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ASKARI METALS LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2023
Feb 5, 2023
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT I 6 February 2023
HIGH-GRADE LITHIUM, TIN AND TANTALUM
RESULTS AT UIS LITHIUM PROJECT
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Phase 1 reconnaissance sampling completed during the due diligence phase on EPL 8535, part of the Uis Lithium Project in Namibia, returns sample results as high as:
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3.3% Lithium Oxide (Li2O)
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3.2% Tin (Sn)
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4,280ppm Tantalum (Ta)
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7,980ppm Rubidium (Rb)
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Pegmatites on EPL 8535 are spodumene dominant of the LCT-type
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Abundance of altered spodumene visible in pegmatites – positive indicator for lithium exploration
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First phase drilling campaign to start imminently – multiple significant pegmatite targets will be drill tested designed to confirm the continuity of the high lithium grades at depth
Askari Metals Limited (ASX: AS2) (“Askari Metals” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce results from due diligence samples collected during the acquisition of Exclusive Prospecting Licence (“EPL”) 8535, part of the Uis Lithium Project, located in the Erongo Region of central-west Namibia. The Uis Lithium Project comprises both EPL 7345 and EPL 8535 and covers an area of 308.12km[2] in a highly mineralised, spodumene rich pegmatite belt with a history of prior production and exploration success.
A total of 162 rock chip samples were collected from EPL 8535 during the due diligence phase of the tenement acquisition. Sampling was conducted over exposed pegmatites and included several old artisanal workings mined for either tin or semi-precious stones.
Several of the pegmatites are characterised by coloured tourmalines (green and blue especially), as well as examples of altered/weathered spodumene and lepidolite crystals. Some weathered cassiterite was also identified.
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The overall outcome of the due diligence sampling campaign is exceptionally positive, yielding five results greater than 3% Li2O and eight results greater than 1% Li2O. Excellent results were also returned for tin mineralisation, with one sample assaying 3.2% SnO2 and 10 samples producing results greater than 1,875ppm Sn (0.24% SnO2).
Tantalum results were highly positive, with 42 samples returning results greater than 100ppm Ta and two samples with results greater than 1,000ppm Ta. There were also indications of very strong rubidium with results up to 7,980ppm Rb.
EPL 8535 forms part of the Uis Lithium Project (Uis Project) and is located less than 17km from the town of Uis and adjacent to the operating Uis Mine, owned by London-listed Andrada Mining Limited (LSE:ATM), as shown in Figure 1 below.
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Figure 1: Location of the Uis Projects and the region’s infrastructure
Commenting on the results, Askari VP Geology and Exploration Mr Johan Lambrechts said:
“These extraordinary results from the due diligence sampling campaign are significant for Askari, including five results greater than 3% Li2O, ten results greater than 0.24% tin and forty-two results greater than 100ppm tantalum.
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The Company has been rewarded for its commitment to unlocking mineral resource potential as efficiently as possible, and strategically manoeuvring to capture shareholder value through the acquisition of the Uis Lithium project next door to an operating world-class tin, tantalum, lithium mine.
Askari is strategically advancing its drive toward the top of the lithium exploration field in Namibia. We see immense potential in our growing Namibian portfolio as we believe the country hosts significant and untapped lithium and critical mineral riches vital for the global energy transition to a lower carbon future.
The first phase of drilling EPL 8535 is imminent and exploration work on the neighbouring EPL 7345 licence continues to progress. We are incredibly excited about the future and look forward to keeping our shareholders informed as we progress.”
Due Diligence Sampling Campaign
The Company commissioned a geologist and technical team to conduct a reconnaissance sampling campaign as part of the due diligence process for EPL 8535, part of the Uis Project.
This involved the collection of 162 samples from exposed pegmatites and old workings in pegmatites on the Project.
The pegmatites are hosted by mafic schists and metasediments and occur as post-depositional intrusions. Several specimens were collected with visible spodumene, lepidolite and cassiterite.
Figure 2 below shows one of the pegmatite outcrops on the project.
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Figure 2: Pegmatite outcrop on the Uis Lithium Project
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Figure 3: Rock sample containing lepidolite and green tourmaline
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Discussion of Results
The maximum assay results for the due diligence program are:
Lithium - 15,400ppm Li - 3.3% Li2O Tin - 25,000ppm Sn - 3.2% SnO2 Tantalum - 4,280ppm ta - 5,226ppm Ta2O5 Rubidium - 7,980ppm Rb - 8,323ppm Rb2O
Lithium Results
Lithium is a mobile element and is seldom found at the surface in its original state and grade. Generally, it is leached, and a more representative lithium content of any pegmatite is usually located below the weathered horizon.
With this in mind, these initial results from the Uis Lithium Project are very encouraging, with a maximum of 3.3% Li2O, with 14 samples returning results greater than 0.5% Li2O and 26 samples above 0.1% Li2O.
