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CASPIN RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2022

May 30, 2022

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XC-46 Demonstrates Potential of Brassica Trend

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Diamond drilling at XC-46 AEM conductor identifies thick sulphide zones with visible nickelcopper mineralisation

  • Brassica Shear Zone interpreted as the connecting structure between Julimar and Yarawindah areas

  • Confirms the prospectivity of the 17km long Brassica trend of mafic and ultramafic rocks through the Yarawindah Brook Project

  • Core of main XC-46 conductor remains untested, and mineralisation is open in all directions

  • Multiple targets along the Brassica trend remain to be tested

Caspin Resources Limited (ASX: CPN) (“Caspin” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide an update on exploration activities at the Company’s Yarawindah Brook PGE-Ni-Cu Project in Western Australia. Drilling has intersected sulphide mineralisation at the XC-46 airborne electromagnetic (AEM) conductor which is associated with the major Brassica Shear Zone. This result confirms the potential of the Brassica trend to host magmatic mineralisation. This trend comprises a 17km long belt of mafic and ultramafic rocks within the Company’s tenements. Importantly, in a more regional context, the Brassica Shear Zone is interpreted to be the structure that truncates the northern margin of the well-mineralised Julimar Complex to the south.

Caspin’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Greg Miles, commented “Airborne electromagnetics has once again proven to be an excellent first-pass tool for identifying sulphide-rich mineralisation systems at Yarawindah Brook. This bodes well for the future exploration and drill testing of other conductors already identified in the project. But it is worth noting that the PGE-rich style of mineralisation observed at Yarawindah Brook sometimes occur with only minor amounts of disseminated sulphide mineralisation which may not be sufficient to generate an electromagnetic response. Therefore, the Company is following a strategy of systematically collecting multiple datasets and constructing detailed geological models it believes will ultimately lead to a discovery.

“Whilst the Company’s primary focus remains on the Yarabrook Hill area, drilling at XC-46 has shown that the Brassica Prospect and indeed the entire Brassica trend is a fertile environment for magmatic nickel-copper and PGE mineralisation. Most of this trend is yet to be explored in any modern form and represents an excellent opportunity for discovery. There appears to be some obvious targets for the next phase of exploration at XC-46 but we’re just as excited by the early-stage exploration still to come along the entire Brassica trend .”

Figure 1. Blebby sulphide mineralisation in YAD0024 at approximately 65m.

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Sulphides Intersected at XC-46 AEM Anomaly

The XC-46 anomaly (and nearby XC-45 anomaly) was identified during the December 2021 AEM survey (see ASX announcement from 23 March 2022). The anomaly is a strong late-time anomaly with continuity across multiple survey lines over 200m. Ground electromagnetics confirmed two discrete conductive plates (XC-46a & XC-46b) at the anomaly.

A single hole was drilled through each plate for a total of 432.8m. The northernmost hole, YAD0024, drilled the south-eastern edge of modelled plate (XC-46b) and intersected three main zones of blebby to stringer and shear style magmatic sulphide mineralisation spanning intermittently over 48.5m from 36.9m to 85.4m downhole. Minor nickel and copper sulphides were observed amongst more abundant iron sulphides, with total sulphide content locally up to 10% (Figures 1 – 3).

The southernmost hole, YAD0023, was targeted at the centre of a lower conductance modelled plate (XC-46a) and intersected a single zone of sulphide mineralisation over 19.5m from 63.3-82.8m downhole. Minor nickel and copper sulphides were also observed but were generally less abundant than in YAD0024.

Visual geological logging, supported by portable XRF data, show that both sulphide content and associated NiCu tenor is markedly higher in YAD0024. Pending geochemical assays and downhole electromagnetic (DHEM) surveys will help to better evaluate the significance of this mineralisation and guide further drilling at the prospect. However, as YAD0024 intersected the south-eastern edge of the plate, it is anticipated that step out drilling further to the northwest along the approximately 100m long plate could conceivably encounter stronger sulphide mineralisation coincident with the highest modelled zone of conductivity.

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Figure 2. Shear and stringer sulphide mineralisation (pyrrhotite>pentlandite+/-chalcopyrite) within sheared and altered pyroxenite in YAD0024 at approximately 38m.

