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HAVILAH RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2018

Jun 17, 2018

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Capital/Financing Update

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ASX MEDIA RELEASE

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[18 June 2018 ]

Kalkaroo Maiden Ore Reserve Confirms Large Copper Project

HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Maiden Ore Reserve of 474,000 tonnes of contained copper and 1.41 million ounces of gold independently determined by RPMGlobal.

  • Total 100.1 million tonne Ore Reserve, consisting of:

  • 90.2 million tonnes Proved, and

  • 9.9 million tonnes Probable,

in accordance with the JORC 2012 code for reporting of ore reserves.

  • Largest undeveloped open pit copper deposit in Australia on a copper equivalent ore reserve basis, with a 0.74% copper-equivalent grade.

  • High conversion of 75% of JORC Measured and Indicated Resources to Ore Reserves.

  • Proposed large scale open pit mine located in a logistically favourable region of northeastern South Australia, near Broken Hill.

  • Further PFS work is in progress to address several potentially significant value adding options, including the addition of cobalt and the optimisation of metal recoveries.

  • Mine permitting, including native title negotiations, is well advanced.

  • Havilah owns Kalkaroo Station on which the project is situated.

  • Places Havilah in a very favourable position in the current strong uptrending copper cycle.

Havilah Resources Limited ASX : HAV

Website : www.havilah-resources.com.au Tel : +61 (08) 8155 4500 Email : [email protected]

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Havilah Resources Limited ( Havilah ) is pleased to release a maiden Ore Reserve for Kalkaroo of 474,000 tonnes of contained copper and 1.41 million ounces of gold for the Kalkaroo copper-cobalt-gold project in the northeast of South Australia ( Figure1 ).

This Ore Reserve was independently estimated by mining consultants, RPMGlobal Asia Ltd ( RPMGlobal ), as part of the Kalkaroo preliminary pre-feasibility ( PFS ) study report prepared for Wanbao Mining Limited.

Table 1 Ore Reserves as at June 2018

Category Tonnage
(Mt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Copper
Content
(Kt)
Gold
Content
(Koz)
Proved
Probable
90.2
9.9
0.48
0.45
0.44
0.39
430
44
1,282
125
Total 100.1 0.47 0.44 474 1,407

Note: Estimate has been rounded to reflect accuracy. All the estimates are on a dry tonne basis.

1. Significance of the Kalkaroo Ore Reserve for Havilah

Release of the Kalkaroo ore reserve is an important milestone for Havilah, as it establishes the Kalkaroo project as the largest undeveloped open pit copper-gold deposit in Australia on a copper-equivalent Ore Reserve basis ( Figure 2 ). Kalkaroo is larger than any other Australian based undeveloped open pit copper deposit and is second in size only to the Productora deposit in Chile amongst its ASX listed copper peers.

Kalkaroo’s copper-equivalent grade of 0.74%, which is enhanced by a material gold credit, exceeds that of its comparable size Australian based peers ( Figure 3 ). The gold serves as a natural hedge, with copper and gold prices often being in opposite metal price cycles, which potentially lowers the inherent risk of the project.

Kalkaroo is unique amongst its Australian copper peers in containing a 23,200 tonne cobalt resource (in an Inferred Resource of 193 million tonnes at 0.012% - refer ASX announcement of 7 March 2018). This also makes Kalkaroo the largest sulphide cobalt deposit underpinned by copper in Australia on a mineral resource basis, as highlighted in Havilah’s recent Copper Strategy - Enhanced by Cobalt presentation.

It is important to note that the Ore Reserve estimate above does not take into account cobalt at this stage, in part because the cobalt resource for the Kalkaroo deposit was released after the cut-off date for inclusion in the first phase of the PFS study. Further studies by Havilah, currently in progress, aim to quantify the positive impact inclusion of the cobalt resource will have on the Kalkaroo project economics.

An outstanding attribute of Kalkaroo is the high potential for discovery of additional resources , given that the Kalkaroo deposit is not closed off on any drill section either along strike or down dip. Three separate nearby prospects, each with well mineralised drill intercepts, can also potentially add appreciable ore feed, if converted to resources by further drilling. Havilah’s geological models show that Kalkaroo forms part of very substantial replacement coppercobalt-gold mineralized system whose full extent has yet to be determined.

Kalkaroo places Havilah in the fortunate position of having one of the few large undeveloped open pit copper deposits located in a politically stable jurisdiction and favourable logistical setting. This is at a time of unprecedented projected future demand for copper and cobalt to satisfy the rapidly expanding electric vehicle and renewable energy industries.

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Figure 2 Kalkaroo deposit compared with ASX
peers’ copper deposits based on copper equivalent
ore reserve grades and metal tonnes. Refer Table
2 for graph references and assumptions.
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Figure 3 Kalkaroo deposit compared with ASX peers’
copper deposits based on copper equivalent metal
tonnes compared to contained copper tonnes. Refer
Table 2 for graph references and assumptions.
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2. Supporting Information for the Ore Reserve Estimate Required Under Listing Rule 5.9

The Ore Reserve is based on the updated Mineral Resource estimated by RPMGlobal (refer ASX announcement of 30 January 2018), which confirmed Havilah’s earlier Mineral Resource estimate (refer ASX announcement of 29 March 2017). Sections 1, 2 and 3 from Table 1 of the JORC Code that accompanied the 30 January 2018 announcement are presented here for completeness, noting that there have been no material changes to the assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the information in these three sections. The Ore Reserve estimate considers mining, metallurgical, social, environmental and financial aspects of the project. Measured Resources largely convert to Proved Ore Reserves and Indicated Resources to Probable Ore Reserves. The Ore Reserve classifications reflect the Competent Person’s view of the deposit. A notable feature is the high (75%) conversion rate of Resources to Reserves that reflects the positive economic potential of the Kalkaroo deposit.

The mining method proposed in the PFS is conventional open cut mining with bulk movement of mined material. The major fleet requirements were assumed to be up to two 350 tonne excavators primarily for waste stripping and a single 250 tonne excavator in backhoe configuration dedicated to ore mining.

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Figure 1 The Kalkaroo project lies in northeastern South Australia approximately 90 kilometres west-northwest of the regional mining centre of Broken Hill. It is located in an area of favourable logistics, with access to roads, rail and power.

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The economic pit limits were defined using GEOVIA Whittle 4X software with the input data based on the outcomes of earlier Havilah studies. The analysis was completed only on Measured and Indicated Resources. The block size in the geological model is 10 m by 10 m by 10 m. To achieve the required selectivity for ore, RPMGlobal suggests a selective (or smallest) mining unit ( SMU ) of 5 m (bench height) by 10 m by 10 m. As the current model block size is larger than the target SMU, no modifying factors were applied. A detailed pit design ( Figure 4 ) was completed using the Whittle Revenue Factor 90% pit as a guide. That is, the ultimate pit shell is based on 90% of the base case metal prices.