The high proportion of samples with high-grade lithium results in the oxide zone correlates well with the visual lithium mineralisation identified in the field and depicted in figures 2 and 3 above. This bodes well as an indicator for the lithium mineralisation potential below the surface at the Uis Lithium Project.
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Table 1 below tabulates the top lithium sample results received from the reconnaissance program in EPL 8535, while Figure 4 below shows the distribution of the Li2O results on the project. Of note is the large number of samples with results greater than 0.1% Li2O.
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Table 1: Table of top
lithium sample results
from the due diligence
reconnaissance program
at the Uis Lithium project
Figure 1: Map showing the Li2O results of the sampling campaign.
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Table 1: Table of top lithium sample results from the due diligence reconnaissance program at the Uis Lithium project
Figure 4: Map showing the lithium results of the sampling campaign
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Tin Results
The maximum tin grade of 3.2% Sn is very encouraging and with an additional 17 samples collected during the due diligence reconnaissance program grading above 0.1% Sn, giving the Company a high level of confidence regarding the tin mineralisation potential of the Uis Project.
Table 2 below tabulates the top tin sample results received from the reconnaissance program in EPL 8535, while Figure 5 shows the distribution of the tin results on the project.
Table 2: Table of top tin sample results from the due diligence reconnaissance program at the Uis Lithium project
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Figure 5: Map showing the tin results of the sampling campaign
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Tantalum Results
The maximum tantalum values were 4,280ppm Ta, while 42 samples returned results greater than 100ppm Ta and the average tantalum grade for all 162 samples is 118ppm Ta. This indicates exceptional tantalum prospectivity at the Uis Project and comparable to results from Andrada’s operational mine, adjacent to EPL 8535, where the present tantalum grade in the resource is 85ppm Ta, demonstrating that higher grades have been identified on EPL 8535.
Table 3 below shows the top tantalum sample results from the due diligence reconnaissance program at the Uis Project and Figure 6 shows the distribution of the tantalum results.
Table 3: Table of top tantalum sample results from the due diligence reconnaissance program at the Uis Lithium project
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Figure 6: Map showing the tantalum results of the sampling campaign
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Rubidium Results
The maximum rubidium results from the sampling campaign is 0.83% Rb2O, 13 samples returned results greater than 0.2% Rb2O, while the average rubidium grade for all 162 samples is 870ppm Rb2O. This indicates excellent rubidium prospectivity, adding additional potential shareholder value on top of the extremely positive lithium, tin and tantalum results.
Table 4 shows the top rubidium sample results and Figure 7 shows the distribution of the Rubidium results on the Uis Lithium project.
Table 4: Table of top rubidium sample results from the due diligence reconnaissance program at the Uis Lithium project
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Figure 7: Map showing the rubidium results of the sampling campaign
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Future Work and Planned Exploration
Phase I RC drilling at EPL 8535 is imminent with the Company planning an initial 3,500 – 4,000m of RC drilling testing the continuity of the high grades of lithium at depth. The project boasts a multitude of pegmatites across the project area, with many having been mined historically for tin and semi-precious stones.
Altered spodumene is also visible within the workings and exposed pegmatites, which is a positive indicator for ongoing lithium exploration.
Further updates on the drilling campaign will be provided in due course.
This announcement is authorised for release by the executive board.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
INVESTORS
Gino D’Anna
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
M. +61 400 408 878
MEDIA
Josh Lewis
SENIOR MEDIA COUNSEL
M. +61 412 577 266 E. [email protected]
Johan Lambrechts
VICE PRESIDENT – EXPLORATION & GEOLOGY
M. +61 431 477 145
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ABOUT ASKARI METALS
Askari Metals was incorporated for the primary purpose of acquiring, exploring and developing a portfolio of high-grade battery (Li + Cu) and precious (Au + Ag) metal projects across Namibia, Western Australia, Northern Territory and New South Wales. The Company has assembled an attractive portfolio of lithium, copper, gold and copper-gold exploration/mineral resource development projects in Western Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales and Namibia.
For more information please visit: www.askarimetals.com
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This document contains forward-looking statements concerning Askari Metals Limited. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking information provided by the Company, or on behalf of, the Company. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to additional funding requirements, metal prices, exploration, development and operating risks, competition, production risks, regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulation and liability and potential title disputes.
Forward looking statements in this document are based on the Company’s beliefs, opinions and estimates of Askari Metals Limited as of the dates the forward-looking statements are made, and no obligation is assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates should change or to reflect other future developments.
COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENT
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results or Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Johan Lambrechts, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr. Lambrechts is a full-time employee of Askari Metals Limited, who has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr. Lambrechts consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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UIS LITHIUM PROJECT BACKGROUND – GEOLOGY AND MINERALISATION
The rocks of the Erongo Region, and specifically the Dâures Constituency, are represented by rocks of the Khomas Subgroup, a division of the Swakop Group of the Damara Sequence which have been intruded by numerous zones and unzoned mineralised pegmatites rich in cassiterite, lepidolite, petalite, amblygonite, spodumene, tantalite, columbite, beryl, gem tourmaline, and rare to sparse sulphides, wolframite, scheelite, pollucite or rare earths.
The Uis and Nainais-Kohero swarm of pegmatites represent the fillings of en-echelon tension fractures that formed as a result of regional shearing. These pegmatites can be described as being pervasively altered or extensively albitised with only relics of the original potassium feldspars left after their widespread replacement by albite. They are remarkably similar in composition, except for the varying intensity of pneumatolytic effects and the introduction or concentration of trace elements during the final stages of crystallisation has resulted in complex pegmatite mineralogies. These pegmatites are found within schistose and quartzose rocks of the Khomas Subgroup, a division of the Swakop Group, which have been subjected to intense tectonic deformation and regional metamorphism.
Detailed geological mapping within the Uis area suggests that the Uis swarm of pegmatites consists of over 80 individual pegmatite bodies. Shearing resulted in spaces being opened within the Khomas Subgroup which were subsequently intruded by pegmatite or quartz veins. Within the Nainais pegmatites high tin values are found in smaller altered mica-rich pegmatites near the pegmatite edges. The pegmatite mineralisation composition changes with distance from the granitic contacts with a mineral crystallisation sequence, which indicates garnet and schorl occurring closest to the granitic contacts, cassiterite and lithium-tourmaline occurring further away therefrom, and the tantalite being associated with lithium-tourmaline and quartz blows.
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Figure 8: A map showing the geology of the Uis Project
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Appendix 1 – JORC Code, 2012 Edition, Table 1 report
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data (Criteria in this section applies to all succeeding sections)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Sampling techniques | • Nature and quality of sampling (eg 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. |
Rock samples Samples are clear of organic matter. |
| Drilling techniques | • Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,auger,Bangka,sonic,etc)and details. |
Not Applicable |
| Drill sample recovery | • Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. |
Not Applicable |
| Logging | • Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource Estimation,miningstudies and metallurgical studies. |
Samples were logged with comments in the field before being placed into Calico bags. |
| Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation |
• For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. |
