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DEVELOP GLOBAL LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2017

May 30, 2017

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Down hole geophysics extends down plunge potential of the high grade Salt Creek zinc –copper deposit

Highlights

  • Down hole geophysical surveys demonstrate likely down plunge extensions to both copper and zinc rich sulphide lodes.

  • Results continue to demonstrate the prospectivity of the Salt Creek VMS system

  • Geophysical data combined with the geological and structural models will be used to generate new drill targets.

  • New drill results to be incorporated into an updated geological and Resource Model.

Venturex Resources Limited (ASX: VXR "Venturex" or the "Company") is pleased to advise that it has received the results of downhole geophysical surveys that were completed at the Company’s Salt Creek deposit within the Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project.

The results have further extended the down plunge potential of the high grade copper and zinc lodes at Salt Creek (see Figure 1) . This is another positive result and continues to reinforce the Company’s view of the prospectivity at Salt Creek and its approach to exploration.

Background

Three deep diamond holes, 16VSCD007-009, were drilled in the December quarter 2016 to test previously defined TEM & MMR plates down plunge of the high grade Salt Creek resource. The drilling successfully extended the western zinc lode, central copper lode and the eastern zinc lode (ASX release 12 January 2017) . All three holes were surveyed by transient electromagnetic (DHTEM) and magneto-metric resistivity (DHMMR) methods. The DHTEM method is effective for locating the strongly conductive chalcopyrite (copper rich) massive sulphide lodes and the DHMMR method is effective for locating the weakly conductive sphalerite (zinc rich) massive sulphide lodes.

Salt Creek has an existing resource of 1Mt at 7.0% Zn, 2.0% Cu, 2.1% Pb and 52g/t Ag ( see ASX release 8 October 2013 ) and is part of the Company’s 100% owned Whim Creek Zinc-Copper Project

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ASX Announcement
ASX Code: VXR
Released: 31 May 2017
For further details
John Nitschke
Managing Director
T: +61 8 6389 7400
[email protected]
Board
Tony Kiernan
Chairman
John Nitschke
Managing Director
Anthony Reilly
Non-Executive Director
Darren Stralow
Non-Executive Director
Trevor Hart
Company Secretary
Contact Details
Registered Office
Level 2
91 Havelock Street
West Perth WA 6005
T: +61 8 6389 7400
F: +61 8 9463 7836
[email protected]
www.venturexresources.com
ABN: 28 122 180 205
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Details

Hole 16VSCD007 tested the eastern zinc lode approximately 110m down plunge of WSD130. The hole deviated from its planned trajectory intersecting just below the plunge of the targeted high grade lodes. Even so the hole intersected both 10.58m of footwall stringer style mineralisation from 434m @ 1.49% Cu and 6.9m of massive sulphide mineralisation from 448.4m grading 1.18% Cu, 4.7% Zn, 13 g/t Ag, 0.32g/ t Au.

Multiple DHTEM conductors and DHMMR anomalies are evident reflecting both the copper rich stringer sulphide zone and the mixed copper – zinc massive sulphide zone. The geophysical responses recorded below the hole indicate a further possible down plunge extension to the eastern lode.

Diamond drill hole 16VSCD008 was designed to test a previously defined DHTEM plate down plunge of the central copper rich lode about 100m below WSD128. This hole intersected stringer style mineralisation of 18.7m from 457.75m @ 2.42% Cu associated with very strong chlorite alteration and was interpreted to be just below the projected plunge of the high grade massive sulphide zone intersected in WSD128. The strong off hole DHTEM conductor (see figure 1) is consistent with this interpretation.

Diamond drill hole 16VSCD009 was designed to intersect a large DHMMR anomaly and extend the high grade western lode down plunge. The hole intersected semi-massive sulphides with 9.85m from 265.15m @ 0.34% Cu, 8.76% Zn, 1.44% Pb, 15g/t Ag, 0.2g/t Au. The DHTEM shows a strong in-hole conductor associated with a MMR anomaly consistent with the mineralisation intersected. An MMR anomaly below the drill hole indicates the high grade zinc zone may extend beyond the current drilling .

The new TEM and MMR plates will be combined with the results from the recently completed program of core re-logging. Once this data has been compiled new drill targets will be generated with the aim of extending the current high grade zinc and copper resource further down plunge.

Management Comment

Venturex’s Managing Director, Mr John Nitschke, said “the geophysical results are a very encouraging outcome and continue to demonstrate the exploration potential of the Salt Creek VMS system”.

