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TALONX RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2016

May 4, 2016

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5 May 2016

POSITIVE ASSAY RESULTS SHOW POTENTIAL TO UPGRADE MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES AT KIHABE-NXUU PROJECT

  • Recent diamond core assays confirm significant Germanium credits

  • Germanium currently trading at US $2,350/kg (Rotometals on line prices – 29 April 2016)

  • Zinc equivalent grades increase by an average of 11%

  • 97% Zinc recovered through SX-EW and 92% Lead recovered through conventional flotation and concentration methods, previously confirmed through bench scale metallurgical test work by AMMTEC

  • Drilling program required to confirm additional metal credits and update Mineral Resource estimates under JORC (2012) guidelines

The Company recently submitted split core samples for assaying from three diamond drill (DD) holes from the Kihabe-Nxuu Zinc/Lead/Silver Project . The three DD holes previously drilled into the Kihabe resource and assayed for Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb) and Silver (Ag) were reported to the ASX on 23 August 2007 and 11 March 2008. Assays for Germanium (Ge ) and Gallium (Ga) were reported to ASX on 28 April 2011. All these reports were under JORC (2004) guidelines.

These core samples were submitted as part of the Company’s ongoing metallurgical investigations to verify credits for Ge and Ga, as well as to check assay grades for Zn, Pb and Ag through an alternative assay laboratory. Germanium is classified as a strategic metal by the US Department of Homeland Security.

For a summary of comparative assay results and polymetallic Zn equivalent grades , calculated as at 29 April 2016, please refer to the comparative table below. ( Note: LME Zn stocks on 29 April 2016 amounted to 404,275 tonnes, the lowest level since 31 July 2009).

KDD 115

Drilled on section 11,600 E at 9,990 N, Dip – 60 deg. Azimuth 339 deg. , results from this hole were reported to ASX on 22 August 2007. The DD hole was intentionally drilled down dip of the mineralised zone in order to obtain sample for metallurgical test work.

Within a mineralised zone with a true width of 25m, an 8m HQ core (63.5 mm diameter) intersection from 53m to 61m down hole, when assayed in August 2007 by AX/OES, returned values of 8m @ 2.85% Zn, 1.47% Pb and 30.63 g/t Ag.

Recently selected split core from the same 8m intersection assayed by four acid digest returned values of 3.06% Zn, 1.46% Pb and 33 g/t Ag , as well as 7.39 g/t Ge and 1.54 g/t Ga.

KDD 125

Drilled on section 10,050 E at 10,025 N, Dip – 60 deg. Azimuth 339 deg. , results from this hole were reported to ASX on 11 March 2008. The DD hole was drilled into a vertical zone of mineralisation for resource delineation.

Within a mineralised zone with a true width of 11m , a 5m NQ core (47.6 mm diameter) intersection from 56m to 61m down hole, when assayed in March 2008 by XRF, returned values of 5m @ 2.69% Zn, 2.25% Pb, and 20 g/t Ag .

Recently selected split core from the same 5m intersection assayed by four acid digest returned values of 2.89 % Zn, 1.68% Pb and 25.4 g/t Ag , as well as 5.84 g/t Ge and 0.74 g/t Ga.

KDD 143

Drilled on section 11,600 E at 10,009 N, Dip – 60 deg. Azimuth 339 deg , results from this hole were previously reported to ASX on 11 March 2008. The DD hole was intentionally drilled down dip of the mineralised zone to twin a neighbouring RC hole in order to compare DD hole assay results with RC hole assay results. As reported there was an overall increment in grade of 26.8% from all the DD assay results compared to the assay results from the twinned RC hole.

Initial assaying to test for Ge and Ga was conducted on this hole and reported to ASX on 28 April 2011. Within a mineralised zone with a true width of 25m , a 5m intersection from 35m to 40m down hole, when assayed in March 2008, returned values of 0.29% Zn, 5.77% Pb and 9.00 g/t Ag . The same 5m intersection when assayed for Ge and Ga in April 2011 returned values of 4.93 g/t Ge and 8.79 g/t Ga .

Within the same mineralised zone with a true width of 25m, an 11m HQ core (63.5 mm diameter) intersection from 49m to 60m down hole, when assayed in March 2008 by XRF returned values of 11m @ 3.96% Zn, 4.47% Pb and 49.68 g/t Ag.

