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TALISMAN MINING LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2019

Oct 30, 2018

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31 October 2018

September 2018 Quarterly Activities Report

- Springfield Cu Au Project (30% Talisman)

  • Sale of Talisman’s interest in the Springfield Joint Venture to Sandfire Resources NL on 12 October 2018 resulting in receipt of $58.15 million in cash proceeds (net of Taurus debt) and an uncapped perpetual 1% Net Smelter Return Royalty .

  • Progression of planned cash distribution of up to $46.5 million to shareholders through a potential dividend and capital return.

  • Completion of a single diamond tail extension during the quarter to provide an additional DHEM platform along the Monty NE trend. No DHEM targets identified from subsequent DHEM survey.

Lachlan Cu-Au Project

  • RC drilling commenced testing three separate target areas :

  • Extensions to high-grade copper mineralisation and DHEM anomalies at Blind Calf;

  • Cu-Zn-Pb auger geochemical anomaly at Noisy Ned; and

  • Strong IP geophysical anomaly at Cumbine.

  • Completion of nine RC holes at Noisy Ned for 1,809 metres with assay results pending.

  • Completion of 2,786 auger holes and collection of 943 soil samples testing for potential mineralised extensions to the Blind Calf and Mineral Hill corridors.

Sinclair Nickel Project

  • Maiden Talisman Indicated and Inferred Resource of 720,000t @ 2.3% Ni for 16,200t of contained nickel[1] .

  • Exploration Target between approximately 670,000t @ 2.0% Ni for 13,700t of contained nickel and 790,000t @ 2.5% Ni for 19,900t of contained nickel[1] based on extensional drilling of the down-plunge continuation of Sinclair mineralisation.

  • Massive and disseminated nickel sulphides intersected in RC drilling at the Skye East Prospect with significant results including:

  • 4m @ 1.28% Ni from 16m downhole

  • 7m @ 3.54% Ni from 51m downhole inc. 2m @ 7.47% Ni from 55m downhole

Corporate

  • Retirement of all debt post quarter end following completion of Springfield JV transaction, including repayment of US$13M to Taurus for project finance and working capital facility balances.

1 Refer Talisman ASX announcement “Sinclair Nickel - Talisman Maiden JORC Mineral Resource” dated 31 August 2018

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- Springfield Copper Gold Project (JV with Sandfire Resources NL)

On 8 August 2018 Talisman signed a conditional Share Sale Agreement with Sandfire Resources NL ( Sandfire ) for Sandfire to acquire Talisman A Pty Ltd ( Talisman A ), the subsidiary which holds Talisman’s 30% interest in the Springfield Joint Venture ( Share Sale Agreement ).

Key terms of the Share Sale Agreement included:

  • Talisman to receive net cash from Sandfire equal to $72.3 million less the amounts to be paid at completion to Taurus (the Talisman group financier) by Sandfire on behalf of:

  • Talisman A, to repay debt owed at completion by Talisman A (to the extent Talisman A's cash reserves at completion are insufficient) under the Taurus loan facility ( Loan Facility ); and

  • Talisman, equal to the amount owed at completion by Talisman under the Taurus working capital facility announced on 28 June 2018 ( Working Capital Facility ).

  • Sandfire to assume, via its acquisition of Talisman A, an amended form of the existing 2.25% gross revenue royalty held by Taurus over Talisman’s 30% share of Monty production.

  • Talisman A’s budgeted capital contributions to the Springfield JV, including for Monty development, to be funded by Sandfire for the period from 5 June 2018 to completion.

  • Talisman to retain an ongoing 1% Net Smelter Return royalty ( NSR Royalty ) payable on 100% of any copper and gold extracted from the Springfield JV tenure above the Monty mine plan (based on the Monty Feasibility Study released in April 2017).

The Proposed Transaction was conditional on Talisman shareholders approving the Proposed Transaction which occurred on 4 October 2018. The completion of the Talisman A Pty Ltd share sale transaction subsequently occurred on 12 October 2018.

As a result of the completion, Talisman received net proceeds of $58.15 million from Sandfire, after the repayment of the Loan Facility and Working Capital Facility debts to Taurus, and the NSR Royalty.

Exploration

There were minimal exploration activities at the Springfield JV during the current quarter.

A review during the June 2018 quarter of all available surface and down-hole electromagnetic geophysical survey data ( DHEM ) completed by an independent consulting group identified one, lowconfidence, single component DHEM anomaly which was modelled within the Monty NE trend, at the background noise limits of the survey equipment.

During the quarter diamond drilling was undertaken to extend existing historic drill hole, SPD017 to provide a DHEM platform adjacent and closer to the DHEM signal modelled in the geophysical data review. A DHEM survey undertaken during the quarter did not identify any DHEM conductors.

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- Lachlan Copper Gold Project

Reverse Circulation Drilling

On 14 September 2018 Talisman commenced a reverse circulation ( RC ) drilling program testing multiple target areas at the Lachlan Cu-Au Project ( Lachlan Project ) in NSW ( Appendix 1 ). Drilling will target a number of high priority areas including:

  • DHEM geophysical targets associated with high-grade copper mineralisation identified in Talisman’s maiden drilling campaign at the Blind Calf prospect;

  • The Noisy Ned Cu-Zn-Pb geochemical anomaly highlighted by the recent auger drilling geochemical sampling program; and

  • The Cumbine IP anomaly.

The program, which consists of an estimated 5,250m of drilling in 24 holes across the three target areas, commenced during the quarter at Noisy Ned. Previous auger drilling geochemical sampling has identified a strong, coherent Cu-Zn-Pb anomaly that extends for a strike length of more than 1 kilometre along the regionally significant Gilmore Suture fault zone[2] .

As at the end of the September quarter, nine of the planned holes were completed, for a total of 1,809m ( Figure 2 and Table 3 ). Individual 1 metre samples have been submitted to ALS laboratories in Orange for processing. Assay results are pending.

Subsequent to the end of the quarter the RC drill rig moved to the nearby Cumbine Prospect to complete five holes on a further three traverses, where a historical IP geophysical survey had defined a large anomaly associated with historic anomalous surface sampling and shallow drilling[3] . Assay results are pending.

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Figure 1: Logging RC drill chips at the Cumbine Prospect – Central region Lachlan Project

2 Refer Talisman ASX announcement “Lachlan Cu-Au Project Update - Cu-Zn-Pb Anomaly identified” dated 17 May 2018

3 Refer Talisman ASX announcement “NSW Lachlan Project Update - Drilling Commencement” dated 14 September 2018

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Figure 2: Noisy Ned Prospect – Completed drill collar location plan

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Blind Calf Prospect

Results from RC drilling completed in the previous June quarter[4] were received in the September quarter.

Best results (Table 5 ) included:

o BCRC005: 7m @ 5.68% Cu, from 98m down-hole Inc. 4m @ 7.85% Cu from 100m down-hole; o BCRC006: 13m @ 5.71% Cu, from 129m down-hole Inc. 4m @ 11.06% Cu from 136m down-hole o BCRC007: 11m @ 4.78% Cu, from 127m down-hole Inc. 4m @ 8.40% Cu from 127m down-hole;

A follow-up drilling program comprising eight holes for an estimated 2,250m ( Figure 3 ), commenced in late October 2018 to target the identified DHEM anomalies at depth, as well as providing a more systematic fence of RC drilling to extend the know mineralisation lodes at depth and along strike[3] .

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Figure 3: Blind Calf long section showing historic drilling, and recent high-grade Intersections from Talisman drilling.

4 Refer Talisman ASX announcement “Further High-Grade Cu Hits & New EM Conductors at Blind Calf” dated 5 July 2018

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Geochemical Sampling

Talisman completed an extensive regional auger drilling and soil sampling program of 2,786 auger holes and collection of 943 samples to the northwest and southeast of the Blind Calf Prospect and the interpreted Mineral Hill corridor.