As the Project is polymetallic, with multiple ore processing routes, RPMGlobal used a net processing return ( NPR ) cutoff to define what constituted ore. This involved estimating a net value for each block, taking into account revenue and project operating costs. A positive value indicated a profitable block, which was assigned as ore.

RPMGlobal notes that as 90% of the Ore Reserves are of Proved status, there is sufficient confidence in the Resources and Reserves for them to be utilised for detailed feasibility planning with further exploration drilling unlikely to be required within the currently defined pit limits.

The approach to ore processing has been designed to meet the requirements of the four ore types, namely: saprolite, native copper, chalcocite and chalcopyrite. Metallurgical testwork supports the blending of saprolite and native copper for treatment in the oxide plant and blending the chalcocite and chalcopyrite for processing in the sulphide plant. The current approach provides for the flexibility of some chalcocite to be treated in the oxide plant. Both plants utilise conventional front end crushing and grinding circuits, incorporating gravity gold recovery methods and flotation to produce final saleable copper-gold concentrates.

The metallurgical recovery for copper and gold metal varies depending on the head grade and processing method, current estimates being:

  • Saprolite Ore: Copper 47% and gold 49%.

  • Native Copper: Copper 83% and gold 67%.

  • Chalcocite Oxide Plant: Copper 76% and gold 53%.

  • Chalcocite Sulphide Plant: Copper 78% and gold 53%.

  • Chalcopyrite: Copper 92% and gold 90%.

The metal price applied for estimating the NPR and the project economic analysis was US$6,380 per tonne for copper and US$1,200 per ounce for gold, and an exchange rate of US$/AU$ of 0.75 (based on the latest Consensus Economics long term metal forecasts). The operating and capital cost estimates are at PFS levels of ±25% with up to 20% contingency factor for capital costs and 10% contingency for operating costs. The capital costs and operating costs are drawn from a range of sources including vendor quotes and RPMGlobal’s extensive database and wide experience. The derivation of major operating costs is largely estimated from first principles. In addition to the above, other key assumptions used in calculating the ore block values, project economics and hence reporting of the Ore Reserves are summarized in the JORC Section 4 table below.

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Figure 2 Kalkaroo ultimate open pit design.

3. Future Value-Adding Work Planned for Kalkaroo

Havilah is presently working on a revised PFS scope with RPMGlobal to ensure that the final PFS captures the full value of the Kalkaroo project.

The additional work is focused on two key aspects that have the potential to substantially enhance the Kalkaroo project economics, namely:

1. Incorporation of cobalt resources and pyrite tails into the economic model: This involves recovering a clean cobaltian pyrite concentrate from the copper flotation tails and then recovering the cobalt plus associated copper and gold from the pyrite. This represents a potentially valuable resource that has not been considered in PFS studies to date.

2. Improving metal recoveries: This particularly relates to gold, by further investigating some modifications to the current processing flow sheet.

Both outcomes will have the important flow-through benefit of allowing some of the substantial (more than 110 million tonnes) deeper copper sulphide Inferred Resources at Kalkaroo, that were not considered in the PFS study, to be incorporated into the mining model. This would potentially mean a significantly larger open pit and a material increase in mine life and total projected revenue.

Wanbao Mining, the sponsor of the preliminary PFS work, has the exclusive right until 30 June 2018 to negotiate an agreement with Havilah to secure its future participation in development of the Kalkaroo project. After that date the exclusivity arrangement expires and Havilah will be in a position to consider other potential investment opportunities, with an updated PFS in hand.

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Commenting on the Kalkaroo Ore Reserve, CEO, Mr Walter Richards said : “Kalkaroo’s Ore Reserve clearly indicates the significant value of this copper-cobalt-gold project.

“The large Ore Reserve estimate highlights Kalkaroo as a standout amongst the very few open pit copper development opportunities presently available in Australia.

“Kalkaroo is a robust copper-cobalt-gold project, with a value multiple many times higher than Havilah’s current market capitalisation.

“The additional PFS work being undertaken by Havilah is focused on the potential value adding opportunities related to the inclusion of cobalt and improving some of the metal recoveries,” he said.

For further information visit www.havilah-resources.com.au

Contact: Mr Walter Richards, CEO, on (08) 8155-4500 or email: [email protected]

Competent Person’s Statement Re Kalkaroo Ore Reserves

The information in this report which relates to the Ore Reserves of the Kalkaroo Copper Gold Project, is based on information compiled and reviewed by Mr Igor Bojanic, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and is a full-time employee of RPM Advisory Services Pty Ltd. Mr Igor Bojanic has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which, he has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person, as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Igor Bojanic consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The estimates of Ore Reserves presented in this Statement have been carried out in accordance with the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (December, 2012).

Igor Bojanic (B.Eng.(Mining, Hons), FAusIMM

Table 2 Graph References and Assumptions

ASX
Code
Company
Metal Prices
AIS Aeris Resources Metal Unit AU$
AVB Avanco Resources Copper tonne 8,913
CDU CuDeco Gold ounce 1,688
HAV Havilah Resources
HCH Hot Chili
HGO Hillgrove Resources
IAU Intrepid Mines
OZL OZ Minerals
RXM Rex Minerals
TGS Tiger Resources

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The table below is a description of the assessment and reporting criteria for the Kalkaroo Main copper-gold resource and the Gold Cap gold resource at Kalkaroo, in accordance with Table 1 of The Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Sections 1,2 and 3 have been presented in the previous Kalkaroo resource statement (refer ASX announcement of 30 January 2018). Only Section 4 relates specifically to the Ore Reserve estimate by RPMGlobal, as described in this announcement.

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques

Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels,
random chips, or specific specialised industry
standard measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as down hole
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc).
These examples should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.

Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample
representivity
and
the
appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
used.

Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that
are Material to the Public Report. In cases where
‘industry standard’ work has been done this would
be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling
was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg
was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire
assay’). In other cases more explanation may be
required, such as where there is coarse gold that
has
inherent
sampling
problems.
Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine
nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed
information.

The drilling database includes 411 Havilah drillholes
(totalling 68,550 metres) of which there are 25,209
metres of drill core and 43,341 metres of reverse
circulation (RC) and aircore (AC). The AC informs
only a small portion of the Resource.

47 earlier non-Havilah drillholes completed by
major mining companies, namely Placer Dome,
Newcrest and MIM totalling approximately 10,718
m were also used in the resource estimation.

RC and AC assay samples averaging 2-3kg were riffle
split as 1-2m intervals.

Drill-core samples were mostly collected as half
core over 1m intervals, unless the geological
boundaries dictated otherwise.

All Havilah samples were collected into pre-
numbered calico bags and packed into
polyweave bags by Havilah staff for shipment
(usually by Havilah staff) to the assay lab in
Adelaide.
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or
other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).

