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PERKOA ZINC PROJECT – DUE DILIGENCE PROGRESS REPORT

01 March 2010

Blackthorn Resources is pleased to provide a brief progress report for the Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

BLACKTHORN RESOURCES SETTLES LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

26 February 2010

Blackthorn Resources settles legal proceedings

MUMBWA JV PROJECT - RENEWAL OF PROSPECTING LICENCE GRANTED

18 February 2010

Blackthorn Resources is pleased to advise that the Mumbwa large-scale prospecting licence (LPL 374) in Zambia has been granted renewal of the prospecting licence for a further two years to allow continuation of exploration activity in the region.

MUMBWA JV PROJECT PROGRESSES TO PHASE 4

27 January 2010

Blackthorn Resources is pleased to announce that its joint venture partner BHP Billiton (40%) has made an election to further advance exploration over the Mumbwa IOCG Project in Zambia.

BLACKTHORN RESOURCES AUDIO WEBCAST AND TRANSCRIPT

14 January 2010

Blackthorn Resources is pleased to present a Board Room Radio interview with the Company’s Managing Director, Mr Scott Lowe, titled "Blackthorn and Glencore Announce Proposed JV for Perkoa Zinc Project ".

HEADS OF AGREEMENT FOR PERKOA ZINC PROJECT JOINT VENTURE

12 January 2010

Blackthorn Resources has signed a Heads of Agreement with Glencore International AG for a Joint Venture to develop and operate the Perkoa Zinc Mine Project.

APPENDIX 3B

22 December 2009

New issue announcement, application for quotation of additional securities and agreement.

RENEWAL OF EXPLORATION PERMITS IN BURKINA FASO

21 December 2009

Blackthorn Resources is pleased to advise that the Company has been granted a 3 year renewal of the Bonzan and Naboue exploration permits in Burkina Faso.

BURKINA FASO GOLD - PROGRESS REPORT AND PHASE 3 RAB DRILLING RESULTS

16 December 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide a progress report and RAB drilling results for gold exploration activities on its 100% owned exploration tenements in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Audio Broadcast of MD's Presentation at the Company's AGM

30 November 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide an audio broadcast of the presentation given by Managing Director Mr Scott Lowe at the AGM.

Annual General Meeting

27 November 2009

Managing Director's presentation at the AGM.

Results of AGM

27 November 2009

Results of AGM

MUMBWA JV PROJECT - Kitumba Mineral Resource Update

17 November 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide a summary of the Inferred Mineral Resource estimated for the Kitumba deposit at Mumbwa in Zambia.

APPENDIX 3Y

05 November 2009

Change in Director's Interest Notice

MUMBWA JV PROJECT - EXPLORATION DRILLING RESULTS

04 November 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide exploration results for drillholes ZMMUM-004 and ZMMUM-005 from the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia

NOTICE OF AGM

27 October 2009

On behalf of the Board of Blackthorn Resources Limited shareholders are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Friday 27 November 2009

BOARDROOM RADIO INTERVIEW WITH MANAGING DIRECTOR

21 October 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide an audio interview with Mr Scott Lowe focusing on the Company's Projects in Africa

KITUMBA MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

19 October 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide an initial mineral resource estimate for the Kitumba Anomaly from the Mumbwa JV project in Zambia.

BURKINA FASO GOLD - PROGRESS REPORT AND PHASE 3 RAB DRILLING RESULTS

12 October 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide a progress report and drilling results from gold exploration activities being undertaken in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

CHANGE IN SHARE REGISTRAR

07 October 2009

Blackthorn Resources wishes to advise that effective Monday, 19 October 2009, the Company's share registrar will be Computershare Investor Services.

NOTICE OF AGM

06 October 2009

Blackthorn Resources advise that its Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 27th November 2009 in Sydney at 10:30am.

MUMBWA JV PROJECT - Phase 3B Drilling Results

29 September 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide exploration results for drillhole ZMMUM-008 from the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

MUMBWA JV PROJECT - Phase 3B Progress Report and Drilling Results

22 September 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide a progress report and Phase 3B results from holes ZMMUM-003 and ZMMUM-007 from the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

APPENDIX 3Y

17 September 2009

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

PERKOA PROGRESS REPORT

01 September 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide the following project update regarding the Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso.

MUMBWA JV PROJECT - Phase 3B Drilling Results

26 August 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide further Phase 3B exploration results from holes ZMMUM-001 and S36-013.

MUMBWA JV PROJECT - PROGRESS REPORT AND DRILLING RESULTS

05 August 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide progress report and Phase 3B results from hole ZMMUM-001 and ZMMUM-002.

