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DEVELOP GLOBAL LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2021

Feb 4, 2021

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5 FEBRUARY 2021

ASX: ANX

OUTSTANDING DRILLING RESULTS AT WHIM CREEK, NORTHERN PILBARA

  • Near-surface massive/semi-massive sulphide and stringer Cu, Pb, Zn, Au, Ag mineralisation confirmed.

  • Multiple zones of near-surface high-grade mineralisation – tens of metres in thickness intersected.

  • Composites for initial ore sorting test work generated and test work in progress.

  • Feasibility Studies rapidly progressing with key work streams well advanced.

Anax Metals Limited (ASX: ANX, Anax , or the Company ) is pleased to announce results from metallurgical diamond drilling completed in November 2020 at the Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project ( Project) , located 115 kilometres southwest of Port Hedland in the West Pilbara region of Western Australia. Anax recently completed its 80% Earn-In Interest in the Project from VentureX Resources Ltd (VentureX) – refer to ASX announcement dated 15 January 2021.

On 25 November 2020, Anax announced that metallurgical drilling had intersected visible near-surface matrix, semimassive to massive sulphide and stringer Cu, Pb and Zn mineralisation at the Mons Cupri deposit. Results from continuous XRF-scanning have now been received with substantial zones of near-surface high-grade mineralisation intersected, including:

  • 11m @ 5.01% Zn, 5.22% Pb and 0.87% Cu from 32m in 20AMCD001

  • 42m @ 2.34% Cu from 43m in 20AMCD001 , including:

    • 11m @ 4.37% Cu from 43m
  • 18m @ 5.20% Zn, 2.48% Cu and 1.53% Pb from 60m in 20AMCD002 , including: o 3m @ 10.34% Zn, 3.15% Pb and 2.55% Cu from 60m , and

    • 4m @ 8.08% Zn, 2.96% Cu and 1.85% Pb from 68m.
  • 62m @ 1.90% Cu, 1.03% Zn from 78m in 20AMCD002 , including:

    • 7m @ 4.75% Cu, 2.74% Zn from 78m
  • 22m @ 1.88% Cu from 181m in 20AMCD002 , including:

    • 8m @ 3.00% Cu from 189m
  • 3m @ 3.62% Zn, 3.43% Pb and 1.41% Cu from 51m in 20AMCD003

  • 40m @ 1.95% Cu from 54m in 20AMCD003 , including:

    • 7m @ 3.51% Cu from 58m and

    • 5m @ 3.38% Cu from 81m

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Core was processed through the Minalyzer CS (Minalyzer) continuous XRF scanner unit. Calibration samples were selected and submitted for standard geochemical analyses in late December 2020. The assay results were subsequently used by Minalyzer to finalise calibrations for the XRF scanning results. The Minalyzer results compare favourably with analytical results obtained from bulk composites that were collected for ore sorting test work. Further details of the XRF scanning results validation process and a description of the Minalyzer instrument are provided later in this release.

The Minalyzer is not able to provide accurate analyses for gold and silver and as a result the Company is unable to provide results for these elements. However, analyses of bulk composites prepared for ore sorting test work did return significant gold (up to 2.08 g/t Au) and silver grades (up to 89 g/t Ag) with further details provided later in this release.

A full list of intersections for each hole is provided in the discussion below. All intersections in this announcement are reported using a 0.4% Cu cut-off or 1% Zn cut-off, 2m minimum width and 3m maximum internal waste.

Overview of Mons Cupri Drilling

At Mons Cupri, a total of four holes were completed for 651.5m. Three HQ-diameter holes targeted areas of high and medium-grade mineralisation. The core is being used for ore sorting and metallurgical test work that underpins the PreFeasibility Study (PFS) for Mons Cupri. In addition, one dedicated geotechnical hole (20AMCD004) was completed.

All three metallurgical holes encountered a similar mineralisation profile – with near-surface, very high-grade massive/semi-massive and blebby sphalerite-galena mineralisation followed by high-grade copper mineralisation intersected. The high-grade, more massive mineralisation styles grade into broad moderate-grade zones of stringer chalcopyrite or sphalerite mineralisation alternating with weakly mineralised zones containing disseminated chalcopyrite.

Downhole logs for each of the holes were provided in a previous release dated 25 November 2020. A brief overview of individual results for each of the holes are provided below.

Hole 20AMCD001 was drilled at -58 degrees to the north and intersected high-grade sphalerite-galena mineralisation at 27m below surface, returning 11m at 5.01% Zn, 5.22% Pb and 0.87% Cu from 32m . Immediately below this, the high-grade copper zone returned 11m @ 4.37% Cu from 43m in a broader zone of 42m @ 2.34% Cu from 43m (Figure 1 and Table 1).

