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BLACK CANYON LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Jun 9, 2021

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ASX Announcement
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10 June 2021 ASX:BCA

Widespread manganese confirmed at Flanagan Bore prospect in the Pilbara

Outcropping manganese and newly identified historic drilling results further highlight potential to expand known mineralisation

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Field assessment confirms widespread manganese mineralisation and highlights scope to extend mineralisation at Flanagan Bore outlined by previous drilling

  • Two new highly prospective manganese target areas identified

  • Surface manganese mineralisation was observed over an area of 1000m x 900m at the FB1 prospect, where recently identified historic drilling intersected significant intervals, including;

  • 18m @ 11.2% Mn from surface (WD0020)

  • 3m @ 21% Mn from surface and 20m @ 12.5% Mn from 8m (WD0021)

  • 24m @ 10.3% Mn from surface (WD0024)

  • At the FB3 & FB4 Prospects, widespread folded manganese-enriched shales are exposed over a strike of ~400m and have not been drill tested

  • Surface mineralisation has been identified 500m to the south of thick manganese intervals previously drilled over an area of 1000m x 200m at the LR1 prospect

  • Highly experienced geologist Jeremy Aldworth appointed Exploration Manager

  • Drilling is planned for the coming quarter

Black Canyon (ASX: BCA) is pleased to advise that a field assessment of its Flanagan Bore manganese prospect in the Pilbara has confirmed the presence of extensive mineralisation at surface and highlighted significant scope to grow the known mineralisation in several areas.

Located 120km northeast of Newman, Black Canyon’s Flanagan Bore tenement is part of the Company’s Carawine Project and is subject to a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Carawine Resources Ltd (ASX:CWX) whereby Black Canyon can earn up to a 75% interest in the Carawine Project tenements.

The field assessment, led by Black Canyon Executive Director Brendan Cummins, confirmed outcropping manganese-enriched shales from the prospective Balfour Formation at the predicted

ASX Code: BCA Registered Address Telephone: +61 8 9426 0666 283 Rokeby Road Email: [email protected] Subiaco, WA, 6008 Website: www.blackcanyon.com.au

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locations and identified several new prospect areas that have not been adequately drill tested (Figure 2). These include the:

  • FB1/FB2 Prospects, which comprise folded manganese shales with the thicker more prominent bands of manganese-enriched shale forming topographic rises (Figure 5). Data from eight previous drill holes located across a 1000m x 900m footprint at the FB1 prospect confirm grade and thickness potential;

  • FB3/FB4 Prospects, which show widespread areas of outcropping and sub-cropping manganese-enriched shale exposed over a strike of 400m and mapped down dip a further 650m (Figure 4). There is no evidence of previous drilling in the area.

The 900m x 200m extent and flat lying nature of manganese mineralisation previously drilled at LR1 was confirmed and further surface mineralisation has been identified up to 500m south of the current drill area – refer to Figure 3 (ASX Announcement dated 17/05/2021 “Exploration to Commence over the Pilbara Manganese projects).

In light of the strong results from the field trip, Black Canyon has scheduled drilling to start at Flanagan Bore in the coming quarter.

Black Canyon Executive Director Brendan Cummins said: “We have immense exploration upside at our Pilbara projects and our strategy to unlock this value has been given a huge boost by the appointment of Jeremy Aldworth as Exploration Manager. I have worked previously with Jeremy, during which time we added significant value through the discovery and expansion of several economic mineral sands resources in Tanzania. We hope to replicate this success at Back Canyon with our portfolio of quality assets in the eastern Pilbara.”

“One such asset is the Flanagan Bore Project which has potential to host significant manganese mineralisation. With one field trip we have be able to reconcile the thick drill intersections ranging 10m to 37m previously encountered at the LR1 prospect. After walking the ground and comparing the geology of the LR1 prospect to the new prospects associated with widespread manganese-enriched shale, we are hopeful that the potential thickness of the target manganese horizon may have similar ranges.”

“The potential is further confirmed with the discovery of a shallow plunging fold/limb structures across the Flanagan Bore tenement and we look forward to drill testing these targets in the coming quarter.”

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Figure 1. Outcropping Mn enriched shale at the LR1 Prospect

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The Company continues to review the extensive historic database across the Carawine project tenements to establish new targets, including several with the potential for high-grade hydrothermal style mineralisation, particularly along the Fig Tree corridor, 35km south of the operating Woodie-Woodie manganese mine. A further field program is planned to evaluate these opportunities in the coming weeks.

