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2 This presentation has been prepared by Phoenix Copper Limited (Phoenix Copper). It is not a disclosure document nor does it constitute the provision of financial product advice. Where Phoenix Copper expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forwardlooking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forwardlooking statements. This information is provided expressly on the basis that the recipient will carry out his or her own independent enquiries into the information and make his or her own independent decisions about the affairs, financial position and prospects of Phoenix Copper. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Phoenix Copper that the information contained in this presentation will be achieved or prove to be correct. To the extent permitted by law, Phoenix Copper and its officers, employees, related bodies corporate and advisers expressly disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and exclude all liability whatsoever for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person as a consequence of any information or error in, or omission from, this presentation. Phoenix Copper does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any forward-looking statement, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this presentation, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required by law. Information in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on previous announcements made by Phoenix Copper to ASX.

3 Mongolata 22-Oct-09 3

4 In the periods 1845 to 1877 and 1971 to 1981 the Monster Mine at Burra produced a total of 3% Cu, and was at one time the largest mine in Australia and the second largest Copper mine in the world. Burra 1847 Azurite in a face in the Monster Mine 1970s 4

5 Phoenix is exploring for:- Non Sulphide Copper mineralisation in the near surface along strike and in similar hosts to the Monster Mine. Sulphide and Non Sulphide Copper Ore at depth beneath previously worked oxide or carbonate copper mineralisation. Phoenix is working to establish a robust genetic model for copper mineralisation throughout the Adelaide Geosyncline. 22-Oct-09 5

6 Phoenix Copper utilise field portable X-Ray Fluorescence analysers to collect geochemical data over all of our project areas. The bulk of the Burra tenement package is perfect for soil sampling.

7 Niton XL3T/Garmin GPS/Bluetooth connection Omega 6000 /Trimble Nomad/ MapInfo/ Encom Discover Mobile Images Same Relative Size Niton: compact and light Large element suite Au, Ba, Bi Used for 1 st pass Omega: Heavier not as compact Has GIS, GPS package Used for infill mapping, sampling

8 Phoenix Copper Ltd has become the first company in the world to use the innovative data assimilation combination in the form of the Innov X Omega Explore Package. Trimble Nomad GPS MapInfo Encom Discover Mobile Soil Stick and carry handle Innov-X Omega 6000 hand held (Stick held) XRF Analyser

9 The Omega 6000 and Niton XL3T have given repeatable results in most conditions The Trimble Nomad running MapInfo Discover Mobile has the ability to show MapInfo TAB files and position the user in relation to tenements, topography, previous sampling, or other information It is a powerful tool for mapping and sampling

10 Prior to utilising the XRF handheld Analyser Phoenix Copper Geologists and Field Technicians would have to:- Carry a shovel, sieve and bag of samples into the field. Dig the surface off the area to be sampled. Sieve out the coarse material. Pack and carry the samples back to the vehicle

11 Now they:- Scuff the ground with their boots - taking a few centimetres off the surface, Place the analyser down carefully Press the trigger Take the reading Accept GPS position Add comment Observe the data

12 ZZZZZ Prior to using the XRF handheld Analyser. Staff would dispatch the samples to a laboratory for assay. Wait weeks for results to return. Then instigate an infill program over the most anomalous areas and go through the whole cycle again. Two months later a decision could be made on the geochemical prospectivity of the ground.

13 Now the assays are available on screen as soon as you press the trigger. You can react to the information immediately and adjust your sampling program to suit. Or call up the drill rig as soon as you want.

14 The FPXRFs have proven remarkably accurate against laboratory assaying on 120 and 60 second readings. (The Lab assays were taken on 10g of sieved soil samples pulverised mixed and digested using a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid. The resultant solution was bulked to volume with water and quantified using ICPMS with a 2ppm Cu low level of detection). The Assays when contoured generally produced the same broad shape, and at least highlighted the same peak of the anomaly.

15 One month of soil sampling data A month of conventional soil analyses

16 Add a month of XRF Analyses

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18 More data faster allowing better decision making Drill here

19 An experiment was undertaken to determine if accurate XRF analysis can be obtained in 30 seconds. The accuracy of XRF analysis taken in 30 seconds versus 60 seconds measured against Laboratory analysis, was undertaken on a line of samples in the Spalding area. The soils are thin layers of calcareous silty clays overlying and surrounding subcropping Neoproterozoic siltstones, shales and dolomites. Five analyses were taken on the same ground at about the same point: Sieved dry soil sample analysed in a laboratory via Aqua Regia with mass or optical spectrometer finish. Niton XL3T XRF analysis 30 second reading and Niton XL3T analysis 60 second reading Omega 6000 XRF analysis 30 second reading and Omega 6000 XRF analysis 60 second reading

20 Lab Assay Cu ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Niton 30 secs Niton 60 Secs In this instance the Cu anomaly was surprisingly best represented by 30sec readings but still defined in 60s analysis

21 Lab Assay Cu ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Omega 30 secs Omega 60 secs Anomaly is well represented by both 60sec and 30sec analysis

22 Lab Assay Pb ppm Spalding N Line Niton 30 secs Anomaly best represented by 60sec readings but still well defined in 30s analysis Samples 20m apart from E to E Niton 60 secs

23 Lab Assay Pb ppm Spalding N Line Omega 30 secs Anomaly best represented by 60sec readings but still defined in 30s analysis Samples 20m apart from E to E Omega 60 secs

