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TIVAN LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2009
Oct 11, 2009
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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QUARTERLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 2009
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Metallurgical test work to optimise the extraction of Vanadium from the Mount Peake drill material is progressing positively. Assessment of the extraction of Titanium and Iron is also in progress.
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Consultants completed an initial scoping study of the Mount Peake project, concluding positive project economics.
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Additional exploration licences have been granted at Mount Peake increasing TNG‟s strategic land holding in this prospective area of the Arunta geological province.
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Consultants completed a review of the Sandy Creek resource.
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Drilling of the Browns MVT target was completed. Results are awaited.
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Clearance for drilling by TNG‟s joint venture partner Western Desert Resources has been approved for the Rover Project by Traditional Owners.
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Paul E Burton was appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
PO Box 1126 Subiaco, Western Australia 6904 T +61 8 9327 0900 F +61 8 9327 0901
www.tngltd.com.au [email protected]
Contact: Paul Burton, CEO
Quarterly Report SEPTEMBER 2009 1
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TNG Operations
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Figure 1: TNG Limited Tenement Map
SUMMARY
The Mount Peake project has continued to provide encouragement following the maiden JORC Inferred resource and positive metallurgical testwork reported last quarter. This project remained the focus of the company‟s exploration strategy during this quarter, with mining industry consultants Snowden completing an initial Scoping Study, and metallurgical testwork continuing under management by metallurgical consultants METS.
Diamond drilling of the Browns prospect at the company‟s 100% owned Manbarrum Project was also completed confirming zinc and lead mineralisation at this large exploration target. Analytical results are awaited.
Joint venture and investment discussions continued with several Chinese resource companies during the quarter. Selected Chinese groups conducted due diligence and site visits. TNG is unable to comment about the likely hood of a final binding arrangement being reached at this stage and continues to progress discussions.
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PROJECTS
Mount Peake Project: Iron – Vanadium - Titanium, TNG 100%
The Mount Peake project area is located on Stirling Station and covers a highly prospective, but poorly explored area of the Western Arunta geological province.
Resource:
A JORC inferred resource of 100mt @ 0.32% V205, 5.95% Ti02, 25% Fe was announced last quarter. The Mount Peake resource remains open along strike to the north and south and TNG is confident that this resource will be increased as more drilling over the large aeromagnetic anomaly which is coincident with the resource is completed. The magnetic anomaly extends for some 9km and only 1.3km has been drilled to date. Further drilling is scheduled to commence in October 2009.
Metallurgical Test Work:
TNG has commissioned Mineral Engineering Technical Services Pty Ltd (“METS”) to design and manage the metallurgical testwork programme. METS has in-depth experience with Vanadium deposits, particularly with Australian projects, and are well suited to evaluate the Mount Peake mineralisation.
Results of initial metallurgical testwork demonstrated the amenability of the host rock, a magnetite olivine pyroxenite, to produce a high grade Vanadium concentrate over 1 % V2O5.
Further testwork aimed at optimising the grade and recovery, has successfully improved on the initial results by regrinding to 45 microns. This has also resulted in improving the grade and recovery of the Fe and Ti02 and successfully reduced the Si02 and Al203 components to acceptable commercial levels.
Further testwork is underway to study the amenability of the ore to alternative salt roasting and/or leach processes to further improve the vanadium recovery. This will be reported on completion.
TNG has also commissioned METS to investigate the recovery of the Iron and Titanium as additional marketable products and results of this will be reported in due course.
Scoping Study:
Following the positive results received from the metallurgical testwork, TNG instructed Snowden Mining Industry Consultants to complete an initial Scoping Study on the Mount Peake Project.
The initial study considered the viability of an open pit mining operation study using a marginal cut-off of 0.22 % vanadium pentoxide (V2O5, ), a conservative V2O5 price of US$8/lb, and processing of 5mt per year, with an estimated capital cost of between $400 – 500m.
