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ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED. — Capital/Financing Update 2021
Nov 14, 2021
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15[th] November 2021
ASX Announcement
HISTORICAL SAMPLES FROM THE IVITTUUT PROJECT RETURN HIGHGRADE RARE EARTH RESULTS
Highlights
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Eclipse confirms high-grade polymetallic rare earth mineralisation at Ivittuut for the first time, with new samples from historical drilling returning results of 536.30 ppm total rare earth elements, 3.54% tin and 3680 ppm tungsten
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Samples of historical drill core from Gronnedal-lka returned high-grade results of up to 22,695 ppm TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxides) with significant europium values (Eu)
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Samples of quartz core from the Ivittuut pit area returned silica analyses ranging from 99.12 to 99.7% SiO2
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Maximum uranium value of 24.3ppm out of all results is well below the Greenland Government legislated maximum of 100ppm
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Eclipse is progressing petrological and mineralogical determinations as a guide for future exploration
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Further field sampling program presently in progress
Eclipse Metals Ltd (ASX: EPM ) ( Eclipse Metals or the Company ) is pleased to announce that laboratory analysis of samples from historical diamond drill core from its exploration licence MEL2007-45 in southwestern Greenland, have returned high-grade rare earth results and confirmed the project’s potential to contain deposits of high-grade quartz, cryolite, siderite, sphalerite and carbonate material.
Eclipse collected samples from historical drill core stored in a Greenland Government facility in Kangerlussuaq (ASX announcement 7[th] October 2021) for analysis by an Australian laboratory using MEMS81, ME-ICP06, and ME-XRF26 methods to identify multi-commodity mineralisation within the project area. Very low uranium values ranging from 0.7 to 24.3ppm are well below the Greenland Government legislated maximum of 100ppm
Sample analysis from selected sections of drill core returned significant values for a range of heavy and light rare earth elements ( HREE and LREE ) in both the the Ivittuut mine precinct and nearby GroneddaleIka carbonatite area. Core from the Ivittuut mine precinct which contained fluorite yielded a total REO (Rare Earth Oxides) value of 536.6 ppm. This is the first time that REE mineralisation has been confirmed within the Ivittuut mine sequence. Samples from Gronnedal-Ika carbonate returned values up to 22,695ppm total REO.
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Figure 1: MEL2007-45 with location of Ivittuut Mine and Gronnedal-Ika. Inset shows location of three historic drill holes.
Samples from Gronnedal-Ika and Ivittuut have returned significant analyses for Niobium, Tungsten (W) and Strontium – see Summary table below.
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| SAMPLE | Prospect | REO | W | Nb | U | SrO | F |
| ID | Name | **ppm ** | **ppm ** | **ppm ** | **ppm ** | % | % |
| IVT 21-1 | Gronnadal-Ika | 8,347.85 | 3 | 3670 | 24.3 | 1.77 | 0.391 |
| IVT 21-2 | Gronnadal-Ika | 11,088.74 | 1 | 9.7 | 0.95 | 2.44 | 0.262 |
| IVT 21-3 | Gronnadal-Ika | 22,694.96 | 2 | 64.7 | 2.45 | 5.67 | 0.476 |
| IVT 21-4 | Gronnadal-Ika | >21,408.59 | 1 | 11.8 | 5.9 | 0.43 | 0.799 |
| IVT 21-6 | Ivittuut | 42.88 | 3 | 0.4 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 53.1 |
| IVT 21-8 | Ivittuut | 96.39 | 4 | 143 | 4.09 | 0.01 | 0.338 |
| IVT 21-10 | Ivittuut | 206.89 | 7 | 0.8 | 0.28 | 0.02 | 16.6 |
| IVT 21 - 11(1) |
Ivittuut | 536.30 | 1 | 4.2 | 0.36 | 0.01 | 0.502 |
| IVT 21 - 11(2) |
Ivittuut | 16.78 | 15 | 0.5 | <0.05 | 0.01 | 0.839 |
| IVT 21-13 | Ivittuut | 72.46 | 1380 | 0.7 | 1.02 | 0.03 | 8.1 |
| IVT 21-14 | Ivittuut | 77.36 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.14 | 0.04 | 12.2 |
| IVT 21-15 | Ivittuut | 11.55 | 2290 | 0.2 | 0.4 | <0.01 | 0.044 |
| IVT 21-17 | Ivittuut | 1.23 | 3680 | 0.2 | <0.05 | <0.01 | 0.022 |
| IVT 21-18 | Ivittuut | 21.46 | 7010 | 0.2 | <0.05 | <0.01 | 0.321 |
| IVT 21-19 | Ivittuut | 5.37 | 3630 | 0.2 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 1.46 |
| IVT 21-21 | Ivittuut | 43.03 | 37 | 922 | 1.27 | <0.01 | 0.164 |
| IVT 21-22(2) | Ivittuut | 8.75 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.34 | <0.01 | 0.078 |
| IVT 21 - 23 | Gronnadal-Ika | 4,951.32 | <1 | 7.5 | 0.7 | 2.01 | 0.074 |
Table A. Summary of significant REO and metal drill core assay results.
