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RED MOUNTAIN MINING LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2019

Sep 30, 2019

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Capital/Financing Update

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1 October 2019

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

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RED MOUNTAIN TO ACQUIRE HIGH GRADE KAOLIN PROJECT, MT KOKEBY

SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATES FAVOURABLE RESTRUCTURE TERMS FOR RARE EARTHS TRANSACTION, MT MANSBRIDGE

  • RMX executes agreement to acquire 100% of the historic Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project

  • Mt Kokeby region previously a significant producer of kaolin in Western Australia

  • 1970s drilling returned consistent high-grade kaolin results with Alumina grades > 30% Al2O3: highly suitable for low capex, DSO operations

  • Exploration upside: significant areas of the Murray deposit remaining untested

  • Excellent infrastructure: Rail and trucking options to the Port of Fremantle and Kwinana

  • Potential for early cashflow generation through low capex DSO operation and exposure to the thriving HPA market

  • Favourable restructuring of Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths transaction: RMX now has a twin focus of specialty metal projects in world class mining jurisdiction

  • Experienced WA geologist Mr Kevin Das to join the Board on completion

Red Mountain Mining Limited ( RMX, the Company ) (ASX: RMX) is pleased to advise that it has entered into a binding agreement with the vendors of HPA Resources Pty Ltd ( HPA Resources ) to acquire 100% of the Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project. The Project area comprises 84km[2] in a region with historic production of high-grade kaolin in Western Australia.

Furthermore, the Company is pleased to advise that it has agreed terms to favourably restructure the transaction terms for the acquisition of the Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths Project (see ASX announcement 12 August 2019). Both the acquisition of the Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project and the restructured transaction for the Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths Project are contained in a revised binding term sheet. Full transaction details are provided below.

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Director Jeremy King commented:

“The introduction of two high-quality specialty metal Western Australian projects is an exciting development for the Company. Our view is that both the HPA and Rare Earths markets are attractive places for a producer to be, and with each project at different stages they complement each other well. We look forward to completing the Acquisition and getting to work.”

The Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project

The Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project is located approximately 99 kms south-east of Perth and consists of granted exploration license (E70/5205) and exploration license application (E70/5284) which together cover a combined area of 84 km[2] .

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Figure 1: Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project location and Infrastructure map

The project area boasts excellent infrastructure and is located within close proximity to rail and allweather roads providing access to container handling at the port of Fremantle and bulk handling at Kwinana (Figure 1). Kwinana is an emerging battery hub with downstream, value added processing being pursued aggressively and supported by all levels of government.

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Its strategic location and rail access allow the opportunity to explore both a near term direct shipping ore operation and a longer-term High Purity Alumina operation.

The Mount Kokeby Project area has been subject to kaolin exploration activities since the 1940’s. The Murray Deposit which is located on granted tenement E70/5205 was first discovered by King Mountain Mining in 1971. Also, within the immediate tenement area is the Mount Kokeby Deposit, which was historically mined from 1941 (Figure 2).

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Figure 2: Mt Kokeby Kaolin Deposits as defined in Mineral Resources Bulletin 19, p70

Three wide spaced exploration bore holes were drilled at the Mount Kokeby Project area during 1916 in search for coal and oil without any success for those commodities (shown as Borehole No. 1, 2 and 3 on Figure 2). When geologically logged, the bore holes were noted to have passed through 65 to 70 meters of sediments which contained lenticular beds of kaolin, with the upper most bed averaging a

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thickness of 2.3 m demonstrating the widespread nature of the kaolin clays at Mount Kokeby which is recorded by GSWA (Mineral Resources Bulletin 19, p71).

Murray Deposit

The Murray Kaolin Deposit is located on granted tenement E70/5205 and was first discovered by King Mountain Mining after a drilling program was undertaken in the area in July 1971. Aminco and Associates were engaged by King Mountain Mining to undertake a reconnaissance drill program which identified the presence of widespread kaolin at shallow depths over an area of approximately 1km N- S and 1.5km E-W (Figure 3, further information in Appendix 1).