Results from the auger sampling have defined strong zinc-lead and copper anomalism with coincident gold ( Figure 4 and Figure 5 ), highlighting a number of distinct target areas along interpreted regional scale NW-SE trending structures. These structures are known to be a major controlling feature in the region, as is seen at the Mineral Hill Mine (currently in care and maintenance) to the NW, and Talisman’s own high-grade Blind Calf prospect where RC drilling is currently underway.

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Figure 4: Lachlan Project southern region area[5] showing auger & historic geochemistry with identified Au anomalism

5 Map shows the outline of the project tenements only, refer to Appendix 1 for detailed tenement boundaries

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Figure 5 : Lachlan Project southern region area[5] showing auger & historic geochemistry with identified Zn anomalism

The majority of the area tested with the auger drilling comprises pastoral cropping area, with a thin cover of soils (<1.5m), and little to no surface outcrop. The anomalous corridor SE of Mineral Hill, as defined by auger drilling geochemistry, contains abundant brecciated and gossanous iron rich/ manganese sub-outcrop, and numerous small historic mine workings.

Final gold assay results from the collected soil samples are pending.

Detailed assessment, field checking and ranking of these anomalies as well as planning of RC drill testing will be completed in the coming weeks, prior to the submission of work programs to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. It is anticipated that this proposed RC drilling will be completed early in the first quarter of 2019.

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Sinclair Nickel Project

Talisman announced the completion of a Mineral Resource Estimate ( MRE ) at its 100% owned Sinclair Nickel Project during the quarter. Resources are based on historic RC and diamond drilling completed by Xstrata Nickel Australasia Operations Pty Ltd ( XNAO ) and incorporate remnant nickel sulphide mineralisation adjacent to existing mine development, and extensional mineralisation continuing immediately down plunge of existing mine workings.

The MRE process resulted in a JORC Indicated and Inferred Resource of 720,000t @ 2.3% Ni for 16,200t of contained nickel[6] .

The MRE is presented at a selection of grade cut-offs in Table 1 below.

JORC Category - Indicated JORC Category - Indicated JORC Category - Indicated
Grade Cut-off
(Ni %)
Tonnage Ni % Ni t
0.5 370,000 2.0 7,400
1.0 350,000 2.1 7,300
1.5 250,000 2.4 6,000
2.0 140,000 2.9 4,100
JORC Category - Inferred
Grade Cut-off
(Ni %)
Tonnage Ni % Ni t
0.5 1,080,000 1.6 17,200
1.0 910,000 1.7 15,900
1.5 460,000 2.2 10,200
2.0 180,000 2.9 5,400

Table 1: Sinclair Nickel Project - Mineral Resource Estimate Grade Cut-off

The MRE is based on a recently completed reinterpretation of the massive and disseminated/ stringer sulphide mineralisation at the Sinclair deposit by Talisman’s geological team. The MRE was completed by an independent consultant, in conjunction with the Talisman team.

Nickel mineralisation at the Sinclair deposit continues beyond the current underground mine infrastructure and has been identified in drilling for a further 1,200m down-plunge from the end of previous mining development. The first 500m of this continuation has been drilled at a sufficient density to enable a JORC Inferred Resource classification ( Figure 6 ).

Further to the north, the continuation of the Sinclair deposit down-plunge mineralisation has only limited drilling for a further 700m on a 100-200m spaced drill pattern ( Figure 6 ), and this mineralisation forms an Exploration Target ranging between approximately 670,000t @ 2.0% Ni for 13,700t of contained nickel and 790,000t @ 2.5% Ni for 19,900t of contained nickel[6] ( Table 2 ). The Exploration Target is conceptual in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.

6 Refer Talisman ASX announcement “Sinclair Nickel - Talisman Maiden JORC Mineral Resource” dated 31 August 2018

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Figure 6: Sinclair Nickel Project – Mineral Resource Estimate: Resource Classification.

Exploration Target Exploration Target
**Tonnage ** Ni % Ni t
Lower - 10% 670,000 2.0 13,700
Upper +10% 790,000 2.5 19,900

Table 2: Sinclair Nickel Project – Exploration Target approximate range

Exploration

Skye East

Activities for the September quarter included an RC drilling program of 1,010m of drilling across five traverses to test a new conceptual target at Skye East ( Figure 7 ).

Seventeen shallow RC holes ( Table 4 ) were completed at the eastern extent of previous drilling. The program was designed to test an untested zone to the east of Skye and interpreted potential dip extensions from limited historic drilling.

Drilling intersected massive sulphides in a number of holes ( Table 6 ), with significant results including:

o SNRC045 4m @ 1.28% Ni from 16m down hole o SNRC048 7m @ 3.54% Ni from 51m down hole

Inc. 2m @ 7.47% Ni from 55m down hole

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Figure 7: Sinclair Nickel Project – Skye East contact position showing RC drilling

Drilling of two deeper RC drill holes commenced in October 2018 and assay results are pending. DHEM surveys will also be undertaken to further test this newly identified mineralised basal contact position at Skye East.

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Delphi

Talisman also completed a six-hole RC program at 50m centres for a total of 318m ( Figure 8 and Table 4 ) along a single traverse to the south of the Delphi Prospect located between 4km and 6km south of the Sinclair mine. Drilling intersected ultramafic and mafic rocks, confirming the continuation of the host package however did not intersect any sulphide mineralisation. Further assessment and interpretation of the results is required.

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Figure 8: Sinclair Nickel Project – Delphi interpreted contact position showing RC drilling

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Corporate

Working Capital Facility

On 28 June 2018 Talisman entered into an agreement with Taurus for a US$3 million working capital facility (Facility) to support Talisman’s current exploration activities and general working capital.

The Facility was able to be repaid at Talisman’s election without penalty. As at 12 October 2018 Talisman had drawn down US$1.5 million of the Facility which was repaid from the proceeds of the sale of its share of the Springfield JV.

Proposed Distribution to Shareholders

As previously announced, Talisman is proposing to distribute to shareholders a substantial proportion of the cash available after completion of the Talisman A Pty Ltd share sale transaction.

In conjunction with its legal and tax advisers, Talisman is progressing its assessment of alternatives available for the form of the distribution, such as (non-exhaustively) a dividend, equal capital reduction or a combination of the two. As part of this process, Talisman is seeking a class ruling in relation to the tax treatment of a return of capital for shareholders from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Engagement with the ATO could only commence once the Talisman A Pty Ltd share sale transaction was completed and this process is now being expedited as fast as practically possible with the ATO. Additionally, following recent tax advice, a potential dividend is being analysed in conjunction with regulatory discussions regarding the potential capital return.

Talisman anticipates providing a further update on the type, terms and conditions and relevant timetables for the proposed cash distribution in the December quarter, once further details have been determined and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Ends

For further information, please contact:

Dan Madden – Managing Director on +61 8 9380 4230

Michael Vaughan (Media inquiries) on +61 422 602 720

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About Talisman Mining

Talisman Mining Limited (ASX:TLM) is an Australian mineral development and exploration company. The Company’s aim is to maximise shareholder value through exploration, discovery and development of complementary opportunities in base and precious metals.

Talisman holds 100% of the Sinclair Nickel Project located in the world-class Agnew-Wiluna greenstone belt in WA’s north-eastern Goldfields. The Sinclair nickel deposit, developed and commissioned in 2008 and operated successfully before being placed on care and maintenance in August 2013, produced approximately 38,500 tonnes of nickel at an average life-of-mine head grade of 2.44% nickel. Sinclair has extensive infrastructure and includes a substantial 290km[2] tenement package covering more than 80km of strike in prospective ultramafic contact within a 35km radius of existing processing plant and infrastructure.

Talisman has also secured tenements in the Cobar/Mineral Hill region in Central NSW through the grant of its own Exploration Licenses and through separate farm-in agreements. The Cobar/Mineral Hill region is a richly mineralised district that hosts several base and precious metal mines including the CSA, Tritton, and Hera/ Nymagee mines. This region contains highly prospective geology that has produced many long-life, high-grade mineral discoveries. Talisman has identified a number of areas within its Lachlan Cu-Au Project tenements that show evidence of base and precious metals endowment which have had very little modern systematic exploration completed to date. Talisman believes there is significant potential for the discovery of substantial base metals and gold mineralisation within this land package.

