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TIVAN LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2010

Apr 22, 2010

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QUARTERLY REPORT MARCH 2010

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mount Peake resource increased to 139Mt @ 0.29 % V2O5 5.3 % TiO2, 23.7% Fe at a 0.1 % V2O5 cut-off, and a Significant Exploration Target[1] of 500 – 700Mt with a grade range of 0.2% - 0.4% V205, identified.

  • Metallurgical test work continues to progress positively on the Mount Peake ore with recovery of all 3 principal commodities now being assessed.

  • The Sandy Creek resource at Manbarrum increased to 24.4 Mt @ 1.81% Zn, 0.45 % Pb, 4.57 g/t Ag.

  • Final payment of $560,000 received for sale of Mineral Rights of Legune prospect.

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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, Director & CEO
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¹ The potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, that there has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resources

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TNG Projects

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Figure 1: TNG Limited Tenement Map

SUMMARY

The Company‟s 100% owned Mount Peake project remained the focus of the exploration strategy during this quarter, with mining industry consultants Snowden completing a revised resource estimate, and metallurgical testwork continuing under management by metallurgical consultants METS.

A revised resource estimate was also completed for the Sandy Creek Deposit, at the company‟s 100% owned Manbarrum Project.

Joint venture and investment discussions continued with several Asian resource companies during the quarter.

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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. This project has been the company‟s main exploration focus.

Resource:

An updated JORC inferred resource of 139mt @ 0.29% V205, 5.3% Ti02, 23.7% Fe was announced during the 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 2.3km has been drilled to date.

The updated Inferred Resource represents a 30% increase from the previous resource estimate. Concentrate grades shown in table 1 are commercially acceptable.

The estimate has been completed by Snowden Mining Industry Consultants Pty Ltd (“Snowden”) and is reported using a V2O5 cut-off of 0.1 % together with the estimated DTR concentrate recovery and grades shown in Table 1. The resource has been reported in accordance with the 2004 JORC Code. Table 2 reports the resource at a range of cut-offs.

Headgrades
Category
Tonnes
(Mt)
V2O5
%
TiO2
%
Fe
%
SiO2
%
Al2O3
%
Inferred
139
0.29
5.3
23.7
32.5
8.2
DTR Concentrategrades
Mass
Recovery
%
V2O5
%
TiO2
%
Fe
%
SiO2
%
Al2O3
%
18.2 1.19
14.7
54.1
3.5
2.6
Table 1: February 2010 Mount Peake Inferred Resource at a 0.1 % V2O5 cut-off grade
Cut-off
grade Tonnes Density
V2O5
TiO2 Fe SiO2 Al2O3
V2O5 (Mt) **(tm-3) ** (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
(%)
0.10 139 3.0 0.29 5.3 23.7 32.5 8.2
0.15 123 3.0 0.31 5.7 24.6 31.7 7.7
0.20 100 2.9 0.34 6.2 25.7 30.5 7.2
0.25 82 3.0 0.36 6.6 26.6 29.8 6.9
0.30 64 3.0 0.39 7.1 27.6 28.8 6.6
0.35 42 3.1 0.42 7.6 29.0 27.6 6.3
0.40 25 3.1 0.45 8.2 30.3 26.7 6.0

Table 2: February 2010 Mount Peake Inferred Mineral Resource – grade tonnage report

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The Mount Peake resource remains open along strike to the north and south and TNG is confident that the resource will be further increased as TNG undertakes more drilling over the aeromagnetic anomaly which is coincident with the resource. Drilling in the northern lobe of the magnetic anomaly has confirmed this is also a gabbro host with a vanadium-rich magnetite zone.

Geophysical modelling of the magnetic data surrounding the Mount Peake resource indicates support for other potential magnetite-rich zones based on the Mount Peake signature. The company considers this represents an Exploration Target[1] at Mount Peake of 500-700 Mt with a grade range of 0.2% - 0.4% V205

Further drilling is now scheduled to commence in June following postponement of the previous drill programme due to wet weather conditions preventing heavy vehicle access.

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 all metallurgical testwork has 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 the results with improvements to the grade and recovery of V205, Fe and Ti02 while also successfully reducing 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 and to optimize the process.

TNG has commissioned METS to investigate the recovery of the Iron and Titanium as additional marketable products. This is progressing and will be reported on completion.

Stirling Deeps Project: Ni, Cu, PGM - TNG 100%

TNG has applied for funding from the Northern Territory Government for diamond drilling at the Stirling Deeps Project (located at Mount Peake) as part of the Government‟s 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 identified at Mount Peake.

Anomaly BGC1:

Drilling of this high priority electro-magnetic anomaly was postponed due to wet weather preventing drill rig access. This has now been scheduled to be drilled in June.

¹ The potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, that there has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resources.

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Manbarrum Project: Zinc-Lead-Silver, Iron-Ore, TNG 100%.

Sandy Creek Deposit:

Snowden Mining Industry consultants completed a revised resource estimate for Sandy Creek following a decision on the resource from the company‟s independent consultants.

