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HIGHFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

Sep 1, 2015

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ASX Release 2 September 2015

HIGHFIELD RESOURCES DEFINES EXPLORATION TARGET AT PINTANOS DEMONSTRATING PROJECT OPTIONS IN ADDITION TO FLAGSHIP MUGA MINE DEVELOPMENT

Highlights

  • Exploration Target covers approximately 60km[2] and is based on geological information and sylvinite intersections from four historic drill holes* and one modern drill hole completed by Highfield Resources

  • Further supported by extensive seismic work completed by independent consultants RPS Boyd PetroSearch

  • Includes previous JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of 187 million tonnes in the Inferred Resource category

  • Drilling in Pintanos Project area expected to commence in Q4 CY2015

Spanish potash developer Highfield Resources (ASX:HFR) (“Highfield” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce an Exploration Target for the Pintanos Project (“Pintanos”), which is located on three contiguous permits approximately 5km to the east of its flagship Muga Project (“Muga”) in Northern Spain.

The Pintanos Exploration Target* is summarised as follows:

Range
**Low ** Base **High **
Tonnes (millions of tonnes) 343 1,049 1,565
Average Grade (% K20) 10% 11.5% 15.4%

*The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration Target is conceptual in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.

Highfield’s Managing Director, Anthony Hall, commented:

“The Pintanos Exploration Target is designed to demonstrate project optionality beyond Highfield’s flagship Muga Mine development that we expect to commence constructing next Quarter.

“We have an aspiration to become a significant global potash producer and we now have delivered good visibility across our Sierra del Perdón, Vipasca and Pintanos Projects to support this objective.

“Importantly, Pintanos appears very similar to Muga, with relatively shallow mineralisation and no aquifer units, therefore demonstrating the potential for decline access to a conventional underground mine.

“Pintanos also shares other characteristics with Muga, such as world-class infrastructure and proximity to domestic markets, which position Muga in the top quartile margins for global potash producers. We believe our aspiration to become a significant global producer is achievable and is supported by five very compelling potash projects.”

Highfield Resources Ltd. ACN 153 918 257 ASX: HFR

Registered Office C/– HLB Mann Judd 169 Fullarton Road Dulwich, SA 5065 Australia

Head Office

Avenida Carlos III, 13 - 1°B, 31002 Pamplona, Spain

–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– Tel: +61 8 8133 5098 Tel: +34 948 050 577 Fax: +61 8 8431 3502 Fax: +34 948 050 578

Directors

Derek Carter Richard Crookes Anthony Hall Owen Hegarty Pedro Rodriguez

Company Secretary Donald Stephens

Issued Capital 310.3 million shares 51.5 million performance shares 40.8 million options

Pintanos Potash Project

The Pintanos Project is located on contiguous investigation permits to the East of the flagship Muga Project, within the Molineras I, Molineras II and Puntarrón investigation permits. The Project covers a total area of 65km[2] .

This area is an extension of the mineralised structure encountered at the Muga Mine Project, as indicated below. Pintanos is characterised by a syncline structure that extends south east towards the town of Los Pintanos.

The Pintanos Project is separated from Muga by a regional flexural structure, which indicates the Exploration Target Area is likely to be in the footwall section of the Javier-Undués Syncline.

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Figure 1: Map of Highfield´s Spanish Projects showing JORC Resource Estimates, Exploration Targets and Additional Potential Upside

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Exploration Target

The Exploration Target covers 60km[2] and includes the three investigation Permits which form the Pintanos Project. The Company believes that the area has a strong potential for potash mineralisation extending along the length of the syncline structure.

The geological continuity and mineralisation within the Pintano Project area have been proven through a number of historical drill holes, recent Highfield drill holes, geochemical assay results, geophysical wireline, and re-interpretation of seismic data. Strong continuity of potash mineralisation is evident based on these key data points.

The deposit appears to be open in all directions, with no identified controlling structures or depth constraints. The Company believes that the north-east, south-east and south-southwest extensions are the most compelling targets and these zones will be tested as a priority in upcoming drilling campaigns.

From drilling completed at the Project, the Company has been able to clearly identify the presence of the Capa 0, Capa A, Capa B and Capa 1 seams. This shows remarkable similarities to the Muga Mine Project and leads to the interpretation of Pintanos as the eastern extension of the same mineralised structure.

