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PREPARING FOR PRODUCTION AT KARLAWINDA A rare opportunity in the WA gold sector Peter Langworthy Executive GM – Geology Euroz 2017 Rottnest Conference 16 th March 2017 Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2017 Fully-funded to decision to mine Significant upside on road to production

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PREPARING FOR PRODUCTION AT KARLAWINDAA rare opportunity in the WA gold sectorPeter LangworthyExecutive GM – Geology

Euroz 2017 Rottnest

Conference

16th March 2017

Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2017 ● Fully-funded to decision to mine ● Significant upside on road to production

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Disclaimer & Competent Person’s StatementCAUTIONARY STATEMENT – FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTSThis announcement may contain certain “forward‐looking statements” which may not have been based solely on historical facts, but rather may be based on the Company’s current expectations about futureevents and results. Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation of belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonablebasis. The detailed reasons for that conclusion are outlined throughout this announcement and all Material Assumptions are disclosed.However, forward looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected orimplied by such forward‐looking statements.Such risks include, but are not limited to resource risk, metals price volatility, currency fluctuations, increased production costs and variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in miningplans, as well as governmental regulation and judicial outcomes.For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company’s Annual Reports, as well as the Company’s other filings. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward lookinginformation. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publically any revisions to any “forward looking statement” to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this announcement, orto reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT – PRELIMINARY NATURE OF STUDYThis announcement has been prepared in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and the ASX Listing Rules. The Company advises that the Scoping Study results contained in this announcement arepreliminary in nature as the conclusions are based on low‐level technical and economic assessments, and are insufficient to support the calculation of Ore Reserves or to provide an assurance of economicdevelopment at this time. There is a low level of geological confidence associated with Inferred Mineral resources as used in this report and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result inthe determination of Indicated Mineral Resources or that the outcomes of the Scoping Study will be realised. Accordingly, these Inferred Resources should not be relied on by investors when makinginvestment decisions.ASX announcements are available on the Company’s website at www.capmetals.com.au

COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENTThe information in this report that relates to Exploration Results or Mineral Resources is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr. Michael Martin who is Principal Resource Geologist at Perth basedconsultant group OMNI GeoX Pty Ltd and is a current Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr. Michael Martin acts as a consultant for Capricorn Metals Limited and has sufficient experience,which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “AustralasianCode of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Martin consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which itappears.

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results or Mineral Resources is based on information reviewed by Mr. Peter Langworthy, Technical Director, who a current Member of the AustralianInstitute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Peter Langworthy is a full‐time Executive Director of Capricorn Metals Limited and has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and typesof deposit under consideration and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, MineralResources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Martin consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.1

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A Rare Opportunity in the WA Gold Sector

► 100%-owned Karlawinda Gold Project► Large scale un-mined ~1Moz gold resource► Expected high conversion rate into Ore Reserves► Targeting significant production profile from single, large open pit► Clear development pathway:

► Simple metallurgy, straightforward open pit mine plan► Simple, near-term pathway to production and cash-flow: DFS by mid-2017

► Fully-funded to decision to mine: $10M cornerstone investment► New board and management structure set to deliver value ► No better time to build a gold mine in the Pilbara:

► Infrastructure and resources► Low-risk jurisdiction

► Strong growth potential from new discoveries in under-explored goldfield

A simple, straightforward development and growth opportunity

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Corporate OverviewA well‐funded WA gold company with strong backing  

Corporate Information

ASX Code CMM

Shares on Issue 541.8m

Share Price as at 13th March 2017 13.5c

Market Cap 13th March 2017 ~$73.1m

Cash as at 31st December 2016 $1.73m (+$10m)

Unlisted options 37mShareholding Distribution (as at 9th March 2017)

CMM Share Price – as at 13 March 2017

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Board and Management Restructure: Team to Deliver A strong team with extensive experience in developing and operating mid‐tier mining projects  