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Figure 3. Shear and stringer sulphide mineralisation (pyrrhotite>pentlandite+/-chalcopyrite) within altered pyroxenite in YAD0024 at approximately 60m.

Implications for the Brassica Trend

The Brassica Shear Zone is defined by a belt of structurally dislocated lenses of mafic-ultramafic intrusive rock that is likely the extension of the Julimar intrusive complex to the south, with mineralisation potentially remobilised along this shear zone (Figure 4). Previous work along the Brassica trend has focused on individual and isolated AEM anomalies (XC-05, XC-06 and XC-29) which collectively make up only a tiny fraction of the broader ~17km long Brassica Shear Zone (Figure 5). The Brassica Shear Zone shows considerable similarities to Yarabrook Hill and XC-22 across various datasets, most notably:

  • Broad and locally complexly deformed strong magnetic anomalies mapping the likely location of ultramafic serpentinised peridotites

  • Variably associated gravity anomalies demonstrating large accumulations of dense mafic-ultramafic rocks

  • Multiple shallow and poorly constrained AEM conductivity anomalies

  • Numerous surface Ni-Cu-PGE anomalies in soil data within the area, with large strike lengths yet to be sampled

There remains potential for separate or isolated intrusions elsewhere within the shear zone or indeed the broader project area, with the Yenart magnetic anomaly a likely example of a discrete magmatic intrusion.

Additional diamond drilling in this program (YAD0021 and YAD0022) tested a magnetic anomaly south of XC-46 and intersected an extensive sequence of relatively undeformed mafic-ultramafic rocks (probably a local lens within the deformation zone) and whilst no significant sulphide mineralisation was intersected in these holes, the lithologies are consistent with a prospective host environment for orthomagmatic sulphide mineralisation.

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Figure 4. Regional structual interpretation showing the relationship between the Gonneville Intrusive Complex and Yarawindah Brook Project.

Importantly, this wider trend remains almost entirely untested by modern drilling or deep sensing ground based electromagnetic (EM) surveys. Whilst AEM surveys have been very successful in identifying sulphide bodies to date, these have all been located immediately below the weathering zone and likely indicating an effective survey depth of only 100m, or possibly 150m at a maximum. High-powered ground EM could be utilised to explore below this depth.

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Figure 5. Magnetic image of the southern part of the Yarawindah Brook Project showing the Brassica Shear Zone, interpreted magmatic intrusions, electromagnetic conductors and its relationship to Yarabrook Hill.

Soil geochemical coverage is also incomplete but an essential tool for discovery of low-sulphide, PGE-rich styles of mineralisation which may not respond to any form of EM technique. Further, it provides a method for distinguishing potentially mineralised sulphide bodies from barren sulphide bodies, in similar weathering conditions.

Given the encouragement to date from relatively sparse exploration along a prospective belt of rocks that hosts a new world-class PGE-Ni-Cu deposit only 40km to the south, the Brassica trend is an important discovery opportunity that warrants further exploration and which the Company is keen to progress alongside its other priorities.

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Figure 6. Interpreted long-section at XC-46 showing zones of observed sulphides in YAD0023 & YAD0024.

Next Steps

Visual results from XC-46 warrant further drilling northwest of YAD0024 targeting the centre and down-plunge extensions of the XC-46(b) conductive plate, which may be associated with a greater accumulation of sulphide.

The drill program at Yarawindah has paused whilst the Company waits for assay results from drilling to date at both the Brassica and XC-22 Prospects. The Company hopes to provide further information about XC-22 in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, the Company is continuing to assess the mineralisation potential along the entire Brassica Trend. The Company currently has access to approximately 8km of prospective strike along the trend which it will conduct further mapping and soil sampling to support the targets already generated through geophysics and previous sampling. This includes the XC-07, XC-08 & XC-09 conductors as well as the Aries PGE rock chip anomaly. The Company is continuing to advance land access agreements along the Brassica trend to facilitate on-ground exploration programs.

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TABLE 1. DIAMOND DRILL HOLE LOCATION DETAILS AND OBSERVATIONS.

Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azi Depth
(m)

Interval
(m)
Observations
YAD0023
424623
6559577 312 -50 240 216.4 0-43.5 Regolith and cover sequences
43.5-63.3 Intercalated pyroxenite – peridotite. Trace to
minor sulphides.
63.3-70.2 Pyroxenite and intercalated peridotite with
up to 5% disseminated and stringer
sulphides. Pyrrhotite dominant, with minor
chalcopyrite>pentlandite
70.2-72.5 Pyroxenite and intercalated peridotite with
up to 10% interstitial blebs and stringer
sulphides. Pyrrhotite dominant, with minor
chalcopyrite>pentlandite
72.5-82.8 Pyroxenite and intercalated peridotite with
up to 5% disseminated and stringer
sulphides. Pyrrhotite dominant, with minor
chalcopyrite>pentlandite.
82.8-92.8 Intercalated pyroxenite – peridotite. Trace to
minor sulphides.
92.8-205.6 Variablytexturedgabbro
205.6-EOH Metasediments with locally up to 5%
disseminatedpyrrhotite
YAD0024
424617
6559678 311 -60 240 0-34.2 Regolith and cover sequences.
34.2-36.9 Pyroxenite saprock
36.9-47.2 Pyroxenite with local bands of peridotite. 5-
10% interstitial to stringer sulphides (minor
weathering) pyrrhotite>pentlandite-
chalcopyrite.
47.2-53.2 Pyroxenite with possible sericite alteration
53.2-69.3 Variably textured pyroxenite with pervasive
sericite alteration. 5-10% sulphides
pyrrhotite>pentlandite-chalcopyrite
69.3-77.9 Fine grained pyroxenite. Trace sulphides
77.9-85.4 Fine to medium grained variably textured
pyroxenite. 1-5% disseminated sulphides
pyrrhotite>chalcopyrite-pentlandite
85.4-95.3 Fine grained pyroxenite, decreasing
sulphides.
95.3-104.1 Pyroxenite with local deformation. Chilled
margin.
104.1-151.1 Medium grained metagabbro. Trace
disseminated sulphides
151.1-EOH Weakly foliated metasediment. Trace
disseminated sulphides.

This announcement is authorised for release by the Board of Caspin Resources Limited.

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For further details, please contact:

Greg Miles

Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Tel: +61 8 6373 2000

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr Greg Miles, a Competent Person who is an employee of the company. Mr Miles is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Miles consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results information included in this report from previous Company announcements, including Exploration Results extracted from the Company's Prospectus announced to the ASX on 23 November 2020 and the Company's subsequent ASX announcements of 30 March 2021, 28 April 2021, 16 June 2021, 5 July 2021, 19 August 2021, 26 November 2021, 24 January 2022, 9 February 2022, 7 March 2022, 14 March 2022, 23 March 2022 and 2 May 2022.

ABOUT CASPIN

Caspin Resources Limited (ASX Code: CPN) is a new mineral exploration company based in Perth, Western Australia. Caspin has extensive skills and experience in early-stage exploration and development. The Company is actively exploring the Yarawindah Brook Project in Australia’s exciting new PGE-Ni-Cu West Yilgarn province and the Mount Squires Project in the West Musgrave region, one of Australia’s last mineral exploration frontiers.

At the Company’s flagship Yarawindah Brook Project, recent drilling campaigns at Yarabrook Hill have made new discoveries of PGE, nickel and copper sulphide mineralisation. Meanwhile, the Company continues to bring new targets to drill readiness by collecting geophysical and geochemical data across the project.

At the Mount Squires Project, Caspin has identified a 50km structural corridor with significant gold mineralisation and potential copper porphyry prospects. The Company will conduct further soil sampling and reconnaissance drilling along this trend. Caspin will concurrently continue to evaluate the potential for Ni-Cu mineralisation along strike from the One Tree Hill Prospect and Nebo-Babel Deposits.

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ANNEXURE 1:

The following Tables are provided to ensure compliance with the JORC Code (2012) edition requirements for the reporting of the Exploration Results at the Yarawindah Brook Project.

