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BUXTON RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

May 10, 2015

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Capital/Financing Update

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11[th] May 2015

ASX Release

~ 15,000 SIEMENS CONDUCTOR AND NEW HIGH GRADE NICKEL GOSSANS IDENTIFIED AT 100% OWNED DOUBLE MAGIC NICKEL PROJECT

  • 14 day due diligence period now completed - Buxton has now acquired a 100% interest in the Double Magic Nickel Project

  • Further technical investigation of historical EM data has provided additional information on the 3 prime drill targets including:

  • Conductor D: Extremely high conductance of ~15,000 Siemens within the known nickel host rock the Ruins Dolerite – untested by drilling

  • Conductor C: Partially drill tested by one hole that intersected 3m @ 1.3% Ni & 0.2% Cu inc. 1m @ 2.0% Ni & 0.2% Cu. The highest EM response is yet to be drill tested and the previous ground EM survey has not been extended far enough to the east, leaving the conductor potentially open along strike

  • Conductor B: The largest spatial extent of any of the targets and lies at a depth of ~300m. Spatially related to conductor A, where previous drilling intersected 3m @ 0.7% Ni and 0.2% Cu – untested by drilling

  • Reconnaissance mapping by Buxton’s geologists located a number of surface gossan outcrops at the interpreted up-plunge extensions of Conductors A and C with rock-chip assay results including;

  • Conductor A: 5.0% Ni, 1.3% Cu, 0.1% Co & 104ppb Pt+Pd and 1.5% Ni, 0.4% Cu, 0.7g/t Au & 137ppb Pt+Pd

  • o Conductor C: 0.4% Ni, 0.3% Cu & 32ppb Pt+Pd

  • Drilling of walk up prime targets to occur immediately once detailed geological mapping completed and ground access approval granted

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Figure 1. Plan and cross-section of Conductor D with ~15,000 Siemens conductance

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Figure 2. Simplified map of the central area of the Double Magic Project with modelled ground EM conductors, interpreted extent of the Ruins Dolerite, selected drilling and rock chip results.

Summary

Buxton Resources (ASX: BUX) is has completed the acquisition of the Double Magic Nickel Project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia (Figure 3). The project contains at least 3 existing, “walk-up” drill targets that were either untested or only partially tested by previous drilling (Figure 2). In addition, numerous other untested or partially tested ground EM and VTEM conductors exist that warrant drill testing.

The Company plans to conduct a substantial ~3,000m drilling program as soon as permits for ground access are granted.

The addition of Double Magic significantly enhances Buxton’s portfolio of highly prospective nickel exploration projects which include tenement packages in the Fraser Range (Zanthus and Widowmaker) and the Grass Patch Complex near Mount Ridley (Dempster).

Project Geology

The Double Magic project area is characterized by mica schists of the Marboo Formation which are intruded by thick sills of nickel host rock, the ca. 1,865 Ma Ruins Dolerite.

The Ruins Dolerite is very similar in age and composition to intrusions in the Halls Creek Orogen (e.g. the Sally Malay Suite) that host the Savannah Nickel-Copper Mine of Panoramic Resources (Figure 3).

The sills of Ruins Dolerite have a strong north-west trending magnetic signature with two separate eye-like features and are host to the target conductors with previously drilled nickelcopper sulphide mineralisation (Figure 2). Of additional note is the spatial association of conductors C and D with particularly high magnetic response zones of the Ruins Dolerite (Figure 5).

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Figure 3. Double Magic Ni-Cu Project location in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, also showing the Savannah Ni-Cu Mine location. Note the similarity of tectonic positions.

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Figure 4. Interpreted bedrock geology and tenure at the Double Magic Ni-Cu Project.

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Figure 5. Magnetic image of main area at Double Magic showing the coincidence of high magnetic responses with conductors C and D.

Previous Exploration

Initial exploration at Double Magic focused on the Jack’s Hill copper gossan (Figures 3 & 5).

