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NOVONIX Ltd Capital/Financing Update 2016

Oct 19, 2016

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

20 October 2016

UPGRADED INDEPENDENT JORC MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Updated Independent Mineral Resource Estimate completed following the phase 3 drilling program at the Mount Dromedary Graphite Project in Queensland

  • Mineralisation contains a large high-grade zone averaging 18.4% TGC

  • 66% increase in the total JORC Mineral Resource Estimate to 1.908 Million tonnes of contained graphite

  • 125% increase in the combined Measured and Indicated Resource containing 1.316 Million tonnes of graphite

  • Sufficient high-grade resources to support production scenarios being modelled, while allowing for significant further scalability

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate is derived from drilling and test results covering less than 50% of Graphitecorp’s total mapped prospect outcrop area

Graphitecorp Limited (ASX: GRA) (“Graphitecorp” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide an upgraded independent Mineral Resource estimate for the Mount Dromedary flake graphite deposit undertaken by RungePincockMinarco Limited ( RPM ) following the results of the Company’s Phase 3 Drilling program completed in August 2016.

RPM SCOPE OF WORK AND REPORT

The Mineral Resource update was commissioned as a result of an additional seven reverse circulation (RC) holes, for a total of 655m drilled by Graphitecorp since the last Mount Dromedary Mineral Resource estimate reported in March 2016. The drilling was conducted to improve confidence in the Mount Dromedary Mineral Resource and facilitate completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study.

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The 152-page RPM Mineral Resource update report provides estimates based on exploration work undertaken as at 17 October 2016 and has been undertaken in compliance with the guidelines of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition) prepared by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals Council of Australia (“The JORC Code”).

RPM REPORT - MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

The following table summarises the Total Mineral Resource for the project to date. It is important to note that this Mineral Resource estimate is based on exploration drilling and test results covering less than 50% of Graphitecorp’s total mapped prospect outcrop area. Drilling is limited to the south and central zones.

Table: Mineral Resource Estimate (4% Total Graphitic Carbon Cut-off)

Domain Type Measured Mineral Resource Measured Mineral Resource
Tonnage
TGC
TC
Mt
%
%
Cont. Graphite
kt
High Grade
(>10% TGC)
Weathered
Primary
0.2
16.1
17.7
0.5
16.9
18.0
33
84
Sub-Total 0.7
16.6
17.9
117
Medium
Grade (4 to
10% TGC)
Weathered
Primary
0.1
4.5
5.8
0.2
4.5
5.0
4
11
Sub-Total 0.3
4.5
5.2
14
Total 1.0
12.9
14.0
131
Domain Type Indicated Mineral Resource Indicated Mineral Resource
Tonnage
TGC
TC
Mt
%
%
Cont. Graphite
kt
High Grade
(>10% TGC)
Weathered
Primary
0.9
18.2
19.4
4.5
18.7
19.6
170
837
Sub-Total 5.4
18.6
19.6
1,007
Medium
Grade (4 to
10% TGC)
Weathered
Primary
0.6
5.6
6.6
2.5
5.7
6.4
35
143
Sub-Total 3.1
5.7
6.4
178
Total 8.5
13.9
14.7
1,185

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Domain Type Inferred Mineral Resource Inferred Mineral Resource
Tonnage
TGC
TC
Mt
%
%
Cont. Graphite
kt
High Grade
(>10% TGC)
Weathered
Primary
0.2
15.3
16.8
2.2
18.8
19.7
25
414
Sub-Total 2.4
18.5
19.5
439
Medium
Grade (4 to
10% TGC)
Weathered
Primary
0.2
6.5
7.3
2.2
6.4
6.9
12
142
Sub-Total 2.4
6.4
7.0
154
Total 4.8
12.4
13.2
593
Domain Type Total Mineral Resource Total Mineral Resource
Tonnage
TGC
TC
Mt
%
%
Cont. Graphite
kt
High Grade
(>10% TGC)
Weathered
Primary
1.3
17.5
18.8
7.2
18.6
19.5
227
1,335
Sub-Total 8.5
18.4
19.4
1,562
Medium
Grade (4 to
10% TGC)
Weathered
Primary
0.9
5.7
6.7
5.0
6.0
6.6
51
295
Sub-Total 5.8
5.9
6.6
346
Total 14.3
13.3
14.2
1,908

Note:

1. Totals may differ due to rounding, Mineral Resources reported on a dry in-situ basis.

2. Flake sizes for the Mineral Resource is tabulated below.

3. The Statement of Estimates of Mineral Resources has been compiled under the supervision of Mr. Robert Dennis who is a full-time employee of RPM and a Member of the AusIMM and AIG. Mr. Dennis has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that he has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code (2012).

4. All Mineral Resources figures reported in the table above represent estimates at 21st October, 2016. Mineral Resource estimates are not precise calculations, being dependent on the interpretation of limited information on the location, shape and continuity of the occurrence and on the available sampling results. The totals contained in the above table have been rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty of the estimate. Rounding may cause some computational discrepancies.

5. Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The Joint Ore Reserves Committee Code – JORC 2012 Edition).

6. Subsequently Graphitecorp has progressed detailed metallurgical testwork including production of a large sample of product for customer testing. Talks with potential customers have commenced. The Competent Person is of the opinion that because of these activities which are in progress, but are confidential in detail and product specification, there is a reasonable expectation a saleable product and customer will be secured.

7. Reporting cut-off grade selected based on the results of the Mount Dromedary Graphite Project Scoping Study conducted by RPM during August 2016. The Scoping Study indicated that a breakeven cut-off grade for the Mount Dromedary Mineral Resource is 4% TGC, assuming a product (very fine) price of $US800/t, a 95% TGC average concentrate grade and an open pit mining method.

