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MINBOS RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Nov 22, 2021

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23 NOVEMBER 2021 ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

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RESOURCE UPDATE FOR HIGH-GRADE CABINDA PHOSPHATE PROJECT

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Total Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource of 8.4 million tonnes at 29.6% P205.

  • Mine optimisation and mine design work is well advanced with an Ore Reserve estimate for the C á cata deposit expected in the first Quarter of 2022.

  • Progress on the Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) is well advanced with engineering costings expected to be completed in December 2021 and pending environmental reports, the DFS report is expected to be delivered Q1 2022.

Minbos Resources Limited (ASX:MNB) (“Minbos” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce an updated JORC 2012-compliant Mineral Resource Report for the Cabinda Phosphate Project, located in Angola.

The Company’s flagship Cabinda Phosphate Project is the first step in developing a high-impact self-sustaining agricultural sector throughout Angola and middle Africa, and the first step in alleviating poverty for millions of subsistence farmers who use minimal applied plant nutrition products or soil ameliorants.

The Cácata Phosphate Deposit is structurally simple, located in a narrow graben approximately 400m wide by approximately 4.5km long formed as part of the Atlantic rifting. The deposit supports simple free-dig mining without requiring drilling and blasting.

Mineralisation varies within the sedimentary layers from very high-grade gravels with coprolites, pellets, teeth and bones to silty fine grained phosphorite.

No new raw data has been incorporated in the Mineral Resource estimate (with the exception of Lidar topography, which has made a minimal, but favourable, impact).

However, there has been substantial revisions in the way in which the stratigraphic horizons and zones have been defined in the 2021 MRE versus that of the 2013 model[1] .

The updated Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) has taken into account the requirement for 2930% P2O5 grade phosphate rock to be granulated with water soluble phosphate (“WSP”) to

1 ASX announcement - Cabinda Resource Additional Information 5 December 2013

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produce an Enhanced Phosphate Rock (“EPR”), which would be used directly in fertilizer manufacture of NPK fertilizer.

The MRE is reported within an optimised pit shell, and a cut-off grade of greater than 19% P2O5, which is based on metallurgical test work data to date and reflects a product specification grade of >29.5% P2O5.

TABLE 1: MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENT CÁCATA PHOSPHATE PROJECT (EFFECTIVE DATE 31 OCTOBER 2021)

Classifiction Cut-off Grade
(P2O5%)
Tonnes
(Mt)
P2O5% Contained
P2O5(Mt)
Density Ca:P2O5
Ratio
Measured 19 2.20 29.9 0.66 1.83 1.48
Indicated 19 4.76 29.7 1.41 1.84 1.46
Measured and Indicated 19 6.96 29.7 2.07 1.84 1.47
Inferred 19 1.45 28.5 0.43 1.58 1.46

Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding.

In reporting the Mineral Resource Statement (prepared by SRK Consulting (UK) Limited (“SRK”), SRK notes the following:

  • The Mineral Resources are reported on an in-situ basis for the individual phosphate seams, where the Mineral Resources are based on a cut-off grade of greater than 19% P2O5 which is based on the metallurgical test work data provided by Minbos, which reflects a product specification grade of greater than 29.5% P2O5.

  • A pit optimisation exercise was completed using a re-blocked mining model, with an additional 5% ore loss factor incorporated.

  • A product selling price of USD457.7/tonne for Cacata Enhanced Phosphate Rock has been applied, based on a MAP landed in Port Caio of USD700/t (52 P2O5 %), a blend of 15% MAP in the final product, and a Relative Agronomic Effectiveness (“RAE”) of 85%.

  • SRK considers there to be reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction based on the pit optimisation exercise as well as consideration of the process flowsheet/requirements to deliver a saleable product.

  • Mineral Resources have been reported on an inclusive basis, are not Ore Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability, nor have any mining modifying factors been applied.

