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RNS Number : 8680M  Future Metals NL   17 January 2023

17 January 2023

 

Future Metals NL

 

Farm-In Agreement Over East Kimberley Ni-Cu-PGE Prospects

 

Highlights

§ Future Metals has more than doubled its exploration position at Panton by
securing the right to farm-in to the adjoining and highly prospective Panton
North exploration ground, along with the Copernicus North project

§ Right to earn a 70% interest in both tenements

§ Panton North contains an extension of the prospective Panton keel position
with anomalous nickel, copper and PGE grades confirmed by historic drilling
and soil & rock chip sampling

o Additional intrusion showing coincident Ni-Cu-PGE anomalism in soil samples,
and magnetic and electromagnetic ("EM") anomalies with no prior drill testing

o Panton North ground also provides contiguous land holding to the 100% owned
Panton PGM-Ni project, providing additional project development flexibility

§ Copernicus North is a highly anomalous Ni-Cu prospect along strike from the
historic Copernicus Ni-Cu mine

§ The Company's latest cash position as at 31 December 2022 was $5.79m

 

Future Metals NL ("Future Metals" or the "Company", ASX | AIM: FME), is
pleased to announce it has entered into a Farm-in and Joint Venture Agreement
with Octava Minerals Limited's ("Octava") on its wholly owned Panton North and
Copernicus North Ni-Cu-(PGE) projects in the East Kimberley region of Western
Australia.

Mr Jardee Kininmonth, Managing Director of Future Metals, commented:

"This joint venture farm-in arrangement significantly increases Future Metals'
exploration position in the East Kimberley thereby providing further scope, to
explore what is highly prospective ground for Ni-Cu-PGE sulphide
mineralisation. Panton North and Copernicus North have been subject to only
limited, shallow drilling despite compelling geochemical and EM anomalies.
There is a significant opportunity to apply modern geophysical techniques,
such as those being applied at Future Metals' Panton project to identify high
quality targets for economic accumulations of Ni-Cu-PGE sulphides at depth.

"The East Kimberley is a very under-explored part of Western Australia despite
the Halls Creek Orogen being prospective for emplacement of Ni-Cu-PGE sulphide
deposits. Securing prospective exploration ground enables us to apply our
exploration model more widely, increasing the likelihood of making further
economic Ni-Cu-PGE discoveries."

 

Figure 1 | East Kimberley Regional Map

 

Panton North

The Panton North project (EL5455) contains the Panton North prospect and
Panton West prospect, both of which are mineralised ultramafic intrusions.

Rock chip and soil sampling at the Panton North prospect has demonstrated an
anomalously mineralised (palladium-platinum-nickel-copper) area of 1.3km x
0.5km. There has been very little prior drilling with just eight (8) shallow
holes drilled (~100m depth) at the Panton North prospect by Freeport (1984)
and Thundelarra (2002). These holes returned anomalous intervals of PGM's,
nickel and copper, over widths of 28-80m, as set out in Table 1 below.

The northern portion of the prospect shows highly anomalous copper
geochemistry in soil sampling, which is coincident with strong remnant
magnetism, an indicator of pyrrhotite and therefore sulphide mineralisation.
This particular area is untested by drilling.

The Panton West prospect is a 1km x 0.3km ultramafic intrusion with surface
geochemistry displaying strong palladium, nickel and copper anomalism.
Airborne EM flown in 2006 identified a number of conductors along Panton West
which are broadly coincident with remnant magnetism anomalies. There has been
no historic drilling at Panton West.