MUMBWA JV PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS AND UPDATE

09 July 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide Phase 3B drilling results from holes S36-006 and S36-022.

LISTED OPTIONS EXPIRY NOTICE

01 July 2009

Blackthorn Resources advise that listed options expired on 30 June 2009

BURKINA FASO GOLD EXPLORATION PROJECT - UPDATE ON PHASE 2 DRILLING RESULTS

01 July 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide exploration results from Phase 2 RC drilling program in Burkina Faso.

APPENDIX 3Y

30 June 2009

Change in Director's Interest Notice

APPENDIX 3B

30 June 2009

New issue announcement, application for quotation of additional securities and agreement.

APPENDIX 3Y

29 June 2009

Change in Director's Interest Notice

BOARD UPDATE

22 June 2009

The Board of Blackthorn Resources advise that Mr Bill Cash will retire as an executive director of the Company effective 30 June 2009, however he will remain the Company's chairman on a non-executive basis.

EGM Results

19 June 2009

Results of Extraordinary General Meeting

Managing Director's EGM Presentation

18 June 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide the Managing Director's presentation given at the Company's Extraordinary General Meeting.

MUMBWA JV PROJECT - Phase 3B Update

17 June 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide an update of operations for the Mumbwa JV project in Zambia

APPENDIX 3Y

10 June 2009

Change in Director's Interest Notice

BURKINA FASO EXPLORATION UPDATE - RC DRILLING RESULTS

27 May 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide Phase 1 exploration results for the 3,457m of reverse circulation drilling completed on its tenements in Burkina Faso.

Option Expiry Notice

27 May 2009

Blackthorn Resources wishes to notify holders of listed options (ASX: BTRO) that the BTRO options will expire at 5:00pm (EST) on 30 June 2009.

APPENDIX 3Y

19 May 2009

Change in Director's Interest Notice

NOTICE OF EGM

18 May 2009

Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders to be held on 18 June 2009 in Sydney Australia.

APPENDIX 3Y

15 May 2009

Change in Director's Interest Notice

MUMBWA JV PROJECT UPDATE AND SUMMARY OF PHASE 3 RESULTS

11 May 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide a summary of results and an interpretation from the Phase 3 drilling program in Zambia.

BOARDROOM RADIO INTERVIEW WITH MANAGING DIRECTOR

06 May 2009

Blackthorn Resources is pleased to provide an audio interview with Mr Scott Lowe presented by Board Room Radio

BURKINA FASO EXPLORATION UPDATE

04 May 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide an update on exploration activities in Burkina Faso, where the Company is currently conducting a 6,000 m reverse circulation drilling program.

APPENDIX 3Y

30 April 2009

Change in Director's Interest Notice

MUMBWA PROJECT UPDATE AND PHASE 3 DRILLING RESULTS

22 April 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide an update of activities on the Mumbwa JV project in Zambia, together with results from drillholes S36-020 and S36-012.

MUMBWA JV PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS AND UPDATE

08 April 2009

Blackthorn Resources provide assay results for drillholes S36-021 and S36-018 from the Mumbwa Project in Zambia .

APPENDIX 3Y

02 April 2009

Change of Director's Interest Notice

MUMBWA JV PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT

01 April 2009

Blackthorn Resources announces an update of activities from the Mumbwa Project

Exploration Drilling Commences on Burkina Faso Gold Tenements

24 March 2009

Blackthorn Resources announce identified anomalies in 8 prospects through geophysical surveys. Drilling is scheduled to commence drilling the week ending 27 March 2009.

Mumbwa Joint Venture Project Update

12 March 2009

Blackthorn Resources announce that BHP Billiton have formally elected to fully fund the next drilling phase on the Mumbwa IOCG Project in Zambia.

Progress Report on Gold Exploration Activites in Burkina Faso

09 March 2009

Blackthorn Resources is continuing to prioritise exploration in Burkina Faso by extending grids, soil sampling and IP geophysical surveys, with the view of drilling approx. 6,000 metres.

Gold Exploration Properties Granted in Burkina Faso

23 February 2009

Blackthorn Resources announce it was granted two additional exploration permits, covering 285.5 sq km, in Burkina Faso.

Video Webcast Interview

03 February 2009

Board Room Radio interviews Managing Director, Mr Scott Lowe.

Mokopane Prospecting Rights Renewal Granted

27 January 2009

Blackthorn Resources announce it was granted renewal of the New Order Prospecting Rights over the Mokopane Project in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

Mumbwa Project Update/Drilling Results

12 January 2009

Blackthorn Resources announce that a revised Joint Venture Agreement was signed with BHP Billiton for the Mumbwa Project in Zambia. In addition, the Company provides assay results from drillhole S36-003.