All RC holes were drilled using standard face-
sampling bits, with bit sizes ranging from
120mm to 136mm. All samples were collected
via riffle splitting directly from the cyclone.

All AC holes used a 121mm blade bit

Diamond core sizes ranged from NQ (50mm) to
PQ3 (83mm). Triple tube methods were used
where required to maximize core recoveries.

Drill core was routinely orientated where
ground conditions allowed, mainly using the
spear technique.
Drill sample
recovery

Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed.

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.

Overall, RC sample recoveries and diamond drill
core recoveries were considered to be quite
acceptable for interpretation and modelling
purposes.

Core recovery for Havilah diamond drillholes was
measured directly and averaged 93 %.

The sample yield and wetness of the RC and AC
samples was routinely recorded in drill logs. Very
few samples were too wet to split. No evidence
of
RC
sample
bias
due
to
preferential
concentration of fine or coarse material was
observed.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Sample recoveries were continuously monitored
by the geologist on site and adjustments to
drilling methodology were made to optimize
sample recoveryandqualitywhere necessary.
Logging
Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of
detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical
studies.

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature.
Core
(or
costean,
channel,
etc)
photography.

The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.

All RC and AC samples and drillcore was logged
by experienced geologists directly into a digital
logging system with data uploaded directly into
an XL spreadsheet and transferred to a laptop
computer.

All drillcore and RC chip trays have been
photographed.

All drillcore and RC chip sample trays and some
back-up samples are stored on site at Kalkaroo.
All RC and AC samples were logged in detail by
experienced geologists directly into a digital
logging system with data uploaded.

Logging is semi-quantitative and 100% of
reported intersections have been logged.

Logging is of a sufficiently high standard to
support
any
subsequent
interpretations,
resource
estimations
and
mining
and
metallurgical studies.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.

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.

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.

RC or AC drill chips were received directly from
the drilling rig via a cyclone and were riffle split
as 1-2m intervals to obtain 2-3kg samples.

Half core samples were collected at 1m
intervals, unless otherwise dictated by the
geology.

Sampling size is considered to be appropriate
for the style of mineralisation observed. Assay
repeatability for gold and other metals has not
proven to be an issue.

All Havilah samples were collected in numbered
calico bags that were sent to ALS assay lab in
Adelaide.

At ALS assay lab the samples are crushed in a jaw
crusher to a nominal 6mm (method CRU-21)
from which a 3 kg split is obtained using a riffle
splitter. The split is pulverized in an LM5 to 85%
passing 75 microns (method PUL-23). These
pulps are stored in paper bags.

All samples are then analysed for a 33 element
package using ALS’s ME-ICP61 suite, whereby
samples undergo a 4 acid digest and analysis by
ICP-atomic emission spectrometry and ICP mass
spectrometry. Over limit Cu, Pb and Zn are re-
assayed using ME-OG62.

Gold is analysed by 50g fire assay, with AAS finish
using ALS method Au-AA26.

The total assay methods are standard ALS
procedure and are considered appropriate for
the main economic elements sought (i.e. Cu and
Au).
Quality of
assay data and
laboratory
tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or total.

Forgeophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF

A range of elements were analysed by a range
of slightly different techniques by the four
companies, all of which are considered
acceptable.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
instruments,
etc,
the
parameters
used
in
determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.

Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(ie lack of bias) and precision have been
established.

Havilah samples were also subjected to the
following additional check assaying to provide
more reliable results where coarser grained
native copper and to a lesser extent, gold, was
present.

Screen copper analyses were routinely carried
out for samples where native copper had been
identified during geological logging.

Screen fire gold analyses were routinely carried
out where the initial gold assays were in excess
of 0.5ppm.

Assay data accuracy
and
precision
was
continuously checked through submission of
field and laboratory standards, blanks and
repeats which were inserted at a nominal rate of
approximately 1 per 20 drill samples.

Assay data for laboratory standards and repeats
were statistically analysed and any samples that
lay outside of a two standard deviation
benchmark were re-assayed.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying

The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.

Ten pairs of twinned RC/DD holes were
analysed with comparisons made for the relative
intersection
widths,
hole
size,
volume
differences, metre x %Cu and metre x gm Au, RC
sample size and quality and any possible
contamination issues. It was found that
although there were wide variations in total
copper metal and gold metal calculations
between twinned holes, the overall average RC
and drillcore metal calculations produced
similar results (within 8% for copper and within
6% for gold). There was no observed bias
between the drill methods and no significant
differences in intersection widths.

Rigorous internal QC procedures are followed
to check all assay results (see section 3)

All data entry is under control of the responsible
geologist,
who
is
responsible
for
data
management, storage and security.

RPM completed independent re-assay of field
duplicates, specific native copper samples and pulp
duplicates. The analysis demonstrated acceptable
results but with greater variability for the coarse
native copper and gold in the smaller pulp sample
repeats.
Location of
data points

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill
holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches,
mine workings and other locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.

Specification of the grid system used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

Diamond
drillholes
were
surveyed
at
approximately 30m downhole intervals using an
Eastman single or multi-shot down-hole camera
or a digital camera.

Earlier Havilah RC holes were not surveyed and
were assumed not to have deviated significantly
from their collar azimuth and inclination. Later
RC holes were surveyed in the rods with only dip
measurements recorded. The last RC program
used non-magnetic drill rods to allow dip and
azimuth readings to be collected with only minor
(±1º) deviations noted.

Drillhole collar coordinates are surveyed in UTM

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
coordinates using a differential GPS system with
an x:y:z accuracy of 20cm:20cm:40cm and are
quoted in ADG 66 datum.
Data spacing
and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.

Whether the data spacing and distribution is
sufficient to establish the degree of geological and
grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s)
and classifications applied.

Whether sample compositing has been applied.

Havilah drilling was completed on nominal 25m
sections perpendicular to the strike of the
primary copper-gold mineralisation at Kalkaroo
West
and
on
nominal
100m
sections
perpendicular to the strike of the Kalkaroo Main
Dome mineralisation. Holes were drilled towards
the south at -60 to -75º.

Earlier non-Havilah holes were drilled at various
oblique angles and directions including to the
north.

The intersection angle is between 60 and 90
degrees through the Kalkaroo Main Dome style
mineralisation and between 20 and 45 degrees
through the more steeply dipping Kalkaroo West
vein style mineralisation. The deposit is largely
untested deeper than 250m below surface.

Sample compositingwas not used.
Orientation of
data in
relation to
geological
structure

Whether the orientation of sampling achieves
unbiased sampling of possible structures and the
extent to which this is known, considering the
deposit type.

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.

The drillhole azimuth and dip was chosen to
intersect the mineralized zones as nearly as
possible to right angles and at the desired
positions to maximize the value of the drilling
data.

