RPH95 7.7 9.0 1.3 O-1 4,092 5320
and 9.4 9.7 0.3 O-1 133 40
and 11.2 11.6 0.4 O-1 314 126
and 13.6 14.1 0.5 O-1 228 114
RPH96 12.2 13.2 1.0 O-1 273 273
and 14.4 14.7 0.3 O-1 106 32
RPH97 5.6 8.2 2.6 O-1 580 1507
and 10.6 11.1 0.5 O-1 228 114
and 11.8 12.2 0.4 O-1 121 48
RPH98 8.8 9.2 0.4 L-1 115 46
RPH99 6.3 7.2 0.9 L-1 129 116
RPH101 15.9 17.2 1.3 O-1 459 597

*Gamma probe: O-1 = Ore-Probe; L-1 = Lithology Probe.

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Annexure 3. Karins Deposit Resource Report.

Grade Grade Mineral Resources Mineral Resources
Cut off
grade
Category Type Volume
'000 m3
Tonnes
'000 t
U3O8
ppm
U
%

U3O8
U3O8
tonnes M lb
0 Inferred Oxidised 438 1,087 391 0.033 425 0.94
Primary 335 831 420 0.036 349 0.77
Total 773 1,918 404 0.034 775 1.71
100 Inferred Oxidised 438 1,087 391 0.033 425 0.94
Primary 335 831 420 0.036 349 0.77
Total 773 1,918 404 0.034 775 1.71
200 Inferred Oxidised 290 719 526 0.045 379 0.83
Primary 211 524 597 0.051 312 0.69
Total 501 1,243 556 0.047 691 1.52
300 Inferred Oxidised 178 441 693 0.059 305 0.67
Primary 143 354 754 0.064 268 0.59
Total 321 795 721 0.061 573 1.26
400 Inferred Oxidised 107 265 937 0.079 249 0.55
Primary 108 268 892 0.076 239 0.53
Total 215 534 914 0.078 488 1.08
500 Inferred Oxidised 75 187 1,139 0.097 213 0.47
Primary 85 212 1,008 0.085 213 0.47
Total 161 399 1,069 0.091 426 0.94
600 Inferred Oxidised 58 143 1,321 0.112 189 0.42
Primary 65 161 1,144 0.097 184 0.41
Total 123 304 1,227 0.104 373 0.82
700 Inferred Oxidised 48 118 1,466 0.124 173 0.38
Primary 58 144 1,203 0.102 173 0.38
Total 106 262 1,321 0.112 347 0.76
800 Inferred Oxidised 42 103 1,568 0.133 162 0.36
Primary 53 131 1,248 0.106 164 0.36
Total 95 234 1,389 0.118 325 0.72
900 Inferred Oxidised 36 90 1,670 0.142 151 0.33
Primary 47 117 1,295 0.11 152 0.33
Total 84 208 1,458 0.124 303 0.67
1,000 Inferred Oxidised 33 81 1,756 0.149 142 0.31
Primary 43 105 1,334 0.113 140 0.31
Total 75 186 1,517 0.129 283 0.62

Note: All figures in the tables are rounded, and therefore the total sums might not be the direct sum of the input figures

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The following commentary is provided to ensure compliance with the JORC (2012) requirements for the reporting of Mineral Resource Estimates as discussed above for the Karins Deposit located on tenements MLN1952 and MCS318-328.

