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DATELINE RESOURCES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2024
Jun 5, 2024
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1.1 million ounces of Gold at the Colosseum
DATELINE RESOURCES LIMITED
(ACN 149 105 653) ASX Code: DTR
Highlights
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Colosseum Mineral Resource Estimate increases by 35% to 1.1 million ounces gold.
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Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 736,000 ounces are 67% of the total Mineral Resource Estimate.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE Share Price (05/06/24) $0.013 Shares on issue 1.45 billion Market Cap $18.9 million
MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
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Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource increases by 1.6 million tonnes at an average grade of 3.07g/t gold.
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Volume of Measured Resource increased by 77% and the grade has increased to 1.47g/t gold.
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With a high proportion of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, the Company has engaged AMDAD for mine planning studies.
Dateline Resources Limited ( Dateline or the Company ) is pleased to announce a significant increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate ( MRE ) for the Colosseum Gold Project, located in San Bernardino County, California.
DIRECTORS & MANAGEMENT
Mark Johnson AO Chairman
The updated MRE represents a 35%, or 288koz, increase in the total MRE since it was first reported in July 2022[1] . Importantly, the Measured component of the MRE has increased by 77% in ounces to 455koz and 23% in grade to 1.47g/t Au.
Stephen Baghdadi Managing Director
Greg Hall Non-Executive Director
Tony Ferguson Non-Executive Director
Bill Lannen Non-Executive Director
John Smith Company Secretary
CONTACT
John Smith Phone: +61 2 9375 2353 Postal Address: Level 29, 2 Chifley Square Sydney NSW 2000 Email: [email protected]
Table 1: Colosseum Gold Mine Updated MRE
| Category | Cut-off grade |
Volume (m3) |
Tonnes (Mt) |
Grade (g/t Au) |
Ounces (koz) |
Percentage |
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| Measured | 0.50 | 3.62 | 9.60 | 1.47 | 455.0 | 41% |
| Indicated | 0.50 | 2.73 | 7.23 | 1.21 | 281.4 | 26% |
| Inferred | 0.50 | 3.87 | 10.27 | 1.10 | 364.6 | 33% |
| TOTAL | 0.50 | 10.23 | 27.10 | 1.26 | 1,101.0 | 100% |
Commenting on the Mineral Resource update, Managing Director, Stephen Baghdadi, stated:
“These results are extremely encouraging and demonstrate that our drilling has added higher grade tonnes, particularly to the Measured mineral resource.
“As 736,000 ounces out of the total Mineral resource estimate of 1.1 million ounces of gold are Measured and Indicated, the Company will now commence mining studies to determine what material can be mined in the most suitable and economically viable way and review the drill program to determine how best to expand the known resource further.”
1 ASX Announcement 6 July 2022 - 813,000oz Gold Maiden Resource at Colosseum
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Mineral Resource Estimate
The Company engaged H&S Consultants Pty Ltd ( HSC ) to update the Mineral Resource Estimate ( MRE ) for the Colosseum gold deposit. The previous MRE of 20.9Mt @ 1.2g/t Au for 813koz gold was released in July 2022[1] and was based entirely on historical drilling undertaken by previous operators.
The updated MRE includes diamond drilling undertaken by the Company since the project was acquired in 2021.
| Category | Cut-off (g/t Au) |
**Volume (m3) ** | Tonnes (Mt) | Grade (g/t Au) | Ounces (koz) | |
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| South Pit | Measured | 0.50 | 1.01 | 2.67 | 2.23 | 191.2 |
| Indicated | 0.50 | 1.13 | 3.00 | 1.28 | 123.8 | |
| Inferred | 0.50 | 1.89 | 5.01 | 1.13 | 182.6 | |
| TOTAL | 0.50 | 4.03 | 10.68 | 1.45 | 497.6 | |
| North Pit | Measured | 0.50 | 2.62 | 6.93 | 1.18 | 263.8 |
| Indicated | 0.50 | 1.59 | 4.22 | 1.16 | 157.7 | |
| Inferred | 0.50 | 1.99 | 5.26 | 1.07 | 182.0 | |
| TOTAL | 0.50 | 6.20 | 16.42 | 1.14 | 603.4 | |
| Combined | Measured | 0.50 | 3.62 | 9.60 | 1.47 | 454.98 |
| Indicated | 0.50 | 2.73 | 7.23 | 1.21 | 281.44 | |
| Inferred | 0.50 | 3.87 | 10.27 | 1.10 | 364.60 | |
| TOTAL | 0.50 | 10.23 | 27.10 | 1.26 | 1,101.0 |
Table 2: June 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate
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Figure 1: Grade Tonnage Curve for the June 2024 MRE
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Comparison with July 2022 Mineral Resource Estimate
Table 3 below shows the comparison between the June 2024 MRE and the previous estimate completed in July 2022. Overall, a 30% increase in tonnage has resulted in a 35% increase in the contained ounces in the new MRE.
Table 3: Comparison of June 2024 MRE with the July 2022 MRE
| June 2024 MRE | June 2024 MRE | Tonnes Variance |
Grade Variance |
Ounces Variance |
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| July 2022 MRE | |||||||||
| Category | Tonnes (Mt) |
Grade (g/t Au) |
Ounces (koz) |
Tonnes (Mt) |
Grade (g/t Au) |
Ounces (koz) |
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| Measured | 9.6 | 1.47 | 455 | 6.9 | 1.20 | 257 | 40% | 23% | 77% |
| Indicated | 7.2 | 1.21 | 281 | 8.3 | 1.20 | 321 | -13% | 1% | -12% |
| Inferred | 10.3 | 1.10 | 365 | 5.8 | 1.30 | 234 | 79% | -15% | 56% |
| TOTAL | 27.1 | 1.26 | 1,101 | 20.9 | 1.20 | 813 | 30% | 5% | 35% |
Summary of Mineral Resource Estimate and Reporting Criteria
Geology and geological interpretation
The Colosseum deposit is located at the southern end of the Sevier foreland thrust belt in the southern Basin and Range Province, SW USA. The project lies within in the Clark Mountain Mining District in the northeast portion of the Clark Mountain Range. The district includes the Mountain Pass rare earth mine seven miles south of the Colosseum Mine, numerous abandoned copper mines, and scattered fluorite, antimony, and tungsten prospects. Most gold and silver deposits in the district are within the northeast quadrant of the district north of Clark Mountain and are associated with emplacement of a felsic breccia complex into Precambrian basement rocks.
The deposit itself is associated with the emplacement of a breccia complex into Precambrian gneissic basement rocks. The complex is comprised of two felsite breccia pipes that form a northeast-southwest elongate zone, which contains mineralised zones of disseminated auriferous pyrite.
Gold at the Colosseum deposit is generally sub-microscopic and associated with sulphide mineralisation, chiefly pyrite. It occurs as free gold, with minor alloyed silver. Gold is primarily in contact with pyrite, in fractures in the pyrite or along pyrite grain edges. It also occurs as isolated particles in quartz and other gangue minerals but spatially always close to pyrite but rarely as particles encased in euhedral pyrite.
The Colosseum deposit style is a hydrothermal breccia pipe with a combination of epithermal mineralisation at original higher levels and mesothermal mineralisation at the lower levels.
Drilling Information
A total of 616 holes for a total of 59,136.58 metres have been drilled in the Colosseum Mine area. The historical drilling was completed from 1972 to 1991 and includes 599 holes for a total of 55,609 metres. Most of the historical drilling was done using reverse-circulation ( RC ) and conventional rotary methods. An inventory of known drilling in the area totals 5,166 metres in 262 Air Trac holes, 6,611 metres in 31 core holes, 40,288 metres in 273 RC holes and 3,543 metres in 33 rotary/percussion holes.
Between April 2022 and April 2024, Dateline drilled 17 diamond core holes (with one abandoned hole) along existing haul roads within the South Pit, for a total of 3,527.65 metres. The majority of this drilling is aimed at confirming mineralisation grades at depth and to better define lateral margins to the deposit.
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All the Colosseum drillhole data is used in developing the Mineral Resource model, with the exception of one historic drillhole, CP-2, which is an exploration hole testing an IP anomaly and is outside the area of the Mineral Resource.
Sampling and sub-sampling techniques
Sampling was predominantly on 5 feet (1.6m) intervals with a sizeable proportion at 2 feet (0.6m) intervals. Core sampling consisted of sawn half core whilst RC and rotary sampling comprising a split of the bulk sample using a free standing riffle splitter. No compositing was undertaken on the RC samples. The sub-samples were then sent to a commercial laboratory for sample preparation and analysis.
