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ALTAMIN LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2020

Feb 19, 2020

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ASX Announcement

20 February 2020

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DRILLING RESULTS EXTEND MINERALISATION AT PIAN BRACCA

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Pian Bracca drill program delivers further high grade and thick mineralisation within multiple stacked mineralised lenses, including:

  • 6.8m at 8.8% Zn and 2.3% Pb (11.1% Zn+Pb) and 14g/t Ag from 16.3m (PBD07);

  • 8.8m at 9.7% Zn and 4.9% Pb (14.6% Zn+Pb) and 36g/t Ag from drill collar (PBD09);

    • including 3.4m at 22.5% Zn and 11.3% Pb (33.8% Zn+Pb) and 89g/t Ag from 5.4m
  • 8.7m at 13.3% Zn and 3.7% Pb (17.0% Zn+Pb) and 22g/t Ag from 5.2m (PBD11).

  • Channel sampling returns some of the highest grades yet at the Gorno Project:

  • 2.8m at 30.4% Zn and 5.0% Pb (35.4% Zn+Pb) and 41g/t Ag (PBCH14).

  • Mineralisation has now been defined over a strike length of 250m, based on the first 13 holes of the current campaign, with next drilling due to step out to the west at Pian Bracca.

Alta Zinc Limited (Alta or the Company) (ASX: AZI) is pleased to announce the results of eight further drill holes and five new channel samples. Every hole analysed to date has intersected significant zinc, lead and silver mineralisation.

Drilling has extended the mineralisation to the east and confirmed that the ‘Breno’ lens hosts high-grades and is thickening to the east with demonstrated continuity. Within the Pian Bracca Zone drilling has identified multiple and closely-stacked layers of mineralisation which are accessible from existing underground development.

Geraint Harris, MD of Alta Zinc commented:

I am delighted that these exploration results continue to build upon the success of our first five holes and that within a such a short time frame our team is delivering consistently exciting grades and thickness. Our new mineralisation has lain undiscovered adjacent to old workings and is easily accessible from existing underground development”.

So far, the drilling has successfully defined the mineralisation and geology present in the central-eastern portion of the Pian Bracca Zone. Figure 1 is a long-section showing the position and results of reported drilling and channel sampling. Importantly, historical results show that Pian Bracca is open along strike to both the east and the west. The western extension will form the next phase of the drilling programme, where channel samples and historic data provide a guide to determine drill positioning. The aim will be to extend the known mineralisation to the west before looking to extend the mineralisation to the north, south and east (see Figure 2).

Alta Zinc Limited | ASX Code AZI | ABN 63 078 510 988

Level 3, Suite 3.5, 9 Bowman Street, South Perth, WA 6151, Australia Email: [email protected] | Tel: +61 (0)8 9321 5000 | Fax: +61 (0)8 9321 7177 Website: www.altazinc.com

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Figure 1: Long-section showing the reported 8 drill-holes & 5 channel samples

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Figure 2: Plan view of Pian Bracca structural corridor & recent drilling locations

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The channel sample lengths are limited by the height of the underground development but they consistently show mineralisation continuing into the floor and roof of the development drives. Samples from PBD09 and PBCH14 have returned some of the highest-grade intersections assayed at Gorno in modern times.

Table 1 below contains the highlighted mineral intervals from the reported drill-holes and channel samples. The selection criterion for highlighted holes is where grade is greater than 0.5% Zn and the interval contains a maximum of two consecutive samples with grades less than or equal to 0.5% Zn. The entire channel sample intersection from roof to floor are shown, including any non-mineralised sections.

Table 1: Highlighted drill results and channel samples (down hole thickness)

