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DREADNOUGHT RESOURCES LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2022
Aug 14, 2022
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15 August 2022
NINE ORION LOOK-ALIKES FROM AUGER PROGRAM, MORE TO COME – TARRAJI-YAMPI
HIGHLIGHTS
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The high-grade Cu-Ag-Au-Co-Zn Orion discovery was made in 2021. The 2022 auger sampling program has “fingerprinted” Orion and applied that knowledge across other under cover areas at Tarraji-Yampi. Pleasingly, nine high-quality Orion look alikes have been identified, including six new gossanous and mineralised outcrops, from the auger program completed in April-June 2022.
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Significant outcropping mineralisation associated with auger anomalism has been identified at the new Thunderer and Vanguard prospects with results including:
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KMRK0289: 37% Cu, 163g/t Ag, 1.0g/t Au, 0.03% Co • KMRK0290: 39.4% Cu, 165g/t Ag, 1.6g/t Au, 0.02% Co
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▪ KMRK0291: 14% Cu, 17g/t Ag, 0.6 g/t Au, 0.10% Co • KMRK0295: 12.9% Cu, 51.5 g/t Ag, 0.02% Co, 0.1% Zn
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Based on this success, a decision has been made to expand the program with two auger rigs commencing in September 2022. It is expected further drill targets will be defined as part of the expanded program.
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As a consequence, drilling at Tarraji-Yampi has been deferred until the 2023 field season. Accordingly, auger generated targets can be prioritised to best position Dreadnought for drilling success. Geophysical surveys will be undertaken in March/April 2023 to define what is expected to be a robust pipeline of drill targets.
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Drilling will remain focused at the 100% owned Mangaroon rare earths for the remainder of 2022.
Dreadnought Resources Limited (“ Dreadnought ”) is pleased to announce that results for all 1,695 samples have been received from auger work at Tarraji-Yampi, in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. The low impact auger program facilitated earlier project access effectively extending the 2022 field season.
Importantly, the auger program has already identified nine high-quality targets with similar geochemical signatures to the high-grade Orion discovery. Significantly, the auger program also resulted in an improved understanding of the lithostructural controls on mineralisation and led to the discovery of six new mineralised outcrops at Thunderer with a similar signature to Orion and a Grant’s look alike at Vanguard.
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Dreadnought’s Managing Director, Dean Tuck, commented: “Our wide spaced, low impact auger sampling program at Tarraji-Yampi has been a resounding success and resulted not only in identifying additional Orion and Grant’s look alike targets, but a better understanding of the lithostructural controls for mineralisation. This improved understanding has resulted in the definition of several new target areas that require further auger sampling. An expanded Auger sampling program will commence in September 2022.”
Figure 1: Recently discovered copper gossan from Thunderer which assayed 39.4% Cu, 165g/t Ag, 1.6g/t Au and 0.02% Co (KMRK0290).
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Figure 2: Plan view image of the new Thunderer prospect showing the location of mineralised outcrops in relation to the recently completed (black) and planned auger samples (blue).
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Discussion of Results
Geochemical orientation work at the Orion discovery has shown that black soil plains, which cover most of TarrajiYampi, obscure the geochemical signature of the massive sulphide mineralisation at surface, rendering surface geochemical surveys ineffective. A benchmark auger program was conducted over Orion where the cover at Orion is only 1-5m thick. Pleasingly, the weathered saprolite material beneath the cover expressed a ~300m x 60m geochemical anomaly with a peak value of ~3,000 ppm Cu+Pb+Zn+As directly above the massive sulphide mineralisation.
“ ” - The implication of fingerprinted Orion being that a broader auger program over Tarraji Yampi could identify further Orion look alikes. Results to date have been highly encouraging.
Orion Trend: First pass, 200m x 40m and 100m x 40m auger sampling over the 4km x 1km long Orion trend has highlighted seven targets (Ironclad, OR1-6) all greater than 10x background (~50ppm Cu +Pb+Zn+As) with similar lithostructural settings and geophysical signatures to Orion.
Other Areas: Outside of the Orion trend, there were four areas targeted prioritised only by their magnetic signatures. Auger sampling over these trends returned background geochemical values. In the final week of the auger program, a re-evaluation of the target areas was undertaken. This resulted in the identification of what is
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now called Thunderer due to the similar lithostructural setting to Orion, not just the magnetic anomalism.
This also resulted in the discovery of six new gossanous and mineralised outcrops and some significant auger anomalies. This result is highly encouraging and continues to show the potential of Tarraji-Yampi to become a Cu-Ag-Au-Co-Zn camp.