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Figure 1: Semi-massive to stringer chalcopyrite mineralisation within chlorite altered fragmental rhyolite in 20AMCD001.

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Table 1: Drilling intersections for 20AMCD001

Hole ID mFrom mTo Interval(m) Cu % Zn % Pb %
20AMCD001 32 43 11 0.87 5.01 5.22
20AMCD001 43 85 42 2.34 0.44 0.14
Incl. 43 54 11 4.37 0.82 0.34
20AMCD001 86 98 12 0.34 2.48 0.66
20AMCD001 98 109 11 0.72 0.38 0.13

Hole 20AMCD002 was drilled at -55 degrees in a south-westerly direction intersecting high-grade sphalerite-galenachalcopyrite mineralisation approximately 50m below surface and returning 18m at 5.20% Zn, 1.53% Pb and 2.48% Cu from 60m . This intercept included very high grade zones of 3m @ 10.34% Zn, 3.15% Pb and 2.55% Cu from 60m and 4m @ 8.08% Zn, 1.85% Pb and 2.96% Cu from 68m . Immediately below this, a high-grade copper dominant zone returned 7m @ 4.75% Cu, 2.74% Zn and 0.60% Pb from 78m located within in a broad high-grade stringer zone grading 62m @ 1.90% Cu, 1.03% Zn and 0.21% Pb from 78m (Refer to Table 2, Figure 2 and Figure 3).

Table 2: Drilling intersections for 20AMCD002

Hole ID mFrom mTo Interval(m) Cu % Zn % Pb %
20AMCD002 60 78 18 2.48 5.20 1.53
Incl. and 60 63 3 2.55 10.34 3.15
Incl. 68 72 4 2.96 8.08 1.85
20AMCD002 78 140 62 1.90 1.03 0.21
Incl. 78 85 7 4.75 2.74 0.60
20AMCD002 145 149 4 0.70 0.10 0.03
20AMCD002 155 174 19 0.88 0.10 0.02
20AMCD002 181 203 22 1.88 0.67 0.25
Incl. 189 197 8 3.00 0.21 0.09
20AMCD002 207 215 8 0.23 2.35 0.68
20AMCD002 219 227 8 2.12 0.67 0.20

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Figure 2: Massive sphalerite-galena mineralisation grading into a semi-massive to stringer zone within the upper chert horizon from 60.5m in diamond drill hole 20AMCD002.

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Figure 3: Mons Cupri Oblique Section showing 20AMCD002 and select previous drill holes. Note: A number of holes have been omitted from the section for ease of display; only the most significant intervals are displayed - for a full list of intersections refer to Table 2 and Table 10.

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Hole 20AMCD003 was drilled at -52 degrees in a southerly direction and intersected a thin zone of sphalerite-galena mineralisation at approximately 40m below surface, returning 3m at 3.62% Zn, 3.43% Pb and 1.41% Cu from 51m . This was followed by a broad, high-grade copper intersection of 40m @ 1.95% Cu from 54m , including 7m @ 3.51% Cu from 58m and 5m @ 3.38% Cu from 81m (Refer to Table 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5).

Table 3: Drilling intersections for 20AMCD003

Hole ID mFrom mTo Interval
(m)
Cu % Zn % Pb %
AMCD003 51 54 3 1.41 3.62 3.43
AMCD003 54 94 40 1.95 0.33 0.17
Incl. and 58 65 7 3.51 0.32 0.08
Incl. 81 86 5 3.38 0.08 0.04
AMCD003 97 102 5 0.47 0.43 0.07
AMCD003 104 107 3 0.73 0.59 0.22
AMCD003 108 125 17 0.04 2.13 0.74
Incl. 116 122 6 0.07 3.14 0.94

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Figure 4: Stringer and semi-massive sulphide chalcopyrite mineralisation in 20AMCD003.

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Figure 5: Mons Cupri Cross Section through 583,860mE showing 20AMCD003 and select previous drill holes. Note: A number of holes have been omitted from the section for ease of display; only the most significant intervals are displayed - for a full list of intersections refer to Table 3 and Table 10.

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Calibration and XRF-Scanning Result Verification

The metallurgical and geotechnical drilling program was completed in November 2020. Core was transported to Perth for continuous XRF-scanning at Minalyzer following initial on-site processing.

Based on the preliminary XRF results obtained from Minalyzer, a total of 31 samples were selected from holes 20AMCD001, 20AMCD002 and 20AMCD003 for calibration purposes. The samples were selected to specifically target the spectrum of grade ranges generated by Minalyzer.

