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VANADIUM RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2018

Mar 21, 2018

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22 March 2018

TANDO TO ACQUIRE HIGH GRADE VANADIUM PROJECT

  • Tando has entered into a Binding Heads of Agreement to acquire the SPD Vanadium Project via staged all-scrip payments.

  • The SPD Vanadium Project is a globally significant, high grade vanadium deposit located in a known vanadium producing region.

  • Vanadium drill intersections: >1% V2O5 with mineralised units averaging 23m in thickness.

  • Grade profile is one of the highest of all ASX listed vanadium projects with grade in concentrate averaging 2% V2O5 and 13% TiO2.

  • Historic drilling has delineated a resource > 500Mt under the SAMREC Code (a “foreign resource” as defined in the ASX Listing Rules)

  • Capital raising of $2M at $0.40 completed to rapidly advance the SPD Vanadium Project.

Tando Resources (“ Tando ” or “ the Company ”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Heads of Agreement (“ HoA ”) to acquire 74% of the SPD Vanadium Project, a large, high grade vanadium deposit located in the established vanadium production hub of Gauteng, South Africa.

Mineralisation is hosted in two magnetite layers (Figure 1) with drill intersections returning results > 1% V2O5 near surface including (all drilling is shown on Figure 4 and detailed in Appendix 1):

  • 9m at 1.34% V2O5 + 10.5% TiO2 from 9m (SFR019)

  • 13m at 1.13% V2O5 + 7.43% TiO2 from 10m (SFR017)

  • 14m at 1.08% V2O5 + 7.07% TiO2 from 9m (SFR013)

  • 20m at 0.96% V2O5 + 8.35% TiO2 from 11m (SFR011)

  • 15m at 0.92% V2O5 + 6.44% TiO2 from 8m (SFR018)

  • 12.2m at 0.90% V2O5 from 127.2m & 26.9m at 0.80% V2O5 from 43.1m (SFDD001)

  • 44m at 0.66% V2O5 TiO2 + 4.24% TiO2 from 35m (SFR008)

  • 34m at 0.65% V2O5 + 4.58% TiO2 from 23m (SFR009)

Drill samples were passed through a Davis Tube to obtain a magnetic concentrate. Vanadium and titanium content in the concentrate is consistent, averaging 2% V2O5 and 13% TiO2 (Appendix 1). The Company plans to complete a testwork programme to determine whether

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hydrometallurgical processes can extract high purity vanadium and titanium products, which are sought after for numerous uses including vanadium flow batteries, where demand is forecast to increase.

Based on historic drilling data, a resource of 513 million tonnes was delineated for the SPD Vanadium Project by GEMECS Pty Ltd. The resource for the SPD Vanadium Project as shown in Table 1 is estimated in accordance with the SAMREC Code (2007) and is therefore a “qualifying foreign resource estimate” as defined in the ASX Listing Rules (further detail below and in Appendix 2). The resource was classed as inferred under the SAMREC Code.

Table 1 . SPD Vanadium Project resource summary (classed as inferred under the SAMREC Code).

Reef Avge
Thickness
(m)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Whole
Rock
**V2O5% **
Mt% Magnetite
Tonnes
V2O5%
in
Magnetite
Upper Layer 24 184.2 0.73 42.4 78.1 1.99
Lower Layer 22 329.1 0.81 41.6 136.0 2.20
Averages & Totals 23 513.3 0.78 41.9 215.0 2.09

Table 1 Notes : While this foreign resource is not reported in compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ( JORC Code ), it is the Company’s opinion (and the opinion of the Competent Person for this document), that the data quality and validation criteria, as well as the resource methodology and check procedures, are reliable and consistent with criteria as defined by the JORC Code. All tabulated data has been rounded to one decimal place for tonnage and two decimal places for grades. %V2O5 is calculated by multiplying elemental V from XRF analysis 1.785.

Bill Oliver, Managing Director of Tando, is acting as the Competent Person and has reviewed reports and data compiled and used in the resource estimation. Independent geological consultants GEMECS completed the estimation of the resource presented here and Beacon Rock supervised all sampling. The authors of the report on the 2010 exploration activities and resource estimate have confirmed that there are no material changes to the resource or underlying data since the date of the report (June 2010), and that the information presented in this announcement is consistent with the data it reported.

The Competent Person has not yet completed sufficient review on the qualifying foreign resource estimate to classify it in accordance with the JORC Code at this time and consequently it is uncertain that, following evaluation and/or further exploration work that the qualifying foreign resource estimate will be able to be reported as a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC Code.

