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IMAGE RESOURCES NL Interim / Quarterly Report 2007

Apr 29, 2007

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OUARTERLY REPORT

For the Quarter Ended 31 March 2007

HIGHLIGHTS

  • A new channel, a new high-grade shallow strand and new resource extensions identified by drilling at the Cooljarloo heavy mineral project in the North Perth Basin, further enhancing this advanced project.
  • Image completed its earn-in of a 70% interest in Cooljarloo. $\bullet$
  • A high-grade strand extended and enhanced by laboratory results at Cooljarloo North (Image 100%).
  • Significant exploration upside at Cooljarloo and Cooljarloo North, with at least 45km of high amplitude magnetic targets yet to be tested plus 30km of channel targets at Cooljarloo.
  • A senior staff appointment made to fast track the evaluation and potential development of the Cooljarloo, Cooljarloo North, Bidaminna and Gingin heavy mineral projects.
  • Encouraging early results from the Woodline joint venture on the Tropicana trend.
  • Exploration for nickel sulphides commenced on Image's land package south west of Kambalda.
  • The successful launch of Magnetic Resources NL, raising \$5M, with benefits for Image and its shareholders.

COOLJARLOO (Image 70%)

Following the grant of an exploration licence (E70/2898) within the southern part of the Cooljarloo project, a programme of reconnaissance drilling was carried out within Vacant Crown Land along existing access lines in order to test several targets generated by previous drilling to the north within adjacent tenement E70/2636 and from targets generated by detailed cesium vapour ground magnetic mapping surveys.

The drilling achieved four significant results even though only limited drilling lines were completed, firstly a new channel has been identified which is estimated to be more than 1.1km in length and up to 74m in thickness and is interpreted to be the southern extension of channel B (ASX release 30 November 2006). Secondly, a new near surface high-grade strand which is interpreted to be more than 2.8km in length was discovered with a best intersection of 6m @ 21.7% heavy mineral (HM) from 2m depth. Thirdly, the Middle Strand resource, which was previously thought to occur south of E70/2898. extends into the Cooliarloo project area for 1.1km with results of up to 6m @ 11.8% HM from 14m. This may link to the 28000 Strand shallow, high-grade resource which is currently some 3km in length. Fourthly, confirmatory high-grade intersections occur within the 35 AHD Strand resource in the western part of E70/2898 with grades up to 2m @ 50.0%HM from 10m (see Figure 1). The highlights of the recent programme are summarised in Table 1.

Collar Coordinates Hole From Τо Interval HM Grade
Northing Easting (m) (%)
Channel Mineralisation
17605 41325 993 16 66 50 2.7
17620 41352 994 16 90 74 1.7
17569 41278 991 16 38 22 2.3
18460 14285 1115 14 $\overline{70}$ 56 1.7
18265 41285 984 58 76 18 3.8
18066 41332 988 16 34 18 1.7
17968 41340 990 $\overline{18}$ 42 $\overline{24}$ $\overline{1.9}$
New High-Grade Strand
18251 39638 1060 10 26 16 10.6
Including 2 8 6 21.7
18227 39624 1059 $\overline{0}$ 8 $\overline{\mathbf{8}}$ 12.8
Including $\overline{4}$ 8 4 22.5
18214 39617 1149 $\overline{0}$ $\overline{\mathbf{8}}$ $\overline{\mathbf{8}}$ 7.7
18460 39280 1071 0 18 18 2.6
Middle Strand Extension
17348 39675 1145 8 14 6 11.8
17346 39660 1017 8 12 4 6.8
17650 39322 1040 6 8 $\overline{2}$ 20.0
17636 39315 1147 $\overline{6}$ 8 $\overline{2}$ 12.0
35 AHD Strand
17464 31520 1226 10 12 $\overline{2}$ 50.0
17464 31540 1225 8 12 4 12.5
17464 31560 1224 8 10 $\overline{2}$ 15.0
17464 31500 1227 12 14 $\overline{2}$ 10.0
Table 1
Cooljarioo Preliminary Aircore Drilling Results

HM grades are visual estimates pending receipt of laboratory results.