As a result, several new areas within the Tarraji-Yampi area have been prioritised for an expanded auger program with two auger rigs to commence in September 2022. This work is expected to generate new targets that will undergo geophysical survey prior to drilling in the 2023 field season.
Figure 3: Gus from OzEx supervising Kirk Woolagoodja on the auger rig at Thunderer.
Table 1: Description of the nine high-quality Orion look alikes
| Target ID | Strike (m) | Width (m) |
Peak Value (Cu+Pb+Zn+As)** |
EM Conductor | Magnetic Anomaly |
Outcropping Mineralisation |
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| Ironclad | 1,150 | 150 | 2,145ppm | Not Surveyed | No | Yes |
| OR1 | 300 | 150 | 1,040ppm | Not Surveyed | Yes | Under Cover |
| OR2 | 300 | 150 | 550ppm | Not Surveyed | Yes | Under Cover |
| OR3 | 650 | 100 | 1,230ppm | Yes | Yes | Under Cover |
| OR4 | 700 | 100 | 630ppm | Yes | No | Yes |
| OR5 | 400 | 200 | 540ppm | Not Surveyed | Yes | Under Cover |
| OR6 | 200 | 100 | 540ppm | Not Surveyed | Yes | Under Cover |
| Vanguard | 500 | 40 | 458ppm | Not Surveyed | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderer* | N/A* | N/A* | 795ppm* | Not Surveyed | Yes | Yes |
Auger program over Thunderer <25% complete *Background values ~50ppm Cu+Pb+Zn+As
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Figure 4: Plan view image of the Orion Trend, Ironclad, Grant’s and Vanguard showing the location of recently completed auger sampling (black) and planned auger sampling (blue) in relation to the geochemical anomalies, outcropping mineralisation and EM conductors.
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Next Steps
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Given the success of the auger sampling program, an expanded auger program (Figures 5 and 6) with two rigs will commence in September 2022.
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Trial IP/Resistivity surveys will be undertaken in March/April 2023.
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All targets without FLEM surveys (Ironclad, OR1, OR2, OR5, OR6, Thunderer, Vanguard and others to be generated) will also be surveyed in March/April 2023.
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RC and diamond drilling to commence in the 2023 field season.
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Figure 5: Plan view image showing the location of reported and planned auger locations over the Tarraji
tenement.
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Background on Tarraji-Yampi
Tarraji-Yampi is located entirely within the Yampi Sound Training Area (“ YSTA ”), a Commonwealth Defence Reserve in the West Kimberley, ~80kms from the port of Derby. The YSTA is the second largest defence reserve in Australia after Woomera in South Australia and was off limits to mineral exploration from 1978 to 2013.
The only significant exploration undertaken in the area was by WMC Resources in 1958 and Australian Consolidated Minerals in 1972, with both parties exploring for copper. Since opening for exploration in 2013, Dreadnought has secured the largest ground holding within the YSTA and developed strong working relationships with both the Department of Defence and the Dambimangari People.
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Figure 6: Plan view map of Tarraji-Yampi highlighting the location of current prospects and the recently completed (red) and planned auger sampling (blue).
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For further information please refer to previous ASX announcements:
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25 August 2021 RC Results from Orion, Grant’s & Fuso Indicate a large Cu-Au-Ag-Co System
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11 October 2021 Massive Sulphides Intersected in Multiple Holes at Orion Cu-Au-Ag-Co
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2 November 2021 Supergene Confirmed and Massive Sulphides Extended at Orion
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15 November 2021 High-Grade Cu-Ag-Au-Co Discovery at Orion
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8 December 2021 Further High-Grade Cu-Ag-Au-Co from Orion Discovery
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24 June 2022 Orion Auger Program – Tarraji-Yampi Project
UPCOMING NEWSFLOW
August/November: Further updates on REE drilling at Yin, Y2, Y3 ironstones and C1-C5 Carbonatites (Mangaroon 100%)
August: Assays from Peggy Sue pegmatite sampling (Central Yilgarn)
August: Assays from RC drilling at Nelson, Trafalgar, Metzke’s Find, Kings, Spitfire (Central Yilgarn) August: Results from Central Komatiite Belt nickel sulphide target generation work (Central Yilgarn)
August: Assays for Ni-Cu sulphides at the Money Intrusion (Mangaroon FQM Option)
August-November: REE assays from RC drilling ironstones/carbonatites (Mangaroon 100%) August/September: Initial JORC Resource for Metzke’s Find Au (Central Yilgarn)
8 September: Presenting at New World Metals Conference in Perth
20-22 September: Presenting at New World Metals Conference in Sydney and Melbourne
September: Audited Financial Report
October/November: Further results from Metallurgical test work at Yin (Mangaroon 100%)
November: Annual General Meeting
December Quarter: initial Yin JORC Resource (Mangaroon 100%)
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For further information please contact: Dean Tuck Jessamyn Lyons Managing Director Company Secretary Dreadnought Resources Limited Dreadnought Resources Limited E:[email protected] E:[email protected]
This announcement is authorised for release to the ASX by the Board of Dreadnought.