Competent Person’s Statement

Information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on, and fairly represents information and supporting documentation complied by Mr Anthony Greenaway, who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Greenaway is a full-time employee of Talisman Mining Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Greenaway has reviewed the contents of this announcement and consents to the inclusion in this announcement of all technical statements based on his information in the form and context in which they appear.

Forward-Looking Statements

This ASX release may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on Talisman Mining Ltd.’s current expectations, estimates and assumptions about the industry in which Talisman Mining Ltd operates, and beliefs and assumptions regarding Talisman Mining Ltd.’s future performance. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are not guaranteed, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are outside the control of Talisman Mining Ltd. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance and no representation or warranty is made as to the likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forward-looking statements or other forecast. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to those expressed or implied in this presentation. Given these uncertainties, recipients are cautioned not to place reliance on forward looking statements. Any forward looking statements in this announcement speak only at the date of issue of this announcement. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law and the ASX Listing Rules, Talisman Mining Ltd does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any information or any of the forward looking statements in this announcement or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such forward looking statement is based.

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Table 3: Drill-hole Information Summary, Lachlan Cu-Au Project

Details and co-ordinates of drill-hole collars completed during the September 2018 quarter:

Hole ID Grid ID Dip Azi
mut
h
East North RL Hole
Typ
e
Max
Dept
h
Comment
(m) (m) (m)
NNRC0001 MGA94_Z55 -610 1080 458531 6452218 291 RC 199 NoisyNed
NNRC0002 MGA94_Z55 -600 2700 458430 6452203 284 RC 145 NoisyNed
NNRC0003 MGA94_Z55 -610 2870 458668 6452203 301 RC 217 NoisyNed
NNRC0004 MGA94_Z55 -600 1010 458666 6452207 301 RC 205 NoisyNed
NNRC0005 MGA94_Z55 -610 990 458542 6452299 296 RC 199 NoisyNed
NNRC0006 MGA94_Z55 -600 2840 458635 6452294 298 RC 223 NoisyNed
NNRC0007 MGA94_Z55 -600 900 458638 6452295 298 RC 211 NoisyNed
NNRC0008 MGA94_Z55 -610 1020 458400 6452300 299 RC 211 NoisyNed
NNRC0009 MGA94_Z55 -600 900 458337 6452399 283 RC 199 Noisy Ned

Table 4: Drill-hole information summary, Sinclair Ni Project

Details and co-ordinates of drill-hole collars for RC drilling completed in September 2018 quarter:

Hole ID Grid ID Dip Azim
uth
East North Hole
Type
Max
Depth
Comment
(m) (m)
SNRC032 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290735 6859497 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC033 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290711 6859500 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC034 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290684 6859502 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC035 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290657 6859502 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC036 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290682 6859397 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC037 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290654 6859400 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC038 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290658 6859301 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC039 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290633 6859296 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC040 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290704 6859397 RC 96 Skye East
SNRC041 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290656 6859197 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC042 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290631 6859199 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC043 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290605 6859201 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC044 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290681 6859306 RC 78 Skye East
SNRC045 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290655 6859102 RC 52 Skye East
SNRC046 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290636 6859102 RC 54 Skye East
SNRC047 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290681 6859202 RC 72 Skye East
SNRC048 MGA94_51 -600 2700 290675 6859106 RC 64 Skye East
SNRC049 MGA94_51 -600 2700 289400 6849425 RC 54 Delphi
SNRC050 MGA94_51 -600 2700 289351 6849443 RC 54 Delphi
SNRC051 MGA94_51 -600 2700 289301 6849421 RC 54 Delphi
SNRC052 MGA94_51 -600 2700 289241 6849431 RC 54 Delphi
SNRC053 MGA94_51 -600 2700 289191 6840435 RC 54 Delphi
SNRC054 MGA94_51 -600 2700 289153 6849425 RC 48 Delphi

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Table 5 : RC drill-hole assay intersections for the Lachlan Cu-Au Project

Details of Blind Calf drilling intersections received by Talisman are provided below.

Calculation of intersections for inclusion into this table are based a nominal 1% Cu cut-off, no more than 3m of internal dilution and a minimum composite grade of 1% Cu.

Intersections relating to the Lachlan Cu-Au Project are reported as down hole intersections. True widths of the reported mineralisation are not known at this time.

Hole ID Depth
From
Depth To
Interval
(down-hole)
Cu
Depth
From
Depth To
Interval
(down-hole)
Cu
Depth
From
Depth To
Interval
(down-hole)
Cu
Depth
From
Depth To
Interval
(down-hole)
Cu
(m) (m) (m) (%)
BCRC001 32 37 5 1.58
BCRC002 No Significant results
BCRC003 97 101 4 2.04
BCRC004 No significant results
BCRC005 98 105 7 5.68
Inc. 100 104 4 7.85
and 122 125 3 2.96
BCRC006 129 142 13 5.71
Inc. 136 140 4 11.06
BCRC007 127 138 11 4.78
Inc. 127 131 4 8.40
NNRC001 Results pending
NNRC002 Results pending
NNRC003 Results pending
NNRC004 Results pending
NNRC005 Results pending
NNRC006 Results pending
NNRC007 Results pending
NNRC008 Results pending
NNRC009 Results pending

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Table 6 : RC drill-hole assay intersections for the Sinclair Nickel Project

Details of Sinclair RC drilling intersections received by Talisman are provided below.

Calculation of intersections for inclusion into this table are based a nominal 0.5% Ni cut-off, no more than 1m of internal dilution and a minimum composite grade of 1% Ni.

The listed intersections relating to the Sinclair Nickel Project are reported as downhole intersections. True widths of the reported mineralisation are not known at this time.

Hole ID Depth
From
Depth
To
Interval
(down-
hole)
Ni
Cu
Co
Depth
From
Depth
To
Interval
(down-
hole)
Ni
Cu
Co
Depth
From
Depth
To
Interval
(down-
hole)
Ni
Cu
Co
Depth
From
Depth
To
Interval
(down-
hole)
Ni
Cu
Co
Depth
From
Depth
To
Interval
(down-
hole)
Ni
Cu
Co
Depth
From
Depth
To
Interval
(down-
hole)
Ni
Cu
Co
(m) (m) (m) (%) (%) (%)
SNRC032 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC033 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC034 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC035 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC036 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC037 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC038 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC039 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC040 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC041 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC042 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC043 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC044 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC045 16 20 4 1.28 0.17 0.04
SNRC046 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC047 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC048 51 58 7 3.54 0.47 0.09
including 55 57 2 7.47 0.67 0.21
SNRC049 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC050 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC051 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC052 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC053 No Significant Intercepts
SNRC054 No Significant Intercepts

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Appendix 1

Lachlan Copper- Gold Project tenure

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  • i. As previously announced to the ASX[7] , Haverford Holdings Ltd ( Haverford ), a 100% owned subsidiary of Talisman, has entered into a Farm-In Agreement ( Farm-in ) with Bacchus Resources Pty Ltd ( Bacchus ) over certain Lachlan Cu-Au Project tenements. In accordance with the terms of the Farm-in:

  • Haverford can earn up to a 80% interest in the Bacchus Tenements (EL8547, EL8571, EL8638, EL8657, EL8658 and EL8680) by sole funding $2.3M of on-ground exploration expenditure over four years; and

  • Should Haverford earn an interest in the Bacchus Tenements, Bacchus is entitled to receive a 20% interest in the Haverford Tenements (EL8615, EL8659 and EL8677). Should Haverford not earn an interest in the Bacchus Tenements, Bacchus may elect to take a 20% interest in the Haverford Tenements.

  • ii. As previously announced to the ASX[8] , Haverford has entered into a Farm-In Agreement ( Farm-in ) with Peel Mining Limited (ASX: PEX ) over PEX’s Mt Walton (EL8414) and Michelago (EL8451) Projects (collectively the Peel Tenements ). In accordance with the terms of the Farm-in, Haverford can earn up to a 75% interest in the Peel Tenements by sole funding $0.7M of on-ground exploration expenditure over five years.