One-metre samples submitted for standard geochemical analyses consisted of either quarter core or ¼ splits collected from intervals individually crushed to <25mm. All samples were analysed at Bureau Veritas in Perth using a fused bead - XRF analysis. In addition, a subset of 18 samples were analysed using a mixed acid digest with an ICP-AES/MS finish. The XRF and ICP-AES/MS analyses showed excellent correlation.

Laboratory results were used to finalise calibrations and Minalyzer issued continuous XRF scanning results at 10cm and 1m composite intervals. Comparisons of continuous XRF scanning results and geochemical assay results for the selected 1m samples are shown below in Figure 6 to Figure 8.

Some individual outliers for Cu and Zn are noted – particularly in the higher-grade ranges. This is likely due to the relatively narrow scan path of the Minalyzer’s sensor (approximately 2cm) which will at times intersect or not intersect discrete higher-grade zones in the core. This may result in an over-, or underestimation of grade in discrete zones.

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Figure 6: Cu-grades of selected calibration samples.

Figure 7: Zn-grades of selected calibration samples.

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Figure 8: Cu-grades of selected calibration samples.

To assess the materiality of these outliers, the results of the Minalyzer-derived analyses were compared to the average grades of bulk composites collected for ore sorting test work. The initial Minalyzer results were used to determine the make-up of bulk composites for ore sorting test work (Table 4).

Table 4: Composites for 2021 bulk ore sorting test work

Composite ID and Description Hole ID From To
MC1
(High grade Cu/Au with minor Zn, Pb, Ag)
20AMCD001 43 52
20AMCD002 78 85
20AMCD002 191 196
20AMCD003 58 65
20AMCD003 83 86
MC2
(High grade Zn/Pb/Ag with minor Cu, Au)
20AMCD001 32 43
20AMCD002 60 78
20AMCD003 52 54
MC3
(Medium grade Cu ± Zn)
20AMCD001 52 74
20AMCD002 104 119
20AMCD002 185 227
20AMCD003 76 83
MC4
(Low grade Cu/Zn)
20AMCD001 79 93
20AMCD002 119 131
20AMCD002 134 140
20AMCD002 196 202
20AMCD003 65 76
20AMCD003 86 96

The composite intervals were combined and crushed to -25mm/+8mm. Fines (-8mm material) generated during crushing were in the order of 10 to 20% of the total mass of the composite. A 3kg split was taken for assay from the fines of each composite and submitted for geochemical analyses.

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Theoretical head grades for the composites were calculated using the final calibrated Minalyzer XRF results. The calculated head assay results are shown in Table 5 and compared against the bulk composite fines assays.

Table 5: Calculated Head assays vs Composite Head assays

Composite
ID
Calculated Head Grade
(XRF Minalyzer)
Calculated Head Grade
(XRF Minalyzer)
Calculated Head Grade
(XRF Minalyzer)
Bulk Composite Assay (Fines) Bulk Composite Assay (Fines) Bulk Composite Assay (Fines) Bulk Composite Assay (Fines) Bulk Composite Assay (Fines)
Cu % Zn % Pb % Mass
(kg /% of Comp)
Cu % Zn % Pb % Au g/t Ag g/t
MC1 4.01 1.01 0.28 46.7 / 19.2 4.10 0.92 0.31 2.08 31
MC2 1.82 5.04 2.87 48.9 / 19.0 1.51 4.42 3.62 0.36 89
MC3 2.16 0.58 0.13 53.8 / 11.4 2.06 0.48 0.15 0.28 17.5
MC4 1.31 0.73 0.25 50.8 / 11.3 1.36 0.75 0.36 0.19 18.5

While the Minalyzer is unable to quantify gold and silver grades, the fines assay from the bulk composite did return significant gold and silver grades. Laboratory analyses of bulk composites returned a gold assay of 2.08 g/t Au for the high-grade copper composite (MC1) and a silver assay of 89 g/t Ag for the high-grade Zn/Pb composite (MC2).

The calculated composite head grades and the assayed fines grades compare well and provide support for the continuous XRF scanner grades that have been generated, despite heterogeneity on a local scale being a feature of VMS-style deposits.

It should be noted that fines may be preferentially enriched in sulphides due to the difference in the physical properties of the barren host rock and sulphide mineralisation. Based on previous experience, this enrichment can cause fines to return assays in the order of 10 to 15% higher than the actual head grade.

Calibration intervals were not selected for the Whim Creek hole (AWCD001). The Company is therefore not reporting Minalyzer intersections for this drill hole, but a composite has been generated for ore sorting test work and head grades will be reported in future.

Next Steps

Ore sorting test work is currently in progress at both Steinert (Perth) and Tomra (Sydney). Test work is likely to be completed towards the end of February 2021 and results will be released once the program has concluded.

Feasibility study activities are progressing well with numerous work streams in progress. Further details will be provided in an announcement that will be released shortly. In addition, Anax also looks forward to providing the market with an update on its planned exploration activities.

