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BARYS RESOURCES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2014
Dec 9, 2014
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Capital/Financing Update
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10 December 2014
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
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Metallum completes San Sebastian acquisition
Highlights
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Metallum takes 100% ownership of the San Sebastian concession and mine
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700 tonnes of material ready for trucking immediately
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Grade control sampling of shaft stockpiles averaging 6.84% Cu
Perth-based copper developer Metallum Ltd (ASX: MNE) is pleased to announce it has obtained 100% ownership of the San Sebastian concession, part of the El Roble Copper Project in Chile.
Metallum Managing Director, Mr Zeff Reeves, said: “The completion of the San Sebastian acquisition is a major achievement for the Company. We see San Sebastian as a key area within the El Roble project where we have commenced underground mining activities on a major high grade copper vein, and we can now commit to increasing our activities there.
“We have been preparing the first delineated stope area for mining by installing two access shafts in the vein to join the 1040 level with the old mine at the 1090 level. This work has produced approximately 700 tonnes of high grade material which we will begin trucking to the treatment plant immediately. The vein has widened as we have advanced upwards with widths of up to 4 metres having been encountered and an overall average width of around 2.50 metres.
“We hope to complete installation of the access shafts during December 2014 and begin production stoping as soon as possible, which will see the rate of extraction dramatically increase as the first stope is extracted. We are very excited about the prospects at San Sebastian and see other opportunities to establish additional mining fronts in the short term to further enhance our extraction rates and delineate further high grade zones for mining,” Reeves added.
Under the option agreement to acquire 100% of the San Sebastian concessions, Metallum was required to pay a total consideration of US$250,000 (ASX announcement 27 August 2014). This has now been paid and ownership of the concession transferred to Metallum.
Preparatory work has been ongoing at San Sebastian, with delineation of the first stoping panel having been completed and access shafts installed within the vein in preparation for stoping.
This work has produced approximately 700 tonnes of material which has been stockpiled and ready for trucking to the treatment plant. Stockpiled material includes approximately 30 tonnes of high grade direct smelter material grading in excess of 15% Cu. It is planned that this material will be trucked over the next two weeks.
Grade control sampling from stockpiles of material from the shafts has averaged 6.84% copper, these samples are routinely collected as “grab” samples from stockpiles and sent to the local laboratory for analysis for acid
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soluble copper. It should be noted that the final grade of delivered material will not be known until the material has been processed. Grab sampling may not be representative of final processed grade. Full results from stockpile sampling are presented in Appendix 1.
Other work planned for San Sebastian during December 2014 includes continued horizontal development of the 1040 level and earthworks below the 1040 level to expose the vein and establish an additional development heading. This will enable the establishment of additional stoping areas and further increase the volume of material able to be trucked to the mill through December and January 2015.
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Figure 1 – Map of the north east sector of the El Roble Project, Chile, showing the location of the San Sebastian mine within a strike continuous mineralised corridor where Metallum has mapped over 60km of prospective veins
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Figure 2 – San Sebastian mine and vein looking north. Note favorable topography for access, vertical distance between the 1040 level and 1090 level entrances is approximately 50m. Work is planned to establish additional mining access tunnels into the vein below the 1040 level.
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Figure 3- Schematic long section of the San Sebastian mine showing location and access of the first stoping panel currently being prepared between the 1040 level and 1090 level.
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Figure 4 - Plan view of San Sebastian 1040 level exploration tunnel and high grade copper and gold results. Showing location of stope access shafts. Vein width in the shafts has widened and is averaging 2.50m with widths up to 4.00m being observed. Average grade of material mined from the shafts has averaged 6.84% Cu. Results in red released to ASX on 6 November 2014; results in blue released to ASX on 1 October 2014.
The Company is also pleased to advise that it has entered into a loan agreement with non-executive director Mr Colin “Cobb” Johnstone. The loan amount is for $AUD250,000 and is on arms-length commercial terms. The proceeds of the loan have allowed completion of the San Sebastian acquisition and contributed capital to further accelerate mining and trucking operations from the mine and for general working capital. The loan has a term of 12 months with an interest rate of 20% per annum, with interest paid monthly.
Metallum is focused on achieving growth and shareholder value through the development of near-term, small-scale mining operations at El Roble to enable self-funded growth.