  • The reported Mineral Resources have an effective date of 31 October 2021. The Competent Person for the declaration of Mineral Resources is Kathleen Body (SACNASP, Pr.Sci.Nat)

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number 400071/07, an associate of SRK. The Mineral Resource estimate was reviewed by a team of consultants from SRK.

  • Tonnages are reported in metric units, grades in percent (%). Tonnages and grades are rounded appropriately. Rounding, as required by reporting guidelines, may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade and contained metal content. Where these occur, SRK does not consider these to be material.

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Figure 1 - Cross section through the 2021 Mineral Resource model showing the model and drillholes coloured by P2O5 grades (top) and SiO2 grades (bottom) with interpreted faults shown as orange lines. Zone 3 (red) is the main phosphate unit.

Commenting on the Cacata Mineral Resource update, Minbos’ CEO Lindsay Reed:

The Company anticipates that a more continuous grade profile, due to pre-estimation domaining changes in the new Resource model, will deliver significant enhancements to the mine planning and production schedules, which are currently being generated by Orelogy Mine Consulting as part of the updated engineering study.”

Next Steps

The updated Mineral Resource will now be used for open pit mine optimisation, design, and economic analysis for generation of an Ore Reserve for Cacata expected in the first quarter of 2022. The engineering works, which are being undertaken by Orelogy Mine Consulting, also includes the Mining Contract Tender process.

-ENDS -

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This announcement is authorised for release by the Board of Minbos Resources

For further information, please contact

Chris Swallow Corporate Development Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 412 174 882

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Compliance Statement

With reference to previously reported Scoping Study Results, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and, in the case of material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this release, particularly those regarding possible or assumed future performance, revenue, costs, dividends, production levels or rates, prices or potential growth of Minbos Limited, are, or may be, forward looking statements. Such statements relate to future events and expectations and, as such, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors.

Competent Person Statement

The Competent Person with responsibility for the total Mineral Resources of this report is Mrs Kathleen Body, Pr. Sci. Nat, who is registered as a Professional Natural Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (“SACNASP”). She is an Associate Resource Geologist with SRK Consulting (UK) Limited and the Director and a Principal Consultant of Red Bush Analytics. Mrs Body was a fulltime employee of Coffey Mining at the time the original Mineral Resource estimation was completed in 2013. Mrs Body has 26 years’ experience in the mining industry and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which she is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. Kathleen Body consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on her information in the form and context in which it appears.

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APPENDIX 1 – CACATA PHOSPHATE PROJECT 2021 MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENT

Classification Cut-Off
Grade
(%P2O5)
Tonnes
(Mt)
P2O5% Contained
P2O5(Mt)
CA:P2O5
Ratio
SiO2% MgO% CaO% Al2O3% Fe2O3% K2O% Density
Measured 19 2.20 29.9 0.66 1.48 11.70 0.68 44.04 1.75 1.05 0.35 1.83
Indicated 19 4.76 29.7 1.41 1.46 13.34 0.54 43.38 1.83 1.07 0.40 1.84
Measured and Indicated 19 6.96 29.7 2.07 1.47 12.82 0.59 43.59 1.81 1.06 0.38 1.84
Inferred 19 1.45 28.5 0.43 1.46 13.93 0.57 42.99 1.79 1.10 0.41 1.58

Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding

In reporting the Mineral Resource Statement (prepared by SRK Consulting (UK) Limited (“SRK”), SRK notes the following:

  • The Mineral Resources are reported on an in-situ basis for the individual phosphate seams, where the Mineral Resources are based on a cut-off grade of greater than 19% P2O5 which is based on the metallurgical test work data provided by Minbos, which reflects a product specification grade of greater than 29.5% P2O5.

  • A pit optimisation exercise was completed using a re-blocked mining model, with an additional 5% ore loss factor incorporated.

  • A product selling price of USD457.7/tonne for Cacata Enhanced Phosphate Rock has been applied, based on a MAP landed in Port Caio of USD700/t (52 P2O5 %), a blend of 15% MAP in the final product, and a Relative Agronomic Effectiveness (“RAE”) of 85%.