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Figure 2. Flanagan Bore with previous significant drill results, mapping updates and prospective manganese envelope yet to be evaluated.

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Flanagan Bore Mapping Summary

LR1 prospect

Previous drilling at LR1 encountered thick intervals of manganese-enriched shales with a maximum thickness of 37m. The previous drilling has shown a mineralisation footprint in the order of 900 x 200m and the recent field investigations confirmed the flat-lying nature of the mineralisation and identified subcropping mineralisation a further 500m to south that appears to be part of the same horizon (Figure 2). This suggests the prospect is open at least another 500m to the south of the current drilling and remains open to the east under cover.

Significant results from the earlier program include:

  • LRRC08 - 37m @ 12.8% Mn from 3m

  • LRRC16 - 33m @ 11.3% Mn from surface

  • LRRC03 - 28m @ 11.9% Mn from 4m

Further manganese mineralisation maybe encountered under extensive sheetwash areas to the south and around the fold hinge to the north.

FB1/FB2 prospect:

The manganese-enriched shales form a sequence of folds and comprise manganese shales with the thicker more prominent bands of manganese-enriched shale forming topographic rises. The fold noses appear to be buried under shallow cover (Figure 4).

Eight previous drill collars were identified covering an area of 1000m x 900m. The drill data has now been digitally captured and are summarised in Table 1. The mostly vertical down hole intersections ranged in thickness from 3m to 30m with an average weighted grade of 10.5% Mn and 8.2% Fe. Significant results from the previous drilling include:

  • 18m @ 11.2% Mn from surface (WD0020)

  • 3m @ 21% Mn from surface and 20m @ 12.5% Mn from 8m (WD0021)

  • 24m @ 10.3% Mn from surface (WD0024)

Table 1. Previous drill results from the FB1 Flanagan Bore RC drilling campaign.

Hole ID Drill hole Collar Information Drill hole Collar Information Drill hole Collar Information Interval Interval Interval Interval
Prospect East North RL Depth
(m)
Dip Azimuth From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Mn
(%)
Fe
(%)
(GDA94) (GDA94)
WD0017 FB1 276923 7462748 513.77 42 90 360 No significant mineralisation
WD0018 FB1 276614 7462740 516.86 48 90 360 2 23 21 10.1 8.3
WD0019 FB1 276662 7462737 517.64 36 90 360 3 14 11 8.1 7.8
WD0020 FB1 276920 7462525 518.22 30 90 360 0 18 18 11.2 8.3
WD0021 FB1 277267 7462451 518.78 36 90 360 0 3 3 21 11.4
and 8 28 20 12.5 8.5
WD0022 FB1 276912 7462142 518.23 30 90 360 No significant mineralisation
WD0023 FB1 277318 7462046 514.28 30 90 360 0 30 30 9.2 8.3
WD0024 FB1 276915 7461768 512.49 24 -60 125 0 24 24 10.3 8.1

The drilling was undertaken by Fortescue Metals Group (WAMEX id A117644) as part of a much larger group of tenements they held between 2011 and 2018. The acquisition of this drill hole data has

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provided a good understanding of the thickness of the prospective Balfour Formation and the potential of the FB1 prospect.

FB3/FB4 prospects

The FB3 prospect is defined by an arcuate synclinal fold nose plunging shallowly to the southwest with widespread areas of outcropping and sub-cropping manganese-enriched shale. The main fold nose is exposed over a strike of 400m and the interpreted shallow down plunge expression mapped up to 650m to the southwest (Figure 3). There is significant manganese-enriched shale remaining on surface at FB3 due to the subsequent weathering and removal of the softer interbedded clays and shales.

The FB4 prospect also shows a 500m long ridge of sub-cropping manganese-enriched shale underlain and interbedded with calcareous manganese shales.

The prospects have not received drilling to date and will be a priority target for drill testing in the next quarter.

FB5 Prospect

The FB5 prospect comprises a shallow west dipping sequence of manganese enriched shale underlain by calcareous manganese rich shales and dolomites progressively to the east. Only a small section of the 5000m long zone of manganese mineralisation has been mapped and the target has high potential to form a substantial zone of manganese enrichment.

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Figure 3. LR1 prospect with previous drill results and mapped subcrop 500m to the south.

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Figure 4. FB3 prospect showing the synclinal folded subcrop and shallow southeast dipping fold limb at TF1.

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Figure 5. FB1 mapping, previous drill results and subcropping manganese enriched shale.

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This announcement is approved for release by the Board of Directors.