Board of Directors

Heath Hellewell – Executive Chairman• Geologist with +22 years experience in gold, base metals & diamonds • Co‐founding Executive Director of Doray Minerals, and previous senior positions with Independence Group NL, Resolute Mining and DeBeers Australia

• Co‐winner of the 2014 AMEC “Prospector of the Year” award

Guy LeClezio – Non‐Executive Director• 20 years’ experience in mining and exploration• Previously an Executive Director of Eyres Reed Ltd and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, both leading WA stockbrokers specialising in the mining industry

• Founding director of Madagascar Resources NL and previous director of Windy Knob Resources Ltd

Stuart Pether – Non‐Executive Director• Mining Engineer with 25 years’ experience in project development, technical studies, mine operations and corporate management

• Vice President, Project Development with Evolution Mining• Previous senior positions with Kula Gold, Catalpa Resources, CBH Resources, PacMin Mining Limited, Dominion Mining and Western Mining Corporation

Management TeamPeter Thompson – Chief Operating Officer• Geologist with extensive experience in gold, nickel and copper• Previous senior roles with WMC, Anaconda Nickel, Jubilee Mines, St Barbara Ltd, Beaconsfield Gold and Central Asia Resources

• Significant experience in operating deep underground gold and heap leach start‐up operations

Peter Langworthy – General Manager Geology• Geologist with 26 years’ experience in mineral exploration and project development in Australia and Indonesia

• Senior management roles with WMC Resources, PacMin Mining, Jubilee Mines and Talisman Mining 

• Part of the corporate team responsible for the growth of Jubilee Mines until it was taken over by Xstrata for $23/share

Jonathon Shellabear – Chief Financial Officer • 25 years’ experience as a senior corporate executive and investment banker specialising in the mining sector

• Senior investment banking positions with NM Rothschild & Sons, Deutsche Bank and Resource Finance Corporation

• Former Managing Director of Dominion Mining, and previous senior roles with Portman Limited and Heron Resources

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KEY PROJECT ATTRIBUTES:► 100% ownership► Low-risk jurisdiction

► Tier-1 location: 60km from Newman► Granted Mining Lease► Native Title Agreement ► Environmental framework understood

► World-class infrastructure and support services► Straightforward development

► Untouched resource (no legacy issues)► Large-scale single, staged open pit► Low strip ratio ► High margin laterite and oxide resources

Karlawinda: “Back to the Future” in WA goldA straightforward gold project like dozens in the 1980’s

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Counting Down to KarlawindaRapid progress from project acquisition to the cusp of development 

MAJOR PROJECT BENCHMARKS – ACHIEVEDFebruary 2016 Project acquired and initial funding secured

June 2016 Resource expanded to 914,000oz following initial drilling

July 2016 Positive Scoping Study completed

August 2016 Definitive Feasibility Study commenced

November 2016 Native Title Agreement signed, Mining Lease secured 

December 2016 75,000m in‐fill and extensional drilling program completed

December 2016 Water borefield confirmed

MAJOR PROJECT BENCHMARKS – UPCOMINGFeb‐March 2017 Balance of assay results from 2016 drill program

End‐March 2017 Upgrade of current 914,000oz resource: Measured and Indicated

End‐April 2017 Maiden Ore Reserve

End‐June 2017 Definitive Feasibility Study

Late 2017 Project funding

Late 2017 Start of project construction 

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Bibra Gold Deposit – A Rare Opportunity in WA Gold Simple, predictable shear‐hosted mineralised system

► Large, Archaean mineralised system► 1.1km strike length► Drilled 800m down-dip: remains open► Broad shear zones up to 50m wide – strong high grade component► Large laterite deposit near surface

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Bibra Gold Deposit – A Rare Opportunity in WA Gold Simple, predictable shear‐hosted mineralised system

► Large, Archaean mineralised system► 1.1km strike length► Drilled 800m down-dip: remains open► Broad shear zones up to 50m wide – strong high grade component► Large laterite deposit near surface

