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CAVALIER RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2023

Oct 8, 2023

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
9 OCTOBER 2023
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Outstanding Heap Leach Study Results for Crawford Gold Oxides

Corporate Highlights

  • Test work carried out by ALS Laboratories (‘ALS’) has returned outstanding results from column leaching the mineralised oxide portion of the Crawford Gold resource

  • High recoveries, ranging from 77.4% to 92.5% gold extraction

  • Rapid extraction rates; field leach cycles are expected to be short by industry standards

  • Lower than usual heap leach operating costs are expected due to:

  • Very low cyanide consumptions

  • Low doses of cement required for agglomeration and percolation

  • The natural pH of the oxide material minimalises the requirement for the addition of lime

  • Low contained Cu, Ag and Hg further reduc ~~es~~ cyanide consumption and contamination of doré bullion

  • Minimal crushing requirements expected given the targeting of oxide-only material for processing

Summary:

Cavalier Resources Limited (ASX: CVR) ('Cavalier' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce the return of outstanding results from the recent heap leach metallurgical test work.

Gold recoveries were high, peaking at 92.5%, and extraction rates were rapid compared to industry standard heap leach metrics.

With low consumption rates and minimal crushing requirements, the Company also anticipates relatively low heap leach operating costs.

The natural pH of the oxide material not only further reduces costs due to minimising lime requirements; it also mitigates any potential acid mine drainage issues.

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Daniel Tuffin, Executive Technical Director, commented:

“These results far exceed all of our prior assumptions for heap leach recoveries, extraction rates and operating costs for the gold bearing oxides at the Crawford Gold project.

They confirm and validate the Company’s decision to pause the Pre-Feasibilty Study to review the potential of processing ore on site, removing the need to rely on third party mills in the greater Leonora area in order to enable the generation of future cash flows for further development and exploration activities.”

Heap Leach Test Work Summary:

Six reverse circulation composite samples, weighing a total of 570 kilograms, were supplied to ALS representing various weathering, oxidation and rock types that occur within the oxidised portion of the Crawford gold resource. See Table 1 below:

Table 1: Crawford RC Composite Sample Information

Sample
Designation
Composite Description Depth
Range (m)
Weight
(kg)
Expected
Gold Grade
(g/t)
CRC01 Completely Weathered, Strongly Oxidised
Colluvium, Calcrete & Clay
5 to 14 85 1.53
CRC02 Highly Weathered, Strongly Oxidised Saprolitic
Clay w/ Clasts
21 to 31 68 0.75
CRC03 Highly Weathered, Partially Oxidised Saprolitic
Clay w/ Clasts
52 to 59 78 0.48
CRC04 Highly Weathered, Strongly to Partially Oxidised
Saprolitic Clays
39 to 47 83 2.76
CRC05 Medium Weathered, Partially Oxidised Saprolitic
Clays
41 to 59 102 1.59
CRC06 Medium Weathered, Partially Oxidised
Conglomerate
41 to 56 156 0.71

Some weight errors may occur due to rounding

The test program consisted of head assays, sizing analyses with fraction assays, coarse-crush intermittent bottle roll tests (‘IBRT’), agglomeration/percolation testing and column leach testing.

Each of the six main composite samples was tested individually through the IBRT program, with three column tests conducted on composited material.

Based on the IBRT results and sample rock type and oxidation levels, three columns were set up at as-received size. Equal portions of CRC01, CRC02 and CRC03 were combined into a highly weathered (‘HW’) composite, while CRC04 and CRC05 were combined in a 40/60 ratio to form a partially oxidised saprolitic clay composite (‘POx Sap’). CRC06 was leached separately as medium weathered, partially oxidised conglomerate (‘MW POx’)

The gold content was observed to be relatively consistent among the splits of each sample,

indicating the absence of coarse or spotty gold.

Given the Company’s intention to initially focus on the mining and processing of oxides, and that the resource contains significant “natural” fines due to extensive weathering, all composites supplied and tested were completely weathered to medium weathered and representative of the lithology.

