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TURNSTONE RESOURCES LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Jul 25, 2018

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Davenport Resources Ltd

July 2018

ASX Announcement 26 July 2018

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COMPANY DETAILS
Davenport Resources Limited
ABN:64 153 414 852
ASX CODE:DAV
PRINCIPAL AND
REGISTERED OFFICE
(& Postal Address)
Davenport Resources Limited
Level 28,
303 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
W: www.davenportresources.com.au
E: [email protected]
P:+61 (0) 415 065 280
Capital Structure
135.2M Ordinary shares
6.2M Unlisted options
6.2M Performance Rights
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Patrick McManus
(Non-Executive Chairman)
Dr Chris Gilchrist
(Managing Director)
Chris Bain
(Executive Director)
Rory Luff
(Non-Executive Director)
Exploration activities report for Junequarter 2018
HIGHLIGHTS:

Significant historic potash resources were identified within the
Ohmgebirge Perpetual Mining Licence area. A total of 20.1 Mt
K2O, comprising predominantly Sylvinite mineralization, was
announced to the ASX on 19th June 2018 following a review of
historic drill data by world-leading consultants, ERCOSPLAN
Ingenieurgesellschaft
Geotechnik
und
Bergbau
mbH
(“ERCOSPLAN”).

The potash mineralization has a thickness of 5.0m – 7.6m with
grades between 12.4% and 14.2% K2O. The potash is relatively
shallow (700m below surface) and was previously scheduled to be
mined as part of the, now closed, Bleicherode-Sollstedt mine. Two
shafts, which are still in use today, are located within 2 km of the
Ohmgebirge licence area.

All regulatory processes relating to the transfer of legal ownership
of the three recently-acquired perpetual mining licences have
been completed

An oversubscribed placement was undertaken at 7 cents per share
to raise approximately A$2.1 million.

The Company is currently in the process of inviting eligible
shareholders to participate in a Share Purchase Plan (“SPP”)
Germany -South Harz Potash project
Perpetual Mining Licence Areas
Ebeleben
The Company announced on 10thJuly 2018 that all regulatory
processes relating to the transfer of the recently-acquired
perpetual mining licenses Ebeleben, Muhlhausen-Keula-Nohra
Elende and Ohmgebirge were completed and that confirmation of
tenure was received by the Company lawyers from the Thuringian
Land Registry office in Erfurt, Germany.

As announced on 3[rd] April 2018, Micon International Co. Limited (“Micon”) confirmed an Inferred Resource of 576 million tonnes containing an average of 12.1 % K20 within the Ebeleben field containing Sylvinite seam thicknesses of up to 22.8 m.

Representatives of the Company and Micon collaborated during the quarter to examine cross-sections of the Ebeleben field to identify target locations for future twin drilling. The twin drilling is expected to validate historical drilling, and provide core samples that will allow confirmation of a JORC Indicated Resource, and provide samples to allow metallurgical testwork, as part of feasibility studies.

Davenport Resources Ltd

July 2018

Muhlhausen Sub-Area, Keula and Nohra-Elende

Analysis of the data for the three sub-licenses within the Muhlhausen field was conducted by Micon. Due to the large volume of information, that work is still in progress. It it is expected to report a JORC compliant resource in August. Historic resource estimates for these licence areas were announced in April of this year (ASX release 10[th] April 2018).

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Figure 1 Location of Davenport Resources South Harz Project exploration and mining licences showing the historic resource estimates for the Muhlhausen, Keula and Nohra-Elende sub-areas. Conversion of these historic resources to a JORC-compliant resource is underway with completion expected in August.

Cautionary Note: The Mülhausen, Nohra-Elende and Keula sub-area resource estimates are historical foreign estimates and are not reported in accordance with the JORC Code. A competent person has not done sufficient work to classify these historical foreign estimates as mineral resources in accordance with the JORC code and it is uncertain that following further exploration work that these historical foreign estimates will be able to be reported as mineral resources in accordance with the JORC Code.