“While we remained focused on advancing our flagship Sulphur Springs Project over the course of 2017, the Whim Creek project continues to build exploration momentum and is moving towards a significant discovery”.

“Our strategy at Whim Creek continues to be a back to basics approach focused on expanding the Resource base and providing the Company with a brownfields development opportunity to lever off the significant infrastructure and location of the project”.

“The results released today and the earlier drill results continue to demonstrate the potential at Salt Creek for a significant increase in the resource inventory,” he added.

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Figure 1: Salt Creek long section and geophysical targets

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Figure 2: Salt Creek composite cross section and geophysical targets

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JOHN NITSCHKE Managing Director

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For further information, please contact:

Investors Media: John Nitschke / Trevor Hart Nicholas Read – Read Corporate Venturex Resources Limited Ph: (08) 9388 1474 Ph: +61 (08) 6389 7400 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

About Venturex Resources Limited

Venturex Resources (ASX: VXR) is a rapidly growing Australian zinc company which is focused on the development of its advanced Sulphur Springs zinccopper project located 144 km to the south of Port Hedland in the premier Pilbara mining province of Western Australia. After recently releasing a Value Engineering Study on this project which showed compelling economics the company is committed to an aggressive work program aimed at having funding in place by the first quarter of CY 2018 which would see the project in production in the first quarter of 2019.

The Sulphur Springs Project is one of the most significant undeveloped zinc deposits in Australia and the company believes that it is now the right time to develop the project. A drilling and metallurgical test work program aimed at converting inferred supergene resources to indicated is planned along with activities to amend the existing environmental permits. A formal program to identify funding options for the project is in place with the target of being in production during the first half of CY 2019.

Exploration at the existing high-grade zinc, copper and lead resources at the Whim Creek Project is aimed at extending existing high grade copper, zinc and lead Resources at the Salt Creek and Mons Cupri deposits. The successful extension of the known Resources at Whim Creek will result in a project that is compelling at spot prices. The existing infrastructure at Whim Creek means that any such project could be producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates quickly and cheaply.

About Zinc

Zinc is a blue-grey metal which readily forms alloys with metals including copper, aluminium and magnesium. Zinc is primarily used for its corrosion resistance in galvanising which accounts for approximately half of global zinc consumption. Galvanised materials (commonly iron and steel) are used extensively in transport, construction and appliance manufacturing purposes. Metallic zinc is also used in dry cell batteries, die-casting, roof cladding and in the production of zinc oxide.

Zinc demand is dominated by China at 6.9Mt or 49%. Global consumption is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2% over 2016-2020, with the strongest demand growth coming from China at 2% and also the US and India. Following recent mine closures and this increasing demand growth, the current zinc market is tight with declining global inventories and a supply deficit forecast in coming years. Zinc prices have responded accordingly rallying above the top of the global mine cost curve. The concentrate market reflects this supply tightness, with smelters materially discounting treatment charges.

Competency Statements

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results, and Geophysical Exploration Results is based on information compiled or reviewed Reg Beaton who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientist. The information contained in this announcement was previously released in ASX announcements on the 12 January 2017.

The Company confirms that:

  • a. The form and context of the material in this presentation has not been materially modified from the above previous announcements; and

  • b. It is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the 12 January 2017 announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate in the 12 January 2017 announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed.

The information in this announcement that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr James Guy who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. The information contained in this announcement was previously released in ASX announcements on the 8 October 2013.

The Company confirms that:

  • a. The form and context of the material in this presentation has not been materially modified from the above previous announcements; and

  • b. It is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the 8 October 2013 announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate in the 8 October 2013 announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed.

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Notes Relating to the Salt Creek Drilling

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Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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

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.
Current Drilling

Diamond drilling was used to test the Salt Creek deposit.
Diamond coring was from surface.

The company used industry standard practices to measure and
mark up the drill core.

