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CAZALY RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2023

Apr 26, 2023

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Capital/Financing Update

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 27 April 2023

CAZALY TO ACQUIRE 100% OF LARGE CANADIAN RARE EARTHS PROJECT

Highlights:

  • Cazaly secures agreement to acquire 100% of the Carb Lake Rare Earth Elements (REE) Project in Ontario

  • Large carbonatite complex 2.5 to 3km in diameter

  • Only drill tested by 4 shallow holes in 1968

  • Samples returned >5% Ce, >1% La, 0.5% Nb – no other REEs analysed

  • No active exploration for over 10 years

Cazaly Resources Limited (ASX: CAZ, Cazaly or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire 100% of the Carb Lake Rare Earth project (the Project). The Project is located in the Red Lake District in Ontario, a well-known mining province in Canada and comprises 93 mineral claims covering a large carbonatite prospective for Rare Earth Elements (REE).

Carb Lake REE Project Geology

The Carb Lake REE project comprises a large, 2.5 to 3km diameter circular magnetic anomaly known as the Carb Lake Carbonatite Complex prospective for Rare Earth Elements and Niobium. The Project area is located in northwestern Ontario, 10km from the Manitoba border. The Project hosts a mid-Proterozoic aged carbonatite which has been emplaced into tonalites within the Northern Superior Superterrane which represents the northernmost exposure of Archaean Rocks in Ontario. The Project is located between two major tectonic terrane boundaries along the North Kenyon Fault, a significant crustal scale fault providing ideal plumbing for mantle derived magma to intrude through to the upper crust. The carbonatite is not exposed at surface with shallow cover from 7 to 12m.

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Figure 1. Location of Carb Lake Carbonatite Project in northwest Ontario.

Level 3, 30 Richardson Street, West Perth WA 6005. PO BOX 396 West Perth WA 6872.

www.cazalyresources.com.au [email protected]

Ph: +61 8 9322 6283

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Historic Exploration

The Carb Lake Carbonatite Complex has had very limited modern exploration. Following the recognition of a large circular aeromagnetic anomaly in 1967, Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd conducted airborne magnetic and radiometric surveys in search of niobium. This was followed by drill testing the southern, predominantly more magnetic zones of the intrusive complex. Four diamond holes were completed for 564m, the only drilling ever completed over the Project (Figure 2, Table 1) .

The major lithology described from drill core is sövite, a coarse grained carbonatite rock, alternating with layers of silico-carbonatite. Samples were analysed for niobium, but no values were reported by Big Nama Creek Mines.

Further work was conducted in 1969 by the Ontario Department of Mines, Geological Survey which analysed for two rare earth elements, lanthanum (La), and cerium (Ce), as well as niobium (Nb). No other rare earth elements were assayed. Eighteen samples from DD003 and DD004 were analysed for trace elements and La, Ce, and Nb. Details of down hole sample locations were not reported. However, geochemical analysis of sövite returned up to 8% P2O5 probably associated with apatite and enriched in Nb up to 1500ppm and light REEs. The best results reported were from DD004, drilled into the centre of the carbonatite complex in an area of low magnetic intensity (Figure 2), with two samples reporting >5% Ce and >1% La .

In 1978 the Geological Survey recovered drill core from two of the holes (DD003 and DD004) and analysed a further 36 samples for major oxide and trace elements. Results returned up to 5,620ppm Ce with one sample returning a value of 7.1% Nb.

No other work was conducted until 2011 when South American Rare Earth Corporation (SAREC) conducted an airborne magnetic/radiometric survey (Figure 2) and an enzyme leach geochemical survey over the complex. The aeromagnetic image shows the variability in magnetic response across the carbonatite complex. The highest magnetic response (magenta) is across the southern portion of the carbonatite. The magnetics show partial ring structures around the centre of the carbonatite complex shown as green magnetic lows possibly representing multiple intrusive phases. SAREC collected a total of 275 surface samples, including 10 duplicate fields samples. The analytical results of this survey are to be acquired and their veracity assessed.