This announcement is authorised for release by Geoff Laing, Managing Director of the Company.

For Further Information, please contact:

Anax Metals Limited

[email protected]

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WHIM CREEK PROJECT JORC 2012 MINERAL RESOURCES

Table 6: 2018 Mons Cupri Mineral Resource Estimate*

Category Tonnes Cu Zn Pb Ag Au
(kt) (%) (%) (%) (g/t) (g/t)
Measured 1,070 1.51 1.65 0.69 38 0.28
Indicated 3,500 0.80 0.80 0.30 17 0.09
Inferred 500 0.50 1.50 0.60 14 0.03
Total 5,100 0.89 1.03 0.40 21 0.12

Table 7: 2018 Salt Creek Mineral Resource Estimate*

Category Tonnes Cu Zn Pb Ag Au
(kt) (%) (%) (%) (g/t) (g/t)
Indicated 1,017 1.2 3.3 0.9 20 0.2
Inferred 839 0.7 5.3 1.5 42 0.2
Total 1,856 1.0 4.2 1.2 30 0.2

* Mineral Resources reported at a cut-off grade of greater than or equal to 0.4% Cu and then greater than or equal to 2% Zn, but less than 0.4% Cu. Appropriate rounding has been applied.

Competent Persons Statement:

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information compiled by Mr Andrew McDonald. Mr McDonald is an employee of Anax Metals Ltd and is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr McDonald has sufficient experience of relevance to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken to qualify as a Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr McDonald consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which they appear.

The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resource estimates for Mons Cupri and Salt Creek was first reported by the Company in accordance with Listing Rule 5.8 in the Company's prospectus dated 18 September 2020. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the prospectus and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate in the prospectus continue to apply and have not materially changed.

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Minalyzer Core Scanner (CS)

Minalyzer CS is a mobile scanning instrument for digitalization and analysis of geological samples such as drill core, reverse circulation (RC) chips, pulps or pressed pellets. It comprises a set of sensors that in an automated fashion generates several datasets that are traditionally acquired as part of the geological logging and documentation workflow. A camera acquires high-resolution (12px/mm) sample photography under consistent light conditions. A built in LiDAR sensor acquires high-resolution topology data of the sample surface which is used for semi-automated generation of rock quality designation (RQD), digital structural logging, volume based bulk density measurements as well as measurement of core and recovery.

The sample is scanned with a high-intensity line beam X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) technology that scans in a continuous movement at a default speed of 10 cm/s along the sample surface for core samples or alternatively a desired time per point for RC chips and pressed pellets, generating quantified elemental data on any requested interval. A 3D-robotic system ensures that sample distance is maintained with a sub-millimetre precision. The elemental range spans between Sodium (Na) and Uranium (U) depending on settings, environment, and X-ray Tube configuration.

Specific Gravity (SG) can be estimated on any scanned interval through the unique X-SG method, that derives the SG based on spectral peaks Compton and Rayleigh calibrated against the SG of known samples.

Scanned samples can be viewed in a cloud-based web application, Minalogger.com, that enable real-time access to the datasets for interpretation and geological data capture and logging.

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Figure 9: Whim Creek Project Location

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Figure 10: 2020 Anax Drilling and Cross Section Locations – Mons Cupri

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Table 8: Anax 2020 Metallurgical and Geotechnical drill hole details

Hole_ID MGA East MGA North Elevation Depth Dip Grid Azimuth
20AMCD001 583,898 7,690,794 84.3 159.2 -58 000
20AMCD002 583,881 7,690,898 92.1 240.1 -55 230
20AMCD003 583,881 7,690,918 92.2 159.0 -52 180
20AMCD004 583,888 7,690,919 92.5 93.2 -60 022
20AWCD001 586,676 7,694,606 51.7 81.0 -50 180

