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VOLT RESOURCES LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Jan 28, 2016

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Quarterly Activities Report – Quarter Ended 31 December 2015

Mozambi Resources Limited (ASX: MOZ, Company or MOZ ) provides the following update on activities undertaken for the quarter ended 31 December 2015, which includes activities up until the date of reporting:

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Maiden JORC Resource estimate of 179Mt @ 5.1% graphitic carbon at 100% owned Namangale Project in Tanzania

  • Initial metallurgical results show a very high proportion of Super Jumbo (+500µm) and Jumbo (+300µm) flake sizes

  • Completion of drilling programs for Namangale 1, 2 and 3 prospects totalling 82 RC holes and 9 diamond holes

  • Metallurgical test work has confirmed graphite is easily liberated from the host rock

  • Appointment of Stephen Hunt as Non-Executive Chairman

OPERATIONS

Namangale Graphite Project, Tanzania

During the quarter, Mozambi Resources Limited (ASX: MOZ, Mozambi, the Company ) made significant advances at the Namangale Graphite Project located in the south east of Tanzania. These activities included additional drilling, metallurgical testwork and culminated with the completion of the maiden Inferred JORC Resource estimate of 179Mt @ 5.1% graphite.

MOZ completed the signing of a binding Variation of Terms Sheet on 3 November 2015, whereby the Company agreed to acquire four graphite prospective tenements in the Lindi and Mtwara regions of southeast Tanzania to compliment the Company’s previous existing 7 tenements. This increases Mozambi’s tenement holding to a total of 12, with one currently in application with the Tanzanian Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and an approximate area of 2,105.04 km[2] (See Figure 1 ).

Mozambi Resources Limited ACN 106 353 253 Level 17, 500 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 6005 Tel: (+613) 9614 0600 Fax: (+613) 9614 0550

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Figure 1 Location of the Namangale Project tenements

Namangale Maiden JORC Resource Estimate

The Company announced its maiden JORC Resource estimate for the Namangale Project on 15 January 2016.

The Mineral Resource estimate comprises 179 million tonnes at an average grade of 5.1% TGC classified in the Inferred Resource category in compliance with the 2012 JORC code. The Resource has been calculated from 82 RC holes and 9 Diamond Holes with a maximum depth of 100m and with the mineralisation starting at or near surface.

The resource estimate covers all three prospects that have been tested with drilling and the breakdown is summarised in Table 1

Table 1 Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate - Namangale Project, Tanzania

Deposit Bulk Density
(t/m3)
TGC Cut Off
(% TGC)
Grade
(% TGC)
Gross
Tonnage
(MT)
Namangale 1 2.64 3.2 5.1 161.6
Namangale 2 2.65 3.0 5.4 16.8
Namangale 3 2.65 3.0 5.3 1.6
Total 2.64 3.0 – 3.2% 5.1 179.0

Mozambi Resources Limited ACN 106 353 253 Level 17, 500 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 6005 Tel: (+613) 9614 0600 Fax: (+613) 9614 0550

The Namangale 1 deposit represents the largest portion of the mineral resource and occurs as a flat lying graphite schist unit striking in a north south orientation, see Figure 2 .

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Figure 2 Resource Model of the Namangale 1 Deposit

The Mineral Resource estimate was carried out by independent consultancy firm, ROM Resources.

Assay results for the first three diamond hole core composite samples have been returned confirming excellent proportions of +300µm and +600µm size fractions. For the three composites between 76% and 85% of the graphite was in the +300µm size fraction. A summary of the three prospects is presented in Table 2 .

Table 2 Flake Distributions from Diamond Core Composites

Size Fraction Namangale 1 Namangale 2 Namangale 3
+600µm 47% 45% 38%
+300µm 29% 35% 47%
+180µm 13% 13% 10%
+75µm 4% 5% 3%
-75µm 6% 3% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100%

Mozambi Resources Limited ACN 106 353 253 Level 17, 500 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 6005 Tel: (+613) 9614 0600 Fax: (+613) 9614 0550

ALS Metallurgy (“ALS”) based in Perth, Western Australia, has examined mineralised samples from the Namangale 2 and Namangale 3 prospects. The key findings were that graphite flakes in the larger size fraction were unliberated, whereas flakes in the 1mm to 0.5mm size fraction were mostly liberated. The graphite flakes in the sub 0.5mm fraction were well liberated and contained graphite flakes between 450µm and 800µm.