Unlisted Warrants Expire

06 January 2009

Blackthorn Resources advise that 1,451,926 unlisted Agents' Warrants in the Company expired on 5th January 2009.

Mumbwa Project Update

23 December 2008

Blackthorn Resources provide a progress update for the Mumbwa Joint Venture Project in Zambia.

Mumbwa Drilling Results

22 December 2008

Blackthorn Resources provide assay results from drillhole S36-005, from the drilling program being completed on the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

Name Change

16 December 2008

The Company advise it had changed its name to Blackthorn Resources Limited. New ASX codes: BTR - ordinary shares; BTRO - listed options, effective on 18 December 2008. New AIM code: BRL - effective on 18 December 2008.

Consolidation of Capital

12 December 2008

AIM Resources wishes to advise that, in relation to the reorganisation of capital by way of share consolidation, despatch has occurred.

Board Changes

10 December 2008

AIM Resources advise that Mr Vic Bradley will resign from the Board of Directors, effective 1 January 2009.

Mumbwa Project Drilling Results

09 December 2008

AIM Resources provides assay results from drillholes S36-018 and S36-011, from the current drilling program being completed on the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

AIM Resources Limited Constitution

03 December 2008

Approved at AGM on 24 November 2008

ASX Circular: Reorganisation of Capital

25 November 2008

Participating organisations are advised that the reorganisation of capital for Blackthorn Resources Limited will become effective on 1 December 2008. ASX Code: AIMDA - ordinary shares; AIMDB - options.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

24 November 2008

Managing Director's presentation at the AGM.

Results of AGM

24 November 2008

Results of AGM

Burkina Faso Exploration Update

18 November 2008

AIM Resources provides an update of activities for its exploration tenements in Burkina Faso, following the end of the annual wet season.

Mumbwa Project Drilling Results

04 November 2008

AIM Resources is pleased to provide assay results from drillhole S36-017, from the current drilling program being completed on the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

Mumbwa Project Drilling Results

27 October 2008

AIM Resources is pleased to provide assay results from drillhole S36-015, from the current drilling program being completed on the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

Notice of AGM

23 October 2008

On behalf of the Board of AIM Resources Limited shareholders are invited to attend the Annnual General Meeting in Sydney on Monday 24 November 2008 at 10.30 AM (EDST)

Mumbwa Project Drilling Results

21 October 2008

AIM Resources is pleased to provide assay results from drillhole S36-016, from the current drilling program being completed on the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

Mumbwa Project Drilling Results

17 October 2008

AIM Resources is pleased to provide assay results from drillhole S36-014, from the current drilling program being completed on the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

Director Appointment

08 October 2008

AIM Resources announces the appointment of Ms Nicki Bowman as Non-executive Director of the Company effective 8 October 2008.

Mumbwa Project Drilling Results

22 September 2008

AIM Resources is pleased to provide assay results from drillhole S36-010, from the current drilling program being completed on the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

Mumbwa Project Update

15 September 2008

AIM Resources announced it has achieved a drilling target of 8,000m in Phase 3 of the exploration program at Mumbwa IOCG Joint Venture Project, in Zambia.

Perkoa Project Update

11 September 2008

AIM Resources provides an update of activities at the Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso.

Investor Briefing Presentation

07 August 2008

AIM Resources presentation given at the Investor Briefing session held on 7th August 2008 in Sydney.

Burkina Faso Exploration VTEM Results

05 August 2008

AIM Resources Limited is pleased to announce the following exploration update regarding projects in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Mumbwa Project Results and Revised JV Agreement

05 August 2008

AIM Resources Limited advises that a revised Joint Venture agreement has been negotiated over the Mumbwa Project, and that the exploration program is progressing on schedule.

Managing Director Appointment

31 July 2008

The Directors of AIM Resources Limited announce that Mr Scott Lowe, currently Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Managing Director of the Company, effective 1 August 2008.

Investor Briefing Session

29 July 2008

AIM Resources wish to advise that an Investor Briefing Session will be held on 7 August 2008 in the Barbarian Room, Level 3 The Rugby Club, Rugby Place, off 31 Pitt Street, Sydney, commencing at 11:00am (EST).

AIM Commences Legal Proceedings

23 July 2008

AIM Resources announced it has commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South Wales against Mr. Marc Flory, a former managing director of the Company, together with other parties.

