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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Jan 31, 2021
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Issued Capital
Issued Shares: 333 Mln Last Price: 1.5 cents Capitalisation: $5 Mln
Listing Codes
ASX: KOR BERLIN: C6S
KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
KORAB HOUSE
www.korab.com.au
31January 2021
QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT TO 31 DECEMBER 2020
This is a quarterly activities report for the period from 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2020 by Korab Resources Ltd (“ Korab ”, or “ Company ”) ( ASX: KOR ) and its subsidiaries (“ Korab Group ”).
OPERATIONS – EXPLORATION, EVALUATION, AND DEVELOPMENT
During the quarter Korab Group continued exploration and evaluation of its mineral assets, as well as the progression of the Winchester magnesium carbonate deposit to production.
Directors
Andrej K. Karpinski Executive Chairman Director
Rodney H. Skeet Non-executive Director (Independent)
Anthony G. Wills Non-executive Director (Independent)
Projects
Winchester (Rum Jungle, NT) Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)
Sundance (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Sn
Batchelor (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Ag, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Co, Sc, Mn
For the quarter ended 31 December 2020, Korab recorded a positive operating cashflow of approximately $121,000, on the back of the received cash revenue of approximately $176,000. Korab recorded positive total relevant cash outgoings (i.e. a net cash inflow)[1] of approximately $53,000 after cash payments for capitalised exploration and evaluation expenses of approximately $68,000.
This follows on the previous quarter’s positive operating cashflow of approximately $65,000, recorded on the back of the received cash revenue of approximately $88,000. For the previous quarter, Korab recorded positive total relevant cash outgoings (i.e. a net cash inflow) of approximately $26,000 after cash payments for capitalised exploration and evaluation expenses of approximately $39,000.
For the six months ended 31 December 2020, Korab recorded a positive operating cashflow of approximately $186,000, on the back of the received cash revenue of approximately $264,000. For the half year ended 31 December 2020 Korab recorded positive total relevant cash outgoings (i.e. a net cash inflow) of approximately $79,000 after cash payments for capitalised exploration and evaluation expenses of approximately $107,000.
WINCHESTER MAGNESIUM CARBONATE PROJECT (RUM JUNGLE MINERAL FIELD, NT)
As reported to the market on 12 September 2018 and in subsequent report on 5 April 2019, Winchester quarry intends to produce raw magnesium carbonate rock which will be crushed and screened on-site. The Company intends for the part of the output from the quarry to be processed offsite into magnesium oxide in the form of high-grade and low-grade caustic calcined magnesia (CCM), and dead burned magnesia (DBM) by means of toll-processing in kilns owned by third-parties. Consequently there will be no on-site mineral processing at Winchester and furthermore, the off-site production of CCM and DBM will not require additional capital investment.
DISCUSSIONS REGARDING OFFTAKES FOR RAW MATERIALS, CCM, AND DBM
Geolsec (Rum Jungle, NT) Phosphate rock (P2O5) (Sub-leased to third party)
Mt. Elephant (Ashburton, WA) Au, Cu
Bobrikovo (Luhansk, UKRAINE) Au, Ag, Zn
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During and following the end of the quarter, Korab Group continued discussions and negotiations with various parties including trading houses, refractory ceramics producers, other potential buyers of magnesium carbonate rock, CCM, and DBM, as well as kiln operators, and equipment suppliers. Discussions with interested parties are ongoing but are incomplete and details are confidential. There can be no certainty that any agreement or agreements can be reached or that any transaction will eventuate from these discussions.
Other than the agreement with ZM Ropczyce reported during the March 2019 quarter, no commercial terms have been agreed between the parties. Accordingly, no investment decision should be made
1 For further details and the definition of positive total relevant cash outgoings (i.e. a net cash inflow) see section 8.3 of the Appendix 5B – Quarterly Cashflow Report.
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Issued Capital
Issued Shares: 333 Mln Last Price: 1.5 cents Capitalisation: $5 Mln
Listing Codes
ASX: KOR BERLIN: C6S
Directors
Andrej K. Karpinski Executive Chairman Director
Rodney H. Skeet Non-executive Director (Independent)
Anthony G. Wills Non-executive Director (Independent)
Projects
Winchester (Rum Jungle, NT) Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)
Sundance (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Sn
Batchelor (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Ag, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Co, Sc, Mn
Geolsec (Rum Jungle, NT) Phosphate rock (P2O5) (Sub-leased to third party)
Mt. Elephant (Ashburton, WA) Au, Cu
KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED KORAB HOUSE
www.korab.com.au
on the basis of this information. Korab will advise the market if and when an agreement or agreements regarding offtakes and/or toll-treatment have been reached.