The assay results from the pattern drill program not only confirmed the occurrence of the kaolin, but the widespread and high-grade nature of Al2O3 content within the kaolin layer. Geochemical assay results in Appendix 2 have reported the Al2O3 content to range from 31.8% Al2O3 to 36.5% Al2O3, with exception of holes SM10 and SM37, which returned Al2O3 grades of 29.6% and 23.2% respectively (Figure 3, further information in Appendix 2).

Geochemical analysis by the Geological Society of Western Australia (GSWA) of a (–10 µm fraction) sample “GSWA 140383” was noted as “good quality high grade kaolinite with 35.4% Al2O3, 48.1% SiO2, and acceptable levels of TiO2, Fe2O3 and MgO” (Mineral Resources Bulletin 19, p66).

The kaolin clays of the Murray Deposit are near surface, covered with an overburden of 6 – 45 feet of loose sands and gravels. The kaolin layer is seen to undulate with varying thicknesses from 5 – 14 feet. Significant areas of the Murray Deposit are untested, and the deposit remains open in all directions.

Mt Kokeby Deposit

The Mount Kokeby deposit is situated on granted tenement E70/5205 and is located approximately 1.5 kms to the south-west of the Murray Kaolin Deposit (Figure 2). The kaolin deposit was identified to be shallow, sitting 10-20 feet below the surface and has an average thickness of 5-15 feet (WAMEX report A52402, p3).

Kaolin was first mined from the Mount Kokeby in 1941, with the clay being used for multiple applications such as insecticide dust, leather dressing as well as being exported to Malaysia for rubber plantations. The Mount Kokeby kaolin was later used in paint, whiteware and synthetic rubber applications.

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Figure 3: Georeferenced historic drill collar location plan

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Historic Mining and Production

Mining and production in the area was undertaken from 1941 to 1983, with the clay being used for pottery and whitewares with small amounts being exported to Malaysia in the 1950’s (WAMEX report A52402). Kaolin was initially mined by J.B Linton in 1941 and later Universal Milling Co, in which kaolin was extracted during the summer season from multiple shafts and later open pit operations by Metro Brick. At the time, the Mt Kokeby area was noted as the second largest producer of kaolin in Western Australia with a total production of 8059 tons recorded by GSWA (Mineral Resources Bulletin 19, p67).

Local Geology

The project area comprises undulating topography with broad valleys and low rising hills which have resulted from the Precambrian granites which outcrop in places to form prominent hills.

The project area has been described by Wild (1976) to largely be covered by colluvial sand with minor limonitic gravel and gritty clay which is seen to blanket the area. The kaolin at the Mt Kokeby area is seen to be overlain by colluvial sands, gravel and sandy soil and is noted by Feldtman (1919) to have formed as a transported lacustrine deposit.

The Archaean basement rocks can be seen to outcrop in the north and west of the project area and are intruded by dolerite dykes. The basement rocks are granitic and comprise of a medium to coarse grained porphyritic biotite adamellite composition.

Kaolin Market

‘Markets and Markets’ research report forecasts the kaolin market to reach US$5.52 billion by 2022, increasing at a CAGR of 4.1% through 2022. Kaolin is a specialty mineral with a wide range of uses. Historically the market has been dominated by the paper industry which accounts for roughly 40% of demand. Kaolin is used primarily as a filler and coating material in paper manufacturing where it improves gloss, brightness, smoothness and paint absorption on paper, improving its printability.

Kaolin is used to strengthen the integrated glass fibres in fibreglass applications. In recent times the high demand in fibreglass and fibreglass composites have offset sluggish growth in the paper industry with the automotive and aeronautic industries using fibreglass in increasing amounts to reduce the weight of vehicles improving fuel efficiency and reducing pollution. Growth in kaolin from fibreglass demand is projected to increase at a CAGR of 10%, the fastest of all uses.

Other significant industrial uses of kaolin are the paint and ceramics industry. When added to paint kaolin provides stain resistance, increased opacity and tint strength and can be used as a cost-effective substitute for titanium dioxide. Kaolin’s smooth and bright finish, heat resistance and high fusion point make it highly desirable in ceramics. Aerospace products also use kaolin-based ceramics as a metal substitute.

