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DREADNOUGHT RESOURCES LTD Regulatory Filings 2019

Sep 22, 2019

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23 September 2019

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ILLAARA GOLD PROJECT UPDATE

  • Field activities have commenced

  • Historic data has been compiled with significant mineralisation potential identified

  • Three prospects prioritised for drilling: Illaara Central, CRA Homestead and Lawrence’s Find

  • Drilling approvals over Illaara Central and CRA Homestead already received

Dreadnought Resources Limited (“ Dreadnought ” or “ the Company ”) is pleased to provide an update on its 100% owned Illaara Gold Project (“ Illaara ”) just west of Menzies in Western Australia. Dreadnought recently acquired Illaara from Newmont Goldcorp (“Newmont”). Menzies is one of Western Australia’s major historic gold fields hosting many high-grade gold deposits. Illaara comprises four tenements (~726 sq kms) covering over ~75 strike kilometres of the Illaara Greenstone Belt.

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Dreadnought has commenced field activities and has recently completed a successful site trip to assess access, engage with local stakeholders and to prioritise targets. Access is excellent allowing for year-round activities and local stakeholders are supportive.

Figure 1: The 85km long baseline track will provide year-round access

In addition, a comprehensive review has been conducted of all historical data relating to Illaara. It is evident that Illaara contains more historic workings than previously thought. Shallow workings are evident north of Meztke’s Find, in the north of Illaara and at Lawrence’s Find, She Oak and Century in the south. This data has been integrated into the geological database.

Based on the above, three prospects have been prioritised for drilling being Illaara Central, CRA Homestead and Lawrence’s Find.

Further, while investigating historical prosects, it became evident that there was substantially more outcropping mineralisation than previously thought. A deeper review of historical exploration within Illaara has highlighted a number of exciting prosects which have not seen modern exploration drilling.

Dreadnought has recently mobilised a field crew to the Illaara Project to follow up on the priority prospects and validate historical work with an aim to provide final drill targets in October 2019.

Dreadnought Managing Director, Dean Tuck, commented “Our recent field and review work has been encouraging with the identification of mineralisation at a number of attractive camp scale targets. This has been a low-cost high value add exercise. We are currently refining our drill targets and have already received drilling approvals over Illaara Central and CRA Homestead. Drilling at Illaara is targeted for November/December 2019 upon completion of our current Tarraji-Yampi program.

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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Figure 2 (top): Location of the Illaara Project in relation to major towns and gold operations.

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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Background on Illaara

Illaara comprises four tenements (~726 sq kms) covering over ~75 strike kilometres of the Illaara Greenstone Belt which were recently acquired from Newmont Goldcorp ( “Newmont” ).

Newmont’s initial interest in Illaara came from a ~55km long Au-As-Sb anomaly generated from regional regolith sampling by the Geological Survey of Western Australia. In addition, previous explorers had identified zones of anomalous gold and pathfinder elements in soils, vacuum sampling and RAB drilling.

Newmont undertook various activities at Illaara including:

  • Completion of proprietary surface geochemical surveys and regolith mapping. This work identified four significant gold anomalies (Illaara Central, Meztke’s North, Lawrence’s Find, and CRA Homestead) and one VMS targets (Eastern BIFs) (See figure 3).

  • Heritage surveys were undertaken and 33kms of E-W drill lines were cleared over the Illaara Central prospect.

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Figure 3: Location of prospects within the Illaara Project.

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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Illaara Central Prospect

Illaara Central is a 10km long Orogenic gold anomaly as defined by Newmont’s proprietary sampling and analytical methods. Due to the relatively stripped saprolite profile and thin cover of the area, tight spaced surface sampling, combined with detailed structural interpretation can highlight mineralised structures for targeted RC drilling.

As part of the recent site trip, close spaced surface sampling along the cleared drill lines was undertaken. Sampling results are expected to be received in September 2019.