  • SRK considers there to be reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction based on the pit optimisation exercise as well as consideration of the process flowsheet/requirements to deliver a saleable product.

  • Mineral Resources have been reported on an inclusive basis, are not Ore Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability, nor have any mining modifying factors been applied.

  • The reported Mineral Resources have an effective date of 31 October 2021. The Competent Person for the declaration of Mineral Resources is Kathleen Body (SACNASP, Pr.Sci.Nat) number 400071/07, an associate of SRK. The Mineral Resource estimate was reviewed by a team of consultants from SRK.

  • Tonnages are reported in metric units, grades in percent (%). Tonnages and grades are rounded appropriately. Rounding, as required by reporting guidelines, may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade and contained metal content. Where these occur, SRK does not consider these to be material.

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APPENDIX 2 – COMPARISON WITH 2013 MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

Although there has been no new raw data incorporated in the Mineral Resource estimate (with the exception of the Lidar topography, which has made a minimal impact) there have been substantial revisions in the way in which the stratigraphic horizons and zones have been established in the 2021 Mineral Resource versus that of the 2013 Mineral Resource, with the 2021 model having a more continuous grade profile due to the pre-estimation domaining changes.

The previous Mineral Resource estimate was also based on a processing method to include scrubbing and screening and flotation. The current run of mine material is intended to be granulated with Water Soluble Phosphate at the Futila granulation plant to produce an Enhanced Phosphate Rock, which will then be blended with N and K at a NPK plant to produce a NPK fertilizer which will be distributed to farmers within the region. The change of product largely affects the cut-off grade used for reporting the Mineral Resource and reduces the available tonnage in order to meet the >29.5% P2O5 product specification.

As a result of the modification to the geological model, the grade and tonnage profiles have also changed. These changes reflect the reinterpretation of the sedimentary layers and the estimation into domains with hard boundaries.

The high grade Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources at a cut-off of 19% has shown an increase in available tonnes. However, at an average feed grade of 29.5% there has been a reduction of approximate 10% (Measured) and 13% (Indicated) in available tonnes as some of the high-grade P2O5 from the 2013 estimate was contained in the footwall zones or PFCL. These tonnes now report to the Inferred category. The reduction in tonnage at 29.5%P205 is considered to be a result of the domaining which separated the very high-grade layers and there is less averaging of very high grades with lower grade hanging and footwall beds. This reduction is partially off- set by a much larger tonnage at 30% P2O5.

Table 1: Comparison of 2013 and 2021 Measured, Indicated and Inferred resources at various cut-off grades (not reported within a pit shell).

2013 2013 2013 2021 2021
Classification Tonnes
**P2O5 % **
Density
Cut-off
Gd
Tonnes
P2O5 %
Density
rae
Measured 14 4.55 24.03 1.9 2.34 29.39 1.83
Measured 19 3.35 26.80 1.9 2.30 29.57 1.83
Measured 30 0.71 32.07 1.9 1.29 33.20 1.84
Indicated 14 9.35 26.76 1.9 6.31 26.86 1.85
Indicated 19 8.23 28.16 1.9 5.08 29.22 1.84
Indicated 30 2.89 32.68 1.9 2.72 32.81 1.84
Inferred 5 11.91 8.72 1.9 8.22 14.27 1.88
Inferred 14 0.96 16.51 1.9 2.77 23.40 1.86
Inferred 19 0.12 21.79 1.9 1.61 28.96 1.84
Inferred 30 0.00 - - 0.79 33.00 1.84
Total Measured,
Indicated,Inferred
5 27.0
17.7
1.9
16.94
21.04
1.87

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Figure 2: Section view comparison of the 2013 Mineral Resource model (top) with the 2021 Mineral Resource Model (bottom) coloured by P2O5 grades. Drillhole traces are coloured by P2O5 grades and also show SiO2 grades (to the right of the drillhole traces)

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2013 Block Model
2021 Block Model
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Figure 3: Plan view comparison of the 2013 Mineral Resource model (left) with the 2021 Mineral Resource Model (right) coloured by P2O5 grades. Please refer to Figure 2 for P2O5 legend colours.

