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CONSTELLATION RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2025

May 18, 2025

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 19 May 2025

THERMOGENIC HYDROGEN POTENTIAL CONFIRMED AT EDMUND−COLLIER

Constellation Resources Limited (the “Company” or “Constellation”) is pleased to advise that it has received initial results for both Total Organic Carbon (“TOC”) and Thermal Maturity (“TM”) analysis of shale samples from its Edmund-Collier Natural Hydrogen Project (“Edmund-Collier Project”). The initial results have confirmed that basinwide shale units are organic-rich and are prospective for thermogenic hydrogen generation, one of the potential sources for natural hydrogen.

These organic-rich units are hosted in two stratigraphic units (Blue Billy and Discovery Formations) within the Edmund-Collier Basin and are laterally extensive over the Project area. The Edmund-Collier Project is part of the Company’s wider Natural Hydrogen Project which currently spans a sizeable 87,602km[2] across Western Australia.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Analysis of core samples by Core Laboratories Pty Ltd taken over regular intervals from organic-rich shales units have returned highly encouraging TOC values over large widths in the first batch of results from three of eleven diamond drillholes (eight holes pending):

  • 17BBDD002: TOC values ranging from 0.91% to 10.10% (average 3.59%) from eleven core samples over a 339m down hole interval through the Blue Billy Formation (127m-466m).

  • E044/0051: TOC values ranging from 1.40% to 4.76% (average 3.08%) from five core samples over a 159m down hole interval through the Blue Billy Formation (60m-219m).

  • DD97BC14: TOC values ranging from 3.06% to 7.75% ( average 5.76%) from four core samples over a 59m down hole interval through the Discovery Formation (62m-121m).

  • TM analysis of bitumen within core samples by the CSIRO taken over selected intervals from organic-rich shales indicate they are overmature. Based on paleo-temperature gradient estimates, the organic rich units within the Wanna Syncline are likely to have been within the optimum range for thermogenic hydrogen generation.

  • CSIRO test work underway to analyse the composition of trapped gases within any fluid inclusions and/or the gases liberated from fluid inclusions from crushed core samples. If hydrogen and associated gases are detected, it could indicate the likely origin and processes to produce these generated gases.

  • The Edmund-Collier Project continues to present a first-mover basin-scale opportunity to explore for natural hydrogen, potentially generated from overmature and organic-rich shale units that are laterally extensive, 300km east–west and 40km north–south, with associated targets never tested by drilling.

  • Additional potential sources for hydrogen and helium includes gases generated from heat-producing radiogenic Paleoproterozoic granites that sit under the Edmund-Collier Basin.

  • Global hydrogen demand is expected to grow fivefold by 2050. Current hydrogen consumption is mainly sourced from grey hydrogen (produced by heating natural gas up to 800°C-900°C with steam).

For further information, please contact:

Peter Woodman

Managing Director Tel: +61 8 9322 6322

Peter Muccilli

Technical 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

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Figure 1: Constellation SPA-AO application locations.

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THERMOGENIC HYDROGEN ASSESSMENT – EDMUND-COLLIER NATURAL HYDROGEN

A review of all open-file core holes that were drilled by previous mineral explorers within the Edmund-Collier Project Special-Prospecting Authority with an Acreage Option (“SPA-AO)” boundaries has been completed. The diamond cores from eleven mineral exploration holes were inspected by the Company at the GSWA Perth Core Library. The northern basin margin for these organic-rich units have been targeted for Mt Isa style ‘shale-hosted’ zinc-lead-copper mineralisation and to a lesser extent for uranium by previous explorers. A particular focus was investigating the organic-rich shale units within the Edmund-Collier Basin i.e. the Blue Billy and Discovery Formations, which are one of the potential sources of natural hydrogen via thermogenic hydrogen generation from overmature shales.

Initial TOC laboratory results from three of eleven diamond drillholes within the Edmund−Collier Project area have returned highly encouraging values from the organic-rich shales units. The TOC values returned were analysed from core plugs taken over regular intervals throughout shale units and over wide widths (Table 1):

  • 17BBDD002: TOC values ranging from 0.91% to 10.10% (average 3.59%) from eleven core samples over a 339m down hole interval through the Blue Billy Formation (127m-466m) – refer to Figure 5 core photo).