8. TGC = total graphitic carbon.

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Table: Graphitic Schist Flake Size Distribution (>10% Total Graphitic Carbon Cut-off)

Cut-off)
Classification Sieve Size (µm) % in Interval Cumulative %
Jumbo
Large
Medium
Fine
Very Fine
>300
180-300
150-180
75-150
<75
24.5
18.9
6.8
23.9
25.9
24.5
43.4
50.2
74.1
100.0

Graphitic Schist Flake Size Distribution (4 to 10% Total Graphitic Carbon)

Classification Sieve Size (µm) % in Interval Cumulative %
Jumbo
Large
Medium
Fine
Very Fine
>300
180-300
150-180
75-150
<75
9.5
14.9
6.1
28.4
41.1
9.5
24.4
30.5
58.9
100.0

Table: Graphitic Schist Flake Size Distribution (All Total Graphitic Carbon )

Classification Sieve Size (µm) % in Interval Cumulative %
Jumbo
Large
Medium
Fine
VeryFine
>300
180-300
150-180
75-150
<75
18.8
17.0
6.2
25.2
32.8
18.8
35.8
42.0
67.2
100.0

By far the most prominent mineralisation type throughout the deposit is the Graphitic Schist; referred to above as the “High Grade” mineralisation. This zone of the deposit represents 1,562kt (or 80%) of the total Contained Graphite Mineral Resource of 1,908kt.

This Graphitic Schist is the highest grade mineralisation with Total Graphitic Carbon content (TGC%) typically ranging between 15% and 35% and averaging 18.4%.

The Graphitic Schist zone is the highest quality in terms of particle size distribution with 24.5% Jumbo flakes (>300 microns) and 43.4% Jumbo or large flake (>150 microns).

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Image: HQ diamond core – Drillhole MD-12 - Central Zone of the Mount Dromedary.

Geology and Geological Interpretation

Graphite mineralisation is hosted within a graphitic schist unit, part of the Corella Formation package and a unit of the Proterozoic Mary Kathleen Group. The Mary Kathleen Group lies within the Boomarra Horst, in the northern sector of the Quamby-Malbon Belt of the Eastern Succession terrane, Mount Isa Inlier in northwest Queensland. The Mount Isa Inlier is dominated by Early to Middle Proterozoic metasedimentary units with bimodal rhyolitic and basaltic meta-volcanic rocks, gabbro, dolerite and widespread I-type and A-type granitoids.

Graphite schist at Mount Dromedary has a known strike length of at least 3km with variable width from 35m to 350m. The graphite schist is soft, friable, dark grey-jet black coloured and fine grained. The schist displays a strong foliation defined by flakes of graphite and fine white muscovite mica, along with grains of calcite, quartz and minor iron oxide staining, probably after minor sulphide. Coarse insitu flake graphite occurs within en-echelon tension gash calcite-siderite veins and quartzcalcite-graphite stockwork veinlets. The graphitic schist contains generally between 10 and 35% graphite (within all samples to date), composed of 10-850µm sized flakes of graphite and 10-300µm size tablets of muscovite (10-20%) set in an interstitial matrix composed of <0.1mm anhedral quartz grains (10%) and calcite (2045%).

Sampling and Sub-sampling Techniques

RC drilling was the predominant drill method at Mount Dromedary. A face sampling hammer was used with sampling conducted on 1m and 2m intervals. For the Phase One RC program, the 1m samples were split with a 50/50 riffle splitter and composited to 2m. For the Phase Two and Phase Three RC programs, the 1m samples were split with a 75/25 rig mounted splitter and composited to 2m. A 500g sub-sample was collected from the composite bag and sent to ALS Laboratory in Mount Isa, Queensland for sample preparation.

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For diamond core, HQ core size diameter with standard triple tube was used. Core recoveries of 91% were achieved at the project. The core was sampled as quarter core at 1m intervals using a standard electric core saw. Core was always sampled from one side of the core for consistency. One quarter was used for geochemical analysis, one quarter for metallurgical testing and Mineral Liberation Analysis (“MLA”) samples were taken from the remaining half core where required.

Samples were submitted to ALS Minerals Laboratory in Mount Isa, Australia for sample preparation. Samples were weighed, assigned a unique bar code and logged into the ALS system. The entire sample was oven dried at 105˚ and crushed to -2 mm. A 300g sub-sample of the crushed material was then pulverised to better than 85% passing -75µm using a LM5 pulveriser. The pulverised sample was split with multiple feed in a Jones riffle splitter until a 100-200g sub-sample was obtained. The sub-sample was dispatched to the ALS Minerals Laboratory in Brisbane, Australia for analysis.

Mineral Resource Classification Criteria

The Mineral Resource was classified as Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource based on data quality, sample spacing, and lode continuity. The Measured Mineral Resource was defined within areas of close spaced diamond and RC drilling of less than 50m by 25m and where continuity of grade and mineralisation geometries was robust. The Indicated Mineral Resource was defined within areas of close spaced diamond and RC drilling of less than 200m by 50m, and where the continuity and predictability of the lode positions was good. The Inferred Mineral Resource was assigned to areas where drill hole spacing was greater than 200m by 50m, where small isolated pods of mineralisation occur outside the main mineralised zones, and to geologically complex zones.

Sample Analysis Method

Samples were analysed at ALS Minerals Laboratory in Brisbane, Australia. Analysis of the samples was conducted using the following methods: Method C-IR18 Total Graphitic Carbon, Method C-IR07 Total Carbon, Method S-IR08 Total Sulphur, Method Ash-01 Ash Content, Method ME-GRA05g Loss on Ignition, Method MEICP06 Major Oxides, Method ME-MS81 Ultra Trace Level Method, and Method MEACD81 Four Acid Digest. The methods are appropriate for understanding graphite deposits and are total methods.

A total of 50 representative samples were collected from core from the various material type domains that occur at the Project. The samples were sent to Activation Laboratories Limited (Actlabs) in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada for MLA to characterise flake size distribution. The results of the MLA indicate that the project is characterised by relatively coarse flakes, as shown by approximately 36% of the project having large (180-300µm) or jumbo (>300µm) flakes.