Further information regarding the qualifying foreign resource is presented in Appendix 2 utilising the template prescribed by the JORC Code (2012). The Company plans to carry out further assessment and due diligence on the Mineral Resource, and then to implement a drilling programme to verify the Mineral Resource and, provided results are consistent with previous drilling, aim to increase the confidence in the Mineral Resource.

Managing Director Bill Oliver commented:

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“We have been interested in gaining exposure to the energy storage market and see vanadium as a key commodity in the development of that sector. The opportunity to acquire a project of this scale with these grades, both whole rock and more importantly grade-in-concentrate, was very appealing and we look forward to completing the DD and commencing drilling and other work programmes on the SPD Vanadium Project.”

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Figure 1 . Drill core from SFDD001 showing the Upper (top) and Lower (bottom) Magnetite Layers.

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Figure 2 . Location of the SPD Vanadium Project and other vanadium deposits in the Bushveld Igneous Complex.

Background on the SPD Vanadium Project

Global vanadium projects are summarised in Figure 3. Currently approximately 85% of the world’s vanadium is produced in China, Russia and South Africa. The SPD Vanadium Project has the potential to be globally significant based on its tonnage and grade in concentrate.

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Figure 3 . Global vanadium projects categorised by resource grade and grade in concentrate.

Label states concentrate grade based on reported testwork. Bubble size denotes tonnage.. Tonnes and grade based on reported total resources, due to different host exchanges these are reported under differing reporting regimes (JORC, 43-101 or SAMREC). Source: Company websites, ASX / TSX / LSE announcements.

The SPD Vanadium Project is located in a similar geological setting to the mining operations of Rhovan (Glencore), Vametco (Bushveld Minerals) and Mapochs (International Resources Ltd) in the Gauteng region of South Africa (Figure 2). Both the Rhovan and Vametco processing plants include refining to generate products used in the global steel making industry and aim to develop downstream processing to produce materials used in the battery market. The SPD Vanadium Project is located only 30km from the currently dormant Mapochs mine which has a processing plant and railway infrastructure.

Vanadium mineralisation at the SPD Project is located close to the contact between the Upper Zone and Main Zone of the Bushveld Igneous Complex and adjacent to the Steelpoort Fault. Mineralisation is hosted in two layers, the Upper Magnetite Layer and Lower Magnetite Layer, which dip shallowly (10-12deg) to the west (Figure 4).

The SPD Vanadium Project was discovered in the 1990’s during a regional exploration campaign to find new supply for active vanadium operations. Initial exploration in 1997 comprised 16 diamond core drill holes for 1051.6m (refer Figure 4 and Appendix 1) as well as geological mapping. VanRes

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held a prospecting right over the SPD Project from 2009 until 2015 when an application for a Mining Right was lodged. This is currently under review, and pursuant to the current Mining Code VanRes is deemed to hold the rights over the license area while the application progresses. Exploration by VanRes comprised 23 RC drillholes for 1,073m and 2 diamond core drillholes for 278m drilled in 2010 (refer Figure 4 and Appendix 1), leading to the estimation of the resource discussed above.

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Figure 4 . Plan showing drilling and geology at the SPD Vanadium Project.

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Terms of the Acquisition :

Tando will acquire 100% of the issued capital in Steelpoortvan Pty Ltd, which has a right to acquire 74% of Vanadium Resources (Pty) Ltd ( VanRes ), a South African domiciled company which owns 100% of the SPD Vanadium Project. The remaining 26% of VanRes is held by the Steelpoort Development Trust, in trust for the communities of Ga-Malekane and Ga-Masha, and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) entities Obeec (Pty) Ltd and the Math-pin Trust.

In addition to customary conditions precedent, he HoA is conditional upon:

  • both Tando and VanRes completing due diligence;

  • Tando receiving shareholder approval for the acquisition and a waiver of the ASX Listing Rules to enable it to issue the consideration shares outside of a 3 month period following receipt of shareholder approval;

  • The Vendors receiving South African Reserve Bank Exchange Control approval; and

  • The Vendors receiving a formal waiver of any pre-emptive rights from the shareholders of VanRes other than the Vendors.

The total consideration under the HoA is 35 million shares at a deemed price of 30c. These shares are subject to shareholder approval and payable when the project reaches the following milestones:

  • At completion of due diligence (45 days) = 12.5% (4,250,000 shares)

  • Delineation of a Measured Resource of at least 75Mt at 0.78% V2O5 in situ = 25% (7,500,000 shares)

  • Completion of a Scoping Study= 12.5% (4,250,000 shares)

  • Completion of a Pre Feasibility Study = 20% (8,000,000 shares)

  • Completion of a Feasibility Study = 30% (11,000,000 shares)

(All terms are as defined in the JORC Code).