Mineralisation widths and grade ranges for each of the seams used in the Pintanos Exploration Target are consistent with data obtained from the historical and modern drilling within the Project area.

Table 1: Exploration Target estimated for the Pintanos Project.

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Drilling & Geology

Historical drilling carried out during 1980’s through 1990 by Potasas de Subiza and E.N. Adaro intercepted several potash seams showing the potential of the area. Drillholes PP-2B, P-1, and PP-3 are the basis for the estimation of this exploration target.

PP-3 intercepted 5.5 metres of sylvinite interpreted as the Capa B seam with an average grade of 13.44% K2O. This drill hole indicates a thickening of the mineralisation towards the south east of the Project area. Furthermore, lithological logging of the historical drill hole Pintanos-2, situated on the north-eastern edge of the Molineras II investigation permit, notes potash mineralization. This again indicates continuity and the possibility of resource extension in this direction.

Historical drillhole PP-2B intercepted the whole upper potash interval highlighting 3m true thickness at 15.44% K2O within the Capa A seam.

The results of these historical holes were confirmed by Highfield in its 2013 drilling campaign. This was designed specifically to test to veracity of data from the historical drilling conducted at Pintanos. The results

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from the drilling recorded strong sylvinite mineralisation consistent with the historical drillholes, including 1.8 metres at an average grade of 13.6% K2O in P13-01.

The lithological units traversed in drilling at Pintanos are consistent with those of the Muga Mine Project. The mineralogy within the area is well known and is characterised by various potash seams with sylvinite, halite and minimal carnallite. In addition, there are minor accessory insoluble materials such as clays, muds, and anhydrite. The mineralisation is hosted within thick evaporite packages consisting of a hanging wall salt, potash seams, and a footwall salt member. The regional structure, which strikes northwest – southeast, exhibits a gentle dip to the southeast.

Similar to Muga, drilling has allowed the identification of a good lithological marker which consistently highlights the transition between Hanging-wall Salt (“HWS”) to Footwall Salt (“FWS”). This, in turn, allows the identification of the Capa 0, Capa A, Capa B and Capa1 seams within the Pintanos Project Area.

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Figure 2: Pintanos Project showing the area of the Exploration Target

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Seismic Surveys

Data obtained from historical 2D seismic campaigns was digitised and reprocessed by RPS Energy Canada Limited in 2013. The objective was to identify and correlate the presence and depth of the evaporite unit and to develop a structural interpretation of the tertiary evaporite basin. The re-interpretation results showed no indication of widespread salt removal due to faulting or dissolution, which is a positive indication for continuity of potash mineralisation. Most of the structural disturbance appears to be below the salt package, however, the quality of the seismic data deteriorates over fault controlled structural highs.

These seismic lines identified the potential potash bearing evaporite unit and were used, in conjunction with historical drilling data, to plan an exploration drilling campaign at Pintanos. This drilling campaign, which was completed in 2013/2014 intercepted potash and showed promise for increased mineralisation development and delineation with ongoing exploration.

The Exploration Target includes seams ranging in depth from approximately 500 metres to 1,500 metres. Based on the Exploration Target, the Company has planned a priority drilling campaign to delineate further resources at Pintanos.

Estimation Basis and Methodology

The Exploration Target is based on and supported by a number of factors including historical drilling, lithological logs, geophysical studies, downhole geophysics and structural reinterpretations. These include:

  • 1) Pintanos’ proximity and similarity to the Muga Mine Project which has, in general, exhibited good continuity of potash mineralisation, having recognized in Pintanos area the upper potash interval (Capa 0, Capa A and Capa B) and Capa 1.

  • 2) It is interpreted to be the eastern extension of the Muga Mine Project. Drilling has confirmed many analogous characteristics including the presence of key marker horizons. These allow the identification and differentiation of key potash seams in the Project area.

  • 3) The downhole geophysical surveys were reviewed for potash mineralization. The geophysical log signatures correlated well to historical assays results in PP-2B and PP-3, and can independently confirm the likely presence of potash mineralisation within the Pintanos area. This was confirmed by the 2013 Highfield drilling campaign.