At this stage, no material sampling bias is
known to have been introduced by the drilling
direction.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample security.

RC and AC chip samples are directly collected
from the riffle splitter in numbered calico bags.

Several calico bags are placed in each
polyweave bag which are then sealed with cable
ties. The samples are transported to the assay
lab by Havilah personnel at the end of each field
stint.

There is minimal opportunity for systematic
tampering with the samples as they are not out
of the control of Havilah until they are delivered
to the assay lab.

This is considered to be a secure and reasonable
procedure
and
no
known
instances
of
tampering with samples occurred during the
drilling programs
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.

Ongoing
internal
auditing
of
sampling
techniques and assay data has not revealed any
material issues.

Robert Dennis visited the site in November 2016
and found field procedures to be adequate.

RPM completed independent re-sampling and
assayingand found results to be adequate.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and

Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material issues

Security of tenure is via current mining lease
applications and an underlyingexploration

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
land tenure
status
with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.

The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a license to operate in the area.
licence (EL5800) owned 100% by Havilah.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.

Kalkaroo was explored by a number of major
mining groups in the past including Placer,
Newcrest Mining and MIM Exploration, who
completed more than 45,000 metres of drilling
in the region.

All
previous
exploration
data
has
been
integrated into Havilah’s databases.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

Kalkaroo consists of stratabound replacement
and vein style copper-gold mineralisation
within Willyama Supergroup rocks of the
Curnamona Craton

The stratabound mineralization is uniformly
distributed along more than 3 km of strike that
follows an arc around the 35 degree dipping
northern nose of the Kalkaroo south dome. It is
hosted by an 80m -120m thick mineralised
horizon that is sandwiched between psammitic
footwall rocks and a thick pelitic hangingwall
sequence.

In part, the mineralization is associated with
near-vertical, mineralised quartz vein breccia
fracture/fault fillings, which probably formed
channel ways for the mineralising fluids.
Interference folding resulted in dome structures
which probably acted as structural traps for the
rising mineralising fluids carried by these
vertical structures.

The mineralising events were associated with
iron-rich and sodium-rich alteration fronts,
which are manifest as widespread fine-grained
magnetite in the lower sandy formations and as
pervasive albite alteration.

Erosion in the Mesozoic and Tertiary period
exposed the Kalkaroo deposit to prolonged and
deep weathering. Consequently, the deposit
shows typical supergene enrichment features in
its upper part, caused by oxidation of the
primary sulphides in the weathering zone,
forming a soft clay rich rock called saprolite. This
is manifest in a sub-horizontal stratification of
the ore minerals from top to bottom;
1. Supergene free gold in saprolite, with
generally minor copper, recoverable by
gravity and cyanide leaching methods.
2. Native copper and gold in saprolite, largely
recoverable by gravity methods.
3. Chalcocite dominant with gold,
recoverable by conventional flotation.
4. Chalcopyrite dominant with gold and
locally rich molybdenum, recoverable by
conventional flotation.

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Drill hole
information
A summary of all information material to the under-
standing of the 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.

A total of 493 Havilah drillholes totalling
approximately 82,434 metres were used in the
resource estimation of which there are 25,209
metres of drill core and 57,225 metres of reverse
circulation (RC) and aircore (AC).

65 earlier non-Havilah drillholes totalling
approximately 15,047 metre were also used in
the resource estimation.

This includes three generations of pre-Havilah
drillholes,
completed
by
major
mining
companies, namely Placer Dome, Newcrest and
MIM.

There is good correlation of the geology and
assay data between these earlier drillholes and
Havilah drillholes.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum
grade truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades) and
cut-off grades are usually Material and should be
stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths of high grade results and longer lengths of
low grade results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should be shown in
detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.

Exploration drilling results are not being reported
for the Mineral Resource area.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to
the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be
reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are
reported, there should be a clear statement to this
effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not known’).

Down-hole lengths are reported. Drillholes are
always
oriented
with
the
objective
of
intersecting mineralisation as near as possible
to
right
angles,
and
hence
down-hole
intersections in general are as near as possible
to true width.

For
the
purposes
of
the
geological
interpretations and resource calculations the
true widths are always used.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
tabulations of 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.


Exploration drilling results are not being
reported for the Mineral Resource area.
Balanced
Reporting

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill
holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches,
mine workings and other locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration
Results is not practicable, representative reporting
of both low and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.

Exploration drilling results are not being
reported for the Mineral Resource area.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material,
should be reported including (but not limited to):
geological observations; geophysical survey results;
geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and

Exploration drilling results are not being
reported for the Mineral Resource area.

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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 (e.g.
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or
large- scale step-out drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions,
including
the
main
geological
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided
this information is not commercially sensitive.

Additional infill drilling may be carried out in the
future to upgrade Inferred and Indicated
Resources to Measured Resources and also to
explore strike and depth extensions outside of
the current resource envelope.

Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database
integrity

Measures taken to ensure that data has not been
corrupted by, for example, transcription or keying
errors, between its initial collection and its use for
Mineral Resource estimation purposes.

Data validation procedures used.

All drill data is directly logged into a field based
digital logging system and then uploaded to an
Access database by the responsible geologist,
who also carries out verification and data
checking at the time.

Laboratory assay data is received digitally and
uploaded to the database electronically with
relevant QC checks.

All data in the database is validated for
consistency and accuracy. Various powerful QC
checks for overlapping data, missing assays and
other errors are performed at the time the data
is transferred into the Vulcan 3D database for
the resource modelling work. Errors identified
are immediately fixed and cross-checked to
ensure there are no systemic errors.

All original assay data sheets, logging files, drill
chips and half or quarter core are retained for
validation purposes.

Standard deviation plots of all data (e.g. assays,
densities, recoveries, sample quality) were used
to identify outliers for subsequent investigation
for errors.

Drillhole collar locations were checked for
consistency on cross sections.

Drillhole plots were examined to ensure
consistency of surveys.

Examination of the database has not revealed
any systemic issues of concern that could
significantly
affect
the
current
resource
estimation.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by the
Competent Person and the outcome of those visits.

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why
this is the case.

A site visit was conducted by Robert Dennis of
RPM during November 2016. Robert inspected
the deposit area, drill core, the core logging and
sampling facility. During this time, notes and
photos were taken. Discussions were held with
site personnel regarding drilling and sampling
procedures. No major issues were encountered.
Geological
interpretation

Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of)
the geological interpretation of the mineral
deposit.

There is a high level of confidence in the
geological interpretation of the Kalkaroo
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Nature of the data used and of any assumptions
made.

The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on
Mineral Resource estimation.

The use of geology in guiding and controlling
Mineral Resource estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of grade and
geology.
logging undertaken and the experience of the
geologists involved. This has allowed a
consistent picture of the stratigraphic and
structural
controls
on
alteration
and
mineralisation to be developed for the entire
deposit that accords with a comprehensive
regional geological understanding, as described
in Section 2.