Preliminary cross sections (based on visual estimates) are shown in Figures 2, 3 and 4. At this stage 10.8km of near surface high-grade strands have been identified by drilling at Cooljarloo with at least a further 45km of high amplitude magnetic targets remaining to be tested. Some 9km of channel targets have been defined by drilling to date and more than 30km of channel targets remain untested.

All the grades announced from Cooliarloo in this report reflect visual estimates from panning in the field which give a good guide for the HM grade prior to receiving laboratory results. Laboratory results will be announced when they become available.

During the quarter Image completed its \$800,000 earn-in from Metal Sands, entitling it to a 70% interest in the Cooljarloo project. The project is anticipated to proceed as a participating joint venture with both joint venture parties contributing pro-rata.

Figure 1 Channel Area Ground Magnetic Interpreted Strandlines with Drilling Results

Figure 2 Cooljarloo Drill Sections - Channel 'B' Extension

Figure 3 Cooljarloo Drill Sections - New High Grade Strand

Figure 4 Cooljarloo Drill Sections - Middle Strand Extension

COOLJARLOO NORTH (Image 100%)

The high-grade core of the shallow heavy mineral strand recently discovered at Cooliarloo North (Target 1, ASX release 7 February 2007) has now been drilled and extended from 2km to at least 2.5km in length within a strand which is 4.2km long and 100m wide (see Figure 5). The high-grade core of this strand is on average 40-80m in width and often between 4-8m in thickness at shallow depths of 2-6m from surface with mineralised overburden (see Figures 6-8). The laboratory grades as shown in Table 2 are exceptionally high and are between 5 to 10 times the average grades being mined at the nearby world-class Tiwest Cooljarloo Dry Mining Operations which average from 4 to 5%HM. The laboratory results have been compared to the previously reported visual estimates (ASX release 7 February 2007) and have proved to be even higher in tenor. Following these encouraging results the drill line spacing at Target 1 is being closed from 200m to 100m.

Target 2 has been drilled in the past (ASX release 24 October 2006) and the current programme is designed to test higher amplitude magnetic targets similar to Target 1 (which have converted to very high-grade results). The historical drilling is considered not to have adequately tested these higher amplitude targets, with drilling continuing on this potentially high-grade strand

Image's conversion of magnetic targets to new high-grade strands indicates the number and length of new discoveries is expected to increase at Cooljarloo North with a further 8km of magnetic targets remaining to be tested. Further laboratory results are now expected for Targets 2, 3 and 4.

Hole No Collar Coordinates From To Interval HM Grade
Northing Easting m m m %
CN005 32400 29270 8 10 $\overline{2}$ 12.4
CN006 32400 29290 6 10 $\overline{4}$ 12.2
includina 8 10 $\overline{2}$ 19.2
CN019 32200 29300 $\overline{8}$ 12 ° $\overline{\bf{4}}$ 11.9
including $\overline{\mathbf{8}}$ 10 $\overline{2}$ 19.9
CN030 32000 29365 6 8 $\overline{2}$ 7.7
CN031 32000 29385 $\overline{c}$ $\overline{12}$ $\overline{10}$ 20.7
including 4 10 6 29.3
CN038 31800 29430 4 8 4 14.7
including $\overline{6}$ $\overline{8}$ $\overline{2}$ 25.1
CN039 31800 29450 $\overline{2}$ $\overline{\mathbf{8}}$ 6 19.3
including 4 $\overline{8}$ $\overline{\mathbf{4}}$ 31.5
CN040 31800 29470 4 10 $\overline{6}$ 31.7
including 4 8 4 45.2
CN041 31800 29490 $\overline{2}$ 4 $\overline{2}$ 4.1
CN050 31600 29505 $\overline{8}$ 10 $\overline{2}$ 15.8
CN052 31600 29525 $\overline{0}$ 12 $\overline{12}$ 16.8
including 6 10 4 37.6
including $\overline{6}$ 8 $\overline{2}$ 54.8
CN053 31600 29545 $\overline{6}$ 10 4 4.2
CN059 31400 29555 10 $\overline{12}$ $\overline{2}$ 4.8
CN060 31400 29575 4 $\overline{12}$ $\overline{8}$ 26.8
including $\overline{6}$ 10 $\overline{\bf{4}}$ 43.2
CN061 31400 29595 $\overline{2}$ 10 $\overline{\overline{\overline{8}}}$ 16.6
including $\overline{\mathbf{8}}$ 10 $\overline{2}$ 29.9
CN078 31200 29613 8 10 $\overline{2}$ 10.5
CN079 31200 29635 4 10 $\overline{6}$ 41.7
including $\overline{6}$ 10 $\overline{\mathbf{4}}$ 52.1
CN080 31200 29655 $\overline{6}$ 10 1 $\overline{\bf 4}$ 18.6
CN096 31000 29710 $\overline{\mathbf{8}}$ 10 $\overline{2}$ 11.2
CN097 31000 29730 6 8 $\overline{2}$ 3.1

