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RNS Number : 6470R Kavango Resources PLC 18 July 2025
PRESS RELEASE
18 July 2025
KAVANGO RESOURCES PLC
("Kavango" or "the Company")
13.60g/t gold intercepted over 10.40m at Bill's Luck
Kavango Resources plc (LSE:KAV), the Southern Africa focused metals
exploration and gold production company, is pleased to announce a second
high-grade gold intercept at the Bill's Luck Gold Mine ("Bill's Luck" or the
"Mine") on the Hillside Project ("Hillside"), Zimbabwe.
Hole BLDDUG006 intersected a gold-bearing structure at a vertical depth below
surface of 111.50m, with confirmed repeat assay grades of 13.60 grams a tonne
("g/t") over 10.40 metres ("m")* from 64.00m to 74.40m (including 48.50g/t
over 2.81m and 1.10g/t over 3.10m).
This is the latest result from Kavango's ongoing underground drilling at
Bill's Luck.
Highlights
· Hole BLDDUG006 was collared on 2 Level (995m above sea level("ASL"))
and drilled to a depth of 75.48m (935m ASL). Highlights include:
· 13.60g/t over 10.40m from 64.00m depth (including 98.74g/t over
0.77m, 42.90g/t over 0.80m and 46.07g/t over 0.56m) (the "First
Intersection").
· 1.10g/t over 3.10m from 71.30m depth (including 1.32g/t over 0.78m
and 2.80g/t over 0.50m) (the "Second Intersection").
· This result follows that of Hole BLDDUG004 (announced >>> 7
July 2025
(https://polaris.brighterir.com/public/kavango_resources_plc/news/rns/story/wk6162x)
) which intersected 11.79g/t over 4.36m from 47.36m depth.
· The First Intersection appears to be the down dip continuity of the
Bill's Luck Main Reef
· The Second Intersection appears to be a parallel reef that lies
further into the hanging wall. This appears coincidental with intersections in
BLDDUG003 (announced >>> 24 June 2025
(https://polaris.brighterir.com/public/kavango_resources_plc/news/rns/story/wk6162x)
) and BLDDUG004B)
· These results appear to confirm the presence of at least one
high-grade "ore shoot" at Bill's Luck that is open at depth.
* All intersection lengths are measured down hole, modelling of the Bill's
Luck Mine is currently underway, and once complete, true width intersections
will be announced
Ben Turney, Chief Executive Officer of Kavango Resources, commented:
"The ongoing underground drill programme at Bill's Luck continues to deliver
impressive results. This is the second high grade intercept we've encountered,
a short distance below our current mining level.
Hole BLDDUG006 intersected gold mineralisation grading at 13.6g/t over 10.40m,
with two distinct reefs, after Hole BLDDUG004 intersected mineralisation
grading at 11.79g/t over 4.36m.
This result confirms that the main Bill's Luck ore shoot remains open at depth
and appears to be increasing in grade. Our team is highly encouraged by this,
having demonstrated such strong potential with relatively limited drilling. We
will now move forward confidently into the next phase of surface exploration.
The objective of the surface drilling will be to define a gold resource large
enough to support mining and processing operations for a minimum of three
years. We will seek to confirm the width of the main Bill's Luck ore shoot and
test the next inferred ore shoot at Roscor. If successful, this work will
underpin the investment case for the 200 tonne per day (tpd) pilot production
plant.
In parallel, we will continue underground drilling at Bill's Luck for
near-term mine planning. Construction of our 50tpd test production plant is
already underway, with commissioning expected later this year.
If all goes to plan, our goal is to scale gold production capacity at Bill's
Luck to 250tpd in the first half of 2026."
Underground Drilling at Bill's Luck
Hole BLDDUG006 was drilled from Level 2 (995m ASL) at -55° to a length of
75.37m. It intersected a gold-bearing structure, with confirmed repeat assay
grades of 13.60 g/t over 10.40m from 64.00m to 74.40m (including 48.50g/t over
2.81m and 1.10g/t over 3.10m). The intersected structure appears to be the
down dip continuity of the Bill's Luck Main Reef.