IVITTUUT SAMPLES
Samples of diamond drill core from the historical Ivittuut cryolite pit returned high grades of SiO2 (silica) (Table B) plus, unexpectedly, significant values for rare earth elements. Evaluation of the quartz body below the cryolite pit is a primary aim of exploration. Refer Figure 3 for drillhole locations around the Ivittuut pit.
This area has not been systematically explored for other commodities, including the REE mineralisation ofthe carbonatite complex, which has been well noted in academia (Goodenough, 1997). At Ivittuut the Company’s sampling program was centred on the quartz body below the pit, samples of which returnedassay of 99.7%, 99.39% , 99.65% and 99.12% SiO2 (Table B).
Both heavy and light rare earth elements were noted in assays from Ivittuut core samples; see Summary Table above.
A sample from the Ivittuut pit environment returned a high Tin of grade of 3.54% Sn.
| ME‐ICP06 | ME‐XRF26 | ||
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| SAMPLE | Prospect | SiO2 | SiO2 |
| DESCRIPTION | % | % | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 1 | Gronnadal‐Ika | 0.39 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 2 | Gronnadal‐Ika | 0.76 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 3 | Gronnadal‐Ika | 0.58 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 4 | Gronnadal‐Ika | 2.17 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 5 | Ivittuut | 99.70 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 6 | Ivittuut | 0.29 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 7 | Ivittuut | 99.39 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 8 | Ivittuut | 88.3 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 10 | Ivittuut | 17.7 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 11(1) | Ivittuut | 76.5 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 11(2) | Ivittuut | 72.4 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 12 | Ivittuut | 99.65 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 13 | Ivittuut | 76.3 | 74.25 |
| IVT 21 ‐ 14 | Ivittuut | 10.25 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 15 | Ivittuut | 97.3 | 97.66 |
| IVT 21 ‐ 17 | Ivittuut | 98 | 99.12 |
| IVT 21 ‐ 18 | Ivittuut | 97.1 | 96.85 |
| IVT 21 ‐ 19 | Ivittuut | 95.6 | 95.98 |
| IVT 21 ‐ 21 | Ivittuut | 65.1 | |
| IVT 21 ‐22(2) | Ivittuut | 92.3 | |
| IVT 21 ‐ 23 | Gronnadal‐Ika | 0.43 |
Table B: Drill Core Sample ICP and XRF Analysis for SiO2
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Figure 2: 99.7% SiO2 in Sample IVT-21-5 of Quartz from 42.18m
GRONNEDAL-IKA SAMPLES
Samples of core from three of the diamond cored holes drillied in the Gronnedal-Ika carbonatite complex in the 1940s returned very significant analysis for rare earth elements with up to 22,695ppm total rare earth oxides (sample IVT 21 - 3). These holes were originally drilled to explore for deposits of magnetite (iron ore) which had developed in the contact area of later intrusive dolerite dykes.
The magnetite intersections were shown to be narrow and intermittent but recent sampling has returned very significant analyses of light and heavy rare earthe elements (see Tables A and B)
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Figure 3: Ivittuut pit cross section showing diamond drill holes ID and intersections in and below the historic pit
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Figure 3: Sample (IVT 21 – 1) magnetite from 71.73ms with 3670 ppm Niobium (5248 ppm Nb2O5)
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Figure 4: Gronnedal-Ika Sample (IVT 21 – 4) carbonatite, magnetite with 176 ppm Europium from 2.8m. (203.8 ppm Eu2O3)
Eclipse’s ASX announcement dated 2 March 2021 described a magnetically anomalous zone identified by the Company’s geophysical re-interpretation. Figure 4 below clearly shows the strong correlation between REE mineralisation and magnetic zones - this will be used as the main geophysical tool in exploration for further REE mineralisation.