Table 9: Details of historical drill holes referred to in this announcement

Hole_ID Company Hole Type Year
Drilled
Depth MGA
East
MGA
North
RL Dip Grid
Azimuth
DH4A Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1968 107 583862 7690926 93.5 -90 19
DH26 Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1968 189 583758 7690797 78.3 -45 45
DH26A Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1968 191 583758 7690797 78.3 -80 45
DH32 Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1968 69 583868 7690740 80.2 -90 19
DH93 Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1969 519 583621 7690695 72.2 -45 50
DH99 Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1969 282 583859 7690830 95.7 -90 0
DH104 Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1969 239 583870 7690778 90.0 -90 0
DH105 Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1969 386 583784 7690828 90.8 -90 0
DH122 Australian Inland Exploration Diamond 1969 188 583869 7690808 89.5 -90 0
MC147 TexasGulf Diamond 1980 107 583870 7690854 92.0 -90 0
WMC009 Straits Resources RC 2004 112 583887 7690930 94.8 -70 5
WMC010 Straits Resources RC 2004 111 583869 7690865 91.8 -68 0
WMD040 Straits Resources Diamond 2005 216 583860 7690788 90.5 -53 357
WMD041 Straits Resources Diamond 2005 220 583859 7690792 90.8 -57 328
WMD052 Straits Resources Diamond 2005 171 583874 7690897 91.4 -62 173
WMC128 Straits Resources RC 2007 60 583906 7690910 97.8 -90 0
MCD001 Venturex Resources Diamond 2010 86 583896 7690824 86.8 -90 360
MCR002 Venturex Resources RC 2010 65 583896 7690790 84.2 -77 277
MCR004 Venturex Resources RC 2010 92 583885 7690800 84.7 -59 272
MCR013 Venturex Resources RC 2010 134 583891 7690828 87.2 -75 268
MCR015 Venturex Resources RC 2010 98 583874 7690903 92.2 -90 0
MCD004 Venturex Resources Diamond 2011 175 583879 7690885 91.9 -65 270

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Table 10: Full list of historical intersections for drill holes referred to in this announcement – intersections reported using a 0.4% Cu or 1% Zn cut-off, 2m minimum width, 3m maximum internal waste

Hole_ID Interval mFrom mTo Cu_pct Zn_pct Pb_pct Ag_ppm Au_ppm
DH104 12.5 50.0 62.5 0.58 7.38 0.26 110 N/A
DH105 7.6 93.0 100.6 0.89 9.58 5.30 94 N/A
DH105 15.2 100.6 115.8 2.34 2.00 2.87 31 N/A
DH105 51.5 121.9 173.7 1.03 0.22 0.06 6 N/A
DH122 8.4 55.6 64.0 1.76 9.38 1.99 53 N/A
DH122 7.3 69.2 76.5 0.73 0.81 0.18 17 N/A
DH122 24.7 90.2 115.5 0.04 3.35 1.11 N/A N/A
DH122 25.9 150.9 176.8 0.79 0.23 0.09 N/A N/A
DH26 10.7 94.5 105.2 0.58 3.22 1.03 33 0.10
DH26 50.3 105.2 155.5 1.32 0.35 0.18 19 0.16
Including 9.1 106.7 115.8 3.18 0.53 0.51 33 0.32
DH26 6.1 172.2 178.3 1.26 0.44 0.12 14 BDL
DH26A 28.0 112.2 140.2 0.12 3.15 0.57 64 0.05
DH26A 18.3 160.0 178.3 1.51 0.10 0.04 12 0.05
DH4A 17.1 53.6 72.5 0.06 2.19 0.33 25 N/A
DH4A 7.0 79.9 86.9 0.87 0.60 0.25 24 N/A
DH99 7.6 76.2 83.8 0.46 5.72 1.52 50 N/A
DH99 10.7 85.3 96.0 2.67 0.25 0.09 19 N/A
DH99 32.0 121.9 153.9 0.79 0.06 0.02 6 N/A
DH99 3.1 161.5 164.6 0.77 0.04 0.02 7 N/A
MC147 4.0 43.0 47.0 0.62 2.63 4.19 84 0.20
MC147 50.0 47.0 97.0 1.67 0.12 0.02 9 0.26
Including 17.0 47.0 64.0 3.07 0.17 0.04 12 0.53
MCD001 3.2 33.0 36.2 3.29 6.35 1.68 95 1.90
MCD001 19.8 36.2 56.0 4.31 1.07 0.38 56 2.83
MCD001 16.6 64.9 81.5 0.87 2.00 0.40 26 0.07
MCD001 2.0 82.5 84.5 0.16 1.17 0.13 14 0.13
MCD004 2.0 51.5 53.7 0.81 9.09 4.77 129 0.48
MCD004 60.5 53.7 114.2 2.45 1.93 0.48 42 0.27
Including 16.3 53.7 70.0 3.88 1.60 0.59 44 0.46
MCD004 4.0 121.0 125.0 0.50 0.25 0.11 9 0.08
MCD004 2.9 128.3 131.0 0.48 0.06 0.04 6 0.03
MCD004 17.2 140.0 157.2 1.04 0.36 0.16 12 0.07
MCR002 7.0 41.0 48.0 2.39 1.55 0.50 74 N/A
MCR002 4.0 48.0 52.0 0.38 5.83 2.54 93 N/A
MCR002 4.0 55.0 59.0 0.00 2.24 0.83 41 N/A
MCR004 11.0 61.0 72.0 0.84 5.77 3.14 106 0.37
MCR004 5.0 72.0 77.0 0.80 0.36 0.38 35 0.11
MCR004 12.0 80.0 92.0 0.04 1.25 0.53 31 0.13

