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STRIKE RESOURCES LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2011
Oct 30, 2011
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Quarterly Report – September 2011
For the 3 months to 30 September 2011
Company Overview
Strike Resources is an Australian-listed resources company with two principal projects in the attractive bulk commodities market.
The Apurimac and Cusco Iron Ore Projects in Perú are large-scale iron ore projects, with Apurimac in the Prefeasibility Study stage. The Company is seeking to establish a 15 - 20 million tonne per annum ( Mtpa operation in Perú based on current iron-ore Mineral Resources totalling 374Mt[1] and potential access to additional Resources of 106Mt[2] held by Cuervo Resources Inc. in Cusco, all with significant exploration upside. Strike holds 100% of the rights to mine a coal concession near Berau, Indonesia, subject to a royalty to the concession owner. Strike is in dispute with the concession owner and dispute resolution proceedings are likely.
September Quarter Highlights
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Increased stake in Peruvian joint venture company Apurimac Ferrum S.A. from 44% to 50%.
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Priority iron-ore drilling targets identified at three (3) Apurimac concessions, including the northern extension of Opaban 1.
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Iron-ore Resource extension and copper/gold drilling targets defined at Santo Tomas concessions within the Cusco Iron-Ore Project.
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Secured the right to acquire up to 49%[3] of Canadian-listed explorer Cuervo Resources Inc., which has an iron-ore Resource of 106.4Mt[4] with significant upside potential adjacent to Strike’s Cusco Iron-Ore Project.
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Community approvals for exploration received for five (5) priority concessions with drilling approvals expected shortly, including at Opaban 1 and its northern extension.
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Professor Malcolm Richmond appointed Chairman, with the search for additional independent directors well advanced.
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Strategic review of operations completed with significant progress made on consolidation strategy.
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Berau dispute resolution negotiations continue but with limited prospects of success.
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Strong cash position retained with A$27.1 million in cash, a $C5.25 million loan to Cuervo and a US$26.2 million loan to Apurimac Ferrum at quarter end.
1 Comprised of an Indicated Resource of 142.5Mt at 57.8% Fe and an Inferred Resource of 127.5Mt at 56.7% Fe at Apurimac and an Inferred Resource of 104Mt at 32.6% Fe at Cusco. 2
See the breakdown of this Resource into JORC-Code categories and grades on page 5.
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On an undiluted basis. On a fully-diluted basis, which assumes the exercise of all Strike warrants in Cuervo and all Cuervo options and warrants held by third parties, Strike would hold approximately 46% of Cuervo. See footnote 2.
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Strike Resources Limited (ABN 94 088 488 724) Level 8, 221 St Georges Terrace Perth Western Australia 6000 Tel: +61 8 9324 7100 Fax: +61 8 9324 7199 Web: www.strikeresources.com.au Email: [email protected]
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Corporate
IAC Transaction and D&C Option Exercise
On 1 July, 2011 Strike announced a transaction ( IAC Transaction ) under which it acquired the following assets from its former joint-venture partner, Iron Associates Corporation ( IAC ):
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IAC’s 12% shareholding in Apurimac Ferrum SA ( AF ), the company which owns the Apurimac and Cusco concessions, and
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a debt of approximately US$5.25 million which AF owed IAC,
(together referred to as the Former IAC Assets ). Under the IAC Transaction the Company paid IAC US$1.2 million and issued IAC with 9 million Strike Resources’ shares. As a consequence of the IAC Transaction the Company’s AF shareholding temporarily increased to 56%.
In conjunction with the IAC Transaction Strike entered an agreement with its Perúvian joint venture partner D&C Group under which:
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D&C granted Strike a 90-day exclusivity period ( Exclusivity Period ) within which the parties would hold good-faith negotiations for Strike to purchase D&C’s 44% shareholding in AF, and
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if the parties did not reach agreement for Strike to purchase D&C’s AF shares within the Exclusivity Period, D&C had the option to purchase half the Former IAC Assets from Strike, exercisable within 10 business days after the Exclusivity Period, for US$1.9 million ( Option ).
Despite constructive discussions the parties were unable to agree on terms for Strike to purchase D&C’s AF shares and D&C exercised the Option. At the date of this report the Option shares have not been transferred to D&C. After the Option shares are transferred Strike and D&C will each hold 50% of AF.
The Company believes this transaction provides significant benefits for shareholders in both the short and longer term. Initially, the simplification of the AF shareholding structure will improve operational efficiency and reduce risks during the exploration and project execution phases. Strike believes that over the longer term the simplified ownership structure enhances our ability to attract strategic partners to develop the Apurimac and Cusco Iron Ore Projects, if required.
Loan Agreement with Cuervo Resource Inc.
During July Strike entered into an agreement with Canadian-listed Perúvian explorer Cuervo Resources Inc. ( Cuervo ) to potentially earn up to 49.2%[5] in Cuervo in return for Strike loaning Cuervo up to $15 million Canadian ( C$ ). Cuervo is a junior iron-ore explorer with concessions in Perú which are complementary to AF’s concessions in the Apurimac and Cusco regions in southern Perú. Cuervo’s main project area, Cerro Ccopane, is 65 kilometres (km) south of the city of Cusco and approximately 15 km north of AF’s Santo Tomas iron-ore resources and hosts four (4) zones of magnetite mineralisation - being the Aurora, Orcopura, Huillque and Bob 1 prospects.
The Cerro Ccopane project covers 14,000 ha (140 km[2] ) of largely contiguous mineral concessions; with drilling at three prospects identifying high-grade magnetite mineralisation. The Orcopura prospect currently hosts a JORC Code compliant 6 mineral resource estimate of 106.4 million tonnes at 45.3% Fe .
Financing Arrangement
7 Key terms agreed by Strike and Cuervo are as follows :
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Strike to loan Cuervo up to C$15m by way of zero-coupon secured loan in two tranches.
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Strike advanced Cuervo C$5.25m on 29 July 2011 for a term of 3 years ( Tranche 1 Loan ). The funds must be spent on an agreed exploration program over 15 months, including 7km of drilling at the Cerro Ccopane concessions, ( Phase 1 Exploration Plan ).
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Strike may advance a further C$9.75m at its election if the Phase 1 Exploration results are satisfactory ( Tranche 2 Loan ). Cuervo must also spend the Tranche 2 Loan proceeds, if advanced, on agreed work.