Davenport Resources Ltd

July 2018

Ohmgebirge

The Company announced on 19[th] June that consultants ERCOSPLAN Ingenieurgesellschaft Geotechnik und Bergbau mbH (“ERCOSPLAN”) had identified historic potash resources on the Ohmgebirge Mining Licence of 149.1 million tonnes at 13.5% K2O which comprised predominantly Sylvinite with thicknesses between 5.0m and 7.6m. This equates to a total K2O content of 20.1 million tonnes.

The potash mineralisation is relatively shallow, approximately 700m below surface, and was historically scheduled to be mined as part of the nearby Bleicherode-Sollstedt mining operation. Two vertical shafts, which are still in use today, are located within 2 km of the Ohmgebirge field. These shafts are used to transport industrial wastes into a nearby exhausted mine but could possibly be used to facilitate quick and low-cost access to the orebody.

Exploration Licence Areas

Küllstedt

Application for drilling approval continues to be temporarily suspended while the data analysis of the adjoining mining licences is underway.

Davenport continues to maintain contact with all levels of authority to pioneer the pathway within the legislative framework to achieve drilling approval and has engaged ERCOSPLAN to compile a report describing the permitting pathway for a mining operation in Thüringen. The Company continues to receive strong local and state government support for the exploration plans in the South Harz region.

Gräfentonna

No work during the quarter.

Potash Market

Robust demand for potash, together with some cautious spot selling, helped the spot potash markets appreciate in the first half of 2018 with the expectation that this will assist an upwards adjustment of contract markets, which are yet to be finalized.

CFR prices for granular MOP in Brazil reached US$315 per tonne in May 2018 whilst SE Asia prices reached US$290 per tonne. Owing to the sizeable volumes represented by contract business, Vancouver and Baltic FOB prices maintained levels below US$230 per tonne but are expected to rise with new 2018 contracts. Chinese seaport stocks were reported to be in the region of 2.1 Mt in May 2018 which was 16% higher than at the same time last year.

Demand for MOP is forecast to continue by some 2-3% per annum as an increase in cultivated area is not possible in many countries to meet the growth in crop production required to meet both the increasing population and the changes in dietary trends in many developing countries. The ratio of potash use relative to nitrogen and phosphorous is expected to increase as many countries apply potash sub-optimally. Potash application will need to rise in many countries in order to maintain production growth requirements. For example, China’s MOP application rates to rice crops are double that of India meaning there is a huge demand growth potential.

Davenport Resources Ltd

July 2018

Australia

Southern Cross Bore

No exploration during the quarter

Corporate

Davenport undertook a placement to raise $2.1million (before costs) at $0.07 (7 cents) a share. Comprising two parts, the first to raise $1.9m was completed in early July and the balance will be subject to Shareholder approval at a general meeting scheduled for 30 August. In conjunction with the placement shareholders were invited to subscribe up to $15,000 also at $0.07 a share through a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) capped at $500,000. Also subject to shareholder approval at the general meeting all participants in the placement and SPP will be eligible to receive one free option for each share issued, exercisable at 20 cents before 31 July 2023. Davenport will apply to the ASX for the options to be listed.

Tenements

The acquisition of the mining tenements from BVVG became unconditional early in the quarter with the final confirmation if tenure received in July 2018 as reported earlier.

Tenement
Name/Number
Location Beneficial Holding
Küllstedt Thüringen, Germany 100%
Gräfentonna Thüringen, Germany 100%
Mühlhausen-Nohra Thüringen, Germany 100%
Ebeleben Thüringen, Germany 100%
Ohmgebirge Thüringen, Germany 100%
EL28045 NT, Australia 100%
EL30090 NT, Australia 100%

INVESTOR & MEDIA ENQUIRIES

Dr Chris Gilchrist - Managing Director Davenport Resources Ltd +353 (0) 87 687 9886 [email protected]

Luke Forrestal - Account Director Media & Capital Partners +61 (0) 411 479 144 [email protected]

Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

+Rule 5.5

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97, 01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13, 01/09/16