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or The primary sampling instrument at the Karins Deposit was the
techniques specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate downhole gamma tool (or ‘probe’) which was used to obtain a total
to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma gamma count reading with depth down each drill hole. Drilling was by
sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should rotary percussion (PH) or diamond core drilling (DD) methods and drill
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. lines were on a nominal 250m spacing (eastings) with closer spacing
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity (50 to 25m) within mineralised zones. Drill holes were mostly vertical
and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems to
optimally
intersect
shallow-dipping
mineralisation.
Original
used. analogue gamma log data was digitised at 10cm intervals downhole
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the and converted to standard format LAS files followed by calculation of
Public Report. equivalent U3O8(eU3O8) grades (see below for further information on
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be gamma log processing procedures).
relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 The total count gamma logging method used here is a common
m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge method used to estimate uranium grade where the radiation
for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, contribution from thorium and potassium is small (as is the case for
such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling sandstone-hosted deposits of the Bigrlyi-type considered here).
problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg Gamma radiation is measured from a volume surrounding the drill
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. hole that has a radius of approximately 35cm. Therefore the gamma
probe samples a much larger volume than drill spoil or drill core
samples recovered from a drill hole of normal diameter; gamma
logging is considered to provide a more representative sample of the
ore body and is preferred over geochemical assay of drill samples.
Estimates of uranium concentration determined from gamma ray
measurements are based on the commonly accepted initial
assumption that the uranium is in secular equilibrium with its daughter
products (radionuclides), which are the principal gamma ray emitters
along the U-series decay chain. If uranium is in disequilibrium as a
result of the redistribution (depletion or enhancement) of uranium
relative to its daughter radionuclides, then the true uranium
concentration in the holes logged using the gamma probe will be
higher or lower than those reported.
Closed can gamma
measurements and chemical assay data from 17 samples from both
the carnotite and uraninite zones of the Karins Deposit confirm that
there is no systematic deviation from equilibrium and a correction for

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
disequilibrium has not been made. i.e. the Radioactive Equilibrium
Factor (REF) = U3O8/eU3O8= 1. This is consistent with current
knowledge of other Ngalia Basin uranium deposits such as Bigrlyi.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air Most of the drilling was by the rotary percussion (PH) method using
techniques blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple tricone roller bits and an air hammer. Hole sizes ranged from 4.5 to
or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other 6.5 inches and were not cased except for PVC collars in the top 2-
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). 4m. Seven NQ-size diamond core holes were drilled and the core is
archived in EME’s Bigrlyi core yard. As part of data validation
procedures, four drill core holes were re-logged by EME geologists.
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries Drill spoil recovery is not relevant to the sampling method used (i.e.
recovery and results assessed. downhole gamma logging).
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade
and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential
loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and Four historical diamond core holes were re-logged by EME geologists
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate for lithology, colour, grain-size, stratigraphic unit, oxidation state,
Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical alteration, cementation, weathering and other features; data was
studies. recorded digitally and the core was photographed. Scintillometer and
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or Niton portable XRF measurements were undertaken at 20cm
costean, channel, etc) photography. intervals through ore zones to confirm the width of mineralisation. The
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. coded data was verified according to Energy Metals’ standard logging
look-up tables. The re-logs were found to be in good agreement with
previous logging records, which provided confidence in the quality of
original CPM logging, and permitted EME to proceed with digitisation
of the remaining CPM historical drill core logs.
PH drill chip samples were logged at the time of drilling by CPM
geologists and the hard copy lithological logs were converted to
digital format by EME geologists using EME’s standard codes.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sub- If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core Samples of half core were submitted for uranium (and vanadium)
sampling taken. assay work historically by CPM, however, these data were not used
techniques
and sample
preparation
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and
whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the
sample preparation technique.
for the present resource estimation work as they are not considered
sufficiently robust nor representative in comparison with the gamma
log measurements.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to
maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in
situ material collected, including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material
being sampled.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and The gamma tools used for downhole gamma ray measurements were
assay data laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered calibrated and operated by geophysical contractors McPhar
and partial or total. Geophysics Pty Ltd until 1975 and after this time by Geoex Pty Ltd of
laboratory
tests
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc,
the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their