Individual laboratory sample preparation procedures for the different historical drilling campaigns varied slightly but followed a standard analytical industry process of taking submitted samples through successive stages of reducing particle sizes and weights to obtain representative subsamples for assaying. Procedures comprised drying, crushing (jaw or rolls), splitting (riffle), pulverizing (spindle, plate, bowl), splitting (scoops) and fire assaying.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control ( QAQC ) programs for the drilling have demonstrated that sample preparation and laboratory performance for the various drilling campaigns provided sample assays which are considered appropriate, with sufficient accuracy and precision, for the purpose of defining a Mineral Resource estimate.
There were no reports of significant numbers of wet samples for the RC drilling. Field duplicates were collected for the RC drilling at a ratio of 1 in 21 samples and indicate good precision and accuracy for the gold results.
The sample preparation, sample size and analytical method are deemed appropriate.
Sample Analysis
Historic sample analysis was by fire assay with a 30 to 60g charge using a lead collector and an AAS finish. Use of Certified Reference Materials (standards) indicate no issues with the accuracy of the reported laboratory results. There were no unusual or questionable gold assaying methods used. Copies of submittal sheets and assay certificates are available for most of the later drilling campaigns. Gold assay values were reported as ounces per short ton and were converted to grammes per tonne for the resource estimation.
The DTR core samples were assayed for gold at ALS Global and Paragon Geochemical in Reno, NV, using a fire assay method with a 30g charge. The QAQC procedure included standards, blanks, and duplicates which indicate no issues with the assay results.
The fire assay analytical methods used for Colosseum are considered as total digest techniques and appropriate for the commodity type and style of mineralisation.
Estimation Methodology
Recoverable Multiple Indicator Kriging ( MIK ) was used to complete the gold grade estimation using HSC’s inhouse GS3M modelling software. The geological interpretation, such as it is, block model creation and validation were completed using the Surpac mining software. HSC considers MIK to be an appropriate estimation technique for the type of mineralisation and extent of data available.
The drillhole database was composited, with no constraints, to 1m intervals covering the whole of the prospect. The 1m composite interval may lead to a smoothing out of the variance but is unlikely to have a significant impact on the global estimates. A minor amount of peripheral, isolated data was removed from the composite
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file. A total of 54,313 composites were generated from the drillhole database, using the Surpac ‘best fit’ option and modelled for gold only. Two drilling domains were employed, one for the South Pit (domain 1) and another for the North Pit (domain 2), reflecting a difference in intensity of drilling and assay grades.
Metal variogram maps of gold for domains 1 and 2 indicated weak results, which points to a lack of structure to the gold data. Overall grade continuity was very modest with a weak E-W trend for domain 1 coupled with a steeply west plunging feature in the XZ plane and a vertical plunge in the YZ plane. For domain 2, a WNW trend was interpreted with a subvertical plunge in both the XZ and ZY planes.
Grade interpolation was unconstrained, except by the search parameters and the variography, in acknowledgement of the gradational nature to the margins of the gold mineralisation and the abundance of buffering low grade peripheral values.
No base of oxidation was used. No cover surface was created as the mineralisation is outcropping and is exposed in many places along its ridge line and flanks and where previous open pit mining had occurred.
A fundamental concept behind MIK method is that it generally precludes the need for top cutting. However, in this case, two extreme consecutive samples from one drillhole were top cut to 500g/t.
Block dimensions are 10m by 10m by 5m (E, N, RL respectively) with no sub-blocking. The selective mining unit ( SMU ) is 5m by 5m by 2.5m. The north and east dimensions were chosen as they are a close to the nominal drillhole distances in the detailed drilled area of the South Pit. The vertical dimension was chosen as a compromise between the two deposits, a reflection of the sample spacing, possible mining bench heights and to allow for flexibility in potential mining scenarios after discussions with independent mining consultants AMDAD.
Both domains were modelled as a combined dataset with soft boundaries and separate conditional statistics. A total of 5 search passes were employed with progressively larger radii and/or decreasing data point criteria. The initial search parameters for domain 1 were 20m by 20m by 35m with a minimum of 16 data and 4 octants increasing to a final Pass 5 search of 60m by 60m by 120m with a minimum of 8 data and 2 octants. For domain 2, the initial search was 25m by 25m by 25m with the same data requirements expanding to a Pass 5 search of 70m by 70m by 70m with a minimum of 8 data and 2 octants. The slightly different search dimensions are a function of the mineralisation in each pit.
The maximum extrapolation for the Mineral Resources is the Pass 5 search.
No other elements were modelled, therefore there are no assumptions about correlation between variables. No by-products are anticipated from production. No assessment has been made for any deleterious elements.
Drillhole spacing ranges from 10 to 15m in the core of the two domains but at a variety of directions giving rise to relatively close spaced samples. Downhole sampling was generally at 5 feet (and 2 feet) intervals.
The mineral resource estimates are controlled by the data point distribution, the variography, block size and the search ellipse. Conventional use of wireframes to control the mineralisation was not considered necessary in this case.
The new block model was reviewed visually by HSC and it was concluded that the block model fairly represents the grades observed in the drillholes. HSC also validated the block model using a variety of summary statistics and statistical plots. No issues were noted. Validation confirmed the modelling strategy as acceptable with no
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significant issues.
Comparison with the 2022 mineral resource estimates indicated a larger tonnage for the 2024 Mineral Resource by 27% and at a very slightly higher gold grade. None of this is unexpected based on the different modelling strategy and the additional drilling data.
Tonnages are estimated on a dry weight basis and moisture content has not been determined.
The historic mining operation exploited both the South and North Pits but there are no meaningful production figures available to allow for any reconciliation with the new Mineral Resources.
Density
No historical density data was supplied.
53 density measurements were supplied by the Company from their recent drilling. Samples consisted of single pieces of core 10-15cm long and density was measured using an immersion in water technique i.e. the Archimedes Principle of weight in air / (weight in air minus weight in water). The average density value was 2.66t/m[3] with a range of 1.96 to 3.37t/m[3] . Density values tended to show an increase with hole depth.
A default density of 2.65t/m[3] was used for the Mineral Resources and is considered reasonable.
Cut-off grades
The recoverable MIK resources are reported at a gold cut-off of 0.5g/t based on the outcome of a recently completed pit optimisation study by independent mining consultants AMDAD of Brisbane. The cut-off grade at which the mineral resource is quoted reflects the intended bulk-mining approach. Consideration of “reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction” has utilised an optimised pit shell with a revenue factor of 1.3 at a US$2,400/oz gold price with preliminary estimates of mining costs and pit wall slopes.
Classification criteria
The classification of the recoverable Mineral Resources is based on the data point distribution which is a function of the drillhole spacing and the search parameters. Search Pass 1 equals Measured Resource, Search Passes 2 & 3 equal Indicated Resources and Search Passes 4 & 5 equals Inferred Resource.
Other aspects have been considered in the classification including the host geology and style of mineralisation, validation of the historic drilling, sampling methods and recoveries, the QAQC programmes and results and comparison with previous resource estimates.
HSC believes the confidence in tonnage and grade estimates, the continuity of geology and grade, and the distribution of the data reflect Measured, Indicated and Inferred categorisation. The estimates appropriately reflect the Competent Person’s view of the deposit.
Mineral Resource
The new recoverable Mineral Resources for the Colosseum gold deposit are reported for a gold cut-off grade of 0.5g/t constrained to the block centroid being above the optimised pit shell and below the current topographic surface.
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Figure 2: Gold Block Grade Distribution for the Colosseum Mineral Resources (HSC), (view looking down to NNW)
Mining Studies
The updated MRE will be used as the basis for the Company to determine the best mining and development option for the Colosseum project. Australian Mine Design and Development Pty Ltd ( AMDAD ), have been retained to advise and manage the study.
Three options will be considered being
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Open pit both breccia pipes
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Sub level cave the South breccia pipe and open pit the North breccia pipe
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Bulk mine both breccia pipes by expaning the two pits into a single large pit
AMDAD have extensive experience in advancing projects similar to the Colosseum through mine development and production.
Drilling program
The Company is currently reviewing options for its drilling program. The objective of the review is to ascertain the most cost effective way to determine the depth extent of the gold mineralisation and expand the Mineral Resource beyond the 1.1 million ounces of gold disclosed in this release.
Additional Information
The Company continues to pursue non-dilutive funding to undertake exploration for Rare Earth Elements (REE) at the Colosseum. If the Company is succesful at securing non-dilutive funding then the overall work program at the Colosseum mine will be expanded accordingly
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This announcement has been authorised for release on ASX by the Company’s Board of Directors.