In 2013 a helicopter VTEM survey identified seven significant conductors (Figure 3) with five located within a ~1.5km radius and interpreted to be associated with the margins of multiple Ruins Dolerite sills. These five central VTEM conductors were further followed up with ground EM which resulted in the definition of seven discrete bedrock conductors A through F (Table 1).

A four hole drill program was undertaken to test these ground EM conductors in 2013. Two of the holes (CHRC012 & CHRC013) intersected highly encouraging, significant Ni-Cu sulphide mineralisation at conductors A and C. Importantly, conductor D, with a very high ~10,00015,000 Siemens conductance was not drill tested.

Therefore, three prime conductors remain either untested or poorly tested and are classed as high priority targets and warrant drill testing. Additionally there are numerous other ground EM and VTEM targets that warrant further exploration. Importantly, each of the three prime targets occur within and near the margins of the two eye-like features of Ruins Dolerite and are associated with strong magnetic anomalies.

  • Conductor D: Untested with drilling. The ground EM response of this highly conductive bedrock source is an order of magnitude greater than the other conductors with a conductance of ~10,000-15,000S. This response is potentially indicative of strongly developed sulphide mineralisation. The modelled conductor has an extent of circa 100m x 30m.

  • Conductor C: Partially drill tested with one hole that intersected nickel-copper sulphide mineralization (3m @ 1.3% Ni & 0.2% Cu and 6m @ 0.5% Ni & 0.2% Cu). No additional drilling or downhole EM was conducted on this target. The highest ground EM response (to the east) was not drill tested. Additionally, the ground EM survey did not extend far enough to the east or south-east leaving the conductor potentially open along strike in this direction. The modelled conductor has an extent of circa 300m x 50m. (Table 1, Figure 7). The conductance is ~1,500S.

  • Conductor B: Untested with drilling. The modelled conductor has the largest spatial extent of any of the targets. It is likely related to conductor A, where previous drilling intersected nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation (3m @ 0.7% Ni and 0.2% Cu). The modelled conductor has an extent of circa 300m x 100m. (Table 1, Figure 8). The conductance is ~1,000S – 2,000S.

Critically, all conductors effectively tested to date by historical drilling have been verified as being due to nickeliferous sulphide mineralisation. Importantly, no graphite, barren sulphides or any other conductive material was encountered. This significantly upgrades the potential of the target conductors to represent Ni-Cu sulphide mineralisation.

Table 1. Summary of nickel sulphide target conductors at the Double Magic Project

VTEM Ground EM
Conductor
Previous Drilling Comments
1 - strong A - ~1,500-2,000S CHRC012 – successfully
intersected Ni-Cu sulphides
([email protected]% Ni & 0.2% Cu)
Downhole EM
recommended. Further drill
testingrecommended
B - ~1,000-2,000S
largest spatial
extent. Prime target.
Untested to date Likely related to Conductor
A. Drill testing
recommended
2 - strong C - ~1,500S
poorly constrained
conductor, open to
the east and south-
east. Prime target.
CHRC013 – successfully
intersected Ni-Cu sulphides
(3m @ 1.3% Ni & 0.2% Cu
and 6m @ 0.5% Ni & 0.2%
Cu)
Highest amplitude
conductance to the east
untested. Additional ground
EM recommended to better
constrain the conductor.
Further drill testing
recommended
3 - strong D - ~10,000-15,000S
highly conductive
source potentially
indicative of strongly
developed massive
sulphides. Prime
target.
Untested to date Highest conductance
recorded. Drill testing
strongly recommended
4 - strong E - ~2,000S CHRC014 – minor
disseminated Ni-Cu
sulphides intersected
Further drilling and
downhole EM
recommended
5 - moderate G - ~750-1,000S CHRC015 – minor
disseminated Ni-Cu
sulphides intersected
Further drilling and
downhole EM
recommended
F - ~1,000-1,250S Untested to date Drilling and downhole EM
recommended
6 - moderate No ground EM to
date
Untested to date Ground EM recommended
7 - moderate No ground EM to
date
Untested to date Ground EM recommended

Reconnaissance Rock-Chip Sampling

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A selection of rock chips samples were taken during two due diligence field trips to the Double Magic Project by Buxton’s geologists (Table 2). Three samples taken at a gossanous outcrops at the interpreted up-plunge projection of Conductor A and Conductor C returned significant nickel and copper values.