  • E044/0051: TOC values ranging from 1.40% to 4.76% (average 3.08%) from five core samples over a 159m down hole interval through the Blue Billy Formation (60m-219m).

  • DD97BC14: TOC values ranging from 3.06% to 7.75% (average 5.76%) from four core samples over a 59m down hole interval through the Discovery Formation (62m-121m).

The first batch of TOC samples received all reported circa >1% TOC values from selected intervals of the shale unit, above the threshold considered useful for hydrogen source rock potential. The remaining TOC results from eight diamond holes are expected in the coming months.

Forty-two core samples from the same eleven drill holes within the Edmund-Collier Project were assessed by CSIRO for thermal maturity using techniques suitable for Meso-Proterozoic organic rocks (Figure 3 for locations).

The method selected to determine the TM is to measure the vitrinite reflectance equivalent (EqVR) values. The analyses were predominantly measured from bitumen (preferred) within the organic-rich shale units and/or from alginite. The results from the TM analysis indicate that the samples are within the optimum range for thermogenic hydrogen generation from shales (Figure 2). Vitrinite reflectance equivalent results include (Table 2):

  • 17BBDD002: EqVR range: 2.73-6.40 from 5 samples (average 4.37) between 143m-485m down hole

  • E044/0051: EqVR range: 4.37-5.19 from 3 samples (average 4.76) between 99m-270m down hole

  • DD97BC14: EqVR range: 3.43-3.76 from 2 samples (average 3.6) between 57m-95m down hole

  • DD97BC16 EqVR range: 2.99 from 1 sample at 45m down hole

  • DDH2: EqVR range: 3.58-5.21 from 2 samples (average 4.4) between 44m-150m down hole

  • DDH3: EqVR range: 5.33-11.05 * from 2 samples (average 8.19) between 84m-184m down hole

  • DH4: EqVR range: 8.78 at 55m from 1 sample down hole

  • DH13: EqVR range: 6.32 at 84m from 1 sample down hole

  • FD1: EqVR range: 3.45 * at 90m from 1 sample down hole

  • ISBD2: EqVR range: 3.14-3.44 from 2 samples (average 3.29) between 136m-192m down hole

  • WHRD021: EqVR range: 2.24 at 260m from 1 sample down hole

  • Vitrinite reflectance equivalent of alginite as bitumen was either absent or too fine-grained for measurement. Metres values are all rounded.

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Minor thermogenic hydrogen generation from organic-rich source-rocks can arise during hydrocarbon catagenesis (the cracking process of organic kerogens, breaking them down into oil and gas), but importantly with increasing temperature, thermogenic hydrogen generation continues and increases markedly beyond the close of the hydrocarbon dry-gas window (at approximately 250°C).

During continued burial and increasing temperature, the remaining degraded organic matter and pyrobitumens can produce hydrogen through metagenic and metamorphic processes until graphite is ultimately formed (Figure 2; Hanson and Hanson, 2023).

Optimal hydrogen generation is predicted at ~250°C to 500°C, which equates potentially to at least the minimum temperature that organic-rich shales have reached in the deepest parts of the Wanna Syncline (now at presentday ~4–5km depth (Figure 3 & 4). The organic-rich shale units are projected to be increasing in thermal maturity with depth into the Wanna Syncline depocentre and the highly organic-rich units could potentially also get thicker. There has been no deep drilling in the Wanna Syncline which is a large-scale basinal feature within the Edmund– Collier Basins, extending in excess of 300km east-west and 40km north-south.

Research in the Songliao Basin in China (Horsfield et al., 2022) also supports this thermogenic model, where highTOC shales have been shown to generate hydrogen (between 250°C and 450°C) after dry-gas hydrocarbon generation is complete. Similarly, research in the Niigata Basin in Japan (Suzuki et al., 2017) identified hydrogen as the primary gas liberated from organic matter in marine shales and metapelites (metamorphosed shale) at paleo-temperatures between 100°C and 600°C. The hydrogen production starts to increase at a paleotemperature of around 200°C and is the most abundant gas in residual gas of the metapelite.