All samples are crushed and then pulverised in a ring pulveriser (LM5) to a nominal 90% passing 75 microns. An approximately 100g pulp sub-sample is taken from the large sample, and the residual material is stored. A quartz flush is put through the pulveriser prior to each new batch of samples. A number of quartz flushes are also put through the pulveriser to ensure the bowl is clean prior to the next sample being processed. A selection of this pulverised quartz flush material is then analysed and reported by the lab to gauge the potential level of contamination that may be carried through from one sample to the next. |
| 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. • 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. |
All samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories in Namibia. The samples were sorted, wet-weighed, dried then weighed again. Primary preparation involved crushing and splitting the sample with a riffle splitter where necessary to obtain a sub-fraction which was pulverised in a vibrating pulveriser. All coarse residues have been retained. The samples have been analysed by a 40g lead collection fire assay as well as multi-acid digest with an Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Optical Emission Spectrometry finish for multi- elements The lab randomly inserts analytical blanks, standards and duplicates into the client sample batches for laboratoryQAQCperformance monitoring. |
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| AS2 also inserted Certified Reference Material (CRM) samples and certified blanks to assess the accuracy and reproducibility of the results. All of the QAQC data has been statistically assessed to determine if the results were within the certified standard deviations of the reference material. If required, a batch or a portion of the batch may be re-assayed. (no re-assays are required for the data in the release). |
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| Verification of sampling and assaying |
• The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. • Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. • Discuss any adjustment to assay data. |
An internal review of results was undertaken by Company personnel. No independent verification was undertaken at this stage. Validation of both the field and laboratory data is undertaken prior to the final acceptance and reporting of the data. Quality control samples from both the Company and the Laboratory are assessed by the Company geologists for verification. All assay data must pass this data verification and quality control process before being reported. |
| 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. |
Samples were collected, and GPS located in the field using a hand-held GPS with roughly a 2-4m error. |
| 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 compositinghas been applied. |
The samples reported in this announcement were collected on outcrops by the geologist in the field. |
| 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. |
Not Applicable |
| Sample security | • The measures taken to ensure sample security. |
All samples were collected and accounted for by geologists in the field and placed into calico bags. The appropriate manifest of sample numbers and a sample submission form containing laboratory instructions were submitted to the laboratory. Any discrepancies between sample submissions and samples received were routinely followed up and accounted for. |
| Audits or reviews | • The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
No audits have been conducted on the historical data to our knowledge. NOTE: No historic Lithium data is available on this tenement. |
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results (Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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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 license to operate in the area. |
