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RNS Number : 6393H  Thor Energy PLC  31 July 2023

31 July 2023

Thor Energy Plc

 

("Thor" or the "Company")

 

Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report

April to June 2023

 

 Highlights                                                                       Outlook for September Quarter 2023
 URANIUM

 Wedding Bell & Radium Mountain, Colorado, USA                                    ·  Ground truth uranium anomalies and key structures.

 Vanadium King, Utah, USA                                                         ·  Drilling preparation and approvals are in progress.

 · Several strong uranium anomalies identified from the high-resolution           ·  Drilling to commence - Wedding Bell followed by Vanadium King.
 magnetic and radiometric surveys completed over the 3 projects.
 COPPER - RARE EARTH ELEMENTS (REE)

 Alford East, SA, Australia

 · REE results - 21AED005:                                                        · Updates on Metallurgical studies.

 36.7m @ 1568ppm (0.16%) TREO and 1.2% Cu from 6.3m, including,                   · Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey is currently being designed.

 11.8m @ 2095ppm (0.21%) TREO from 10m.                                           · Priority drill programme design is underway in conjunction with detailed

                                                                                geochemical reviews of the historic drilling, along with further studies on
 · Geochemical and metallurgical assessment of the REE mineralisation within      the nature of the REE mineralisation encountered to date.
 the kaolin altered, copper-rich oxide zones of IOCG style mineralisation.

                                                                                · Continue In Situ Recovery (ISR) assessment and development of the project.
 · Hydrometallurgical mini-column testing to determine copper and gold
 recoveries is ongoing.

 Kapunda, SA, Australia

 (via 30% equity holding in EnviroCopper Ltd)                                     ·  Copper-gold recoveries from lixiviant trials.

 · Groundwater management plan submitted. Bores conditioned for Push-Pull test
 pending approvals.

 Alford West, SA, Australia

 · ANT survey completed, with data combined with electro-seismic data for more

 accurate estimation of controls on mineralisation and groundwater properties.    ·   Continuing to assess the amenability of Alford West for In-Situ
                                                                                  Recovery.
 GOLD/NICKEL

 Ragged Range, Pilbara region, WA Australia

 · Regional mapping and geochemical sampling program completed over nickel and    · Continuation of target generation work through interpretation of historic
 gold anomalies. Results include:                                                 geophysical and geochemical data in conjunction with Thor's drilling and

                                                                                surface geochemical data.
 · 0.2% nickel and 0.1% copper (R00169)

 · 2g/t gold and 0.1% copper (R00183)
 Corporate and Finances

 · Cash balance of $1,711,000 at end of Quarter

Nicole Galloway Warland, Managing Director, Thor Energy Plc, commented:

"The June quarter has seen a strong focus on our USA uranium and vanadium
assets, with the completion of the first high-resolution airborne magnetic and
radiometric surveys in the region, covering the Wedding Bell, Radium Mountain
and Vanadium King projects. This has led to several exciting high order
uranium anomalies being identified in areas untested as well as along strike
of history uranium and vanadium workings.  Concurrently, drilling preparation
and approvals are underway for follow-up drilling to the 2022 program at
Wedding Bell and Radium Mountain projects, plus a maiden drill program at
Vanadium King. We reported a positive set of vanadium assay results,
confirming the uranium mineralisation determined by downhole gamma and
highlighting broader enriched vanadium haloes of up to 0.27% vanadium.

"The Board is fully immersed in our new strategy, focusing on green energy
assets. We are in constant dialogue with the local Montrose and San Miguel
County communities in Colorado to provide insight into our activities and how
we can collaborate with the local community for tangible benefits to the
region. We now have Federal and State drilling approvals and are awaiting our
final meeting with San Miguel County for approval.

"At Alford East, copper-REE prospect mini-column metallurgical test work is
continuing, with positive copper recovery curves to date. Geochemical analysis
of the REE data in conjunction with the HyLogger and sulphate wash extraction
is pending. We were pleased to achieve a high set of Rare Earth Element drill
results, that compared very favourably to our peers in terms of depth,
thickness, and grade.

"In Alford West, ECL received results from the ANT survey that was successful
in subsurface mapping, providing us with the opportunity of potentially
highlighting higher-grade mineralised zones.

"The second half of 2023 is looking to be a very busy period with lots of
'boots on ground' activities at various projects, with our immediate focus on
drilling in the USA, followed by geophysics and drilling at Alford East. We
look forward to updating the markets with further progress.

"The July Issue of Global Mining Review features "The Power of Uranium", an
article on how uranium's complex supply and demand factors mean that miners
operating in friendly jurisdictions are certain to benefit, with reference to
Thor's Projects: To read the article, please click here
(https://issuu.com/palladianpublications/docs/gmr_kbkfoqp07?fr=sZWFmZjYyNTE2ODc)
."

 

Photo 1: Heliborne Magnetic and Radiometric Surveys completed over all three
USA uranium projects.

 

URANIUM AND VANADIUM PROJECTS (USA)

 

 Thor holds a 100% interest in two US companies with mineral claims in Colorado
 and Utah, USA. The claims host uranium and vanadium mineralisation in an area
 known as the Uravan Mineral Belt, which has a history of high-grade uranium
 and vanadium production.

 Within an economical transport distance is the only uranium and vanadium
 processing facility in the region (Energy Fuels White Mesa Mill), which
 enables a low-hurdle processing option for any production from these projects.