It is important to note that the Kalkaroo
mineralisation does not outcrop, so virtually all
geological information about the deposit is
either gained from drilling data or geophysics.

The main component of the copper-gold
mineralisation is replacement style hosted in a
favourable stratigraphic horizon which has been
displaced and enriched in places with later
faulting and vein emplacement.

Superimposed on the primary chalcopyrite
copper mineralisation is deep weathering that
has produced a vertical zonation in the
mineralogy, from gold only in a secondary
weathering cap, through native copper and
chalcocite

The Dome is transected by a major E-W
trending, sub-vertical, quartz-carbonate vein
breccia system. A later shear offsets the
mineralisation and vein/breccia system by 200m
to the north along the western limb of the
Dome.

In general the stratigraphy and mineralisation of
the Kalkaroo deposit is remarkably uniform over
the entire strike length of the Main Dome.

Greater complexity occurs at the western
(Kalkaroo West) and eastern ends of the
deposit, where considerable disruption occurs
due to faulting, and this has required
adjustments to the search ellipsoid orientations
to avoid biasing errors.

The geology is a major control in guiding the
resource estimation. Firstly, in guiding the
search ellipsoid orientations and secondly, in
outlining different ore types and domains within
the overall deposit.

Mineralised
envelopes
for
copper
mineralisation were interpreted on drill section
using geological logs, copper grades ≥0.2%
copper.

Mineralised envelopes for gold mineralisation
were
interpreted
on
drill
section
using
geological logs, gold grades ≥0.2ppm.

Along strike mineralisation outlines were
generally terminated at half the drill hole
spacing beyond the last known section of
mineralisation.

Down dip mineralisation extrapolation is
generally less than 100m below the deepest
sectional intercepts, unless strike geological
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sections from one deeply drilled section to
another.

The interpreted geological domains are used to
control the resource estimation process.

Alternative interpretations will likely result in
similar tonnage and grades for the Kalkaroo
deposit due to the significant width and strike
extent of the deposit.
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource
expressed as length (along strike or otherwise),
plan width, and depth below surface to the upper
and lower limits of the Mineral Resource.

The Kalkaroo mineralisation exists around an
arcuate domal structure which has been drilled
more than 3km along strike. Copper-gold
mineralisation is continuous throughout this
strike length and is open at depth along its
entire length and is open at both ends.

The true width of mineralisation ranges from
40-80 metres thick, while the plan width of
mineralisation above cutoff varies from 50 to
200 metres.

Mineralisation generally has an upper bound 50
metres below the topography and at its deepest
has been intersected in a single drillhole 500
metres below the topographic surface.
Estimation and
modelling
techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the estimation
technique(s)
applied
and
key
assumptions,
including treatment of extreme grade values,
domaining,
interpolation
parameters
and
maximum distance of extrapolation from data
points. If a computer assisted estimation method
was chosen include a description of computer
software and parameters used.

The availability of check estimates, previous
estimates and/or mine production records and
whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.

The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-
products.

Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-
grade variables of economic significance (eg
sulphur for acid mine drainage characterisation).

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.

Discussion of basis for using or not using grade
cutting or capping.

The process of validation, the checking process
used, the comparison of model data to drill hole
data, and use of reconciliation data if available.

Polygons and hence triangulations are based on
interpretations completed on nominal 25m
sections for Kalkaroo West and nominal 50-
100m sections for Kalkaroo Main Dome.
Sectional
interpretations
are
made
perpendicular to the strike.

Triangulated
interpretations
have
been
generated
for
the
following
lithological
domains:
a.
Namba
b.
Eyre
c.
Saprolite (sap)
d.
Kalkaroo Main Dome (k), subdivided
into k2.2, k2.5, k2.8, k3.2 and k3.5
e.
Kalkaroo West (kw), subdivided into
kw2.2, kw2.5, kw2.8 and kw3.5
f.
Kalkaroo West Vein (kwest_vn)
g.
Kalkaroo West Vein (cent_vn)

Lithological logging of drill cuttings and core
defined
different
oxidation
levels
with
increasing depth.

These observations have been used to divide
mineralisation into discrete oxidation domains.
From top down these are: saprolite, native
copper, chalcocite and chalcopyrite.

Statistical analysis was completed for each
domain to ascertain the distribution of grades
and
examine
whether
any
extreme
values/outliers existed. Extreme values were
investigated and were found to be minimal in
number and not deemed to have a material
impact
on
estimated
grades.
Variogram
modelling was completed for each element in
each domain.

The block model was constructed in Vulcan 10.0
software withparent blocks of 10mE by10mN

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by 10mRL.

Compositing used 1m downhole sample
lengths with length weighted assay composites
used during estimation to account for small
composite intervals at domain boundaries.

Estimation was performed using ordinary
kriging and inverse distance techniques.

Estimation passes for the Kalkaroo deposit were
generally as follows: First pass search was 50
metres. If interpolation did not fill all blocks on
the first pass, then the search ellipsoid was
increased to 100m. If interpolation did not fill all
blocks on the second pass, then the search
ellipsoid was increased to 200m. Domains
estimated using unfolding had a search
perpendicular to dip and strike of mineralisation
set to a ratio of 0.2 of the domain width.

Cu, Au and specific gravity were estimated
separately for each combination of lithology
and oxidation domains. Estimation domain
boundaries relate to mineralised boundaries
and were used as hard estimation boundaries.

Up to three estimation passes with increasing
search neighbourhood size was used.

Search ellipsoid orientation was controlled
using stratigraphic surfaces during estimation
with unfolding methods.

An octant based search was used for sample
selection during grade estimation.

A minimum of 4 and maximum of 32
composites were used per block estimate.

Estimates and calculations were validated
visually in Vulcan software to ensure blocks
contained all required variables, default codes
were correctly applied to blocks and that all
domain and oxidation codes were represented.
The domain variables were correctly assigned
according to priority order within defined
triangulations, examination of code allocation
within overlapping areas to ensure proper
priority
order
application,
inspection
for
evidence of blocks leaking from a domain due
to triangulation errors such as openings,
crossing or inconsistency and comparison of
domain wireframe volumes to block model
domain volumes to ensure block parent and
sub-block size is appropriate.

Statistical comparisons of raw sample data
versus de-clustered data versus block model
data
were
completed.
Drift
plots
were
generated on 200 metre section spacing to
check block estimation versus original drill
sample grade.

The Kalkaroo resource estimate as at March
2017 was compared to the previous resource
estimate from March 2012. Variances identified
were primarily due to additional infill drilling
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and indicated resources and down dip drilling
which allowed reporting of inferred resource
classification.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis
or with natural moisture, and the method of
determination of the moisture content.