A detailed review of historical work has also been completed and identified anomalous rock chip results (Cu-Au-Ag-Bi) from an outcropping quartz-sulphide vein within the core of the anomaly (figure 3). In addition, multi-element soil surveys highlight a coincident Cu-Ag-Bi+/-Au anomaly over an interpreted blind intrusion 500m to west of the outcropping quartz quartz-sulphide vein. This indicates that the mineralised quartz-sulphide vein is related to the interpreted blind intrusion at depth.

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These results are highly encouraging and support an interpreted intrusion controlled model (e.g. Wallaby) for Central Illaara.

The outcropping quartzsulphide vein and surrounding area is currently being geologically mapped and sampled. When combined with the close spaced surface samples will provide RC drill targets.

Figure 3: Imagery of the 250m long outcropping quartz-sulphide vein at Illaara Central highlighting anomalous rock chip results.

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

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Figure 4: Pegs marking Newmont’s planned drill hole locations along cleared lines at Illaara Central

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Figure 5: Dreadnought’s newly appointed Exploration Manager, Oliver Judd, soil sampling at Illaara Central.

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

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CRA Homestead Prospect

In the late 1980’s, CRA Exploration (“ CRA ”) identified the Homestead Prospect by defining a ~2,000m x 400m auger anomaly with a coherent >100ppb Au core roughly 350m x 250m in dimensions. In 1990, CRA carried out a RAB drilling program over the anomaly but were unable to penetrate a ferricrete/silcrete layer and the RAB drilling is considered ineffective.

When the auger anomaly is plotted over the more recent 100m spaced airborne magnetics data, a magnetic bullseye feature sits immediately under the core of the >100ppb Au auger anomaly. With the source of the gold in auger soils unexplained, and a coincident geochemical and geophysical anomaly, the CRA Homestead prospect remains a highly attractive target for drilling.

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Figure 6: Plan view of the CRA Homestead prospect showing auger soil anomaly (left) and its relation to a bullseye magnetic feature (right)

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

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Lawrence’s Find Prospect

Lawrence’s Find contains a 5km long Orogenic gold anomaly to the east of a regionally significant structure. Lawrence’s Find also contains shallow historic workings and high-grade rock chip samples (grading up to 54.4 g/t Au) along a 6.5km long demagnetised BIF horizon to the west.

Several high-grade historical rock chip samples from old workings and mineralised outcrops align with a horizon of demagnetised BIF which has seen no modern exploration nor recent drilling. The rock chip samples indicate that mineralisation is hosted by sulphide replaced BIFs, sulphide altered and sheared mafics as well as quartz-sulphide veins. The BIF horizon presents a number of walk up drill targets for RC drilling.

Historical high-grade rock chip samples are currently being validated and soil sampling undertaken across Lawrence’s Find. Except for small workings in the SW corner, the main anomaly has received no exploration and presents a significant camp scale opportunity.

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Figure 7: Magnetics and interpreted structures at Lawrence’s Find highlighting the location of high-grade historical rock chip samples in relation to a demagnetised BIF horizon (left) and a 5km long Orogenic gold a nomaly (right).

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Other Prospects

Work at a number of other key prospects including Meztke’s North and the Eastern BIFs VMS target is ongoing.

Upcoming Results

Rock chip and orientation sampling at Illaara Central, CRA Homestead and Lawrence’s Find is currently underway. Once results are received, the final RC drill program will be designed in early October 2019.

For further information please refer to previous ASX announcements:

  • 24 June 2019 75km long Illaara Greenstone Belt acquired from Newmont

NEWSFLOW FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2019

  • Late September: Commence EIS co-funded diamond drilling at Tarraji-Yampi

    • October: Announce drill targets at Illaara - October: 2019 Annual Report - October/November: Assay results from Tarraji-Yampi drilling
    • November: Commence drilling at Illaara - November: Annual General Meeting - November/December: Assay Results from Illaara
    • November/December: Receive drilling approvals for Rocky Dam
    • December/January: Commence drilling at Rocky Dam

Dreadnought looks forward to reporting strong news flow for the remainder of 2019.