South Australia who acquired the assets of McPhar. Calibration
information including k-factors and deadtime corrections and hole
information including hole diameter and fluid levels/type were
derivation, etc. recorded for each hole. The accuracy and reproducibility of the probe
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, data were monitored using two on-site standard radioactive sources
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels
(a low-level and a high-level source) and the monitoring data was
of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established. included on each paper log and deemed satisfactory.
All drill holes were probed open-hole with the L1 or lithology gamma
probe which employed a sensitive 4 x 1 inch detector crystal.
Intervals of significant mineralisation (off-scale on the L1 probe) were
re-probed with the O1 or ore gamma probe which employed a less
sensitive 1 x ¾ inch detector crystal.
Approximately half the drill holes (i.e. those with a standing water
level) were logged electrically to provide downhole electric potential
and resistivity information. One hole was logged with a neutron probe
to provide porosity information. This data has not been digitised nor
used for the present resource estimation purposes.
The counts per second (cps) downhole gamma data were recorded
on paper charts with an analogue pen recorder; for some holes the
cps data was also recorded in digital printout form for the O1 probe.
Logging parameters including the time constant, logging speed and
chart scale were recorded. Both L1 and O1paper logs were digitised

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
by EME’s geophysical contractor and converted into digital standard-
format LAS files.
LAS file data were converted to equivalent U3O8values (eU3O8in
ppm) using the specified probe calibration factors and taking into
account drill-hole size, fluid levels and other parameters. The eU3O8
data was filtered (deconvolved) to correct for smearing of the gamma
signal at mineralised interfaces so that true grades and thicknesses
more closely reproduce actual grade. The eU3O8grades were
calculated by consultant geophysicist Mr Evgeny Sirotenko under the
supervision of Dr Maxim Seredkin using the well-established
methodology of Khaikovich and Shashkin, widely tested and upheld in
the evaluation of uranium deposits in Kazakhstan and the former
USSR.
Good agreement, better than 10 percent, was found for eU3O8grade
composites calculated by CPM from the O1 digital printouts and
grade-composites calculated by Sirotenko for the same intervals. This
provides confidence in the quality of gamma log data.
Verification The verification of significant intersections by either independent or Significant uranium intersections for the four re-logged NQ holes were
of sampling alternative company personnel. verified by geological personnel from the Uranium Resources
and assaying The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
Company (URC), Beijing, China; URC is the technical arm of the
China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGNPC), the major
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. shareholder of Energy Metals Ltd.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. Two holes were probed twice with the O1 gamma probe as a
duplicate check and one hole was probed over its entire length with
both the L1 and O1 probes as a check for internal consistency. In
both cases the results were found to be in good agreement
No twinned holes are available from the historical data set (see
comments in Section 3).
Historical data including paper gamma and lithological logs were
stored in a series of archive boxes in Energy Metals library. The data
is a complete record of exploration works conducted in the period
1974 to 1981.
No adjustments were made to eU3O8assay data other than the
standard reprocessing (deconvolution) discussed above.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and Hole collar locations of which there are 110 were determined using
data points down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations three independent data-sets. The primary data-set comprised CPM’s
used in Mineral Resource estimation. original exploration drill hole plans, which were scanned at high
Specification of thegrid system used. resolution and carefully georeferenced to allow extraction of hole

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. coordinates. The drill collars locations were compared with drill sites
identifiable from Google Earth (GE) imagery and with the same drill
sites converted from CPM’s original local coordinate grid. Agreement
between the three data-sets was found to be excellent and the
accuracy of the collar coordinates is judged to be better than +/-10m
in the horizontal plane.
The coordinates are located on the MGA94 grid, Zone 52 using the
GDA94 datum (see Annexure 1).
In the vertical plane topographic control was provided by a digital
elevation model generated from NatMap topographic data, local
benchmark data supplied by the NT DIPE, GE imagery and original
CPM RL survey data. Accuracy is judged to be at least +/-1m in the
vertical plane.
Most holes were drilled vertically and as no surveys were undertaken
were assumed to have remained vertical to the end of hole. Several
angle holes were drilled but no historical downhole surveys are
available; in these cases the starting azimuth was assumed to be
constant until end of hole; as most holes were short, <120m, this is
considered to be a reasonable assumption.
Data spacing
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
The Karins deposit was drilled on lines with a nominal 250m spacing
and Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the (eastings); within mineralised zones drilling was infilled to 25 to 50m
distribution degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral spacing (eastings). Limited down-dip drilling was undertaken on
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and panels with 100m step-outs.
classifications applied. Energy Metals and consultants CSA Global consider the spacing
Whether sample compositing has been applied. sufficient to establish continuity of geology and grade for the
purposes of estimation of an inferred mineral resource at Karins.
Downhole gamma logs were measured at 10cm spacing and were
composited as discussed in Annexure 2 for resource reporting
purposes.
Orientation Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of Several investigations have shown that Bigrlyi-style (tabular stratiform
of data in possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering sandstone-hosted) uranium mineralisation exhibits no significant
relation to the deposit type. structural control. Mineralisation is controlled by physical and
geological
structure
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation
of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a
sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.
chemical characteristics of the host rock such as permeability and
redox state and is influenced by primary depositional and
sedimentological features.
The deposit occurs in shallowly dipping beds and was sampled by
vertical drill holes; downhole gamma probe data was subsequently
corrected for mineralised zone boundaryeffects bydeconvolution,