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Estimation Methodology

Samples were composited to 2m based on an analysis of sample lengths inside the wireframes. After review of the project statistics, it was determined that high grade cuts were not necessary.

The block dimensions used in the model were 25m NS by 12.5m EW by 5m vertical with sub-cells of 6.25m by 3.125m by 1.25m. This was selected as the optimal block size as a result of kriging neighbourhood analysis (KNA).

Ordinary kriging (OK) grade interpolation was used for the estimate, constrained by Mineral Resource outlines based on mineralisation envelopes prepared using a nominal 1% TGC cut-off grade with a minimum down-hole length of 2m. For internal high grade zones (graphitic schist), a nominal 10% TGC cut-off grade was used. A total of 795 bulk density measurements were taken on core samples collected from diamond holes drilled at the Project using the water immersion technique. Bulk densities ranging between 2.12t/m3 and 2.81t/m3 were assigned in the block model dependent on mineralisation and weathering.

Cut-off Grades

The Mineral Resource is reported at a cut-off of 4% TGC. Reporting cut-off parameters were selected based on results of the Mount Dromedary Graphite Project Scoping Study conducted by RPM during August 2016. The Scoping Study indicated that a break-even cut-off grade for the Mount Dromedary Mineral Resource is 4% TGC, assuming a product (very fine) price of $US800/t, a 95% TGC average concentrate grade and an open pit mining method.

Mining and Metallurgical Methods and Parameters

Samples from the Central Zone were sent for Locked Cycle Testwork at JKTech in Brisbane to determine processing recoveries and concentrate grades for weathered and primary material. Results indicate that an approximate 93% processing recovery is achievable for primary material and an approximate 85% processing recovery is achievable for weathered material, producing a 95% graphitic very fine carbon concentrate.

A Scoping Study was conducted by Graphitecorp in August 2016 for the Mount Dromedary Graphite Project. The Study assessed the economics of producing a 100% concentrate from the Project with an average concentrate grade of 95% TGC, mined with open pit techniques. The target product quantity is 50,000tpa, requiring an input feed rate of 325,000tpa. Concentrate would be trucked to the port of Brisbane and then exported to the USA or Asia. Concentrate production costs of $US22.61/t ore for weathered and $US25.15/t ore for primary material were assumed, with a total transport cost (trucking and shipping) of $US113/t of product assumed.

Metallurgical testing is ongoing, processing options are being evaluated and market discussions are ongoing and are confidential at this stage.

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Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this “ASX Announcement” that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr Robert Dennis who is a Member of Australian Institute of Geoscientists and a full time employee of RPM Limited. Mr Dennis 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 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Dennis consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Philip St Baker Managing Director Phone: +61 438 173 330 Email: [email protected] Website: www.graphitecorp.com.au

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ABOUT GRAPHITECORP

Graphitecorp (ASX: GRA) is a developer of one of the highest-grade flake graphite deposits in the world, located in Australia, and referred to as the Mount Dromedary Project.

Given strong project fundamentals and positive demand outlook for specialised graphite products, Graphitecorp is progressing a feasibility study with its joint venture partner Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited (ASX: SOL) subsidiary Exco Resources Limited, to assess the economic opportunity of establishing a business to mine, process, manufacture and market high quality graphite products into Asian and other global markets.

Graphitecorp aims to become a leading alternate, competitive, secure and sustainable graphite supplier in the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information on Graphitecorp please visit our website at www.graphitecorp.com.au

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Containerised Ocean Transport Possibilities: Port of Brisbane and/or Townsville to Potential Asian, West Coast USA & European Graphite Users

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APPENDIX (I) RESOURCE TABLES

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APPENDIX (II) JORC CODE (2012) TABLE 1 SECTIONS 1 AND 2

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
Sampling
techniques

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

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

Aspects
of
the
determination
of
mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report. In cases where ‘industry
standard’ work has been done this would
be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation
drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples
from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce
a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be required,
such as where there is coarse gold that
has inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types (eg
submarine
nodules)
may
warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
Sampling Methodology – RC
Sampling for the Phase 2 Drilling Program was
relatively straightforward, as the_UDR650_drill
rig was fitted with a combined Cyclone-Splitter
unit, unlike the Phase 1 Drill Program which
required a dedicated separate Splitter unit.
Both small geochemical assay and large bulk
samples were collected from each 1-metre
drilled from the side-mounted cyclone.
A sample number tag was placed in the small
geochemical assay sample bag and the
contents weighed on digital scales. The
weights were used to provide a rough bulk
density for each 1m interval.
Geophysical
parameters
were
measured
routinely from each 1m interval by probing the
small geochemical assay sample bag with
various instrumentation, including magnetic
susceptibility (SI units), electrical conductivity
(ohms) and gamma radiation (counts per
second).
A separate 2m “Composited Sample” was
collected by extracting sub samples from 2
contiguous large bulk sample bags and placed
into a numbered sample bag together with a
tag number.
Sampling Methodology – Diamond Core
Detailed geochemical sampling was routinely
conducted on a 1-metre interval basis of
Quarter-Split HQTT drill core, collected from
the Mount Dromedary Phase 2 Drilling
Program. This comprehensive sampling is
regarded as more representative statistically.
The HQTT Drill Core was initially split 50%
using a diamond core saw cutting machine.
Half-split core is being retained initially as a
visual reference or for use as a bulk
metallurgical sample.
The remaining Half-Core was then split 50%
into Quarter-Core, again using a manual core
saw. The Quarter-Split Core was routinely
submitted for geochemical analysis.
The remaining Quarter-Split Core was used
as a metallurgical sample.
Selective Petrological sampling of some
lithological units identified in drill core was
undertaken. These petrology samples are by
necessity a small sample, but were selected
on the basis of being “typical” of the
lithological
unit
from
which
they
were
collected.
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger,
Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core
diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of
diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
Diamond Core
HQ Triple Tube diamond core was technically
selected as the optimum sampling method for
drilling the graphite mineralized zones at
Mount Dromedary, on the basis of maximizing
recovery of graphite, as the method minimizes
disturbance to core, limiting potential losses in