PERMITTING
During the prior quarter, on 15 July 2020 Korab reported that following the amendments to environmental assessment legislation and our discussions with the NT Department of Primary Industry and Resources and the NT Environmental Protection Agency it has been determined that the Notice of Intent to mine (NOI) for the Winchester quarry is no longer required. Korab further advised that as a consequence, Korab Group will be proceeding directly to prepare and submit to the NT Department of Industry, Tourism, and Trade (formerly Department of Primary Industry and Resources) the Mine Management Plan for Winchester quarry (MMP).
The work completed to date on the NOI is being used in the preparation of the MMP and will be useful in the development and the management of the Winchester quarry. Korab Group continues to work on the MMP with the aim of completing it as soon as possible. The process of MMP preparations is complex and in addition to the design of the start-up quarry, requires addressing issues relating to potential future expansion of the project and its related logistics and infrastructure. Consequently, Korab Group is not in a position at this point in time to provide temporal guidance regarding the anticipated timing of the completion and the lodgment of the MMP. Korab Group will advise the market once the MMP for the Winchester quarry has been completed and lodged.
ABOUT WINCHESTER MAGNESIUM CARBONATE PROJECT
The proposed Winchester magnesium carbonate quarry is located 2 km from the regional centre of Batchelor some 70km south of Darwin along Stuart Highway. Please refer to Figure 1 for details of the location of the proposed Winchester magnesium carbonate quarry, and Korab Group’s various mineral tenements in the area. Deposit is at shallow depth and is covered by a thin layer (few meters) of unconsolidated clay and gravel. See the photo in Figure 2 which shows the test mining of the Winchester magnesium carbonate deposit conducted in the middle of the wet season. Winchester magnesium carbonate rock can be quarried using a simple drill and blast, shovel, and truck method. Magnesium carbonate rock (after it has been converted to magnesium oxide) is used in the making of refractory linings necessary for the production of steel, cement, and glass. Other main uses of magnesium oxide are in water purification, nickel and cobalt metallurgy, cattle feed, and production of high-strength light-weight metal alloys.
For the mineral resource statement and the Competent Person statement in respect of the Winchester Project please refer to page 53 of “KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020”, copy of which is available from the ASX announcement platform and from Korab’s website.
BATCHELOR/GREEN ALLIGATOR POLYMETALLIC PROJECT (RUM JUNGLE MINERAL FIELD, NT)
During the quarter Korab continued exploration and evaluation of Batchelor/Green Alligator project with particular focus on gold, cobalt, nickel, lead, and base metals. No reportable exploration results (as the term is defined in the section 18 of the 2012 JORC code) were generated. Korab has also continued discussions with third parties regarding potential JV’s to explore the project for various commodities. During the quarter Korab reported that the exploration licence EL29550 which is part of the Batchelor Project has been renewed for further 2 years to 31 July 2022 and is eligible for further renewals.
SUNDANCE GOLD MINE (RUM JUNGLE MINERAL FIELD, NT)
Bobrikovo (Luhansk, UKRAINE) Au, Ag, Zn
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The Company has continued preliminary work on re-opening the Sundance gold mine located south of Darwin in the Northern Territory and on treating the rock (which has been stockpiled on the mining leases) at the processing plant owned by a third party. Discussions with third parties are ongoing but
20 PROWSE STREET, WEST PERTH, WA, 6005, AUSTRALIA PO BOX 1958, WEST PERTH, WA, 6872, AUSTRALIA TEL (08) 9474 6166 FAX (08) 9322 6333 ACN 082 140 252
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Issued Capital
Issued Shares: 333 Mln Last Price: 1.5 cents Capitalisation: $5 Mln
Listing Codes
ASX: KOR BERLIN: C6S
KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
KORAB HOUSE
www.korab.com.au
are incomplete and details are confidential. There can be no certainty that any agreement or agreements can be reached or that any agreement will eventuate from these discussions. Accordingly, no investment decision should be made on the basis of this information. The mine is located on granted mining leases MLN542 and MLN543 (100% owned by Korab).
GEOLSEC ROCK PHOSPHATE PROJECT (RUM JUNGLE MINERAL FIELD, NT)
During the quarter Korab Group focused on other mineral assets and consequently exploration work at the Geolsec project was limited. An unrelated company (the Miner), is sub-leasing the Geolsec phosphate project from Korab Group (as reported to the market on 25 July 2018). During the quarter Korab continued to receive an income from the Miner in respect of this project ($176,000 was received during the quarter ending 31 December 2020).
