ASX RELEASE

30 JANUARY 2020

RENISON RESOURCE UPDATE

Metals X Limited (Metals X or the Company) is pleased to provide an updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Renison Tin Operations (Renison) in Tasmania. Renison is 50% owned by Metals X through the Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture (BMTJV).

HIGHLIGHTS (100% basis)

  • 8% increase in contained tin (Sn) (net of depletion) in the Mineral Resource at the Renison Bell underground mine delineated from an additional 416 diamond drill holes for 41,079 metres.
  • Total Renison Bell Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resource of 18.54Mt at 1.54% Sn for 285,100 tonnes of contained tin.

Area 5 and Bell 50 Mineral Resource (subset of Renison Bell)

  • Drilling has further defined the position of the cross-cutting Doliminator Fault that delineates the boundary between Area 5 and the new Bell 50 area and, as a result, the Area 5 - Bell 50 boundary has been modified from that used in the 2019 Mineral Resource estimate (31 March 2019)1.
  • Area 5 Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resource is reported as 4.32Mt at 2.10% Sn for 90,700 tonnes of contained tin using the revised Area 5 - Bell 50 boundary.
  • Maiden Bell 50 Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.17Mt at 2.05% Sn for 24,000 tonnes of contained tin.
  • The updated Mineral Resource has delivered a significant 34% increase in contained tin from 85,200 to 114,700 tonnes and a significant 10% increase in grade from 1.91% Sn to 2.09% Sn for the Area 5 - Bell 50 area.
  • The Area 5 Mining Optimisation Study and Life of Mine Plan are expected in the June 2020 quarter.

Executive Chairman, Mr Patrick O'Connor, commented:

"Renison Tin Operations is Australia's largest primary tin producer and a globally significant supplier, and it is pleasing we are able to substantially more than replace mined tonnes.

The significant increase of 8% in total Mineral Resources includes a substantial increase of 10% in grade and a 34% increase in contained tin in the Area 5 and Bell 50 areas. This updated resource will be used in the completion of the Area 5 Mining Optimisation Study and incorporated into the new Life of Mine Plan expected in the June 2020 quarter.

Our aim is to convert the significant exploration success into a substantial long-life mining operation at Renison with a focus on costs and sustainable cash flow. We will focus on optimising the Renison operations through increasing resources, increasing reserves and increasing cash margins to provide a return to shareholders through capital growth and dividends."

1 Refer ASX Announcement 24 May 2019, 2019 Renison Resource Update.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AUTHORISED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF METALS X LIMITED

ASX Code: MLX

Level 5, 197 St Georges Terrace

T: +61 8 9220 5700

Perth WA 6000

reception@metalsx.com.au

Australia

www.metalsx.com.au

RENISON RESOURCE UPDATE

RESOURCE DEFINITION DRILLING PROGRAMS

Since the 2019 Mineral Resource estimate (31 March 2019)2, BMTJV has completed substantial additional drilling utilising up to three underground diamond drilling rigs. A total of 416 new holes for 41,079m of drilling have been completed with a focus on infill and resource definition programs at Area 5, Bell 50, Leatherwood and Huon North areas (Figure 1).

Drilling within Area 5 has further delineated and extended the previously reported high grade zone hosted predominantly within the No. 2 Dolomite, both within the footwall and hangingwall of the Federal-Bassett Fault (CBF). Importantly, significant mineralisation has also been defined within the fault itself and the hangingwall No. 1 Dolomite, along with the Red Rock Member of the Mine Sequence. The program further defined the position of the cross-cutting Doliminator Fault which has offset the host Mine Sequence to the west by approximately 50m. As a result, the boundary of the Area 5 and Bell 50 areas has been modified. The updated Area 5 Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource currently stands at 4.32Mt at 2.10% Sn for 90,700 tonnes of contained tin using the revised boundary.

Further drilling into the Bell 50 area defined significant tin mineralisation down-plunge from Area 5. This has generated a maiden Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.17Mt at 2.05% Sn for 24,000 tonnes of contained tin. While Bell 50 is plunging towards the Pine Hill Granite, the deepest drill holes to date continue to intersect Renison Mine Sequence and further drilling down-plunge is warranted.

Resource drilling programs completed into the Leatherwood Trend have further delineated significant additional tin mineralisation hosted within the Federal Bassett Fault and the No. 2 Dolomite. The upgraded Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource of 2.38Mt at 1.51% Sn for 36,000 tonnes of contained tin remains open up-plunge. The Leatherwood Trend continues to build into an important new mining area.

FIGURE 1: RENISON BELL LONG SECTION LOOKING WEST SHOWING MINING AREAS AND RESOURCE DRILLING

COMPLETED SINCE 31 MARCH 2019

2 Refer ASX Announcement 24 May 2019, 2019 Renison Resource Update.

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FIGURE 2: RENISON BELL RESOURCE LONG SECTION SHOWING ONLY THE AVAILABLE NO. 2 DOLOMITE

AND ASSOCIATED TIN MINERALISATION GRADE ABOVE 1% SN

MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENT

This updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Renison Bell deposit is as at 10 December 2019 (Table 1). The previous Mineral Resource estimate was dated 31 March 2019. Mineral Resource estimates for the Rentails Project and Mt Bischoff remain unchanged.