Competent Person’s Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to geology and exploration results and planning was compiled by Mr. Dean Tuck, who is a Member of the AIG, Managing Director, and shareholder of the Company. Mr. Tuck has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr. Tuck consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information in the original reports, and that the forma and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original reports.
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Kimberley Ni-Cu-Au Projects
Dreadnought controls the second largest land holding in the highly prospective West Kimberley region of WA. The main project area, TarrajiYampi, is located only 85kms from Derby and has been locked up as a Defence Reserve since 1978.
Tarraji-Yampi presents a rare first mover opportunity with known outcropping mineralisation and historic workings from the early 1900’s which have seen no modern exploration.
Results to date indicate that there may be a related, large scale, Proterozoic Cu-Au-Ag-Bi-Sb-Co system at TarrajiYampi, similar to Cloncurry / Mt Isa in Queensland and Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.
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Mangaroon Ni-Cu-PGE JV & REE Au 100% Project
Mangaroon is a first mover opportunity covering ~4,500sq kms located 250kms south-east of Exmouth in the vastly underexplored Gascoyne Region of WA. Part of the project is targeting Ni-Cu-PGE and is subject to a joint venture with First Quantum Minerals (earning up to 70%). The joint venture area contains outcropping high tenor Ni-Cu-PGE blebby sulphides in the recently defined Money Intrusion. Dreadnought’s 100% owned areas contain outcropping high-grade gold bearing quartz veins along the Edmund and Minga Bar Faults and outcropping high-grade REE ironstones, similar to those under development at the Yangibana REE Project. Recently six potentially REE bearing carbonatite intrusions have been identified which may also be the source of the regional rare earths.
Illaara Gold, Base Metals, Critical Minerals & Iron Ore Project
Illaara is located 190km northwest of Kalgoorlie in the Yilgarn Craton and covers 75kms of strike along the Illaara Greenstone Belt. Illaara is prospective for typical Archean mesothermal lode gold deposits, VMS base metals and critical metals including Lithium-Caesium-Tantalum.
Dreadnought has consolidated the Illaara Greenstone Belt mainly through an acquisition from Newmont. Prior to Newmont, the Illaara Greenstone Belt was predominantly held by iron ore explorers and remains highly prospective for iron ore.
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Table 2: Significant Rock Chips (>0.1% Cu or > 0.1g/t Au or >0.01% Co) (location in GDA94 MGAz51)
| Sample ID Easting Northing Cu (%) Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Co (%) Zn (%) |
Prospect |
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| KMRK0288 625800 8160968 16.5 16.3 0.3 0.08 - |
Fuso NE |
| KMRK0289 626603 8161689 37.0 163.0 1.0 0.03 - |
Thunderer |
| KMRK0290 626601 8161681 39.4 165.0 1.6 0.02 - |
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| KMRK0291 626596 8161692 14.0 17.4 0.6 0.10 - |
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| KMRK0292 626596 8161702 1.9 4.0 - 0.01 - |
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| KMRK0293 626492 8161357 2.4 10.3 - - 0.3 |
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| KMRK0294 626801 8161570 2.2 7.8 - 0.01 - |
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| KMRK0295 626958 8161414 12.9 51.5 - 0.02 0.1 |
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| KMRK0296 626720 8160784 0.1 0.1 - - - |
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| KMRK0297 626773 8160606 0.6 0.7 - - - |
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| TJRK21 628815 8164411 5.4 1.8 1.0 0.01 - |
Vanguard |
| TJRK27 629157 8164341 6.7 0.6 1.2 - - |
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| TARR301 628821 8164411 14.3 3.5 0.7 0.02 - |
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| KMRK0299 627325 8166805 0.1 0.6 - - 0.4 |
OR4 |
| KMRK0300 627325 8166805 0.1 0.5 - - 0.6 |
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| KMRK0301 627325 8166805 0.2 0.9 - - - |
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| KMRK0305 627325 8166805 - 0.1 - - 0.5 |
JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
JORC TABLE 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
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Criteria JORC Code explanation
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Sampling • Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut techniques 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.