Recently selected split core from the same 11m intersection assayed by four acid digest returned values of 3.74%Zn, 2.71% Pb and 106.55 g/t Ag , as well as 7.82 g/t Ge and 0.98 g/t Ga.

Figure 1: Mineralisation in core from KDD 143

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SUMMARY OF RESULTS

The weighted average of the above 2007/2008 results, applying a value for Zn @ US$19.43 per each 1%, amounts to a Zn equivalent grade of 7.27% , representing a value of US$141.26.

The weighted average of the above 2016 results, which include credits for Ge and Ga, applying a value for Zn @ US$19.43 per each 1%, amounts to a Zn equivalent grade of 8.08% , representing a value of US$156.99.

This results in a weighted average value increment of US$15.73 between the 2007/2008 results and the 2016 assay results as presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Comparative Assay Results – 2007/8 vs. 2016

Hole
Number
Interval Depth
(m)
Metal 2007/2008
Assays
2011
Assays
2016
Assays
KDD 115 8m 53-61 Zn 2.85% 3.06%
Pb 1.47% 1.46%
Ag 30.63g/t 33.00g/t
Ga 11.00g/t 1.54g/t
Ge - 7.39g/t
Zn equiv: 5.32%* 6.30%*
KDD 125 5m 56-61 Zn 2.69% 2.89%
Pb 2.25% 1.68%
Ag 20.00g/t 25.40g/t
Ga - 0.74g/t
Ge - 5.84g/t
Zn equiv: 5.36%* 5.91%*
KDD 143 5m 35-40 Zn 0.29% 0.29%
Pb 5.77% 5.77%
Ag 9.00g/t 9.00g/t
Ga - 8.79g/t
Ge - 4.93g/t
Zn equiv: 6.63%*
KDD 143 11m 48-59 Zn 3.96% 3.74%
Pb 4.47% 2.71%
Ag 49.68g/t 106.55g/t
Ga - 0.98g/t
Ge - 7.82g/t
Zinc
equiv:
9.55%* 10.35%*

LME Base Metals Prices 29 April 2016 used to calculate Zn equivalent grade (Zn* US$ 1,943 /t and Pb** US$ 1,795 /t).

*Precious Metals prices 29 April 2016 used to calculate Zn equivalent grade (Ag US$ 17.82/oz)

Rotometals online Minor Metals Prices 29 April 2016 used to calculate Zn equivalent grade (99.99% Ge* US $ 2,350 / Kg or US $ 2.35 / gram/ppm), ( 99.99% Ga** US$339 / kg or US $ 0.34 / gram/ppm))

PREVIOUS AND PROPOSED METALLURGICAL TEST WORK

The above assayed intervals were all from the oxide zone of the Kihabe resource. Bench scale metallurgical test work conducted to date by AMMTEC shows that 97% of Zn can be recovered from the host Zn oxide mineral Baileychlore through solvent extraction and electro winning (SX/EW) to produce Zn metal on site. The Pb is hosted in Galena, 92% of which can be recovered through conventional flotation and concentration to achieve a 76% Pb concentrate that can then be exported from site.

At current prices the grades of Ge as shown above could contribute to the resource yield as a significant credit. Ge is known to be amenable to extraction through SX/EW . Metallurgical test work is currently being undertaken to test for recovery of Ge for the Kihabe-Nxuu project .

GERMANIUM METAL – APPLICATIONS AND USES

Germanium is used for:

  • Semiconductors

  • The manufacture of fibre optic systems

  • Catalysts to speed up or slow down chemical reaction

  • Catalysts used in the production of plastics

  • Specialised glass for military applications such as night time weapons sighting systems

  • Infra-red optics

  • Night vision

  • Satellite systems

  • Solar electric applications

  • Fire alarms

ONGOING DATA & RESULTS

Table 2 presents a summary of the assay results received from the April 2016 submission. Table 3 presents the drill hole collar information relating to the re-assayed diamond core intervals. Figure 3 presents the drill collar location in plan view and representative cross sections are presented in Figures 3 and 4. As the Company completes the planning and initiation of the proposed diamond drilling campaign further data and assay results will be reported. It is anticipated that the additional data will:

  • Add further to the Company’s understanding of the existing Mineral Resource

  • Expand on the Company’s knowledge and understanding of the mineralisation including the grades, the controls on mineralisation, and the technical marketing and investment opportunities arising from the Project.