Tando will also issue 7,000,000 options to the Vendors and 13,000,000 options to advisors that have assisted with implementation of the transaction and associated capital raising (exercisable at $0.50 on or before the date that is 3 years following the date of issue).

On and from the acquisition of an initial interest in VanRes, Tando will have the right to manage the SPD Vanadium Project and appoint a majority of directors to the board of VanRes.

As part of the proposed transaction Martin Pawlitschek will join the board of Tando Resources as a Non-Executive Director. Mr Pawlitchek currently serves as Senior Vice President of Geology for a mining focussed Private Equity fund. Mr Pawlitchek is based in Europe and is responsible for undertaking technical due diligence on mining projects, principally from a geology and resource risk perspective, but also to evaluate exploration upside. He has part taken in over forty detailed due diligence reviews and site visits over the last three years and was a key member in the selection of the funds projects to date. Mr Pawlitschek is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists and currently holds non-executive board roles with ASX listed companies Raiden Resources (ASX.RDN) and Jadar Lithium (ASX.JDR).

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Capital Raising

In parallel with the transaction the Company proposes to raise A$2 million at $0.40 per share (“Placement”). The proceeds from the Placement will be used to fund due diligence and initial work at the SPD Vanadium Project which will encompass resource delineation drilling including infill and confirmatory drilling along with metallurgical test-work on drill core.

Xcel Capital Pty Ltd acted as Lead Manager to the Placement which is being completed at a 5.3% discount to the 5-day VWAP.

The Placement of 5,000,000 new shares will be completed in a single tranche comprising 3,050,055 pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 7.1A and 1,949,945 pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 7.1. The Placement is expected to settle on the 28th of March 2018 and quotation of the Placement shares is expected to occur on the 29th of March 2018. Tando is paying the Lead Manager a Placement Fee of 6% of the funds raised via the Placement.

To facilitate trading in an orderly market Tando is also preparing to undertake a 10:1 share split.

Background on Vanadium

The Company has targeted vanadium as a commodity of interest due to its usage in energy storage, specifically vanadium flow redox batteries (VFRB). It is anticipated that forecast increase in battery usage for large scale energy storage will lead to a significant increase in the demand for vanadium. VFRB technology was developed in Australia and has the following advantages:

  • a substantially longer lifespan than most current batteries (up to 20 years),

  • being able to hold charge for a substantial time (up to 12 months),

  • the ability to discharge 100% of its charge without damage,

  • scalability to enable larger scale storage facilities to be constructed, and

  • greater chemical stability as only a single element is present in the electrolyte.

These features make VRFBs attractive for household or small town sized energy storage requirements. Current VRFB facilities in usage or in development are located in China and Japan with development of further facilities constrained by an absence of supply of “battery grade” V2O5. The price for >98% Vanadium Pentoxide (V2O5), a more commonly traded intermediate product, has increased from US$3.50/lb at the start of 2017 to current prices around US$15.40/lb (source: Metal Bulletin 15 March 2018) and a substantial premium is currently ascribed for higher purity vanadium electrolyte.

Current day demand for vanadium arises from its use in steel making. Vanadium is principally used to add strength via various alloys as well as other speciality uses. This usage accounts for over 90% of current vanadium demand in todays market (with the balance supplying chemical usages including as a catalyst for sulphuric acid production). Demand from steel makers is forecast to increase with stricter standards on the strength of steel to be used in construction (specifically rebar). A substantial amount of vanadium for steel making is derived as a by-product from

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steelmaking furnaces and re cycling of steel products. However in most cases these products are not high purity and only useful for further usage in steel making.

For and on behalf of the board:

Mauro Piccini

Company Secretary

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results complies with the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ( JORC Code ) and has been compiled and assessed under the supervision of Mr Bill Oliver, the Managing Director of Tando Resources Ltd. Mr Oliver is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. He has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Code. Mr Oliver consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. The Exploration Results are based on standard industry practises for drilling, logging, sampling, assay methods including quality assurance and quality control measures as detailed in Appendix 2.

Disclaimer

Some of the statements appearing in this announcement may be in the nature of forward looking statements. You should be aware that such statements are only predictions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Those risks and uncertainties include factors and risks specific to the industries in which Tando operates and proposes to operate as well as general economic conditions, prevailing exchange rates and interest rates and conditions in the financial markets, among other things. Actual events or results may differ materially from the events or results expressed or implied in any forward looking statement. No forward looking statement is a guarantee or representation as to future performance or any other future matters, which will be influenced by a number of factors and subject to various uncertainties and contingencies, many of which will be outside Tando’s control.

Tando does not undertake any 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. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information, opinions or conclusions contained in this announcement. To the maximum extent permitted by law, none of Tando, its Directors, employees, advisors or agents, nor any other person, accepts any liability for any loss arising from the use of the information contained in this announcement. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statement. The forward looking statements in this announcement reflect views held only as at the date of this announcement.

