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FENIX RESOURCES LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2019

Apr 28, 2019

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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29 April 2019

QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

Highlights

  • Significant Upgrade to Iron Ridge Mineral Resource:

  • 84% increase in the total Mineral Resource to 9.2Mt at 64.1% Fe, 3.36% SiO2, 2.66% Al2O3 and 0.045% P, using a cut‐off grade of 58% Fe. This compares to the previous Inferred Mineral Resource of 5.0Mt at 64.1% Fe, 3.3% SiO2, 2.7% Al2O3 and 0.05% P, using a cut‐off grade of 50% Fe.

  • Maiden Indicated Mineral Resource of 6.6Mt at 64.5% Fe, 3.14% SiO2, 2.51% Al2O3 and 0.042% P.

  • High‐Grade Iron Ore assays received at the Iron Ridge Project including: o 58.2m @ 66.6% Fe from 79.3m in hole IR002

    • 70m @ 64.4% Fe from 91m in hole IR004

    • 51.1m @ 65.9% Fe from 161m in hole IR005

    • 51m @ 63.9% Fe from 36m in hole IR001

    • 16.2m @ 65.9% Fe from 41m in hole IR006

    • 22.7m @ 62.9% Fe from 50m in hole IR003

    • 23m @ 67.8% Fe from 159.2m in hole IR003

    • 38.9m @ 66.7% Fe from 211m in hole IR033D

    • 39.7m @ 65.9% Fe from 73.8m in hole IR020

  • Metallurgical test work, including a determination of lump to fines ratio, is well advanced with final results expected imminently.

  • Mine design and scheduling, environmental permitting, engagement with engineering, mining and road transport providers and discussions with the Midwest Port Authority have commenced and are ongoing.

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Western Australian developer and explorer Fenix Resources Limited ( Fenix or the Company ) is pleased to report on its activities for the March 2019 quarter.

Iron Ridge Mineral Resource Upgrade

During the quarter Fenix advised that the results from its recently completed drilling program at its flagship Iron Ridge Project in the Mid‐West region of Western Australia had been incorporated into a mineral resource upgrade. Fenix reported an 84% increase in the total Mineral Resource to 9.2Mt at 64.1% Fe, 3.36% SiO2, 2.66% Al2O3 and 0.045% P, using a cut‐off grade of 58% Fe. This compares to the previous Inferred Mineral Resource of 5.0Mt at 64.1% Fe, 3.3% SiO2, 2.7% Al2O3 and 0.05% P, using a cut‐off grade of 50% Fe.

The Mineral Resource is categorised into Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources as shown in Table 1.

Classification Tonnes
Fe
Al2O3
LOI
P
SiO2
TiO2
Mt
%
%
%
%
%
%
Indicated 6.6
64.5
2.51
1.74
0.042
3.14
0.09
Inferred 2.6
63.2
3.04
2.13
0.054
3.93
0.12
Total 9.2
64.1
2.66
1.85
0.045
3.36
0.10

Table 1 : Iron Ridge Mineral Resource Estimate reported above a 58% Fe cut‐off grade

Additionally, the Mineral Resource estimate has been further categorised depending on stratigraphy, with the Main BIF being the thicker, higher‐grade iron mineralised unit as shown in Table 2.

Category
Stratigraphy
Tonnes
Fe
Al2O3
LOI
P
SiO2
TiO2
Mt
%
%
%
%
%
%
Indicated
Main BIF
5.9
65.0
2.38
1.36
0.038
2.92
0.09
Indicated
Little BIF
0.7
60.0
3.60
5.05
0.072
5.05
0.09
Total Indicated 6.6
64.5
2.51
1.74
0.042
3.14
0.09
Inferred
Main BIF
2.3
63.8
2.95
1.68
0.050
3.68
0.12
Inferred
Little BIF
0.3
59.3
3.67
5.43
0.083
5.75
0.09
Total Inferred 2.6
63.2
3.04
2.13
0.054
3.93
0.12
Grand Total 9.2
64.1
2.66
1.85
0.045
3.36
0.10