For more information visit the Metallum website at www.metallum.com.au or contact:
| Zeffron Reeves | Daniel Seeney |
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| Managing Director | Investor Relations |
| Metallum Limited | NWR Communications |
| [email protected] | [email protected] |
| P: + 61 8 9322 4328 | P: +61417 678 147 |
About Metallum Limited
Metallum Limited (ASX: MNE) is an Australian-based company that acquires and develops copper and gold projects around the world with a focus on Chile. The Company has an interest in the highly prospective, high grade El Roble Copper Project in Region III of Chile, targeting IOCG-style copper and gold mineralisation. The Company is focused on achieving growth and shareholder value through the development of near-term, small-scale mining operations at El Roble which will enable self-funded growth into the future. El Roble is ideally located 25km from the port of Caldera and within 80km of two copper toll treatment plants within the world class Atacama IOCG region, which has a history of high-grade copper production. The Company has commenced trucking copper-bearing material from the Panga mine at El Roble for processing at a nearby plant.
Metallum Limited also has an interest in the Comval Copper Project in the Philippines, and its Australian-based project, Teutonic, is prospective for gold and base metals.
Metallum Limited has a strong Board and management team with considerable technical, commercial and corporate experience in the resources sector.
For more information visit the Metallum Limited website at www.metallum.com.au
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Competent Person’s Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Zeffron Reeves (B App Sc (Hons) (Applied Geology) MBA, MAIG), a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Reeves has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Reeves is a full time employee and Managing Director of Metallum Limited. For new Exploration Results, Mr Reeves consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears. For previously released Exploration Results, the Company confirms that the form and context in which the information is presented has not been materially modified and it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcements, as detailed in the body of this announcement.
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APPENDIX 1 – ASSAY RESULTS
| **Sample ID ** | **Laboratory ** | Location | Sample type | **Method ** | Soluble Cu(%) |
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| MGC 05036 | Cesmec | 1040 Level | Development stockpile | Grab | 2.36 |
| MGC 05044 | Cesmec | 1041 Level | Development stockpile | Grab | 4.62 |
| MGC 00297 | CESMEC | 1042 Level | Shaft 1 Stockpile | Grab | 13.15 |
| MGC 00298 | CESMEC | 1043 Level | Shaft 1 Stockpile | Grab | 4.38 |
| MGC 00314 | CESMEC | 1044 Level | Shaft 1 Stockpile | Grab | 7.62 |
| MGC 00315 | CESMEC | 1045 Level | Shaft 1 Stockpile | Grab | 5.55 |
| MGC 00323 | CESMEC | 1046 Level | Shaft 1 Stockpile | Grab | 7.62 |
| MGC 00357 | CESMEC | 1047 Level | Shaft 1 Stockpile | Grab | 6.68 |
| MGC 00358 | CESMEC | 1048 Level | Shaft 1 Stockpile | Grab | 5.15 |
| MGC 00359 | CESMEC | 1049 Level | High Grade Stockpile | Grab | 19.44 |
| MGC 00360 | CESMEC | 1050 Level | Shaft 1 Stockpile | Grab | 7.89 |
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APPENDIX 2: JORC Table 1, Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | Explanation |
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| Sampling techniques |
• Minimum sample interval was 0.25m and maximum of 1.00m are collected from core, sampled to geological boundaries. • Rock chip samples collected are of a minimum 2kg weight. • Minimum sample interval was 0.50m and maximum of 2.00m were collected along installed channels. • Stockpile grab samples randomly select broken rock material to collect a nominal 4kg of sample weight. • Samples sent to ALS Laboratories, Copiapo, Chile and to Cesmec laboratory, Copiapo Chile • Samples submitted to ALS were pulverised to obtain a 30g charge for fire assay for gold • ALS samples used a 0.5g charge was digested by four acid near total digest and analyses using ICP-OES for multi-element analysis, including copper • ALS Ore grade copper samples over 10,000ppm (10%) are re-assayed using AAS • High grade gold samples over 10 g/t are re-assayed using a fire assay fusion and gravimetric finish. • Samples submitted to Cesmec Laboratory used a 0.5g charge, aqua regia digest and ICPMS finish . |
| Drilling techniques | • NA - No drill results are presented in this announcement |
| Drill sample recovery |
• NA - No drill results are presented in this announcement |
| Logging | • All drill holes and rock samples are geologically logged by qualified geologists. • Geological data is recorded in the Company’s geological database. • Logging is qualitative in nature and describes lithology, alteration, structure and mineralisation visually observed by the logging geologist. • Total length of each sample interval has been logged. |
| Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation |
• The sample collection and preparation technique is deemed suitable and industry standard for drill core and rock sampling. • Samples are coarse crushed to 70% passing 2mm and then split produce a 30g sample for gold assay and 0.5g sample for multi-element assay. Sub samples are then pulverised to 85% passing 75 microns prior to assay. • No duplicate samples have been carried out. • Sample size is deemed appropriate. • Samples may be subject to nonuniform grade distribution and nugget effect in relation to coppergrade due togeological and mineralogical characteristics. |
| Quality of assay data and laboratory tests |
• Assay techniques are deemed suitable and accurate for the elements being tested. • Standard reference materials have been submitted in each sample run every 20 samples. • Blank reference materials are submitted in each sample run every 50 samples. |
| Verification of sampling and assaying |
• All significant intersections have been calculated using weighted averaging to sample length. • All significant intersections have been checked by alternative company geological personnel. • No duplicate sampling or twinned holes have been completed • All data collected is done so in accordance with the Company’s written data collection procedures and is kept within the Company’s electronic database. Original sample logs and written data collection forms are also retained in the Company’s data library. • No adjustment to data has been done. |
| Locations of data points |
• All drill holes and channels have been surveyed using a measurement from known survey points in underground areas with appropriate control points used and referenced to ensure accuracy of survey information. • Stockpile samples are from mixed and blended material sourced from multiple locations within the mine. • Co-ordinates have an error of +/-10cm. • Co-ordinates are recorded in PSAD56 co-ordinate system |
| Data spacing and distribution |
• The current drill and channel spacing is deemed appropriate for the current early stage of exploration |
| Orientation of data in relation to |
• Wherever possible drill holes and channels have been planned to intersect mineralised |
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| geological structure | structures perpendicular to the structure. • Drill Hole intercepts are downhole widths and do not indicate true widths of any mineralised structure. |
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| Sample security | • All sampling was conducted under the supervision of the companies project manager who supervised sample collection and the chain of custody from the drill to the sample preparation and logging facility is continually monitored by the project manager. Samples are shipped to the lab by qualified couriers or Company personnel under locked bags. |
| Audits or reviews | • No audit or review has been conducted due to the early stage exploration nature of the work. |
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JORC Table 7: Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
| Criteria | Explanation |
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| Mineral tenement and land tenure status |
• Metallum owns 100% of the San Sebastian concessions through its 99% owned Chilean subsidiary, Mining Group Chile Limitada. |
| Exploration by other parties |
• No information has been used in this report from exploration by other parties. |
| Drill hole information |
• Details of channel, drill holes, depth and intercept depths are contained within this announcement (Appendix 1). |
| Geology | • The El Roble Project and San Sebastian mine area consists of quartz and iron oxide veins, containing copper and gold mineralisation. The veins are hosted within intrusive dioritic and andesitic volcanic rocks of the Chilean Cretaceous Belt. |
| Data aggregation methods |
• Intercept widths are along channel widths, intercept calculated by length weighted average for all samples and no internal dilution was used, where length is the along channel length for each sample interval • Intercepts comprise of aggregated length weighted average for all samples taken in each channel. Length weighted averages have been calculated using the following formula assuming 3 samples were taken from the channel, where: A=sample interval, B=sample assay value 1) A1xB1 = C1, A2xB2=C2, A3xb3=C3 2) A1+A2+B2= total interval 3) (C1+C2+C3)/total interval = length weighted grade average • No metal equivalent values have been used. |
| Relationship between mineralization widths and intercept lengths |
• Channels were designed to be installed perpendicular to the interpreted strike of the mineralized structures unless stated. • Intercept widths are along downhole widths and are not true geological widths. • Reported copper grade from stockpiles may not be representative of actual copper grade of the stockpiled material |
| Diagrams | • Pertinent maps, plans and sections are within this announcement |
| Balanced Reporting | • Full results of all samples taken are presented in Appendix 1 of this announcement. |
| Other substantive exploration data |
• No other data other than that presented has been used or relied upon. |
| Further work | • Further exploration work including mapping, sampling and drilling is required, on areas throughout the property. • These areas will be identified in the future through further analysis and interpretation of results. • Diagrams cannot be provided until areas for future exploration have been identified, other than what is presented within this notice. |
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