This announcement is not an offer, invitation or recommendation to subscribe for, or purchase securities by Tando. Nor does this announcement constitute investment or financial product advice (nor tax, accounting or legal advice) and is not intended to be used for the basis of making an investment decision. Investors should obtain their own advice before making any investment decision.

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APPENDIX 1: Significant Drillhole Intercepts from the SPD Vanadium Project

HOLE ID Drill EAST NORTH RL EOH UNIT INTERSECTION INTERSECTION INTERSECTION INTERSECTION
Type (m) (whole rock) (magnetic. concentrate)
From Width V2O5 TiO2
Magnet
V2O5 TiO
% %
ite %
% 2 %
SFDDD01 DD 102724
2752203

925

141.0
UML 43.06
26.9
0.80 6.29
42.2
1.93 14.6
LML 127.2
12.15
0.90 6.26
43.5
2.10 14.7
SFDDD02
DD
103216
2750543

1017

132.0
Not Sampled
SFR001 RC 102586
2750218

1036

83
LML 28 40 0.55 3.95
28.2
2.29 12.6
SFR002 RC 102818
2749954

1053

44
35 4 1.31 8.88
65.2
2.4 12.1
SFR003 RC 103129
2750106

1054

27
Not Sampled
SFR004 RC 102239
2752396

936

96
LML 57 34 0.72 4.92
34.7
2.24 12.0
SFR005 RC 103023
2750451

1024

41
25 4 1.07 7.20
50.0
2.24 13.2
SFR006 RC 102470
2750686

1001

41
Not Sampled
SFR007 RC 102794
2750868

1003

29
UML 5 22 0.80 6.04
41.0
2.03 13.1
SFR008 RC 102723
2751248

967

81
LML 35 44 0.66 4.24
32.3
2.26 11.8
SFR009 RC 102388
2751031

1002

59
LML 23 34 0.65 4.58
32.0
2.20 12.3
SFR010 RC 102008
2752257

935

45
LML 19 24 0.68 4.71
33.1
2.31 10.6
SFR011 RC 102452
2752530

918

34
UML 11 20 0.96 8.35
53.3
1.90 13.4
SFR012 RC 102302
2752801

905

30
UML 13 17 0.92 7.29
49.4
1.94 13.0
SFR013 RC 101786
2752552

909

23
LML 9 14 1.08 7.07
50.6
2.36 12.8
SFR014 RC 102195
2753067

888

35
UML 11 24 0.88 7.50
49.0
1.89 13.2
SFR015 RC 101599
2752791

896

47
LML 22 25 0.56 5.88
42.9
1.62 14.2
SFR016 RC 102010
2753324

888

45
UML 22 23 0.62 6.52
38.8
1.69 13.8
SFR017 RC 101531
2753082

885

23
LML 10 10 1.13 7.43
53.9
2.28 12.9
SFR018 RC 101346
2753453

864

26
LML 8 15 0.92 6.44
42.8
2.25 12.1
SFR019 RC 101756
2753602

885

27
LML 9 9 1.34 10.5
70.9
2.03 14.2
SFR020 RC 101517
2753342

871

39
LML 19 19 0.79 5.78
40.6
2.24 12.7
SFR021 RC 100253
2753458

874

49
LML 30 19 0.85 6.57
46.7
2.08 12.5
SFR022 RC 102591
2750496

1015

65
LML 28 34 0.62 4.48
31.2
2.22 12.3
SFR023 RC 103076
2750066

1056

85
LML 68 14 0.99 6.78
49.0
2.27 12.3
SPD01 DD 102454
2752721

907

166.41
UML 50 37 0.54 35.1 2.00 10.9
LML 145 11 0.76 42.6 2.38 12.5
SPD02 DD 102466
2752218

918

45.6
UML 11 22 0.78 39.9 2.02 12.7
SPD03 DD 101572
2752655

893

40.14
No Magnetite Intersected
SPD04 DD 101709
2752364

906

50.66
LML 12 13 0.74 36.6 2.47 11.3

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SPD05 DD 101836
2752092

922

37.39
LML 23 7 0.78 45.7 2.42 12.8
SPD06 DD 101994
2751990

936

47.49
UML 15 10 0.86 49.1 2.14 12.5
LML 37 9 0.82 42.6 2.55 11.8
SPD07 DD 101772
2752750

893

59.2
LML 49 8 0.92 47.5 2.36 12.7
SPD08 DD 101912
2752462

902

50.23
LML 41 9 0.91 46.4 2.45 11.1
SPD09 DD 102220
2752608

903

105.96
UML 7 34 0.56 34.2 2.09 12.3
LML 95 10 0.75 43.1 2.45 12.5
SPD10 DD 102365
2752342

918

34.21
UML 0 33 0.54 51.9 2.04 13.6
SPD11 DD 101902
2751679

962

60.31
LML 15 27 0.75 46.7 2.02 13.5
SPD12 DD 103150
2750793

996

181.23
UML 70 31 0.66 40.2 2.20 12.8
SPD13 DD 102759
2750025

1032

67.19
32 3 30.0 2.06 12.1
SPD14 DD 102805
2751470

958

45.87
UML 18 25 0.67 43.1 1.99 13.4
SPD15 DD 102045
2750598

971

28.38
No Magnetite Intersected
SPD16 DD 102395
2750585

999

31.34
LML 21 9 0.91 49.6 2.17 11.2

Notes:

  • All coordinates are in South Africa Coordinate Reference System Lo 31 Zone (WGS84 projection).

  • UML = Upper Magnetite Layer

  • LML = Lower Magnetite Layer.

  • Results should be read in conjunction with the data provided in Appendix 2.

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APPENDIX 2.