TABLE 1: RENISON TIN OPERATIONS MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE AT 10 DECEMBER 2019

(Note: MLX equity share is 50% of the Mineral Resource estimate shown.)

Tin

Copper

Mineral

'000

Grade

Tin

'000

Grade

Copper

Deposit

Resource

tonnes2

% Sn

tonnes2

tonnes

% Cu

tonnes2

Category1

Measured

1,750

1.66

29,200

1,750

0.29

5,000

Renison Bell3

Indicated

14,270

1.53

218,200

14,270

0.19

26,600

Inferred

2,510

1.50

37,700

2,510

0.21

5,200

Total

18,540

1.54

285,100

18,540

0.20

36,700

Measured

-

-

-

-

-

-

Mt Bischoff4,5

Indicated

970

0.59

5,700

-

-

-

Inferred

700

0.47

3,300

-

-

-

Total

1,670

0.54

9,000

-

-

-

Measured

23,890

0.44

104,400

23,890

0.22

52,700

Rentails

Indicated

-

-

-

-

-

-

Project6,7

Inferred

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

23,890

0.44

104,400

23,890

0.22

52,700

Measured

25,640

0.52

133,500

25,640

0.23

57,700

TOTAL

Indicated

15,240

1.47

223,900

14,270

0.19

26,600

Inferred

3,210

1.28

41,000

2,510

0.21

5,200

Total

44,090

0.90

398,500

42,420

0.21

89,400

  1. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Resources modified to produce the Ore Reserve.
  2. Tonnes are reported as kilotonnes ('000t) and rounded to the nearest 10,000; Sn and Cu tonnes are rounded to the nearest 100 tonnes; rounding may result in some slight apparent discrepancies in totals.
  3. Cut-offgrade of 0.7% Sn.
  4. Cut-offGrade of 0.5% Sn.
  5. The Mt Bischoff Mineral Resource is at 20 November 2008.
  6. Cut-offGrade of 0.0% Sn.
  7. The Rentails Project Mineral Resource is at 31 May 2018.

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KEY ASSUMPTIONS AND JORC 2012 REQUIREMENTS

Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves. Mining production data is as at 10 December 2019 and all exploration information has been included. Mineral Resources have been depleted for mining to 10 December 2019.

The Mineral Resources have been classified in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, published by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC), of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Minerals Council of Australia, December 2012 (the 'JORC Code' or 'JORC 2012').

The full Mineral Resource estimate for the Renison Tin Operations are tabulated in Table 1.

Material Information for the individual deposits, including a summary of Material Information pursuant to ASX Listing Rules 5.8 and 5.9 and the Assessment and Reporting Criteria in accordance with JORC 2012 requirements, is included in the body of this report and in Appendix A to this announcement.

MINERAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.21.5, governance of the Company's Mineral Resources development and management activities is a key responsibility of the Executive Management of the Company.

Senior geological and mining engineering staff of the Company oversee reviews and technical evaluations of the estimates and evaluates these with reference to actual physical, cost and performance measures. The evaluation process also draws upon internal skill sets in operational and project management, ore processing and commercial/financial areas of the business.

The Executive General Manager - Geology (in consultation with senior staff) is responsible for monitoring the planning, prioritisation and progress of exploratory and resource definition drilling programs across the Company and the estimation and reporting of resources. These definition activities are conducted within a framework of quality assurance and quality control protocols covering aspects including drill hole siting, sample collection, sample preparation and analysis as well as sample and data security.

A four-level compliance process guides the control and assurance activities:

  • Provision of internal policies, standards, procedures and guidelines;
  • Mineral Resource reporting based on well-founded geological and mining assumptions and compliance with external standards such as the Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Codes;
  • Internal review of process conformance and compliance; and
  • Internal assessment of compliance and data veracity.

The Executive Management aims to promote the maximum conversion of identified mineralisation into JORC 2012 compliant Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.

The Company reports its Mineral Resources, as a minimum, on an annual basis, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.21 and clause 14 of Appendix 5A (the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, or the "JORC Code" 2012 Edition).

Competent Persons named by the Company are members of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and/or the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG), and qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the JORC Code 2012.

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

Table 1 shows the updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Renison Tin Operations at 10 December 2019.

