REG - Castillo Copper Ltd - Assays verify shallow REE discovery at BHA
23/11/2022 07:00
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RNS Number : 2806H Castillo Copper Limited 23 November 2022
23 November 2022
CASTILLO COPPER LIMITED
("Castillo" or the "Company")
Assays verify extensive, shallow REE discovery at Broken Hill
Castillo Copper Limited (LSE and ASX: CCZ), a base metal explorer primarily
focused on copper across Australia and Zambia, is pleased to announce assays
received for RT_001RC (Reefs Tank) and FG_001RC (Fence Gossan) verify the
extensive, shallow Rare Earth Elements ("REE") mineralisation discovery across
the central part of BHA Project's East Zone (Figure 1).
HIGHLIGHTS:
· New assays for RT_001RC (Reefs Tank) and FG_001RC (Fence Gossan) were
positive for Total Rare Earth Oxide ("TREO"), confirming REE are more widely
apparent across the East Zone than initially envisaged in the Company's
announcement on 15 November 2022 - the best intercepts comprise:
o 11m @ 1,078 TREO from 8m (RT_001RC)
o 20m @ 609ppm TREO from surface incl. 4m @ 1,709ppm REO from 8m (FG_001RC)
o 11m @ 862ppm TREO from 58m (FG_001RC)
· More significantly, all the assays returned to date from Fence
Gossan, Tors Tank and Reefs Tank highlight the REE mineralisation discovered
is extensive and shallow(1):
o Final insights and interpretations will be fully conveyed once assays for
RT_002-4RC (Reefs Tank) and TT_005DD (Tors Tank) are returned
· All four drill-holes at the Tors Tank Prospect returned shallow
barium and iron assays, with the best intercepts up to:
o 13m @ 6,388ppm Ba including 4m @ 10,000ppm Ba (TT_001RC)
o 19m @ 38% Fe from 16m (TT_004RC)
· The Board is now progressing further work to fully delineate the REE
potential within the BHA Project's East Zone, including:
o A 20m bulk sample - mostly clay and weathered pegmatite from FG_003RC -
will undergo metallurgical test-work to liberate contained REE
o A hand auger surface sampling campaign, starting at Fence Gossan, to
determine the full scale of REE mineralisation and generate test-drill targets
o Mapping, surface sampling and drilling campaign for the Iron Blow Prospect
Ged Hall, Chairman of Castillo Copper, commented: "The Board is delighted with
the new assays as they show consistent shallow REE mineralisation across a
wide part of the BHA Project's East Zone. Moreover, the interpreted scale of
this shallow REE discovery, within a mining friendly district, is an
outstanding result which has the potential to create significant value for
shareholders."
Assays verify extensive, shallow REE discovery
o 11m @ 1,078 TREO from 8m (RT_001RC)
o 20m @ 609ppm TREO from surface incl. 4m @ 1,709ppm REO from 8m (FG_001RC)
o 11m @ 862ppm TREO from 58m (FG_001RC)
Further, this complements the known REE mineralisation discovered at the Iron
Blow Prospect - identified from assaying historical core from drill-hole,
DD90_1B3, which produced:
· 8m @ 1,460ppm TREO from 150m(2)
FIGURE 1: BHA PROJECT's EAST ZONE EXTENSIVE REE MINERALISATION
Note: Refer to Appendix A.
Source: CCZ geology team
REE exploration footprint
As shown in Figure 2 below, the new assays for Reefs Tank and Fence Gossan are
in line with the previous results (refer to Castillo announcement of 15
November 2022). More importantly, however, is they extend known mineralisation
and in effect delineate a sizeable "REE exploration footprint" between Fence
Gossan, Tors and Reefs Tank to channel future development work (refer Figure
1).
FIGURE 2: BEST INTERCEPTS - FENCE GOSSAN / TORS & REEFS TANK PROSPECTS
v 20m @ 1,780ppm TREO (28.9% Magnet REO) from surface including 4m @ 2,410ppm
TREO from 16m (FG_003RC)
v 11m @ 1,078 TREO (24.7% Magnet REO) from 8m (RT_001RC)
v 7m @ 1,048ppm TREO (29.9% Magnet REO) from 12m (TT_002RC)
v 11m @ 862ppm TREO (29.0% Magnet REO) from 58m (FG_001RC)
v 19m @ 847ppm TREO (29.6% Magnet REO) from surface (TT_003RC)
v 8m @ 773ppm TREO (24.0% Magnet REO) from 48m (FG_004RC)
v 4m @ 732ppm TREO (27.1% Magnet REO) from 24m (TT_001RC)
v 19m @ 661ppm TREO (28.0% Magnet REO) from surface (FG_002RC)
v 32m @ 636ppm TREO (25.7% Magnet REO) from 52m (FG_003RC)
v 28m @ 614ppm TREO (27.8% Magnet REO) from 4m (FG_004RC)
v 20m @ 609ppm TREO (29.5% Magnet REO) from surface incl. 4m @ 1,709ppm TREO
from 8m (FG_001RC)
Note: Refer to Appendix B & C for full results and TREO conversion factor.
Source: CCZ geology team
Although final interpretations remain contingent on receiving results for
RT_002-4RC (Reefs Tank) and TT_005DD (Tors Tank - refer Photo Gallery), the
Board is already progressing further work to fully delineate the REE potential
within the exploration footprint and at the Iron Blow Prospect, including:
· Tors Tank Prospect: A comprehensive surface mapping and rock chip
sampling campaign has just been concluded (Figure 3). The collected samples,
which are now at the laboratory for follow up analyses, should aid identifying
incremental targets for drill-testing.
FIGURE 3: TORS TANK FIELD MAPPING AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING EXAMPLE
Source: CCZ geology team
· Fence Gossan Prospect: A 200m x 200m grid has been devised as a
precursor to a hand auger surface sampling campaign which will aid determining
the full scale of the REE mineralisation and pinpoint targets to drill-test.
If successful, this could be deployed more widely across the exploration
footprint.
o In addition, a 20m bulk sample, comprising mostly clay and weathered
pegmatite from FG_003RC, is set to undergo metallurgical test-work to
determine how readily REE mineralisation will liberate to form a concentrate.
· Iron Blow Prospect(2): With assays already showing REE mineralisation
is apparent below 150m (from DD90_IB3), further core has been cut (from 4m to
82m) and sent to the laboratory for detailed analysis. Once returned this
should provide solid insights into the underlying geology over circa 250m,
especially if there is shallower REE mineralisation.
o In turn, along with planned mapping and surface sampling, this will build
the case to identify and drill-test priority targets to determine the extent
of REE mineralisation apparent.
PHOTO GALLERY: TORS TANK TT_005DD CORE SHOWING VARIOUS LOGGING ASPECTS
Notes:
1. Location coordinates: e571250
n6451480
2. Hole logged at 1 metre intervals for
magnetic susceptibility and PXRF
3. HQ core has been ½ core sawn by a
diamond drill and forwarded for comprehensive assay
Source: CCZ geology team
Barium/Iron mineralisation - anomalous results
Whilst interpreting the assays for the Tors Tank Prospect, the geology team
noted all the drill-holes returned varied moderate to high barium trace
element readings. Interestingly, these were sometimes associated with, or on
the margins of, high TREO zones (refer Figure 4).
FIGURE 4: TORS TANK SIGNIFICANT BARIUM INTERSECTIONS >1,000PPM Ba
Hole From (m) To (m) Apparent Ba S La
Width (m) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
TT_001RC 39 52 13 6,388 1,400 107
Incl. 44 48 4 10,000 2,200 97
TT_002RC 12 19 7 1,150 400 117
TT_003RC 4 12 8 1,510 650 91
TT_003RC 36 39 3 1,580 200 44
TT_004RC 4 8 4 1,210 200 41
Source: ALS Adelaide Laboratory
Similarly at Tors Tank, all drill-holes returned high iron results from
shallow, thick, magnetite-rich bands variably hosting some of the higher
cobalt mineralisation (refer Figure 5).
FIGURE 5: TORS TANK SIGNIFICANT IRON INTERSECTIONS >20% Fe
Hole From (m) To (m) Apparent Fe S V
Width (m) (%) (ppm) (ppm)
TT_001RC 36 39 4 21.2 1,400 252
TT_002RC 0 16 16 27.2 5,700 359
Incl. 8 12 4 39.3 100 412
TT_003RC 16 28 19 38.0 220 399
TT_004RC 28 40 12 32.1 100 370
Source: ALS Adelaide Laboratory
Cobalt mineralisation - Assays in line with expectations
Cobalt is an important, complementary critical mineral to BHA Project's East
Zone following the REE discovery, and the Board still intends to improve the
confidence and grade of the current inferred Mineral Resource Estimate.
Overall, the two new assay results across Reefs Tank and Fence Gossan, are in
line with expectations (Figure 6).
Note, the current inferred Mineral Resource Estimate is 64.4Mt @ 318ppm Co for
21,556t contained cobalt metal (based on data from Reefs Tank and Fence Gossan
only)(1).
FIGURE 6: COBALT ZONES DRILL-HOLES TORS & REEFS TANK; FENCE GOSSAN
Hole From (m) To (m) Width (m) Layer Ag (g/t) Co (ppm) Cu (ppm) Zn (ppm)
TT_001RC 20 28 8 1 0.20 199 1,029 165
TT_001RC 36 39 3 2 0.07 156 772 52
TT_002RC 12 19 7 1 0.51 308 2,205 171
TT_003RC 8 19 11 1 0.12 216 647 142
TT_004RC 4 8 4 1 0.05 243 342 127
TT_004RC 24 40 16 2 0.13 157 991 47
FG_001RC 48 59 11 1 0.03 107 353 40
FG_002RC 12 16 4 1 0.01 31 137 44
FG_003RC 64 72 8 1 0.05 265 301 78
FG_004RC 40 52 12 1 0.04 158 427 102
RT_001RC 16 19 3 1 0.72 88 84 624
Notes:
1. Assays represents 4m composite results which are slated for
individual 1m analyses
2. Lower cut-off for reporting set to 150ppm
Source: CCZ geology team
For further information, please contact:
Castillo Copper Limited +61 8 6558 0886
Dr Dennis Jensen (Australia), Managing Director
Gerrard Hall (UK), Chairman
SI Capital Limited (Financial Adviser and Corporate Broker) +44 (0)1483 413500
Nick Emerson
Gracechurch Group (Financial PR) +44 (0)20 4582 3500
Harry Chathli, Alexis Gore, Henry Gamble
About Castillo Copper
Castillo Copper Limited is an Australian-based explorer primarily focused on
copper across Australia and Zambia. The group is embarking on a strategic
transformation to morph into a mid-tier copper group underpinned by its core
projects:
· A large footprint in the Mt Isa copper-belt district, north-west
Queensland, which delivers significant exploration upside through having
several high-grade targets and a sizeable untested anomaly within its
boundaries in a copper-rich region.
· Four high-quality prospective assets across Zambia's copper-belt
which is the second largest copper producer in Africa.
· A large tenure footprint proximal to Broken Hill's world-class
deposit that is prospective for zinc-silver-lead-copper-gold and platinoids.
· Cangai Copper Mine in northern New South Wales, which is one of
Australia's highest grading historic copper mines.