  • As assay results are received and as results are considered and interpreted Mount Burgess reasonably anticipates that grade and tonnage of a revised Mineral Resource estimate will change.

Table 2 Assay Results – April 2016 Submission (Kihabe-Nxuu 100% MTB)

Hole ID Depth Ag Pb V Zn Ga Ge In
PPM % PPM % PPM PPM PPM
KDD115 53-54m 80 2.42 42 1.45 0.9 5.4 <0.5
KDD115 54-55m 27 1.18 31 1.24 1.1 5.5 <0.5
KDD115 55-56m 17 0.96 45 2.18 1.3 6.7 <0.5
KDD115 56-57m 9 0.56 103 1.95 1.4 8 <0.5
KDD115 57-58m 34 2.43 127 3.28 1.5 9.8 <0.5
KDD115 58-59m 59 1.98 64 7.51 2.6 10 <0.5
KDD115 59-60m 19 1.32 32 4.08 1.8 9.1 <0.5
KDD115 60-61m 19 0.80 38 2.81 1.7 4.6 <0.5
KDD125 56-57m 27 1.51 23 3.82 0.6 5.5 <0.5
KDD125 57-58m 30 1.72 30 2.23 0.7 6 <0.5
KDD125 58-59m 30 2.65 31 5.25 0.8 5.3 <0.5
KDD125 59-60m 19 1.07 25 1.48 0.7 6.5 <0.5
KDD125 60-61m 21 1.46 23 1.69 0.9 5.9 <0.5
KDD143 49-50m 23 1.32 75 3.54 0.6 6.6 <0.5
KDD143 50-51m 19 1.17 54 3.13 0.9 6.5 <0.5
KDD143 51-52m 14 0.79 28 4.27 1 5.8 <0.5
KDD143 52-53m 82 3.05 27 7.73 1.2 6.3 <0.5
KDD143 53-54m 26 0.64 27 2.03 0.9 5.4 <0.5
KDD143 54-55m 82 1.80 21 2.10 0.7 6 <0.5
KDD143 55-56m 257 6.86 23 0.81 0.5 7.6 <0.5
KDD143 56-57m 437 6.64 28 4.50 1.2 9.8 <0.5
KDD143 57-58m 106 3.64 27 2.55 0.8 12 <0.5
KDD143 58-59m 82 2.84 38 6.03 1.5 12.1 <0.5
KDD143 59-60m 44 1.07 37 4.42 1.5 9 <0.5

Table 3 Drill Collar Locations

Hole ID Easting Northing Easting Northing
WGS 34 South
Depth Dip Azimuth
Local
grid
Local
grid
WGS 34 South
KDD 115 11,600 9,990 502,208 7,822,372 181 -60° 339°
KDD 125 10,050 10,025 500,866 7,821,599 125.1 -60° 339°
KDD 143 11,600 10,009 502,202 7,822,383 140.5 -60° 339°

Figure 2: Drill Collar Locations in Plan View

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KDD 143
KDD 115
KDD 125
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Figure 3 Cross section 11,600mE

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Figure 4 Cross section 10050mE

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The following extract from the JORC Code 2012 Table 1 is provided for compliance with the Code requirements for the reporting of drilling results