The Uis Lithium-Tantalum-Tin Project (Uis Project) is located less than 5km from the township of Uis and less than 2.5km from the operating Uis Tin-Tantalum-Lithium Mine, owned and operated by AfriTin Mining plc (LSE. ATM), within the Erongo Region of west-central Namibia. Swakopmund, the capital city of the Erongo Region and Namibia’s fourth largest settlement, is located approximately 165km south of the Uis Project, while the Namibian capital city of Windhoek is located approximately 270km southeast of the Uis Project. The Uis Project boasts more than 80 mapped pegmatites across the project area, with many of thepegmatites havingbeen mined historicallyfor tin and semi-precious stones. |
| Exploration done by other parties |
• Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Limited exploration of Lithium in this region. No drilling for Lithium has been previously reported. An in depth review is in progress. |
| Geology | • Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The rocks of the Erongo Region, and specifically the Dâures Constituency, are represented by rocks of the Khomas Subgroup, a division of the Swakop Group of the Damara Sequence which have been intruded by numerous zones and unzoned mineralised pegmatites rich in cassiterite, lepidolite, petalite, amblygonite, spodumene, tantalite, columbite, beryl, gem tourmaline, and rare to sparse sulphides, wolframite, scheelite, pollucite or rare earth metals. The Uis and Nainais-Kohero swarm of pegmatites represents the fillings of en-echelon tension gashes that formed as a result of shearing of a regional nature, which evolved slowly over considerable geological time. These pegmatites can be described as being pervasively altered or extensively albitised, with only relics of the original potassium feldspars left after their widespread replacement by albite. They are remarkably similar in composition, except for the varying intensity of pneumatolytic effects, and the introduction or concentration of trace elements during the final stages of crystallisation has resulted in complex pegmatite mineralogies. These pegmatites are found within schistose and quartzose rocks of the Khomas Subgroup, a division of the Swakop Group, which have been subjected to intense tectonic deformation and regional metamorphism. Detailed geological mapping within the Uis area suggests that the Uis swarm of pegmatites consists of over 100 individual pegmatite bodies. Shearing resulted in spaces being opened within the Khomas Subgroup country rocks, spaces which pegmatite or quartz veins were subsequently intruded. Within the Nainais pegmatites high tin values are found in smaller altered mica-rich pegmatites near the pegmatite edges. The pegmatite mineralisation composition changes in distance from the granitic contacts with a mineral crystallisation sequence having been mapped which indicates garnet and schorl occurring closest to the granitic contacts, the cassiterite and lithium-tourmaline occurring further away therefrom, and the tantalite being associated with lithium-tourmaline and quartz blows. |
| 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: |
Not Applicable |
| Data aggregation methods |
• In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades)and cut-offgrades are usuallyMaterial and should be stated. |
Not Applicable |
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| • 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. |
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| Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths |
• These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results. • If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known,its nature should be reported. |
Not Applicable |
| 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. |
Diagrams are included in the body of the document. |
| 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 results. |
All results reported are exploration results in nature. |