SUMMARY OF MATERIAL INFORMATION

Appendix A to this report contains all information material to understanding the estimates of Mineral Resources. In accordance with Listing Rule 5.8.1, the following summary of material information in this regard is provided below:

Geology and geological interpretation: Renison is one of the world's largest operating underground tin mines and Australia's largest primary tin producer. Renison is the largest of three major Skarn, carbonate replacement, pyrrhotite-cassiterite deposits within western Tasmania. The Renison Mine area is situated in the Dundas Trough, a province underlain by a thick sequence of Neoproterozoic-Cambrian siliciclastic and

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volcaniclastic rocks. At Renison there are three shallow-dipping dolomite horizons which host replacement mineralisation. The major structure associated with tin mineralisation at Renison, the Federal Basset Fault, was formed during the forceful emplacement of the Pine Hill Granite during the Devonian and is also an important source of tin mineralisation.

Drilling techniques, sampling and sub-samplingtechniques: The bulk of the data used in resource calculations at Renison has been gathered from diamond core using NQ2, LTK60 and LTK48 sizes. This core is geologically logged and generally subsequently halved for sampling. Drill hole samples may be whole-cored to streamline the core handling process if required. Each development face / round is horizontally chip sampled with the sampling intervals being domained by geological constraints. Sludge drilling is performed with an underground production drill rig (nominal 64mm diameter hole). It is an open hole drilling method using water as the flushing medium.

Criteria for classification: Resources are classified in line with JORC guidelines utilising a combination of various estimation derived parameters, the input data and geological / mining knowledge. This approach considers all relevant factors and reflects the Competent Person's view of the deposit. At Renison, material classified as Measured must have development (with face samples) within 20m. Indicated Mineral Resource must have sufficient grade and geological continuity with drill hole intersections generally between 40m and 20m apart. Inferred Mineral Resource is material that is defined by drill holes greater than 40m apart. Geological continuity may be present but the grade estimate is lower in confidence.

Sample analysis method: Samples are dried at 90°C, then crushed to <3mm, samples are then riffle split to obtain a sub sample of approximately 100g which is then pulverized to 90% passing 75um. 2g of the pulp sample is then weighed with 12g of reagents including a binding agent, the weighed sample is then pulverized again for one minute. The sample is then compressed into a pressed powder tablet for introduction to the XRF. Sn, As and Cu have a detection limit 0.01%, Fe and S detection limits are 0.1%. Each XRF batch of twenty consists of one blank, one internal standard, one duplicate and a replicate. Anomalous assay results are re- assayed to ensure quality control.

Estimation methodology: All modelling and estimation work undertaken by BMTJV is carried out via LeapfrogTM and Surpac VisionTM software by creating three-dimensional orebody wireframes using sectional techniques. Drill hole intersections within the three-dimensional wireframes are composited and statistical analysis is conducted to determine appropriate search parameters within individual domains. An empty block model is created, and grade estimation is undertaken using Ordinary Kriging estimation methods. The resource is then depleted using mining voids and subsequently classified in line with JORC guidelines as above.

Cut-offgrades: The resource reporting cut-off grade is 0.7% Sn at Renison.

Mining and metallurgical methods and parameters: The Renison mine predominantly applies up-hole benching and open stoping mining methods with (in some cases), post fill and cemented rock fill to fill voids. The weighted average mining dilution is 14% at zero grade. Minimum widths for underground development are 4.5m and for stoping minimum widths are 2.2m. Mining recoveries are generally between 75 and 100% with the weighted average recovery for the reserve model being 89%. No inferred resources are included within either the reserve or the mining plan.

The Renison mine produces a tin concentrate of grade varying between 50- 60% Sn with internal process designed to reduce penalty metals such as iron, sulphur, tungsten and copper. The complex metallurgical process includes ore-sortingpre-concentration,multi-stage gravity concentration, flotation, regrinding and leaching. The metallurgical recovery is estimated based on regression analysis of grade recovery curves from the actual processing of ores in the plant. Metallurgical recoveries on the various ore and grades were considered as part of the cut-off grade analysis.

ANNUAL COMPARISON OF MINERAL RESOURCES

Tables 2 and 3 compare the 31 March 2019 Mineral Resource estimate with the updated Mineral Resource estimate as at 10 December 2019 for the Renison Operations. The Mineral Resource estimate for Mount Bischoff is unchanged from 2017 and the Rentails Project Mineral Resource estimate is unchanged from 2018.

The difference between the 10 December 2019 Renison Bell Mineral Resource estimate and 31 March 2019 Renison Bell estimate include the following modifications:

  • All drilling data, development face and sludge data obtained between 31 March 2019 and 10 December 2019 has been included in the model; and
  • Updates to all wireframe models based on this data.

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TABLE 2: RENISON MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE - DEPLETION & RESOURCE ADJUSTMENTS FROM PRIOR YEAR

(Note: MLX equity share is 50% of the Mineral Resource estimates shown below.)

