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CONSTELLATION RESOURCES LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2021

Nov 22, 2021

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 23 November 2021

INITIAL FRASER RANGE DIAMOND DRILLING COMPLETED

  • Two diamond holes completed at Eyre South, within the greater Eyre Anomaly in the Fraser Range;

  • Diamond holes have encountered trace levels of magmatic nickel and copper sulphides over several intervals, hosted in thick units of olivine bearing pyroxenites and gabbronorites;

  • Core submitted for assay with results expected in the March 2022 quarter;

  • Cash reserves of approximately $4.9 million, well-funded for follow-up activities at Eyre South and further priority infill air-core programs at the Greater Eyre and Wylie anomalies.

Constellation Resources Limited (the “ Company ” or “ Constellation ”) is pleased to report the presence of thick fertile intrusive units from its maiden diamond drilling at the Eyre South Prospect (“Eyre South”). Eyre South is part of the greater Eyre Anomaly, a major anomalous Ni-Cu-Co-PGE regolith trend that has been defined to be 3km in strike length and sits near the contact position of the two intrusive suites.

The two diamond holes spaced 165 metres apart at Eyre South, tested beneath a thick continuous, northwest trending regolith anomaly. Encouragingly, the diamond holes have encountered trace levels of magmatic nickel and copper sulphides over several intervals and are hosted in thick units of olivine bearing pyroxenites and gabbronorites. The presence of polyphase iron, copper and nickel sulphide zones up to 150 metres below previous occurrences identified in air-core drilling (“AC”) in thick high magnesium intrusive units, supports greater nickel prospectivity of the Eyre Anomaly. Downhole electromagnetic (“DHEM”) surveys in both holes have not detected clear or well-defined bedrock anomalies.

FUTURE WORK PROGRAMS

Core has been submitted for assay with results expected in the March 2022 quarter with selected intervals of fresh core samples to be sent for petrological inspection and litho-geochemical benchmarking. Results obtained will assist in refining future targeting to areas where potential economic accumulations of nickel sulphide may occur.

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Subsequent to the analysis of results, further priority infill AC programs are planned at the Greater Eyre and Wylie anomalies to achieve drill densities down to 50 metre centres. The exploration approach has proven successful at Eyre South in identifying fertile prospective intrusions, and due to the cover sequence depth, the follow up testing with diamond drilling and DHEM surveys.

Photo: Blebby disseminated polyphase magmatic sulphides comprising of pyrrhotite (iron sulphides), chalcopyrite (copper sulphides and pentlandite (nickel sulphides) in KD001 at 278.4m.

For further information, please contact:

Peter Woodman

Peter Muccilli

Technical Director Tel: +61 8 9322 6322

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

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Figure 1: Eyre South Prospect drill hole long section.

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Figure 2: Enlargement of the Eyre South Prospect displaying zoning of magnesium rich rocks beneath the regolith anomaly near the interpreted contact of an intrusive suite. Location of long section cross section shown as A-B.

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Figure 3: Regional scale nickel sulphide opportunities within the Eyre and Wylie Anomalies over an aeromagnetic image, with selected AC drill and optical petrology results.

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ABOUT THE FRASER RANGE TENEMENTS

The Company manages the Orpheus Project (Figure 4), comprising six tenements covering approximately 443km[2] in the Fraser Range province of Western Australia. In the Fraser Range, certain Proterozoic mafic/ ultramafic 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, Mawson and Lantern discoveries.

The Orpheus Project includes a 70% interest in three mineral exploration licences (E28/2403, E63/1281 and E63/1282) and one mineral exploration licence application (ELA63/1695). The granted exploration licences form part of a joint venture between the Company (70%) and Enterprise Metals Limited (“Enterprise”) (30%, ASX: ENT). Pursuant to the joint venture agreement, 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.

Additionally, the Company has further 100% interests in two exploration licences (E28/2738 and E28/2957).

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Figure 4: Tenement Plan – Orpheus Project.

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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, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Muccilli is a Technical Director of Constellation Resources Limited and a holder of options in Constellation Resources Limited. 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.