Table 2 Cooljarioo North - Target 1 Aircore Drilling Results

Collar Coordinates From Τo Interval HM Grade
Hole No Northing Easting m m m %
CN108 30800 29770 $\overline{2}$ $\overline{8}$ 6 36.7
including 4 $\overline{8}$ 4 49.3
CN109 30800 29790 $\overline{0}$ $\overline{4}$ 4 4.8
CN117 30600 29795 6 $\overline{8}$ $\overline{2}$ 15.4
CN139 30975 29710 $\overline{6}$ 10 4 12.6
including 8 10 $\overline{2}$ 20.7
CN140 31000 29725 8 10 $\overline{2}$ 18.1
CN141 31400 29625 0 4 4 6.7
CN143 32445 29250 8 $\overline{12}$ $\overline{4}$ 22.0
including $\overline{8}$ 10 $\overline{2}$ 35.0
CN144 32445 29270 8 10 $\overline{2}$ 14.5
CN145 32445 29290 4 $\overline{8}$ 4 13.1
CN146 32445 29310 4 8 4 11.1
CN149 32600 29200 10 $\overline{12}$ $\overline{2}$ 6.3
CN149 32600 29220 8 12 4 24.5
CN154 32800 29145 8 14 6 7.2
CN155 32800 29165 10 14 4 10.1
CN156 32800 29185 10 12 $\overline{2}$ 8.5
CN163 33200 29060 $\overline{2}$ 6 4 3.8
CN164 33200 29080 $\overline{2}$ $\overline{6}$ 4 4.4
CN167 33200 29040 $\overline{2}$ $\overline{8}$ $\overline{6}$ 5.2
CN169 33400 28960 4 10 $\overline{6}$ 4.6
CN170 33400 29010 4 10 $\overline{6}$ 9.2
CN171 33400 29040 $\overline{2}$ $\overline{\mathbf{8}}$ $\overline{6}$ 6.0
CN178 33800 28850 $\overline{2}$ $\overline{8}$ $\overline{6}$ 6.7
CN179 33800 28870 $\overline{2}$ $\overline{\overline{\overline{8}}}$ $\overline{6}$ 4.7
CN195 33800 29375 4 10 6 9.2
CN198 32600 29210 $\overline{2}$ 4 $\overline{2}$ 54.2
CN198 32600 29210 8 14 $\overline{6}$ 23.5
including
One nonceled. EBA nonde dedengined by TDE homes the id nonneather
10 $\overline{12}$ $\overline{2}$ 44.5

Table 2 (cont.)

2m samples, HM grade determined by TBE heavy liquid separation

NORTH PERTH BASIN PROJECT (Image 100%)

Following its application for 1100sq km of exploration licences over paleo shoreline targets in Mesozoic sediments east of the Gingin scarp. Image has commenced reconnaissance ground magnetic surveys on the Cowalla tenement some 15m east of Cooljarloo. This area contains a prominent interpreted shoreline feature more than 40km in length with potential for concentration and exposure of channel-style mineral sands similar to Cooljarloo.