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APPENDIX 3 – JORC TABLE 1

APPENDIX 3 – JORC TABLE 1 APPENDIX 3 – JORC TABLE 1
Section 1:
Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques

Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised
industry standard measurement tools appropriate for the minerals under investigation,
such as downhole 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 representativity 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
(e.g., ‘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 (e.g., submarine nodules) may
warrant disclosure of detailed information.

Primary Mineral Resource drilling used Aircore drilling (a Reverse Circulation drilling
type where samples retrieved are pulverized in the drilling process.) to obtain 1m
samples. Full samples were collected at the drill site.

Confirmation drilling in selected locations was by conventional diamond drilling and
collected core for the target horizon and some of the overburden.

Sample weights of the Aircore drilling were monitored against expected recoveries.
Twin twinning of drillholes with both Aircore and diamond drilling showed no
substantial differences in the assay results. Depth errors in the Aircore drilling were
small and not material to the Mineral Resource estimation.

Samples were dried before being crushed. A rotary splitter was used to split the
samples and approximately 1kg was taken for analyses. Samples were pulverised and
then analysed by XRF for all major oxides, Cl, S and LOI. A Random 10% of the samples
were submitted for analyses for U,F,As,Cd,Cu,Pb,Zn,Hg,TOC,C,CO2
Drilling techniques
Drill type (e.g., core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger,
Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g., core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of
diamond tails, face-sampling bit, or other type, whether core is orientated and if so, by
what method, etc.).

Standard Aircore drilling method was used, and diamond drilling followed approaches
typical for geotechnical drilling in poorly consolidated material.

All holes were drilled vertically. Because of the unconsolidated/semi-consolidated
nature of the material drilled the sidewalls of the holes were unstable and no downhole
surveys were conducted. Most holes intersected mineralization at less than 50m below
surface. Any deviation from the vertical is not material to the results of the mineral
resource estimation.
Drill sample
recovery

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

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure the 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.

Sample recovery was measured through the weight of the samples taken. Adequacy
was assessed by statistical analysis to determine the mean and variability in recoveries
by drillhole and material type.

Core recoveries were measured as the drill core was abstracted. Recoveries were
acceptable at well over 90%.

Drillers’ experience on the phosphate deposits and constant supervision of drilling by
Senior Geologist ensured that sample recovery was of an acceptable standard.

Results of twin drilling and variability testing show no correlation between sample
recoveryandgrade.
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.

Logging of geology and mineralization was done to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation and other studies.

Quantitative logging was done on all samples according to generally accepted
standards for description of sedimentary rocks. Chip trays were kept for future
reference. ½ Core was retained. Photographs of the core are stored with Minbos

1m samples were collected and logged from Aircore. Drill runs for the diamond
drilling were in 1 m runs but sampling was done on geology and may have deviated
from 1m samples. The full mineralized sequence of Upper Phosphate Member (UPM)
and PFCL was sampled.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all of the core was 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 the
representativity 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 for the grain size of the material being sampled.

Quantitative logging was done on all samples according to the generally accepted
standards for description of sedimentary rocks. Chip trays were kept for future
reference. ½ Core was retained.

Half core was taken where core could be split with a blade. Where rock was severely
incompetent approximately half of the material was removed from one side of the
pile in the core box

Rotary splitting was used to subsample the Aircore samples.

An appropriate and tested quality control program was implemented.

In areas of economic interest, the full intersection of mineralization was sampled,
samples were of uniform size and treated in the same manner.

The drilling process results in a partially pulverized and homogenized sample.
Samples are at least 2 orders of magnitude larger than the largest particles. 1m
samples are considered appropriate.
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.