~Ends~

For further information please contact:

Dean Tuck Nick Day Managing Director Company Secretary Dreadnought Resources Limited Dreadnought Resources Limited E:[email protected] E:[email protected]

Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to geology and exploration results and planning was compiled by Mr. Dean Tuck, who is a Member of the AIG and a director and shareholder of the Company. Mr. Tuck has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr. Tuck consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information in the original reports, and that the forma and context in which the Competent Persons findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original reports.

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Tarraji-Yampi Ni-Cu-Au Project

Dreadnought controls a significant land holding in the highly prospective West Kimberley located only 85 kms from Derby, Western Australia. The project area has been locked up as a Defence reserve since 1978 and was only recently opened under the Commonwealth Government’s coexistence regime that balances Defence needs with the requirements of others including Aboriginal groups, the resources industry, pastoralists and State Governments.

The Tarraji-Yampi Ni-Cu-Au Project presents a rare first mover opportunity in Western Australia with known outcropping mineralisation and historic workings from the early 1900s which have seen no modern exploration.

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Three styles of mineralisation occur at Tarraji including: volcanogenic massive sulphide (“VMS”); Proterozoic Cu-Au (“IOCG”); and magmatic sulphide Ni-Cu-PGE. Numerous high priority nickel, copper and gold drill targets have been identified from recent VTEM surveys, historical drilling and surface sampling of outcropping mineralisation.

Illaara Au-Cu-Zn Project:

The Illaara Au-Cu-Zn Project is located 160km northwest of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in the world class Yilgarn Craton and covers 75 strike kilometres of the Illaara Greenstone Belt. The Project is prospective for typical Archean mesothermal lode gold deposits and Cu-Zn VMS mineralisation.

The project was acquired from Newmont Goldcorp who defined several camp-scale targets which were undrilled due to a change in corporate focus. Prior to Newmont Goldcorp, the Illaara greenstone belt was held predominantly by iron ore explorers and has seen minimal gold and base metal exploration since the 1990s. The project contains several drill ready gold targets and known VMS horizons which could produce exciting drill targets with the efficient and effective application of modern exploration technology.

Rocky Dam Au-Cu-Zn Project:

The Rocky Dam Au-Cu-Zn Project is located 45kms east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in the world class Eastern Goldfields Superterrane of Western Australia. The Project is prospective for typical Archean mesothermal lode gold deposits and Cu-Zn VMS mineralisation.

The project has known gold and VMS occurrences with drill ready gold targets based from 1990s mineralised gold intercepts which have not been followed up.

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

JORC TABLE 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques

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

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

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

In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has
been done this would be relatively simple
(e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire
assay’). In other cases more explanation
may be required, such as where there is
coarse gold that has inherent sampling
problems.
Unusual
commodities
or
mineralisation
types
(e.g.
submarine
nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed
information.
Current Exploration

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration

Newmont surface sampling consisted:

Newmont proprietary DSG (deep sensing
geochemistry) technique collected on a 1km x
1km offset grid, closed in to 750m x 750m over
some areas

Standard Mag Lag samples analysed by ALS
(ALS Code ME-MS41 and ME-MS61L)

Conventional soil sampling analysed by ALS
(ALS Code Au-ICP22 and ME-MS61L)

Details of the sample collection process is
unknown.
Historical Exploration

Details, where reported, can be found in the
following reports:
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
John Rutter 2006-2007: WAMEX Reports A72910,
73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
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.).
Current Exploration

No drilling undertaken
Newmont Exploration

No drilling undertaken
Historical Exploration

RAB with a drag bit, diamond drilling
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
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 andgrade and whether
Current Exploration

No drilling undertaken
Newmont Exploration

No drilling undertaken
Historical Exploration

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

Unknown, no details reported
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
Logging
Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geotechnically logged to a
level of detail to support appropriate Mineral
Resource estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative
in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.)
photography.

The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
Current Exploration

No drilling undertaken
Newmont Exploration

No drilling undertaken
Historical Exploration

Drill logs have been reported by CRA

All logging is qualitative
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled,
rotary split, etc. and whether sampled wet or
dry.