Under ASX Listing Rule 5.12 (LR 5.12), an entity reporting qualifying foreign estimates of mineralisation in relation to a material mining project must include all of the information shown in LR 5.12. Tando considers the SPD Project to be a material mining project and as such provides the following information regarding the SPD Project in accordance with LR 5.12:

The source and date of the historical estimates (LR5.12.1).

The foreign resource is contained in a report “THE VANADIFEROUS MAGNETITE RESOURCE ON THE FARM STEELPOORTDRIFT 365 KT” completed by Beacon Rock and GEMECS (Pty) Ltd, independent geological consultants and dated 24 June 2010.

Whether the historical estimates use categories of mineralisation other than those defined in JORC Code (2012) and if so, an explanation of the differences (LR5.12.2)

The authors of the report, who are competent persons under the SAMREC Code, classified the resource as inferred. This category is similar to the Inferred category under the JORC Code (2012) but the Competent Person for this release has not yet completed sufficient review on the qualifying foreign resource estimate to classify it in accordance with the JORC Code at this time. Consequently it is uncertain that, following evaluation and/or further exploration work that the qualifying foreign resource estimate will be able to be reported as a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC Code.

The relevance and materiality of the historical estimates to the entity (LR5.12.3)

The competent person considers the historical estimates to be both material and relevant to the SPD Project as it provides a broad indication of the approximate size and grade of the SPD Project subject to the qualifications expressed in the relevant sections of the announcement.

The reliability of the qualifying foreign estimates, including reference to any criteria in Table 1 of JORC Code 2012 which are relevant to understanding of the reliability of the qualifying foreign estimates (LR 5.12.4)

The competent person considers that the qualifying foreign resource estimates do not meet the requirements of the JORC Code (2012) for reporting Mineral Resources and should be used as a broad guide only.

To the extent known, a summary of the work programs on which the qualifying foreign estimates are based and a summary of the key assumptions, mining and processing parameters and methods used to prepare the qualifying foreign estimate (LR 5.12.5)

  • 16 diamond core drillholes for 1051.6m completed in 1997.

  • 23 RC drillholes for 1,073m and 2 diamond core drillholes for 278m drilled in 2010.

Any more recent estimates or data relevant to the reported mineralisation available to Tando (LR 5.12.6)

The authors of the report have stated to the Competent Person that they are not aware of any new data, or any material changes to the data reported.

The evaluation and/or exploration work that needs to be completed to verify the qualifying foreign estimates as mineral resources in accordance with the JORC Code (LR 5.12.7)

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Verification drilling including twinned holes as well as infill drilling to confirm geological continuity and grade distribution.

The proposed timing of any evaluation and/or exploration work that Tando intends to undertake and a how Tando will fund that work (LR 5.12.8)

Following completion of due diligence on the project the Company plans to commence the drilling mentioned above.

Accuracy of historical information (LR 5.12.10)

The author considers that the information included in this report relating to historical estimates is an accurate representation of the available data and studies for the SPD Project.

The following Tables are provided to aid compliance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition) requirements for the reporting of Exploration Results at the Steelpoortdrift Project.