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Hole_ID Interval mFrom mTo Cu_pct Zn_pct Pb_pct Ag_ppm Au_ppm
MCR013 9.0 48.0 57.0 1.52 4.93 3.67 85 0.07
MCR013 24.0 58.0 82.0 2.04 0.48 0.30 26 0.25
MCR013 10.0 82.0 92.0 0.41 2.16 0.33 26 1.72
MCR013 30.0 97.0 127.0 0.03 2.64 0.47 16 0.04
MCR015 17.0 41.0 58.0 0.04 1.61 0.91 49 0.12
MCR015 6.0 62.0 68.0 0.04 2.75 0.98 19 0.07
MCR015 6.0 74.0 80.0 0.14 2.44 0.97 29 0.03
MCR015 13.0 85.0 98.0 1.27 0.44 0.13 18 0.05
WMC010 4.0 42.0 46.0 0.19 1.64 0.33 18 0.05
WMC010 24.0 48.0 72.0 1.25 0.54 0.13 17 0.14
WMC010 12.0 72.0 84.0 0.14 1.99 0.59 11 0.03
WMC010 6.0 88.0 94.0 0.86 0.54 0.06 15 0.16
WMC010 4.0 98.0 102.0 0.17 1.91 0.16 7 0.06
WMC010 8.0 102.0 110.0 0.72 0.30 0.05 8 0.06
WMC128 13.0 37.0 50.0 0.03 1.60 0.85 25 0.09
WMC128 9.0 50.0 59.0 1.18 0.82 0.20 25 0.09
WMD040 9.0 91.0 100.0 1.24 2.80 2.26 17 0.05
WMD040 55.0 100.0 155.0 1.07 0.23 0.08 9 0.10
WMD040 4.0 159.0 163.0 0.60 0.26 0.12 14 0.08
WMD040 3.0 193.0 196.0 0.54 0.16 0.05 8 0.02
WMD040 3.0 211.0 214.0 0.06 3.88 0.96 16 0.04
WMD041 18.0 70.0 88.0 0.88 10.41 5.74 104 0.43
WMD041 42.0 88.0 130.0 2.20 0.53 0.44 23 0.34
Including 8.0 88.0 96.0 4.08 2.46 1.81 73 0.98
WMD041 28.0 141.0 169.0 0.91 0.13 0.04 7 0.07
WMD041 3.0 173.0 176.0 0.74 0.67 0.32 34 0.08
WMD052 3.0 49.0 52.0 0.54 6.47 9.83 160 0.12
WMD052 58.0 53.0 111.0 1.25 0.34 0.05 13 0.20
Including 5.0 55.0 60.0 2.40 0.31 0.02 9 0.43
WMD052 4.0 119.0 123.0 0.46 1.15 0.57 25 0.08
WMD052 11.0 131.0 142.0 0.07 4.89 0.81 32 0.03

N/A = Not Analysed; BDL = Below Detection Limit

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Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

  • Criteria JORC Code Explanation SamplingNature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, or specific techniques 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.

Commentary

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.

The deposit has been sampled with a combination of open hole percussion, reverse
circulation (RC) and diamond (DD) drill holes.

Pre-2000 drilling into the sulphide portions of Mons Cupri consisted primarily of diamond
drilling of AX (30mm), BX (42mm) and BQ (36.4mm) diameter. One to five-foot intervals
were submitted to numerous laboratories for Cu, Pb, Zn and Ag assays. No information on
volume of core submitted for geochemical analysis are available.

For more recent samples, standard RC drilling produced 1m RC drill samples split at the
rig using a cone splitter producing samples of approximately 3 kg. Diamond drilling was
completed to industry standard using predominantly NQ or HQ size core. Diamond core
was cut on geologically determined intervals (0.25–1.5 m). Samples were weighed, dried,
crushed and pulverised (total prep) to produce a pulp sub-sample for analysis by 4-acid
digest with an ICP/OES, ICP/MS or FA/AAS (gold) finish.

Anax whole drill core was processed through the Minalyzer CS continuous XRF scanner
unit in Perth, WA. 31 calibration samples were selected and submitted to Bureau Veritas
(Perth) for standard geochemical assays. Samples consisted of ¼ core or ¼ splits from -
25mm crushed core. Assays were determined for all samples using a fused bead XRF
analysis. Assays were also determined for approximately 18 samples using 4 acid digest
+ ICP/AES, ICP/MS. There was very high correlation between the ICP and XRF results.

The XRF assay results were used by Minalyzer to finalise calibrations and to generate a set
of XRF results quoted in this release.
Drilling
techniques

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.).