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Figure 4: Kaolin Uses: Fiberglass (top), Paper Industry (bottom left), Ceramics (bottom right)

Currently Europe is the largest importer of kaolin however demand from the Asia Pacific region is growing rapidly in particularly in China. The United States is the largest producer of kaolin accounting for one-third of global production.

With High Purity Alumina experiencing significant growth, kaolin has been sought as a feedstock to produce HPA, with its high AL2O3 content making it an ideal feedstock

High Purity Alumina (HPA) Market

Technological advances in a range of consumer goods have led to a rapid increase in the demand for High Purity Alumina. In particular its use in lithium-ion batteries and synthetic sapphire is forecast to expand the market rapidly (Figure 5).

Lithium ion batteries are forecast to lead the growth in HPA demand with CRU Consulting forecasts that the battery metals sector alone will require 187 000 tons of HPA by 2028. High purity alumina heat resistive properties make it ideal to coat separators in lithium ion batteries increasing safety, stability and allowing higher energy density in a more compact design, increasing overall battery life.

Currently demand for HPA is dominated by the production of Synthetic Sapphire. Synthetic Sapphire is used in LED lighting, semi-conductor substrates and in scratch proof glass. Last year it was estimated that 53% of HPA consumption was accounted for by LED production. LED production was forecast to increase at a CAGR of 12% through to 2025 with energy efficiency a major consideration among consumers. LED lighting utilises 75% less energy that regular incandescent lighting.

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Figure 5: HPA Coated Separator in a typical Lithium Ion Battery

Transaction Terms

Following successful negotiations, it has been agreed that the earn-in transaction in respect of the Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths Project (see RMX announcement dated 12[th] August, 2019) shall be restructured.

To this end, the Company has entered into a revised binding term sheet with the vendors ( Vendors ) of the Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project and the Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths Project ( Binding Agreement ). The principal commercial terms of the Binding Agreement are summarised below:

  • RMX has an exclusive 28-day due diligence period after which it may acquire 100% of each of the Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project and the Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths Project ( Acquisition ).

  • On settlement of the Acquisition, RMX shall issue 310 million fully paid ordinary RMX shares and pay $500,000 in cash to the Vendors.

  • In addition, any obligation to carry out set expenditures to projects has been removed and deferred consideration tied to specific project milestones has been agreed as follows:

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o Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project:

Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project:
Milestone Deferred Consideration
Commencement of drilling on the
Mt Kokeby Project area
$300,000 worth of Consideration Shares at a
deemed issue price of 0.5 cents per share
JORC
compliant
resource
of
10 million tonnes of raw ore
grading not less than an average of
29% Al2O3 at an optimal fraction
size
50 million Consideration Shares
Completion of a Scoping Study
with a pre-tax IRR >25% and
NPV8/CAPEX > 0.8
50 million Consideration Shares

o Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths Project:

Milestone Deferred Consideration
Completion of a feasibility study
with a pre-tax IRR > 20% and
NPV8/CAPEX > 0.8
-$500,000 cash
-$1,000,000 worth of Consideration Shares
based on 30-day VWAP prior to date of
satisfaction of milestone
- 1% NSR
  • Should RMX enter into a binding, multi-year offtake or tolling agreement ( Binding Offtake ) in respect of either:

    • the Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project for (i) a minimum of 250,000 tonnes of kaolin DSO per annum or (ii) 1,500 tonnes of “4N” high purity alumina per annum, or

    • the Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths Project for a minimum of 500,000kg of rare earth oxide per annum,

  • it shall pay the Vendors $500,000 cash consideration and $500,000 worth of Consideration Shares based on 30-day VWAP prior to the date on which RMX announces entry into the Binding Offtake.

  • All Consideration Shares issued under the transaction are subject to ASX imposed escrow for 12 months from the date of issue. Should RMX fail to spend $500,000 over 24 months on the Mt Mansbridge Rare Earths Project then the Vendors may buy back the project for nominal consideration.

  • Settlement of the Acquisition is subject to a number of conditions precedent customary for a transaction of this nature including shareholder and regulatory approvals.