The group is listed on the LSE and ASX under the ticker "CCZ."
Competent Person's Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral
Resource Estimates for "BHA Project, East Zone" is based on information
compiled or reviewed by Mr Mark Biggs. Mr Biggs is a director of ROM
Resources, a company which is a shareholder of Castillo Copper Limited. ROM
Resources provides ad hoc geological consultancy services to Castillo Copper
Limited. Mr Biggs is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy (member #107188) and has sufficient experience of relevance to the
styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration, and to the
activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012
Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, and Mineral Resources. Mr Biggs holds an
AusIMM Online Course Certificate in 2012 JORC Code Reporting. Mr Biggs also
consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on information
in the form and context in which it appears.
References
1) CCZ ASX Release - 15 November and 9 August 2022
2) CCZ ASX Release - 31 October 2022
APPENDIX A: BHA PROJECT'S EAST ZONE
FIGURE A1: BHA PROJECT
Source: CCZ geology team
APPENDIX B: REE RESULTS / TREO CONVERSION FACTOR
FIGURE B1: TORS & REEFS TANK & FENCE GOSSAN - SIGNIFICANT
INTERSECTIONS >500PPM TREO
Hole From (m) To (m) Apparent Ag Th (ppm) U (ppm) TREO (ppm)1 TREO-Ce (ppm) LREO (ppm) HREO (ppm) CREO MREO
Width (m) (g/t) (%) (%)
TT_001RC 24 28 4 0.14 7.2 10.2 732.2 527.69 480.31 251.91 40.8% 27.1%
TT_001RC 39 52 13 0.07 17.3 2.5 531.5 288.62 489.73 41.80 21.7% 25.1%
TT_002RC 12 19 7 0.51 1.0 6.9 1,047.5 642.14 788.61 258.90 33.6% 29.9%
TT_003RC 0 19 19 0.12 2.1 10.5 847.0 624.15 506.59 340.45 45.1% 29.6%
TT_004RC 19 24 6 0.30 19.2 1.2 TREO<500
TT_004RC 56 59 3 0.70 21.6 1.7 TREO<500
FG_001RC 0 20 20 0.07 8.3 11.9 609.2 355.22 531.64 77.51 25.7% 29.5%
INCL. 8 12 4 0.05 1.1 10. 1,708.7 1,012.18 1554.52 154.16 29.7% 36.1%
FG_001RC 36 39 3 0.17 14.2 23.0 1,082.3 733.39 784.24 298.02 39.6% 33.7%
FG_001RC 48 59 11 0.03 10.2 13.9 862.1 522.61 762.40 99.65 27.6% 29.0%
FG_002RC 0 19 19 0.02 15.0 9.6 660.8 387.06 579.07 81.68 25.3% 28.0%
FG_003RC 0 20 20 0.04 14.5 22.6 1,779.9 1,133.18 1,472.73 307.20 28.9% 28.8%
FG_003RC 52 84 32 0.05 12.5 15.4 635.5 377.12 537.57 97.91 26.7% 25.7%
FG_004RC 4 32 28 0.02 18.3 8.2 613.9 350.25 541.82 72.08 25.2% 27.8%
FG_004RC 48 56 8 0.08 9.2 24.7 773.1 438.41 626.18 146.97 29.5% 24.0%
FG_004RC 60 64 4 0.04 12.4 8.7 539.8 312.58 454.38 85.45 26.3% 25.5%
RT_001RC 8 19 11 0.45 20.6 6.1 1078.0 825.05 565.34 512.56 48.7% 24.7%
RT_001RC 52 56 4 0.16 41.2 4.1 504.0 282.90 449.27 54.75 24.5% 28.6%
Notes:
1. TT_001RC 39-52m composite
also reports 6,388 ppm Ba (Barium); TT_003RC 1,140 ppm Ba.
2. Two of the Lanthanum (La)
assay from FG_003R returned >500ppm were re-analysed (514 and 527ppm,
respectively).
3. Verification has been
undertaken by ROM Resources personnel.
4. Sample results from ALS
method ME-MS61R, where some REE are not totally soluble, future 1m assays will
use ME-ICP81.
Source: ALS
FIGURE B2: TORS TANK - TREO RESULTS PLAN
Source: CCZ geology team
FIGURE B3: FENCE GOSSAN - TREO RESULTS PLAN
Source: CCZ geology team
FIGURE B4: REEFS TANK - TREO RESULTS PLAN
Source: CCZ geology team
FIGURE B5: TORS TANK DRILL COLLARS
SiteID HoleID Easting (GDA94) Northing (GDA94) TDepth (m) Grid Azimuth Dip Horizontal Hole Type AHD Start End
2022_TT_01 TT_004RC 571250 6451480 120 180 -60 RC 189.2 3-Oct-22 4-Oct-22
2022_TT_02 TT_001RC 571370 6451395 120 180 -60 RC 191.8 30-Sep-22 1-Oct-22
2022_TT_03 TT_003RC 571425 6451280 140 180 -60 RC 189.1 2-Oct-22 3-Oct-22
2022_TT_04 TT_002RC 571475 6451250 108 180 -60 RC 187.2 1-Oct-22 2-Oct-22
Source: CCZ geology team
FIGURE B6: FENCE GOSAN DRILL COLLARS
Site ID HoleID Easting (GDA94) Northing (GDA94) Tdepth (m) Grid Azimuth Dip Horizontal Hole Type AHD Start End
2022_FG_03 FG_002RC 576550 6453755 110 180 -60 RC 169.6 7-Oct-22 8-Oct-22
2022_FG_04 FG_001RC 576350 6453790 120 180 -60 RC 172.7 4-Oct-22 7-Oct-22
2022_FG_06 FG_004RC 576000 6453835 120 170 -60 RC 176.8 9-Oct-22 10-Oct-22
2022_FG_07 FG_003RC 576700 6453835 160 180 -60 RC 170.1 8-Oct-22 9-Oct-22
Source: CCZ geology team
FIGURE B7: REEFS TANK DRILL COLLARS
SiteID HoleID East North TD Azimuth DipV DipH Type AHD Start Finish
2022_RT_01 RT_001RC 574105 6456245 120 188 30 -60 RC 183.7 10/10/2022 11/10/2022
2022_RT_02 RT_002RC 574120 6455475 204 188 30 -60 RC 188.2 9/11/2022 10/11/2022
2022_RT_03 RT_003RC 573725 6454930 120 188 30 -60 RC 187.5 10/11/2022 14/11/2022
2022_RT_04 RT_004RC 573420 6455250 120 188 30 -60 RC 191.9 14/11/2022 15/11/2022
Source: CCZ geology team
TREO conversion factor
Conversion of elemental analysis (REE parts per million) to stoichiometric
oxide (REO parts per million) was undertaken by ROM geological staff using the
below (Figure B6) element to stoichiometric oxide conversion factors.
FIGURE B8: ELEMENT - CONVERSION FACTOR - OXIDE FORM
Rare Earth Element Factor for Conversion Rare Earth Oxide Common Form
Ce 1.2284 CeO(2)
Dy 1.1477 Dy(2)O(3)
Er 1.1435 Er(2)O(3)
Eu 1.1579 Eu(2)O(3)
Gd 1.1526 Gd(2)O(3)
Ho 1.1455 Ho(2)O(3)
La 1.1728 La(2)O(3)
Lu 1.1371 Lu(2)O(3)
Nd 1.1664 Nd(2)O(3)
Pr 1.2083 Pr(6)O(11)
Sm 1.1596 Sm(2)O(3)
Tb 1.1762 Tb(4)O(7)
Tm 1.1421 Tm(2)O(3)
Y 1.2699 Y(2)O(3)
Yb 1.1387 Yb(2)O(3)
Rare earth oxide is the industry accepted form for reporting rare earths. The
following calculations are used for compiling REO into their reporting and
evaluation groups:
· TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxide) = La(2)O(3) + CeO(2) + Pr(6)O(11) +
Nd(2)O(3) + Sm(2)O(3) + Eu(2)O(3) + Gd(2)O(3) + Tb(4)O(7) + Dy(2)O(3) +
Ho(2)O(3) + Er(2)O(3) + Tm(2)O(3) + Yb(2)O(3) + Y(2)O3 + Lu(2)O(3).
· TREO-Ce = TREO - CeO(2)
· LREO (Light Rare Earth Oxide) = La(2)O(3) + CeO(2) + Pr(6)O(11) +
Nd(2)O(3) + Sm(2)O(3)
· HREO (Heavy Rare Earth Oxide) = Eu(2)O(3) + Gd(2)O(3) + Tb(4)O(7) +
Dy(2)O(3) + Ho(2)O(3) + Er(2)O(3) + Tm(2)O(3) + Yb(2)O(3) + Y(2)O(3) +
Lu(2)O(3)
· CREO (Critical Rare Earth Oxide) = Nd(2)O(3) + Eu(2)O(3) + Tb(4)O(7)
+ Dy(2)O(3) + Y(2)O(3)
· MREO (Magnetic Rare Earth Oxide) = Pr(6)O(11) + Nd(2)O(3) + Sm(2)O(3)
+ Gd(2)O(3) + Tb(4)O(7) + Dy(2)O(3).
Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO):
To calculate TREO an oxide conversion "factor" is applied to each rare-earth
element assay.
The "factor" equates an elemental assay to an oxide concentration for each
element. Below is an example of the factor calculation for Lanthanum (La).
Relative Atomic Mass (La) = 138.9055
Relative Atomic Mass (O) = 15.9994
Oxide Formula = La(2)O(3)
Oxide Conversion Factor = 1/ ((2x 138.9055)/(2x 138.9055 + 3x 15.9994)) Oxide
Conversion Factor = 1.173 (3 decimal places)
APPENDIX C: QUALITATIVE DRILL LOGS
FIGURE C1: BHAE QUALITATIVE LOGGING MINERALS PRESENT DRILL-HOLES
Borehole From (m) To (m) Apparent Thick. (m) Magnetite Epidote (%) Chlorite (%) Sulphides (%) Comments
(%)
TT_001RC 1 21 20 1-5 0 1-3 1-3 Amphibolite, sulphides (mostly pyrite) & trace chalcopyrite
TT_001RC 25 38 13 1-12 0 0 0 Pegmatite & clay
TT_001RC 66 75 9 0 0-2 1-3 1-3 Schist & sulphides (pyrite)
TT_001RC 110 118 8 1-3 0 1-3 0-1 Schist, Iron oxide & haematite (1-3%)
TT_002RC 4 13 9 2-40 0 0 0-2 Clayey amphibolite & haematite (2-15%)
TT_002RC 26 30 4 1-5 0 0 0 Clay & schist
TT_002RC 44 47 3 1-5 0 0-1 0-1 Pegmatite
TT_002RC 79 80 1 0 0 1-2 1-3 Pyrite band
TT_003RC 8 30 22 3-40 1-2 1-3 1-4 Clay & amphibolite
TT_003RC 72 79 7 1-10 0 1-2 0-1 In schist
TT_003RC 106 132 26 0 1-3 1-3 1-5 Mostly schist & gneiss
TT_004RC 1 6 5 1-5 0 0 0 Amphibolite
TT_004RC 21 44 23 1-30 0 0 0 Amphibolite & schist
TT_004RC 97 104 7 1-5 0 0 0 Schist
TT_004RC 108 114 6 0 1-3 0-1 1-4 Schist & sulphides (mostly pyrite)
FG_001RC 0 No amphibolite logged
FG_002RC 88 94 6 0 1-5 0-3 1-6 In schist, no amphibolite logged in hole
FG_003RC 102 111 9 1-10 0 1-3 1-3 Amphibolite and gneiss
FG_003RC 120 124 4 0 1-10 0-3 0 In schist
FG_004RC 34 48 14 1-15 0-1 2-5 2-5 Amphibolite
FG_004RC 65 82 17 1-10 0 0-5 1-3 Amphibolite
RT_001RC No amphibolite recorded
RT_002RC Geological logging being completed
RT_003RC Geological logging being completed
RT_004RC Geological logging being completed
Notes:
1. Drillholes RT_002RC to RT_004RC still being assessed by
geology team.
