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STREAMPLAY STUDIO LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2008
Oct 30, 2007
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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FIRST QUARTER ACTIVITIES REPORT
Period: July – September 2007 Release date: 31 October 2007
HIGHLIGHTS
- ABUDABBABTANTALUM-TIN ANTALUM-TIN PROJECT
- ♦ Significant progress in project finance negotiations
- ♦ Construction of site access to initial mining benches
- ♦ Announcement of a Reserves upgrade drilling programme
- ♦ Acquisition of satellite data for mine grid survey
- WADIALLAQIEXPLORATION XPLORATION COPPER-NICKEL OPPER-NICKEL
- ♦ Completion of TEM survey
- ♦ Abu Swayel initial drilling programme completed
- ♦ Copper and Nickel mineralisation intersected
- COMMENCEMENT OMMENCEMENT OFSHARETRADINGONUKPLUSMARKETS
ABU DABBAB
Project Finance
During the quarter Gippsland has made sound commercial progress toward securing project finance for the Abu Dabbab project. The Company has received strong interest from both German and United Kingdom based banks.
Minesite access
During the quarter, work was undertaken to widen dirt access roads leading directly to the Abu Dabbab mining benches, utilising in part existing tracks constructed during the Soviet exploration period. The Soviet tracks were cleared, refurbished and continued around to the adits on the south side of the deposit. This work is preliminary to the preparation of the initial mining benches at the 455 level.


Figure 1: Construction of the Abu Dabbab mine access road
Tantalum Reserve Up-grade Drilling
The Company determined that the Abu Dabbab reserves could be increased significantly by undertaking a relatively small drilling programme. Accordingly, during the quarter, site preparation was completed for a 2,190m nine hole combined RC and diamond drilling programme. The drilling campaign will test the areas between the existing holes giving a greater density of drill intersections. Large drill pads were constructed so that multiple holes could be drilled from the same location as the rugged topography precluded the construction of the drill pads on a regular spacing along the section lines.
The cost effective RC-diamond drilling combination has been designed to upgrade existing inferred resources to the indicated category, with the potential for an additional 5.4Mt to be converted to reserve status. Given that the distribution of the mineralisation is reasonably homogenous and that the inferred resources were included in the pit design study, it is anticipated that Gippsland will be able to increase the Abu Dabbab reserves to in excess of 20Mt. This will provide a further boost for project financiers with increased confidence in the project.
Drilling commenced on the 15 October and is expected to be completed during November. The holes will be drilled by RC to the limit of the drilling rig which is approximately 180m, and will then be finished with diamond tails to the programmed depth.

| Hole | RL | E-local | N-local | E-WGS | N-WGS | Az | Dip | Depth | RC | Diam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prop01 | 411 | 1020 | 1358 | 655429 | 2804133 | 188 | -75 | 240 | 180 | 60 |
| Prop01b | 411 | 1020 | 1358 | 655429 | 2804133 | 188 | -65 | 250 | 180 | 70 |
| Prop01c | 411 | 1020 | 1358 | 655429 | 2804133 | 188 | -60 | 250 | 180 | 70 |
| Prop02 | 426 | 835 | 1197 | 655277 | 2803954 | 30 | -75 | 270 | 180 | 90 |
| Prop02b | 426 | 835 | 1197 | 655277 | 2803954 | 20 | -55 | 300 | 180 | 120 |
| Prop03 | 401 | 1067 | 1266 | 655340 | 2804177 | 200 | -75 | 250 | 180 | 70 |
| Prop03b | 401 | 1067 | 1266 | 655340 | 2804177 | 200 | -60 | 250 | 180 | 70 |
| Prop04 | 355 | 970 | 1079 | 655162 | 2804082 | 65 | -65 | 180 | 180 | 0 |
| Prop04b | 355 | 970 | 1079 | 655162 | 2804082 | 30 | -60 | 200 | 180 | 20 |
| Totals (m) | 2190 | 1620 | 570 |
Table 1: Summary of proposed Abu Dabbab drill holes
A plan of the proposed holes is presented as figure 4 on which the RC part of the hole is shown in green and the diamond tail in red.

Figure 2: Abu Dabbab existing and proposed holes


Figure 3: Abu Dabbab RC/Diamond drilling
Mine Survey Grid
Gippsland has purchased Quickbird pan-chromatic and multi-spectral satellite imagery over the immediate mine lease area to provide ground control for the mine survey grid. Twenty-three points were identified from the Quickbird image and located on the ground where surveyors will establish permanent survey control points.
Ikonos satellite imagery has been ordered to cover a 125km2 belt from the Abu Dabbab mine license to the Red Sea coast. The Ikonos satellite will be specifically manoeuvred to the location as dual scanners have to be used to obtain the stereo data necessary for the generation of the 3D contours. Topographic contours to an accuracy of 2m can be generated from the stereoscopically acquired data. This will be able to be used for the mine and plant construction.