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Figure 2. Aeromagnetic TMI of large circular carbonatite with variation in the magnetic response forming partial ring structures.

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Hole ID UTM_EAST UTM_NORTH DIP AZIMUTH EOH
DEPTH(m)
Cover (m)
DD001 563139 6069169 -50 10 125 6.7
DD002 563518 6068857 -50 10 150.91 12.2
DD003 563579 6069139 -50 10 138.41 9.15
DD004 563496 6069429 -50 10 149.39 11.89

Table 1 Big Nama Creek Mines Drillhole data. NAD83 / UTM zone 15N.

Discussion

The Carb Lake Carbonatite Complex represents a largely unexplored, large-scale target for REE mineralisation. The presence of highly elevated grades of REE, Ce, La and Nb in historic but limited drill samples from the carbonatite is very promising particularly for the presence of associated Rare Earth Elements. Zonation of the carbonatite is evident in magnetic images, a feature which is characteristic of other mineralised carbonatite complexes.

Carbonatite complexes are excellent targets for REE exploration. Much of the world’s mined light REEs and niobium occurs from carbonatite mineralisation. A significant global example is California’s Mountain Pass operations, which hosts one of the richest REE deposits in the world and has the only combined rare-earth mining and processing facility in North America.

Given that there has been very little modern exploration, and no active exploration since 2011 the Carb Lake Carbonatite Complex represents a unique opportunity for the exploration for Rare Earth Elements and associated mineralisation.

Material Terms of Agreement

Cazaly has agreed to the following terms on an option to acquire 100% of the Carb Lake Project:

  1. Pay a non-refundable Option Fee of C$15,000 to the vendors for a 2-month exclusivity period for Cazaly to complete due diligence

  2. Subject to satisfactory due diligence pay C$85,000 in cash to the vendors

  3. Vendors receive a 2% net smelter royalty

Forward Plan

Historical data is currently being sourced and compiled into a format that can be readily utilised. Upon completion of due diligence, full assessment of all available data and Cazaly’s decision to complete the acquisition, a field assessment will be conducted and follow up exploration activities will be prioritised.

Managing Director, Tara French said: “ We are extremely pleased to have acquired the Carb Lake Carbonatite Project. The carbonatite complex is of significant scale, situated below shallow cover and to date has flown under the radar and remains largely untested. This is despite excellent historical results which are certainly eye-catching in today’s market.

The Project provides Cazaly with a unique opportunity to conduct exploration across a large scale carbonatite complex. This will mark the first modern exploration on this excellent REE target in over a decade. We will be working closely with our in-country technical team and look forward to exploring for REE’s which are some of the world’s most critical minerals required for decarbonisation.”

REE Market - UPDATE

The global push for decarbonisation is driving increased demand for renewable energy and electronic devices. Renewable technologies including wind turbines and electric vehicles depend on Rare Earth Elements. REEs have unique magnetic and electrical properties which are particularly valuable for the energy transition.

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REE spot prices have increased 35% since 2021 and are likely to remain strong as they are an essential component for the energy transition. Individual REE have a variety of uses however neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium have the highest demand due to their application in permanent magnets. The production of permanent magnets has had the highest share in the market since 2020 (Figure 3) and this is expected to continue with the increased production required for use in wind turbines and the drive chain of most EVs.

REE have the greatest supply risk for key future technologies according to the European Commission Joint Research Centre 2022 (Figure 4). While China remains the dominant producer of REEs and manufacturer of rare earth magnets, continued investment in this sector globally across the entire supply chain must continue to reduce supply risk and meet future demands. We are starting to see this trending with Japan and Germany recently diversifying their demand requirements with deals in the USA and Australia.