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.
Samples comprise half core in either HQ3 diamond
core or NQ2. Sample lengths are nominally 1m lengths
but vary from 0.1m to 2m and separated by geological
boundaries where appropriate.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
used.
Sampling has been carried out using standard
protocols and QAQC procedures as per industry best
practice.
Drill hole locations were surveyed by handheld GPS
units which have an accuracy of ±5m.
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.
Diamond drilling was used to obtain approximately
1m (or smaller where appropriate) samples which
have been crushed and from which approximately 3 kg
is pulverised (total prep) to produce a sub sample for
analysis. XRF fusion was used to determine Al2O3, As,
BaO, CaO, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe2O3, K2O, MgO, MnO, Na2O,
Nb, Ni, P2O5, Pb, S, SiO2, Sn, Sr, TiO2, V, Zn, ZrO2 and
LOI. Au, Pt and Pd have been analysed by fire assay
process (~40 gm) and determined by ICP/MS.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic
etc) and details (e.g. core diameter, triple of
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core is
orientated and if so, by what method, etc).
Diamond drilling accounts for 100% of the drilling
reported and comprises HQ3 and NQ2 diameter
samples. Holes were collared to 3 to 6m depth coring
from surface and then reaming the hole.
All core was orientated, once competent rock was
intersected, using a Reflex ACT III digital orientation
tool.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed.
Core recoveries are measured using standard industry
best practice. Overall core recoveries are >95% and
there has been no significant sample recovery
problems after reaching competent rock.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples.
Samples are checked for recovery and any issues
immediately rectified with the drilling contractor.
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.
No sample bias has been observed.
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 as mineral resources and metallurgical
studies are not reported.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
Logging at the Yarawindah Brook Project records
lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, weathering,
colour and other relevant features of the samples.
Logging of core is both qualitative (e.g. colour) and
quantitative (e.g. mineral percentages). Full detailed
logging will be completed with assays in hand.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
All drill holes have been logged with holes to be logged
in more detail with assays in hand.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.
Half core in HQ3 or NQ2 has been cut and used for all
samples sent for analysis. Quarter core was used for
duplicates and some 2m samples of HQ3.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
Not applicable as not non-core.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
The sample preparation of diamond samples from the
Yarawindah Brook Project follows industry best
practice in sample preparation involving oven drying,
followed by primary crushing of the whole sample,
secondary crushing, riffle splitting to obtain a
subsample for pulverisation (total prep) using Essa
LM5 grinding mills to a grind size of 90% passing 75
microns.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
Caspin QC procedures involve the use of certified
reference material (CRM) as assay standards and
blanks along with field duplicates. The insertion rate
of these will average 1:25.
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.
Quarter core duplicate sampling is nominally 2% of
total sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
Sample sizes are considered appropriate for the rock
type, style of mineralisation (massive, stringer and
disseminated
sulphides),
the
thickness
and
consistency of the intersections, the sampling
methodology and percent value assay ranges for the
primary elements within the Yarawindah Brook
Project.
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 analytical techniques used fused bead XRF for
base metals and all other major and trace elements of
interest. Au, Pt and Pd were determined by fire assay
(~40 gram) with ICP/MS finish.
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.
Portable XRF assay results have not been reported.
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.
Sample preparation for fineness checks were carried
out by the laboratory as part of their internal
procedures to ensure the grind size of >90% passing 75
micron was being attained. Laboratory QAQC involves
the use of internal lab standards using certified
reference material (CRM), blanks, splits and replicates
aspart of their in-houseprocedures. Certified

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Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
reference materials, having a good range of values, are
inserted blindly and randomly. Repeat and duplicate
analyses returned acceptable results.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by
either independent or alternative company
personnel.
Diamond core and corresponding assay results have
been verified by multiple Caspin geologists with
further reviews and interpretation continuing.
The use of twinned holes.
None of the reported drill holes have been twinned.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
Primary data for the Yarawindah Brook Project was
collected in the field using a set of standard excel
spreadsheets on laptop computers using lookup
codes. The information was sent to Geobase Australia
for validation and compilation into a SQL database
server.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
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.
Reported drill holes were located with a Garmin hand-
held GPS with an accuracy of ±3m. This is considered
appropriate for exploration drill holes.
Downhole surveys were completed using north-
seeking Reflex Sprint-IQ gyroscope after hole
completion. Stated accuracy is ± 1° in azimuth and ±
0.3° in dip.
Specification of the grid system used.
The grid system for the Yarawindah Brook Project is
GDA94 MGA Zone 50.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
The tenement package exhibits subdued relief with
undulating hills and topographic representation is
sufficiently controlled.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
The holes drilled were for exploration purposes and
have not been drilled on a grid pattern. Drill hole
spacing is considered appropriate for exploration
purposes.
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.
Data continuity is not sufficient at the current time to
estimate resources.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
No compositing was applied.
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.
At this early stage of exploration, mineralisation
thickness’, orientation and geometry are not known.
Holes were drilled at an appropriate azimuth and dip
so that they intersected geology approximately
perpendicular to strike.
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 orientation of drilling relative to key mineralised
structures is not considered to have introduced
sampling bias.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Sample chain of custody is managed by Caspin
Resources. Samples for the Yarawindah Brook Project
are stored on site and delivered to the assay
laboratory by Caspin personnel.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling No reviews have been carried out to date.
techniques and data.