For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc., the parameters
used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times,
calibration 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.

Samples were analysed for major oxides using XRF. Contaminants were assayed using
a variety of techniques including ICP, ISE, thermal combustion. Techniques are
considered “Total” .

Deposit appropriate certified reference materials were used as quality control
samples for phosphate only. There were no commercially available standard
reference materials for the full oxide suite for phosphate deposits. Quality control
procedures included standards, blanks, duplicates, variability testing on sample
preparation procedures, multiple drilling techniques and twinning of drillholes.
Umpire assays have not been done however accuracy has been demonstrated to a
sufficient level of confidence with the procedures in place. Levels of precision and
accuracy have been monitored over three years. Accuracy and precision have been
consistent and good. Accuracy of analyses has been verified during process testwork
on similar material used for the mineral resource assays.
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.

Verification of some intersection was done by the CP during site visits.

There are 8 twin holes at Cácata - Aircore holes twinned with core.

Assay method and QC program for twinned and diamond drill core is the same as
for Aircore samples

Quality control procedures included standards, blanks, duplicates, variability testing
on sample preparation procedures, multiple drilling techniques and twinning of
drillholes. Umpire assays have not been done however accuracy has been
demonstrated to a sufficient level of confidence with the procedures in place and
subsequent process testwork.

Data entry and storage process were simple and used handwritten logs and Excel
spreadsheets. No detailed written protocols were considered necessary
Documentation of onsiteprocedures is not comprehensive but sufficient to record
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
the processes used.

Assays are considered accurate. No adjustments were made to the assays. No
cuttingor cappingis used in the estimation.
Location of data
points

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drillholes (collar and downhole surveys),
trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.

Specification of the grid system used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

All collar locations have been survey by DGPS or Theodolite as necessary by a
qualified surveyor and are considered sufficiently accurate to support the MRE.

The grid system used is UTM, WGS84.

The positions of the collars have been surveyed.

A LIDAR topographic survey was flown in 2017. All collars have been corrected to the
LIDAR. In most case the difference is less than 4m.
Data spacing and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.

Whether the data spacing, and distribution are 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.
• Aircore drilling is widely spaced and irregular at approximately 200-250m in the
UPM zone and 250-700m along the axis of the graben in the PFCL zone.
Spacing is largely due to access and limited funding at the time of drilling.
• Infill core drilling was at 125m spacing in a regular grid in the centre portion of
the deposit.

The distribution is sufficient to establish geology and grade continuity in the areas of
economic interest. Areas known to be lower grade with potential mining more than
10 years beyond the start of any production or requiring a different processing
method may be incompletely sampled. The mineral resource classification has taken
this into account.

Aircore samples are 1m. Assays were done mostly on 2m composite samples. 1m
assay samples were occasionally used where there were no adjacent samples to make
up a composite (i.e., at geological contacts). Diamond core samples are of variable
length and sampled according to visual characteristics. All samples have been
composited to 1m for estimation.
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.

All drillholes are drilled at -90 degrees. The phosphate deposits are essentially
horizontal.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.

There are no security issues associated with this deposit. Possibility of major
contamination or deliberate alteration is very low. Samples were put in the exploration
camp where the site staff was staying. Samples were secured and there were always
personnel on site camp. Samples sent to South Africa had a full set of shipping
documents.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.

Sampling procedures for drillholes were audited by the CP during drilling and assaying.
There has been no additional drilling since 2012. The CP did not attend the bulk
samplingnor the samplingforprocess testwork.

