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ELEMENTOS LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Jul 28, 2021
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ELEMENTOS TOMORROW’S TIN
QUARTERLY REPORT
For the period ended 30 June 2021
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Elementos is a tin development company focused on the development of high-grade tin projects in stable jurisdictions with a long history of mining.
The Company’s asset portfolio comprises both nearterm development and exploration assets, including:
- Oropesa Project, Spain – one of the world’s largest undeveloped, open-cut mineable tin deposits, with access to world class infrastructure. Oropesa is an advanced tin project with near term development and cash flow potential.
QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
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5,210m of resource definition diamond drilling program (>92%) completed. Intersecting high grade tin mineralisation and confirming mineralisation continuity
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Commencement of feasibility development programs at Oropesa to further mature project data in preparation of Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS)[16]
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Cleveland Tin Project drilling program to be cofunded (up to $70k) by Tasmanian Government[18]
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Cleveland Project, Tasmania – a significant resource of tin-copper amenable to both open cut and underground mining techniques, located in a worldclass mining district with excellent infrastructure. Additionally, the project hosts tungsten mineralisation at depth.
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Oropesa environmental studies and exploitation license application nearing completion prior to lodgment
POST-QUARTER
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Commencement of Oropesa Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS)[20] to accelerate project development
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Completion of resource definition diamond drilling program (100%, Totaling 5,650 m)
Level 6, 10 Market Street Brisbane Queensland 4000 Phone +61 (0)7 3221 7770 [email protected] elementos.com.au
Elementos Limited | ABN 49 138 468 756 | ASX: ELT
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OROPESA PROJECT
Located in southern Spain, the Oropesa Tin Project is one of the world’s largest undeveloped, open-cut mineable tin deposits, with access to world class infrastructure. It is planned to be our first mining operation.
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Figure 1. Oropesa Tin Project - Location Plan
reporting quarter 5,210m). The drilling program has been progressively modified from the original plan as results were interpreted from completed drill holes. At the time of reporting, analytical assays for 29 of the completed drill holes had been received from ALS laboratories in Spain and Ireland, all of which have been separately reported to the ASX.
Significant assays previously reported from the drilling programme are shown in Table 1.
Project Permitting
Elementos continued with ongoing advancment of the resubmission of the Oropesa project’s Environmental Authority application and Exploitation Licence submission. This involves the completion of a number of surveys, sub-studies, information requests, resubmission to the relevant government authority, and associated statutory obligations.
Mineral Resource Program
During the quarter, the company continued the diamond drilling exploration program at Oropesa that commenced during the 4th quarter of 2020. The program’s principal objectives are:
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To upgrade the confidence of existing Inferred Resources to a higher JORC Classification.
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Confirm near surface, possibly fault controlled mineralisation that is not currently included in the 2017 geological resource model.
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Investigate additional near surface resources from exploration targets identified from Induced Polarisation (IP) geophysical survey anomalies.
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Estimate a new JORC Geological Resource as part of a wider optimisation program designed to increase the project’s overall resource, annual production rate and mine life.
Start of Feasibility Development Programs
During the quarter, the commencement of a series of development work programs was announced[16] to materially progress the project. The programs consist of metallurgical, geotechnical, and hydrogeological onground investigations, followed by laboratory test work and engineering studies. These programs will optimise the previously identified opportunities, mitigate identified risks, and generally increase the maturity level of engineering for the project, including:
Pilot scale metallurgical test work – Wardell Armstrong (UK)
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Two tonne pilot test
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Confirmation of process plant flowsheet
Geotechnical works program
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10 vertical drill hole program
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Geotechnical logging
The drilling component of the program was completed after the end of the quarter, with a total of 46 diamond drill holes being drilled for 5,654m (at the end of the
- Downhole geophysics laboratory test work Optimisation of pit slope design criteria
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Hydrogeological (groundwater) works program
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Bore hole drilling
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Pump tests
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Realtime data logging
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Groundwater modelling
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Water quality test work
Variability metallurgical test work
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Bench scale test work on variable ore types and grades
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Finalisation of metallurgical upgrade regressions for process plant modeling
Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS)
Subsequent to the end of the reporting period the company announced[20] that it was commiting to complete a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on the Oropesa Tin Project.
This decision was taken in recognition of the maturity of project data and the extensive work undertaken to date, the data that will be acquired during the feasibility development programs, and to take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate the development timeframe of the Project in a strong tin market.
Spain Country Management
The management of Spainish in-country activities continues to be lead by Soluciones, Concentradores Y Procesos de Ingeniería, S.L., (SCYPI). SCYPI has an experienced Spanish project management team led by Elementos Project Manager Emilio Hormaeche.