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The Loans are secured over Cuervo’s Perúvian concessions.
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Strike holds the following warrants[8] to purchase Cuervo shares:
o17,500,000 warrants (32.5% of Cuervo, undiluted) with an exercise price of C$0.30 each; and -
5 See footnote 3. 6
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See the breakdown of this Resource into JORC-Code categories and grades on page 5.
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7 A more detailed summary of the terms of this transaction is contained in Strike’s 19 July 2011 ASX announcement: Strategic Option to Acquire Major Stake in Cuervo .
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8 A warrant is in all material respects identical to an option – giving the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy shares at a specified price during a specified period.
Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 2
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17,727,273 warrants (cumulative on the Tranche 1 Warrants, representing 49.2% of Cuervo, undiluted) at an exercise price of C$0.55 each.
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The Warrants must be exercised if Cuervo’s shares trade for 20 consecutive days above C$1.00 or Cuervo defines an NI43-101 (equivalent to JORC) iron-ore resource estimate of 700Mt at 40% Fe or above.
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Strike’s Chairman, Prof. Malcolm Richmond and Managing Director, Mr. Ken Hellsten, have been appointed to Cuervo’s Board.
Strike entered the Cuervo transaction to further its objective of building from its existing high-quality assets to increase its ironore resource base in the Apurimac and Cusco regions of Perú.
In particular, Cuervo’s Bob 1 target is considered highly prospective, with outcropping massive magnetite associated with a very strong magnetic high which extends up to 10km in strike extent. Drilling of this prospect will commence once approvals are received and site access is established. This is expected to occur within the next 3 months with drilling from late January 2012.
Cuervo Placement
Under a placement conducted by Cuervo on 17 October Strike was issued with 664,200 Cuervo shares and 332,100 warrants to purchase Cuervo shares, for a total subscription price of C$199,260. Each warrant gives Strike the right to purchase a share in Cuervo for C$0.45 at any time in the next 2 years, subject to early expiry if Cuervo shares trade at above C$0.90 for 10 consecutive trading days. Cuervo’s shares last traded at C$0.20.
Cuervo raised C$405,000 under the placement for exploration and general working capital. Under the Strike-Cuervo investment agreement detailed above, Cuervo may raise up to C$2.5 million in aggregate over the term of the agreement. Strike has the right to a proportional participation in these capital raisings. Strike’s proportional entitlement in Cuervo’s permitted capital raisings is equal to the percentage of Cuervo which Strike would hold on the assumption that Strike had exercised all its warrants. This provision is designed to protect against the dilution of Strike’s ultimate potential interest in Cuervo if it decides to exercise the warrants under the investment agreement. Strike is not obliged to take up any of its proportional entitlements.
Board Restructure
In furtherance of the Board restructure commenced in February, Professor Malcolm Richmond was appointed Company Chairman on 27 July. Under the restructure the representation of major shareholders on the Board was reduced from four to two and the Board is seeking to appoint one or more additional, independent non-executive directors to bring Board composition into line with leading corporate governance practice. The director search process is at an advanced stage with discussions underway with several potential appointees, with appointments expected during the December quarter.
Strategic Review of Operations
In July the Board completed its two-round, strategic review of operations which began in April. Key outcomes from the review were:
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Confirming the objective of becoming the most significant iron-ore producer in Perú, through the establishment of a 15 – 20Mtpa iron-ore business based on the AF Apurimac and Cusco Projects and the assets of Cuervo.
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Utilising the Company’s strong cash position, strategic strengths and AF’s experienced team in Perú to consolidate its landholding and strong iron-ore resource position.
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Undertaking vigorous exploration and acquisition programs to materially increase iron-ore resources over the next 2 years.
• Leveraging from our location in the world’s largest copper producing belt to establish a strong base-metals project portfolio. The Cuervo transaction and the AF share acquisition represent the first steps in translating the review outcomes into action. More details of how the review outcomes are being put into practice at the AF level are contained in the Projects section, below.
Projects
Apurimac and Cusco Iron Ore Projects - Perú (SRK 50%)
Overview
During the quarter exploration activities on AF’s concessions in Perú continued with the focus on the expansion of the resource base to the level required to support the development of a stand-alone iron-ore operation producing at least 15Mtpa of product. Key activities undertaken include:
- Commencement of geological mapping and ground magnetic surveys on five concessions within the Apurimac Region in and near the Opaban I Project area. These work programs have been successful in delineating new mineralised zones of massive magnetite at two prospect areas. Drilling programs to test the extent of these new mineralised zones are expected to commence by early 2012.
Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 3
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Commencement of geological mapping and a reassessment of the core previously drilled at the Santo Tomas concessions (Cusco Project area). This work is scheduled to be completed during the December quarter along with additional geophysical surveys to optimise drill testing for both iron and copper/gold mineralisation.
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Geophysical 3D-inversion modelling of ground magnetics and gravity-survey data previously collected at Santo Tomas has provided additional insights into the geometry and continuity of iron mineralisation as well as new drilling targets.
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To facilitate the quickest possible commencement of drilling the environmental approval process has been initiated on eight concessions within the Apurimac Department.
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Continued engagement with communities within the Apurimac and Cusco regions.
Apurimac Iron Ore Project (SRK 50%)
During the quarter AF was granted access for field exploration by the relevant communities at a total of five concessions. This enabled the commencement of geological mapping and ground geophysical programs (see Figure 1).
A total of 178 line kilometres of ground magnetic surveys have been completed over three concessions in Apurimac, with an additional 500 line kilometres planned for completion during the December quarter.
The remainder of this section summarises the work programs on the five concessions mentioned above.
Antapata (north Opaban I)
The Antapata community covers approximately half of the northern portion of the Opaban I deposit and the northern extension of the mineralised trend.
Geological mapping at 1:2500 scale was initiated and completed during the quarter. The mapping identified an area of massive-magnetite outcrop up to 30 metres thick and extending over 300 metres’ strike length. This mineralisation is interpreted to extend undercover to the NW in an area with no previous drilling and corresponds with the northernmost M1 anomaly on the recent ground magnetic survey (see Figure 2).