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Table 2: Composite Head Analyses – Key Components

Item Unit HW POx Sap MW POx
Au1 g/t 1.60 1.76 0.25
Au2 g/t 1.46 1.76 0.29
Ag ppm <2.00 <2.00 <2.00
As ppm 390 370 360
CTotal % 0.30 0.06 0.54
COrganic % 0.06 <0.03 <0.03
Cu ppm 52 92 36
Fe % 7.68 7.62 3.22
Hg ppm <0.10 <0.10 <0.10
Si % 27.9 26.7 30.3
STotal % 0.06 <0.02 0.02
SSulphide % 0.02 <0.02 <0.02
Sb ppm 1.30 0.80 1.20
Te ppm <0.20 <0.20 <0.20

This positively impacted on screening; all composites tested in this program passed screening at 100% weight at <8mm. This would likely preclude the need for a cone crusher. However additional testing is planned on future bulk samples to provide a better indication of expected feed material size distribution.

Due to the fine nature of the RC oxide samples, the as-received sizes were employed in the column tests. Outputs from the column tests are outlined in Table 3 overleaf.

The gold extraction curves for the tests based on the ALS calculation of extraction are shown in Figure 1 on page 5. Leaching was rapid for all composites, with >80% of the final extracted gold leached out after five days for the HW and POx Sap Composites.

The lower grade MW POx composite leached 66% of recovered values in 5 days. However, leaching continued very slowly through to the end of the leach cycle for the MW POx composite.

There was no indication of slumping or permeability issues during the tests.

Cyanide consumptions were low, ranging from 0.08 kg/t for the MW POx to 0.25 kg/t for the HW composite. Consumptions were kept low by the high solution pH provided by the cement in agglomeration and the relatively short leach times. Field consumptions would be expected to be slightly lower.

No lime was added with the exception of adjusting the initial pH of the makeup water. The cement in agglomeration assisted in maintaining off-flow solutions above pH 10. A slightly lower dose could have been employed for the HW and the POx Sap composites.

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Table 3: Column Test Outputs

Item Unit HW POx Sap MW POx
Crush Size P100 mm 6.30 8.00 8.00
Crush Size P80 mm 0.70 1.50 2.40
Leach Time Days 39 39 29
Leach Solution Flux kL/t 2.43 2.21 1.37
Wash Flux kL/t 0.57 0.52 0.44
Calc’d Head g/t Au 1.45 2.00 0.31
Bulk Tail g/t Au 0.23 0.15 0.07
PSD Tail g/t Au 0.24 0.15 0.07
Gold Extraction % 84.0 92.5 77.4
Calc’d Head g/t Ag 0.50 0.30 0.30
Silver Extraction % 11.00 14.00 16.00
NaCN kg/t 0.25 0.15 0.08
Cement kg/t 6.00 6.00 5.00
Lime kg/t 0 0 0
Slump % 0.10 0.10 0.20
Final Percolation L/h/m2 75,300 72,600 25,600
Final Dry Bulk
Density
t/m3 1.22 1.36 1.62

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Figure 1: Column Test Recovery Curves – Gold

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Leonora Gold and Nickel Projects:

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Figure 2: Cavalier’s Leonora Projects

The Crawford Gold Project sits centrally within the Company’s exploration and development projects and is situated just 20km east of the township of Leonora.

The Crawford Gold Project currently holds a 117,800oz Au JORC compliant Mineral Resource (see Table 1 ).

Table 4: Crawford Mineral Resource Estimate

Indicated Indicated Indicated Inferred Inferred TOTAL TOTAL
Tonnes Grade Ounces Tonnes Grade Ounces Tonnes Grade Ounces
0.5g/t Au cut-off 1,154,000
1.0g/t
37,300 2,591,000 1.0g/t 80,600 3,745,000 1.0g/t 117,800
1.0g/t Au cut-off 412,000 1.5g/t 19,600 613,000 1.8g/t 36,300 1,025,000 1.7g/t 55,900

Some errors may occur due to rounding

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Competent Persons Statements:

The scientific or technical information in this report that relates to metallurgical test work and mineral processing for oxide mineralisation is based on information compiled or approved by Randall Pyper. Randall Pyper is an employee of Kappes, Cassiday & Associates Australia Pty Ltd and is considered to be independent of Cavalier Resources. Randall Pyper is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the commodity, style of mineralisation under consideration and activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101. Randall Pyper consents to the inclusion in this report of the information, in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report relating to geology and Exploration Results is based on information compiled, reviewed and assessed by Paddy Reidy, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Reidy is a consultant to the Company and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Richard Maddocks, a Competent Person who is a Fellow of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Richard Maddocks is employed by Auranmore Consulting, an independent consultant to Cavalier Resources Ltd. Richard Maddocks has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

This announcement has been approved and authorised by the Board of Cavalier Resources.