  • 4) Drilling conducted in the area yielded positive results including:

  • a. Historical drill hole PP-2B intercepted the whole upper potash interval highlighting the 3m in true thickness at 15.44% K2O in Capa A;

  • b. Historical hole PP-3 also crossed the complete upper potash unit with a true thickness of 5 metres at an average grade of 13.44% K2O within the Capa B seam; and

  • c. Highfield’s drill hole P13-01 intercepted the Capa 1 seam with a true thickness of 1.8 metres at an average grade of 13.6% K2O.

  • d. Hole P13-02 intercepted minor potash mineralisation, confirming the presence of mineralisation, but was considered to be an anomaly within the Project area. It has not been taken into account in the estimation of Pintanos Exploration Target. During drilling, several issues occurred with respect to core recovery, and company was forced to re-drill the potash seam.

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Planned Exploration

The Company anticipates commencing an exploration campaign, with initial drilling results to test the Pintanos Target expected in Q4 CY2015. The first hole to be drilled is planned to be P15-01 as marked in Figure 3.

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Figure 3: Molineras Investigation Permit showing seismic lines and drill holes

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Competent Persons’ Statement

This ASX release was prepared by Mr. Anthony Hall, Managing Director of Highfield Resources. The information in this release that relates to Ore Reserves, Mineral Resources, Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on information prepared by Mr. José Antonio Zuazo Osinaga, Technical Director of CRN, S.A.; Mr. Jesús Fernández Carrasco. Managing Director of CRN, S.A. and Mr Manuel Jesus Gonzalez Roldan, Geologist of CRN, S.A. Mr. José Antonio Zuazo and Mr. Jesús Fernández, are licensed professional geologists in Spain, and are registered members of the European Federation of Geologists, an accredited organisation to which the Competent Person (CP) under JORC Code Reporting Standards must belong in order to report Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves or Exploration Targets through the ASX. Mr. José Antonio Zuazo-Osinaga has 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 CP as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves

For more information:

Company

Anthony Hall Managing Director Ph: + 34 617 872 100

Investor Relations Executives

Simon Hinsley APAC Investor Relations Ph: +61 401 809 653

Hayden Locke Head of Corporate Development Ph: +34 609 811 257

Nuala Gallagher / Simon Hudson UK Investor Relations Ph: +44 207 920 3150

www.highfieldresources.com.au

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ABOUT HIGHFIELD RESOURCES

Highfield Resources is an ASX-listed potash company with five 100%-owned projects located in Spain.

Highfield’s Muga, Vipasca, Pintano, Izaga and Sierra del Perdón potash projects are located in the Ebro potash producing basin in Northern Spain covering a Project area of over 550Km2. The Sierra del Perdón project includes two former operating mines.

The Company has recently completed a definitive feasibility study for its flagship Muga Project and is working towards commencing construction in the fourth quarter of 2015.

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Figure 4: Location of Highfield´s Muga, Vipasca, Pintanos, Izaga and Sierra del Perdón Projects in Northern Spain

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Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sampling
Nature and quality of Exploration Diamond Core (DD) drilling was completed. Core
techniqu sampling (e.g. cut channels, was recovered and sampled on 0.3 metre downhole intervals.
es random chips, or specific Each segment of core was logged, photographed and,
specialised industry standard following being marked and number, each sample was halved,
measurement tools with a quarter core sent to be assayed.
appropriate to the minerals
under investigation, such as
Drilling was completed using a saturated brine to limit core loss
as a result of water based fluid contact with the salt horizons.
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 Drill hole locations were surveyed using GPS, and by a
measures taken to ensure professional surveyor prior to commencement and post the
sample representivity and the completion of drilling.
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or
systems used.
Certified Reference Materials (CRM) are inserted on a ratio of
1:20 and blanks are inserted on a ratio of 1:50 into sample
streams to assess the accuracy, precision and methodology of
the external laboratories used. In addition, duplicate samples
were inserted on a ratio of 1:20 for Quality Assurance
purposes.
ALS laboratories undertook their own duplicate, CRM and
blank sample insertion. Examination of the QA/QC sample data
indicates satisfactory performance of field sampling protocols
and assay laboratories providing acceptable levels of precision
and accuracy.
Aspects of the determination Core is sawed using hydraulic oil as the lubricating agent to
of mineralisation that are minimise core loss. Half core is retained and shrink wrapped to
Material to the Public Report. ensure it is well preserved should further assaying be required.
In cases where ‘industry
standard’ work has been
done this would be relatively
simple (e.g. ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from
which 3 kg was pulverised to