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Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Results


Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status

Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or
material issues 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 licence to operate in the area.
In October 2019 the Angolan Ministry of Mineral Resources and Oil announced a Tender
for the Angolan phosphate licenses. Minbos submitted a successful bid and was
awarded the Exploration License (314/03/03/T.E/ANG-MIREPET/2021) was issued on 10
March 2021 over the Cácata deposit. The nominal area of the License is 85km2. A
Mineral Investment Contract was concluded In JANUARY 2021. The licence is valid for
10 years, with a renewal requirement after 5 years. The Mining License is 85km2with
sufficient area for all mining operations.
There are no known impediments to obtaining all required licenses and permit to
operate.
Some processing facilities will be at the Futila Industrial Zone and not on the ML.
Minbos has secured an appropriate site in August 2021.
Exploration done by
other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

Exploration was conducted by Mongo Tando Limitada of which MINBOS was one of the
Partners.

In 1969-1971.exploration work was conducted by Companhia de Fosfatos de Angola
(Anglo American Corporation). The information is from Angolan government archives
and is not of sufficientqualityto be used in mineral resource evaluation.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting, and style of mineralisation.

Phosphate deposits and phosphatic horizons are located in the Atlantic coastal basin
within the Cretaceous and Eocene sediments. Deposits are similar to those found in
Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Florida and consist of marine and fluvial gravels sands and
silts. Regionally extensive low-grade deposits of phosphatic sand and silts are found in
the Late Cretaceous Maastrichtian sediments. The sequence can be up to 80m thick
with three mineralized layers separated by thick barren layers. Thicker sequences are
found preserved in grabens. These Maastrichtian sediments are referred to in Angola
and the Lower Phosphate Marker.

Younger more restricted deposits of medium to high grade phosphatic gravels and sands
are found developed in grabens aligned sub parallel to the Atlantic coastline.
Phosphates are found on the upper most layers of the Eocene aged Pebbly Foraminiferal
Clay and limestone unit (PFCL) and the Overlying Eocene/Ypresian unit Known in Angola
as the Upper Phosphate Marker. The PFCL consists of phosphatic sands and lesser
gravels with no limestone. There is however a dolomitic matrix in this unit sampled at
Cácata and Mongo Tando to the northwest. A partial sequence has been intersected at
Cácata and Mongo Tando. The Phosphorite layers of the UPM are sandy, with some
gravels and overlain by sandstone and argillites. A rich fauna was found in which the
following fossils have been identified: Odontaspis speyeri Dartevelle (shark-teeth),
Physodon tertius Winkler (mackerel shark-teeth), Pristis lathami Galeotti (sawfish) and
other. Remains found in pits dug by MTL are teeth, jawbones, and coprolites. The UPM
is 6-38m thick in the Cabinda Province properties.

Mineralization styles varyover the Cabinda deposits from veryhigh-gradegravels with
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coprolites, pellets, teeth, and bones to silty fine grained phosphorite with low grade
regular deposits of phosphates. The phosphorite beds consist of three main mineral
phases, a phosphate phase of mainly apatite/francolite/crandollite, a sand phase of
predominantly silica/quartz and a clay phase of primarily iron-potassium rich clay
minerals. These phases are clearly seen in the assay results from high grade phosphates
and show grouped distributions of Fe2O3-Al2O3, SiO2and CaO-P2O5. Except for K2O and
MgO, other major oxides have very low grades. At lower phosphate grades the
distributions are more complex and dolomite is a component of most of the deposits.
Drillhole Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drillholes:
o
easting and northing of the drillhole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of the
drillhole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
downhole 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.

Minbos (under the Mongo Tando Limitada JV) has drilled over 300 holes throughout the
Cabinda Province in 2011-2012 including 67 at Cácata.

Historical drilling information is fully available in the MINBOS ASX announcements via its
website.

There has been no new drilling since the 2013 Mineral Resource Estimate was
completed and published.
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.

No exploration results are being reported in this document.

No metal equivalents are used in reporting or the Mineral resource estimation.
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 drillhole angle is known, its
nature should be reported.

If it is not known and only the downhole lengths are reported, there should be a clear
statement to this effect (e.g., ‘downhole length, true width not known’).

Drilling is generally oriented on a grid parallel to the major deposit dimensions

Drillholes intersect the mineralization perpendicular to the sedimentary layering.
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 drillhole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.

