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PATERSON RESOURCES LTD Capital/Financing Update 2013

Sep 11, 2013

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12[th] September 2013

DRILLING TO COMMENCE ON BURRAGA TAILINGS

Elysium Resources Limited (“Elysium”) (ASX:EYM) is pleased to announce that, Burraga Copper Limited (“Burraga”) is commencing a drilling programme over the Lloyd’s Mine tailings. The path to early production potential being embarked upon by Burraga is one of several key elements that attracted Elysium to recently announce that it intends to make an off-market takeover bid for Burraga. The pre-feasibility study (“PFS”) completed by Burraga during late 2011 showed that a small scale production route was economically viable within a relatively short period and which could produce a level of cash-flow for the exploration required to realize the full base and precious metal potential that Elysium believes exists on Burraga’s tenements.

The drilling programme is intended to:

  • Define the basement of the deepest part of the tailings dump

  • Upgrade the current JORC Inferred Resource below existing drilling

  • Source final samples to determine metallurgical response

  • Produce a reserve level confidence for potential first year of production

Previous auger sampling was conducted in 2009 on a systematic grid with the maximum drill depths of 9m being able to define the basement of the tailings on the peripheries but failed to reach ultimate depths to basement at the core of the tailings. The quoted JORC compliant Inferred and Indicated Resources (Table #1) total 234,000t @ 1.2% Cu. Historic records and auger drilling was used for the estimate (Figure #1) which falls short of the 350,000t of tailings that were reported from historical production. The drilling is designed to add confidence to the Inferred component of the resource and fully define the tonnages that remain at the Lloyd’s tailings site; this will firm up the first 12 months of anticipated ore feed for the potential production. The ensuing 12-40 months of production as defined in the PFS is to be sourced from the slag dumps and then from the commencement of open pit operations on the remnant mineralisation at the surface of Lloyd’s.

The drilling will also source a further sample for metallurgical testing from the deepest profile in the tailings. The first tailings dumped in the late 19[th] century were likely to be more oxidised ores from the surface of Lloyd’s which could show lower recoveries than higher up in the tailings dump. The two samples recently tested are taken from the first 9m in the tailings with copper recoveries averaging 67.3%; this is somewhat lower than the 83.0% reported from a sample tested in 1969[1] .

1 Weir, Amdel Flotation Testing of Burraga Mine Dumps Report CME 2957-69, May 1969.

Elysium Resources Limited ABN 45 115 593 005 Suite 705, 3 Spring Street, Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box H238, Australia Square NSW 1215 Phone: +61 2 9247 7744 Fax: +61 2 9247 7244 Email: [email protected] Web: www.elysiumresources.com.au

Cash-flows in the PFS have been modelled on the 67% recovery, with plant optimisation likely to see recoveries in excesses of 70%.

Land access permissions and regulatory clearances have been granted with the drill rig expected to arrive this week. The program is anticipated to entail 5-6 drill-holes not expected to exceed 20m in depth. Baring excessive drill rig breakdowns or encountering of old metal within the dump, the program should be completed within two weeks. Sampling, assaying and resource estimation is anticipated to be completed in the ensuing 4-6 weeks.

The first three seasons of baseline environmental data has now been completed, this will allow the environmental impact statement (EIS) to proceed. Feasibility level plant costing, detailed design and EIS completion is anticipated to run concurrently with development permitting.

By Deposit Category
Tonnes(Kt)
Cu(%)
Au(gpt)
Zn(%)
Ag (gpt)
Category
Tonnes(Kt)
Cu(%)
Au(gpt)
Zn(%)
Ag (gpt)
Category
Tonnes(Kt)
Cu(%)
Au(gpt)
Zn(%)
Ag (gpt)
Category
Tonnes(Kt)
Cu(%)
Au(gpt)
Zn(%)
Ag (gpt)
Category
Tonnes(Kt)
Cu(%)
Au(gpt)
Zn(%)
Ag (gpt)
Category
Tonnes(Kt)
Cu(%)
Au(gpt)
Zn(%)
Ag (gpt)
Lloyd's (Tailings) Measured
Indicated
Inferred
125
109
1.2
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
10.0
9.7
Total 234 1.2 0.3 0.2 9.8

Table #1. JORC Resource (no cut-off grade applied).

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Table #2. Auger locations and average down-hole grades

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Figure #1. Schematic NW looking section developed from historical records, surface mapping and auger drilling (RLT series holes). The plan view inset shows modelled depths and location of the section.

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Figure #2. Tailings dump situated near Lloyd’s Mine adit. Photograph looking NW.