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• Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
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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
Commentary
Auger Soils
Soil auger sampling was undertaken to produce samples for assaying. For the purposes of this program, auger is considered a surface sampling technique and not a drill technique.
~500 grams of material was collected from the end of hole auger spoils (holes are between 1 and 9m deep) and placed into prenumbered plastic bags.
All samples were analysed by Portable Spectral Services using a Bruker Countertop XRF 800 (CTX) analyser.
Samples were backfilled on completion of each hole to ensure minimal disturbance and evidence of drilling.
Rock Chips
Rock Chips were collected by Dreadnought staff and submitted for analysis. Rock chips are random, subject to bias and often unrepresentative for the typical widths required for economic consideration. They are by nature difficult to duplicate with any acceptable form of precision or accuracy.
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. |
Rock chips have been collected by Dreadnought to assist in characterising different lithologies, alterations and expressions of mineralisation. In many instances, several rock chips were collected from a single location to assist with characterising and understanding the different lithologies, alterations and expressions of mineralisation present at the locality. Rock chips were submitted to ALS Laboratories in Perth for determination of Au, Pt and Pd by PGM- ICP24 and multiple (48) elements by ME-MS61 |
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| 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.). |
Auger Sampling OzEx undertook the program utilising a CF moto 1000cc UTV towing a custom built heli-portable auger rig mounted on a trailer. Holes were drilled vertically to a depth of between 1 and 9m depending on the depth of cover with a 4” drill pilot and 3” ¾ drill rods powered by a 25 hp perkins air-cooled diesel engine |
| 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. |
Auger Sampling Auger sample recoveries are considered to be near 100%. There is potential for contamination from bringing the sample to surface, however assays are used as indicative values and not to be used for any resource studies. Auger sampling was undertaken using a ‘best practice’ approach to achieve maximum sample recovery and quality. Best practise sampling procedure included a shovel and trowel to separate material based on colour and geological changes downhole and every 1.5m rod, cleaning of sampling equipment every hole and suitable supervision by supervising DRE geologist to ensure good sample quality and the sampling of the correct material. At the end of each hole the auger is cleaned and suitable supervision by the supervising geologist to ensure good sample quality. At this stage, no known bias occurs between sample recovery and grade. |
| 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. |
Logging is qualitative, quantitative or semi- quantitative in nature. Data was recorded on depth of hole, colour change and blade refusal. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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. |
Auger Sampling XRF analysis of pulverised and partially homogenised auger sample piles is fit for purpose as a preliminary exploration technique. Auger samples are dried, and scooped into a puck, pressed and inserted into the Bruker Countertop XRF 800 (CTX) analyser. The Brucker Countertopo XRF 800 analyser is regularly calibrated with standards analysed every 30 samples. The competent person considers this acceptable within the context of reporting preliminary exploration results. Duplicate samples were taken every 50 holes, whereby a second drillhole was completed ~1m from the original hole and sampled to the same depth. Rock Chips Entire rock chips were submitted to the lab for sample prep and analysis. |
| 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. |
Auger Sampling All sampled were submitted to Portable Spectral Solutions in Perth for analysis by method pSCAN- 01 which consists of dried auger sample scooped into a puck, pressed and inserted into a Bruker Countertop XRF 800 (CTX) analyser. The Brucker Countertopo XRF 800 analyser is regularly calibrated with standards analysed every 30 samples. Duplicate samples were taken every 50 holes, whereby a second drillhole was completed ~1m from the original hole and sampled to the same depth. All QAQC performed to an acceptable standard. Rock Chips All samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories in Perth where 1-3kg rock chips samples were crushed so that >70% of material passes through - 6mm, the sample is then pulverised to >85% passing 75 micron. A 50 gram aliquot was analysed for Au, Pt and Pd by Fire Assay and ICP-AES finish (ALS Code PGM- ICP24) Fire Assay is considered a total digest for Au, Pt and Pd A 0.25 grams aliquot was analysed for 48 elements by a four-acid digest and ICP-MS finish (ALS Code ME-MS61). Four-acid digest is considered a “near-total” digest for most elements. No standards, duplicates or blanks submitted with |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| rock chips. | ||
| 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. |
Auger Sampling All anomalous areas were visited by company personnel. No twinned holes are used, however duplicate holes performed to an acceptable standard. Logging and Sampling Sample data was recorded directly into a paper logging system, verified and converted to a digital format, eventually stored in an offsite database. Significant readings are inspected by senior company personnel. Rock Chips Rock chip and geological information is written in field books and coordinates and track data saved from hand held GPSs used in the field. Dreadnought geologists have inspected and logged all rock chips. Field data is entered into excel spreadsheets to be loaded into a database. |