The collective research points to a hydrogen window that develops within a sedimentary basin where organic-rich formations have been heated beyond 250°C and presents a potential new frontier for natural hydrogen exploration.

The CSIRO has also initiated works on core samples to identify and determine the bulk composition of trapped gases within any fluid inclusions. Samples have been submitted for the following test programs:

  • In-situ fluid inclusion analysis to characterise the gas composition and relative abundance by Raman spectroscopy; and

  • Analysis of bulk-gas extracted from crushed rock samples.

The detection of hydrogen and associated gases within these samples may point to the origins for a basin-wide kitchen for these gases.

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Figure 2: Hydrogen generation model (Hanson & Hanson, 2023) with interpreted Edmund-Collier Maturation Window Plotted.

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Figure 3: Edmund-Collier Basin outcropping organic-rich shale units and drill hole sample locations for TOC and thermal maturity analysis.

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Figure 4: Cross-section based on outcrop and seismic line 10GA-CP2 (Elliot Creek 1:100 000 geological map sheet; GSWA, 2004). The conceptual palaeo-isotherms are based on shallow thermal maturity data from the Blue Billy Fm collected by the Company and a conservative palaeo-geothermal gradient of 25°C/km.

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Figure 5: Organic-rich and overmature shales of the Blue Billy Fm in 17BBDD002 (337.7m-345.50m). Core photos included for illustrative purposes only.

COMMERCIAL HYDROGEN BACKGROUND

Steam-methane reforming (“SMR”) accounts for nearly all commercially produced hydrogen in the United States of America (grey hydrogen). Commercial hydrogen producers and petroleum refineries use steam-methane reforming to separate hydrogen atoms from carbon atoms in methane (CH4). Optimal SMR reactor operating conditions lie within a temperature range of 800°C to 900°C at medium pressures of 20-30 bar. Hydrogen production reached 97Mt in 2023, of which 99% was derived from hydrocarbons.

This natural hydrogen production via thermogenic process of overmature organic rich shales has parallels to the industrial methods. Global hydrogen demand is expected to grow fivefold by 2050. Current hydrogen consumption is mainly sourced from grey hydrogen (produced by natural gas) and the search for and uses of a zero-carbon source of hydrogen is gathering momentum worldwide.

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EDMUND-COLLIER NATURAL HYDROGEN PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Edmund-Collier Project is in the Gascoyne Province of Western Australia. The four contiguous SPA-AOs 37,288km[2] ) are bordered to the north, east and west by gas transmission pipelines (Figure 1).

The Edmund Fold Belt is largely outcropping and contains a well-documented folded succession of up to 5km thick Proterozoic clastics, carbonates and dolerite sills, with associated deeply penetrating fault systems that cap radiogenic Proterozoic basement providing the elements needed for a total hydrogen system with possible reservoirs, seals, migration pathways and traps identified.

Potential sources for hydrogen along with thermogenic hydrogen from organic rich rocks includes gases generated from heat-producing radiogenic Paleoproterozoic granites (Durlacher and Moorarie Supersuites) from the hydrolysis of groundwater and from primordial degassing. Helium generation is from the extremely long-lived radiogenic decay of uranium and thorium in these radiogenic granites and potentially also from some sedimentary rocks.

A significant opportunity in the Edmund–Collier is the development of multiple and long-lived traps for gas accumulations, including anticlinal and structural traps, stratigraphic depositional pinch outs and diagenetic traps, and density driven hydrologic traps. These prospective fold-closures at surface can be extrapolated in the subsurface in various geophysical interpretations. Importantly, widespread anticline development since c. 1171 Ma and voluminous dolerite intrusions have provided traps for the potential accumulation of ongoing hydrogen and helium gases for at least one billion years. Refer conceptual cross section below (Figure 6).

The Company plans to undertake a soil gas survey across its entire portfolio to directly detect the potential presence for micro seepage of targeted gases in the following months.

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Figure 6: Conceptual Edmund-Collier Basin H2 - He System.