7 Refer Talisman ASX announcement “Further NSW Gold and Base Metals Tenure Secured” 09 January 2018.

8 Refer Talisman ASX announcement “AGM Presentation” 23 November 2017.

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APPENDIX 2

Talisman’s Tenement Holdings

Project /
Tenement
Location
and
Blocks
(Area)
Interest at
Beginning
Quarter
Interest at
End Quarter
Acquired
during
Quarter
Surrendered
during
Quarter
Joint Venture
Partner /
Farm-In Party
HALLOWEEN
WEST
Western Australia JV - Sandfire
Resources NL
E52/2275 6 18.8% 18.8% - -
HALLOWEEN Western Australia JV - Sandfire
Resources NL
P52/1528 (200 HA) 30% 30% -
SPRINGFIELD W Australia JV - Sandfire
Resources NL
E52/2282 42 30% 30% - -
E52/2313 8 30% 30% - -
E52/2466 14 30% 30% - -
E52/3423 1 30% 30% - -
E52/3424 1 30% 30% - -
E52/3425 6 30% 30% - -
E52/3466 12 30% 30% - -
E52/3467 20 30% 30% - -
L52/170 (246.4HA) 30% 30% - -
M52/1071 (1,642HA) 30% 30% - -
Project /
Tenement
Location
and
Blocks
(Area)
Interest at
Beginning of
Quarter
Interest at
End of
Quarter
Acquired
during
Quarter
Surrendered
during
Quarter
Joint Venture
Partner /
Farm-In Party
SINCLAIR
NICKEL
PROJECT
Western Australia N/A
E36/650 16 100% 100% - -
E37/903 13 100% 100% - -
E37/1231 3 100% 100% -
L36/198 (103.1 HA) 100% 100% - -
L37/175 (83.9 HA) 100% 100% - -
M36/444 (568.0 HA) 100% 100% - -
M36/445 (973.0 HA) 100% 100% - -
M36/446 (843.0 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/362 (981.5 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/383 (841.7 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/384 (536.7 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/385 (926.8 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/386 (983.8 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/424 (891.0 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/426 (505.0 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/427 (821.0 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/590 (120.0 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/692 (136.1 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/735 (959.0 HA) 100% 100% - -

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Project /
Tenement
Location
and
Blocks
(Area)
Interest at
Beginning of
Quarter
Interest at
End of
Quarter
Acquired
during
Quarter
Surrendered
during
Quarter
Joint Venture
Partner /
Farm-In Party
M37/816 (818.4 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/818 (806.5 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/819 (380.2 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1063 (604.0 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1089 (574 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1090 (478 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1126 (603 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1127 (603 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1136 (986 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1137 (850 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1148 (44.78 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1168 (190 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1223 (675 HA) 100% 100% - -
M37/1275 (1,961 HA) 100% 100% - -
P37/7228 (61.57 HA) 100% 100% - -
P37/7233 (116.01 HA) 100% 100% - -
Project /
Tenement
Location
and
Blocks
(Area)
Interest at
Beginning of
Quarter
Interest at
End of
Quarter
Acquired
during
Quarter
Surrendered
during
Quarter
Joint Venture
Partner /
Farm-In Party
LACHLAN
PROJECT
NSW
EL8615 (726km2) 100% 100% - - Bacchus
Resources Pty Ltd
(right to 20%
interest)
EL8659 (373km2) 100% 100% - -
EL8677 (193km2) 100% 100% -
EL8414 (174km2) 0% 0% - - Peel Mining Ltd
(TLM earning up to
75%)
EL8547 (205km2) 0% 0% - - Bacchus
Resources Pty Ltd
(TLM earning up to
80%)
EL8571 (258km2) 0% 0% - -
EL8638 (192km2) 0% 0% - -
EL8657 (134m2) 0% 0% - -
EL8658 (256km2) 0% 0% - -
EL8680 (20km2) 0% 0% - -
EL8718 (86km2) 100% 100% - - N/A
EL8719 (191km2) 100% 100% - -
OTHER NSW
EL8451 (276km2) 0% 0% - - Peel Mining Ltd
(TLM earning up to
75%)

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APPENDIX 3

JORC Tables Section 1, 2 & 3

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria
JORC Code explanation

Commentary
Sampling
techniques

Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. 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 (e.g. ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m
samples from which 3kg 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 (e.g. submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.

Sampling techniques employed by Sandfire on the
Doolgunna Project include half core sampling of NQ2
Diamond Drill (DD) core, Reverse Circulation (RC)
drilling samples collected by a cone splitter for single
metre samples or sampling spear for composite
samples, and aircore (AC) sample collected using spear
techniques for both composite and single metre
samples.

Sampling is guided by Sandfire DeGrussa protocols and
QAQC procedures as per industry standard.

RC sample size reduction is completed through a Boyd
crusher to -10mm and pulverised via LM5 to nominal -
75µm. Pulp size checks are completed.

Diamond core size reduction is through a Jaques jaw
crusher to -10mm and all samples Boyd crushed to -
4mm and pulverised via LM5 to nominal 90% passing -
75µm using wet sieving technique.

Samples are assayed using Mixed 4 Acid Digest (MAD)
0.3g charge and MAD Hotbox 0.15g charge methods
with ICPOES or ICPMS.

Fire Assay is completed by firing 40g portion of the
sample with ICPMS finish.

Sampling techniques employed by Talisman at the
Sinclair Nickel Project include saw cut diamond drill
core (DD) samples in NQ2 size sampled on geological
intervals (0.2 m to 2 m), cut into half (NQ2) core to give
sample weights under 3 kg, Reverse Circulation (RC)
drilling samples collected by a cone splitter for single
metre samples or sampling spear for composite
samples, and aircore (AC) sample collected using spear
techniques for composite samples or collected by a riffle
splitter for single metre samples.

Sampling is guided by Talisman protocols and QAQC
procedures as per industry standard

Samples were crushed, dried and pulverised (total prep)
to produce a 30g sub sample for analysis by four acid
digest with an ICP/AES finish for base metals; and a
50g Fire assay with an AAS finish for gold

Drilling at the Lachlan Copper-Gold Project (Lachlan
Project) cited in this report was completed by Haverford
Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Mining
Limited.

Sampling techniques employed at the Lachlan Project
include
o
auger bottom of hole sampling.
o
Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling samples
collected by a cone splitter for single metre
samples or sampling scoop for composite
samples

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Sampling is controlled by Talisman protocols and
QAQC procedures as per industry standard

Auger samples were sieved on-site to minus 175µ and
analysed for base metals on-site via Portable XRF
(“PXRF”). Sieved samples were dispatched for analysis
by aqua regia digest digest with an ICP/AES or AAS
finish at ALS laboratories.

RC samples were dried, crushed (where required), split
and pulverised (total prep) to produce a sub sample for
base metal analysis by four acid digest with an ICP/AES
and a 50g sub sample for gold analysis by fire assay
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-
hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka,
sonic, etc) and details (e.g. 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).

Sandfire drilling is completed using industry standard
practices. RC drilling with a face sampling hammer of
nominal 140mm size and diamond drilling is completed
using NQ2 size coring equipment.

All drill collars are surveyed using RTK GPS.

All core, where possible is oriented using a Reflex ACT
II RD orientation tool.

Downhole surveying is undertaken using a gyroscopic
survey instrument.

Talisman drilling is completed using industry standard
practices. RC drilling with a face sampling blade or
hammer at the Sinclair Project.

AC drill collars are located using handheld GPS

Geochemical auger drill holes at the Lachlan Project
were completed using auger drilling techniques.

RC drilling is completed with a face sampling hammer of
nominal 140mm size
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.

Sandfire core is meter marked and orientated to check
against the driller’s blocks, ensuring that all core loss is
taken into account. Diamond core recovery is logged
and captured into the database with weighted average
core recoveries of approximately 99%.

Surface RC sampling is good with almost no wet
sampling in the project area. AC drilling recovery is
good with sample quality captured in the database.

Samples are routinely weighed and captured into a
central secured database.