| 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 contaminatingsubstances. |
Assessment of other substantive exploration data is not yet complete however considered immaterial at this stage. |
| Further work | • The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). |
Follow-up work programmes will be subject to the interpretation of recent and historical results, which is ongoin, and as set out in the announcement |
Appendix 2: Table of assay results pertaining to this announcement
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**Cs_ppm ** | **Ta_ppm ** | **Sn_ppm ** | **Nb_ppm ** | **Be_ppm ** | **Rb_ppm ** | **Ga_ppm ** | Sample# | **Li_ppm ** |
**Cs_ppm ** | **Ta_ppm ** | **Sn_ppm ** | **Nb_ppm ** | **Be_ppm ** | **Rb_ppm ** | **Ga_ppm ** |
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| B2532 | 66 | 35.1 | 384.00 | 4600 | 1025.0 | 530.0 | 80.5 | 21.3 | U4670 | 33 | 76.0 | 100.00 | 1285 | 85.4 | 480.0 | 1415.0 | 30.5 |
| B2533 | 300 | 75.2 | 40.00 | 343 | 94.8 | 153.0 | 543.0 | 45.7 | U4671 | 22 | 10.2 | 16.05 | 30 | 83.4 | 7.4 | 430.0 | 29.2 |
| B2534 | 201 | 71.2 | 18.65 | 289 | 29.9 | 28.1 | 458.0 | 43.8 | U4672 | 15400 | 2930.0 | 371.00 | 154 | 65.3 | 52.6 | 6010.0 | 82.1 |
| B2535 | 211 | 40.2 | 13.20 | 313 | 22.4 | 54.7 | 260.0 | 34.8 | U4673 | 14250 | 3120.0 | 619.00 | 152 | 72.5 | 17.8 | 5620.0 | 85.5 |
| B2536 | 280 | 74.2 | 13.55 | 584 | 46.2 | 8.9 | 565.0 | 52.1 | U4674 | 14250 | 2650.0 | 294.00 | 135 | 62.0 | 15.1 | 6140.0 | 77.3 |
| B2537 | 193 | 52.9 | 8.36 | 263 | 24.6 | 13.2 | 457.0 | 41.4 | U4675 | 106 | 22.2 | 30.90 | 255 | 76.4 | 177.0 | 311.0 | 32.2 |
| B2538 | 220 | 38.9 | 7.82 | 211 | 22.0 | 13.6 | 439.0 | 49.1 | U4676 | 95 | 16.7 | 21.20 | 218 | 54.7 | 158.5 | 262.0 | 32.2 |
| B2539 | 270 | 40.3 | 29.30 | 1045 | 141.5 | 19.3 | 438.0 | 42.6 | U4677 | 2300 | 216.0 | 163.50 | 440 | 166.0 | 141.0 | 1525.0 | 37.9 |
| B2540 | 2 | 7.1 | 0.16 | 10 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 246.0 | 11.2 | U4678 | 1660 | 89.2 | 19.10 | 399 | 19.3 | 194.0 | 1155.0 | 27.8 |
| B2541 | 7 | 5.1 | 0.56 | 8 | 10.7 | 1.1 | 301.0 | 18.0 | U4679 | 3040 | 390.0 | 111.50 | 1245 | 72.4 | 3260.0 | 836.0 | 30.0 |
| B2542 | 2 | 4.2 | 0.08 | 4 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 145.5 | 21.8 | U4681 | 13650 | 1680.0 | 302.00 | 2130 | 101.0 | 20.2 | 7380.0 | 45.2 |
| B2543 | 9 | 104.0 | 232.00 | 567 | 208.0 | 134.0 | 544.0 | 28.3 | U4682 | 14600 | 1845.0 | 279.00 | 1030 | 99.2 | 21.9 | 7980.0 | 51.2 |
| B2558 | 138 | 50.5 | 27.90 | 56 | 53.2 | 21.4 | 1230.0 | 33.1 | U4683 | 710 | 144.5 | 91.40 | 182 | 80.9 | 44.1 | 1090.0 | 51.5 |
| B2559 | 28 | 22.4 | 79.30 | 354 | 97.4 | 174.0 | 643.0 | 33.4 | U4684 | 80 | 122.5 | 19.90 | 127 | 14.4 | 74.0 | 1020.0 | 24.9 |
| B2560 | 2170 | 281.0 | 48.00 | 122 | 12.6 | 17.0 | 1895.0 | 24.1 | U4685 | 1280 | 490.0 | 100.50 | 158 | 45.4 | 14.2 | 2680.0 | 32.2 |
| B2561 | 3020 | 218.0 | 51.90 | 253 | 24.3 | 14.5 | 1445.0 | 34.0 | U4686 | 61 | 36.8 | 232.00 | 207 | 96.5 | 186.5 | 525.0 | 27.0 |
| B2562 | 55 | 79.3 | 6.87 | 37 | 18.8 | 37.6 | 1185.0 | 22.8 | U4687 | 45 | 32.4 | 124.50 | 227 | 57.8 | 163.0 | 485.0 | 24.4 |
| B2563 | 14800 | 498.0 | 663.00 | 474 | 104.5 | 21.3 | 1640.0 | 30.8 | U4688 | 161 | 70.6 | 276.00 | 7740 | 180.5 | 280.0 | 1240.0 | 51.3 |
| B2564 | 65 | 12.8 | 3.31 | 22 | 43.1 | 6.2 | 326.0 | 37.6 | U4689 | 800 | 129.5 | 270.00 | 675 | 115.5 | 260.0 | 1385.0 | 49.8 |
| B2565 | 19 | 13.1 | 1.18 | 17 | 7.8 | 2.8 | 544.0 | 20.1 | U4690 | 900 | 32.2 | 73.20 | 1875 | 132.5 | 91.8 | 681.0 | 25.7 |
| B2566 | 20 | 8.3 | 2.58 | 21 | 27.5 | 2.2 | 183.5 | 27.6 | U4691 | 340 | 73.6 | 104.50 | 364 | 92.9 | 107.5 | 1210.0 | 51.9 |
| B2567 | 39 | 8.8 | 4.10 | 17 | 29.2 | 5.0 | 314.0 | 23.2 | U4692 | 162 | 25.7 | 172.00 | 929 | 130.0 | 44.3 | 453.0 | 41.3 |
| B2568 | 18 | 7.0 | 2.27 | 18 | 13.0 | 3.9 | 191.5 | 21.5 | U4693 | 63 | 78.9 | 114.00 | 820 | 63.8 | 60.0 | 1635.0 | 31.8 |