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COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on information reviewed by Mr Peter Muccilli, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Muccilli is the Technical Director for Constellation Resources Limited and a holder of shares and incentive options in Constellation Resources. 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 announcement 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 projects 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 forward-looking 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 authorised for release by the Company’s Managing Director, Mr Peter Woodman.

References

Hanson J and Hanson H, 2023, Hydrogen’s organic genesis: Unconventional Resources, V 4.

Horsfield B et al., 2022, Molecular hydrogen from organic sources in the deep Songliao Basin, P.R. China: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 47/38.

Pangea Resources, 2016, WAMEX open-file report (A110192 number)

Suzuki N et al., 2017, Hydrogen gas of organic origin in shales and metapelites: International Journal of Coal Geology, Volume 173.

Luo et al. (2021) “Thermal evolution behaviour of the organic matter and a ray of light on the origin of vitrinite-like maceral in the Mesoproterozoic and Lower Cambrian black shales: Insights from artificial maturation.” Int J. Coal Geol (244)

For the calculation of vitrinite reflectance equivalence from alginite, we have used the equation of Faiz, M., Altmann, C., Baruch, E., Cote, A., Gong, S., Schinteie, R. and Ranasinghe, P. (2022) Organic matter composition and thermal maturity evaluation of Mesoproterozoic source rocks in the Beetaloo Sub-Basin, Australia: Organic Geochemistry, 174 (2022), 104513 .

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Table 1: TOC and Thermal Maturity Sample Holes Results

Drillhole Sample ID Formation Sample
Depth
(m)
TOC
(wt%)
Easting* Northing* Collar
Azimuth
(degrees)
Collar
Dip
(degrees)
Total
Depth
(m)
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_127.50 BlueBillyFm 127.50 2.37 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_246.15 BlueBillyFm 246.20 0.91 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_266.15 BlueBillyFm 266.20 1.96 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_296.10 Blue BillyFm 296.10 3.16 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_326.10 Blue BillyFm 326.10 5.54 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_346.13 Blue BillyFm 346.10 7.09 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_366.00 BlueBillyFm 366.00 10.1 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_396.10 BlueBillyFm 396.10 2.54 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_416.05 BlueBillyFm 416.10 2.68 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_446.10 Blue BillyFm 446.10 1.76 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
17BBDD002 17BBDD002_466.10 Blue BillyFm 466.10 1.36 460215 7397610 210 -80 649.00
E044/0051 E044/0051_60.04 Blue BillyFm 60.00 3.05 451720 7409140 0 -90 441.40
E044/0051 E044/0051_73.9 BlueBillyFm 73.90 4.05 451720 7409140 0 -90 441.40
E044/0051 E044/0051_104.13 BlueBillyFm 104.10 4.76 451720 7409140 0 -90 441.40
E044/0051 E044/0051_129.19 BlueBillyFm 129.20 1.4 451720 7409140 0 -90 441.40
E044/0051 E044/0051_219.33 Blue BillyFm 219.30 2.12 451720 7409140 0 -90 441.40
DD97BC14 DD97BC14_62.07 DiscoveryFm 62.10 6.47 682102 7313931 0 -90 153.30
DD97BC14 DD97BC14_87.20 DiscoveryFm 87.20 7.75 682102 7313931 0 -90 153.30
DD97BC14 DD97BC14_107.45 DiscoveryFm 107.50 5.76 682102 7313931 0 -90 153.30
DD97BC14 DD97BC14_121.30 DiscoveryFm 121.30 3.06 682102 7313931 0 -90 153.30

*GDA94 UTM MGA Zone 50

Table 2: Vitrinite Sample Holes

Hole ID Northing Easting RL Dip Az Sample
ID
Sample
Depth
From
(m)
Sample
Depth
To (m)
Estimated
Vitrinite
Reflectance
Equivalent (%) Of
Alganite
Estimated Vitrinite Reflectance
Equivalent (%) Of Bitumen
17BBDD002 7397610 460215 295 -80 210 E5219 143.25 143.30 8.70 2.87
E5220 286.10 286.15 N/A
E5221 336.12 336.17 6.40
E5222 386.10 386.15 6.03
E5223 436.25 436.30 3.93 2.73
E5224 485.50 485.55 4.49 3.82
E5225 540.10 540.15 6.66 N/A
E044/0051 7409140 451720 441 -90 0 E5226 46.17 46.22 N/A
E5227 99.15 99.20 5.19
E5228 177.24 177.29 4.37
E5229 270.25 270.30 4.73
E5230 370.00 370.05 N/A
DD97BC14 7313931 682102 533 -90 0 E5231 57.60 57.65 3.43
E5232 94.80 94.85 3.76
E5233 135.30 135.35 N/A
DD97BC16 7311917 677317 466 -90 0 E5234 45.00 45.05 2.99
E5235 80.00 80.05 1.77 N/A
E5236 142.50 142.55 2.18 N/A