Despite the high capital cost the results demonstrated viable project economics given the parameters and assumptions of this initial study.
Metallurgical cost and recovery estimates for the Study and the capital cost estimates were supplied by METS. This was based on the initial testwork and after finalizing the processing route the capex may be reduced.
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Stirling Deeps Project: Ni, Cu, PGM - TNG 100%
TNG was awarded $75,000 in funding from the Northern Territory Government for diamond drilling at the Stirling Deeps Project (located at Mount Peake) as part of the Government‟s $2.4 million collaborative funding program.
The funds will be used for deep drilling to target the nickel-copper and platinum group minerals potential of the large mafic system at Mount Peake.
Petrological work on the magnetite rich gabbro that host the vanadium resource at Mount Peake has indicated that it may represent the top part of a large layered mafic system. Such geological systems can host nickel and copper sulphides together with Platinum Group Metals (PGM‟s) similar to the Bushveld, Munni Munni, and Stillwater intrusions. Under the award programme TNG will expend an additional $120,000 to complete the drilling programme.
The two diamond drill holes will be approximately 500 metres deep and will be targeted to provide a geological cross section and prove the existence of a large layered mafic intrusion and potential sulphide mineralisation. Drilling is scheduled to commence in October 2009.
If the layered mafic complex exists then further exploration will be undertaken to search for nickel, copper and PGM‟s within the system.
Manbarrum Project: Zinc-Lead-Silver, Iron-Ore, TNG 100%.
Sandy Creek Deposit:
TNG has previously reported a difference between the Metallurgical testwork grades of 4% Zn and the current global resource grade of 2% Zn.
The current resource excludes some high grade reverse circulation (RC) drill holes and the higher grade “pipe” zone as diamond twin holes did not adequately reproduce the RC grades which average 4% Zn or higher.
The metallurgical testwork was completed on whole, uncut core, and it was considered a possibility that either during the drill or sampling process a loss of Zn occurred due to the nature of the mineralisation. Drill sump material was sampled from some Diamond holes and recorded values >20% Zn indicating that some Zn was being lost during the drilling process.
To assist in this unusual matter TNG engaged consultants SRK to review the complete Sandy Creek deposit drilling database to establish the following:
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The likely cause of the grade difference noted between the metallurgical results and the assay results,
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To quantify any potential loss of Zinc during drilling and sampling
A summary of SRK‟s conclusions are as follows:
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All RC drill result data is robust and can be included in the resource.
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All Diamond drill result data is potentially underreported due to evidence of loss of Zn during the drilling and subsequent sampling process. Statistically the diamond drill hole data biases low when compared to the RC data in all cases.
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Upgrading in the RC data is not apparent.
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To further test these conclusions, TNG completed 1 large diameter (PQ) diamond drill hole at Sandy Creek during the quarter.
The primary aim of this hole was to intersect previous mineralised intercepts recorded in the RC data. This was achieved and the whole core was transported to TNG‟s metallurgical consultants for assessment and analysis. Results are awaited.
A further decision on the resource will be made when results and recommendations from the company‟s independent consultants are available.
Browns Prospect
A first pass exploratory diamond drilling program was completed at Browns Prospect during the quarter. This target is one of the largest in the Manbarrum project area and is located 6km north of the Sandy Creek Deposit.
Geological logging of drill core indicates that MVT-style zinc mineralisation was intersected in all diamond drill holes however, grades were difficult to estimate. Analytical results are awaited.
The primary aim of the drilling was to test for evidence of Zn and Pb mineralisation which was successfully achieved. As the target is so extensive further drilling over the anomalous area will be required to establish the resource potential of this target.
Subject to confirmation of results from the laboratory, a reverse circulation drilling programme will be planned for the 2010 field season.