For more information:
Stephen Baghdadi Andrew Rowell Managing Director White Noise Communications +61 2 9375 2353 +61 400 466 226 www.datelineresources.com.au [email protected]
Follow Dateline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dateline_DTR
About Dateline Resources Limited
Dateline Resources Limited (ASX: DTR) is an Australian publicly listed company focused on mining and exploration in North America. The Company owns 100% of the Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California.
The Colosseum Gold Mine is located in the Walker Lane Trend in East San Bernardino County, California. On June 6, 2024, the Company announced to the ASX that the Colosseum Gold mine has a JORC-2012 Mineral Resource Estimate of 27.1Mt @ 1.23g/t Au for 1,101,000oz. Of the total Mineral Resource, 455koz @ 1.47g/t Au (41.3%) are classified as Measured, 281koz @ 1.21g/t Au (25.5%) as Indicated and 365koz @ 1.1g/t Au (33.2%) as Inferred.
The Colosseum is located less than 10km north of the Mountain Rare Earth mine. Work has commenced on identifying the source of the mantle derived rocks that are associated with carbonatites and are located at Colosseum.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement may contain “forward-looking statements” concerning Dateline Resources that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Generally, the words “will”, “may”, “should”, “continue”, “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “anticipates” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Dateline Resources’ ability to control or estimate precisely, such as future market conditions, changes in regulatory environment and the behaviour of other market participants. Dateline Resources cannot give any assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Dateline Resources assumes no obligation and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements set out herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.
Competent Persons Statement
Sample preparation and any exploration information in this announcement is based upon work reviewed by Mr Greg Hall who is a Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CPIMM). Mr Hall has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves" (JORC Code). Mr Hall is a Non-Executive Director of Dateline Resources Limited and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.
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The data in this report that relates to Mineral Resource estimates for the Colosseum gold deposit is based on information evaluated by Mr Simon Tear who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM) and who has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the “JORC Code”). Mr Tear is a Director of H&S Consultants Pty Ltd and he consents to the inclusion in the report of the Mineral Resource in the form and context in which they appear.
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 |
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| Sampling | Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, | As of 5 May 2024, the resource database includes data from |
| techniques | random chips, or specific specialised industry | 613 holes, for a total of 189,221.07 feet (57,671.77 metres), |
| standard measurement tools appropriate to the | that were drilled by Dateline and various historical operators | |
| minerals under investigation, such as down hole | in the Colosseum Mine area. | |
| gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, | ||
| etc). These examples should not be taken as | ||
| limiting the broad meaning of sampling. | Historic Drilling | |
| Include reference to measures taken to ensure | The historical drilling was completed from 1972 to 1991 and | |
| sample representivity and the appropriate | includes 599 holes for a total of 182,444 feet (55,609 | |
| calibration of any measurement tools or systems | meters) of drilling. Most of the historical drilling was done |
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| used. | using reverse-circulation (“RC”) and conventional rotary | |
| Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report. |
methods. An inventory of known drilling in the area totals 16,948 feet (5,166 meters) in 262 Air Trac holes, 21,691 feet (6,611 meters) in 31 core holes, 132,180 feet (40,288 |
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| In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has | meters) in 273 reverse circulation holes and 11,625 feet | |
| been done this would be relatively simple (eg | (3,543 meters) in 33 rotary/percussion holes. | |
| ‘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. |
The preponderance of samples for all drill programs of all operators were taken at 5-foot intervals, which is customary for RC drilling, and is significantly less than the thickness of the bulk-tonnage style of mineralisation at the Colosseum mine. Each drill sample interval is therefore a fraction of the true thickness of the mineralized zones. The predominant sample length for the drill intervals in the Colosseum database is five feet (28,339 samples out of 35,836– 79%) |
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| of assays with values, with the remaining percentage of | ||
| shorter or longer intervals. The difference in length reflects | ||
| two-foot, and five-foot sample length for reverse circulation | ||
| holes, twelve-foot sample length for air track holes, and | ||
| various sample lengths for core holes based on lithology. | ||
| Historic work programs are described below: | ||
| Draco Mines 1972-1974 | ||
| Draco completed five core holes (CP-1 to 5) totalling 7,065 | ||
| ft and submitted 654 samples of varying lengths to Cortez | ||
| Met, Skyline, Rocky Mountain Geochem, and Mineral Assay | ||
| laboratories for gold and silver fire assays. | ||
| Multi-element analyses were completed on selected | ||
| samples. There is no record of the sample preparation | ||
| procedures used by the assay labs and there is no record of | ||
| usage of CRMs, BLKs, and DUPs. Drill hole results and | ||
| supporting assay certificates are available. | ||
| Placer Amex – 1975-1976 | ||
| Placer Amex completed 18 core holes (CP-6 to 23) totalling | ||
| 8,230 ft and submitted 1,608 five-foot samples to Cortez Met | ||
| and Mineral Assay laboratories for gold and silver fire | ||
| assays. There is no record of usage of CRMs,BLKs,and |
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Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
DUPs. Sample submittal sheets with drill hole results and supporting assay certificates are available.
Draco Mines – 1979-1980
Draco completed 26 rotary percussion holes (CH-24 to 52) totalling 10,777 ft and submitted 2,293 five-foot samples to Skyline and Mineral Assay laboratories for gold and silver fire assays. Multi-element analyses were completed on selected samples. There is no record of usage of CRMs, BLKs, and DUPs. Sample submittal sheets with drill hole results and supporting assay certificates are available.
Amselco – 1982 – 1984
Amselco completed two drilling campaigns comprising reverse circulation and core holes.
1982-84 – 163 reverse circulation holes (CM series) totalling 95,436 ft with 22,763 samples submitted to Monitor and Rocky Mountain laboratories for gold fire assays. Multielement analyses were completed on selected holes by Cone Geochemical and Amselco's own laboratory.
QC monitoring comprised 10% control material of known grades, 5% silica sand blanks, and 5% repeat samples inserted with each batch of samples. In addition, 10% duplicate samples, with controls, were shipped to Amselco's own laboratory. Control materials returned most results within + 5% of the known grade with a maximum of + 10%.
1982-84 – 6 core holes totalling 3,738 ft were completed for metallurgical and engineering (Section 13, Mineral Processing).
Colosseum Gold Inc – 1987
Colosseum Gold completed two drilling campaigns comprising core and air track blast holes.
1987 – 2 core holes totalling 2,625 ft with 337 samples submitted to Monitor and Rocky Mountain laboratories for gold fire assays, and copper, zinc, and sulphur analyses. Sample record sheets, and mine assay records are available for these holes, but assay certificates are not.
1987 – 6 percussion (C87-3 to 8) holes totalling 447 ft were completed and 43 samples submitted to Chemex and American Assay for gold fire assays and multi-element analyses. Assay certificates are available for these holes.
1987 – 211 air track blast holes totalling 14,398 ft and 1,236 samples were submitted to Strobeck laboratory for gold and silver fire assays. A check assaying program was completed by Cimetta and Hunter laboratories. Discrepancies were noted for the number of holes drilled and between some assay samples and drill hole identifiers. Sample submittal sheets and assays certificates are available for some samples.
Bond Gold Colosseum Inc – 1988-1991
Bond Gold completed three campaigns of reverse circulation drilling.
1988 – 36 holes (C88 series) totalling 18,555 ft and 3,926 samples submitted to Skyline for gold and silver fire assays. Assay certificates are available.
1989 – 2 deep holes totalling 1,330 ft and 266 samples submitted to American Assay laboratory for gold fire assays, total sulphur, and CN soluble copper and zinc analyses. QC monitoring comprised 10% random duplicate samples. Drill hole results and supporting assay certificates are available.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
1990 – 67 holes (R90 and DB90 series) totalling 18,200 ft and 3,113 samples submitted to American Assays Laboratories. QC monitoring comprised 10% random duplicate samples, and selected duplicate samples were submitted to Chemex and Skyline laboratories for check assays. Job order forms and assay certificates are available.
Lac Minerals - 1991
Lac Minerals completed one campaign of reverse circulation drilling.
1991 – 18 holes (SP91 series) totalling 3,200 ft and 640 samples submitted to American Assay Laboratories for gold and silver fire assays. QC monitoring comprised 10% random duplicate samples. Job order forms and assay certificates are available.
2022 Drilling
Dateline Resources Limited completed 605 metres (1,986 feet) of drilling in 5 drill holes at the Colosseum Project. All the drilling was done from the surface with HQ diamond drill core. Industry standard core handling and sampling procedures were employed to ensure high quality samples.
Core samples were collected at 5 foot intervals.
All core was logged for rock type, RQD, and recovery and dispatched for assay with standard 5 foot long sample intervals.
Logging geologist identified zones of interest, but the entire hole was measured and marked up in 5 foot intervals. Whole core was sampled.