ENDS

For Further Information

Brendan Cummins Jay Stephenson +61 400 799 756 +61 412 474 180

Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to previous Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation reviewed by Mr Brendan Cummins, Executive Director of Black Canyon Limited. Mr Cummins is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and he has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activity which has been 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 Cummins consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which they appear. Mr Cummins is a shareholder of Black Canyon Limited.

About Black Canyon

Black Canyon has entered into a farmin and joint venture with ASX listed Carawine Resources Limited (ASX:CWX) to acquire a majority interest in the Carawine Project in Western Australia. The Carawine Project covers approximately 800km[2] of tenure located south of the operating Woodie-Woodie manganese mine, providing a large footprint in a proven and producing manganese belt. Black Canyon has also applied directly for another exploration license adjacent to the Carawine Project that would increase the total land holdings to over 1400km[2] on grant. In addition to manganese, the Carawine Project also hosts multiple copper occurrences including the Western Star prospect which comprises a large zone of surface copper enrichment.

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The Company has also secured the Lofty Range manganese project located immediately to the west of the Butcherbird manganese deposit being developed by Element 25.

Manganese and copper continue to have attractive fundamentals with growing utilization in the battery mineral sector and challenging supply conditions.

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APPENDIX 1- JORC Table 1 previous RC drill results from Flanagan Bore

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.

In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has
been done this would be relatively simple (eg
‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1
m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be required, such
as where there is coarse gold that has inherent
sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.

The historic data is reported to the Western Australian Mines
Department and it is a condition of the license that the
Tenement holder report information in sufficient detail to
enable subsequent parties to reliably use the information

Historic reports have then been accessed from WAMEX and
raw files retrieved and entered into a drill data base

The information describes RC drilling and sampling.

In all cases industry standard methods of sample collection
appropriate to the period were employed.

In many cases sampling methods are not reported in detail,
however it is not expected that measures of representivity
are material to the context in which historic results are
reported and can be relied upon
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic,
etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc).

Historic reports of results from RC drilling are referred to in
this release

Where the drill diameter is not reported in the text, it is not
considered material to the reader’s understanding of the
results given the context in which historic results are
reported. They are assumed to be standard RC drill
diameters that range from 4 to 5.5 inches
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 and grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.

Historic reports of results refer to industry standard methods
of sample collection appropriate to the period were
employed.

In most cases measures relating to sample recovery are not
reported, however these are not expected to materially affect
the understanding of the historic results given the context in
which they are reported.
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.

The results as presented are not intended to imply sufficient
quality for the estimation of a Mineral Resources but are
used to understand how prospective historic targets maybe
and plan future programs.

FMG provide comprehensive geology reports as part of the
WAMEX submission.

Where relevant to the understanding of the results reported,
results of geological logging have been included in the text
of the report. In such cases it has been assumed that a
sufficient proportion of each hole was logged to enable to
author to report the information.
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-halfsampling. _

Unless stated otherwise it is assumed that industry standard
methods appropriate to the period for RC drilling were used,
and where relevant to the understanding of the results these
have been reported in the text.

The FMG report did not describe specifically the sub-
sampling technique but is assumed the samples were riffle
split at the rig
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
_grainsize of the material being sampled. _
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) and precision
have been established.

Historic reports of results refer to industry standard assay
procedures and methods used, appropriate to the period to
which the data relate, and that this has resulted in
appropriate levels of accuracy and precision in the data,
especially in regard to the context in which the results have
been reported.

The author has not been able to view original documents or
assay files but is satisfied that the analysis was completed to
an acceptable standard in the context in which the results
have been reported.

FMG did provide a file with the quality control data
undertaken by the laboratory on their CRM and duplicates.

FMG also provided a summary file of the analysis method
and elements that were assayed. FMG used Ultratrace using
an XRF for an iron ore extended mineral and oxide suite (53
element suite).
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.

Unless otherwise stated, the reported intersections from
historic drilling have been repeated from the original
technical reports as referenced in the text, and where
possible verified from accompanying raw data, although in
this case this was not possible.

No historic assay data has been adjusted.
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.

Unless otherwise stated the accuracy and quality of location
data for drill holes is assumed to be sufficient for the form
and context in which the data has been reported.

The accuracy of the drill hole locations have been verified
with GPS as identified in the field.
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. _

Where relevant and material to the understanding of the
results these have included in the body of the report.

The results as presented are not intended to imply sufficient
quality for the estimation of a Mineral Resources

Confirmatory drilling will enable the Company to use the drill
data in the future for mineral resources estimation
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 introduced a sampling
bias, this should be assessed and reported if
material.