Hole ID From To **Intercept ** Ag Zn Pb Pb+Zn
m m m g/t % % %
PBD06 13.9 16.8 2.9 11 5.1 1.4 6.5
PBD06 52.8 59.6 6.9 31 7.4 2.2 9.6
PBD07 16.3 23.0 6.8 14 8.8 2.3 11.1
PBD07 25.7 26.4 0.7 8 5.6 1.6 7.1
PBD08 11.5 12.2 0.7 1 5.1 0.1 5.2
PBD08 27.7 31.4 3.7 26 8.5 3.1 11.6
PBD08 34.0 37.1 3.1 42 12.5 3.6 16.2
PBD08 64.2 68.5 4.3 20 4.2 1.3 5.4
PBD09 0.0 8.8 8.8 36 9.7 4.9 14.6
PBD09 Including 5.4 8.8 3.4 89 22.5 11.3 33.8
PBD09 15.4 17.2 1.9 3 3.8 0.9 4.6
PBD09 27.4 28.1 0.7 5 3.1 1.2 4.3
PBD09 35.2 36.0 0.8 24 1.1 0.5 1.6
PBD09 80.5 85.1 4.6 25 9.8 3.5 13.4
PBD09A 0.0 10.1 10.1 5 1.5 0.9 2.4
PBD10 0.0 0.7 0.7 6 8.2 1.5 9.8
PBD11 0.7 2.2 1.5 3 1.8 0.1 1.9
PBD11 5.2 13.9 8.7 22 13.3 3.7 17.0
PBD11 55.4 59.8 4.4 44 3.0 1.1 4.0
PBD12 0.0 11.3 11.3 11 3.5 1.7 5.2
PBD12 including 2.0 7.4 5.4 21 6.7 3.3 10.0
PBCH10 0.0 2.4 2.4 21 16.2 2.4 18.6
PBCH11 0.0 2.3 2.3 12 5.3 1.9 7.2
PBCH12 0.0 2.1 2.1 9 4.2 1.7 5.8
PBCH13 0.0 2.7 2.7 6 2.7 1.3 4.0
PBCH14 0.0 2.8 2.8 41 30.4 5.0 35.4

Figure 3 shows an Alta Zinc geologist cutting channel samples on the 990m Level. The channel samples are taken by accurately cutting a slot of consistent width and depth perpendicular, where possible, to the orientation of the mineralisation. The sample is taken from roof to floor, including any non-mineralised sections, therefore providing a diluted and representative sample which can be used in a similar fashion to drill holes for the purpose of a Mineral Resource estimate.

The attitude of the mineralisation is thought to be generally dipping to the south-east at approximately 5- 10 degrees following and beneath a low angle thrust. Sections provided in the text show the interpreted attitude and thicknesses of the mineralised horizons, and the angles of intersections of the drill holes.

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Figure 3: Channel sampling at Pian Bracca, also illustrating the highly visible sphalerite mineralisation

Figure 4 below shows a plan view of the reported drill holes, channel samples and drill pad locations on the 990m level, it also shows the location of the section lines corresponding to Figures 5 to 8.

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Figure 4: Plan view showing section locations relative to drilling and channel sampling

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Figures 5 and 6 are east-west long-sections that illustrate how recent drilling results clearly demonstrate the continuity of the multiple layers of mineralisation within the Pian Bracca Zone. The information from the current drilling and channel sampling is also consistent with the historical data, allowing the Company to rapidly advance the geological interpretation of the zone.

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Figure 5: Long-section showing the recent drilling and channel sampling within the Pian Bracca Zone

As exploration has progressed towards the east it has confirmed that the Breno mineralisation not only hosts high grades but also significantly thickens around the 990m level and remains open below that level. The new discovery of this un-mined mineralisation of significant grades and thickness, immediately adjacent to historical development, demonstrates the benefits of using focussed modern exploration at Gorno.

  • The tremendous potential that exists to expand the Mineral Resource base within the entire Gorno zinc district is highlighted by the fact that significant undiscovered mineralisation has been found in the first phase of exploration, adjacent to old workings and within a limited footprint. This is highly encouraging when one considers the widespread extent of the other prospective historical workings at the Project.

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Figure 6: Long-section showing the recent drilling and channel sampling within the Pian Bracca Zone

Figures 7 and 8 show oblique cross-sections through the current drilling area and illustrate the interpretation of the mineralisation and the geological structures intersected. The interpretation is based on current drilling, historical data and mapping, and recent mapping of mineral exposures in the underground development. The interpretation continues to indicate that the mineralisation remains open in all directions and on multiple horizons.

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Figure 7: Oblique cross-section of the current drilling area within the Pian Bracca Zone

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Figure 8: Oblique cross-section of the current drilling area within the Pian Bracca Zone

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Drilling continues on budget and schedule and Alta looks forward to keeping shareholders updated with regular news as the drilling campaign progresses to further explore the exciting Pian Bracca Zone.

Authorised for ASX release by Mr Geraint Harris (Managing Director).