Half diamond core was submitted to the laboratory for analysis
Historical Drilling
Several generations of drilling have been undertaken on the Salt Creek
Deposit since the 1970s. The drilling results detailed in this
announcement were from drilling undertaken by Straits Resources 2005-
2007 and Venturex Resources 2010 - 2012 and reported under JORC
2004 reporting standard to the Australian Stock Exchange during 2010-
2012.
Geophysics
Downhole electromagnetic surveying (DHTEM) was completed on the
holes listed below by Gap Geophysics Australia Pty. Ltd. during May
2017.
The holes surveyed were: 16VSCD007, 16VSCD008 and 16VSCD009
Specifications for the surveying were:
Receiver / Transmitter: DigiAtlantis / Gap GeoPak HPTX-70
Loop Size: 1000 x 850m
Current: ~100A
Base Frequency: 2.083Hz
Acquired Components: A,U,V
Component Direction : Aparallel to hole Axis, Positive up, U-

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Commentary
Perpendicular to hole axis :toward 12 O’clock when looking down hole,
V-Perpendicular to hole axis toward 9 O’clock when looking down hole
Downhole Magneto Metric Resistivity (DHMMR) was completed on the
holes listed below by Gap Geophysics Australia Pty. Ltd. during May
2017.
The holes surveyed were: 16VSCD007, 16VSCD008 and 16VSCD009
Specification of the survey were:
Transmitter / Receiver: DigiAtlantis / Gap GeoPak HPTX-70
Dipole Sizes: ~1300 x 900m
Current: ~50A
Base Frequency: 0.5Hz
Current Drilling
Diamond drilling at Salt Creek used HQ and NQ core sizes. Coring was
from surface using HQ. Core was changed to NQ when ground
conditions were competent. All NQ core was orientated. All diamond
core is stored in industry standard core trays labelled with the drill hole
ID and core interval.
Historical Drilling
WSC and SCR series drilling was undertaken using an industry standard
5.5 inch face Reverse circulation (RC) sampling hammer. SCD and
WSD series drilling was undertaken using NQ2 sized core bit.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Perpendicular to hole axis :toward 12 O’clock when looking down hole,
V-Perpendicular to hole axis toward 9 O’clock when looking down hole
Downhole Magneto Metric Resistivity (DHMMR) was completed on the
holes listed below by Gap Geophysics Australia Pty. Ltd. during May
2017.
The holes surveyed were: 16VSCD007, 16VSCD008 and 16VSCD009
Specification of the survey were:
Transmitter / Receiver: DigiAtlantis / Gap GeoPak HPTX-70
Dipole Sizes: ~1300 x 900m
Current: ~50A
Base Frequency: 0.5Hz

Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka,
sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. 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.).
Current Drilling
Diamond drilling at Salt Creek used HQ and NQ core sizes. Coring was
from surface using HQ. Core was changed to NQ when ground
conditions were competent. All NQ core was orientated. All diamond
core is stored in industry standard core trays labelled with the drill hole
ID and core interval.
Historical Drilling
WSC and SCR series drilling was undertaken using an industry standard
5.5 inch face Reverse circulation (RC) sampling hammer. SCD and
WSD series drilling was undertaken using NQ2 sized core bit.

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Commentary
Current Drilling

Diamond core recoveries were recorded as a percentage of the
measured core vs the drilling interval. Core loss locations were
recorded on core blocks by the drilling crew.

Diamond core was reconstructed into continuous runs where
possible and metres checked against the depth as recorded on core
blocks by the drilling crew.
Historical Drilling

SCR and WSC series drilling:RC samples were collected to
industry standards of the day. The locations of intervals of damp or
wet samples or low recovery were recorded and entered into the
database. The cyclone and splitter were routinely inspected and
cleaned during the drilling to ensure that excessive material build
up. Care was taken to ensure the split samples were of a consistent
volume. There is no detected or material bias or relationships of
sample recovery and grade.

SCD series drilling:All operators recorded diamond drill core
recovery as a percentage of measured recovered cores versus drilled
distance. Recoveries were generally high except when cavities were
encountered in the oxide zone.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Current Drilling

Diamond core recoveries were recorded as a percentage of the
measured core vs the drilling interval. Core loss locations were
recorded on core blocks by the drilling crew.

Diamond core was reconstructed into continuous runs where
possible and metres checked against the depth as recorded on core
blocks by the drilling crew.
Historical Drilling

SCR and WSC series drilling:RC samples were collected to
industry standards of the day. The locations of intervals of damp or
wet samples or low recovery were recorded and entered into the
database. The cyclone and splitter were routinely inspected and
cleaned during the drilling to ensure that excessive material build
up. Care was taken to ensure the split samples were of a consistent
volume. There is no detected or material bias or relationships of
sample recovery and grade.