Historical sampling results also indicate very high europium values compared with other REE deposits. Europium has been recognised throughout the carbonatite intrusion at several times greater concentration than average for rocks elsewhere in this part of Greenland and many times that normally expected in carbonatites. Europium is in extremely short supply around the world.
Overall, the results confirm there is excellent REE potential at the surface in Gronnedal-lka. The REE prospectivity fits well with our mission to excel in the commercialisation of metals and minerals demanded in the production of green energy and required by industry to reduce pollutants. Historical exploration records indicate the potential for rapid development and production of cryolite, fluorite, quartz, REE, carbonate, zinc and siderite.
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Figure 4: Historical Rock Chip Location highlighting strong REE mineralisation. TMI Images in the background (refer ASX release 2/3/2021). Historical assay results indicate strong correlation of magnetic zone with REE mineralisation
ABOUT THE IVITTUUT PROJECT
Ivittuut is located in southwestern Greenland and has a power station and fuel supplies to service this station and local traffic to support mineral exploration. About 5.5km to the northeast of Ivittuut, the twin settlements of Kangilinnguit and Gronnedal, respectively provide a heliport and an active wharf with infrastructure. The Gronnedal-lka carbonatite complex is less than 10km from Ivittuut and only 5km from the port of Gronnedal. This complex is also one of the 12 larger Gardar alkaline intrusions in Greenland and is recognised as one of the prime REE targets in Greenland by GEUS along with Kvanefjeld and Kringlerne (Tanbreez).
GRONNEDAL-IKA CARBONATITE COMPLEX
The Gronnedal-Ika carbonatite / nepheline syenite complex and later dolerite dykes are intruded into crystalline Archean basement rocks centered on 48º03’W: 61°14’N, about 10km to the northeast from Ivittuut.
The drill holes examined in this first visit were originally sited to obtain samples of nepheline syanite for ceramic manufacture but intersected contact areas of later olivine dolorite dykes carrying magnetite.
REE occurs throughout the carbonatite complex, especially in late-stage veins where it occurs as various strontium REE carbonate minerals.
Minerals identified within the complex include apatite, monazite, stronianite and synchysite which host LREE, as well as zircon and monazite which host HREE (LREE = light rare-earths. HREE = heavy rareearths).
Carbonate rock from this complex could also provide a neutralising agent for mine and process water for other operations in the region.
Analysis of geophysical data from Gronnedal-Ika carbonatite/dyke geological units has confirmed this complex to be far more extensive than previously known which is further encouragement for potential REE and sulphide mineralisation. An historical Dighem survey defined seven conductive targets which are recommended for follow up exploration and ground truthing.
Petrological and mineralogical determinations are continuing and will be used as a guide for future exploration.
RECENT EXPLORATION
A recent helicopter borne reconnaissance field program included collection of samples from the Ivittuut mine dumps and the Gronnedal-lka carbonatite intrusive outcrops.
Eclipse’s drill core sample analyses has provided additional significant information on the prospectivity of both the Ivittuut mine environ and the carbonatite occurrence and mafic dykes. Availability of an extensive core library from this project area will save considerable costs in providing a guide to future drilling to delineate REE mineralisation in this prospect.
Further surface samples from Gronneddal-Ika and from the Ivittuut low-grade tailing dump are being dispatched to Australia for analysis for REE elements, cryolite and quartz. The Company will announce progressive results from testing in due course.
This initial evaluation of drill core has provided significant additional information on the prospectivity of the Gronnedal-Ika carbonatite and mafic dyke occurrence which will save considerable future costs in exploring this REE deposit. Encouraging silica analyses and REE results from the Ivittuut pit environs provide strong enclouragement for future development.
Identification of scarce heavy REE’s has cemented the conclusion of the uniqueness of the polymetallic nature of the Ivittuut pit precinct. These results highlight the potential for much of the mineralisation within the pit to have economic value, thus enhancing potential economics for re-development of this mine. Future exploration will include evaluation of the granite and greisen wall-rocks of the pit for REE potential.