Core was bagged into pre-numbered bags, and taken to the FEDEX Freight office in Las Vegas, palletised by the Logging Geologist, covered in shrink wrap and handed over to the FEDEX dock personnel for overnight shipping to Paragon Geochemical Laboratory in Sparks Nevada.
Samples were sent to Paragon Geochemical in Sparks, Nevada for sample preparation and assaying. Samples were dried, weighed, crushed and split to obtain 1 kg. The split samples were placed in a ring and puck mill to produce 85% minus 75 micron pulp. This material was blended on clean cloth and packaged in paper pulp bags. Using a pulp balance, a 30gm sample was weighted out for standard lead collector fire assay with an AAS finish. Overlimit values using a 5 ppm threshold were analysed via gravimetric analysis.
All samples followed a strict Chain of Custody.
Routine QAQC samples were inserted in the sample runs at a rate of 20%, comprising Certified Reference Materials from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd., and verified blank granitic material.
Sampling practice is appropriate to the geology and mineralisation of the deposit and complies with industry best practice.
2023 Drilling
Dateline Resources Limited completed 1,653.1 metres (5,423.9 feet) of drilling in 7 drill holes at the Colosseum Project. All the drilling was done from the surface with HQ diamond drill core. Industry standard core handling and sampling procedures were employed to ensure high quality samples.
Core samples were collected at maximum of 5-foot intervals or at any lithologic or noteworthy mineralisation changes.
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| All core was logged for rock type, RQD, and recovery and | ||
| dispatched for assay with usually 5 foot long sample | ||
| intervals or smaller intervals to break out |
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| lithology/mineralisation changes. | ||
| Logging geologist identified zones of interest, but the entire | ||
| hole was measured and marked up. Core was halved with | ||
| half going for assay and half remaining for reference. | ||
| Core was bagged into pre-numbered bags, and palletised by | ||
| the Logging Geologist, covered in shrink wrap and handed | ||
| over to the freight company for shipping to Paragon | ||
| Geochemical Laboratory in Sparks Nevada or ALS Global in | ||
| Reno Nevada. | ||
| Samples were sent to ALS Global or Paragon Geochemical | ||
| in Sparks, Nevada for sample preparation and assaying. | ||
| Samples were dried, weighed, crushed and split to obtain 1 | ||
| kg. The split samples were placed in a ring and puck mill to | ||
| produce 85% minus 75 micron pulp. This material was | ||
| blended on clean cloth and packaged in paper pulp bags. | ||
| Using a pulp balance, a 30gm sample was weighted out for | ||
| standard lead collector fire assay with an AAS finish. | ||
| Overlimit values using a 5 ppm threshold were analysed via | ||
| gravimetric analysis. | ||
| All samples followed a strict Chain of Custody. | ||
| Routine QAQC samples were inserted in the sample runs at | ||
| a rate of 20%, comprising Certified Reference Materials from | ||
| CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd., and verified blank granitic | ||
| material. | ||
| Sampling practice is appropriate to the geology and | ||
| mineralisation of the deposit and complies with industry best | ||
| practice. | ||
| 2024 Drilling (To Date) | ||
| Dateline Resources Limited completed 558.4 metres (1,832 | ||
| feet) of drilling in 2 drillholes at the Colosseum Project. All | ||
| the drilling was done from the surface with HQ diamond drill | ||
| core. Industry standard core handling and sampling | ||
| procedures were employed to ensure high quality samples. | ||
| Core samples were collected at maximum of 5-foot intervals | ||
| or at any lithologic or noteworthy mineralisation changes. | ||
| All core was logged for rock type, RQD, and recovery and | ||
| dispatched for assay with usually 5 foot long sample | ||
| intervals or smaller intervals to break out |
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| lithology/mineralisation changes. | ||
| Logging geologist identified zones of interest, but the entire | ||
| hole was measured and marked up. Core was halved with | ||
| half going for assay and half remaining for reference. | ||
| Core was bagged into pre-numbered bags, and palletised by | ||
| the Logging Geologist, covered in shrink wrap and handed | ||
| over to the freight company for shipping to Paragon | ||
| Geochemical Laboratory in Sparks Nevada or ALS Global in | ||
| Reno Nevada. | ||
| Samples were sent to ALS Global or Paragon Geochemical | ||
| in Sparks, Nevada for sample preparation and assaying. | ||
| Samples were dried, weighed, crushed and split to obtain 1 | ||
| kg. The split samples were placed in a ring and puck mill to | ||
| produce 85% minus 75 micron pulp. This material was | ||
| blended on clean cloth and packaged in paper pulp bags. | ||
| Using a pulp balance, a 30gm sample was weighted out for | ||
| standard lead collector fire assay with an AAS finish. | ||
| Overlimit values using a 5 ppm threshold were analysed via | ||
| gravimetric analysis. | ||
| All samples followed a strict Chain of Custody. |
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| Criteria JORC Code explanation |
Commentary | Commentary | Commentary | Commentary | Commentary | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine QAQC samples were inserted in the sample runs at a rate of 20%, comprising Certified Reference Materials from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd., and verified blank granitic material. Sampling practice is appropriate to the geology and mineralisation of the deposit and complies with industry best practice. |
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| 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). |
Historic Data | |||||
| Company | Date | Series | # Holes | Feet | Type | |
| Draco Mines | 1972-1974 | CP | 5 | 7,070 | Core | |
| Placer Amex | 1975-1976 | CP | 18 | 8,256 | Core | |
| Draco Mines | 1979-1980 | CH | 27 | 11,148 | Rotary/ Percussion |
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| Amselco | 1982-1984 | CM | 162 | 95,160 | Reverse Circulation |
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| 1983-1984 | EDDH, WDDH |
6 | 3,740 | Core | ||
| Colosseum Gold Inc |
1987 | C87-1,2 | 2 | 2,625 | Core | |
| C87-3-8 | 6 | 477 | Rotary/ Percussion |
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| ATDH* | 262 | 16,948 | Air Trac | |||
| Cond Gold Colosseum Inc. |
1988 | C88 | 31 | 16,415 | Reverse Circulation |
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| 1989 | C89 | 2 | 1,330 | Reverse Circulation |
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| 1990 | R90 | 53 | 15,265 | Reverse Circulation |
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| DB90 | 6 | 690 | Reverse Circulation |
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| LAC Minerals – Colosseum Inc. |
1991 | SP91 | 18 | 3,220 | Reverse Circulation |
|
| TOTAL | 599 | 182,444 | ||||
| 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. |
Historic data Sample recoveries for historic drillholes unknown. Relationship between recovery and grade unknown 2022 Drilling All drilling recoveries have been logged and notated each run based on 10 foot tooling. To maximize sample recoveries, use of triple tube and long chain polymer muds were used to increase recovery. Recovery was good overall at better than 90% There has been no analysis between sample recoveries and grade to date. |
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| 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. |
Historic data Core and chip samples were geologically and geotechnically logged at the mine site to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. |
| Criteria JORC Code explanation |
Commentary | Commentary | Commentary | Commentary | Commentary | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine QAQC samples were inserted in the sample runs at a rate of 20%, comprising Certified Reference Materials from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd., and verified blank granitic material. Sampling practice is appropriate to the geology and mineralisation of the deposit and complies with industry best practice. |
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| 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). |
Historic Data | |||||
| Company | Date | Series | # Holes | Feet | Type | |
| Draco Mines | 1972-1974 | CP | 5 | 7,070 | Core | |
| Placer Amex | 1975-1976 | CP | 18 | 8,256 | Core | |
| Draco Mines | 1979-1980 | CH | 27 | 11,148 | Rotary/ Percussion |
|
| Amselco | 1982-1984 | CM | 162 | 95,160 | Reverse Circulation |
|
| 1983-1984 | EDDH, WDDH |
6 | 3,740 | Core | ||
| Colosseum Gold Inc |
1987 | C87-1,2 | 2 | 2,625 | Core | |
| C87-3-8 | 6 | 477 | Rotary/ Percussion |
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| ATDH* | 262 | 16,948 | Air Trac | |||
| Cond Gold Colosseum Inc. |
1988 | C88 | 31 | 16,415 | Reverse Circulation |
|
| 1989 | C89 | 2 | 1,330 | Reverse Circulation |
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| 1990 | R90 | 53 | 15,265 | Reverse Circulation |
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| DB90 | 6 | 690 | Reverse Circulation |
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| LAC Minerals – Colosseum Inc. |
1991 | SP91 | 18 | 3,220 | Reverse Circulation |
|
| TOTAL | 599 | 182,444 | ||||
| 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. |
Historic data Sample recoveries for historic drillholes unknown. Relationship between recovery and grade unknown 2022 Drilling All drilling recoveries have been logged and notated each run based on 10 foot tooling. To maximize sample recoveries, use of triple tube and long chain polymer muds were used to increase recovery. Recovery was good overall at better than 90% There has been no analysis between sample recoveries and grade to date. |
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| 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. |
Historic data Core and chip samples were geologically and geotechnically logged at the mine site to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. |
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|---|---|---|
| Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in | Geological logging of core samples is qualitative and | |
| nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) | quantitative in nature. | |
| photography. | 2022-2024 Drilling | |
| The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
All core was geologically logged. Lithology, veining, alteration, mineralisation and oxides were recorded in the |