In addition, 32 line kilometres of ground magnetics was completed on 200-metre-spaced lines to complete the ground magnetic coverage over the Opaban I concession. The infill and extension survey was undertaken as there is an excellent correlation between the Opaban Resource and magnetic highs (see Figure 2). The recent results are most encouraging as they have confirmed that the magnetic trend continues north from the current Opaban resource and have extended the magnetic anomaly a further 1 km to the north. Significantly, the outcropping massive magnetite identified in the geological mapping corresponds with this magnetic trend.
Drill testing of this trend is a high priority for AF as it provides excellent potential to expand the Opaban 1 resource. Negotiations are underway with the community for surface drilling and this program has been added to the EIA environmental approval application. While community approvals are anticipated during the December quarter, drilling is unlikely to commence before second quarter 2012 due to the 4 – 6 months required for EIA approval by the government authorities.
Sillaccassa 1&2
Geological mapping commenced during the quarter with some 7 square kilometres mapped to date. The mapping has been successful in defining a new zone of massive magnetite mineralisation over at least 1 km of strike in the south-west corner of Sillaccassa 2. The outcropping mineralisation strikes NW-SE and has widths greater than 10 metres. A new concession application has been lodged to cover the extension of this mineralisation, which continues outside the AF concession for another 1 km.
In addition to the geological mapping, a ground magnetic survey was completed totalling 112 line km covering both concessions (see Figure 3). Two significant magnetic anomalies (M1 and M3) have been identified ranging from 600 to 1300 metres’ strike length. Both targets are approximately 300m wide and are coincident with outcropping magnetite mineralisation. While the exposed magnetite is modest in size, the magnetic data indicates the potential for large magnetite-rich deposits at relatively shallow depths. A third magnetic anomaly (M2) identified represents a deeper, buried magnetite target.
Drilling programs designed to test the source and dimensions of these magnetic anomalies and the outcropping magnetite mineralisation are being finalised and drilling is expected to commence in the first quarter 2012, depending upon surface access negotiations and environmental approvals.
Ferrum 27 and Mapsa 2001
Ferrum 27 and Mapsa 2001 are contiguous concessions which lie approximately 3 km north east of the northern boundary of Opaban I. During the month a ground magnetic survey using 200-metre line spacing was completed for a total of 34 line kms. Although no significant anomalies were delineated, the area is considered prospective for both iron and copper and the data will be reviewed when the geological mapping program is completed early in the December quarter. As this land is privately owned, any drill testing can be undertaken once the DIA (environmental approval) and water license are received. The approval process for these approvals takes 3 months.
The Santo Tomas Prospect (SRK 50%)
The prospectivity of these concessions for iron ore has been well established for some time, with an initial mineral resource estimate reported in the last quarter. The drilling programs to date have tested 30 – 40% of the target area for iron ore and
Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 4
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further drilling is planned over the next 6 – 12 months to test the remaining high-priority target areas. The timing of this work will depend on receipt of environmental and community approvals but drilling is expected to commence during the first half of 2012.
The style of iron-ore mineralisation at Santo Tomas is similar to that seen at Opaban, being coarse grained and dominated by magnetite. Preliminary metallurgical tests indicate a concentrate grade of >65%Fe can be produced from this ore using conventional grinding and magnetic separation processes.
During the quarter geological mapping at a scale of 1:2500 commenced with an initial area of 7.3 sq kms completed to date. Field observations suggest that the mineralisation is a classic magnetite exoskarn of retrograde origin which is associated with epidote, calcite and pyrite. The iron mineralisation overprints an earlier garnet and diopside alteration. The key implication of this work is that the existing resource may be understated in terms of both tonnes and grade due to the geological model used and the potential to materially expand the resource with further drilling is significantly enhanced.
AF has engaged the services of a structural and mapping specialist to assist with the understanding of the geological and structural control of the iron mineralisation. The consultant commenced work in early October and is providing expertise in structural mapping and logging of previous drill core. This work will assist in the revision of the geological and mineralisation model, which will allow better targeting for future drilling programs.
Further geophysical analysis was completed during the quarter on the three broadly spaced lines of IP and resistivity data previously completed. The outcomes of the review show that IP is an effective geophysical exploration tool for targeting iron mineralisation at Santo Tomas. The distribution of high iron grades from drilling programs shows an excellent correlation with the IP chargeability highs and, generally, with resistivity lows. The low resistivity data suggests that the iron minerals form a massive interlocking texture. The high chargeability and low resistivity anomalies, combined with a good correlation with high sulphur values, suggest that the chargeability data is responding to pyrite, or possibly chalcopyrite, which correlates to the iron mineralisation. The current review has defined a number of untested targets for future drilling.
The geological environment at Santo Tomas is considered highly prospective for copper/gold/molybdenum mineralisation. It lies within the world-class Andahuaylas – Yauri mineralised belt, which hosts several major copper deposits and contains numerous strong indicators for copper/gold mineralisation including high sulphur content, strongly elevated copper and significant alluvial gold workings. The presence of these indicators, in conjunction with strong IP anomalies and elevated copper in previous drilling (up to 16m at 1% Cu from 28m depth) are considered most encouraging. The AF team is developing drill targets for copper/gold mineralisation as well as iron-ore targets in the current programs.
An additional 50 line kms IP survey is scheduled to be completed during the December quarter. This program is designed to infill the current IP survey and also to extend coverage over the entire Santo Tomas concession area. The proposed survey, combined with the geological mapping and previous gravity and ground magnetic data, will generate further drill targets for both iron and copper mineralisation, with drilling expected to commence during the first half of 2012.
Cuervo Resources Inc.
Cerro Ccopane Project (Cuervo)
Cuervo’s Cerro Ccopane property covers 14,000 ha (140 square kilometres) of largely contiguous mineral concessions. At Cerro Ccopane ( Figure 4 ) drilling in 167 holes in three zones has identified high-grade magnetite mineralisation. No drilling has been undertaken at the large Bob 1 anomaly to date. The Orcopura Zone has a reported Mineral Resource estimate of 106.4 million tonnes at 45.3% Fe, detailed in Table 1 below while. Similar grade mineralisation has been intersected over significant widths at the Aurora and Huillque prospects.
