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BUXTON RESOURCES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2015
Apr 26, 2015
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Capital/Financing Update
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27[th] April 2015
ASX Release
BUXTON TO ACQUIRE 100% OF ADVANCED DOUBLE MAGIC NICKEL PROJECT
Highlights
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Located in the Kimberley in a mirror tectonic position & within similar age mafic-ultramafic rocks as the Savannah Mine of Panoramic Resources Ltd (ASX: PAN) (3.1Mt @ 1.5% Ni, 0.9% Cu & 0.08% Co)
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Numerous strong EM conductors within a 2km[2] central area
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EM conductors shown to be due to nickeliferous sulphides (not graphite or barren iron sulphides)
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Historic drilling results include 3m @ 1.3% Ni & 0.2% Cu with 1m @ 2.0% Ni & 0.2% Cu
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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)
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Figure 1. Location of the Double Magic Ni-Cu Project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Also shown is the location of Panoramic’s Savannah Ni-Cu Mine.
PO Box 9028 Subiaco WA 6008
Suite 1, First Floor Tel: 08-9380 6063 14-16 Rowland Street Fax: 08-9381 4056 Subiaco WA 6008
www.buxtonresources.com.au [email protected]
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Buxton’s CEO Mr Eamon Hannon commented, “The Company is excited to be adding Double Magic to its nickel portfolio. Buxton is now in an envious position with three separate, highly prospective nickel projects, which as well as Double Magic include vast tenement packages in the Fraser Range (Zanthus, Widowmaker) and the Grass Patch Complex near Mount Ridley (Dempster).
We look forward to a busy year ahead with our experienced and proven technical team of Dr Julian Stephens and Mr Derek Marshall testing and advancing our world class exploration portfolio.”
Summary
Buxton Resources Limited (ASX: BUX) is pleased to announce it has executed agreements to acquire a 100% interest in the Double Magic Nickel Project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The project contains at least three existing, “walk-up” drill targets that were either untested or only partially tested by previous drilling. Additionally, re-interpretation of geological and geophysical datasets by Buxton’s consultants and experienced geological team has shown two separate eye-like features that are due to the presence of the nickel host lithology, the Ruins Dolerite. Significant further zones of Ruins Dolerite and numerous, untested VTEM conductors occur within the project area and add substantial regional exploration potential.
Buxton has agreed to acquire a 100% interest in the four highly prospective tenements (the Double Magic Nickel Project totaling ~93km[2] ) in return for issuing the vendors 1,666,666 fully paid Buxton shares. In addition, Buxton will issue the vendors up to three tranches of milestone shares when specific technical hurdles are met (total cumulative value of all three tranches is approximately $120,000). The acquisition agreement is subject to a 14 day due diligence period (see Schedule 1 for detailed acquisition terms).
Regional Geology
The Double Magic Project lies within the King Leopold Orogen which is comprised of Palaeoproterozoic schists and igneous rocks of the Hooper Complex and the deformed margins of the Speewah and Kimberley Basins (Figure 1). Within the Hooper Complex, schists of the Marboo Formation are intruded by thick sills of Ruins Dolerite (Figure 2).
Sills of the Ruins Dolerite host the known nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation. The sills are indistinctly layered, contain pods of meta-peridotite and are up to several hundred metres thick. The Ruins Dolerite is very similar in age and composition to intrusions in the Halls Creek Orogen such as the Sally Malay Suite that hosts the Savannah Nickel-Copper Mine of Panoramic Resources (Figure 1).
Project Geology & Previous Exploration
The project area is characterized by mica schists of the Marboo Formation which are intruded by sills of Ruins Dolerite. Granitoids of the Paperbark Supersuite occur in the north-east of the project area (Figure 2).
At Jack’s Hill, a copper-nickel gossan occurs near the contact of the Ruins Dolerite and the mica schists of the Marboo Formation. To the west and north-west of the gossans several large hills comprised of Ruins Dolerite occur.
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Initial exploration at the project focused on the Jack’s Hill gossan. In 2007, two RC drill programs and one ground EM survey highlighted wide spread low-grade (typically ~0.2-0.4% Ni) sulphide mineralisation in the vicinity of the gossan.
In 2013 a helicopter VTEM survey identified eight significant conductors (Figure 2), with five located within a ~1.5km radius and interpreted to be associated with the margins of multiple Ruins Dolerite sills. These five VTEM conductors were further followed up with ground EM which resulted in the definition of seven discrete bedrock conductors.