A combination of percussion (open hole and RC) and diamond drilling of various sizes over
47 years used; 53% of drilling was diamond drilling.

Anax drilling was completed using triple tube HQ-diameter oriented core.
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.

Diamond drill core recovery was recorded by previous operators as a percentage of
measured recovered core versus drilled distance. Recoveries in mineralised zones were
generally very high.

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary

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.

Previous operators compared RC Samples to standards to estimate sample recoveries
which were reported as consistently high. Any low recovery intervals were reportedly
logged and entered in the database.

Previous operators stated the cyclone and splitter were routinely inspected and cleaned
during drilling to ensure no excessive material build-up. Care was taken to ensure the split
samples were of a consistent volume.

For Anax drilling, diamond core recovery within in the ore zones approximated 100%.
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.

Diamond drill core was qualitatively logged with wet core photographs taken for all core
drilled since 2000. RC drill holes were qualitatively logged, and RC chip tray samples
collected and stored.

All holes were logged in full. Some re-logging of the 1970s holes has been carried out by
previous operators.

The entire length of Anax diamond drill holes have been geologically and geotechnically
logged.

Logging is at an appropriate detailed quantitative standard to support future geological,
resource, reserve estimations and feasibility studies.
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.

Diamond core drilled after 2000 was sawn with a diamond saw and half-core samples
(quarter-core in metallurgical holes) taken for assay.

1m RC samples were collected by previous operators and split off the drill rig using a cone
splitter. Approximately 90% of the samples were reported to be dry.

Previous operators reported that sample preparation of the samples followed industry best
practice, involving weighing, oven drying, pulverisation of the entire sample (total prep) to
a grind size of 85% passing 75 µm.

Anax core calibration samples consisted of either quarter core (sawn with diamond saw)
or ¼ splits taken from 1m intervals individually crushed to -25mm. Samples were crushed
where required and pulverised by Bureau Veritas to 90% passing 75 µm. A 0.5g sample
was taken from the pulp for the fused bead - XRF analysis and a 0.15g sample for the
mixed acid digest/ICP analyses.

Bulk composite fines samples consisting of <8mm material generated during crushing of
Anax bulk composites were homogenised and a 3kg split was collected for assay. The 3kg

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
sample was crushed to 100% passing 2mm and a 500g split was collected and pulverised
to 90% passing 75 µm.

The sample sizes employed are considered appropriate.
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.

Previous operators used analytical techniques involving a 4-acid digest multi-element suite
with ICP/MS finish (30 g FA/AAS for precious metals). The acids used were hydrofluoric,
nitric, perchloric and hydrochloric acids, suitable for the dissolution of most silica-based
samples. The method approaches total dissolution of most minerals. Combustion furnace
or LECO analyser assayed total sulphur.

Previous operators collected duplicates every 25m and after 2008, every RC metre drilled
was checked by two 30 second measurements using a Niton handheld XRF tool. Duplicates
were collected every 20 samples for drilling carried out between 2000 and 2008.

Post 2000 drilling by previous operators employed QAQC procedures that involved the use
of certified standards, blanks and duplicates. The QAQC data have reportedly been
independently audited with no apparent issues identified.

Intersections for Anax core were obtained using Minalyzer CS which completed in situ
non-destructive analyses of drill cores through X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis by
energy-dispersive spectrometry. The X-ray beam scans at a width of 2cm wide by 1mm
thick perpendicular to the drill core axis.

31 calibration samples were collected and sent for laboratory geochemical analyses. All
calibration samples underwent a fused bead XRF analysis. Assays were also determined
for 18 samples using 4 acid digest + ICP/AES, ICP/MS. Analysis of calibration samples were
completed using total or near-total digestions (Fused bead, 4 acid digest). The ICP and XRF
samples showed excellent correlation.

Results from the calibration samples were supplied to Minalyzer, who generated final XRF
results quoted in this release.

No blind CRMs were inserted as part of the calibration analysis process. CRMs were
analysed by the laboratory as part of its internal QAQC processes.

Bulk composite fines were analysed using ICP-AES/MS and 40g fire assay for precious
metals.

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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.

Prior to 2010, verification procedures were not documented.

After 2010, significant intersections were viewed by the Exploration Manager and
Managing Director. Significant intersections are also verified by portable XRF data
collected in the field and cross-checked against the final assays when received.

A range of primary data collection methods have been employed since 1989. Since 2009,
data recording used a set of standard Excel templates on a data logger and uploaded to a
Notebook computer. The data was sent to Perth office for verification and compilation into
an SQL database by the in-house database administrator. Full copies were stored offsite.

Full database verification of all historical information was completed in 2009. All data are
loaded and stored in a DataShed database.

Pre-2000 drill-holes discussed in this release were verified using open file reports.