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Figure 3. Rare Earth demand by sector and breakdown of magnet demand. (Source: International Renewable Energy Agency, 2022)

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Figure 4. REE have the highest supply risk of raw materials for key technologies required for the energy transition. (Source: European Commission Joint Research Centre 2022)

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ENDS

For and on behalf of the Cazaly Board

For further information please contact: Tara French (Managing Director) / Clive Jones (Chairman) Cazaly Resources Limited ABN 23 101 049 334

Tel: +61 8 9322 6283 E: [email protected] Website: www.cazalyresources.com.au

Media Enquiries

David Tasker – Chapter One Advisors [email protected] +61 433 112 936

Competent Persons Statement

The information contained herein that relates to Exploration Results is based upon information compiled or reviewed by Ms Tara French and Mr Don Horn, who are employees of the Company. Ms Tara French and Mr Horn are both Members of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists and have sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Ms Tara French and Mr Horn both consent to the inclusion of their names in the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statement

This ASX announcement may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Cazaly’s planned exploration program(s) and other statements that are not historical facts. When used in this document, the words such as "could," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may”, "potential," "should," and similar expressions are forward looking statements. Although Cazaly Resources believes that its expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this announcement reflect views held only as at the date of this announcement.

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APPENDIX 2

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template

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.
The Carb Lakeproject is located 425km north north-east of Red
Lake in Ontario Canada and 10km from the Ontario-Manitoba
border.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: The
magnetic feature associated with the carbonatite was identified in
1967. Investigations discovered boulders of carbonatite and alkalic
rocks on the shore of Carb Lake. An airborne magnetic survey was
flown and four diamond drill holes were completed (564m). Drill
logs reported pyrochlore (Nb oxide) in each hole. Core samples
were analysed and indicated elevated La, Ce, and Nb. Two samples
from Hole no. 4 reported >5% Ce and >1% La while another five
samples reported > 0.1% Nb confirming the presence of REE
mineralisation and this was supported by thin section studies.
2011 SAREC: Airborne magnetic, radiometric and VLF surveys. Area
of 3.2km (E-W) x 3.6km (N-S). N-S survey lines 50m apart and 70m
above ground, 64 lines for 234.2km with 7 tie lines total 259.4km.
Bell 206, Jet Ranger III utilising a Scintrex CS-3 Cesium Vapour
magnetometer, AGIS / IRIS 256 channel spectrometer and
Terraquest Ltd: XDS VLF-EM system.
2011 SAREC: 275 samples collected as part of an enzyme leach soil
sampling program. Cazaly is endeavouring to acquire the analytical
results.
Include reference to
measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of
any measurement tools or
systems used.
Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All information
reported in the body of this report was extracted from historical
reports. This information was not provided in the historical reports.
2011 SAREC: Extensive tests and calibrations of all airborne
geophysical equipment was completed by Terraquest during the
survey including compensation calibrations to determine the
magnetic influence of aircraft manoeuvres, magnetic lag, radar
altimeter and radiometric calibrations.
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 waspulverised to
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: The
magnetic feature associated with the carbonatite was identified in
1967. Investigations discovered boulders of carbonatite and alkalic
rocks on the shore of Carb Lake. An airborne magnetic survey was
flown and four diamond drill holes were completed (564m).
Samples were analysed for Nb, Ce, La. Spectrographic analyses were
completed for Ba, Ce, La, Mn, Nb, Sr, Ta, Ti, Th, U, Y & Zr. Synchysite
(calcium-Ce La-Nd-Y carbonate) was identified petrographically
from thin sections (15) made from drill core samples. Pyrochlore
from 3 to 5% was noted in two thin sections. Ancylite(Ce hydroxyl)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
was identified in a thin section taken from a carbonatite boulder on
the lake shore overlying the complex. Spectrographic analysis of a
sample from this boulder returned 2% Ce and 1% La.
1978 Ontario Geological Survey: Re-examined diamond core and re-
analysed additional samples for Nb, Y, La, Nd & Ce.
2012 South American Rare Earth Corp (SAREC): Re-examined
diamond core. Completed heli-borne high resolution aeromagnetic
survey. Completed a detailed Enzyme Leach Soil Survey. 275
samples were collected. Cazaly is endeavouring to acquire the
analytical results.
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).
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: 4
diamond drill holes were completed for 564m testing a magnetic
feature of 1 ½ mile diameter. All original drill logs were obtained,
core size “EXT”.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and
assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results
assessed.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports.
This information was not provided in the historical reports.
Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the
samples.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports.
This information was not provided in the historical report.
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.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports.