Table1 – Cerro Ccopane Iron-Ore Project – Mineral Resource inventory
| Prospect | Classification | Mt | Fe% | S% |
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| Orcopura | Measured | 19.7 | 48.3 | 2.4 |
| Orcopura | Indicated | 35.9 | 45.9 | 2.6 |
| Orcopura | Sub-total (Measured + Indicated) | 55.6 | 46.8 | 2.5 |
| Orcopura | Inferred | 50.8 | 43.7 | 3.1 |
| Orcopura | Total | 106.4 | 45.3 | 2.8 |
The Mineral Resource estimate was compiled using a database consisting of the assay results of sampled intervals from 121 diamond-drill holes totalling 15,725 metres. The Orcopura mineralisation has been tested over a strike length of approximately 800 metres and remains open along strike and down dip in several areas.
The Orcopura Resources exhibit a clear geophysical expression, with strong magnetic and gravity anomalies coincident with the iron-ore mineralisation.
Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 5
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Exploration Targets (Cuervo)
The Cerro Ccopane Iron-Ore Project overlies the contact zone between the Tertiary-age Apurimac Pluton and an older outlier of limestones belonging to the Arcurquina Formation of Cretaceous age. This geological setting is highly prospective for the discovery of additional iron and copper skarn mineralisation along the geological contact, as well as hydrothermal iron and copper mineralisation within host intrusives.
The key target area is the Bob 1 magnetic anomaly, which extends over up to 10 km of strike length at greater intensity than the anomaly which defines the Orcopura resource. No drilling has been undertaken to date at Bob 1.
Cuervo’s planned exploration programs for the next 12 months include detailed ground magnetic and gravity surveys at Bob 1 and other regional target areas, followed by progressive drill testing of priority targets. The initial focus is Bob 1 and preparations are well advanced for the initial 20-hole program.
Road access has been designed and final community and environmental approvals are awaited. These approvals are expected to be secured during the December quarter, with access preparations commencing late in the period with drilling expected to commence from early 2012.
The initial drilling program and resource estimate for Bob 1 remains on track for completion during the first half of 2012.
Environmental Work, Social Approvals and Community Relations
Environmental
Reclamation work was completed at Colcabamba during the quarter. Eight drill pads were reclaimed, along with several kilometres of paths and primitive roadways. An agreement was signed by AF and the Colcabamba community after the completion of work indicating that the work has been completed as per the agreements between AF and the community. A final inspection by a national-government agency is pending.
AF has begun the process of sourcing independent environmental consultants to provide assistance with the preparation of the appropriate permits required for drilling on the concessions held in the Cusco and Apurimac Regions. An independent hydrology consultant with experience in high-Andean terrains has also been sourced for water permit work.
Social Approvals and Community Relations
The social situation in both Apurimac and Cusco Regions reflects the national Perúvian situation. A number of informal mining groups, as well as artisanal miners, are working in various communities and resisting the presence of mining companies, which they believe are a threat. The most common concern is that the larger projects will take work away from the local community. Many local community members belong to informal and artisanal mining cooperatives.
AF maintains dialogue with the informal and artisanal miners, as well as the communities in which these groups are active which exist on AF’s concessions. Jointly with the communities, means are being sought to allow the informal and artisanal miners to continue working while the concessions are evaluated. AF is working with the various groups to implement initiatives aimed at improving industrial safety standards, working conditions and training in safe use of equipment and chemicals (principally mercury, used for amalgamating gold). Together with the regional governments, AF is working to formally establish the groups as legal entities with internal rules and operating codes.
AF continues to maintain a good relationship with the Regional Government in Apurimac and has been recognized as a model mining company by the regional government. AF’s participation in regional events has also reinforced the view that AF is a responsible corporate citizen and a good partner for the communities. AF is working to establish the same relationship with the Cusco regional government.
AF gained access to the Cascabamba and Antapata communities during the quarter. These communities own the surface rights on the northern half of the Opaban I deposit (Antapata) and the satellite Sillaccassa concessions (Cascabamba). AF has gained access for mapping, geophysical work and other work related to identifying additional mineralisation. As noted in the Geology section above, the work has been successful. AF is now negotiating with the two communities to commence drilling programs aimed at determining the extent and quality of the identified mineralisation.
The other key communities in the Opaban I and III Project areas, as well as the Santo Tomas Project area in Cusco, are engaging in constructive dialogue with AF regarding surface access to complete mapping, geophysics and other work required to plan and execute the drilling programs. AF expects to achieve entry into these communities in the near future, but cannot provide a firm date due to the fluid nature of the relationships at this time.
Millenium Dispute
AF has applied to the Court seeking an order that the Court decline jurisdiction over the claim brought by Millenium, on the basis that arbitration is the proper forum for that dispute according to the agreement between the parties. AF is still awaiting the decision on its application.
Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 6
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JORC Code Competent Person Statement
The information in this document which relates to Mineral Resources at the Apurimac, Cusco and Cerro Ccopane Projects and to exploration results at Santo Tomas and other AF concessions has been reviewed and confirmed by Mr Ian Cullen, B.Sc. (Geology), who is an employee of Strike Resources Ltd and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Cullen has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking, to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code).” Mr Cullen consents to the inclusion in this document of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.
Berau Thermal Coal Project – Indonesia[9]
During the September quarter and to date discussions with Strike’s Indonesian partner have continued with a view to reaching agreement on the restructure of the existing Cooperation Agreement to ensure that it complies with the new Indonesian Mining Law. Strike has appointed a prominent Indonesian mining industry figure, who has been advising during the course of the dispute, to negotiate on its behalf. Despite these efforts the negotiations have not proved fruitful to date and dispute resolution proceedings are under consideration.
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Paulsens East Iron Ore Project – Pilbara, Western Australia
Under a farm-out agreement between Strike and Process Minerals International Pty Ltd ( PMI ) - a subsidiary of ASX-listed Mineral Resources Limited - PMI has exclusive rights to explore for and mine iron ore from Paulsens East. Strike retains the rights to other minerals. If PMI mines iron ore at this project it will pay Strike a royalty of A$ 3.20 per tonne, subject to variations in line with movements in an iron-ore benchmark price.
During the September Quarter PMI progressed discussions with the Traditional Owners concerning a proposed agreement permitting mining on their land. Drilling to better define and extend PMI’s current assessment of the iron-ore potential of this project is planned by PMI once the relevant approvals are received.
