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DREADNOUGHT RESOURCES LTD Capital/Financing Update 2023

Jul 4, 2023

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 5 JULY 2023

40% Increase in Resource Tonnage at Yin – Mangaroon (100%)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Independent JORC Code 2012 Mineral Resource (“Resource”) over ~4kms of the Yin REE Ironstone Complex delivers a significant increase in the Inferred + Indicated Resource to 20.06Mt @ 1.03% TREO. The Resource update has been delivered in 12 months since the initial discovery and is based on 160 RC drill holes (17,787m) and 28 diamond drill holes (2,791.4m).

  • The robust nature of the upgraded Yin Inferred + Indicated Resource is demonstrated by significant contained Nd2O3+Pr6O11 (“Nd+Pr”) at various cut-off grades with the lowest (0.20% TREO) approximating the cut-off used at the close-by and advanced-stage Yangibana Project:

Table 1: Yin Inferred + Indicated Resource of 20.06Mt @ 1.03% TREO as adjusted for different cut-off grades.

Cut-Off
(%TREO)
Resource
(Mt)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(kg/t)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Contained TREO
(t)
Contained Nd2O3+Pr6O11
**(t) **
0.20 20.06 1.03 2.9 28% 205,900 58,400
0.40 12.49 1.41 4.3 29% 182,800 53,300
1.00 8.38 1.88 5.6 30% 157,700 47,000
1.50 5.66 2.18 6.5 30% 123,400 37,000
  • The Resource only covers ~10% of the Yin REE Ironstone Complex which currently consists of ~43kms strike. Importantly, this Resource is yet to include the Y2, Yin North, Sabre or Y8 ironstone discoveries nor any of the C1-C7 carbonatites.

  • An initial Indicated Resource of 5.52Mt @ 1.23% TREO has been defined over just 250m strike where thick, high-grade mineralisation occurs at surface (see Figures 5-7 and Tables 4-7).

  • With first pass RC drilling along ~16kms of the Yin REE Ironstone Complex nearly complete, it is anticipated that the ironstone Resource update in the December 2023 quarter will also include the higher NdPr:TREO discoveries at Y2 and Yin North and an increased Indicated component to support plans for an initial Scoping Study.

  • An initial Resource for C3 remains on track for August 2023 with further assays expected in July 2023.

Dreadnought Resources Limited (“Dreadnought”) is pleased to announce a Resource update covering only ~4kms of the ~43km long Yin REE Ironstone Complex at the 100% owned Mangaroon project, located in the Gascoyne Region of WA.

Dreadnought’s Managing Director, Dean Tuck, commented: “Since drilling commenced in June 2022, Dreadnought

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has delivered a substantial increase in the initial Resource over just 4kms of Yin paving the way for further Resource growth later in 2023. The upgraded independent Resource confirms Yin as a high-grade and high Resource intensity deposit. Both material factors in a project’s economics. Yin continues to demonstrate one of the highest NdPr:TREO ratios in the world. We are proud of how much has been achieved in such a short space of time and are looking forward to continuing to build on this later in 2023.”

Figure 1: Photo of Dreadnought’s Nick Chapman processing diamond core from Yin.

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SNAPSHOT – MANGAROON RARE EARTHS

Mangaroon is 100% Owned by Dreadnought

Genuine Scale Potential Already at Yin REE Ironstone Complex

  • Independent Yin Inferred Resource of 20.06Mt @ 1.03% TREO (ASX 4 Jul 2023) covers only ~4km of ~43km of strike with the initial Indicated Resource of 5.52Mt @ 1.23% TREO covering only ~250m of strike.

  • Exploration Target of 50-100Mt at 0.9-1.3% TREO estimated for the top 150m of the Yin REE Ironstone Complex (ASX 13 Feb 2023). Cautionary Statement: The Exploration Target has been prepared and reported in accordance with the 2012 edition of the JORC Code. The potential quality and grade of the Exploration Target is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Resource for all target areas reported. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Resource.

  • Resource extension and first pass wide spaced drilling ongoing.

- Significant, Step Change, Growth Potential Beyond Yin REE Ironstone Complex

  • C1-C7 carbonatites are shaping up as the regional source of rare earth elements (“ REE ”) – initial drill program expands C1-C5 to ~6.5kms in strike length x 1km wide.

  • C6 located ~25kms south of C1-5 and C7 is situated over a crustal scale structural splay off the Lyons River Fault; associated with an outcropping pyroxenite intrusion; and geophysically similar to globally significant carbonatites such as Mt Weld, Araxa, Palabora and Ngualla.

  • First pass, wide spaced discovery focused drilling is ongoing at C1-C7.

- - High grade, Multi Metal Potential Including REE (Neodymium, Praseodymium), Phosphate, Niobium, Titanium & Scandium (REE-P2O5-Nb2O5-TiO2-Sc)

  • The mineralisation at the Yin REE Ironstone Complex contains significantly higher NdPr as a fraction of the rare earth oxides (“ NdPr:TREO ” ratio) than most other REE deposits globally, over 50% higher than the global average.

  • Partially completed, first pass, wide spaced drilling over the C1-C7 carbonatites has identified significant critical metal potential with REE, P2O5, Nb2O5, TiO2 and Sc within the C1-C5 carbonatites.

  • A ~600m x 550m zone of REE-P2O5-Nb2O5-TiO2-Sc mineralisation has been confirmed at C3 where an initial Resource for C3 is on track for August 2023.

Potentially Attractive Mining Proposition

  • Broad zones of flat to moderate dipping mineralisation with parallel lodes and Resource intensity of ~4.8Mt/km make for a potentially attractive mining proposition.

Positive Metallurgy Results

  • Metallurgical test work from Yin has performed well, achieving recoveries ranging from 85.9% to 92.8% at a concentrate grade of 10.76% to 15.31% Nd2O3+Pr6O11.

  • REE at Yin is predominantly hosted in monazite which is amenable to commercial processing.

  • Significant metallurgical studies ongoing – results expected throughout 2023.

Global Strategic Imperative Driving Rare Earth Growth & Prices

  • Supply chain security and low carbon transition are imperatives against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tension.

  • Dreadnought is receiving increasing levels of interest from midstream and downstream industry participants in Mangaroon. While the current focus is on upstream options (mining, milling and concentrating) opportunities to collaborate with midstream and downstream industry participants may represent an additional upside value opportunity for Dreadnought’s shareholders in the future.

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Discussion

Outcropping REE mineralisation was first observed at Mangaroon in July 2021. Since then, ~43kms of REE bearing ironstones and 7 carbonatite intrusions have been identified. The first ever drill holes in the Yin REE Ironstone Complex commenced in June 2022 with an initial Inferred Resource of 14.36Mt @ 1.13% TREO announced within 6 months of discovery in December 2022 (ASX 28 Dec 2022). In February 2023, an Exploration Target of 50-100Mt at 0.9-1.3% TREO estimated for the top 150m of the ~43km long Yin REE Ironstone Complex was announced (ASX 13 Feb 2023).

To date, 530 RC holes and 41 diamond holes have been drilled along the Yin REE Ironstone Complex and C1-C7 Carbonatites. The first year of drilling has delivered 9 ironstones discoveries, including a large-scale independent Resource and significant REE-Nb-Ti-P-Sc mineralisation at the C1-C5 carbonatites.

This Resource update of 20.06Mt @ 1.03% TREO covers ~4kms of the Yin REE Ironstone Complex (an addition of 1 km of strike) and is based on 160 RC drill holes (17,787m) and 28 diamond drill holes (2,791.4m) drilled between June 2022 and April 2023.

Importantly the Resource is yet to include drilling at Y2, Yin North, Sabre and Y8 ironstones nor the C1-C7 carbonatites.

The robust nature of this Resource is demonstrated by significant contained Nd+Pr at various cut-off grades with the lowest (0.20% TREO) approximating the cut-off used at the nearby Yangibana Project. Importantly, this update includes an initial Indicated Resource of 5.52Mt @ 1.23% TREO (NdPr:TREO of 28%) over just ~250m of strike.

The Resource contains a slightly lower NdPr:TREO ratio than that shown previously due to the inclusion of mineralisation south of the initial Yin Resource. The NdPr:TREO Ratio appears to be increasing from south to north as evidenced by the recent discoveries at Y2 and Yin North. Accordingly, the Resource update targeted for the December 2023 quarter is expected to include a higher NdPr:TREO ratio.

The Resource is expected to grow as infill drilling advances at Y2, Yin North and Sabre and is expected to include an increased Indicated Resource to underpin plans for an initial Scoping Study. Additional Resource growth is also expected from ongoing drilling at the C1-C7 carbonatites.

Assays from drilling along the Yin REE Ironstone Complex and the C1-C7 carbonatites will be ongoing throughout 2023.

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Figure 2: Photo of Dreadnought’s Claudia Tomkins and Sam Busetti inspecting pXRF results from RC drill chips.

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Material Information Summary – Resource Estimation

Pursuant to ASX listing rule 5.8.1 and complementing JORC Table 1 (attached), Dreadnought advises that the Resource was estimated by an independent consultant from Widenbar and Associates Pty Ltd (“ Widenbar ”). Widenbar worked in conjunction with Dreadnought’s geologists and Payne Geological Services Pty Ltd. Commentary on the relevant input parameters for the Resource process is contained at the end of this announcement.

Location and Region

Mangaroon contains the Yin REE Ironstone Complex and is located ~250kms south-east of Exmouth, in the Gascoyne Region of Western Australia. The Yangibana Ironstone Project is Dreadnought’s immediate neighbour and is located to the north of Yin on the other side of the Lyons River Fault.

Rare earths at the Yangibana ironstones were first identified in 1981 and have similar metallurgical properties as the Yin ironstones to the south of the Lyons River Fault. However, rare earths to the south of the Lyons River Fault also vary significantly to those in the north including:

  • a high Resource intensity of ~4.8Mt/km, making for potentially low-cost Resource growth and a likely attractive mining proposition;

  • the likely regional source of the rare earths in the C1-C7 carbonatites with C1-C5 already at ~6.5kms x 1km;

  • a large Exploration Target of 50-100Mt at 0.9-1.3% TREO (top 150m of the Yin REE Ironstone Complex only); and

  • a suite of critical minerals including light and heavy rare earths, phosphate, niobium, titanium and scandium.

The updated Resource of 20.06Mt @ 1.03% TREO only covers ~4km of the Yin and Yin South REE deposits, part of the ~43km long Yin REE Ironstone Complex.

Geological Interpretation and Wireframing

Mangaroon occurs within the Gascoyne Province of the Capricorn Orogen, situated between the Archean Pilbara and Yilgarn cratons. The Gascoyne Province consists of a basement suite of Neoarchean to Palaeoproterozoic granite gneisses that are overlain by various Proterozoic rocks. These Proterozoic rocks include:

  • the 1830–1780 Ma Moorarie Supersuite consisting of granitic rocks;

  • the Durlacher Supersuite, a unit comprising granitic and minor gabbroic intrusions that are heavily deformed and believed to be largely synchronous with the 1680-1620 Ma Mangaroon Orogeny; and

  • the c. 1680 Ma Pooranoo Metamorphics comprising of pelitic gneiss and metamorphosed feldspathic sandstones.

REE-bearing ironstones and carbonatites form components of the ~1370 Ma Gifford Creek Carbonatite Complex (“ GCCC ”). GCCC is an area surrounding the Lyons River Fault, which is the major crustal structure formed during the suturing of the Neoarchean Glenburgh Terrane with the Archean Pilbara Craton during the 2215-2145 Ma Ophthalmian Orogeny.

The rocks of the GCCC include calcite carbonatite, dolomite carbonatite, ankerite-siderite carbonatite, magnetitebiotite dykes, fenites, glimmerites and REE-bearing ironstones and carbonatite plugs. The previously defined boundary of the GCCC has been significantly expanded due to discoveries by Dreadnought (Figure 3). A large series of carbonatite plugs (C1-C7) form the central intrusions in the region while the highly fractionated ferrocarbonatite dykes form cone sheets around the intrusions and the radial/ring dykes splay off the intrusions (Figure 3).