 Details of the projects may be found on the Thor website
 (https://thorenergyplc.com/projects/uranium-vanadium-projects-usa/) .
                                                                                  Figure 1:  Uravan Mineral Belt showing project locations and nearby White
                                                                                  Mesa processing plant

 

Magnetic and Radiometric Survey:

The helicopter-borne high-resolution aeromagnetic and radiometric surveys
completed in June 2023, covered all three projects, with a detailed line
spacing of 50m and a nominal flight height of 30m, for a total of 986 line
kilometres. The surveys were oriented north-south for all survey areas.

Radiometrics is a powerful first pass exploration tool for identifying uranium
anomalies and this was the first time a close spaced survey has been flown in
the region.  The objective of flying the radiometric surveys was to map out
the natural spatial distribution of the three radioactive elements (potassium
(K), thorium (Th) and uranium (U)) in the earth's crust, over the project
areas to assist with delineating any uranium anomalies in untested areas, and
potential extensions to known mineralisation associated with the historic
workings at both the Wedding Bell and Radium Mountain projects.

Different ratio grids are used to interpret the radiometric data with uranium
squared divided by thorium (U(2)/Th) predominately used as an indicator of
anomalous uranium, with the uranium anomalies displayed in energy order from
red, green to light blue (Figure 1 to 3). The aeromagnetic data will assist by
defining key secondary structures controlling fluid flow.

The surveys were flown by Precision GeoSurveys Inc, a Canadian company that is
experienced in flying surveys in this area, with the geophysical data
processing and filtering generated by consultant geophysicist Kim Frankcombe,
ExploreGeo Pty Ltd.

 

Wedding Bell and Radium Mountain Project, Colorado:

The radiometric surveys conducted at the Wedding Bell and Radium Mountain
projects have delineated several high order uranium anomalies. These are along
strike of historic workings, as well as over previously untested areas (Figure
2). The old mine workings are very distinct in the radiometric uranium channel
(red anomalies as shown in Figure 2) due to ore and/or waste dumps being in
close vicinity to the workings. Pre 1950's, the focus in the area was on
mining the yellow uranium-vanadate secondary carnotite mineralisation, not the
high grade primary uraninite and coffinite mineralisation. Thus, Thor is
systematically reviewing the old workings (establishing if primary ore or only
secondary was mined) and digitising available historic mine plans.

There are also a few distinct 'red' uranium anomalies not associated with
historic workings, which may represent new areas to test as a possible
extension to know mineralisation, such as the anomalies to the southeast of
Groundhog (Figure 2). More subtle green and light blue anomalies, for example,
around Section 23 (no previous mining), may have a lower radiometric uranium
order due to sedimentary cover. However, they are equally valid anomalies,
warranting a follow-up (Figure 2).  Both of these priority uranium anomalies
will be drill tested as part of the proposed upcoming drilling program (Figure
2).

At first pass, the structural interpretation of the magnetic data shows a
strong correlation between the historic workings and key structures (Figure
2), with the dominant orientation north-easterly (Figure 2). This could
indicate increased porosity or fluid conduits within the sediments, which
allowed the uranium and vanadium mineralisation to precipitate out. The known
uranium and vanadium mineralisation in the Uravan Mineral Belt is noticeably
elongated parallel to local sedimentary structures, major palaeochannels, or
axes of greater permeability. As a result, key structural features along these
trends and radiometric anomalies will be further investigated, including
ground truthing (mapping and geochemical sampling) and priority ranking.

 

Figure 2: Wedding Bell radiometric image (U(2)/Th ratio) draped over Digital
elevation Model (DEM) showing structural interpretation from magnetics data
relative to priority uranium anomalies in red, green and light blue (Priority
targets circled).

 

Vanadium King Project, Utah:

The Vanadium King Project, within the Thompson uranium district of Utah is a
greenfield exploration project with no historic workings (Figure 1). The
project area is predominantly covered by Cretaceous Mancos Shales, with the
targeted prospective uranium and vanadium lithologies (Brushy Basin and Salt
Wash Sandstone, Morrison Formation) at approximately 100m below the surface
(based on historic oil wells drilled in the project area (Figure 3). The
principal objective of the heliborne magnetics was to delineate faults or key
structures that may control underlying potential uranium mineralisation, with
any associated radiometric anomalies representing leakage from a discrete
uranium source under cover (Figure 3). The interpretation is preliminary and
ongoing at this stage, and will be reviewed in conjunction with ground
truthing.

 

Figure 3: Vanadium King Project showing radiometric image (U(2)/Th) overlaid
by structural interpretation from magnetics data (white dashed lines).

 

Next Steps:

The following activities are underway for Q1 2023/24:

§ Ground truthing is now underway over the uranium anomalies at all three
project areas, with the anomalies to be ranked for potential drill testing.

§ The priority uranium anomalies identified at Section 23 where there has
been no previous mining, and the anomalies along strike of Groundhog will both
be drill-tested as part of the proposed upcoming drilling program.

§ Federal (BLM) and Colorado (DRMS) drill permits received, and now awaiting
final approval from San Miguel County in order to commence follow-up drilling
from the successful 2022 Program, at Rim Rock, Groundhog and Section 23,
Wedding Bell Project (Figure 4).

§ Permitting has commenced for maiden drilling at Vanadium King Project, Utah
(Figure 4).

 

COPPER - REE PROJECTS (SA)

Thor holds direct and indirect interest in over 400,000 tonnes of Inferred
copper resources in SA, via its 80% farm-in interest in Alford East
copper-gold Project and its 30% equity interest in EnviroCopper Ltd (Kapunda
and Alford West) - Figure 4.

Each of these projects is considered by the Thor directors to have significant
growth potential, and each is being advanced towards development via low-cost,
environmentally friendly In-Situ Recovery (ISR) techniques.

 

 

Figure 4: Alford West Project (ECL) Location Map (Left) and Tenement Map
(right) with Thor's Alford East Project.