Tin

Copper

Project

'000

Grade

Metal

'000

Grade

Metal

tonnes

% Sn

kt Sn

tonnes

% Cu

kt Cu

31 March 2019

Renison Bell

17,547

1.50

263

17,547

0.20

35

Mt Bischoff

1,667

0.54

9

-

-

-

Rentails

23,886

0.44

104

23,886

0.22

53

Total

43,100

0.87

376

41,447

0.21

87

Mining Depletion

Renison Bell

(597)

1.20

(7.2)

(597)

0.27

(1.6)

Mt Bischoff

-

-

-

-

-

-

Rentails

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

(597)

1.20

(7.2)

(597)

0.27

(1.6)

Net Adjustments1

Renison Bell

1588

1.84

29.2

1588

0.23

3.6

Mt Bischoff

-

-

-

-

-

-

Rentails

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

1588

1.84

29.2

1588

0.23

3.6

10 December 2019

Renison Bell

18,538

1.54

285

18,538

0.20

37

Mt Bischoff

1,667

0.54

9

-

-

-

Rentails

23,886

0.44

104

23,886

0.22

53

Total

44,091

0.90

398

42,424

0.21

89

1. A change in the material sterilisation method since 31 March 2019 has resulted in a net reduction of Total Resources of 790kt at 1.48%Sn and 0.21%Cu for 11.7kt of Sn metal and 1.6kt of Cu metal.

TABLE 3. RENISON BELL MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE - COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS

(Note: MLX equity share is 50% of the Mineral Resource estimate shown below.)

Tin

Copper

Mineral Resource

Mineral

'000

Grade

Tin

'000

Grade

Copper

Resource

reporting date

tonnes2

% Sn

tonnes2

tonnes

% Cu

tonnes2

Category1

Measured

1,550

1.62

25,100

1,550

0.35

5,500

31 March 20193

Indicated

13,520

1.51

203,700

13,520

0.19

25,000

Inferred

2,470

1.38

34,200

2,470

0.17

4,300

Total

17,550

1.50

263,000

17,550

0.20

34,800

Measured

1,750

1.66

29,200

1,750

0.29

5,000

10 December 20194,5

Indicated

14,270

1.53

218,200

14,270

0.19

26,600

Inferred

2,510

1.50

37,700

2,510

0.21

5,200

Total

18,540

1.54

285,100

18,540

0.20

36,700

  1. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Resources modified to produce the Ore Reserve.
  2. Tonnes are reported as kilotonnes ('000t) and rounded to the nearest 10,000; Sn and Cu tonnes are rounded to the nearest 100 tonnes; rounding may result in some slight apparent discrepancies in totals.
  3. As reported by Metals X in its Annual Update of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at 31 March 2019, as announced on ASX on 24 May 2019. Cut-off grade of 0.7% Sn.
  4. Mineral Resources are calculated at 10 December 2019 by Metals X, adjusted for depletion to 10 December 2019, using a cut-off grade of 0.7% Sn.
  5. A change in the material sterilisation method since 31 March 2019 has resulted in a net reduction of Total Resources of 790kt at 1.48%Sn and 0.21%Cu for 11.7kt of Sn metal and 1.6kt of Cu metal.

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COMPETENT PERSON'S STATEMENT

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources has been compiled by Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd technical employees under the supervision of Mr Colin Carter B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. (Econ. Geol), AusIMM. Mr Carter is a full-time employee of the Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activities which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Mr Carter consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

ENQUIRIES

Patrick O'Connor

Executive Chairman

  1. patrick.o'connor@metalsx.com.au

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

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APPENDIX A

JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION

JORC TABLE 1: THE INFORMATION IN THIS TABLE REFERS TO THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS AT THE RENISON TIN OPERATIONS: RENISON BELL, RENTAILS AND MOUNT BISCHOFF

SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Sampling

Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random

Diamond Drilling

chips, or specific specialised industry standard

The bulk of the data used in resource calculations at Renison has been gathered from

techniques

measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under

diamond core. Three sizes have been used historically NQ2 (45.1mm nominal core diameter),

investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or

LTK60 (45.2mm nominal core diameter) and LTK48 (36.1mm nominal core diameter), with

handheld XRF instruments, etc.). These examples should

NQ2 currently in use. This core is geologically logged and subsequently halved for sampling.

not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.

Grade control holes may be whole-cored to streamline the core handling process if required.

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample

NQ and HQ core sizes have been recorded as being used at Mount Bischoff. This core is

representivity and the appropriate calibration of any

geologically logged and subsequently halved for sampling.

measurement tools or systems used.

There is no diamond drilling for the Rentails Project.

Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are

Face Sampling

Material to the Public Report.

Each development face / round is horizontally chip sampled at Renison. The sampling

In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done

intervals are domained by geological constraints (e.g. rock type, veining and alteration /

this would be relatively simple (e.g. 'reverse circulation

sulphidation etc.). Samples are taken in a range from 0.3m up to 1.2m in waste. All exposures

drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg

within the orebody are sampled. A similar process would have been followed for historical

was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay').

Mount Bischoff face sampling.