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Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
what method, etc). drilling water.
The ground conditions at Mount Dromedary
were expected to be initially poor down to 20m
depth, due to surface weathering overprinting
effects of the Tertiary regolith. The soft,
lubricating nature of graphite and its property
as a natural “floater”, together with the regolith
clay weathering profile indicate triple tube core
barrels should be employed. The HQ diameter
core also permits a large representative
sample to be recovered, maximizing the
potential
for
geological
information,
geochemical
sampling,
geotechnical
data
collection and offers a large metallurgical
sample size potential from each metre interval.
DEPCO Drilling Pty Ltd_of Rockhampton was
contracted by_GraphiteCorp Pty Ltd_to
undertake the diamond drilling program in
November 2015._DEPCO Drilling_supplied a
_UDR650_multi-purpose drill rig.
Subsequently,_Calibre Drilling Pty Ltd_of
Cloncurry was contracted by_GraphiteCorp Pty

Ltd_to assist with diamond core drilling due to
delays experienced with_DEPCO Drilling
.
Calibre Drilling_supplied a small track-mounted
_Cortech YDX-3L_diamond drill rig. The rig used
a standard HQ diamond drill bit and was not
fitted for triple tube core barrels.
RC
_DEPCO Drilling Pty Ltd_of Rockhampton was
contracted by_GraphiteCorp Pty Ltd_to
undertake the reverse circulation drilling
program in November 2015._DEPCO Drilling

supplied a_UDR650_multi-purpose drill rig. The
reverse
circulation
hammer
bit
had
a
measured diameter of 123mm. A larger
diameter RC hammer was used to drill an
initial pre-collar of 4m in the soil-colluvium
profile, which was then cased off using PVC
pipe to avoid unconsolidated material falling
behind the drill rods.
A combined Cyclone and Sample Splitter unit
was fitted to the side of the UDR650 drill rig.
The Cyclone collected a 75% bulk sample in a
big plastic bag and a 25% sample in a small
plastic bag.
Drill sample
recovery

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

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

Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential
loss/gain
of
fine/coarse
material.
Diamond Drill Core recovery was routinely
recorded every metre. Initial core recoveries
were typically 70-95% in the initial 20m, but as
each drill hole progressed beyond 20m depth,
core recovery typically increased to 100%.
Core recoveries recorded within graphite
mineralized zones were typically >85%.
Logging Logging - Drill Core
Once the drilling was completed, all the drill
core was removed from site to_Chinalco_
_Yunnan Copper Resources Limited _MtIsa

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Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
core processing facility, hired by_GraphiteCorp_
Limited.
A standardized sequential logging, processing
and sampling procedure was employed for the
HQ drill core on a 1-metre basis. The data was
computer-coded for digital plotting purposes.
Core was initially cleaned to remove drill mud
and greases. The core was then orientated
using “Top of Core” marks from the Reflex
orientation tool, marked into 1m intervals and
the core recovery recorded. The core was then
photographed using high-resolution digital
camera and then geologically logged.
Geological logging of Drill Core was routinely
undertaken on a systematic one-metre interval
basis, recording the following geological data:

Core Recovery.

Rock Code.

Colour.

Minerals.

Texture.

Hardness.

Oxidation %.

Alteration. Mineralogy & %.

Sulphide. Mineralogy & %.

Veining. Mineralogy & %.

Graphite Content.
Geotechnical data was collected, including
Rock Quality Designation (RQD), Fracture
Density and orientations of structures such as
faults, fractures, joints, foliation, bedding, veins
recorded.
Geophysical properties of the core were
collected,
with
magnetic
susceptibility,
electrical conductivity and Gamma radiation
counts per second recorded.
The Specific Gravity for each interval was
collected using an_Archimedes Principle_water
displacement device.
Metallurgical samples were determined by Ore
Type and selected on the basis of lithology
and
weathering/primary
characteristics.
Abrasion/UCS Engineering, Comminution and
MLA samples were then sampled from the
core.
The core was then split into one half and then
into 2x quarters using a manual core saw. One
¼ split core was used for geochemical
analysis and the other ¼ split core used for
bulk Variability metallurgical testing.
The Core Trays (with balance of remaining
half-split core) are currently stored on pallets
in_Chinalco’s_Core Shed facility. The remaining
core can be resampled and/or used in future
metallurgical testwork if required.
Logging – RC Drilling
Geological logging of reverse circulation drill
chips was routinely undertaken for each 1-
metre interval using similar procedures to core
logging (described above).
Visual record samples were collected from the
large bulksample and contents placedinto a

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Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
20-compartment plastic tray. Each chip tray
was photographed using a high-resolution
digital camera.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation

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

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

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

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

Measures taken to
ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in situ
material collected, including for instance
results
for
field
duplicate/second-half
sampling.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to
the grain size of the material being
sampled.
One-metre intervals of Quarter-Split Drill Core
and RC Drill Chips were submitted into_ALS_
Minerals_sample preparation laboratory in
Mount
Isa.
Geochemical
analysis
was
subsequently performed at_ALS Minerals

laboratory in Brisbane.
Geochemical analysis
was by
analytical
Method C-IR 18 Total Graphitic Carbon,
Method C-IR07 Total Carbon, Method S-IR08
Total Sulphur, Method Ash-01 Ash Content
and_Method ME-GRA05g Loss on Ignition_.
Multi-element geochemical analyses were
performed on 2-metre composites of RC Drill
Chips and selected intervals of the graphite
mineralized
zones.
The
Multi-element
analyses included whole rock oxides by
Method
ME-ICP06
Major
Oxides,
trace
elements by_Method ME-MS81 Ultra Trace_
Level, base metals by_Method ME-ACD81_
Four Acid Digest_and_Method ME-MS41 Ultra
Trace Level Method.
Representative grab samples (approximately
200g weight) of the various Ore Types were
collected from drill core on the basis of 1
sample per 10m and forwarded to_ACTLABS_
(Ancaster, Canada) for Mineral Liberation
Analysis (MLA).
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, calibrations factors
applied and their derivation, etc.