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
therefore there is no bias of sampling related to orientation of
mineralised zones.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. Not applicable.
security
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.
No audits or reviews were conducted, however, the historical gamma
reviews probe data has been verified to an acceptable standard.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including The Karins Deposit is located on tenement applications MLN1952
tenement agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint (Mineral Lease North) and MCS318-328 (Mineral Claim South) which
and land ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, are part of a joint venture between Energy Metals Ltd (53.3%),
tenure status historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental Paladin Energy Ltd (41.7%) and Southern Cross Exploration (5%).
settings. Energy Metals is the operator of the Joint Venture.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any Tenement application EL24462, which is 100% Energy Metals
known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. owned, surrounds the Karins Deposit and covers along-strike
geological units to the east, but does not contain any known mineral
resources at present.
Mineral Claims (such as MCS318-328) are considered_non-compliant_
titles_under the Northern Territory’s current_Mineral Titles Act(the
Act); such applications remain in force under transitional provisions
until they are transitioned to an alternative suitable title under the Act.
The exact areas of Mineral Leases and Mineral Claims in the
Northern Territory, including MLN1952 and MCS318-328, are subject
to survey of their boundary and datum pegs.
The exploration licence applications are all located on Aboriginal
freehold land granted in 1988 under the_Aboriginal Land Rights_
(Northern Territory) Act 1976(the ALRA). The land was formerly part
of the Mount Allan pastoral lease and is now held by the Yalpirakinu
Aboriginal Land Trust.
Under the ALRA, access to and future grant of titles encroaching on
Aboriginal Freehold land (including MLN1952, MCS318-328 and
ELA24462) requires an agreement with traditional owners and their
representatives the Central Land Council. At present no agreement
exists.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
EME next has an opportunity to negotiate an exploration agreement
for EL24462 from 7 December 2015 when the tenement is released
from ALRA moratorium.
Grant of Mineral Leases for uranium in the NT (such as MLN1952)
are subject to Federal Government approval.
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. All the exploration data reported here is the result of drilling programs
done by undertaken by Central Pacific Minerals (CPM) in the period 1974-
other parties 1981. Energy Metals acquired CPM’s interest in the project in 2005
together with all the historical data including historical drill core.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. Karins is a Bigrlyi–style, tabular, stratiform, sandstone-hosted
uranium-vanadium deposit of Carboniferous age located in the north
central Ngalia Basin (NT). Refer to Figure 1.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding of the Refer to Annexure 1 and Annexure 2.
Information exploration results including a tabulation of the following information
for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from
the understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, Exploration results, i.e. mineralised intercepts, are reported as
aggregation maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high equivalent U3O8values (eU3O8) from processed gamma logs. For
methods grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated. reporting purposes in Annexure 2, gamma log intersections have
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade been composited from 10cm deconvolved eU3O8values. A cut-off
results and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used grade of 100ppm U3O8has been used with a minimum thickness of
for such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of 0.3m, a maximum internal dilution of 0.3m and no external dilution. A
such aggregations should be shown in detail. REF value of 1 was applied, i.e. U3O8/ eU3O8= 1. Results are
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values reported in Annexure 2.
should be clearly stated.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Based on geological mapping work by CPM geologists and structural
between Exploration Results. measurements of drill core, beds are shallowly dipping between 15
mineralisatio If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole and 22 degrees. Most holes have been drilled vertically and true