This information was not provided in the historical reports.
Logging Whether core and chip
samples have been
geologically and
geotechnically logged to a
level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral
Resource estimation, mining
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: Diamond
core was geologically logged at the time of drilling and later re-
examined by other exploration companies. Diamond core from two
of the holes was retrieved from site by the Ontario Geological
Survey in 1978 and is stored at the OGS core facility in Kenora.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
studies and metallurgical
studies.
Whether logging is
qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc) photography.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: Diamond
core was logged in detail by geologists at the time of drilling noting
depth, colour, weathering, geology, mineralisation, alteration and
structure
The total length and
percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All core
was logged in detail
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn
and whether quarter, half or
all core taken.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports. Information on sample size selection or drill
hole depth location was not provided in the historical reports.
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.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All
information reported in the body of this report was extracted from
historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
Quality control procedures
adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports. Information on sample size selection or drill
hole depth location was not provided in the historical reports.
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.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All
information reported in the body of this report was extracted from
historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
2011 SAREC: Soil sampling. Cazaly is endeavouring to acquire the
analytical results.
Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size
of the material being
sampled.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
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.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All
information reported in the body of this report was extracted from
historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
2011 SAREC: Soil sampling. Cazaly is endeavouring to acquire the
analytical results.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All
information reported in the body of this report was extracted from
historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
2011 SAREC: Terraquest completed necessary tests and calibrations
of equipment while conducting an airborne survey over the Carb
Lake carbonatite
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.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All
information reported in the body of this report was extracted from
historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
2011 SAREC: Soil sampling. Cazaly is endeavouring to acquire the
analytical results.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either
independent or alternative
company personnel.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
The use of twinned holes. No twinned holes were reported.
Documentation of primary
data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data
storage (physical and
electronic) protocols.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
Discuss any adjustment to
assay data.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of
surveys used to locate drill
holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: A local
grid was established before drilling utilising topography and
surveyed claim posts as control.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
workings and other locations
used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
2011 SAREC: Soil sampling. Cazaly is endeavouring to acquire the
analytical results.
Specification of the grid
system used.
All co-ordinates plotted have been converted to UTM WGS84 –
Zone 15N
Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All
information reported in the body of this report was extracted from
historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.
Data
spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: Holes
were drilled on various spacings and azimuths designed to test the
most accessible portions of the magnetic target.
2011 SAREC: Airborne geophysics was collected at a 7-8m spacing
along50m flight lines.
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.
1967 drilling by Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Larandona Mines Ltd
tested a small area in the southeastern portion of the carbonatite.
The results are only representative of the area drilled tested.
2011 SAREC: airborne geophysical survey was of sufficient spacing
to provide detailed geophysical data.
Whether sample compositing
has been applied.
No sample compositing was reported
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.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All
information reported in the body of this report was extracted from
historical reports. There is not sufficient drilling to date or
information provided in the historical reports to determine this.
2011 SAREC: Geophysical survey lines were on an appropriate
orientation for thegeological nature of the target
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.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports. There is not sufficient drilling to date or
information provided in the historical reports to determine this.
Sample
security
The measures taken to
ensure sample security.
1967-74 Big Nama Creek Mines Ltd & Laradona Mines Ltd: All
information reported in the body of this report was extracted from
historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
2011 SAREC: Soil sampling. Cazaly is endeavouring to acquire the