  • On settlement, Mr Kevin Das shall join the RMX board. Currently Mr Das serves as the Managing Director of the Australasian Resources Development Group which identifies resource projects globally and seeks to add value through exploration, development and strategic partnerships. As

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senior geologist at Northern Minerals from 2007 to 2015. Mr Das was pivotal in the virgin discovery of the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Deposit in 2010.

Capital Raising

The Company further advises that it has received firm commitments from professional and sophisticated investors to raise $500,000 at an issue price of 0.5 cents per share ( Placement ), which represents a 16% discount to the 15-day trading VWAP to 2 September 2019.

The Placement will be conducted over two tranches. Tranche 1 of the Placement will be issued pursuant to the Company’s existing placement capacity, with 1,705,516 shares to be issued pursuant to Listing Rule 7.1 and 67,294,484 shares to be issued pursuant to Listing Rule 7.1A. The remaining 31,000,000 shares to be issued under tranche 2 will be placed subject to shareholder approval at the next RMX General Meeting.

Funds raised will be primarily directed towards the asset due diligence and acquisition costs of the Mt Kokeby Kaolin Project and the Mt Mansbridge Rare Earth Project.

Xcel Capital has been appointed Lead Manager to the capital raising.

Uganda Copper Slag Project

The Company advises that, following completion of due diligence, it has elected not to proceed with the acquisition of the Kilembe copper slag project in Uganda.

ENDS

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and other technical information complies with the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code) and has been compiled and assessed under the supervision of Mr Bill Oliver. Mr Oliver is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. He has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Code. Mr Oliver consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Appendix 1

Location of historical drilling at the Mt Kokeby Project

GDA94 Zone 50S GDA94 Zone 50S
Hole ID East(mE) North(mN)
SM1 488780 6430170
SM2 488780 6429990
SM3 488770 6429800
SM4 488770 6429610
SM5 488770 6429440
SM6 488780 6429250
SM7 488770 6429070
SM8 488960 6429440
SM9 489140 6429440
SM10 489330 6429440
SM11 489510 6429430
SM12 489700 6429430
SM13 489880 6429420
SM14 489880 6429610
SM15 489700 6429610
SM16 489520 6429620
SM17 489330 6429620
SM18 489150 6429620
SM19 488960 6429630
SM20 488960 6429810
SM21 489140 6429800
SM22 489330 6429800
SM23 489520 6429800
SM24 489690 6429790
SM25 489880 6429790
SM26 490070 6429790
SM27 490250 6429790
SM28 490250 6429600
SM29 490070 6429610
SM31 490070 6429980
SM33 489890 6429060
SM34 490060 6429060
SM35 489880 6429250
SM36 490060 6429250
SM37 488950 6430170
SM38 489140 6430170
SM39 489140 6429990
SM40 488950 6429990

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SM41 488960 6429070
SM42 489140 6429070
SM43 489330 6429070
SM44 489510 6429060
SM45 489690 6429060
SM46 488960 6429250
SM47 489140 6429250
SM48 489330 6429250
SM49 489510 6429250
SM50 489700 6429250

Location of historical bore holes at the Mt Kokeby Project

Location of historical Location of historical
GDA94 Zone 50S
Hole ID East(mE) North(mN)
Borehole No.1 487150 6427465
Borehole No.2 488590 6428440
Borehole No.3 488600 642950

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Appendix 2

Significant Assays from historical drilling at the Murray Deposit (passing 200 mesh)