Namangale 1 Prospect

The Company has completed the first drilling program on the major Namangale 1 prospect for a total of 3,259m of RC drilling and a further 326m of diamond drilling. The mineralisation identified by the drilling was extended to 3.2km and remains open to the north and south. The location of the significant intersections is presented in Figure 3 .

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Figure 3 Location of Significant Intercepts at Namangale 1

The significant intercepts from Namangale 1 are presented in Appendix 1 of this report.

Mozambi Resources Limited ACN 106 353 253 Level 17, 500 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 6005 Tel: (+613) 9614 0600 Fax: (+613) 9614 0550

Namangale 2 Prospect

During the quarter MOZ completed an additional ground EM survey on the Namangale 2 prospect, previously referred to by the Company as the Chiwata Prospect. The ground EM surveys used 200m line spacing with a total distance of 31.6 line km and covered an area of 8km[2] . The results of the survey indicate that graphite mineralisation continues along strike from known outcropping mineralisation and extending the exploration targets to 7km strike length.

A total of 21 RC holes for 1,213m were drilled during the quarter, with 20 holes intersecting graphite schist mineralisation. A further 2 diamond holes were drilled to collect fresh samples of graphite schist mineralisation which was subsequently tested for flake size distribution. The results from this drilling have been included in the Inferred Resource estimate. The significant intercepts from Namangale 2 are presented in Appendix 1 of this report.

Namangale 3 Prospect

Activities at the Namangale 3 prospect were limited to 2 diamond holes during the reporting period to test flake size distribution. Following the very favourable results from this test work, Namangale 3 will be included in our follow up drill program.

CORPORATE

In December 2015, the Company announced the appointments of Stephen Hunt as the NonExecutive Chairman. Mr. Hunt brings 15 years of cumulative board experience with ASX listed companies. Most recently he was a Non-executive Director of Graphite focused, Magnis Resources Ltd (ASX: MNS) where his involvement included the securing the finance and offtake agreement for the company. His role with Mozambi Resources will include the overseeing of potential off-take contracts and investment discussions with strategic end users.

In October 2015, the Company announced the completion a capital raising of A$1.75 million, which comprised a placement of 50 million new fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.035 per share. Each new shares came with a 1 for 3 free attaching MOZO option.

For and on behalf of Mozambi Resources Limited

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Alan Armstrong Mozambi Resources Ltd Managing Director

Mozambi Resources Limited ACN 106 353 253 Level 17, 500 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 6005 Tel: (+613) 9614 0600 Fax: (+613) 9614 0550

Competent Person Statement

The Resources in the report to which part of this announcement that relate to Exploration Targets and Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled Mark Biggs, a competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of mining and Metallurgy. Mark Biggs is employed by ROM Resources Pty. Ltd. Exploration results used to create the Resource statement where compiled by Mark Biggs and Matt Bull who is a Director of Mozambi Resources. Mr Bull is a member of the Australian Institute of geoscientist and 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 ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Result. Matt Bull consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Mark Biggs has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mark Biggs consents to the inclusion of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Further details of the Resource Reporting and supporting information can be found in the following ASX Releases made by the Company;

Release Date Announcement Title
1 Oct 2015 Ground EM surveyat Chiwata extends thepotential strike length to 7km
12 Oct 2015 All Fifteen holes drilled at the Chiwata Prospect intercept near surface graphite
mineralisation
20 Oct 2015 Diamond drillingconfirms coarse flake mineralisation at shallow depth at Chiwata
27 Oct 2015 Major newgraphite discoveryat Namangale
30 Oct 2015 Expanded explorationprogram at major new discoveryfullyfunded
4 Nov 2015 Mozambi to acquire highly prospectivegraphite tenement in Tanzania
10 Nov 2015 Major discovery strike extended to 1.2km with exceptional mineralisation drilled from the
surface
1 Dec 2015 Major discoveryextends to 3.2km strike length and remains open to the north and south
9 Dec 2015 Superjumbo flake mineralisation confirmed at Namangale
11 Jan 2016 Exceptional superjumbo andjumbo flakegraphite metallurgical results continue
15 Jan 2015 Mozambi Resources announces the largest JORC Graphite Resource in Tanzania