Finance
Cash position
Strike’s total cash holding on 30 September 2011 was approximately A$27.1 million. In addition, Strike holds a loan of C$5.25million to Cuervo Resources Inc. and loans to AF of approximately US$26.32 million.
9 Strike’s rights in this project consist of 100% of the rights to mine the coal concession, subject to payment of a royalty to the concession owner. 10 Strike’s interest in this project is a royalty on any iron ore mined by the farm-out partner, PMI.
Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 7
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Figure 1: Regional plan showing AF concessions with active work program areas in green
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Antapata
(Opaban I
North)
Mapsa
2001
Sillaccassa 1
Sillaccassa 2 OPABAN IRON
ORE PROJECT
CUSCO IRON
APURIMAC FERRUM S.A ORE PROJECT
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT AND AREA
OF EXPLORATION ACTIVITY
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Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 8
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Figure 2: Magnetic data for Opaban 1 showing northern resource extension target
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Infill ground
magnetic survey and
potential resource
extension
LEGEND
GROUND MAGNETIC
STRUCTURAL INTERPRETATION
M1 MAGNETIC ANOMALY
OUTLINE OF CURRENT RESOURCE
DRILL HOLE EXECUTED
APURIMAC FERRUM S.A.
GROUND MAGNETIC SURVEY SHOWING
POTENTIAL RESOURCE EXTENSION
ANALYTICAL SIGNAL
OPABAN I
Magnetic intensity (Nt)
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Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 9
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Figure 3: Ground magnetic data for Sillaccassa 1 & 2 showing anomalous zones of iron mineralisation
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Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 10
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Figure 4: Magnetic image of Cerro Ccopane Project showing existing drilling, prospects and targets
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Concessions not owned by Cuervo
Strike Resources / September 2011 Quarterly Report / 11
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Mineral Tenements
Apurimac Ferrum S.A. Concessions
(Strike Resources has a 50% interest in the Apurimac Ferrum S.A. ( AF ) concessions at Apurimac and Cusco, through its 50% interest in AF.)
Apurimac Project, Perú - AF
| Concession Name |
Area Province Code Title |
File Number |
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| (Ha) | ||
| (1)Opaban I | 999 Andahuaylas 05006349X01 No 8625-94/RPM Dec 16, 1994 |
20001465 |
| (2)Opaban III | 990 Andahuaylas 05006351X01 No 8623-94/RPM Dec 16, 1994 |
20001464 |
| (3)Los Andes I | 999 Andahuaylas 05006372X01 No 0134-95-RPM Jan 31, 1995 |
200001481 |
| (4)Pitumarca II | 1,000 Andahuaylas 05006385X01 No 8686-94-RPM Dec 22, 1994 |
20001478 |
| (5)Lucrecia Esperanza (6)Nueva Oropampa 6 |
66 Andahuaylas 01-00649-99 No 00623-2001-INACC/J Jul 26, 2001 |
11032475 |
| 400 Andahuaylas 01-00860-99 No 04043-2000-RPM Oct 13, 2000 |
11032603 | |
| (7)Mapsa 2001 | 800 Andahuaylas 01-01204-01 No 00590-2002-INACC/J Apr 8, 2002 |
11032600 |
| (8)Coriminas II | 1,000 Andahuaylas 01-01624-99 No 02760-2000-RPM Jul 25, 2000 |
11032965 |
| (9)Coriminas V | 1,000 Andahuaylas 01-01626-99 No 0936-00-RPM Mar 16, 2000 |
20003140 |
| (10)Ferrum 1 | 965 Andahuaylas 01-02983-04 No 00228-2005-INACC/J Jan 19, 2005 |
11053798 |
| (11)Ferrum 2 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 01-02984-04 No 00227-2005-INACC/J Jan 19, 2005 |
11053836 |
| (12)Ferrum 3 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 01-02985-04 No 00229-2005-INACC/J Jan 19, 2005 |
11053807 |
| (13)Ferrum 4 | 1,000 Andahuaylas/ Aymaraes 01-02986-04 No 00230-2005-INACC/J Jan 19, 2005 |
11053810 |
| (14)Ferrum 5 | 959 Aymaraes 01-02987-04 No 00323-2005-INACC/J Jan 25, 2005 |
11053816 |
| (15)Ferrum 7 | 437 Aymaraes 01-02989-04 No 00396-2005-INACC/J Jan 27, 2005 |
11053822 |
| (16)Ferrum 8 | 900 Andahuaylas 01-02990-04 No 00232-2005-INACC/J Jan 19, 2005 |
11053827 |
| (17)Ferrum 9 | 1,000 Aymaraes 01-02991-04 No 00324-2005-INACC/J Jan 25, 2005 |
11053830 |
| (18)Ferrum 10 | 1,000 Aymaraes 01-02992-04 No 00325-2005-INACC/J Jan 25, 2005 |
11053833 |
| (19)Ferrum 11 | 1,000 Aymaraes 01-02993-04 No 02512-2005-INACC/J Jun 12, 2005 |
11053835 |
| (20)Ferrum 13 | 600 Andahuaylas 01-03139-06 No 4416-2006-INACC/J Oct 16, 2006 |
11061068 |
| (21)Ferrum 26 | 827 Andahuaylas 01-02274-07 No 000853-2007-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Sept 7, 2007 |
11073793 |
| (22)Ferrum 27 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 01-02629-07 No 000581-2007-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Sept 5, 2007 |
11073799 |
| (23)Ferrum 36 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10553307 RP 0176-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Feb 29, 2008 |
11075418 |
| (24)Cristoforo 22 | 379 Andahuaylas 01-01656-02 RP2849-2007-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Dec 13, 2007 |
11067786 |
| (25)Ferrum 28 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10507407 RP0601-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PCM Mar 07, 2008 |
11075423 |
| (26)Ferrum 29 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10507507 RP0365-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Mar 07, 2008 |
11075419 |
| (27)Ferrum 30 | 963 Andahuaylas 10525907 PP 1024-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM May 05, 2008 |
11076757 |
| (28)Ferrum 31 | 327 Andahuaylas 10552807 RP 1266-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM May 12, 2008 |
11076509 |
| (29)Ferrum 32 | 900 Andahuaylas 10552907 RP0402-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Mar 07, 2008 |
11075425 |
| (30)Ferrum 33 | 900 Andahuaylas 10553007 RP0547-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Mar 07, 2008 |
11075421 |
| (31)Ferrum 34 | 800 Andahuaylas 10553107 RP0764-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Apr 17, 2008 |
11075427 |
| (32)Ferrum 35 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10553207 RP0347-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PCM Mar 07, 2008 |
11075426 |
| (33)Ferrum 37 | 695 Andahuaylas 10621507 RP 1164-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM May 12, 2008 |
11076534 |
| (34)Ferrum 56 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10133508 RP 1971-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 19, 2008 |
11077123 |