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

Table 4 – Extract of JORC Code 2012 Table 1

Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random
chips, or specific specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or
handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
Sampling data was derived from historical diamond drilling completed by Mount Burgess
in 2008
Quarter core HQ (63.5mm) was derived from Holes KDD115 and KDD143
Quarter core NQ (47.6..) was derived from Hole KDD125
Quarter core samples were collected using a diamond saw with a quarter of the core being
dispatched to the laboratory, and a quarter retained. Individual samples were taken one
metre intervals. Half of the core was utilized for assaying purposes historically and was not
available for sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
The core cuts well with little material loss or contamination and is cut perpendicular to the
prevailing structure (mostly bedding) observed in the core.
Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this
would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling
was used to obtain 1m samples from which 3kg was
pulverised to produce a 30g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be required, such as where
there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems.
Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed
information.
Cut core samples from the Mount Burgess drilling were dispatched using a reputable local
contract courier from site to the laboratory where quarter core was dried, then crushed
and pulverised to allow 100% to pass -75 microns.
Mount Burgess inserted duplicates, blanks and certified reference materials into sample
series collectively at a rate of approximately 1 in 20.
Mineralisation is contained in both oxide and sulphide material. Studies and recent
observations have shown very low levels of deleterious elements in both material types.
Mount Burgess has comprehensive procedures and protocols in place to ensure that
‘Industry Standard’ sampling processes are employed as a minimum.
Drilling techniques Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer,
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg
core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond
tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
The diamond drilling was undertaken using non-orientated HQ Standard Tube and NQ
Standard Tube diamond drilling techniques.
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
Core recovery has been logged for all of the Mount Burgess drilling, averaging 95% in both
waste and mineralised material. Core blocks are inserted by the drillers at the end of each
drilling run, noting the run length, and downhole depth. This data is then compared to the
measured recovered core length and recoveries for each run and the entire hole are
calculated. Given the nature of the drilling, and the type of mineralisation encountered to
date the sampling is judged as being representative.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
The core collected by Mount Burgess is largely very competent with routine core run
lengths of approximately 1.5m. Run lengths were reduced accordingly in fractured or
broken ground.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery
and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due
to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
There is no evidence of bias exists due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material
from the Mount Burgess drill core. Core recovery averages 95% in both waste and
mineralised rock.
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.
All Mount Burgess drill holes have been geologically logged on geological intervals
recording lithology, grain size and distribution, alteration, mineralisation, veining,
structure, oxidation state, colour and geotechnical data noted and stored in the database.
All holes were logged to a level of detail sufficient to support future mineral resource
estimation, and studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.
Oxidation, colour, alteration and mineralisation are logged qualitatively. All other values
are logged quantitatively. All holes have been photographed and are stored in a database.
Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
All drill holes have been logged over their entire length (100%) including any mineralised
intersections. To date the average core loss is less than 5%
Sub-sampling techniques and
sample preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or
all core taken.
All Mount Burgess core was quarter cut using a table diamond saw, typically producing
samples for lab submission of approximately 1kg weight.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc
and whether sampled wet or dry.
No non-core drilling techniques have been employed by Mount Burgess.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.
1m sampling intervals were selected for re-assay, the core was then quarter cut and
inserted into pre numbered calico bags. Cut core samples were dispatched from site to
the laboratory where quarter core was dried, then crushed to -2mm, riffle-split to obtain a
100g sub-sample and pulverised to allow 100% to pass -75µm. The sample preparation
technique is deemed appropriate.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Mount Burgess quality control procedures include following standard procedures when
sampling, including sampling on geological intervals, and reviews of sampling techniques
in the field. Mount Burgess core was typically cut at the maximum angle to the prevailing
penetrative structure in the core.
The laboratory procedures applied to the Mount Burgess sample preparation included the
use of cleaning lab equip. w/ compressed air between samples, quartz flushes between
high grade samples, insertion of crusher duplicate QAQC samples, periodic pulverised
sample particle size (QAQC) testing and insertion of laboratory pulp duplicates QAQC
samples.
Quality control procedures employed for sub-sampling of the historical drilling are not
documented in reports.
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.