|
| appropriate tables of the drill hole database. | ||
| Each core box was photographed dry and wet, after logging | ||
| of unit and structures were notated on the core. | ||
| Geological logging of core samples is qualitative and | ||
| quantitative in nature. | ||
| Sub- | If core, whether cut or sawn and whether | Historic Data |
| sampling techniques and sample preparation |
quarter, half or all core taken. If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry. |
It is not known if whole or split core samples were taken. Up to 1987, samples were shipped by various trucking and courier companies from the project site to laboratories in |
| For all sample types, the nature, quality and | western United States. In 1987, American Assay |
|
| appropriateness of the sample preparation | Laboratories established an on-site laboratory for mine | |
| technique. | production samples. | |
| Quality control procedures adopted for all sub- | Individual laboratory sample preparation procedures varied | |
| sampling stages to maximise representivity of | slightly but still followed a standard analytical industry | |
| samples. | process of taking submitted samples through successive | |
| 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. |
stages of reducing particle sizes and weights to obtain representative subsamples for assaying. Procedures comprised drying, crushing (jaw or rolls), splitting (riffle), pulverizing (spindle, plate, bowl), splitting (scoops), and fire assaying (30-60g charge using lead collector and AAS |
|
| Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the | finish). There were no unusual or questionable gold | |
| grain size of the material being sampled. | assaying methods used. Copies of submittal sheets and | |
| assay certificates are available for most of the later drilling | ||
| 2022 Drilling | ||
| All drill core was sampled using whole core samples. | ||
| Samples were placed in heavy-duty, pre-numbered poly | ||
| sample bags. Samples were placed on pallets and secured | ||
| with stretch wrap and packing tape and shipped in batches | ||
| by company personnel directly to Paragon Geochemical via | ||
| FedEx Freight following standard chain of custody protocols. | ||
| Routine QAQC samples were inserted at a 20% rate into the | ||
| sample batches and comprised Certified Reference | ||
| Materials (CRMs) from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd. and | ||
| verified blank granitic material. | ||
| Rock samples sent to Paragon Geochemical in Sparks, | ||
| Nevada were dried, weighed, crushed and 1 kg subsample | ||
| split, which was pulverized to better than 85% passing 75 | ||
| microns. Rocks samples were analysed by standard 30gm | ||
| fire assay for gold. | ||
| Sample size assessment was not conducted but used | ||
| sampling size which is typical for gold deposits. | ||
| 2023-2024 Drilling | ||
| All drill core was cut in half lengthwise with half being | ||
| assayed and half remaining for reference and kept in place | ||
| in original box. Samples were placed in heavy-duty, pre- | ||
| numbered poly sample bags. Samples were placed on | ||
| pallets and secured with stretch wrap and packing tape and | ||
| shipped in batches by company personnel directly to | ||
| Paragon Geochemical or ALS Global via a local freight | ||
| company following standard chain of custody protocols. | ||
| Routine QAQC samples were inserted at a 20% rate into the | ||
| sample batches and comprised Certified Reference | ||
| Materials (CRMs) from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd. and | ||
| verified blank granitic material. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Rock samples sent to ALS Global or Paragon Geochemical | ||
| in Reno or Sparks, Nevada were dried, weighed, crushed | ||
| and 1 kg subsample split, which was pulverized to better | ||
| than 85% passing 75 microns. Rocks samples were | ||
| analysed by standard 30gm fire assay for gold. | ||
| Sample size assessment was based on lithologic | ||
| boundaries and distinct mineralisation changes. | ||
| Quality of | The nature, quality and appropriateness of the | Historic Data |
| assay data and laboratory tests |
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. |
1972-1984 samples were sent to reputable labs that followed standard analytical procedures and QAQC procedures of the day. Amselco (BHP) 1984-1985 had rigorous security and QAQC standards that exceed current reporting requirements. Fire assays for gold were completed using industry standard fire assay methodology. External standards and blank material were inserted into routine sample stream prior to laboratory |
| Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg | submission. |
|
| standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision |
1987 Samples were sent to multiple assay labs for analysis of the same sample. |
|
| have been established. | 1987-1991 American Assay Laboratories on-site laboratory | |
| analysed the samples. Standards and blanks were inserted | ||
| at regular intervals. | ||
| 2022 Drilling | ||
| Samples were assayed by industry standard methods by | ||
| Paragon Geochemical in Sparks, Nevada. | ||
| Fire assays for gold were completed using industry standard | ||
| fire assay methodology. | ||
| External certified reference materials and blank materials | ||
| were inserted into the routine sample stream prior to | ||
| laboratory submission. | ||
| 2023-2024 Drilling | ||
| Samples were assayed by industry standard methods by | ||
| ALS Global in Reno, Nevada or Paragon Geochemical in | ||
| Sparks, Nevada. | ||
| Fire assays for gold were completed using industry standard | ||
| fire assay methodology. | ||
| External certified reference materials and blank materials were | ||
| inserted into the routine sample stream prior to laboratory | ||
| submission. | ||
| Verification | The verification of significant intersections by |
Historical Data |
| of sampling and assaying |
either independent or alternative company personnel. The use of twinned holes. |
Computer printouts and assay certificates are available for the CP, CH and CM series holes. The Amselco CM drill hole assays were loaded onto the computer in Denver directly from the Amselco lab. |
| Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. |
Assay data was then broken down into specific drill hole intervals to form a final data base. All assay data entered in the computer was subsequently checked against original lab submittal sheets to remedy any errors. The completed geological and assay |
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| Discuss any adjustment to assay data. | information was combined with drill hole collar and down the hole | |
| surveys to form an integrated data base (Amselco, 1984). | ||
| There are a total of 37,147 assays in the historic database. The | ||
| data for holes drilled prior to Dateline’s work are available as | ||
| scanned copies of paper files in PDF file format. The data for | ||
| assays ranges from scans of original assay certificates and | ||
| submittal forms to scanned printouts from early digital assay | ||
| databases thru 1985. The computer print-out files were processed | ||
| using an OCR text recognition system, the results compared | ||
| against the | ||
| originals and any errors found corrected. Those results were then | ||
| checked against the assaycertificates and anydiscrepancies were |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| corrected. Subsequent assays were scanned from assay | ||
| certificates and verified. The author considers the scans of original | ||
| assay certificates to be primary sources, whereas the printouts | ||
| from an earlier database are secondary sources. | ||
| 2022 Drilling | ||
| Sampling, documentation and sample submittal were under the | ||
| guidance and care of Chris Osterman, PhD Geol (Registered | ||
| Member SME) and Raymond Harris, Arizona RG. | ||
| Geologic information was recorded directly on paper drill logs | ||
| developed specifically for the Colosseum Mine project to collect | ||
| pertinent information relating to sample depths, RQD, lithology, | ||
| veining, alteration, mineralisation, and oxides. Sample sheets | ||
| containing sample depths, QA/QC (duplicates, standards, and | ||
| blanks inserted in sample runs) was stored in excel spreadsheets. | ||
| Logs were scanned and sent to database manager along with | ||
| sample sheets for entry into MX Deposit, the Company’s secured | ||
| data management system available through Seequent. | ||
| 2023-2024 Drilling | ||
| Logging, sampling, documentation and sample submittal were | ||
| under the guidance and care of Graham Craig, B.Sc. Geol | ||
| (Registered Member APEGM). | ||
| Geologic information was recorded directly into MX Deposit | ||
| logging software to collect pertinent information relating to sample | ||
| depths, RQD, lithology, veining, alteration, mineralisation, and | ||
| oxides. Sample sheets containing sample depths, QA/QC | ||
| (duplicates, standards, and blanks inserted in sample runs) were | ||
| completed using this same software. | ||
| MX Deposit is the Company’s secured data management system | ||
| available through Seequent, which feeds directly into the Seequent | ||
| 3D modelling software, Leapfrog. | ||
| Location of | Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate |
Historic Data |
| data points | drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. |
Collar coordinates for historic drill holes were surveyed in their respective local mine grid coordinate system in use at the time of |
| survey. | ||
| Specification of the grid system used. | Collar survey files were available for most of the collars. | |
| Quality and adequacy of topographic control. | 1990 computer printouts were found in the Barrick data files that | |
| contained the collar coordinate information for the Hole Series, | ||
| C87, CH, CM, CP, WDDH, ATDH, C88, EDDH in the | ||
| Amselco/Bond local mine grid system. The files were processed | ||
| using an OCR text recognition system, the results compared | ||
| against the originals and any errors found corrected. Hole Series | ||
| generated in the Amselco/Bond grid were checked against the | ||
| corresponding survey files. The remaining collars were entered | ||
| from the survey files and compared against collar locations on plan | ||
| maps. Discrepancies were noted in the Collar table. | ||
| A total of 599 drill holes were entered into the collar table within the | ||
| Colosseum mine area to be used in the resource estimate. Drill | ||
| holes for exploration targets were not included in the database. | ||