Petrographic examination of polished sample blocks showed preserved pentlandite intergrowths and chalcopyrite blebs in the Conductor C gossan, whilst the Conductor A samples showed angular domain-textures interpreted to be derived from violarite (after pentlandite). Further, the Ni:Cu ratio of about 4:1 and the highly anomalous Pt & Pd results show that these samples are true nickel gossans, derived from a nickel sulphide primary source.

The nickel copper ratio of about 4:1

  • Conductor A: 5.0% Ni, 1.3% Cu, 0.1% Co & 104ppb Pt+Pd and 1.5% Ni, 0.4% Cu, 0.7g/t Au & 137ppb Pt+Pd

  • o Conductor C: 0.4% Ni, 0.3% Cu & 32ppb Pt+Pd

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Figure 6. Photograph of nickel gossan located up-plunge of conductor A

Proposed Work Program

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The Company plans an aggressive and thorough work program to quickly assess the potential of the project to host economic nickel sulphide deposits;

  • Detailed outcrop mapping to further develop the geological model of Ni-Cu sulphide mineralisation

  • Reverse Circulation (RC) drill test all prospective targets, including the three prime conductors (C, D & B) as a priority

  • Utilise downhole EM concurrent with drilling to determine hole placement relative to the conductive bodies

  • High-powered ground EM to define any potential deeper nickel sulphide drill targets; and

  • Further regional exploration of the Ruins Dolerite within the large tenement package including VTEM, regional mapping and ground EM.

Concluding Comments

The Double Magic Nickel Project represents an exciting opportunity for Buxton to explore a newly recognised nickel terrane with immediate “walk-up” drill targets. The addition of Double Magic substantially enhances Buxton’s portfolio of highly prospective nickel exploration projects which include tenement packages in the Fraser Range (Zanthus and Widowmaker) and the Grass Patch Complex near Mount Ridley (Dempster).

The Company has budgeted for an up to ~3,000m RC drilling program to test or follow-up all nine of the conductors identified as prospective for nickel sulphide mineralisation.

Competent Person

The information in this report that relates to rock chip sampling results is based on information compiled by Dr Julian Stephens, Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Non-Executive Director for Buxton Resources Limited. Dr Stephens has sufficient experience which is relevant 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 and consents to the inclusion in this report of the information compiled by him in the form and context in which they appear.

The information in this report that relates to all other exploration results is information previously reported by Victory Mines Limited (ASX: VIC) under the 2004 edition of The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ("JORC Code") on 12/09/2012, 10/10/2012, 25/10/2012, 16/01/2013, 13/03/2013, 24/04/2013, 29/05/2013, 11/06/2013, 20/06/2013, 05/07/2013, 06/08/2013, 12/08/2013 and 13/09/2013. There have been no material changes to the Exploration Results reported in the announcements of Victory Mines Limited. Buxton has not yet been able to completely verify all of the historical Exploration Results. Buxton will report further in relation to the project once sufficient work has been completed to report under the 2012 Edition of the JORC Code.

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Figure 7. Plan and cross-section of Conductor C with a conductance of ~1,500S

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Figure 8. Plan and cross-section of Conductor B with a conductance of ~1,000S – 2,000S

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Table 2. Rock chip sample results from Double Magic due diligence field trips