In other cases more explanation may be required, such as

There is no face sampling for the Rentails Project.

where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling

Drilling

problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types

Sludge Drilling

(e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of

Sludge drilling at Renison is performed with an underground production drill rig. It is an open

techniques

detailed information.

hole drilling method using water as the flushing medium, with a 64mm (nominal) hole

Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole

diameter. Sample intervals are ostensibly the length of the drill steel. Holes are drilled at

hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and

sufficient angles to allow flushing of the hole with water following each interval to prevent

details (e.g. core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth

contamination.

Drill sample

of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether

There is no sludge drilling for the Mount Bischoff Project.

core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc.).

recovery

There is no sludge drilling for the Rentails Project.

Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample

recoveries and results assessed.

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Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure

RC Drilling

representative nature of the samples.

Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery

RC drilling has been utilised at Mount Bischoff.

and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred

Drill cuttings are extracted from the RC return via cyclone. The underflow from each interval is

due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

transferred via bucket to a four tiered riffle splitter, delivering approximately three kilograms of

the recovered material into calico bags for analysis. The residual material is retained on the

ground near the hole. Composite samples are obtained from the residue material for initial

analysis, with the split samples remaining with the individual residual piles until required for re-

split analysis or eventual disposal.

There is no RC drilling for the Renison Project.

There is no RC drilling for the Rentails Project.

Percussion Drilling

This drilling method was used for the Rentails project and uses a rotary tubular drilling cutter

which was driven percussively into the tailings. The head of the cutting tube consisted of a

50mm diameter hard tipped cutting head inside which were fitted 4 spring steel fingers which

allowed the core sample to enter and then prevented it from falling out as the drill tube was

withdrawn from the drill hole.

There is no percussion drilling for the Renison Project.

There is no percussion drilling for the Mount Bischoff Project.

All geology input is logged and validated by the relevant area geologists, incorporated into this

is assessment of sample recovery. No defined relationship exists between sample recovery

and grade. Nor has sample bias due to preferential loss or gain of fine or coarse material

been noted.

Logging

Whether core and chip samples have been geologically

Diamond core is logged geologically and geotechnically.

and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support

RC chips are logged geologically.

appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies

Development faces are mapped geologically.

and metallurgical studies.

Logging is qualitative in nature.

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.

All holes are logged completely, all faces are mapped completely.

Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography.

The total length and percentage of the relevant

intersections logged.

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Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Sub-sampling

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or

Drill core is halved for sampling. Grade control holes may be whole-cored to streamline the

all core taken.

core handling process if required.

techniques

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc.

Samples are dried at 90°C, then crushed to <3mm. Samples are then riffle split to obtain a

and sample

preparation

and whether sampled wet or dry.

sub-sample of approximately 100g which is then pulverized to 90% passing 75um. 2g of the

For all sample types, the nature, quality and

pulp sample is then weighed with 12g of reagents including a binding agent, the weighed

appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.

sample is then pulverised again for one minute. The sample is then compressed into a

Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling

pressed powder tablet for introduction to the XRF. This preparation has been proven to be

appropriate for the style of mineralisation being considered.

stages to maximise representivity of samples.

QA/QC is ensured during the sub-sampling stages process via the use of the systems of an

Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is

independent NATA / ISO accredited laboratory contractor.

representative of the in situ material collected, including

The sample size is considered appropriate for the grain size of the material being sampled.

for instance results for field duplicate/second-half

sampling.

The un-sampled half of diamond core is retained for check sampling if required.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of

For RC chips regular field duplicates are collected and analysed for significant variance to

the material being sampled.

primary results.

Quality of

The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying

Assaying is undertaken via the pressed powder XRF technique. Sn, As and Cu have a

and laboratory procedures used and whether the

detection limit 0.01%, Fe and S detection limits are 0.1%. These assay methodologies are

assay data

technique is considered partial or total.

appropriate for the resource in question.

and laboratory

For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF

All assay data has built in quality control checks. Each XRF batch of twenty consists of one

tests

instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining the

blank, one internal standard, one duplicate and a replicate, anomalies are re-assayed to

analysis including instrument make and model, reading

ensure quality control.

times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.

Specific gravity / density values for individual areas are routinely sampled during all diamond

Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.

drilling where material is competent enough to do so.

standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks)

and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of

bias) and precision have been established.

Verification of

The verification of significant intersections by either

Anomalous intervals as well as random intervals are routinely checked assayed as part of the

independent or alternative company personnel.

internal QA/QC process.

sampling and

The use of twinned holes.

Virtual twinned holes have been drilled in several instances across all sites with no significant

assaying

Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,

issues highlighted. Drillhole data is also routinely confirmed by development assay data in the

data verification, data storage (physical and electronic)

operating environment.

protocols.

Primary data is loaded into the drillhole database system and then archived for reference.

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.

All data used in the calculation of resources and reserves are compiled in databases

(underground and open pit) which are overseen and validated by senior geologists.

No primary assays data is modified in any way.

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Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Location of

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes

All data is spatially oriented by survey controls via direct pickups by the survey department.

(collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings

Drillholes are all surveyed downhole, currently with a GyroSmart tool in the underground

data points

and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.

environment at Renison, and a multishot camera for the typically short surface diamond holes.

Specification of the grid system used.

All drilling and resource estimation is undertaken in local mine grid at the various sites.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

Topographic control is generated from remote sensing methods in general, with ground based

surveys undertaken where additional detail is required. This methodology is adequate for the

resource in question.

Data spacing

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.

Drilling in the underground environment at Renison is nominally carried-out on 40m x 40m

Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to

spacing in the south of the mine and 25m, x 25m spacing in the north of the mine prior to

and

distribution

establish the degree of geological and grade continuity

mining occurring. A lengthy history of mining has shown that this data spacing is appropriate

appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve

for the Mineral Resource estimation process and to allow for classification of the resource as it

estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.

stands.

Whether sample compositing has been applied.

Drilling at Mount Bischoff is variably spaced. A lengthy history of mining has shown that this

data spacing is appropriate for the Mineral resource estimation process and to allow for

classification of the resource as it stands.

Drilling at Rentails is usually carried out on a 100m centres. This is appropriate for the Mineral

resource estimation process and to allow for classification of the resource as it stands.

Compositing is carried out based upon the modal sample length of each individual domain.

Orientation of

Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased

Drilling intersections are nominally designed to be normal to the orebody as far as

sampling of possible structures and the extent to which

underground infrastructure constraints / topography allows.

data in

this is known, considering the deposit type.

Development sampling is nominally undertaken normal to the various orebodies.

relation to

geological

If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the

It is not considered that drilling orientation has introduced an appreciable sampling bias.

structure

orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to

have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed

and reported if material.

Sample

The measures taken to ensure sample security.

At Renison, Mount Bischoff and Rentails samples are delivered directly to the on-site

laboratory by the geotechnical crew where they are taken into custody by the independent

security

laboratory contractor.

Audits or

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling

Site generated resources and reserves and the parent geological data is routinely reviewed by

techniques and data.

the Metals X Corporate technical team.

reviews

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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

Type, reference name/number, location and ownership

All Tasmania resources are hosted within 12M1995 and 12M2006. Both tenements are

including agreements or material issues with third parties

standard Tasmanian mining leases.

tenement and

such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties,

No native title interests are recorded against the Tasmanian tenements.

land tenure

status

native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national

Tasmanian tenements are held by the Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture of which

park and environmental settings.

Metals X has 50% ownership.

The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along

No royalties above legislated state royalties apply for the Tasmanian tenements.

with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture operates in accordance with all environmental

operate in the area.

conditions set down as conditions for grant of the mining leases.

There are no known issues regarding security of tenure.

Exploration

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other

The Renison and Mount Bischoff areas have an exploration and production history in

parties.

excess of 100 years.

done by other

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture work has generally confirmed the veracity of

parties

historic exploration data.

Geology

Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.

Renison is one of the world's largest operating underground tin mines and Australia's

largest primary tin producer. Renison is the largest of three major Skarn, carbonate

replacement, pyrrhotite-cassiterite deposits within western Tasmania. The Renison Mine

area is situated in the Dundas Trough, a province underlain by a thick sequence of

Neoproterozoic-Cambrian siliciclastic and volcaniclastic rocks. At Renison there are three

shallow-dipping dolomite horizons which host replacement mineralisation.

Mount Bischoff is the second of three major Skarn, carbonate replacement, pyrrhotite-

cassiterite deposits within western Tasmania. The Mount Bischoff Mine area is situated

within the Dundas Trough, a province underlain by a thick sequence of Neoproterozoic-

Cambrian siliciclastic and volcaniclastic rocks. At Mount Bischoff folded and faulted shallow-

dipping dolomite horizons host replacement mineralisation with fluid interpreted to be

sourced from the forceful emplacement of a granite ridge and associated porphyry

intrusions associated with the Devonian Meredith Granite, which resulted in the complex

brittle / ductile deformation of the host rocks. Lithologies outside the current mining area are

almost exclusively metamorphosed siltstones. Major porphyry dykes and faults such as the

Giblin and Queen provided the major focus for ascending hydrothermal fluids from a buried

ridge of the Meredith Granite. Mineralisation has resulted in tin-rich sulphide replacement in

the dolomite lodes, greisen and sulphide lodes in the porphyry and fault / vein lodes in the

major faults. All lodes contain tin as cassiterite within sulphide mineralisation with some

coarse cassiterite as veins throughout the lodes.

The Rentails Mineral Resource is contained within three Tailing Storage Facilities (TSF's)

that have been built up from the processing of tin ore at the Renison Bell mine over the

period 1968 to 2013.

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Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Drill hole

A summary of all information material to the understanding

No exploration results are reported as part of this release, results relating to the deposits

of the exploration results including a tabulation of the

have been previously released.

Information

following information for all Material drill holes:

o easting and northing of the drill hole collar

o elevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea

level in metres) of the drill hole collar

o dip and azimuth of the hole

o down hole length and interception depth

o hole length.