Quarter core for assaying was bagged and secured with plastic
ties for shipping to external laboratory for assaying. Samples
were crushed, ground and split in Seville, Spain prior to being
shipped to ALS Labs in Galway, Ireland. Cored samples were
assayed using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission
spectrometry and X-ray fluorescence (XRF).
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 (e.g. submarine
nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed
information.
Drilling Drill type (e.g., core, reverse Drilling was completed by DD method.
techniqu circulation, open-hole
es hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.)
and details (e.g., core
diameter, triple or standard

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
tube, depth of diamond tails,
face-sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented
and if so, by what method,
etc.).
Drill
sample
recovery

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

Core was boxed at the rig and transported to the core shed at
Beriain for logging, photographing, halving and shrink
wrapping. Sample quality and recovery were considered to be
suitable.

Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the
samples

The drilling was completed using HQ core to maximise core
recovery.

Drilling through the evaporite horizon was conducted with a
saturated brine drilling mud, which aims to minimise dissolution
due to the use of water based drilling fluids.

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.

The core recovery is of an acceptable level and no bias is
expected from any sample losses.
Logging

Whether core and chip
samples have been
geologically and
geotechnically logged to a

Core has been logged for lithology, alteration, mineral
assemblage and structure.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
tube, depth of diamond tails,
face-sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented
and if so, by what method,
etc.).
Drill
sample
recovery

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

Core was boxed at the rig and transported to the core shed at
Beriain for logging, photographing, halving and shrink
wrapping. Sample quality and recovery were considered to be
suitable.

Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the
samples

The drilling was completed using HQ core to maximise core
recovery.

Drilling through the evaporite horizon was conducted with a
saturated brine drilling mud, which aims to minimise dissolution
due to the use of water based drilling fluids.

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.

The core recovery is of an acceptable level and no bias is
expected from any sample losses.
Logging

Whether core and chip
samples have been
geologically and
geotechnically logged to a

Core has been logged for lithology, alteration, mineral
assemblage and structure.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
tube, depth of diamond tails,
face-sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented
and if so, by what method,
etc.).
Drill
sample
recovery

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

Core was boxed at the rig and transported to the core shed at
Beriain for logging, photographing, halving and shrink
wrapping. Sample quality and recovery were considered to be
suitable.

Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the
samples

The drilling was completed using HQ core to maximise core
recovery.

Drilling through the evaporite horizon was conducted with a
saturated brine drilling mud, which aims to minimise dissolution
due to the use of water based drilling fluids.

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.

The core recovery is of an acceptable level and no bias is
expected from any sample losses.
Logging

Whether core and chip
samples have been
geologically and
geotechnically logged to a

Core has been logged for lithology, alteration, mineral
assemblage and structure.
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

Logging is qualitative in nature. All core was photographed and
remaining half core shrink wrapped for preservation.

The total length and
percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.

Core was logged and photographed at 0.3 metre intervals.
Sub-
sampling
techniqu
es and
sample
preparati
on

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

Half core was shrink wrapped and retained in storage.

Quarter core was sent for assaying.

Quarter core was retained for metallurgical testing purposes.

If non-core, whether riffled,
tube sampled, rotary split, etc.
and whether sampled wet or
dry.

Not applicable.

For all sample types, the
nature, quality and
appropriateness of the
sample preparation
technique.

Samples were quarter core taken at 0.3 metre intervals
downhole. All samples were sent to an external laboratory for
preparation and assaying.

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary

Quality control procedures
adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise
representivity of samples.

Sawing of core was conducted using oil based lubricant to
minimise dissolution.

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.

Duplicate samples were taken on a 1:20 basis and submitted to
the laboratory with the other samples. These showed
acceptable levels of variation and repeatability.

Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size
of the material being
sampled.

Samples are appropriate for the mineralisation type.
Quality
of assay
data and
laborator
y tests

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

Assaying was conducted using ICP-OES and XRF, which are
modern industry standards

These are considered to be total mineral measurements.