Mozambi Resources Limited ACN 106 353 253 Level 17, 500 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 6005 Tel: (+613) 9614 0600 Fax: (+613) 9614 0550

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, 01/05/2013

Name of entity

Mozambi Resources Limited

ABN 28 106 353 253

Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 31 December 2015

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Cash flows related to operating activities
1.1
Receipts from product sales and related
debtors
1.2
Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation
(b) development
(c) production
(d) administration
1.3
Dividends received
1.4
Interest and other items of a similar nature
received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
1.6
Income taxes paid
1.7
Other
Net Operating Cash Flows
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
-
(1,309)
-
-
(259)
-
3
-
-
-
-
(1,916)
-
-
(543)
-
5
-
-
-
(1,565) (2,454)
Cash flows related to investing activities
1.8
Payment for purchases of:
(a) prospects
(b) equity investments
(c) other fixed assets
1.9
Proceeds from sale of:
(a) prospects
(b) equity investments
(c) other fixed assets
1.10
Loans to other entities
1.11
Loans repaid by other entities
1.12
Other - deposits
Net investing cash flows
1.13
Total operating and investing cash flows
(carriedforward)
(36)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(36)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(20)
(36) (56)
(1,601) (2,510)
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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

1.13
Total operating and investing cash flows
(broughtforward)
(1,601) (2,510)
Cash flows related to financing activities
1.14
Proceeds from issues of shares, options,
etc.
1.15
Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares
1.16
Proceeds from borrowings
1.17
Repayment of borrowings
1.18
Dividends paid
1.19
Other – capital raising costs
Net financing cash flows*
1,768
-
-
-
-
(54)
3,300
-
-
-
-
(235)
1,714 3,065
Net increase (decrease) in cash held
1.20
Cash at beginning of quarter/year to date
1.21
Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.20
1.22
Cash at end ofquarter
113
1,000
(24)
555
554
(20)
1,089 1,089

Payments to directors of the entity, associates of the directors, related entities of the entity and associates of the related entities

1.23
1.24
Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.2
Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.10
Current quarter
$A'000
125
1.25 Explanation necessaryforanunderstanding ofthe transactions
Payment of directors’ fees and consulting services from related parties.
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

Appendix 5B Page 2

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

Non-cash financing and investing activities

  • 2.1 Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows

During the quarter, 35,000,000 Shares and 7,500,000 free attaching Options were issued under the acquisition terms of the Tanzania graphite tenements. 4,000,000 Shares and 750,000 Options were issued to settle transaction commission fees.

In addition,15,700,000 Shares and 9,750,000 Options at a value of $284,500 were issued to settle consulting fees and services.

  • 2.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in which the reporting entity has an interest

N/A

Financing facilities available

Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position.

3.1
Loan facilities
3.2
Credit standby arrangements
Amount available
$A’000
Amount used
$A’000

Estimated cash outflows for next quarter

4.1
Exploration and evaluation
4.2
Development
4.3
Production
4.4
Administration
$A’000
500
-
-
200
Total 700
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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

Reconciliation of cash

Reconciliation of cash
Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter (as
shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows)
to therelateditemsinthe accountsis asfollows.
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
5.1
Cash on hand and at bank
5.2
Deposits at call
5.3
Bank overdraft
5.4
Other (provide details)
1,052 961
37 39
- -
- -
Total: cash at end of quarter(item 1.22) 1,089 1,000

Changes in interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements

6.1
Interests in mining
tenements and
petroleum tenements
relinquished, reduced
or lapsed
6.2
Interests in mining
tenements and
petroleum tenements
acquired or increased
Tenement
reference and
location
Nature of interest
(note (2))
Interest at
beginning
ofquarter
Interest at
end of
quarter

Refer to Tenement schedule attached.

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms. Appendix 5B Page 4

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

Issued and quoted securities at end of current quarter

Description includes rate of interest and any redemption or conversion rights together with prices and dates.