Tonnes have been estimated on a dry basis
through the determination of dry specific
gravityusingthe Archimedesprinciple.
Cut-off
parameters

The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.

Gold Cap resource has been calculated using a
0.2g/t gold lower cut-off grade.

For the Kalkaroo main copper-gold resource a
0.4% copper equivalent lower cut-off grade was
applied. Mineral resources have been reported
using a copper equivalent grade calculated
using a six month average World Bank copper
and gold price from 1st July 2016 to 31st
December 2016 with gold set at US$1,287/oz
(A$1727/oz at AUD = 0.74USD) and a copper
price of US$5,030/tonne (A$ 6,797 / tonne at
AUD = 0.74 USD) and assuming comparable
recoveries for both metals. On this basis, 1 ppm
Au = 8169 ppm Cu using a conversion factor of
32151 troy ounces per metric tonne.

Copper equivalent grades in the saprolite
mineralisation have been set to zero.

Cut-off
factors
include
considerations
developed in the PFS study.
Mining factors
or assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible mining
methods, minimum mining dimensions and
internal (or, if applicable, external) mining dilution.
It is always necessary as part of the process of
determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider 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.

The Kalkaroo resources are expected to be
mined as a conventional open pit mining
operation using excavators and large trucks.

The broad nature of the mineralisation lends
itself to an open pit mining operation, initially as
a free dig operation due to soft and weathered
nature of the host material, as evidenced in the
neighbouring Portia gold mine.

No assumptions have been made about mining
selectivity for specific material types or quality.

No external mining dilution or other factors have
been applied to the resource estimate.

Previously
reported
prefeasibility
studies
indicate that there is a sound basis for
determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction of the Kalkaroo copper-
gold mineralisation.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding
metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as
part of the process of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction to
consider potential metallurgical methods, but the
assumptions regarding metallurgical treatment
processes and parameters made when reporting
Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous.
Where this is the case, this should be reported with
an explanation of the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.

No metallurgical assumptions have been applied
to the resource model.

Metallurgical test work to date indicates that
gold and copper can be recovered satisfactorily
from the four main ore types. Acceptable
sulphide concentrate grades can be achieved,
without any penalty element issues
Environmental
factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible waste and
process residue disposal options. It is always
necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonableprospectsfor eventual economic

A comprehensive (1400 page) mining lease
proposal document, which addresses a range of
environmental issues connected with the
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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.
detail has been approved by DSD following
public comment.

Mining development is subject to the approval
of a Program for Environmental Protection and
Rehabilitation (PEPR) by the Department for
State Development.

This study will comprehensively address all
environmental and social impacts and the risk
mitigation methodologies to be employed.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the
basis for the assumptions. If determined, the
method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency of
the
measurements,
the
nature,
size
and
representativeness of the samples.

The bulk density for bulk material must have been
measured by methods that adequately account for
void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and
differences between rock and alteration zones
within the deposit.

Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates
used in the evaluation process of the different
materials.

A total of 11,774 core samples were measured
for density.

Most SG calculations were made using the
weight in air vs weight in water method.

Density of the ore material generally decreases
with increasing weathering and this has been
taken into account when estimating tonnages
for the various ore types.

It is assumed that the bulk density will have little
variation within the separate material types
across the breadth of the project area.
Therefore a single value applied to each
material type is considered acceptable.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken of all
relevant
factors
(ie
relative
confidence
in
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input
data, confidence in continuity of geology and
metal values, quality, quantity and distribution of
the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.

The estimates have been classified into
Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral
Resources according to the JORC 2012 code,
taking into account drilling density, geological
confidence, estimation pass and confidence and
continuity of the mineralisation around the
likely economic cut-off grades. Classification of
mineralisation with the Kalkaroo project was
based
on
confidence
of
geological
interpretation driven by drill density:
a.
Measured
Mineral
Resources
are
restricted to where drill spacing is less
than 50 metres.
b.
Indicated
Mineral
Resources
are
defined where drill spacing is between
50 and 100 metres.
c.
Inferred Mineral Resources are defined
where drill spacing is between 100 and
200 metres.

The Mineral Resource estimate appropriately
reflects the view of the Competent Person.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.

The resource estimation work was undertaken
by independent resource geologist, Mr Steve
Sullivan who has had more than 30 years’
experience in the mining industry, the majority
of which has been spent in resource estimation.

All drilling data and relevant interpretations
were supplied to Maptek by Havilah and there
were extensive technical discussions during the
estimation process between Havilah geologists
and Maptek to ensure that all of Havilah's
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model.

Havilah conducted internal peer review of the
resource processes and reporting outcomes
numerous times throughout the resource
estimation work. Several external parties have
reviewed prior work at Kalkaroo and provided
feedback which was incorporated into the
current resource report.

RPM audited the Resource estimate inclusive of
independent swath plot review, classification
checks and re-reporting of the estimate and
verified the estimate.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an approach or procedure
deemed appropriate by the Competent Person. For
example,
the
application
of
statistical
or
geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative
accuracy of the resource within stated confidence
limits, or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative 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.

The relative accuracy of the Mineral Resource is
reflected in the reporting of the Mineral
Resource as per the guidelines of the 2012 JORC
Code.

Geological and block models have been
validated
visually
against
drilling
and
statistically against input data sets on a domain
and swath basis.

The Mineral Resource estimate is based on the
assumption that open cut mining methods will
be applied and that grade control sampling will
be available for selective material delineation.
As such the resource estimate should be
considered to represent a global resource
estimate.

No production data is available to reconcile
results.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
Resource
estimate for
conversion to
Ore Reserves
Description of the Mineral
Resource estimate used as a
basis for the conversion to an
Ore Reserve.
Clear statement as to whether
the Mineral Resources are
reported additional to, or
inclusive of, the Ore Reserves.
• The Mineral Resources have been estimated in
accordance with the JORC Code (2012). The
Competent Person for the Mineral Resource
estimate is Mr. Robert Dennis who is a full time
employee of RPM Advisory Pty Ltd and is a
Member
of
the
Australasian
Institute
of
Geoscientists with sufficient relevant experience
to qualify as a Competent Person.
• The Mineral Resources are inclusive of these Ore
Reserves.
Site visits Comment on any site visits
undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of
those visits.
If no site visits have been
undertaken indicate why this is
the case.
• RPM attended a site visit from 9th to 12th
November 2016. RPM representatives were Mr
Dan Peel (Mining Engineer) and Mr Robert
Dennis (Geologist). The field visit involved a
meeting between Havilah and RPM in Adelaide
on 9th November followed by a field visit to the
Project area from 10th to 12th November 2016.
• Both Mr Dennis and Mr Peel were full time
employees of RPM at the time.
• No material physical change has occurred at the
site since thevisit.
Study status The type and level of study
undertaken to enable Mineral
Resources to be converted to
Ore Reserves.
The Code requires that a study
to at least Pre-Feasibility Study
level has been undertaken to
convert Mineral Resources to
Ore Reserves. Such studies will
have been carried out and will
have determined a mine plan
that is technically achievable and
economically viable, and that
• A pre-feasibility study has been completed by
RPM. The outcomes of the PFS form the basis
for the Ore Reserve estimate

In RPM’s opinion the mine plan is technically
achievable and economically viable. The mine
plan
aims
to
account
for
all
material
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material Modifying Factors have
been considered.
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the cut-off grade(s)
or quality parameters applied.