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Figure 2. The drilling component of the program was completed after the end of the quarter, with a total of 46 diamond drill holes being drilled for 5,654m
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| Hole ID | Intercept | Hole ID | Intercept |
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| ADD_01A | [email protected]% Sn from 94.9m | Expn_016 | [email protected]@Sn from 74.3m |
| [email protected]% Sn from 122.0m | [email protected]% Sn from 92.0m | ||
| 9.9m @ 0.69% Sn from 200.5 m, | [email protected]% Sn from 138.4m | ||
| including 0.6m@ 4.36% Snfrom 209.8m | Expn_019 | 31.1m @ 1.49% Sn from 113.3m, | |
| ADD_02 | [email protected]% Sn from 45.5m | which includes 1m@ 12.9% Snfrom 133.6m | |
| [email protected]% Sn from 62.0m | and 1.4m@ 8.02% Snfrom 135.8m | ||
| ADD_03 | [email protected]% Sn from 16.3m | Expn_020 | [email protected]% Sn from 36.5m |
| [email protected]% Sn from 37m | Expn_020A | [email protected]% Sn from 37.4m | |
| [email protected]% Sn from 61.8m | Expn_021A | [email protected]% Sn from 43.2m | |
| [email protected]% Sn from 88.8m | Expn_021B | [email protected]% Sn from 19.5m | |
| ADD_17A | [email protected]% Sn from 134.0m | Expn_022 | [email protected]% Sn from 132.9m |
| Expn_010 | [email protected]% Sn from 37.7m | Expn_040 | [email protected]% Sn from 48.2m |
| [email protected]% Sn from 83.2m | Expn_041 | [email protected]% Sn from 48.9m | |
| [email protected]% Sn from 106.9m | Expn_043 | [email protected]% Sn from 22.0m | |
| [email protected]% Sn from 183.2m | Expn_044 | [email protected]% Sn from 43.0m | |
| [email protected]% Sn from 199.1m | Expn_047A | [email protected]% Sn from 10.3m | |
| Expn_010A | [email protected]% Sn from 36.3m | Expn_052A | [email protected]% Sn from 84.6m |
| 6.7m @ 0.31% Sn from 67.1m | [email protected]% Sn from 124.1m | ||
| [email protected]% Sn from 100.6m | Expn_057 | [email protected]% Sn from 19.4m | |
| Expn_011 | [email protected]% Sn from 55.4m | [email protected]% Sn from 42.7m | |
| [email protected]% Sn from 77.0m | Expn_059 | [email protected]% Sn from 118.3m | |
| Expn_012 | [email protected]% Sn from 51.4m | Expn_060 | [email protected]% Sn from 6.1m |
| Expn_013 | [email protected]% Sn from 65.1m | [email protected]% Sn from 59.0m | |
| Expn_015A | 3.6m @ 0.77% Sn from 22.9m | [email protected]% Sn from 69.4m | |
| 13.6m @ 0.32% Sn from 31.5m | P42 | [email protected]% Sn from 118.6m | |
| [email protected]% Sn from 119.5m | P53 | [email protected]% Sn from 188.9m |
Table 1. 2020-21 diamond drilling significant intercepts from 29 drill holes as at 16 June 2021
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Figure 3. Location Plan for Diamond Drill Holes Completed as at 14 July 2021 2020 – Oropesa Tin Project, Spain
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Figure 4. 3D view of the 2018 Oropesa geological resource looking north. Completed 2020-21 diamond drilling shown.
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Table 2. Oropesa diamond drill hole collar data – completed 2020-21 drilling program
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CLEVELAND PROJECT
The Cleveland Tin Project is located 80km southwest of Burnie in the mineral-rich northwest region of Tasmania, Australia. It is a historic underground mine site boasting excellent power, water and transport infrastructure.
The JORC geological resource for Cleveland contains 7.47mt at 0.75% Sn and 0.3% Cu (Indicated: 6.23mt at 0.75% Sn and 0.3% Cu, Inferred: 1.24mt at 0.76% Sn and 0.3% Cu)[9] .
Exploration at Cleveland recommenced in the first quarter of 2021 following a prolonged period of travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activity has focused on a prospective region approximately 500m in length to the immediate northeast and along strike of the existing geological resource. The area under investigation contains a set of historic Self-Potential (SP) geophysical anomalies from a survey carried out by the Bureau of Mineral Resources (Geoscience Australia) in 1954, which have not historically been investigated in any detail (not drill tested).
Reconnaissance mapping of the prospective region has confirmed the presence of the Cleveland geological mine sequence (Halls Formation and adjacent Crescent Spur Sandstone) with rock chip samples containing visible sulphide mineralisation at four of the five locations investigated, the most significant assay being 0.7% Sn, 0.57% Cu, & 13.4% Zn from sample 130403 (Figure 6 ).
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Figure 5. Cleveland Project Location Plan
A diamond drilling program comprising four drill holes, totalling 1000m, has been planned to test the SP anomalies. The proposed drilling program was submitted to Mineral Resources Tasmania for consideration by the Tasmanian Government for a grant under the Tasmanian Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative program.
The grant application was successful[18] , comprising $50,000 to co-fund direct drilling costs and $20,000 for helicopter support if required.
A standard Work Program Approval application has been lodged with Mineral Resources Tasmania for the drilling program.
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Figure 6. Cleveland Tin Mine mine sequence highlighting the surface projection of the geological resource with superimposed SP anomalies (in blue) and untested SP anomalies (in green) to the northeast of the historical workings.
