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DREADNOUGHT RESOURCES LTD Regulatory Filings 2014

Jun 5, 2014

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Australian Securities Exchange Announcement

10 June 2014

ASX Market Announcements Australian Securities Exchange 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Highly Anomalous Gold Results within Spargoville Regional Air Core Drilling

Tychean Resources Ltd (ASX: TYK) ( Tychean or Company ) is pleased to announce that it has received highly anomalous composite results from recently completed regional Air Core drilling at the Company’s wholly owned Spargoville Gold Project (Figure 1), in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.

The Air Core drilling was completed both to the East and South East of the Golden Orb prospect and comprised 20 holes for 1,213 metres (Figure 2, Table 2), in order to infill and further evaluate previously identified gold mineralised trends within previous drilling associated with interpreted contacts between felsic intrusives and ultramafic volcanics.

  • Drilling to the East of the Golden Orb prospect intersected highly anomalous results including 4m @ 13.2g/t Au from 32m (SPAC0156) and 4m @ 6.21g/t Au from 52m (SPAC0155). To date, anomalous results in drilling along the contact have been identified over a strike length of 300 metres.

  • Drilling to the South East of the Golden Orb prospect intersected anomalous (≥1.0g/t gold) results including 8m @ 2.95g/t Au from 44m (SPAC0159) and 4m @ 3.48g/t Au from 48m (SPAC0166). These results are located along strike to the south of recent RC drilling completed to the north at Golden Orb East and Core Farm prospects.

All significant (≥0.5g/t Au) results from the drilling are included in Table 1 and all collar details from the drilling included as Table 2.

Follow up RC drilling is currently being planned in order to test for further high grade at depth and along strike along the mineralised contacts.

NOTE: A programme of Air Core drilling (165 holes for 3,021m) was completed in conjunction with the above mentioned drilling, testing interpreted paleochannel mineralisation at the Core Farm prospect, located to the north east of the Wattle Dam Gold Mine. All results from this paleochannel Air Core drilling and all recently completed RC drilling (10 prospects) are still pending and are expected to be received by late June 2014 .

Table 1: Significant (≥0.5g/t Au) Intercepts – Air Core Drilling May 2014

Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
Au
(g/t)
Comments
SPAC0154 12 16 4 0.88
SPAC0155
incl
48 60 12 2.47 EOH
52 56 4 6.21
SPAC0156 32 36 4 13.2
SPAC0159
and
44 52 8 2.95
56 64 8 1.01
SPAC0160 64 67 3 0.1 EOH
SPAC0166
and
48 52 4 3.48
60 64 4 0.54

For further information please contact:

Mr. Joe Houldsworth Mr. Duncan Gordon Managing Director Executive Director Tychean Resources Ltd Adelaide Equity Partners Limited M: 0487 924 326 M: 0404 006 444

Further information relating to Tychean Resources Ltd and its various exploration projects can be found at its website: www.tycheanresources.com

The information contained in this release that relates to exploration results, mineralisation and target generation is based on information compiled by Mr. Matthew Svensson, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geologists (MAIG) and a consulting geologist to the Company. Mr. Svensson has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Svensson consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Figure 1 – Spargoville Gold Project – Prospect Location Plan

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Figure 2 – Spargoville Gold Project – Drill Hole Location Plan