The results from Gronnadal-Ika have confirmed the potential for magnetically anomalous zones to be associated with REE mineralization, which will be used as a guide for future exploration drilling. A priority for further examination will be splitting and analysis of samples from core drilled during the 1940s.
FORWARD STRATEGY
Given the continued advancement of the Greenland development plan, the Company is continuing to review its asset portfolio to assess ways to best extract value from its projects for shareholders, including a potential repositioning of assets to ensure an appropriate exploration and development focus can be maintained in relation to the Ivittuut Project.
As part of that review, the Company is in early-stage discussions with third parties with respect to potential joint venture partnerships and other opportunities that will further advance our Australian projects and add value for Shareholders. The Company will keep the market updated as these discussions progress.
Authorised for release by the Board
Carl Popal Executive Chairman
Rodney Dale Non-Executive Director
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Competent Persons Statement
The information in this report / ASX release that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on information compiled and reviewed by Mr. Rodney Dale, Non-Executive Director of Eclipse Metals Ltd. Mr. Dale holds a Fellowship Diploma in Geology from RMIT, is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM) and has sufficient experience relevant to the styles of mineralisation under consideration and to the activity being reported 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 Dale consents to the inclusion in this report / ASX release of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears. Additionally, Mr Dale confirms that the entity is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information contained in the ASX releases referred to in this report.
About Eclipse Metals Ltd (ASX: EPM)
Eclipse Metals Ltd is an Australian exploration company focused on exploring Southwestern Greenland, Northern Territory and Queensland for multi commodity mineralisation. Eclipse Metals Ltd has an impressive portfolio of assets prospective for cryolite, fluorite, siderite, quartz (high purity silica), REE, gold, platinum group metals, manganese, palladium, vanadium and uranium mineralisation. The Company’s mission is to increase shareholders’ wealth through capital growth and ultimately dividends. Eclipse Metals Ltd plans to achieve this goal by exploring for and developing viable mineral deposits to generate mining or joint venture incomes.
Table 1: Drill Core Sample Analysis for REE suite of Elements
| Prospect | Drillhole Id |
At (m) | Sample No. | Ce | La | Nd | Pr | Sm | Eu | Gd | Tb | Dy | Ho | Er | Tm | Yb | Lu | Y | Total REE |
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| Gronnedal- lka |
S | 71.73 | IVT 21-1 | 3,160 | 2,010 | 1,015 | 314 | 137 | 38.3 | 90.1 | 9.9 | 41.1 | 5.8 | 10.15 | 0.89 | 3.39 | 0.34 | 132.5 | 6968.47 |
| Gronnedal- lka |
S | 32.81 | IVT 21-2 | 3,820 | 1,685 | 1,935 | 485 | 370 | 114.5 | 261 | 28.1 | 120 | 17.4 | 32 | 3.02 | 11.35 | 1.03 | 385 | 9268.4 |