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CORPORATE
Appointment of New CEO
The Company announced[12] the appointment of a new CEO, Mr Joe David. Mr David is experienced in project development, project delivery and capital markets. His skills will provide an ideal foundation to drive the company’s projects through development and into production.
Elementos completes $6.1 million capital raising
Elementos completed a $6.1 million capital raising (before costs) after receiving firm commitments from institutional, sophisticated and accredited investors. These funds will be used to continue to progress the development of the company’s wholly owned Oropesa Tin Project in Spain and continue the exploration and assessment of the Cleveland Project in Tasmania[13] .
An amount of $660,000 of the total capaital raise was subject to shareholder approval at the EGM held on 6 Juy 2021. Folloiwng approval the shares and options were issued subsequent to quarter end[19,21.]
Tin Price
The tin cash settlement price rose by approximately 22% during the reporting period. The LME tin price at the end of reporting period was US$33,460/t (www.LME.com 30 June 2021). Post quarter end, the LME tin cash settlment price reached all time highs of US$35,101/t.
The price increase appears to have been driven by increased demand in downstream markets which is outstripping supply. Global supply shortages are due to falling production from some prominent mining districts and have been exaggerated by congestion and delays resulting from the impact of COVID-19 on metal smelters and the international logistic systems.
Exploration Tenements
| Tenement | Tenement | Area | ELT | Tenement |
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| Name | Number | (km²) | Interest | Location |
| Cleveland | EL7/2005 | 60 | 100% | Tasmania, Australia |
| Oropesa | 13.050 | 13 | 100% | Andalucia, Spain |
ASX Listing Rule 5.3 disclosure
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During the quarter, payments for exploration and evaluation activities covering both the Oropesa and Cleveland projects totalled $667,000.
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Payments of $65,000 were made during the quarter to Related Parties, as reported in clause 6.1 of the ASX Appendix 5B (Cash Flow Report).
Forward-looking statements
This document may contain certain forward-looking statements. Such statements are only predictions, based on certain assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control. Actual events or results may differ materially from the events or results expected or implied in any forward-looking statement.
The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation, warranty or prediction with respect to the accuracy of the underlying assumptions or that any forward-looking statements will be or are likely to be fulfilled. Elementos undertakes no obligation to update any forwardlooking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document (subject to securities exchange disclosure requirements).
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The information in this document does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any person or organisation. Nothing contained in this document constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice.
For more information on specific risks associated with forward looking statements refer to the Risk
Assessment section of the announcement “Positive Economic Study for the Oropesa Tin Project”, 7th May 2020.
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7 –“Oropesa Tin Project –Drilling Progress Report” released on 19 January 2021
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8 – “Oropesa Tin Project –Drilling Progress Report” released on 8 February 2021
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9 – “Cleveland Tin Project –Exploration Re-Commences” released on 4 March 2021[*] .
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10 - “Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report”, 17 March 2021
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11 - “Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report”, 22 March 2021
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12 - “Appointment of Chief Executive Officer”, 12 April 2021
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13 - “Elementos completes capital raising to continue the development of the Oropesa tin project amid strong tin prices”, 19 April 2021
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14 – “Oropesa Tin Project” – Drilling Progress Report, 30 April 2021
Competent Person Statement
The information in this report is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation that has been compiled for this report. Mr Chris Creagh is a consultant to Elementos Ltd. Mr Creagh has reviewed and approved the technical content of this report. Mr Creagh is a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code 2012). Mr Creagh is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.
References to Previous Releases
The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves were last reported by the company in compliance with the 2012 Edition of the JORC Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves, production targets and financial information derived from a production target were included in market releases dated as follows:
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1 - “Acquisition of Oropesa Tin Project” released on 31 July 2018
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2 - “Significant Increase in Cleveland Open Pit Resource” released on 26 September 2018
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3 - “Oropesa Exploration Target” released on 4 February 2019
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4 – “Exploration Drilling starts at the Oropesa Tin Project” released on 29 September 2020
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5 - “Oropesa Tin Project Presentation to the 3rd Mining and Minerals Hall Conference” released on 18 October 2019
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6 –“Oropesa Tin Project –Drilling Progress Report” released on 6 January 2021
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15 – “Oropesa Tin Project” – Drilling Progress Report, 10 May 2021
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16 – “Elementos commences feasibility development programs at the Oropesa Tin Project”, 20 May 2021
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17 - “Oropesa Tin Project” – Drilling Progress Report, 2 June 2021
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18 - “Cleveland Tin Project Co-Funding”, 17 June 2021
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19 – “Results of Meeting”, 6 July 2021
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20 - “Oropesa DFS Commencement”, 12 July 2021
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21 – “Section 708A Notice – Issue of Securities”, 14 July 2021
*The company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the market announcements referred above and further confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production targets, forecast financial information derived from a production target and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource statements contained in those market releases continue to apply and have not materially changed.
This announcement was approved by the Board of Elementos Limited.
For more information, please contact: Duncan Cornish Company Secretary Phone: +61 7 3212 6299 Email: [email protected]
Please visit us at: www.elementos.com.au
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