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RNS Number : 8046B  Oracle Power PLC  27 August 2024

27 August 2024

Oracle Power PLC

("Oracle" or the "Company")

 

Gold Target Zone Increased with Latest Drilling at Northern Zone Project

 

Oracle Power PLC (AIM:ORCP), an international project developer, is pleased to
announce that it has received further assay results from the recently
completed 1,903m Aircore (AC) drilling campaign at the Northern Zone Intrusive
Hosted Gold Project ("Northern Zone" or the "Project").

 

Highlights:

o Highest grade interval to date from shallow drilling of 27.5 g/t gold (drill
hole NZAC033) recorded over 1 metre in recently completed drilling.

o Significant shallow gold intercepts, include:

▪    16m @ 4.69 g/t Au from 30m (drill hole NZAC033)

▪    4m @ 6.9 g/t Au from 39m (drill hole NZAC029)

▪    3m @ 3.32 g/t Au from 35m (drill hole NZAC030)

▪    9m @ 1.2 g/t Au from 31m (drill hole NZAC048)

▪    3m @ 2.68 g/t Au from 31m (drill hole NZAC043)

▪    3m @ 2.11 g/t Au from 46m (drill hole NZAC044)

▪    4m @ 1.47 g/t Au from 30m (drill hole NZAC053)

o Single metre assay of drill hole NZRC001 has now been completed returning a
higher-grade core that includes:

▪    10m @ 4.94g/t Au from 39m (NZRC001)(( 1 ))

▪    Or 14m @ 3.6/t Au from 39m

▪    Or 18m @ 2.8g/t Au from 36m (if the same interval as the composite).

o Further step-out targeted drilling is now being planned over the expanded
footprint of the mineralised porphyry.

 

Naheed Memon, CEO of Oracle, commented:

"These latest gold results are very exciting for the Project and it is great
to be able to back up initial results at Northen Zone, with this latest run of
assays so quickly after the recent success of our maiden RC and AC campaigns.
The results indicate that we have very significant shallow supergene and oxide
gold mineralisation and that targeting this mineralisation has generated
positive results that far exceed our expectations. We suspect that we have a
number of these high-grade zones overlying this extensive gold mineralised
porphyry system and the next drill programme will test this expansive shallow
model.

 

"New drilling, which is being planned, will focus on heading to the
north-east, north-west and south-east, where the maiden diamond drilling
traverse intersected mineralisation down to 450 metres and in excess of 150
metres thick in the un-weathered underlying porphyry 2 . The identification of
a fault, believed to be a controlling feature of mineralisation in the area
will also be targeted in a follow up drill programme, that will be finalised
shortly. We look forward to the results from the next round of drilling which
we are hopeful in starting within weeks."

 

As previously announced, the Northern Zone Project has an Exploration Target
of 200 to 250 million tonnes at a grade of 0.4 g/t to 0.6 g/t Au for 2.5 to
4.8 million oz of gold, as announced by Riversgold Limited (ASX:RGL) to the
ASX on 9 May 2023.

 

Cautionary Statement: The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration
Target is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to
estimate a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will
result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource. The reader is advised that an
Exploration Target is based on existing drill results and geological
observations from drilling as well as interpretation of multiple available
datasets. The Exploration Target is based on historical and more recent Oracle
drilling results. It uses data from 53 historical drillholes drilled between
1998 and 2012, and seven drillholes drilled by Oracle in 2021.

 

Further Information

 

Drilling contractor Australian Aircore Drilling (Mick Shorter) completed a
further 26 holes for 1,903m of AC drilling at Northern Zone using a blade to
drilling refusal, with the cuttings being logged by Riversgold Limited's
("RGL") geologists. The detailed logging and assays continue to show that a
significant gold mineralisation event has occurred in the Project area. The
drilling targeted the shallower, up dip portion of the mineralised system,
that yielded a significant composite intercept of 18m @ 4.14g/t Au from 36m
(drill hole NZRC001)(( 3 )).

