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Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 5B

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Approval of MCB Project's Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility
  • Issuance of Exploration Permit for the Botilao Copper-Gold Prospect
  • Closing cash as at 30 September 2023 of A$3.7 million

Celsius Resources Limited ("Celsius" or the "Company") (ASX, AIM: CLA) is pleased to provide the following summary of the Company's activities for the quarter ended 30 September 2023.

Projects

Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project ("MCB Project"),

Philippines (40%)

Makilala Mining Company Inc. ("MMCI"), Celsius' Philippine subsidiary, has progressed its permitting requirements and is preparing for the pre-development phase of the MCB Project in the Cordillera Administrative region, approximately 320km north of Manila.

The MCB Project's Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility (DMPF) was approved on 28 September 2023[1]. This enabled the Company to move forward with obtaining a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) prior to the end of the year with the Philippine National Government, that would allow the development and operation of the MCB Project.

Pertinent requirements have been submitted to the Philippine Mines and Geosciences Bureau for evaluation and approval, including a Three-Year Development/Utilisation Work Program which details the phased approach for the development, construction and operation of the project.

BOTILAO COPPER-GOLD PROSPECT (40%)

Another tenement was recently awarded under the MMCI portfolio of assets, the Botilao Copper-Gold Prospect, was issued an exploration permit on 7 August 2023[2]. The tenement is located in the Cordillera Administrative Region, southwest of the MCB Project.

Results of the historical exploration work in the area conducted by Lepanto Consolidated Mining, Inc. in the '70s along with the current geological understanding of the MCB Deposit will provide the initial working model for the Botilao Prospect work program.

Exploration works for the initial two-year permit aims to define the extent and distribution of the observed mineralisation along Botilao Creek, which will consist of regional to semi-detailed geochemical sampling and mapping to generate future targets for possible geophysical surveys and eventual diamond drilling activities.

Along with geochemical sampling, mapping of different rock types or lithologies in the area will be conducted to characterise and delineate mineralised or altered zones. Detailed mapping will focus on identified mineralised outcrops to ensure proper understanding of the classification and controls of mineralisation.

The Exploration Work Program will be complemented by an Environmental Work Program which outlines the protection and enhancement activities during the exploration period, as well as a Community Development Program consisting of socio-economic projects which will be identified in consultation with the host community.

The Botilao prospect is envisaged to bring additional value to Celsius' portfolio and complement the MCB Project once developed.

Opuwo Cobalt Project, Namibia (95%)

During the quarter, metallurgical test work continued to optimise floatation, roasting and leaching conditions for the Opuwo project. Final results and reports are expected in the next quarter, these results along with additional mine planning work that is being conducted in the Philippines will be used as a basis to evaluate the viability of the project and what additional studies may required with the objective to produce a revised Scoping Study for the Opuwo project during 2024.

The Company continued to engage with the Government of Namibia to advance the renewal of its mineral rights (EPL 4346) which covers the full extent of the Opuwo project. From recent engagement with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, it became evident that all technical assessments for the renewal have been completed and finalisation of renewal of EPL 4346 is a now an act of formalisation, which is anticipated to be completed in the next quarter.

SAGAY Copper-Gold Project, Philippines (100%)

Celsius Resources' Philippine subsidiary, Tambuli Mining Company, Inc., on the island of Negros, has ramped up activities to complete the remaining commitments under its Exploration, Environmental, and Community Development Programs.

Activities conducted from July to September 2023 focused on the shallow high-grade copper, or the Secondary Supergene Chalcocite Enrichment zone (900SG Domain). This is a logical approach based on the results of the desktop studies and the Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate[3].

A drilling program was concluded to supplement the data gaps and to increase the resource estimation confidence of the shallow high-grade zone. Eleven diamond drill holes were completed with a total of 824.70 meterage drilled while one (1) hole was abandoned due to the intersection of the shallow water table.

Table 1. Drilling Summary

Hole IDDate StartedDate FinishedCoordinatesElevation (m)Azimuth ( o )Dip ( o )Depth (m)Core Sizes
PQ (m)HQ (m)NQ (m)
SGY-03908/07/202308/09/2023542853mE, 1195396 mN123135-60600.00 to 60.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04008/10/202308/13/2023542736mE, 1195313mN118135-60800.00 to 80.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04108/14/202308/14/2023 (abandoned)542845mE, 1195305mN117135-6014.20.00 to 14.20 (EOH)--
SGY-04208/15/202308/15/2023542722mE, 1195396mN115135-60600.00 to 60.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04308/15/202308/18/2023542836mE, 1195244mN129135-60800.00 to 80.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04408/19/202308/21/2023542664mE, 1195363mN124135-60800.00 to 80.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04508/19/202308/22/2023542682mE, 1195242mN150135-60800.00 to 80.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04608/23/202308/25/2023542610mE, 1195259mN137135-60800.00 to 80.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04708/23/202308/26/2023542603mE, 1195193mN126135-60600.00 to 60.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04808/26/202308/28/2023542628mE, 1195117mN131135-60600.00 to 60.00 (EOH)--
SGY-04908/27/202308/29/2023542665mE, 1195305mN134135-6090.50.00 to 90.50 (EOH)--
SGY-05008/30/202308/31/2023542771mE, 1195206mN139135-60800.00 to 80.00 (EOH)--