The new estimate is 24 Mt @ 1.81%Zn, 0.45% Pb, 4.57 g/t Ag, representing a 54% increase in tonnage from the previous estimate.

Material Classification Tonnes Zn Pb Ag
Oxide Indicated 575,000 1.45 0.43 5.14
Inferred 877,000 1.26 0.28 3.24
Total 1,452,000 1.34 0.34 3.99
Primary Indicated 12,906,000 2.07 0.57 4.77
Inferred 10,023,000 1.54 0.30 4.40
Total 22,929,000 1.84 0.45 4.61
Total 24,381,000 1.81 0.45 4.57

The company will now consider future programmes for this project area.

Numerous additional priority exploration targets have been identified within the field, with the potential to deliver similar-scale deposits to those defined at Sandy Creek and Djibitgun such as Landandi and Browns prospects provide a potential Exploration Target[1] of 80 to 100Mt at a range of 1.8 to 2.2 % zinc for total combined resources in the region.

Joint venture and investment discussions continued with several Asian resource companies during the quarter.

Mineral Rights Sale:

The final payment of $560,000 was received for the sale of the Mineral Rights of the Legune Prospect from Teng Fei Mining. Further cooperation with Teng Fei Mining is under discussion.

JOINT VENTURE PROJECTS

Western Desert Resources Ltd. (WDR) Joint Venture

TNG 100%, (WDR initially earning in to 51% with the ability to earn 80%)

During the quarter seven magnetic targets were tested however adverse ground and weather conditions led to early termination of the program.

¹ The potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, that there has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resources.

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Three drillholes completed to target depth intersected magnetic volcanic sequences. Diamond drilling will be required to complete test of four of the magnetic targets. This is planned for next quarter.

WDR have also identified the Wiso Basin sequence as being prospective for phosphate in the EL area and this will be tested in future programmes.

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.

Kintore East Joint Venture:

TNG 20%, La Mancha 80%

TNG has elected to retain a 2% Gold Royalty in these tenements following dilution to 20% by La Mancha.

Other Tenements and Opportunities

TNG has maintained its assessment and review of other project opportunities during the quarter.

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 2010; however no firm timetable for the decision has been advised to date.

Cash Position

TNG currently has $3,535,162cash on hand.

Investments

TNG holds listed shares with a current market value of $900,000.

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TNG LIMITED

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Paul E Burton Director & CEO 23 April 2010

Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on information compiled by Paul Burton who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Director of TNG Limited. Paul Burton 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 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.

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Michael Andrew who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a full time employee of Snowden Mining Industry Consultants Pty Ltd. Michael Andrew 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 2004 Edition of the „Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves‟. Michael Andrew consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains „forward-looking information‟ that is based on the Company‟s expectations, estimates and projections as of the date on which the statements were made. This forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements with respect to the Company‟s business strategy, plans, objectives, performance, outlook, growth, cash flow, earnings per share and shareholder value, projections, targets and expectations, mineral reserves and resources, results of exploration and related expenses, property acquisitions, mine development, mine operations, drilling activity, sampling and other data, grade and recovery levels, future production, capital costs, expenditures for environmental matters, life of mine, completion dates, and currency exchange rates. Generally, this forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as „outlook‟, „anticipate‟, „project‟, „target‟, „likely‟, „believe‟, „estimate‟, „expect‟, „intend‟, „may‟, „would‟, „could‟, „should‟, „scheduled‟, „will‟, „plan‟, „forecast‟ and similar expressions. Persons reading this report are cautioned that such statements are only predictions, and that the Company‟s actual future results or performance may be materially different.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company‟s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including but not limited to the risk factors set out in the Company‟s Annual Information Form.

This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect our forward-looking information. These and other factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intent or obligations to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, estimates or options, future events or results or otherwise, unless required to do so by law.

Exploration Target

The potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, that there has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resources.

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TENEMENTS TNG Tenement schedule:

Tenement
ID
Date
Applied
Area
Km²
Project Holder Operator Status
Manbarrum (NT) A 24518 TNG100% TNG (NT) 15/12/04 Granted 16.85
Manbarrum (NT) A 26581 TNG100% TNG (NT) 14/01/08 Granted 14.65
Manbarrum (NT) EL 24395 TNG100% TNG (NT) 8/09/04 Granted 200.5
Manbarrum (NT) EL 25470 TNG100% TNG (NT) 13/07/06 Granted 199.3
Manbarrum (NT) EL 25646 TNG100% TNG (NT) 16/10/06 Granted 129.3
Manbarrum (NT) ML(A)27357 TNG100% TNG (NT) 15/05/09 Pending 2.04
Manbarrum (WA) EL 80/3772 TNG100% TNG (NT) 16/10/06 Granted 402
Manbarrum (WA) EL 80/3816 TNG100% TNG (NT) 30/11/06 Granted 224
Mount Peake (NT) EL 23271 Enigma100% TNG (NT) 20/07/01 Granted 95.9
Mount Peake (NT) EL 23074 Enigma100% TNG (NT) 2/03/01 Granted 169.2
Mount Peake (NT) EL 27069 Enigma100% TNG (NT) 1/12/08 Granted 245.9
Mount Peake (NT) EL 27070 Enigma100% TNG (NT) 1/12/08 Granted 89.46
Mount Peake (NT) ELA 27706 Enigma100% TNG (NT) 7/10/09 Pending 579.58
Mount Peake (NT) ELA 27787 Enigma100% TNG (NT) 16/11/09 Pending 139.19
Mount Peake (NT) ELA 27941 Enigma100% TNG (NT) 15/02/10 Pending 660.82
McAurthur River (NT) ELA 27711 Enigma100% Enigma 14/10/09 Pending 170.77
Warramunga (NT) MLC 647 TNG100% WDR 23/03/70 Granted 0.08
Warramunga (NT) EL 24471 TNG100% WDR 23/11/04 Granted 454.95
Warramunga (NT) EL 25581 TNG100% WDR 6/09/06 Granted 1170
Warramunga (NT) ELA 25582 TNG100% WDR 6/09/06 Moratorium 1207
Warramunga (NT) ELA 25587 TNG100% WDR 11/09/06 Pending 248.2
Tanami East (NT) ELA 24260 TNG100% WDR 15/04/04 Pending 462.3
Petermans (NT) ELA 25562 TNG100% WDR 23/08/06 Pending 942.15
Petermans (NT) ELA 25564 TNG100% WDR 23/08/06 Pending 1546.49
Petermans (NT) ELA 26382 TNG100% WDR 16/08/07 Pending 406.4
Petermans (NT) ELA 26383 TNG100% WDR 16/08/07 Pending 1300
Petermans (NT) ELA 26384 TNG100% WDR 16/08/07 Pending 909.51
Geothermal (NT) GEP27825 TNG Energy100% TNG (NT) 1/12/09 Pending 409
Geothermal (NT) GEP27826 TNG Energy100% TNG (NT) 1/12/09 Pending 1602
Geothermal (NT) GEP27827 TNG Energy100% TNG (NT) 1/12/09 Pending 1125
Geothermal (NT) GEP27828 TNG Energy100% TNG (NT) 1/12/09 Pending 5905
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 JV (WA) M 40/119 Enigma10.1% FMR 31/12/93 Granted 1.5
McTavish JV (WA) M 40/157 Enigma10.1% FMR 18/01/95 Granted 0.3
McTavish JV (WA) M 40/77 Enigma10.1% Nex Metals 13/06/88 Granted 1.2
McTavish JV (WA) P 40/1193 Enigma10.1% FMR 2/02/07 Granted 1.71
McTavish JV (WA) P 40/1194 Enigma10.1% FMR 2/02/07 Granted 1.82

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TENEMENTS

TNG Tenement schedule continued:

Tenement
ID
Date
Applied
Area
Km²
Project Holder Operator Status
Kintore East JV (WA) P 16/2370 TNG17.55% LMRA 20/12/06 Granted 1.83
Kintore East JV (WA) P 16/2371 TNG17.55% LMRA 20/12/06 Granted 1.2
Kintore East JV (WA) P 16/2372 TNG17.55% LMRA 20/12/06 Granted 1.5
Kintore East JV (WA) P 16/2373 TNG17.55% LMRA 20/12/06 Granted 1.21
Kintore East JV (WA) P 16/2374 TNG17.55% LMRA 20/12/06 Granted 2
Kintore East JV (WA) P 16/2459 TNG17.55% LMRA 20/12/06 Granted 2

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Directors
Australian Stock Exchange Listing
John W Barr
Paul Burton
Chairman
Director & CEO
Shares
Neil Biddle
Non Executive Director
Eddie Fry
Non Executive Director
German Exchanges
Company Secretaries
Simon Robertson
Shareholder Enquiries
Major Shareholders – 23 April 2010
Paul Burton
Simon Robertson
Contact
CBH Resources Limited
PO Box 1126,
RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd
SUBIACO, WA 6904
ANZ Nominees
Telephone:
(08) 9327 0900
JW Barr
Facsimile:
(08) 9327 0901
N Biddle
Email:[email protected]

TOTAL DIRECTORS HOLDINGS
Website: www.tngltd.com.au

Capital Structure – 23 April 2010
Share Registry
Ordinary Shares
258,055,076
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
Level 2, 45 St Georges Terrace
Options:
31.08.11
(unlisted)
500,000
Perth WA 6000
Options:
31.12.11
(unlisted)
1,800,000
Options:
15.12.12
(unlisted)
13,600,000
Telephone:
(08) 9323 2000
Facsimile:
(08) 9323 2033
TNG
A0B60K
6.28%
4.73%
3.99%
3.77%
2.73%
7.68%
$0.15
$0.32
$0.15

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