SCD series drilling:All operators recorded diamond drill core
recovery as a percentage of measured recovered cores versus drilled
distance. Recoveries were generally high except when cavities were
encountered in the oxide zone.

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Commentary
Current Drilling
Diamond drill core was geologically logged for the total length of the
hole using a graphic logging method. All core was photographed and
images are stored in the company database. Logging routinely recorded
weathering, lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, structure, alteration
and veining. Logs were coded using the company geological coding
legend and entered into the company database.
Historical Drilling
SCR WSC Series:RC drill holes were geological logged using a
Company standard logging legend. All holes were logged at one metre
interval taking a sample from the bulk sample bag. One or two metre
samples were stored in chip trays for future reference. SCD and WSD
Series: Diamond drill holes were geologically logged in their entirety
and photographed. Diamond drilling was logged for geotechnical
purposes. Logging was at an appropriate detailed quantitative standard to
support
future
geological,
resource,
reserve
estimations
and
technical/economic studies. All drill core and chip trays are stored at the
companies Whim Creek facilities.
Current Drilling

Downhole intervals selected for analysis were cut in half using a
core saw. One half of the core was retained and the other half
submitted for analysis.

The company included certified reference material (CRM)
standards
Historical Drilling

SCD and WSC Series: Diamond core was sawn with a diamond
saw and half core samples taken for assay.

SCR and WSC Series: 1 metre RC samples were collected and split
off the drill rig using a cone splitter. Approximately 90% of the
samples were dry in nature. The sampling techniques for collection
of the sample to be submitted to the assay facility for both diamond
drilling and RC drilling are of consistent quality and appropriate.
Duringdrillingand samplingoperations Venturex had on site,
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Current Drilling
Diamond drill core was geologically logged for the total length of the
hole using a graphic logging method. All core was photographed and
images are stored in the company database. Logging routinely recorded
weathering, lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, structure, alteration
and veining. Logs were coded using the company geological coding
legend and entered into the company database.
Historical Drilling
SCR WSC Series:RC drill holes were geological logged using a
Company standard logging legend. All holes were logged at one metre
interval taking a sample from the bulk sample bag. One or two metre
samples were stored in chip trays for future reference. SCD and WSD
Series: Diamond drill holes were geologically logged in their entirety
and photographed. Diamond drilling was logged for geotechnical
purposes. Logging was at an appropriate detailed quantitative standard to
support
future
geological,
resource,
reserve
estimations
and
technical/economic studies. All drill core and chip trays are stored at the
companies Whim Creek facilities.
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.
Current Drilling

Downhole intervals selected for analysis were cut in half using a
core saw. One half of the core was retained and the other half
submitted for analysis.

The company included certified reference material (CRM)
standards
Historical Drilling

SCD and WSC Series: Diamond core was sawn with a diamond
saw and half core samples taken for assay.

SCR and WSC Series: 1 metre RC samples were collected and split
off the drill rig using a cone splitter. Approximately 90% of the
samples were dry in nature. The sampling techniques for collection
of the sample to be submitted to the assay facility for both diamond
drilling and RC drilling are of consistent quality and appropriate.
Duringdrillingand samplingoperations Venturex had on site,

