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1 29 July 2016 QUARTERLY REPORT For the Period Ending 30 June 2016 Redstone Resources Limited (ASX Code: RDS) ( Redstone or the Company ) presents its quarterly report for the period ending 30 June 2016 ( the Quarter ). Redstone s primary focus is the advancement of the Tollu Project ( Tollu or the Project ), located in the southeast portion of the West Musgrave region of Western Australia. This Project hosts a giant swarm of hydrothermal copper rich veins in a mineralised system covering an area at least 5km 2. Copper mineralisation is exposed at the surface and forms part of a dilation system between two major shears. Redstone expects the Project s mineralised area and the volume of hydrothermal mineralisation to increase significantly with further drilling. HIGHLIGHTS Initial JORC 2012 resource of 3.8 million tonnes at 1% Cu, containing 38,000 tonnes of copper at the Tollu Project defined The Tollu JORC resource includes 8,000 tonnes approx. of copper oxide, which provides scope for the evaluation of a low cost expedited development path as part of the broader development of higher grade sulphide prospects. Review and significant upgrade of the Conceptual Exploration Target for the Tollu Project resulting in a significant increase in size to 31 to 47 million tonnes of mineralisation at a conceptual grade range of 0.8 to 1.3% Cu, containing 259,000 to 626,000 tonnes of copper. The potential quantity and grade of this target is conceptual in nature. It is important to note that there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource for the Target and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource for the Target. Significant upgrade of the Forio Prospect at the Tollu Project following the success of the 2015 drilling program, which identified mineralised strike over 250m open in all directions, despite displaying limited surface expression and not yet being effectively drilled out below 50m. Results at Forio displayed the widest and strongest copper mineralisation discovered at this depth to date at the Tollu Project. Redstone Resources Limited ABN Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005 Tel: Fax: contact@redstone.com.au 1

2 Identification of seven additional new Forio analogues and three existing Forio analogue prospects Prospectivity of tenement further increased Planning underway for follow up drilling at Forio and at four of the identified Forio analogues, which have been elevated in priority for further testing, with a proposed RC drilling program comprising 53 holes for a total of 8,000m. WA Government awards EIS co funded drilling grant of up to $200,000 for the Tollu Project, planned to be used for a single deep diamond drill hole of approximately 1,000m at the Chatsworth Prospect. TOLLU PROJECT Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate During the Quarter the Company announced its first Mineral Resource estimate, reported in accordance with the 2012 JORC Code, for its 100% owned Tollu Project in the West Musgrave, Western Australia. The initial Mineral Resource estimate at Tollu is 1.0% copper, which equates to 38,000 tonnes of contained copper (the Mineral Resource ) (Tables 1 and 2). The Tollu Mineral Resource was prepared by BM Geological Services Pty Ltd, a Kalgoorlie based, independent geological consulting group and is reported in line with the guidelines of the Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 2012 edition (JORC 2012). The definition of a maiden resource at Tollu represents a major milestone for Redstone and for the advancement of the Project. Tollu Project Mineral Resource Estimate June 2016 Prospect Tonnes Cu% Contained Copper Chatsworth 798, % 12,780 Forio 671, % 7,233 Main Reef 850, % 5,633 Hamptons 266, % 2,436 Eastern Reef 1,309, % 10,047 Total 3,896, % 38,129 Table 1 Mineral Resource Estimate by Prospect The defined Mineral Resource also includes 8,000 tonnes of JORC oxide resource. Accordingly, there is excellent potential to significantly expand the Mineral Resource with future drilling, both to extend the mineralisation in the near surface, open pittable environment as well as targeting extensions of the higher grade sections of mineralisation. 2