AIM puts Perkoa Zinc Mine on care and maintenance

17 July 2008

AIM Resources advise that the Board has decided to suspend development activities at the Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso until further notice and place the Project on a “care and maintenance” program.

AIM and Northsound agree to end litigation

02 July 2008

AIM Resources announced that it has resolved the litigation with North Sound Legacy International Ltd, which commenced late 2007 in the Federal Court of Australia.

Market Update/Progress Report

18 June 2008

AIM Resources provide a market update and progress report of the Company's projects.

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

13 June 2008

The Directors of AIM Resources announce the appointment of Mr Scott Lowe as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Lowe was also appointed an Executive director of the Company.

Development of decline commences at the Perkoa Zinc project

21 May 2008

AIM Resources announces the commencement of the decline at the Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso.

Mumbwa Exploration Drilling Update

08 May 2008

AIM Resources provide a progress update for drilling at the Mumbwa JV Project in Zambia.

Perkoa Project Update

24 April 2008

AIM Resources Limited provides the following update for the Perkoa zinc project in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Burkina Faso Exploration Drilling Results

14 April 2008

AIM Resources advise analytical results for the exploration drilling program carried out in August 2007, over Poa and Guido permits, did not show significant grades.

Gold Exploration Permit Granted in Burkina Faso

11 April 2008

AIM Resources announced it has been granted the Fafo exploration permit covering an area of 247 sq km.

Independent Review Report for the Perkoa Zinc Project

08 April 2008

AIM Resources provides a summary of the recently completed independent review report for the Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso.

Market Update/Progress Report

14 March 2008

AIM Resources provide an update and progress report regarding a range of topics currently facing the Company

Appointment of Sales Administration Services Provider for the Perkoa Zinc project

20 February 2008

AIM Resources has appointed Transamine SAS to provide Sales Administration Services for the Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso.

Airborne VTEM survey over Perkoa

14 February 2008

AIM Resources has engaged Canadian based firm Geotech Airborne Limited to conduct a helicopter-borne geophysical survey over the Perkoa mine lease and surrounding exploration tenements in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Board changes to drive Company’s development strategy

15 January 2008

Company changes its Board as part of their strategy to take its Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso into production, and develop value for its other assets — copper-gold in Zambia and nickel-platinum in South Africa.

Progress Report – Mumbwa Copper-Gold Project

08 January 2008

AIM Resources announced it will commence drilling on the Mumbwa Copper- gold project in Zambia this month

AIM Resources acquires new gold tenements

05 December 2007

AIM Resources acquires highly prospective gold properties.

Convertible Debenture Issue

03 December 2007

AIM Resources Limited has finalised details of a revised A$25m convertible debenture offering.

Results of AGM

28 November 2007

Results of AGM

Annual General Meeting

28 November 2007

Managing Director's presentation at AGM.

Perkoa Site Update

19 November 2007

Update on the construction phase represents the ongoing progress by AIM Resources in the development of the Perkoa Zinc Mine.

AIM London announcement

16 November 2007

Proposal to raise finance through a private placement of Convertible Debentures.

Placement Convertible Debentures

13 November 2007

AIM Resources announces a private placement of Convertible Debentures.

Appendix 3Y

08 November 2007

Change of Director’s interest notice.

Notice of AGM

26 October 2007

Notice of AGM

Perkoa accommodation village takes shape

18 October 2007

Construction of the onsite accommodation village is advancing as scheduled, with demountable style housing and offices being erected.

Appointment of Chief Operating Officer for Perkoa Project

08 October 2007

Mr Scott Lowe was appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Drilling jumbo for Perkoa Mine arrives in Burkina Faso

20 September 2007

A drilling jumbo has arrived in Burkina Faso from Ghana. The jumbo will be used for development of the Perkoa zinc mine. Drilling jumbos are standard mining equipment used in the development of underground mine roadways and extraction of ore.

Exploration drilling at Perkoa completed

12 September 2007

The exploration drilling programme surrounding the Perkoa Mine was finalised for a total of 9 drillholes totalling 2,402m, from a proposal to drill out 6 EM anomalies.

Perkoa Zinc Concentrate Sales Agreement

30 August 2007

Long-term Sales Agreement, has been signed with Votorantim Metais, zinc business unit, for the sale of zinc concentrates, from the Perkoa Zinc Project, Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer/ Company Secretary

15 August 2007

Chris Brown has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.

Extraordinary General Meeting

09 August 2007

Results of Extraordinary General Meeting.

Perkoa Exploration Update

01 August 2007

Perkoa Exploration permits, which surround the Perkoa Mine Lease, were renewed for a further 3 years.