Basic maps and sections have been included in the body of this announcement.
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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
practised to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
There is no additional exploration data material to the project.
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 method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
Bulk samples for test work were taken in 2016 and 2021 and are largely representative
of the higher-grade layers. Additional bulk samples may be taken if current feasibility
studies require additional material.
Bulk densities were measures as part of the diamond drilling programme.
Geotechnical characteristics were evaluated qualitatively during the bulk testing.
Environmental studies will be required will for groundwater characteristics and
contamination potential.
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 drilling or bulk sampling will only be considered as part of advanced studies
at the feasibility or operational level and will be based on operational requirements
determined during these studies.
A bulk sample was collected in September 2021 and is currently on route to the United
States for granulation testwork.

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Section 3: Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources


Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data have not been corrupted by, for example,
transcription or keying errors, between its initial collection and its use for
Mineral Resource estimation purposes.

Data validationprocedures used.

Supervision and hard copy checking against the electronic version were done. Original certificates
from the labs were used.

Spot checks of handwritten logs and electronic copies were made. Geological boundaries were
cross- validated with assayinformation for consistency.
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.

The CP has visited the site on 1 occasion after drilling operations in 2011 to assess drilling and
sampling methods, inspect samples and recommend changes where needed. The CP was on site
during drilling operations at related deposits in Cabinda during 2011 to observe the drilling and
samplingaspart of a single integrated drillingcampaign.
Geological
interpretation

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

Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.

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

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

The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.

The geology is understood to an appropriate level of detail to support the proposed approach to
mining and processing being planned and the product to be produced. Levels of uncertainty are
reflected in the Mineral Resource Classification.

The data available consists of surface surveys, collar data, geological data, and assay results – and
used in the Mineral Resource estimation. Bulk sampling and mineral processing testwork and
mining studies were considered in determining cut-off grades and economic potential.

Structure and sedimentological and chemical characteristics were used to define homogeneous
domains.

The deposit is considered as being deposited in a lagoonal/ fluvial environment. There is good
sedimentological and chemical continuity at the scale of mining. The structural continuity is
sufficientlywell understood in terms of the hosting graben and cross cuttingstructures.
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 known dimensions of the Cácata deposit are

UPM (high grade portion) 1700m x 380m x up to 20m thick

PFCL(lowgradeportion)3750m x 380m x 18m thick
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 the 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
(e.g., 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

Grades of the major elements estimated are not highly skewed and there are no extreme values
that require cutting or capping.

Domaining is on the basis of geometry and whole rock chemistry.
o
The UPM constitutes a single sedimentary domain, split based on chemical layering and four
structural blocks
o
The PFCL constitutes a single sedimentary domain and 7 structural blocks

Hierarchical and K-means cluster analysis and spatial relationships were used to define the chemical
layering.

Geometry was based on chemical boundaries for layering, known displacement between drillholes
and Datamine’s Minimum Curvature Method and Aniosang facility to interpret (dis) continuity and
interpolate between drillholes.

Grade Estimation was based on Ordinary Kriging within chemical layering but across structural
domains

Full estimation parameters are not given in this table but are documented in the full Mineral
Resource report include searchparameters,variogram models,block model dimensions and
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resource estimates.

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

The process of validation, the checking process used, the comparison of model
data to drillhole data, and use of reconciliation data if available.
statistics of input samples.

Software used is
o
Standard packages statsmodel, numpy, scipy, sklearn, matplotlib in Python 3.8 for statistics
and cluster analysis,
o
Power BI for Multivariate analysis
o
Datamine for surface modelling, block model construction, variogram modelling and Ordinary
Kriging, and
o
Leapfrog has been used for some validation routines

Resource models were validated using statistical and visual checks. This study is an update of the
previous modelling to account for the change in planned mineral processing and change in final
product specifications. Previous models were compared with the present ones. No production has
takenplace
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with natural moisture,
and the method of determination of the moisture content.

