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CONSTELLATION RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2020

Jan 19, 2020

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 20 January 2020

AIRBORNE MAGNETIC AND GRAVITY SURVEYS COMPLETED TEN HIGH PRIORITY TARGETS IDENTIFIED

Constellation Resources Limited (“the Company” or “Constellation”) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed both a detailed high-resolution airborne magnetic survey and a semi-regional gravity survey over tenements E28/2403 (70% Constellation, 30% Enterprise Metals Limited (ASX: ENT)) and E28/2738 in the Fraser Range. The processing and interpretation of these surveys has led to the identification of ten high priority drill targets across the tenements, on which the Company intends to commence an air-core drilling program in the next quarter.

The completion of these initial geophysical programs represents the early stages of a systematic exploration approach to target nickel sulphides across the Company's northern landholdings. The datasets obtained from the surveys will assist in identifying the presence of potential mafic intrusions (host of nickel-copper-cobalt mineralisation in the Fraser Range) that may be concealed under cover.

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Figure 1: E28/2403, E28/2738 & ELA 28/2957 drill targets over new magnetic data

For further information, please contact:

Peter Woodman

Managing Director Tel: +61 8 9322 6322

Level 9, 28 The Esplanade PERTH WA 6000 tel +61 8 9322 6322 fax +61 8 9322 6558 email [email protected] constellationresources.com.au

ABN 57 153 144 211

20 January 2020

HIGH PRIORITY TARGETS IDENTIFIED

Geophysical datasets from both the detailed high-resolution airborne magnetic survey and semi-regional gravity survey over tenements E28/2403 and E28/2738 have now been processed and interpreted by Peter Muccilli of Unearthed Geological Consulting and Russell Mortimer of Southern Geoscience Consultants. The processing and interpretation of the datasets has led to the identification of ten high priority drill targets across the two tenements.

Each target has been identified as a potential mafic intrusion that is concealed under cover (Figures 1 and 2) and exhibits a circular or ellipsoidal morphology that appears to warp the older stratigraphy around it. In addition, there are correlating gravity highs that could indicate more mafic-ultramafic (denser) compositions.

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Figure 2: E28/2403 and E28/2738 drill targets over new gravity data

FUTURE WORK PROGRAMS

The Company’s exploration focus is now on progressively air-core drill testing the selected targets. The initial drilling program will test the targets located north of the Trans-line Railway (Targets 1-5 in Figure 1 and 2). Drill hole positioning will be optimised by localised 3D inversion modelling of the magnetic/gravity data and joint compilation of the inversion outcomes.

The key aim of the drilling program is to confirm the presence of mafic intrusions, in particular, the intrusions with favourable litho-geochemical characteristics. If the drill program is successful in confirming a prospective intrusion, more detailed geophysical and drill programs will be undertaken, to determine if there are any economic concentrations of nickel sulphides hosted within the intrusion. The Company is in the process of selecting an appropriate drilling contractor and obtaining all necessary government approvals.

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Figure 3: Location of Constellation’s E28/2403, E28/2738 & ELA 28/2957 tenements

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ABOUT THE FRASER RANGE TENEMENTS

In the Fraser Range, certain mafic intrusion suites are prospective to host nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation. The region is currently experiencing high levels of exploration activity for nickel following the Nova, Silver Knight and Mawson (formerly Area D) discoveries.

The Company’s tenements are located on the eastern margin of the northern Fraser Range gravity high and sit in between Legend Mining Limited’s (ASX: LEG) Mawson discovery and Galileo Mining Limited’s (ASX: GAL) Lantern Prospect. The tenements form part of the Company’s Orpheus Project which includes a 70% interest in E28/2403 by way of a joint venture with Enterprise Metals Limited (“Enterprise”) (ASX: ENT) and a 100% interest in E28/2738. Pursuant to the joint venture agreement between the Company and Enterprise, the Company is responsible for sole funding all joint venture activities on the tenements, which form part of the joint venture, up to completion of a bankable feasibility study.

Based on the processing and interpretation of the recent geophysical survey results, the Company has a made an application to the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to acquire a further 6km[2] of prospective ground adjacent to E28/2403. As at the date of this announcement, the Company holds a 100% interest in application ELA28/2957.

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COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Peter Muccilli of Unearthed Geological Consulting, who is a consultant to Constellation Resources Limited. Mr Muccilli is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Muccilli has sufficient experience that is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types 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” (JORC Code). Mr Muccilli consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements regarding plans with respect to Constellation’s project are forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the Company’s plans for development of its projects will proceed as currently expected. These forwardlooking statements are based on the Company’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events. Forward looking statements are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of the Company, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. The Company makes no undertaking to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this announcement, to reflect the circumstances or events after the date of that announcement.

This ASX Announcement has been approved in accordance with the Company’s published continuous disclosure policy and authorised for release by the Company’s Managing Director, Peter Woodman.