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is also extracted from the following ASX announcements:

  • “Diamond Drilling to Test Fraser Range Nickel Sulphide Target” – dated 22 September 2021

  • “Drilling conforms Trace Magmatic Sulphides” – dated 20 July 2021;

  • “Trace Magmatic Sulphides in Multiple Drill Holes” – dated 22 April 2021;

  • “Exploration Identifies Three Kilometre Ni-Cu-Co-PGE Target” – dated 19 January 2021;

  • Trace Magmatic Nickel Sulphides Intersected in AC Drilling ” – 8 December 2020; and

  • Aircore Drilling Identifies Anomalous Nickel-Copper-Cobalt ” – dated 14 July 2020.

These announcements are available to view at the Company’s website at www.constellationresources.com.au. The information in the original ASX Announcements that related to Exploration Results was based on, and fairly represents information compiled by Peter Muccilli, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Muccilli is a Technical Director of Constellation Resources Limited and a holder of options in Constellation Resources Limited. 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). The Company confirms that it is not aware of any information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.

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 – Drill Hole Data

Table 1: Collar and Survey Information

Hole ID Hole type EOH Depth MGA51East MGA51North MGARL Dip MGA51_Azimuth
KD001 Diamond 297.3 626743 6570258 195 -70 143
KD002* Diamond 146.3 626644 6570408 195 -70 143
KD003 Diamond 504.5 626661 6570383 195 -70 146

*KD002 was redrilled.

Table 2: Visual Sulphide Estimates

Hole ID Interval (m) Sulphide Habit Sulphide Type Combined
Sulphides %
(Visual
Estimate)
Petrology Description
Rock Type*
KD001 179.2-180.07 Blebby - Disseminated Pyrrhotite– chalcopyrite –
pentlandite
<1% Olivine Pyroxenite
KD001 277.72-279.33 Blebby Pyrrhotite– chalcopyrite –
pentlandite
1% Gabbronorite
KD003 149-150 Blebby Pyrrhotite– chalcopyrite –
pentlandite
<1% Olivine Pyroxenite/
Peridotite
KD003 180.38-184 Blebby - Disseminated Pyrrhotite– chalcopyrite –
pentlandite
<1% Olivine Pyroxenite/
Peridotite
KD003 207.76-209.66 Blebby - Disseminated Pyrrhotite– chalcopyrite –
pentlandite
<1% Olivine Pyroxenite/
Peridotite
KD003 211.35-213 Blebby - Disseminated Pyrrhotite– chalcopyrite <1% Olivine Pyroxenite

*Sulphide intervals are based on geological logging and XRF analysis. Selected samples to be submitted for optical petrological analysis.

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Appendix 2: 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., ‘reverse circulation drilling
was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In
other cases, more explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types
(e.g., submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
All core samples to be submitted to undergo sample
preparation comprised oven drying, jaw crushing, pulverising
and splitting to produce a representative assay charge pulp.
Core samples to be analysed using four Acid digest and read
by ICP‐OES, reporting 34 elements including Ag, Al, As, Ba, Bi,
Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Fe, K, La, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P,
Pb, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Sn, Sr, Ta, Te, Ti, V, W, Y and Zn.
Selected sampled to be submitted for Au-PGE’s analysis using
Fire assay, 25g fire charge ICP-MS.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (e.g., 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).
Diamond drilling was undertaken by Terra Drilling.
Mud Rotary techniques and HQ coring were used to
establish a pre-collar through the cover sequence and the
weathered basement rock directly beneath the cover.
Once HQ casing was established, NQ2 coring was achieved
to the bottom of hole in generally unweathered basement
rocks.
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.
No samples were collected in mud rotary section of the hole.
Core recoveries were generally excellent; Drill log recoveries
were noted in log sheets in areas with poor ground condition
areas. All core was photographed for future reference, if
needed.
All core was orientated with an orientation line drawn at the
bottom of hole. The process also ensured all core blocks
depths were verified.
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.
Geological logging of core was done on a visual basis for
lithology, grainsize, mineralogy, colour and weathering and
was verified by Senior Geological personal.
Logging was further aided with the collection of systematic XRF
analysis and the acquired data used to aid the geologist in
mapping of separate geological units. All core was logged in
their entirety.
Selected samples representative of mapped geological units
will be submitted forpetrological analysis to further aid