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Bibra Gold Deposit – De‐Risked Following Major Drill CampaignLow‐risk development, well understood: large, quality datasets 

► Drill spacing 25 x 25m and 25 x 50m► 909 Reverse Circulation drill holes: 130,086m► 83 resource diamond holes: 12,700m► 17 metallurgical holes: 6,234m► 5 geotechnical diamond holes: 1,115m

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Bibra Gold Deposit – Resource Upgrade Imminent Resource upgrade on track for completion by end‐March 2017

► TOTAL INFERRED RESOURCE: 25.5 million tonnes @ 1.1g/t Au for 914,000oz► Pit constraint: A$1,750 per ounce► Lower cut: 0.5g/t

June 2016                   Inferred Resource

► Laterite Domain► 2.1 million tonnes @ 1.3g/t for 85,000oz

► Oxide & Transitional Domain► 5.8 million tonnes @ 1.1g/t for 200,000oz

► Fresh Domain► 17.6 million tonnes @ 1.1g/t for 629,000oz

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Bibra Gold Deposit – Strong Open Pit Gold Endowment Resource upgrade on track for completion by end‐March 2017 

► TOTAL INFERRED RESOURCE: 25.5 million tonnes @ 1.1g/t Au for 914,000oz► Pit constraint: A$1,750 per ounce► Lower cut: 0.5g/t

June 2016                   Inferred Resource

► Laterite Domain► 2.1 million tonnes @ 1.3g/t for 85,000oz

► Oxide & Transitional Domain► 5.8 million tonnes @ 1.1g/t for 200,000oz

► Fresh Domain► 17.6 million tonnes @ 1.1g/t for 629,000oz

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Bibra Gold Deposit – Upside Project anatomy

Laterite Domain

►Delineated over 1.1km by 500m►Thickness up to 21m►Robust high‐grade core►Resource upgrade to M+I►Excellent metallurgical characteristics

High Grade Zones► Consistent thick zones of shear zone hosted mineralisation►Multiple stacked lodes► Strong high grade component:

‐ 13 metres @ 3.3g/t Au‐ 14 metres @ 3.1g/t Au‐ 9 metres @ 3.8g/t Au

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Straightforward Mining and Processing Mining and Processing

Mining Studies

► Significant production profile from single open pit source► Large‐scale, staged open pits► Early robust cash flows►Attractive stripping ratios► Favourable geotechnical conditions

Processing Studies► Simple metallurgy: 

‐ Conventional CIL processing ‐ Preliminary results: 91‐93% recoveries‐ 30% gravity recoverable‐ Coarse grind size (106 ‐125 micron)

► 3Mtpa plant: Design work by Mintrex►Good quality water

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Major Resource Expansion OpportunityMassive potential for a major new discovery

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Major Resource Expansion OpportunityHow big is the gold system?

EASKEY TRENDKBRC019: 12m @ 1.5g/t AuKBRC570: 8m @ 2.6g/t AuKBRC150: 7m @ 1.3g/t AuKBAC389: 10m @ 1.5g/t Au

PORTRUSH TRENDKBRC366: 11m @ 1.00g/t AuKBRC367: 7m @ 1.40g/t AuKBAC377: 8m @ 1.15g/t AuKBRC150: 17m @ 1.00g/t AuKBRC071: 12m @ 1.02g/t Au

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Capricorn Metals – Key Investment TakeawaysA rare opportunity in the WA gold sector

► Simple, well-understood WA gold project

► Disciplined, high-quality work: major de-risking of project

► Substantial open pit production profile

► Clear development path and timing:► DFS: Mid-year 2017

► Project Funding: End 2017

► Commence Construction: End 2017

► Fully-funded to decision to mine

► Scale and optionality

► Experienced management team

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CONTACT DETAILS:

PETER LANGWORTHY – EGM, Geology ► Perth Office

15 Lovegrove Close,MOUNT CLAREMONT, WA 6010T +61 8 9384 3284 / F +61 8 9284 3801