Hole ID From
(ft)
Thickness
(ft)
Al2O3
(%)
TiO2
(%)
Fe2O3
(%)
SiO2
(%)
K2O
(%)
CaO
(%)
MgO
(%)
Na2O
(%)
LOI(%)
SM5 19 13’ 0” 35.3 1.6 1.2 46.9 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.27 14
SM6 7 10’ 6” 36.2 1.6 0.9 45.5 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.27 14.5
SM8 22 13’ 9” 36.5 1.5 0.9 45.8 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.19 14.5
SM10 39 6’ 4” 29.6 1.4 0.9 55.5 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.13 11.8
45 10’ 0” 35.2 1.5 1.0 47.1 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.19 13.8
SM15 6 12’ 0” 33.0 1.4 0.8 50.5 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.19 13.2
SM16 14 7’ 0” 31.8 1.4 0.9 52.7 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.07 12.1
SM18 11 14’ 6” 34.2 1.3 0.8 48.9 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.05 13.7
SM20 17 5’ 0” 33.4 1.5 1.1 49.7 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.06 13.5
SM33 7 14’ 0” 31.9 1.4 0.8 51.7 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.16 12.6
SM35 13 5’ 0” 33.0 1.3 0.8 50.7 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.3 13.1
SM37 18 10’ 6” 23.2 0.9 0.6 64.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 9.5
28 8’ 6” 34.7 1.5 0.8 48.1 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.16 13.5
SM40 14 10’ 0” 33.4 0.8 0.8 50.4 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.26 13.2
24 8’ 0” 34.3 1.6 0.8 49.0 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.09 13.1
SM42 6 10’ 0” 35.3 1.3 1.1 46.4 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.31 14.1
16 7’ 6” 33.8 1.8 1.0 48.7 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.32 13.5
SM43 13 12’ 6” 35.1 1.5 0.8 47.3 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.16 13.9

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Appendix 3

The following Tables are provided to ensure compliance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition) requirements for the reporting of Exploration Results at the Mt Kokeby Project.

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.
Publicly available data and findings from Aminco
& Associates (WAMEX report A3811) states that
the main exploration activities include vacuum
rig and hollow auger gemco rig and sampling.
Results from the following exploration activities
are presented in this announcement and were
carried out by Aminco & Associates report
(WAMEX report A3811).
A total of 54 holes were drilled. See drilling plan
1 in the Aminco & Associates report (WAMEX
report A3811).
In addition, one isolated kaolin sample (GSWA
140383) was collected by the Geological Society
of Western Australia for analysis (Mineral
Resources Bulletin 19, Kaolin in Western
Australia).
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).
Drilling was undertaken by contractor Australian
Mineral Exploration Drilling Pty Ltd. A total of 54
holes were drilled.
Vacuum rig and hollow auger methods were
used.
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.
There is no reference in the Aminco &
Associates (WAMEX report A3811) of the
historic drilling practices that were employed to
maximise recoveries. The report makes no
mention of the sample recoveries being an issue
and therefore the absence of this information is
not deemed to be material to ongoing
exploration.
There is no drilling information available to
confirm recoveries.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geotechnically logged to a
level of detail to support appropriate Mineral
Resource estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
The drill holes were geologically logged at the
lithological boundaries for the total length of the
hole using the company standard logging
legend.
The logs were recorded on company standard
paper logging sheets.
With an emphasis on the kaolin intervals, the
holes were logged according to its geological
boundaries for the length of the hole.
Logging is appropriate for this early stage of
exploration, there is insufficient data to support a
Mineral Resource Estimation.
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.
There are no detailed records of the RC
sampling to confirm the sample preparation and
techniques used. It is assumed that Aminco &
Associates sampling techniques were in
accordance with industry standard practices.
The drill samples were noted as being dry as the
scout holes were not able to penetrate the water
table (WAMEX report A3811, p27).
Samples have been composited across the
entire kaolin interval were undertaken. The drill
sample kaolin intervals are noted in Appendix 2.
There are no detailed records of the QC
procedures used. It is assumed that Aminco &
Associates undertook QC procedures in
accordance with industry standard and company
practices.
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.
Kaolin drill samples from the Murray Deposit
were sent to Sheen Laboratories Pty Ltd (80
Railway Parade, Queens Park, Perth) for
analysis.
The kaolin in each hole was aggregated into one
composited sample, with each composite sample
comprising a six-foot interval. The open file
report states that the samples were sent to
Sheen Laboratories Pty Ltd and chemical
analysis of the whole composite sample was
assayed for Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3, TiO2, MgO,
CaO, K2O, MgO, Na2O and loss on ignition
(LOI) The assay methods are not stated.
There are no detailed records of the QC
procedures used.
One isolated kaolin sample (GSWA 140383)
was collected by the Geological Society of
Western Australia for analysis (Mineral
Resources Bulletin 19, Kaolin in Western
Australia).