For further information:

For further information:
Investor Relations Media Enquiries
Daniel Tuffin Angela East
Executive Technical Director M+C Partners
[email protected] [email protected]

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About Cavalier Resources

The Company has interests in Tenements in Western Australia, collectively known as the Leonora Gold Project, Hidden Jewel Gold Project, and Ella's Rock Li-Ni-Au Project, prospective for lithium, gold and nickel mineralisation.

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Appendix 1: JORC Table 1

JORC Table 1 Section 1

Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
• Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels,
random chips, or specific specialised industry
standard measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as downhole
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 (e.g. ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples
from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g
charge for fire assay’). In other cases, more
explanation may be required, such as where there
is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems.
Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (e.g.
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
Sampling of Reverse Circulation (RC) drill holes was
comprised of one metre (1m) cone split samples, as
drilled. Approximately 3.0kg of sample was collected over
each sampled interval. Sampling techniques are
considered to be in line with the standard industry
practice and are considered to be representative.
Cavalier Resources RC chip samples are crushed, dried
and pulverised to a nominal 90% passing 75µm to
produce a 50g sub sample for analysis by FA/AAS.
All drill holes are accurately located and referenced with
grid coordinates recorded in the standard MGA94
Zone51 grid system. Samples are collected using a
standard face hammer, they are split/bagged/logged at
the drill site. Samples were Fire Assayed (50-gram
charge) for Au only.
All samples and drilling procedures are carried out in
accordance with Cavalier Resources sampling and
QAQC procedures as per industry standard.
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 or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or
other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).
Surface drilling was completed by standard RC drilling
techniques. RC drilling used a face-sampling hammer
over a 94mm diameter drill hole with samples collected
using a cone splitter for 1m composites.
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.
Sample recovery is measured and monitored by the drill
contractor and Cavalier representatives, where bag
volume is visually estimated and recorded as a
percentage. Sample recovery was generally very good.
The volume of sample collected for assay is considered
to represent a composite sample. Sample recovery is
maximized by using best-practice drill techniques,
whereby the hammer is pulled back at the completion of
each metre and the entire 1m sample is blown back
through the rod string. Known standards are inserted at
constant intervals at a rate of four per one hundred
samples.
Measures were taken to suppress groundwater and
minimize moisture within samples. Samples were
collected and stored in numbered calico bags and
removed from the field daily.
No relationship was observed between sample recovery
and grade.

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
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.
Logging of RC chips records lithology, mineralogy,
texture, mineralisation, weathering, alteration, veining,
grid coordinates, sample interval and depth. Data is
physically and electronically logged and stored. The level
of logging detail is considered appropriate for exploration
drilling. Logging of geology and colour are interpretative
and qualitative, whereas logging of mineral percentage is
quantitative. Chips from all RC holes are stored in chip
trays for future reference.
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 grain
size of the material being sampled.
See Sampling techniques in the above section.
The sample collection methodology is considered
appropriate for RC drilling and is within today’s standard
industry practice. Split one metre sample (1m) results are
regarded as reliable and representative. RC samples are
split with cone splitter at one metre intervals as drilled.
Analysis was conducted by ALS Minerals Laboratories in
Kalgoorlie. At the laboratory samples are dried, crushed
and pulverised until the sample is homogeneous.
Analysis technique for gold (only) was a Fire Assay 50-
gram charge AAS finish (Lab method Au-AA26).
Most samples were collected dry; on occasion ground
water was encountered and a minimal number of samples
were collected wet. It was however not considered by
Cavalier to be of sufficient concentration to affect the
sampling process. Field standards were submitted with
the sample batch, the assay laboratory (ALS) also
included their own internal checks and balances
consisting of repeats and standards; repeatability and
standard results were within acceptable limits.
No
issues
have
been
identified
with
sample
representatively.
The
sample
size
is considered
appropriate for this type of mineralisation style.
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests
• The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or total.
• For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld
XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in
determining the analysis including instrument make
and model, reading times, calibrations factors
applied and their derivation, etc.
• Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
Geochemical analysis of RC chip samples was
conducted by ALS Minerals in Kalgoorlie. Sample
preparation included drying the samples (105°C) and
pulverising to 85% passing 75µm. Samples were then
riffle split to secure a sample charge of 50 grams.
Analysis was via Fire Assay with AAS finish. Only gold
analysis was conducted (ppm detection). The analytical
process and the level of detection are considered
appropriate for this stage of exploration.
Fire assay is regarded as a complete digest technique.
No geophysical tools were used to determine any
element concentrations.
Internal laboratory quality control procedures have been
adopted. Certified reference material in the form of
standards and duplicates are periodically imbedded in the
sample batch by Cavalier at a ratio of 1:15.