 

ALFORD EAST COPPER-GOLD PROJECT

 

Rare Earth Element Drill Results:

A review of the Alford East Project geochemical data, in particular, the drilling results from Thor's 2021 maiden drilling program (ASX/AIM: 22 February 2022), highlighted shallow high-grade REE results associated with the oxide copper-gold mineralisation (Figure 5-6) (ASX/AIM: 26 April 2023).

These wide zones of enriched REE occur in kaolin altered, oxide zones of
IOCG-style mineralisation (Figure 6).

 

Significant REE drill intercepts (>500ppm TREO(( 1  (#_ftn1) ))) include:

 

o 21AED005:  11m @ 2088ppm (0.21%) TREO and 0.8% Cu from 47m,

Including    2m @ 5042ppm (0.5%) TREO from 47m

 

o 21AED002:           11.6m @ 1699ppm (0.17%) TREO and 0.26% Cu from
30.4m

        including    6.1m @ 2262ppm (0.22%) TREO from 34.0m

 

o 21AED001:           16.8m @ 1721ppm (0.17%) TREO and 0.5% Cu from
91.4m

 

o 21AED006:           29m @ 959ppm (0.1%) TREO from 20m, and

                        6.1m @ 1171ppm (0.12%) TREO and
0.1% Cu from 81m,

including     1.7m @ 3139ppm (0.31%) TREO from 84.3m

 

o 21AED004:           13.1m @ 1366ppm (0.14%) TREO and 0.5% Cu from
42.8m,

     including     1.4m @ 2274ppm (0.23%) TREO from 35m

 

o 21AED007:           15m @ 961ppm (0.1%) and 0.12% Cu from 13m

including     1.0m @ 2213ppm (0.22%) TREO from 19m

 

Cross-section 6256360mN (Figure 6) illustrates the REE mineralisation with the
copper intercepts within the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) AE-5 area (Figure
5), where Thor in 2021 drilled 9 HQ diamond drillholes whilst targeting oxide
copper mineralisation. The proximity to the key structure on the eastern side
of the sections suggests the REE mineralisation is structurally controlled and
associated with significant metasomatic alteration and deep weathering or
kaolinisation of host rocks.

The kaolin association may represent an ionic style of REE mineralisation, a
highly valuable REE deposit class, often characterised by favourable low-cost
metallurgical recovery compared with many other types of REE deposits, with
HyLogger and sulphate wash studies underway.

This zone of oxide mineralisation lies in the Alford Copper Belt, which in
this area, is a structurally controlled, north-south corridor consisting of
deeply kaolinised and oxidised troughs within unweathered metamorphic units,
on the edge of the Tickera Granite (Figure 1), Gawler Craton, SA.  A recently
completed Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey over the adjacent Alford West
project successfully delineated the boundaries of the structures in that area
(ASX/AIM: 17 April 2023) (Figure 7).

 

Figure 5: Alford East Inferred Minerals Resource Domains (left) and 2021 Drill
Collar Map (right)

 

Figure 6: Cross Section 6256360mN showing REE (TREO) intercepts with copper
mineralisation.

 

Next Steps:

§ Continue to review the geochemical REE data, with selected historic samples
submitted to the Bureau Veritas laboratory for analysis, for a supplementary
REE package; along with mineralogy and preliminary metallurgical work to
determine the potential ionic nature of the REE.

 

§ Hydrogeology water characterisation sampling continues on a quarterly
basis, to develop baseline data for In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") assessment and
development approvals.

 

§ Thor has engaged Drasloka® to undertake 6 diagnostic mini column leach
tests to determine copper and gold recoveries using a glycine lixiviant. The
copper recovery curves to date are positive and results from these studies are
anticipated in late oct/Nov 2023 (Photo 4).

 

 

Photo 4: Alford East Mini Column Test work, Drasloka Labs Western Australia

 

Background:

The Alford East Copper-Gold Project is located on EL6529, where Thor is
earning up to 80% interest from unlisted Australian explorer Spencer Metals
Pty Ltd, covering portions of EL6255 and EL6529 (ASX/AIM: 20 November 2020).

The Project covers the northern extension of the Alford Copper Belt, located
on the Yorke Peninsula, SA (Figure 5). The Alford Copper Belt is a
semi-coherent zone of copper-gold oxide mineralisation, within a structurally
controlled, north-south corridor consisting of deeply kaolinised and oxidised
troughs within metamorphic units on the edge of the Tickera Granite, Gawler
Craton, SA.

Utilising historic drill hole information, Thor completed an inferred Mineral
Resource Estimate (MRE) by JORC (2012) classification as at 22 January 2021,
reporting for oxide material only, at a cut-off grade of 0.05% Copper which is
consistent with the assumed In Situ Recovery technique, (ASX/AIM: 27 January
2021), consisting of:

 

§ 125.6Mt @ 0.14% Cu containing 177,000t of contained copper

§ 71, 500oz of contained gold

Maiden Mineral Resources Estimate Release: (
(https://thorenergyplc.com/investor-updates/maiden-copper-gold-mineral-resource-estimate-alford-east-copper-gold-isr-project/)
27 January 2021)

 

KAPUNDA and ALFORD WEST COPPER PROJECTS

Thor holds a 30% equity interest in private Australian company, EnviroCopper
Limited ("ECL"). In turn, ECL has entered into an agreement to earn, in two
stages, up to 75% of the rights over metals which may be recovered via In-Situ
Recovery ("ISR") contained in the Kapunda deposit from Australian listed
company, Terramin Australia Limited ("Terramin" ASX: "TZN"), and rights to 75%
of the Alford West copper project comprising the northern portion of
exploration licence EL5984 held by Andromeda Metals Limited (ASX:ADN).