Table 2: Drill Hole Collar Details – Regional Air Core Drilling May 2014

Hole ID Easting
(GDA)
Northing
(GDA)
RL (m) Azimuth Dip Total
Depth
(m)
Tenement
SPAC0150 356660 6527250 340 90 -60 46 M15/1101
SPAC0151 356640 6527250 340 90 -60 47 M15/1101
SPAC0152 356620 6527250 340 90 -60 55 M15/1101
SPAC0153 356600 6527250 340 90 -60 52 M15/1101
SPAC0154 356580 6527250 340 90 -60 63 M15/1101
SPAC0155 356560 6527250 340 90 -60 60 M15/1101
SPAC0156 356540 6527250 340 90 -60 71 M15/1101
SPAC0157 356520 6527250 340 90 -60 48 M15/1101
SPAC0158 356720 6527030 340 90 -60 79 M15/97
SPAC0159 356700 6527030 340 90 -60 71 M15/97
SPAC0160 356680 6527030 340 90 -60 67 M15/97
SPAC0161 356660 6527030 340 90 -60 62 M15/97
SPAC0162 356640 6527030 340 90 -60 76 M15/97
SPAC0163 356620 6527030 340 90 -60 62 M15/97
SPAC0164 356740 6526950 340 90 -60 61 M15/97
SPAC0165 356720 6526950 340 90 -60 53 M15/97
SPAC0166 356700 6526950 340 90 -60 67 M15/97
SPAC0167 356680 6526950 340 90 -60 58 M15/97
SPAC0168 356660 6526950 340 90 -60 54 M15/97
SPAC0169 356640 6526950 340 90 -60 61 M15/97

JORC TABLE 1

Section 1: Sampling Techniques & Data

Section 1: Sampling Techniques & Data
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.
Composite scoop samples over 4 consecutive metres were
collected from air core drill holes which were drilled to infill
interpreted mineralised trends identified from previous drilling
to a drill spacing of 20m x 50m. A total of 20 Air Core drill
holes for 1,213 metres were completed.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
A consistent scoop sampling method has been adopted for
composite RAB and Air Core drilling. All sampling protocols
remained constant throughout the program. All drill hole
locations were determined by handheld GPS.
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
Air Core drilling was used to obtain one metre drill samples
from which approximately a 2-3 kg composite sample (scoop
sampled as per above) was pulverized (>90% smaller than 75
micron) to produce a pulp sample for analysis.
Analysis of the four metre composite samples comprised a
25g aqua regia digest, solvent extraction then Flame Atomic
Absorption Spectrometry for Au determination to a lower
detection limit of 0.01ppm Au.

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disclosure of detailed information.

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.).
All drilling was completed via Air Core Drilling. All holes were
completed to blade refusal for an average depth of
approximately 61 metres.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
No recording of recoveries was undertaken.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Drill cyclone and sample buckets are cleaned when required
during each drill hole and after each hole to minimise down
hole and/or cross contamination.
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.
No relationship has been identified to date.
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.
The use of scoop sampled Air Core drilling results is not
appropriate for mineral resource estimate and is considered a
qualitative sampling technique.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core
(or costean, channel, etc.) photography.
Logging of Air Core drill chips recorded lithology, weathering,
veining, mineralisation, and other features of the drill samples.
An EOH chip sample reference was collected for each hole.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged.
All drill holes were logged in full from start to end of hole.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all
core taken.
No core.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc. and
whether sampled wet or dry.
The drilling comprised dry samples which were scoop sampled
over 4 consecutive metres.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness
of the sample preparation technique.
The sample preparation of the Air Core chip samples follows
industry best practice in sample preparation involving oven
drying, crushing and pulverising of the total sample (total prep)
so that a minimum of 90% of pulverized material is less than
75µm grind size.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
The laboratory conducted up to one repeat analysis on all
samples returning >0.1ppm Au and conducted routine 1 in 20
check analysis and regular blank and mineralized standard
analyses throughout.
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.
No duplicate sampling was completed. All samples were
collected to weigh less than 3kg to ensure the entire sample is
pulverized prior to subsampling for digesting.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
Given the qualitative nature of the sampling technique, the
sample sizes are considered appropriate to give an indication
of degree and extent of anomalism.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is
considered partial or total.
The aqua regia digest is considered a near total digest and is
considered appropriate considering the nature of sample
collected.
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.
None used
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.
The laboratory conducted up to two repeat analysis on all
samples returning >0.1ppm Au and conducted routine 1 in 20
check analysis and regular blank and mineralized standard
analyses throughout. From these results it has been
determined that an acceptable level of accuracy and precision
has been achieved.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
None undertaken.
The use of twinned holes.
None undertaken.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
Field and laboratory data have been collected electronically.
The electronic data has been validated visually and
automatically using Micromine software.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
None undertaken.
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.
The location of drill hole collars was determined by handheld
GPS prior to drilling which is expected to have an accuracy of
+/- 5m. The level of accuracy of the collar location details is
considered appropriate for the nature of drilling completed.
Specification of thegrid system used.
The coordinate system in use was GDA1994 MGA Zone 51.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
A nominal RL of 340m has been used for the drilling.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
The majorityof drillingensured drill coverage of 20m x 50m.
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
estimationprocedure(s) and classifications applied.
At this stage no mineral resource or reserve estimates have
been undertaken. Collected samples and subsequent results
from the RAB drilling are not suitable for incorporation into
mineral resource or ore reserve estimations.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Four metre composites were collected from the drill samples in
the field.
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,consideringthe deposit type.
The completed drilling was undertaken roughly perpendicular
to the strike direction of the geology and related
mineralisation.
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.
No orientation based sampling bias has been identified in the
data
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
All samples were stored securely onsite after sampling and
collected by Genalysis Laboratories in Kalgoorlie, roughly
every two days and transported to Kalgoorlie for sample
preparation. After sample preparation a representative pulp
sample was sent down the Perth laboratoryfor analysis.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
No audits or reviews have been undertaken.