For further information, please contact:

Geraint Harris For other enquiries contact: Managing Director Adam Miethke Alta Zinc Limited Discovery Capital Partners [email protected] [email protected]

Competent Person Statement

Information in this release that relates to Exploration Results is based on information prepared or reviewed by Dr Marcello de Angelis, a Competent Person who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Dr de Angelis is a Director of Energia Minerals (Italia) Srl and Strategic Minerals Italia Srl (controlled entities of Alta Zinc Limited) and a consultant of Alta Zinc Limited. Dr de Angelis has sufficient experience which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Dr de Angelis consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

Table 2: Locations of drill hole collars and channel samples (UTM-WGS84)

Hole ID Easting Northing Elevation Azimuth (TN) Dip
m m m degree degree
PBD06 560763 5085016 994.66 270 60
PBD07 560785 5085025 994.16 44 347
PBD08 560786 5085023 994.24 52 152
PBD09 560828 5085059 994.41 31 298
PBD09a 560828 5085060 994,29 -31 128
PBD10 560847 5085076 994.41 48 138
PBD11 560846 5085075 994.41 43 310
PBD12 560846 5085075 994 -38 310
PBCH10 560820 5085054 994 NA
PBCH11 560822 5085056 994
PBCH12 560837 5085068 995
PBCH13 560845 5085080 995
PBCH14 560845 5085078 990

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Table 3: Assay results of the current drill holes & channel samples

ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) Ag Pb Zn
g/t % %
PBD06 0.00 0.80 0.80 2.00 0.29 0.11
PBD06 0.80 1.80 1.00 1.00 0.04 0.01
PBD06 1.80 6.40 4.60 1.00 0.03 0.01
PBD06 6.40 7.40 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.08
PBD06 7.40 8.40 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00
PBD06 8.40 9.85 1.45 1.00 0.09 0.28
PBD06 9.85 10.85 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.04
PBD06 10.85 11.85 1.00 2.00 0.24 0.01
PBD06 11.85 12.85 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.01
PBD06 12.85 13.85 1.00 1.00 0.03 0.11
PBD06 13.85 15.10 1.25 2.00 0.14 2.00
PBD06 15.10 16.75 1.65 17.00 2.33 7.51
PBD06 16.75 18.00 1.25 1.00 0.04 0.08
PBD06 18.00 19.00 1.00 1.00 0.15 0.01
PBD06 19.00 20.00 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.01
PBD06 20.00 21.00 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.01
PBD06 21.00 22.00 1.00 1.00 0.03 0.09
PBD06 22.00 23.00 1.00 1.00 0.04 0.28
PBD06 23.00 24.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD06 50.75 51.75 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD06 51.75 52.75 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD06 52.75 53.55 0.80 57.00 3.30 14.40
PBD06 53.55 54.47 0.92 4.00 0.34 0.80
PBD06 54.47 55.45 0.98 32.00 2.19 5.27
PBD06 55.45 56.45 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD06 56.45 57.30 0.85 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD06 57.30 58.00 0.70 36.00 2.76 9.77
PBD06 58.00 58.70 0.70 32.00 1.53 4.93
PBD06 58.70 59.60 0.90 88.00 7.87 25.60
PBD06 59.60 60.60 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD06 60.60 61.60 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.02
PBD07 1.60 2.60 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.01
PBD07 2.60 3.60 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.02
PBD07 3.60 4.60 1.00 1.00 0.08 0.48
PBD07 4.60 5.60 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.02
PBD07 5.60 6.60 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD07 14.20 15.20 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.02
PBD07 15.20 16.25 1.05 1.00 0.02 0.04