 

Figure 2 | Panton North Project (EL5455)

 

Figure 3 | Panton West Prospect EM and Geochemical Anomalies

 

Table 1: Panton North prospect historic intercepts

 Hole ID  East    North    Hole    Interval  Interval  Au+Pt+Pd     Ni    Cu    Co

                           Depth             width     (3E) (g/t)   (%)   (%)   ppm
 PTRC001  378093  8039517  0-88m   0-52m     52m       0.282        0.20  0.03  125
 PTRC002  378160  8039452  0-100m  0-60m     60m       0.267        0.20  0.03  127
 PTRC003  378163  8039405  0-106m  0-68m     68m       0.317        0.20  0.03  122
 PTRC004  378204  8039379  0-106m  12-92m    80m       0.303        0.22  0.03  134
 PTRC005  377859  8039418  0-46m   NSR       -
 PTRC006  377885  8039384  0-64m   0-28m     28m       0.206        0.18  0.02  118
 PTRC007  377897  8039327  0-88m   0-52m     52m       0.233        0.21  0.03  129
 PTRC008  377919  8039260  0-112m  0-72m     72m       0.319        0.22  0.03  192

 

 Note: Drillholes inclined at -60 degrees. Intercepts calculated using a 0.1
 g/t 3E (Au+Pt+Pd) lower cut-off, 2m maximum internal dilution. NSR = no
 significant results. Co-ordinates are in MGA Zone 52 (GDA94).

 

 

 

Table 2: Panton West prospect rock sampling

 Rock sample  East    North    Au      Pd      Pt      Au+Pt+Pd (3E) (g/t)  Cu    Ni

                               (g/t)   (g/t)   (g/t)                        (%)   (%)
 RX2201       374864  8038198  0.080   1.200   0.581   1.861                0.04  0.16
 RX1694       374880  8038158  0.117   0.998   0.318   1.433                0.09  0.21
 RX2204       374064  8038320  0.013   1.020   0.253   1.286                -     0.17
 RX1699       374784  8038128  0.011   0.684   0.268   0.963                -     0.06
 RX2214       375036  8038566  0.032   0.167   0.679   0.878                0.05  0.13
 RX2205       375195  8038450  0.110   0.163   0.518   0.791                0.04  0.11
 RX1700       374804  8038160  0.708   0.011   0.003   0.722                0.02  0.01
 RX2202       374976  8038294  0.042   0.008   0.016   0.066                0.17  0.30

 

 Note: Co-ordinates are in MGA Zone 52 (GDA94).

 

Copernicus North

The Copernicus North project (EL5459) is located approximately 4km along
strike from the Copernicus historical Ni-Cu mine, which hosted a reserve at
the commencement of mining of 784,000t @ 1.1% Ni, 0.67% Cu and 0.05% Co(1).
This deposit was mined via open pit methods in 2007 to 2008, and again in 2014
to 2016 by Panoramic Resources Limited.

The southern end of the project area hosts the Palamino prospect, which is an
800m long surface Ni-Cu geochemical anomaly (with associated surface gossanous
development), hosted by a 2km long ultramafic/pyroxenite intrusive. There has
been only limited previous drilling at this prospect which confirmed the
presence of pyroxenite-hosted magmatic sulphide mineralisation.

Importantly, the Copernicus mine sulphide mineralisation has been shown to
have a shallow north plunge. This shallow northerly plunge to the mineralised
system may be replicated at Palamino but has not been previously tested.

The historic information relating to Panton North and Copernicus North has
been extracted directly from Octava's Prospectus and Supplementary Prospectus
which is available on the ASX announcement platform dated 14 September 2022.

Future Metals will provide a detailed summary of the exploration activities
completed on both projects and its targeting strategy in due course.

(( 1 )) Source: Copernicus Feasibility Study, Sally Malay Mining Limited, 29
June 2007

 

Figure 4 | Copernicus North Project (EL5459)

 

East Kimberley | Halls Creek Orogenic Zone

The Halls Creek Orogen is an orogenic belt which trends north - northeast over
a distance of 120km at a width of approximately 45km. Mafic-ultramafic
intrusions are confined to the central part of the Halls Creek Orogen and
crystallised at depths of between 8-23km in a variety of forms including
sheets, basinal forms, funnels, plugs and multi-chambered bodies. A total of
60 intrusions have been recognised. This central part of the Halls Creek
Orogen is considered to be highly prospective for magmatic Ni-Cu and PGM
mineralisation given it is one of the most extensively mineralised igneous
associations in Australia.