| Additionally, 22 holes from the ATDH series assays contained | ||
| references to drill holes with no known coordinates. | ||
| The Amselco/Bond local mine grid was rotated 45 degrees from | ||
| true north. Drill hole traces from the historic data base were plotted | ||
| and compared to plan maps and sections. Azimuth discrepancies | ||
| were observed in some of the SP91, BD90, ATDH series angle | ||
| holes when comparing the historic database to the holes plotted in | ||
| plan or section. Resolution to the difference in Azimuth was noted | ||
| in the Collar table. | ||
| Downhole deviation surveys for the azimuth and inclination of the | ||
| CP and CH series holes were taken at 5 foot intervals. Computer | ||
| printouts are available for these holes in the Barrick Data files. |
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|---|---|---|
| Drillhole downhole deviation surveys for inclination and azimuth | ||
| were obtained by Amselco at 200 foot intervals using an Eastman | ||
| borehole camera. It was not possible to survey certain of the holes | ||
| where collars collapsed immediately below the casing or where | ||
| difficult conditions were encountered during drilling. Surveys were | ||
| completed for 76 of the 163 CM holes and indicated that the holes | ||
| tended to steepen by 1° per 200 feet while the azimuth showed | ||
| little variation. These criteria were applied to unsurveyed holes. | ||
| (Amselco, 1984). | ||
| Later datasets used for resource estimation or level/cross sections | ||
| did not include downhole survey information. Subsequent sections | ||
| showed downhole surveys only for holes CP-1, CP-2, CH-50 and | ||
| CH-52. Those surveys were included in the data set for the | ||
| historical data set. The unsurveyed drill-holes were evaluated on | ||
| section and found to have similar locations for geologic and grade | ||
| breaks as compared to the surrounding surveyed drill-holes and | ||
| blast hole assay data, and therefore, are considered suitable for | ||
| resource estimation. | ||
| 2022 Drilling | ||
| All drill hole collars were surveyed using differential Trimble R12i | ||
| GPS and Trimble S7 Total Station. The positions are accurate to | ||
| within 10 cm x-y and height (z) to +/- 20 cm. | ||
| The holes are surveyed in the California State Plane Zone V | ||
| coordinate system in feet. Hole locations are reported in UTM | ||
| WGS84 coordinate system in metres. | ||
| Downhole survey results were provided by Oretest using a Reflex | ||
| ACT2 camera to record core orientation. Initial surveys were taken | ||
| at 50 feet, then 75 feet intervals thereafter inside the drill string and | ||
| EOH. Outputs were provided on paper and as digital files. | ||
| 2023-2024 Drilling | ||
| All drillhole collars were surveyed using handheld GPS. The | ||
| positions are accurate to within 4 metres. | ||
| The holes are surveyed in UTM WGS84 coordinate system in | ||
| metres. | ||
| Downhole survey results were completed using a Reflex EZ-TRAC | ||
| magnetic survey tool to record core orientation. Initial surveys were | ||
| taken at 50 foot, then 100 feet intervals thereafter outside the drill | ||
| string and at EOH. Outputs were stored on tablets and the REFLEX | ||
| online storage software. | ||
| Data | Data spacing for reporting of Exploration | Historic Data |
| spacing and distribution |
Results. Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of geological |
The historic drill hole data was used for prior mining of the Colosseum deposit to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve |
| and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral | estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied at the time and | |
| Resource and Ore Reserve estimation | is appropriate to be used for the current Mineral Resource | |
| procedure(s) and classifications applied. | Estimate. | |
| Whether sample compositing has been applied. | The original uncut assay intervals were composited to reflect a | |
| standard 20 foot bench height based on previous mining at | ||
| Colosseum. This method computes a length-weighted average of | ||
| the portions of assay intervals which fall within each 20-foot bench. | ||
| Composite intervals with less than 10 feet of assayed length were | ||
| not used for grade estimation. The maximum composite length | ||
| allowed was 30 feet to allow for inclined holes. | ||
| 2022 Drilling | ||
| Current drill holes were drilled to confirm lithological and grade | ||
| boundaries established from historical drilling. Hole spacing varied | ||
| depending on target. | ||
| Data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree | ||
| of geological and grade continuity appropriate for resource | ||
| estimation procedure(s). |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| No sample compositing was done. | ||
| Orientation | Whether the orientation of sampling achieves | Historic Data, 2022-2024 Drilling |
| of data in relation to geological structure |
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 |
Drillholes were drilled obliquely to near perpendicular to the known mineralized structures. Definition of structure location was the principal goal. Sample orientation is deemed to be representative for reporting |
| is considered to have introduced a sampling | purposes. | |
| bias, this should be assessed and reported if material. |
No bias is considered to have been introduced by the existing sampling orientation. |
|
| Sample | The measures taken to ensure sample security. | Historic Data |
| security | Sampling techniques were developed and reviewed by mine site | |
| personnel. | ||
| 2022-2024 Drilling | ||
| Drill hole sampling techniques and QAQC procedures were | ||
| developed and reviewed by Dale A. Sketchley, M.Sc., P. Geo. of | ||
| Acuity Geoscience Ltd. and Graham Craig, B.Sc. Geol, GIT of | ||
| Colosseum Rare Metals. | ||
| The QAQC program returned only a few CRM and BLK failures, | ||
| which were deemed to be non-material for resource estimation. | ||
| Audits or | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling | Historic Data |
| reviews | techniques and data. | Sampling techniques were developed and reviewed by mine site |
| personnel. | ||
| 2022-2024 Drilling | ||
| Drill hole sampling techniques and QAQC procedures were | ||
| developed and reviewed by Dale A. Sketchley, M.Sc., P. Geo. of | ||
| Acuity Geoscience Ltd. and Graham Craig, B.Sc. Geol, GIT of | ||
| Colosseum Rare Metals. | ||
| The QAQC program returned only a few CRM and BLK | ||
| failures, which were deemed to be non-material for resource | ||
| estimation. |
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
| Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results | Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results | |
|---|---|---|
| (Criteria listed in theprecedingsection also applyto this section.) | ||
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
| Mineral | Type, reference name/number, location and | The Colosseum Mine project is located in T17N R13E Sec 10, |
| tenement | ownership including agreements or material | 11, 14, 15, 22, 23 SB&M. |
| and land tenure status |
issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. |
All tenements are 100% owned by Dateline Resources Limited or a wholly owned subsidiary and there exist production-based royalties. Barrick Gold is entitled to a 2.5% Net Smelter Return royalty on all future production of any metals from the Colosseum |
| The security of the tenure held at the time of | Gold Mine. | |
| reporting along with any known impediments to | ||
| obtaining a licence to operate in the area. | ||
| Exploration | Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration | Historical work was completed by various mining companies since |
| done by | by other parties. | 1972. |
| other parties |
• Draco Mines (1972-1974) |
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| • Placer Amex (1975-1976) |
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| • Draco Mines (1980) |
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| • Amselco (1982-1984 |
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| • Dallhold Resources/Bond Gold (1986-1989 |
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| • Lac Minerals (1989-1994) |
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| All the companies were reputable, well-known mining/exploration | ||
| companies that followed the accepted industry standard protocols | ||
| of the time | ||
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of | The Colosseum project is hosted by Proterozoic granites, |
| mineralisation. | gneisses. These were intruded by Tertiary age rhyolitic stocks, | |
| dykes and breccias. | ||
| The gold mineralisation occurs in a number of different breccia | ||
| pipes with both sedimentary and volcanic rock fragments. Gold is | ||
| associated with pyrite within the breccia pipes. | ||
| Drill hole | A summary of all information material to the | No Exploration Results are being reported. |
| Information | 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 |
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| collar | ||
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – |
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| elevation above sea level in metres) of | ||
| the drill hole collar | ||
o dip and azimuth of the hole |
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o down hole length and interception |
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| 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 | In reporting Exploration Results, weighting | No Exploration Results are being reported. |
| aggregation | averaging techniques, maximum and/or | |
| methods | 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. | ||
| Relationship | These relationships are particularly important |
Drillholes are orientated vertically and obliquely to the mineralized |
| between | in the reporting of Exploration Results. | structures and disseminated bodies. |
| mineralisati on widths and intercept |
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported. |
Interception angles of the mineralized structures are estimated by geometries from known occurrences in the adjacent mine workings and the core drilling intercepts. |
| lengths | 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) | No Exploration Results are being reported. |
| 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. |
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| Balanced | Where comprehensive reporting of all | No Exploration Results are being reported. |
| reporting | 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. | ||