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For further information please contact:

Elysium Resources Limited

Mark Ohlsson Company Secretary 0400 801 814 Email: [email protected]

Burraga Copper Limited Michael Beith Chief Financial Officer 02 9252 4450 Email: [email protected]

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

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Mark Ohlsson, Company Secretary, Elysium Resources Limited

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore reserves is based on information reviewed or compiled by Neb Zurkic BAppSc(Geol), MSc(Min & Energy Economics), a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Registered Professional Geoscientist with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr. Zurkic is employed by Zurkic Mining Consultants Pty Ltd. Mr. Zurkic has sufficient experience that is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Zurkic consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Zurkic Mining Consultants Pty Ltd, which is owned and controlled by Mr. Zurkic, owns shares in Elysium Resources Limited and shares and options in Burraga Copper Limited and provides consulting services as required to both companies.

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template

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.
Hand Auger utilizing a 70mm diameter
regular and sand auger head
Include reference to measures taken
to ensure sample representivity and
the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Lineal meter measured down hole for all
auger holes from surface. DGPS surveyed
EL surface.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report.
Fire Assay gold and ICP analysis. In addition
Copper ore grade analysis and Copper
sequential leaching analysis was undertaken.
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.
Hand auger drilling was used to obtain 1m
sample from which a 2.5 -3.5kg sample was
pulverized to produce a 50g charge for fire
assay (Au_AA22), and a 4 acid digest for a 6
element ICP-AES finish (ME-ICP61). Copper
ore grade analysis (Cu_OG62) by aqua regia
digestion with a ICP-AES finish was
undertaken as well as a full copper
sequential leaching analysis by means of
citric, sulfuric, cyanide and total acid leach
(Cu-PH06).
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 what
method, etc).
Hand auger vertical holes.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed.
Geological and geotechnical logging
Measures taken to maximise sample
Careful recovery of full clean meter without
contamination of overburden or falling
Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
material.
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.
No relationship has been observed between
sample recovery and grade. No sample bias
has occurred.
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.
Geologically logged, predominantly for levels
of oxidation as this is considered key to the
metallurgical recovery.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel, etc) photography.
Qualitative.
The total length and percentage of
the relevant intersections logged.
100%
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whetherquarter, half or all core taken.
Not applicable.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
sampled wet or dry.
Non-core sand auger tube sampled. Dry
sample recovery.
For all sample types, the nature,
quality and appropriateness of the
samplepreparation technique.
High quality and appropriateness of sample
preparation technique
Quality control procedures adopted
for all sub-sampling stages to
maximise representivity of samples.
Consistent 1m sampling and decimeter
basement measurement to establish
accurate volumetric calculation
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.
Yes, appropriate measures taken to ensure
in-situ material collected.
Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
Yes, sample sizes appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled
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.
ALS appropriate total techniques for material
and mineralization being sampled. Includes
fire assay gold (Au-AA22), ICP-AES (ME-
ICP61) for multi element analysis and copper
ore grade analysis (CU-OG62). A total
copper sequential leaching analysis also
undertaken (Cu-PKG06).
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, Not applicable.
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 No internal standards, blanks or duplicates
adopted (eg standards, blanks, used. External laboratory checks as
duplicates, external laboratory appropriate.
checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias)
andprecision have been established.
Verification The verification of significant Not applicable.
of sampling intersections by either independent or
and alternative company personnel.
assaying The use of twinned holes. Density of drilling permits twin hole
comparison
Documentation of primary data, data Yes, verification by independent consultants.
entry procedures, data verification,
data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay
data.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used Independent quantity surveyors and
data points to locate drill holes (collar and down-
hole surveys), trenches, mine
differential GPS pick up of all mine workings,
drill holes and geographic features.
workings and other locations used in
Mineral Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used. AMG84 (zone 55)
Quality and adequacy of topographic Site specific topographic survey using
control. differential GPS (+/- 20mm),spot height
verification and digitized 3D computer
modelling
Data Data spacing for reporting of Holes were located for best spread and
spacing
and
Exploration Results. coverage to enable estimates. Approximately
10 x 20m grid.
distribution Whether the data spacing and Historical drilling spacing was sufficient for
distribution is sufficient to establish Indicated resource estimation to depth of
the degree of geological and grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve
drilling and Inferred estimation directly below
drilling. Planned drilling program designed to
upgrade Inferred estimates to Indicated.
estimation procedure(s) and
classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has Compositingonlyapplied to basement
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
been applied. samples where meter interval not met,
otherwise assay intervals at 1m
Orientation Whether the orientation of sampling Not applicable.
of data in achieves unbiased sampling of
relation to possible structures and the extent to
geological which this is known, considering the
structure deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling Not applicable.
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered
to have introduced a sampling bias,
this should be assessed and reported
if material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure Planned drilling will maintain reference
security sample security. samples in Company’s Oberon warehouse
facility
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of
Not undertaken at this stage.
reviews sampling techniques and data.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location
EL6463 owned 100% by BC Exploration
tenement and ownership including agreements or
Pty Ltd
and land material issues with third parties such
tenure as joint ventures, partnerships,
status overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or
national park and environmental
settings.
The security of the tenure held at the Tenure is current and in good standing
time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of Historic work undertaken by Dominion
done by
other
parties
exploration by other parties. Mining, Renison, CRA Exploration,
Newmont and Republic Gold which drilled
21 auger holes and completed accurate
topographic survey of the tailings dump.
Work undertaken by Republic was of a high
standard but financial standings of the
company at the time could not support the
development of the project and was on-
sold.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and Tailings dumped from processing during
style of mineralisation. late 1800’s.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material
to the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the
Refer main part of announcement,
Table #2.
following information for all Material drill
holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole
collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres)
of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception
depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is Not applicable
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, Uncut.
aggregatio weighting averaging techniques,
n methods maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg cutting of high grades)
and cut-off grades are usually Material
and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts Not relevant at this time.
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 None used.
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.
Relationshi These relationships are particularly Not applicable.
p between
mineralisati
on widths
and
intercept
lengths
important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the down
hole lengths are reported, there should

