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RNS Number : 9566J  Future Metals NL  29 October 2024

29 October 2024

Future Metals NL

Thick Mineralised Sulphide Zone Intersected at Eileen Bore & Discovery of
a New Sulphide Zone at Target 2

Highlights

·     Drilling at Eileen Bore to confirm continuity of mineralisation in
historical drilling and test for depth extensions has intersected 122.7m of
variably mineralised ultramafic including a 39m zone of 25-30% blebby to
disseminated chalcopyrite-pyrrhotite mineralisation

·     Drilling at a previously untested target ('Target 2') has
intersected over 200m of prospective ultramafic in EBDD003 with multiple zones
of disseminated to blebby sulphides including:

o  4.7m of 10-25% chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, pentlandite from 127.6m; and

o  7.8m of 10-15% chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, pentlandite from 255.5m

·        Eileen Bore & Target 2 are located ~1km apart within a
100% owned exploration tenement

·        Drill core is being prepared for laboratory submission with
mineralised zones to be prioritised

Future Metals NL ("Future Metals" or the "Company", ASX | AIM: FME) is pleased
to announce initial observations from recently completed drilling at the
'Eileen Bore Prospect' and the adjacent previously undrilled 'Target 2',
within the Alice Downs Corridor. A total of four diamond holes were drilled
totaling 1,195.2m, co-funded by a recent Geological Survey of Western
Australia ("GSWA") EIS grant. Two diamond holes (EBDD001 and EBDD002) were
drilled at Eileen Bore to test for extensions and confirm continuity of wide
zones of copper and nickel mineralisation in historic drilling. A further two
diamond holes (EBDD003 and EBDD004) were drilled at Target 2 as a first pass
test of surface anomalism.

Figure One | Location of drill holes at the Eileen Bore Prospect (including
historical drilling intercepts EBRC010 and EBRC003) and Target 2, within the
Alice Downs Corridor

Eileen Bore Prospect:

Historical drilling at the Eileen Bore Prospect returned wide zones of
mineralisation, including:

·    120m @ 0.73% Cu, 0.29% Ni & 0.86g/t PGM(3E) from 0m (EOH) ((EBRC
010))

o  Incl. 16m @ 1.0% Cu, 0.36% Ni & 0.99g/t PGM(3E) from 100m

·    96m @ 0.70% Cu, 0.29% Ni & 0.78g/t PGM(3E) from 24m (EOH) ((EBRC
003))

o  Incl. 10m @ 1.08% Cu, 0.34% Ni & 1.04g/t PGM(3E) from 56m

The Company drilled hole EBDD002 between historical holes EBRC010 and EBRC003
to confirm historical results, test the continuity of mineralisation and to
test the true width of mineralisation given both historical holes EBRC010 and
EBRC003 ended in mineralisation.

EBDD002 intersected a 122.7m zone of varying sulphide mineralisation from
36.7m, with a 39m zone of 25-30% disseminated chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite from
79.9m. This zone is chalcopyrite dominant with remobilised pyrrhotite and
pentlandite veins. The mineralisation in EBDD002 is bounded by a 0.5m fault
within the ultramafic and is currently being reviewed to understand the
implications for the mineralisation at Eileen Bore and future targeting.

EBDD002 is located approximately 30m from historical holes EBRC010 and
EBRC003, demonstrating potential for continuity of mineralisation across a
broad area of the Eileen Bore Prospect.

The drilling at Eileen Bore suggests that the mineralisation is hosted in a
similar lithology as the Copernicus Deposit, consisting of serpentinsed
pyroxenite with varying percentages of interstitial blebby to disseminated
pyrrhotite-chalcopyrite ± pentlandite.

Photo One | Chalcopyrite dominant mineralisation in EBDD002

Target 2:

Target 2, located approximately 1km northeast of Eileen Bore, is an area that
has never seen previous drilling and is supported by magmatic
chalcopyrite-pyrrhotite mineralisation identified in petrography of peridotite
rock chips, and associated Ni-Cu, PGE and Au soil anomalism.

Drilling at Target 2 has intersected over 200m of prospective ultramafic, with
multiple zones of disseminated to blebby magmatic sulphides. Of particular
interest are a 4.7m intersection of 10-25% chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite,
pentlandite from 127.6m and a 7.8m intersection of 10-15% pyrrhotite,
chalcopyrite, pentlandite from 255.5m which indicate variable zones of
sulphide mineralisation within the 200m interval (refer Photo Two).