Where considered material to the understanding of the
results reported, this information has been included in the
body of the report.

FMG drilled the 8 holes on an E-W oriented drill pattern but
the holes were not designed onto a regular grid pattern but
located according to local geology
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample security.

No information regarding sample security is reported,
however given the Projects’ locations this is not considered a
high risk in the context in which the results are reported.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.

Other than internal review by Company geologists no audits
have been completed.

Beyond that completed to date, further audits are not
considered to be required given the context in which the
historic data is reported, or the stage of the Projects
development.

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

Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material
issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title

The drill holes were drilled with E46/1301

The drill holes reported are located within the boundaries of
the Black Canyon JV license.

Black Canyon has a farm-in and joint venture agreement
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
tenure
status
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.
with Carawine Resources Ltd (ASX:CWX), giving Black
Canyon the right to earn an initial 51% interest and up to
75% in the Carawine Projects

The tenements from which the drill holes were completed
were and will continue to be subject to native title but access
has been previously provided
Exploration
done by
other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.

The previous exploration history is described in the body of
the release
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

The geology and mineralisation is described in the body of
the release
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.

Refer to Table 1 in the release for the a summary of the
assay results for the historic drilling

No drill data is excluded from Table 1
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg 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.

Only weighted intervals are included in the text.

Manganese intervals have been reported at 5% Mn cut off
allowing 1 m of dilution.

The weighted interval calculation was only applied to the drill
holes that encountered Mn mineralisation

No metal equivalent values are used.
Relationship
between
mineralisatio
n 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 (eg ‘down hole length, true width
not known’).

Unless otherwise stated down hole widths are reported and
noted in proximity to the result in the text of the release.

The drill results indicate flat lying to shallow dipping
mineralisation but further drilling is required to resolve
structural complexities such a folding
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.

These have been included in the body of the release where
relevant and material to the reader’s understanding of the
results in regard to the context in which they have been
reported.
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.

Information considered material to the reader’s
understanding of the Exploration Results has been reported.
In the body of the text significant results have selectively
reported to provide the reader with the potential tenor and
widths of the mineralisation

Table 1 within the body of the release reports all of the drill
hole results including those that failed to encounter
significant mineralisation

Maps have been provided in the release to show the
locations of the drill holes within the project
Other
substantive

Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not
limited to): geological observations; geophysical
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk

All information considered material to the reader’s
understanding and context of the historic Exploration Results
has been reported.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
exploration
data
samples – size and method of treatment;
metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work (eg
tests for lateral 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.

Planned worked programs to verify the mineralisation are
presented in the body of this report

APPENDIX 2- JORC Table 1 historic rock chip samples results from the Flanagan Bore

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.

In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has
been done this would be relatively simple
(eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire
assay’). In other cases more explanation
may be required, such as where there is
coarse gold that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed
information.

Point surface samples consisting of rock chips of
outcropping bedrock, to a nominal 0.5- 2kg weight.

Each sample was described at the site and time of collection
to ensure accurate records of sampled material. Samples
were selected based on mineralisation / alteration zones, or
to distinguish low level alteration indicating potential
mineralisation at depth.

The samples are selective but representative of the outcrop
from which they were taken.

Rock chip sampling is an industry wide field technique for
establishing metal content to understand potential tenor of
the underlying mineralisation.
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-
hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger,
Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core
diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of
diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).

Not applicable
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 and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

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, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.

It is assumed the samples have been logged at the time and
location of collection, enabling them to be placed in
geological context.

FMG did not provide descriptions of the surface samples
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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

The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
Sub-sampling
techniques 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
grainsize ofthematerialbeing sampled.

Generally samples were collected dry and consisted of
multiple chips dislodged and fractured by a geological pick.

Generally samples were between a nominal 0.5-2kg weight
and placed directly in to numbered calico bags at the
collection point.

Appropriate assay techniques were designated at the point
of collection based on the perspective commodity.

Single point samples.
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) and
precision have been established.

The FMG surface samples were analysed at Ultratrace using
ICP

A total of XRF 64 elements were analysed and all data has
been provided by FMG

Ultratrace laboratories are known to use Internal laboratory
standards for each job to ensure correct calibration of
elements.

Only relevant and material element results are reported.

The assay data has sufficient quality for reporting in the
context in which it appears.
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.

Assay results summarised in the context of this release have
been rounded appropriately.

No assay data has been adjusted.
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.

Qualityand adequacyof topographic control.