 

Single metre assay of drill hole NZRC001 has now been completed returning a
higher-grade core of 10m @ 4.94g/t Au from 38m or 14m @ 3.6/t Au from 38m or
18m @ 2.8g/t Au from 36m if the same interval as the composites is used.

 

Recent Aircore drilling has replicated zones of gold mineralisation seen in
drill hole NZRC001 with 16m @ 4.69 g/t Au from 30m (drill hole NZAC033), 4m @
6.9 g/t Au from 39m (drill hole NZAC029), 3m @ 3.32 g/t Au from 35m (drill
hole NZAC030) and 9m @ 1.2 g/t Au from 31m (drill hole NZAC048).

 

Mineralisation remains open in multiple directions, necessitating further
drilling campaigns. Refer to Figure 1 for drilling locations, and Tables 1-4
for location and assay results.

 

 

*ENDS*

 

For further information, visit www.oraclepower.co.uk or contact:

 

 Oracle Power PLC                                        +44 (0) 20 7236 1177

 Naheed Memon - CEO

 Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser & Broker)      +44 (0) 20 7409 3494

 Rory Murphy, Matthew Chandler, Rob Patrick

 St Brides Partners Limited (Financial PR)               oracle@stbridespartners.co.uk

 Isabel de Salis, Susie Geliher

 

 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
EU Regulation No. 596/2014, which forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by
virtue of the European (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended.

 

Competent Person's Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to exploration results,
mineral resources or ore reserves is based on information compiled by Mr
Edward Mead, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy. Mr Mead is a consultant to the Company. Mr Mead has sufficient
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of
deposits under consideration and to the activity that he is undertaking 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' (the JORC Code). Mr Mead consents to the inclusion of this
information in the form and context in which it appears in this announcement.

 

 

Figure 1: Drill collar plan with gold grade contours from all drilling results
to date, section line (Figure 2), and proposed next phase of drilling.

 

Figure 2: Oblique Schematic cross section. 1.5 times vertical exaggeration.
Geology, supergene mineralisation and oxide mineralisation interpretation with
significant intercepts. Refer to Location Map inset for section line. Refer to
Figure 1 for all drill hole locations and section lines.

 

APPENDIX 1: Drilling Information

Table 1: Northern Zone Significant Intercepts

 Hole ID  From (m)  To (m)  Width (m)  Au g/t  Intercept
 NZAC029  39        43      4          6.9     4m @ 6.9 g/t Au from 39m
 NZAC029  54        56      2          1.89    2m @ 1.89 g/t Au from 54m
 NZAC030  35        38      3          3.32    3m @ 3.32 g/t Au from 35m
 NZAC030  51        54      3          0.6     3m @ 0.6 g/t Au from 51m
 NZAC030  59        61      2          3.89    2m @ 3.89 g/t Au from 59m
 NZAC031  34        35      1          1.8     1m @ 1.8 g/t Au from 34m
 NZAC032  33        35      2          1.4     2m @ 1.4 g/t Au from 33m
 NZAC032  55        56      1          1.16    1m @ 1.16 g/t Au from 55m
 NZAC032  76        77      1          3.78    1m @ 3.78 g/t Au from 76m
 NZAC032  88        91      3          1.17    3m @ 1.17g/t Au from 88m
 NZAC033  30        46      16         4.69    16m @ 4.69 g/t Au from 30m
 NZAC034  32        33      1          1.2     1m @ 1.2 g/t Au from 32m
 NZAC035  36        37      1          4.87    1m @ 4.87 g/t Au from 36m
 NZAC037  45        47      2          4       2m @ 4.0 g/t Au from 45m
 NZAC038  50        51      1          4.2     1m @ 4.2 g/t Au from 50m
 NZAC039  31        35      4          0.64    3m @ 0.78 g/t Au from 32m
 NZAC039  68        70      2          0.87    2m @ 0.87 g/t Au from 68m
 NZAC040  49        50      1          2.39    1m @ 2.39 g/t Au from 49m
 NZAC041  77        78      1          10      1m @ 10.0 g/t Au from 77m
 NZAC042  38        39      1          0.61    1m @ 0.61 g/t Au from 38m
 NZAC043  31        34      3          2.68    3m @ 2.68 g/t Au from 31m
 NZAC043  56        57      1          0.79    1m @ 0.79 g/t Au from 56m
 NZAC044  47        52      5          1.34    3m @ 2.11 g/t Au from 46m
 NZAC047  51        52      1          1.72    1m @ 1.72 g/t Au from 51m
 NZAC048  31        40      9          1.2     9m @ 1.2 g/t Au from 31m
 NZAC051  36        37      1          1.66    1m @ 1.66 g/t Au from 36m
 NZAC053  30        34      4          1.47    4m @ 1.47 g/t Au from 30m
 NZRC001  38        48      10         4.94    10m @ 4.94g/t Au from 38m
 NZRC001  38        52      14         3.6     or 14m @ 3.6/t Au from 38m
 NZRC001  36        54      18         2.8     or 18m @ 2.8g/t Au from 36m