Nature
of
quality
control
procedures
adopted (eg standards, blanks, duplicates,
external laboratory checks) and whether
acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of
bias) and precision have been established.
Geochemical Analysis
One-metre intervals of Quarter-Split Drill Core
and RC Drill Chips were submitted into_ALS_
Minerals_sample preparation laboratory in
Mount
Isa.
Geochemical
analysis
was
subsequently performed at_ALS Minerals

laboratory in Brisbane.
Geochemical analysis
was by
analytical
Method C-IR 18 Total Graphitic Carbon,
Method C-IR07 Total Carbon, Method S-IR08
Total Sulphur, Method Ash-01 Ash Content
and_Method ME-GRA05g Loss on Ignition_.
Accuracy levels are reported to 0.01%.
Multi-element geochemical analyses were
performed on 2-metre composites of RC Drill
Chips and selected intervals of the graphite
mineralized
zones.
The
Multi-element
analyses included whole rock oxides by
Method
ME-ICP06
Major
Oxides,
trace
elements by_Method ME-MS81 Ultra Trace_
Level, base metals by_Method ME-ACD81_
Four Acid Digest_and_Method ME-MS41 Ultra
Trace Level Method.
The QA/QC results confirm the suitability of
the drilling data for use in resource estimation.
Mineral Liberation Analyser
Representative samples of the various Ore
Types were analysed by_ACTLABS_(Ancaster,
Canada)
for
Mineral
Liberation
Analysis
(MLA), to determine the modal mineralogy and
characterize the size and deportment of
graphiteflakes. TheMLA is a quantitative

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Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
mineralogical
technology,
developed
by
ACTLABS, which uses a_FEI Quanta600F_
scanning electron microscope (“SEM”).
A_Jones Riffle_splitter was used to split a
representative sample for the MLA study. The
samples were further screened to -850/+106
µm. Representative splits were taken using a
Quantachrome Mini-riffler_and mixed with
carnauba wax. Each sample was mounted on
an epoxy resin block and coated with carbon
and then polished, prior to examination using
the MLA.
The
+106/-850
µm
fraction
range
was
measured
for
the
graphite
flake
size
distribution, in order to represent preserved
rock fragments that are closest to the original
graphite size and rock texture.
Mineral matter was identified and quantified
using the XBSE measurement mode on the
_Quanta 600F_MLA instrument. Minerals and
other attributes are directly measured on the
MLA by a combination of image analysis,
employing atomic number contrast imaging
from back-scattered electron (“BSE”) signal
intensity and Energy Dispersive Spectrometry
(“EDS”),
using
two
_Bruker

5010
SDD
detectors.
The
BSE
signal
intensity
is
proportional to the mean atomic number of
minerals.
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.
The QA/QC protocols adopted for the Mount
Dromedary Phase 2 drilling program involved
routinely
inserting
a
Certified
Graphite
Reference Standard (5 different Standards
used) or Blank sample into the tag book
number sequence every 10 samples. A total of
278 Certified Reference Materials and 45
Blank samples were used.
The QA/QC sample density is considered to
be more than adequate and is very robust.
Additional QA/QC controls were also provided
by internal laboratory repeats and standards.
Laboratory performance and all reported
analytical results was statistically evaluated
using QA/QC monitoring software. All Certified
Reference
Materials
reported
within
1
Standard Deviation of the Certified value. Two
(2) of the Blank samples indicated very low
ordergraphite contamination(<0.05% Cg).
Location of
data points

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

Specification of the grid system used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
_M.H. Lodewyk Pty Ltd_licensed surveyors of
Mount Isa were contracted to establish a
series of fixed Base Stations on site and then
accurately survey each drill hole collar to sub-
metre
accuracy,
using
a
Differential
Positioning System (DGPS) instrument. The
drill hole collar survey data is summarised in
Table 2 below. The map projection used was
MGA 94 Zone 54.
Down hole surveys were routinely collected
every 30m, using a_Reflex EZ Shot_after
completionof End of HoleDepthontheway

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Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
out of the hole, and sequentially as the drill rod
string was recovered.
Down hole survey data was also collected
continuously and automatically by the_High_
_Resolution Acoustic Televiewer_down hole
instrument supplied by_Geology Pty Ltd_of
Hervey Bay. Down hole survey data was
collected with an accuracy of ±0.01 degrees
and ±0.01m.
Data spacing
and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.

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

Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
Data was routinely collected on a continuous
1m interval basis. Samples were collected at
1m intervals down each hole.
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.
Drill Hole Orientation
Drill holes were designed to intersect graphite
mineralization at perpendicular to strike
observed in outcrop. Geotechnical data,
automatically collected by the_High Resolution_
Acoustic
Televiewer
and
classified
by
software confirms the foliation structures and
indicate data collected from drill core is
generally conformable with the schistose
fabric foliation of the graphite mineralization.
Core Orientation
Core orientation was routinely undertaken
during drilling using a_Reflex ACT II_tool. The
unit is attached to the top of the core inner
tube barrel and initialized. The unit is removed
and the orientation marked on the Top of Core
using a coloured paint marker or chinagraph
pencil.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
All the samples collected were placed into
plastic bags and securely sealed with staples.
The sample bags were then placed in a large
plastic bag labelled accordingly with Hole
Number and Sample Type and sealed with
plastic ties. The various samples were placed
separately into 1-tonne capacity Bulka Bags
and stored temporarily on site before being
transported by 8-tonne capacity Flat Bed
Truck direct into_ALS Minerals Division_
preparation laboratory facility in Mount Isa. A
follow up visit to the_ALS Minerals Division_
preparation laboratory facility in Mount Isa
indicated no tampering with the staple-sealed
sample bags had occurred.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
Bob Dennis of RPM reviewed drilling and
sampling procedures during the 2015 site visit
and found that all procedures and practices
conform to industry standards.