JOINT VENTURE PROJECTS
Western Desert Resources Ltd. (WDR) Joint Venture
TNG 100%, (WDR initially earning in to 51% with the ability to earn 80%)
Clearance for drilling of the main targets at Rover was obtained during the quarter from the Traditional Owners. WDR are now in preparation for drill testing the magnetic anomalies in the area for Au-Cu mineralisation. WDR‟s assessment of the area has concluded the following:
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11 “Tennant Creek” style ironstone targets are defined by new detailed magnetic and gravity surveys within EL 25581.
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Targets are of similar tenor to the Tennant Creek Cu-Au mines, and Rover 1 and Rover 4 deposits.
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“Rover 1” (Westgold Resources ltd) is located 800 meters to the west of EL 25581.
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The trend of the magnetic anomalies continues from the Westgold tenement into the Rover JV tenement, EL 25581.
WDR have advised that drilling on all targets is planned to commence in October/November 2009.
McTavish Project:
TNG 30%, Barminco 70%
TNG holds an interest in other tenement groups, however, in each case, the Company does not contribute towards exploration expenditure as the projects are subject to joint venture or options for sale. These projects include McTavish project.
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Kintore East Joint Venture:
TNG 23.95%, Mines and Resources Australia Ltd 76.05%
Mines Resources Australia Ltd., have advised that a compilation and review of all historical data will be completed followed by target generation and ranking prior to drilling scheduled for early 2009.
A heritage survey has been planned and will take place in the next quarter. The project area is covered by a single Native Title claim held by the Widji People.
Other Tenements and Opportunities
TNG continues to review other project opportunities.
MINING PROJECTS
Cawse Extended JV: Nickel, TNG 20%, Norilsk 80%
Norilsk Nickel Australia has advised it has placed the Cawse laterite nickel operation on indefinite care and maintenance which will delay commencement of mining operations at Cawse Extended.
CORPORATE
Davis Samuel
TNG is a party to proceedings instituted by the Commonwealth of Australia in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory.
TNG anticipates that the judge will announce his decision in 2009; however no firm timetable for the decision has been advised to date.
Cash Position
TNG currently has $3,728,526 cash on hand.
Investments
TNG holds listed shares with a current market value of $500,000.
Appointments
Paul Burton was appointed CEO on 1[st] September 2009.
TNG LIMITED
Paul E Burton
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
12 October 2009
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Paul Burton, who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Paul Burton is a Director of TNG Limited. Paul Burton has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the „Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves‟. Paul Burton consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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TENEMENTS
TNG Tenement schedule:
| Tenement ID |
Date Applied |
Area Km² |
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| Project | Holder | Operator | Status | |||
| Manbarrum(NT) | EL24395 | TNG100% | TNG(NT) | 8/09/04 | - Granted | 200.0 |
| Manbarrum(NT) | A24518 | TNG100% | TNG(NT) | 15/12/04 | - Granted | 16.8 |