Details of company address

24 July 2007

Change of address details

2007 Placement

18 July 2007

Notice under section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Mumbwa Project Update

11 July 2007

Data from the Phase 1 drilling programme, completed on the IOCG Mumbwa licence in Zambia during February 2007, was interpreted and integrated with existing data from the Falcon™ gravity, aeromagnetic and radiometric surveys conducted in 2004. Positive drilling results already reported (655.4m @ 0.46% Cu), coincide with a 2500m long, north-south geophysical anomaly. A Phase 2 follow-up drilling programme is currently being planned by MSA Geoservices to further test this anomaly and drill hole intercepts.

Notice of EGM/ Proxy Forms

11 July 2007

Invitation to Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders.

Placement

11 July 2007

Notice under section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Perkoa Zinc Mine Progress Report

21 June 2007

The box cut at its Perkoa zinc mine has reached the target depth of 35 metres. Banlaw Africa, who were contracted to undertake this work, expects that by the end of the week construction will be complete.

AIM Resources announces A$75,020,000 financing

21 June 2007

AIM Resources has priced and allocated an offering of 75,067,000 units and 166,933,000 escrow receipts each at A$0.31 for gross proceeds of A$75,020,000.

Appointment non-executive director

31 May 2007

Appointment of non-executive Director, William Cash.

655 metre copper intersection at Mumbwa

22 May 2007

Results from the 2006/2007 drilling campaign on the Mumbwa Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold (IOCG) property in Zambia. AIM entered into a joint venture with BHP Billiton in 2004 to advance exploration on this tenement.

Appointment of Company Secretary

30 April 2007

Denise Lindfield appointment Company Secretary.

Perkoa drilling exploration programme 2007

27 April 2007

Perkoa exploration programme for 2007.

Construction Update

17 April 2007

Procurement of long lead time capital items and contracts are well advanced and key relationships have been established with world class suppliers of mining related equipment and services.

Company Update

04 April 2007

Perkoa Project – official launch of the mine construction works.

Waiver from Listing Rule 14.7

13 March 2007

The ASX has granted a waiver from Listing Rule 14.7 to the extent necessary to permit the Company to issue up to 168,106,770 ordinary shares and 35,000,000 convertible notes, on the terms approved by shareholders on 30 November 2006, by no later than 31 March 2008.

The earth moves at Perkoa

06 March 2007

The boxcut at its Perkoa Zinc Project in Burkina Faso is progressing well, both on schedule and on budget.

Standard and Poor's announces March quarter rebalance to the S&P/ASX Indices

02 March 2007

Standard and Poor's add AIM to ASX all ordinaries

Perkoa Exploitation Licence received

05 February 2007

AIM Resources has received the Mining Exploitation licence for its Perkoa zinc project following endorsement from the President and Ministers of the Government of Burkina Faso at a Cabinet meeting on Friday 2/2/07.

AIM raises $23.75m from investors.

29 December 2006

AIM Resources have placed, a total of 81,893,238 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of A$0.29 per share to clients of Seymour Pierce, Westwind Partners Inc, Paradigm Capital Pty Ltd and Cartesian Capital raising A$23.75 million before expenses.

AGM Results

30 November 2006

Results of Annual General Meeting

Mumbwa drilling progress

23 August 2006

The first two holes of a major drilling program have now been completed at the Mumbwa Copper-Gold Project. Both drillholes reached target depths of approximately 500m. The third drillhole is now in progress.

Minister approves New Order Prospecting Rights - Mokopane Project

21 March 2006

AIM Resources Limited has received notification from the Directorate Mineral Regulation: Limpopo Region of the Department of Minerals and Energy, confirming that the Minister has approved the granting of an application for a conversion of an old order prospecting right to a prospecting right in accordance with item 6(2) on Schedule II (Transitional Arrangements) of the Mineral and Resources Development Act, 2002, for the area referred to as the Mokopane Nickel Platinum project.

AIM raise A$5.6 Million for UK Investors

08 March 2006

AIM Resources have placed, through their London based stockbroker, Seymour Pierce, a total of 60,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of 4 pence per share to UK based institutions and fund managers to raise GBP 2,400,000 (AUD$5.6 million at an exchange rate of 0.4225) .

Snowden Resource/Reserve Statement

08 September 2005

The Company has received an upgraded Mineral Reserve Statement for the Perkoa zinc project in Burkina Faso. Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 6.72 Mt grading 16.4% zinc (at 5% Zn cut-off)

Admission document

21 March 2005

Admission document to trading on AIM of the issued Ordinary Shares.

Constitution

27 November 1998

AIM Resources Limited's Constitution