analytical results.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or
reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
All information reported in the body of this report was extracted
from historical reports. This information was not provided in the
historical reports.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number,
location and ownership
including agreements or
material issues with third parties
such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding
royalties, native title interests,
historical sites, wilderness or
national park and environmental
settings.
The security of the tenure held
at the time of reporting along
with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in
the area.
The Carb Lake Project is located on Mining Claims #688532
held by Steven Jeffrey Scott (50%) and David Prior (50%),
#688533 to 688568, 688571 to 688626 and 688637 are held
by Wade Kornik. Cazaly Resources Limited has binding term
sheets with the owners of the above Mining Claims to acquire
a 100% interest. The company is not aware of any
impediments or material issues that would impact on the
company operating in the area. Finalisation of the acquisition
is subject to satisfactory outcomes of legal and other due
diligence during the Option period. See body of
announcement for details.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal
of exploration by other parties.
1967: Ontario Department of Mines – Geological Survey of
Canada. Airborne magnetic survey - circular magnetic anomaly
detected.
1967: M.J. Boylen Engineering Ltd. Boulders of carbonatite
and alkalic rocks discovered on the shore of Carb Lake.
1967-1968: Big Nama Creek Mines Limited and Larandona
Mines Limited
Airborne magnetometer and gamma-ray spectrometer
surveys. Diamond drilling (four holes totaling 564 m).
“Samples were analyzed for niobium (Nb) but no values were
reported although drill logs indicate the presence of
pyrochlore (Nb oxide) in every hole” (Cote, 2012, p. 4-1).
1969: Ontario Department of Mines Eighteen core samples
analyzed for La, Ce and Nb. Samples returned values of up to
~5% Ce, ~1% La and 0.5% Nb. Up to 5% pyrochlore observed
in thin sections.
1978: Ontario Geological Survey Collection of core (the core is
stored at the OGS core facility in Kenora). Thirty-six samples
collected for major oxide and trace element analyses. REE
analyses returned up 5,620 ppm Ce. One sample (# 1174) is
listed as containing >7.1% Nb; two samples returned 1500
ppm Nb. Upto 1%pyrochlore observed in thin sections.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
2011: South American Rare Earth Corp. Airborne magnetic,
radiometric and VLF surveys.
Enzyme leach soil survey. The survey “… has yielded a number
of samples anomalous in
both the light and heavy rare earth elements” (Cote, 2012, p,
9-1).
Geology Deposit type, geological setting,
and style of mineralisation.
Carbonatites occur mainly as intrusive bodies and to a lesser
extent as volcanic flows.
Carbonatite-associated deposits are mined for REEs, niobium,
iron, copper, apatite (phosphorous), vermiculite and fluorite
(Richardson and Birkett, 1996). A significant portion of the
world REE production is from carbonatite hosted deposits.
Examples are the Bayan Obo, China orebody, the world’s
largest known REE deposit and the Mountain Pass deposit, a
leading producer of REE concentrates. The Jacupiranga
carbonatite in Brazil hosts a commercial phosphate deposit.
REE deposits associated with carbonatites may be classified as
follows (Mariano, 1989):
• Primary (magmatic), from carbonatite melts
• Hydrothermal
• Supergene, developed in carbonatite-derived laterites
The Carb Lake deposit is considered to be primarily a
Magmatic deposit. These are formed through processes
associated with the crystallization of carbonatites.
Metasomatic deposits form by the reaction of fluids released
during crystallization with pre-existing carbonatite or country
rocks. These are late carbonatite phases and tend to host
metasomatic or hydrothermal mineralization. It is not yet
known if the Carb Lake Project hosts hydrothermal or
supergene styles of mineralisation.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information
material to the understanding of
the exploration results including
a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drill
holes:
o easting and northing of
the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced
Level – elevation above
sea level in metres) of the
drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the
hole
o down hole length and
interception depth
o hole length.
Listed in Table 1 in the body of this report.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
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.
Information on drill hole sample depth was not provided in
the historical reports.
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’).
All information reported in the body of this report was
extracted from historical reports. This information was not
provided in the historical reports.
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 aplan view
Refer to the body of this announcement.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
of drill hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting
of all Exploration Results is not
practicable, representative
reporting of both low and high
grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
All exploration results have been reported based on historical
reports. See body of announcement for further details.
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.
All relevant information reported in the body of this report
was extracted from historical reports.
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.
Work is ongoing to acquire all available exploration data for
the Project area. Upon receipt and interpretation of all
available data appropriate exploration programs will be
planned to begin assessing the economic potential of
carbonatite complex.

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