 

 

Table 2:  Northern Zone Aircore Drill Collar Locations and information, in
GDA Zone 51J.

 Hole_ID  East    North    Elevation  Depth (m)  Dip  Azimuth
 NZAC028  381472  6592575  356        71         -90  0
 NZAC029  381499  6592576  356        81         -90  0
 NZAC030  381525  6592575  356        76         -90  0
 NZAC031  381549  6592577  356        60         -90  0
 NZAC032  381474  6592603  356        91         -90  0
 NZAC033  381501  6592599  356        77         -90  0
 NZAC034  381525  6592599  356        60         -90  0
 NZAC035  381547  6592599  356        55         -90  0
 NZAC036  381475  6592550  356        90         -90  0
 NZAC037  381501  6592547  356        90         -90  0
 NZAC038  381527  6592552  356        84         -90  0
 NZAC039  381553  6592554  356        71         -90  0
 NZAC040  381474  6592530  356        84         -90  0
 NZAC041  381501  6592528  356        90         -90  0
 NZAC042  381523  6592527  356        88         -90  0
 NZAC043  381551  6592524  356        78         -90  0
 NZAC044  381499  6592505  356        90         -90  0
 NZAC045  381547  6592502  356        57         -90  0
 NZAC046  381547  6592497  356        82         -90  0
 NZAC047  381478  6592627  356        74         -90  0
 NZAC048  381499  6592626  356        69         -90  0
 NZAC049  381525  6592626  356        56         -90  0
 NZAC050  381549  6592646  356        47         -90  0
 NZAC051  381504  6592646  356        58         -90  0
 NZAC052  381601  6592507  356        66         -90  0
 NZAC053  381604  6592549  356        58         -90  0

 

 

Table 3: Northern Zone Individual metre assays from NZRC001, 002 and 006

 Hole ID  From (m)  To (m)  Width (m)  Au Grade (g/t)
 NZRC001  36        37      1          0.09
 NZRC001  37        38      1          0.07
 NZRC001  38        39      1          1.26
 NZRC001  39        40      1          22.70
 NZRC001  40        41      1          1.11
 NZRC001  41        42      1          0.10
 NZRC001  42        43      1          1.16
 NZRC001  43        44      1          0.73
 NZRC001  44        45      1          15.65
 NZRC001  45        46      1          0.81
 NZRC001  46        47      1          1.07
 NZRC001  47        48      1          4.77
 NZRC001  48        49      1          0.07
 NZRC001  49        50      1          0.23
 NZRC001  50        51      1          0.02
 NZRC001  51        52      1          0.56
 NZRC001  52        53      1          0.07
 NZRC001  53        54      1          0.01
 NZRC002  36        37      1          0.83
 NZRC002  37        38      1          0.56
 NZRC002  38        39      1          0.10
 NZRC002  39        43      1          2.01
 NZRC002  43        44      1          0.68
 NZRC002  44        45      1          0.21
 NZRC006  57        58      1          0.02
 NZRC006  58        59      1          0.01
 NZRC006  59        60      1          2.67