Table 2 : Iron Ridge Mineral Resource Estimate above a 58% cut‐off, broken down by stratigraphic unit

Drilling has revealed that the mineralisation envelope plunges gently to the south west along strike. The deepest intersected mineralisation is at 230m beneath surface. Consistent high‐grades were recorded in the Main BIF after an initial zone of surface weathered or ‘hardcapped’ mineralisation (minor elevated alumina and silica) was encountered in the top 20m to 40m. At this stage Fenix sees no issues with processing of the mineralisation below the water table as preliminary observations suggest that only crushing and screening will be required to produce a good quality Direct Ship Ore (DSO) product.

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Figure 1: Local Grid Cross‐Section looking East, 20m +‐ window

The Mineral Resource estimates have been reported above a cut‐off grade of 58% Fe. This was selected based on the grade – tonnage curve (see Figure 2 below), which indicated that 58% was most appropriate for reporting a premium, high‐iron grade product.

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12,000,000 72.0
10,000,000
67.0
8,000,000
6,000,000 62.0
4,000,000
57.0
2,000,000
0 52.0
% Fe cutoff
Tonnes Fe Grade %
45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68
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Figure 2: Grade ‐ Tonnage Curves of the Iron Ridge total Mineral Resource at varying cut‐off grades, highlighting the Mineral Resource at 58% Fe cut‐off

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Next Steps

Following the finalisation of the Mineral Resource Estimate, the Company has started the process of conducting preliminary open pit plans and the necessary geotechnical work with a view to commencing a feasibility study. This work has been awarded to Mining Plus Pty Ltd and Peter O’Bryan & Associates.

Concurrently, the Company have engaged Ecotec (WA) Pty Ltd to commence the process of preparing a Mining Proposal in accordance with the relevant Western Australian regulatory guidelines.

Additionally, the Company is well advanced with metallurgical testwork to determine lump to fines ratio, crushing indexes etc. with results expected soon. There has been a slight delay in completing this work as some additional test work was required. The final results from this additional testwork are yet to be received and this means a delay on several weeks, with a final metallurgical report now due in May 2019.

Product offtake discussions are commencing with assay results from the latest drill program and the Mineral Resource Estimate reinforcing the high grade/low deleterious element nature of the potential product.

Additional High‐Grade Extensions Identified at Iron Ridge

During the quarter, the Company advised it had received all the assay results from the 21 RC holes and 8 diamond holes drilled in three batches (the first batch of results was announced 17 January, the second batch on 23 January 2019 and the third batch on 5 February 2019).

These results detailed in Table 3 , illustrate the consistent high grades in the Main BIF unit with 18 separate intercepts of between 16m and 70m grading >63.6% Fe.

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Figure 3: Section through drill holes IR011, IR012 and IR013

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Figure 4: Section through drill holes IR017, IR018 and IR019

Corporate

During the quarter the Company advised it had raised $1.75 million (before costs) through a placement of 31,930,000 shares at an issue price of 5.5¢ per share pursuant to its ASX Listing Rule 7.1 capacity.

The Placement was managed by Hartleys Limited as Lead Broker and was heavily oversubscribed with demand from new and existing Institutional Shareholders significantly exceeding expectations.

The proceeds of the Placement will be used to accelerate the development activities at the Iron Ridge Project in the Mid‐West region of Western Australia, including for funding in respect of:

  • Ongoing metallurgical test‐work at the Project;

  • Discussions with potential off‐takers;

  • Mine design and scheduling work at the Project;

  • The statutory permitting process for the Project;

  • Road haulage, port storage and handling arrangements; and

  • Feasibility studies at the Project.