Exploration in the region to date has been limited to shallow drilling and
airborne geophysical surveys, which have limited ability to discover deeper
accumulations of sulphide mineralisation. This is the primary reason behind
the limited number of discoveries of economic significance despite its highly
prospective geological setting, and large search space. The discoveries of
significance are Future Metals' Panton PGM-Ni project, the Savannah Ni-Cu
project and the Copernicus Ni-Cu project.

(2) Source: Hoatson and Blake, 2000

 

Farm-in and Joint Venture Agreement Terms

Pursuant to the terms of the farm-in arrangement, Future Metals' may earn up
to a 70% interest in both the Panton North and Copernicus Projects by sole
funding exploration expenditure of $2.0 million over 4 years, with minimum
annual cumulative expenditure of:

§    By end of Year 1            $250,000

§    By end of Year 2            $750,000

§    By end of Year 3            $1,250,000

§    By end of Year 4            $2,000,000

Future Metals may withdraw at any time subject to paying the deferred
consideration.

Octava will be required to contribute to maintain its 30% interest from the
point of a 'decision to mine' or dilute to a 1.5% net smelter royalty ("NSR").
Future will hold a pre-emptive right over the NSR.

Future Metals has the right to apply for a mining lease over a portion of
exploration lease for use as part of the development of its adjoining 100%
owned Panton PGM-Ni Project.

The joint venture agreement includes customary pre-emptive, drag along and tag
along rights.

Future Metals is required to issue 3.5 million share to Octava ($400,000 at
$0.114 cents) which will be escrowed for a period of 12 months from their date
of issue. Future is then required to make a final payment to Octava of
$200,000 in 12 months in cash or shares (at Future Metal's sole election).

The agreement is subject to the following conditions:

§ Completion of financial, legal and technical due diligence by Future Metals
on the tenements, to the absolute satisfaction of Future Metals;

§ Future Metals obtaining all necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals
required to lawfully complete the matters set out in the farm-in agreement;

§ Future Metals issuing Octava (or its nominee) the upfront consideration;
and

§ Octava delivering to Future Metals an executed escrow agreement for the
upfront consideration shares.

This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Future Metals
NL.

 

For further information, please contact:

 Enquiries:

 Future Metals NL                               +61 8 9480 0414
 Jardee Kininmonth                              info@future-metals.com.au (mailto:info@future-metals.com.au)
 Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser)      +44 (0) 207 409 3494
 James Harris/James Bellman

 Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited (UK Broker)        +44 (0)207 886 2500

 John Prior/Hugh Rich/Soman Thakran
 White Noise Communications (Australian IR/PR)  +61 400 512 109

 Fiona Marshall
 FlowComms (UK IR/PR)                           +44 (0) 789 167 7441
 Sasha Sethi

 

Competent Person's Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is
based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr Shane Hibbird, who
is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the
Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Hibbird is the Company's Exploration
Manager and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he
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). Mr Hibbird consents
to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based upon his
information in the form and context in which it appears.

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.

 

 

Notes to Editors:

About the Panton PGM-Ni Project

The 100% owned Panton PGM-Ni Project is located 60kms north of the town of
Halls Creek in the eastern Kimberly region of Western Australia, a tier one
mining jurisdiction. The project is located on three granted mining licences
and situated just 1km off the Great North Highway which accesses the Port of
Wyndham (refer to Figure Five).

PGM-Ni mineralisation occurs within a layered, differentiated mafic-ultramafic
intrusion referred to as the Panton intrusive which is a 12km long and 3km
wide, south-west plunging synclinal intrusion. PGM mineralisation is hosted
within a series of stratiform chromite reefs as well as a surrounding zone of
mineralised dunite within the ultramafic package.