Similar to Eileen Bore, mineralisation intersected at Target 2 is hosted in
the same lithology unit, a serpentinised pyroxenite, as the Copernicus
Deposit.

Photo Two | A: Pyrrhotite-pentlandite-chalcopyrite mineralisation in EBDD003,
B: Chalcopyrite dominant mineralisation in EBDD002, C: Pyrrhotite-pentlandite
stringers in EBDD002

 

Logging of drill core is being completed and samples are being prepared for
assay submission. Mineralised zones will be sent to the laboratory first for
analysis with results expected to be announced in December 2024.

A summary of mineralisation logged in the four holes drilled is present in
Table One.

 

 

Table One | Mineralisation percentages, pXRF has confirmed chalcopyrite and
pentlandite mineralogy.

 HoleID   From    To      Lithology                 Mineralisation Style    Minerals Present
 EBDD001  123.9   128.6   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD001  128.9   132.2   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  5-10% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, pentlandite
 EBDD001  132.2   134.35  Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  1-5% chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite
 EBDD001  134.35  135.3   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  trace chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite
 EBDD001  156.85  164.8   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            trace pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD001  164.8   164.9   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD001  170.05  172.7   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, pentlandite
 EBDD001  212.78  220.2   Gabbro                    disseminated to blebby  trace pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, pyrite
 EBDD001  220.2   220.3   Gabbro                    blebby to disseminated  1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD001  220.3   256.05  Gabbro                    disseminated            trace sulphide (very fine)
 EBDD001  256.05  257.5   Gabbro                    blebby to disseminated  1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite

 EBDD002  34.2    36.7    Altered Ultramafic        disseminated            trace pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD002  36.7    47.2    Sediment                  disseminated            1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, pyrite
 EBDD002  47.2    55.8    Altered Ultramafic        blebby to disseminated  trace pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD002  55.8    76.6    Altered Ultramafic        blebby to disseminated  1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD002  76.6    79.9    Altered Ultramafic        disseminated            5-10% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD002  79.9    118.9   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            25-30% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, pentlandite
 EBDD002  118.9   122.3   Altered Ultramafic        disseminated            5-10% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD002  122.3   134.25  Altered Ultramafic        disseminated            1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD002  136.4   140.05  Sediment                  disseminated            5-10% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite

 EBDD003  48.3    48.5    Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            1-5% pyrite
 EBDD003  69.35   75.4    Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            trace pyrite
 EBDD003  75.4    83.8    Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            trace pyrite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  83.8    87.8    Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  118.7   122.45  Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            5-10% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  124.9   127.6   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            5-10% chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite
 EBDD003  127.6   129.25  Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  10-15% chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, pentlandite
 EBDD003  129.25  132.3   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  15-25% chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, pentlandite
 EBDD003  159.95  161.2   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  blebby to disseminated  1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  193.45  193.75  Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            trace pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  239.9   242.2   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            trace pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  242.2   243.95  Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  251.45  251.85  Altered Ultramafic        disseminated            1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  255.5   260.05  Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            10-15% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, pentlandite
 EBDD003  260.45  263.3   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            10-15% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, pentlandite
 EBDD003  263.3   288.5   Altered Ultramafic        disseminated            trace pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD003  288.5   316     Sediment                  disseminated            trace pyrite

 EBDD004  32.8    34.9    Gabbro                    disseminated            1-5% pyrrhotite, pyrite
 EBDD004  122.8   123.3   Serpentinised Pyroxenite  disseminated            1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD004  140.3   140.7   Pyroxenite                disseminated            5-10% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite
 EBDD004  140.7   142.8   Pyroxenite                disseminated            trace pyrrhotite
 EBDD004  142.8   143     Pyroxenite                disseminated            1-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite

Table Two | Holes drilled in MGA94 Zone 52

 HoleID   Easting  Northing  RL     EOH    Dip  Azi  Drill Type  Prospect
 EBDD001  389556   8039930   384    296.2  -60  120  Diamond     Eileen Bore
 EBDD002  389580   8039890   384    275.4  -60  120  Diamond     Eileen Bore
 EBDD003  390537   8040350   382    316    -60  120  Diamond     Target 2
 EBDD004  390464   8040384   382.6  307.6  -60  115  Diamond     Target 2

 

The previous announcements that are relevant to this announcement:

·    13 February 2024 | Multiple Drill Targets Identified Over an 18km
Strike at the Recently Acquired Alice Downs Corridor.