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.

Data

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging

No exploration results are reported as part of this release, results relating to the deposits

techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations

have been previously released.

aggregation

(e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually

methods

Material and should be stated.

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.

The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent

values should be clearly stated.

Relationship

These relationships are particularly important in the

No exploration results are reported as part of this release, results relating to the deposits

reporting of Exploration Results.

have been previously released.

between

If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill

mineralisation

widths and

hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.

intercept

If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are

lengths

reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect

(e.g. 'down hole length, true width not known').

Diagrams

Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations

No exploration results are reported as part of this release, results relating to the deposits

of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery

have been previously released.

being reported These should include, but not be limited to a

plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate

sectional views.

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Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Balanced

Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is

No exploration results are reported as part of this release, results relating to the deposits

not practicable, representative reporting of both low and

have been previously released.

reporting

high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid

misleading reporting of Exploration Results.

Other

Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should

No relevant information to be presented.

be reported including (but not limited to): geological

substantive

observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical

exploration

survey results; bulk samples - size and method of

data

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 (e.g. tests for

Exploration assessment and normal mine extensional drilling continues to take place at

lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-

Renison.

out drilling).

Exploration assessment continues to progress at Mount Bischoff.

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible

Project assessment continues to progress at Rentails.

extensions, including the main geological interpretations and

future drilling areas, provided this information is not

commercially sensitive.

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SECTION 3: ESTIMATION AND REPORTING OF MINERAL RESOURCES

(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in section 2, also apply to this section.)

Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Database

Measures taken to ensure that data has not been

Drillhole data is stored in a Maxwell's DataShed system based on the Sequel Server platform

corrupted by, for example, transcription or keying errors,

which is currently considered "industry standard".

integrity

between its initial collection and its use for Mineral

As new data is acquired it passes through a validation approval system designed to pick-up

Resource estimation purposes.

any significant errors before the information is loaded into the master database. The

Data validation procedures used.

information is uploaded by a series of Sequel routines and is performed as required. The

database contains diamond drilling (including geotechnical and specific gravity data), face

chip and sludge drilling data and some associated metadata. By its nature this database is

large in size, and therefore exports from the main database are undertaken (with or without

the application of spatial and various other filters) to create a database of workable size,

preserve a snapshot of the database at the time of orebody modelling and interpretation and

preserve the integrity of the master database.

Site visits

Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent

Mr. Colin Carter is employed as Renison Tin Operations' Geology Manager and is located on

Person and the outcome of those visits.

site on a full time basis.

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is

the case.

Geological

Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the

Mining has occurred since 1800's providing significant confidence in the currently geological

geological interpretation of the mineral deposit.

interpretation across all projects.

interpretation

Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.

No alternative interpretations are currently considered viable.

The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral

Geological interpretation of the deposit was carried out using a systematic approach to ensure

Resource estimation.

that the resultant estimated Mineral Resource figure was both sufficiently constrained, and

The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral

representative of the expected sub-surface conditions. In all aspects of resource estimation

Resource estimation.

the factual and interpreted geology was used to guide the development of the interpretation.

The factors affecting continuity both of grade and

The architecture of the Renison horst / graben system is the dominant control on geological

geology.

and grade continuity.

Similarly at Mount Bischoff the extent of intrusive felsic dykes in proximity to carbonate

horizons control the continuity of grade within the system.

The depositional history of Rentails is well documented.

Dimensions

The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource

Renison has currently been mined over a strike length of >1,950m, a lateral extent of >1,250m

expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan

and a depth of over 1,100m.

width, and depth below surface to the upper and lower

Mount Bischoff mineralisation has currently been defined over a strike length of >600m, a

limits of the Mineral Resource.

lateral extent of >250m and a depth of >250m.

Rentails is deposited in three adjacent TSFs which have and aggregate length of

approximately 1.8km and a width at the widest point of circa 1km. Maximum depth is in

excess of 20m.

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Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Estimation and

The nature and appropriateness of the estimation

All modelling and estimation work undertaken by BMTJV is carried out in three dimensions via

modelling

technique(s) applied and key assumptions, including

Surpac Vision.

techniques

treatment of extreme grade values, domaining,

After validating the drillhole data to be used in the estimation, interpretation of the orebody is

interpolation parameters and maximum distance of

undertaken in sectional and / or plan view to create the outline strings which form the basis of

extrapolation from data points. If a computer assisted

the three dimensional orebody wireframe. Wireframing is then carried out using a combination

estimation method was chosen include a description of

of automated stitching algorithms and manual triangulation to create an accurate three

computer software and parameters used.

dimensional representation of the sub-surface mineralised body.

The availability of check estimates, previous estimates

Drillhole intersections within the mineralised body are defined, these intersections are then

and/or mine production records and whether the Mineral

used to flag the appropriate sections of the drillhole database tables for compositing purposes.