JORC TABLE 2

Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Results

Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership
including agreements or material issues with third parties
such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
The completed drilling is located within tenement M15/1101
and M15/97 of the Spargoville project. M15/1101 is held
100% by Tychean with 100% gold rights and 80% nickel
rights. M15/97 is held by Australian Nickel Mines and
Tychean has the gold rights only. There are no existing
impediments to the tenement.
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.
There are no existing impediments to the tenement.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
Previous exploration within the area comprises surface
geochemistry, drilling, airborne and ground geophysics which
was conducted by ACM Gold, Spinifex Gold, WMC and more
recent Ramelius Resources. Ramelius and WMC
completed the majorityofprevious work.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
The geology is dominated by Archaean mafic/ultramafic and
sedimentary lithologies and minor felsic intrusives.
Hydrothermal vein and shear related gold mineralisation is
being targeted by exploration within the tenement.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding of
the exploration results including a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drill holes:
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole collar
dip and azimuth of the hole
down hole length and interception depth
hole length.
Air Core drill hole locations are depicted on the included
figures within the body of text and a full list of hole collar
details are included as Table 2.
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.
No information has been excluded
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.
When reporting exploration results, an average of the Au and
Au1 results are averaged and all intercepts >0.5ppm Au are
reported. When consecutive down hole samples returned
>0.5ppm, the average gold values for each relevant interval
is used to obtain an intercept average.
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.
Where aggregate results are biased by one or more higher
grade single composite results, these composite results are
detailed.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalents reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the reporting
of Exploration Results.
Not enough information is known about the nature and
orientation of the mineralisation within the area at this stage.
If the mineralisation is vertical then the down hole width of the
intercepted mineralisation would be twice that of the true
width, as was the Case at Wattle Dam Gold Mine.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill
hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.
The orientation of the mineralisation is unknown. Further
drilling including air core, RC and diamond drilling will be
required to determine the orientation of mineralisation.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported,
there should be a clear statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down
hole length, true width not known’).
The reported intercepts are down hole lengths only as the
true width of is not known.
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.
See Figures 1 and 2
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.
Comprehensive reporting of exploration results has been
undertaken.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be
reported including (but not limited to): geological
observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical
survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment;
metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
No other exploration data is available.
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).
Follow-up Air Core and RC drilling is planned to further
evaluate the anomalism and associated gold mineralised
trends.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions, including the main geological interpretations and
future drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
Target areas for future RC drilling are highlighted on Figure 2