A Net Processing Return (“NPR”) cut-off was
used to define “ore” and “waste” as traditional
cut-off grade is unsuitable for a multi-element
deposit with multiple rock types and processing
streams. The NPR has been defined as the net
margin per tonne of rock. That is, a positive NPR
value indicates that if the material if processed
will generate a positive economic margin and
hence can be considered “ore”.
Mining factors
or assumptions
The method and assumptions
used as reported in the Pre-
Feasibility or Feasibility Study to
convert the Mineral Resource to
an Ore Reserve (i.e. either by
application of appropriate factors
by optimisation or by preliminary
or detailed design).
The choice, nature and
appropriateness of the selected
mining method(s) and other
mining parameters including
associated design issues such
as pre-strip, access, etc.
The assumptions made
regarding geotechnical
parameters (eg pit slopes, stope
sizes, etc.), grade control and
pre-production drilling.
The major assumptions made
and Mineral Resource model
used for pit and stope
optimisation (if appropriate).
The mining dilution factors used.
The mining recovery factors
used.
Any minimum mining widths
used.
The manner in which Inferred
Mineral Resources are utilised in
mining studies and the sensitivity
of the outcome to their inclusion.
The infrastructure requirements
of the selected mining methods.
• The mining method proposed is conventional
open cut mining with bulk movement of rock.
The mining method has been selected based on
the proximity of the mineralisation to the surface
and the characteristics of the deposit.
• The geotechnical parameters are developed
from a number of specialist studies completed
since 2008. In 2017 MiningOne were engaged
to review the geotechnical and hydrological
outcomes. The design criteria was improved
based on Havilah’s operating experience at its
Portia Mine.
• Ultimate pit limits were estimated using Whittle
4X
software.
Inferred
Resources
were
excluded from the ultimate pit analysis as well as
all mine planning.
• As the Resource block model has a size of 10m
by 10 m by 10 m which is larger than the likely
smallest mining unit, it is assumed this block
accounts for ore loss and dilution.
• Based
on
Resource
block
size,
mining
modifying factor assumed no ore loss and no
dilution.
• Minimum mining width of 25 m.
• Inferred Resources are assumed to be waste
rock in this PFS.
• The conventional open cut mining method does
not require any specialised infrastructure.
• The reference point at which Reserves are
defined is effectively the ore ROM pad at the
processing plant.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions
The metallurgical process
proposed and the
appropriateness of that process
to the style of mineralisation.

Extensive metallurgical test work was
undertaken as part of the PFS. This was
combined with test work that had been
undertaken over the last decade to derive

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Whether the metallurgical
process is well-tested
technology or novel in nature.
The nature, amount and
representativeness of
metallurgical test work
undertaken, the nature of the
metallurgical domaining applied
and the corresponding
metallurgical recovery factors
applied.
Any assumptions or allowances
made for deleterious elements.
The existence of any bulk
sample or pilot scale test work
and the degree to which such
samples are considered
representative of the orebody as
a whole.
For minerals that are defined by
a specification, has the ore
reserve estimation been based
on the appropriate mineralogy to
meet the specifications?
metallurgical recovery factors.

The metallurgical recovery for copper and gold
metal varies depending on the head grade and
processing method. In general:

Saprolite ore: copper 47%; gold 49%.

Native Copper: copper 83%; gold 67%.

Chalcocite Oxide Plant: copper 76%; gold
53%.

Chalcocite Sulphide Plant: copper 78%;
gold 53%.

Chalcopyrite: copper 92%; gold 90%
•The Oxide processing plant is primarily designed
to treat blended Saprolite and Native Copper
ores at a nominal 4 million tonnes per annum.
•Blended oxide ores would be crushed with two
stages of toothed roll crushers and scrubbed,
with the oversize reporting to a ball mill in closed
circuit with a hydrocyclone nest, and the overflow
feeding a flotation circuit with two stages of
cleaning. Within the milling circuit, gravity gold
would be recovered by a Knelson concentrator
while native copper would be captured through
screening and upgraded by jigging. The final
copper-gold flotation concentrate would
thickened, and like the gravity gold and native
copper concentrates, filtered. The flotation
tailings would be thickened and the underflow
would be discharged to Tailings Storage Facility
•The Oxide processing plant would also have the
ability to treat Chalcocite ores, additionally
incorporating a jaw crusher and a SAG mill to
prepare the Chalcocite ores for flotation. The
flotation rougher concentrate would be reground
and upgraded in three stages of cleaning.
•The Sulphide processing plant is designed to
treat a blend of Chalcocite and Chalcopyrite ores
at a nominal 7 million tonnes per annum and
would be a conventional hard rock processing
facility. It would employ a SABC comminution
circuit (gyratory crusher/SAG mill/Ball mill/pebble
crusher in closed circuit with a hydrocyclone
nest) feeding a flotation circuit with three stages
of cleaning. The comminution circuit would
include a Knelson concentrator for the recovery
of gravity gold while the flotation rougher
concentrate would be regrind prior to the
production of a final concentrate. The final
copper-gold flotation concentrate would
thickened, and like the gravity gold concentrate,
filtered. The flotation tailings would be thickened
and the underflow would be discharged to
Tailings Storage Facility.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Environmental The status of studies of potential
environmental impacts of the
mining and processing
operation. Details of waste rock
characterisation and the
consideration of potential sites,
status of design options
considered and, where
applicable, the status of
approvals for process residue
storage and waste dumps
should be reported.
• Havilah has undertaken extensive environmental
assessments as part of its government
applications
• No fatal flaws have been identified by Havilah
that would prevent the project from gaining
development approval. No flora, fauna, heritage
or land use issues were identified. The station is
has been de-stocked and hence not in use. The
area is arid and sparsely populated.

South of the proposed mining area is the
Boolcoomatta Reserve which has protected
area status within the Australian National
Reserve System due to the property being
subject to a conservation covenant. The
proposed site activities will need to be
undertaken in a manner to act as a barrier for
the defence of the Reserve's native species
and communities to enable them to sustain
themselves in the long term.

It is understood from Havilah that the mining
application approvals are imminent.