Figure 1: Oblique view of Main shaft showing Levels 1, 2 and 3, with BLDDUG006
collar position on Level 2 and gold grade in red at 111.5m vertical depth
Announcing Future Drill Results
Moving forward, Kavango will announce future drill results in aggregate after
full phases of drilling have been completed. This will allow the Company to
present more comprehensive interpretation.
Kavango's Operations in Zimbabwe
Kavango is exploring for gold deposits in Zimbabwe that have the potential to
be developed into commercial scale production quickly through modern
mechanised mining and processing. The Company is targeting both open-pit and
underground opportunities.
Kavango has two projects on the Filabusi greenstone belt, Hillside and Nara.
Kavango owns 100% of the Hillside Gold Project, having exercised its option in
April 2024. Here, the Company has three high priority targets it aims to bring
into production over the next 18 months: Bill's Luck, Steenbok and Nightshift.
At Nightshift, Kavango is investigating the potential for a selective open-pit
mining operation, followed by underground mechanised mining. Meanwhile, at
Steenbok, Kavango is pursuing a high-grade mechanised underground mining
opportunity. Kavango is currently analysing the latest drill data from Bill's
Luck and will provide an update shortly.
In addition, Kavango owns 100% of the Nara Gold Project, having exercised its
option in June 2025. Here, the Company is exploring for a large-scale,
mechanisable underground gold deposit. The primary target zone is around the
historic N1 mine, where the Company is assessing the potential to expand
artisanal workings both at depth and along strike.
Further information in respect of the Company and its business interests is
provided on the Company's website at www.kavangoresources.com
(http://www.kavangoresources.com/) and on X at @KavangoRes.
For further information, please contact:
Kavango
Resources plc
Ben Turney
+46 7697 406 06
Shard Capital (Broker)
Damon Heath
+44 (0) 207 186 9952
BlytheRay (Financial PR)
Tim Blythe/Megan Ray/Said Izagaren
kavango@blytheray.com (mailto:kavango@blytheray.com)
Tel: +44 207 138 3204
Kavango Competent Person Statement
The technical information contained in this announcement pertaining to geology
and exploration have been compiled by Mr David Catterall, a Competent Person
and a member of a Recognised Professional Organisations (ROPO). David
Catterall has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity
being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012
Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC 2012). David is the principal geologist at
Tulia Blueclay Limited and a consultant to Kavango Resources. David Catterall
is a member of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions, a
recognised professional organisation.
Kavango Resources plc Sampling Techniques and Data for Hillside Project Diamond Drilling. Zimbabwe
Last updated: 17 July 2025
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)
JORC Code. 2012 Edition - Table 1 report
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels. random chips. or specific · The information in this release relates to the technical details from
specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals the Company's exploration and drilling program at Hillside Project which lies
under investigation. such as down hole gamma sondes. or handheld XRF within the Filabusi Greenstone Belt, Matabeleland, Zimbabwe.
instruments. etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling. · Surface Diamond drilling (HQ & NQ) was carried out and half core
samples were taken from the entire hole.
· Core was cut into two using a commercial core saw adjacent to the Ori
line to produce two splits as mirror images with regards to igneous textures,
sedimentary bedding where possible structural fabric.
· Underground Diamond drilling (AXT - 30.5mm) was carried out and full
core samples were taken from the entire hole.
· No orientation was possible on the underground drill core.
· Samples were taken based on geological contacts, and/or of up to
approximately 1m in length. The minimum sample width is 30cm to cater for
distinct quartz veins which may be diluted and obscured if 1m widths were to
be maintained.
· Reverse Circulation drilling was also carried out, with representative
samples split on site after individual 1m samples were collected from the
cyclone.
· Two samples were taken using a riffle splitter from the original 1m
sample.
· Core samples were submitted for a 25g fire assay with AAS finish. to
Performance Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd., at Harare, Zimbabwe.
· Selected samples will be sent to a check lab, ALS laboratories,
Johannesburg, for referee fire assay comparison.
· Kavango routinely takes pXRF readings along the core using an Olympus
Vanta on Geochem 3 beam mode 60 seconds.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the · All Kavango's drill samples were geologically logged by suitably
appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used qualified geologists on site.