·    9 October 2024 | Drilling Underway as Eileen Bore.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any information or data that
materially affects the information included in the said original announcements
and the form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are
presented have not materially modified from the original market announcements.

This announcement has been authorised and approved for release by the Board.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 Future Metals NL

                                            +61 8 9480 0414
 Patrick Walta                              info@future-metals.com.au (mailto:info@future-metals.com.au)
 Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser)  +44 (0) 207 409 3494
 James Bellman/Rob Patrick

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation
(EU) No. 596/2014 as is forms part of United Kingdom domestic law pursuant to
the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended by virtue of the Market
Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Competent Person's Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is
based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Ms Barbara Duggan,
who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the
Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Ms Duggan is the Company's Principal
Geologist and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity she
is undertaking to qualify as a competent person as defined in the 2012 Edition
of the "Australasian Code for reporting of Exploration Results, Exploration
Targets, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves" (JORC Code). Ms Duggan consents
to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based upon her
information in the form and context in which it appears.

 

Appendix 1 | JORC Code (2012) Edition Table 1

Eileen Bore Project

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

 Criteria                                                 JORC Code explanation                                                            Commentary
 Sampling techniques                                      § Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or specific     Details of drilling completed within the release are reported in Table 2. No
                                                          specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals      historic details are reported as they have been previously reported in ASX
                                                          under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF             release dated 3 February 2024: Multiple Drill Targets Identified Over an 18km
                                                          instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad      Strike at the Recently Acquired Alice Downs Corridor.
                                                          meaning of sampling.

                                                          § Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the

                                                          appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.                § No analytical results are being reported only visually logged sulphide

                                                                                percentages which includes sulphide type, percent and style of mineralisation
                                                          § Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the        (see Table 1).
                                                          Public Report. In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done this

                                                          would be relatively simple (eg 'reverse circulation drilling was used to
                                                          obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for
                                                          fire assay'). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where
                                                          there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities
                                                          or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
                                                          detailed information.
 Drilling techniques                                      § Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air         §    Diamond drilling was completed by Top Drill with holes starting HQ3
                                                          blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or       and finishing in NQ2.  The depth HQ3 core was determined based on ground
                                                          standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type,          conditions.  A standard barrel was used.
                                                          whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).

                                                                                                                                           §   All core was oriented using Axis Mining Technology's Champ Ori Tool.

                                                                                                                                           §    HQ3 core diameter is 61.1mm and NQ2 core diameter is 50.6mm
 Drill sample recovery                                    § Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and          §   Each core run is measured for RQD and checked against the drillers core
                                                          results assessed.                                                                blocks.  Any core loss is noted.  To date, core recoveries have been good

                                                                                with core loss only reported in structural zones.
                                                          § Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature

                                                          of the samples.                                                                  §  All drilling is planned to be as close to orthogonal to mineralisation

                                                                                and geology as practicable to get representative samples of mineralisation.
                                                          § Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether

                                                          sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse       §   No historic relationship between recovery and grade has been identified
                                                          material.                                                                        and there is not current analytical data being reported.
 Logging                                                  § Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically        § All drill holes are logged on site by geologists to a level of detail to
                                                          logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource              support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and
                                                          estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies.                            metallurgical studies.

                                                          § Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,    § Logging is qualitative and records lithology, grain size, texture,
                                                          channel, etc) photography.                                                       weathering, structure, alteration, veining and mineralisation.  Core is

                                                                                digitally photographed.
                                                          § The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.

                                                                                                                                           § All drillholes are logged in full.

 Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation           § If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.

                                                          § If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether      § No analytical data is being reported.
                                                          sampled wet or dry.

                                                          § For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample

                                                          preparation technique.

                                                          § Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise
                                                          representivity of samples.

                                                          § Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ
                                                          material collected, including for instance results for field
                                                          duplicate/second-half sampling.

                                                          § Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material
                                                          being sampled.
 Quality of assay data and laboratory tests               § The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory
                                                          procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.

                                                                                § No analytical data is being reported.
                                                          § For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the

                                                          parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and
                                                          model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.

                                                          § Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks,

                                                          duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
                                                          accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.
 Verification of sampling and assaying                    § The verification of significant intersections by either independent or
                                                          alternative company personnel.

                                                                                § No analytical data is being reported.
                                                          § The use of twinned holes.