Down hole length, drilling is undertaken to
test homogeneity of tailings dump.
be a clear statement to this effect (eg
‘down hole length, true width not
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with Included in report
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.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Representative reporting is appropriate as
reporting Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low
ore grade throughout the tailings dump is
relatively consistent.
and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful Two samples from separate profiles within
substantive
and material, should be reported
the tailings were assessed for metallurgical
exploration
data
including (but not limited to): geological
observations; geophysical survey
results; geochemical survey results;
response at AMDEL laboratories.
bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results;
bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating
substances.
Further The nature and scale of planned further Further basement delineation of tailings
work work (eg tests for lateral extensions or dump by mechanical auger drilling to
depth extensions or large-scale step-
out drilling).
enable deepest part of dam to be reached.
Both assay and metallurgical data will be
collected.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas All future work is commercially sensitive
of possible extensions, including the and will not be released to the market until
main geological interpretations and results are available.
future drilling areas, provided this
information is not commercially
sensitive.
Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database Measures taken to ensure that data has Data was received electronically from the
integrity not been corrupted by, for example,
transcription or keying errors, between its
initial collection and its use for Mineral
Resource estimationpurposes.

assay laboratory, this data was cross-
checked by the Company against logged
information all of which was passed on by
the previous operators in good order.
Data validation procedures used. Visual checks against submission sheets,
logs and then spatially prior to resource
Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
estimation.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken
by the Competent Person and the
outcome of those visits.
The Competent Person visits site
regularly.
If no site visits have been undertaken
indicate why this is the case.
Not applicable.
Geological
interpretati
on
Confidence in (or conversely, the
uncertainty of ) the geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit.
Historical mine dumping sequence
replaces in-situ geological continuity.
Nature of the data used and of any
assumptions made.
No assumptions made, data is regular
assay and metallurgical data.
The effect, if any, of alternative
interpretations on Mineral Resource
estimation.
Historical dump sequence allows for
degrees of interpretation inaccuracy and
unknown amounts of tailings removed due
to such occurrences as surface run-off.
The use of geology in guiding and
controlling Mineral Resource estimation.
Dump sequence replaces geology for
control with basement definition critical to
ultimate tonnage determinations.
The factors affecting continuity both of
grade and geology.
Dump sequence and variable oxidation
tested for metallurgical response. Spatial
variability tested by regular drilling grid.
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.
Tailings dump measures approximately
120 x 120m in lateral expanse with
anticipated depths not exceeding 20m.
Tailings were dumped on the side of a hill
and previous drilling has not fully defined
depths at the deepest parts.
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 computer software and parameters
used.
The estimate is contained within the
surveyed surface and the interpreted
basement contact of the natural hill slope.
Samples are composited to 2m down-hole
lengths.
Inverse distance weighting (exponent 2) is
considered appropriate given the
distribution of the data and removal of
geological continuity.
Interpolation and modeling is computer
based using MineSight®software.
The availability of check estimates,
previous estimates and/or mine
production records and whether the
Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.
Estimates are lower than back calculated
estimates based on historical production
records. Drilling has been planned to
investigate the shortfall.
The assumptions made regarding
recovery of by-products.
By-products are gold and silver both of
which are estimated and metallurgical
recoveries are based on laboratory scale
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
testwork.
Estimation of deleterious elements or Acid mine drainage not done to date. Will
other non-grade variables of economic need to be considered during feasibility
significance (eg sulphur for acid mine
drainage characterisation).
work. Sulpher, Arsenic, Zinc and Lead
estimates have been carried out to assess
preliminary potential penalties for
concentrate sales.
In the case of block model interpolation, Block size is 10 x 10 x 2.5m (LxWxD)
the block size in relation to the average which is less than ½ the drill spacing and