For geophysical tools,
spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc., the


No handheld devices were used to estimate the grade or
mineralogical composition of the assays for the purposes of this
release.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary

Quality control procedures
adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise
representivity of samples.

Sawing of core was conducted using oil based lubricant to
minimise dissolution.

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.

Duplicate samples were taken on a 1:20 basis and submitted to
the laboratory with the other samples. These showed
acceptable levels of variation and repeatability.

Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size
of the material being
sampled.

Samples are appropriate for the mineralisation type.
Quality
of assay
data and
laborator
y tests

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

Assaying was conducted using ICP-OES and XRF, which are
modern industry standards

These are considered to be total mineral measurements.

For geophysical tools,
spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc., the


No handheld devices were used to estimate the grade or
mineralogical composition of the assays for the purposes of this
release.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary

Quality control procedures
adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise
representivity of samples.

Sawing of core was conducted using oil based lubricant to
minimise dissolution.

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.

Duplicate samples were taken on a 1:20 basis and submitted to
the laboratory with the other samples. These showed
acceptable levels of variation and repeatability.

Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size
of the material being
sampled.

Samples are appropriate for the mineralisation type.
Quality
of assay
data and
laborator
y tests

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

Assaying was conducted using ICP-OES and XRF, which are
modern industry standards

These are considered to be total mineral measurements.

For geophysical tools,
spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc., the


No handheld devices were used to estimate the grade or
mineralogical composition of the assays for the purposes of this
release.
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 (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates,
external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of
bias) and precision have been
established.

Both Highfield and ALS maintained independent QA/QC
programs including the insertion of Certified Reference Material
(CRM), duplicates and blanks.

In addition, check samples were submitted to an “umpire”
laboratory – Saskatoon Research Centre (SRC)

Duplicates showed acceptable levels of internal agreement.

Accuracy and precision of the CRM, duplicate and blanks are
within acceptable levels.
Verificati
on of
sampling
and
assaying

The verification of significant
intersections by either
independent or alternative
company personnel.

DD core limits potential for in hole contamination.

ALS assayed all samples using both the ICP-OES methodology
and XRF. These methods showed acceptable levels of
agreement to support the precision of the testing program.

The use of twinned holes.

No holes were required to be twinned in this program.

Documentation of primary
data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic)
protocols.

Highfield receives all assay data directly from the laboratories
in electronic format (xls or csv). This is transferred to a master
database and is monitored for QA/QC purposes.

Discuss any adjustment to
assay data.

No adjustments were made to assay data.

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JORC Code explanation
Commentary

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.

All new locations were surveyed before and after drilling by a
licenced surveyor.

Specification of the grid
system used.

Grid systems used were European Datum 50, updated to
European Terrestrial Reference System 1989 (ETRS89) for
compatibility with modern survey information.

Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.

All new locations were surveyed before and after drilling by a
licenced surveyor.

Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.

The results reported are within 500 metres of other drilling and
are considered to be “infill” in nature.

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

Not applicable.
JORC Code explanation
Commentary

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.

All new locations were surveyed before and after drilling by a
licenced surveyor.

Specification of the grid
system used.

Grid systems used were European Datum 50, updated to
European Terrestrial Reference System 1989 (ETRS89) for
compatibility with modern survey information.

Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.

All new locations were surveyed before and after drilling by a
licenced surveyor.

Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.

The results reported are within 500 metres of other drilling and
are considered to be “infill” in nature.

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

Not applicable.
Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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.

All new locations were surveyed before and after drilling by a
licenced surveyor.

Specification of the grid
system used.

Grid systems used were European Datum 50, updated to
European Terrestrial Reference System 1989 (ETRS89) for
compatibility with modern survey information.

Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.

All new locations were surveyed before and after drilling by a
licenced surveyor.
Data
spacing
and
distributi
on

Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.

The results reported are within 500 metres of other drilling and
are considered to be “infill” in nature.

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

Not applicable.

classifications applied.

Whether sample compositing
has been applied.

Samples have been composited over the thickness of the
identified potash bed for reporting purposes.
Orientati
on of
data in
relation
to
geologic
al
structure

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

The general strike of geology in the basin is NW-SE orientation.