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Appendix 1: JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 Fraser Range

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.
No samples taken.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Magnetic surveylocations were measured with a Novatel L1/L2
OEM 719 DGPS receiver and altitude measurements were
measured with a Renishaw ILM-500-R laser altimeter and an
additional barometric sensor.
Gravity surveylocations were measured with the Hi Target V100
GNSS DGPS system and post processed to achieve 5cm vertical
and horizontal accuracy. GPS control points were established
using the AUSPOS processing system.
Approximately 6.5% of the gravity survey was repeated to provide
a statistical analysis of the accuracy of the observed gravity data
and GPS elevations.
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.
MAGNETIC SURVEY
An airborne survey was conducted on 50m line spacing and 30m
sensor height by MAGSPEC Airborne Surveys using a Cessna 210.
The magnetic data was collected using a Geometrics GR823
caesium vapour tail sensor
GRAVITY SURVEY
A ground-based gravity survey was conducted on a 400m x 400m
grid, with 200m x 200m infill over areas of interest. The gravity
survey was completed by Atlas Geophysics Pty Ltd using Scintrex
CG5 gravity meters with accuracies better than 0.01 mGal.
Position and elevation data were acquired with the Hi Target
V100 GNSS DGPS system operating in a post-processed mode to
give horizontal and vertical accuracies better than 5cm.GPS
control points were established using the AUSPOS processing
system.
Approximately 6.5% of the survey was repeated to provide a
statistical analysis of the accuracy of the observed gravity data
and GPS elevations.
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,
No drilling results reported.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and
if so, by what method, etc).
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
No drilling results reported.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
No drilling results reported.
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 drilling results reported.
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.
No drilling results reported.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core
(or costean, channel, etc) photography.
No drilling results reported.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged.
No drilling results reported.
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.
No drilling results reported.
No drilling results reported.
No drilling results reported.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
No drilling results reported.
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.
No drilling results reported.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
No drilling results reported.
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.
No drilling results reported.
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.
Magspec flew a compensation box prior to survey to remove
manoeuvre effects and heading errors from the magnetometer
readings Altimeters were also calibrated prior to survey.
Atlas Geophysics acquired routine repeat reading throughout the
survey (6.5% of survey), which was statistically analysed. Repeat
gravity readings were within +/- 0.05mGal (SD = 0.02 mGal and
elevations within +/- 7.7cm (SD = 3cm). Data was sent to an
independentgeophysical consultant (Russell Mortimer) on a

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
regular basis for QA/QC.
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.
No drilling results reported.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
No drilling results reported.
The use of twinned holes. No drilling results reported.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
No drilling results reported.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No drilling results reported.
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.
Magnetic surveylocations were measured with a Novatel L1/L2
OEM 719 DGPS receiver and altitude measurements were
measured with a Renishaw ILM-500-R laser altimeter and an
additional barometric sensor.
Gravity surveylocations were measured with the Hi Target V100
GNSS DGPS system and post processed to achieve 5cm vertical
and horizontal accuracy. GPS control points were established
using the AUSPOS processing system.
Specification of the grid system used. Sample locations were collected and reported using the
WGS84_UTM grid system.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Magnetic surveyaltitude measurements were measured with a
Renishaw ILM-500-R laser altimeter and an additional barometric
sensor.
Gravity Survey locations were measured with the Hi Target V100
GNSS DGPS system and post processed to achieve 5cm vertical
and horizontal accuracy. Final data locations were transformed
into the GDA94/MGA51 grid projection, with elevations delivered
in both GDA94 Ellipsoid and AHD heights. GNSS control was
established using AUSPOS and multiple submissions of static
GNSS data collected over the course of the survey. Gravity
control was established using multiple ABA ties to existing Atlas
control stations already tied to the Australian Fundamental
Gravity Network.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. No drilling results reported.
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.
No drilling results reported.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. No drilling results reported.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
The location within the Fraser Range province where the
magnetic and gravity surveys were undertaken includes an area
with SW-NE magnetic grain, 3D and cross-cutting magnetic
bodies, and N-S faults. The survey grids are unbiased.
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.
No drilling results reported.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. All magnetic and gravity data is digitally stored by the contractor
and geophysical consultant.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
Magnetic and Gravity data has been independently checked by
geophysical consultant Russell Mortimer.

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 exploration results in this report relate to Exploration
Licences E28/2403, E28/2738 and ELA28/2957.
E28/2403 forms part of a joint venture between Constellation
Resources Limited (70%) and Enterprise Metals Limited (30%,
ASX:ENT).
Under the terms of the JV agreement, Constellation Resources is
required to sole fund all activities on these tenements until
completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study.
E28/2738 and ELA 28/2957 are 100% owned by Constellation
Resources.
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.
Tenure in the form of Exploration Licences with standard 5-year
expiry dates which may be renewed.
There are no known impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in this area.
Exploration
done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
Previous regional exploration on E28/2403, E28/2738 was
undertaken by various companies and included, geophysical
surveys, geochemical surveys and limited drilling.
Historical
geophysical
surveys
included
an
airborne
electromagnetic survey. Geochemical surveys included soil
sampling.
WAMEX Open file search of historic drilling indicate two RC holes
were completed in the area. Both holes are located outside the
targeted areas outlined in today’s release.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. The targeted deposit types and styles of mineralisation are nickel-
copper-cobalt (Ni-Cu-Co) magmatic sulphide systems such as
the
Nova-Bollinger
deposit
and
Tropicana
style
gold
mineralisation.

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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:
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.
No drilling results reported.
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.
No drilling results reported.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations
(eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.
No drilling results reported.
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.
No drilling results reported.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalent values are used.
Relationship
between
mineralisati
on 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.
No drilling results 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’).
No drilling results reported.
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 are included in the main body of this
report.
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.
Reporting of the magnetic and gravity results is considered
balanced.
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,
No additional meaningful and material exploration data has been
excluded from this report.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious
or contaminating substances.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for
lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out
drilling).
Further regional exploration related work planned for the
Orpheus Project includes ongoing review of the historical
exploration datasets and systematic follow-up geological
mapping, rock sampling and geophysical surveys e.g. ground
based EM surveys, over identified prospects and exploration
targets. Drill testing (air core and/or RC percussion and/or
diamond drilling) will be undertaken on priority targets identified.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions, including the main geological interpretations
and future drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
These diagrams are included in the main body of this report.

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