| B2569 | 10 | 13.8 | 0.28 | 16 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 428.0 | 18.2 | U4694 | 300 | 62.3 | 167.50 | 506 | 190.5 | 134.5 | 1095.0 | 49.2 |
| B2570 | 10 | 7.2 | 6.12 | 11 | 23.3 | 7.3 | 156.5 | 22.6 | U4695 | 57 | 58.3 | 80.30 | 497 | 86.2 | 540.0 | 816.0 | 51.3 |
| B2571 | 10 | 13.5 | 0.19 | 15 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 381.0 | 21.2 | U4696 | 29 | 25.2 | 12.55 | 225 | 60.9 | 132.0 | 268.0 | 33.9 |
| B2572 | 18 | 10.7 | 6.22 | 18 | 15.2 | 2.5 | 165.0 | 20.0 | U4697 | 17 | 53.5 | 13.75 | 92 | 52.6 | 27.3 | 455.0 | 20.9 |
| B2573 | 2 | 14.2 | 0.24 | 15 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 493.0 | 16.3 | U4731 | 63 | 19.8 | 3.84 | 67 | 19.4 | 3.7 | 288.0 | 23.5 |
| B2574 | 15 | 23.8 | 149.50 | 57 | 222.0 | 0.8 | 631.0 | 22.6 | U4732 | 85 | 40.4 | 10.05 | 578 | 40.3 | 210.0 | 319.0 | 24.0 |
| K1019 | 22 | 6.3 | 1.16 | 19 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 177.0 | 21.6 | U4733 | 129 | 100.0 | 15.60 | 2670 | 47.1 | 194.0 | 796.0 | 29.9 |
| K1020 | 19 | 12.2 | 7.33 | 21 | 12.8 | 1.6 | 346.0 | 17.5 | U4734 | 148 | 48.3 | 8.98 | 343 | 37.4 | 84.5 | 358.0 | 36.1 |
| K1021 | 11 | 10.8 | 0.58 | 19 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 558.0 | 16.6 | U4735 | 139 | 37.8 | 9.99 | 285 | 41.5 | 39.3 | 327.0 | 38.7 |
| K1022 | 44 | 20.2 | 1.21 | 23 | 19.9 | 1.8 | 369.0 | 19.2 | U4736 | 147 | 31.9 | 5.43 | 384 | 22.7 | 280.0 | 312.0 | 35.5 |
| K1023 | 29 | 14.6 | 3.23 | 22 | 16.9 | 3.3 | 244.0 | 18.4 | U4737 | 136 | 33.4 | 5.90 | 414 | 21.3 | 138.0 | 247.0 | 35.6 |
| K1024 | 46 | 25.8 | 5.18 | 43 | 51.8 | 7.0 | 364.0 | 31.4 | U4738 | 139 | 27.9 | 9.61 | 483 | 28.0 | 152.5 | 268.0 | 33.7 |
| K1025 | 103 | 16.5 | 3.32 | 32 | 93.4 | 2.8 | 302.0 | 52.2 | U4739 | 156 | 31.7 | 7.60 | 592 | 22.7 | 163.0 | 312.0 | 36.1 |
| K1026 | 16 | 9.2 | 1.40 | 11 | 10.8 | 1.9 | 351.0 | 16.3 | U4740 | 189 | 32.3 | 6.26 | 307 | 21.0 | 76.1 | 339.0 | 41.2 |
| K1080 | 72 | 12.3 | 4.05 | 26 | 68.8 | 2.5 | 239.0 | 45.9 | U4741 | 270 | 67.7 | 4.14 | 229 | 25.5 | 123.5 | 511.0 | 32.4 |
| K1081 | 86 | 13.0 | 2.43 | 28 | 57.2 | 3.7 | 196.0 | 54.3 | U4742 | 2640 | 693.0 | 52.80 | 99 | 27.4 | 9.9 | 1775.0 | 22.7 |
| K1082 | 109 | 12.4 | 7.35 | 18 | 49.4 | 2.3 | 153.5 | 40.5 | U4743 | 1500 | 431.0 | 160.00 | 266 | 276.0 | 56.1 | 1490.0 | 43.1 |
| K1083 | 38 | 14.4 | 3.83 | 22 | 24.9 | 3.1 | 98.3 | 27.4 | U4744 | 440 | 32.6 | 29.60 | 759 | 49.0 | 82.9 | 173.0 | 18.2 |
| K1084 | 59 | 8.2 | 1.74 | 20 | 27.0 | 2.5 | 272.0 | 31.3 | U4745 | 620 | 50.2 | 6.83 | 92 | 14.9 | 97.2 | 568.0 | 15.6 |
| K1085 | 25 | 16.6 | 5.31 | 23 | 11.8 | 2.3 | 384.0 | 24.3 | U4746 | 81 | 16.0 | 14.65 | 65 | 57.4 | 220.0 | 97.2 | 21.7 |
| K1087 | 27 | 17.9 | 7.23 | 15 | 37.5 | 3.6 | 217.0 | 24.2 | U4747 | 930 | 36.8 | 38.00 | 364 | 112.0 | 23.4 | 543.0 | 20.7 |
| K1101 | 770 | 135.5 | 16.85 | 93 | 23.0 | 5.9 | 934.0 | 26.5 | U4748 | 142 | 33.1 | 6.63 | 448 | 23.3 | 133.5 | 255.0 | 32.9 |
| K1102 | 1050 | 6.5 | 1.86 | 366 | 4.4 | 11.1 | 22.5 | 14.4 | U4749 | 139 | 35.1 | 11.55 | 95 | 39.0 | 113.5 | 264.0 | 28.6 |
| K1103 | 260 | 406.0 | 17.40 | 216 | 28.8 | 10.5 | 2080.0 | 57.0 | U4750 | 156 | 57.4 | 25.60 | 201 | 101.5 | 159.5 | 313.0 | 34.9 |
| K1104 | 620 | 978.0 | 49.70 | 503 | 103.5 | 36.0 | 2670.0 | 152.0 | U4765 | 170 | 195.5 | 140.00 | 134 | 111.5 | 420.0 | 1960.0 | 70.0 |
| K1106 | 280 | 46.0 | 4.05 | 419 | 18.8 | 10.0 | 457.0 | 53.1 | U4766 | 15 | 47.5 | 55.00 | 36 | 30.4 | 159.5 | 545.0 | 41.9 |
| K1107 | 63 | 52.7 | 36.80 | 239 | 70.1 | 71.8 | 467.0 | 27.8 | U4767 | 42 | 177.5 | 196.50 | 115 | 73.5 | 155.0 | 1635.0 | 55.6 |
| K1108 | 72 | 20.3 | 22.00 | 243 | 47.4 | 82.5 | 454.0 | 35.2 | U4768 | 11 | 69.5 | 321.00 | 151 | 30.5 | 64.5 | 421.0 | 29.4 |
| K1109 | 67 | 43.7 | 15.10 | 447 | 60.7 | 152.5 | 566.0 | 35.3 | U4769 | 16 | 464.0 | 597.00 | 203 | 34.7 | 124.5 | 3040.0 | 32.6 |
