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BARYS RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2018

Nov 28, 2018

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ASX RELEASE | 29 November 2018

KORONG CENTRAL DRILLING INTERSECTS SHALLOW FOOTWALL CONTACT IN BOTSWANA

ABOUT KOPORE METALS

Kopore Metals Limited is a public company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and is actively exploring its copper-silver prospects on the emerging world class Kalahari Copper Belt, Republic of Botswana and Namibia.

DIRECTORS & MANAGEMENT

PETER MEAGHER Non-Executive Chairman

GRANT FERGUSON Managing Director

SHANNON COATES Non-Executive Director DAVID CATTERALL Exploration Manager

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Initial two drill holes completed at Korong Central intersect the targeted D’Kar Formation/Ngwako Pan Formation contact

  • Contact approximately 250m below surface

  • Associated sulphides have been identified in both RC and Diamond holes close to the footwall contact which will be despatched for assay

  • Two drillholes located 1.54km apart, confirming large system

  • The D’Kar/Ngwako Pan Formations contact is known to host the majority of copper silver mineralisation across the Kalahari Copper Belt

  • This provides the Company with greater confidence in the revised geological model and delineating potential copper-silver mineralisation close to surface

  • The prospectivity of the Korong Dome has markedly increased, with additional shallow targets to be tested, less than 300 m below surface

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  • Drilling will continue on the Korong Central prospect into December 2018

Kopore Metals Limited (“Kopore” or “Company”) is pleased to announce that its first two Korong Central drillholes (RC and diamond holes) have intersected the targeted D’Kar/Ngwako Pan Formations contact position. This targeted contact position is known to host copper - silver mineralisation on the Kalahari Copper Belt as demonstrated by our regional peers, Cupric Canyon (US Private) and MOD Resources Limited (ASX: MOD).

In addition to the intersection of this contact, associated pathfinder sulphides have been identified in the D’Kar Formation above the contact position. Samples are currently being prepared and will be dispatched to Intertek Australia for assay.

The sulphide mineralisation comprises pyrite and pyrrhotite as fine disseminations within occasional narrow veins (spaced every 10cm to 20cm over a 2m intersection with individual veins being 1mm to 2mm in width). The abundance of sulphides within veins varies between an estimated 1% to 5% of the vein volume.

Previous geological interpretations of the Korong Dome Prospect estimated the targeted mineralisation contact positions to be at greater than 600m depth. The current drilling results confirm the Company’s revised interpretation[1] that the targeted D’Kar/Ngwako Pan contact position rises close to surface as it approaches the Company’s Ghanzi West Group of prospecting licenses.

This information provides a significant increase in confidence in the revised geological model and allows the Company a greater ability to refine its targeting for copper-silver mineralisation on the identified and shallow Korong Central Domal Prospect.

1 ASX Announcement – 15 November 2018 DRILLING COMMENCES AT THE NEW KALAHARI COPPER BELT HIGH PRIORITY KORONG CENTRAL PROSPECT https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20181115/pdf/4409lltlv0g9x9.pdf

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The Company’s technical team have initiated a full review of the entire Korong Dome region (Figures 1 and 2) and is continuing to identify new shallow subsurface domal targets.

The reconnaissance drilling program commenced in Botswana in July 2018 with a specific aim to provide better geological control and to assist in the refinement of the geophysical model across the entire Korong Dome. This geological information was incorporated into the geophysical model, to produce a further refined interpretation of the Korong Dome and drill targeting.

Commenting, Grant Ferguson, Managing Director said “This is a significant breakthrough in our understanding of the structure of the geology at Korong Central. With the footwall contact much closer to surface than previously thought, the opportunity for economic copper/silver deposits has been greatly enhanced. Armed with this new knowledge, we are excited about what the future exploration potential at Korong Central holds.”