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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 license to
operate in the area.
Mineral Tenements
Graphitecorp holds a “Farm-In” Agreement
with ASX-listed company; Exco Resources
Limited (“EXS”) to explore for and develop
graphite over the relevant sub-blocks within
Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) EPM
26025, in the Mount Dromedary area. EPM
26025 encompasses the historical EPM’s;
EPM 16983, EPM 18128 and EPM 18995.
The exploration permit JV area covers 5
minute sub-blocks (Normanton 3123 D, J, N,
O and S) for a total area of 14.216 square km
(1,421.6 hectares). Mineral Development
Licences MDL 389, MDL390 and MDL 401
are excised from the EPM. In addition,
Graphitecorp is 100%-owner of EPM 17323
which is contiguous with the portion of the
Mount Dromedary graphite deposit within
EPM 26025 and contains the south west
extension of graphite mineralisation which
was drilled and confirmed during the Phase 1
drilling program during 2015.
Pastoral Holdings
The Mount Dromedary graphite project is
situated primarily on Gleeson Station (Lands
Lease 2965 PH 1525), privately-owned and
operated by the pastoral company_Tom Keats_
& Co Pty Ltd.
Native Title
Native Title Access Agreements have been
signed by_Exco Resources_and_Queensland_
Mining
Corporation
with
the
Kalkadoon
People, registered native title holders in the
region. The_Kalkadoon Native Title Aboriginal_
Corporation_administers land on behalf of the
Kalkadoon People. The Kalkadoon People’s
native title rights have been recognised over
approximately 38,719 square kilometres of
land and waters in the Mt Isa region, including
areas of reserves, unallocated State land,
pastoral leases and other leases.
The Mount Dromedary Graphite Project lies
within an Indigenous Land Use Agreement
(“ILUA”) held by the Kalkadoon People.
Native Title Site Clearances
Native Title clearances for the drill sites were
obtained following site visits by a 3-member
team of representatives from the Kalkadoon
People,
accompanied
by
a
company
representative.
Bullen Bullen Nature Refuge
The_Bullen Bullen Nature Refuge_lies to the
north and east of Mount Dromedary graphite
project area and was declared in 2008. The
Nature Refuge is actively managed by the
_The Northern Australian Pastoral Company.
Exploration
done by other

Acknowledgment
and
appraisal
of
The Mount Dromedary Graphite Deposit was
explored andmapped previouslyinthe1970s

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
parties exploration by other parties. and
1990s,
and
more
recently
by
Graphitecorp since 2014. The following
sections describe sequentially the results of
mineral exploration conducted on the various
tenements that covered the area during the
period 1968-2008.
The Mount Dromedary Flake Graphite deposit
was discovered in the early 1970’s by Mr Bill
Bowes, Manager of nearby Coolullah Station,
together with a geologist partner. It is believed
Mr Bowes excavated about five (5) trenches
using a backhoe to expose graphite schist
bedrock.
The Mount Dromedary area was held under
EPM 6961 by_Nord Resources (Pacific) Pty_
Ltd_during 1991-1999 (Ford et al, 1992 and
Fogarty, 1999)._Nord_collected rock chip
samples from weathered graphite mineralized
outcrops and submitted them for petrological
examination and for preliminary flotation
metallurgical appraisal at_Peter Stitt and

_Associates_Sydney Laboratory (Ford et al,
1992).
Preliminary
“sighter”
flotation
metallurgical studies were very encouraging
and indicated the samples contained 60-70%
flake graphite (>75µm size) grading 14.5-20%
FC._Peter Stitt and Associates_then generated
graphite
concentrates
varying
in
purity
between 25-64% FC, but at a poor overall
recovery of 40%.
CRA Exploration entered into a Joint Venture
with Nord and collected further rock chip
sampling of the graphite schist (Newberry,
1994). CRAE’s The report of ADT indicated
the graphitic schists have a high carbon
content, but was predominantly <75µm in size
and was classified (incorrectly) by Advanced
Technical
Development
division
as
“amorphous” graphite. Exploration activities
for graphite ceased when ATD made this
conclusion. This decision also coincided with
a global drop in graphite prices.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style
of mineralisation.
The Mount Dromedary project area lies within
the_Boomarra Horst_, in the northern sector of
the_Quamby-Malbon Belt_of the Eastern
Succession terrane, Mount Isa Block in
northwest Queensland.
The project is hosted within the Corella
Formation, a carbonate platform succession
unit of the Proterozoic Mary Kathleen Group.
The rocks mapped in the area sequentially
from the base include dacite lava, banded iron
formation,
marble,
slate,
black
shale,
siltstone, limestone, graphitic schist, and
muscovite-biotite schist.
The Black Mountain gabbro, dolerite sills and
dykes intruded the Corella Formation about
1685-1640 Ma. It is believed these mafic
intrusions may have been syn-depositional or
early diagenesis, but were probably emplaced
before lithification of the host sediments
occurred.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The rocks of the Mount Dromedary area have
subsequently
been
metamorphosed
to
medium-high
pressure
and
medium-high
temperature amphibolite grade facies during
the_Isan Orogeny_between 1600–1580 Ma.
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information material to
the under-standing of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material drill
holes:
easting and northing of the drill hole
collar
elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drill hole collar
dip and azimuth of the hole
down hole length and interception
depth
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.
The Phase 2 drill program drill sites were
selected on the basis of 50m section x 35m
drill hole spacing over a 500m strike length,
with a 50m section spacing designed to
provide an indicated and inferred resource
estimate.
Holes
were
orientated
east-west
(084o
magnetic azimuth bearing), with a dip angle of
50o, designed to perpendicular intersect
graphite beds.
Downhole surveys were routinely collected
every 30m, using a_Reflex EZ Shot_after
completion of End of Hole Depth on the way
out of the hole, and sequentially as the drill
rod string was recovered.
Diamond Drill Core
Diamond core drilling was undertaken and
HQTT core recovered in 3m core barrels.
Core orientation was routinely undertaken during
drilling using a_Reflex ACT II_tool.
Geotechnical data (foliation, bedding, fault,
joint and fracture orientations) was collected
continuously and automatically by the_High_
_Resolution Acoustic Televiewer_downhole
instrument supplied by Geology Pty Ltd of
Hervey Bay.
Reverse Circulation
The reverse circulation hammer bit had a
measured diameter of 123mm. A larger
diameter RC hammer was used to drill an
initial pre-collar of 4m in the soil-colluvium
profile, which was then cased off using PVC
pipe to avoid unconsolidated material falling
behind the drill rods.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of
high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate
short lengths of high grade results and
longer lengths of low grade results, the
procedure used for such aggregation
should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should be
shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
Exploration results are not being reported.
Not applicable as a Mineral Resource is being
reported.
Metal equivalent values have not been used.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
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
Foliation structural data from the borehole
televiewer
indicates
the
graphite
mineralization was intersected orthogonally
down-dip and is close to true width.
The graphite schist is interpreted as thin-