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The sample was analysed for brightness,
particles size analyses, XRD and SEM.
These methods of analysis are considered
appropriate for the metals being investigated.
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.
RMX has not verified the sampling and assaying
of the drilling and no specific twinned holes have
been drilled.
The assay data shows no indication of any
adjustment being performed. No verification has
been completed as only primary data used.
Data was compiled directly from the WAMEX
report (A3811) into datasheets compiled by the
consultant geologists. Spatial checks utilising
GIS software were completed.
No adjustments have been made to the assay
data.
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.
WAMEX report A3811 notes that a grid of 660
feet (10 chain) intervals were laid out on
MC12686 and MC12685 (WAMEX report
A3811, p14).
The tenement, access and topographic features
in WAMEX report A3811 were digitised utilising
GIS software. The drill collar locations were
georeferenced from the drilling plan (WAMEX
report A3811, p26) and overlain over
topography.
The hole location and accuracy are derived from
a poor-quality map provided in the report and
are likely to be +/- 100m
Grid used for the samples is MGA94 Zone 50S.
Topographic control is provided by publicly
available data.
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.
The pattern drill program was centered around
the scot holes was spaced at 10 chain intervals
and designed to test the continuity of the kaolin
clays of the Murray Deposit.
Data spacing used for drill samples is relatively
widespread, indicating the first pass nature of
this drilling.
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.
Ifthe relationship between the drilling
As the mineralisation was understood to be flat
lying, the drillhole orientation was vertical and
drilled on a 10-chain pattern over a N-S and E-
W grid orientation (WAMEX report A3811, p14).

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.
The orientation of the kaolin intervals was
reported to be near surface and flat lying.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
All samples were submitted directly to the lab, or
to a freight contractor to carry directly to the lab.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
None completed to date.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement
and land
tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material
issues with third parties such as joint
ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time
of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.
The Mt Kokeby Project consists of one granted
exploration license (E70\5205) and one
application exploration license (E70\5284)
covering an area of 84km2.
The project area is located within freehold land.
The traditional owners of the land are the
Gnaala Karla Booja People. The Noongar
Standard Heritage Agreement and private land
access agreement will need to be signed prior to
commencing exploration activities. Permits can
be obtained to enter which will allow samples to
be collected.
Exploration
done by
other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
All data presented within this announcement is
of historical nature. Exploration of the Murray
Deposit was first undertaken by King Mountain
Mining N.L who engaged Aminco and
Associates Pty Ltd to conduct field
investigations.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The project area comprises undulating
topography with broad valleys and low rising
hills which have resulted from the Precambrian
granites which outcrop in places to form
prominent hills. The kaolin at the Mt Kokeby
area is seen to be overlain by colluvial sands,
gravel and sandy soil and is noted by Feldtman
(1919) to have formed as a transported
lacustrine deposit. GSWA Bulletin 19, p66 states
the kaolin of the Murray Deposit to be residual
ongranite.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the 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
Refer Appendix 1

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
o down hole length and interception
depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the information is
not Material and this exclusion does not
detract from the understanding of the
report, the Competent Person should
clearly explain why this is the case.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, 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 incorporate
short lengths of high grade results and
longer lengths of low grade results, the
procedure used for such aggregation
should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should be
shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
No data aggregation or metal equivalents have
been used.
Relationshi
p between
mineralisati
on widths
and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with
respect to the 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 be a
clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole
length, true width not known’).
The geological intersections are reported as
downhole lengths. As the kaolin-bearing unit is
flat-lying it is anticipated this will not be
materially different to true width.
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.
Maps and appropriate plans are included in this
announcement.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and
high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
All results are tabulated in the Appendices and
shown on figures in this announcement.
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
In addition to the drilling and geochemical
analysis and size fraction analysis. Other
investigations undertaken by Aminco and
Associates included:

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics;
potential deleterious or contaminating
substances.
-
Brightness and reflectance testing on a
limited number of samples.
-
Electron Microscopy
-
Clay beneficiation trials (Amdel 1971)
Further data collection and validation is still in
progress.
Further
work
The nature and scale of planned further
work (eg 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.
Follow up exploration program is being
designed.
All relevant diagrams and inferences have been
illustrated in this report.

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