Figure Five | Panton PGM Project Location

 

About Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

PGMs are a group of six precious metals being Platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd),
iridium (Ir), osmium (Os), rhodium (Rh), and ruthenium (Ru).

Exceptionally rare, they have similar physical and chemical properties and
tend to occur, in varying proportions, together in the same geological
deposit. The usefulness of PGMs is determined by their unique and specific
shared chemical and physical properties.

PGMs have many desirable properties and as such have a wide variety of
applications. Most notably, they are used as autocatalysts (pollution control
devices for ICE vehicles), but are also used in jewellery, electronics,
hydrogen production / purification and in hydrogen fuel cells.

The unique properties of PGMs help convert harmful exhaust pollutant emissions
to harmless compounds, improving air quality and thereby enhancing health and
wellbeing.

 

 

Appendix 1 | JORC Code (2012) Edition Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

 Criteria                                 JORC Code explanation                                                            Commentary
 Sampling techniques                      Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, on specific     Surface Sampling.  Historic geochemistry has included rock, soil and stream
                                          specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals      sampling. Companies and operators have reported this information in the WAMEX
                                          under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF             database which has been compiled into a database for GIS use. Rock
                                          instruments etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad       geochemistry has been reconnaissance in nature, and it is not known if
                                          meaning of sampling.                                                             sampling has been representative. Soil sampling has been completed on local
                                                                                                                           grid (e.g., WMC at Copernicus North) of variable spacing and appears to be of
                                                                                                                           high quality.

                                                                                                                           Drilling. Past drilling has included RC and diamond drilling (DD) methods as
                                                                                                                           reported in the WAMEX database. This is incomplete in its nature in regards to
                                                                                                                           the nature and quality of sampling. Work appears consistent with typical
                                                                                                                           drilling methodology appropriate at the time of drilling and to have been
                                                                                                                           undertaken using industry standard practices at the time.

                                          Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the      Measures taken by the historical tenement operators to ensure sample
                                          appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.                representivity are not known. Work by more recent tenement holders has
                                                                                                                           included location of sampling and drill hole collars using handheld GPS with
                                                                                                                           an accuracy of +/- 3m. Grid datum was UTM GDA94/WGS84, Zone 52.
                                          Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are                          Drill samples from RC and DD were collected at
                                          Material to the Public Report. In cases where 'industry                          between 1m and 4m intervals. Where data has
                                          standard' work has been done this would be relatively                            been supplied to WAMEX the assay determination
                                          simple (e.g. 'reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain                    was by recognised assay laboratories, although
                                          1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a                          information about assay procedures have not
                                          30 g charge for fire assay'). In other cases more                                commonly been provided.
                                          explanation may be required, such as where there is                              Little or no information is available on the geochemical assay techniques used

                                                                                except in original laboratory reports lodged in the WAMEX system.
                                          coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
                                          mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
                                          detailed information.
 Drilling techniques                      Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air         Drilling utilised standard RC and DDH drilling techniques, typical for the
                                          blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. core diameter, triple or    time of completion. RC drilling utilized face sampling hammers or, in older
                                          standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type,          work would have used open hammers with up-hole crossover sample collection
                                          whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).                        systems. Diamond core details are not established.
 Drill sample recovery                    Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results    The methodology of recording and assessing chip sample recoveries in past
                                          assessed.                                                                        drilling is not known.
                                          Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of   The measures undertaken to maximise sample recoveries in past drilling is not
                                          the samples.                                                                     known.
                                          Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether      From the records assessed there does not appear to be a bias in grade due to
                                          sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse       due to sample recovery.
                                          material.
 Logging             Whether core and chip samples have been                                                               Geological logging of past drilling has been carried out to a standard
 geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support                                                    appropriate with the exploration nature of the drilling activities. No
 appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical                                                 resources have been outlined. Drill holes were not geotechnically logged.
 studies.
                                          Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,      Logging was qualitative with lithology, structure, alteration, mineralisation,
                                          channel, etc) photography.                                                       regolith, and veining being recorded at variable intervals as appropriate.
 The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.                                                     All past drill holes were geologically logged in their entirety to an
                                                                                                                           acceptable industry standard for their time of completion.
 Sub-sampling    If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or                                                 Variable information on sampling techniques have been provided to the WAMEX