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ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) Ag Pb Zn
g/t % %
PBD07 16.25 16.95 0.70 1.00 0.14 0.75
PBD07 16.95 18.10 1.15 1.00 0.08 0.33
PBD07 18.10 19.20 1.10 1.00 0.45 0.65
PBD07 19.20 20.00 0.80 3.00 0.78 0.50
PBD07 20.00 21.10 1.10 3.00 0.65 1.76
PBD07 21.10 22.20 1.10 68.00 10.50 45.32
PBD07 22.20 23.00 0.80 14.00 2.67 6.93
PBD07 23.00 24.00 1.00 1.00 0.20 0.33
PBD07 24.00 25.00 1.00 1.00 0.08 0.02
PBD07 25.00 25.70 0.70 2.00 0.29 0.41
PBD07 25.70 26.40 0.70 8.00 1.59 5.55
PBD07 26.40 27.40 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.02
PBD07 27.40 28.40 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD07 30.00 31.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD07 31.00 32.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD07 32.00 32.70 0.70 1.00 0.04 0.03
PBD07 32.70 33.40 0.70 1.00 0.28 0.36
PBD07 33.40 34.40 1.00 1.00 0.04 0.12
PBD07 34.40 35.30 0.90 1.00 0.01 0.01
PBD07 35.30 36.30 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.01
PBD07 66.50 67.20 0.70 1.00 0.01 0.02
PBD07 69.00 70.10 1.10 1.00 0.01 0.13
PBD08 0.00 0.70 0.70 1.00 0.06 0.03
PBD08 0.70 1.40 0.70 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD08 1.40 2.12 0.72 1.00 0.08 0.01
PBD08 2.12 2.85 0.73 1.00 0.03 0.24
PBD08 2.85 3.80 0.95 1.00 0.04 0.03
PBD08 3.80 4.80 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.05
PBD08 4.80 5.50 0.70 1.00 0.01 0.01
PBD08 5.50 6.30 0.80 1.00 0.04 0.03
PBD08 6.30 7.30 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD08 7.30 8.00 0.70 2.00 0.31 0.03
PBD08 8.00 8.70 0.70 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD08 8.70 9.40 0.70 1.00 0.01 0.02
PBD08 9.40 10.10 0.70 1.00 0.02 0.02
PBD08 10.10 10.80 0.70 1.00 0.17 0.30
PBD08 10.80 11.50 0.70 1.00 0.02 0.03
PBD08 11.50 12.20 0.70 1.00 0.10 5.14
PBD08 12.20 13.00 0.80 1.00 0.14 0.26
PBD08 13.00 14.00 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.02

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ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) Ag Pb Zn
g/t % %
PBD08 14.00 15.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD08 25.00 26.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD08 26.00 27.00 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.02
PBD08 27.00 27.70 0.70 4.00 0.70 0.14
PBD08 27.70 28.90 1.20 15.00 2.36 5.48
PBD08 28.90 29.90 1.00 33.00 2.74 21.00
PBD08 29.90 31.35 1.45 30.00 4.08 2.37
PBD08 31.35 32.05 0.70 1.00 0.02 0.06
PBD08 32.05 33.05 1.00 1.00 0.21 0.03
PBD08 33.05 34.00 0.95 1.00 0.02 0.04
PBD08 34.00 34.70 0.70 28.00 3.25 12.50
PBD08 35.50 36.20 0.70 81.00 6.31 26.40
PBD08 36.20 37.10 0.90 22.00 1.87 1.74
PBD08 37.10 38.10 1.00 3.00 0.09 0.11
PBD08 38.10 39.10 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.14
PBD08 62.15 63.15 1.00 1.00 0.04 0.15
PBD08 63.15 64.15 1.00 1.00 0.05 0.37
PBD08 64.15 65.35 1.20 23.00 1.03 3.00
PBD08 65.35 66.05 0.70 1.00 0.09 0.55
PBD08 66.05 66.75 0.70 58.00 4.73 16.05
PBD08 66.75 67.55 0.80 18.00 0.79 3.04
PBD08 67.55 68.50 0.95 5.00 0.23 0.50
PBD08 68.50 69.50 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.02
PBD08 69.50 70.50 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD08 76.35 77.35 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.10
PBD08 77.35 78.35 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.02
PBD08 78.35 79.05 0.70 1.00 0.02 0.16
PBD08 79.05 80.05 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD08 80.05 81.05 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD09 0.00 1.10 1.10 5.00 1.12 2.38
PBD09 1.10 1.90 0.80 5.00 1.26 2.14
PBD09 1.90 2.60 0.70 1.00 0.02 0.02
PBD09 2.60 3.44 0.84 10.00 2.77 4.04
PBD09 3.44 4.35 0.91 1.00 0.68 1.37
PBD09 4.35 5.40 1.05 1.00 0.26 0.18
PBD09 5.40 6.10 0.70 163.00 23.90 32.06
PBD09 6.10 6.90 0.80 134.00 16.85 34.90
PBD09 6.90 7.75 0.85 4.00 0.64 1.36
PBD09 7.75 8.75 1.00 72.00 6.96 24.00
PBD09 8.75 10.00 1.25 1.00 0.11 0.05