2. Ranges of minerals represent qualitative estimation during
geological modelling.
Source: CCZ geology team
APPENDIX D: JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION - TABLE
Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques Nature and quality of sampling (e.g., cut channels, random chips, or specific Diamond Drilling (DDH)
specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals
under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF Diamond drilling of HQ diameter (TT_005DD) was completed to 137m recently in
instruments, etc.). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad the current program and was located 5m away from a RC hole already drilled
meaning of sampling. (TT_003RC).
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the Reverse Circulation ('RC') Drilling
appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
RC drilling at Fence Gossan was used to obtain a representative sample by
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public means of riffle splitting with samples submitted for analysis using the
Report. above-mentioned methodologies.
In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done this would be relatively Four (4) holes for a total of 516m have been completed to the 10(th) October
simple (e.g., 'reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples 2022, all at the Fence Gossan Prospect.
from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30g charge for fire assay'). In
other cases, more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse One (1) hole to 120m has been completed at Reefs Tank and the others are in
gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or progress.
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed
information. The RC drilling technique was used to obtain a representative sample by means
of a cone or riffle splitter with samples submitted for assay by mixed acid
digestion and analysis via ICP-MS + ICP-AES with anticipated reporting a suite
of 48 elements (sulphur >10% by LECO).
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g., core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air Historical drilling consists of auger, rotary air blast, reverse circulation,
blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. core diameter, triple or and NQ, BQ, and HQ diamond coring. One cored hole of NQ or BQ diameter will
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, be completed after all the RC holes have been completed.
whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc.).
Diamond drilling will be completed with standard diameter, conventional HQ and
NQ with historical holes typically utilizing RC and percussion pre-collars to
an average 30 metres (see Drillhole Information for further details).
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results Reverse Circulation ('RC') Drilling - Reverse circulation sample recoveries
assessed. were visually estimated during drilling programs. Where the estimated sample
recovery was below 100% this was recorded in field logs by means of
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of qualitative observation.
the samples.
Reverse circulation drilling employed sufficient air (using a compressor and
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether booster) to maximise sample recovery.
sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material. Historical cored drillholes were well documented and generally have >90%
core recovery.
No relationship between sample recovery and grade has been observed.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged The drilling that did occur was completed to modern-day standards. The
to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, preferred exploration strategy in the eighties and early nineties was to drill
mining studies and metallurgical studies. shallow auger holes to negate the influence of any Quaternary and Tertiary
sedimentary cover, and then return to sites where anomalous Cu or Zn were
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, assayed. In this program at all three areas holes were completed to varying
channel, etc) photography. depths ranging from 100-160m.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. No downhole geophysical logging took place; however, measurements of magnetic
susceptibility were taken at the same 1m intervals as the PXRF readings were
taken.
Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. Core samples will be hand-split or sawn with re-logging of available
historical core indicating a 70:30 (retained: assayed) split was typical. The
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether variation of sample ratios noted are considered consistent with the
sampled wet or dry. sub-sampling technique (hand-splitting).
For all sample types, the nature, quality, and appropriateness of the sample No second half samples will be submitted for analysis, but duplicates have
preparation technique. been taken at a frequency of 1:20 in samples collected.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise It is considered water planned to be used for core cutting is unprocessed and
representivity of samples. unlikely to have introduced sample contamination.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ Procedures relating to the definition of the line of cutting or splitting are
material collected, including for instance results for field not available. It is expected that 'standard industry practice' for the
duplicate/second-half sampling. period was applied to maximize sample representivity.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being Quarter core will be submitted to ALS for chemical analysis using industry
sampled. standard sample preparation and analytical techniques.
The sample interval details and grades quoted for cored intervals described in
various maps in the main section are given in previous ASX releases (Castillo
Copper 2022a, b, c, d, e, f).
Quality of assay data and laboratory tests The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory The following rare earth elements were analysed using ME-MS61R
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.
Sample Decomposition is by HF-HNO(3)-HClO(4) acid digestion,
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and HCl leach (GEO-4A01). The Analytical Method for Silver is shown below:
model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Silver Ag ppm 0.01 100
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP - AES)
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established. Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Aprepared sample (0.25 g) is digested with perchloric, nitric, hydrofluoric,
and hydrochloric acids. The residue is topped up with dilute hydrochloric acid
and analyzed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry.
Following this analysis, the results are reviewed for high concentrations of
bismuth, mercury, molybdenum, silver, and tungsten and diluted accordingly.
Samples meeting this criterion are then analyzed by inductively coupled
plasma-mass spectrometry. Results are corrected for spectral interelement
interferences.
Four acid digestions can dissolve most minerals: however, although
the term "near total" is used, depending on the sample matrix, not all
elements are quantitatively extracted.
Results for the additional rare earth elements will represent the acid
leachable portion of the rare earth elements and as such, cannot be used, for
instance to do a chondrite plot.
Geochemical Procedure
Element geochemical procedure reporting units and limits are listed below:
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Molybdenum Mo ppm 0.05 10 000
Sodium Na % 0.01 10
Niobium Nb ppm 0.1 500
Nickel Ni ppm 0.2 10 000
Phosphorous P ppm 10 10 000
Lead Pb ppm 0.5 10 000
Rubidium Rb ppm 0.1 10 000
Rhenium Re ppm 0.002 50
Sulphur S % 0.01 10
Antimony Sb ppm 0.05 10 000
Scandium Sc ppm 0.1 10 000
Selenium Se ppm 1 1 000
Tin Sn ppm 0.2 500
Strontium Sr ppm 0.2 10 000
Tantalum Ta ppm 0.05 100
Tellurium Te ppm 0.05 500
Thorium Th ppm 0.2 10 000
Titanium Ti % 0.005 10
Thallium Tl ppm 0.02 10 000
Uranium U ppm 0.1 10 000
Vanadium V ppm 1 10 000
Tungsten W ppm 0.1 10 000
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Yttrium Y ppm 0.1 500
Zinc Zn ppm 2 10 000
Zirconium Zr ppm 0.5 500
Dysprosium Dy ppm 0.05 1 000
Erbium Er ppm 0.03 1 000
Europium Eu ppm 0.03 1 000
Gadolinium Gd ppm 0.05 1 000
Holmium Ho ppm 0.01 1 000
Lutetium Lu ppm 0.01 1 000
Neodymium Nd ppm 0.1 1 000
Praseodymium Pr ppm 0.03 1 000
Samarium Sm ppm 0.03 1 000
Terbium Tb ppm 0.01 1 000
Thulium Tm ppm 0.01 1 000
Ytterbium Yb ppm 0.03 1 000
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP - AES)
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
A prepared sample (0.25 g) is digested with perchloric, nitric, hydrofluoric,
and hydrochloric acids. The residue is topped up with dilute hydrochloric acid
and analyzed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry.
Following this analysis, the results are reviewed for high concentrations of
bismuth, mercury, molybdenum, silver, and tungsten and diluted accordingly.
Samples meeting this criterion are then analyzed by inductively coupled
plasma-mass spectrometry. Results are corrected for spectral interelement
interferences.
Four acid digestions can dissolve most minerals: however, although
the term "near total" is used, depending on the sample matrix, not all
elements are quantitatively extracted.
Results for the additional rare earth elements will represent the acid
leachable portion of the rare earth elements and as such, cannot be used, for
instance to do a chondrite plot.
Geochemical Procedure
Element geochemical procedure reporting units and limits are listed below:
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Molybdenum Mo ppm 0.05 10 000
Sodium Na % 0.01 10
Niobium Nb ppm 0.1 500
Nickel Ni ppm 0.2 10 000
Phosphorous P ppm 10 10 000
Lead Pb ppm 0.5 10 000
Rubidium Rb ppm 0.1 10 000
Rhenium Re ppm 0.002 50
Sulphur S % 0.01 10
Antimony Sb ppm 0.05 10 000
Scandium Sc ppm 0.1 10 000
Selenium Se ppm 1 1 000
Tin Sn ppm 0.2 500
Strontium Sr ppm 0.2 10 000
Tantalum Ta ppm 0.05 100
Tellurium Te ppm 0.05 500
Thorium Th ppm 0.2 10 000
Titanium Ti % 0.005 10
Thallium Tl ppm 0.02 10 000
Uranium U ppm 0.1 10 000
Vanadium V ppm 1 10 000
Tungsten W ppm 0.1 10 000
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Yttrium Y ppm 0.1 500
Zinc Zn ppm 2 10 000
Zirconium Zr ppm 0.5 500
Dysprosium Dy ppm 0.05 1 000
Erbium Er ppm 0.03 1 000
Europium Eu ppm 0.03 1 000
Gadolinium Gd ppm 0.05 1 000
Holmium Ho ppm 0.01 1 000
Lutetium Lu ppm 0.01 1 000
Neodymium Nd ppm 0.1 1 000
Praseodymium Pr ppm 0.03 1 000
Samarium Sm ppm 0.03 1 000
Terbium Tb ppm 0.01 1 000
Thulium Tm ppm 0.01 1 000
Ytterbium Yb ppm 0.03 1 000
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Aluminum Al % 0.01 50
Arsenic As ppm 0.2 10 000
Barium Ba ppm 10 10 000
Beryllium Be ppm 0.05 1 000
Bismuth Bi ppm 0.01 10 000
Calcium Ca % 0.01 50
Cadmium Cd ppm 0.02 1 000
Cerium Ce ppm 0.01 500
Cobalt Co ppm 0.1 10 000
Chromium Cr ppm 1 10 000
Cesium Cs ppm 0.05 500
Copper Cu ppm 0.2 10 000
Iron Fe % 0.01 50
Gallium Ga ppm 0.05 10 000
Germanium Ge ppm 0.05 500
Hafnium Hf ppm 0.1 500
Indium In ppm 0.005 500
Potassium K % 0.01 10
Lanthanum La ppm 0.5 10 000
Lithium Li ppm 0.2 10 000
Magnesium Mg % 0.01 50
Manganese Mn ppm 5 100 000
Laboratory inserted standards, blanks and duplicates were analysed per
industry standard practice. There was no evidence of bias from these results.
Verification of sampling and assaying The verification of significant intersections by either independent or None of the drillholes have been twinned, as they are historical holes.
alternative company personnel.