Sample Easting Northing Ni % Cu
%
Co
%
Pt
ppb
Pd
ppb
Au
g/t
Ag
g/t
Comments
180801 654416 8127120 4.97 1.26 0.12 76 28 0.04 1.5 Interpreted up-plunge from
Conductor A. Equigranular, medium-
grained lithology dominated by Ni
rich chlorite, quartz and clay.
Interpreted to be derived from a
nickel sulphide source.
180802 654417 8127122 1.52 0.38 0.03 25 112 0.73 3.8 Interpreted up-plunge from
Conductor A. Iron-oxide gossan
dominated by goethite. Strong
textural evidence of magmatic Ni-Cu
sulphides, with angular domain-
textures interpreted to be derived
from violarite(afterpentlandite).
180803 653822 8130289 0.08 0.03 0.01 <1 <1 0.01 <0.5 Near VTEM 7. Fine-grained foliated
metadolerite
180804 655395 8127243 0.06 0.02 0.01 <1 <1 <0.01 <0.5 Near Conductor D. Medium-grained
metadolerite
180805 655413 8127254 0.06 0.02 0.01 <1 <1 0.01 <0.5 Near Conductor D. Medium-grained
metadolerite with some box-work
textures(?)
180806 655130 8126830 0.09 0.01 0.01 <1 <1 <0.01 <0.5 Near Conductor C. Medium-grained
metadolerite with sparse sulphidic
blebs dominated by nickeline (NiAs),
gersdorffite (NiAsS) and minor
chalcopyrite (CuFeS).
180807 655280 8126772 0.41 0.25 0.01 19 13 0.03 <0.5 Interpreted up-plunge from
Conductor C. Metadolerite saprock
with significant but very fine-grained
sulphides within the remaining fresh
silicate phases. Sulphides are
pyrrhotite blebs with some
pentlandite intergrowths and
chalcopyrite blebs.
180808 655417 8127276 0.11 0.10 0.01 25 28 0.04 1.1 Conductor D. Iron oxide gossan(?)
within metadolerite
180809 655398 8127224 0.06 0.02 0.01 <1 <1 <0.01 <0.5 Conductor D. Medium-grained
metadolerite with some box-work
textures(?)

JORC Table: Section 1 – Sampling Techniques and Data for Reconnaissance Rock-chip samples (2015)

samples (2015)
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.
Rock chip samples were collected by geologists from
Buxton Resources Limited (Buxton) during two due
diligence field trips to the Double Magic Project.
Selected rock chip samples were taken at surface based
on visual inspection by Buxton geologists
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
The samples were selective and therefore are not wholly
representative of the underlying geology
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.
Rock chip samples were submitted to Interk Genalysis in
Perth for analysis. A standard dry, crush and pulverize
was followed by a 25g charge for fire assay with an ICP-
MS finish for Au, Pt, Pd and a four-acid digestion finished
with ICP-OES for a suite of 33 elements
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 – surface rock chip samples
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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.
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable – selective surface rock chip samples
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 samplepreparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected, including
for instance results for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
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.
The samples were analysed at Intertek Genalysis in
Perth, Australia. Sample preparation included drying,
crushing, splitting and pulverizing. A four acid digest
followed by a 33 element ICP analysis was conducted on
all samples. The samples were also analysed by Fire
Assay with an ICP finish for Au, Pt and Pd. The laboratory
procedures are considered to be appropriate for
reportingaccordingto industrybestpractice
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
The results of the laboratory-inserted standards, blanks
and sample repeats demonstrate the accuracy and
precision of methods employed. Note no company
QAQC was conducted due to the minimal number of
samples and the nature of the samplingtechnique
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
All data was collected initially on paper and handheld
GPS. This data was hand entered to spread sheets and
validated by Company geologists. This data was then
imported and validated using MapInfo software. Physical
data sheets are stored at the company office. Digital
data is securelyarchived on and off-site.
No adjustments to assay data have been made
Handheld GPS (+/-5m) as well as reference to
topographical and other known features was used to
mark locations of samples
MGA51(GDA94)
Topographic elevation was recorded via handheld GPS
but corrected using SRTM data as this was deemed more
accurate and is sufficient for this stage of exploration
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Samples were packaged and stored in secure storage
from the time of gathering through to submission.
Laboratory best practice methods were employed by the
laboratory upon receipt. Returned pulps are stored at a
secure company warehouse
No audits of the sampling techniques or data were
carried out due to the early stage of exploration. It is
considered by the Company that industry best practice
methods have been employed at all stages of the
exploration
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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 results of the laboratory-inserted standards, blanks
and sample repeats demonstrate the accuracy and
precision of methods employed. Note no company
QAQC was conducted due to the minimal number of
samples and the nature of the samplingtechnique
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
The use of twinned holes. Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
All data was collected initially on paper and handheld
GPS. This data was hand entered to spread sheets and
validated by Company geologists. This data was then
imported and validated using MapInfo software. Physical
data sheets are stored at the company office. Digital
data is securelyarchived on and off-site.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments to assay data have been made
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.
Handheld GPS (+/-5m) as well as reference to
topographical and other known features was used to
mark locations of samples
Specification of thegrid system used. MGA51(GDA94)
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Topographic elevation was recorded via handheld GPS
but corrected using SRTM data as this was deemed more
accurate and is sufficient for this stage of exploration
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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 applied.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Whether sample compositing has been applied. Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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 – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were packaged and stored in secure storage
from the time of gathering through to submission.
Laboratory best practice methods were employed by the
laboratory upon receipt. Returned pulps are stored at a
secure company warehouse
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
No audits of the sampling techniques or data were
carried out due to the early stage of exploration. It is
considered by the Company that industry best practice
methods have been employed at all stages of the
exploration