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ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) Ag Pb Zn
g/t % %
PBD09 10.00 11.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD09 11.00 12.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00
PBD09 13.35 14.35 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00
PBD09 14.35 15.35 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD09 15.35 16.37 1.02 5.00 1.43 6.38
PBD09 16.37 17.20 0.83 1.00 0.14 0.59
PBD09 17.20 18.00 0.80 1.00 0.09 0.14
PBD09 18.00 19.00 1.00 1.00 0.03 0.10
PBD09 19.00 20.00 1.00 1.00 0.09 0.43
PBD09 20.00 21.00 1.00 1.00 0.23 0.32
PBD09 21.00 22.00 1.00 1.00 0.51 0.44
PBD09 22.00 23.00 1.00 1.00 0.24 0.01
PBD09 23.00 25.40 2.40 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD09 25.40 26.40 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.05
PBD09 26.40 27.40 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.07
PBD09 27.40 28.10 0.70 5.00 1.20 3.13
PBD09 28.10 29.10 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.02
PBD09 29.10 30.10 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00
PBD09 33.10 34.10 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD09 34.10 35.20 1.10 7.00 0.16 0.09
PBD09 35.20 36.00 0.80 24.00 0.46 1.14
PBD09 36.00 37.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD09 37.00 38.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00
PBD09 77.77 78.77 1.00 1.00 0.04 0.10
PBD09 78.77 79.77 1.00 2.00 0.11 0.14
PBD09 79.77 80.50 0.73 1.00 0.14 0.18
PBD09 80.50 81.50 1.00 10.00 1.38 4.11
PBD09 81.50 82.50 1.00 9.00 1.21 1.31
PBD09 82.50 83.48 0.98 3.00 0.24 0.17
PBD09 83.48 84.18 0.70 11.00 1.68 1.06
PBD09 84.18 85.05 0.87 97.00 13.85 44.23
PBD09 85.05 86.00 0.95 2.00 0.16 0.12
PBD09 86.00 87.00 1.00 1.00 0.03 0.05
PBD09A 0.00 0.70 0.70 2.00 0.48 1.08
PBD09A 0.70 1.40 0.70 1.00 0.38 1.31
PBD09A 1.40 2.10 0.70 1.00 0.07 0.23
PBD09A 2.10 3.00 0.90 1.00 0.12 0.51
PBD09A 3.00 3.70 0.70 2.00 0.65 1.52
PBD09A 3.70 4.70 1.00 1.00 0.16 2.18
PBD09A 4.70 5.40 0.70 42.00 8.36 0.91

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ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) Ag Pb Zn
g/t % %
PBD09A 5.40 6.40 1.00 6.00 0.85 3.66
PBD09A 6.40 7.10 0.70 4.00 0.59 2.26
PBD09A 7.10 7.70 0.60 1.00 0.20 0.20
PBD09A 7.70 8.40 0.70 1.00 0.25 0.98
PBD09A 8.40 9.40 1.00 3.00 0.58 1.97
PBD09A 9.40 10.10 0.70 2.00 0.19 0.87
PBD09A 10.10 10.90 0.80 1.00 0.04 0.37
PBD09A 10.90 11.80 0.90 1.00 0.04 0.01
PBD09A 11.80 12.50 0.70 2.00 0.17 0.60
PBD09A 12.50 13.50 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.12
PBD09A 13.50 14.50 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.02
PBD10 0.00 0.70 0.70 6.00 1.51 8.24
PBD10 0.70 1.70 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.02
PBD10 1.70 2.70 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD11 0.00 0.70 0.70 2.00 0.06 0.16
PBD11 0.70 1.40 0.70 1.00 0.03 0.67
PBD11 1.40 2.20 0.80 4.00 0.17 2.78
PBD11 2.20 3.20 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.02
PBD11 3.20 4.20 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.03
PBD11 4.20 5.20 1.00 2.00 0.19 0.15
PBD11 5.20 6.10 0.90 26.00 4.02 11.40
PBD11 6.10 6.80 0.70 11.00 2.55 4.90
PBD11 6.80 7.50 0.70 16.00 3.76 19.80
PBD11 7.50 8.20 0.70 12.00 3.41 12.05
PBD11 8.20 8.90 0.70 12.00 2.70 31.29
PBD11 8.90 9.60 0.70 8.00 1.78 9.32
PBD11 9.60 10.30 0.70 15.00 3.86 17.35
PBD11 10.30 11.00 0.70 22.00 5.91 17.45
PBD11 11.00 11.75 0.75 6.00 1.49 4.04
PBD11 11.75 12.45 0.70 7.00 1.36 3.14
PBD11 12.45 13.15 0.70 107.00 9.09 10.20
PBD11 13.15 13.85 0.70 20.00 4.99 19.80
PBD11 13.85 14.85 1.00 1.00 0.02 0.01
PBD11 14.85 15.85 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBD11 53.35 54.35 1.00 3.00 0.06 0.19
PBD11 54.35 55.35 1.00 2.00 0.06 0.16
PBD11 55.35 56.05 0.70 63.00 1.70 13.10
PBD11 56.05 57.05 1.00 13.00 0.34 0.45
PBD11 57.05 58.05 1.00 39.00 0.80 0.46
PBD11 58.05 59.05 1.00 91.00 2.00 0.74