 

 

Table 4: Northern Zone AC Results > 0.5 Au Grade (g/t) Cutoff

 Hole ID  From (m)  To (m)  Width (m)  Au Grade (g/t)
 NZAC029  39        40      1          26.30
 NZAC029  40        41      1          0.64
 NZAC029  54        55      1          0.70
 NZAC029  55        56      1          3.08
 NZAC030  35        36      1          0.86
 NZAC030  36        37      1          8.15
 NZAC030  37        38      1          0.94
 NZAC030  40        41      1          0.53
 NZAC030  51        52      1          0.82
 NZAC030  53        54      1          0.54
 NZAC030  59        60      1          1.47
 NZAC030  60        61      1          6.30
 NZAC031  34        35      1          1.80
 NZAC031  59        60      1          0.88
 NZAC032  34        35      1          1.05
 NZAC032  35        36      1          1.68
 NZAC032  55        56      1          1.16
 NZAC032  76        77      1          3.78
 NZAC032  88        89      1          1.42
 NZAC032  89        90      1          0.86
 NZAC032  90        91      1          1.24
 NZAC033  30        31      1          0.90
 NZAC033  31        32      1          1.08
 NZAC033  36        37      1          1.73
 NZAC033  37        38      1          11.95
 NZAC033  38        39      1          25.50
 NZAC033  39        40      1          27.50
 NZAC033  40        41      1          2.85
 NZAC033  41        42      1          0.75
 NZAC033  42        43      1          0.75
 NZAC034  32        33      1          1.20
 NZAC034  34        35      1          0.80
 NZAC035  36        37      1          4.87
 NZAC035  38        39      1          0.91
 NZAC037  45        46      1          3.71
 NZAC037  46        47      1          4.26
 NZAC038  50        51      1          4.20
 NZAC038  62        63      1          0.55
 NZAC039  32        33      1          1.56
 NZAC039  47        48      1          0.51
 NZAC039  68        69      1          1.37
 NZAC040  49        50      1          2.29
 NZAC041  77        78      1          10.00
 NZAC042  38        39      1          0.61
 NZAC043  32        33      1          7.31
 NZAC043  56        57      1          0.79
 NZAC044  48        49      1          1.98
 NZAC044  50        51      1          4.15
 NZAC046  80        81      1          0.67
 NZAC047  51        52      1          1.72
 NZAC048  32        33      1          0.77
 NZAC048  33        34      1          3.54
 NZAC048  34        35      1          1.24
 NZAC048  36        37      1          0.71
 NZAC048  37        38      1          2.19
 NZAC048  38        39      1          0.54
 NZAC048  40        41      1          1.42
 NZAC050  43        44      1          0.68
 NZAC051  32        33      1          1.08
 NZAC051  36        37      1          1.66
 NZAC051  52        53      1          0.73
 NZAC053  30        31      1          1.37
 NZAC053  32        33      1          0.83
 NZAC053  33        34      1          3.41

 

 

APPENDIX 2: JORC INFORMATION

The following Tables are provided to ensure compliance with the JORC Code
(2012 Edition) requirements for the reporting of Exploration Results at
Northern Zone.

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section applies to all succeeding sections)

 

 Criteria                                                 JORC Code explanation                                                            Commentary
 Sampling techniques                                      Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or specific       Every metre drilled was placed on the ground.
                                                          specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals

                                                          under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF             6m composites were collected using a scoop method of sampling the coarse
                                                          instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad      reject sample for the first 24m.
                                                          meaning of sampling.

                                                                                1m sampling using a rifle splitter was trialled on the clays, from 24m, with
                                                          Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the      sampling deemed to create a high degree risk of smearing. The clays are not
                                                          appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.                wet, but have a damp characteristic. A large metal scoop was used to sample

                                                                                between 70-90% of material from each metre drilled, to total between 2-3kg
                                                          Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public   samples.
                                                          Report.