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Figure 3: Local geological relationships between central carbonatite plugs C1-C7 (C6 off image) and the known ironstones across the Yin and the nearby Yangibana Projects. The ~4km long Yin ironstone Resource is highlighted. The ironstone discoveries at Y2, Yin North and Sabre which are to be included in the December 2023 quarter Resource upgrade are also shown.

Dreadnought supplied a detailed Digital Elevation Model for the whole of Mangaroon. This was subset into a smaller version to cover the Yin and Yin South deposits.

Dreadnought’s drill hole database identified the Base of Complete Oxidation (“ BOCO Depth ”) and the Top of Fresh material (“ TOFR Depth ”). The material between these two down hole depths is considered oxide. Based on increased experience, this Resource update includes a significant relogging and interpretation of the BOCO Depth and TOFR Depth which has resulted in adjusted oxide and fresh domaining.

The BOCO Depth is generally quite shallow, typically from 0 to 5m, whereas the TOFR Depth can typically be between 50-80m below surface. The position of these depths is used in conjunction with weathering logging in the lithology data to generate BOCO Depth and TOFR Depth. In turn, this data is used in conjunction with lithology logging in assigning density and also in differentiating between fresh and oxidised carbonatite (i.e. ironstone when not fresh).

In addition, the lithology has been simplified and re-coded, and a new geological model digitised and wireframed.

This model was provided to Widenbar in DXF format as two files containing the interpreted dykes and the fenite bodies.

The TOFR Depth was then used to split the single dyke into oxide (above) and fresh (below). In addition, the dyke and fenite wireframes were split into individually connected wireframes for Resource domaining.

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Yin
Yin South
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Figure 4: Geological wireframes for the Yin ironstone dyke (oxide and fresh) over ~4kms of strike.

Drilling Techniques

Dreadnought’s drilling at Yin was conducted by Ausdrill Limited using reverse circulation (“ RC ”) drilling and by Hagstrom using diamond (“ DD ”) drilling techniques. In total, 160 RC holes have been drilled, sampled and assayed to estimate the Resource. In addition, 28 DD holes were drilled and sampled to produce samples for density measurements, ongoing metallurgical testing and additional QAQC analysis. The results of a twinned hole study between RC and DD holes found that all statistics and graphic logs support a reasonable correlation. The DD holes generally confirm the grade distribution and tenor in the RC holes and hence that the RC holes are suitable for further use in Resource estimation and classification.

All holes used in the Resource estimation have been previously announced with the necessary additional collar and assay details provided. These holes are also shown in Tables 12 and 13.

RC holes were drilled with a 5¾-inch bit and face sampling hammer. RC holes are drilled with some water injection at the bit for dust suppression and with the use of booster/auxiliary air if ground water is encountered. A total of 530 RC holes (61,189m) have been drilled to date. The updated Resource is based on 160 RC drill holes (17,787m) drilled between June 2022 and April 2023.

DD holes were drilled as orientated HQ and NQ size with no RC pre-collars. A total of 41 Diamond holes (4,425.56m) have been drilled to date. The updated Resource includes the results of 28 diamond drill holes (2,791.4m) drilled between June 2022 and May 2023.

The Resource does not include drilling at:

  • the Y2, Yin north, Sabre and Y8 ironstones; and

  • the C1-C7 carbonatites.

Collar positions were recorded using a Emlid Reach RS2 RTK GPS system (+/- 0.2m x/y, +/-0.5m z).

GDA94 Z50s is the grid format for all xyz data reported.

Azimuth and dip of each drill hole were recorded after the completion of the hole using a Reflex Sprint IQ Gyro. A reading was undertaken every 30[th] metre with an accuracy of +/- 1° azimuth and +/-0.3° dip.

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Sampling and Subsampling Techniques

RC samples were collected using two techniques, 1m splits directly from the rig sampling system and 3m composite sampling from spoil piles.

From every 1m drilled, a 2-3kg sample (split) was sub-sampled into a calico bag via a Metzke cone splitter. All remaining spoil from the sampling system was collected in buckets and deposited in rows adjacent to the rig. An aluminium scoop was used to then sub-sample each spoil pile to create a 2-3kg 3m composite sample in a calico bag.

The rig geologist used preliminary pXRF analysis of pulverised and partially homogenised reject RC sample piles to define mineralised zones which were subsequently sampled in detail (the 1m splits). Prior to February 2023, unmineralised zones were sampled by 3m composite, post February 2023 unmineralised material is not sampled.

All samples were then sent for full analysis at ALS laboratories in Perth and Brisbane. Only assays received from the laboratory were used for this Resource, no pXRF results have been used.

Industry standard QAQC measures were employed involving insertion of:

  • appropriate CRM standards at regular intervals;

  • field duplicates collected for both 1m splits and 3m composites at regular intervals; and

  • additional field duplicates and blanks collected in mineralised intervals.

All samples were dried and pulverised at the laboratory prior to analysis.

Orientated DD core samples were collected with a diamond drill rig drilling HQ and NQ core. After geological logging and processing, the core was marked up for sampling at a typical minimal interval of 0.3m to ensure adequate sample weight and to a typical maximum interval of 1.0m. The selected sample intervals of drill core were cut in half or quartered along the length of the drill core. Specific Gravity, or density measurements, were taken for each geological domain within the Resource by Dreadnought geologists and the laboratory for QAQC.

Sample sizes for both RC and DD are considered appropriate for the style of mineralisation.

Assaying and QAQC

Samples were submitted to the Perth laboratory for preparation and analysis by ME-MS61. Pulverised samples were then transported to the Brisbane laboratory for analysis by Lithium Borate Fusion XRF (ALS Method “ ME-XRF30 ”).

The 2-3kg samples were submitted to the Perth laboratory, oven dried to 105°C and pulverised to 85% passing 75um to produce a 0.25g charge for determination of 48 multi-elements via 4 acid digestion with MS/ICP finish (ALS Code ME-MS61). The pulverised sample was then sent to the Brisbane laboratory where a 0.66g charge was used for the determination of TREO by ME-XRF30 analysis.

QAQC in the form of duplicates and CRM’s (OREAS Standards) were inserted through the mineralised zones at a rate of 1:50 samples. Additionally, within mineralised zones, a duplicate sample was taken and a blank inserted directly after. All QAQC returned satisfactory results.

Standard laboratory QAQC is undertaken and monitored.

Further information regarding exploration results can be found in previous announcements:

DRE Announcement 28 July 2022: Assays Confirm Yin as a High-Grade Rare Earth Discovery DRE Announcement 5 September 2022: Further Assays Confirm Yin as A Significant REE Discovery DRE Announcement 12 October 2022: Broad, High-Grade Assays at Yin REE Discovery – Mangaroon DRE Announcement 24 October 2022: Broad, High-Grade Assays at Yin REE Discovery – Mangaroon DRE Announcement 21 November 2022: Broad, High-Grade Assays at Yin REE Discovery – Mangaroon DRE Announcement 13 March 2023: Successful Yin Extensional Drilling Results – Mangaroon DRE Announcement 29 March 2023: Yin Resource to Grow, Carbonatite Drilling Commenced DRE Announcement 13 June 2023: Yin Extended by ~1km & ~2.5km of High-Grade NdPr Discoveries

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Estimation Methodology

Widenbar was retained to produce a Resource estimate for ~4km of the Yin Ironstone. Validated drillhole data and geological interpretations were supplied by Dreadnought. Widenbar produced the Resource using standard processes and procedures including data selection, composting, variography and estimation by Ordinary Kriging prior to model validation.

Estimates were made and are reported for TREO, Nd2O3, Pr6O11 and Nd2O3+Pr6O11 as well as bulk density.

Statistical Analysis and Variography

The original RC assays are a mixture of 1m and 3m samples, with mineralised intervals being identified using preliminary pXRF analysis and being re-assayed at 1m intervals by an independent laboratory. Diamond drilling sample intervals are variable, corresponding to breaks in lithology and weathering.

For data analysis and Resource estimation processes, all assay data has been composited to 1m intervals.

The wireframe solids and the weathering surfaces were used to apply lithological and weathering codes to the composite data. Summary statistics have been calculated for the major elements within each domain. There was a total of 14,388 composites available for use in Resource estimation.

Probability plots and histograms were used to confirm domaining produced consistent data sets.

Table 2: Final density values used in converting volumes to tonnes.

LITH
Ironstone
WEATHERING
OX/TR
DENSITY
2.80
There are 457 density measurements from DD core in the final data
set. These have been coded with the lithology wireframes and the
weathering surfaces and histograms and statistics have been collated.
Fenite
Country Rock
OX/TR
OX/TR
2.65
2.60
The mean, median and the histogram distributions for fresh and
oxidised versions of each major lithology have been reviewed and a
Calcrete OX/TR 2.41 single value determined for each weathering/lithology combination.
Ironstone FR 3.20 Variograms
have
been
calculated
for
the
combined
Fenite FR 2.80 ironstone/carbonatite domain for Nd2O3, Pr6O11and Nd2O3+Pr6O11
Country Rock FR 2.75 and used to control the Ordinary Kriging estimation process, which
was carried out in Micromine 2023 software.

Block Model and Resource Estimation

An “empty” rock model was created using the topographic and weathering surfaces and the geological wireframe solids as constraints.

A process of “unfolding” is applied to the block model and the composite data to avoid issues related to the variable dip and strike of parts of the mineralised domains. This effectively makes a dynamic search ellipse and all searches become oriented in a simple north-south and vertical direction.

Interpolation is carried out using the Ordinary Kriging process in Micromine 2023. A two-pass search strategy was used, with the following parameters.

Table 3: Search parameters used in Ordinary Kriging.

Search Samples Samples Holes Search
Pass Min Max Min Min/Hole Max/Hole Along Strike Down Dip Across Dip
1 8 16 2 2 4 120 60 5
2 2 16 1 1 4 200 100 10

Block model validation has been carried out as shown below and all methods produced good comparisons:

  • Drill hole section comparison;

  • Comparison of means for model vs data; and

  • Swathe plots of model vs data.

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Figure 5: Section 7350200N showing the grade distribution within the Resource model.

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Figure 6: Detail of part of 7350200N showing high grades at surface.

Cut-off Grade

A series of TREO% cut-offs has been included in this announcement, with the lowest (0.20% TREO) used by or approximating the cut-off applied at the close-by and advanced-stage Yangibana REE Project. A TREO grade of 0.20% represents the transition between consistently mineralised and unmineralised material.

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Resource Classification

The Resource has been classified in the Indicated and Inferred categories, in accordance with the 2012 Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (2012 JORC Code). A range of criteria has been considered in determining this classification including:

  • Geological continuity;

  • Data quality;

  • Drill hole spacing;

  • Modelling technique; and

  • Estimation properties including search strategy, number of informing data and average distance of data from blocks.

The Resource classification methodology incorporated a number of parameters derived from the Ordinary Kriging algorithms in combination with drill hole spacing and continuity and size of mineralised domains.

Geological Continuity

Geological continuity is understood with reasonable confidence. The classification reflects this level of confidence.

Data Quality

Resource classification is based on information and data provided from Dreadnought’s database. Descriptions of drilling techniques, survey, sampling/sample preparation, analytical techniques and database management/validation indicate that data collection and management is well within industry standards. Widenbar considers that the database represents an accurate record of the drilling undertaken.

Drilling Spacing

Drill hole location plots have been used to ensure that local drill spacing conforms to the minimum expected for Resource classification. Most sections are drilled at 100m (north) by 25 to 50m (down dip) with an infill area of 50m spaced northings in the thicker part of the main deposit. This area also contains several pairs of twinned DD and RC holes and is classified as Indicated.