All drill cores were geotechnically and geologically logged. Geochemical core sampling have also been completed and submitted to a laboratory for analysis. Assay results of the shallow drill holes are intended to upgrade the resource estimation of the shallow copper zone. Collection of samples for further metallurgical test works which is ongoing. This is aimed at providing a thorough process flow for the extraction of copper/copper mineral concentrate by means of gravity separation. Results of the analysis will be the basis for the mine plan, process flow sheet, and financial studies which are critical components of the project's viability.

Environmental and Social Studies have been completed that would serve as baseline data for the Environmental Impact Statement for the project which is underway.

In parallel, the Company is also preparing the mandatory requirements for the application of Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility (DMPF) to be submitted within the term of the exploration permit.

Cullarin West Project, NSW (100%)

Corporate and Expenditure

As announced to ASX on 15th May 2023, Celsius and Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp") entered into a term sheet which outlined the nonbinding key terms upon which, amongst other things, Silvercorp would acquire 100% of the issued capital of Celsius pursuant to a scheme of arrangement ("Scheme"). The term sheet also contemplated an inter-conditional spin-out of the combined Sagay (Philippines) and Opuwo Cobalt (Namibia) projects ("Demerger"). The parties had substantially completed the negotiations with regards to the legally binding agreements for the Scheme and Demerger as contemplated.

However, following initial feedback received by Celsius from its shareholders, the Company had sought to advance discussions with Silvercorp regarding a number of key commercial aspects of the transaction.

The Company announced on 2nd August 2023 that the exclusivity under the term sheet had expired, and at that time Celsius remained committed to advancing the discussions with Silvercorp with a view to executing binding agreements considering the best interests of Celsius shareholders. Since then, discussions with Silvercorp have not eventuated.

Cash Position

At the end of the quarter, the Company held approximately A$3.7 million in cash reserves.

ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Company provides the following information pursuant to ASX Listing Rule requirements:

ASX Listing Rule 5.3.1:

Approximately A$572k was spent on exploration expenditure, with $318k primarily relating to the development of the MCB project.

ASX Listing Rule 5.3.2:

The Company confirms that there was no mine production and development activities for the quarter.

ASX Listing Rule 5.3.5:

The Company advises that there were A$380k in payments made to related parties of the Company and their associates during the quarter, for Director and consultancy fees[4].

PERMIT NAMEPERMIT NUMBERREGISTERED HOLDER / APPLICANTPERMIT STATUSPERMIT EXPIRYINTEREST / CONTRACTUAL RIGHT
Western Australia
Cullarin WestEL 8996Cullarin Metals Pty LtdGranted17/08/2026100%
Namibia
EL 4346*Gecko Cobalt HoldingsPermit application, pending approvalTBA95%
Philippines
Maalinao-Caigutan-BiyogEP-003-2006-CARMakilala Mining Company Inc.GrantedWaiting for the MPSA Mining permit to be issued.40%
ColayoEXPA-073-CARMakilala Mining Company Inc.Granted29/09/202540%
PanaonEXPA-000127-VIIIPDEP, Inc.Complying with further permitting requirementsTBA100%
SagayEP-000003-VITambuli Mining Company Inc.Granted10/02/2024100%

*Tenement expired on 7 March 2023 and a permit application is pending approval. The tenement remains active until such time that it is renewed by the Ministry of Mines.

It is the Company's view that all permit obligations have been met during the existing permit tenure, and therefore the permit renewal is expected for a period of 2 years.

The Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) project has gained an automatic extension as all documentation has been submitted to the Philippine National Government for the awarding of a MPSA Mining permit.

The mining tenement interests acquired during the quarter and their location:

Nil.

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

Not applicable.

Nil.

This announcement has been authorised by the Board of Directors of Celsius Resources Limited.

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity

quarterly cash flow report

[1] Refer to ASX announcement dated 28 September 2023

[2] Refer to ASX announcement dated 7 August 2023

[3] Refer to ASX announcement dated 7 November 2022

[4] The average foreign exchange rates for the quarter ended 30 September 2023 to convert the relevant Philippine Peso (1AUD:36.64PHP) and Namibian Dollar (1AUD:12.22NAD) amounts to Australian Dollars are sourced from https://exchangerates.org.uk/

[6] Refer to ASX announcement dated 7 November 2022 for the Maiden Mineral Resource for Celsius' Sagay Cu-Au Project

[7] Refer to ASX announcement dated 1 July 2021 for the updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Opuwo Project.

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