                                                                                                                         database by past explorers. Sampling techniques appears to be consistent with
 techniques         all core taken.                                                                                        industry standard methods of the time. It is not known if samples were

                                                                                                                         collected wet or dry.
 and    sample    If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
 split, etc

 preparation       and whether sampled wet or dry.
                                          For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample      The sample preparation techniques used by past operators are not known.
                                          preparation technique.
 Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximize                                                The QA/QC measures utilised in past drilling are not documented.
 representivity of samples.
                                          Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ      It is not known if field duplicates or second half sampling has been
                                          material collected, including for instance results for field                     undertaken.
                                          duplicate/second-half sampling.
 Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being                                              Assay sample sizes were generally 2.5 - 3kgs for RC drilling and are not
 sampled.                                                                                                                  typically dependent on the grain size of the material. .
 Quality of    The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying assay                                               Where information has been provided in the WAMEX reports the laboratory,
 data          and laboratory procedures used and whether the and                                                          sample preparation and analytical techniques appear to have been appropriate
 laboratory technique is considered partial or total.                                                                      for the level of exploration work being conducted and these met with industry

                                                                                                                         guidelines.
 tests

                                          For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the         Use of geophysical tools or pXRF is not recorded by past explorers.
                                          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 (e.g. standards, blanks,                                                     No QA/QC reviews are documented
 duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
 accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established.
 Verification of sampling and assaying    The verification of significant intersections by either independent or           Where significant intersections have been reported these have been verified
                                          alternative company personnel.                                                   from the WAMEX reports.
                                          The use of twinned holes.                                                        No twinning of drill holes has been reported.
                                          Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data    Drill hole logging was undertaken in the field either in digital or paper
                                          storage (physical and electronic) protocols.                                     format. Historical drill information has been recorded on paper with results
                                                                                                                           captured onto a GIS database.
                                          Discuss any adjustment to assay data.                                            No adjustment to assay data was reported.

 Location of                              Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and           Historic drilling has often been completed using a local grid. This
                                          down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in          information has been converted to GDA94 MGA zone 52. Conversion of historic
                                          Mineral Resource estimation.                                                     local grids has been undertaken using topographic control in maps as supplied
                                                                                                                           to the WAMEX system. Later collar information has been recorded using handheld
                                                                                                                           GPS with an accuracy of +/- 3m. No down- hole surveying is reported.
 data points
                                          Specification of the grid system used.                                           The East Kimberley Project uses the GDA94 MGA zone 52 grid system. This is
                                                                                                                           used for all co-ordinates and the base grid for all diagrams
                                          Quality and adequacy of topographic control.                                     For initial exploratory drilling and sampling local topographic and GPS
                                                                                                                           control is adequate. Differential GPS surveying is required for resource
                                                                                                                           estimation.
 Data spacing and                         Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.                               The spacing of data collection appears adequate for the exploratory nature of
                                                                                                                           the work carried out.
 distribution                             Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the         The drilling undertaken has not demonstrated either geological or
                                          degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource   mineralisation continuity to a stage where a Mineral Estimate can be
                                          and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.             undertaken
                                          Whether sample compositing has been applied.                                     No sample compositing has been applied or recorded.
 Orientation                              Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible       Drilling has been undertaken generally perpendicular to the strike of the
                                          structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit        geology or structure. It is not known if drill orientation has resulted in
                                          type.                                                                            unbiased sampling.
 of data in
 relation to
 geological
 structure                                If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of      No sampling bias has been inferred.
                                          key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias,
                                          this should be assessed and reported if material.
 Sample security                          The measures taken to ensure sample security.                                    The chain of custody and the security of samples by past explorers is not
                                                                                                                           known.
 Audits or reviews                        The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.            There has been no auditing or reviews completed on the sampling techniques and
                                                                                                                           data other than that carried out during database compilation into digital GIS
                                                                                                                           format.