Information about EnviroCopper Limited and its projects can be found on the
EnviroCopper website (http://www.envirocopper.com.au/) :

 

KAPUNDA

EnviroCopper Ltd ("EnviroCopper" or "ECL"), have submitted the Ground Water
Monitoring and Management Plans and is currently awaiting approval to commence
In-Situ Recovery trials ("ISR"), including tracer and push-pull test work.
These tests are the final hydrometallurgical assessments before ECL commences
Site Environmental Lixiviant Trials (SELT).

 

The purpose of lixiviant trials, or 'push-pull tests', is to assess the
solubility of copper mineralisation, and therefore copper recovery, using a
specially designed solution called a lixiviant under in-situ conditions. The
trial is to be undertaken in two stages. The first stage involves injecting
and extracting a tracer solution (Sodium Bromide - NaBr) from the same well to
demonstrate hydraulic connectivity between the observation and environmental
monitor well network. This is followed by injecting and extracting lixiviant
from the same well to test copper solubility from the mineralisation.

Key outcomes anticipated from lixiviant trials:

1.         Hydraulic connectivity between wells

2.         Copper solubility and recovery

3.         Establish lixiviant and time parameters for design of the
Site Environmental Lixiviant Trials (SELT).

 

ALFORD WEST

As part of its South Australian Government Accelerated Discovery Initiative
grant, ECL carried out an ANT survey over a portion of the Alford West project
in April 2023 using ExoSphere by Fleet® (ASX/AIM: 17 April 2023). This
technology is a particularly low-impact form of exploration and uses
environmental vibrations in the ground, caused by ocean waves, weather or
traffic, to analyse the earth's make-up down to 2000m depth in real-time over
a 10-day period.

The technology uses compact, battery-powered smart sensors called Geodes to
collect raw data. It can pre-process that data and deliver it directly via
Fleet's satellite connectivity. This technology means fewer drill holes, much
lower environmental impact, and less time on the land, which fits with ECL's
corporate objectives of minimising the impact of recovering metals necessary
to aid the green energy transition.

The survey delineated the deep weathered "trough" like structures in the survey area, that host the oxide copper-gold mineralisation within the Alford Copper Belt (Figure 5 and 7). With further processing and modelling, it may be possible to highlight mineralised zones within these structures.
The subsurface ANT results will be integrated with information that has been historically gathered by traditional air core and diamond drilling. This will result in drill targets with the potential for higher-grade oxide copper-gold mineralisation.

The speed and minimal impact of this technique compared with traditional
drilling mean that exploration impacts for landowners are kept to an absolute
minimum. ECL is currently combining the ANT data with other forms of
low-impact, remotely sensed data to further improve the definition of these
mineralised zones.

The ExoSphere program by Fleet Space Technologies consisted of laying an array of 40 lightweight, battery-powered surface sensors called Geodes over a paddock of 0.45km².
ECL have combined the ANT survey results with seismic data to estimate more accurately controls on mineralisation and ground water properties, further assessing the projects amenability to In-Situ Recovery.

 

 

 

Figure 7: 3D model showing the deeply weathered "trough" structure, host to
oxide copper-gold mineralisation in the Alford Copper Belt.

GOLD/COPPER PROJECT

RAGGED RANGE PROJECT (WA)

The Ragged Range Project, located in the prospective Eastern Pilbara Craton,
Western Australia is 100% owned by Thor - E46/1190, E46/1262, E46/1355,
E46/1340 and E46/1393 (Figure 8).

Since the acquisition, Thor has conducted several programs of stream sediment
and soil sampling to delineate drill targets. Thor has also flown an airborne
magnetics survey over the tenement area to better define the structural
features of the area.

Details of the projects may be found on the Thor website.

Figure 8: Ragged Range Project Location map (left) and Tenement Map (right)
showing priority targets.

 

Sampling:

During the quarter, a detailed geological interpretation of historic
geochemical and geophysical data in conjunction with recent drilling,
generated several gold and nickel targets. A small sampling program was
completed to assess these targets including rockchip (35 samples) and stream
(20 samples) - Table A & B and Figures 9, 10 and 11.

Rockchip sampling of ultramafic nickel targets in the vicinity of the Krona
Nickel gossan (parallel and along strike) returned up to 0.23% Ni (R0185), and
0.18% Ni and 0.1% Cu (R0169) - Table A. The mapped nickel prospective
ultramafic lithologies include pyroxenite and dunite intrusives, with spinifex
texture also confirming Komatiites (Photo 5a).

Anastomosing quartz veins within the highly altered Euro Basalts close to the
faulted ultramafic Dalton Suite contact in the Sterling Prospect, returned 2.0
g/t Au and 0.1% Cu (R000183). Zones of this quartz vein were previous sampled,
returning 6g/t Au (R00165) (THR: ASX/AIM 25 July 2022), hence confirming the
presence of gold along the veins (Figure 10) - Photo 5b.

Follow-up stream sampling was undertaken along the 13km structural trend of
the Sterling prospect, with Bulk Leach Extractable Gold (BLEG) returning up to
153ppb gold (ST0061) (Figure 11).

 

Photo 5: A) Gossan in ultramafic
komatiite                         B) Gold in Quartz
Vein

 

Figure 9: Ragged Range Project Rockchip Location map focused on nickel
anomalies.