| Gronnedal- lka |
R | 169.05 | IVT 21-3 | 8,510 | 6,070 | 2,520 | 793 | 347 | 98.1 | 219 | 23 | 90.1 | 11.95 | 19.4 | 1.54 | 5.39 | 0.5 | 246 | 18954.98 |
| Gronnedal- lka |
R | 2.8 | IVT 21-4 | 7,970 | 2,830 | 4,200 | >1,000 | 652 | 176 | 362 | 36 | 151 | 21.2 | 36.1 | 3.03 | 10.5 | 0.89 | 438 | >16886.72 |
| Ivittuut | J4 | 20.15 | IVT 21-6 | 14.4 | 9.4 | 6.1 | 1.65 | 0.94 | 0.21 | 0.61 | 0.08 | 0.41 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 1.7 | 35.82 |
| Ivittuut | J5 | 105.44 | IVT 21-8 | 26.3 | 12 | 13 | 3.35 | 2.32 | 0.52 | 1.73 | 0.33 | 2.57 | 0.64 | 2.39 | 0.51 | 3.95 | 0.6 | 10.3 | 80.51 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 27.15 | IVT 21-10 | 15.4 | 9.3 | 7.7 | 2 | 3.28 | 0.36 | 5.74 | 1.98 | 16.4 | 3.57 | 10.15 | 1.41 | 7.43 | 0.76 | 84.4 | 169.88 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 48.75 | IVT 21 - 11(1) |
98.8 | 42.7 | 48.9 | 12.55 | 17.55 | 1.47 | 21.8 | 4.71 | 29.1 | 5.43 | 15.05 | 2.2 | 14.05 | 1.77 | 128.5 | 444.58 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 9.8 | IVT 21 - 11(2) |
5.2 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.61 | 0.42 | 0.09 | 0.32 | 0.07 | 0.43 | 0.08 | 0.23 | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.02 | 1.3 | 14 |
| Ivittuut | 85_41 | 13.2 | IVT 21-13 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.86 | 1.67 | 0.1 | 2.13 | 0.76 | 5.73 | 1.15 | 3.46 | 0.53 | 3.26 | 0.36 | 29.5 | 59.51 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 33.44 | IVT 21-14 | 8.2 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 1.11 | 2.01 | 0.18 | 2.91 | 0.94 | 7.02 | 1.4 | 4.19 | 0.65 | 4.01 | 0.42 | 24 | 64.14 |
| Ivittuut | 85_38 | 29.1 | IVT 21-15 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.27 | 0.55 | 0.04 | 0.53 | 0.12 | 0.7 | 0.13 | 0.29 | 0.05 | 0.37 | 0.04 | 2.8 | 9.59 |
| Ivittuut | 85_35 | 39.09 | IVT 21-17 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | <0.03 | <0.02 | <0.05 | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.4 | 0.92 |
| Ivittuut | 85_34 | 18.14 | IVT 21-18 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 0.03 | 0.48 | 0.06 | 0.34 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.7 | 17.93 |
| Ivittuut | 110? | 25.93 | IVT 21-19 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.03 | 0.31 | 0.1 | 0.58 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.02 | 0.8 | 4.51 |
| Ivittuut | 85_9 | 49.08 | IVT 21-21 | 12 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.89 | 0.18 | 0.76 | 0.19 | 1.61 | 0.39 | 1.38 | 0.25 | 1.72 | 0.2 | 4.3 | 35.97 |
| Ivittuut | 85_36 | 30.23 | IVT 21 - 22(2) |
2.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.31 | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 1.1 | 7.29 |
| Gronnedal- lka |
U | 109.03 | IVT 21-23 | 1750 | 1030 | 671 | 185.5 | 113.5 | 36.6 | 87.3 | 10.75 | 50.1 | 7.8 | 15.6 | 1.5 | 6.06 | 0.59 | 168 | 4134.3 |
Note: Samples analysed by the ME-MS81 method, results quoted in ppm
Final certified analysis for Pr (praseodymium) sample No. IVT 21-4 not yet received as it is above detection limit.
Table 2: Drill Core Sample Analysis for whole rock suite of Elements