| Other | Other exploration data, if meaningful and | All meaningful and material data has been included in a previous |
| substantive | material, should be reported including (but not | report. |
| exploration data |
limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; |
3D geophysical interpretations have recently been created from historical data. The outcomes have suggested possible additional exploration targets close to the existing set of deposits. |
| bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and | ||
| rock characteristics; potential deleterious or | ||
| contaminating substances. | ||
| Further | The nature and scale of planned further work | The objective of the future work will be a PFS. Additional drilling is |
| work | (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth | likely for metallurgical and geotechnical purposes. |
| extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). | Continued processing and interpretation of the geophysical data is | |
| Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of | ongoing. Currently working on a follow-up program involving IP or | |
| possible extensions, including the main | MT surveys to test deeper and with greater resolution. | |
| geological interpretations and future drilling | ||
| areas, provided this information is not | ||
| commercially sensitive. |
Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources
(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in section 2, also apply to this section.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Database | Measures taken to ensure that data has not been | The current Dateline drill-hole databases were directly created by |
| integrity | corrupted by, for example, transcription or keying | GeoGRAFX using original digital analytical certificates in the case of |
| errors, between its initial collection and its use for | the assay tables, drill log lithologies, and checking against original |
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| Mineral Resource estimation purposes. | digital records in the case of the collar and down-hole deviation | |
| Data validation procedures used. | tables. Working copies of collar coordinates, downhole survey information, assays and lithology were converted into excel |
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| templates for data verification. | ||
| These templates contain data checking routines designed to prevent | ||
| common data entry errors. This original mine-site drill-hole | ||
| information was then subjected to various verification measures, the | ||
| primary one consisting of auditing of the digital data by comparing | ||
| the drill-hole collar coordinates, hole orientations, and analytical | ||
| information in the database against historical paper records in the | ||
| Barrick data set. Verified data was loaded into a Project specific MS | ||
| Access database. This database is secure, operated by a single | ||
| database administrator. | ||
| The drilling data was supplied by DTR to HSC as an MS Access | ||
| database (2022) plus the most recent 2023-4 drilling as CSV files. | ||
| This data was re-imported into an MS Access database to allow for | ||
| some error checking. | ||
| HSC completed some independent validation of the new data to | ||
| ensure the drill hole database is internally consistent. The minimum | ||
| and maximum values of assays and density measurements were | ||
| checked to ensure values are within expected ranges. Further | ||
| checks include testing for duplicate samples and overlapping | ||
| sampling or logging intervals. | ||
| DTR takes responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of the data | ||
| used in the Mineral Resource estimates. | ||
| HSC used the national grid system converted from the local imperial | ||
| grid for all interpretation and modelling work. | ||
| Site visits | Comment on any site visits undertaken by the | Database Manager Barbara Carroll (CPG) conducted a field |
| Competent Person and the outcome of those | examination of the project area on 4 April 2022 and met with | |
| visits. | consulting geologist Chris Osterman PhD. | |
| If no site visits have been undertaken indicate | The visit included field review of the property geology, current drilling, | |
| why this is the case. | core logging and handling, confirmation of the location of a number |
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| of the historic drill holes and collection of representative core | ||
| samples to verify assays results from current drilling. | ||
| No site visit was completed by HSC due to time and budgetary | ||
| constraints. | ||
| Geological | Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of ) | The gold mineralisation comprises disseminated auriferous pyrite |
| interpretation | the geological interpretation of the mineral | hosted by a combination of felsite dyke intrusion, felsite breccias, |
| deposit. | sedimentary breccias and altered granite. | |
| Nature of the data used and of any assumptions | Mineralisation is diffuse and not hosted exclusively by a particular | |
| made. | rock type. | |
| The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on | There is no obvious visible lithological or structural control to the gold | |
| Mineral Resource estimation. | mineralisation, save for a broad NE/SW-striking enriched zone, | |
| The use of geology in guiding and controlling | presumably a structural corridor related to the felsite intrusions. | |
| Mineral Resource estimation. | No geological interpretation per se for the mineralisation has been | |
| The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology. |
completed as the gold grades define the gold mineralisation in the various host rocks. Any wireframe for the gold mineralisation would ultimately be a simple grade shell. |
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| Lithological units were delineated for the felsite/felsite breccia, | ||
| sedimentary breccia and granite. | ||
| There is insufficient data to define with confidence any specific or | ||
| significant fault structure playing a role in the control of | ||
| mineralisation. | ||
| No oxidation surface was created due to a lack of logging data. | ||
| Dimensions | The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource | The Mineral Resources have an 800m by 800m surface extent. With |
| expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), | two separate bodies 200x200m | |
| plan width, and depth below surface to the upper and lower limits of the Mineral Resource. |
The mineralisation is exposed at surface and the Mineral Resources continue to a depth of approximately 300m below surface at an RL |
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| of 1410m. | ||
| The lower limit to the Mineral Resource is an arbitrary one being the | ||
| result of a supplied pit shell from a cursory pit optimisation study. The | ||
| mineralisation is open at depth and laterally to the southeast, beyond | ||
| the North Pit zone. | ||
| Estimation | The nature and appropriateness of the estimation | Recoverable Multiple Indicator Kriging (MIK) with two search |
| and | technique(s) applied and key assumptions, | domains was used to complete the gold grade estimation using |
| modelling | including treatment of extreme grade values, | HSC’s in-house GS3M modelling software. The geological |
| techniques | domaining, interpolation parameters and | interpretation such as it is, and block model creation and validation |
| maximum distance of extrapolation from data | were completed using the Surpac mining software. HSC considers | |
| points. If a computer assisted estimation method | recoverable MIK to be an appropriate estimation technique for the | |
| was chosen include a description of computer | type of mineralisation and extent of data available. | |
| software and parameters used. | The drillhole database was composited with no constraints to 1m | |
| The availability of check estimates, previous | intervals covering the whole of the prospect. A minor amount of | |
| estimates and/or mine production records and | peripheral, isolated data was removed from the composite file. | |
| whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes appropriate account of such data. |
A total of 54,313 composites were generated from the drillhole database, using the Surpac ‘best fit’ option and modelled for gold |
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| The assumptions made regarding recovery of by- | only. | |
| products. | Two drilling domains were employed, one for the South Pit (domain | |
| Estimation of deleterious elements or other non- | 1) and another for the North Pit (domain 2), reflecting a difference in | |
| grade variables of economic significance (eg | intensity of drilling and assay grades. | |
| sulphur for acid mine drainage characterisation). | Grade interpolation was unconstrained, except by the search | |
| In the case of block model interpolation, the block | parameters and the variography, in acknowledgement of the |
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| size in relation to the average sample spacing | gradational nature to the margins of the gold mineralisation and the | |
| and the search employed. | abundance of buffering low grade peripheral assays. | |
| Any assumptions behind modelling of selective | No base of oxidation was used. No cover surface was created as the | |
| mining units. | mineralisation is outcropping and is exposed in many places along | |
| Any assumptions about correlation between | its ridge line and flanks and where previous mining had occurred. | |
| variables. | A fundamental concept behind MIK is that it precludes the need for | |
| Description of how the geological interpretation was used to control the resource estimates. |
top cutting. However in this case two extreme consecutive samples from one drillhole were top cut to 500g/t. |
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JORC Code explanation
Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or capping.
The process of validation, the checking process used, the comparison of model data to drill hole data, and use of reconciliation data if available.
Commentary
Block dimensions are 10m by 10m by 5m (E, N, RL respectively) with no sub-blocking. The selective mining unit (SMU) is 5m by 5m by 2.5m. The north and east dimensions were chosen as they are a half to a third of the nominal drillhole distances in the detailed drilled area of the South Pit. The vertical dimension was chosen to reflect the sample spacing and possible mining bench heights and to allow for flexibility in potential mining scenarios.