Conversion of elemental analysis (REE parts per million) to stoichiometric
The use of twinned holes. oxide (REO parts per million) was undertaken by ROM geological staff using the
below (Table D1-1) element to stoichiometric oxide conversion factors
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data (https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2020/march/rare-earth-metals-an-untapped-resource
storage (physical and electronic) protocols. (https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2020/march/rare-earth-metals-an-untapped-resource)
)
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Table D1-1: Element -Conversion Factor -Oxide Form
Ce 1.2284 CeO2
Dy 1.1477 Dy2O3
Er 1.1435 Er2O3
Eu 1.1579 Eu2O3
Gd 1.1526 Gd2O3
Ho 1.1455 Ho2O3
La 1.1728 La2O3
Lu 1.1371 Lu2O3
Nd 1.1664 Nd2O3
Pr 1.2083 Pr6O11
Sm 1.1596 Sm2O3
Tb 1.1762 Tb4O7
Tm 1.1421 Tm2O3
Y 1.2699 Y2O3
Yb 1.1387 Yb2O3
Rare earth oxide is the industry accepted form for reporting rare earths. The
following calculations are used for compiling REO into their reporting and
evaluation groups:
TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxide) = La2O3 + CeO2 + Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Sm2O3 + Eu2O3
+ Gd2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3 + Ho2O3 + Er2O3 + Tm2O3 + Yb2O3 + Y2O3 + Lu2O3.
TREO-Ce = TREO - CeO2
LREO (Light Rare Earth Oxide) = La2O3 + CeO2 + Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Sm2O3
HREO (Heavy Rare Earth Oxide) = Eu2O3 + Gd2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3 + Ho2O3 + Er2O3
+ Tm2O3 + Yb2O3 + Y2O3 + Lu2O3
CREO (Critical Rare Earth Oxide) = Nd2O3 + Eu2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3 + Y2O3
MREO (Magnetic Rare Earth Oxide) = Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Sm2O3 + Gd2O3 + Tb4O7 +
Dy2O3.
Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO):
To calculate TREO an oxide conversion "factor" is applied to each rare-earth
element assay. The "factor" equates an elemental assay to an oxide
concentration for each element. Below is an example of the factor calculation
for Lanthanum (La):
o Relative Atomic Mass (La) = 138.9055
o Relative Atomic Mass (O) = 15.9994
o Oxide Formula = La(2)O(3)
o Oxide Conversion Factor = 1/ ((2x 138.9055)/(2x 138.9055 + 3x 15.9994))
Oxide Conversion Factor = 1.173 (3dp)
None of the historical data has been adjusted.
Location of data points Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and In general, locational accuracy does vary, depending upon whether the
down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in historical surface and drillhole samples were digitised off plans or had their
Mineral Resource estimation. coordinated tabulated. Many samples were originally reported to AGD66 or
AMG84 and have been converted to MGA94 (Zone 54)
Specification of the grid system used.
The holes are currently surveyed with handheld GPS, awaiting more accurate
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. DGPS survey. It is thus estimated that locational accuracy therefore varies
between 2-4m until the more accurate surveying is completed.
The quality of topographic control (GSNSW 1 sec DEM) is deemed adequate for
the purposes of the exploration drilling program.
Data spacing and distribution Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. The average sample spacing from the current drilling program across the tenure
varies per prospect, and sample type, as listed in Table D1-2, below:
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource Table D1-2: EL 8434 Drillhole
and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. Spacing
Prospect Drillholes Completed RMS Drillhole Spacing (m)
Whether sample compositing has been applied. The Sisters Not yet
Iron Blow Not Yet
Tors Tank 4 127
Fence Gossan 4 208
Ziggy's Hill n/a n/a
Reefs Tank 1
The Datamine software allows creation of fixed length samples from the
original database given a set of stringent rules.
Orientation of data in relation to geological structure Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible Historical drill holes at the BHAE are typically drilled vertically for auger
structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit and RAB types (drilled along section lines) and angled at -55˚ or -60˚ to
type. the horizontal and drilled perpendicular to the mineralised trend for RC and
DDH (Figure D1-3 and D1-4).
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of
key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, Drilling orientations are adjusted along strike to accommodate folded
this should be assessed and reported if material. geological sequences. All Fence Gossan holes were designed to drill toward
grid south at an inclination of 60 degrees from horizontal.
The drilling orientation is not considered to have introduced a sampling bias
on assessment of the current geological interpretation.
Geological mapping by various companies has reinforced that the strata dips
variously between 5 and 65 degrees.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Sample security procedures are considered 'industry standard' for the current
period.
Samples obtained during drilling completed between 4/10/22 to the 10/10/22
were transported by exploration employees or an independent courier directly
from Broken Hill to ALS Laboratory, Adelaide.
The Company considers that risks associated with sample security are limited
given the nature of the targeted mineralisation.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. No external audits or reviews have yet been undertaken.
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP - AES)
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
A prepared sample (0.25 g) is digested with perchloric, nitric, hydrofluoric,
and hydrochloric acids. The residue is topped up with dilute hydrochloric acid
and analyzed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry.
Following this analysis, the results are reviewed for high concentrations of
bismuth, mercury, molybdenum, silver, and tungsten and diluted accordingly.
Samples meeting this criterion are then analyzed by inductively coupled
plasma-mass spectrometry. Results are corrected for spectral interelement
interferences.
Four acid digestions can dissolve most minerals: however, although
the term "near total" is used, depending on the sample matrix, not all
elements are quantitatively extracted.
Results for the additional rare earth elements will represent the acid
leachable portion of the rare earth elements and as such, cannot be used, for
instance to do a chondrite plot.
Geochemical Procedure
Element geochemical procedure reporting units and limits are listed below:
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Molybdenum Mo ppm 0.05 10 000
Sodium Na % 0.01 10
Niobium Nb ppm 0.1 500
Nickel Ni ppm 0.2 10 000
Phosphorous P ppm 10 10 000
Lead Pb ppm 0.5 10 000
Rubidium Rb ppm 0.1 10 000
Rhenium Re ppm 0.002 50
Sulphur S % 0.01 10
Antimony Sb ppm 0.05 10 000
Scandium Sc ppm 0.1 10 000
Selenium Se ppm 1 1 000
Tin Sn ppm 0.2 500
Strontium Sr ppm 0.2 10 000
Tantalum Ta ppm 0.05 100
Tellurium Te ppm 0.05 500
Thorium Th ppm 0.2 10 000
Titanium Ti % 0.005 10
Thallium Tl ppm 0.02 10 000
Uranium U ppm 0.1 10 000
Vanadium V ppm 1 10 000
Tungsten W ppm 0.1 10 000
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Yttrium Y ppm 0.1 500
Zinc Zn ppm 2 10 000
Zirconium Zr ppm 0.5 500
Dysprosium Dy ppm 0.05 1 000
Erbium Er ppm 0.03 1 000
Europium Eu ppm 0.03 1 000
Gadolinium Gd ppm 0.05 1 000
Holmium Ho ppm 0.01 1 000
Lutetium Lu ppm 0.01 1 000
Neodymium Nd ppm 0.1 1 000
Praseodymium Pr ppm 0.03 1 000
Samarium Sm ppm 0.03 1 000
Terbium Tb ppm 0.01 1 000
Thulium Tm ppm 0.01 1 000
Ytterbium Yb ppm 0.03 1 000
Element Symbol Units Lower Limit Upper Limit
Aluminum Al % 0.01 50
Arsenic As ppm 0.2 10 000
Barium Ba ppm 10 10 000
Beryllium Be ppm 0.05 1 000
Bismuth Bi ppm 0.01 10 000
Calcium Ca % 0.01 50
Cadmium Cd ppm 0.02 1 000
Cerium Ce ppm 0.01 500
Cobalt Co ppm 0.1 10 000
Chromium Cr ppm 1 10 000
Cesium Cs ppm 0.05 500
Copper Cu ppm 0.2 10 000
Iron Fe % 0.01 50
Gallium Ga ppm 0.05 10 000
Germanium Ge ppm 0.05 500
Hafnium Hf ppm 0.1 500
Indium In ppm 0.005 500
Potassium K % 0.01 10
Lanthanum La ppm 0.5 10 000
Lithium Li ppm 0.2 10 000
Magnesium Mg % 0.01 50
Manganese Mn ppm 5 100 000
Laboratory inserted standards, blanks and duplicates were analysed per
industry standard practice. There was no evidence of bias from these results.
Verification of sampling and assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
None of the drillholes have been twinned, as they are historical holes.
Conversion of elemental analysis (REE parts per million) to stoichiometric
oxide (REO parts per million) was undertaken by ROM geological staff using the
below (Table D1-1) element to stoichiometric oxide conversion factors
(https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2020/march/rare-earth-metals-an-untapped-resource
(https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2020/march/rare-earth-metals-an-untapped-resource)
)
Table D1-1: Element -Conversion Factor -Oxide Form
Ce 1.2284 CeO2
Dy 1.1477 Dy2O3
Er 1.1435 Er2O3
Eu 1.1579 Eu2O3
Gd 1.1526 Gd2O3
Ho 1.1455 Ho2O3
La 1.1728 La2O3
Lu 1.1371 Lu2O3
Nd 1.1664 Nd2O3
Pr 1.2083 Pr6O11
Sm 1.1596 Sm2O3
Tb 1.1762 Tb4O7
Tm 1.1421 Tm2O3
Y 1.2699 Y2O3
Yb 1.1387 Yb2O3
Rare earth oxide is the industry accepted form for reporting rare earths. The
following calculations are used for compiling REO into their reporting and
evaluation groups:
TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxide) = La2O3 + CeO2 + Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Sm2O3 + Eu2O3
+ Gd2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3 + Ho2O3 + Er2O3 + Tm2O3 + Yb2O3 + Y2O3 + Lu2O3.
TREO-Ce = TREO - CeO2
LREO (Light Rare Earth Oxide) = La2O3 + CeO2 + Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Sm2O3
HREO (Heavy Rare Earth Oxide) = Eu2O3 + Gd2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3 + Ho2O3 + Er2O3
+ Tm2O3 + Yb2O3 + Y2O3 + Lu2O3
CREO (Critical Rare Earth Oxide) = Nd2O3 + Eu2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3 + Y2O3
MREO (Magnetic Rare Earth Oxide) = Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Sm2O3 + Gd2O3 + Tb4O7 +
Dy2O3.
Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO):
To calculate TREO an oxide conversion "factor" is applied to each rare-earth
element assay. The "factor" equates an elemental assay to an oxide
concentration for each element. Below is an example of the factor calculation
for Lanthanum (La):
o Relative Atomic Mass (La) = 138.9055
o Relative Atomic Mass (O) = 15.9994
o Oxide Formula = La(2)O(3)
o Oxide Conversion Factor = 1/ ((2x 138.9055)/(2x 138.9055 + 3x 15.9994))
Oxide Conversion Factor = 1.173 (3dp)
None of the historical data has been adjusted.
Location of data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and
down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in
Mineral Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
In general, locational accuracy does vary, depending upon whether the
historical surface and drillhole samples were digitised off plans or had their
coordinated tabulated. Many samples were originally reported to AGD66 or
AMG84 and have been converted to MGA94 (Zone 54)
The holes are currently surveyed with handheld GPS, awaiting more accurate
DGPS survey. It is thus estimated that locational accuracy therefore varies
between 2-4m until the more accurate surveying is completed.
