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RESOLUTION MINERALS LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2019

Oct 28, 2018

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018

  • GregJo Prospect - Significant copper mineralisation discovered at the first drill target
    • Best drill intersections include (pXRF):
      • o 7m @ 1.3% Cu from 5 m (18RAB013)

including 1m @ 5% Cu from 9m

o 15m @ 0.57% Cu from 1m (18RAB009)

including 4m @ 1.0% Cu from 6m

  • o 4m @ 1.14% Cu from 12m (18RAB051)
  • o 18m @ 0.5% Cu from 1m (18RAB020)

including 1m @ 1.1% Cu from 13m

and 1m @ 1.06% Cu from 18m

o 11m @ 0.45% Cu from 16m (18RAB031)

including 1m @ 1.22% Cu from 18m

  • Results from Running Creek Prospect reports copper from surface to the end of hole at 55m, highlights;
    • o 55m @ 0.72% Cu from 0m (hole 18RAB102, pXRF), including

33m @ 1.0% Cu from 11m, and

7m @ 2.1% Cu from 18m

Copper mineralisation now intersected over 400m along a newly interpreted north-east structure. Drilling will continue to target high grade copper mineralisation along the structure

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

Ordinary Shares Issued 50.8 M

Options and rights Listed options 6.3 M @ 20c Unlisted options 12.3 M @ 25c Unlisted rights 2.5 M

WWW.NORTHERNCOBALT.COM.AU

Performance Shares Class A 9.6 M Class B 3.6 M

Last Capital Raise 24 April 2018 - SPP $0.6M @ 35c

Len Dean - Chair Michael Schwarz - MD Duncan Chessell - Exec Dir

Andrew Shearer - NED Jarek Kopias - Co Sec

BOARD

Higher grade cobalt mineralisation in the western part of the prospect, highlights;

Best Co intersection includes (pXRF)

o 8m @ 0.1% Co (18RAB106)

including 4m @ 0.15% Co

  • o 1m @ 0.24% Co (18RAB108)
  • o 2m @ 0.12% Co (18RAB109)
  • Cobalt mineralisation now intersected over a large area (400m x 500m)
  • Induced Polarisation survey to commenced to identify further copper and cobalt mineralisation at both the GregJo and Running Creek Prospects

Figure 1. 2018 RTP magnetic image with aircore hole locations and high priority drill targets

GregJo Prospect

Copper mineralisation is spatially associated with cobalt mineralisation at both the Stanton Cobalt Deposit and Running Creek Prospect, further to the north (Figure 1). However, at both these locations the copper and cobalt can be in slightly different parts of the system. Our aircore drilling has revealed what appears to be a copper rich region controlled by the regional scale Gregjo Fault (Figure 2) and a cobalt rich region controlled by a demagnetised zone to the east – south east.

Figure 2. 2018 RTP magnetic image with RAB hole locations and copper and cobalt results at the GregJo Prospect

Copper mineralisation appears to be spatially associated with at least two structures within the GregJo Fault. Higher grade copper occurs adjacent to and within the interpreted fault structures which are steeply dipping. Vertical RAB drilling has difficulty intersecting these zones but once the lateral extent of mineralisation is defined, deeper angled slim-line RC drill holes will be used to target high-grade mineralisation in conjunction with results from the planned IP survey.

Lower grade mineralisation extends laterally from the fault structures within shallow dipping, pyritic sandstone and siltstones (Figure 4). This style of mineralisation has many similarities with Aeon Metals (ASX:AML) Walford Creek Cu-Co deposit approximately 90 km to the south-east.

In the oxide zone, above the zone of weathering, the copper mineralisation takes the form of malachite and lesser azurite. Below the zone of weathering, in the primary zone copper mineralisation occurs as chalcopyrite within pyritic sediments. Only limited drilling has penetrated below the zone of weathering to date.