sample spacing and the search
employed.
roughly 1 composite length by vertical
profile.
Any assumptions behind modelling of The metal distribution is relatively
selective mining units. homogeneous as expected from
previously treated ore. No selection is
assumed for any potential treatment.
Any assumptions about correlation No assumptions.
between variables.
Description of how the geological Dump sequence influenced search
interpretation was used to control the direction.
resource estimates.
Discussion of basis for using or not using
Grade distribution relatively homogeneous
grade cutting or capping. as expected from previously treated ore.
Statistical tests did not suggest outliers
and spatial support exists for all data.
Compositing of 1m samples further
smoothed original data.
The process of validation, the checking De-clustered average drill data checked
process used, the comparison of model against estimated grades at zero cut-off.
data to drill hole data, and use of Visual checks.
reconciliation data if available.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on Tones have been estimated on a dry
a dry basis or with natural moisture, and basis.
the method of determination of the
moisture content.
Cut-off The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s)
The entire tailings dataset is considered
parameters or quality parameters applied. above what would be perceivably
economic. No cut-grade applied.
Mining Assumptions made regarding possible Conventional top-down mining is being
factors or mining methods, minimum mining considered with 2.5m bench heights.
assumption
s
dimensions and internal (or, if applicable,
external) mining dilution. It is always
necessary as part of the process of

Internal dilution should be minimal,
external dilution should be kept to a
minimum as visual identification is
determining reasonable prospects for possible between loose tailings sand and
eventual economic extraction to consider
hard in-situ rock.
potential mining methods, but the
Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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.
Metallurgic
al factors or
assumption
s
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.
One historical sample has been
metallurgically tested in 1969 which
yielded 83% recovery for copper using
conventional flotation technology. Two
samples were tested in 2011 yielding an
average recovery of 67%. The difference
between the earlier results to the 2011
result is assumed to be oxidation of the
sulphide minerals.
Environme
n-tal factors
or
assumption
s
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
with an explanation of the environmental
assumptions made.
Environmental consultants R.W. Corkery
& Co. P/L have set up baseline data
collection protocols in anticipation of
progression to mining. Three seasons of
this data has now been collected. The
tailings dump is currently located on the
side of a hill and not contained in a
modern and controlled tailings facility. PF
studies have outlined locations for new
tailings facilities which should be a
dramatic improvement on the current
scenario.
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.
Assumed based on unconsolidated sand
containing heavier copper sulphide
minerals estimated at 5%.
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.
The assumption of consolidated sand
accounts for voids.
Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Discuss assumptions for bulk density
estimates used in the evaluation process
of the different materials.
The material is considered to be of one
type.
Classificati
on
The basis for the classification of the
Mineral Resources into varying
confidence categories.
The basis for classification is where drill
results were completed the category was
deemed Indicated and directly below this
the category was deemed Inferred. No
Measured category was assigned at the
time as the metallurgical recovery results
were not available.
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).
Appropriate account has been taken of
relevant factors.
Whether the result appropriately reflects
the Competent Person’s view of the
deposit.
Yes appropriate.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
Mineral Resource estimates.
A PFS completed during 2011 provides a
tailings resource estimate based on
historical production which is not a direct
audit of the estimate but provides a
framework that suggests the estimate is
reasonable.
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.
A PFS completed during 2011 provides a
tailings resource estimate based on
historical production suggesting that the
resource estimate is conservative in terms
of tonnage and within acceptable grade
expectations.
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
theprocedures used.
Estimate is local, however economic
assessments to date suggest all tailings
material will be processed and therefore
no selective mining is envisaged.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
These statements of relative accuracy Compare favorably with previous
and confidence of the estimate should be
production.
compared with production data, where
available.

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