For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.

Quality control procedures adopted for all
sub-sampling
stages
to
maximise
representivity of samples.

Measures taken to ensure that the sampling
is representative of the in situ material
collected, including for instance results for
field duplicate/second-half sampling.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material being sampled.
Current Exploration

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration

Sampling techniques and sample preparation
for the DSG samples is proprietary and
unknown.

Sampling techniques and sample preparation
for the MagLags are unknown.

For
conventional
soils,
duplicates
were
collected on a 1:20 basis. No other information
is known.
Historical Exploration

Unknown, no details reported
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of
the assaying and laboratory procedures
used
and
whether
the
technique
is
considered partial or total.

For
geophysical
tools,
spectrometers,
handheld
XRF
instruments,
etc.,
the
parameters used in determining the analysis
including instrument make and model,
reading times, calibrations factors applied
and their derivation, etc.

Nature of quality control procedures adopted
(e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.
Current Exploration

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration

The DSG technique is proprietary and no
information is known.

ALS technique ME-MS41 is an aqua regia
digest which provides gold and multielement
data. Aqua Regia is a partial digest

ALS technique ME-MS61L is a four acid digest
with an ICP-MS finish. Four acid digest is
considered a near total digest for most
elements.

Au-ICP22 is a fire assay with ICP-AES finish for
gold analysis. Fire Assay is considered a total
digest for Au.
Historical Exploration

Details, where reported, can be found in the
following reports:
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
31782, 33959, 35122
John Rutter 2006-2007: WAMEX Reports A72910,
73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
Verification of
sampling and
assaying

The verification of significant intersections by
either independent or alternative company
personnel.

The use of twinned holes.

Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Current Exploration

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration
•Verification of geochemical anomalies was
carried out by Newmont staff
Historical Exploration

Details, where reported, can be found in the
following reports:
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
John Rutter 2006-2007: WAMEX Reports A72910,
73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
Location of data
points

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locate drill holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and other
locations
used
in
Mineral
Resource
estimation.

Specification of the grid system used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
Current Exploration

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration

Surface geochemical sample locations werre
positioned with a hand held GPS which has an
accuracy of +/- 5m.
•GDA94 MGAz51
Historical Exploration

CRA data was in a local grid which were
digitised from plan maps included in WAMEX
reports

Digitising georeferenced plan maps from
WAMEX is not generally accurate, however a
number of reference points (tracks, sample
piles) from the historical work can be seen in
the imagery today

All historical work requires validation on the
ground
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122

Other reports including surface samples were
reported using a GPS either in MGA or AMG

AMG coordinates were block converted which
has a low accuracy

All historical work requires validation on the
ground
John Rutter 2006-2007: WAMEX Reports A72910,
73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
Data spacing and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.

Whether the data spacing and distribution is
sufficient
to
establish the degree of
geological and grade continuity appropriate
for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications
applied.

Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
Current Exploration

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration

Surface geochemical sample spacing ranges
from 1km x 1km (DSG and mag lags) to 400m
x 50m spacing (conventional soils).
•The surface sampling spacing and distribution is
not sufficient to establish the degree of
geological and grade continuity appropriate for
a Mineral Resource.
Historical Exploration

The data spacing of historical work is not
sufficient to establish the degree of geological
and grade continuity appropriate for a Mineral
Resource

Details, where reported, can be found in the
following reports:
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
John Rutter 2006-2007: WAMEX Reports A72910,
73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
Orientation of
data in relation to
geological
structure

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

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

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration

Gridded surface samples potentially provide an
indication
of
the
strike
direction
of
mineralisation.
•Conventional soil samples were collected
perpendicular to the strike of project geology
and dominate structures
Historical Exploration

Rock chip sampling by its nature is highly
biased.