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Commentary
technically competent supervision and procedures in place to
ensure sample preparation integrity and quality. Some field
duplicates were taken for RC drilling but not for diamond drilled
samples. The sample sizes are considered appropriate given the
relatively fine grained nature of the sulphide mineralisation which
is not nuggetty in nature, the sampling methodology and the
percent assay value ranges involved.
Current Drilling
The bulk density of the half drill core submitted to the laboratory for
analysis was calculated by Venturex personnel on site using the wet and
dry method.
Samples from the current drilling were analysed Australian Laboratory
Services Pty Ltd (ALS).
Samples containing visual mineralisation including 5m above and
below the mineralised interval were analysed via the following route
Total pulverise including quartz wash of crusher and pulveriser units
after each sample.
Four acid digestion with analysis of Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn, S Fe by ore grade
method AY-401/MEOG62
For samples returning values greater than 30% Zn or Lead (which is the
upper limit for the MEOG62 method) the samples were reanalysed
using the overlimit technique OG62h
Au was analysed by fire assay AA25
As, Ba, Bi, Cb, Co, Ga, Mg, Mo, Sb, Tl, W analysed by ME-ICP61
Ge, In, Sn by ME-ICP62.
Routine exploration samples were analysed via the following method
Crush and pulverise no quartz wash.
Four acid digestion
Analysis for Ag, As, Ba, Bi, Cd, Co, Cu, Ga, Mg, Mo, Pb, S, Sb, Tl, W,
Zn by MC-ICP61
Analysis of Ge, In, Sn by ME-ICP62
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
technically competent supervision and procedures in place to
ensure sample preparation integrity and quality. Some field
duplicates were taken for RC drilling but not for diamond drilled
samples. The sample sizes are considered appropriate given the
relatively fine grained nature of the sulphide mineralisation which
is not nuggetty in nature, the sampling methodology and the
percent assay value ranges involved.
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 (e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
Current Drilling
The bulk density of the half drill core submitted to the laboratory for
analysis was calculated by Venturex personnel on site using the wet and
dry method.
Samples from the current drilling were analysed Australian Laboratory
Services Pty Ltd (ALS).
Samples containing visual mineralisation including 5m above and
below the mineralised interval were analysed via the following route
Total pulverise including quartz wash of crusher and pulveriser units
after each sample.
Four acid digestion with analysis of Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn, S Fe by ore grade
method AY-401/MEOG62
For samples returning values greater than 30% Zn or Lead (which is the
upper limit for the MEOG62 method) the samples were reanalysed
using the overlimit technique OG62h
Au was analysed by fire assay AA25
As, Ba, Bi, Cb, Co, Ga, Mg, Mo, Sb, Tl, W analysed by ME-ICP61
Ge, In, Sn by ME-ICP62.
Routine exploration samples were analysed via the following method
Crush and pulverise no quartz wash.
Four acid digestion
Analysis for Ag, As, Ba, Bi, Cd, Co, Cu, Ga, Mg, Mo, Pb, S, Sb, Tl, W,
Zn by MC-ICP61
Analysis of Ge, In, Sn by ME-ICP62

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Commentary
Historical Drilling
For the majority of both diamond and RC drilling Venturex has used
Ultratrace Laboratories Pty Ltd (ALS). ALS has been used for the
analysis of one batch of samples. Analytical techniques involve either a
three or a four acid digest with a multielement suite. SCR Series:
Ultratrace analysed elements Ag, Cu, Cr, Pb, Zn. As, Pb by ICPMS. Cu,
Zn, Cr by ICPOES. ALS Laboratories Perth - elements analysed Ag,
Au, Cu, Pb, Zn. Au by Fire assay with an AAS finish. Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn
four acid digestion ICPES. SCD Series: ALS Laboratories Perth -
elements analysed Au, Pt, Pd, Ag, Pb, Cu, Cr, In, Zn. Au, Pt, Pd by fire
assay AAS finish. Ag, Pb, In by ICP103, and Cu, Cr, Zn by ICP 104.
WSC and WSD series: ALS Laboratories Perth, elements analysed Au,
Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni,
P, Pb, S, Sb, Sr Ti, V, W ,Zn. Au was by fire assay(Method AA25) and
AAS. The rest were analysed by ICPAES (Method MEICP61). An ore
grade method (OG62) was used on the known mineralised intervals.
Elements were Ag, As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mg, Pb, S, Zn. All methods of
analysis are considered to provide total assay values. No geophysical
tools were used to determine any element concentrations reported. Field
duplicates were submitted by the company. Only laboratory inserted
blanks and reference standards were inserted for QA/QC checks. The
available results of this QA/QC work indicate no material bias to assay
results used by this report.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Historical Drilling
For the majority of both diamond and RC drilling Venturex has used
Ultratrace Laboratories Pty Ltd (ALS). ALS has been used for the
analysis of one batch of samples. Analytical techniques involve either a
three or a four acid digest with a multielement suite. SCR Series:
Ultratrace analysed elements Ag, Cu, Cr, Pb, Zn. As, Pb by ICPMS. Cu,
Zn, Cr by ICPOES. ALS Laboratories Perth - elements analysed Ag,
Au, Cu, Pb, Zn. Au by Fire assay with an AAS finish. Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn
four acid digestion ICPES. SCD Series: ALS Laboratories Perth -
elements analysed Au, Pt, Pd, Ag, Pb, Cu, Cr, In, Zn. Au, Pt, Pd by fire
assay AAS finish. Ag, Pb, In by ICP103, and Cu, Cr, Zn by ICP 104.
WSC and WSD series: ALS Laboratories Perth, elements analysed Au,
Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni,
P, Pb, S, Sb, Sr Ti, V, W ,Zn. Au was by fire assay(Method AA25) and
AAS. The rest were analysed by ICPAES (Method MEICP61). An ore
grade method (OG62) was used on the known mineralised intervals.
Elements were Ag, As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mg, Pb, S, Zn. All methods of
analysis are considered to provide total assay values. No geophysical
tools were used to determine any element concentrations reported. Field
duplicates were submitted by the company. Only laboratory inserted
blanks and reference standards were inserted for QA/QC checks. The
available results of this QA/QC work indicate no material bias to assay
results used by this report.