Name of entity

Davenport Resources Limited

Davenport Resources Limited
ABN
64 153 414 852
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
64 153 414 852 30 June 2018
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers – sub-tenants rent
1.2
Payments for
(a) exploration & evaluation
(b) development
(c) production
(d) staff costs
(e) administration and corporate costs
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
1.6
Income taxes paid
1.7
Research and development refunds
1.8
Other -
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
29
(52)
(214)
(206)
3
(3)
(43)
93
(396)
(654)
(749)
27
(3)
(43)
(486) (1,725)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire:
(a) property, plant and equipment
(b) tenements (see item 10)
(c) investments
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
(d) other non-current assets
2.2
Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) property, plant and equipment
(b) tenements
(c) investments
(d) other non-current assets
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
2.5
Other – Progress payments/costs
associated with acquisition of
German mining licences
-
security deposits paid
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
(725) (1,904)
(6)
(725) (1,910)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of shares
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible notes
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of share options
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of
shares, convertible notes or options
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
3.8
Dividends paid
3.9
Other (provide details if material)
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
- -
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
1,936
(486)
(725)
-
4,318
(1,725)
(1,910)
-
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

1 September 2016

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
(3) 39
722 722
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
5.1
Bank balances
5.2
Call deposits
5.3
Bank overdrafts
5.4
Other (short term deposit)
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
722 1,536
400
722 1,936
6.
Payments to directors of the entity and their associates
Current quarter
$A'000
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2
134
6.2
Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included
in item 2.3
6.3
Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in
items 6.1 and 6.2
Current quarter
$A'000
134

Director salaries and fees.

7. Payments to related entities of the entity and their Current quarter
associates $A'000
7.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2
7.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included
in item 2.3
7.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in
items 7.1 and 7.2
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

8.
Financing facilities available
Add notes as necessary for an
understanding of the position
Total facility amount
at quarter end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
8.1
Loan facilities
8.2
Credit standby arrangements
10
1
8.3
Other (please specify)
8.4
Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and
whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are
proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those facilities as well.
Total facility amount
at quarter end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
10 1
8..2 – Company credit card facility, secured by term deposit

8..2 – Company credit card facility, secured by term deposit

9.
Estimated cash outflows for next quarter
$A’000
9.1
Exploration and evaluation
9.2
Development
9.3
Production
9.4
Staff costs
9.5
Administration and corporate costs
9.6
Other – Capital raising costs
9.7
Total estimated cash outflows
440
225
170
215
1,050

NB - On 5 July 2018, Davenport completed a placement by the issue of 26.5M ordinary shares that raised approximately $1.9M before costs.

10.
Changes in
tenements
(items 2.1(b) and
2.2(b) above)
Tenement
reference
and
location
Nature of interest Interest at
beginning
of quarter
Interest
at end of
quarter
10.1
Interests in mining
tenements and
petroleum tenements
lapsed, relinquished
or reduced
Refer to the attached
tenement schedule.
10.2
Interests in mining
tenements and
petroleum tenements
acquired or increased
Refer to the attached
tenement schedule.
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

  • 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

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Sign here: ............................................................ Date: ....26 July 2018.............. (Director)

Print name: .....Chris Bain.....................................

Notes

  1. The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity’s activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report.

  2. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.

  3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.

  4. See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

DAVENPORT RESOURCES LIMITED

TENEMENT SCHEDULE

NORTHERN TERRITORY

The following tenement interests were held during the quarter ended 30 June 2018:

Title
Number
Interest
held at
start of
quarter
Change in
interest
during the
quarter
Interest
held at
end of
quarter
Status
(G -
Grant,
A –
**Appl’n **
Area
sq
kms
EL28045 100 - 100 G 73
EL30090* 100 - 100 G 444
  • The area held in EL 30090 reduced during the quarter resulting from statutory reduction of tenement holding.

GERMANY

East Exploration GmbH ( “EE GmbH” ) , the Company’s 100% controlled entity, holds the South Harz Project located in the northern part of the Federal State of Thuringia. Details of the licences held are:

Perpetual Mining Licences

  • Mühlhausen-Nohra mining licence covering an area of 141km²,

  • Ebeleben mining licence covering an area of 37km², and

  • Ohmgebirge mining licence covering an area of 25km²,

Exploration Licences

  • Küllstedt licence granted on 12 January 2015 covering an area of 241 km²

  • Gräfentonna licence granted on 12 January 2015 covering an area of 216 km²

Under the German Mining Law the exploration licences are granted for a term of 5 years with an option to renew for a further 3 years.

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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