 

Figure 10: Ragged Range Project Regional Rockchip Location map

Figure 11: Stream Sediment Sampling Location Map

TUNGSTEN PROJECT

 

MOLYHIL TUNGSTEN - MOLYBDENUM-COPPER PROJECT - NT (100% Thor)

 The Molyhil tungsten-molybdenum-copper deposit is 100% owned by Thor Energy      Figure 12: Molyhil Project Location map
 Plc and is located 220km north-east of Alice Springs (320km by road) within
 the prospective polymetallic province of the Proterozoic Eastern Arunta Block
 in the Northern Territory (Figure 12).

 The deposit consists of two adjacent outcropping iron-rich skarn bodies, the
 northern 'Yacht Club' lode and the 'Southern' lode. Both lodes are marginal to
 a granite intrusion; both lodes contain scheelite (CaWO(4)) and molybdenite
 (MoS(2)) mineralisation (Figure 12). Both the outlines of the lodes and the
 banding within the lodes strike approximately north and dip steeply to the
 east.

 Thor executed a A$8m Farm-in and Funding Agreement with Investigator Resources
 Limited (ASX: IVR) to accelerate exploration at the Molyhil Project on 24
 November 2022 and the sale of Thor's interest in the Bonya tenement (EL29701)
 (ASX/AIM: 24 November 2022).

 A full background on the project is available on the Thor website
 (https://thorenergyplc.com/projects/molyhil-tungsten-project/) .

 

Bonya JV- Jervois Vanadium Projects (40% Thor)

The Bonya copper, tungsten and vanadium deposits are located approximately
30km to the northeast of Molyhil (Figure 13). Thor in a joint venture with
Arafura holds a 40% equity interest in the resources. Thor's interest in the
Bonya tenement EL29701 (copper and tungsten deposit) is planned to be divested
as part of the Farm-in and Funding agreement with Investigator Resources
Limited.

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 13: Molyhil Project location showing adjacent Bonya tenements.

 

CORPORATE, FINANCE, AND CASH MOVEMENTS

For the Quarter, the Company had total net cash outflows of $669,000,
comprising:

·    Net cash outflows from Operating and Investing activities for the
quarter of $658,000 which included outflows of $466,000 directly related to
exploration activities.

·    Cash outflows from financing activities for the quarter were $11,000,
related to repayments of lease liabilities.

·    Providing an ending cash balance of $1,711,000.

 

In addition, Thor continues to hold 17,118,920 shares of Power Metal Resources
plc (AIM:POW).  The current market value of the shares is £128,000
(approximately $245,000) based on the closing price of £0.0075 on the London
Stock Exchange on 27 July 2023.

 

Cashflows for the quarter include payments of $110,000 to Directors,
comprising the Managing Director's salary, and Non-Executive Directors'
fees.

 

The Board of Thor Energy Plc has approved this announcement and authorised its
release.

 

For further information, please contact:

 Thor Energy PLC
 Nicole Galloway Warland, Managing Director               Tel: +61 (8) 7324 1935

 Ray Ridge, CFO / Company Secretary                       Tel: +61 (8) 7324 1935
 WH Ireland Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)  Tel: +44 (0) 207 220 1666
 Antonio Bossi / Darshan Patel
 SI Capital Limited (Joint Broker)                        Tel: +44 (0) 1483 413 500
 Nick Emerson
 Yellow Jersey (Financial PR)                             thor@yellowjerseypr.com
 Sarah Hollins / Shivantha Thambirajah / Bessie Elliot    Tel: +44 (0) 20 3004 9512

 

Competent Person's Report

The information in this report that relates to exploration results is based on
information compiled by Nicole Galloway Warland, who holds a BSc Applied
geology (HONS) and who is a Member of The Australian Institute of
Geoscientists. Ms Galloway Warland is an employee of Thor Energy PLC. She has
sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and
type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which she 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'. Nicole Galloway Warland consents to the inclusion in the
report of the matters based on her information in the form and context in
which it appears.

 

Updates on the Company's activities are regularly posted on Thor's website
https://thorenergyplc.com (https://thorenergyplc.com) which includes a
facility to register to receive these updates by email, and on the Company's
twitter page @thorenergyplc

 

About Thor Energy Plc

The Company is focused on uranium and energy metals that are crucial in the
shift to a 'green' energy economy. Thor has a number of highly prospective
projects that give shareholders exposure to uranium, nickel, copper, lithium
and gold. Our projects are located in Australia and the USA.

Thor holds 100% interest in three uranium and vanadium projects (Wedding Bell,
Radium Mountain and Vanadium King) in the Uravan Belt Colorado and Utah, USA
with historical high-grade uranium and vanadium drilling and production
results.

Thor owns 100% of the Ragged Range Project, comprising 92 km(2) of exploration
licences with highly encouraging early-stage gold and nickel results in the
Pilbara region of Western Australia.

At Alford East in South Australia, Thor is earning an 80% interest in oxide
copper deposits considered amenable to extraction via In-Situ Recovery
techniques (ISR). In January 2021, Thor announced an Inferred Mineral Resource
Estimate¹. Thor also holds a 30% interest in Australian copper development
company EnviroCopper Limited, which in turn holds rights to earn up to a 75%
interest in the mineral rights and claims over the resource on the portion of
the historic Kapunda copper mine and the Alford West copper project, both
situated in South Australia, and both considered amenable to recovery by way
of ISR.²³

Thor holds 100% of the advanced Molyhil tungsten project, including measured,
indicated and inferred resources⁴, in the Northern Territory of Australia,
which was awarded Major Project Status by the Northern Territory government in
July 2020. Thor executed a $A8m Farm-in and Funding Agreement with
Investigator Resources Limited (ASX: IVR) to accelerate exploration at the
Molyhil Project on 24 November 2022.(6)