24 Lab Assay Zn ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Niton 30 secs Niton 60 secs Anomaly best represented by 60sec readings but still well defined in 30s analysis

25 Lab Assay Zn ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Omega 30 secs Omega 60 secs Anomaly best represented by 60sec readings but still defined in 30s analysis

26 Niton 30 secs Ba ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Niton 60 secs Anomaly best represented by 60sec readings but still well defined in 30s analysis

27 An experiment was undertaken to determine if FPXRF Analysers provide Accurate Results in Damp Soil The experiment was undertaken on the 6,288,000N (AGD94) line of samples in the Spalding area. The soils are thin layers of calcareous silty clays overlying and surrounding subcropping Neoproterozoic siltstones, shales and dolomites. Five analyses were taken on the same ground at about the same point: Sieved dry soil sample analysed in a laboratory via Aqua Regia with mass or optical spectrometer finish. Niton XL3T XRF analysis 60 second reading in damp soil after a rainfall and 60 second reading dry soil. Omega 6000 XRF analysis 60 second reading damp soil after a rainfall and 60 second reading dry soil.

28 Lab Assay Cu ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Omega 60 secs Omega 60 secs Wet Anomaly best represented by 60sec Dry readings but still defined in wet analysis

29 Lab Assay Cu ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Niton 60 secs Niton 60 secs Wet Anomaly best represented by 60sec Dry readings but still defined in wet analysis

30 Lab Assay Pb ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Omega 60 secs Omega 60 secs Wet Anomaly well represented by 60sec Dry and 60sec Wet readings

31 Lab Assay Pb ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Niton 60 secs Dry Niton 60 secs WET Anomaly modestly represented by both 60sec Dry and 60sec Wet readings

32 Lab Assay Zn ppm Spalding N Line Omega 60 secs Dry Anomaly well represented by both 60sec Dry and 60sec Wet readings Samples 20m apart from E to E Omega 60 secs Wet

33 Lab Assay Zn ppm Spalding N Line Samples 20m apart from E to E Niton 60 secs Dry Niton 60 secs WET Anomaly well represented by both 60sec Dry and 60sec Wet readings

34 Myth Busters 60 sec readings have proven only slightly better than 30sec readings on data from the orientation line at Spalding. Readings taken in damp conditions were only marginally less accurate than those taken on dry soils.

35 Set up Complexity, and Support from the Supplier Who uses machine, Geologist or Field Technician? Is it fool proof? Some require exact sequencing Safety Different units emit different radiation levels and training required to use safely Punctured Window Manual handling Weight Ease to carry Number of components to take into field (some have short battery life and require all the charging equipment nearby) Fragility almost all the analysers are very fragile and extreme care must be taken to protect them from knocks and bumps. Detector window penetration by stones, sticks or stubble - repair cost up to $6K

36 Performance Understand what your XRF does Accuracy Repeatability Do you need Absolute or Comparative Values? You measure a 5mm by 10mm by 6mm depth window in to the material Homogeneity of the sample critical i.e. Soil Vs Rock Drill Chip Analysing Drill Core Analysing Visibility of the screen in direct sunlight Battery Life Down load and Data Complexity GPS and XRF data are they separate or together? How do you knit them? Is the data immediately available to be imported and used in your desktop GIS system? This is still problematic with some units. Support from the Supplier

37 Thermo Scientific is introducing the new Niton XL3t XRF Analyzer with GOLDD Technology a new type of Silicon Drift Detector This new analyser delivers Light element detection (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without helium or vacuum purging The lowest limits of detection and the fastest analysis available True lab-quality performance in a handheld instrument This all adds up to the GOLDD advantage 10 x better than conventional Si PIN detectors 3 x better than analyzers with off-the-shelf SDD detectors Optimized, higher voltage X-Ray Tube means greater excitation Larger drift detector & optimized geometry mean more x-ray counts for faster/more precise readings

38 1 Best Resolution The X-Press SDD is designed to operate at 150eV resolution compared to a traditional SiPiN s 175eV re the best choice for resolving difficult elements/peaks. 2 3 Highest Count Rates The X-Press SDD can sustain up to 100kcps without loss of resolution compared to 10-15kcps for PiN s the best choice for improving LOD s and analyzing Light Elements (lower atomic # elements - LZEs) such as Mg, Al, & Si; Best Peak-to-Background The X-Press doesn t have noisy backgrounds to mask elements/peaks of interest like SiPiN s can have the best choice for complex matrices and for applications requiring the highest levels of precision and analytical confidence.

39 PNX decided to use the XRF on 60sec readings for first pass and 30sec readings for infill analysis on Cu projects. Therefore depending upon line spacing and topography about 240 analyses can be taken in an average 8 hour day. Phoenix has collected over 25,000 analyses in the past 12 months Laboratory assays with a similar but less extensive suite of elements cost PNX ~$37.50 each and we have taken 2000 of those as check and follow up assays. Had the XRF sampling been done conventionally it would have taken an extra year or two and cost an extra $937,500 The ~$75,000 investment was well worth while.

40 Using Field Portable X-Ray Fluorescence analysers, with integrated GPS has been: Cost effective saving almost $1million in assay cost in 12 months. Accurate having been tested against laboratory assays for copper. Fast allowing quick identification of anomalous areas and or increased density of geochemical coverage those zones of interest. It provides an excellent way to explore for minerals.