Resource estimate takes appropriate account of such

Drillholes are subsequently composited to allow for grade estimation. In all aspects of

data.

resource estimation the factual and interpreted geology was used to guide the development of

The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-

the interpretation.

products.

Once the sample data has been composited, a statistical analysis is undertaken to assist with

Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade

determining estimation search parameters, top-cuts etc. Variographic analysis of individual

variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid

domains is undertaken to assist with determining appropriate search parameters, which are

mine drainage characterisation).

then incorporated with observed geological and geometrical features to determine the most

In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in

appropriate search parameters.

relation to the average sample spacing and the search

An empty block model is then created for the area of interest. This model contains attributes

employed.

set at background values for the various elements of interest as well as density, and various

Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining

estimation parameters that are subsequently used to assist in resource categorisation. The

units.

block sizes used in the model will vary depending on orebody geometry, minimum mining

Any assumptions about correlation between variables.

units, estimation parameters and levels of informing data available.

Grade estimation is then undertaken, with ordinary kriging estimation method is considered as

Description of how the geological interpretation was used

standard, although in some circumstances where sample populations are small, or domains

to control the resource estimates.

are unable to be accurately defined, inverse distance weighting estimation techniques will be

Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or

used. Both by-product and deleterious elements are estimated at the time of primary grade

capping.

estimation. It is assumed that by-products correlate well with tin. There are no assumptions

The process of validation, the checking process used, the

made about the recovery of by-products.

comparison of model data to drill hole data, and use of

The resource is then depleted for mining voids and subsequently classified in line with JORC

reconciliation data if available.

guidelines utilising a combination of various estimation derived parameters and geological /

mining knowledge.

This approach has proven to be applicable to Metals X's tin assets.

Estimation results are routinely validated against primary input data, previous estimates and

mining output.

Good reconciliation between mine claimed figures and milled figures is routinely achieved.

Moisture

Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or

Tonnage estimates are dry tonnes.

with natural moisture, and the method of determination of

the moisture content.

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Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Cut-off

The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality

The resource reporting cut-off grade is 0.7% Sn at Renison.

parameters applied.

The resource reporting cut-off grade is 0.5% Sn at Mount Bischoff.

parameters

There is no lower reporting cut-off grade for Rentails.

Mining factors

Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods,

Not considered for Mineral Resource. Applied during the Ore Reserve generation process.

minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if

or

applicable, external) mining dilution. It is always

assumptions

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.

Metallurgical

The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding

Not considered for Mineral Resource. Applied during the Ore Reserve generation process.

metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part

factors or

of the process of determining reasonable prospects for

assumptions

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.

Environmental

Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process

Both Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture operates in accordance with all environmental

residue disposal options. It is always necessary as part of

conditions set down as conditions for grant of the respective mining leases.

factors or

the process of determining reasonable prospects for

assumptions

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.

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Criteria

JORC Code Explanation

Commentary

Bulk density

Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis

Bulk density of the mineralisation at Renison and Mount Bischoff is variable. Bulk density

for the assumptions. If determined, the method used,

sampling is undertaken via assessments of drill core (BMTJV practice is to undertake bulk

whether wet or dry, the frequency of the measurements,

density determinations on a representative selection of drill core sent for assay), and are

the nature, size and representativeness of the samples.

reviewed constantly (BMTJV practice is to collect check SG samples as a regular part of the

The bulk density for bulk material must have been

mining cycle). Where no drill core or other direct measurements are available, SG factors

measured by methods that adequately account for void

have been assumed based on similarities to other zones of mineralisation.

spaces (vugs, porosity, etc.), moisture and differences

Given the volume of the TSF's are known, and the tonnage of tailings material deposited into

between rock and alteration zones within the deposit.

the dams was recorded, the insitu bulk density of the Rentails resource has been back-

Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in

calculated.

the evaluation process of the different materials.

Classification

The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources

Resources are classified in line with JORC guidelines utilising a combination of various

into varying confidence categories.

estimation derived parameters, the input data and geological / mining knowledge.

Whether appropriate account has been taken of all

This approach considers all relevant factors and reflects the Competent Person's view of the

relevant factors (i.e. relative confidence in tonnage/grade

deposit.

estimations, reliability of input data, confidence in

continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity

and distribution of the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent

Person's view of the deposit.

Audits or

The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource

Resource estimates are peer reviewed by the site technical team as well as Metals X's

estimates.

Corporate technical team.

reviews

Discussion of

Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy

All currently reported resources estimates are considered robust, and representative on both a

and confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate

global and local scale.

relative

using an approach or procedure deemed appropriate by

A continuing history of mining with good reconciliation of mine claimed to mill recovered

accuracy/

confidence

the Competent Person. For example, the application of

provides confidence in the accuracy of the estimate for Renison and Mount Bischoff.

statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the

A detailed set of production records provides confidence in the accuracy of the estimate for

relative accuracy of the resource within stated confidence

Rentails.

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.

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