Adjacent to Molyhil, at Bonya, Thor holds a 40% interest in deposits of
tungsten, copper, and vanadium, including Inferred resource estimates for the
Bonya copper deposit, and the White Violet and Samarkand tungsten deposits.⁵
Thor's interest in the Bonya tenement EL29701 is planned to be divested as
part of the Farm-in and Funding agreement with Investigator Resources
Limited.(6)

 

Notes

(1)
https://thorenergyplc.com/investor-updates/maiden-copper-gold-mineral-resource-estimate-alford-east-copper-gold-isr-project/

(2)
www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20172018/20180222-clarification-kapunda-copper-resource-estimate.pdf
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20172018/20180222-clarification-kapunda-copper-resource-estimate.pdf)

³
www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/aim-report/20190815-initial-copper-resource-estimate---moonta-project---rns---london-stock-exchange.pdf
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/aim-report/20190815-initial-copper-resource-estimate---moonta-project---rns---london-stock-exchange.pdf)

(4)
https://thorenergyplc.com/investor-updates/molyhil-project-mineral-resource-estimate-updated/

(5)
www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20200129-mineral-resource-estimates---bonya-tungsten--copper.pdf
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20200129-mineral-resource-estimates---bonya-tungsten--copper.pdf)

(6)
https://thorenergyplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221124-8M-Farm-in-Funding-Agreement.pdf
(https://thorenergyplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221124-8M-Farm-in-Funding-Agreement.pdf)

 

 

Table A:  Significant Gold (0.1g/t), Copper and Nickel (>1400ppm) Rock
chip samples

Coordinate Project: GDA 94 Zone 50

 

 Sample ID  Sample Type  Easting  Northing  Au g/t  Cu ppm  Ni ppm  Pb ppm  Zn ppm
 R00156     ROCK         782952   7581072   X       38.4    1908.8  1.8     536
 R00160     ROCK         781780   7583568   X       10.4    1407.5  2.2     580
 R00161     ROCK         781790   7583560   X       30.7    1428.9  3.4     468
 R00162     ROCK         781808   7583556   X       7.7     1188.5  1.3     304
 R00164     ROCK         782381   7580799   X       60.9    1241.9  10.2    465
 R00165     ROCK         782348   7580758   X       66.3    1740    5.2     437
 R00166     ROCK         782344   7580736   0.001   118.2   1613.6  6.3     388
 R00167     ROCK         782339   7580706   X       151.8   1462.6  11.2    671
 R00168     ROCK         782312   7580656   0.004   493.1   1379.5  16.9    930
 R00169     ROCK         782307   7580630   X       1049    1795.7  22.7    1147
 R00171     ROCK         782668   7581842   X       39.4    1998.2  1.7     117
 R00178     ROCK         794180   7586274   0.027   54757   52.5    5.2     60
 R00183     ROCK         781441   7584154   2.02    1008    10.8    4.4     8
 R00185     ROCK         782659   7581191   X       61.4    2322.3  2.6     91
 R00186     ROCK         780818   7584815   0.165   232.9   47      3       538
 R00189     ROCK         780810   7582464   X       55.7    1844.1  2226.6  1433
 R00193     ROCK         783958   7581419   0.315   10.9    37.6    30.4    32

X = Below detection

 

 

Table B: Stream Sediment Results

Coordinate Project GDA94 Zone 50

 

 Sample ID  Sample Type  Easting  Northing  BLEG -    Au ppb     Ni ppm
 ST00053    STREAM       780422   7586690   1                    106.8
 ST00054    STREAM       781083   7586643   5                    159.3
 ST00055    STREAM       781355   7585723   1                    111.5
 ST00056    STREAM       781458   7585718   2                    130.7
 ST00057    STREAM       781170   7585519   2                    111.9
 ST00058    STREAM       780365   7585533   37                   212.5
 ST00059    STREAM       781037   7585347   1                    109.2
 ST00060    STREAM       780781   7584786   1                    163
 ST00061    STREAM       780990   7584615   153                  325.5
 ST00062    STREAM       781853   7584153   1                    155.8
 ST00063    STREAM       781678   7583571   1                    1613.9
 ST00064    STREAM       781674   7583561   0                    1525
 ST00065    STREAM       781548   7583632   1                    1449.3
 ST00066    STREAM       781826   7583952   1                    196.2
 ST00067    STREAM       779877   7590522   3                    72.6
 ST00068    STREAM       784045   7581340   1                    139.7
 ST00069    STREAM       783972   7580512   11                   177.8
 ST00070    STREAM       783921   7580569   4                    184.4
 ST00071    STREAM       779840   7590628   1                    83.8
 ST00072    STREAM       779823   7587701   1                    102

 

TENEMENT SCHEDULE

 

At 30 June 2023, the consolidated entity holds an interest in the following
Australian tenements:

 

 Project          Tenement  Area kms(2)  Area ha.  Holders                     Company Interest
 Molyhil          EL22349   228.10                 Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          EL31130   9.51                   Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          ML23825                95.92     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          ML24429                91.12     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          ML25721                56.2      Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          AA29732                38.6      Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS77                  16.18     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS78                  16.18     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS79                  8.09      Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS80                  16.18     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS81                  16.18     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS82                  8.09      Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS83                  16.18     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS84                  16.18     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS85                  16.18     Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Molyhil          MLS86                  8.05      Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      100%
 Bonya            EL29701   204.5                  Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      40%
 Bonya            EL32167   74.54                  Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd      40%
 Panorama         E46/1190  35.03                  Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd  100%
 Ragged Range     E46/1262  57.3                   Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd  100%
 Corunna Downs    E46/1340  48                     Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd  100%
 Bonney Downs     E46/1355  38                     Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd  100%
 Hamersley Range  E46/1393  11                     Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd  100%

 