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Commentary
Current Drilling
The significant intersections reported have been prepared by a geologist
with more than of 30 years relevant experience.
No twinned holes have been drilled.
The company uses standard templates created in Excel to collate sample
intervals, drill collar, downhole survey information which are emailed to
the company main office were the information is loaded into a database.
Geological descriptions are recorded in long hand prior to being
summarised for digital data capture.
No adjustments have been made to the assay data.
Historical Drilling
The drill intersections reported in this announcement are based on the
the results previously reported in the company’s June 2010
announcements to the ASX. No specific twinned holes have been
drilled. Data recording used a set of standard Excel templates on a data
logger and uploaded to note book computer. The data were sent to the
Perth office for verification and compilation into an SQL database by
the in-house database administrator. Full copies are stored offsite. Full
database verification of all historical information has been completed by
the company.
Current Drilling
Drill hole collars were located using a DGPS operated by company
personnel Diamond drill holes were down hole surveyed by a single shot
camera every 30m.
Historical Drilling
 Drill hole collars were surveyed by a DGPS.
 Holes were downhole surveyed by single shot Eastman camera and
downhole gyroscopic surveys.
 Detailed surface control has been established by photogrammetery.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Current Drilling
The significant intersections reported have been prepared by a geologist
with more than of 30 years relevant experience.
No twinned holes have been drilled.
The company uses standard templates created in Excel to collate sample
intervals, drill collar, downhole survey information which are emailed to
the company main office were the information is loaded into a database.
Geological descriptions are recorded in long hand prior to being
summarised for digital data capture.
No adjustments have been made to the assay data.
Historical Drilling
The drill intersections reported in this announcement are based on the
the results previously reported in the company’s June 2010
announcements to the ASX. No specific twinned holes have been
drilled. Data recording used a set of standard Excel templates on a data
logger and uploaded to note book computer. The data were sent to the
Perth office for verification and compilation into an SQL database by
the in-house database administrator. Full copies are stored offsite. Full
database verification of all historical information has been completed by
the company.
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.
Current Drilling
Drill hole collars were located using a DGPS operated by company
personnel Diamond drill holes were down hole surveyed by a single shot
camera every 30m.
Historical Drilling
 Drill hole collars were surveyed by a DGPS.
 Holes were downhole surveyed by single shot Eastman camera and
downhole gyroscopic surveys.
 Detailed surface control has been established by photogrammetery.

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Commentary
Current Drilling
The drill holes being reported are extensional holes testing downhole
geophysical targets below the limit of previous drilling identified by
modelling of historical geophysical data. Further drilling is required to
establish sufficient continuity to define geological resources.
Historical Drilling
Diamond and Reverse Circulation drill spacing at the Salt Creek deposit
ranges from 20m to 100m spacing.
Geophysics
DHTEM and DHMMR data sampling was completed at between 2m and
10m spacing down hole. This was deemed sufficient for the resolution
required for inhole/offhole conductive units.
Current and Historical Drilling
The majority of the drilling at Salt Creek is inclined to the north-west
which is considered appropriate for the geometry of the deposit.
Geophysics
 Planned transmitter loops/dipoles were optimised based on known
geological strike/trends/dip/plunge.
 Due to rugged topography, hole orientations and surface loop layouts
could not always be perpendicular to stratigraphy which could affect
electrical coupling and provide poor signals.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Current Drilling
The drill holes being reported are extensional holes testing downhole
geophysical targets below the limit of previous drilling identified by
modelling of historical geophysical data. Further drilling is required to
establish sufficient continuity to define geological resources.
Historical Drilling
Diamond and Reverse Circulation drill spacing at the Salt Creek deposit
ranges from 20m to 100m spacing.
Geophysics
DHTEM and DHMMR data sampling was completed at between 2m and
10m spacing down hole. This was deemed sufficient for the resolution
required for inhole/offhole conductive units.
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.
Current and Historical Drilling
The majority of the drilling at Salt Creek is inclined to the north-west
which is considered appropriate for the geometry of the deposit.
Geophysics
 Planned transmitter loops/dipoles were optimised based on known
geological strike/trends/dip/plunge.
 Due to rugged topography, hole orientations and surface loop layouts
could not always be perpendicular to stratigraphy which could affect
electrical coupling and provide poor signals.