| (35)Ferrum 57 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10133608 RP 3279-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Sept 9, 2008 |
11081417 |
| (36)Ferrum 58 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10133708 RP 2206-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM 27 Jun, 2008 |
11077127 |
| (37)Ferrum 59 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10133808 RP 2272-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM 27 Jun, 2008 |
11077122 |
| (38)Ferrum 61 | 1,000 Aymaraes 10073308 - |
in process |
| (39)Pacunco 1 | 800 Andahuaylas 10019508 RP 1806-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM May 29, 2008 |
11076523 |
| (40)Minas Huaycco | 800 Abancay 10168708 RP 2541-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 08, 2008 |
11081416 |
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Cusco Project, Perú - AF
| Concession Name |
Area (Ha) Province Code Title File Number |
|---|---|
| (1)Flor de María | 907 Chumbivilcas 05006521X01 No 7078-95-RPM Dec 29, 1995 20001742 |
| (2)Delia Esperanza | 1,000 Chumbivilcas 05006522X01 No 0686-95-RPM Mar 31, 1995 20001743 |
| (3)Julia Clara | 1,000 Chumbivilcas 05006523X01 No 4600-95/RPM Sept 26, 1995 20001744 |
| (4)El Pacífico I | 618 Chumbivilcas 05006536X01 No 7077-95/RPM Dec 29, 1995 20001785 |
| (5)El Pacífico II | 1,000 Chumbivilcas 05006524X01 No 7886-94/RPM Nov 25, 1994 20001746 |
| (6)Ferrum 14 | 268 Chumbivilcas 01-03047-05 No 05032-2005-INACC/J Nov 30, 2005 11053842 |
| (7)Ferrum 15 | 992 Chumbivilcas 10494906 RJ 0753-2007-INACC/J Mar 05, 2007 11073796 |
| (8)Ferrum 17 | 500 Chumbivilcas 10026607 RP 1815-2007-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Oct 30, 2007 11073794 |
| (9)Ferrum 18 | 800 Chumbivilcas /Cotabambas 10026707 RP 1761-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM May 29, 2008 11076514 |
Strike Resources Limited Concessions
(The concessions at Apurimac and Cuzco listed in the tables below are 100% owned by Strike Resources, subject to an option for AF to acquire those concessions.)
Apurimac Project, Perú – Strike Resources
| Concession Name |
Area Province Code Title File Number |
|---|---|
| (Ha) | |
| (1) Ferrum 38 | 800 Andahuaylas 10015205 RP1288-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM May 12, 2008 11064280 |
| (2) Ferrum 39 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10047605 RP 1573-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM May 29, 2008 11064281 |
| (3) Ferrum 40 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10623507 RP 2905-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 19, 2008 11076528 |
| (4) Ferrum 41 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10131408 RP 1965-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 19, 2008 11076755 |
| (5) Ferrum 42 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10131508 RP 1975-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 19, 2008 11077114 |
| (6) Ferrum 43 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10131608 RP 3243-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Sept 9, 2008 11077113 |
| (7) Ferrum 44 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10131908 RP 1934-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 19, 2008 11077115 |
| (8) Ferrum 45 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10132008 RP 2283-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 27, 2008 11077116 |
| (9) Ferrum 46 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10132108 RP 2523-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 08, 2008 11079784 |
| (10) Ferrum 47 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10132208 RP 1908-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 18, 2008 11077117 |
| (11) Ferrum 48 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10132308 RP 1756-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM May 29, 2008 11076584 |
| (12) Ferrum 49 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10132408 RP 2000-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 19, 2008 11077118 |
| (13) Ferrum 50 | 900 Andahuaylas 10132508 RP 1922-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 19, 2008 11077120 |
| (14) Ferrum 51 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10132608 RP 1893-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 18, 2008 11077121 |
| (15) Ferrum 52 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10132708 RP 2803-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 18, 2008 11079786 |
| (16) Ferrum 53 | 1,000 Andahuaylas 10132808 RP 2550-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 08, 2008 11079787 |
| (17) Ferrum 54 | 700 Andahuaylas 10132908 RP 2899-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 19, 2008 11079788 |
| (18) Ferrum 55 | 800 Andahuaylas 10133408 RP 2951-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 19, 2008 11079789 |
| (19) Ferrum 60 | 200 Abancay 10073208 RP 2986-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 19, 2008 11084879 |
| (20) Ferrum 62 | 900 Abancay 10073408 RP 3177-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Sept 8, 2008 TBA |
| (21) Ferrum 63 | 300 Grau 10073008 RP 3040-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 28, 2008 11076586 |
| (22) Pichirhua 1 | 800 Abancay 10151708 RP 2638-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 11, 2008 11079794 |
| (23) Pichirhua 2 | 400 Abancay 10151808 RP 3183-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Sept 8, 2008 11081445 |
| (24) Colcabamba 1 | 600 Aymaraes 10212308 RP 2986-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 19, 2008 11079780 |
| (25) Colcabamba 2 | 500 Aymaraes 10212408 RP 3177-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Sept 8, 2008 11081451 |
| (26) Colcabamba 3 | 900 Aymaraes 10217208 RP 3040-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Aug 28, 2008 11079781 |
| (27) Sillaccassa 1 | 700 Andahuaylas 10212608 RP 5088-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Nov 19, 2008 11079791 |
| (28) Sillaccasa 2 | 400 Andahuaylas 10212508 RP 3183-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Sept 8, 2008 11081449 |
| (29) Cristoforo 14* | 1000 Andahuaylas 01-02327-99 No 02693-2000 RPM Jul 24, 2000 11034702 |
| (30) Cristoforo 28* | 500 Aymaraes 01-00152-05 No 01824-2005 INACC/J May 4, 2005 11064280 |
| (31) Ferroso 29* | 400 Andahuaylas 01-00473-05 No 01709-2005 RPM Apr 21, 2004 11064281 |
| (32) Helimag 1 | 900 Andahuaylas 01-00152-05 No 000741-2010 INGEMMET/PCD/PM Mar 22, 2010 11064280 |
*Strike Resources holds an option to acquire these concessions. Under the terms of the AF Settlement Agreement, Strike’s rights under the option are being transferred to AF.