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
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
The reported significant intersections have been verified
by the Cavalier Geology Manager and corporate
personnel. All the logged samples have been assayed;
the assay data has been stored physically and
electronically in the company database using Cavaliers
protocols. The sampling and assay data has been
compiled,
verified,
and
interpreted
by
company
geologists.
No holes were twinned. No adjustments, averaging or
calibrations are made to any of the assay data recorded
in the database. QA/QC protocol is considered industry
standard with standard reference material submitted on a
routine basis.
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
Drill hole collars were located and recorded in the field
using a handheld GPS with a three metre or better
accuracy. The grid coordinate system utilised is GDA94
Zone51. Hole locations were visually checked on ground
and against historic plans for spatial verification. No
topographic control (i.e., RL) was required, a nominal field
RL of 380 to 385m is assumed for the ground surface.
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.
The drill hole spacing is project specific; the RC drilling
patterns employed were dependent on previous drilling
and geological interpretation. The sample spacing is
considered close enough to identify significant zones of
gold mineralisation. The drill program is a follow
up/ongoing exploration exercise that was designed to
identify areas of geological interest and extensions to
known mineralisation at the Crawford deposit. Closer
spaced drilling on surrounding cross sections may be
required to further delineate the extent, size and
geometry of some areas within the identified zones of
gold mineralisation.
Drill spacing and drill technique is sufficient to establish
the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate
for the mineral resources and ore reserve estimation
procedures and classifications applied, however the
mineralised system remains open and additional infill
drilling is required to close off and confirm its full extent,
particularly at depth.
Samples were taken at 1m intervals, and no sample
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.
• 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.
Drilling within the central Crawford project area was
vertical (-90 degrees), to intersect the generally flat lying
mineralisation. No relationship between mineralised
structure and drilling orientation has biased the sample.
Sample security • The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples are prepared on site under supervision of
Cavaliergeological staff. Samples are selected,bagged

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
into tied numbered calico bags then grouped securely
and collected by a dedicated freight company directly to
the laboratory. Sample submissions are documented via
laboratory tracking systems and assays are returned via
email.
Audits or reviews • The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
Sampling methodologies and assay techniques used in
this drilling program are considered to be mineral
exploration industry standard and any audits or reviews
are not considered necessary at this early exploration
stage. No audits or reviews have been conducted at this
stage apart from internal reviews and field quality control.
JORC Table 1 Section 2
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 Crawford Deposit lies on M37/1202 which is
registered to Cavalier Resources Ltd.
The tenement has been granted and there are no known
encumbrances or impediments associated with the
tenement.
Other
associated
tenements
include
P37/8901,
P37/9475,
P37/9476,
P37/9447,
P37/9448
and
P37/9449.
A miscellaneous licence L37/251 has been applied for, to
provide direct access to the Laverton-Leonora Road.
No known impediment exists to obtaining a license to
operate and the tenements are all in good standing.
Exploration
done by other
parties
• Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
Previous exploration was completed by Goldfields
Exploration, Newcrest, Golden State Resources, Roman
Kings, Kingwest Resources and Specrez Resources.
Drilling by previous explorers resulted in the identification
and delineation of gold mineralisation associated with
broad zones of intense alteration.
Historic work is of a generally good standard and has
been used in the Mineral Resource Estimate for
Crawford.
Geology • Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Crawford Deposit is hosted in an intensely altered
(sericite‐fuchsite‐silica‐carbonate‐sulphide) shear zone
within the eastern boundary of the Keith-Kilkenny
Tectonic Zone (KKTZ).
Gold mineralisation is disseminated in the vicinity of the
shears and localized within them. Quartz is present as
fine
veins,
associated
with
pyrite,
gold,
silver,
arsenopyrite and minor scheelite in the shear zone.
Within the weathered zone there has been remobilisation
and depletion of gold resulting in the formation of
horizontal supergene zones of elevatedgold

