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TIVAN LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

Apr 12, 2015

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13 April 2015

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
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TNG Discovers Long-Term Water Supply Source for Mount Peake Vanadium Mine Development

Discovery of large aquifer system significantly de-risks project ahead of Feasibility Study completion

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Recent successful water bore drilling program has successfully outlined an aquifer with likely sufficient sustainable volume and quality of water to support the Mount Peake mining and processing operation.

  • Aquifer assessment work is ongoing with borefield design, permitting and costing work to follow.

  • All of this work will contribute towards the Mount Peake Definitive Feasibility Study to be delivered by the middle of 2015.

Australian strategic metals company TNG Limited (ASX: TNG) is pleased to advise that it has significantly de-risked a critical aspect its Mount Peake Vanadium-Titanium-Iron Project in the Northern Territory with the discovery of a large aquifer system capable of providing a sustainable long-term water source for the project.

The recently completed water drilling program ( see ASX Announcement – 23 March 2015 ) was designed to prove the availability of water for use on the proposed Mount Peake mine site for process plant water, site dust suppression and camp potable water supply, as required for the Feasibility Study.

The drilling program was highly successful, outlining a large aquifer system within the Hansen Palaeochannel, which lies beneath the Hansen River, located around 20km from the Mount Peake deposit (Figure 1). Preliminary indications from pump test-work are that it is capable of providing a sustainable long-term source of water to supply all of the requirements of the Mount Peake mining and processing operation over the planned 20-plus year life of the project .

A total of five holes for 336m were drilled in late March along the lower reaches of the Hansen River. Details of the drilling program are outlined in Appendix 1 with hole locations outlined in Table 1 and shown on Figure 1. The drilling was conducted by a licensed water bore drilling company/driller from Alice Springs using a percussion air system (shown in Figure 2).

Four 205mm exploration bores were cased with 150mm slotted PVC, and the final test production bore hole was drilled to 300mm and cased with 200mm slotted steel pipe. All holes were finished with cemented steel headworks and had Summary Logs registered with the NT Water Resources Department.

All five bores intersected a consistent alluvial aquifer which varied from 20m to 36m in thickness of clean and unconsolidated coarse river sands and gravels. The aquifer zone commenced at a depth of around 12m below surface and the deepest portion was less than 60m below ground.

Drilling was managed by TNG staff with water test-work supervised by hydrogeological staff employed by the Company’s consultants, GHD. GHD is a global services company (operating in the water, energy and resources sectors) that has been appointed by TNG to complete the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Mount Peake development ( see ASX Announcement – 17 February 2015 ).

W www.tngltd.com.au E [email protected]

ASX CODE: TNG ABN 12 000 817 023

REGISTERED OFFICE T +61 8 9327 0900 Level 1, 282 Rokeby Road F +61 8 9327 0901 Subiaco, Western Australia 6008

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Figure 1. Location of water bores along the Hansen River, TNG tenure, and the position of the Mineral Resource.

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Pump testing (Figure 3) of the exploration and test production bores was conducted by the drilling contractor under the supervision of GHD hydrogeological staff. Preliminary indications are that sufficient volumes and quality water will be available in this aquifer system, and that it will be able to be sustainably extracted to supply all of the requirements of the mining operation .

The main water requirement is for the process plant, in the grinding circuit and then the magnetic separation plant, with some 0.4GLpa (Gigalitres per annum) required. Part of this will be reclaimed from the tailings (testwork is ongoing on tailings stream options) and can also be utilised for the second most significant use – dust suppression.

Potable water for camp and human consumption is a relatively minor component of the overall water requirement, and will be obtained from treatment (through a reverse osmosis plant) of the borefield supply. Overall, the total requirement is somewhat below 1GLpa, but indications, from pump testwork field data, is that the Hansen paleochannel will be able to comfortably provide this amount.

Water quality varied between the five holes, but holes 15MPWB001 and 15MPWB005 both returned values of less than 5000ppm TDS (Total Dissolved Solids, a measure of salinity) from all field sampling of the main aquifer. The borefield will therefore be established in this area.

A detailed assessment of the aquifer’s characteristics is now being conducted. This includes sample analysis from all recent drilling as well as all of the existing station bores in the area. The aquifer system will be incorporated into the overall Mount Peake surface and groundwater model being developed by GHD.

Following the aquifer assessment, GHD will undertake design and costing work for the development of the borefield. This will include all necessary permitting required through the Mines and Water Resources Departments. These results will form a component of the overall Feasibility Study which is due to be completed by the middle of 2015.

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  • Figure 2 (Above). Water bore drilling on the Hansen paleochannel (15MPWB002).