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DDH2 7311344 620896 N/A -60 0 E5237 44.15 44.20 5.21
E5238 149.96 150.01 3.58
E5239 233.50 233.55 4.63 N/A
DDH3 7311144 618266 N/A -70 0 E5240 84.73 84.78 11.05 N/A
E5241 183.29 183.34 5.33 N/A
DH4 7425264 397882 N/A -90 0 E5242 54.79 54.84 8.78
DH13 7424711 397715 N/A -90 0 E5243 83.74 83.79 6.32
FD1 7333095 479250 501.2 -60 140 E5244 90.13 90.17 3.45 N/A
E5245 198.03 198.08 N/A
E5246 248.35 248.40 N/A
E5247 327.58 327.63 _N/A _
E5248 388.30 388.35 N/A
E5249 462.06 462.10 N/A
ISBD2 7292436 506290 475 -80 60 E5250 101.92 101.97 N/A
E5251 136.65 136.70 3.14
E5252 192.55 192.60 3.44
E5253 241.05 241.10 N/A
E5254 290.90 290.95 N/A
WHRD021 7358790 761998 583.65 -90 0 E5255 109.00 109.05 1.27 N/A
E5256 259.73 259.75 2.24
E5257 313.38 313.40 4.95 N/A
E5258 417.04 417.09 4.90 N/A
E5259 496.50 496.55 11.20 _N/A _
E5260 562.85 562.86 1.20 N/A

N/A: Bitumen reflectance not possible due to bitumen absent or too fine-grained for measurement Where possible alganite reading measured.

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Appendix 1: JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

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 (i.e. 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.
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 (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.
Core samples were sourced from three publicly
available diamond drill holes drilled within the
boundaries of the Edmund–Collier Special Prospecting
Authorities applications. The diamond drillholes are
located at the Geological Survey of Western Australia
Perth Core Library, 37 Harris St , Carlisle WA 6101.
Standard industry cores collected by Geological of
Western Australia staff. The small core samples (several
centimetre lengths) were selected from the core
available and delivered to the following laboratories for
analyses: Core Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd located at
89 Leach Hwy, Kewdale WA 6105 and then sent to Core
Laboratories in Houston, TX for analysis.
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).
Further details in the reported mineral diamond holes
can be found in the following references;
17BBDD002: Drilled by AusQuest, refer to open file
WAMEX reports A116556, A131800, A132230, A135257
E044/0051. Drilled by Alcoa of Australia Ltd refer to
open file WAMEX reports A12226, A105861, A110192,
A122258 and A143954
DD97BC14. Drilled by Rio Tinto Exploration refer to
open file WAMEX reports A54567 and A110192
DDH2, DDH3, DDH4 and DDH14 were drilled by
Westfield Minerals N.L. refer to open file WAMEX
reports A571 and A143954
FD1 was drilled by Dolphin Resources, refer to open file
WAMEX reports A94468, A96612 and A105861

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
ISD02 was drilled by Western Mining Corporation, refer
to WAMEX reports A41630, A110192 and A105861.
WHRD021 was drilled by Atlas Iron, refer to WAMEX
report A97512, A103768 and A137477
See included table for Hole ID locations and intervals
analysed.
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.
Not applicable.
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. Core (or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
The selected holes were logged by CR1 Energy
consultant Iain Copp from Good Earth Consulting to
interpret geological intervals and select representative
sample sites.
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.
Total organic carbon (TOC) analyses were carried out
as part of industry standard Rock-Eval analysis used to
determine
hydrocarbon
source-rock
potential,
maturity, and kerogen quality.
1.
Sample Preparation
Finely milled rock samples (cuttings, chips, or plugs) are
required for analysis, with the 1-4 mm size fraction
preferred for cuttings.
2. Heating and Analysis:
The sample is heated under an inert gas (like helium or
nitrogen) at a controlled rate. This process releases
hydrocarbons and CO2, which are measured by the
Rock-Eval instrument. 3. Parameter Measurement:
The Rock-Eval pyrolysis generates several parameters,
including:

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
S1 and S2 Peaks: These represent the free and initially
generated hydrocarbons, respectively.
S3 Peak: This indicates the amount of CO2 released
during the heating process.
Tmax: The maximum temperature at which the
pyrolysis peak occurs, reflecting the sample's thermal
maturity.
4. Shale Play Mode:
Rock-Eval can be adapted for unconventional source
rocks, using two heating stages to obtain Sh0 (free
hydrocarbons), Sh1 (sorbed hydrocarbons), and Sh2
(potential hydrocarbon generation).
5. Derived Parameters:
From the Rock-Eval data, other parameters can be
calculated, including Hydrogen Index (HI) , and Oxygen
Index (OI).
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 (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(ie lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
Rock-Eval Analysis is a standard test to evaluate the
hydrocarbon source-rock potential, maturity, and
kerogen quality, including Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
levels.
TOC measures the organic richness of a rock in weight
per cent organic carbon. Organic richness is the first
requirement for a potential thermogenic source rock.
The dried samples are pulverised and treated with hot
and cold hydrochloric acid to remove carbonate
minerals (inorganic carbon). After acid treatment, the
organic carbon content is determined by combustion
of the sample in a Leco TOC. Leco TOC was performed
using the Leco SC-632 instrument and Rock-Eval 6
pyrolysis analysis was performed using the Rock-Eval 6
instrument. The samples were crushed to -60 mesh
prior to the analyses.
Rock-Eval Pyrolysis. The Rock-Eval 6 Analyzer (standard
model S/N 18-001) provides a rapid (30min/sample)
source rock analysis of a small sample (50-70 mg) by
heating
the
rock
over
temperature
range
of 300-650 °C. The temperature is set to hold at 300 °C
for 3 minutes and increase to 650°C at 25 °C /min
temperature rate. An IFP standard is used as to
calibrate the instrument. This analysis quickly evaluates
the concentration of volatile and soluble organic
matter (S1), the amount of pyrolysable organic matter
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possible source on which more detailed analyses may
be performed.
To determine the thermal maturity of samples, the
reported estimated vitrinite reflectance equivalent
(EqVRo) of bitumen using industry standard processes,
was prepared for CSIRO under the second technical
service
agreement/
Constellation
Resources
by
independent consultants Energy Resources Consulting
Pty Ltd PO Box 54 Coorparoo, Qld 4151.
For a core sample, a flat face perpendicular to bedding
is prepared by grinding. This is placed in a 30 mm
diameter mould along with several randomly oriented
grains. The whole is mounted in epoxy resin.
The epoxy resin samples are polished using a variety of
wet and dry papers, diamond polishing compounds
and colloidal silica. The polished samples are dried in a
desiccator for a minimum of 12 hours prior to analysis.
Analysis is made using a Leica MP4500P system with
Hilgers DISKUS software. A mechanical stage is used to
traverse the sample in a regular pattern. Mean
maximum reflectance in oil of the organic matter is
determined by rotating the microscope stage.
Reflectance is determined of a 2 μm2 area at 546nm
using a total magnification of 500X.
Equivalent vitrinite reflectance of solid bitumens was
calculated using the conversion for Mesoproterozic
solid bitumens (SB) as outlined by Luo_et al._(2021)
“Thermal evolution behaviour of the organic matter
and a ray of light on the origin of vitrinite-like maceral
in the Mesoproterozoic and Lower Cambrian black
shales: Insights from artificial maturation.” Int J. Coal
Geol (244): EqVRo = 0.87×SBRo + 0.25.
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 TOC levels reported in historical testwork by
Pangaea Resources utilising Core Laboratories on the
same holes reported similar levels. Reference source:
Pangaea Resources, 2016, Core Library Sampling Results
P437: Geological Survey of Western Australia, M-series
A110192 (open file).
Historical thermal maturity analyses mentioned were
selected from the same holes and were also submitted
to Core Laboratories for analysis (Pangaea Resources,
2016).