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section applies to all succeeding sections)

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 limitingthe broad meaningof sampling.
SPD and SFDD series = diamond core drilling using BQ
sized core.
SFR series = RC drilling
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
SPD series holes sampled at 1m intervals.
SFDD and SFR series sampled at 2m intervals
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 1
m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a
30 g 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.
All aspects of the determination of mineralisation are
described in this table.
The drilling and sampling method is considered
appropriate for the mineralisation.
All of the samples (whole rock and magnetic separates)
were sent to a commercial laboratory for crushing,
pulverising and chemical analysis by industry standard
practises.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic etc) and
details (e.g. core diameter, triple of standard tube, depth
of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether
core is orientated and if so, by what method, etc).
Diamond drilling from surface using BQ core sizes.
Reverse Circulation percussion drilling. All diamond
core is stored in industry standard core trays labelled
with the drill hole ID and core interval.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
Diamond drill core recovery was recorded as a
percentage of measured recovered cores versus drilled
distance. Recoveries are reported to be excellent.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Diamond drilling - coring from surface uses HQ and
only changes to NQ2 when ground conditions were
competent.
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.
No relationship between recovery and grade observed.
Loss of heavier fraction would result in a bias, however
RC and DD results are consistent indicating this has not

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
occurred.
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.
SFDD and SPD series holes were qualitatively logged
for the total length of the hole. Logging recorded
lithology, mineralogy, alteration, veining, grainsize,
mineralisation and weathering.
SFR series holes (RC chips) were logged on a metre
basis with an allocation of colour, grain size, and rock
name to each metre.
Logging is appropriate and sufficiently detailed to
support Mineral Resource estimates.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.
Logging of chips and diamond core is both qualitative
(eg.
colour)
and
quantitative
(eg.
minerals
percentages).
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
100% of all holes drilled have been logged.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or
all core taken.
For the diamond drill holes (XSPD and SFDD series)
half core was used.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc
and whether sampled wet or dry.
For the RC holes (SFR series) the entire recovered
sample for each metre was collected and riffle split
down to a 1kg sub sample. Samples were then
combined to form a 2m composite.
For
all
sample
types,
the
nature,
quality
and
appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.
The sampling techniques for both diamond drilling and
RC drilling are of consistent quality and appropriate.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Collection of full metre of sample
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.
One field duplicate was collected per batch (approx. 80
samples) in addition to laboratory duplicates which
were also reported.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
The material and sample sizes are considered
appropriate given the style of mineralisation being
targeted.
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.
For the SPD series holes the split core was crushed to
<10mm then split down to a 200g sample. Two 20g
sub samples were taken with one passed through a
Davis Tube set at 4350 gauss to obtain a magnetic
separate sample. A pressed briquette from both
samples (whole rock and magnetic separate) were then
analysed by XRF for SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, V2O5, Fe (total),
TiO2and Cr2O3.
For the SFDD and SFR series holes the 2kg composite
samples were riffle split to form an A samples and a B
sample. The B sample was milled to <106micron and
passed through a Davis Tube to obtain a magnetic
separate sample. Both samples (whole rock and
magnetic separate) were then analysed by full fusion
XRF, the whole rock for SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, Na2O, K2O,
P2O5, MgO, MnO, V2O5, Fe2O3, TiO2and Cr2O3and the
magnetic separate for V2O5, Fe2O3, TiO2, Al2O3, MgO,
MnO, and Cr2O3.

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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 assay devices have not been reported.
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.
Industry standard quality control procedures were
utilised including the use of CRMs and blanks inserted
blind into the sample stream.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
Significant intersections reported by historical explorers
have been verified by the CP.
The use of twinned holes. No twinned holes have been drilled.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
Primary data is collected in the field and entered into
logsheets or Excel worksheets. Data provided by the
vendor has been validated using Micromine.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. XRF data was
received as elemental analysis and converted to oxide
contents using standard calculations.
No adjustment to 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 in Mineral Resource estimation.
All holes were surveyed by a licensed surveyor to <1m
accuracy.
All holes are vertical and were not surveyed.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid system is the South Africa Coordinate
Reference System Lo 31 Zone (WGS84 projection).
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Adequate.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. The spacing and location of the drilling at the SPD
Vanadium Project is, by the nature of early exploration
variable. Drilling to date over the SPD Prospect is
approximately 150m spaced both along strike and on
section.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Data spacing is deemed sufficient to establish
geological and grade continuity for an initial mineral
resource estimate.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. No sample compositing has been applied.
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.
Drillholes are all vertical therefore no bias due to
drilling orientation.
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.
No material bias is likely due to drilling orientation.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were taken from the rig and stored in a locked
yard.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
No independent audits have been undertaken.