On 30 June 2023, the consolidated entity holds 100% interest in the uranium
and vanadium projects in USA States of Colorado and Utah as follows:

 

 Claim Group                 Serial Number           Claim Name                      Area                      Holders                Company Interest
 Vanadium King (Utah)        UMC445103 to UMC445202  VK-001 to VK-100                100 blocks (2,066 acres)  Cisco Minerals Inc     100%
 Radium Mountain (Colorado)  CMC292259 to CMC292357  Radium-001 to Radium-099        99 blocks (2,045 acres)   Standard Minerals Inc  100%
 Groundhog (Colorado)        CMC292159 to CMC292258  Groundhog-001 to Groundhog-100  100 blocks (2,066 acres)  Standard Minerals Inc  100%

 

 

 

1           JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 report template

1.1           Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

 

 Criteria                                                 JORC Code explanation                                                            Commentary

 Sampling techniques                                      ·    Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or           The programme comprised stream sediment trap site sampling with coarse (3kg -
                                                          specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the      5mm+2mm) and fine (3kg - 2mm) fraction samples collected for geochemical
                                                          minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF    analysis for Au 2kg BLEG (fine fraction), aqua regia (fine and coarse
                                                          instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad      fractions) and multi-element analysis.
                                                          meaning of sampling.

                                                                                Rock chip sampling was based on geological outcrops, with analysis for Au by
                                                          ·    Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity         25g fire assay and multi-element by four acid digest.
                                                          and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.

                                                          ·    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 (eg 'reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m
                                                          samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire
                                                          assay'). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there
                                                          is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
                                                          mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed
                                                          information.
 Drilling techniques                                      ·    Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary          Not applicable - no drilling reported
                                                          air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or
                                                          standard 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       Not applicable - no drilling reported
                                                          results assessed.

                                                          ·    Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative
                                                          nature of the samples.

                                                          ·    Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and
                                                          whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
                                                          fine/coarse material.
 Logging                                                  ·    Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and                    No logging was undertaken.
                                                          geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral

                                                          Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies.                   Lithological description recorded for all samples collected

                                                          ·    Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or
                                                          costean, channel, etc) photography.

                                                          ·    The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.
 Sub- sampling techniques                                 ·    If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core          Samples were screened in the field as described in "Sampling Techniques"
                                                          taken.                                                                           above.

                                                          ·    If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and           The sample sizes are as per industry standard for stream
                                                          whether sampled wet or dry.

                                                          ·    For all sample types, the nature, quality and
 and sample preparation                                   appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.                             sediment geochemistry.

                                                          ·    Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to           Field duplicates and blank samples were submitted for assay with the other
                                                          maximise representivity of samples.                                              samples.

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

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

                                                          ·    For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc,
                                                          the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and
                                                          model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.

                                                          ·    Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks,
                                                          duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
                                                          accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.
 Verification of sampling and assaying                    ·    The verification of significant intersections by either independent         Not undertaken
                                                          or alternative company personnel.

                                                          ·    The use of twinned holes.

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

                                                          ·    Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
 Location of data points                                  ·    Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar          Hand held GPS - MGA94 zone 50 (GDA)
                                                          and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in
                                                          Mineral Resource estimation.

                                                          ·    Specification of the grid system used.

                                                          ·    Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
 Data spacing and distribution                            ·    Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.                          Data reported is for a preliminary reconnaissance survey and is indicative of

                                                                                the mineral prospectivity. No inferences are made as to mineralisation
                                                          ·    Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish        potential.
                                                          the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
                                                          Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.

                                                          ·    Whether sample compositing has been applied.
 Orientation of data in relation to geological structure  ·    Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of           Orientational bias is not applicable to stream and rockchip sampling at this
                                                          possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the       stage
                                                          deposit type.

                                                          ·    If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
                                                          orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a
                                                          sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.
 Sample security                                          ·    The measures taken to ensure sample security.                               Geochemistry samples were trucked back from

                                                                                                                                           Nullagine to the Intertek, WA

                                                                                                                                           Sample Security levels are considered appropriate for preliminary surface
                                                                                                                                           geochemistry assessment.
 Audits or reviews                                        ·    The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.       None undertaken

 

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

 

 Criteria                                                          JORC Code explanation                                                            Commentary
 Mineral tenement and land tenure status                           ·    Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including               Exploration results are reported on E46/1190, E46/1262, E46/1340, E46/1355 and
                                                                   agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures,         E46/1393 in Western Australia held 100% by Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd, Thor
                                                                   partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites,    Mining PLC.
                                                                   wilderness or national park and environmental settings.

                                                                   ·    The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with
                                                                   any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
 Exploration done by other parties                                 ·    Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.               Sporadic surface geochemistry over tenure carried out by Great Southern Mines
                                                                                                                                                    up to 1997.
 Geology                                                           ·    Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.               Yet to be determined
 Drill hole Information                                            ·    A summary of all information material to the understanding of the           No drilling has been undertaken or reported
                                                                   exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for
                                                                   all Material drill holes:

                                                                   o  easting and northing of the drill hole collar

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

                                                                   o  dip and azimuth of the hole

                                                                   o  down hole length and interception depth

                                                                   o  hole length.

                                                                   ·    If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that
                                                                   the information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the
                                                                   understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why
                                                                   this is the case.
 Data aggregation methods                                          ·    In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques,           Only rock chip and stream assays have been reported. There has been no data
                                                                   maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and         aggregation.
                                                                   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.

                                                                   ·    assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent

                                                                   ·    The values should be clearly stated.
 Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths  ·    These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of          No drilling has been undertaken or reported
                                                                   Exploration Results.