No drilling results were reported, however
historical RAB drilling was wide spaced and
vertical which is not appropriate for testing
structures

Details, where reported, can be found in the
following reports:
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
John Rutter 2006-2007: WAMEX Reports A72910,
73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample
Current Exploration

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
security.
No new results reported
Newmont Exploration
Unknown
Historical Exploration

Unknown, no details reported
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270, 28525,
31782, 33959, 35122
John Rutter 2006-2007: WAMEX Reports A72910,
73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
Current Exploration

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration

Newmont internally reviewed the results of its
sampling programs and results.
Historical Exploration

Unknown, no details reported

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status

Type, reference name/number, location
and ownership including agreements or
material issues with third parties such as
joint ventures, partnerships, overriding
royalties, native title interests, historical
sites, wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.

The security of the tenure held at the time
of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.

The Illaara Project consists of 4 granted
Exploration Licenses (E30/471, E30/476,
E29/957, E29/959)

All tenements are currently held 100% by
Newmont Exploration Pty Ltd but are 100%
beneficially
owned
by
Dreadnought
Resources,
and
are
currently
being
transferred to Dreadnoughts name

The tenements are subject to a 2.5% NSR
retained by Newmont

There are currently no Native Title Claims
over the Illaara Project

Part of the Illaara Project is located on
Walling Rock Station
Exploration done by
other parties

Acknowledgment
and
appraisal
of
exploration by other parties.

Newmont
Exploration
has
undertaken
exploration activities since 2016 which are
mentioned in this report.

Historical exploration of a sufficiently high
standard to be used in the historical review
was carried out by:
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270,
28525, 31782, 33959, 35122
Dominion Mining1993-1994: WAMEX Report

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
A41560
Mt Burgess Mining 2001-2004: WAMEX Reports
A62641, 64908, 668842
John
Rutter
2006-2007:
WAMEX
Reports
A72910, 73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style
of mineralisation.

The Illaara Project is located within the Illaara
Greenstone Belt within the Southern Cross
Domain
of
the
Youanmi
Terrane
approximately 60kms west of the Ida Fault.

The Illaara Project is prospective for orogenic
gold, VMS and potentially komatiite hosted
nickel mineralisation
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.
Current Exploration

No new results reported
Newmont Exploration
No drilling reported.
Historical Exploration

No drill hill information was reported; however
all sample location and any historical drilling
location information can be found in the
following WAMEX Reports:
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270,
28525, 31782, 33959, 35122
John
Rutter
2006-2007:
WAMEX
Reports
A72910, 73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
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.
Current Exploration

No drilling reported
Newmont Exploration

No drilling reported
Historical Exploration

No drilling reported
Relationship
between
mineralisation widths
and intercept lengths

These
relationships
are
particularly
important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.

If the geometry of the mineralisation with
respect to the drill hole angle is known, its
nature should be reported.

If it is not known and only the down hole
Current Exploration

No drilling reported
Newmont Exploration

No drilling reported

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
lengths are reported, there should be a
clear statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down
hole length, true width not known’).
Historical Exploration
•No drilling reported
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts
should be included for any significant
discovery being reported These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view
of
drill
hole
collar
locations
and
appropriate sectional views.

Refer to figures within this report.
Balanced reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and
high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
Current Exploration

No results reported
Newmont Exploration

No results reported
Historical Exploration

All rock chip samples have been plotted on
plan view maps in the announcement with a
legend indicating grade ranges.

Further information can be found in the
WMAEX reports:
CRA 1987-1991: WAMEX Reports A24270,
28525, 31782, 33959, 35122
John
Rutter
2006-2007:
WAMEX
Reports
A72910, 73420, 75754, 76044
Polaris 2006-2007: WAMEX Report A75477
Matsa 2007-2008: WAMEX Report A79756
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 substantive exploration data at this
time
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.

Dreadnought plans to undertake prospect
specific
geophysics
and
geochemical
surveys to assist in refining drill targets within
the Illaara Central Prospect

Once drill targets are refined, first pass
exploration RC drilling will be undertaken

Dreadnought Resources Limited Suite 5, 16 Nicholson Road Subiaco WA 6008

ASX Code : DRE [email protected] www.dreadnoughtresources.com.au