Running Creek Prospect

Northern Cobalt Limited has confirmed a new geological model for copper mineralisation associated with a north-east trending structure at the Running Creek Prospect, located approximately 1.8 km east of the Stanton Cobalt Deposit (Figure 1). The Running Creek Prospect was originally identified by CRA in the 1990's as a group of small, individual copper and cobalt mineralised systems with limited extent. Reinterpretation of the main controls of mineralisation by Northern Cobalt along a north-east trending structure has linked the individual mineral systems and led to the outstanding copper intersection in drill hole 18RAB102 (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Running Creek Google Earth image with RAB hole locations and copper results

Copper and cobalt mineralisation appears to be spatially associated with several north-east and north-northeast trending structures interpreted from detailed magnetics flown in 2017 and from surficial linear features evident in satellite imagery (Figure 7). The new geological model has allowed Northern Cobalt to link a series of small copper-cobalt mineralised systems, with infill drilling, and extend the system to a cover large area of 500m x 400m.

An induced polarisation survey has commenced at the GregJo Prospect and will be expanded to the Running Creek Prospect to map the potential for further mineralisation at depth.

Figure 6. Running Creek Google Earth image with RAB hole locations and cobalt results

Figure 7. RTP TMI image with RAB hole locations and cobalt results at Running Creek

Corporate

Cash position

The Company had a cash position of $2.22 million as of 30 September 2018.

Share capital changes

On 28 September 2018, N27 issued 2,500,000 unquoted performance rights as officer remuneration; 2,000,000 rights were approved by shareholders at the 2018 AGM and 500,000 rights were issued under the Company's Performance Share Plan.

A summary of movements and balances of equity securities between 1 July 2018 and this report are listed:

Ordinaryshares QuotedOptions UnquotedOptions Unquotedperformancerights Unquotedperformanceshares
On issue at start ofthe Quarter 50,813,406 6,323,337 12,250,000 - 13,175,000
Remuneration rights - - - 2,500,000 -
Total securities onissue at the date ofthis report 50,813,406* 6,323,337 12,250,000 2,500,000 13,175,000

* 8,510,000 ordinary shares are escrowed to 22 September 2019

Tenement table

Tenement number Tenement name Beneficial Interest atthe end of the Quarter Changes duringQuarter
Northern Territory
Wollogorang
EL30496 Karns 100% None
EL30590 Selby 100% None
EL31272 Running Creek 100% None
EL31546 Wollogorang 100% None
EL31547 Wollogorang 100% None
EL31548 Wollogorang 100% None
EL31549 Wollogorang 100% None
EL31550 Wollogorang 100% None
Arunta
EL28837 Alcoota Pegmatite Field 100% None
EL28838 Alcoota Pegmatite Field 100% None
EL28886 Alcoota Pegmatite Field 100% None
EL29470 Plenty River Pegmatite Field 100% None
EL29481 Harts Range PegmatiteField 100% None
EL29511 Harts Range PegmatiteField 100% None
EL29851 Harts Range PegmatiteField 100% None
EL30007 Harts Range PegmatiteField 100% None
EL31147 Harts Range PegmatiteField 100% None

Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to exploration results is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation compiled by Mr Michael Schwarz who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Michael Schwarz is a full-time employee of the company and 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 'Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr Michael Schwarz consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form in which it is appears. The information in this announcement is an accurate representation of the available data and studies of the material mining project. This report includes results that have previously been released under JORC 2012 by the Company as "Copper Discovered at First Drill Target" on 28 August 2018, "Copper Discovery grows at GregJo Prospect" on 19 September 2018, "Copper Intersection Confirms New Model at Running Creek" on 9 October 2018 and "Cobalt System Developing at Running Creek" on 19 October 2018. The Company is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in this announcement and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource continue to apply and have not materially changed.

Historical results have been obtained from open file company report CR2002-0102 lodged with the Department of Primary Industries and Resources, NT. https://geoscience.nt.gov.au/gemis/ntgsjspui/handle/1/3

Project Location

The Wollogorang Cobalt Project occurs in the far north-eastern corner of the Northern Territory, a mining friendly jurisdiction. The Project area is 180 km to the south-east of the population centre of Borroloola. The capital city of Darwin is 870 km to the north-west and the McArthur River Mine is approximately 150 km to the westnorthwest.

The Arunta Lithium Project occurs in the south-east of the Northern Territory, a mining friendly authority. The Project area is 180 km to the north-east of the population centre of Alice Springs. The capital city of Darwin is 1250 km to the north-west.

