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ASX Announcement Presentation - Progressing Towards Production (China Update) Emerging Australian tungsten developer, Tungsten Mining NL (ASX: TGN) (“Tungsten Mining” or “the Company”) is pleased to attach its updated Company Presentation titled “Progressing Towards Production”. We are also pleased to be able to advise that a Chinese language translation has been made available on the Company’s website. In support of our development plans for the Mt Mulgine Tungsten Project, we have also made available a Chinese language version of key elements of the Company’s website. This can be accessed at www.tungstenmining.com/zh/home-2/ with the ability to switch between English and Chinese language content. The Peoples Republic of China is the largest producer of tungsten, accounting for approximately 80% of the world’s total output, and is also the world’s largest consumer of the metal. As we advance our development activities at Mt Mulgine, our ability to communicate our progress to the wider industry in China is becoming increasingly important. Tungsten Mining’s senior management will be meeting with industry representatives in China in late October and early November to engage with specialist metallurgical laboratories/research facilities and potential off-take partners. -ENDS- 13 October 2016 For further information: For Broker and Media Enquiries: Craig Ferrier Andrew Rowell / Matt Birney Chief Executive Officer Cannings Purple Ph: +61 8 9486 8492 Ph: +61 400 466 226 / +61 419 217 090 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] / [email protected] Tungsten Mining NL 97 Outram Street PO Box 517 T +61 8 9486 8492 E [email protected] ABN 67 152 084 403 West Perth WA 6005 West Perth WA 6872 F +61 8 9322 2370 W www.tungstenmining.com About Tungsten Mining Emerging Australian tungsten developer, Tungsten Mining NL is an Australian based resources company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Company’s prime focus is the exploration and development of tungsten projects in Australia. Tungsten (chemical symbol W), occurs naturally on Earth, not in its pure form but as a constituent of other minerals, only two of which support commercial extraction and processing - wolframite ((Fe, Mn)WO ) and 4 scheelite (CaWO ). 4 Tungsten has the highest melting point of all elements except carbon – around 3400°C giving it excellent high temperature mechanical properties and the lowest expansion coefficient of all metals. Tungsten is a metal of considerable strategic importance, essential to modern industrial development (across aerospace and defence, electronics, automotive, extractive and construction sectors) with uses in cemented carbides, high-speed steels and super alloys, tungsten mill products and chemicals. Tungsten Mining has three advanced tungsten projects in Australia: the Mt Mulgine Project in the Murchison region, the Big Hill Project in the Pilbara region and the Kilba Project in the Ashburton region of Western Australia. The Mt Mulgine, Big Hill and Kilba Projects, together contain Mineral Resources reported at a 0.10%WO3 cut-off grade comprising Indicated Resources of 15.4Mt at 0.20% WO3 and 26ppm Mo and Inferred Resources of 73.2Mt at 0.17% WO3 and 220ppm Mo, totalling 88.6Mt at 0.18% WO3 and 186ppm Mo. This represents more than 15.5 million MTU (metric tonne units) of WO3 and 16,480 tonnes of contained Molybdenum. Tungsten Mining is currently identifying opportunities for near term tungsten production, particularly from the Mulgine Hill and Mulgine Trench deposits within the Mt Mulgine Project. Page 2 Progressing towards Production World-class Mt Mulgine Project in development Tungsten Mining NL: Investor Presentation October 2016 Disclaimer This presentation includes certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward-looking statements’. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that refer to any future production, resources or reserves, exploration results and events that Tungsten Mining NL (‘TGN’ or ‘the Company’) expects to occur are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations in those forward looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, such statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from the outcomes. This may be due to several factors, including market prices, exploration and exploitation success, and the continued availability of capital and financing, plus general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or performance may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The information contained in the report that relates to Mineral Resources, Exploration Targets and Exploration Results is based on information compiled or reviewed by Peter