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
n widths and angle is known, its nature should be reported. widths of intersections are approximately 95% of the reported
intercept If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there downhole widths.
lengths should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true
_width not known’). _
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of Refer to Figures 2 to 5 in the body of the text.
intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being
reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of
drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not All results have been reported.
reporting practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades
and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported
The recovery of vanadium is not considered an economic proposition
substantive including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical for Bigrlyi-style deposits at present.
exploration
data
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating substances.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral No further work is planned until the mineral titles covering the deposit
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). are granted.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions,
including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas,
provided this information is not commercially sensitive.

Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted by, for Data used in the Mineral Resource estimate was sourced from
integrity example, transcription or keying errors, between its initial collection original hardcopy. Hardcopy data was converted to digital format and
and its use for Mineral Resource estimation purposes. collated, tabulated & verified by several persons before being
Data validation procedures used. validated upon importation into EME’s Geobank database. Resource
consultants CSA were provided with a validated Micromine database
by EME. Relevant tables from the database were exported to
Micromine .DAT format for import into Micromine 2014 software for
use in the Mineral Resource estimationprocedure.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Validation of the imported data included checks for missing, duplicated
and/or incorrectly recorded collar locations, survey data, sample data,
gamma log data & lithological log data.
Original historical gamma logs were reprocessed and deconvolved to
yield eU3O8(ppm) values which correlated with historical digital print-
out information stored in EME’s archives. The average difference is
+/-5%foreU3O8 grades and+/-8%forgrade-thicknesses ofeU3O8.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent Person and
No site visits were undertaken by the Competent Person (Resource
the outcome of those visits. Estimation) or CSA staff.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is the case. CSA has relied on Energy Metals for all data regarding the deposits,
and giventhe current stage ofthe project, considers this appropriate.
Geological Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of the geological There is a reasonable level of confidence in the geological
interpretation interpretation of the mineral deposit. interpretation of the Karins deposit. The geology is traceable and
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made. reasonably continuous between drill holes and sections. Geological
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral Resource controls such as the dip of the sedimentary rocks have been used to
estimation. constrain the extrapolation of mineralisation within stratigraphic
The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Resource bounds. It is recommended in future exploration programs that several
estimation. holes are “twinned” to validate the historical data and a more detailed
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology. estimation of the Radioactive Equilibrium Factor (REF) be undertaken.
It is further recommended that the possibility of in-situ recovery of the
uranium at the Karins deposit be investigated; this would include
hydrogeological test work and laboratory leaching tests. More exploration
work is needed along the southern flank of the deposit, i.e. down-dip of
currently known mineralised bodies.
Geological structure and gamma logging have formed the basis for
the geological interpretation. The Radioactive Equilibrium Factor (REF)
is assumed to be 1 based on comparison of closed can gamma and
chemical assay measurements from 17 samples.
Further work may be required to better define the geometry and limits
of the mineralisation, particularly with depth, but no significant
downside changes to the currently interpreted mineralised volume are
anticipated.
Mineralisation is primarily concentrated within sandstones between
silt/claystone lenses & interlayers that form lower and upper
confining layers. A zone of oxidation is developed at the upper part
of the deposit. Mineralised host sedimentary rocks are covered by
<5m of alluvial/aeolian sediments.
Grade continuity is controlled by redox boundaries within sandstones
and siltstones;regionallythe deposits are hosted alongthe northern