No indication of sample bias with respect to recovery
has been established.

Sinclair RC drilling recovery is good with sample quality
captured in the database.

No indication of sample bias with respect to recovery
has been established

Lachlan Project auger sample recovery is generally
good with no wet sampling in the project area

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

RC drill sample recovery is generally high with sample
recoveries and quality recorded in the database.

No known relationship exists between recovery and
grade and no known bias exists
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.

Sandfire geological logging is completed for all holes
and is representative across the ore body. The lithology,
alteration, and structural characteristics of drill samples
are logged directly to a digital format following standard
procedures and using Sandfire DeGrussa geological
codes. Data is imported into the central database after
validation in LogChief™.

Logging is both qualitative and quantitative depending
on field being logged.

All drill-holes are logged in full.

All cores are digitally photographed and stored.

Talisman logging records lithology, mineralogy,
mineralisation, alteration, structure, weathering, colour
and other primary features of the rock samples and is
considered to be representative across the intercepted
geological units.

Qualitative logging of the bottom-of-hole auger sampling
is completed according to the nature, weathering and
interpreted protolith of the sample.

RC logging records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation,
alteration, structure, weathering, colour and other primary
features of the rock samples and is considered to be
representative across the intercepted geological units.

RC logging is both qualitative and quantitative depending
on the field being logged.

All RC drill-holes are logged in full to end of hole
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.

Sandfire DD Core orientation is completed where
possible and core is marked prior to sampling. Half core
samples are produced using Almonte Core Saw.
Samples are weighed and recorded.

RC samples are split using a cone or riffle splitter. A
majority of RC samples are dry. On occasions that wet
samples are encountered they are dried prior to splitting
with a riffle splitter.

All samples are dried at 80° for up to 24 hours and
weighed. DD Samples are then crushed through Jaques
crusher to nominal -10mm. Second stage crushing uses
Boyd crusher to nominal -4mm. Pulverising is completed
using LM5 mill to 90% passing 75%µm. RC samples are
Boyd crushed to -4mm.

Sample splits are weighed at a frequency of 1:20 and
entered into the job results file. Pulverising is completed
using LM5 mill to 90% passing 75%µm using wet sieving
technique.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

1:20 grind quality checks are completed for 90% passing
75%µm criteria to ensure representativeness of sub-
samples.

Sampling is carried out in accordance with Sandfire
protocols as per industry best practice.

The sample size is appropriate for the VHMS and Gold
mineralisation styles.

Sinclair diamond core is HQ and NQ2 size, sampled on
geological intervals (0.2 m to 1.2 m), cut into half (NQ2)
or quarter (HQ) core to give sample weights under 3 kg
Samples were selected to weigh less than 3kg to ensure
total preparation at the pulverization stage.

Samples were submitted to ALS Chemex Laboratories
for preparation. The sample preparation follows industry
best practice where all drill samples are crushed and split
to 1kg then dried, pulverized and (>85%) sieved through
75 microns to produce a 30g charge for 4-acid digest
with an ICP-MS or AAS finish for base metals, and a 50g
fire assay with an AAS finish for gold.

QAQC protocols for all diamond drill sampling involved
the use of Certified Reference Material (CRM) as assay
standards. The insertion ratio of CRM standards was 1 in
25 with a minimum of 2 per batch. OREAS and Geostats
standards were selected on their grade range and
mineralogical properties.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely
reviewed and reported on a sample submission, and
drilling campaign basis.

Duplicate samples were inserted at a frequency of 1 in
25, with placement determined by Ni grade and
homogeneity.

Sample size is considered appropriate for nickel sulphide
mineralisation

A single bottom of hole auger samples is collected from
each location and sieved to minus 175µm on site at the
Lachlan project.

Sieved samples are analysed for base metals on-site via
PXRF. Sieved samples were dispatched for wet
chemical analysis by aqua regia digest with an ICP/AES
or AAS finish.

RC samples were dried, crushed (where required), split
and pulverised (total prep) to produce a sub sample for
base metal analysis by four acid digest with an ICP/AES
and a 50g sub sample for gold analysis by fire assay

QAQC protocols for all auger sampling involved the use
of Certified Reference Material (CRM) as assay
standards.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
reviewed.

Sample size is considered appropriate for low-level
geochemical sample for base-metal and gold
mineralisation
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
(e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.

Sandfire samples are assayed using Mixed 4 Acid
Digest (MAD) 0.3g charge and MAD Hotbox 0.15g
charge methods with ICPOES or ICPMS. The samples
are digested and refluxed with a mixture of acids
including Hydrofluoric, Nitric, Hydrochloric and
Perchloric acids and conducted for multi elements
including Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag, As, Fe, S, Sb, Bi, Mo, Re, Mn,
Co, Cd, Cr, Ni, Se, Te, Ti, Zr, V, Sn, W and Ba. The
MAD Hotbox method is an extended digest method that
approaches a total digest for many elements however
some refractory minerals are not completely attacked.
The elements S, Cu, Zn, Co, Fe, Ca, Mg, Mn, Ni, Cr, Ti,
K, Na, V are determined by ICPOES, and Ag, Pb, As,
Sb, Bi, Cd, Se, Te, Mo, Re, Zr, Ba, Sn, W are
determined by ICPMS. Samples are analysed for Au,
Pd and Pt by firing a 40g of sample with ICP AES/MS
finish. Lower sample weights are employed where
samples have very high S contents. This is a classical
FA process and results in total separation of Au, Pt and
Pd in the samples.

No geophysical tools are used in the analysis.

Sandfire DeGrussa QAQC protocol is considered
industry standard with standard reference material
(SRM) submitted on regular basis with routine samples.
SRMs and blanks are inserted at a minimum of 5%
frequency rate.

Sinclair drill samples were submitted to ALS Chemex
Laboratories in Perth for multi-element analysis using a
1g charge with a multi-acid digest and ICP-MS or AAS
finish (OG62). Analytes include Al, Fe, Mg, Mn, S, Ti,
Ag, As, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, V, Zn, Zr.

Samples are analysed for Au, by firing a 50g of sample
with AAS finish

QAQC protocols for all drill sampling involved the use of
Certified Reference Material (CRM) as assay standards.
The insertion ratio of CRM standards was 1 in 33 with a
minimum of two per batch. OREAS and Geostats
standards are selected on their grade range and
mineralogical properties.

All drill assays are required to conform to the procedural
QAQC guidelines as well as routine laboratory QAQC
guidelines.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely
reviewed and reported on a monthly, quarterly and
annual basis. Historic results for all standards and
duplicates indicate most performing well within the two
standard deviation limit.

Lab checks (repeats) occurred at a frequency of 1 in 25.
These alternate between both the pulp and crush
stages.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Portable XRF instruments are used only for qualitative
field analysis. No portable XRF results are reported.

Lachlan Project RC drill samples were submitted to ALS
Chemex Laboratories in Orange for multi-element
analysis using a 1g charge with a multi-acid digest and
ICP-MS or AAS finish (OG62). Analytes include Al, Fe,
Mg, Mn, S, Ti, Ag, As, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, V, Zn, Zr.

Samples are analysed for Au, by firing a 50g of sample
with AAS finish

QAQC protocols for all drill sampling for the Lachlan
Project involved the use of CRM as assay standards.

All assays are required to conform to the procedural
QAQC guidelines as well as routine laboratory QAQC
guidelines.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely
reviewed.

Laboratory checks (repeats) occurred at a frequency of
1 in 25.

PXRF instrument Innovex Delta Gold is used for
qualitative and semi-quantitative field analysis of base-
metals in regolith geochemical samples.

The PXRF instrument is routinely calibrated using a
calibration standard. CRM samples are included at a
frequency of 1:50 and field duplicate samples are
included at a frequency of 1:50.

No PXRF results are reported
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.

Significant intersections have been verified by alternate
Talisman personnel.

Sandfire primary data is captured on field tough book
laptops using Logchief™ Software. The software has
validation routines and data is then imported into a
secure central database.

The primary data is always kept and is never replaced
by adjusted or interpreted data.