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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 SPD Project comprises a single prospecting
right, covering the farm Steelpoortdrift 365 KT, and
an application for a Mining Right.
.
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 tenement is represented to be in good
standing. Title DD will verify this.
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
The Project has previously been explored for
magnetite-hosted Fe-V-Ti deposits.
Geology Deposit
type,
geological
setting
and
style
of
mineralisation.
Vanadium mineralisation at the SPD Project is
located close to the contact between the Upper
Zone and Main Zone of the Bushveld Igneous
Complex and adjacent to the Steelpoort Fault.
Mineralisation is hosted in two layers, the Upper
Magnetite Layer (UML) and Lower Magnetite Layer
(LML),which dipshallowly (10-12deg)to the west.
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.
All hole collar locations, depths, azimuths and dips
are
provided
within
this
announcement
(Appendix 1).
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.
Not applicable, information has been included.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques,
maximum
and/or
minimum
grade
truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off
grades are usually Material and should be stated.
Results are length weighted.
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.
Intervals reported in Appendix 1 correspond to the
stratigraphic units identified by logging, and
confirmed by % magnetite collected by magnetic
separation as well as back calculation from assay.
An approximate cut off of 25% magnetite matches
the geological boundary.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalent values are currently being used
for reporting exploration results.
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
All intersections are reported as downhole lengths.
Additional drill holes are required to confirm the
relationship between downhole lengths and true

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
known, its nature should be reported. If it is not known widths.
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 A plan view of drill collars along with mapped
tabulations of intercepts should be included for any geology is shown as Figure 1.
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 All magnetite intervals reported in Appendix 1,
Results is not practicable, representative reporting of including
holes
where
no
magnetite
was
both low and high grades and/or widths should be intersected.
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
Other substantive Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, Exploration data will be reviewed and compiled as
exploration data should be reported including (but not limited to): part of the DD process.
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.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests  Due diligence investigations.
for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale  Drilling to verify and infill historical drilling.
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.
Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)
Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Database integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has not
Following importation, the data goes through a
been corrupted by, for example, transcription or series of digital and visual checks for duplication
keying errors, between its initial collection and and non-conformity, followed by manual
its use for Mineral Resource estimation validation by the competent person
purposes.
The drill data has been reviewed by the CP.

Data validation procedures used.
Original drilling records were compared to the
equivalent records in the database. No major
discrepancies were found.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by the
The GEMECS personnel who estimated the
Competent Person and the outcome of those SAMREC resource have visited the site. The
visits. authors of the technical report who supervised

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate
the sampling of the 2010 drilling programme and
why this is the case. the estimation of the resource are competent
persons under the SAMREC Code and have visited
the site.
Geological interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of
The confidence in the geological interpretation is
) the geological interpretation of the mineral considered to be moderate to high. The geological
deposit. setting is relatively simple and mineralisation is

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Nature of the data used and of any assumptions
made.

The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations
on Mineral Resource estimation.

The use of geology in guiding and controlling
Mineral Resource estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of grade
and geology.
outcropping.

A geological model was established based on
surface mapping and drilling.

Additional drilling will improve the detail of the
sub surface geology.
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the Mineral
Resource expressed as length (along strike or
otherwise), plan width, and depth below surface
to the upper and lower limits of the Mineral
Resource.

The UML and LML have been mapped along strike
(NW-SE) for approximately 3km and intersected
in drilling for approximately 1.7km to the SW
(distance from outcrop to furthest drilling). At this
point the UML is 45m below surface and the LML
is 125m below surface. The thickness of the
layers is shown in Appendix 1 and ranges from
9m to 44m (not true thickness).
Estimation and modelling
techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the
estimation technique(s) applied and key
assumptions, including treatment of extreme
grade values, domaining, interpolation
parameters and maximum distance of
extrapolation from data points. If a computer
assisted estimation method was chosen include
a description of computer software and
parameters used.

The availability of check estimates, previous
estimates and/or mine production records and
whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.

The assumptions made regarding recovery of
by-products.

Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-
grade variables of economic significance (eg
sulphur for acid mine drainage characterisation).

In the case of block model interpolation, the
block size in relation to the average sample
spacing and the search employed.

Any assumptions behind modelling of selective
mining units.

Any assumptions about correlation between
variables.

Description of how the geological interpretation
was used to control the resource estimates.

Discussion of basis for using or not using grade
cutting or capping.

The process of validation, the checking process
used, the comparison of model data to drill hole
data, and use of reconciliation data if available.

Interpolation of V2O5grade, % magnetite and
thickness of magnetite layer was undertaken
using Gemcom Minex software using the Minex
gridding algorithm. Basic statistical investigations
were completed on the captured estimation data
set (1m composites).

No extreme grades or magnetite contents were
observed therefore no top cuts were required.

The magnetite layers were modelled as hard
boundaries based on logging, with drill
intersections assigned to Upper or Lower layer
(refer Appendix 1). Only 4 holes intersected both
layers.

No previously released JORC compliant Mineral
Resource Estimates have been completed on the
SPD Vanadium Deposit.

No assumption of mining selectivity has been
incorporated into the estimate.