Figure 3 (Right). Pump testing on the production bore 15MPWB005, using a submersible variable pump and digital flow metering.

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TNG’s Managing Director, Mr Paul Burton said the discovery of a long-term water source was a highly significant and very positive development for the Mount Peake Project.

“In an arid region such as this, identifying and securing a long-term sustainable water source is a key requirement for any mining and processing operation,” Mr Burton said. “While we were always confident that we would be able to identify a suitable water source in the region, we were until now unsure of exactly where it would come from.

“This discovery has therefore significantly de-risked the project and ticks a very important box as part of the overall Feasibility Study. Subject to obtaining the required regulatory approvals and agreements to access this aquifer, this water supply solution will be incorporated into the final Feasibility Study report, which is due for completion by mid-year.”

Paul E Burton Managing Director

13 April 2015

Inquiries:

Paul E Burton Managing Director + 61 (0) 8 9327 0900 Nicholas Read Read Corporate + 61 (0) 8 9388 1474

Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation compiled by Exploration Manager Mr Kim Grey B.Sc. and M. Econ. Geol. Mr Grey is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, and a full time employee of TNG Limited. Mr Grey has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Grey consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appear.

About TNG

TNG is building a world-scale strategic metals business based on its flagship 100%-owned Mount Peake Vanadium-TitaniumIron Project in the Northern Territory. Located 235km north of Alice Springs, Mount Peake will be a 20-year plus project producing a suite of high-quality, high-purity strategic metals products for global markets including vanadium pentoxide, iron oxide and titanium dioxide. The project, which will be a top-10 global producer, has received Major Project Facilitation status from the NT Government.

The Mount Peake Feasibility Study is well advanced and due for completion by mid-2015, paving the way for project financing and development to proceed. An integral part of TNG’s emerging strategic metals business its 100% ownership of the unique and patented TIVAN® hydrometallurgical process, which offers significantly lower capital and operating costs, lowers risk and successfully extracts two other valuable metals from the resource in addition to vanadium – titanium dioxide and high-purity iron oxide.

Vanadium is a highly strategic metal which is used as an alloy in steel. It is also in strong demand for use in energy storage, with vanadium redox batteries used to store electricity generated by solar and wind power, and lithium-vanadium ion batteries used to power hybrid cars.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement has been prepared by TNG Ltd. This announcement is in summary form and does not purport to be all inclusive or complete. Recipients should conduct their own investigations and perform their own analysis in order to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy and completeness of the information, statements and opinions contained.

This is for information purposes only. Neither this nor the information contained in it constitutes an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of TNG Ltd shares in any jurisdiction.

This does not constitute investment advice and has been prepared without taking into account the recipient's investment objectives, financial circumstances or particular needs and the opinions and recommendations in this presentation are not intended to represent recommendations of particular investments to particular persons. Recipients should seek professional advice when deciding if an investment is appropriate. All securities transactions involve risks, which include (among others) the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TNG Ltd, its officers, employees, agents and advisers do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the currency, accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information, statements, opinions, estimates, forecasts or other representations contained in this announcement. No responsibility for any errors or omissions from this arising out of negligence or otherwise is accepted.

This may include forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are outside the control of TNG Ltd. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to those expressed or implied.

Table 1. Water Bore collar summary details.

HOLE_ID HOLE_TYPE EASTING_GDA94 NORTHING_GDA94 RL DEPTH DIP AZIM_MAG
15MPWB001 8" Percussion 339560 7627833 436 78.0 -90 360
15MPWB002 8" Percussion 346150 7612700 460 66.0 -90 360
15MPWB003 8" Percussion 338710 7641403 443 78.0 -90 360
15MPWB004 8" Percussion 341615 7657621 418 48.0 -90 360
15MPWB005 12" Percussion 339557 7627846 436 66.0 -90 360