| Manbarrum(NT) | EL25470 | TNG100% | TNG(NT) | 13/07/06 | - Granted | 199.5 |
| Manbarrum(NT) | EL25646 | TNG100% | TNG(NT) | 16/10/06 | - Granted | 122.0 |
| Manbarrum(NT) | A26581 | TNG100% | TNG(NT) | 14/01/08 | - Granted | 12.0 |
| Manbarrum(WA) | EL80/3772 | TNG100% | TNG(NT) | 16/10/06 | - Granted | 402.8 |
| Manbarrum(WA) | EL80/3816 | TNG100% | TNG(NT) | 30/11/06 | - Pending | 224.0 |
| Mount Peake(NT) | EL23074 | TNG100% | Enigma | 2/03/01 | - Granted | 169.2 |
| Mount Peake(NT) | EL23271 | TNG100% | Enigma | 20/07/01 | - Granted | 95.9 |
| Mount Peake(NT) | EL27069 | TNG100% | Enigma | 1/12/08 | - Pending | 245.9 |
| Mount Peake(NT) | EL27070 | TNG100% | Enigma | 1/12/08 | - Pending | 89.5 |
| Warramunga(NT) | EL 24471 | TNG100% | WDR | 23/11/04 | - Granted | 1354.0 |
| Warramunga(NT) | ELA 25581 | TNG100% | WDR | 6/09/06 | - Pending | 1170.0 |
| Warramunga(NT) | ELA 25582 | TNG100% | WDR | 6/09/06 | Moratorium | 1207.0 |
| Warramunga(NT) | ELA 25587 | TNG100% | WDR | 11/09/06 | - Pending | 248.2 |
| Warramunga(NT) | MLC 647 | TNG100% | WDR | 23/03/70 | - Granted | 0.1 |
| Tanami East(NT) | ELA 24260 | TNG100% | WDR | 15/04/04 | - Pending | 462.3 |
| Petermans(NT) | ELA 25562 | TNG100% | WDR | 23/08/06 | - Pending | 942.2 |
| Petermans(NT) | ELA 25564 | TNG100% | WDR | 23/08/06 | - Pending | 1546.5 |
| Petermans(NT) | ELA 26382 | TNG100% | WDR | 16/08/07 | - Pending | 406.4 |
| Petermans(NT) | ELA 26383 | TNG100% | WDR | 16/08/07 | - Pending | 1300.0 |
| Petermans(NT) | ELA 26384 | TNG100% | WDR | 16/08/07 | - Pending | 909.5 |
| Cawse Ext.(WA) | M 24/547 | TNG20% | Norilsk | 2/02/96 | - Granted | 8.6 |
| Cawse Ext. (WA) | M 24/548 | TNG20% | Norilsk | 2/02/96 | - Granted | 8.6 |
| Cawse Ext.(WA) | M 24/549 | TNG20% | Norilsk | 2/02/96 | - Granted | 8.6 |
| Cawse Ext.(WA) | M 24/550 | TNG20% | Norilsk | 2/02/96 | - Granted | 8.6 |
| McTavish(WA) | M 40/119 | TNG10.1% | Barminco | 31/12/93 | - Granted | 1.5 |
| McTavish(WA) | M 40/157 | TNG10.1% | Barminco | 18/01/95 | - Granted | 0.3 |
| McTavish(WA) | M 40/77 | TNG10.1% | Barminco | 13/06/88 | - Granted | 1.2 |
| McTavish(WA) | M 40/194 | TNG10.1% | Barminco | 14/01/94 | - Pending | 3.5 |
| Kintore East JV(WA) | M16/281 | TNG49% | MRA | 7/03/96 | - Pending | 4.5 |
| Kintore East JV(WA) | M16282 | TNG49% | MRA | 7/03/96 | - Pending | 3.2 |
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| Directors Australian Stock Exchange Listing Paul Burton John W Barr Chief Executive Officer Chairman Shares Neil Biddle Non Executive Director Eddie Fry Non Executive Director German Exchanges Company Secretaries John W Barr Simon Robertson Shareholder Enquiries Major Shareholders – 12 October 2009 John W Barr Simon Robertson Contact CBH Resources Limited RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd Telephone: (08) 9327 0900 ANZ Nominees Facsimile: (08) 9327 0901 JW Barr N Biddle Email:[email protected] TOTAL DIRECTORS HOLDINGS Website: www.tngltd.com.au Capital Structure – 12 October 2009 Share Registry Ordinary Shares 258,055,076 Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd Level 2, 45 St Georges Terrace Options: 01.11.09 (unlisted) 200,000 Perth WA 6000 Options: 31.03.10 (unlisted) 14,000,000 Options: 31.12.11 (unlisted) 1,800,000 Telephone: (08) 9323 2000 Options: 31.08.11 (unlisted) 500,000 Facsimile: (08) 9323 2033 |
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| TNG A0B60K |
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| 6.28% 4.90% 4.04% 3.87% 2.73% 7.77% |
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| $0.75 $0.49 $0.32 $0.15 |
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