3 The Board is confident that after further drilling, evaluation can commence of the economic viability of the near surface copper mineralisation at Tollu. If studies prove it to be viable, the near surface copper oxide may present short term development options generating early cash flow with significantly lower up front capital expenditure. Tollu Project Mineral Resource Estimate June 2016 Resource Tonnes Cu% Contained Prospect Classification Copper Indicated Chatsworth 394, % 6,323 Forio 69, % 759 Sub Total 463, % 7,081 Inferred Chatsworth 403, % 6,458 Forio 602, % 6,474 Main Reef 850, % 5,633 Hamptons 266, % 2,436 Eastern Reef 1,309, % 10,047 Sub Total 3,432, % 31,048 Total Chatsworth 798, % 12,780 Indicated Forio 671, % 7,233 + Inferred Main Reef 850, % 5,633 Hamptons 266, % 2,436 Eastern Reef 1,309, % 10,047 Total Indicated and Inferred 3,896, % 38,129 Table 2 Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate by Prospect Increased Conceptual Exploration Target During the Quarter Redstone defined a significantly increased Conceptual Exploration Target for the Tollu Project of 31 to 47 million tonnes of mineralisation at a conceptual grade range of % Cu, containing 259,000 to 626,000 tonnes of copper (the Target ). This Target is based on the current geological understanding of the mineralised outcrop area at Tollu, coupled with geophysical evidence to suggest that the mineralised environment extends beneath cover to the north and south. Table 3 describes the Target breakdown by Prospect. This represents a substantial 41% increase to the upper range of the previously existing target (49% when the Mineral Resource is included). Given the drilling data is constrained to less than 2% of the tenement area and only on one project (Tollu) out of six, the upside to the Mineral Resource remains unlimited. 3

4 Prospect Tonnes Lower Tonnes Upper Grade Lower Cu% Grade Upper Cu% Contained Copper Lower Contained Copper Upper Huntington 1,872,000 2,808, % 1.5% 16,800 42,100 Drummond 1,248,000 1,872, % 1.5% 11,200 28,000 Stourhead 2,028, % 1.5% 18,200 45,600 Exbury 520, , % 1.5% 4,600 11,700 Butchart 1,664,000 2,496, % 1.5% 14,900 37,400 Main Reef South 4,784,000 7,176, % 1.2% 38,200 86,100 Isola 936,000 1,404, % 1.5% 8,400 21,000 Kilruddery 780,000 11,70, % 1.5% 7,000 17,500 Bodnant 520, , % 1.5% 4,600 11,700 Sanssouci 1,456,000 2,184, % 1.5% 13,100 32,700 Forio 1,976,000 2,964, % 1.8% 23,700 53,300 Forio Deeps 1,393,000 2,090, % 1.8% 16,700 37,600 Forio South 416, , % 1.8% 4,900 11,200 Eastern Reef 11,667,000 17,500, % 1.0% 70, ,000 Dawyck 204, , % 3.0% 4,000 9,100 Hampton 175, , % 1.2% 1,300 3,100 Boboli 94, , % 1.8% 1,100 2,500 Tiergarten 42,000 62, % 1.8% 400 1,100 31,775,000 47,660, % 1.3% 259, ,700 Table 3 Tollu Project Target Prospect Breakdown The Tollu deposit is located in a large, reverse fault system where Cu mineralisation is focused into low stress dilatational jog positions along a north south structural corridor (Figure 1). High grade Cu mineralisation appears to be constrained to late stage veining within the dilatational positions which results in a limited strike length of the mineralisation. Drilling at the Project has showed these mineralised jogs have a steep plunge competent which has been tested down to a vertical depth of 360 metres. Mineralised jog positions occur at relatively regular intervals of metres along the structural corridor. 4