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
lengths 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’).
bedded,
medium-grained
carbonaceous,
feldspathic, quartz sandstone and the foliation
represents original bedding.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts should
be included for any significant discovery
being reported. These should include, but
not be limited to a plan view of drill hole
collar locations and appropriate sectional
views.
Relevant diagrams have been included
within the Mineral Resource report main
body of text.
Balanced
Reporting

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locate drill holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and
high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
The
report
is
believed
to
include
all
representative and relevant information and is
believed to be comprehensive.
Exploration results are not being reported.
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.
Metallurgical samples were also collected
from HQ core. Graphite mineralization was
visually classified into several Ore Types,
defined on the basis of estimated graphitic
carbon
grade,
host
lithology,
gangue
mineralogy,
weathered
or
primary
and
average graphite flake size. HQ drill core
samples were then collected from each ore
type for (a) Abrasion/UCS, (b) Comminution,
and (c) Variability testwork.
The Abrasion/UCS and Variability samples
were submitted to_SGS Laboratories_in Perth.
The Comminution samples were submitted to
_JK Tech_Laboratory in Brisbane. This testwork
is in still in progress and results have yet to be
received.
No other substantive exploration data was
collected.
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.
Detailed
metallurgical
studies
have
commenced under the supervision of an
independent consulting metallurgist and are
designed to support a scoping study.

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APPENDIX (III) JORC CODE (2012) TABLE 1 SECTION 3 Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database
integrity

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

Data validation procedures used.
Geological and field data is collected using
customised Excel logging sheets on tablet
computers. The data is verified by company
geologists before the data is imported into an
Access database
RPM performed initial data audits in Surpac.
RPM checked collar coordinates, hole depths,
hole dips, assay data overlaps and duplicate
records.
Minor
errors
were
found,
documented and amended.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by
the Competent Person and the outcome
of those visits.

If no site visits have been undertaken
indicate why this is the case.
A site visit was conducted by Bob Dennis of
RPM during September 2015. Bob inspected
the deposit area, drill core, outcrop and the
core logging and sampling facility. During this
time,
notes
and
photos
were
taken.
Discussions were held with site personnel
regarding drilling and sampling procedures.
No major issues were encountered.
Geological
interpretation

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

Nature of the data used and of any
assumptions made.

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

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

The factors affecting continuity both of
grade and geology.
The
confidence
in
the
geological
interpretation is considered to be good and is
based on visual confirmation in outcrop.
Geochemistry and geological logging has
been used to assist identification of lithology
and mineralisation.
The deposit consists of west dipping units.
Infill drilling has supported and refined the
model and the current interpretation is
considered robust.
Outcrops of mineralisation and host rocks
confirm the geometry of the mineralisation.
Infill drilling has confirmed geological and
grade continuity.
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 Mount Dromedary Central Zone Mineral
Resource area extends over a north-south
strike length of 560m (from 7,830,950mN –
7,831,510mN), has a maximum width of
130m
(418,220mE

418,350mE)
and
includes the 100m vertical interval from
140mRL to 40mRL. The South Zone Mineral
Resource area extends over a southwest-
northeast
strike
length
of
350m
(from
417,750mE – 418,050mE), has a maximum
width of 75m (7,830,550mN – 7,830,605mE)
and includes the 85m vertical interval from
135mRL to 50mRL.
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
Using parameters derived from modelled
variograms, Ordinary Kriging (OK) was used
to estimate average block grades in three
passes using Surpac software. Linear grade
estimation was deemed suitable for the Mount
Dromedary Mineral Resource due to the
geological
control
on
mineralisation.
Maximum extrapolation of wireframes from

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
computer software and parameters used.

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

The
assumptions
made
regarding
recovery of by-products.

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

In the case of block model interpolation,
the block size in relation to the average
sample spacing and the search employed.

Any assumptions behind modelling of
selective mining units.

Any
assumptions
about
correlation
between variables.

Description
of
how
the
geological
interpretation was used to control the
resource estimates.