The quality of topographic control (GSNSW 1 sec DEM) is deemed adequate for
the purposes of the exploration drilling program.
Data spacing and distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource
and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
The average sample spacing from the current drilling program across the tenure
varies per prospect, and sample type, as listed in Table D1-2, below:
Table D1-2: EL 8434 Drillhole
Spacing
Prospect Drillholes Completed RMS Drillhole Spacing (m)
The Sisters Not yet
Iron Blow Not Yet
Tors Tank 4 127
Fence Gossan 4 208
Ziggy's Hill n/a n/a
Reefs Tank 1
The Datamine software allows creation of fixed length samples from the
original database given a set of stringent rules.
Orientation of data in relation to geological structure
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit
type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of
key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias,
this should be assessed and reported if material.
Historical drill holes at the BHAE are typically drilled vertically for auger
and RAB types (drilled along section lines) and angled at -55˚ or -60˚ to
the horizontal and drilled perpendicular to the mineralised trend for RC and
DDH (Figure D1-3 and D1-4).
Drilling orientations are adjusted along strike to accommodate folded
geological sequences. All Fence Gossan holes were designed to drill toward
grid south at an inclination of 60 degrees from horizontal.
The drilling orientation is not considered to have introduced a sampling bias
on assessment of the current geological interpretation.
Geological mapping by various companies has reinforced that the strata dips
variously between 5 and 65 degrees.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Sample security procedures are considered 'industry standard' for the current
period.
Samples obtained during drilling completed between 4/10/22 to the 10/10/22
were transported by exploration employees or an independent courier directly
from Broken Hill to ALS Laboratory, Adelaide.
The Company considers that risks associated with sample security are limited
given the nature of the targeted mineralisation.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.
No external audits or reviews have yet been undertaken.
Drilling Summary
The final drilling details for Reefs Tank and the other prospects are shown in
Figures D1-1 to D1-3. Figure D1-4 sows the downhole distribution for Cobalt
and cerium at Tors Tank. All four RC holes intersected targeted zones of
cobalt mineralisation at the Tors Tank and to a lesser degree at the Fence
Gossan and Reefs Tank prospects. Cobalt mineralisation was evidenced across
sequences comprising clay, amphibolite, schist, and gneiss, with assay closely
correlating with previously published qualitative logging and field XRF
observations. An HQ fully cored hole (TT_005DD; see main text Figures) was
completed to 137.7m next to TT_003RC that returned an 11m cobalt horizon from
8-19m. Castillo Copper expect to receive the final assay results from this
cored hole and the Reefs Tank suite within the coming weeks.
Metallurgical Testing
Planning is now underway for a high level initial metallurgical extraction
pilot program, based on approximately 60kg of material, consisting of:
• Construct a testwork composite (0-20m whole received
mass)
• Confirm P100 3.35mm crush size, split into 1kg charges
• Head assay (Ce, La, Pr, Nd, Y, SiO(2))
• Grind establishment for fine grind size (assumed P80
53µm)
• A few rougher floats to trial FA2 reagent (w / wo
sodium silicate) at elevated temperature
• Assume 6 cons and 1 tail per float, assayed for Ce,
La, Pr, Nd, Y, SiO(2)
This will give an initial assessment. Given the complicated nature of rare
earth element flotation further work would require a specialist consultant to
direct the testwork program.
FIGURE D1-1: FENCE GOSSAN DRILLHOLE LOCATION AND TREO RESULTS NOVEMBER 2022
Source: CCZ geology team
FIGURE D1-2: TORS TANK DRILLHOLE LOCATION AND TREO RESULTS NOVEMBER 2022
Notes:
1. Current 2022 drillholes shown and deposit block model mask, All holes
orientated south at -60 degrees from horizontal.
Source: CCZ geology team
FIGURE D1-3: REEFS TANK DRILLHOLE LOCATION AND TREO RESULTS NOVEMBER 2022
Source: CCZ geology team
FIGURE D1-4 TORS TANK DOWNHOLE PLOTS FOR TRACE ELEMENTS COBALT AND CERIUM
(ppm)
Source: CCZ geology team
TABLE D1-5: RARE EARTH ELEMENT RETURNED ASSAY (ME-MS61R)
HOLEID XRF_SAMPLE / SAMPID FROM TO Ag (ppm) Th (ppm) U (ppm) Ce (ppm) La (ppm) Y (ppm) Dy (ppm) Er (ppm) Eu (ppm) Gd (ppm) Ho (ppm) Lu (ppm) Nd (ppm) Pr (ppm) Sm (ppm) Tb (ppm) Tm (ppm) Yb (ppm) TREO (ppm) TREO-Ce (ppm) LREO (ppm) HREO (ppm) CREO % MREO %
FG_002RC CCZ03982 - CCZ03985 0.00 4.00 0.02 10.15 9.9 156.50 83.80 18.70 4.11 1.81 1.53 5.99 0.70 0.21 62.00 18.25 9.36 0.81 0.25 1.55
FG_002RC CCZ03986 - CCZ03989 4.00 8.00 0.01 17.35 6.8 234.00 121.50 28.10 6.12 2.93 1.93 8.67 1.13 0.36 88.50 26.20 12.45 1.27 0.40 2.58
FG_002RC CCZ04404 - CCZ04407 8.00 12.00 0.02 16.45 8.5 221.00 114.50 28.70 6.55 3.16 2.12 9.75 1.18 0.38 91.70 25.80 13.20 1.35 0.44 2.86
FG_002RC CCZ04408 - CCZ04411 12.00 16.00 0.01 10.45 17.6 347.00 198.00 58.30 12.65 5.47 4.22 18.65 2.12 0.58 150.00 41.00 23.80 2.47 0.69 4.08
FG_002RC CCZ04412 - CCZ04414 16.00 19.00 0.03 19 5.4 155.50 92.20 46.30 8.01 4.07 1.94 10.75 1.57 0.45 71.50 18.95 12.20 1.52 0.53 3.24
FG_002RC Avge. Element 0.02 14.7 9.6 222.80 122.00 36.02 7.49 3.49 2.35 10.76 1.34 0.40 92.74 26.04 14.20 1.48 0.46 2.86
FG_002RC Avge.Oxide 273.69 143.08 45.74 8.59 3.99 2.72 12.40 1.53 0.45 108.17 31.46 22.67 1.75 0.53 3.26 660.04 386.35 579.07 80.96
FG_003RC CCZ04511 - CCZ04514 0.00 4.00 0.02 16.5 11.1 550.00 297.00 44.70 13.55 4.49 6.67 23.70 2.06 0.47 263.00 72.60 40.40 2.90 0.62 3.54
FG_003RC CCZ04515 - CCZ04518 4.00 8.00 0.02 19.3 9.1 452.00 268.00 34.70 12.00 3.76 5.50 21.50 1.80 0.39 209.00 57.70 32.30 2.55 0.52 3.03
FG_003RC CCZ04519 - CCZ04522 8.00 12.00 0.02 18.8 9.9 355.00 214.00 31.40 8.84 3.50 3.65 13.85 1.44 0.48 153.50 42.10 22.20 1.77 0.52 3.46
FG_003RC CCZ04523 - CCZ04526 12.00 16.00 0.02 21.4 15.3 465.00 298.00 59.90 15.75 6.59 5.80 24.80 2.78 0.79 212.00 56.10 33.70 3.23 0.93 5.72
FG_003RC CCZ04527 - CCZ04529 16.00 19.00 0.04 9.5 42.8 690.00 448.00 109.50 29.70 11.55 9.76 43.80 4.91 1.32 306.00 83.20 49.00 5.93 1.68 9.70
FG_003RC CCZ04530 19.00 20.00 0.11 1.9 47.6 647.00 510.00 510.00 99.90 65.40 17.10 101.00 22.90 9.02 388.00 95.20 74.30 15.65 9.77 58.70
FG_003RC Avge. Element 0.04 14.5 22.6 526.50 339.17 131.70 29.96 15.88 8.08 38.11 5.98 2.08 255.25 67.82 41.98 5.34 2.34 14.03
FG_003RC Avge.Oxide 646.75 397.77 167.25 34.38 18.16 9.36 43.92 6.85 2.36 297.72 81.94 48.53 6.28 2.67 15.97 1779.93 1133.18 1472.73 307.20 28.9%
FG_003RC CCZ04563 - CCZ04566 52.00 56.00 0.17 2.1 40.6 168.00 91.50 63.10 10.05 5.95 2.68 11.90 2.06 0.88 76.70 21.20 12.40 1.72 0.92 5.75
FG_003RC CCZ04567 - CCZ04569 56.00 59.00 0.05 4.0 35.3 271.00 171.00 68.20 12.05 5.68 3.27 15.40 2.22 0.74 114.50 32.60 18.20 2.05 0.81 4.81
FG_003RC CCZ04570 59.00 60.00 0.04 8.7 25.1 213.00 165.50 90.60 13.05 7.99 2.82 13.95 2.77 1.17 100.50 29.30 15.25 2.11 1.21 7.48
FG_003RC CCZ04571 - CCZ04574 60.00 64.00 0.06 9.2 18.7 236.00 165.00 62.60 10.75 5.44 3.11 14.30 2.13 0.70 105.00 30.30 16.25 2.03 0.78 4.71
FG_003RC CCZ04575 - CCZ04578 64.00 68.00 0.07 12.7 12.8 218.00 102.50 38.80 6.56 3.49 1.79 8.18 1.30 0.47 68.60 20.50 11.00 1.19 0.53 3.20
FG_003RC CCZ04579 - CCZ04582 68.00 72.00 0.03 7.1 10.0 385.00 169.50 42.80 9.65 4.18 3.47 13.30 1.65 0.50 120.00 33.80 19.15 1.82 0.61 3.68
FG_003RC CCZ04583 - CCZ04586 72.00 76.00 0.01 15.1 4.3 115.00 60.20 27.20 4.64 2.58 1.49 5.80 0.90 0.36 46.90 13.60 7.88 0.82 0.40 2.52
FG_003RC CCZ04587 - CCZ04589 76.00 79.00 0.01 22.1 3.1 152.50 73.50 16.20 3.13 1.38 1.27 5.64 0.54 0.18 55.90 16.25 8.72 0.67 0.20 1.23