As half of the core was utilized for historical assay purposes, ½ core was available for
sampling. As such, no field duplicates were taken. Duplicate sub-samples were derived
from riffle splitting in the laboratory from the ¼ core submissions to allow retention of ¼
core in the field .
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
The expected sample weight for 1m of quarter core is approximately 1kg. This sample
weight should be sufficient to appropriately describe base metal mineralisation grades
from mineral particle sizes up to 5mm.
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.
The laboratory has used a four acid digestion process that is able to dissolve most
minerals; however, although the term “near-total” is used, depending on the sample
matrix, all elements may not be quantitatively extracted. The analysis techniques
employed are ICP-AES (Atomic Emission Spectroscopy), with ICP-AAS (Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy typically used to quantify higher grade base metal mineralisation. The
digestion method and analysis techniques are deemed appropriate for the nature of the
mineralisation.
Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
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.
Hand held XRF equipment has been used historically to determine preliminary Zn and Pb
concentrations in Mount Burgess core.
No geophysical or other tools were used to assess grade concentrations in samples from
the re-assayed core results reported here.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias)
and precision have been established.
Mount Burgess inserts QA/QC samples (duplicates, blanks and standards) into the sample
series at a rate of approx. 1 in 20. These are tracked and reported on by Mount Burgess
for each batch. When issues are noted the laboratory is informed and investigation
conducted defining the nature of the discrepancy and whether further check assays are
required. The laboratory completes its own QA/QC procedures and these are also tracked
and reported on by Mount Burgess. Acceptable overall levels of analytical precision and
accuracy are evident from analyses of the routine QAQC data.
Verification of sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
Significant mineralised intersections from the Mount Burgess drilling have been routinely
checked by Mount Burgess personnel, and independent consultants in April 2106.
The use of twinned holes. No information from twinned drill holes is reported. The assay results reported are check
assays utilizing remnant half core from historical drilling.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
All Mount Burgess geological, sampling, and spatial data generated and captured in the
field is entered into a field notebook on standard Excel templates. This information is then
sent to Mount Burgess’s in house database manager for further validation. Once complete
and validated the data is then compiled into a Microsoft managed by an external
consultant.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments or calibrations have been made to any assay data.
Location of data points Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes
(collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used.
Downhole surveys of the Mount Burgess drill holes show no significant down hole
deviations. It is therefore assumed that the orientations of the diamond drill holes are
adequately defined based on the logged collar orientation data.
Specification of the grid system used. Two grid systems are used at Kihabe-Nxuu:
1)
WGS 84, Zone 34 South and
2)
Local grid 10000E/10000N = WGS 500,835E/7,821,551N bearing 330 degrees
All spatial information is reported in both co-ordinate systems to allow data to be easily
utilized in a range of GIS and mine planning software.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Topographic control was derived using the Digital Ground Penetrating radar technique and
was supplied by a local licensed surveyor. The information is of sufficient accuracy to
confirm the location of the drill collars.
Data spacing and distribution Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Drill hole orientation and spacing is non-uniform as samples were selected for re-assay on
a representivity basis using metallurgical domaining as a guide for sample selection.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish the degree ofgeological andgrade continuity
The data spacing and distribution is not considered sufficient to establish an appropriate
degree ofgeological andgrade continuityappropriate for classification of Indicated and
Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Inferred Mineral Resources. Assay results have been used for drill hole planning purposes
and metallurgical test work only.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. No sample compositing was applied as samples were used for metallurgical test work
within discrete domains.
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.
Drilling orientations were chosen to achieve sample representivity on true thickness
intervals, normal, or near normal to known geological controls.
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.
The relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key mineralised
structures is not considered to have introduced a sampling bias
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples from the Mount Burgess drilling are dispatched from the drilling using a single
reputable contracted courier service to deliver samples directly to the analytical
laboratory where further sample preparation and analysis occurs.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
Mount Burgess conducts regularly reviews of sampling techniques and material sampled
to ensure any change in geological conditions is adequately accounted for in sample
preparation. Reviews of assay results and QA/QC results occur for each batch. 1 in 20
checks on all compiled and entered data are completed by Mount Burgess.
Jorvik Resources was retained to undertake a review of the sampling techniques and data
in April 2016. Jorvik considers the sampling procedures used by Mount Burgess and
resulting data to be appropriate, and aligned with industry standard methodologies