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

The process of validation, the checking
process used, the comparison of model
data to drill hole data, and use of
reconciliation data if available.
drilling was 50m along strike and 70m down-
dip. This was half drill hole spacing in this
region of the Project. Maximum extrapolation
was generally half drill hole spacing.
Reconciliation could not be conducted due to
the absence of mining.
No recovery of by-products is anticipated.
In addition to graphitic carbon (TGC), Total
Carbon (TC), S, LOI and Ash content were
interpolated into the block model. Flake size
was not estimated into the block model but
was averaged for characterisation of the
Mineral Resource.
The parent block dimensions used were 25m
NS by 12.5m EW by 5m vertical with sub-cells
of 6.25m by 3.125m by 1.25m. The parent
block size dimension was selected on the
results obtained from Kriging Neighbourhood
Analysis that suggested this was the optimal
block size for the dataset.
An orientated ‘ellipsoid’ search was used to
select data and adjusted to account for the
variations in lode orientations, however all
other parameters were taken from the
variography derived from Objects 2 and 101.
Three passes were used for each domain.
The first pass had a range of 80, with a
minimum of 10 samples. For the second
pass, the range was extended to 150m, with a
minimum of 6 samples. For the final pass,
the range was extended to 250m, with a
minimum of 2 samples. A maximum of 30
samples was used for all three passes.
No assumptions were made on selective
mining units.
TGC had a strong positive correlation with TC
and LOI. TC and LOI also had a strong
positive correlation. Remaining pairs had no
correlations or weak negative correlations.
The deposit mineralisation was constrained
by wireframes constructed using a nominal
1% TGC cut-off grade. For high grade
mineralisation, a 10% TGC cut-off was used
to construct the wireframes. The wireframes
were applied as hard boundaries in the
estimate.
Statistical analysis was carried out on data
from seven domains. After analysis, it was
determined that no top-cuts were required.
Validation of the model included detailed
comparisonofcomposite grades and block

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
grades by northing and elevation. Validation
plots showed good correlation between the
composite grades and the block model
grades.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a
dry basis or with natural moisture, and the
method of determination of the moisture
content.
Tonnages and grades were estimated on a
dry in situ basis.
Cut-off
parameters

The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s)
or quality parameters applied.
The Mineral Resource has been reported at a
4% TGC cut-off selected based on other
known economically viable deposits in the
world. Grade tonnage information is included
to demonstrate quantities and quality at
variable cut-off grades.
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.
RPM has assumed that the deposit could
potentially be mined using open cut mining
techniques. No assumptions have been
made for mining dilution or mining widths,
however mineralisation is generally broad. It
is assumed that mining dilution and ore loss
will be incorporated into any Ore Reserve
estimated from a future Mineral Resource
with higher levels of confidence.
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 has had MLA analysis completed
to determine flake size and liberation. More
than a third of the project is composed of
large and jumbo flake size which indicates
reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction. Metallurgical testing has been
initiated to confirm reasonable concentrate
grades are likely to be produced.
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 and
processing operation. While at this stage
the
determination
of
potential
environmental impacts, particularly for a
greenfields project, may not always be
well advanced, the status of early
consideration
of
these
potential
environmental
impacts
should
be
reported. Where these aspects have not
been considered this should be reported
No assumptions have been made regarding
environmental factors. Graphitecorp will
work to mitigate environmental impacts as a
result of any future mining or mineral
processing.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
with an explanation of the environmental
assumptions made.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If
assumed, the basis for the assumptions. If
determined, the method used, whether
wet
or
dry,
the
frequency
of
the
measurements, the nature, size and
representativeness of the samples.

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

Discuss assumptions for bulk density
estimates used in the evaluation process
of the different materials.
Various bulk densities have been assigned in
the block model based on weathering and
mineralisation.
These
densities
were
determined
after
averaging
the
density
measurements obtained from diamond core.
Bulk density was measured using the water
immersion technique. Moisture is accounted
for in the measuring process. A total of 795
bulk density measurements were obtained
from core drilled at the Project.
It is assumed that the bulk density will have
little variation within the separate material
types across the breadth of the project area.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the
Mineral
Resources
into
varying
confidence categories.

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

Whether the result appropriately reflects
the Competent Person’s view of the
deposit.
The Mineral Resource estimate is reported
here in compliance with the 2012 Edition of
the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves’ by the Joint Ore Reserves
Committee (JORC). The Mineral Resource
was classified as Measured, Indicated and
Inferred Mineral Resource based on data
quality, sample spacing, and lode continuity.
The Measured Mineral Resource was defined
within areas of close spaced diamond and RC
drilling of less than 50m by 25m and where
continuity
of
grade
and
mineralisation
geometries was robust. The Indicated Mineral
Resource was defined within areas of close
spaced diamond and RC drilling of less than
70m by 50m, and where the continuity and
predictability of the lode positions was good.
The Inferred Mineral Resource was assigned
to areas where drill hole spacing was greater
than 70m by 50m, where small isolated pods
of mineralisation occur outside the main
mineralised
zones,
and
to
geologically
complex zones.
The input data is comprehensive in its
coverage of the mineralisation and does not
favour or misrepresent in-situ mineralisation.
The definition of mineralised zones is based
on
high
level
geological
understanding
producing a robust model of mineralised
domains. Validation of the block model shows
good correlation of the input data to the
estimated grades.
The Mineral Resource estimate appropriately
reflects the view of the Competent Person.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of
Mineral Resource estimates.
Internal audits have been completed by RPM
which
verified
the
technical
inputs,
methodology, parameters and results of the

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
estimate.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence

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

The statement should specify whether it
relates to global or local estimates, and, if
local, state the relevant tonnages, which
should be relevant to technical and
economic
evaluation.
Documentation
should include assumptions made and the
procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate should be
compared with production data, where
available.
The lode geometry and continuity has been
adequately interpreted to reflect the applied
level of Measured, Indicated and Inferred
Mineral Resource. The data quality is good
and the drill holes have detailed logs
produced
by
qualified
geologists.
A
recognised laboratory has been used for all
analyses.
The Mineral Resource statement relates to
global estimates of tonnes and grade.
Reconciliation could not be conducted as no
mining has occurred at the deposit.

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