FG_003RC CCZ04590 79.00 80.00 0.01 23.9 1.8 134.50 68.40 13.90 3.21 1.10 1.69 5.87 0.49 0.13 55.90 15.35 9.03 0.68 0.15 0.85
FG_003RC CCZ04591 - CCZ04594 80.00 84.00 0.01 20.3 2.0 122.00 61.00 15.60 3.54 1.30 1.72 6.30 0.57 0.16 54.10 15.10 8.87 0.73 0.17 1.02
FG_003RC Avge. Element 0.05 12.5 15.4 210.33 118.57 47.04 8.12 4.20 2.40 10.48 1.56 0.57 82.67 23.66 13.10 1.45 0.62 3.80
FG_003RC Avge.Oxide 258.37 139.05 59.74 9.32 4.80 2.78 12.08 1.79 0.65 96.42 28.58 15.14 1.71 0.71 4.33 635.49 377.12 537.57 97.91 26.7%
FG_004RC CCZ04683 - CCZ04686 4.00 8.00 0.01 20.8 3.9 164.00 81.20 11.80 3.23 1.18 1.57 6.17 0.50 0.13 62.20 19.10 9.60 0.74 0.15 0.89
FG_004RC CCZ04687 - CCZ04690 8.00 12.00 0.01 17.1 7.2 407.00 181.50 24.70 9.13 2.92 4.50 16.80 1.32 0.30 183.50 49.90 29.20 2.12 0.36 2.18
FG_004RC CCZ04691 - CCZ04694 12.00 16.00 0.01 17.9 7.0 149.00 74.40 32.60 6.98 3.24 2.33 9.90 1.25 0.42 71.70 19.25 12.45 1.36 0.44 2.84
FG_004RC CCZ04695 - CCZ04697 16.00 19.00 0.01 20.5 5.5 152.00 78.30 21.30 5.01 1.94 1.87 8.29 0.83 0.24 63.00 17.80 10.20 1.08 0.26 1.61
FG_004RC CCZ04698 19.00 20.00 0.01 17.2 6.3 137.00 70.40 27.50 5.67 2.57 1.82 8.15 1.03 0.32 58.70 17.10 9.62 1.10 0.36 2.18
FG_004RC CCZ04699 - CCZ04702 20.00 24.00 0.01 16.7 6.9 160.50 80.70 43.70 7.85 4.13 2.08 10.15 1.52 0.45 71.00 19.70 12.05 1.43 0.53 3.19
FG_004RC CCZ04703 - CCZ04706 24.00 28.00 0.01 18.6 8.5 137.50 71.30 31.60 5.20 2.89 1.47 6.86 1.05 0.39 54.60 16.00 8.69 0.96 0.39 2.50
FG_004RC CCZ04707 - CCZ04710 28.00 32.00 0.07 17.9 26.7 410.00 237.00 55.50 10.10 5.49 2.79 14.00 2.00 0.67 144.00 43.70 18.60 1.95 0.74 4.44
FG_004RC
FG_004RC Avge. Element 0.02 18.3 9.0 214.63 109.35 31.09 6.65 3.05 2.30 10.04 1.19 0.37 88.59 25.32 13.80 1.34 0.40 2.48
FG_004RC Avge.Oxide 263.65 128.25 39.48 7.63 3.48 2.67 11.57 1.36 0.42 103.33 30.59 16.00 1.58 0.46 3.44 613.90 350.25 541.82 72.08 25.2%
FG_004RC CCZ04727 - CCZ04730 48.00 52.00 0.08 5.3 24.3 209.00 168.50 64.10 7.05 3.43 2.21 9.14 1.30 0.42 78.30 23.20 12.40 1.36 0.46 2.77
FG_004RC CCZ04731 - CCZ04734 52.00 56.00 0.08 12.9 25.1 336.00 57.30 98.80 11.95 6.05 2.51 14.25 2.29 0.73 108.50 32.40 16.05 2.14 0.81 5.17
FG_004RC
FG_004RC Avge. Element 0.08 9.1 24.7 272.50 112.90 81.45 9.50 4.74 2.36 11.70 1.80 0.58 93.40 27.80 14.23 1.75 0.64 3.97
FG_004RC Avge.Oxide 334.74 132.41 103.43 10.90 5.42 2.73 13.48 2.06 0.65 108.94 33.59 16.50 2.06 0.73 5.51 773.14 438.41 626.18 146.97 29.5%
FG_004RC CCZ04739 - CCZ04742 60.00 64.00 0.04 12.4 8.7 185.00 94.10 39.90 7.34 3.94 1.71 9.22 1.43 0.50 68.10 20.10 10.80 1.35 0.58 3.45
FG_004RC
FG_004RC Avge. Element 0.04 12.4 8.7 185.00 94.10 39.90 7.34 3.94 1.71 9.22 1.43 0.50 68.10 20.10 10.80 1.35 0.58 3.45
FG_004RC Avge.Oxide 227.25 110.36 50.67 8.42 4.51 1.98 10.63 1.64 0.57 79.43 24.29 13.05 1.59 0.66 4.79 539.83 312.58 454.38 85.45 26.3%
HOLEID XRF_SAMPLE / SAMPID FROM TO Ag (ppm) Th (ppm) U (ppm) Ce (ppm) La (ppm) Y (ppm) Dy (ppm) Er (ppm) Eu (ppm) Gd (ppm) Ho (ppm) Lu (ppm) Nd (ppm) Pr (ppm) Sm (ppm) Tb (ppm) Tm (ppm) Yb (ppm) TREO (ppm) TREO-Ce (ppm) LREO (ppm) HREO (ppm) CREO % MREO %
TT_001RC CCZ03772 - CCZ03775 24.00 28.00 0.14 7.2 10.2 166.50 105.00 132.00 19.00 11.40 3.89 17.50 4.01 1.50 87.00 21.60 15.70 2.95 1.55 9.54
TT_001RC Avge. Element 0.14 7.2 10.2 166.50 105.00 132.00 19.00 11.40 3.89 17.50 4.01 1.50 87.00 21.60 15.70 2.95 1.55 9.54
TT_001RC Avge.Oxide 204.53 123.14 167.63 21.81 13.04 4.50 20.17 4.59 1.71 101.48 26.10 25.06 3.47 1.77 10.86 729.85 525.32 480.31 249.55 41.0% 27.1%
TT_001RC CCZ03787 39.00 40.00 0.05 19.2 1.7 271.00 132.50 13.70 3.13 1.22 1.79 6.17 0.51 0.20 102.50 28.30 11.95 0.66 0.16 1.06
TT_001RC CCZ03788 - CCZ03791 40.00 44.00 0.04 14.0 2.3 188.00 101.50 16.00 3.54 1.61 1.90 6.33 0.60 0.27 78.80 21.50 10.20 0.73 0.23 1.51
TT_001RC CCZ03792 - CCZ03795 44.00 48.00 0.07 9.3 3.1 150.00 97.20 17.80 3.44 1.56 1.14 4.94 0.59 0.23 49.80 16.15 6.88 0.64 0.22 1.38
TT_001RC CCZ03796 - CCZ03799 48.00 52.00 0.07 26.7 3.0 182.00 95.50 25.80 5.11 2.33 1.40 6.12 0.95 0.29 60.80 18.85 8.83 0.90 0.34 2.03
TT_001RC Avge. Element 0.06 17.3 2.5 197.75 106.68 18.33 3.81 1.68 1.56 5.89 0.66 0.25 72.98 21.20 9.47 0.73 0.24 1.50
TT_001RC Avge.Oxide 242.92 125.11 23.27 4.37 1.92 1.80 6.79 0.76 0.28 85.12 25.62 10.98 0.86 0.27 1.70 531.76 288.84 489.73 42.03 21.7% 25.1%
TT_002RC CCZ03886 - CCZ03889 12.00 16.00 0.32 1.0 7.0 426.00 128.00 94.20 20.80 9.41 6.27 23.50 3.78 1.09 133.50 32.10 26.70 3.67 1.29 7.78
TT_002RC CCZ03890 - CCZ03892 16.00 19.00 0.69 1.0 6.8 234.00 105.50 137.50 30.10 14.55 7.67 33.80 5.53 1.65 145.00 31.20 30.50 5.14 1.96 12.20
TT_002RC
TT_002RC Avge. Element 0.51 1.0 6.9 330.00 116.75 115.85 25.45 11.98 6.97 28.65 4.66 1.37 139.25 31.65 28.60 4.41 1.63 9.99
TT_002RC Avge.Oxide 405.37 136.92 147.12 29.21 13.70 8.07 33.02 5.33 1.56 162.42 38.24 45.65 5.18 1.86 11.38 1045.03 639.66 788.61 256.42 33.7% 30.0%
TT_003RC CCZ04252 - CCZ04255 0 4 0.04 6.1 7.3 150.50 52.80 34.00 7.53 3.62 2.54 9.58 1.37 0.49 57.60 14.95 10.25 1.38 0.55 3.47
TT_003RC CCZ04256 - CCZ04259 4.00 8.00 0.21 1.6 6.5 212.00 82.50 62.90 16.60 6.11 6.71 27.60 2.63 0.66 157.00 40.70 28.30 3.33 0.83 4.94
TT_003RC CCZ04260 - CCZ04263 8.00 12.00 0.19 0.8 14.2 236.00 98.70 90.40 16.95 8.21 5.59 22.90 3.18 1.09 110.00 27.00 22.00 3.04 1.19 7.36
TT_003RC CCZ04264 - CCZ04267 12.00 16.00 0.07 1.4 12.2 242.00 132.00 290.00 51.40 30.50 9.28 50.90 11.30 3.81 148.00 33.80 32.20 8.12 4.06 24.90
TT_003RC CCZ04268 - CCZ04270 16.00 19.00 0.09 0.6 12.5 66.70 76.70 366.00 45.40 32.90 5.02 35.50 11.05 4.18 59.40 12.05 13.80 6.07 4.32 26.90
TT_003RC
TT_003RC Avge. Element 0.12 2.09 10.54 181.44 88.54 168.66 27.58 16.27 5.83 29.30 5.91 2.05 106.40 25.70 21.31 4.39 2.19 13.51
TT_003RC Avge.Oxide 222.88 103.84 214.18 31.65 18.60 6.75 33.77 6.77 2.33 124.10 31.05 24.71 5.16 2.50 15.39 843.68 620.80 506.59 337.09 45.3% 29.7%
TT_003RC CCZ04351 99.00 100.00 0.01 26.9 1.8 137.50 70.20 14.50 3.58 1.26 1.53 6.15 0.57 0.15 58.50 16.40 8.80 0.78 0.17 0.96
TT_003RC CCZ04352 - CCZ04355 100.00 104.00 0.01 27.4 2.7 158.50 85.00 16.00 3.73 1.30 1.73 6.69 0.59 0.14 66.10 18.75 9.89 0.83 0.16 0.93
TT_003RC
TT_003RC Avge. Element 0.01 27.2 2.3 148.00 77.60 15.25 3.66 1.28 1.63 6.42 0.58 0.15 62.30 17.58 9.35 0.81 0.17 0.95
TT_003RC Avge.Oxide 181.80 91.01 19.37 4.19 1.46 1.89 7.40 0.66 0.16 72.67 21.24 10.84 0.95 0.19 1.08 414.90 233.10 377.55 37.35 23.9% 28.3%
TT_004RC CCZ04019 19.00 20.00 0.02 23.6 0.7 127.50 49.80 25.80 4.59 2.24 1.14 5.44 0.88 0.25 35.00 10.50 6.48 0.84 0.32 1.72
TT_004RC CCZ04020 - CCZ04023 20.00 24.00 0.04 15.6 1.6 107.00 50.40 29.70 5.83 3.07 1.66 6.79 1.12 0.37 39.30 11.30 7.57 1.07 0.43 2.65
TT_004RC
TT_004RC Avge. Element 0.03 19.6 1.2 117.25 50.10 27.75 5.21 2.66 1.40 6.12 1.00 0.31 37.15 10.90 7.03 0.96 0.38 2.19
TT_004RC Avge.Oxide 144.03 58.76 35.24 5.98 3.04 1.62 7.05 1.15 0.35 43.33 13.17 11.21 1.12 0.43 2.49 328.96 184.93 270.50 58.46 26.5% 24.9%
TT_004RC CCZ04056 - CCZ04058 56.00 59.00 0.70 21.2 1.6 126.00 63.40 22.40 4.43 1.93 1.68 6.61 0.77 0.25 48.10 14.05 8.27 0.90 0.26 1.68
TT_004RC
TT_004RC Avge. Element 0.70 21.2 1.6 126.00 63.40 22.40 4.43 1.93 1.68 6.61 0.77 0.25 48.10 14.05 8.27 0.90 0.26 1.68
TT_004RC Avge.Oxide 154.78 74.36 28.45 5.08 2.21 1.95 7.62 0.88 0.28 56.10 16.98 9.59 1.06 0.30 1.91 361.54 206.76 311.80 49.74 25.6% 26.7%
Source: CCZ geology team
SECTION 2: REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and land tenure status Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or EL 8434 is located about 28km east of Broken Hill whilst EL 8435 is 16km east
material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, of Broken Hill. Both tenures are approximately 900km northwest of Sydney in
overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or far western New South Wales (Figures D2-1 and D2-2 in Appendix A &B,
national park and environmental settings. above).