Sinclair significant intercepts have been verified by
alternate company personnel

No twinned holes are being drilled as part of this
program.

Logging and sampling data is captured and imported
using Expedio Ocris software.

All Sinclair drill-hole, sampling and assay data is stored
in a SQL server (Datashed) database. Assay data is
reviewed via DataShed, QAQCR and other customised
software and databases. Datashed software has
numerous validation checks which are completed at
regular time intervals.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Primary assay data is always kept and is not replaced
by any adjusted or interpreted data.

Significant intercepts for the Lachlan Project have been
verified by alternate company personnel

Logging and sampling data is captured and imported
using Ocris software.

Assay data is downloaded directly from the PXRF
machine, or uploaded directly from the CSV filed
provided by the laboratory.

Primary laboratory assay data is always kept and is not
replaced by any adjusted or interpreted 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.

Sandfire DeGrussa Survey team undertakes survey
works under the guidelines of best industry practice. All
surface drilling is located using RTK-GPS.

All drill collars are accurately surveyed using RTK GPS
system within +/-50mm of accuracy (X, Y, Z).

For the Springfield project MGA94 Zone 50 grid
coordinate system is used.

Topographic control was established using LiDar laser
imagery technology.

Historic drill collars locations were picked up by Sinclair
Mine Surveyors, with an independent survey contract
group to locate completed DD and RC drill collars,
working under the guidelines of best industry practice.

AC drill collars are located using handheld GPS

The coordinate system used is the Geocentric Datum of
Australia (GDA) 1994. Coordinates are in the Map Grid
of Australia zone 51 (MGA).

Sample locations for the Lachlan Project are collected
using a handheld GPS. Saved data is downloaded
directly into GIS mapping software

Talisman RC drill collar locations are pegged using a
hand-held GPS.

The coordinate system used is the Geocentric Datum of
Australia (GDA) 1994. Coordinates are in the Map Grid
of Australia zone 55 (MGA).
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.

Infill drilling at Monty is based on a nominal 30m x 40m
grid.

Resource definition drill spacing and distribution of
exploration results is sufficient to support Mineral
Resource Estimation procedures. Refer ASX:SFR
13/04/2016 Maiden High Grade Mineral Resource for
Monty VMS Deposit

Exploration drill spacing outside of the Monty Mineral
Resource is not sufficient to estimate Mineral
Resources.

No sample compositing has been applied to the
exploration results.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Drill spacing at Sinclair was nominally 200m x 25m.

No mineral resource is being reported for the Sinclair
Nickel Project.

AC drill samples are collected in the field as 4 metre
composite samples.

Auger sample spacing at the Lachlan Project was
nominally 300m x 50m.

Drill spacing at the Lachlan Project varies depending on
requirements

No mineral resource is being reported for the Lachlan
Project.

No sample compositing has been applied.
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.

If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to have
introduced a sampling bias, this should be
assessed and reported if material.

At Monty, no significant orientation based sampling bias
is known at this time.

The drill holes may not necessarily be perpendicular to
the orientation of the intersected mineralisation.

The orientation of drilling at Sinclair is designed to
intersect either geophysical targets or geological targets
at high angle in order to best represent stratigraphy.

No significant orientation based sampling bias at
Sinclair is known at this time. Drill-holes may not
necessarily be oriented perpendicular to intersected
stratigraphy or mineralisation. All reported intervals are
down-hole intervals, not true widths.

The orientation of drilling at the Lachlan Project is
designed to intersect either geophysical targets or
geological targets at high angle in order to best
represent stratigraphy.

No significant orientation-based sampling bias at the
Lachlan Project is known at this time. Drill-holes may
not necessarily be oriented perpendicular to intersected
stratigraphy or mineralisation. All reported intervals are
down-hole intervals, not true widths
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

Appropriate security measures are taken to dispatch
samples to the laboratory. Chain of custody of samples
is being managed by Sandfire Resources NL. Samples
are stored onsite and transported to laboratory by a
licenced transport company in sealed bulker bags. The
laboratory receipts received samples against the
sample dispatch documents and issues a reconciliation
report for every sample batch.

Samples were stored at the Sinclair Nickel Mine Site
prior to submission under the supervision of the Senior
Project Geologist. Samples were transported to ALS
Perth by an accredited courier service.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Lachlan Project samples are sieved on site and placed
in bags in the field.

Samples are transported to a field base camp and
analyses for base metals via PXRF

RC samples were stored on site at the Lachlan Project
prior to submission under the supervision of the Senior
Project Geologist. Samples were transported to ALS
Chemex Laboratories Orange by an accredited courier
service.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.

No external audits or reviews of the sampling
techniques and data have been completed.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results (Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)

  • Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Mineral • Type, reference name/number, location and • Sandfire Resources NL and Talisman Mining Limited tenement and ownership including agreements or material have formed a Joint Venture which covers Talisman’s land tenure issues with third parties such as joint ventures, Doolgunna Project tenements (E52/2282, E52/2313,

  • status partnerships, overriding royalties, native title E52/2466, E52/2275). interests, historical sites, wilderness or • Sandfire and Talisman hold a 70%:30% interest

  • national park and environmental settings.

  • The security of the tenure held at the time of respectively in the Joint Venture, with the exception of tenement E52/2275 where interests of

  • reporting along with any known impediments approximately 81%:19% respectively are held.

  • to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. • Both parties are contributing proportionately to expenditure.

  • • Sandfire Resources NL has been appointed as the Joint Venture Manager.

  • • All tenements are current and in good standing. • The Talisman tenements are currently subject to a Native Title Claim by the Yungunga-Nya People (WAD6132/98). Sandfire currently has a Land Access Agreement in place with the Yungunga-Nya Native Title Claimants and have assumed management of Heritage Agreements which were executed by Talisman. These agreements allow Sandfire to carry out mining and exploration activities on their traditional land.

  • • The Sinclair Nickel Project is held 100% by Talisman Nickel Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Mining Ltd.

  • • There are no known Native Title Claims over the Sinclair Nickel Project.

  • • All tenements are in good standing and there are no existing known impediments to exploration or mining.

  • The Lachlan Project is held by Haverford Holdings Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Mining Ltd, and through Farm-in agreements with Peel Mining Ltd and Bacchus Resources Pty Ltd.

  • • There are no known Native Title Claims over the Lachlan Project.

  • • All tenements are in good standing and there are no existing known impediments to exploration or mining.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.

Exploration work at Springfield completed prior to
Talisman’s tenure included geochemical soil and rock
chip sampling combined with geological mapping.
Some targeted RC drilling was completed over gold
and diamond targets.

The Sinclair Nickel Deposit was discovered in 2005
by Jubilee Mines NL drill testing a ground EM
anomaly.

M37/1275 hosts the Sinclair Nickel Mine which was
operated by XNAO from 2007-2013 and produced
approximately 38,500 tonnes of contained nickel
metal.

Exploration work on has included diamond, RC and
aircore drilling, ground and downhole EM surveys,
soil sampling, geological interpretation and other
geophysics (magnetics, gravity).

The Lachlan Project has been subject to exploration
by numerous previous explorers.

Exploration work on has included diamond, RC and
Air Core drilling, ground and down-hole EM surveys,
soil sampling, geological interpretation and other
geophysics (magnetics, gravity).
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

The Doolgunna Project lies within the Proterozoic-
aged Bryah rift basin enclosed between the Archaean
Marymia Inlier to the north and the Proterozoic
Yerrida basin to the south.

The principal exploration targets at the Doolgunna
Projects are Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS)
deposits located with the Proterozoic Bryah Basin of
Western Australia.

The Sinclair project lies within the Archean aged
Norseman-Wiluna Greenstone Belt.

The Sinclair Nickel Deposit is an example of an
Archaean-aged komatiite-hosted nickel deposit, with
massive nickel- iron sulphides hosted at or near the
basal contact of high-MgO ultramafic lava channels
with footwall basaltic volcanic and sedimentary rocks.

The Lachlan Project lies within the Central Lachlan
Fold belt in NSW.