The historical data (pre-2010) have been adjusted with all negative assays, representing
below detection assays, were converted to positive assays of 0.001 ppm.

Minalyzer XRF results were validated through calibration samples and through comparison
of calculated head grades for bulk composites against actual head assays from fines.

Anax drilling information is stored in a Datashed-SQL database which is maintained by
independent database management providers, Mitchell River Group (MRG). A database
migration and audit were completed by MRG in January 2021. Independent verification
and collection of historical data is ongoing.
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.

All previous hole collar coordinates have reportedly been checked by Venturex using DGPS,
with all co-ordinates and elevation data considered reliable.

For historical holes, downhole surveys were performed by either single-shot Eastman
camera or reflex gyro readings at 10–50 m downhole intervals.

Anax drill holes were located using a DGPS or GPS.

Downhole surveys were collected at 20 to 30m intervals using single shots. An analysis of
single shots vs gyros for previous hole showed minimal interference from magnetic
minerals.

The grid system used for the location of all drill holes is MGA_GDA94, Zone 50.

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary

Topographic control is provided by combination of external survey control,
photogrammetry analysis and DGPS reading.
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.

The nominal drill spacing is generally 20 m by 20 m varying due to previous imperial grid
pattern and more recent metric grid.

The current spacing is adequate to assume geological and grade continuity of the
mineralised domains.

Minalyzer CS produces samples at both 10cm and 1m resolution. Intersections reported
are as per the 1m resolution data generated by Minalyzer
Orientation
of
data in relation
to
geological
structure

Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of
possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the
deposit type.

If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of
key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling
bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.

The Mons Cupri drilling is orientated in multiple directions.

Given the stratigraphic nature of the mineralising system, no orientation-based sampling
bias has been identified in the data.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.

A reported previous independent audit of the data in 2009 concluded that the sampling
protocols employed at that stage were adequate.

After 2010, the chain of custody was managed by Venturex. The samples were stored in a
secure facility at Whim Creek, collected from site by Toll IPEC and delivered to the assay
laboratory in Perth. Online tracking is used to track the progress of batches of samples.

Anax drilling was supervised by an independent geological consultant. Diamond core was
logged and photographed, before being sent to Perth using commercial freight operators.
Audits
or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.

Independent audits of the sampling techniques and data were reportedly completed as
part of previous feasibility studies in 2008 (Straits) and 2011 (Snowden). The studies were
reported to be comprehensive and covered all industry standard issues.

A database migration and audit was completed by database consultants, MRG, in January
2021. Independent verification and collection of historical data is ongoing.

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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
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.

Mons Cupri is located wholly within Mining Lease M47/238 and Venturex Resources
Limited has a 100% interest in the tenement.

Whim Creek is located within Mining Leases M47/443 and M47/236 and Venturex
Resources has a 100% interest in the tenements.

Anax has earned an 80% interest in the Whim Creek Project through a staged earn-in
process (refer to ASX announcement dated 15 January 2021).

The tenement is within the granted Ngarluma Native Title Claim.

The tenement is subject to a third-party royalty.

The tenement is a granted Mining Lease in good standing within previous operating
permits.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

Previous exploration has been conducted at Mons Cupri by Australian Inland
Exploration, Texas Gulf Australia, Dominion Mining Limited, Straits Resources Limited
and VentureX Resources Limited.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.

The Mons Cupri copper-zinc-lead deposit is hosted by the Mons Cupri Volcanics (Fitton
et al., 1975), which is a complex sequence of felsic volcanic, volcanoclastic and epiclastic
sedimentary rock and felsic intrusive bodies within the north-northeasterly trending
Whim Creek belt in the western Pilbara Craton. The deposit is an example of an
Archaean volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) style deposit in a low-grade
metamorphic terrain.
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

Detailed drill hole data have been previously periodically publicly released by Venturex
and Straits Resources.

A full list of summary intersections of historical drilling quoted in this release have been
included.

All relevant drill hole information has been presented, including collar and survey
information for both new and historical drilling.

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary

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.
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 used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be
clearly stated.

All reported assays have been length weighted.

No top-cut has been applied.

For reporting exploration results, a nominal 0.4% Cu and 1.0% Zn lower cut-off has
been applied.

High-grade massive sulphide intervals internal to broader zones of sulphide
mineralisation are reported as included intervals.
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’).

Downhole widths are quoted for all drill holes.

The relationships between downhole widths and true widths for Mons Cupri are variable
due to the geometry of the deposit, but are clearly shown on cross sections included in
this announcement.
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.

Refer to Diagrams in this release.
Balanced
reporting

Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.

All relevant results have been reported.

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
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.

Not Applicable.
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.

No extensional drilling is currently being planned.

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