Figure 4: Satellite survey reference points

WADI ALLAQI
Access and Site Preparation
During the quarter drilling operations were largely restricted due to the failure of a drill rig compressor. Gippsland used the down time to continue work on road construction to the Seiga and Shashoba prospects via Wadi Haimur. The completed road significantly reduces the time taken to get from the sealed road at Wadi Haimur to Seiga from 5-6 hours to 1.5 hours. The new road is also suitable for the transportation of heavy exploration vehicles and equipment.
Drill pads have also been prepared at Seiga and Shashoba in readiness for the next drilling campaign.
Seiga – Regional Exploration
Regional geological mapping in the Seiga and Shashoba regions has located extensions to the shear zones that host the Seiga and Shashoba gold mineralisation. Field work during the quarter also located previously unknown gold occurrences.
Abu Swayel – Copper, Nickel
During the quarter a programme of thirteen holes totalling 776m of RC drilling was completed at the Abu Swayel copper-nickel prospect. The drilling targeted a transient electromagnetic (TEM) conductor which was delineated by a TEM survey completed during August. The relatively low amplitude conductor was modelled as having a westerly dip, which was contrary to the easterly dip of the mineralisation in the ancient workings located 100m to the southeast. Thick wadi sands and conglomeratic sands made collaring the holes very difficult, thus requiring excavations to sufficient depths where more consolidated sediments were encountered. Two holes were drilled through the projected position of the conductor with only minor sulphides (2-3% pyrite) noted in the drill chips.
| Table 2: Abu Swayel drill hole locations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hole | E-WGS84 | N-WGS84 | Depth (m) | Azimuth | Dip |
| ASRC001 | 565653.000 | 2519068.000 | 60.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC002 | 565604.000 | 2519135.000 | 74.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC003 | 565408.000 | 2519182.000 | 84.00 | 40.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC004 | 565548.000 | 2519130.000 | 54.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC005 | 565578.000 | 2519111.000 | 51.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC006 | 565511.000 | 2519148.000 | 51.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC007 | 565530.000 | 2519171.000 | 60.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC008 | 565575.000 | 2519168.000 | 72.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC009 | 565525.000 | 2519122.000 | 57.00 | 200.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC010 | 565488.000 | 2519153.000 | 81.00 | 0.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC011 | 565487.000 | 2519159.000 | 45.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC012 | 565475.000 | 2519147.000 | 36.00 | 220.0 | -60.0 |
| ASRC013 | 565608.000 | 2519064.000 | 51.00 | 200.0 | -60.0 |
More encouraging results were obtained from the drilling closer to and beneath the ancient workings. Four metres of massive sulphide containing visible chalcopyrite (copper sulphide) were intersected in hole ASRC004. Ten metres of copper mineralisation comprising oxide and sulphide minerals was intersected beneath the old workings in hole AS009. Copper mineralisation was also intersected in holes ASRC011 and 013.
The samples are currently being assayed by Genalysis Laboratory in Perth.



Figure 6: RC drilling operations at Abu Swayel
SHARE TRADING ON UK PLUS MARKETS
On 4 September 2007, Gippsland shares commenced trading on the United Kingdom Plus Markets, trading under the symbol "GIP". Plus Markets is an independent London-based equity market service, provided by Plus Markets Group PLC, which was recently approved as a Recognised Investment Exchange.
Plus Markets is based on a quote-driven trading system and currently trades more than 1,000 small and mid-cap company shares, representing a combined market capitalisation of approximately UK £200 billion (A$490 billion).

The Directors considered that trading on Plus Markets would benefit all Gippsland shareholders, through enhancing investor choice, improving liquidity and providing greater access to the investment market. Gippsland's projects and markets are well understood by European investors, and the admission to Plus Markets provides another avenue for these investors to share in the Company's development.
Gippsland ordinary shares will continue to be quoted and traded on the Australian Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange AIM under the symbol "GIP".
ELECTRONIC ANNUAL REPORTS
During the quarter shareholders were provided with the option of receiving either electronic or hard copies of the Company's Annual Reports. As a result of the survey the vast majority of shareholders elected to receive electronic copies of this document. This will have a most favourable effect on the cost of printing and mailing the Annual Reports which are posted on the Company's website.
RJ (Jack) Telford Executive Chairman
For further information please contact:
| Jack Telford | Gippsland Limited | T: +61 (0)8 9340 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Cairns | Hoodless Brennan Plc | T: +44 (0)20 7538 1166 |
| Les Polden | Hoodless Brennan Plc | T: +44 (0)20 7538 1166 |
| Fiona Owen | Grant Thornton Corporate Finance | T: +44 (0)20 7383 5100 |
| Jane Stacey | Conduit PR | T: +44 (0)20 7429 6606 |
| Ed Portman | Conduit PR | M: +44 (0)20 7429 6607 |
| Warrick Hazeldine | Purple Communications | T: +61 (0)8 9485 1254 |
| M: +61 (0)417 944 616 |
About Gippsland Limited
Gippsland Limited is an Australian-based international resource company. It is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
The Company's prime assets are tantalum-tin projects in the Central Eastern Desert of Egypt adjacent to the western shore of the Red Sea. These projects include the 40 million tonne Abu Dabbab and the 98 million tonne Nuweibi.
Gippsland focuses on world-scale projects which have undergone detailed exploration and which have the potential to be brought into production quickly. Gippsland's success in this area is due in part to the Company's philosophy of entering into equitable joint ventures.
About Tantalum
Tantalum is a refractory metal that is resistant to chemical attack, with a high melting point, ductility and malleability. Because of the metal's resistance to corrosion it is used in chemical plant and equipment. Its high melting point and low thermal coefficient of expansion make it a crucial component of jet engine turbine blades. As tantalum carbide, one of the hardest substances known to man, it is also used for cutting tools.
The global tantalum Ta2O5 market is estimated to be in the order of 4.7 – 5.1 million pounds (approx. 2,200 tonnes) per annum for the years 2005 - 2006. Industry commentators suggest that the market is growing at a rate of about 7% per annum.
For further information visit: www.gippslandltd.com