Visual validation was completed and show
reasonable correlation between estimated grades
and drill sample grades.

No reconciliation data is available as no mining
has taken place.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry
basis or with natural moisture, and the method
of determination of the moisture content.

Tonnages have been estimated on a dry in situ
basis. No moisture values were reviewed.
Cut-off parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or
quality parameters applied.

The cut-off grade is based on the proportion of
magnetite and its suitability for concentration
using magnetic and density separation
techniques.

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Mining
factors
or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible mining
methods, minimum mining dimensions and
internal (or, if applicable, external) mining
dilution. It is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable prospects for
eventual economic extraction to consider
potential mining methods, but the assumptions
made regarding mining methods and parameters
when estimating Mineral Resources may not
always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this
should be reported with an explanation of the
basis of the mining assumptions made.

The resource model assumes open cut mining is
completed and a reasonable level of mining
selectivity is achieved in mining. It has been
assumed that grade control will be applied to
ore/waste delineation processes.
Metallurgical factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions
regarding metallurgical amenability. It is always
necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider potential metallurgical
methods, but the assumptions regarding
metallurgical treatment processes and
parameters made when reporting Mineral
Resources may not always be rigorous. Where
this is the case, this should be reported with an
explanation of the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.

No detailed metallurgical data exists; where
required area analogues (e.g. Rhovan, Mapochs,
Vametco) were used to determine the prospects
of eventual economic extraction.

Suitable metallurgical tests are planned to be
carried out as part of the initial work
programmes.
Environmental factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible waste and
process residue disposal options. It is always
necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider the potential
environmental impacts of the mining and
processing operation. While at this stage the
determination of potential environmental
impacts, particularly for a greenfields project,
may not always be well advanced, the status of
early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported.
Where these aspects have not been considered
this should be reported with an explanation of
the environmental assumptions made.

No assumptions have been made regarding
environmental factors. The Company will work to
mitigate environmental impact as a result of any
future mining or mineral processing.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If assumed,
the basis for the assumptions. If determined, the
method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency
of the measurements, the nature, size and
representativeness of the samples.

The bulk density for bulk material must have
been measured by methods that adequately
account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc),
moisture and differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates
used in the evaluation process of the different
materials.

Bulk density measurements were completed on
both core and RC samples and used in the
resource estimation process.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken of
all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input
data,confidence in continuityofgeologyand

The resource for the SPD Project is estimated in
accordance with the SAMREC Code (2007) and is
therefore a “qualifying foreign resource estimate”
as defined in the ASX Listing Rules. The resource
was classified as inferred based on data quality,
sample spacing, and lode continuity.

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metal values, quality, quantity and distribution of
the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.

Significant factors that should be addressed to
increase confidence in the resource include
additional infill and extensional drilling and
twinning/confirmation of historical holes, and
more detailed QA/QC and geostatistical studies.

The input data is comprehensive in its coverage
of the mineralisation and does not favour or
misrepresent in-situ mineralisation. The definition
of mineralised zones is based on a good
geological understanding producing a robust
model of mineralised domains. This model has
been confirmed by infill and extensional drilling
which supported the interpretation.

The resource estimate appropriately reflects the
view of the Competent Person, that while this
foreign resource is not reported in compliance
with the JORC Code, it is the Company’s opinion
(and the opinion of the Competent Person for this
document), that the data quality and validation
criteria, as well as the resource methodology and
check procedures, are reliable and consistent with
criteria as defined by the JORC Code. It should be
noted that the Competent Person has not yet
completed sufficient review on the qualifying
foreign resource estimate to classify it in
accordance with the JORC Code at this time and
consequently it is uncertain that, following
evaluation and/or further exploration work that
the qualifying foreign resource estimate will be
able to be reported as a Mineral Resource in
accordance with the JORC Code.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.

No audits or review of the Mineral Resource
estimate has been conducted.
Discussion
of
relative
accuracy/ confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an approach or
procedure deemed appropriate by the
Competent Person. For example, the application
of statistical or geostatistical procedures to
quantify the relative accuracy of the resource
within stated confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed appropriate, a
qualitative discussion of the factors that could
affect the relative accuracy and confidence of
the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it relates
to global or local estimates, and, if local, state
the relevant tonnages, which should be relevant
to technical and economic evaluation.
Documentation should include assumptions
made and the procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate should be compared
with production data, where available.

The lode geometry and continuity has been
adequately interpreted to reflect the level of
Inferred Mineral Resource.

The data quality is good and all drill holes have
detailed logs produced by qualified geologists. A
recognized laboratory has been used for all
analyses.

The Mineral Resource statement relates to global
estimates of tonnes and grade.

The deposits are not currently being mined.

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