Section 2 – Reporting of Exploration Results

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 Double Magic Project is located in the Kimberley
region of Western Australia and consists of four
exploration licences (E04/1533, E04/2142, E04/2026 &
E04/2060) held by Alexander Creek Pty Ltd. Buxton
Resources Limited (Buxton) has recently acquired 100%
of Alexander Creek PtyLtd
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 tenements are in good standing with the DMP and
there are no known impediments for exploration on this
tenement
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
Data used during the appraisal of the Double Magic
Project (previously known as the Alexander Creek
Project, Clara Hills, Jack’s Hill, Limestone Springs &
Maura’s Reward) has been collected by numerous
exploration parties, including Alexander Creek Pty Ltd,
Victory Mines Limited (ASX:VIC), Proto Resources and
Investments Limited (ASX:PRW), and Ram Resources
Limited (ASX:RMR). All geophysical data has been
independently reviewed by Southern Geoscience
Consultants. All data presented has been previously
reported under JORC 2004 and there has been no
material change (see Competent Persons Statement for
details of original reports)
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Project area lies within the Palaeoproterozoic
Hooper Province of the King Leopold Orogen in the
Kimberley region of Western Australia. The geology of
the Project is characterized by mica schists of the
Marboo Formation which are intruded by thick sills of
the Ruins Dolerite. The Ruins Dolerite is a medium- to
fine-grained mafic-ultramafic intrusive that is host to
the known nickel-copper sulphide mineralization. This
mineralization is interpreted to represent primary
orthomagmatic sulphide mineralization, however there
appears to be significant re-working and alteration of
the mineralization in places (in particular at the Jack’s
Hill Gossan where the mineralization is dominated by
copper carbonates and contains limited nickel).
Importantly the gossan at Jack’s Hill does not have an
electromagnetic (EM) signature, whereas the EM
targets tested to date all appear to be due to nickel and
copper enriched sulphide mineralization
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 – surface rock chip samples
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.
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.
No weighting, truncations, aggregates or metal
equivalents were used.
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.
Relationship between
mineralisation widths
and intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
Not applicable as only rock chips (point data) is
presented
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’).
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results All rock chip results are reported
is not practicable, representative reporting of both low
and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
Other substantive Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, Not applicable
exploration data 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.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for The Company plans an aggressive work program to
lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step- quickly assess the potential of the Project to host
out drilling). economic nickel-copper sulphide deposits. The priority
will be to drill test all prospective targets, including the
three prime ground EM conductors (C, D & B).
Downhole EM will be utilized to determine hole
placement in relation to the conductive bodies. Further
work includes, field mapping, heli-VTEM and ground
EM.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible See modelled conductors in multiple Figures, and
extensions, including the main geological interpretations descriptions in Table 1, within body of release.
and future drilling areas, provided this information is not Additional zones of interest may be established based
commercially sensitive. on geological information (such as drilling data).
Regionally, the extensive land package containing
significant exposure of the nickeliferous host lithology
the Ruin’s Dolerite are of exploration interest.