The Lachlan Project is considered prospective for
epithermal style base-metal and precious metal
mineralisation, orogenic mineralisation, and Cobar
style base-metal mineralisation.
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:

easting and northing of the drill-hole collar

elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres) of the
drill-hole collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

No New drilling information relating to the Springfield
project is provided in the release.

Drill hole information relating to the Sinclair Project is
included In Table 4: Drill-hole Information Summary,
Sinclair Ni Project.

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  • Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentarydown hole length and interception depthhole length. • Drill hole information relating to the Lachlan Project is

  • If the exclusion of this information is justified included In Table 3: Drill-hole Information Summary, on the basis that the information is not Lachlan Project. 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 • In reporting Exploration Results, weighting • Significant intersections reported from the Springfield methods averaging techniques, maximum and/or Project are based on greater than 0.5% Cu and may minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of include up to a maximum of 3.0m of internal dilution, high grades) and cut-off grades are usually with a minimum composite grade of 1.0% Cu. material and should be stated. • Cu grades used for calculating significant

  • Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short intersections are uncut. lengths of high grade results and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure • Minimum and maximum DD sample intervals used for used for such aggregation should be stated intersection calculation are 0.3m and 1.2m and some typical examples of such respectively. aggregations should be shown in detail. • RC reported intersections are based on regular 1m

  • The assumptions used for any reporting of sample intervals. metal equivalent values should be clearly • No metal equivalents are used in the intersection stated. calculation.

  • • Where core loss occurs; the average length-weighted grade of the two adjacent samples are attributed to the interval for the purpose of calculating the intersection. The maximum interval of missing core which can be incorporated with the reported intersection is 1m.

Significant intersections reported from the Sinclair
Nickel Project are based on greater than 0.5% Ni
and may include up to 1m of internal dilution, with a
minimum composite grade of 1% Ni.
Ni grades used for calculating significant
intersections are uncut.
A minimum diamond core sample interval of 0.15m
and a maximum interval of 1m is used for
intersection calculations subject to the location of
geological boundaries.
Length weighted intercepts are reported for
mineralised intersections.
No metal equivalents are used in the intersection
calculations.
Significant intersections reported from the Lachlan
Project are based on greater than 1% Cu and may
include up to 3m of internal dilution, with a minimum
composite grade of 1% Cu.
Cu grades used for calculating significant
intersections are uncut.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

All results reported in this document have been
derived from 1m split samples.

Length weighted intercepts are reported for
mineralised intersections.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
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 (e.g. ‘down hole length,
true width not known’).

No New drilling information relating to the Springfield
project is provided in the release.

Drill-holes relating to the Sinclair Ni Project are
reported as down hole intersections. True widths of
reported mineralisation are not known at this time.
(refer Table 6: Drill hole assay intersections for the
Sinclair Ni Project).

Drill-holes relating to the Lachlan Project are reported
as down hole intersections. True widths of reported
mineralisation are not known at this time. (refer Table
5: Drill hole assay intersections for the Lachlan
Project).
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.

Appropriate maps with scale are included within the
body of the accompanying document.
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. _

The accompanying document is considered to
represent a balanced report.
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
results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics;
potential deleterious or contaminating
substances.

Other exploration data collected from the Springfield
Project is not considered as material to this
document at this stage. Other data collection will be
reviewed and reported when considered material.

This report includes results from recent Geophysical
Surveys from the Lachlan Project. Results from
these surveys are included in the body of this report

Parameters for the Blind Calf Down Hole
Electromagnetic (DHEM) Survey are provided below
oDigiAtlantis probe and HPTX70 transmitting at
130amps

Figure eight loop (300mx300mx2) with a rapid turn-
off time of 0.26ms

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

  • Further work • The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. 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.

  • Planned exploration across the Springfield Joint Venture Project area includes both surface and down-hole geophysical techniques and reconnaissance and exploration drilling with diamond, RC and aircore drilling techniques.

  • Planned future work at the Sinclair Nickel Project includes geophysical surveys, re-logging of historic diamond drill core and RC and diamond drilling.

  • Planned future work at the Lachlan Project includes auger sampling, RC/ diamond drilling and geophysical surveys.

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Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database
integrity

Measures taken to ensure that data
has not been corrupted by, for
example, transcription or keying errors,
between its initial collection and its use
for Mineral Resource estimation
purposes.

Drilling data used for the resource estimate is
stored in a Datashed SQL database, provided to
Talisman by XNAO.

The database contains all relevant drill hole
location, survey, geological and assay data, in
addition to sample QAQC information including
repeat samples, field and laboratory standards.

Talisman has access to all original laboratory drill
logs and assay reports. Random checks of
sample, geology and assay data has been
undertaken for the database as apart of
Talisman’s internal QAQC process.

Data validation procedures used.

Data was further validated on import into
Vulcan™ mining software. Random checks of
assay data from drill hole to database were
completed.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken
by the Competent Person and the
outcome of those visits.

The Competent Person for the resource estimate,
Mr Brian Wolfe has not visited the Sinclair mine
site.

If no site visits have been undertaken
indicate why this is the case.

The Talisman employees responsible for the
current mineralisation and geology interpretation
were previous employees at the Sinclair Nickel
Project and are extremely familiar with the
geology and mineralization and it was felt little
additional benefit would be gained by a site visit.
Geological
interpretation

Confidence in (or conversely, the
uncertainty of) the geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit.

The confidence in the geological interpretation is
considered good. The deposit is a massive to
disseminated sulphide nickel deposit located in
the Agnew-Wiluna Greenstone Belt.

Nature of the data used and of any
assumptions made.

Data used includes numerous campaigns of
diamond drilling (surface and underground) and
RC drilling. Additionally, the database contains
aircore and RAB surface drilling which was not
utilized in the context of the underground
resource.

The effect, if any, of alternative
interpretations on Mineral Resource
estimation.

The deposit is well constrained and predictable
with
clear
boundaries
which
define
the
mineralised domains. Infill drilling has supported
and
refined
the
model
and
the
current
interpretation is thus considered to be robust.
Mineralisation has been intersected to the north
of the currently modelled area and this is of less
certain continuity and of insufficient confidence to
be included.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

The use of geology in guiding and
controlling Mineral Resource
estimation.

Geological controls and relationships were used
to define sub-domains. Key features are massive
sulphides present in a deformed lithological
contact zone.

The factors affecting continuity both of
grade and geology.

The Sinclair Nickel Project is a nickel deposit
comprising massive to disseminated sulphide.
The deposit has been defined on drilling to grade
control spaced drilling and mining has been
undertaken.
Infill
drilling
has
confirmed
mineralisation models and the same style of
mineralisation
has
been
intersected
in
predictable locations to the north of the mined
area.
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the
Mineral Resource expressed as length
(along strike or otherwise), plan width,
and depth below surface to the upper
and lower limits of the Mineral
Resource

The Mineral Resource area has dimensions of
1,600 m (north) by 90 m (east) and up to 50 m
thick (elevation).
Estimation and
modelling
techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the
estimation technique(s) applied and
key assumptions, including treatment
of extreme grade values, domaining,
interpolation parameters and maximum
distance of extrapolation from data
points. If a computer assisted
estimation method was chosen include
a description of computer software and
parameters used.

The Mineral Resource estimate was generated
via Ordinary Kriging (OK). Mineralised domain
interpretation
was
completed
in-house
by
Talisman and further refined by the Competent
Person. The interpretation was approximated to
a lower cut-off grade of 1.0% Ni and areas of
massive sulphide internal to this cut-off were also
modelled. The interpretation was coded to the
drill hole database and 1m length composites
were
generated
within
the
mineralisation
boundaries.
Statistical
evaluation
was
undertaken for Ni on the 1m composites and
semivariograms
were
modelled.
The
semivariograms were input in preparation for
kriging of the 1m composite data. Hard
boundaries were applied to the kriging. A search
neighbourhood was applied parallel to the strike
and dip with radii of 90m, 30m and 15m in the
strike, down dip and across strike directions
respectively. Sample counts for the estimates
were set at a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8.
Any blocks not estimated in the first estimation
pass were estimated in a second pass with
expanded search neighbourhoods and relaxed
sample limits (minimum 2) to allow the domains
to be fully estimated. Extrapolation of the drillhole
composite
data
is
generally
limited
to
approximately 50m down dip. No top cut has
been applied to the data for the purposes of the
OK nickel estimates.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

The availability of check estimates,
previous estimates and/or mine
production records and whether the
Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.