Figure 7: Plan view image showing the drill hole spacing at Yin (left) and Yin South (right) – Indicated classification highlighted in green.

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Resource Estimate

A summary of the current Resources of 20.06Mt @ 1.03% TREO is shown below. A series of TREO% cut-offs has been used, with the lowest (0.20% TREO) used by or approximating the cut-off applied at the close-by and advanced-stage Yangibana Project. Numbers may not add up due to rounding.

Table 4: Summary of Yin Resources at 0.20% TREO Cut-off.

Resource
**Classification **
Geology Tonnes
(Mt)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(kg/t)
NdPr:TREO
Ratio (%)

Contained
TREO
Contained
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
Indicated Oxide 3.01 1.25 3.5 28 37,700 t 10,400 t
Indicated Fresh 2.52 1.21 3.4 28 30,400 t 8,400 t
Indicated Subtotal 5.52 1.23 3.4 28 68,100 t 18,800 t
Inferred Oxide 11.35 0.91 2.5 28 102,900 t 28,900 t
Inferred Fresh 3.18 1.09 3.3 31 34,900 t 10,600 t
Inferred Subtotal 14.56 0.95 2.7 29 137,800 t 39,500 t
Total Oxide 14.36 0.98 2.7 28 140,600 t 39,300 t
Total Fresh 5.70 1.14 3.3 29 65,300 t 19,100 t
TOTAL 20.06 1.03 2.9 28 205,900 t 58,400 t

Table 5: Summary of Yin Resources at 0.40% TREO% Cut-off.

Resource
**Classification **
Geology Tonnes
(Mt)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(kg/t)
NdPr:TREO
Ratio (%)

Contained
TREO
Contained
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
Indicated Oxide 2.19 1.61 4.5 28 35,100 t 9,900 t
Indicated Fresh 1.87 1.53 4.3 28 28,500 t 8,000 t
Indicated Subtotal 4.05 1.57 **4.4 ** 28 63,600 t 17,900 t
Inferred Oxide 6.35 1.38 4.0 29 87,400 t 25,500 t
Inferred Fresh 2.09 1.52 4.7 31 31,800 t 9,900 t
Inferred Subtotal 8.44 1.41 **4.2 ** 30 119,200 t 35,400 t
Total Oxide 8.53 1.44 4.1 29 122,500 t 35,400 t
Total Fresh 3.96 1.52 4.5 30 60,300 t 17,900 t
TOTAL 12.49 1.46 4.3 29 182,800 t 53,300 t

Table 6: Summary of Yin Resources at 1.00% TREO% Cut-off.

Resource
**Classification **
Geology Tonnes
(Mt)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(kg/t)
NdPr:TREO
Ratio (%)

Contained
TREO
Contained
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
Indicated Oxide 1.44 2.13 6.2 29 30,700 t 8,900 t
Indicated Fresh 1.46 1.75 5.0 29 25,500 t 7,300 t
Indicated Subtotal 2.90 **1.94 ** 5.6 29 56,200 t 16,200 t
Inferred Oxide 3.96 1.85 5.5 30 73,300 t 21,900 t
Inferred Fresh 1.52 1.86 5.9 32 28,200 t 8,900 t
Inferred Subtotal 5.48 1.85 5.6 30 101,500 t 30,800 t
Total Oxide 5.41 1.92 5.7 30 104,00 t 30,800 t
Total Fresh 2.97 1.81 5.4 30 53,700 t 16,200 t
TOTAL 8.38 1.88 5.6 30 157,700 t 47,000 t
**Table 7: Summary of Yin Resources at 1.50% TREO% ** Cut-off.
Resource
**Classification **
Geology Tonnes
(Mt)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(kg/t)
NdPr:TREO
Ratio (%)

Contained
TREO
Contained
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
Indicated Oxide 1.08 2.41 7.1 29 26,100 t 7,600 t
Indicated Fresh 0.86 2.10 6.0 29 18,000 t 5,200 t
Indicated Subtotal **1.94 ** 2.27 6.6 29 44,100 t 12,800 t
Inferred Oxide 2.60 2.16 6.4 30 56,200 t 16,700 t
Inferred Fresh 1.12 2.07 6.7 32 23,100 t 7,500 t
Inferred Subtotal **3.72 ** 2.13 6.5 30 79,300 t 24,200 t
Total Oxide 3.69 2.23 6.6 30 82,300 t 24,400 t
Total Fresh 1.97 2.08 6.4 31 41,100 t 12,600 t
TOTAL 5.66 2.18 6.5 30 123,400 t 37,000 t

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Figure 8: TREO% grade tonnage curve for oxide and fresh mineralisation.

Comparison with Previous Resource Estimate

Widenbar produced an initial Resource estimate for Yin in December 2022 as summarised below in comparison to the current Resource.

Overall, there has been an increase from 14.4 million tonnes to 20 million tonnes, with a slight decrease in grade from 1.13% TREO to 1.03% TREO. This is due partly to an increase in the depth of the main part of the Yin deposit and the inclusion of a Resource at Yin South.

Significantly, there has been an allocation of 5.5 million tonnes to the Indicated category.

Table 8: Summary of December 2022 Yin Resources at 0.20% TREO Cut-off.

Resource
**Classification **
Geology Tonnes
(Mt)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(kg/t)
NdPr:TREO
Ratio (%)

Contained
TREO
Contained
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
Inferred Ironstone 4.80 1.67 5.1 31 80,100 t 24,500 t
Inferred Carbonatite 4.09 1.54 4.7 31 63,000 t 19,300 t
Inferred Fenite 5.47 0.36 0.8 23 19,700 t 4,400 t
TOTAL 14.36 1.13 3.4 30 162,800 t 48,200 t
Table 9: Summary of July 2023 Yin Resources at 0.20% TREO% Cut-off.
Resource
**Classification **
Geology Tonnes
(Mt)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(kg/t)
NdPr:TREO
Ratio (%)

Contained
TREO
Contained
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
Indicated Oxide 3.01 1.25 3.5 28 37,700 t 10,400 t
Indicated Fresh 2.52 1.21 3.4 28 30,400 t 8,400 t
Indicated Subtotal 5.52 1.23 3.4 28 68,100 t 18,800 t
Inferred Oxide 11.35 0.91 2.5 28 102,900 t 28,900 t
Inferred Fresh 3.18 1.09 3.3 31 34,900 t 10,600 t
Inferred Subtotal 14.56 0.95 2.7 29 137,800 t 39,500 t
Total Oxide 14.36 0.98 2.7 28 140,600 t 39,300 t
Total Fresh 5.7 1.14 3.3 29 65,300 t 19,100 t
TOTAL 20.06 1.03 2.9 28 205,900 t 58,400 t

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Metallurgy

Metallurgical test work has been undertaken independently at ALS Metallurgy and IMO Metallurgy. Oversight on the test work was conducted on behalf of Dreadnought by experienced consulting metallurgist, Damien Krebs from Primero Group.

Two rounds of metallurgical testing have been completed on the Yin ironstones and have resulted in the production of concentrates ranging from 31.22-41.70% TREO and 10.76%-15.31% Nd2O3+Pr6O11 with TREO recoveries ranging from 85.9%-92.8% using material with head grades ranging from 1.60% - 2.36% TREO. This work indicates that a high-value monazite concentrate can be produced from the Yin ironstones using a standard flowsheet.

In July 2021, flotation test work conducted on a 30kg bulk surface sample from Yin produced a high-grade monazite concentrate with 92.8% recovery into 3.55% of the original mass. The concentrate grade was 15.31% Nd2O3+Pr6O11 and 41.70% TREO.

In May 2023, floatation test work conducted on a bulk composite of diamond drill samples from Yin produced a high-grade concentrate with 85.9% TREO recovery into 6.7% of the original mass. The concentrate grade was 10.76% Nd2O3+Pr6O11 and 31.22% TREO.

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Figure 9: Successful froth flotation test on the Yin bulk sample.

Metallurgical testing is now advancing as follows:

  • Increased intensity of testing of all Yin ironstones that are expected to become Resources across a range of head grades.

  • Acid bake performance analysis by ANSTO of bulk concentrates for producing a mixed rare earth carbonate to optimise midstream processing options for the concentrate.

  • Ongoing concentrate flowsheet optimisation.

Further information regarding metallurgical results can be found in previous announcements:

DRE Announcement 29 May 2023: Metallurgical Test Work Supports High-Value Concentrate

Reasonable Potential of Eventual Economic Extraction

The prospects for eventual economic extraction of Rare Earth oxides from the Yin and Yin South deposits has been considered by running preliminary pit optimisations. Mining and processing costs, metal prices and metallurgical recoveries are uncertain at this stage of the project, but assumptions have been made based on publicly available information published on the advanced-stage, nearby Yangibana Rare Earths Project. Depending on the assumptions, a theoretical breakeven cutoff grade is indicated between 0.18% and 0.25% TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxides). A majority of the Mineral Resource lies within the optimal pits generated using these assumptions and, on this basis, and given the uncertainties at this early stage of development of the project, the Competent Person considers that it is reasonable to include all of the material that has been classified in the Indicated and Inferred categories.

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Future Work

Subject to the outcome of ongoing metallurgical work, the Resource will form the basis of a planned Scoping Study regarding the potential to mine Yin. In parallel, there are ongoing in-fill and extensional RC and diamond drilling programs which will form the basis for ongoing Resource updates.

Impact on Long Term Incentive Plan

The following table outlines the Company’s Long-Term Incentive (“ LTI ”) plan with the Class A and B performance shares now vested. The Class C performance shares are now considered likely to be vested at an Inferred Resource of at least 30Mt @ >1% TREO. The capital structure following issue of the LTI performance shares is also outlined below.


also outlined below.

also outlined below.
Table 10: LTI Plan summary.
Performance Rights Quantity
Class A 10,183,335
Class B 13,800,001
Class C 13,799,996

also outlined below.

also outlined below.

also outlined below.

also outlined below.
Table 10: LTI Plan summary.
Performance Rights Quantity **Vesting Condition ** Vested
Class A 10,183,335 The Company announcing an Inferred JORC Resource of 10Mt @
>1% TREO by 31 December 2022.
AllClassA PerformanceRightshave beenexercised.
Yes
Class B 13,800,001 The Company announcing an Inferred JORC Resource of 20Mt @
>1%TREO by 31 December 2023.
Yes
Class C 13,799,996 The Company announcing an Inferred JORC Resource of 30Mt @
>1%TREO by 31 December 2024.
No

Capital Structure (Upon issue of vested Class A and B Performance Rights)

Capital Structure (Upon issue of vested Class A and B Performance Rights) Capital Structure (Upon issue of vested Class A and B Performance Rights)
Table 11: Capital structure following issue of Class Aand Bperformance shares.
Quoted Securities
FullyPaid OrdinaryShares 3,341,528,221
Unquoted Securities
Options@$0.005 expiring09/04/2024 30,000,000
Options@$0.005 expiring30/06/2024 1,500,000
Options@$0.04 expiring02/07/2024 12,100,000
Options@$0.06 expiring11/08/2024 2,000,000
Options@$0.06 expiring26/11/2024 2,000,000
Options@$0.065 expiring14/07/2025 8,500,000
Options@$0.1575 expiring16/12/2025 853,098
Options@$0.12 expiring02/03/2026 1,223,151
Options@$0.075 expiring14/06/2026 2,000,000
Class C Performance Shares 13,799,996

Further information regarding the LTI plan can be found in previous announcements:

DRE Announcement 31 October 2022: Annual General Meeting – Notice and Proxy Form

DRE Announcement 17 August 2022: Long-Term Incentives on Delivery of Significant REE Resources

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Background on Mangaroon (E8/3178, E08/3274, E09/2384, E09/2433, E09/2473: FQM Earn-in) (E08/3275, E08/3439, E09/2290, E09/2359, E09/2405, E09/2370, E09/2448, E09/2449, E09/2450, E09/2467, E09/2478, E09/2531, E09/2535, E09/2616, E09/2620, M09/91, M09/146, M09/147, M09/174, M09/175: DRE 100%)

Mangaroon covers >5,300sq kms of the Mangaroon Zone in the Gascoyne Region of Western Australia. Part of the project is targeting Ni-Cu-PGE and is subject to First Quantum Minerals Ltd (“ FQM ”) earning up to 70%. The region is also host to high-grade gold mineralisation at the Bangemall/Cobra and Star of Mangaroon gold mining centres and the high NdPr:TREO ratio Yin and Yangibana REE deposits.