A four hole drill program was undertaken to test these ground EM conductors. Two of the holes (CHRC012 & CHRC013) intersected highly encouraging, significant Ni-Cu sulphide mineralisation. Importantly, both the most conductive target and separately the largest conductor, were not drill tested in the program.
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Figure 2. Interpreted bedrock geology and tenure at the Double Magic Ni-Cu Project.
Concluding Comments
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The acquisition of the Double Magic Project represents an exciting opportunity for Buxton to explore a newly recognised potential nickel province 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).
Following further internal review of the previous exploration undertaken at the Double Magic Project and completion of the due diligence period, Buxton intends provide additional information on the highly prospective nature of the project and the planned exploration program that will commence within weeks.
JORC Statement
The information in this report that relates to 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.
Schedule 1. Terms for the acquisition of the Double Magic Project
| Transfer of Tenements |
The vendors agree to sell and transfer a 100% interest in Alexander Creek Pty Ltd which owns the four project tenements (Tenements) free from encumbrances to Buxton Resources Limited (Buxton) upon execution of the agreement. |
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| Tenements | E 04/1533, E 04/2026, E 04/2060 & E 04/2142 |
| Shares | 1,666,666 fully paid Buxton shares are to be issued to the vendors upon Buxton’s election to proceed with the agreement. |
| Milestone Shares | Buxton will issue the vendors up to 3 tranches of milestone shares when those milestones are met (total cumulative value of all tranchesis approximately $120,000). |
| Milestone A: Report of a drill intercept of at least 15%m NiEQ (where EQ = nickel equivalent) at a minimum 1.5% average NiEQ grade and 1% NiEQ lower cut-off grade (e.g. 10m @ 1.5% NiEQ or 5m @ 3% NiEQ). $40,000 of Buxton shares issued at 15% discount to 5 day VWAP in 5 full trading days post announcement. |
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| Milestone B: Report of a total JORC nickel Resource of over 30,000 tonnes contained NiEQ at an average grade of over 1.5% NiEQ and with a minimum lower cut-off grade of 1% NiEQ (e.g. 2Mt @ 1.5% NiEQ or 1Mt @ 3% NiEQ). $40,000 of Buxton shares issued at 7.5% discount to 5 day VWAP in 5 full trading days post announcement. |
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| Milestone C: Report of any nickel Reserve under the JORC code. $40,000 of Buxton shares issued at 0% discount to 5 day VWAP in 5fulltrading days post announcement. |
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| Royalty | Buxton must pay to the vendors a royalty at 3% of NPAT upon commencement of production. |
| Expenditure | In the first full year of the agreement, Buxton will expend a minimum of $250,000 on exploration and administration of the Tenements. |
| Good Standing | All Tenement costs and DMP minimum spend commitments are to be met by Buxton on an ongoing basis. |
| Due Diligence | The agreement is subject to a 14 day due diligence period. At the end of, or prior to the end of the due diligence period Buxton must elect to proceed or notwiththe agreement. Thereisno break fee. |
| Sale | If the project is sold before a decision to mine, the vendors will receive 10% of the gross proceeds of that sale. In the event of a sale pre decision to mine and payment of the 10% of gross proceeds to the vendors, the vendors will no longer be entitled to the 3%NPAT royalty oranyfurther milestone payments. |
Appendix: Historical drill-hole information
Table 1. Collar table for previous drilling at the Double Magic Project
| Hole ID | East | North | Depth | Azimuth | Dip | Target |