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The Company advised on 19 February 2019 that it had granted a total of 19.75 million Performance Rights to management and employees of the Company that include performance milestone hurdles focused on the development of the Iron Ridge Project, WA. The Company intends to seek shareholder approval to issue Executive Director Mr Robert Brierley 6 million performance rights at a general meeting of shareholders scheduled for 14 May 2019.

Additionally, the Company advised that Mr Rob Brierley has been appointed Managing Director (previously Executive Director) effective 1 March 2019. The key terms of Mr Brierley’s engagement comprise a salary of $200,000 exclusive of superannuation, participation in the Employee Incentive Scheme and 3‐month termination notice period.

On Behalf of Fenix Resources Limited:

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Rob Brierley

Executive Director Fenix Resources Limited

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Table 3: Iron Ridge Project Assay Results

Drill Hole ID Tenement Hole Type Results Status Unit
IR001 M20/118 Diamond 51m@ 63.9% Fe from 36m Main BIF
IR002 M20/118 Diamond 58.2m@ 66.6% Fe from 79.3m Main BIF
IR003 M20/118 Diamond [email protected]% Fe from 50m Little BIF
And 23m@ 67.8% Fe from 159.2m Main BIF
IR004 M20/118 Diamond 70m@ 64.4% Fe from 91m Main BIF
IR005 M20/118 Diamond [email protected]% Fe from 36.5m Little BIF
And 51.1m@ 66.0% Fe from 161m Main BIF
IR006 M20/118 Diamond 16.2m@ 65.9% Fe from 41m Main BIF
IR009 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 6m Little BIF
And [email protected]% Fe from 54m Main BIF
IR011 M20/118 RC 70m@ 64.8% Fe from 72m Main BIF
IR012 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 56m Little BIF
And 40m@ 65.6% Fe from 164m Main BIF
IR013 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 122m Little BIF
IR014 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 108m Little BIF
IR015 M20/118 RC 66m@ 66.2% Fe from 80m Main BIF
IR016 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 48m Little BIF
And 50m@ 66.6% Fe from 152m Main BIF
IR017 M20/118 RC 27m@ 63.6% Fe from 56m Main BIF
IR018 M20/118 RC 58m@ 66.7% Fe from 84m Main BIF
IR019 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 86m Little BIF
And [email protected]% Fe from 160m Main BIF
IR020 M20/118 Diamond 39.7m@ 65.9% Fe from 73.8m Main BIF
IR021 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 78m Little BIF
And [email protected]% Fe from 130m Main BIF
IR022 M20/118 RC 20m@ 65.9% Fe from 70m Main BIF
IR023 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 34m Little BIF
And [email protected]% Fe from 90m Main BIF
IR024 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 98m Little BIF
IR026 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 36m Little BIF
IR033D M20/118 RCD [email protected]% Fe from 102m Little BIF
38.9m@ 66.7% Fe from 211m Main BIF
IR035 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 34m Little BIF
And 48m@ 66.2% Fe from 130m Main BIF
IR036 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 94m Little BIF
And 46m@ 66.3 %Fe from 206m Main BIF
IR046 M20/118 RC 26m@ 65.6% Fe from 74m Main BIF
IR047 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 86m Little BIF
IR048 M20/118 Diamond [email protected]% Fe from 54m Main BIF
IR049 M20/118 RC [email protected]% Fe from 76m Main BIF

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TENEMENT SCHEDULE

The Company’s interests in tenements is as follows:

Location Project Tenement No. Interest
Western Australia Iron Ridge M20/118‐I 100%

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results, Exploration Targets and Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr James Potter. Mr Potter is a full‐time employee of CSA Global Pty Ltd and is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Potter has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). Mr Potter consents to the disclosure of the information in this report in the form and context in which it appears. Additionally, Mr Potter confirms that the entity is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information contained in the ASX releases referred to in this report.

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Alex Whishaw. Mr Whishaw is a full‐time employee of CSA Global Pty Ltd and is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Whishaw has sufficient experience 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 in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). Mr Whishaw consents to the disclosure of information in this report in the form and context in which it appears.

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