No deleterious elements that would have a
harmeful effect on the
Infrastructure The existence of appropriate
infrastructure: availability of land
for plant development, power,
water, transportation (particularly
for bulk commodities), labour,
accommodation; or the ease
with which the infrastructure can
be provided, or accessed.
• The construction of site infrastructure and
connection to services is proposed
commensurate with any new mining
development.
• Water will be gained for site use form
dewatering activities for the open pit.
• Power will be gained from a grid connection to
Broken Hill.
• It is assumed labour will be primarily sourced
from Broken Hill though a mining camp will be
constructed on site.
Access to the site will be from up-grading
existing roads. The proposal also will aim to
share infrastructure with the nearby Honeymoon
Mine.
• Mineproducts will be railed to Port Pirie for

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Costs The derivation of, or
assumptions made, regarding
projected capital costs in the
study.
The methodology used to
estimate operating costs.
Allowances made for the content
of deleterious elements.
The derivation of assumptions
made of metal or commodity
price(s), for the principal
minerals and co- products.
The source of exchange rates
used in the study.
Derivation of transportation
charges.
The basis for forecasting or
source of treatment and refining
charges, penalties for failure to
meet specification, etc.
The allowances made for
royalties payable, both
Government and private.
• Site capital and operating costs for all cost
centres have been estimated largely from first
principles. The level of accuracy and approach
is commensurate with a pre-feasibility study.
• Transport charges are based on recent quotes
for a project in South Australia and internal
databases.
• Treatment and refining charges are based on
outcomes form a marketing study and internal
research.
• Royalties are as legislated by the South
Australian government.
Revenue
factors
The derivation of, or
assumptions made regarding
revenue factors including head
grade, metal or commodity
price(s) exchange rates,
transportation and treatment
charges, penalties, net smelter
returns, etc.
The derivation of assumptions
made of metal or commodity
price(s), for the principal metals,
minerals and co-products.
• A copper of US$6,380/t and gold price of
US$1,200/oz. was applied in the economic
modelling of the Project.
• The price estimate is based on recent
Consensus Economics published metal
price long term forecasts
(www.consensuseconomics.com)
• An exchange rate of USD/AUD 0.75 applied.
Market
assessment
The demand, supply and stock
situation for the particular
commodity, consumption trends
and factors likely to affect supply
and demand into the future.
A customer and competitor
analysis along with the
identification of likely market
windows for the product.
Price and volume forecasts and
the basis for these forecasts.
For industrial minerals the
customer specification, testing
and acceptance requirements
prior to a supply contract.
• The demand for copper and gold is considered
in the metal price used.
• It was considered that copper and gold will be
marketable for beyond the processing life of
these Reserves.
• The commodity is not an industrial metal.
• The levels of potentially deleterious elements are
sufficiently low to not trigger penalty payments
Economic The inputs to the economic
analysis toproduce the net
• An economic model was prepared to estimate
the technical value of the Project.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
present value (NPV) in the
study, the source and
confidence of these economic
inputs including estimated
inflation, discount rate, etc.
NPV ranges and sensitivity to
variations in the significant
assumptions and inputs.
• The model is in calendar years and real cash
flows.
• The Net Present Value is positive for both the
base case scenario and reasonable sensitivity
analyses.
• On this basis the PFS considers the Project
economic.
Social The status of agreements with
key stakeholders and matters
leading to social licence to
operate.
• It is understood that Havilah has an active
community consultation program.
• Due to its isolated location there are few
stakeholders, primarily pastoralists in the area.

Havilah are not aware of any local pastoralists
that are within a 15 km radius from Kalkaroo
and hence any direct impact will be limited. No
borewater is known to be extracted within 25
km of the site.
• A native title mining agreement (NTMA) with the
Adnyamathanha and Wilyakali native title
claimants has been approved by the governing
boards of both the Adnyamathanha and
Wilyakali people and has been signed by
Havilah.
Other To the extent relevant, the
impact of the following on the
project and/or on the estimation
and classification of the Ore
Reserves:
Any identified material naturally
occurring risks.
The status of material legal
agreements and marketing
arrangements.
The status of governmental
agreements and approvals
critical to the viability of the
project, such as mineral
tenement status, and
government and statutory
approvals. There must be
reasonable grounds to expect
that all necessary Government
approvals will be received within
the timeframes anticipated in the
Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility
study. Highlight and discuss the
materiality of any unresolved
matter that is dependent on a
third party on which extraction of
the reserve is contingent.
• Ingress of water and geotechnical issues are
addressed by site.
• RPM is not aware of any commercial, legal or
marketing arrangements issues.
• Progress of government agreements and
approvals are in line with a Project in a
development phase.
• It is understood Havilah will aim to gain all
remaining government approvals for mining in
the next 12 months.
Classification The basis for the classification of
the Ore Reserves into varying
confidence categories.
Whether the result appropriately
reflects the Competent Person’s
view of the deposit.
• The Ore Reserve is classified as Proved and
Probable in accordance with the JORC Code,
corresponding to the resource classifications of
Measured and Indicated.
• The deposit’s geological model is well
understood with a large proportion of Measured
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The proportion of Probable Ore
Reserves that have been
derived from Measured Mineral
Resources (if any).
classification is considered appropriate given the
nature of the deposit, the moderate grade
variability, drilling density, structural complexity
and mining history.
• No Measured was included in the Probable Ore
Reserve
• No Inferred Mineral Resources were included in
the Ore Reserve estimate.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or
reviews of Ore Reserve
estimates.
• RPM has completed an internal review of the
Ore Reserve estimate and found it to be
reasonable.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence
Where appropriate a statement
of the relative accuracy and
confidence level in the Ore
Reserve estimate using an
approach or procedure deemed
appropriate by the Competent
Person. For example, the
application of statistical or
geostatistical procedures to
quantify the relative accuracy of
the reserve within stated
confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative
discussion of the factors which
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.
Accuracy and confidence
discussions should extend to
specific discussions of any
applied Modifying Factors that
may have a material impact on
Ore Reserve viability, or for
which there are remaining areas
of uncertainty at the current
study stage.
It is recognised that this may not
be possible or appropriate in all
circumstances. These
statements of relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate
should be compared with
production data, where
available.
• Mining is a relatively high risk business when
compared to other industrial and commercial
operations. Each deposit has unique
characteristics and responses during mining and
processing, which can never be wholly
predicted.
• As a relatively high risk business, uncertainty
always exists in regard to the outcomes. Whilst
an effective management team can identify the
known risks and take measures to manage and
mitigate those risks, there is still the possibility
for unexpected and unpredictable events to
occur. It is not possible therefore to totally
remove all risks or state with certainty that an
event that may have a material impact on the
operation of a mine, will not occur.
• The accuracy and confidence limits are based
on the outcomes of a pre-feasibility study and
have therefore been completed to an
engineering accuracy of +/-25%.
• The Ore Reserve estimate is a global estimate
for the proposed Project.

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