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Commentary
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.
The hole coordinates were taken from submitted
DEMIRS
reports,
and
GPS
accuracy
deemed
appropriate for basin-scale prospectivity analysis.
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.
Holes were sampled according to whether they
intercepted the organic-rich shale units in the Edmund-
Collier Basins.
TOC laboratory results analysed core plugs that were
taken at over regular intervals throughout the organic
shale unit. For each reported TOC grade, the core plug
location downhole has been tabled. Over the reported
interval of the organic rich unit, the number of analysis
and the range of TOC values has been recorded to
demonstrate variability with a ““notional” average
estimated.
The vitrinite reflectance equivalent (EqVR) values were
measured from core samples taken at intervals
throughout the organic shale unit. For each reported
EqVR result, the interval downhole has been tabled.
The number of analysis and the range of EqVR values
has also been recorded to demonstrate variability with
a “notional” average estimated over the reported
interval.
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.
Diamond holes 17BBDD002 and E044/0051 both
intersects the organic-rich Blue Billy Formation along
the northwest margins of the Pingandy Shelf. Thickness
of the Blue Billy Formation within these holes are
interpreted to be up to 370 metres, but elsewhere
along the Pingandy Shelf, the Blue Bully Formation is
interpreted to be up to 800m in thickness by the GSWA.
The Blue Billy Formation dips shallowly to the south
and strikes northwest. These units are outcropping and
both holes are drilled directly down dip.
The Pingandy Shelf is located on the footwall side of
the steeply south dipping Talga Fault corridor. The
Talga Fault corridor defines the northern margin of the
Wanna Syncline.
Diamond hole DD97BC14 intersects the organic-rich
Discovery Formation on the Godfrey Block. The hole is
located down dip of the outcropping surface around
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interpreted here also includes underlying shales and
siltstones of the uppermost Kangi Creek Formation.
The Godfrey Block is located on the southern side of
the Wanna Syncline along the footwall side of the
Godfrey Fault – Mt Vernon Fault.
The Discovery Formation in DD97BC14 is shallowly
dipping to the south and strikes west. The estimated
thickness of the Discovery Formation in the area is
around 700m.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Not applicable.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
The TOC results are being reviewed by CSIRO as part
of the ongoing Technical Research Agreement.

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 Edmund-Collier Project is located in the Gascoyne
Province of Western Australia. The four contiguous
SPA-AOs (477 graticular blocks covering 37,288km2)
span an east–west strike length of approximately
380km and are bordered to the north, east and west by
gas transmission pipelines
The Company is the preferred applicant of the SPA-AO
applications. The step-by-step process tow working on
an SPA-AO is highlighted below:
1. The Company confirms its intention to proceed with
the SPA-AO on the basis of the requirements outlined,
including undertaking a number of regulatory
requirements, namely:
i. Entering into the expedited procedure process under
the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) future act provisions;
ii. Engaging relevant stakeholders (pastoral stations,
other tenement holders etc); and
iii. Assessment and approval of proposed exploration
work programs under the Petroleum and Geothermal
Energy Resources Act 1967 (WA)(“PGERA”) which
includes the submission of an Environment Plan which