BOBRIKOVO GOLD AND SILVER MINE (UKRAINE)
Directors
Andrej K. Karpinski Executive Chairman Director
Rodney H. Skeet Non-executive Director (Independent)
Anthony G. Wills Non-executive Director (Independent)
During the quarter, Korab continued discussions with parties interested in acquiring mineral assets located in eastern Ukraine regarding a potential sale, or a joint venture development of the Bobrikovo project. The discussions regarding the Bobrikovo project are incomplete and confidential and there can be no certainty that any agreement or agreements can be reached or that any transaction will eventuate. No commercial terms have been agreed between the parties. Accordingly, no investment decision should be made on the basis of this information.
For the mineral resource statement and the Competent Person statement in respect of the Bobrikovo Project please refer to pages 53 and 54 of “KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020”, copy of which is available from the ASX announcement platform and from Korab’s website.
MT. ELEPHANT PROJECT (ASHBURTON MINERAL FIELD, WA)
Projects
Winchester (Rum Jungle, NT) Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)
Sundance (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Sn
Batchelor (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Ag, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Co, Sc, Mn
Geolsec (Rum Jungle, NT) Phosphate rock (P2O5) (Sub-leased to third party)
Mt. Elephant (Ashburton, WA) Au, Cu
During the quarter, Korab Group continued the exploration and evaluation of the Mt. Elephant project focusing primarily on its gold and base metals potential. No reportable exploration results (as the term is defined in the section 18 of the 2012 JORC code) were generated. Korab Group has decided not to apply for the extension/renewal of the exploration licence E08/2115 which was due to expire on 3 November 2020 and consequently the licence has expired.
During the quarter, Korab applied for an exploration licences in Ashburton Mineral Field (for details see Appendix A).
As previously advised on 31 July 2020, Korab Group is in discussions with Great Fingall Mining Company NL (GFMC) regarding a potential option for GFMC to acquire the Mt. Elephant Project. The discussions regarding the Mt. Elephant project are incomplete and confidential and there can be no certainty that any agreement or agreements can be reached or that any transaction will eventuate. No commercial terms have been agreed between the parties. Accordingly, no investment decision should be made on the basis of this information.
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By Order of the Board
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Andrej K. Karpinski - Executive Chairman Australia: (08) 9474 6166 International: +61 8 9474 6166
Bobrikovo (Luhansk, UKRAINE) Au, Ag, Zn
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20 PROWSE STREET, WEST PERTH, WA, 6005, AUSTRALIA PO BOX 1958, WEST PERTH, WA, 6872, AUSTRALIA TEL (08) 9474 6166 FAX (08) 9322 6333 ACN 082 140 252
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Issued Capital
Issued Shares: 333 Mln Last Price: 1.5 cents Capitalisation: $5 Mln
Listing Codes
ASX: KOR BERLIN: C6S
Directors
Andrej K. Karpinski Executive Chairman Director
Rodney H. Skeet Non-executive Director (Independent)
Anthony G. Wills Non-executive Director (Independent)
Projects
Winchester (Rum Jungle, NT) Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)
Sundance (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Sn
Batchelor (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Ag, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Co, Sc, Mn
Geolsec (Rum Jungle, NT) Phosphate rock (P2O5) (Sub-leased to third party)
Mt. Elephant (Ashburton, WA) Au, Cu
KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
KORAB HOUSE
www.korab.com.au
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quarry
Sundance gold mine
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Figure 1 Location of Korab Group’s mineral tenements (exploration leases in white and mining leases in red) and Winchester magnesium carbonate project relative to Darwin Port and basic infrastructure
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Figure 2 Test mining of magnesium carbonate at Winchester (setting of explosive charges)
Bobrikovo (Luhansk, UKRAINE) Au, Ag, Zn
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED KORAB HOUSE
www.korab.com.au
APPENDIX A
Issued Capital
Issued Shares: 333 Mln Last Price: 1.5 cents Capitalisation: $5 Mln
Listing Codes
ASX: KOR BERLIN: C6S
Directors
Andrej K. Karpinski Executive Chairman Director
Rodney H. Skeet Non-executive Director (Independent)
Anthony G. Wills Non-executive Director (Independent)
Projects
Winchester (Rum Jungle, NT) Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)
Sundance (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Sn
Batchelor (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Ag, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Co, Sc, Mn
Geolsec (Rum Jungle, NT) Phosphate rock (P2O5) (Sub-leased to third party)
Mt. Elephant (Ashburton, WA) Au, Cu
Bobrikovo (Luhansk, UKRAINE) Au, Ag, Zn
INTERESTS IN MINING TENEMENTS AS OF THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD
| Project/Tenements | Location | Held at end of quarter |
Acquired during quarter |