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ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) Ag Pb Zn
g/t % %
PBD11 59.05 59.75 0.70 9.00 0.42 3.21
PBD11 59.75 60.75 1.00 3.00 0.06 0.09
PBD11 60.75 61.75 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.01
PBD12 0.00 1.00 1.00 6.00 0.32 0.74
PBD12 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.24 0.46
PBD12 2.00 2.70 0.70 25.00 5.04 12.35
PBD12 2.70 3.40 0.70 6.00 1.48 7.31
PBD12 3.40 4.25 0.85 4.00 1.00 4.93
PBD12 4.25 5.25 1.00 2.00 0.68 3.00
PBD12 5.25 6.05 0.80 74.00 10.20 12.15
PBD12 6.05 7.35 1.30 20.00 2.65 3.82
PBD12 7.35 8.35 1.00 1.00 0.15 0.30
PBD12 8.35 9.60 1.25 1.00 0.01 0.02
PBD12 9.60 10.30 0.70 8.00 1.62 2.11
PBD12 10.30 11.30 1.00 1.00 0.11 0.76
PBD12 11.30 12.35 1.05 1.00 0.03 0.16
PBD12 12.35 13.45 1.10 6.00 1.37 0.31
PBD12 13.45 14.55 1.10 1.00 0.11 0.06
PBD12 14.55 15.55 1.00 1.00 0.01 0.03
PBD12 15.55 16.55 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.01
PBCH10 0.00 0.80 0.80 26.00 2.60 19.10
PBCH10 0.80 1.55 0.75 30.00 3.34 24.20
PBCH10 1.55 2.35 0.80 8.00 1.18 5.84
PBCH11 0.00 0.70 0.70 1.00 0.10 0.21
PBCH11 0.70 1.50 0.80 14.00 3.17 9.55
PBCH11 1.50 2.30 0.80 20.00 2.10 5.50
PBCH12 0.00 0.70 0.70 17.00 2.80 9.73
PBCH12 0.70 1.35 0.65 9.00 2.05 1.96
PBCH12 1.35 2.05 0.70 1.00 0.15 0.70
PBCH13 0.00 0.80 0.80 3.00 0.67 0.29
PBCH13 0.80 1.70 0.90 2.00 0.26 0.13
PBCH13 1.70 2.70 1.00 13.00 2.71 6.91
PBCH14 0.00 0.80 0.80 61.00 6.88 45.92
PBCH14 0.80 1.65 0.85 68.00 8.52 52.73
PBCH14 1.65 2.75 1.10 5.00 0.84 1.74

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 4 Underground Face Sampling

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

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Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random
chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement
tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc).
These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity 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 (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was
used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse
gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
• Samples were collected using face samples taken from underground drives using a
diamond disc saw to trace the channel, and using geo picks, or hammer and chisels
to dislodge mineralisation from the adit wall. Samples were collected at
continuously along intervals ranging from 0.65 to 1.3 m, along the mineralised face,
and composited, the length of each sample is given in Table 3.
• Effort was made to ensure each individual sample was of similar size to others. The
samples were dispatched using a reputable contract courier from site to the
laboratory where it was dried, then crushed and pulverised to allow 85% to pass -
75μm. A 0.15g-0.25g aliquot subsample of the pulverised sample was then
dissolved in a four acid digest, and then analysed using an ICP-AES or ICP-AAS
technique to determine grades of the following elements Pb, Zn, As, Ag, Bi, Co, Cu,
Fe, Mg, Mn, Ni.
• Alta Zinc and laboratory QAQC completed with no issues being noted. The nature of
the samples is representative of a grade thickness_._
• Mineralisation is entirely contained in sulphide material. Historical studies, and
recent University preliminary observations show very low levels of deleterious
elements, however further studies must be completed to quantify this.
• Alta Zinc has exhaustive procedures and protocols in place to ensure that ‘Industry
Standard’ is met as a minimum.
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish 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.
• Data spacing is continuous along the channel, but vertical channel intervals are
limited to the height of the drives.
• Channels do not fully describe or encompass the true width of the mineralisation
at the sample point,
• No sample compositing has been applied other than previously mentioned_._
Orientation of
data in
relation to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased
sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is
known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have
• Not applicable.
• Not applicable