                                                                                Standard reference material, sample duplicates and blanks, were undertaken at
                                                          In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done this would be relatively   25m sample intervals.
                                                          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    Samples were sent to the laboratory for crushing, splitting and analysis.
                                                          cases, more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold

                                                          that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation       Analysis was undertaken by ALS laboratories (Kalgoorlie) for gold assay by 50g
                                                          types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.     fire assay.
 Drilling techniques                                      Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,    Australian Aircore Drilling completed the program using a blade to refusal. A
                                                          auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard     hammer was used on 10m in hole NZAC053 due to a hard silica layer.
                                                          tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is
                                                          oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
 Drill sample recovery                                    Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results    Drill recovery was routinely recorded via estimation of the comparative
                                                          assessed.                                                                        percentage of the volume of the sample pile by the company geologist.

                                                          Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of   The sample recovery was deemed excellent for representative assays, with
                                                          the samples.                                                                     consistent sample recovery and no loss though the top of the cyclone.

                                                          Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether      The cyclone was cleaned or checked every 3m.
                                                          sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
                                                          material.
 Logging                                                  Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged   All holes have been geologically logged for lithology, mineralisation and
                                                          to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation,         weathering. As well as whether dry, damp or wet.
                                                          mining studies and metallurgical studies.

                                                                                A brief description of each drilling sample was recorded and a permanent
                                                          Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,      record has been collected and stored in chip trays for reference.
                                                          channel, etc) photography.

                                                          The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.
 Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation           If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.        1m sampling using a rifle splitter was trialled on the clays, from 24m, with

                                                                                sampling deemed to create a high degree risk of smearing. The clays are not
                                                          If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether        wet, but have a damp characteristic. A large metal scoop was used to sample
                                                          sampled wet or dry.                                                              between 70-90% of material from each metre drilled, to total between 2-3kg

                                                                                samples.
                                                          For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample

                                                          preparation technique.                                                           Standard reference material, sample duplicates and blanks, were undertaken at

                                                                                25m sample intervals.
                                                          Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise

                                                          representivity of samples.                                                       Samples were sent to the laboratory for crushing, splitting and analysis.

                                                          Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ      The use of fire assay with 50g charge for all AC drilling provides a level of
                                                          material collected, including for instance results for field                     confidence in the assay database. The sampling and assaying are considered
                                                          duplicate/second-half sampling.                                                  representative of the in-situ material.

                                                          Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being     The sample size of 2-3 kilograms is appropriate and representative of the
                                                          sampled.                                                                         grain size and mineralisation style of the deposit.
 Quality of assay data and laboratory tests               The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory           ALS (Kalgoorlie) were used for all analysis of drill samples submitted by
                                                          procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.        Riversgold. The laboratory techniques below are for all samples submitted to

                                                                                ALS and are considered appropriate for the style of mineralisation defined
                                                          For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the         within the Reedy South Project area:
                                                          parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and

                                                          model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.    Samples above 3Kg were riffle split.

                                                          Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks,              Pulverise to 95% passing 75 microns
                                                          duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of

                                                          accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.                  50-gram Fire Assay (Au-AA26) with ICP finish - Au

                                                                                                                                           Duplicates, Standards and Blanks were used for external laboratory checks by
                                                                                                                                           RGL.
 Verification of sampling and assaying                    The verification of significant intersections by either independent or           Intercepts were reviewed by 2 company personnel.
                                                          alternative company personnel.

                                                          The use of twinned holes.

                                                          Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data
                                                          storage (physical and electronic) protocols.

                                                          Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
 Location of data points                                  Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and           The collar position of each hole was recorded using handheld Garmin 64S GPS in
                                                          down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in          GDA Zone 51J. All holes will be picked up by a surveyor in the near future.
                                                          Mineral Resource estimation.

                                                          Specification of the grid system used.