Dreadnought has located outcropping high-grade gold bearing quartz veins along the Star of Mangaroon Shear, Edmund and Minga Bar Faults, high-grade REE ironstones, REE-P2O5-Nb2O5-TiO2-Sc mineralised carbonatites and outcropping high tenor Ni-Cu-PGE blebby sulphides at the Money Intrusion.

Dreadnought has already successfully delivered:

  • an initial independent JORC Inferred Resource of 20.06Mt @ 1.03% TREO and an initial Indicated Resource of 5.52Mt @ 1.23% TREO covering only 4kms of the 43kms of strike within the Yin REE Ironstone Complex; and

  • an Exploration Target of 50-100Mt at 0.9-1.3% TREO (ASX 13 Feb 2023) estimated over 40 kms of strike within the Yin REE Ironstone Complex.

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Figure 10: Plan view map of Mangaroon showing the location of gold, nickel and REE prospects in relation to major structures, geology and roads.

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For further information please refer to previous ASX announcements:

  • 11 June 2021 High-Grade REE Ironstones Outcropping at Mangaroon

  • 19 July 2021 High-Grade REE Ironstones Confirmed Over 2.5kms at Mangaroon24 September 2021 Airborne Magnetic-Radiometric Survey Commenced at Mangaroon1 February 2022 Rare Earths, Phosphate, Niobium & Zirconium Results from Mangaroon5 September 2022 Thick Rare Earth Ironstones Confirmed at Sabre (Y3) Discovery17 October 2022 Mineralised Carbonatites Discovered at C3 and C423 November 2022 Multiple, Large Scale REE-Nb-Ti-P Carbonatites13 December 2022 Thick Mineralisation Continues at C3, 2022 Drilling Complete28 December 2022 Initial High-Grade, Independent Resource Over 3kms at Yin27 January 2023 Mineralised REE Ironstones increased by 13kms to 43kms13 February 2023 REE Ironstone Exploration Target Defined13 March 2023 Successful Yin Extensional Drilling Results – Mangaroon29 March 2023 Yin Resource to Grow, Carbonatite Drilling Commenced3 April 2023 Carbonatites Deliver Thick, Near Surface REE Results29 May 2023 Metallurgical Test Work Supports High-Value Concentrate13 June 2023 Yin Extended by ~1km & ~2.5km of High-Grade NdPr Discoveries

UPCOMING NEWSFLOW

July-December: Ongoing drilling results from Mangaroon REE (100%)

July: Results of nickel review with Newexco (Central Yilgarn 100%)

July: Quarterly Activities and Cashflow Report

19-21 July: Noosa Mining Investor Conference

August: Commencement of RC drilling at the Money Intrusion (Mangaroon First Quantum Earn-in)

August: Results of geophysical and geochemical surveys at Central Yilgarn (100%)

August: Commencement of RC drilling at Mangaroon Au (100%)

August: Initial C3 Resource (Mangaroon 100%)

7-9 August: Diggers and Dealers Conference

August/September: Commencement of drilling at Tarraji-Yampi (80% and 100%)

October: Drilling and DHEM results from Money Intrusion (Mangaroon First Quantum Earn-in)

November: Follow-up RC drilling at Mangaroon Au (100%)

December 2023 quarter: REE Resource upgrade (Mangaroon 100%)

~Ends~

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.

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Cautionary Statement

This announcement and information, opinions or conclusions expressed in the course of this announcement contains forecasts and forward-looking information. Such forecasts, projections and information are not a guarantee of future performance, involve unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results and developments will almost certainly differ materially from those expressed or implied. There are a number of risks, both specific to Dreadnought, and of a general nature which may affect the future operating and financial performance of Dreadnought, and the value of an investment in Dreadnought including and not limited to title risk, renewal risk, economic conditions, stock market fluctuations, commodity demand and price movements, timing of access to infrastructure, timing of environmental approvals, regulatory risks, operational risks, reliance on key personnel, reserve estimations, native title risks, cultural heritage risks, foreign currency fluctuations, and mining development, construction and commissioning risk.

Competent Person’s Statement – Mineral Resources

The information in this announcement that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr. Lynn Widenbar, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Widenbar is a full-time employee of Widenbar and Associates Pty Ltd. Mr. Widenbar has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that is being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Minerals Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr. Widenbar consents to the inclusion in the announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context that the information appears.

Competent Person’s Statement – Exploration Results

The information in this announcement that relates to geology, exploration results and planning, and exploration targets 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 announcement 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, Tarraji-Yampi, 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 Tarraji-Yampi, similar to Cloncurry / Mt Isa in Queensland and Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.

Mangaroon Ni-Cu-PGE JV & REE Au 100% Project

Mangaroon is a first mover opportunity covering ~5,300 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 at the Money

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Intrusion. Dreadnought’s 100% owned areas contain outcropping high-grade gold bearing quartz veins including the historic Star of Mangaroon and Diamond’s gold mines, along the Edmund and Minga Bar Faults and outcropping highgrade REE ironstones and seven carbonatite intrusions which may be the source of the regions rare earth mineralisation.

Dreadnought has delivered an initial JORC Inferred Resource over just ~4kms Yin REE Ironstone Complex delivering 20.06Mt @ 1.03% TREO (28% NdPr:TREO Ratio) (ASX 5 July 2022 ) with an additional ~39kms of strike still to be tested.

Bresnahan HREE and Au Project

Bresnahan is located ~125km southwest of Newman in the Ashburton Basin. The project comprises ~3,700 sq kms covering over 200kms strike along the Bresnahan Basin / Wyloo Group unconformity. Bresnahan is prospective for unconformity related heavy rare earth (“ HREE ”) deposits similar to Browns Range HREE deposits and mesothermal lode gold similar to Paulsen’s Au-Ag-Sb deposits along strike.

Prior to consolidation by Dreadnought, the Bresnahan Basin had only been explored for unconformity uranium with limited exploration for mesothermal gold. Bresnahan is a first mover opportunity to explore for unconformity HREE.

Central Yilgarn Gold, Base Metals, Critical Minerals & Iron Ore Project

Central Yilgarn is located ~190km northwest of Kalgoorlie in the Yilgarn Craton. The project comprises ~1,600 sq kms covering ~150km of strike along the majority of the Illaara, Yerilgee and Evanston greenstone belts. Central Yilgarn is prospective for typical Archean mesothermal lode gold deposits, VMS base metals, komatiite hosted nickel sulphides and critical metals including Lithium-Caesium-Tantalum.

Prior to consolidation by Dreadnought, the Central Yilgarn was predominantly held by iron ore explorers and remains highly prospective for iron ore.

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Table 12: Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted.

Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(%)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Prospect
YINRC001 0 **34 ** **34 ** 2.59 0.80 31 Yin
incl 11 21 10 6.05 1.89 31
YINRC002 24 55 31 1.73 0.49 28
incl 29 36 7 3.47 1.06 31
YINRC003
and
23 25 2 0.99 0.25 25
44 45 1 0.82 0.19 23
and 50 75 21 2.01 0.62 31
incl 58 69 11 3.11 0.97 31
YINRC004
and
and
60 65 5 0.55 0.12 22
70 72 2 0.62 0.13 21
80 99 19 1.57 0.46 29
incl 85 93 8 2.01 0.60 30
YINRC005
and
18 32 14 0.91 0.24 26
88 90 2 1.12 0.31 28
and 94 129 35 2.75 0.80 29
incl 105 120 15 4.08 1.21 30
YINRC006
and
and
85 104 19 1.00 0.30 30
128 131 3 0.55 0.13 24
139 165 26 1.00 0.25 25
incl 157 164 7 1.91 0.45 24
YINRC007
incl
and
and
0 20 20 0.75 0.22 29
2 11 9 1.25 0.36 29
33 39 6 0.25 0.07 28
43 44 1 0.23 0.04 17
YINRC008
and
incl
and
0 6 6 0.28 0.09 32
16 41 26 1.31 0.38 29
28 36 8 2.55 0.76 30
47 48 1 0.47 0.14 30
YINRC009
and
and
incl
and
and
5 7 2 0.34 0.02 6
48 51 3 0.44 0.13 30
55 79 24 0.83 0.24 29
70 77 7 **2.04 ** 0.63 **31 **
81 82 1 0.63 0.11 17
89 90 1 0.57 0.13 23
YINRC011
incl
106 123 17 1.14 0.35 31
110 120 10 1.54 0.49 32
YINRC012
incl
151 159 8 1.44 0.44 31
**154 ** 157 3 2.28 0.69 30
YINRC014
and
0 8 8 1.39 0.44 32
23 25 2 0.72 0.18 25
YINRC018
and
and
0 5 5 0.28 0.02 7
12 15 3 0.24 0.06 25
36 37 1 0.22 0.07 32
YINRC019
incl
and
incl
and
13 33 20 0.81 0.09 11
29 **31 ** 2 2.59 0.58 22
36 37 1 0.38 0.09 24
39 40 1 0.41 0.12 29
59 60 1 1.53 0.50 33

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Table 12 (continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted.

Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(%)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Prospect
YINRC020
and
and
and
18 24 6 0.49 0.07 14 Yin
38 39 1 0.66 0.19 29
50 53 3 0.44 0.12 27
70 75 2 1.02 0.33 32
YINRC021
and
and
and
and
21 22 1 0.29 0.01 3
51 54 3 0.32 0.10 31
77 78 3 0.31 0.08 26
82 83 1 0.45 0.13 29
85 89 4 0.35 0.09 26
YINRC022
incl
and
and
and
incl
98 103 5 0.75 0.21 28
100 **101 ** 1 **2.02 ** 0.59 29
107 111 4 1.03 0.30 29
118 120 2 0.27 0.06 22
132 140 8 0.52 0.11 21
133 134 1 1.92 0.48 25
YINRC023
incl
0 17 17 0.75 0.24 32
8 11 3 2.24 0.75 33
YINRC024
and
and
incl
incl
and
28 29 1 0.44 0.12 27
32 33 1 0.20 0.04 20
40 58 18 1.02 0.32 31
48 56 8 1.87 0.62 33
**51 ** 55 4 2.26 0.75 33
67 70 3 0.37 0.10 27
YINRC025
and
incl
and
59 69 10 0.30 0.08 27
83 102 19 1.00 0.33 33
90 **92 ** 2 3.15 1.06 **34 **
111 120 9 0.31 0.08 26
YINRC026
incl
25 39 14 1.05 0.34 32
26 30 4 2.11 0.73 35
YINRC027
and
and
incl
24 27 3 0.20 0.04 20
32 34 2 0.37 0.13 35
52 71 19 1.15 0.40 35
**61 ** 69 8 2.33 0.83 36
YINRC028
and
incl
59 63 4 0.34 0.10 29
72 122 50 0.72 0.23 32
98 103 5 **2.81 ** 0.85 30
YINRC029 49 51 2 0.31 0.09 29
YINRC030 107 108 1 0.25 0.07 28
YINRC031 155 156 1 0.34 0.09 26
YINRC032 27 30 3 0.63 0.20 32
YINRC033
incl
59 67 8 1.07 0.36 34
61 65 4 1.58 0.54 34
YINRC034
incl
110 116 6 1.37 0.43 31
111 115 4 1.88 0.60 32
YINRC035
incl
13 21 8 1.90 0.67 35
15 20 5 2.80 0.99 35
YINRC036
incl
49 62 13 1.53 0.50 33
**52 ** 60 8 2.06 0.67 33
YINRC037 93 104 11 1.32 0.44 33
incl **94 ** 100 6 2.07 0.69 33

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Table 12 (continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted.

Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(%)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Prospect
YINRC038 13 15 2 1.47 0.58 39 Yin
YINRC039 61 63 2 0.39 0.13 33
YINRC040
incl
11 18 7 **2.84 ** **1.01 ** 36
12 18 8 3.24 1.15 35
YINRC041
incl
60 68 8 1.09 0.40 37
61 67 6 1.32 0.49 37
YINRC042
incl
101 112 11 1.51 0.56 37
**102 ** 108 6 2.43 **0.92 ** 38
YINRC043 6 27 21 0.22 0.05 23
YINRC044
and
and
43 44 1 0.26 0.06 23
45 46 1 0.38 0.11 29
48 61 13 0.38 0.12 32
YINRC045
and
and
and
5 7 2 1.00 0.40 40
9 12 3 0.20 0.05 25
78 81 3 1.10 0.33 30
95 97 2 0.35 0.10 29
YINRC046 2 12 10 0.52 0.18 35
YINRC047 53 62 9 0.40 0.13 33
YINRC048
and
and
41 42 1 0.43 0.15 35
59 60 1 0.66 0.27 41
82 83 1 1.25 0.57 46
YINRC052 98 99 1 0.68 0.22 32
YINRC053 35 37 2 0.30 0.10 33
YINRC055
incl
and
21 44 23 1.15 0.36 31
29 37 8 **2.52 ** 0.83 33
52 53 1 0.82 0.20 24
YINRC056
incl
67 76 8 2.50 0.85 **34 **
69 75 6 3.19 1.10 **34 **
YINRC057
and
and
19 20 1 0.36 0.09 25
42 43 1 0.29 0.09 31
45 54 9 0.89 0.29 33
YINRC058
and
incl
29 31 2 0.72 0.28 39
62 93 31 1.64 0.50 30
83 89 6 6.73 2.08 **31 **
YINRC059
and
and
incl
58 66 8 0.39 0.13 33
68 69 1 0.22 0.06 27
92 141 49 0.81 0.26 32
107 113 6 2.83 **0.94 ** 33
YINRC060 3 14 11 1.12 0.39 35
YINRC061 42 61 19 0.40 0.14 35
YINRC062
and
113 121 8 0.35 0.12 34
125 126 1 0.24 0.07 29
YINRC063
and
6 10 4 0.40 0.12 30
36 39 3 0.32 0.11 34
YINRC064
and
82 87 5 1.13 0.34 30
96 110 14 0.52 0.16 31
YINRC065
and
and
and
135 146 11 0.70 0.23 33
156 158 2 0.25 0.07 28
165 170 5 0.31 0.10 32
180 183 3 0.73 0.21 29

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Table 12(continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted. Table 12(continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted. Table 12(continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted. Table 12(continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted. Table 12(continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted. Table 12(continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted. Table 12(continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted.
Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(%)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Prospect
YINRC066
incl
26 43 17 1.59 0.42 26 Yin
**32 ** 40 8 2.49 0.66 27
YINRC067 93 104 11 1.51 0.42 28
YINRC068 9 15 6 0.42 0.12 29
YINRC069
and
**52 ** 53 1 2.07 **0.62 ** 30
86 87 1 0.59 0.17 29
YINRC070
and
23 26 3 0.27 0.06 22
33 34 1 1.67 0.42 25
YINRC066
incl
26 43 17 1.59 0.42 26
**32 ** 40 8 2.49 0.66 27
YINRC067 93 104 11 1.51 0.42 28
YINRC068 9 15 6 0.42 0.12 29
YINRC069
and
**52 ** 53 1 2.07 **0.62 ** 30
86 87 1 0.59 0.17 29
YINRC070
and
23 26 3 0.27 0.06 22
33 34 1 1.67 0.42 25
YINRC072 19 38 19 0.46 0.08 17
YINRC073 87 89 2 1.01 0.33 33
YINRC074
incl
31 39 8 1.70 0.59 35
**34 ** 39 5 **2.54 ** 0.88 35
YINRC075
incl
and
**54 ** 59 5 2.73 **0.91 ** 33
55 58 3 4.14 1.39 **34 **
61 62 1 0.2 0.05 25
YINRC076
incl
82 94 12 1.65 0.56 34
96 97 1 0.25 0.07 28
YINRC077
and
10 11 1 0.33 0.10 30
14 22 8 1.09 0.39 36
YINRC078 51 55 4 1.07 0.36 34
YINRC079 **84 ** 87 3 3.47 1.26 36
YINRC080 37 40 3 **2.52 ** **0.84 ** 33
YINRC081
and
and
59 60 1 0.33 0.10 30
65 66 1 0.21 0.06 29
67 84 17 0.61 0.20 33
YINRC082
and
incl
Incl
5 6 1 1.03 0.38 37
94 118 24 1.17 0.43 37
95 99 4 4.11 1.59 39
115 117 2 3.68 1.37 37
YINRC083
incl
0 24 24 2.57 0.73 28
8 19 11 4.50 1.27 28
YINRC085
incl
and
0 30 30 1.82 0.55 30
8 25 17 2.87 0.88 **31 **
39 42 3 0.24 0.07 29
YINRC086
incl
and
6 49 43 0.93 0.26 28
33 46 13 2.11 **0.64 ** 30
52 54 2 0.65 0.22 34
YINRC087
and
and
0 6 6 0.58 0.20 34
30 31 1 0.73 0.19 26
48 86 38 1.84 0.57 31
incl 57 80 23 2.70 0.83 **31 **

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Table 12 (continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted.

Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(%)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Prospect
YINRC088
and
and
and
incl
64 68 4 0.72 0.14 19 Yin
70 71 1 0.38 0.10 26
76 77 1 0.40 0.10 25
92 120 28 1.00 0.28 28
**104 ** 111 7 2.09 0.59 28
YINRC086MET
incl
24 79 **54 ** 2.07 **0.62 ** 30
41 58 17 4.10 1.22 30
YINRC089
and
114 115 1 0.21 0.04 19
119 146 27 1.15 0.30 26
YINRC090
and
**184 ** 193 9 2.22 0.66 30
194 195 1 0.22 0.07 32
YINRC091
incl
148 195 47 0.61 0.17 28
188 **192 ** 4 2.27 0.70 **31 **
YINRC092
and
incl
incl
0 13 13 0.43 0.14 33
39 57 18 1.33 0.32 24
40 50 10 2.15 **0.51 ** 24
45 49 4 3.07 **0.71 ** 23
YINRC093
incl
45 83 38 0.81 0.24 30
47 60 13 1.40 0.42 30
YINRC094
and
incl
and
3 10 7 0.56 0.10 18
76 112 36 1.02 0.28 27
**92 ** **94 ** 2 2.60 0.79 30
106 109 3 2.65 0.55 21
YINRC095
and
incl
8 25 17 0.75 0.08 11
93 135 42 1.00 0.26 26
117 124 7 1.97 **0.51 ** 26
YINRC096
and
and
and
incl
12 14 2 0.66 0.08 12
87 89 2 1.02 0.22 22
105 107 2 0.75 0.21 28
132 152 20 1.53 0.45 29
142 146 4 **2.64 ** 0.73 28
YINRC097
and
and
and
and
incl
incl
70 71 1 0.41 0.10 24
99 101 2 0.53 0.14 26
133 135 2 0.59 0.16 27
142 143 1 0.55 0.12 22
152 177 25 1.32 0.39 30
155 166 11 **2.02 ** 0.58 29
155 158 3 3.45 0.99 29
YINRC098
incl
179 193 14 2.15 0.67 **31 **
**184 ** 190 6 **3.31 ** 1.05 **32 **
YINRC099 114 117 3 0.53 0.16 30
YINRC100 31 38 7 0.37 0.06 16
YINRC101
incl
55 63 8 1.52 0.50 33
57 **61 ** 4 2.00 0.68 **34 **
YINRC102
and
52 53 1 1.59 0.57 36
96 98 2 1.13 0.34 30
YINRC103 114 120 6 0.60 0.16 27
and 153 154 1 0.53 0.13 25
and 187 204 17 1.23 0.38 31
incl 193 195 2 2.07 0.7 **34 **

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Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(%)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Prospect
YINRC104
incl
37 50 13 1.58 0.48 30 Yin
39 45 6 2.38 **0.74 ** **31 **
YINRC105 77 88 11 1.13 0.29 26
YINRC106
and
and
and
and
29 30 1 0.40 0.14 35
80 82 2 0.38 0.11 29
88 98 10 0.66 0.21 32
91 93 2 1.48 0.46 31
108 110 2 0.47 0.14 30
YINRC108 144 154 10 0.42 0.14 33
YINRC109
and
124 126 2 0.57 0.2 35
163 166 3 0.86 0.26 30
YINRC113 53 55 2 0.29 0.1 34
YINRC114 69 **72 ** 3 **2.64 ** **0.91 ** **34 **
YINRC115 21 23 2 0.32 0.11 34
YINRC116 78 81 3 1.04 0.42 40
YINRC117 151 153 2 0.21 0.07 33
YINRC118
incl
and
9 24 15 0.50 0.08 16
12 15 3 1.50 0.23 15
36 42 6 0.39 0.08 21
YINRC121 136 148 12 1.25 0.37 30
incl 139 144 5 2.03 0.62 31
and 155 158 3 1.26 0.29 23
YINRC122
and
69 74 5 0.41 0.12 30
99 109 10 1.74 0.58 33
Incl. 100 106 6 2.52 0.85 34
Incl. 103 106 3 3.48 1.20 34
YINRC123
and
69 77 8 0.90 0.30 33
115 138 23 1.28 0.40 31
incl 120 131 11 2.28 0.73 32
incl 121 126 5 3.54 1.14 32
YINRC124
incl
126 173 47 0.70 0.22 31
126 142 16 1.19 0.39 33
YINRC125 115 121 6 2.78 0.86 31
and 116 120 4 3.42 1.06 31
YINRC126 120 127 7 1.43 0.50 35
incl 121 124 3 2.11 0.75 36
YINRC127
incl
108 113 5 1.61 0.53 33
108 110 2 2.04 0.76 37
YINRC128
incl
122 129 7 2.43 0.88 36
125 129 4 **3.92 ** 1.43 36
YINRC129
and
23 24 1 0.48 0.19 40
141 146 5 1.31 0.46 35
incl 142 144 2 2.15 0.77 36

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Table 12 (continued): Significant Intersections >0.2% TREO with >2% TREO highlighted.

Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(%)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Prospect
YINRC131
incl
and
and
incl
30 43 13 0.58 0.155 27 Yin
30 32 2 1.53 0.4575 30
38 39 1 1.05 0.3 28
54 71 17 1.32 0.309 23
**62 ** 66 4 **3.72 ** **0.94 ** 25
YINRC132
incl
107 118 11 1.16 0.292 25
108 110 2 2.11 0.57 27
YINRC133 151 158 7 0.35 0.061 18
YINRC134
incl
and
19 57 38 0.48 0.12 25
44 45 1 1.13 0.29 26
50 53 3 1.17 0.31 27
YINRC135 68 73 5 0.35 0.10 28
YINRC136 39 42 3 0.34 0.08 25
YINRC137
incl
36 45 9 2.15 0.57 26
37 40 3 5.80 1.56 27
YINRC138
incl
79 85 6 0.67 0.16 23
82 83 1 1.46 0.37 25
YINRC139
and
incl
17 24 7 0.35 0.03 7
26 34 8 0.64 0.14 21
29 33 4 1.00 0.24 24
YINRC140
incl
97 105 8 1.07 0.24 22
99 103 4 1.63 0.39 24
YINRC141
incl
67 87 20 2.15 0.49 23
68 76 8 4.85 1.15 24
YINRC142
incl
124 132 8 0.55 0.12 22
128 129 1 1.76 0.46 26
YINRC143 109 112 3 0.35 0.08 24
YINRC144 129 135 6 0.53 0.14 25
YINRC147 181 182 1 0.66 0.23 35
YINRC174
incl
44 57 13 0.60 0.13 21
44 47 3 1.30 0.29 23
YINRC175
incl
and
incl
and
103 108 5 1.06 0.26 24
103 **104 ** 1 4.10 1.06 26
129 219 90 0.56 0.14 24
162 182 20 1.10 0.29 27
195 202 7 0.92 0.24 26
YINRC176 82 93 11 0.42 0.08 20
YINRC177
incl
and
and
80 95 15 0.50 0.10 20
88 89 1 1.41 0.34 24
117 118 1 1.30 0.36 28
134 138 4 0.26 0.05 19
YINRC178
incl
incl
and
74 105 31 1.01 0.17 17
73 78 5 2.47 0.30 12
**74 ** 76 2 5.25 0.65 12
87 90 3 1.79 0.40 22
and 103 105 2 **2.34 ** 0.47 20

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Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
TREO
(%)
Nd2O3+Pr6O11
(%)
NdPr:TREO
(%)
Prospect
YINRC179
incl
and
incl
and
119 129 10 1.33 0.32 24 Yin
120 124 4 2.15 0.52 24
140 166 26 1.22 0.27 22
140 148 8 2.10 0.47 23
183 184 1 1.31 0.29 22
YINRC180
incl
and
52 72 20 0.6 0.13 22
67 69 2 **2.01 ** 0.55 27
82 90 8 0.44 0.10 23
YINRC195 119 124 5 0.27 0.04 15
YINRC196
incl
and
55 84 29 0.71 0.12 17
76 80 4 3.16 0.58 18
102 104 2 0.38 0.07 18
YINRC197 19 21 2 0.36 0.07 19
YINRC198
and
and
22 25 3 0.24 0.03 13
31 35 4 0.24 0.03 13
43 45 2 0.77 0.17 22
YINRC201
incl
57 68 11 0.96 0.18 19
**62 ** 66 4 1.88 0.36 17
and 82 86 4 0.24 0.04 17
YINRC202 29 48 19 0.44 0.06 14

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Starry night over Mangaroon, photo courtesy of Trevor Collens.

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Table 13: Drill Collar Data (GDA94 MGAz50)

Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth EOH **Type ** Prospect
YINRC001 401657 7350202 302 -60 270 81 RC Yin
YINRC002 401696 7350203 303 -60 270 123 RC
YINRC003 401735 7350204 302 -60 270 100 RC
YINRC004 701779 7350202 301 -60 270 117 RC
YINRC005 401816 7350202 301 -60 270 141 RC
YINRC006 401856 7350202 300 -60 270 183 RC
YINRC007 401704 7350304 303 -60 270 51 RC
YINRC008 401742 7350305 302 -60 270 75 RC
YINRC009 401782 7350302 301 -60 270 99 RC
YINRC010 401538 7350102 300 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC011 401825 7350304 300 -60 270 135 RC
YINRC012 401861 7350301 304 -60 270 177 RC
YINRC013 401577 7350105 299 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC014 401720 7350403 310 -60 270 33 RC
YINRC015 401617 7350104 300 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC016 401658 7350104 300 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC017 401697 7350103 300 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC018 401737 7350104 300 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC019 401774 7350104 300 -60 270 84 RC
YINRC020 401816 7350102 300 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC021 401855 7350103 298 -60 270 111 RC
YINRC022 401895 7350108 298 -60 270 153 RC
YINRC023 401720 7350507 301 -60 270 39 RC
YINRC024 401759 7350505 300 -60 270 87 RC
YINRC025 401802 7350498 300 -60 270 123 RC
YINRC026 401754 7350705 303 -60 270 51 RC
YINRC027 401794 7350703 302 -60 270 87 RC
YINRC028 401832 7350703 301 -60 270 123 RC
YINRC029 401750 7350900 304 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC030 401790 7350901 303 -60 270 129 RC
YINRC031 401829 7350900 303 -60 270 177 RC
YINRC032 401751 7351082 299 -60 310 45 RC
YINRC033 401786 7351058 305 -60 310 87 RC
YINRC034 401820 7351035 306 -60 310 129 RC
YINRC035 401895 7351225 302 -60 270 39 RC
YINRC036 401935 7351224 303 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC037 401976 7351225 303 -60 270 123 RC
YINRC038 402077 7351238 305 -60 270 33 RC
YINRC039 402120 7351240 305 -60 270 69 RC
YINRC040 401995 7351425 303 -60 270 39 RC
YINRC041 402036 7351426 303 -60 270 87 RC
YINRC042 402074 7351414 302 -60 270 123 RC
YINRC043 402038 7351578 304 -60 270 45 RC
YINRC044 402076 7351579 304 -60 270 87 RC
YINRC045 402116 7351582 303 -60 270 123 RC
YINRC046 402086 7351727 304 -60 270 45 RC
YINRC047 402127 7351725 304 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC048 402166 7351733 305 -60 270 129 RC
YINRC049 402101 7351926 304 -60 270 39 RC
YINRC050 402143 7351926 304 -60 270 87 RC
YINRC051 402182 7351929 304 -60 270 129 RC

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Table 13 (continued): Drill Collar Data (GDA94 MGAz50)

Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth EOH **Type ** Prospect
YINRC052 401863 7349988 296 -60 270 123 RC Yin
YINRC053 401903 7350002 299 -60 270 153 RC
YINRC054 401944 7350001 298 -60 270 93 RC
YINRC055 401757 7350401 298 -60 270 63 RC
YINRC056 401796 7350404 298 -60 270 93 RC
YINRC057 401745 7350602 298 -60 270 69 RC
YINRC058 401779 7350601 298 -60 270 105 RC
YINRC059 401818 7350602 298 -60 270 141 RC
YINRC060 401764 7350803 298 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC061 401806 7350803 298 -60 270 75 RC
YINRC062 401846 7350803 298 -60 270 135 RC
YINRC063 401710 7351001 298 -60 270 57 RC
YINRC064 401747 7351001 298 -60 270 117 RC
YINRC065 401792 7351003 298 -60 270 189 RC
YINRC066 401825 7349254 298 -60 270 57 RC
YINRC067 401866 7349252 298 -60 270 117 RC
YINRC068 401902 7349412 298 -60 270 33 RC
YINRC069 401943 7349414 298 -60 270 93 RC
YINRC070 402590 7349481 298 -60 210 51 RC
YINRC071 402612 7349517 298 -60 210 129 RC
YINRC072 402741 7349370 298 -60 210 69 RC
YINRC073 402765 7349402 298 -60 210 99 RC
YINRC074 401830 7351125 298 -60 270 51 RC
YINRC075 401865 7351126 307 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC076 401905 7351131 302 -60 270 105 RC
YINRC077 401944 7351326 306 -60 270 33 RC
YINRC078 401984 7351329 299 -60 270 87 RC
YINRC079 402023 7351326 294 -60 270 105 RC
YINRC080 402023 7351526 303 -60 270 60 RC
YINRC081 402067 7351525 303 -60 270 105 RC
YINRC082 402105 7351529 303 -60 270 135 RC
YINRC083 401618 7350169 302 -60 330 57 RC
YINRC084 401574 7350148 300 -60 340 99 RC
YINRC085 401700 7350249 303 -60 270 45 RC
YINRC086 401737 7350248 302 -60 270 69 RC
YINRC086MET 401754 7350253 302 -90 0 80 RC
YINRC087 401777 7350248 301 -60 270 93 RC
YINRC088 401815 7350250 301 -60 270 129 RC
YINRC089 401855 7350250 300 -60 270 159 RC
YINRC090 401894 7350252 300 -60 270 207 RC
YINRC091 401895 7350203 300 -60 270 219 RC
YINRC092 401648 7350149 300 -60 270 75 RC
YINRC093 401694 7350149 300 -60 270 93 RC
YINRC094 401735 7350152 300 -60 270 141 RC
YINRC095 401777 7350151 300 -60 270 183 RC
YINRC096 401814 7350151 300 -60 270 183 RC
YINRC097 401853 7350153 300 -60 270 183 RC
YINRC098 401895 7350301 300 -60 270 207 RC
YINRC099 401841 7350406 300 -60 270 135 RC
YINRC100 401742 7350002 300 -60 270 75 RC
YINRC101 401781 7350004 300 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC102 401824 7350003 300 -60 270 117 RC

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Table 13 (continued): Drill Collar Data (GDA94 MGAz50)

Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth EOH **Type ** Prospect
YINRC103 401889 7350150 300 -60 270 219 RC Yin
YINRC104 401863 7349334 300 -60 270 63 RC
YINRC105 401901 7349332 300 -60 270 105 RC
YINRC106 401873 7349541 300 -60 270 117 RC
YINRC107 401823 7349641 300 -60 270 111 RC
YINRC108 401912 7349541 301 -60 270 183 RC
YINRC109 401861 7349644 299 -60 270 177 RC
YINRC110 401800 7349738 297 -60 270 63 RC
YINRC111 401842 7349744 297 -60 270 117 RC
YINRC112 402060 7351624 304 -60 270 39 RC
YINRC113 402099 7351626 304 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC114 402139 7351623 302 -60 270 123 RC
YINRC115 402105 7351832 304 -60 270 39 RC
YINRC116 402139 7351827 304 -60 270 93 RC
YINRC117 402180 7351825 304 -60 270 165 RC
YINRC118 402071 7352024 304 -60 270 45 RC
YINRC119 402113 7352037 304 -60 270 99 RC
YINRC120 402151 7352029 304 -60 270 129 RC
YINRC121 401842 7350403 298 -75 278 165 RC
YINRC122 401800 7350504 301 -77 272 141 RC
YINRC123 401818 7350605 301 -76 273 153 RC
YINRC124 401840 7350707 301 -75 268 177 RC
YINRC125 401911 7351127 295 -82 278 135 RC
YINRC126 401974 7351228 300 -76 274 147 RC
YINRC127 402025 7351325 300 -79 271 129 RC
YINRC128 402077 7351414 292 -73 279 153 RC
YINRC129 402112 7351528 300 -76 271 165 RC
YINRC130 401789 7349042 294 -60 275 117 RC
YINRC131 401773 7348946 295 -60 283 93 RC
YINRC132 401812 7348937 294 -60 286 153 RC
YINRC133 401830 7349038 294 -60 275 183 RC
YINRC134 401778 7349927 295 -60 270 81 RC
YINRC135 401812 7349929 295 -60 270 138 RC
YINRC136 401783 7349639 296 -60 270 141 RC
YINRC137 401798 7349159 294 -60 278 81 RC
YINRC138 401830 7349156 294 -60 276 123 RC
YINRC139 401730 7348851 296 -60 302 93 RC
YINRC140 401765 7348831 296 -60 302 165 RC
YINRC141 401630 7348717 297 -60 305 123 RC
YINRC142 401662 7348694 297 -60 300 195 RC
YINRC143 401432 7348413 296 -60 300 177 RC
YINRC144 401469 7348394 296 -60 300 165 RC
YINRC145 401810 7349850 294 -60 272 153 RC
YINRC146 401837 7349854 294 -60 273 117 RC
YINRC147 401782 7349850 294 -60 271 189 RC
YINRC174 401685 7348782 296 -61 305 183 RC
YINRC175 401713 7348755 297 -61 300 225 RC
YINRC176 401456 7348484 297 -61 300 119 RC
YINRC177 401492 7348468 297 -61 300 153 RC
YINRC178 401559 7348648 297 -61 303 159 RC
YINRC179 401586 7348627 298 -61 302 189 RC

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Table 13 (continued): Drill Collar Data (GDA94 MGAz50)

Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth EOH **Type ** Prospect
YINRC180 401497 7348572 298 -61 301 141 RC Yin
YINRC181 401532 7348554 298 -59 302 153 RC
YINRC195 401468 7348590 298 -59 301 135 RC
YINRC196 401534 7348672 296 -60 299 111 RC
YINRC197 401602 7348737 296 -59 302 87 RC
YINRC198 401657 7348797 296 -60 301 93 RC
YINRC199 401743 7348964 294 -60 284 69 RC
YINRC200 401773 7349738 294 -59 271 81 RC
YINRC201 401510 7348681 296 -60 303 105 RC
YINRC202 401474 7348708 295 -60 301 81 RC
YINDD001 401615 7350168 298 -57 329 36 DD
YINDD002 401655 7350203 299 -58 267 45 DD
YINDD003 401993 7351424 299 -57 278 26.7 DD
YINDD004 401738 7350302 299 -57 273 46.7 DD
YINDD005 401765 7350800 304 -57 274 21 DD
YINDD006 401814 7350200 298 -58 274 137.4 DD
YINDD007 402074 7351411 298 -57 273 120.0 DD
YINDD008 402104 7351527 300 -58 272 124.7 DD
YINDD009 402065 7351526 300 -59 273 93 DD
YINDD010 401943 7351324 300 -59 275 30 DD
YINDD011 401935 7351222 300 -59 271 75 DD
YINDD012 401907 7351124 300 -59 271 105 DD
YINDD013 401786 7351057 300 -60 314 74.4 DD
YINDD014 401703 7350248 300 -57 115 65.9 DD
YINDD015 401800 7350501 300 -58 272 110 DD
YINDD016 401759 7350503 301 -58 273 81 DD
YINDD017 401857 7350152 296 -58 271 180.6 DD
YINDD018 401778 7350247 299 -57 269 96.3 DD
YINDD019 401817 7350100 297 -58 270 65.9 DD
YINDD020 401896 7350101 295 -59 266 147 DD
YINDD021 401693 7350197 299 -59 90 150.6 DD
YINDD024 401589 7348627 298 -57 301 171.5 DD
YINDD025 401631 7348718 297 -59 304 99.5 DD
YINDD027 401829 7349253 298 -60 260 57 DD
YINDD028 401865 7349336 307 -60 271 60.6 DD

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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

Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
Sampling techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random
chips,
or
specific
specialised
industry
standard
measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or
handheld XRF instruments, etc.). These examples should
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.

Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.

In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this
would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling
was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In
other cases more explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types
(e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond (DD) drilling was
undertaken to produce samples for assaying.
Preliminary pXRF analysis
Preliminary assays were obtained using an Olympus Vanta M
Series pXRF analyser. The pXRF was placed on the reject
sample piles from the rigs Metzke cone splitter.
One 3 beam, 35 second measurement was completed for
each drill metre sample.
The pXRF instrument is calibrated and serviced annually or
more frequently as required with daily instrument calibration
checks completed. Additionally, silica blanks and OREAS
standards, appropriate to the style of mineralisation are
routinely analysed to confirm performance. This procedure
is in line with normal industry practice and deemed fit for
purpose for preliminary analysis in first pass exploration
drilling.
This report relates to exploration results of a preliminary
nature. pXRF analysis is a preliminary technique which will
be superseded by laboratory analysis when it becomes
available.
Laboratory Analysis
Two sampling techniques were utilised for the RC program,
1m metre splits directly from the rig sampling system for
each metre and 3m composite sampling from spoil piles.
Samples submitted to the laboratory were determined by
the site geologist.
1m Splits
From every metre drilled a 2-3kg sample (split) was sub-
sampled into a calico bag via a Metzke cone splitter from
each metre of drilling.
3m Composites
All remaining spoil from the sampling system was collected
in buckets from the sampling system and neatly deposited in
rows adjacent to the rig. An aluminium scoop was used to
then sub-sample each spoil pile to create a 2-3kg 3m
composite sample in a calico bag.
A pXRF is used on site to determine mineralised samples.
Mineralised intervals have the 1m split collected, while
unmineralised samples have 3m composites collected.
All samples are submitted to ALS Laboratories in Perth for
determination of Rare Earth Oxides by Lithium Borate
Fusion XRF (ALS Method ME-XRF30).
All 1m samples are also submitted for 48 multi-elements via
4 acid digestion with MS/ICP finish (ALS Code ME-MS61) to
assist with lithological interpretation.
Core is orientated for structural and geotechnical logging
where possible. In orientated core, half core is submitted to
the lab for analysis in intervals ranging from 20cm to 1m
depending on the geological context. If core is orientated,
then the half core is cut so as to preserve the orientation
line with the same side of the core submitted down the hole.
QAQC samples consisting of duplicates, blanks and CRM’s
(OREAS Standards) will be inserted through the program at
a rate of 1:50 samples. Duplicate samples are submitted as
quarter core.
All samples are submitted to ALS Laboratories in Perth for
determination of Rare Earth Oxides by Lithium Borate
Fusion XRF (ALS Method MEXRF30). Select samples are also
submitted for 48 multielements via 4 acid digestion with
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interpretation.
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.
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 Rare Earth Oxides by Lithium Borate
Fusion XRF (ALS Method ME-XRF30).
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.).
RC Drilling
Ausdrill undertook the program utilising a Drill Rigs
Australia truck mounted Schramm T685WS drill rig with
additional air from an auxiliary compressor and booster. Bit
size was 5¾”.
Diamond Drilling
Diamond drilling was undertaken by Hagstrom Drilling with
a truck-mounted low impact diamond drill rig. Drilling is
either HQ to end of hole or initially HQ and dropping to
NQ once the hole is cased off for deeper drill holes.
Core is orientated using a Reflex Sprint gyro and True Core
Orientation Tool.
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.
RC Drilling
Drilling was undertaken using a ‘best practice’ approach to
achieve maximum sample recovery and quality through the
mineralised zones.
Best practice sampling procedure included: suitable usage of
dust suppression, suitable shroud, lifting off bottom between
each metre, cleaning of sampling equipment, ensuring a dry
sample and suitable supervision by the supervising geologist
to ensure good sample quality.
Diamond Drilling
HQ and NQ drilling has been undertaken. All core
recoveries are measured and recorded by the drill crew for
each run and remeasured and checked by Dreadnought
personnel.
Core recovery to date has been very high.
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.
RC Drilling
RC chips were logged by a qualified geologist with sufficient
experience in this geological terrane and relevant styles of
mineralisation using an industry standard logging system
which could eventually be utilised within a Mineral Resource
Estimation.
Lithology, mineralisation, alteration, veining, weathering and
structure were all recorded digitally.
Chips were washed each metre and stored in chip trays for
preservation and future reference.
RC pulp material is also analysed on the rig by pXRF,
scintillometer and magnetic susceptibility meter to assist
with logging and the identification of mineralisation.
Logging is qualitative, quantitative or semi-quantitative in
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Diamond Drilling
Diamond core is logged under supervision of a Senior
Geologist with sufficient experience in this geological terrane
and relevant styles of mineralisation using an industry
standard logging system which could eventually be utilised
within a Mineral Resource Estimation.
Lithology, mineralisation, alteration, veining, weathering and
structure are recorded digitally.
DD Logging is qualitative, quantitative or semi-quantitative in
nature.
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.
Preliminary pXRF analysis
pXRF analysis of pulverised and partially homogenised reject
RC sample piles is fit for purpose as a preliminary
exploration technique.
pXRF is a spot reading on raw (unprocessed) RC sample
piles with variable grain sizes and states of homogenisation.
High grade results were repeated at multiple locations to
confirm repeatability. The competent person considers this
acceptable within the context of reporting preliminary
exploration results.
RC Drilling
From every metre drilled, a 2-3kg sample (split) was sub-
sampled into a calico bag via a Metzke cone splitter.
QAQC in the form of duplicates and CRM’s (OREAS
Standards) were inserted through the ore zones at a rate of
1:50 samples. Additionally, within mineralised zones, a
duplicate sample was taken and a blank inserted directly
after.
2-3kg samples are submitted to ALS laboratories (Perth),
oven dried to 105°C and pulverised to 85% passing 75um to
produce a 0.66g charge for determination of Rare Earth
Oxides by Lithium Borate Fusion XRF (ALS Method ME-
XRF30) and to produce a 0.25g charge for determination of
48 multi-elements via 4 acid digestion with MS/ICP finish
(ALS Code ME-MS61).
Standard laboratory QAQC is undertaken and monitored.
Diamond Drilling
20cm – 1m quarter core samples are sawn and submitted to
the lab for analysis. If core is orientated, then the core is cut
so as to preserve the orientation line with the same side of
the core submitted down the hole.
For the purposes of metallurgical testing, half core was
submitted where possible to make the required bulk
composite mass required for ongoing testwork. In some
instances, this required full core to be used.
QAQC in the form of duplicates, blanks and CRM’s (OREAS
Standards) are inserted through the mineralised zones at a
rate of 1:50 samples. Additionally, within each mineralised
zone, a duplicate sample is taken and a blank inserted
directly after.
Samples are submitted to ALS laboratories (Perth), oven
dried to 105°C and pulverised to 85% passing 75um to
produce a 0.66g charge for determination of Rare Earth
Oxides by Lithium Borate Fusion XRF (ALS Method ME-
XRF30) and to produce a 0.25g charge for determination of
48 multi-elements via 4 acid digestion with MS/ICP finish
(ALS Code ME-MS61).
Standard laboratory QAQC is undertaken and monitored.
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 consideredpartial or total.
Preliminary pXRF analysis
Olympus Vanta M Series pXRF analyser is used to provide
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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.
beam, 35 second reading time was used with a single reading
on unprepared raw RC chip sample piles. High grade
samples were repeated to confirm repeatability of grade.
Calibration checks of the pXRF are undertaken daily, a silica
blank and certified REE standard OREAS 461 is routinely
analysed to monitor pXRF performance.
Laboratory Analysis
Lithium borate fusion is considered a total digest and
Method ME-XRF30 is appropriate for REE determination.
Standard laboratory QAQC is undertaken and monitored by
the laboratory and by the company upon assay result
receival.
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 66-gram aliquot of pulverised sample is fused with 12:22
lithium borate flux containing an oxidizing agent, and poured
to form a fused disk. The resultant disk is in then analysed by
XRF spectrometry specifically for Rare Earths (ALS Method
ME-XRF30).
Lithium borate fusion is considered a total digest and
Method ME-XRF30 is appropriate for REE determination.
No standards, duplicates or blanks submitted with 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.
Preliminary pXRF analysis
Analytical data was collected directly by the Olympus Vanta
M Series pXRF analyser and downloaded by digital transfer
to an excel spreadsheet with inbuilt QAQC. All data was
checked by the responsible geologist and filed on the
company server.
Logging and Sampling
Logging and sampling were recorded directly into a digital
logging system, verified and eventually stored in an offsite
database.
Significant intersections are inspected by senior company
personnel.
19 pairs of twinned RC and DD holes have been drilled at
this time and compared to validate the RC drilling.
No adjustments to any assay data have been undertaken.
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.
Collar position was recorded using a Emlid Reach RS2 RTK
GPS system (+/- 0.2m x/y, +/-0.5m z).
GDA94 Z50s is the grid format for all xyz data reported.
Azimuth and dip of the drill hole was recorded after the
completion of the hole using a Reflex Sprint IQ Gyro. A
reading was undertaken every 30thmetre with an accuracy of
+/- 1° azimuth and +/-0.3° dip.
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.
Drill hole location plots have been used to ensure that local
drill spacing conforms to the minimum expected for the
resource classification. Most sections are drilled at 100m
(North) by 25 to 50m (Down Dip) with an infill drilling area
of five 50m spaced northing sections in the southern, thicker
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Whether sample compositing has been applied.
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.
Drilling was undertaken at a near perpendicular angle to the
interpreted strike and dip of the ironstone outcrops and
modelled magnetic data.
No sample bias is known at this time.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
All geochemical samples were collected, bagged, and sealed
by Dreadnought staff and delivered directly to ALS
Laboratories Perth by Jarrabah Contracting.
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 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 Mangaroon Project consists of 20 granted
Exploration License (E08/3178, E08/3274, E08/3275,
E08/3439, E09/2290, E09/2359, E09/2370, E09/2384,
E09/2405, E09/2433, E09/2448, E09/2449, E09/2450,
E09/2467, E09/2473, E09/2478, E09/2531, E09/2535,
E09/2616, E09/2620) and 5 granted Mining Licenses
(M09/91, M09/146, M09/147, M09/174, M09/175).