5 Figure 1 Prospect Location Map 5

6 Forio Prospect and Forio Analogues Review of the success of the 2015 drilling program at the previously undrilled prospects, especially at Forio, highlighted the significant upside potential to identify further veins hosting near surface copper mineralisation and has validated the opportunity for repeat success on other veins of similarly minimal surface expression. With only limited drilling, the Forio Prospect shows significantly longer strike length than both the Chatsworth and Eastern Reef Prospects (Figure 2). The mineralisation at Forio is very significant as it is located in a dilational zone to the north west of the Tollu Fault, which is in a different location to the previously discovered mineralisation. Its current strike length of over 250m remains open in all directions and as yet has not been effectively drilled out below 50m. The most recent drill results disclosed the widest and strongest copper mineralisation discovered at this depth to date at Tollu. Figure 2 Forio Long section During the Quarter the Company identified five (5) new prospects, and three (3) existing prospects as Forio analogues within the area to the east of the main North South structures i.e.: the dilational zone. The new Forio analogue prospects include; Huntington, Drummond, Stourhead, Exbury, and Forio South, combined with the previously identified prospects of Kilruddery, Bodnant and Prater. A further two (2) new prospects to the west of Main Reef have also been identified, being the Isola and Butchart prospects. 6

7 Follow up RC Drilling at Tollu During the Quarter the Company commenced plans for a systematic follow up RC drilling program at Tollu, focusing on the Forio and Forio Deeps Prospect ( Forio ) and a further four of the identified Forio analogues, namely the Forio South, Stourhead, Exbury and Killruddery Prospects (Figure 3), which have been elevated in priority for further testing following a full data review and the 2015 drilling results. The objective of the planned RC drilling is to test veins hosting near surface copper mineralisation on the Tollu prospects displaying minimal surface expression analogous to that identified at the Forio Prospect. In addition, deeper holes have been planned to test mineralisation at Forio, at depths between 50m and 250mbelow surface, and to potentially extend mineralisation of Forio Deeps to below 250m. The initial phase of the follow up RC drilling has been planned to commence later in the third quarter of this year, subject to availability of funding. This program will comprise 53 RC holes for a total of approximately 8,000m. A Program of Works (POW) and Native Vegetation Clearing Permits are planned to be submitted to the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) for approval. 7

8 Figure 3 Tollu Prospects to the east of Eastern Reef Forio analogues 8

9 Exploration Incentive Scheme Co funded Drilling Grant During the Quarter Redstone was awarded a West Australian Government Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) grant to co fund drilling at its 100% owned Tollu Project. Redstone has been awarded funding up to the value of $200,000 to assist with a single deep drill hole of approximately 1,000m at the Chatsworth Prospect (Figure 4). The deep drill hole has been designed to test the transition of Cu only hydrothermal mineralisation to a potential primary, magmatic Cu Ni (Co) mineralisation at depth and with the potential to considerably increase the copper resource at Tollu. Figure 4 Chatsworth Cross section 9

10 The Company would like to acknowledge the WA Government s ongoing support for exploration through the EIS initiative. CORPORATE During the Quarter the Company made a claim for a refundable Research and Development tax offset of approximately $226,000 ( the R&D Rebate ). The R&D Rebate amount of $226,000 was received in June TENEMENT INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY LISTING RULE The Company holds the following tenement at the end of the 30 June 2016 quarter. TENEMENT SUMMARY AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 West Musgrave, Australia Project Tenement Tollu E 69/2450 Registered Holder Applicant Redstone Resources Limited Registered Holder Interest Consolidated Entity Interest Grant Date (Application Date) Expiry Blocks Area km2 100% 100% 19/09/ /09/ Competent Persons Statement The information in this announcement that relates to exploration results, Exploration Targets and Mineral Resources was authorised by Mr Darryl Mapleson, a Principal Geologist and a full time employee of BM Geological Services, who are engaged as consultant geologists to Redstone Resources Limited. Mr Mapleson is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Mapleson has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration to act 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 Mapleson consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Forward Looking Statements This document may include forward looking statements. Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to statements concerning Redstone Resources Limited s (Redstone) planned exploration program and other statements that are not historical facts. When used in this document, the words such as could, plan, estimate, expect, intend, may, potential, should, and similar expressions are forward looking statements. Although Redstone believes that its expectations reflected in these forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forwardlooking statements. 10