For further information please contact:

Michael Schwarz Managing Director, Northern Cobalt Ltd M: +61 402 101 790 E: [email protected]

+Rule 5.5

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97, 01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13, 01/09/16

Name of entity
Northern Cobalt Limited
ABN Quarter ended ("current quarter")
99 617 789 732 30 September 2018
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter$A'000 Year to date(3 months)$A'000
1. Cash flows from operating activities
1.1 Receipts from customers - -
1.2 Payments for
(a)exploration & evaluation (1,556) (1,556)
(b)development - -
(c)production - -
(d)staff costs (57) (57)
(e)administration and corporate costs (144) (144)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
1.4 Interest received 20 20
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid - -
1.6 Income taxes paid - -
1.7 Research and development refunds - -
1.8 Other (provide details if material) - -
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operatingactivities (1,737) (1,737)
2. Cash flowsfrom investing activities
2.1 Payments to acquire:
(a)property, plant and equipment (40) (40)
(b)tenements (see item 10) - -
(c)investments - -
(d)other non-current assets - -
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

1 September 2016 Page 1

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter$A'000 Year to date(3 months)$A'000
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a)property, plant and equipment - -
(b)tenements (see item 10) - -
(c)investments - -
(d)other non-current assets - -
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities - -
2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
2.5 Other (provide details if material) - -
2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investingactivities (40) (40)
3. Cash flows from financing activities
3.1 Proceeds from issues of shares -
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible notes -
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of share options -
3.4 Transaction costs related to issues ofshares, convertible notes or options -
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings -
3.6 Repayment of borrowings -
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans andborrowings -
3.8 Dividends paid -
3.9 Other (provide details if material) -
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financingactivities -
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash andcash equivalents for the period
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning ofperiod 3,992 3,992
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operatingactivities (item 1.9 above) (1,737) (1,737)
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities(item 2.6 above) (40) (40)
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities(item 3.10 above) - -
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates oncash held - -
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end ofperiod 2,215 2,215
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

1 September 2016 Page 2

5. Reconciliation of cash and cashequivalentsat the end of the quarter (as shown in theconsolidated statement of cash flows) to therelated items in the accounts Current quarter$A'000 Previous quarter$A'000
5.1 Bank balances 695 972
5.2 Call deposits 1,520 3,020
5.3 Bank overdrafts - -
5.4 Other (provide details) - -
5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end ofquarter (should equal item 4.6 above) 2,215 3,992
6. Payments to directors of the entity and their associates Current quarter$A'000
6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 120
6.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties includedin item 2.3 -
6.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in

items 6.1 and 6.2

The amount above includes all payments to Directors and also includes payments to entities associated with Leonard Dean. The payments relate to executive services and directors' fees on commercial terms.

7. Payments to related entities of the entity and their associates

7.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 -
  • 7.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3
  • 7.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 7.1 and 7.2

Current quarter $A'000

8. Financingfacilities availableAdd notes as necessary for anunderstanding of the position Total facility amountat quarter end$A'000 Amount drawn atquarter end$A'000
8.1 Loan facilities - -
8.2 Credit standby arrangements - -
8.3 Other (please specify) - -

8.4 Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those facilities as well.

Not applicable

9. Estimated cash outflows for next quarter $A'000
9.1 Exploration and evaluation 1,000
9.2 Development -
9.3 Production -
9.4 Staff costs 80
9.5 Administration and corporate costs 130
9.6 Other (provide details if material) -
9.7 Total estimated cash outflows 1,210
10. Changes intenements(items 2.1(b) and2.2(b) above) Tenementreferenceandlocation Nature of interest Interest atbeginningof quarter Interestat end ofquarter
10.1 Interests in miningtenements andpetroleum tenementslapsed, relinquishedor reduced Not applicable
10.2 Interests in miningtenements andpetroleum tenementsacquired or increased Not applicable

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
  • 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 29 October 2018 Company secretary

Print name: Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kopias

Notes

    1. The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity's activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report.
    1. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
    1. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.