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
margin of the Ngalia Basin, which is an elongate intracratonic
depression about 300km long (east-west) and 40km wide (north-
south) on average. This basin is filled with late Proterozoic to
Palaeozoic aged sedimentary rocks, predominantly
continental/marine arkosic sandstone, and Neoproterozoic glacigene
deposits and quartzite.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource expressed as Mineralisation is stratiform in nature but is variably distributed
length (along strike or otherwise), plan width, and depth below along strike and at depth due to the probable epigenetic genesis of
surface to the upper and lower limits of the Mineral Resource. the deposit. The dimensions of the main Karins ore bodies are
approximately 3.7km of strike length with an average plan width of
150m and maximum modelled plan width of 350m. The total strike
length of the Karins deposit is some 5.8km overall. Stratigraphy &
mineralisation dips between 15 and 22 degrees. The mineralised
interval varies between 0.2m to 6.1m averaging 1.0m. The model
extends from 2m below surface to 120 metres below surface.
Estimation The nature and appropriateness of the estimation technique(s) Gamma logging has been used for the definition of mineralised
and applied and key assumptions, including treatment of extreme grade intervals and interpretation (wireframing) of mineralised bodies. The
modelling values, domaining, interpolation parameters and maximum distance REF is assumed to be 1. The deposit has been separated into zones
techniques of extrapolation from data points. If a computer assisted estimation of predominantly oxidised mineralisation (carnotite) and primary
method was chosen include a description of computer software and reduced mineralisation (uraninite). The model consists of 23
parameters used. mineralised domains as defined by the wireframe model.
The availability of check estimates, previous estimates and/or mine Grade estimation was calculated by the Inverse Distance Weighted
production records and whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes Squared method (IDW2) using Micromine 2014 software in a
appropriate account of such data. flattened model to horizontal surface. Omni directions and downhole
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-products. semivariograms have been used for the definition of the distance of
Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade variables of interpolation. No top cutting of extreme grade values was
economic significance (eg sulphur for acid mine drainage undertaken. The number of samples within the mineralised
characterisation). wireframes for each deposit was generally too small to establish what
In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in relation to
the average sample spacing and the search employed.
Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units.
Any assumptions about correlation between variables.
Description of how the geological interpretation was used to control
the resource estimates.


constitutes an extreme grade value.
No previous estimates have been completed for this deposit and no
mining has taken place.
No assumptions have been made regarding recovery of by-
products.
No other elements were estimated.
Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or capping. The block model was constructed using a 5mE x 5mN x 0.5mRL
The process of validation, the checking process used, the comparison parent block size, with sub-celling to 4mE x 4mN x 2mRL for
of model data to drill hole data, and use of reconciliation data if domain volume resolution. The parent cell size was chosen on the
available. basis of the general morphology of mineralised bodies and in order to
avoid thegeneration of unrealisticallylarge blocks. The sub-celling

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size was chosen to maintain the resolution of the mineralised bodies.
The sub-cells were optimised in the models where possible to form
larger cells.
The search ellipse radii were determined from evaluation of the
exploration drill hole distribution due to the low ranges of
semivariograms (low variable mineralisation). Omnidirectional
semivariograms were generated with a range of 90m for the
Northings & Eastings, and downhole semivariograms were
generated with a range of 4m. The first search radii were 10 x 10
x 1m, second 25 x 25 x 2m, third 60 x 60 x 2.67m then 90 x 90 x
4m. The model cells that did not receive grades from the first
runs were then estimated using radii incremented by the 90 x 90
x 4m.
No selective mining units were assumed in this estimate.
There is a positive correlation between eU3O8and V2O5for the
oxidised mineralised bodies.
Geological boundaries were used to guide the interpretation of
mineralised lenses. Specifically, mineralisation is interpreted to occur
along redox boundaries within the shallow dipping 20° Mt Eclipse
Sandstone. Mineralised bodies have been separated into oxidised &
primary reduced facies. Many profiles contain one drillhole only.
Grade envelopes at 100ppm eU3O8were defined for interpretation
purposes.
A 200ppm eU3O8cut-off grade was applied to mineralisation inside
envelopes. No top cuts have been applied at this stage.
Validation of the block model consisted of a comparison between the
block model volume and the wire-framed volumes. Grade estimates
were validated by visual comparison with the drill data. No
reconciliation data is available at this earlystage of theproject.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with natural The tonnages are estimated on a dry basis.
moisture, and the method of determination of the moisture content.
Cut-off The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters A cut-off grade of 100ppm U3O8has been used for interpretation and
parameters applied. 200ppm U3O8for resource estimation modelling. Based on CSA’s
experience with this type of deposit; this is considered a reasonable
cut-off which could result in eventual economic extraction.
Mining Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, minimum At this stage of resource development it is assumed that mining
factors or mining dimensions and internal (or, if applicable, external) mining would be by open pit methods. Future hydrogeological investigations
assumptions dilution. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining and leaching tests would be useful in determining whether solution
reasonableprospects for eventual economic extraction to consider miningmaybepossible.