Talisman have not undertaken any previously
published resource estimates for the Sinclair
deposit. Unpublished mineral inventory estimates
undertaken by previous owners are available and
compare well to this estimate

The assumptions made regarding
recovery of by-products.

No by-products are assumed.

Estimation of deleterious elements or
other non-grade variables of economic
significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine
drainage characterisation).

Other elements have been estimated and
comprise Cu, Co, Cr, Fe, S, As and MgO.

In the case of block model
interpolation, the block size in relation
to the average sample spacing and the
search employed.

The parent block size is 12.5mN x5mE x 2.5mRL,
with sub-celling to 2.5mN x 1mE x 0.5mRL for
domain volume resolution. The parent block size
was chosen based on estimation methodology
and also relates to a drill section spacing of 25m
or less and an on-section drill spacing of
approximately 10m or less. The search ellipse
was oriented with axes rotated parallel to the
mineralised bodies as previously described.

Search ellipse dimensions were chosen to
encompass several drillholes up and down dip to
ensure an adequate quality of estimation

Any assumptions behind modelling of
selective mining units.

Selective mining unit assumptions have not been
considered

Any assumptions about correlation
between variables.

Statistical investigation has been undertaken as
relates to Ni grade and non-grade variables
described above an also density measurements.
Sufficiently correlated variables have been
estimated together with Ni. Other non-correlated
or inverse correlated variables have been
estimated separately.

Description of how the geological
interpretation was used to control the
resource estimates.

The geological model domained the oxide,
transitional and primary mineralization in addition
to geological and structural zones. Ultimately
only the fresh portion of the deposit was
estimated therefore no consideration was given
to these interpretations during the estimation.

Discussion of basis for using or not
using grade cutting or capping.

Top cutting of grades has not been determined
necessary for the estimation of Ni grades at
Sinclair.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

The process of validation, the checking
process used, the comparison of
model data to drillhole data, and use of
reconciliation data if available.

Swath plots have been used to determine the
validity of block grades against input grades.
Visual validation on a sectional and plan basis
indicates good replication of input grades.
Reconciliation data is available however has not
been explicitly compared to the current model.
Grade and tonnage depleted from the model
approximately matches the published tonnage
and grades of processed ore.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated
on a dry basis or with natural moisture,
and the method of determination of the
moisture content.

The tonnages are estimated on a dry basis.
Cut-off
parameters

The basis of the adopted cut-off
grade(s) or quality parameters applied

A 1.5% Ni cut-off grade was used to report the
Mineral Resources. This cut-off grade is
estimated to be the minimum grade required for
economic extraction.
Mining factors
or assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible
mining methods, minimum mining
dimensions and internal (or, if
applicable, external) mining dilution. It
is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider potential mining
methods, but the assumptions made
regarding mining methods and
parameters when estimating Mineral
Resources may not always be
rigorous. Where this is the case, this
should be reported with an explanation
of the basis of the mining assumptions
made.

The Sinclair deposit was previously mined as an
open pit and subsequently an underground
operation employing bench stoping and rockfill
(cemented and uncemented) methods.

Where Mineral Resources are proximal to
existing voids, an assessment of the status of
these voids, the interaction of the Mineral
Resources with these voids and their historical
records
have
informed
the
likelihood
of
reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction when considering their inclusion in this
Mineral resource estimate.

Little potential exists to expand the open pit
operations and it is assumed that any future
underground mining would continue based on
that previously undertaken. The assumption with
respect to mining methods will be the subject of
further studies.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or
predictions regarding metallurgical
amenability. It is always necessary as
part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider
potential metallurgical methods, but
the assumptions regarding
metallurgical treatment processes and
parameters made when reporting
Mineral Resources may not always be
rigorous. Where this is the case, this
should be reported with an explanation
of the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.

The processing & concentrate facility constructed
in 2008 still remains on site and is in a state of
operational suspension, with an active care &
maintenance program. This facility treated all
ores previously mined from the Sinclair deposit
and the metallurgical parameters from historic
mining have been assumed as applicable to
these Mineral Resources.

The validity of these assumptions will be verified
via future metallurgical testing programs.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Environmental
factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible
waste and process residue disposal
options. It is always necessary as part
of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider the
potential environmental impacts of the
mining and processing operation.
While at this stage the determination of
potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a greenfields project,
may not always be well advanced, the
status of early consideration of these
potential environmental impacts should
be reported. Where these aspects
have not been considered this should
be reported with an explanation of the
environmental assumptions made

The Sinclair mine site has established waste
dumps and tailings storage facilities as well as
process water storage and treatment facilities
that are the subject of a care & maintenance
program. Preliminary assessments of these
facilities indicate that they can be returned to
active operations.

Any future operations that are not covered by
existing approvals will be assessed prior to any
recommencement of mining.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If
assumed, the basis for the
assumptions. If determined, the
method used, whether wet or dry, the
frequency of the measurements, the
nature, size and representativeness of
the samples.

Dry bulk densities were determined by the
Archimedes principle (immersion) where possible
and by the pycnometer method which does not
give a true dry bulk density reading. An extensive
database exists with both types of readings
included.

The bulk density for bulk material must
have been measured by methods that
adequately account for void spaces
(vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and
differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit,

Bulk density has been estimated via a
polynomial regression formula based on the
correlation between nickel grades and density.
The formula is given as:-
density = (-0.0066Ni%) + (0.2685Ni%) +
2.7836

Discuss assumptions for bulk density
estimates used in the evaluation
process of the different materials.

The bulk density values were assigned as
described
above.
For
host
rock
to
the
mineralization, densities were assumed to be
2.78t/m3.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the
Mineral Resources into varying
confidence categories

The
Mineral
Resource
classification
into
Indicated and Inferred categories s based on
good confidence in the geological and grade
continuity. Areas within mine infrastructure and
proximal to it have been classified as Indicated
based on reasonable prospects of eventual
extraction as described under ‘Mining factors or
assumptions’. Remaining material has been
classified
as
Inferred
to
approximately
21,680mN. Paucity of drilling to the north of this
precludes classification of grade estimates.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Whether appropriate account has been
taken of all relevant factors (i.e.
relative confidence in tonnage/grade
estimations, reliability of input data,
confidence in continuity of geology and
metal values, quality, quantity and
distribution of the data).

The input data is comprehensive in its coverage
of the mineralisation and does not favour or
misrepresent in-situ mineralisation.

The validation of the block model shows good
correlation of the input data to the estimated
grades.

Whether the result appropriately
reflects the Competent Person’s view
of the deposit.

The Mineral Resource estimate appropriately
reflects the view of the Competent Persons.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of
Mineral Resource estimates.

No audits or reviews have been initiated on the
Sinclair
Nickel
Project
Mineral
Resource
Estimate.

Where appropriate a statement of the
relative accuracy and confidence level
in the Mineral Resource estimate using
an approach or procedure deemed
appropriate by the Competent Person.
For example, the application of
statistical or geostatistical procedures
to quantify the relative accuracy of the
resource within stated confidence
limits, or, if such an approach is not
deemed appropriate, a qualitative
discussion of the factors that could
affect the relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate

The relative accuracy of the Mineral Resource
Estimate is reflected in the reporting of the
Mineral Resource as per the guidelines of the
2012 JORC Code.

The statement should specify whether
it relates to global or local estimates,
and, if local, state the relevant
tonnages, which should be relevant to
technical and economic evaluation.
Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures
used

The statement relates to global estimates of
tonnes and grade.

These statements of relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate should
be compared with production data,
where available

Production data is available however has not
been
exhaustively
compared
against
the
estimate. A global comparison is approximately
correct.

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