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must be approved prior to commencement of any
activity.
2. It is expected the time required to complete the
above regulatory requirements will be approximately
six to twelve months, subject to successful stakeholder
engagement.
Once complete, the SPA-AO will proceed to be granted
to allow a six-month work window, the dates of which
can be elected by the Company to assist in optimal
sampling conditions.
3. The Company then has a further six months to
evaluate the exploration data collected during the field
programs and if the results warrant further work, apply
for a Petroleum Exploration Permit (“PEP”). The number
of blocks within a single PEP permitted to be applied
for is limited to 50% of the SPA-AO area and the
application process for a PEP through to grant, the
timeframe of which is dependent upon consultation
periods with relevant stakeholders.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.
Limited historic analyses of both shale units indicate
they contain pyrobitumen and are organic-rich and
overmature (i.e. experienced high temperatures and
potentially within the hydrogen window) (Pangea
Resources, 2016).
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Edmund–Collier SPA comprises the western parts
of the Mesoproterozoic Edmund Basin and the
overlying Collier Basin (1679–1067 Ma), which together
lie along the central part of the Proterozoic Capricorn
Orogen.
The shallower parts of the northern basin margin have
been
targeted
for
shale-hosted
exhalative
mineralisation (lead- zinc) by previous explorers in
both the organic-rich Blue Billy and Discovery
Formations.
Thermogenic hydrogen from organic source-rocks
forms during hydrocarbon generation, but importantly
continues well after the hydrocarbon gas window
begins to close at around 250°C. With increasing
temperature due to continued burial, the degraded
organic matter and pyrobitumens produced during
hydrocarbon generation continue to release hydrogen
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ultimately formed. This process also matches the
temperatures
and
results
at
which
laboratory
experiments and petrochemical processes used to
generate hydrogen-stock are currently observed.
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.
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.
Contained in the body of text.
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.
Not applicable.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
These relationships are particularly important
in the reporting of Exploration Results.
Not applicable.

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widths and
intercept
lengths
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’).
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.
A representative cross-section and plans of drillhole
locations have been provided in the body of the 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
avoiding misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
Commentary and diagrams include all key inputs for
balanced reporting.
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.
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.
Further
work
is
planned
as
stated
in
this
announcement.

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Notice under section 708AA(12) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

On 14 April 2025, the Company announced the launch of a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to eligible shareholders to acquire one (1) new fully paid ordinary share ( New Share ) for every four (4) existing shares held in the Company, at an offer price of $0.15 per New Share to raise approximately $2.36 million (before costs) ( Entitlement Offer ).

The purpose of this notice is to inform shareholders of the changes to the Company's circumstances since the previous notice dated 15 April 2025, issued under section 708AA(2)(f) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ( Corporations Act ), and constitutes a notice for the purposes of section 708AA(12) of the Corporations Act, as modified by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( ASIC ) Corporations (Non-Traditional Rights Issues) Instrument 2016/84 ( ASIC Instrument ) in relation to the new information described in this announcement.

The Company confirms the following:

  • (a) the Company will offer the New Shares under the Entitlement Offer without disclosure under Part 6D.2 of the Corporations Act;

  • (b) this notice given under section 708AA(12)(f) of the Corporations Act, as modified by the ASIC Instrument, updating its previous notice under section 708AA(2)(f) of the Corporations Act dated 26 November 2024;

  • (c) as at the date of this notice, the Company has complied with:

  • (i) the provisions of Chapter 2M of the Corporations Act as they apply to the Company; and

  • (ii) sections 674 and 674A of the Corporations Act;

  • (d) as at the date of this notice, on the basis of this ASX announcement dated 18 December 2024, there is no information:

  • (i) that has been excluded from a continuous disclosure notice in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules; and

  • (ii) that investors and their professional advisers would reasonably require for the purpose of making an informed assessment of:

    • (A) the assets and liabilities, financial position and performance, profits and losses and prospects of the Company; or

    • (B) the rights and liabilities attaching to the New Shares; and

  • (e) the potential effect that the issue of the New Shares, under the Entitlement Offer, will have on the control of the Company is as follows:

  • (i) if all eligible shareholders take up their entitlements under the Offer, the New Shares issued under the Offer will have no effect on the control of the Company and all shareholders will hold the same percentage interest in the Company, subject only to changes resulting from ineligible shareholders being unable to participate in the Offer;

  • (ii) in the more likely event that there is a shortfall in the Offer, eligible shareholders who do not subscribe for their full entitlement of New Shares under the Offer will be diluted relative to those eligible shareholder who subscribe for some or all of their entitlement, and will be diluted by any take up of shortfall shares; and

  • (iii) in relation to any person participating in the shortfall offer, the Directors will ensure that no person will be issued, through participating in the shortfall offer, New Shares if such issue will result in their voting power in the Company exceeding 19.9%.

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