· Sample representativity was ensured where possible by drilling
perpendicular to structures of interest, and by the sample preparation
technique in the laboratory.
· The entire borehole was sampled based on geological logging, with the
ideal sampling interval being representative of lithology for diamond core.
· Individual samples are weighed at the field camp.
· Upon arrival at Performance lab, the samples are dried at +/- 105 deg
Celsius for 8 to 12 hours.
· Entire sample is crushed to 100% passing 4.75mm. The crushers have
inline rotary splitters that split off 500g of sample that is pulverized.
· The 500g split is pulverized in a Rocklabs pot and puck pulveriser
with 85% passing minus 75μm.
· A standard 25g aliquot is used for Fire Assay.
· Following industry best practice. a series of certified reference
materials (CRM's), duplicates and blanks were included for QAQC as outlined
further below.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public
Report.
In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done this would be relatively
simple (e.g. '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 (e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core. reverse circulation. open-hole hammer. rotary air · The surface diamond drill holes were drilled using a diamond drill
blast. auger. Bangka. sonic. etc) and details (e.g. core diameter. triple or operated by Equity Drilling Limited.
standard tube. depth of diamond tails. face-sampling bit or other type.
whether core is oriented and if so. by what method. etc). · Equity use HQ and NQ diameter conventional core barrel.
· The underground diamond drill holes were drilled by DHB drilling,
Zimbabwe
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results · Core recovery was monitored closely throughout.
assessed.
· Recovery in rock was >95%.
· Any voids were noted.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of · Samples prepared for assay are taken consistently from the same side of
the samples. the core cutting line to avoid bias.
· Geologists frequently check the core cutting procedures to ensure the
core cutter splits the core correctly in half.
· Underground diamond drill cores were not split and the whole core was
sampled and submitted for assay
· Core samples for assay are selected within logged geological,
structural, mineralisation and alteration constraints.
· Samples are collected from distinct geological domains with sufficient
width to avoid overbias.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether · For Diamond drilling sample recovery was generally very good and as
sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse such it is not expected that any such bias exists.
material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged · Kavango's Diamond drill core is logged by a team of qualified
to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation. geologists using predefined lithological, mineralogical, physical
mining studies and metallurgical studies. characteristic (colour, weathering etc) and logging codes.
· Diamond drill core was marked up on site and Geotechnical logging was
completed at the rig to ensure recoveries were adequately recorded.
· Lithological, structural, alteration and mineralisation are logged at
camp.
· The core is securely stored at the base camp.
· The geologists on site follow industry best practice and standard
operating procedure for diamond core drilling.
· The core is photographed wet and dry with pXRF and magnetic
susceptibility data also captured.
· Density measurements for drill core were determined by Archimedes
density measurements i.e. using a precision balance to weigh sample in air and
in submerged in water. A representative piece of core was selected from each
sample for density measurement.
· The QA/QC compilation of all logging results are stored and backed up
on a data cloud.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean. · All logging is conducted in accordance with Kavango's SOP and
channel. etc) photography. standard published logging charts and classification for grain size,
abundance, colour and lithologies to maintain a qualitative and
semi-quantitative standard based on visual estimation.
· Magnetic susceptibility readings are also taken every metre and/or
half metre using a ZH Instruments SM-20/SM-30 reader.
· All core drilled was photographed wet and dry according to industry
best practice.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. · 100% of all recovered intervals are geologically logged.
Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation If core. whether cut or sawn and whether quarter. half or all cores taken. · Selected diamond core intervals are cut in half with a commercial
core cutter. using a 2mm thick blade
· One half is sampled for analysis while the other half is kept for
reference.
· Some of the retained half core is submitted for metallurgical test
work.
· For selected petrographic samples core is quartered.
· Undergound diamond drill cores are not cut and the whole core is
sampled and submitted for assay.
For all sample types. the nature. quality and appropriateness of the sample · Field sample preparation is suitable for the core samples.
preparation techniques
· RC samples are weighed at site as they come off the cyclone and every
effort is made to ensure each metre sample is representative of the length
drilled, with proportional volume and weight recorded.