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Korong Central
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Figure 1 - Kalahari Copper Belt Regional Map with Kopore Prospecting Licences, Targets and Known Copper-Silver Occurrences. (source: https://www.cupriccanyon.com/development-exploration/exploration and https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20181016/pdf/43z90dkfrgy792.pdf

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Figure 2 - Korong Central Prospect with Drilled and Planned Drillhole Locations

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Figure 3 - Korong Central Cross Section at 493800mE (looking West)

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D’Kar Formation Ngwako Pan
Formation
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Figure 4 – KCD_DD001 – 247m to 254m - Red line indicates interpreted D'Kar / Ngwako Pan (footwall) Formations Geological Contact

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Figure 5- KCD_DD001 Ngwako Pan Formation Quartz/Carbonate Veining and Breccia

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Table 1 - Drill hole parameters for Korong Central Dome drill holes discussed or included in figures in this release

Drill Hole ID East North RL (m) EOH (m) Azim Dip
KCD_ DD001 493779.0 7543081.0 1168 304.76 0 -90
KCD_RC007 492371.0 7542373.0 1170 337.00 0 -90
KCD_RC009/DD002 497548.0 7545366.0 1170 In progress 0 -90
PLANNED HOLES
KG_03 499550.0 7543397 1170 300 0 -90
KG_04 492178.0 7542321.0 1169.1378 300 0 -90
KG_05 492371.0 7542374.0 1169.0116 300 0 -90
Total 1,550

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

GRANT FERGUSON ADAM MIETHKE Managing Director Discovery Capital Partners Kopore Metals Limited +61 8 6365 5200 Tel. +61 8 9322 1587 [email protected] [email protected] www.discoverycapital.com.au www.koporemetals.com

ABOUT KOPORE

Kopore Metals Limited (ASX: KMT) is a public company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and is actively exploring its copper-silver prospects on the world class Kalahari Copper Belt, located in the Republic of Botswana and Namibia.

Kopore continues to explore for stratabound copper-silver deposits across its sixteen 100% owned prospecting licenses in Botswana and eight prospecting licences in Namibia, for a total of 14,363km[2] on the world class Kalahari Copper Belt. Kopore believes the Kalahari Copper Belt can provide the potential for large scale discovery, as demonstrated by neighbouring resource development companies.

The directors and management of Kopore have strong complimentary experience with over 20 years of Australian and International technical, legal and executive roles in exploration, resource development, mining, legal and resource fields.

Botswana and Namibia are stable, pro-mining jurisdictions, supportive of mineral exploration and development. According to the most recent Fraser Institute Annual Mining Survey, Botswana and Namibia are ranked #3[rd] and #6[th] respectfully for “investment attractiveness” in Africa, in addition to their highly ranked global position.

COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT

The information in this announcement that relates to exploration results is based on information compiled by Mr David Catterall, a Competent Person and a member of a Recognised Professional Organisations (ROPO). David is engaged by Kopore as a consultant Exploration Manager. David Catterall 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

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Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC 2012). David Catterall is a member of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions, a recognised professional organisation.

David Catterall consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

In relation to the disclosure of visual mineralisation, the Company cautions that visual estimates of sulphide and native metal material abundance should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analysis. Laboratory assay results are required to determine the widths and grade of the visible mineralisation reported in preliminary geological logging. The Company will update the market when laboratory analytical results become available.

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Appendix A – JORC Code 2012 Edition: Table 1 - Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation 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.
This announcement covers a confirmation and update to
the review of the Namibian Mines Department supplied
soil and drilling data and recently purchased airborne
magnetic data. The historical data was published in open
file report from the Namibia Department of Mines. Cupric
Canyon have kindly supplied further historical data
pertaining to their EISEB Mining and Exploration (Pty) ltd
prospecting in the Omaheke District that is coincident with
Kopore’s current EPL’s. This data is also under review.
No new drilling or sampling is included in this estimate, or
this announcement.
All data reported here is historical in nature and therefore
the quality and representivity of sampling cannot be
confirmed. The details of drilling and sampling procedures
employed by historical explorers to generate the results
are outlined in the appropriate sections below, where