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potential mining methods, but the assumptions made regarding
mining methods and parameters when estimating Mineral Resources
may not always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be
reported with an explanation of the basis of the mining assumptions
made.
Metallurgical The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding metallurgical Metallurgical testwork is required to determine if the deposit is
factors or amenability. It is always necessary as part of the process of amenable to solution mining and/or heap leaching. There is a
assumptions determining reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to requirement for a certain level of natural permeability and for
consider potential metallurgical methods, but the assumptions mineralisation to occur below the watertable if in-situ recovery is to be
regarding metallurgical treatment processes and parameters made considered. Hydrological pumping cluster tests would need to be
when reporting Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. undertaken if the deposit is found to be amenable to in-situ extraction
Where this is the case, this should be reported with an explanation of processes.
the basis of the metallurgical assumptions made.
Environmen- Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process residue No detailed assumptions regarding possible waste and process
tal factors or disposal options. It is always necessary as part of the process of residue options have been made at this early stage.
assumptions determining reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to
consider the potential environmental impacts of the mining and
processing operation. While at this stage the determination of
potential environmental impacts, particularly for a greenfields project,
may not always be well advanced, the status of early consideration of
these potential environmental impacts should be reported. Where
these aspects have not been considered this should be reported with
an explanation of the environmental assumptions made.
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the Bulk density testing was carried out on both mineralised & un-
assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether wet or dry, the mineralised drill core from the Karins deposit. Energy Metals supplied
frequency of the measurements, the nature, size and CSA with a table comprising 12 bulk density determinations from two
representativeness of the samples. drill holes. The rock types found at Karins include sub-arkosic
The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured by sandstone and shale.
methods that adequately account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, Density estimates were obtained using the Archimedes method on
etc), moisture and differences between rock and alteration zones the selected core samples. The balance was calibrated using two
within the deposit. standard weights. An oven was used to dry the core to evaporate
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the excess moisture and hairspray was used to seal the exterior to
evaluation process of the different materials. account for natural porosity (voids) when necessary. Test work to
date has shown that there are no significant density differences due
to sample porosity or alteration type.
The same average bulk density of 2.48 t/m3has been applied to all
material in the models.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into varying
CSA has considered several factors in the classification of the
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Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant factors (ie data and exploration drill hole grids. The Karins deposit has been
relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input classified as Inferred-category Mineral Resources due to: limited data
data, confidence in continuity of geology and metal values, quality, for REF definition, need to verify historical gamma logging by drilling
quantity and distribution of the data). twin holes, and the fact that many exploration sections are based on
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent Person’s single drill holes only.
view of the deposit. The Inferred classification has taken into account all available
geological and sampling information, and the classification level is
considered appropriate for the current stage of the project.
The Mineral Resource estimate appropriately reflects the views of the
Competent Persons.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource estimates. No audits of the Mineral Resource estimate has been undertaken at
reviews this time.
Discussion of
Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and
The relative accuracy of the Mineral Resource estimate is reflected in
relative confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate using an approach the reporting of the Mineral Resource to Inferred classification as per
accuracy/ or procedure deemed appropriate by the Competent Person. For the guidelines of the 2012 JORC Code.
confidence example, the application of statistical or geostatistical procedures to The resource statement refers to global estimation of tonnes and
quantify the relative accuracy of the resource within stated confidence grade.
limits, or, if such an approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative
No production data is available for comparison.
discussion of the factors that could affect the relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate.
The statement should specify whether it relates to global or local
estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which should be
relevant to technical and economic evaluation. Documentation should
include assumptions made and the procedures used.
These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate
should be compared withproduction data, where available.

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