 

 

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      The East Kimberley projects comprises two project areas - Panton North with
                                          material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships,         one tenement E80/5455 covering 25.4km2 and Copernicus North with one tenement
                                          overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or    E45/5459 covering 6.4km2. Both tenements have been granted. There does not
                                          national park and environmental settings.                                        appear to be any material issues relating to the environmental settings or
                                                                                                                           historical site in the area.
                                          The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known    All tenements have been granted following an agreement with representatives of
                                          impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.                       the Native Title holders, the Kimberley Land Council.
 Exploration done by other parties        Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.                    Previous exploration has been outlined in Octava Mineral Limited's prospectus
                                                                                                                           and referenced above.  A detailed summary of relevant exploration activities
                                                                                                                           will be included in subsequent releases once the acquisition is complete.
 Geology                                  Deposit    type,     geological   setting    and                                 The East Kimberley projects cover areas of the Halls Creek Orogeny where
                                          style    of mineralisation.                                                      mafic/ultramafic intrusives are present. These have a potential to host nickel
                                                                                                                           sulphide and PGM mineralisation.

                                                                                                                           Further geological information is provided in the main body of this report.
 Drill         hole Information           A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration    Drill hole information is described in the main body of this report. There are
                                          results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material     no documented, reported or estimated mineral resources attributed within the
                                          drill holes:                                                                     East Kimberley project tenement area. All drilling has been exploratory in

                                                                                nature and neither the drill spacing nor the continuity of mineralisation has
                                          easting and northing of the drill hole collar                                    been adequately established to provide sufficient data to estimate a mineral

                                                                                resource.
                                          elevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea level in metres) of the
                                          drill hole collar

                                          dip and azimuth of the hole

                                          down hole length and interception depth hole length.
                                          If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the          The existing drill hole data is indicative only and therefore not material. No
                                          information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the         exclusion of information has been carried out.
                                          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 averaging techniques have been used.
                                          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   No aggregating of data is recorded as being undertaken
                                          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      There has been no reporting of metal equivalence.
                                          clearly stated.
 Relationship between                     These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration   The only results reported from the drilling data are down hole intercepts.
                                          Results.
 mineralisation widths and                If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is    For all      prospect areas     the geometry     of

                                        known, its nature should be reported.                                            mineralisation remains undefined
 intercept
 lengths                                  If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should     True width is not known.
                                          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        Projects are at an exploration stage and no significant discovery has been
                                          should be included for any significant discovery being reported These should     outlined. Appropriate maps are contained within the main bulk of this report
                                          include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and    to reflect this early stage of exploration activity.
                                          appropriate sectional views.
 Balanced reporting                       Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable,     All relevant and significant exploration results have been reported.
                                          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           Exploration data within the East Kimberley project areas has been reported
                                          including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey      within the main body of this report. The projects are still in the early stage
                                          results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and method of           of exploration and a number of prospects have been identified and their
                                          treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical   mineralisation potential remains unresolved.
                                          and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances.
 Further work                             The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions    The past company exploration results indicate an unresolved potential at
                                          or depth extensions or large-scale step- out drilling).                          prospect areas which will be reassessed using modern exploration methods in
                                                                                                                           the exploration programs proposed by Future Metals NL. It is anticipated work
                                                                                                                           by Future Metals NL will identify additional areas that warrant exploration
                                                                                                                           evaluation. The scope of future exploration has been outlined in the main body
                                                                                                                           of this report.
                                          Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the    Diagrams are included in the main body of this report to highlight exploration
                                          main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this         prospectivity within the project areas.
                                          information is not commercially sensitive.

 

 

 

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