11 ABOUT REDSTONE RESOURCES Redstone Resources Limited () is a Perth based company focused on highly prospective copper exploration properties in the West Musgrave region of Western Australia. Redstone s 100% owned Tollu Project is located in the southeast portion of the West Musgrave region of Western Australia. The Project is approximately 20km south east of the Blackstone Community on the Company s 100% owned tenement E69/2450 (Figure 1). The Company has identified 16 prospects within the Tollu Project (Figure 2). The Company has also identified the potential for a number of other projects on the Tollu tenement (E69/2450) in addition to the Tollu Project (Figure 1). Figure 1 Tollu Project and other Projects Location Map Figure 2 Tollu Project Prospect Location Map For further information please contact: Richard Homsany Chairman Redstone Resources Limited +61 (08) contact@redstone.com.au Andrew Rowell /Warrick Hazeldine Cannings Purple arowell@canningspurple.com.au 11

12 Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report Appendix 5B Rule 5.5 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 Redstone Resources Limited ABN Quarter ended ( current quarter ) June 2016 Consolidated statement of cash flows Cash flows related to operating activities Current quarter $A 000 Year to date (12 months) $A Receipts from product sales and related debtors 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation (b) development (c) production (d) administration (104) (50) (1,388) (618) 1.3 Dividends received 1.4 Interest and other items of a similar nature 57 received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Other (provide details if material) Net R&D Rebate 227 1,060 Net Operating Cash Flows 73 (889) 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 (provide details if material) Net investing cash flows 1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (carried forward) 73 (889) + See chapter 19 for defined terms. 01/05/2013 Appendix 5B Page 1

13 Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report 1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (brought forward) 73 (889) Cash flows related to financing activities 1.14 Proceeds from issues of shares, options, etc. 1, 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 (9) (129) Net financing cash flows (9) 1,122 Net increase (decrease) in cash held Cash at beginning of quarter/year to date Exchange rate adjustments to item Cash at end of quarter* Payments to directors of the entity, associates of the directors, related entities of the entity and associates of the related entities Current quarter $A' Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions Director Fees Noncash 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 Nil 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 Nil + See chapter 19 for defined terms. Appendix 5B Page 2 01/05/2013

14 Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report Financing facilities available Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position. Amount available $A 000 Amount used $A Loan facilities 3.2 Credit standby arrangements Estimated cash outflows for next quarter $A Exploration and evaluation Development 4.3 Production 4.4 Administration 50 Total 105 Reconciliation of cash Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts is as follows. Current quarter $A 000 Previous quarter $A Cash on hand and at bank Deposits at call 5.3 Bank overdraft 5.4 Other (provide details) Total: cash at end of quarter (item 1.22) See chapter 19 for defined terms. 01/05/2013 Appendix 5B Page 3

15 Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report Changes in interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements 6.1 Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements relinquished, reduced or lapsed Tenement reference and location Nil Nature of interest (note (2)) Interest at beginning of quarter Interest at end of quarter 6.2 Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements acquired or increased Nil 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. 7.1 Preference + securities (description) 7.2 Changes during quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buybacks, redemptions Ordinary securities Total number Number quoted Issue price per security (see note 3) (cents) Amount paid up per security (see note 3) (cents) 326,047, ,047,245 Fully Paid 7.4 Changes during quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buybacks Convertible debt securities (description) + See chapter 19 for defined terms. Appendix 5B Page 4 01/05/2013

16 Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report 7.6 Changes during quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through securities matured, converted 7.7 Options (description and conversion factor) Quoted Options OA 55,631,193 Unquoted Options 2,000,000 Exercise price 3 cents 20 cents Expiry date 31/07/17 04/12/ Issued during quarter 7.9 Exercised during quarter 7.10 Expired during quarter 7.11 Debentures (totals only) 7.12 Unsecured notes (totals only) Quoted Options O 31,356, cents 28/02/16 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 give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed. 29 July 2016 Sign here:... Date:... (Company secretary) Miranda Conti Print name:... 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. + See chapter 19 for defined terms. 01/05/2013 Appendix 5B Page 5

17 Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly 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 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. == == == == == + See chapter 19 for defined terms. Appendix 5B Page 6 01/05/2013