Disposed during quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batchelor/Green Alligator Project EL29550 MLN512 MLN513 MLN514 MLN515 MLN542 MLN543 EL31341 |
Northern Territory, Australia |
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% |
||
| Winchester Project ML30587 |
Northern Territory, Australia |
100% | ||
| Geolsec Project ML27362 |
Northern Territory, Australia |
100% | ||
| Bobrikovo Project2 BKB169 4420381100646545 1589 |
Ukraine Luhansk Region |
100% 100% 100% |
||
| Mt. Elephant Project: E08/21153 E08/2307 E52/2724 E08/2756 E08/2757 E52/3872 E08/3264 E08/33024 |
Western Australia, Australia |
0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% |
100% | 100% |
| Farm-in agreements/Tenements |
Location | Held at end of quarter |
Acquired during quarter |
Disposed during quarter |
| none | ||||
| Farm-out agreements/Tenements |
Location | Held at end of quarter |
Acquired during quarter |
Disposed during quarter |
| none |
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Andrej K. Karpinski - Executive Chairman Australia: (08) 9474 6166 International: +61 8 9474 6166
ABOUT KORAB RESOURCES
Korab Resources Ltd is an international mining and exploration company with operations in Australia and Europe. Korab’s projects include Winchester magnesium carbonate deposit at Batchelor in the Northern Territory of Australia, Geolsec phosphate rock deposit also at Batchelor, and other gold, silver, copper, cobalt, nickel, and polymetallic projects in Australia and overseas. More information
- 2 Bobrikovo Project is located in eastern Ukraine in the Donbas region. The expenditure on this project has been written-off in full in the 2014 Annual Report at the consolidation level.
3 Korab Group decided not to apply for the renewal of the Exploration Licence E08/2115 and the licence lapsed on 3 November 2020.
4 Acquired during the quarter through a direct application for an Exploration Licence.
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20 PROWSE STREET, WEST PERTH, WA, 6005, AUSTRALIA PO BOX 1958, WEST PERTH, WA, 6872, AUSTRALIA TEL (08) 9474 6166 FAX (08) 9322 6333 ACN 082 140 252
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Issued Capital
Issued Shares: 333 Mln Last Price: 1.5 cents Capitalisation: $5 Mln
Listing Codes
ASX: KOR BERLIN: C6S
Directors
Andrej K. Karpinski Executive Chairman Director
Rodney H. Skeet Non-executive Director (Independent)
Anthony G. Wills Non-executive Director (Independent)
Projects
KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED KORAB HOUSE
www.korab.com.au
about Korab’s projects can be sourced from Korab’s website at www.korab.com.au. Korab’s shares are traded on Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and on the Berlin Stock Exchange (Berliner Börse) through Equiduct electronic trading platform.
DISCLAIMER AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Words such as “expect(s)”, “expected”, “feel(s)”, “believe(s)”, “will”, “may”, “anticipate(s)”, “should”, “envisage(s)” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking information. This information includes, but is not limited to statements regarding future exploration results, resources, or reserves, and production. Anyone reading this report is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forwardlooking statements. All of such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties (many of which are difficult to predict and which generally are beyond the control of the Company) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forwardlooking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: those relating to the interpretation of exploration results (including drill results), the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits and conclusions of economic evaluations; risks relating to possible variations in reserves, grade, mining dilution, ore loss, and recovery rates; risks relating to changes in project financial and technical parameters; risks relating to the potential for delays in exploration programs, project evaluation/review, completion of feasibility studies and project development; risks related to commodity prices and foreign exchange rate fluctuations; risks related to failure to secure adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms; risks related to delays in obtaining governmental, or other permits and approvals; risks related to security of tenure; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s prospects, properties and business strategy. Any forwardlooking information contained in this report is provided as of the date of this report. Except as required under applicable listing rules and securities laws, the Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information.
Winchester (Rum Jungle, NT) Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)
Sundance (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Sn
Batchelor (Rum Jungle, NT) Au, Ag, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Co, Sc, Mn
Geolsec (Rum Jungle, NT) Phosphate rock (P2O5) (Sub-leased to third party)
Mt. Elephant (Ashburton, WA) Au, Cu
Bobrikovo (Luhansk, UKRAINE) Au, Ag, Zn
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20 PROWSE STREET, WEST PERTH, WA, 6005, AUSTRALIA PO BOX 1958, WEST PERTH, WA, 6872, AUSTRALIA TEL (08) 9474 6166 FAX (08) 9322 6333 ACN 082 140 252
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