· The laboratory sample preparation technique is considered appropriate
and suitable for the core samples and as well as for the expected grades.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise · Kavango's standard field QAQC procedures for drilling samples include
representivity of samples. the field insertion of blanks, an appropriate selection of standards, field
duplicates, replicates, and selection of requested laboratory pulp and coarse
crush duplicates.
· These are being inserted at a rate of 2.5- 5% each to ensure an
appropriate rate of QAQC.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ · Sampling is deemed appropriate for the type of survey and equipment
material collected. including for instance results for field used.
duplicate/second-half sampling.
· Quarter diamond core duplicates are not deemed appropriate for this
type of gold mineralisation. This could potentially bias the sample due to the
nugget effect and vein hosted nature of the mineralisation and would reduce
the sample volume.
· Laboratory duplicates are produced from the crushed and milled core.
· RC samples are split to provide representative duplicate samples
using a commercial riffle splitter.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being · On occasions gold from this project may be coarse, therefore, some
sampled. nugget effect is expected. This is minimised by using the largest diameter of
core possible with the available equipment, and by utilising halved rather
than quartered core for assay.
Quality of assay data and laboratory tests The nature. quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory · A company audit was made of the assay laboratory in this case
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total. Performance Laboratories before it was engaged.
· The digest and fire assay technique provide a total analysis method.
· Between 5% and 20% of submitted samples consisted of additional blank,
duplicate (lab duplicate from splitting the pulp), and standard samples.
· Round robin and accreditation results for the laboratory were reviewed
and considered acceptable.
· The company's QAQC samples, including standards, are considered to
confirm acceptable bias and precision with no contamination issues identified.
For geophysical tools. spectrometers. handheld XRF instruments. etc. the · Kavango use ZH Instruments SM20 and SM30 magnetic susceptibility
parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and meters for measuring magnetic susceptibilities and readings are randomly
model. reading times. calibrations factors applied and their derivation. etc. repeated to ensure reproducibility and consistency of the data.
· An Olympus Vanta C-series pXRF instrument is used in 3-beam
geochemical mode with reading times of 60 seconds in total. Measurements are
taken on clean dry core.
· For the pXRF results no user factor was applied as per Kavango's
SOP. The units are calibrated daily with their respective calibration disks.
· All QAQC samples were reviewed for precision and accuracy. Results
were deemed repeatable and representative:
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards. blanks. · For pXRF appropriate certified reference materials are inserted on a
duplicates. external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of ratio of 1:25 samples.
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established.
· Repeat readings are taken every 25 samples. and blank samples are
inserted every 25 samples.
· QAQC samples are reviewed for consistency.
· pXRF CRM values show a slight positive bias. including for Cu.
· At low levels (<10ppm) silver values in particular are scattered.
· When laboratory assay results are received blank, standard, and
duplicate values are reviewed to monitor lab performance.
· Select low, moderate and high grade assay samples will be sent for
check analysis at an internationally accredited laboratory for referee
comparison
· Performance Lab insert their own CRM's, duplicates and blanks and
follow their own SOP for quality control.
· Performance Laboratories are locally accredited but not
internationally accredited.
· Kavango is aware of this and carries out exhaustive QAQC checks and
works with Performance to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
· A number of samples, including one entire hole from twinned pair have
been sent to Performance in Zimbabwe and ALS Laboratories in South Africa,
with acceptable results
· Further external referee laboratory checks will be carried out as and
when sufficient holes have been drilled to warrant.
Verification of sampling and assaying The verification of significant intersections by either independent or · All drill core intersections were verified by peer review.
alternative company personnel.
· The Company's internal CP reviewed sampling and has visited site and
the laboratory to verify protocols.
· Assay data was received as assay certificates and cross checked
against sample submission data to ensure a correct match.
The use of twinned holes. · In previous drilling at Bills Luck, one hole was abandoned and
the follow-up hole was designed as a twin.
Documentation of primary data. data entry procedures. data verification. data · All data is electronically stored with peer review of data
storage (physical and electronic) protocols. processing and modelling.
· Data entry procedures standardized in SOP data checking and
verification routine.