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Drilling techniques 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.
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).
available.
This is an update report and no samples have been
submitted yet.
Reverse Circulation (RC), Diamond (DD) and Rotary Air
Blast/Percussion (RAB) drilling have been performed
historically across PL7049, PL7050, PL7051, PL7052,
PL7053, PL7054, PL7055 and PL7056
o A historical collar map covering these licences has an
estimated 71 drillholes, with collar information for 59
drillholes to date. The initial 59 holes provided
include 18 RAB, 25 RC and 16 DDH, with collar and
survey information.
o Size of diamond and RC drillholes are documented in
the drill contractors daily drill reports which are
being compiled and reviewed. Data has not been
compiled for all the boreholes drilled but those
reviewed confirm RC boreholes were drilled with 6.5”
hammer and bit while Diamond holes were drilled
using Tricone bits through the overburden followed
by industry standard HQ and NQ coring.
o Documented sampling procedures for percussion
drilling is as follows:

All samples are taken at 1m intervals.

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Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery

Samples are riffled down to 25%>, with the 75%>
fraction kept as reference.

The 25% fractions are composited in 5m intervals.

Samples are submitted for 21 element ICP analysis
(Bureau Veritas Laboratories).

Once anomalous values are received, 1m intervals
are re-submitted, for a full suite of analyses.

Waste is put back in the hole
o Soil sampling historical information - sampling
traverse positions were selected based on airborne
magnetic imagery and the co-ordinates for each
sample point generated using ArcGIS 9.1 software.
Field teams navigated to sample points by means of
hand-held GPS.
o Historical soil sampling of Eiseb’s tenements focused
on the western part of the area where Kalahari sand
cover is relatively thin (<20m). Analytical methods
included a combination of laboratory analyses (aqua
regia digestion and determination of Cu by AAS) and
NITON XRF.
o Further historical soil sampling was undertaken in
selected areas over the eastern area where sand
cover was of variable thickness (>80m). Analytical
methods included NITON XRF and TerraLeach
• Sample recovery was not recorded in the reports
• Not detailed in the reports
• Sample recoverywas not detailed in the supplied

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and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred
due topreferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
reports
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically
and geotechnical 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.
• RC chips and diamond core were geologically logged by
a qualified geologist using predefined lithological,
mineralogical and physical characteristic (colour,
weathering etc) logging
• Method of data recording not provided. Verbal
confirmation from geologist stated, “Data was recorded
manually by hand on paper standard logging sheets (hard
copy) and then data captured to Excel logging sheets.”
• A review of the supplied logging sheets indicates that
logging uses standard published logging charts for grain
size, sorting to maintain a qualitative and semi-
quantitative standard based on visual estimation
• Magnetic susceptibility readings were recorded;
however, frequency was not recorded in the supplied
documents.
• Unable to confirm
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 techniques
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
• Diamond core was cut, and samples taken from half
core
• Not recorded in supplied documentation
• Field sample preparation for percussion documented
and industry standard. Other sample procedures not
documented
• Supplied sample sheets demonstrate the use of blanks,
standards and duplicates. The frequencyis not

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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.
consistent.
• To be determined.
• The sample sizes collected are in line with standard
practice
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 (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e.
lack of bias) and precision have been established.
•The appropriateness of the assaying technique will be
determined, once reproducibility testing and drill twinning
occurs.
•Not recorded in supplied documentation
•Not recorded in supplied documentation
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.

Given the age of data reported here, no third-party
assay checks have been undertaken or are
possible by Kopore Metals. From historical reports,
it appears that no independent verification of
significant intersections was carried out by
historical explorers, or at least has not been
described in open file reports.

Primary data is available in open file reports in the
form of scanned hard copy geological logs,
sections of sampled intervals and assays(EZ),and

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in some cases tabulated geological logs and
assays.

Historical data has been compiled and entered into
digital format Datashed Database

Historical data is being reviewed by Kopore Metals
geologists, however due to the lack of QAQC
protocols described by historical explorers, an
assessment of data quality is not universally
possible. All historical data is considered by Kopore
Metals to be an indication of geological and
geochemical trends, to be verified in the field by
Kopore Metals staff and by planned drilling.