                                                                                § All primary data: drill hole data, geological logging, sample intervals,
                                                          § Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification,       etc are all recorded digitally.
                                                          data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.

                                                                                § Data is stored in Future Metals' Datashed database.
                                                          § Discuss any adjustment to assay data.

 Location of data points                                  § Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and         § All drill holes were located with handheld GPS.
                                                          down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in

                                                          Mineral Resource estimation.                                                     § Downhole surveys are taken with Axis Mining Technology's north seeking

                                                                                gyroscope at 5 m intervals down hole
                                                          § Specification of the grid system used.

                                                                                § Future Metals' drilling is located using Map Grid of Australia 1994, Zone
                                                          § Quality and adequacy of topographic control.                                   52.

                                                                                                                                           § The topographic control is considered to be <3m and is considered to be
                                                                                                                                           adequate.

 Data spacing and distribution                            § Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.                             § Diamond drill holes were drilled to selectively target key geological

                                                                                targets that were untested.  One hole, EBDD002, was between two historic
                                                          § Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the       holes that were 30m away.
                                                          degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource

                                                          and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.             § The drill spacing is insufficient to estimate a mineral resource.

                                                          § Whether sample compositing has been applied.                                   §
 Orientation of data in relation to geological structure  § Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible     § No sampling data is being reported.
                                                          structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit

                                                          type.                                                                            § All drill holes were planned orthogonal to the geological contacts

                                                          § If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of    § Further work is underway to understand the key mineralised structures prior
                                                          key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias,     to sampling of core.
                                                          this should be assessed and reported if material.

 Sample security                                          § The measures taken to ensure sample security.                                  § No sampling data is being reported.

 Audits or reviews                                        § The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.          § No sampling data is being reported.

                                                                                                                                           § No audits or reviews of data has been undertaken,

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    § Future Metals Ltd acquired the Eileen Bore project within the Alice Downs
                                                                   material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships,         Corridor as part of the acquisition of Osprey Minerals Pty Ltd (OSP).  The
                                                                   overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or    Eileen Bore project comprises, E80/4923 and E890/5056 which are granted
                                                                   national park and environmental settings.                                        tenements with HPA's signed for all tenements.

                                                                   § The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any        § The project is within the traditional lands of the Malarngowen with the
                                                                   known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.                 necessary agreements in place with representatives of the Native Title Owners.

                                                                                                                                                    § There are no known impediments to working in the area.

 Exploration done by other parties                                 § Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.                  Eileen Bore Prospect

                                                                                                                                                    §   Exploration has been recorded since the 1970s.  The most significant
                                                                                                                                                    exploration was the discovery of the Cabernet (now Copernicus) and Shiraz
                                                                                                                                                    prospects by WMC in 1975 and the Eileen Bore prospect by Australian Anglo
                                                                                                                                                    American (Anglo) in 1975.

                                                                                                                                                    §    In 1978, WMC drilled 3 holes at Eileen Bore (in paper, handwritten
                                                                                                                                                    form) and entered a joint venture with Anglo which ended in 1983.  During
                                                                                                                                                    this time, an additional 11 holes were drilled with up to 15% sulphide
                                                                                                                                                    intersected and best grades being 19m @ 0.41% Ni, 1.06% Cu in EP5.  Graphitic
                                                                                                                                                    zones were observed up to 4m in some drill holes.

                                                                                                                                                    §     In 1987, Dry Creek Mining completed 11 holes, stream sediment and
                                                                                                                                                    rock chip sampling.  The drill program was based on the EM survey and follow
                                                                                                                                                    up ground magnetics and soil geochemistry.  The drilling indicated a target
                                                                                                                                                    that is fault bounded and inclined steeply to the south east. The
                                                                                                                                                    ultramafic-mafic sequence has an apparent width of 75m.  Mineralisation is
                                                                                                                                                    disseminated and comprised of pyrite, chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite.

                                                                                                                                                    §   From 2001 to 2004, Thundelarra completed extensive exploration: 20 RC
                                                                                                                                                    holes, Ground fixed loop EM-magnetics, petrography as well as rock, soil and
                                                                                                                                                    stream sediment sampling.  The focus of this work was at Eileen Bore proper
                                                                                                                                                    with additional targets identified along strike between Eileen Bore and
                                                                                                                                                    Copernicus. Two main targets were identified from the EM survey with drilling
                                                                                                                                                    identifying mineralisation associated with disseminated pyrrhotite, pyrite and
                                                                                                                                                    chalcopyrite that remained open at depth.