· Data storage is on a cloud storage facility with access controls
and automatic backups.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. · No adjustments were made to assay data.
Location of data points Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and · Kavango's surface drill collar coordinates are captured by using
down-hole surveys). trenches. mine workings and other locations used in handheld Garmin GPS and verified by a second handheld Garmin GPS.
Mineral Resource estimation.
· Drill holes are routinely re-surveyed with differential DGPS at
regular intervals to ensure sub-metre accuracy as and when sufficient holes
warrant.
· Downhole surveys of drill holes were done using an AXIS Champ Mag
tool or the Champ Gyro (for DTH).
· Underground drill holes are surveyed by a qualified underground
surveyor using measured in pegs.
Specification of the grid system used. · The grid system used is UTM 35S Arc 1950. All reported coordinates
are referenced to this grid.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. · Topographic control is based on satellite survey data collected at
30m resolution. Quality is considered acceptable.
Data spacing and distribution Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. · Data spacing and distribution of all survey types is deemed
appropriate for the type of survey and equipment used.
Whether the data spacing. and distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource · The drilling programs are designed to target the multiple
and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. interpreted parallel auriferous veins at the Bills Luck Mine on the Prospect
Claims.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. · No composite samples have been done
Orientation of data in relation to geological structure Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible · Drill spacing is currently variable but is considered appropriate
structures and the extent to which this is known. considering the deposit for this stage of exploration.
type.
· Hole orientation is designed to intersect the target structures
as perpendicular as is practical.
· This is considered appropriate for the geological setting and for
the known mineralisation styles.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of · Existence, and orientation of preferentially mineralised
key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias. structures is not yet fully understood but current available data indicates
this should be assessed and reported if material. mineralisation occurs within steep. sub-vertical structures, with the
possibility of plunging "ore-shoots".
· The drillholes are inclined towards the target, which is
understood to dip towards the drillhole at a steep angle (actual geometry to
be confirmed by a second hole on section in the future).
· The relatively short sample length (typically 1 m) allows for
relatively accurate localization of mineralisation.
· No significant sampling bias is therefore expected.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. · Diamond core is stored together in a secure facility at the field
office.
· Sample bags are logged, tagged, double bagged and sealed in plastic
bags stored at the field office.
· Samples are stored in a locked company compound at site and in a
locked container in Bulawayo. They are shipped onwards to the analytical
facility by a reliable commercial courier.
· Sample security includes a chain-of-custody procedure that consists
of filling out sample submittal forms that are sent to the laboratory with
sample shipments to make certain that all samples are received by the
laboratory.
· Prepared samples are transported to the analytical laboratory in
sealed bags that are accompanied by appropriate paperwork. including the
original sample preparation request numbers and chain-of-custody forms.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. · The CP has visited both site and the laboratory utilised and considered
practices and SOPs at both as acceptable.
· The CP reviewed all data, and spot-checked significant values versus
certificates.
JORC Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and land tenure status Type. reference name/number. location and ownership including agreements or · The Hillside Project consists of 44 gold claims.
material issues with third parties such as joint ventures. partnerships.
overriding royalties. native title interests. historical sites. wilderness or · Kavango entered into an option agreement with the vendors, dated 25
national park and environmental settings. July 2023.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known · This was exercised on 23 April 2024 with respect to Hillside and
impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. Leopard South.
· Leopard North remains subject to a call option valid to June 2025.
· Transfer of the Claims is presently underway.
· More details are provided here
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Exploration done by other parties Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. · The project contains a historic high-grade mine Bills Luck, which has
a history of intermittent gold production from 1916 to 1950, yielding 17,000
oz at an average grade of 7.7g/t. After 1950, the mine saw only small-scale
sand retreatment and surface workings.
· It is currently being mined by artisanal miners, who are under
contract, milling the ore at Bill's Luck stamp mill.
Geology Deposit type. geological setting and style of mineralisation. · Bills Luck lies near the southern contact of the Filabusi gold belt
and the Bulawayan Basement Schists. Younger intrusive granites bound it to the
north.
· Gold mineralization appears to be associated with multiple sub
parallel quartz veins that occur in fine grained massive sheared granite.