No twinned holes have been undertaken by
historicalexplorers
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 of RC and DD holes for EZ were
surveyed using an electronic distance
measurement (EDM) survey method

The location of RAB drill collars was not surveyed
but was estimated from the location of
surrounding surveyed RC collars and hand-held
GPS.

The grid used is WGS84 UTM 34S. All reported
coordinates are referenced to this grid

It is unclear from historical reports which method
of downhole survey was used for RC and DD drill
holes, and therefore the accuracy of these cannot
be ascertained.
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 estimationprocedure(s) and classifications
• Data spacing was based on geology and geophysical
data for initial drilling reconnaissance.

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applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Orientation of data in relation
to geological structure
Sample security
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 introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if material.
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
• Initial drilling information is still currently being
assessed.

Orientation of drill holes is consistent with industry
best practice and perpendicular to regional strike

No details of historical measures to ensure sample
security are available in open file reports.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.

No reported reviews of the drill chip sampling
techniques and geochemical data were undertaken
during exploration by historical explorers

Kopore Metals is currently reviewing all historical data
and sampling techniques to determine suitability for
inclusion in a mineral resource.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership
including agreements or 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
• The Namibian Project area EPL’s are held by one wholly owned (100%)
locally registered company

The information in this release relates to the Namibian Project
Portfolio, on prospecting licences PL7049, PL7050, PL7051, PL7052,
PL7053, PL7054, PL7055 and PL7056, which was recently granted to
Kopore Metals Limited 100% owned subsidiaryTrans Kalahari Copper

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence
to operate in the area.

Namibia Pty Ltd. The details of these awarded licences are outlined in
the announcement made to the market on the 11 July 2018, “Kopore
Consolidates the Namibian extensions of the Kalahari Copper Belt”
https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20180711/pdf/43wfw6bj4v90n0.pdf
An update on the status of the licences was made to the market on
the 21stNovember 2018 “Kopore provides update on four Namibian
EPL’s
https://www.investi.com.au/api/announcements/kmt/d6693aaa-
a16.pdf
to PL7049, PL7050, PL7051, PL7052, PL7053, PL7054, PL7055 and
PL7056
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
• Limited previous exploration on PL7049, PL7050, PL7051, PL7052,
PL7053, PL7054, PL7055 and PL7056 was conducted by EISEB mining
and Exploration (Pty) ltd and Talismanis Prospecting Company Ltd
(EISEB Prospecting & Mining/Antofagasta <Minerals Joint Venture
• No other historical information identified
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
• The regional geological setting underlying all the Licences is
interpreted as Neoproterozoic meta sediments, deformed during the
Pan African Damaran Orogen into a series of NE trending structural
domes cut by local structures.
• The style of mineralisation expected comprises stratabound and
structurally controlled disseminated and vein hosted Cu/Ag
mineralisation
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:

Information relating to the rotary air blast/percussion, reverse
circulation (RC) and diamond drill holes described in this

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
announcement are listed in this JORC Table 1 as well in Appendix 2
below
There are no exclusions to the historical drill hole collar information. The
Company is still in the process of confirming and collating all available
historical drilling and soil sample information.
No historical drilling or soil assay results have been finalised and hence
released with this press release. Upon final approval by the exploration
manager and executive director, all relevant information will be
provided.
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.
• Significant intersection results will be compiled and reported by
Kopore when assay results are received
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.
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’). _
• Down hole widths are used throughout. This is the policy adopted by
Kopore Metals

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
• Appropriate maps and images demonstrating the licence locations and
regional setting together with the continental geo-tectonic setting are
included in the body of the accompanying announcement.
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 accompanying document is considered to be a balanced and
representative report.
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.
• Reprocessing of historical Namibian department of mines airborne
geophysics was completed over portions of the Ghanzi-Chobe belt.
• Australian geophysicist Kim Frankcombe conducted a review and
reprocess of the supplied airborne magnetic data.
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.
• Any further work on the Licences will be dependent upon results from
the initial orientation and reconnaissance soil sampling and ongoing
geological re-interpretation together with the re-processed
Government aeromagnetic

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