| K1110 | 183 | 53.9 | 36.90 | 638 | 104.5 | 53.1 | 862.0 | 67.0 | U4770 | 23 | 66.7 | 224.00 | 137 | 45.9 | 320.0 | 541.0 | 32.5 |
| K1111 | 18 | 8.3 | 15.60 | 222 | 51.4 | 185.5 | 265.0 | 31.2 | U4771 | 12 | 62.9 | 423.00 | 77 | 154.0 | 250.0 | 645.0 | 30.5 |
| K1112 | 31 | 26.8 | 67.80 | 776 | 114.0 | 145.5 | 441.0 | 41.0 | U4772 | 17 | 84.3 | 435.00 | 165 | 137.0 | 82.0 | 873.0 | 33.6 |
| K1113 | 25 | 24.2 | 9.63 | 158 | 36.5 | 167.0 | 242.0 | 27.7 | U4773 | 20 | 110.0 | 240.00 | 60 | 117.5 | 150.5 | 973.0 | 44.3 |
| K1114 | 95 | 77.6 | 20.70 | 342 | 59.5 | 93.3 | 792.0 | 60.4 | U4774 | 26 | 112.0 | 242.00 | 80 | 119.0 | 270.0 | 1060.0 | 56.7 |
| K1115 | 16 | 18.9 | 48.80 | 2190 | 109.5 | 159.0 | 355.0 | 29.1 | U4775 | 67 | 140.5 | 55.60 | 181 | 56.8 | 600.0 | 1485.0 | 45.1 |
| U4601 | 146 | 9.9 | 5.00 | 31 | 38.9 | 33.0 | 106.0 | 33.0 | U4777 | 24 | 67.1 | 224.00 | 65 | 95.0 | 219.0 | 857.0 | 42.0 |
| U4602 | 230 | 210.0 | 29.20 | 1380 | 62.1 | 3380.0 | 965.0 | 61.0 | U4778 | 27 | 72.6 | 296.00 | 164 | 95.0 | 174.5 | 785.0 | 51.0 |
| U4603 | 480 | 41.3 | 30.20 | 171 | 283.0 | 9460.0 | 194.0 | 33.5 | U4779 | 23 | 77.1 | 117.50 | 79 | 57.8 | 90.7 | 1045.0 | 39.7 |
| U4604 | 460 | 20.3 | 16.70 | 36 | 182.5 | 480.0 | 200.0 | 38.0 | U4780 | 22 | 58.1 | 156.50 | 87 | 83.4 | 44.7 | 718.0 | 35.7 |
| U4605 | 310 | 455.0 | 4280.00 | 1255 | 678.0 | 48.5 | 2010.0 | 120.5 | U4781 | 28 | 36.3 | 19.15 | 36 | 67.7 | 10.5 | 743.0 | 22.9 |
| U4641 | 230 | 65.4 | 16.30 | 100 | 80.6 | 980.0 | 159.0 | 7.2 | U4782 | 34 | 12.3 | 27.50 | 41 | 67.7 | 141.5 | 230.0 | 30.1 |
| U4642 | 183 | 115.5 | 37.50 | 69 | 122.5 | 124.0 | 1245.0 | 22.1 | U4783 | 183 | 34.2 | 502.00 | 164 | 290.0 | 117.0 | 1135.0 | 65.7 |
| U4643 | 92 | 89.4 | 10.75 | 75 | 53.2 | 34.5 | 1960.0 | 16.4 | U4784 | 67 | 39.8 | 522.00 | 73 | 138.5 | 113.5 | 582.0 | 32.3 |
| U4644 | 155 | 16.4 | 66.20 | 1455 | 159.0 | 67.0 | 359.0 | 40.9 | U4785 | 52 | 19.5 | 76.20 | 89 | 91.5 | 30.1 | 568.0 | 35.3 |
| U4645 | 117 | 29.0 | 12.30 | 265 | 40.1 | 119.5 | 503.0 | 35.8 | U4786 | 42 | 11.6 | 7.25 | 38 | 44.9 | 6.9 | 185.0 | 24.3 |
| U4646 | 124 | 14.6 | 80.50 | 5600 | 120.0 | 97.1 | 310.0 | 32.0 | U4787 | 60 | 6.7 | 9.82 | 29 | 53.9 | 230.0 | 187.0 | 20.4 |
| U4647 | 105 | 26.3 | 24.90 | 821 | 59.6 | 46.1 | 570.0 | 39.8 | U4788 | 56 | 22.1 | 6.44 | 36 | 44.0 | 119.0 | 743.0 | 16.4 |
| U4648 | 24 | 22.5 | 4.23 | 57 | 34.3 | 9.8 | 365.0 | 32.6 | U4789 | 19 | 36.4 | 0.82 | 25 | 9.1 | 2.4 | 434.0 | 18.2 |
| U4649 | 15 | 11.5 | 7.78 | 32 | 16.4 | 6.1 | 235.0 | 24.5 | U4790 | 37 | 5.2 | 0.92 | 8 | 6.6 | 0.9 | 77.2 | 4.9 |
| U4661 | 290 | 4.7 | 0.15 | 6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 18.4 | 0.5 | U4791 | 22 | 35.4 | 0.29 | 22 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 337.0 | 15.4 |
| U4662 | 125 | 73.9 | 16.65 | 91 | 98.4 | 59.4 | 524.0 | 39.2 | U4792 | 29 | 5.3 | 0.53 | 15 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 52.9 | 20.7 |
| U4663 | 10 | 11.9 | 53.50 | 45 | 121.5 | 95.1 | 406.0 | 34.2 | U4793 | 40 | 14.6 | 6.40 | 7 | 20.5 | 1.4 | 102.5 | 12.4 |
| U4664 | 10 | 60.1 | 2.81 | 43 | 13.8 | 4.3 | 1440.0 | 20.1 | U4794 | 60 | 78.4 | 11.30 | 98 | 35.6 | 56.2 | 625.0 | 24.8 |
| U4665 | 84 | 13.6 | 15.00 | 72 | 74.7 | 109.0 | 373.0 | 38.4 | U4795 | 52 | 34.7 | 3.14 | 75 | 19.7 | 151.5 | 488.0 | 21.3 |
| U4666 | 15 | 44.1 | 337.00 | 41 | 107.0 | 124.0 | 461.0 | 43.9 | U4796 | 69 | 18.5 | 8.74 | 81 | 33.4 | 66.2 | 148.5 | 24.8 |
| U4667 | 19 | 102.0 | 193.00 | 84 | 65.7 | 47.3 | 1010.0 | 70.7 | U4797 | 8340 | 58.3 | 62.10 | 184 | 310.0 | 2170.0 | 155.5 | 28.5 |
| U4668 | 124 | 112.5 | 1405.00 | 25000 | 680.0 | 230.0 | 2250.0 | 85.8 | U4798 | 4760 | 92.6 | 38.80 | 295 | 223.0 | 2880.0 | 212.0 | 29.1 |
| U4669 | 13 | 52.9 | 556.00 | 5510 | 212.0 | 201.0 | 671.0 | 35.0 | U4799 | 2320 | 149.5 | 78.40 | 4990 | 240.0 | 8340.0 | 108.0 | 28.7 |