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
geology interpretations.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or
all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc
and whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected, including
for instance results for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
All diamond cores will be half cored and submitted for analysis.
Sample intervals are tailored to geological contacts where
appropriate.
Sample intervals have been deemed appropriate by Senior
Geological personnel.
Half core is considered appropriate, and representative given
the grain size of material been sampled.
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 (i.e., lack of
bias) and precision have been established.
Diamond core samples will be analysed for a multi-element
suite by ICP-EOS following a four-acid digest.
These assay methods are considered appropriate.
QAQC standards to be included routinely (approximately 1 for
every 50 samples). In addition, internal laboratory batch
standards and blanks were also undertaken adding to reliance
is placed on laboratory procedures adding to the assurance of
the reported results.
All samples submitted to NATA accredited provider -
Minanalytical Laboratory Services Australia Pty Ltd, located in
Perth using methods; MA4010; 34 Elements ICP-OES Package
(multi-elements). Fire assay using code FA25MS3.
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.
Field data is collected on site using a standard logging
template in Microsoft Excel. Data is then upload into the access
database.
All future assays reported from the laboratory and stored in the
Company database and have not been adjusted in any way.
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 drill hole collar was surveyed with a handheld GPS unit
with an accuracy of ±5m which is considered sufficiently
accurate for the purpose of the reconnaissance drill hole
program.
All co-ordinates are expressed in GDA94 datum, Zone 51.
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.
Refer to Table 1.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation 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.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed
and reported if material.
The relationship between drill orientation and mineralisation is
unknown.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. All core was palletised and delivered directory to laboratory for
sample preparation.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
The Company carries out internal audits/reviews of procedures,
however no external reviews have been undertaken.
SECTION2 REPORTING OFEXPLORATIONRESULTS
(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 exploration results in this report relate to Exploration
Licenses E28/2403. 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. The Upurli Upurli Nguratja registered claim is
located north of the Transline for tenements E28/2403 and
E28/2957. South of the Transline, tenements E28/2403 and
E28/2738 are covered by the Ngadju determined claim.
Tenement E28/2403 and E28/2957 are on vacant ground north
of the Transline. South of the Transline, a portion of tenement
E28/2403 and all of tenement E28/2738 are within the
Boonderoo Pastoral Station The tenements are in good
standing and there are no known impediments.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
Limited regional exploration on E28/2403, E28/2738 was
undertaken by previous companies and included, geophysical,
geochemical surveys and limited drilling.
Historical geophysical surveys included an airborne magnetic
and isolated ground electromagnetic traverses. Geochemical
surveys included soil and auger sampling.
WAMEX Open file search of historic drilling indicate two RC
holes were completed in the area. Both holes are located
outside current target areas.
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.
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
Refer to table of drillhole collars in Appendix 1.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
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.
Nothing reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the
drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are
reported, there should be a clear statement to this
effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’).
Drillhole intervals were measured downhole in metres.
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.
Project and drillhole location maps have been included 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 to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
All available relevant information is presented.
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.
Detailed 50m line spaced aeromagnetic data and semi regional
gravity geophysical datasets has been used for interpretation
of 10 initial intrusion targets in the underlying geology.
Technical details on these geophysical datasets and targets are
disclosed in the Company’s ASX release on the 20/01/2020.
The diamond DHEM electromagnetic survey was undertaken
by GEM Geophysics using the following configuration.
Loop size: 300m x 300m. Single turn. Two different loop
configurations used and surveyed independently to maximise
opportunity to couple to unknown mineralised geometries.
Base Frequency: 0.25Hz.
Stacking: 32-64 stations adjusted to noise and QC checks.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Receiver: Digi Atlantis.
DHEM data was reviewed by independent Geophysics Russell
Mortimer from SGC.
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 infill aircore programs are planned at Eyre and Wylie
aims to 50m centres to better identify concealed mafic-
ultramafic complexes and potential pathfinder geochemical
anomalism in regolith at the Greater Eyre Anomaly and at
Wylie trends.
Selected intervals of fresh core samples to be sent for
petrological inspection and litho-geochemical benchmarking.