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

Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and land tenure status Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material
issues with third parties such as joint
ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The Kihabe-Nxuu project is located in north-western Botswana, adjacent to the border with
Namibia. The Project is made up of one granted prospecting licence. This licence is100%
owned and operated by Mount Burgess. The title is current at the time of release of this
report.
The security of the tenure held at the time
of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.
The licence is in good standing and no impediments to operating are currently known to
exist.
Exploration done by other parties Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
The geological survey of Botswana undertook a program of soil geochemical sampling in
1998. As a result of this program, Billiton was invited to undertake exploration and drilling
activities in and around theproject area. Mount Burgess first took ownershipof theproject
Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
in 2003 and has undertaken exploration activities on a continual basis since then.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Kihabe Base Metal prospect lies in the NW part of Botswana at the southern
margin of the Congo craton The Kihabe prospect is centred on the sedimentary rocks of the
Xaudum Group. To the north of Kihabe are granitoids, ironstones, quartzites and mica schists
of the Tsodilo Hills Group covered by extensive recent Cainozoic sediments of the Kalahari
Group. Below the extensive Kalahari sediments are siliciclastic sediments and igneous rocks of
the Karoo Supergroup in fault bounded blocks.
The mineralization in the Kihabe project is hosted in feldsparthic quartzites
and grey wacke sedimentary sequences with minor mineralization in the hanging
wall dolomites and cherts and is thought to be of hydrothermal origin. The
mineralized zone is typically extensively altered to both sericite and chlorite with
sulphides found parallel to shear zones and foliation/bedding. There has been
remobilization along late shears and quartz veins; however the mineralization
along these late structures is minor. The lithological units display a strong
complex bedding/foliation trending on average NE-SW with minor trends to the
ESE-WSW, NNE-SSE, and NW-SE and with steep and shallow dips indicating tight
to isoclinal folding of geological units in the region.
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
down hole length and interception depth
hole length
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the information is
not Material and this exclusion does not
detract from the understanding of the
report, the Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
Information material to the understanding of the exploration results reported by Mount
Burgess is provided in the text of the public announcements released to the ASX.
No material information has been excluded from the announcements.
Data aggregation methods In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of
highgrades)and cut-offgrades are usually
No weighted average techniques were employed in the reporting of assay results.
Laboratory lower and top cut detection limited were:
Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
Material and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate
short lengths of high grade results and
longer lengths of low grade results, the
procedure used for such aggregation should
be stated and some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
Element
Lower Detection Limit (ppm)
Upper Detection Limit (ppm)
Ag
5
500
Pb
25
25000
V
5
50000
Zn
25
50000
Ga
0.2
1000
Hg
0.1
1000
Ge
0.5
1000
In
0.5
1000
Metal equivalent grades have been reported using the following prices:
LME Base Metals Prices at 29 April 2016 used to calculate Zn equivalent grades (Zn US$ 1,943
/t and Pb US$ 1,795 /t
Precious Metals prices at 29 April 2016 used to calculate Zn equivalent grades (Ag US$ 17.82
/oz)
Rotometals online Minor Metals Prices 29 April 2016 used to calculate Zn equivalent grades:
(Ge (99.99%) US $ 2,350 / Kg (US $ 2.35 / gram/ppm)), (Ga (99.99%) US$ 339 / kg (US $ 0.34/ gram/ppm))
Element Lower Detection Limit (ppm) Upper Detection Limit (ppm)
Ag 5 500
Pb 25 25000
V 5 50000
Zn 25 50000
Ga 0.2 1000
Hg 0.1 1000
Ge 0.5 1000
In 0.5 1000
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 (eg ‘down hole
length, true width not known’).
The geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is typically between
60 and 80 degrees
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, sections and mineralised drill intersection details are provided in public
announcements released to the ASX. Similar diagrams accompany this report.
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
Exploration results reported in Mount Burgess public announcements and this report are
comprehensively reported in a balance manner.
Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
representative reporting of both low and
high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
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.
Metallurgical testwork has been initiated by Mount Burgess with results from this work
expected to be reported by the metallurgical lab on a periodic basis
Bulk density measurements have been completed on quarter core samples of from the
Mount Burgess drilling. The measurements were completed at a commercial laboratory
facility using an industry standard methodology measuring sample weights in air and
suspended in water, and calculating bulk density values using the following equation:
(g)
water
in
Weight
-
(g)
air
in
Weight
(g)
sample
of
Weight
Gravity
Specific
Further work The nature and scale of planned further
work (eg tests for lateral extensions or
depth extensions or large-scale step-out
drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
Further works planned at the Project include a diamond drilling program to re-estimate the
mineral resource under JORC (2012) guidelines.

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THE KIHABE PROJECT

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The Kihabe – Nxuu Zn/Pb/Ag project currently held under Prospecting Licence 43/2016 is situated in Western Ngamiland, Botswana, adjoining the Namibian border. PL 43/2016 consists of an area of 997 square kilometres which covers that portion of a Neo-proterozoic belt which is prospective for base metals and situated on the Botswana side of the border. To date Mount Burgess Mining NL and its wholly owned subsidiary Company Mount Burgess (Botswana) (Proprietary) Ltd have developed the two Kihabe and Nxuu 2004 JORC compliant SEDEX mineralised resources totalling 25 million tonnes @ 3% Zn/Pb including 3,3 million ozs Ag (Ref Resource Statement attached). Zn/Pb/Ag/Cu/Ge mineralisation occurs in a quartz wacke right at the contact with the regional dolostone. Through geochemical soil sampling a further six Zn/Pb anomalies and one Cu/Co anomaly have been delineated, now ready for drill testing. Four of these anomalies are known to be situated at the point of contact between a quartz wacke and the regional dolostone.