| 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 sample locations were recorded with a Garmin handheld GPS which has an accuracy of +/- 5m. GDA94 MGAz51. |
| 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. |
Auger sampling was completed on a 100m x 40m grid or 200m x 40m grid as a first pass exploration approach. Data spacing at this stage is not suitable for Mineral Resource Estimation. |
| 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. |
Auger Soils Auger sampling was undertaken as shallow vertical holes across the project area designed to penetrate beneath transported cover. No sample bias is known at this time. Rock Chips Rock chip sampling by its nature is highly biased. Samples are collected from the outcropping lodes which are striking ~N-S with a steep easterly dip with localised folding. |
| Sample security | • The measures taken to ensure sample |
All geochemical samples were collected, bagged, and sealed byDreadnought staff and delivered to |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| security. | Derby Stock Supplies (DSS) in Derby. Auger samples were delivered directly to Portable Spectral Services in Perth by DSS. Rock chips samples were delivered directly to ALS laboratories in Perth. |
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| Audits or reviews | • The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
The program is continuously reviewed by senior company personnel. |
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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 Tarraji-Yampi Project consists of 5 granted (E04/2315, E04/2508, E04/2572, E04/2557, E04/2608) exploration Licenses. The Tarraji tenement (E04/2315) is a 80/20 JV between IronRinger (Tarraji) Pty Ltd and Whitewater Resources Pty Ltd. The Yampi Tenements (E04/2508, E04/2572, E04/2557, E04/2608) are 100% owned by Dreadnought Exploration Pty Ltd Dreadnought Exploration Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dreadnought Resources Ltd. E04/2315, E04/2508, E04/2572, E04/2557 are located within the Yampi Sound Training Area (YSTA) which is freehold land owned by the Commonwealth Government and administered by the Department of Defence. Being freehold Commonwealth Land, Native Title has been extinguished but falls within Dambimangari Land. E04/2608 is partly located within the YSTA and partly on Vacant Crown Land which has Native Title claim by the Warra Combined (NNTT Number 2901) |
| Exploration done by other parties |
• Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Regional mapping, basic stream sediment, soil sampling and limited diamond drilling was completed by WMC in the 1950s. Shallow percussion and diamond drilling was undertaken by ACM at Chianti in the 1970s. The YSTA was off limits to exploration from 1978 until 2013. |
| Geology | • Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The Tarraji-Yampi Project is located within the Hooper Complex which is a Proterozoic Mobile Belt in the West Kimberley. The Hooper Complex has known occurrences of Cu-Zn-Pb-Ag VMS |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| mineralisation within the Marboo Formation, magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE mineralisation in the Ruins Dolerite and later stage Proterozoic Cu-Au mineralisation associated with significant structures and late-stage intrusions. |
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| 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: oeasting and northing of the drill hole collar oelevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar odip and azimuth of the hole odown hole length and interception depth ohole 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. |
An overview of the drilling program is given within the text and tables within this document. |
| 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. |
No drilling reported. |
| Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths |
• These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results. • If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported. • If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (e.g., ‘down hole length, true width not known’). |
For the purposes of this program, auger is considered a surface sampling technique and not a drill technique and no drilling thicknesses or widths have been 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. |
Refer to figures within this report. |
| Balanced reporting |
• Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results. |
The accompanying document is a balanced report with a suitable cautionary note. |
| 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 |
Rio Tinto Exploration completed a versatile time domain electromagnetic (VTEM) and aeromagnetic survey covering 206 sq km of the Yampi tenements for 901-line kilometres of data using 125 and 250 m line |
Dreadnought Resources Limited
www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au
Unit 1, 4 Burgay Court, Osborne Park WA 6017 PO Box 646, West Perth WA 6872
+61 08 9473 8345
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
spacing. Targets from the VTEM survey are shown in Figure 3 in this report. . |
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| 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. |
Additional auger sampling is expected to commence in 2022. RC and Diamond drilling in 2023 |
Dreadnought Resources Limited Unit 1, 4 Burgay Court, Osborne Park WA 6017 PO Box 646, West Perth WA 6872
www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au
+61 08 9473 8345