Summary of Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources
as of December 31, 2009
PHILEX MINING CORPORATION
Padcal Mine
Mineral Resources
 
CuEq*
Classification
Tonnes (000)
CU
Au
Contained Cu
Contained Au
Cutoff
%
Grams/Tonne
(000 lbs.)
(ounces)
Sto. Tomas II Deposit
             
908 ML
0.33%
Measured 58,000 0.24 0.53 307,000 1,000,000
782 ML
0.33%
Measured 98,000 0.23 0.49 500,000 1,500,000
 Total Resources(1)     Measured  156,000   0.24  0.50  807,000   2,500,000
* CuEq = %Cu + 0.55 x g/t Au; Metal Prices: US$ 2.00/lb Cu,  US$ 800/oz;  Metal Recoveries: 82% Cu, 77% Au.

This resource statement was prepared by Mr. Noel C. Oliveros, Exploration Group Manager of Philex Mining Corporation, who has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralization of Sto. Tomas Porphyry Copper Deposit. Mr. Oliveros is a Competent Person for Exploration and Mineral Resource Estimation under the definition of the Philippine Mineral Reporting Code (PMRC). He is a professional Geologist with PRC License No. 1285 and accreditation number Geology CP-07-08-07.  He has given his consent to the Public Reporting of this statement concerning Mineral Resource Estimation.
(1) Includes proved reserves.
 
Ore Reserves
    CuEq*
 Classification
Tonnes
(000)
Cu
Au
Recoverable
Recoverable
Cutoff
%
Grams / Tonne
Cu (000 lbs.)
Au (ounces)
Sto. Tomas II Deposit              
908 ML
0.37%
Proved 28,000 0.21 0.42 100,000 282,000
782 ML
0.37%
Proved 41,200 0.23 0.46 174,000 462,000
Total Reserves   Proved 69,200 0.22 0.44 274,000 744,000
* CuEq = %Cu + 0.54 x g/t Au; Metal Prices: US$ 2.00/lb Cu,  US$ 800/oz;  Metal Recoveries: 82% Cu, 75% Au.

This statement was prepared by Engr. Eulalio B. Austin, Jr. (BSEM), Vice President and Resident Manager, Philex Mining Corporation, Padcal Operations. Engr. Austin is a Competent Person under the definition of the Philippine Mineral Reporting Code and has sufficient experience as to the type of deposit and style of mining in the Padcal Mine. He is a licensed mining engieneer with PRC registration number 0001814.  He has given his consent to the Public Reporting of this statement concerning Mineral Reserve Estimation.
 
 SILANGAN MINDANAO MINING CO., INC. 
Mineral Resources
   Cutoff
% Cu
          Classification        Tonnes
(000)
 Cu
%
 Au
Grams / Tonne
Contained Cu
(000 lbs)
 
Contained Au
(ounces)
 
Boyongan 0.50 Measured + Indicated   105,400 0.80  0.98   1,800,000 3,300,000
Bayugo   0.40  Indicated  85,700 0.88  0.73  1,700,000 2,000,000
Total    Measured + Indicated  191,000 0.84  0.87   3,500,000 5,300,000
Bayugo  0.40 Inferred   32,700  0.75 0.63   500,000  600,000
Mr. Noel C. Oliveros, Exploration Group Manager of Philex Mining Corporation, has given his consent to the release of this resource estimate, the contents of which he has reviewed and has found to be consistent with the resource estimates in the technical reports of the Boyongan and Bayugo deposits prepared by the Indenpendent Resource Estimates (IRES) of South Africa, and compliant with the rules and guidelines as set forth in National Instrument (NI) 43-101.  He has sufficient experience in resource evaluation relevant to the style of mineralization in the Surigao mineral district.  Mr. Oliveros is a Competent Person for Exploration and Mineral Resource Estimation under the definition of the Philippine Mineral Reporting Code (PMRC). He has given his consent to the Public Reporting of this estimate following the PMRC guidelines concerning Mineral Resource Estimation. 
 
PHILEX GOLD PHILIPPINES, INC.
Mineral Resources
    CuEq*
 Classification
Tonnes (000) 
Au
Contained Au
g/t
Grams / Tonne
(ounces)
Bulawan/Vista Allegre          
Bulawan Main
0.50 Measured + Indicated
17,500
2.25
1,260,000
Korokan
0.35 Measured + Indicated
3,200
0.74
80,000
Nagtalay
0.50 Measured + Indicated
3,200
1.26
130,000
Sub total   Measured + Indicated
23,900
1.91
1,470,000
           
Sibutad          
Larayan
0.50
Measured
2,000
1.03
70,000
Lalab
0.50
Measured + Indicated
15,100
0.81
390,000
Sub total  
 Measured + Indicated
17,100
0.84
460,000
 Total    Measured + Indicated 41,000 1.46 1,930,000 
Sibutad (Lalab)
0.50
Inferred
1,800
3.73
220,000
           
This resource statement was prepared by Mr. Noel C. Oliveros, Exploration Group Manager, Philex Mining Corporation, who has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralization of the Vista Alegre deposits in Negros, Sibutad deposits in Zamboanga del Norte.  Mr. Oliveros is a Competent Person for Exploration and Mineral Resource Estimation under the definition of the Philippine Mineral Reporting Code (PMRC). He is a professional Geologist with PRC License No. 1285 and accreditation number Geology CP-07-08-07.  He has given his consent to the Public Reporting of this statement concerning Mineral Resource Estimation.
 

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