The information in this announcement that relates to the in situ Mineral Resources is based on and fairly represents the Mineral Resources and information and supporting documentation extracted from the report which was prepared by competent persons and first disclosed under JORC Code (2004) guidelines and released to ASX by the Company on 29 June 2010. It has not been updated since to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.

Competent Persons Statement – Re-assay Campaign

The information in this announcement that relates to the Company’s re-assay campaign results is based on information compiled by Ms Karen Lloyd, who is a full-time Director at Jorvik Resources and has been engaged as a consultant to the Company. Ms Lloyd is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Ms Lloyd has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activities being undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Ms Lloyd consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on their information in the form and context as it appears.

Cautionary Statement

Certain statements made in this announcement, including, without limitation, those concerning metallurgical recoveries and metal prices, contain or comprise certain forward-looking statements regarding Mount Burgess strategy and operations. Although Mount Burgess believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking Page statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic and market conditions, success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, fluctuations in metals prices, exchange rates and business and operational risk management. Mount Burgess undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after today's date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events

ACN: 009 067 476 8/800 Albany Hwy East Victoria Park Western Australia 6101 Tel: (61 8) 9355 0123 Fax: (61 8) 9355 1484 [email protected] www.mountburgess.com

KIHABE- NXUU RESOURCE STATEMENT REPORTED 15 MAY 2013

Deposit External
Cut %
Indicated
M Tonnes %
Inferred
M Tonnes %
Total
M Tonnes %
Kihabe 1.5% 11.4 @ 2.90%* 3.0 @ 2.60%* 14.4 @ 2.84%*
Nxuu 0.3% - 10.9 @ 3.20%* 10.9 @ 3.20%*
11.4 @ 2.90%* 13.9 @ 3.07%* 25.3 @ 3.00%*

*Zinc Equivalent Grade

Zinc Equivalent Grade
Kihabe resource calculated on metal Zn US$1,810/t Pb US$1,955/t Ag US$18.75/oz
prices as at 17 July 2008:
Grades applied: Zn 1.8% Pb 0.8% Ag 7.7 g/t
Nxuu resource calculated on zinc and
lead at US$ par
Grades applied: Zn 1.8% Pb 1.4%

The information in the resource statement that relates to the Kihabe Resource is compiled by Byron Dumpleton, B.Sc., a member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. The information that relates to the Nxuu Resource is compiled by Mr Ben Mosigi, M.Sc., (Leicester University – UK), B.Sc., (University of New Brunswick – Canada), Diploma Mining Tech (Haileybury School of Mines – Canada), a member of the Geological Society of South Africa.

Mr Dumpleton is an independent qualified person and Mr Mosigi is a Technical Director of the Company. Both Mr Dumpleton and Mr Mosigi have sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation under consideration and to the activity to which they have undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code of Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Both Mr Dumpleton and Mr Mosigi consent to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears .

KIHABE-NXUU METAL RECOVERIES

Independent metallurgical testwork has confirmed the metal recoveries shown in the table below. Accordingly the Company believes these recoveries are achievable. Zinc recovered from acid leaching oxide zones will enable Zn metal to be recovered on site from electro-winning.

DEPOSIT Zone Time Zinc Lead Silver
Kihabe
Oxide Zone
Acid leaching @40oC
30 kg/t acid
Oxide * 24 hrs 96.9% 91.9% n/a
Sulphide Zone
Rougher flot Sulphide 90 seconds 91.9% 84.8% 94%
Sulphide 15.5 mins 93.8% 88.1% 96.4%
Nxuu
All Oxide
Acid leaching @25OC
30 kg/t acid
Oxide * 12 hrs 93% 93% n/a

* Note: Zn mineralisation in the oxidised zones is hosted within Smithsonite and Baileychlore and independent test work has confirmed both of these are amenable to acid leaching.

This information was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated since to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.