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known EL 8434 and EL 8435 were both granted on the 2(nd of) June 2016 to Squadron
impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. Resources for a term of five (5) years for Group One Minerals. On the 25(th
of) May 2020, Squadron Resources changed its name to Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd
(Wyloo). In December 2020 the tenure was transferred from Wyloo Metals to
Broken Hill Alliance Pty Ltd a 100% subsidiary company of Castillo Copper
Limited. Both tenures were renewed on the 12(th of) August 2021 for a
further six (6) years and are due to expire on the 2(nd of) June 2027.
EL 8434 lies across two (2) 1:100,000 geology map sheets Redan 7233 and
Taltingan 7234, and two (2) 1:250,000 geology map sheets, SI54-3 Menindee, and
SH54-15 Broken Hill in the county of Yancowinna. EL 8434 consists of one
hundred and eighty-six (186) units) in the Adelaide and Broken Hill
1:1,000,000 Blocks covering an area of approximately 580km(2).
EL 8435 is located on the 1:100,000 geology map sheet Taltingan 7234, and the
1:250,000 geology map sheet SH/54-15 Broken Hill in the county of
Yancowinna. EL 8435 consists of twenty-two (22) units (Table 1) in the
Broken Hill 1:1,000,000 Blocks covering an area of approximately 68km(2).
Access to the tenures from Broken Hill is via the sealed Barrier Highway.
This road runs north-east to south-west through the northern portion of the EL
8434, passes the southern tip of EL 8435 eastern section and through the
middle of the western section of EL 8435. Access is also available via the
Menindee Road which runs north-west to south-east through the southern section
of the EL 8434. The Orange to Broken Hill Rail line also dissects EL 8435
western section the middle and then travels north-west to south-east slicing
through the eastern arm of EL 8434 (Figure D2-1).
Figure D2-1: EL 8434 and EL 8435 General Location Map
Exploration done by other parties Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. Explorers who were actively involved over longer historical periods in various
parts of EL8434 were: - North Broken Hill Ltd, CRAE Exploration, Major Mining
Ltd and Broken Hill Metals NL, Pasminco Exploration Ltd, Normandy Exploration
Ltd, PlatSearch NL/Inco Ltd/ EGC Pty Ltd JV and the Western Plains Gold
Ltd/PlatSearch/EGC Pty Ltd JV.
A comprehensive summary of work by previous explorers was presented in Leyh
(2009). However, more recently, follow-up field reconnaissance of areas of
geological interest, including most of the prospective zones was carried out
by EGC Pty Ltd over the various licenses. This work, in conjunction with a
detailed interpretation of aeromagnetic, gravity plus RAB / RC drill hole
logging originally led to the identification of at least sixteen higher
priority prospect areas. All these prospects were summarized in considerable
detail in Leyh (2008). Future work programs were then also proposed for each
area. Since then, further compilation work plus detailed geological
reconnaissance mapping and sampling of gossans and lode rocks has been carried
out.
A total of 22 prospects were then recognised on the exploration licence with
at least 12 occurring in and around the tenure.
With less than 45% outcropping Proterozoic terrain within the licence, this
makes it very difficult to explore and is in the main very effectively
screened from the easy application of more conventional exploration
methodologies due to a predominance of extensive Cainozoic cover sequences.
These include recent to young Quaternary soils, sands, clays and older more
resistant, only partially dissected, Tertiary duricrust regolith covered
areas. Depth of cover ranges from a few metres in the north to over 60
metres in some areas on the southern and central license.
Exploration by EGC Pty Ltd carried out in the field in the first instance has
therefore been heavily reliant upon time consuming systematic geological
reconnaissance mapping and relatable geochemical sampling. These involve a
slow systematic search over low outcropping areas, poorly exposed subcrops and
float areas as well as the progressive development of effective regolith
mapping and sampling tools. This work has been combined with a vast amount
of intermittently acquired past exploration data. The recent data
compilation includes an insufficiently detailed NSWGS regional mapping scale
given the problems involved, plus some regionally extensive, highly variable,
low-level stream and soil BLEG geochemical data sets over much of the area.
There are also a few useful local detailed mapping grids at the higher
priority prospects, and many more numerous widespread regional augers, RAB,
and percussion grid drilling data sets. Geophysical data sets including ground
magnetics, IP and EM over some prospect areas have also been integrated into
the exploration models. These are located mainly in former areas of moderate
interest and most of the electrical survey methods to date in this type of
terrain continue to be of limited application due to the high degree of
weathering and the often prevailing and complex regolith cover constraints.
Between 2007 and 2014 Eaglehawk Geological Consulting has carried out detailed
research, plus compilation and interpretation of a very large volume of
historic exploration data sourced from numerous previous explorers and dating
back to the early 1970's. Most of this data is in non-digital scanned form.
Many hard copy exploration reports (see references) plus several hundred plans
have been acquired from various sources, hard copy printed as well as
downloaded as scans from the Geological Survey of NSW DIGS system. They also
conducted field mapping, costean mapping and sampling, and rock chip sampling
and analysis.
Work Carried out by Squadron Resources and Whyloo Metals 2016-2020
Research during Year 1 by Squadron Resources revealed that the PGE-rich,
sulphide-bearing ultramafic rocks in the Broken Hill region have a
demonstrably alkaline affinity. This indicates a poor prospectivity for
economic accumulations of sulphide on an empirical basis (e.g., in comparison
to all known economic magmatic nickel sulphide deposits, which have a
dominantly tholeiitic affinity). Squadron instead directed efforts toward
detecting new Broken Hill-Type (BHT) deposits that are synchronous with basin
formation. Supporting this modified exploration rationale are the EL's
stratigraphic position, proximity to the Broken Hill line of lode, abundant
mapped alteration (e.g., gahnite and/or garnet bearing exhalative units) and
known occurrences such as the "Sisters" and "Iron Blow" prospects.
The area overlies a potential magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE source region of
metasomatised sub-continental lithospheric mantle (SCLM) identified from a
regional targeting geophysical data base. The exploration model at the time
proposed involved remobilization of Ni-Cu-PGE in SCLM and incorporation into
low degree mafic-ultramafic partial melts during a post-Paleoproterozoic plume
event and emplacement higher in the crust as chonoliths/small intrusives -
Voisey's Bay type model. Programs were devised to use geophysics and
geological mapping to locate secondary structures likely to control and
localise emplacement of Ni-Cu-PGE bearing chonoliths. Since EL8434 was
granted, the following has been completed:
• Airborne EM survey.
• Soil and chip sampling.
• Data compilation.
• Geological and logistical reconnaissance.
• Community consultations; and
• Execution of land access agreements.
Airborne EM Survey
Geotech Airborne Limited was engaged to conduct an airborne EM survey using
their proprietary VTEM system in 2017. A total of 648.92-line kilometres
were flown on a nominal 200m line spacing over a portion of the project area.
Several areas were infilled to 100m line spacing.
The VTEM data was interpreted by Southern Geoscience Consultants Pty Ltd, who
identified a series of anomalies, which were classified as high or low
priority based on anomaly strength (i.e., does the anomaly persist into the
latest channels). Additionally, a cluster of VTEM anomalies at the "Sisters"
prospect have been classified separate due to strong IP effects observed in
the data. Geotech Airborne have provided an IP corrected data and
interpretation of the data has since been undertaken.
Soil and Chip sampling
The VTEM anomalies were followed up by a reconnaissance soil sampling
programme. Spatially clustered VTEM anomalies were grouped, and follow-up soil
lines were designed. Two (2) VTEM anomalies were found to be related to
culture and consequently no soils were collected. Two (2) other anomalies
were sampled which were located above thick alluvium of Stephens Creek and
were therefore not sampled. A line of soil samples was collected over a
relatively undisturbed section at Iron Blow workings and the Sisters Prospect.
One hundred and sixty-six (166) soil samples were collected at a nominal 20cm
depth using a 2mm aluminum sieve. Two (2) rock chips were also collected
during this program. The samples were collected at either 20m or 40m spacing
over selected VTEM anomalies. The samples were pulverised and analysed by
portal XRF at ALS laboratories in Perth.
Each site was annotated with a "Regolith Regime" such that samples from a
depositional environment could be distinguished from those on exposed
Proterozoic bedrock, which were classified as an erosional environment. The
Regolith Regime groups were used for statistical analysis and levelling of the
results. The levelled data reveals strong relative anomalies in zinc at VTEM
anomaly clusters 10, 12 and 14 plus strong anomalous copper at VTEM 17.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting, and style of mineralisation. Regional Geology
The Broken Hill polymetallic deposits are located within Curnamona Province
(Willyama Super group) (Figure D2-2) that hosts several world-class deposits
of lead, zinc, silver, and copper. The Willyama Supergroup consists of
highly deformed metasedimentary schists and gneisses with abundant
quartz-feldspathic gneisses, lesser basic gneisses, and minor 'lode' rocks
which are quartz-albite and calc-silicate rocks (Geoscience Australia,
2019). Prograde metamorphism ranges from andalusite through sillimanite to
granulite grade (Stevens, Barnes, Brown, Stroud, & Willis, 1988).
Regionally, the tenures are situated in Broken Hill spatial domain which
extends from far western New South Wales into eastern South Australia. The
Broken Hill Domain hosts several major fault systems and shear zones, which
were formed by various deformation events and widespread metamorphism which
has affected the Willyama Supergroup (Figure D2-3).
Major faults in the region include the Mundi Mundi Fault to the west of Broken
Hill, the Mulculca Fault to the east, and the Redan Fault to the south. Broken
Hill is also surrounded by extensive shear zones including the Stephens Creek,
Globe-Vauxhall, Rupee, Pine Creek, Albert, and Thackaringa-Pinnacles Shear
Zones.