· The general azimuth of the auriferous veins is 110(o) TN (dipping
steeply to the NNE)
· Bills Luck, which has a history of intermittent gold production from
1916 to 1950, yielding 17,000 oz at an average grade of 7.7g/t. After 1950,
the mine saw only small-scale sand retreatment and surface workings.
Drill hole Information A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration · Summary table of all completed Kavango drill holes that form the focus
results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material of the current program is presented below.
drill holes:
· The holes were surveyed and sited using a handheld GPS
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
· Upon completion of drilling a DGPS survey was completed by professional
elevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea level in metres) of the surveyors.
drill hole collar
· Position format: UTM UPS; Map datum Arc 1950 Zone 35S.
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
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.
Hole ID East North RL Azimuth Dip EOH Comments
BLDDUG001 728552 7733818 995 28 5 49.04 Surveyed
BLDDUG002 728570 7733810 995 22 5 48.78 Surveyed
BLDDUG003 728570 7733810 996 22 -45 49.5 Surveyed
BLDDUG004 -55 42 Hole abandoned
BLDDUG004B 728541 7733801 995 10 -55 75.48 Surveyed
BLDDUG005 728513 7733790 995 20 -55 75 Surveyed
BLDDUG006 728541 7733801 995 355 -55 75.37 Surveyed
BLDDUG007 728570 7733810 995 342 -50 63.47 Surveyed
BLDDUG010 728541 7733800 995 339 -50 Planned drill hole.
BLDDUG008 728552 7733822 970 27 5 Surveyed.
BLDDUG009 728570 7733810 995 65 -50 Drilling in progress.
BLDDUG011 728513 7733790 995 340 -55 Planned drill hole.
Data aggregation methods In reporting Exploration Results. weighting averaging techniques. maximum · Outstanding results will be reported as and when they are available
and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off and have been reviewed for QAQC and used for interpretation
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 Exploration · Down hole intersection widths are used throughout.
Results.
· Most of the drill intersections are into steep to vertically dipping
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is units. True thickness is presently unknown and will be determined based on
known. its nature should be reported. additional drilling.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported. there should · All measurements state that downhole lengths have been used as the true
be a clear statement to this effect (eg 'down hole length. true width not width cannot yet be established by the current drilling.
known').
· Due to the structural control on the mineralisation and the
anastaomosing nature of the shears, together with an inferred plunge more
drilling is required to provide accurate measurements for true thickness
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts · N/A
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
appropriate sectional views.
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable. · All completed holes have been logged, sampled and dispatch.
representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results. · Outstanding results will be reported as and when they are available and
have been reviewed for QAQC and used for interpretation
Other substantive exploration data Other exploration data. if meaningful and material. should be reported · Geophysical work has been done previously, comprising Gradient Array IP
including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey and Stacked Schlumberger Sections
results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density. groundwater. geotechnical · A regional structural mapping programme has been completed and included
and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. detailed structural analysis of portions of specific holes.
· Further structural work is scheduled
Data aggregation methods
In reporting Exploration Results. weighting averaging techniques. maximum
and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g. 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.
· Outstanding results will be reported as and when they are available
and have been reviewed for QAQC and used for interpretation
Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of 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').
· Down hole intersection widths are used throughout.
· Most of the drill intersections are into steep to vertically dipping
units. True thickness is presently unknown and will be determined based on
additional drilling.
· All measurements state that downhole lengths have been used as the true
width cannot yet be established by the current drilling.
· Due to the structural control on the mineralisation and the
anastaomosing nature of the shears, together with an inferred plunge more
drilling is required to provide accurate measurements for true thickness
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts
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
appropriate sectional views.
· N/A
Balanced reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable.
representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
· All completed holes have been logged, sampled and dispatch.
· Outstanding results will be reported as and when they are available and
have been reviewed for QAQC and used for interpretation
Other substantive exploration data
Other exploration data. if meaningful and material. should be reported
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.
· Geophysical work has been done previously, comprising Gradient Array IP
and Stacked Schlumberger Sections
· A regional structural mapping programme has been completed and included
detailed structural analysis of portions of specific holes.
· Further structural work is scheduled
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