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

                                                                   ·    If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there
                                                                   should be a clear statement to this effect (eg 'down hole length, true width
                                                                   not known').
 Diagrams                                                          ·    Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of              A sample location plan including current 1:100k scale geology has been
                                                                   intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being reported       provided along with location tables.
                                                                   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             All results have been reported
                                                                   practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or
                                                                   widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
                                                                   Results.
 Other substantive exploration data                                ·    Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be               All data have been reported
                                                                   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.
 Further work                                                      ·    The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral          It is anticipated that follow up and reconnaissance geochemistry (rockchip,
                                                                   extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step- out drilling).               soil & stream) and geological mapping will be undertaken over tenure,

                                                                                including Sterling and Kelly's prospects.
                                                                   ·    Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions,
                                                                   including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas,
                                                                   provided this information is not commercially sensitive.

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity

quarterly cash flow report
 Name of entity
 THOR ENERGY PLC
 ABN              Quarter ended ("current quarter")
 121 117 673      30 JUNE 2023

 

 Consolidated statement of cash flows                                                               Current quarter  Year to date     (12 months)

$A'000
$A'000
 1.                   Cash flows from operating activities
 1.1                  Receipts from customers
 1.2                  Payments for
                      (a)   exploration & evaluation
                      (b)   development
                      (c)   production
                      (d)   staff costs                                                             (6)              (117)
                      (e)   administration and corporate costs                                      (267)            (1,137)
 1.3                  Dividends received (see note 3)
 1.4                  Interest received                                                             7                7
 1.5                  Interest and other costs of finance paid                                      (2)              (5)
 1.6                  Income taxes paid
 1.7                  Government grants and tax incentives
 1.8                  Other                                                                         -                110
 1.9                  Net cash from / (used in) operating activities                                (268)            (1,142)

 2.                   Cash flows from investing activities
 2.1                  Payments to acquire or for:
                      (a)   entities
                      (b)   tenements
                      (c)   property, plant and equipment                                           (5)              (16)
                      (d)   exploration & evaluation                                                (466)            (3,010)
                      (e)   equity accounted investments
                      (f)    other non-current assets (bonds)                                       (9)              (86)
 2.2                  Proceeds from the disposal of:
                      (a)   entities
                      (b)   tenements
                      (c)   property, plant and equipment
                      (d)   investments                                                             90               750
                      (e)   other non-current assets
 2.3                  Cash flows from loans to other entities
 2.4                  Dividends received (see note 3)
 2.5                  Other (Government grants)                                                     -                546
 2.6                  Net cash from / (used in) investing activities                                (390)            (1,816)

 3.                   Cash flows from financing activities                                          -                2,650
 3.1                  Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt
                      securities)
 3.2                  Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities
 3.3                  Proceeds from exercise of options
 3.4                  Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt  -                (179)
                      securities
 3.5                  Proceeds from borrowings
 3.6                  Repayment of borrowings (lease liability)                                     (11)             (26)
 3.7                  Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings
 3.8                  Dividends paid
 3.9                  Other (funds received in advance of a placement)
 3.10                 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities                                (11)             2,445

 4.                   Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period
 4.1                  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                              2,316            2,069
 4.2                  Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above)               (268)            (1,142)
 4.3                  Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above)               (390)            (1,816)
 4.4                  Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above)              (11)             2,445
 4.5                  Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held                             64               155
 4.6                  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                    1,711            1,711

 

 5.   Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents                                                                             Current quarter  Previous quarter
      at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts
$A'000
$A'000
 5.1  Bank balances                                                                                                           1,711            2,316
 5.2  Call deposits
 5.3  Bank overdrafts
 5.4  Other (provide details)
 5.5  Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)                                               1,711            2,316

 
 6.   Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates                 Current quarter

$A'000
 6.1  Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included  110
      in item 1
 6.2  Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included
      in item 2
 Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity
 report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments.

 The amount at item 6.1 above represents fees paid to Non-Executive Directors,
 and remuneration paid to the Managing Director.

 

 7.   Financing facilities                                                                              Total facility amount at quarter end  Amount drawn at quarter end
      Note: the term "facility' includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity.
$A'000
$A'000
      Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity.
 7.1  Loan facilities
 7.2  Credit standby arrangements
 7.3  Other (please specify)
 7.4  Total financing facilities

 7.5  Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
 7.6  Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the
      lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured.
      If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed
      to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of
      those facilities as well.

 

 8.   Estimated cash available for future operating activities                        $A'000
 8.1  Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)                       (268)
 8.2  (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities)      (466)
      (item 2.1(d))
 8.3  Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2)                                  (734)
 8.4  Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)                             1,711
 8.5  Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)                   -
 8.6  Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5)                                   1,711

 8.7  Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3)          2.3
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 8.8  If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following
      questions:
      8.8.1     Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current
      level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
      Answer:

      8.8.2     Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any
      steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those
      steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?
      Answer:
      8.8.3     Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and
      to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
      Answer:

      Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2
      and 8.8.3 above must be answered.

 

Compliance statement

1        This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting
standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

2        This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters
disclosed.

 

 

Date:                ..31 July
2023...........................................................

 

 

Authorised by:  .....the
Board....................................................................

(Name of body or officer authorising release - see note 4)

 

Notes

1.          This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying
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 1  (#_ftnref1) TREO = (Total Rare Earth Oxides) = (La(2)O(3) + CeO(2) +
Pr(6)O(11) + Nd(2)O(3) +Sm(2)O(3) + Eu(2)O(3) + Gd(2)O(3) + Tb(4)O(7) +
Dy(2)O(3) + Ho(2)O(3) + Er(2)O(3) + Tm(2)O(3) + Yb(2)O(3) + Lu(2)O(3) +
Y(2)O(3))

 

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