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introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and
reported if material.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. • Samples were dispatched from the Exploration Site using a single reputable
contracted courier service to deliver samples directly to the assay laboratory where
further sample preparation and assay occurs.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
• Not applicable

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition –Table 5 Pian Bracca exploration drilling

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria
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Criteria
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Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random
chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement
tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc).
These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity 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 (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was
used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse
gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
• T2-76 and NQ diamond core was cut in half to provide a sample for assay typically
weighing around 2-3 kg. Samples were submitted to the ALS facility in Rosia Montana,
Romania for industry standard analytical analysis.
• The half core and weight of the sample provide sufficient representivity.
• No calibration of any equipment was required as all samples were sent for assay by
commercial laboratory.
• Mineralised core is visually identified, and then sampled in geological intervals using
0.7-1.3m intervals to obtain 2-3 kg samples.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer,
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (e.g.
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 Type is Sandvik 130 drill rig.

Core not oriented, but a Televiewer system is used to define azimuth, inclination
and structures of each drill hole.

Coring bit used in campaign: T2-76 and NQ diamond core.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximize 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.
• All core was logged for geology and RQD with recovery in the mineralised and
sampled zone greater than 90%.
• The T2-76 and NQ diameters and sampling of half core ensured the representative
nature of the samples.
• There is no observed relationship between sample recovery and grade, and with
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Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core
(or costean, channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged.
• All holes have been geologically logged on geological intervals with recording of
lithology, grain size and distribution, sorting, roundness, alteration, veining,
structure, oxidation state, colour and geotechnical data noted and stored in the
database. All holes were logged to a level of detail sufficient to support future
mineral resource estimation, scoping studies, and metallurgical investigations.
• Oxidation, colour, alteration, roundness, sorting, sphericity, alteration and
mineralisation are logged qualitatively. All other values are logged quantitatively. All
holes have been photographed both wet and dry, and these photos stored in a
database.
• All holes have been logged over their entire length (100%) including any mineralised
intersections.
Sub-sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all
core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and
whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness
of the sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative
of the in situ material collected, including for instance results
for field duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
• All core was half cut using a table diamond saw.
• Not applicable.
• Mineralised core is visually identified, and then sampled in geological intervals using
0.7-1.3m intervals, the core is then half cut and half the core is wholly sampled for
that interval then inserted into pre numbered calico bags along with QA/QC
samples. The sample preparation technique is deemed appropriate.
• Quality control procedures include following AZI standard procedures when
sampling, sampling on geological intervals, and reviews of sampling techniques in
the field.
• Field Duplicate samples are taken in the field at a rate of 1 in 20, and consist of ¼
core taken from the reserved ½ core.
• The expected sample weight for 1m of half core T2-76 is approximately 2.7kg, and
NQ is 2.4kg. This sample weight should be sufficient to appropriately describe base
metal mineralisation grades from mineral particle sizes up to 5mm.
Quality of
assay data and
laboratory
tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is
considered partial or total.
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) andprecision
• The digest method and analysis techniques are deemed appropriate for the samples.
Four acid digestions are able to dissolve most minerals; however, although the term
“near-total” is used, depending on the sample matrix, all elements may not be
quantitatively extracted. The intended analysis techniques are ICP-AES (Atomic
Emission Spectroscopy) and ICP-AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) typically
used to quantify higher grade base metal mineralisation.
• No geophysical tools, spectrometers or XRF instruments have been used.
• QA/QC samples (duplicates, blanks and standards) are inserted in the sample series
at a rate of better than 3 in 20. These check samples are tracked and reported on
for each batch. When issues are noted the laboratoryis informed and an

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have been established. investigation begins defining the nature of the discrepancy, a suitable explanation,
and whether further check assays are required. The laboratory completes its own
QA/QC procedures and these are also tracked and reported on by AZI.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent 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.
• There has been no independent logging of the mineralised interval; however, it has
been logged by several company personnel and verified by senior staff using core
photography.
• None of the reported holes are twinned holes.
• All geological, sampling, and spatial data that are generated and captured in the field
are immediately entered into a field notebook on standard Excel templates. These
templates are then validated each night in Micromine. This information is then sent
to Alta’s in-house database manager for further validation. All geological, sampling,
and spatial data that are generated and captured in the field are immediately
entered into a field notebook on standard Excel templates. These templates are
then validated each night in Micromine. This information is then sent to Alta’s in-
house database manager for further validation.
• No adjustment was necessary.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes
(collar 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.
• Collar locations are designed using data acquired from surveying existing
infrastructure using a total station. Once completed, drill holes are surveyed using a
total station, and logged with a Televiewer system to define azimuth, inclination and
structures of the drill hole.
• The grid system used at Gorno is WGS_1984_UTM_Zone_32N. Easting and Northing
are stated in meters.