A hand held GPS +/-5m was used to record the samples
sites.

RL was not recorded and is not relevant to surface point
samples.

Coordinates reported are MGA Zone 51.

Location data is considered to be of sufficient quality for
reporting of exploration results at this early stage.
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.

Selective sampling based on field observation and outcrops
identified as hosting potential for mineralisation.

Should not be considered representative of the rock mass as
a whole but an indication of the local grade at surface
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
introduced a sampling bias, this should be
assessed and reported if material.

Samples are representative only of the material sampled and
based on surface outcrops it is unknown if the samples have
a bias related to orientation of structures or mineralised
horizons.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

The samples are generally placed in a calico bag and then
secured in a polyweave bag that is zip locked.

This is not considered a high risk given the Project location.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.

Not applicable at this early stage of exploration

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 along with any known impediments
to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.

The samples were taken from BCA JV license E46/1301)

The samples reported are located within the boundaries of
the Black Canyon JV license.

Black Canyon has a farm-in and joint venture agreement
with Carawine Resources Ltd (ASX:CWX), giving Black
Canyon the right to earn an initial 51% interest and up to
75% in the Carawine Projects.

The tenements from which the samples were taken are
subject to native title but are consider non-earth disturbing
activities and generally do not require a Heritage Survey
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.

The samples presented in the release have been collected
by previous Companies and collated by BCA
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

The geology and mineralisation is described in the body of
the release
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:

easting and northing of the drill hole collar

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

dip and azimuth of the hole

down hole length and interception depth

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.

Not applicable to rockchips results
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg 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.

All sample results are listed in Appendix 3 and shown in the
figures within the body of the release.
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 (eg ‘down hole length,
true width not known’).

No drill widths or intervals reported
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

See body of the release for geology and visual presentation
of surface sample assays.

Criteria

JORC Code explanation

Commentary
limited to a plan view of drill hole collar
locations and appropriate sectional views.
Balanced
reporting

Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and high
grades and/or widths should be practiced to
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.

All information considered material to the reader’s
understanding and context of the Exploration Results have
been reported.

All rockchip data has been reported in Appendix 3
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.

Information relating to the most advanced data from the
primary prospects on the tenement have been reported.

Surface investigations have been conducted at this
tenement and is summarised in the plan within the body of
the report.

All information considered material to the reader’s
understanding and context of the Exploration Results has
been reported.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work
(eg 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.

Planned worked programs include surface mapping and
geochemical verification

RC drilling and analysis on selected targets

APPENDIX 3- All historic rock chip samples results from the Flanagan Bore Area

Sample_ID Company WAMEX MGA94_51_East MGA94_51_North Prospect Date Sampled Mn_pct Fe_pct Al_pct Si_pct
X259509 FMG A117644 276566 7461693 FB1 2018 0.1 22.3 5.82 23.1
X259510 FMG A117644 276805 7461723 FB1 2018 34.3 5.04 2.78 10.8
X259516 FMG A117644 276945 7461866 FB1 2018 6.8 37.4 2.94 7.99
X259517 FMG A117644 276670 7461890 FB1 2018 0.1 3.48 7.87 32
X259520 FMG A117644 276660 7462073 FB1 2018 46.3 5.92 1.8 4.53
X259525 FMG A117644 277310 7462540 FB1 2018 19.0 24.9 2.59 9
X259526 FMG A117644 277759 7462002 FB1 2018 0.3 1.14 0.49 16
X259529 FMG A117644 277735 7461657 FB1 2018 0.1 16.4 4.4 28
X259530 FMG A117644 277826 7461610 FB1 2018 0.3 4.28 1.63 40.4
X259581 FMG A117644 277184 7461897 FB1 2018 36.3 7.36 2.32 8.48
X259582 FMG A117644 277182 7461891 FB1 2018 0.0
X259586 FMG A117644 276529 7461943 FB1 2018 9.8 21.3 7.87 14
X259589 FMG A117644 276898 7462466 FB1 2018 24.6 15.1 0.58 15.6
X259590 FMG A117644 277127 7461976 FB1 2018 0.4 8.6 4.47 34.8
X259591 FMG A117644 276552 7461615 FB1 2018 11.9 24.8 7.43 10.4
X259593 FMG A117644 276925 7462498 FB1 2018 18.4 20.8 3.49 12.6
X259594 FMG A117644 276898 7462287 FB1 2018 27.6 16 4.13 8.22
X636610 FMG A117644 277175 7462372 FB1 2018 30.1 11.9 2.66 9.17