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Cusco Project, Perú – Strike Resources
| Concession | Area | Province | Code | Title | File Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | (Ha) | ||||
| (1) Ferrum 72 | 1,000 | Paruro | 10408208 | RP 4435-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Oct 21, 2008 | 11084851 |
| (2) Ferrum 73 | 1,000 | Paruro | 10409608 | RP 5050-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Nov 19, 2008 | 11084874 |
| (3) Ferrum 74 | 1,000 | Paruro | 10408208 | RP 5006-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Nov 19, 2008 | 11084871 |
| (4) Ferrum 75 | 303 | Paruro | 10409808 | RP 5130-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Nov 19, 2008 | 11084873 |
| (5) Ferrum 76 | 974 | Chumbivilcas | 10409908 | RP 4323-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Oct 20, 2008 | 11084870 |
| (6) Ferrum 77 | 1,000 | Paruro | 10408108 | RP 5227-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Nov 19, 2008 | 11084868 |
| (7) Ferrum 65 | 1,000 | Paruro | 010580008 | RP 0337-2009-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Feb 19, 2009 | TBA |
| (8) Ferrum 66 | 100 | Paruro | 010580208 | RP 1613-2009-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 4, 2009 | TBA |
| (9) Ferrum 67 | 100 | Chumbivilcas | 010579908 | RP 5849-2008-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Dec 17, 2008 | TBA |
| (10) Ferrum 68 | 1,000 | Acomayo | 010579808 | RP 1185-2009-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Mar 31, 2009 | TBA |
| (11) Ferrum 69 | 1,000 | Acomayo | 010579608 | RP 1633-2009-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 4, 2009 | TBA |
| (12) Ferrum 70 | 1,000 | Acomayo | 010579608 | RP 1848-2009-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Jun 11, 2009 | TBA |
| (13) Ferrum 71 | 1,000 | Acomayo | 010579508 | RP 1120-2009-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Mar 31, 2009 | TBA |
| (14) Colcabamba 4 | 400 | Acomayo | 010580108 | RP 1117-2009-INGEMMET/PCD/PM Mar 31, 2009 | TBA |
Paulsens East Project – Western Australia
(These concessions are 100% beneficially owned by Strike Resources, subject to the farm-out agreement detailed under the section on the Paulsens East Project on p7 of this report.)
| Tenement No Status |
Grant Date Expiry Date |
Area (blocks/ha) |
Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) EL 47/1328 Granted |
05/10/06 04/10/11 |
6 blocks | 18 |
| (2) PL 47/1170 Granted |
27/03/06 26/03/11 |
164 hectares | 1.64 |
| (3) M 47/1437+ Pending |
N/A N/A |
164 hectares | 1.64 |
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Subject to the farm-out referred to in the Paulsens East Project section of this report.
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Representing an application to convert PL 47/1170 into a mining lease.
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Securities Information
(as at 30 September 2011)
Distribution of ordinary, fully-paid shares
| Spread of Holdings Number of Holders |
Number of Units | % of Issued Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 1,000 489 |
231,611 | 0.16 |
| 1,001 - 5,000 1,213 |
3,827,234 | 2.69 |
| 5,001 - 10,000 464 |
3,801,075 | 2.67 |
| 10,001 - 100,000 637 |
20,366,181 | 14.29 |
| 100,000 - and over 95 |
114,308,167 | 80.19 |
| Total 2,898 |
142,534,268 | 100.00% |
Top 20 ordinary, fully-paid shareholders
| Rank Shareholder |
Total Shares | % of Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd |
26,627,013 | 18.68 |
| 2 Orion Equities Limited |
16,690,802 | 11.71 |
| 3 Database Systems Ltd |
9,377,090 | 6.58 |
| 4 Iron Associates Corporation |
9,000,000 | 6.31 |
| 5 National Nominees Ltd |
8,715,036 | 6.11 |
| 6 Ferrous Resources Ltd |
6,370,000 | 4.47 |
| 7 J P Morgan Nominees Australia Ltd |
5,259,417 | 3.69 |
| 8 Nefco Nominees Pty Ltd |
4,331,760 | 3.04 |
| 9 Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd |
3,916,861 | 2.75 |
| 10 Alara Resources Limited |
3,573,889 | 2.51 |
| 11 Pater Investments Pty Ltd |
1,125,000 | 0.79 |
| 12 Mr Gordon Anthony |
800,000 | 0.56 |
| 13 Mr George Macfie |
800,000 | 0.56 |
| 14 Aliana Pty Ltd |
700,000 | 0.49 |
| 15 Empire Holdings Pty Ltd |
700,000 | 0.49 |
| 16 M&M Holdings Pty Ltd |
606,000 | 0.43 |
| 17 Renmuir Holdings Limited |
487,439 | 0.34 |
| 18 Mr Andrew Craig Leeson |
457,800 | 0.32 |
| 19 Mr Matthew Norman Bull |
421,700 | 0.29 |
| 20 Mr Nicholas Kenos & Mrs Pauline Kenos |
400,000 | 0.28 |
| Total | 100,359,807 | 70.40 |
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Appendix 5B
Mining Exploration Entity Quarterly Report
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Name of entity
Strike Resources Limited and its controlled entities
ABN
94 088 488 724
Quarter ended
30 September 2011
Consolidated statement of cash flows
| Cash flows related to operating activities 1.1 Receipts from product sales and related debtors 1.2 Payments for (a) administration 1.3 Dividends received 1.4 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.5 Income taxes paid 1.6 Other |
Current quarter Sept 2011 $’000 ____ Year to date Sept 2011 (3 Months) $’000 _______ - - (1,269) (1,269) - - - - - - - - |
|---|---|
| 1.7 Net Operating Cash Flows |
(1,269) (1,269) |
| Cash flows related to investing activities 1.8 Payment for purchases of: (a) Property, plant and equipment 1.9 Proceeds from sale of: (a) property, plant and equipment 1.10 Interest received 1.11 Loans to associate entity 1.12 Loan to other entities 1.13 Payments for exploration and evaluation 1.14 Loans repaid by other entities 1.15 Investment in associate 1.16* Other |
(3) (3) - - 525 525 (1,307) (1,307) (5,002) (5,002) (2) (2) - - (3) (3) - - |
| Cash flows related to investing activities | (5,792) (5,792) |
| 1.17 Total operating and investing activities (carried forward) |
(7,061) (7,061) |
- Loans to associates comprise loans made to Apurimac Ferrum S.A. (“ AF ”) pursuant to an executed Loan and Mortgage Agreement formalised by public deed dated 23 July 2009. These loans provide funding for the exploration and evaluation activities on iron ore projects located in Peru. Strike holds a 56% interest in these projects through its shareholding in AF.