The topographic surface of the area is based on 1:10000 scale topographic maps
issued by Regione Lombardia, derived from restitution of orthophoto mosaics with
an accuracy of ±2m horizontal and ±5-10m vertical.
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish 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.
• Results from all drill holes are being reported. All samples were collected at from 0.7
to 1.3m intervals down hole.
• No Mineral Resource or Ore Reserve are being reported.
• Sample composites were not employed.
Orientation of
data in
relation to
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased
sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is
known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
• Reported holes were drilled at an average declination and azimuth as stated in Table
2 of the accompanying report.
• The attitude of the mineralisation is thought to be generally dipping to the south-
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geological
structure
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have
introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and
reported if material.
intersections may be biased. True width for these intersections will be confirmed
once collar surveys, hole deviation surveys, and geological modelling is finalized.
Sections provided in the text show fairly accurate depictions of the attitude of the
mineralised horizons, and angle of intersections of the drill holes.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. • Samples were dispatched from the Exploration Site using a single reputable
contracted courier service to deliver samples directly to the assay laboratory where
further sample preparation and assay occurs.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
• Reviews of sampling techniques and material sampled are undertaken regularly to
ensure any change in geological conditions is adequately accounted for in sample
preparation. Reviews of assay results and QA/QC results occur for each batch 1 in
10 checks on all compiled and entered data are completed by Alta Zinc.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)

Criteria
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Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership
including agreements or material issues with third parties
such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interests, historical sites, 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.
• The Gorno Lead Zinc Mineral District is located in the north of Italy, in the
Lombardy Province. The Gorno Project is made up four (4) granted exploration
permits and one (1) Mining Licence. These leases are 100% owned and operated
by Energia Italia, a 100% owned subsidiary of Alta Zinc Ltd. All permits are valid at
the time of this report.
• All tenements are in good standing and no impediments to operating are currently
known to exist.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
• A significant amount of work was undertaken by ENI subsidiaries in the region,
notably SAMIM, an Italian state-owned company and part of the ENI group. Drilling
works completed in the period between 1964-1980 have been compiled and
digitised by Alta Zinc. A significant amount of work has been completed in the
Gorno Mineral District including the development of more than 230km of
exploration drives, detailed mapping, and the mining and production of over
800,000 tonnes of high-grade zinc concentrate. Large scale mining operations
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Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
The Gorno Mineral District is an Alpine Type Lead-Zinc deposit (similar to
Mississippi Valley Type Lead Zinc deposits). The mineralisation is broadly
stratabound with some breccia bodies and veining also observed. It displays
generally simple mineralogy of low iron sphalerite, galena, pyrite, and minor
silver. Mineralisation is hosted by the Metallifero Formation which consists of
predominantly limestones with interbedded shales in the higher parts of the
sequence. Gorno lies in a part of the Italian Southern Alps named “Lombard
Basin”, formed by a strong subsidence occurring in the Permian-Triassic which
allowed the subsequent accumulation of a thick sedimentary pile.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding
of the 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.
• Information material to the understanding of the exploration results is provided
in the text of the release.
• No information has been excluded.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations
(e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high
grade results and longer lengths of low grade results, the
procedure used for such aggregation should be stated and
some typical examples of such aggregations should be shown
in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
• Not applicable.
• Not applicable.
• No metal equivalents are used.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill
hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.

All drill holes are variable orientated. Little confidence has been established in
the orientation of the mineralisation at this stage other than a general dip and
strike.

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intercept
lengths
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are
reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (e.g.
_‘down hole length, true width not known’). _
south-south west at an angle of approximately 5 degrees.
• True widths of intercepts are not known at this stage.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations
of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery
being reported These should include, but not be limited to a
plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
• Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 for these data.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is
not practicable, representative reporting of both low and
high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid
misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
• The results reported in the above text are comprehensively reported in a balanced
manner.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be
reported including (but not limited to): geological
observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey
results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment;
metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
• Not applicable
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for
lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out
drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions, including the main geological interpretations and
future drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
• Future works at Gorno will test the continuity of mineralisation at Pian Bracca
(including Pian Bracca down-plunge), Colonna Fontanone, and regional
exploration works.
• Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 for areas that are open to extensions.

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