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| JH‐01 | 656079 | 8126613 | 57 | 354 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| JH‐02 | 656056 | 8126613 | 33 | 360 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| JH‐03 | 656000 | 8126625 | 27 | 053 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| JH‐04 | 656003 | 8126636 | 9 | 090 | ‐84 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| JH‐05 | 656008 | 8126649 | 28 | 180 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| JH‐06 | 656067 | 8126657 | 36 | 200 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| JH‐07 | 656077 | 8126646 | 27 | 158 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| CHRC002 | 655860 | 8126550 | 162 | 360 | ‐60 | Ground EM conductor SW of gossans |
| CHRC003 | 655834 | 8126570 | 125 | 360 | ‐60 | Ground EM conductor SW of gossans |
| CHRC004 | 655870 | 8126525 | 156 | 360 | ‐60 | Ground EM conductor SW of gossans |
| CHRC005 | 655989 | 8126700 | 80 | 035 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| CHRC006 | 655942 | 8126729 | 80 | 035 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| CHRC007 | 656080 | 8126610 | 102 | 360 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| CHRC008 | 656045 | 8126613 | 102 | 360 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| CHRC009 | 656018 | 8126615 | 85 | 360 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| CHRC010 | 655989 | 8126625 | 84 | 360 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| CHRC011 | 655983 | 8126664 | 150 | 035 | ‐60 | Jack’s Hill gossans |
| CHRC012 | 654360 | 8127055 | 150 | 045 | ‐60 | Ground EM conductor A |
| CHRC013 | 655158 | 8126656 | 205 | 358 | ‐50 | Ground EM conductor C |
| CHRC014 | 655580 | 8127470 | 162 | 045 | ‐60 | Ground EM conductor E |
| CHRC015 | 654870 | 8127850 | 156 | 045 | ‐70 | Ground EM conductor G |
Table 2. Significant intercepts for previous drilling at the Double Magic Project
| Hole ID | From (m) |
To (m) |
Width (m) |
Ni (%) |
Cu (%) |
Au (g/t) |
Ag (g/t) |
Comments |
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| JH‐01 | 19 | 21 | 2 | 0.08 | 0.62 | nsr | 0.68 | |
| including | 19 | 20 | 1 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 1.14 | 0.90 | |
| JH‐02 | 23 | 27 | 4 | 0.21 | 0.23 | nsr | 0.51 | |
| JH‐03 | not assayed – no mineralisation | |||||||
| JH‐04 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.31 | 1.24 | nsr | na | |
| including | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.46 | 2.31 | nsr | 15.27 | |
| including | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.64 | 2.60 | 0.36 | 21.65 | |
| JH‐05 | not assayed – no mineralisation | |||||||
| JH‐06 | not assayed – no mineralisation | |||||||
| JH‐07 | not assayed – no mineralisation | |||||||
| CHRC002 | 52 | 63 | 11 | 0.30 | 0.11 | 0.11 | nsr | |
| 73 | 77 | 4 | 0.31 | 0.11 | nsr | nsr | ||
| CHRC003 | 14 | 56 | 42 | 0.22 | 0.08 | nsr | nsr | |
| including | 14 | 16 | 2 | 0.49 | 0.17 | nsr | nsr | |
| and | 33 | 35 | 2 | 0.39 | 0.12 | nsr | nsr | |
| and | 38 | 43 | 5 | 0.39 | 0.16 | nsr | nsr | |
| and | 50 | 56 | 6 | 0.34 | 0.13 | nsr | nsr | |
| CHRC004 | 63 | 87 | 24 | 0.25 | 0.09 | nsr | nsr | |
| including | 63 | 71 | 8 | 0.36 | 0.13 | nsr | nsr | |
| 79 | 86 | 7 | 0.35 | 0.13 | nsr | nsr | ||
| CHRC005 | no significant results | |||||||
| CHRC006 | no significant results | |||||||
| CHRC007 | no significant results | |||||||
| CHRC008 | 13 | 23 | 10 | 0.30 | 0.07 | nsr | nsr | |
| including | 13 | 18 | 5 | 0.42 | 0.11 | nsr | nsr | |
| and | 27 | 28 | 1 | 0.71 | 0.19 | nsr | nsr | |
| CHRC009 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 0.25 | 0.04 | nsr | nsr | |
| CHRC010 | no significant results | |||||||
| CHRC011 | no significant results | |||||||
| CHRC012 | 107 | 113 | 6 | 0.45 | 0.13 | na | na | |
| including | 109 | 112 | 3 | 0.69 | 0.19 | na | na | |
| CHRC013 | 148 | 150 | 2 | 0.22 | 0.07 | na | na | |
| 151 | 154 | 3 | 1.28 | 0.21 | na | na | ||
| including | 152 | 153 | 1 | 2.04 | 0.20 | na | na | |
| 156 | 158 | 2 | 0.30 | 0.24 | na | na | ||
| 191 | 203 | 12 | 0.39 | 0.14 | na | na | ||
| including | 195 | 201 | 6 | 0.49 | 0.19 | na | na | |
| CHRC014 | na | na | na | na | pXRF & drill logs indicate minor sulphides with elevated Ni‐Cu |
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| CHRC015 | na | na | na | na | pXRF & drill logs indicate minor sulphides with elevated Ni‐Cu |
nsr: No Significant Result (<0.20% Ni, <0.5% Cu, <0.1ppm Au, <1.0ppm Ag), na: Not assayed