Loans to other entities comprise a secured loan made to Cuervo Resources Inc.
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| Total operating and investing activities (carried forward) |
Current quarter Sept 2011 $’000 __ Year to date Sept 2011 (3 Months) $’000 _______ (7,061) (7,061) |
|---|---|
| Cash flows related to financing activities 1.18 Proceeds from issues of shares, options, etc. 1.19 Securities issue costs 1.20 Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares 1.21 Proceeds from borrowings 1.22 Repayment of borrowings 1.23 Dividends paid 1.24 Other |
- - (8) (8) - - - - - - - - - - |
| Net financing cash flows | (8) (8) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash held 1.25 Cash at beginning of quarter/year to date 1.26 Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.22 1.27 Cash at end of quarter |
(7,069) (7,069) 34,176 34,176 16 16 |
| 27,123 27,123 |
Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors
Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the related entities
| Current quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| $’000 | ||
| 1.24 | Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.2 | (200) |
| 1.25 | Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.11 | - |
| 1.26 | Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions: |
Amounts disclosed at 1.24 represent director fees and superannuation payments to directors.
Non-cash financing and investing activities
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2.1 Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows:
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During the September 2011 quarter Strike issued 9 million shares to Iron Associates Corp.(“ IAC ”) as part consideration for an agreement entered into on 30 June 2011. Under this Agreement Strike purchased IAC’s 12% shareholding in Apurimac Ferrum S.A (“ AF ”) and a US$5.4m loan owed by IAC to AF. (Details of this transaction can be found in the activity report above)
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2.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in which the reporting entity has an interest: n/a
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Financing facilities available
| Amount available | Amount used | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $’000 | $’000 | ||
| 3.1 | Loan facilities | - | - |
| 3.2 | Credit standby arrangements | - | - |
| Estimated cash outflows for next quarter | |||
| Next Quarter | |||
| $’000 | |||
| 4.1 | Exploration and evaluation | - | |
| 4.2 | Development | - | |
| 4.3 | Loans to associate* | 2,451 | |
| 4.4 | Administration | 945 | |
| Total | 3,396 |
Note:
- Loans to associate comprise loans to Apurimac Ferrum S.A. pursuant to an executed Loan and Mortgage Agreement formalised by public deed dated 23 July 2009. Strike Resources Ltd holds its interest in the Apurimac and Cusco iron ore projects locate in Peru through its shareholding in Apurimac Ferrum S.A.
Reconciliation of cash
| Reconciliation of cash | |
|---|---|
| Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts is as follows. 5.1 Cash on hand and at bank 5.2 Term Deposits 5.3 Bank overdraft 5.4 Other |
Consolidated Current quarter $’000 Previous quarter $’000 11,807 1,651 15,316 32,525 - - - - |
| Total cash at end of quarter (item 1.23) | 27,123 34,176 |
| Changes in interests in mining tenements Tenement reference Nature of interest (note (2)) Interest at beginning of quarter Interest at end of quarter 6.1 Interests in mining tenements relinquished, reduced or lapsed Nil 6.2 Interests in mining tenements acquired or increased 56% 56% |
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Issued and quoted securities at end of current quarter
| Total number |
Number quoted |
Issue price per security (see note 3) (cents) |
Amount paid up per security (see note 3) (cents) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 7.2 7.3 |
Preference securities | - | |||
| Changes during quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buy-backs, redemptions |
- - |
||||
| Ordinary securities | 142,534,268 | 142,534,268 | |||
| 7.4 | Changes during quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buy-backs |
9,000,000 - |
|||
| 7.5 7.6 |
Convertible debt securities Changes during quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through securities matured, converted |
- | |||
| - - |
|||||
| 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 |
Options (all unlisted) Director options Director options Employee options Director options Employee options Employee options Director options Director options Director options Employee options Employee options Employee options Issued during quarter Exercised during quarter Expired during quarter |
500,000 3,300,000 33,000 4,000,000 250,000 250,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 733,334 733,333 733,333 |
Exercise price 207.8 cents 278.8 cents 287.8 cents 397.8 cents 287.8 cents 275.0 cents 250.0 cents 275.0 cents 325.0 cents 130.0 cents 150.0 cents 175.0 cents |
Expiry date 7 March 2012 7 March 2012 1 May 2012 3 December 2012 4 March 2013 13 October 2013 24 November 2012 24 November 2012 24 November 2012 23 March 2013 23 March 2013 23March 2013 |
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| - | |||||
| - | |||||
| 6,003,404 | |||||
| 7.11 | Debentures_(totals only)_ | - | |||
| 7.12 | Unsecured notes | - |
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Compliance statement
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1 This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX (see note 4).
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2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Stephen Gethin Date: 31 October 2011 Company Secretary
Notes
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1) The Company holds foreign currencies denominated in US dollars, Peruvian Nuevo Soles and Indonesian Rupiah. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates have been accounted for in this cashflow report using the exchange rates as at balance date.
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2) The “Nature of interest” (items 6.1 and 6.2) includes options in respect of interests in mining tenements acquired, exercised or lapsed during the reporting period.
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3) Issued and quoted securities. The issue price and amount paid up is not required in items 7.1 and 7.3 for fully-paid securities.
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4) The definitions in, and provisions of AASB 1026: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report.
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