Tonnages were estimated as dry.
Cut-off parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters applied.

No cut-off grade was applied to the geological models.

Cut-off grades in the Mineral Resource classification and reporting are based on the current
processing plans and product specifications.
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.

Conventional quarry/mining can be done as the mineralization is unconsolidated or partially
consolidated and near the surface. It constitutes a single continuous deposit, vertically and laterally,
and overburden is sand and clay. There is little to no internal dilution.

Faulting is minor and displacements are generally small and not expected to cause major disruption
to mining .

Recovery of mineralized material is expected to be approximately 95%
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.

The Project sets a requirement for a 29-30% P2O5Phosphate Rock to be granulated with WSP to
produce an EPR which will be blended with N and K to produce an NPK fertilizer product for
distribution within Angola Zone 3 (high grade phosphate >30% P2O5) can be used “as is” with little or
no processing required.

Other zones. 21,22 and 25 are lower grades but the >19% P2O5will be blended with the higher grade
material to create a 29-30% feed grade

A product selling price of USD457.7/tonne for Cacata Enhanced Phosphate Rock has been applied,
based on a MAP landed in Port Caio of USD700/t (52 P2O5%), a blend of 25% MAP in the final
product,and a Relative Agronomic Effectiveness(“RAE”)of 85%.
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 reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider the potential
environmental impacts of the mining andprocessing operation. While at this

Land degradation and noise/air pollution should be factors considered as part of the mine planning
process.

Minor agricultural activities will be disturbed, and some settlements will need to be relocated.

Contaminants normallyassociated withphosphate deposits are at or below levels seen in
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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.
operations at similar deposits.

No major environmental issue has been identified at this stage

No tailing dam is required for the current processing methods

Low grade stockpiles and overburden waste dumps will be required during mining.

Primary risks are dust and sediment runoff form the operations and flooding in the river adjacent
and flat lyingarea immediatelysouth of theproposedpit.
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 the assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the evaluation
process of the different materials.

Density was measured from drill core. All density is dry density.

Density calculated based on measured weight/drilled volume. Drilled volume is the length of
material * nominal diameter of the core. This method was used to account for swelling in the core
when extracted from the core barrel and/or shrinking due to dehydration in the drying process.
Immersion methods could not be used due to the unconsolidated nature of the drilled material.
Weights were measured form short core lengths and multiple runs in filled core boxes.
Methodology for the historical data is not known. All three sets of density measurements had
similar means.

Whole rock was measured before crushing. Porosity was preserved in the measured rock.

A mean density for the phosphate units was used. The densities measured were in a narrow range
and in the presumed bulk mining methods to be used local variability in density is unlikely to be a
major variable.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into varying confidence
categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant factors (i.e.,
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.

Drillhole spacing, drill type, density measurements, geology and grade continuity and processing
factors were considered when classifying the Mineral Resources.

All known factors related to Mineral Resource Classifications where considered.

The results reflect the Competent Person’s view of the Cácata phosphate deposit.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource estimates.

A resource geologist from the (Mongo Tando) joint venture partner was involved in the reviews of
the work done in 2012-2013. No reviews external to theproject have been undertaken.
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

The confidence on the Mineral Resource estimation is low to high. There is high confidence on grade
continuity for the high-grade Zones at a cut-off of 19%P2O5. There is little difference in the global
mean and variability between the different levels of classification (mean 29.57%P2O5+/- 9%P2O5at
block grades) for Zone 3.

Confidence in the local estimates varies from moderate to high for the grade distributions and low
to moderately high for the volume estimates. The uncertainty is reflected in the classification.

Uncertainty is primarily in the volumes defined by restricted channelling in the lower layer and by
the lateral limits of the host graben.

Local estimates were within chemical units with well defined boundaries using Ordinary Kriging.
Distributions are not highly skewed and no significant bias in the mean can be demonstrated,

There is no production data for Cácata.
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compared with production data, where available.

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