Figure D2-2: Regional Stratigraphy
Modified after: (Stevens, Barnes, Brown, Stroud, & Willis, 1988)
Figure D2-3: Regional Geological Map
Modified after (Peljo, 2003)
Local Geology
There are over twenty (20) rock formations mapped within the project area.
Parts of the project area are covered by Quaternary alluvium, sands, and by
Tertiary laterite obscuring the basement geology. Within the Lower to Middle
Proterozoic Willyama Supergroup (previously Complex) there are two (2) groups,
the Thackaringa Group, and the younger Broken Hill Group (Colquhoun, et al.,
2019). A summary of the units that host or appear to host the various
mineralisation styles within EL 8434 and EL 8435 is given below.
Broken Hill Group
The Hores Gneiss is mostly comprised of quartz-feldspar-biotite-garnet gneiss,
interpreted as metadacite with some minor metasediments noted. An age range
from Zircon dating has been reported as 1682-1695Ma (Geoscience Australia,
2019). The Allendale Metasediments unit contains mostly metasedimentary
rocks, dominated by albitic, pelitic to psammitic composite gneiss, including
garnet-bearing feldspathic composite gneiss, sporadic basic gneiss, and
quartz-gahnite rock. Calc-silicate bodies can be found at the base of the
unit and the formation's average age is 1691 Ma (Geoscience Australia, 2019).
Thackaringa Group
The Thorndale Composite Gneiss is distinguished by mostly gneiss, but also
migmatite, amphibolite, and minor magnetite. The age of this unit is
>1700Ma (Geoscience Australia, 2019) and is one of the oldest formations in
the Group. The Cues Formation is interpreted as a deformed sill-like
granite, including Potosi-type gneiss. Other rock-types include pelitic
paragneiss, containing cordierite. The average age: ca 1700-1730 Ma.
(Stevens, Barnes, Brown, Stroud, & Willis, 1988). Other rock types
include mainly psammo-pelitic to psammitic composite gneisses or
metasedimentary rocks, and intercalated bodies of basic gneiss. This unit is
characterised by stratiform horizons of granular garnet-quartz +/-magnetite
rocks, quartz-iron oxide/sulphide rocks and quartz-magnetite rocks (Geoscience
Australia, 2019). This is a significant formation as it hosts the Pinnacles
Ag-Pb-Zn massive sulphide deposit along with widespread Fe-rich stratiform
horizons.
The protolith was probably sandy marine shelf sedimentary rocks. An
intrusion under shallow cover was syn-depositional. The contained
leuco-gneisses and Potosi-type gneisses are believed to represent a felsic
volcanic or volcaniclastic protolith. Basic gneisses occur in a substantial
continuous interval in the middle sections of the Formation, underlain by
thinner, less continuous bodies. They are moderately Fe-rich (abundant
orthopyroxene or garnet) and finely layered, in places with pale feldspar-rich
layers, and are associated with medium-grained quartz-feldspar-biotite-garnet
gneiss or rock which occurs in thin bodies or pods ('Potosi-type' gneiss).
A distinctive leucocratic quartz-microcline-albite(-garnet) gneiss
(interpreted as meta-rhyolite) occurs as thin, continuous, and extensive
horizons, in several areas. The sulphide-bearing rocks may be lateral
equivalents of, or associates of Broken Hill type stratiform mineralisation.
Minor layered garnet-epidote-quartz calc-silicate rocks occur locally within
the middle to basal section. The unit is overlain by the Himalaya
Formation.
The Cues Formation is intruded by Alma Granite (Geoscience Australia, 2019).
The Himalaya Formation (Figure D2-4) consists of medium-grained saccharoidal
leucocratic psammitic and albitic meta-sedimentary rocks (average age
1700Ma). The unit comprises variably interbedded albite-quartz rich rocks,
composite gneiss, basic gneiss, horizons of thinly bedded quartz-magnetite
rock.
Pyrite-rich rocks occur at the base of the formation (Geoscience Australia,
2019). It is overlain by the Allendale Metasediments (Broken Hill Group).
The Himalaya Formation hosts cobalt-rich pyritic horizons at Pyrite Hill and
Big Hill. The protolith is probably sandy marine shelf sedimentary rocks
with variable evaporitic or hypersaline component. Plagioclase-quartz rocks
are well-bedded (beds 20 - 30mm thick), with rare scour-and-fill and
cross-bedded structures.
Thin to thick (0.5 - 10m) horizons of thinly bedded quartz-magnetite rock also
occur with the plagioclase-quartz rocks. In some areas the formation
consists of thin interbeds of plagioclase-quartz rocks within meta-sedimentary
rocks or metasedimentary composite gneiss (Geoscience Australia, 2019). Lady
Brassey Formation which is well-to-poorly-bedded leucocratic sodic
plagioclase-quartz rock, as massive units or as thick to thin interbeds within
psammitic to pelitic metasedimentary composite gneisses. A substantial
conformable basic gneiss. It overlies both Mulculca Formation and Thorndale
Composite Gneiss. Part of the formation was formerly referred to as Farmcote
Gneiss in the Redan geophysical zone of Broken Hill Domain - a zone in which
the stratigraphy has been revised to create the new Rantyga Group (Redan and
Ednas Gneisses, Mulculca Formation, and the now formalised Farmcote Gneiss).
Lady Louise Suite
This unit is approximately 1.69Ma in age comprising amphibolite,
quartz-bearing, locally differentiated to hornblende granite, intrusive sills,
and dykes, metamorphosed, and deformed; metabasalt with pillows (Geoscience
Australia, 2019). Annadale Metadolerite is basic gneisses, which includes
intervening metasedimentary rocks possibly dolerite (Geoscience Australia,
2021).
Rantya Group
Farmcote Gneiss contains metasedimentary rocks and gneiss and is a new unit at
the top of Rantyga Group. It is overlain by the Cues Formation and
Thackaringa Group, and it overlies the Mulculca Formation. The age of the
unit is between 1602 to 1710Ma. Mulculca Formation is abundant
metasedimentary composite gneiss, variable sodic plagioclase-quartz-magnetite
rock, quartz-albite-magnetite gneiss, minor quartz-magnetite rock common,
minor basic gneiss, albite-hornblende-quartz rock (Geoscience Australia,
2019). Ednas Gneiss contains quartz-albite-magnetite gneiss, sodic
plagioclase-quartz-magnetite rock, minor albite-hornblende-quartz rock, minor
quartzo-feldspathic composite gneiss. It is overlain by Mulculca Formation.
Silver City Suite
Formerly mapped in the Thackaringa Group this new grouping accommodates the
metamorphosed and deformed granites. A metagranite containing
quartz-feldspar-biotite gneiss with variable garnet, sillimanite, and
muscovite, even-grained to megacrystic, elongate parallel to enclosing
stratigraphy. It occurs as sills and intrudes both the Thackeringa Group and
the Broken Hill Group. This unit is aged between 1680 to 1707Ma.
Torrowangee Group
Mulcatcha Formation comprises flaggy, quartzose sandstone with lenticular
boulder and arkosic sandstone beds. Yangalla Formation contains boulder
beds, lenticular interbedded siltstone, and sandstone. It overlies the
Mulcatcha Formation (Geoscience Australia, 2020).
Sundown Group
The Sundown Group contains Interbedded pelite, psammopelitic and psammitic
metasedimentary rocks and it overlies the Broken Hill Group. The unit age is
from 1665 to 1692Ma (Figure D2-4).
There is also an unnamed amphibolite in Willyama Supergroup, which present
typically medium grained plagioclase and amphibole or pyroxene rich stratiform
or discordant dykes.
Figure D2-4: EL 8434 and EL 8435 Solid Geology
Drill hole Information A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration Header information about all drillholes completed at Tors Tank and Fence
results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material Gossan have been tabulated in previous ASX releases.
drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why
this is the case.
Data aggregation methods In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum No metal equivalents have been reported. Rare earth element results, have
and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g., cutting of high grades) and cut-off been converted to rare earth oxides as per standard industry practice
grades are usually Material and should be stated. (Castillo Copper 2022f).
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high-grade results and No compositing of assay results has taken place, but rather menu options
longer lengths of low-grade results, the procedure used for such aggregation within the Datamine GDB module have been used to create fixed length 1m assay
should be stated and some typical examples of such aggregations should be intervals from the original sampling lengths.
shown in detail.
The rules follow very similarly to those used by the Leapfrog Geo software in
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be creating fixed length samples.
clearly stated.
Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration A database of all the historical borehole sampling has been compiled and
Results. validated. It is uncertain if there is a strong relationship between the
surface sample anomalies to any subsurface anomalous intersections due to the
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is possible masking by variable Quaternary and Tertiary overburden that varies in
known, its nature should be reported. depth from 0-40m.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should As the strata is tightly folded, the intersected cobalt-rich layers are
be a clear statement to this effect (e.g. 'down hole length, true width not overstated in terms of apparent thickness, however the modelling software
known'). calculates a true, vertical thickness.
Mineralisation is commonly associated with shears, faults, amphibolites, and a
quartz-magnetite rock within the shears, or on or adjacent to the boundaries
of the Himalaya Formation.
In general, most of the cobalt-rich layers have a north-northwest to north
strike.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts Current surface anomalies are shown on maps released on the ASX (Castillo
should be included for any significant discovery being reported These should Copper 2022d, 2022e and 2022f). All historical surface sampling has had
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and their coordinates converted to MGA94, Zone 54.
appropriate sectional views.
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, All recent laboratory analytical results have been recently reported (see
representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be Castillo Copper 2022a, b, c, d, e, and f) for assay results.
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
Regarding the surface and sampling, no results other than duplicates, blanks
or reference standard assays have been omitted.
Other substantive exploration data Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported Historical explorers have also conducted airborne and ground gravity,
including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey magnetic, EM, and IP resistivity surveys over parts of the tenure area but
results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and method of this is yet to be fully georeferenced (especially the ground IP surveys).
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical Squadron Resources conducted an airborne EM survey in 2017 that covers Iron
and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. Blow and The Sisters, but not the southern cobalt and REE prospects.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g., tests for lateral It is recommended that:
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).
· The remaining non-sampled zones within the Core Library
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the drillholes, BH1, BH2, and DD90-IB3 in the north of the tenure group be
main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this relogged and sampled. DD90-IB3 is a good candidate for hyperspectral
information is not commercially sensitive. logging.
· A program of field mapping and ground magnetic or EM surveys be
planned and executed at Fence Gossan. Mapping of pegmatite outcrops is a
high priority.
· Complete the comprehensive drilling campaign that will comprise
RC drilling and specifically target coring the known cobalt and REE
mineralisation downdip to at least 100m depth at the Iron Blow prospects.
The current drilling program is also designed to increase the resource
confidence and has its ESF4 applications approved by the NSW Resource
Regulator.
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Castillo Copper Limited, 2022c, ASX Release High grade platinum confirmed at
BHA Project, 9(th) March 2022.
Castillo Copper Limited, 2022d ASX Release Diamond core tests demonstrate
high-grade cobalt-zinc potential at Broken Hill, 21 March 2022
Castillo Copper Limited, 2022e ASX Release, Drilling hits targeted cobalt
zones & wide pegmatite intercepts at Broken Hill 12 October 2022
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