Bleakley, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Bleakley is not a full-time employee of the company. Mr Bleakley is a consultant to the mining industry. Mr Bleakley has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken 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 Bleakley consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Where the Company refers to previous ASX announcements it has made, throughout this presentation and in the Appendices, it confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in those announcements and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the resource estimates referred to continue to apply and have not materially changed. Investor Summary • The Mt Mulgine Project is comparable to the top 20 largest Chinese scheelite mines making it one of the world's largest undeveloped tungsten deposits1. • Located in the Mid West region of Western Australia, surrounded by the Karara Mine (Gindalbie Metals Ltd/Ansteel Group Corporation), Golden Grove (MMG Ltd) and Minjar Gold Project (Minjar Gold Pty Ltd). Provides the Mt Mulgine Project with access to roads, power, water, mining equipment, and various other facilities2. • The Canadian Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies 2015 ranked Western Australia the No. 1 jurisdiction for its Investment Attractive Index. Making Western Australia one of the most favourable destinations in the world for mining activities3. • Over the last 10 years, Chinese enterprises have invested more than A$11 billion (CNY 60 billion into the Australian mining industry4. 1. Refer to Appendix 3 2. Refer to Appendix 2 3. Fraser Institute: Survey of Mining Companies 2015 4. See slide 29 for more details Tungsten Mining NL Tungsten Mining NL (ASX:TGN) is an emerging Australian tungsten company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Company's prime focus is to develop its flagship Mt Mulgine Project located in Western Australia. Image above: Mt Mulgine trial shaft sunk to collect bulk sample Company Overview Top Shareholders Capital Structure (ASX:TGN) TGN top 20 shareholders hold up to Ordinary Shares: 207,315,992 79% interest in the company, of which GWR Group Ltd holds 13.28%1. Market Capitalisation: A$13.2M Cash as at 30 June 2016: A$1.56M About GWR Group Ltd GWR Group Ltd is a well-funded resource company, developing a 12 Month TGN Share Price portfolio of mineral projects that 0.06 includes projects held in its own right, 0.06 in joint venture and indirectly through 0.05 investment in other listed entities. 0.05 0.04 0.04 TGN Share Price (A$/ps) 0.03 Source: ASX 1. Refer to Appendix 4 Board and Management Gary Lyons, Non-Executive Chairman Mr Lyons is a successful and well respected Perth based businessman and is a shareholder and Managing Director of the Heiniger Groups Australasian operations – a position he has occupied for the last 25 years. Mr Lyons occupies a number of public office roles, he is currently Chairman of both GWR Group Limited and Corizon Limited. Chew Wai Chuen, Non-Executive Director Mr Chew was a financial advisor with more than 15 years of industry experience, specialising in the provision of corporate and wealth management for ultra-high net worth individuals. With experience in South East Asia capital market and extensive networks of clients based in Singapore and Malaysia, Mr Chew will provide important contributions to the Board. He has successfully worked with a number of financial institutions in Singapore such as, Standard Chartered Bank, OCBC Bank and Credit Suisse Singapore. Mr Chew is now a Managing Partner with a financial advisory firm, providing personal investing planning and wealth management for high net worth individuals and has a good track record of investment into junior mining companies in Australia and South East Asia. Lee-Kong-Leng, Non-Executive Director Mr Lee is a mining engineer with more than 30 years of industry experience and is a member of AusIMM. He has successfully worked with a number of major Australian mining companies and has held senior positions with Hamersley Iron Ltd, Dominion Mining Ltd, Christmas Island Phosphates, North Ltd and Carey Mining Ltd. Mr Lee is currently a director of ASX listed GWR Group Limited and Excelsior Gold Limited. Mr Lee provides mining and corporate advisory services to the mining industry and was formerly a founding director of Terrain Minerals Limited. In addition, he has a successful track record with contract negotiations and company investment strategies. Teck Siong Wong, Non-Executive Director Mr Wong has considerable international business experience having worked in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and now in Malaysia and Indonesia after graduating with a Bachelor of Business degree from Swinburne University (Melbourne).