Both domains were modelled as a combined dataset with soft boundaries. 5 search passes were employed with progressively larger radii and/or decreasing data point criteria. Details of search passes are:
passes are: |
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| Dom 1 | X (m) | Y (m) | Z (m) | |||
| Pass 1 | 20 | 20 | 35 | |||
| Pass 2 | 30 | 30 | 60 | |||
| Pass 3 | 40 | 40 | 70 | |||
| Pass 4 | 60 | 60 | 120 | |||
| Pass 5 | 60 | 60 | 120 | |||
| Dom 2 | Dom 1 | X (m) | Y (m) | |||
| Pass 1 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |||
| Pass 2 | 35 | 35 | 35 | |||
| Pass 3 | 50 | 50 | 50 | |||
| Pass 4 | 70 | 70 | 70 | |||
| Pass 5 | 70 | 70 | 70 | |||
| Dom 1 | Min Data | Max Data | Min Octants | |||
| Pass 1 | 16 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Pass 2 | 16 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Pass 3 | 16 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Pass 4 | 16 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Pass 5 | 8 | 48 | 2 | |||
| Dom 2 | Min Data | Max Data | Min Octants | |||
| Pass 1 | 16 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Pass 2 | 16 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Pass 3 | 16 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Pass 4 | 16 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Pass 5 | 8 | 48 | 2 |
The maximum extrapolation for the Mineral Resources is shown as the Pass 5 search.
No other elements were modelled therefore there are no assumptions about correlation between variables.
The resource estimates are controlled by the data point distribution, the variography, block size and the search ellipse. Conventional use of wireframes to control the mineralisation was not considered necessary.
The new block model was reviewed visually by HSC, and it was concluded that the block model fairly represents the grades observed in the drill holes. HSC also validated the block model using a variety
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| of summary statistics and statistical plots. No issues were noted. | ||
| Comparison with the 2022 resource estimates indicated a larger | ||
| tonnage for the 2024 Mineral Resource by 27% but at a very slightly | ||
| higher gold grade. | ||
| No reconciliation possible because no mining cut off grades are | ||
| available and low grade stockpiles have no assays. | ||
| Moisture | Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry | Tonnages are estimated on a dry basis. Moisture not recorded. |
| basis or with natural moisture, and the method of | ||
| determination of the moisture content. | ||
| Cut-off | The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or | The recoverable resources are reported at a gold cut-off of 0.5g/t |
| parameters | quality parameters applied. | based on the outcome of a recently completed pit optimisation |
| study by independent mining consultants AMDAD of Brisbane. | ||
| The cut-off grade at which the resource is quoted reflects the | ||
| intended bulk-mining approach. | ||
| Consideration of “reasonable prospects of eventual economic | ||
| extraction” has utilised a pit shell with a revenue factor of 1.3 at a | ||
| US$2400/oz gold price with preliminary estimates of mining costs | ||
| and pit wall slopes. | ||
| Mining | Assumptions made regarding possible mining | The Mineral Resources were estimated on the assumption that the |
| factors or | methods, minimum mining dimensions and | material is to be mined by open pit using a bulk mining method. |
| assumptions | internal (or, if applicable, external) mining dilution. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider potential mining |
The proposed mining method is a conventional drill & blast, truck & excavator with extracted material sent to an on-site ROM pad with a processing plant adjacent to the planned pit. |
| methods, but the assumptions made regarding | Minimum mining dimensions are envisioned to be around 5m by 5m | |
| mining methods and parameters when estimating | by 2.5m (strike, across strike, vertical respectively). |
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| Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported with an explanation of the basis of the mining assumptions made. |
Internal Dilution has been incorporated as part of the MIK modelling, but there is no allowance for external dilution and mining losses. |
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| Metallurgical | The basis for assumptions or predictions | The operation of the grinding mill (cyanide leach with carbon in pulp |
| factors or | regarding metallurgical amenability. It is always | recovery) in the January 1988 through June 1993 period |
| assumptions | necessary as part of the process of determining | conclusively demonstrated the feasibility of gold recovery from the |
| reasonable prospects for eventual economic | Colosseum ore. | |
| extraction to consider potential metallurgical methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical treatment processes and |
Process recoveries during operations were reported to be around 92%. |
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| parameters made when reporting Mineral | For the current project a standard CIL plant is envisaged for the ore | |
| Resources may not always be rigorous. Where | processing, similar to the process used for the previous mining. | |
| this is the case, this should be reported with an | ||
| explanation of the basis of the metallurgical | ||
| assumptions made. | ||
| Environmen- | Assumptions made regarding possible waste and | A 2022 NI43-101 report stated: “There are no known environmental |
| tal factors or | process residue disposal options. It is always | liabilities that are adversely impacting air, water or soil resources on |
| assumptions | necessary as part of the process of determining | the Colosseum Mine project.” |
| reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider the potential environmental impacts of the mining and processing operation. |
The current tenement status over the project area permits the resumption of opencut mining and ore processing. |
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| While at this stage the determination of potential | Future mining operations can be contained within the unpatented | |
| environmental impacts, particularly for a | mine leases. | |
| greenfields project, may not always be well advanced, the status of early consideration of these potential environmental impacts should be |
There are no reports of mine drainage for the stockpiles or the waste dumps. |
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| reported. Where these aspects have not been considered this should be reported with an explanation of the environmental assumptions |
All waste and process residues will be disposed of in a responsible manner and in accordance with the mining license conditions. |
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| made. | The area comprises modestly rugged terrain with alluvial fans, basalt | |
| flows, hills, and low mountains and is generally sparsely vegetated. | ||
| The climate is typical of a high desert environment with high | ||
| temperatures in excess of 100°F during the summer and low | ||
| temperatures slightly below freezing in the winter. Annual | ||
| precipitation is approximately 8 inches. |
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| Bulk density | Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the | A default density of 2.65t/m3was used for the Mineral Resources. |
| basis for the assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency |
No historical density data was supplied. | |
| of the measurements, the nature, size and | 53 density measurements were supplied by DTR. Samples were | |
| representativeness of the samples. | from recent drilling by DTR. Samples consisted of weight in air | |
| The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured by methods that adequately account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and differences between rock and |
/(weight in air minus weight in water) measurements (Archimedes Principle) on single pieces of core. The average value was 2.66t/m3 with a range of 1.96 to 3.37t/m3. Density values tended to show an increase with depth. |
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| alteration zones within the deposit. | The default density value used in the resource estimates is | |
| Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates | considered reasonable. | |
| used in the evaluation process of the different | ||
| materials. | ||
| Classification | The basis for the classification of the Mineral | The classification of the resource estimates is based on the data |
| Resources into varying confidence categories. | point distribution which is a function of the drillhole spacing and the | |
| Whether appropriate account has been taken of | search parameters. | |
| all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in | Pass 1 = Measured, Passes 2&3 = Indicated, Passes 4 & 5 =Inferred. | |
| tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input data, confidence in continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity and distribution of the data). |
Other aspects have been considered in the classification including, the style of mineralisation, the geological model, validation of the historic drilling, sampling methods and recoveries, the QAQC programmes and results and comparison with previous resource |
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| Whether the result appropriately reflects the | estimates. | |
| Competent Person’s view of the deposit. | HSC believes the confidence in tonnage and grade estimates, the | |
| continuity of geology and grade, and the distribution of the data | ||
| reflect Measured, Indicated and Inferred categorisation. The | ||
| estimates appropriately reflect the Competent Person’s view of the | ||
| deposit. | ||
| Audits or | The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral | No audits or reviews have been completed. |
| reviews | Resource estimates. | |
| Discussion of | Where appropriate a statement of the relative |
No statistical or geostatistical procedures were used to quantify the |
| relative | accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral | relative accuracy of the resource. The global Mineral Resource |
| accuracy/ | Resource estimate using an approach or | estimates of the Colosseum gold deposit are moderately sensitive to |
| confidence | procedure deemed appropriate by the Competent | lower cut-off grades. |
| Person. For example, the application of statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of the resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the factors that could affect the relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate. |
The relative accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimates are considered to be in line with the generally accepted accuracy and confidence of the nominated Mineral Resource categories. This has been determined on a qualitative, rather than quantitative, basis, and is based on the Competent Person’s experience with similar deposits and geology. |
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| The statement should specify whether it relates to global or local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to |
The Mineral Resource estimates are considered to be accurate globally, but there is some uncertainty in the local estimates due to a lack of geological definition in certain places eg fault zones. |
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| technical and economic evaluation. | Mining of the deposit has taken place, but production data is | |
| Documentation should include assumptions | unsuitable for comparison and/or reconciliation. | |
| made and the procedures used. | ||
| These statements of relative accuracy and | ||
| confidence of the estimate should be compared | ||
| with production data, where available. |