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APPENDIX ONE – MOUNT PEAKE WATER BORE DRILLING

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random Samples from water bores include
chips, or specific specialised industry standard water collected from pump testing
measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under and percussion rock samples of the
investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or cuttings. Cuttings were placed in 3m
handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should piles by the contractor and sampled
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. for laboratory submission similarly
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample All piles were collected into chip trays
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any and also analysed on site by portable
measurement tools or systems used. XRF.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.
Drilling techniques Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, Open hole percussion (hammer) rig
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg using air (350psi and 1070cfm) lift.
core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond
tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so,bywhat method,etc).
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample Good recoveries were obtained in all
recoveries and results assessed. intervals drilled, however some
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure contamination (of the loose sandy
representative nature of the samples. material in the aquifer zone entrained
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery into samples lower down in the hole)
and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred was noted from the lower half of all
due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. holes. This is inherent in the drilling
technique used – which was selected
as the best way to assess the
water/aquiferproperties.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically Chips, from 3m piles, were
and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support geologically logged in full. Sufficient
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies details were obtained to enable
and metallurgical studies. picking aquifer and basement
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. lithologies.
Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or All sampling was by spear from sample
techniques and sample all core taken. piles on the ground. A 2-3kg sample
preparation If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc was obtained from each 3m pile for
and whether sampled wet or dry. lab submission.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and The sample preparation for samples
appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. follows industry best practice, with
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling oven drying of samples prior to coarse
stages to maximise representivity of samples. crushing and pulverization (to >85%
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is passing 75 microns) of the entire
representative of the in situ material collected, including sample
for instance results for field duplicate/second-half No field duplicates have been taken.
sampling. The sample size (2-5 kg) is considered
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of to be adequate for the material and
the material being sampled. grainsize being sampled and the style
of mineralisation beingdrilled
Quality of assay data The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying Not available as yet
and laboratory tests and laboratory procedures used and whether the Samples are to be analysed for the
technique is considered partial or total. multi-element suite at ALS in Perth by
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF technique ICP (ME-ICP61a).
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 (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks)
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and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias)

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andprecision have been established.
Verification of sampling The verification of significant intersections by either Sampling was conducted by TNG staff
and assaying independent or alternative company personnel. and verified by the Exploration
The use of twinned holes. Manager on site.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, Primary geological logging was
data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) entered into standardized
protocols. spreadsheets on field laptops and
Discuss anyadjustment to assaydata. uploaded into the companydatabase.
Locations of data Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes Drill holes were picked up using a
points (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings standard GPS device using multiple
and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. point averaging, with accuracy of
Specification of the grid system used. better than 3 metres for Northing and
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Easting, and around 5 metres for RL.
All coordinates data for the project are
in MGA_GDA94 Zone 53.
Data spacing and Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Water bore spacing were dictated by
distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to the aquifer and are spaced at several
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity kilometres along a paleochannel that
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve extends for over 50 kilometres.
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. Sampling was of an exploratory and
Whether sample compositing has been applied. reconnaissance nature and spacings
are insufficient to establish continuity
or define Resources.
Orientation of data in Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased All water bores were drilled vertically
relation to geological sampling of possible structures and the extent to which to intersect the aquifer, which is
structure this is known, considering the deposit type. flatlying
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.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. All core and samples were under
company supervision at all times prior
to freighting to ALS laboratories in
Alice Springs
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling No sampling audits have been
techniques and data. completed to date on the water bore
drillingcompleted at Mount Peake

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and Type, reference name/number, location and ownership
The Mount Peake Project comprises
land tenure status including agreements or material issues with third eleven tenements, including ELs and
parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding MLs held by Enigma Mining Limited, a
royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wholly owned subsidiary of TNG
wilderness or national park and environmental Limited.
settings. The tenements are in good standing
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting
with no know impediments
along with any known impediments to obtaining a Drilling was conducted along the
licence to operate in the area. Hansen paleochannel with relevant
Water Resources and Heritage
clearances
Exploration done by Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
Only pastoralist wells exist along the
otherparties parties. area drill tested
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of The target is a Tertiary alluvial
mineralisation. paleochannel aquifer zone, which links
to the Ti Tree aquifer to the south
Drill hole Information A summary of all information material to the See Table 2
understanding of the exploration results including a
tabulation of the following information for all Material
drill holes:
o
Easting and northing of the drill collar
o
Elevation of RL (Reduced Level – elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill collar
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Dip and azimuth of the hole
o
Down hole length and interception depth

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Hole length
Data aggregation In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging No data aggregation has been applied.
methods techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off
grades are usually 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 clearlystated.
Relationship between These relationships are particularly important in the Each hole is near perpendicular to the
mineralisation widths reporting of Exploration Results. aquifer zone being tested and so drill
and intercept lengths If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to intercepts are near to true widths.
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’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and Refer to Figure 3 in the body of the
tabulations of intercepts should be included for any report
significant discovery being reported These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole
collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration No laboratory results (geochemical or
Results is not practicable, representative reporting of water quality) are available to date.
both low and high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
Other substantive Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, There has been no prior work on the
exploration data should be reported including (but not limited to): paleochannel aquifer system along the
geological observations; geophysical survey results; lower Hansen River
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.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests Analytical results are awaited and will
for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large- be reported in due course. Full
scale step-out drilling). assessment of the aquifer will follow
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible with GHD working towards obtaining
extensions, including the main geological necessary permitting and design and
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this costing of the borefield’s development
information is not commercially sensitive. in time for the Mount Peake mine
development

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