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Commentary
Drill core is stored at the secure Venturex Whim Creek yard. The
samples are collected from site by a transport company and delivered to
the assay laboratory in Perth. Online tracking is utilised to track the
progress of batches of samples.
SGC have appropriate systems in place to ensure integrity/security of the
data
 No reviews have been undertaken
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Drill core is stored at the secure Venturex Whim Creek yard. The
samples are collected from site by a transport company and delivered to
the assay laboratory in Perth. Online tracking is utilised to track the
progress of batches of samples.
SGC have appropriate systems in place to ensure integrity/security of the
data
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.
 No reviews have been undertaken

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary 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 Salt Creek deposit is located within M47/ 233 the registered owner of
the tenements are Venturex Pilbara Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Venturex Resources Ltd
The tenement is within land where native title has been determined. The
traditional owners of the land are the Ngarluma People. The grant of the
tenement predates native title, and is not subject to native title claim.
There is a 2.5% NSR royalty payable to a third party on any production from
the tenement.
The tenements are granted Mining Lease in good standing and no known
impediments exist.
Exploration done
by other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.
Previous exploration has been undertaken by a number of parties going back
over 30 years. Modern exploration has been undertaken by Texasgulf Australia
Pty Ltd, Aberfoyle Limited, Elf Aquitaine Australia Pty Ltd and Straits
Resources Ltd,
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
The Salt Creek deposit is a Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide Deposit
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:

easting and northing of the drill hole collar

elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

down hole length and interception depth

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.
Details of the drill holes have been releases previously to the ASX (refer
Announcement 12 Jan 2017), refer table below:
ASX
Hole
ID
MGA
North
(m)
MGA
East (m)
RL(
m)
Collar
Azio
Coll
ar
Dip
o
TD
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Thickn
ess
(m)
Cu % Zn
%
Pb
%
Ag
g/t
Au
g/t
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D007
770464
3.07
574076.
2
19.2 330 -70 582.
5
434.0
448.4
444.58
455.33


10.58
6.93
1.49
1.18
4.7 5.27
13.1
0.32
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D008
770454
0.6
573876.
5
14.5 333 -70 516.
6
457.7
5
476.45
18.7
2.42
16VSC
D009
770454
6.0
573601.
9
15.0 327.7 -64 327.
7
265.1
5
279.1
4
287
275.00
280.86
288


9.85
1.72
1.0
0.34
0.25
8.76
12.2
7
1.72
1.44
5.97
2.12
14.8
30.5
7.0
0.15
0.18
Data aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum
grade truncations (e.g. 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 usedfor any reporting of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated.
 Drill intersections reported were calculated using a length weighted
method
 Drill core interval sent for analysis varied in length from 0.45m to 1.5m

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not known’).
The Salt Creek deposit is steeply dipping; the drill holes were all inclined
between 60 and 70 degrees to intersect the mineralisation. Drillholes are
orientated to intersect mineralisation perpendicular to the strike of the
geological units
Onlydown hole intersections are reported.
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included
for any significant discovery being reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan
view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
A long section of the Salt Creek deposit is presented as Figure 1 in this
announcement which shows the spatial relationship of the current drilling to the
mineralisation.
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.
Results of all drill results received to date on the Salt Creek deposit are
presented in this announcement.
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.
The Salt Creek deposit has had a significant body of work completed on it,
including geophysical studies, metallurgical test work geotechnical and ground
water studies.
Previous drilling on the deposit has allowed the company to calculate a JORC
2012 compliant resource on the deposit. The resource stated is
1,003,000tonnes grading 2.0% Cu, 7.0% Zn,2.1% Pb,52.0g/t Ag, and 0.3g/t Au
refer ASX announcement 30 September 2013
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive
The drill results will be incorporated into an updated resource. The geophysics
results will be incorporated with the geological and structural model to define
new drill targets down plunge of the current resource outline.

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