All tenements are 100% owned by Dreadnought
Resources.

E08/3178, E08/3274, E09/2384, E09/2433, E09/2473 are
subject to an option agreement with First Quantum
Minerals over the base metal rights.

E08/3178, E09/2370, E09/2384 and E09/2433 are subject
to a 2% Gross Revenue Royalty held by Beau Resources.

E08/3274, E08/3275, E09/2433, E09/2448, E09/2449,
E09/2450 are subject to a 1% Gross Revenue Royalty
held by Beau Resources.

E09/2359 is subject to a 1% Gross Revenue Royalty held
by Prager Pty Ltd.

E09/2290, M09/146 and M09/147 are subject to a 1%
Gross Revenue Royalty held by STEHN, Anthony
Paterson and BROWN, Michael John Barry.

M09/174 is subject to a 0.5% Gross Revenue Royalty
held by STEHN, Anthony Paterson.

M09/175 is subject to a 0.5% Gross Revenue Royalty
held by STEHN, Anthony Paterson and BROWN,
Michael John Barry.

M09/91 is subject to a 1% Gross Royalty held by
DOREY, Robert Lionel.

The Mangaroon Project covers 4 Native Title
Determinations including the Budina (WAD131/2004),
Thudgari (WAD6212/1998), Gnulli (WAD22/2019) and
the Combined Thiin-Mah, Warriyangka, Tharrkari and
Jiwarli (WAD464/2016).

The Mangaroon Project is located over Lyndon,
Mangaroon, Gifford Creek, Maroonah, Minnie Creek,
and Towera Stations.
Exploration done by
other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
Historical exploration of a sufficiently high standard was
carried out by a few parties which have been outlined and
detailed in this ASX announcement including:
Regional Resources 1986-1988s: WAMEX Reports A23715,
23713
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Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary Commentary
Peter Cullen 1986: WAMEX Report A36494
Carpentaria Exploration Company 1980: WAMEX Report
A9332
Newmont 1991: WAMEX Report A32886
Hallmark Gold 1996: WAMEX Report A49576
Rodney Drage 2011: WAMEX Report A94155
Sandfire Resources 2005-2012: WAMEX Report 94826
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
The Mangaroon Project is located within Mangaroon Zone
of the Gascoyne Province.
The Mangaroon Project is prospective for orogenic gold,
magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE mineralisation and carbonatite hosted
REEs.
Drill hole information
A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results including a
tabulation of the following information for all Material drill
holes:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
o
hole length.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis
that the information is not Material and this exclusion does
not detract from the understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the
case.
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.
Exploration Results have previously been reporting all
results greater than 0.2% TREO.
Significant intercepts are length weight averaged for all
samples with TREO values >0.2% TREO with up to 3m of
internal dilution (<0.2% TREO).
No metal equivalents are 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’).
Drilling is undertaken close to perpendicular to the dip and
strike of the mineralisation.
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.
Refer to figures and tables within this report.
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
No other substantive exploration data are being reported.
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survey results; bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics;
potential deleterious or contaminating substances.
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 RC drilling
Diamond Drilling
Metallurgical test work
Additional Resource Modelling
Scoping Study
Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources
Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
Database integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has not been
corrupted by, for example, transcription or keying errors,
between its initial collection and its use for Mineral
Resource estimation purposes.

Data validation procedures used.
Mangaroon Project has historically been entered into
Microsoft Excel logging sheets and transferred to a
Datashed database weekly. More recently due to an
ongoing transition between database service providers
from MRG to Plexer, logging through Plexer software on
tablets began around April 2023. Data exports for the
most recent resource model were conducted via the
Plexer database.
Data in the form of CSV files were imported into
Micromine 2023 for validation and processing. No errors
were found.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those visits.

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is
the case.
The Competent Person made a site visit on 12thand 13th
September 2022 and viewed RC and DD logging activities
and drilling.
The CP also reviewed diamond drill core and RC chips on
site.
Geological interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of ) the
geological interpretation of the mineral deposit.

Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.

The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on
Mineral Resource estimation.

The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral
Resource estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of grade and
geology.
There is reasonable confidence in the geological logging and
interpretation.
Two major lithologies (ironstone/carbonatite and fenite)
have been geologically modelled and are used to control
the data used in estimation and the orientation of search
ellipses.
The geological interpretation is consistent.
There has been an alternative interpretation generated via
automated geological modelling processes in Micromine
2023 software. It produced similar shapes to the DRE
manual interpretation, but because of wide drill spacing in
places did not provide adequate continuity between
sections. It did however provide very similar
interpretations directly on drill sections.
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource
expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan
width, and depth below surface to the upper and lower
limits of the Mineral Resource.
The main Yin mineralisation extends approximately 2.1 km
in length, is from 1m to 30m thick and extends from
surface (approximately 300m RL) to a maximum depth of
200m. Yin South is 1.2km long and typically 10m thick.
Estimation and
modelling techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the estimation
technique(s) applied and key assumptions, including
treatment of extreme grade values, domaining,
interpolation parameters and maximum distance of
extrapolation from data points. If a computer assisted
estimation method was chosen include a description of
computer software and parameters used.

The availability of check estimates, previous estimates
and/or mine production records and whether the Mineral
Resource estimate takes appropriate account of such
data.

The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-products.

Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade
variables of economic significance (eg sulphur for acid
mine drainage characterisation).
The model has been domained using the interpreted
ironstone, carbonatite and fenite geological wireframes.
Only data within each domain are used to estimate blocks
in that domain.
Statistical analysis of the distribution of key variables has
been carried out; no top cuts (capping) have been applied.
Variography has been carried out on Nd2O3 and Pr6O11
to define the parameters required for Ordinary Kriging.
Ordinary Kriging using the functions within Micromine
2023.5 have been used to interpolate block values.
A parent block size of 5m x 10m x 5m is used with subcells
to 0.5m to follow geological and weathering boundaries.
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In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in
relation to the average sample spacing and the search
employed.

Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining
units.

Any assumptions about correlation between variables.

Description of how the geological interpretation was used
to control the resource estimates.

Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or
capping.

The process of validation, the checking process used, the
comparison of model data to drill hole data, and use of
reconciliation data if available.
variations in strike along the mineralisation.
First pass search ellipse is 120m along strike, 60m down dip
and 5m across dip.
Second pass search ellipse is 200m along strike, 120m
down dip and 10m across dip.
No assumptions have been made regarding selective mining
units.
Validation has been carried out using the following
methods:
Visual comparison of drill hole and block grades in
section, plan and 3D.
Comparison of declustered mean drill holes against
block model grades.
Generation of swathe plots.
All validation methods produced acceptable results.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or
with natural moisture, and the method of determination
of the moisture content.
Tonnages are estimated on a dry basis.
Cut-off parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
A cutoff 0.2% TREO has been adopted for summary
reports; this corresponds to the cutoff used at the close-by
and advance-stage Yangibana Project. Other higher-grade
cutoffs are also reported to understand the nature of the
higher grade parts of the deposit.
Mining factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods,
minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if
applicable, external) mining dilution. It is always
necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to
consider potential mining methods, but the assumptions
made regarding mining methods and parameters when
estimating Mineral Resources may not always be
rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported
with an explanation of the basis of the mining
assumptions made.
Mining is expected to be by conventional open pit
methods.
No assumptions have been made at this stage regarding the
scale of mining or selective mining unit; no dilution has
been applied to the resource model.
Conventional ore loss and dilution were taken into account
during pit optimisation to assess whether there are
“Reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction”
for the Mineral Resource. More rigorous modifying factors
for pit optimisation, mine planning work and Reserve
estimation will be completed duringfuture studies.
Metallurgical factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding
metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of
the process of determining reasonable prospects for
eventual economic extraction to consider potential
metallurgical methods, but the assumptions regarding
metallurgical treatment processes and parameters made
when reporting Mineral Resources may not always be
rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported
with an explanation of the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.
Metallurgical test work has been conducted on a composite
of drill samples from three diamond holes drilled at Yin,
and produced a concentrate containing 31.22% TREO and
10.76 % Nd2O3+Pr6O11(NdPr:TREO ratio of 35%) at an
85.9% TREO recovery (ASX announcement 29 May 2023).
Further metallurgical work is ongoing.
In July 2021 flotation test work was conducted on a 30kg
bulk surface sample and produced a high-grade monazite
concentrate with a 92.8% recovery into 3.55% of the
original mass. The approximate head grade was 12.3% Nd-
2O3and ~38% TREO.
These and other metallurgical factors have been considered
against the significant work completed at the more
advanced Yangibana Project next door which has similar
geology and mineralogy to the Yin Ironstones.
Environmental factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process
residue disposal options. It is always necessary as part of
the process of determining reasonable prospects for
eventual economic extraction to consider the potential
environmental impacts of the mining and processing
operation. While at this stage the determination of
potential environmental impacts, particularly for a
greenfields project, may not always be well advanced, the
status of early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported. Where these
aspects have not been considered this should be reported
with an explanation of the environmental assumptions
made.
Environmental studies have been carried out on site with
Level 1 and Level 2 Flora and Fauna surveys completed. No
declared rare species or threatened ecological
communities have been identified.
Subterranean fauna studies have commenced as part of
assessing any impact on the Gifford Creek Calcrete PEC.
These and other environmental factors have been
considered against the more advanced Yangibana Project
next door which has received full state and federal
government approvals.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis
for the assumptions. If determined, the method used,
whether wet or dry, the frequency of the measurements,
There are 457 density measurements taken on DD core
from throughout the deposit
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Criteria **JORC Code explanation ** Commentary
the nature, size and representativeness of the samples.

The bulk density for bulk material must have been
measured by methods that adequately account for void
spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and differences
between rock and alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in
the evaluation process of the different materials.
Density has been assigned on the basis of a combination of
weathering and lithology domains, as summarised below.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources
into varying confidence categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken of all
relevant factors (ie relative confidence in tonnage/grade
estimations, reliability of input data, confidence in
continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity
and distribution of the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
The Yin and Yin South Mineral Resource has been classified
in the Indicated and Inferred categories.
A number of factors have been considered in arriving at
this classification, including:
Geological continuity;
Data quality;
Drill hole spacing;
Modelling technique;
Estimation properties including search strategy, number
of informing data and average distance of data from
blocks.
Indicated material lies in the area of approximately 50m x
25 to 30m drill spacing. Inferred material generally has
100m spaced sections with 25 to 50m spaced holes on
each section.
The classification reflects the CP’s view of the deposit.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource
estimates.
There have been no reviews or audits of the Mineral
Resource Estimate.
Discussion of relative
accuracy/ confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy
and confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate
using an approach or procedure deemed appropriate by
the Competent Person. For example, the application of
statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the
relative accuracy of the resource within stated confidence
limits, or, if such an approach is not deemed appropriate,
a qualitative discussion of the factors that could affect the
relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it relates to global
or local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant
tonnages, which should be relevant to technical and
economic evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of
the estimate should be compared with production data,
where available.
The relative accuracy is reflected in the JORC resource
categories.
Indicated resources are considered local in nature, Inferred
resources are considered global in nature.
No production data is available as the deposit has not yet
been mined.

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