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
Yarawindah
Brook
Project
is
located
approximately 15km SSE of New Norcia in the SW of
Western Australia and comprises five granted
Exploration Licence (E70/4883, E70/5166, E70/5116,
E70/5330 and E70/5335). Tenements are held by
Souwest Metals Pty Ltd or Search Resources of which
Caspin Resources Limited controls 80%, and Mr Scott
Wilson, retains a 20% interest.
Caspin
has
entered
into
land
access
and
compensation agreement with the property owners
on which Yarawindah Brook, Avena, Ovis, Brassica
and XC29 Prospects are situated.
Aboriginal Heritage Access Agreements are in place
for the live tenements.
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.
All tenements are in good standing. No Mining
Agreement has been negotiated.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
The Yarawindah Brook Project area has been
explored for Ni-Cu-PGE mineralisation since the
discovery of outcropping Ni-Cu gossans in 1974. A
series of drill programmes conducted by various
companies since that time mainly focused on near-
surface, laterite-hosted PGE mineralisation. Later
drilling programmes and limited electromagnetic
surveying was conducted by Washington Resources,
resulting in intersections of massive Ni-Cu-PGE
sulphides; however, on-ground exploration on the
project area has been limited since the GFC in 2008.
The work completed by previous operators is
considered by Caspin to be of a high standard.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Yarawindah Brook Project is located within the
Jimperding Metamorphic Belt hosted in the Lake
Grace Terrane at the SW end of the Yilgarn Craton. In
the area of the Yarawindah Brook, outcrop is poor
with deep regolith development. Regionally, the
lithological trend is NW, with moderate dips to the NE.
The western portion of the project area is dominated
by metasediments and gneiss containing lenses of
mafic and ultramafic rocks. It is these mafic-
ultramafic lithologies that are the hosts to Ni-Cu-PGE
sulphide mineralisation and have been the main
targets for exploration.
The Yarawindah Brook Project is considered
prospective for accumulations of massive, matrix and
disseminated Ni-Cu-PGE sulphides, both within the
mafic-ultramafic complex and as remobilised bodies
in the country rocks.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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.
Drill hole collar information is published in the body
of the report.
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, all information is included.
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.
Weighted
averages
for
Yarawindah
Brook
mineralisation were calculated using
variable
parameters, due to the complications of reporting 5
elements, Ni, Cu, Pd, Pt and Au.
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.
Short lengths of high grade results use either a
nominal 0.5% Ni or Cu, or 0.5g/t PGE lower cut-off or
a geological boundary such as a massive sulphide
interval, no minimum reporting length, 2m maximum
interval dilution and the minimum grade of the final
composite of 0.5% Ni or Cu.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalent values reported.
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’).
Mineralisation at Yarabrook Hill is poorly defined and
orientations are approximate. Mineralisation is
generally intersected obliquely to true-width and
approximations have been made based on geological
interpretations; however, true widths are unknown.
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.
Refer to Figures in body of text.
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 significant and relevant intercepts have been
reported.
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;
All relevant exploration data is shown on figures, in
text and Annexure 1.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 A discussion of further exploration work is outlined in
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or the body of the report. Further exploration work is
large-scale step-out drilling). planned including RC and diamond drilling.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of All relevant diagrams and inferences have been
possible extensions, including the main illustrated in this report.
geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

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