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mineralisation. This zone is focussed close to the
boundary between fresh and oxidised rock.
Drillhole
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 intercept 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.
The location of all drillholes is presented as part of the
significant intersection table in the body of the report.
Significant down hole gold intersections were reported in
the table of intersections. All hole depths referred to down
hole depth in metres. All hole collars are GDA94 Zone51
positioned. Elevation is a nominal estimate. Drill holes are
measured from the collar of the hole to the bottom of the
hole.
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 significant intercepts have been length weighted with
a minimum Au grade of 0.5ppm. No high grade cut off has
been applied. Intercepts are aggregated with minimum
width of 1m and maximum width of 2m for internal
dilution.
There are no metal equivalents reported in this release.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths
• These relationships are particularly important
when reporting 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’).
Generally, the mineralised intervals are close to the true
width, especially so for vertical holes within the oxide
zone.
Oxide mineralisation at Crawford is modelled as
horizontal.
Diagrams • Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
tabulations of intercepts should be included for any
significant discovery being reported These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole
collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Appropriate diagrams and figures are included in the
report.

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Balanced
reporting
• Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration
Results is not practicable, representative reporting
of both low and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
The exploration results have been reported in a manner
that presents them in a balanced context without bias.
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
Historic activities have included drilling to obtain samples
for metallurgical test work, bulk density analyses and
geotechnical analyses. Regarding the results received
from the drilling program, no other substantive data is
currently considered necessary. All meaningful data is or
has been previously reported.
Drone Magnetic device details:

a DJI multi-rotor UAV (Matrice 600 Pro)

GEM Systems Inc, Potassium Vapour
Magnetometer (GSMP-35UB)

Gradient tolerance of 50,000 nT/m and 0.0002 nT
sensitivity @1 Hz

+/- 0.1 nT absolute accuracy with a 15,000-120,000
nT dynamic range

Program reading intervals: 1 every metre.

Heading error +/-0.005 nT between 10-80deg and
360deg full rotation around axis

Laser altimeter, Inertial measurement unit (IMU),
and GPS (0.7 metre resolution)

Base station is a GSM19 Overhauser with a
resolution of 0.01 nT, sensitivity of 0.022nT @1 Hz,
and absolute accuracy of +/-0.1 nT
Standard 2-stage 10-day intermittent bottle roll cyanide
leach tests on 6 x RC chip composites were conducted at
ALS Metallurgy Lab in Balcatta (Perth). Results:

Gold extractions from 78% to 93%

Average composite depths ranged from 9.5m to
55.5m downhole

Head grades ranged from 0.32g/t Au to 3.05 g/t Au

Drill interval lengths ranged from 7m to 18m
including potential mining dilution

Weathering from completely weathered to
moderately weathered

Oxidation from strongly oxidised to partially oxidised
Column leach tests were conducted on 3 composites of
the above RC chip samples at ALS Metallurgy Lab in
Balcatta (Perth). Results:

Gold extractions from 77.4% to 92.5%

Rapid leach kinetics (35 to 45 day leach cycle)

Low cyanide consumptions

Cement in agglomeration at 5 to 6 kg/t

No issues related to Cu, Hg or Ag

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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.
Cavalier intends on establishing exploration opportunities
which will extend the known mineralisation at depth at the
Crawford
deposit.
This
will
primarily
focus
on
understanding the key geological relationships and
critical continuity directions to target depth extensions.

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