                                                                                                                                                    §  From 2004-2005, Lionore, in joint venture with Thundelarra, completed
                                                                                                                                                    further surface sampling, RC drilling, surface and downhole geophysical
                                                                                                                                                    surveys.  Ground IP was completed in the Eileen Bore area (50m stations on
                                                                                                                                                    200m line spacing) to cover known mineralisation as well as potential strike
                                                                                                                                                    extensions to the north and south as well as over the Eileen Bore East
                                                                                                                                                    pyroxenite.  The chargeability data over Eileen Bore defined a linear trend
                                                                                                                                                    coincident and extending beyond the known disseminated mineralisation over a
                                                                                                                                                    2.2km strike length.

                                                                                                                                                    §     From 2009-2011, Panoramic Resources and Thundelarra completed at
                                                                                                                                                    VTEM survey over the entire Eileen Bore Project as well as Falcon Gravity and
                                                                                                                                                    magnetics.  No drilling or further work was completed as it was determined
                                                                                                                                                    that the source of the EM anomalies was due to the presence of graphitic
                                                                                                                                                    shales within the Tickalarra Sediments.

                                                                                                                                                    §     From 2013-2014, Iron Ore Holdings completed a review and had SGC
                                                                                                                                                    (geophysical consultants) completed a detailed review of the geophysical data
                                                                                                                                                    including EM, gravity and magnetics. Based on the SGC review, Eileen Bore
                                                                                                                                                    remained as a high-moderate priority target.

                                                                                                                                                    §   Since Osprey have held the tenure, an auger program has been completed
                                                                                                                                                    covering a small area around and to the south of Eileen Bore.  No further
                                                                                                                                                    drilling has been completed.
 Geology                                                           § Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.                  § The Project contains a series of differentiated pyroxenite and gabbro
                                                                                                                                                    intrusions emplaced along a structural corridor, the Alice Downs Fault, which
                                                                                                                                                    represents a major north-northeast trending splay off the deep-seated mantle
                                                                                                                                                    tapping Halls Creek Fault.  Broad zones of disseminated and net-textured Cu
                                                                                                                                                    and Ni sulphides occur within the host pyroxenite intrusions and are comprised
                                                                                                                                                    of chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, pentlandite and pyrite. The intrusions are
                                                                                                                                                    emplaced into the Tickalarra metamorphics which include paragneiss (pelites,
                                                                                                                                                    psammites), amphibolites and marble.

 Drill hole Information                                            § A summary of all information material to the understanding of the              § Details of all drill holes reported in this announcement are provided in
                                                                   exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for      the associated tables, in the body of the text and on related figures.
                                                                   all Material drill holes:

                                                                                § No information material to the understanding of the exploration results has
                                                                   o  easting and northing of the drill hole collar                                 been excluded.

                                                                   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 analytical results are being reported.
                                                                   and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off

                                                                   grades are usually Material and should be stated.

                                                                   § Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high-grade results
                                                                   and longer lengths of low-grade results, the procedure used for such
                                                                   aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such aggregations
                                                                   should be shown in detail.

                                                                   § The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be
                                                                   clearly stated.
 Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths  § These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of             § No analytical results are being reported.
                                                                   Exploration Results.

                                                                   § If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle
                                                                   is known, its nature should be reported.

                                                                   § If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there
                                                                   should be a clear statement to this effect (eg 'down hole length, true width
                                                                   not known').
 Diagrams                                                          § Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts      § Relevant maps and diagrams have been included in the body of this report.
                                                                   should be included for any significant discovery being reported These should

                                                                   include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and    § No cross section is presented as logging and geological interpretation is
                                                                   appropriate sectional views.                                                     still ongoing at the time of release.
 Balanced reporting                                                § Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not                § All historic drill results have been previously reported in ASX release
                                                                   practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or

                                                                   widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
                                                                   Results.
 Other substantive exploration data                                § Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported         § All relevant data has been included within this report.
                                                                   including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey

                                                                   results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and method of
                                                                   treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
                                                                   and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances.
 Further work                                                      § The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral             § Detail geological logging of the structures is underway prior to sampling
                                                                   extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).                analysis.

                                                                   § Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including      § Data interpretation including the processed results of the ground gravity
                                                                   the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this     survey are expected by the end of November.
                                                                   information is not commercially sensitive.

                                                                                                                                                    § All analytical results expected early December.

 

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