WOODLINE (Image 100%, diluting)

Joint venturer Sipa Resources has reached agreement for Newmont to earn a majority interest in Sipa's Woodline gold and base metals project part of which includes two Image tenements. Under the terms of the agreement, Newmont may earn a 51% interest in Image tenements E28/1400 and E28/1496 diluting Image and Sipa to a 30% and 19% interest respectively. The Woodline project is situated on the regional Tropican-Beachcomber structural trend, a current focus of extensive exploration activity for gold, particularly by AngloGold Ashanti following the Tropicana gold discovery.

Sipa has completed about 290 line kilometres of helicopter-borne electromagnetic surveys (Hoistem) on the Image tenements and based on preliminary interpretations a number of anomalies have been identified for follow up. In addition several gold-incalcrete geochemical anomalies have been identified which warrant RAB/aircore drilling.

Figure 5 Cooljarloo North Project

Figure 6 Cooljarloo North Project - Target 1 Stacked Sections, 30600N - 31600N

Figure 7 Cooljarloo North Project - Target 1, Stacked Sections, 31800N - 32445N

Figure 8 Cooljarloo North Project - Target 1, Stacked Sections, 32600N - 33400N

KAMBALDA WEST (Image 100% diluting)

Mincor Resources has commenced exploration for nickel sulphides on this package of ten granted exploration licences west and southwest of Kambalda. A 3600m RAB drilling programme is scheduled to commence in the next week, testing an 8km strike of interpreted ultramafic rocks south of the Nepean nickel mine.

EMU LAKE (Image 30%)

Jubilee Mines advised that planning of the next phase of deep diamond drilling has been completed to test for down-plunge and down-dip extensions of previously intersected high-grade nickel sulphide mineralisation at the Gossan Zone.

RESOURCE EVALUATION (Mineral Sands)

During the quarter Image appointed Scott Carruthers to the position of Development Manager with a focus on mineral sands. With over 20 years experience in mineral sands exploration and mining, Scott has worked for Iluka Resources, Doral Mineral Industries. Cable Sands and others in roles ranging from exploration and mine geologist, mine planner to exploration manager. Scott has extensive experience in exploration and development of mineral sand orebodies. He holds a BSc (Geology) from the University of Western Australia and an MSc (Mineral Economics) from Curtin University.

Scott will manage Image's heavy mineral development, including resource estimation and economic analysis, negotiation of land access agreements, mineral assemblage and product quality determination, environmental permitting and drilling programme planning and supervision

MAGNETIC RESOURCES NL

The Magnetic Resources initial public offering raised \$5 million, closed heavily oversubscribed by a further \$5.8 million and listed on ASX on 5 April 2007 (ASX:MAU).

Magnetic was incorporated to explore for gold, nickel and uranium resources on a large and diverse package of tenements in Western Australian identified and acquired by Image. Image retains 6 million shares in Magnetic representing 15% of the issued capital plus a 1% royalty interest in 6,700sq km of tenements. In addition 8.2 million Magnetic shares were distributed to Image shareholders.

For more information on the company visit www.imageres.com.au Please direct enquiries to:

Roger Thomson Managing Director Phone (08) 9485 2410 Mobile 0419 969 183 Email [email protected] George Sakalidis Executive Director - Exploration Phone (08) 9485 2410 Mobile 0411 640 337 Email [email protected]

The information in this report that relates to exploration results is based on information compiled by Roger Thomson BSc, ARSM, MAusIMM, who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Roger Thomson is an employee of Image Resources NL. Roger Thomson has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 edition of the 'Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Roger Thomson consents to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears in this report.