Total number Number
quoted
Issue price per
security (see
note 3) (cents)
Amount paid
up per
security
(see note 3)
(cents)
7.1
Preference
+securities
(description)
7.2
Changes during
quarter
(a) Increases
through issues
(b) Decreases
through returns of
capital, buy-backs,
redemptions
7.3
+Ordinary
securities
7.4
Changes during
quarter
(a) Increases
through issues
(b) Decreases
through returns of
capital, buy-backs
571,700,060 571,700,060
15,583,333
700,000
6,693,070
1,500,000
42,000,000
50,000,000
15,583,333
700,000
6,693,070
1,500,000
42,000,000
50,000,000
1.2
1.5
2.0
4.0
-
3.5
1.2
1.5
2.0
4.0
-
3.5
7.5
+Convertible debt
ecurities(description)
7.6
Changes during
quarter
(a) Increases
through issues
(b) Decreases
through securities
matured, converted
7.7
Options
Performance Rights
7.8
Issued during quarter
Options
Performance Rights
475,000
2,200,000
294,679,381
13,500,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
-
-
294,679,38
-
-
-
Exercise price
25.0
25.0
2.0
2.0
nil
nil
Expiry date
02/08/16
30/11/16
31/12/17
31/12/17
22/10/18
22/10/19
31,541,667
6,000,000
3,000,000
31,541,667
-
-
2.0
nil
nil
31/12/17
22/10/18
22/10/19
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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

7.9
Exercised during
quarter
Options
Performance Rights
7.10
Expired during
quarter
2,193,070
4,500,000
3,000,000
2,193,070
-
-
2.0
2.0
nil
31/12/17
31/12/17
22/10/18
7.11
Debentures
(totals only)
7.12
Unsecured notes
(totals only)

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX (see note 5).

  • 2 This statement does / ~~does not~~ * (delete one) give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 29 January 2016 Company Secretary

Print name: Adrien Wing

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 wanting to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes attached to this report.

  • 2 The “Nature of interest” (items 6.1 and 6.2) includes options in respect of interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements acquired, exercised or lapsed during the reporting period. If the entity is involved in a joint venture agreement and there are conditions precedent which will change its percentage interest in a mining tenement or petroleum tenement, it should disclose the change of percentage interest and conditions precedent in the list required for items 6.1 and 6.2.

  • 3 Issued and quoted securities The issue price and amount paid up is not required in items 7.1 and 7.3 for fully paid securities .

  • 4 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.

  • 5 Accounting Standards ASX will accept, for example, the use of International Financial Reporting Standards for foreign entities. If the standards used do not address a topic, the Australian standard on that topic (if any) must be complied with.

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  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

Appendix 5B Page 6

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Mining tenements held at 29 January 2016:

Mozambique

Mozambique
Project Location Tenement
Number
Status Beneficial
interest
Mozambique
graphite
Mozambique,
Africa
6140L & 6142L Exploration licence -
Application
100%1

1. Subject to being granted, Mozambi has an option over these licences to acquire them 100%.

Tanzania

Project Location Tenement
Number
Status Beneficial
interest
Tanzania
graphite
Tanzania,
Africa
PL10642,
PL10643,
PL10644,
PL10665,
PL10666,
PL10667,
PL10668,
PL10716,
PL10717,
PL10718,
PL10719
Exploration
licence
(prefix: “PL”)
100%

Beneficial interests held in farm-in or farm-out agreements at the end of the quarter

Farm-in agreements

The Company owns a 70% interest in Dugal Resources Lda, a Mozambican entity which holds a 100% interest in the following licences:

Licence Owner Location Commodities Area (ha)
3245L Camal
&
Companhia Lda
Tete province Copper,
Zinc,
Lead
18,240
3246L Camal
&
Companhia Lda
Tete province Base Metals 20,240

Tenements surrendered during the quarter

Australia

Australia
Project Location Tenement
Number
Status Previous
Beneficial
interest
Bowen River Queensland EPC 1768 Exploration licence 100%
Carmilla Queensland EPC 2098 Exploration licence 100%
EPC 2702 Queensland EPC 2702 Exploration licence 95%