| Prospect | Drillhole Id |
At (m) | Sample No. | Ba | Cr | Cs | Ga | Hf | Nb | Rb | Sn | Sr | Ta | Th | U | V | W | Zr |
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| Gronnedal- lka |
S | 71.73 | IVT 21-1 | 0.31% BazO |
<10 | 0.15 | 11.6 | 0.2 | 3670 | 0.4 | 8 | 1.77%SrO | 5 | 96 | 24.3 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Gronnedal- lka |
S | 32.81 | IVT 21-2 | 1.15% BaO |
<10 | 0.2 | 19.2 | <0.1 | 9.7 | 1.8 | 1 | 2.44% BaO |
<0.1 | 248 | 0.95 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Gronnedal- lka |
R | 169.05 | IVT 21-3 | 1.42% BaO |
<10 | 0.16 | 26.9 | 0.1 | 64.7 | 0.9 | 1 | 5.67% SrO |
0.2 | 266 | 2.45 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Gronnedal- lka |
R | 2.8 | IVT 21-4 | 4.32% BaO |
10 | 0.17 | 32.9 | 0.1 | 11.8 | 6.1 | 1 | 0.43% SrO |
0.1 | 726 | 5.9 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Ivittuut | J4 | 20.15 | IVT 21-6 | 70.3 | <10 | 0.13 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.2 | <1 | 122 | <0.1 | 0.93 | 0.13 | 108 | 3 | 3 |
| Ivittuut | J5 | 105.44 | IVT 21-8 | 154.5 | 20 | 0.14 | 2.3 | 18.2 | 143 | 17.4 | 3 | 50.9 | 8.7 | 25.5 | 4.09 | 44 | 4 | 419 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 27.15 | IVT 21-10 | 65.4 | <10 | 1.58 | 7.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 103 | 10 | 160 | 0.1 | 5.63 | 0.28 | 94 | 7 | 2 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 48.75 | IVT 21-11(1) | 75.9 | 10 | 0.06 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 25 | 125 | 1 | 14.75 | 0.36 | <5 | 1 | 4 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 9.8 | IVT 21-11(2) | 27.2 | <10 | 0.59 | 2.7 | <0.1 | 0.5 | 56.2 | 17 | 51.8 | <0.1 | 0.67 | <0.05 | <5 | 15 | <2 |
| Ivittuut | 85_41 | 13.2 | IVT 21-13 | 7.4 | 10 | 1.09 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 127 | 15 | 283 | 0.3 | 5.22 | 1.02 | <5 | 1380 | <2 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 33.44 | IVT 21-14 | 17.2 | <10 | 2.4 | 13.3 | <0.1 | 0.6 | 351 | 23 | 311 | 0.1 | 5.01 | 0.14 | <5 | 1 | <2 |
| Ivittuut | 85_38 | 29.1 | IVT 21-15 | 1.1 | 20 | 0.08 | 0.8 | <0.1 | 0.2 | 4.1 | 1 | 4.4 | 0.3 | 1.24 | 0.4 | <5 | 2290 | <2 |
| Ivittuut | 85_35 | 39.09 | IVT 21-17 | 1.1 | 20 | 0.07 | 0.4 | <0.1 | 0.2 | 3.5 | <1 | 3 | 0.4 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <5 | 3680 | <2 |
| Ivittuut | 85_34 | 18.14 | IVT 21-18 | 1.3 | 40 | 0.1 | 0.8 | <0.1 | 0.2 | 14.7 | 2 | 8.2 | 0.5 | 1.19 | <0.05 | 10 | 7010 | <2 |
| Ivittuut | 110? | 25.93 | IVT 21-19 | 1.4 | 20 | 0.09 | 1.1 | <0.1 | 0.2 | 13 | 5 | 46.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.06 | <5 | 3630 | <2 |
| Ivittuut | 85_9 | 49.08 | IVT 21-21 | 131.5 | <10 | 1.67 | 35.8 | 3 | 922 | 1335 | 3.54% | 25 | 57.1 | 2.55 | 1.27 | 8 | 37 | 25 |
| Ivittuut | 85_36 | 30.23 | IVT 21-22(2) | 25.1 | 20 | 0.19 | 1 | <0.1 | 0.7 | 5.8 | 18 | 9.4 | <0.1 | 0.23 | 0.34 | <5 | 1 | <2 |
| Gronnedal- lka |
U | 109.03 | IVT 21-23 | 1615 | <10 | 0.03 | 6.3 | <0.1 | 7.5 | 0.7 | 19 | 2.01% SrO |
0.1 | 55.9 | 0.7 | <5 | <1 | <2 |
Note: Samples analysed by the ME-MS81 and ME-ICP06 methods, results quoted in ppm and %. Sn by ME-MS81h.