MINING EXPLORATION ENTITY QUARTERLY REPORT

Name of entity:

Image Resources NL

ABN: Quarter ended ("current quarter")
57 063 977 579 31/3/2007
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter Year to date
Cash flows related to operating activities \$AUD'000 (9 months)
\$AUD'000
1.1 Receipts from product sales and related
debtors
46 116
1.2 Payments for:
(a) exploration and evaluation
(b) development
(c) production
(453) (1, 255)
(d) administration (202) (452)
1.3
1.4
Dividends received
Interest and other items of a similar nature
received
69 174
1.5
1.6
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Income taxes paid
1.7 Other (provide details if material)
Net Operating Cash Flows (540) (1, 417)
1,8 Cash flows related to investing activities
Payment for purchases of:
(a) prospects
(18) (93)
1.9 (b) equity investments
(c) other fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of:
(a) prospects
(6) (93)
(12)
(b) equity investments
(c) other fixed assets
6 25
1.10
1.11
1.12
Loans to other entities
Loans repaid by other entities
Other (provide details if material)
(201) (279)
Net investing cash flows (219) (452)
1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows
(carried forward)
(759) (1,869)
1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows
(brought forward)
(759) (1,869)
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.18
1.19
Cash flows related to financing activities
Proceeds from issues of shares, options,
etc.
Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Dividends paid
Other (provide details if material)
171
$\blacksquare$
$\blacksquare$
$\blacksquare$
3.508
Net financing cash flows 171 3,508
Net increase (decrease) in cash held (588) 1,639
1.20
1.21
Cash at beginning of quarter/year to date
Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.20
4,352 2,125
1.22 Cash at end of quarter 3,764 3,764

Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the related entities

Current quarter
\$AUD'000
1.23 Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.2 (99)
1.24 Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.10
  • 1.25 Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions
  • $N/A$

Non-cash financing and investing activities

$2.1$ Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows

N/A

$2.2$ Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in which the reporting entity has an interest

N/A

Financing facilities available

Amount available
\$AUD'000
Amount used
\$AUD'000
3.1 Loan facilities ÷
3.2 Credit standby arrangements $\mathbf{r}$

Estimated cash outflows for next quarter

  • $4, 1$ Exploration and evaluation
  • $4.2$ Development

Total

(350)
m
(350)
\$AUD'000

Reconciliation of cash

Total: cash at end of quarter (item 1.22) 3,764 4,353
5.4
Other (provide details) – Short Term
Deposit
3,635 3,859
5.3
Bank overdraft
5.2
Deposits at call
5.1
Cash on hand and at bank
129 494
Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter
(as shown in the consolidated statement of cash
flows) to the related items in the accounts is as
follows.
Current quarter
\$AUD'000
Previous quarter
\$AUD'000

Changes in interests in mining tenements

Tenement
reference
Nature of interest Interest at
beginning
of quarter
Interest at
end of
quarter
6.1 Interests in mining
tenements
relinquished, reduced
or lapsed
E77/1059 Relinquished 100% $0\%$
6.2 Interests in mining E70/3100 Application 0% 100%
tenements acquired or
increased
E77/1442 Application 0% 100%
E38/1871 Granted 100% 100%
E46/709 Granted 100% 100%
E70/2701 Granted 100% 100%
E70/2850 Granted 100% 100%
E70/2888 Granted 100% 100%
E77/1284 Granted 100% 100%
Total number Number quoted Issue price per
security (cents)
Amount paid up
per security
(cents)
7.1 Preference
securities
N/A
7.2 Issued during
quarter
Nil
7.3 Ordinary
securities
74,677,978 74,677,978
7.4 Issued during
quarter
600,000
45,000
\$0.25
\$0.335
\$0.25
\$0.335
7.5 Convertible
debt
securities
N/A
7.6 Issued during
quarter
Nil
7.7 Options Exercise price Expiry date
Non-employee
Options
1,805,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
Not Quoted
Not Quoted
Not Quoted
Not Quoted
\$0.335
\$0.39
\$0.37
\$1.80
27.11.2008
26.11.2009
21.11.2010
16.11.2011
Employee
Options
300,000 Not Quoted \$0.25 4.7.2007
7.8 Issued
during
quarter
Nil
7.9 Exercised
during quarter
600,000
45,000
\$0.25
\$0.335
4.7.2007
27.11.2008
7.10 Expired during
quarter
Nil
7.11 Debentures N/A
7.12 Unsecured
notes
N/A

Issued and quoted securities at end of current quarter

Compliance statement

  • This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with $\mathbf{1}$ accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX.
  • $\overline{2}$ This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Roger Thomson Managing Director Date: 30 April 2007