Drilling was conducted vertically, logging noted the orientation
of the structure to ensure adjustments were made to determine
“true thickness”.

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.

Drilling was vertical. This was taken into account to calculate
the “true thicknesses” of the mineralisation intersected.
Sample
security

The measures taken to
ensure sample security.

Chain of custody is managed by Highfield. Core is boxed at the
rig and transported to a secure facility for logging,
photographing and quartering. Following this, samples for
assay were bagged and secured with zip locks to be shipped to
ALS.
Audits or
reviews

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

Audits and reviews are ongoing. These consistently show the
methods applied by the Company are acceptable.

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Section Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference Molineras I, Molineras II and Puntarrón are all Investigation
tenement name/number, location and Permits (PI) either awarded or in the process of award by the
and land ownership including Spanish province of Aragón.
tenure
status
agreements or material
issues with third parties such
as joint ventures,
Highfield owns all rights to the permits. There are no JVs,
partnerships, royalties or other relating to the Investigation
Permit.
partnerships, overriding
royalties, native title interests,
historical sites, wilderness or
national park and
environmental settings.
The security of the tenure Highfield has completed a legal review which concluded its
held at the time of reporting tenure to be secure.
along with any known
impediments to obtaining a
license to operate in the area.
Explorati Acknowledgment and Historical exploration was completed by E.N. Adaro in 1989-
on done appraisal of exploration by 1990, however, potash was first discovered as early as 1927.
by other
parties
other parties. Historical production occurred at the Potasas de Subiza and
Potasas de Navarra mines, located close to the Sierra del
Perdón Project.
Geology Deposit type, geological The deposit is an evaporite or chemical sedimentary type
setting and style of deposit. Its genesis is that of a restricted marine sedimentary
mineralisation. basin influenced by eustacy, sea floor subsidence and/or uplift
of sedimentary units.
The potash deposits are Upper Eocene, with evaporites
accumulating in an elongated basin, trending NW-SE, at the
southern foreland of the Pyrenean mountain range. The deposit
includes thick zones of alternating claystone (marls) and
evaporite with well-formed footwall and hanging wall salts.
Potash mineralisation is predominantly in the form of sylvinite
(KCl + NaCl) with some minority carnallite (KCL.MgCl2.6H20).
It is typically founded interbedded with halite (NaCl) and
insoluble materials in the form of lutite.
Drill hole
A summary of all information Holes are drilled at vertically
informati material to the understanding
on 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

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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
aggregati
on
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
i h lh f

Composites by weighted average were made from the
geochemical data to optimise grade and thickness of the
mineralised seams in both the new and historical data.

All grades are presented in percentage of K20 over a selected
interval, which is industry standard.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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
aggregati
on
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
i h lh f

Composites by weighted average were made from the
geochemical data to optimise grade and thickness of the
mineralised seams in both the new and historical data.

All grades are presented in percentage of K20 over a selected
interval, which is industry standard.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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
aggregati
on
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
i h lh f

Composites by weighted average were made from the
geochemical data to optimise grade and thickness of the
mineralised seams in both the new and historical data.

All grades are presented in percentage of K20 over a selected
interval, which is industry standard.
ncorporate sort engts o
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.
Relations
hip
between
mineralis
ation
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’).

All drill holes are drilled vertically as this is the best orientation
to intersect the expected mineralisation in a perpendicular
manner.

Data on bed angle and orientation were incorporated into
geological database to calculate the true thickness of the beds
intersected.
Diagram
s

Appropriate maps and
sections (with scales) and
tabulations of intercepts

Appropriate maps and diagrams are included in the body of this
release.

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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
reporting

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.

All results are included in the body of this release.
Other
substanti
ve
explorati
on 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 method of


Not applicable.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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
reporting

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.

All results are included in the body of this release.
Other
substanti
ve
explorati
on 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 method of


Not applicable.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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
reporting

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.

All results are included in the body of this release.
Other
substanti
ve
explorati
on 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 method of


Not applicable.
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.

Three further drill holes are planned for FY16.

It is likely that further drill holes will be planned post these three
drill holes to ensure there is sufficient information to build a
block model to enable detailed mine design and planning to be
completed.

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