                                                          Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
 Data spacing and distribution                            Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.                               The holes were drilled on a nominal East-West 25m spacing on traverses 25m

                                                                                apart, North- South.
                                                          Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the

                                                          degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource   On the schematic cross sections contained in the release the drill holes are
                                                          and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.             38m apart.

                                                          Whether sample compositing has been applied.
 Orientation of data in relation to geological structure  Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible       The vertical drill holes were designed to test for supergene mineralisation or
                                                          structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit        weathered primary ore zones and are believed to be unbiased based when
                                                          type.                                                                            interpretation is applied at modelling results.

                                                          If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of
                                                          key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias,
                                                          this should be assessed and reported if material.
 Sample security                                          The measures taken to ensure sample security.                                    Company personnel delivered samples to ALS Kalgoorlie where they were
                                                                                                                                           submitted for assay.
 Audits or reviews                                        The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.            Data reviews will be conducted on completion of further drilling

 

 

 

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 Northern Zone Project is comprised of one granted prospecting licence
                                                                   material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships,         (P25/2651) which covers an area of 82 hectares, and is held in the name of
                                                                   overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or    Oracle Gold (WA) Pty Ltd.
                                                                   national park and environmental settings.

                                                                                ASX listed ASX:RGL is farming into the Tenement and have committed to spend
                                                                   The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known    $600,000 in exploration expenditure on the tenement within the next two years.
                                                                   impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.                       After Riversgold achieves 80% ownership, Oracle will be required to contribute
                                                                                                                                                    pro-rata or dilute.
 Exploration done by other parties                                 Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.                    The majority of previous exploration in the area was by Northern Mining during
                                                                                                                                                    2007 to 2012 under the Blair North project, multiple small resource areas were
                                                                                                                                                    identified at the George's Reward area to the south of P25/2651. Numerous gold
                                                                                                                                                    intersections were recorded
 Geology                                                           Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.                    The deposit is thought to be an Intrusion Related Gold System (IRGS) style of
                                                                                                                                                    mineral deposit.

                                                                                                                                                    Further drilling will better define the mineralisation style, and timing of
                                                                                                                                                    the gold mineralisation event.
 Drill hole Information                                            A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration    Refer to Tables and Figures within the body of the release.
                                                                   results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material
                                                                   drill holes:

                                                                   easting and northing of the drill hole collar

                                                                   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
                                                                   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        Intersections are weighted average grades based on a 0.001 g/t Au cut-off with
                                                                   and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off         unlimited waste zones but with a targeted grade of above 1.0 g/t Au.
                                                                   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   The diamond drilling program in 2023 confirmed the apparent widths of
                                                                   Results.                                                                         mineralisation as being perpendicular to foliation and veining. We believe the

                                                                                step out RC drilling to be the same as the diamond drilling. The true width of
                                                                   If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is    mineralisation is still to be fully ascertained.
                                                                   known, its nature should be reported.

                                                                                The Aircore drilling was vertical and not designed for true width.
                                                                   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        See body of the announcement for relevant diagrams and photos.
                                                                   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,     The reporting of exploration results is considered balanced by the competent
                                                                   representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be     person.
                                                                   practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
 Other substantive exploration data                                Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported           See body of the announcement.
                                                                   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 extensions    ·     Follow up phases of drilling to further test strike to be
                                                                   or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).                           undertaken.

                                                                   Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the    ·     Core from phase 1 to allow for further metallurgical studies.
                                                                   main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this
                                                                   information is not commercially sensitive.

 

 

 

 

(( 1 ))Riversgold Limited (ASX:RGL) ASX announcement of 11 July 2024 "Northern
Zone Delivers Further High-Grade Gold Intercepts"

 2  Riversgold Limited (ASX:RGL) ASX announcement of 12 December 2023 "100m
Wide Gold Intercepts at Northern Zone Project"

(( 3 )) Riversgold Limited (ASX:RGL) ASX announcement of 11 July 2024
"Northern Zone Delivers Further High-Grade Gold Intercepts"

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