Table 3: Drill Core Sample Analysis for whole rock suite of Elements
| Prospect | Drillhole Id |
From (m) |
Sample No. |
SiO2 |
Al2O3 |
Fe2O3 |
CaO |
MgO |
Na2O |
K2O |
Cr2O3 |
TiO2 |
MnO | P2O5 | SrO | BaO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gronnedal- lka |
S | 71.73 | IVT 21-1 | 0.39 | <0.01 | 76.3 | 4.76 | 1.96 | <0.01 | 0.02 | <0.002 | 0.01 | 3.28 | 0.17 | 1.77 | 0.31 | |
| Gronnedal- lka |
S | 32.81 | IVT 21-2 | 0.76 | 0.26 | 41.6 | 15.4 | 2.25 | <0.01 | 0.05 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 1.98 | 1.49 | 2.44 | 1.15 | |
| Gronnedal- lka |
R | 169.05 | IVT 21-3 | 0.58 | 0.09 | 29.8 | 19.65 | 1.61 | <0.01 | 0.04 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 2.27 | 2.65 | 5.67 | 1.42 | |
| Gronnedal- lka |
R | 2.8 | IVT 21-4 | 2.17 | 0.63 | 56.7 | 10.95 | 0.08 | <0.01 | 0.27 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 2.34 | 8.86 | 0.43 | 4.32 | |
| Ivittuut | J4 | 20.15 | IVT 21-6 | 0.29 | 24.5 | 0.15 | 0.1 | 0.01 | 43.3 | 0.01 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | J5 | 105.44 | IVT 21-8 | 88.3 | 0.43 | 6.95 | 0.1 | 0.03 | 0.21 | 0.1 | 0.002 | <0.01 | 0.2 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 27.15 | IVT 21-10 | 17.7 | 25.4 | 20.4 | 13.55 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 1.01 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 0.23 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 48.75 | IVT 21 - 11(1) |
76.5 | 0.14 | 5.62 | 0.73 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.003 | <0.01 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 9.8 | IVT 21 - 11(2) |
72.4 | 1.47 | 15.3 | 1.06 | 0.04 | <0.01 | 0.48 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 0.34 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_41 | 13.2 | IVT 21-13 | 76.3 | 3.54 | 1.5 | 12.65 | 0.12 | <0.01 | 1.16 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | <0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 33.44 | IVT 21-14 | 10.25 | 6.32 | 30.2 | 18.05 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 2.15 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 0.19 | <0.01 | 0.04 | <0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_38 | 29.1 | IVT 21-15 | 97.3 | 0.07 | 0.46 | 0.05 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.03 | 0.002 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_35 | 39.09 | IVT 21-17 | 98 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.005 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_34 | 18.14 | IVT 21-18 | 97.1 | 0.32 | 0.5 | 0.42 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.13 | 0.006 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 110? | 25.93 | IVT 21-19 | 95.6 | 0.29 | 0.12 | 2.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.09 | 0.003 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_9 | 49.08 | IVT 21-21 | 65.1 | 12.2 | 4.44 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 9.71 | 0.002 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.02 | |
| Ivittuut | 85_36 | 30.23 | IVT 21 - 22(2) |
92.3 | 0.19 | 4.4 | 0.07 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.05 | 0.002 | <0.01 | 0.05 | 0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | |
| Gronnedal- lka |
V | 109.03 | IVT 21-23 | 0.43 | <0.01 | 28.8 | 27.1 | 1.64 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.002 | <0.01 | 2 | 0.12 | 2.01 | 0.18 |
Note: Samples analysed by the ME-ICP06 and ME-XRF26 methods, results quoted in “%”
Table 4A: Drill Collar File Gronnedal-lka
| Id | LABEL | LAT | LONG | EASTING m | NORTHING m | RL (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | 61.22078536 | -48.03950844 | 658970.1419 | 6790980.731 | 424 |
| 2 | R | 61.22078536 | -48.03950844 | 658970.1419 | 6790980.731 | 424 |
| 3 | U | 61.22056973 | -48.03814895 | 659044.1963 | 6790960.038 | 421 |
Table 4B: Drill Collar File Ivittuut Local Grid
| Prospect | Drillhole Id | Easting m | Northing m | AHDRL | Datum | Dip | Azimuth | Depth (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivittuut | J4 | 983 | 1098 | -58 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 138 | 1948 |
| Ivittuut | J5 | 1016 | 1207.5 | -7.2 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 115.93 | 1948 |
| Ivittuut | 85_5 | 1143.9 | 978.1 | -64 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 31 | 1985 |
| Ivittuut | 85_7 | 1184.7 | 907.2 | -54 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 33.9 | 1985 |
| Ivittuut | 85_9 | 1121.8 | 927.7 | -59 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 21.2 | 1985 |
| Ivittuut | 85_34 | 1141.4 | 916.4 | -62.4 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 39.7 | 1985 |
| Ivittuut | 85_35 | 1185.9 | 923.5 | -59 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 39.2 | 1985 |
| Ivittuut | 85_36 | 1169.2 | 911.9 | -56.9 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 36.7 | 1985 |
| Ivittuut | 85_38 | 1220.7 | 942.1 | -53.9 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 35.3 | 1985 |
| Ivittuut | 85_41 | 1169.7 | 1010.2 | -62.7 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 24.9 | 1985 |
| Ivittuut | 85_42 | 1157.8 | 928.3 | -59 | Local Grid | -90 | 0 | 49 | 1985 |
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 | Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or | Selected core chips representing different rock types from two areas |
| techniques | specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma |
within the Company’s Greenland MEL2007-45. Core chips are from diamond holes drilled in approximately 1940, |
| sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should | 1948 and 1985. | |
| not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. | Samples are not representative of an orebody and were collected for | |
| Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity | initial geological, petrological and geochemical evaluation. | |
| 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 (eg ‘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 (eg | ||
| submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. | ||
| Drilling | Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air | Conventional diamond drilling. |
| techniques | blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other |
|
| type, whether core is oriented and ifso, by what method, etc). | ||
| Drill sample | Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries |
All samples are from holes diamond drilled in 1940, 1945 and 1985. |
| recovery | and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure |
Records of procedures and recoveries not presently available. Full core yet to be re-logged and sampled under controlled |
| representative nature of the samples. | conditions. | |
| Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade | ||
| and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential | ||
| loss/gainof fine/coarse material. | ||
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and | Geologically logged and recorded as a guide for future field work and |
| geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate | exploration planning. | |
| Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical | Logging only qualitative in nature. | |
| 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. |
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Sub- | If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core | Small sections of half core sawn in approx. 1940, 1948 and 1985. |
| sampling techniques and sample preparation |
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. |
Samples not representative of whole mineralisation. Quality control not applicable. |
| 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. _ | ||
| Quality of | The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and | Full, certified Australian laboratory procedures with QA/QC selected |
| assay data and laboratory |
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 |
to be appropriate for whole rock and selected determinations, eg. REE and high-level silica, strontium, fluorine and related elements. Normal procedure for duplicates and blanks under independent control of laboratory. |
| tests | make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. |
Determinations for geochemical evaluation only. |
| Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, | ||
| duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels | ||
| of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established. | ||
| Verification | The verification of significant intersections by either independent or | Not applicable |
| of sampling and assaying |
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. | ||
| Location of | Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and | UTM coordinates for Gronnedal-Ika historical drilling tablulated. |
| data points | down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. |
Lat / Lon for for local grid at Ivittuut mine tablulated. |
| Specification of the grid system used. | ||
| Quality and adequacy of topographic control. | ||
| Data | Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. | Not applicable as selected geological and geochemical samples |
| spacing and distribution |
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 |
collected to represent different rock types with no resource implication. |
| classifications applied. | ||
| Whether sample compositing has been applied. |
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of | Not applicable. |
| of data in relation to geological |
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 |
|
| structure | sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material. | |
| Sample | The measures taken to ensure sample security. | Samples dispatched by secure airfreight and held in high security |
| security | laboratory environment. | |
| Audits or | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. | No audits or reviews have been conducted on the project. |
| reviews |
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral | Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including | MEL2007-45 granted to Eclipse Metals Greenland (wholly owned |
| tenement | agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint | subsidiary of Eclipse Metals Ltd) by the Greenland Minister of |
| and land tenure status |
ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. |
Finance, Industry and Minerals Resources, as announced to ASX on 17 February 2021 |
| The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any | ||
| known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate inthe area. | ||
| Exploration | Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. | 19,000m of diamond drill cores stored in government facility yet to be |
| done by other parties |
fully logged and re-sampled. Data and results from exploration conducted by other parties is being accumulated and assessed for reporting and as a guide to future |
|
| exploration. | ||
| Historical results have been used to prepare preliminary exploration | ||
| models for planning future activities. | ||
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. | Nepheline syenite and carbonatite intrusion into Archean crystalline |
| basement | ||
| Drill hole | A summary of all information material to the understanding of the | All available information tabulated within body of report. |
| Information | 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 |
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||
| Data | In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, | Not applicable |
| aggregation methods |
maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg 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. _ | ||
| Relationship | These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of |
Not applicable as no resources estimated. |
| between | Exploration Results. | |
| mineralisati on widths and |
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 (eg ‘down hole length, true |
|
| intercept | width not known’). | |
| lengths | ||
| Diagrams | Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of | Not applicable |
| 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. | ||
| Balanced | Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not | All analyses reported as received. |
| reporting | practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of |
|
| _Exploration Results. _ | ||
| Other | Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported | All reported as appropriate and references provided to earlier reports. |
| substantive | including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical | |
| exploration data |
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. |