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ELEMENTOS LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2021

Feb 7, 2021

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

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8 February 2021

Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report.

Elementos Limited’s (ASX:ELT) is pleased to report further confirmation of significant zones of mineralisation in the current campaign to convert existing Inferred Resources into Indicated Resources at its flagship Oropesa Tin Project in Spain.

Assays for four diamond drill holes that were completed in December 2020 have been received from the ALS laboratory in Galway, Ireland. Significant zones of mineralisation interpreted from these results are shown below:

Expn_043:4.8m @ 0.30% Sn from 22.0m Expn_044:14.5m @ 0.38% Sn from 43.0m Expn_047A:7.1m @ 0.33% Sn from 10.3m Expn_022:41.9m @ 0.20% Sn from 132.9m

A full list of drill core assay results is shown in Table 2 on page 3.

The company started 5000m of diamond drilling across 47 holes at Oropesa in early October 2020 as part of a wider optimisation program designed to increase the project’s overall resource, annual production rate and mine life[*4] .

The company’s drilling program follows the release of the company’s Oropesa Economic Study in May 2020, which positioned the project as a low cost, globally significant new tin development with a prospective annual production of 2,440 tonnes of tin-in-concentrate over a 14-year mine life[*3] . The Economic Study was completed with a tin price of USD$19,750 per tonne. The LME tin price is currently over USD$24,000 per tonne.

The program currently has 47 diamond drill holes planned but may be modified as required based on results as they are received.

The program’s three principal objectives are:

  1. To convert existing Inferred Resources into Indicated Resources to improve the overall waste-to-ore stripping ratio,

  2. Confirmation of near surface, possibly fault controlled mineralisation that is currently excluded from the 2017 geological resource model, and

  3. Testing for additional near surface resources from exploration targets identified from Induced Polarisation (IP) geophysical survey anomalies.

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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Elementos Chairman Mr Andy Greig commented on the drilling results to-date.

“The resource conversion drilling programme continues to meet the company’s objectives. The combination of the successful drilling program and the significantly improving tin price will enhance the overall value of the project.”

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Figure 1. Location of drill holes with assay data as at 8 February 2021, from the exploration drilling program at the Oropesa Tin Project, Spain

Hole ID Easting ED50
Zone 30
Northing ED50
Zone 30
RL Easting_ETRS89
Zone 30
Northing_ETRS89
Zone 30
Azimuth Dip Total depth
(m)
Longitude Latitude
Expn_043 283438.1 4243777.7 627.2 283327.6 4243572.0 199 -64 41.1 -5.478298491 38.31409795
Expn_044 283444.9 4243796.9 628.4 283334.4 4243591.2 199 -62 60.0 -5.478226553 38.31427247
Expn_047A 283367.5 4243737.7 623.9 283257.0 4243532.0 200 -47 62.3 -5.47909259 38.31372075
Expn_022 283635.9 4243411.7 605.4 283525.3 4243206.0 23 -53 210.0 -5.475926037 38.31085025

Table 1. Oropesa diamond drill hole collar data – current announcement

Sondeos & Perforaciones Industriales Del Bierzo, SA (SPIB) has been contracted to complete the program of work under a contract that has been signed with Elementos’ Spanish subsidiary Minas De Estano de Espana (MESPA).

Cassiterite mineralisation at Oropesa is rarely visible to the naked eye. Tin mineralisation (cassiterite) at Oropesa is associated with disseminated to semi-massive sulphide mineralisation, predominantly pyrite and

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arsenopyrite, with associated pervasive silica alteration and lesser chlorite alteration. There is a strong stratigraphic and lithological control on the distribution of mineralisation. The majority of the mineralisation at Oropesa occurs as a replacement for the matrix within a sandstone proximal to adjacent conglomerate contacts. Volumetrically, lesser fault related mineralisation has also been recognised and may represent possible mineralising fluid feeder conduits.

High levels of oxidation of the sulphide mineralisation to iron oxides has been observed. These oxidised zones occur near the surface (gossans) and within sub-vertical fault zones. Historical drilling data indicates that these highly oxidised zones can contain significant quantities of tin mineralisation (cassiterite).

ALS CODE Drill Hole ID MESPA
Sample ID
From (m) To (m) Length (m) % Sn ALS CODE Drill Hole ID MESPA
Sample ID
From (m) To (m) Length (m) % Sn
SV21015936 EXPN_043 B399192 22.4 23.6 1.20 0.33 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399303 44.0 45.0 1.00 0.23
SV21015936 EXPN_043 B399193 23.6 25.0 1.40 0.20 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399304 45.0 46.1 1.10 0.24
SV21015936 EXPN_043 B399194 25.7 26.8 1.10 0.43 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399305 46.1 47.3 1.20 0.24
SV21015936 EXPN_043 B399195 26.8 27.9 1.10 0.25 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399306 47.3 48.5 1.20 0.18
SV21015936 EXPN_043 B399196 35.2 36.2 1.00 0.15 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399307 48.5 49.5 1.00 0.12
SV21015936 EXPN_043 B399197 36.2 37.2 1.00 0.15 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399308 49.5 50.7 1.20 0.09
SV21015936 EXPN_043 B399198 37.2 38.4 1.20 0.14 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399309 50.7 51.5 0.80 0.08
SV21015936 EXPN_043 B399199 38.4 39.5 1.10 0.23 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399310 51.5 52.7 1.20 0.03
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399251 43.0 44.0 1.00 0.13 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399311 52.7 54.6 1.90 0.11
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399252 44.0 45.0 1.00 0.29 SV21015936 Expn_047A B399312 54.6 56.0 1.40 0.06
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399253 45.0 46.0 1.00 0.17 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399314 55.9 56.9 1.00 0.17
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399254 46.0 47.0 1.00 0.20 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399315 59.1 60.5 1.40 0.12
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399255 47.0 48.0 1.00 0.27 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399316 67.0 68.0 1.00 0.12
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399256 48.0 48.9 0.90 0.44 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399317 76.0 77.3 1.30 0.13
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399257 48.9 50.1 1.20 0.49 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399318 101.5 102.5 1.00 0.33
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399258 50.1 51.1 1.00 0.36 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399319 107.2 108.7 1.50 0.24
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399259 51.1 52.1 1.00 0.27 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399320 108.7 111.5 2.80 0.06
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399260 52.1 53.1 1.00 0.37 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399321 111.5 112.5 1.00 0.14
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399261 53.1 54.1 1.00 0.30 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399322 112.5 113.5 1.00 0.18
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399262 54.1 55.0 0.90 0.16 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399323 113.5 114.4 0.90 0.16
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399263 55.0 56.0 1.00 0.59 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399324 114.4 115.6 1.20 0.16
SV21015936 EXPN_044 B399264 56.0 57.5 1.50 0.99 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399325 115.6 116.8 1.20 0.25
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399266 2.0 3.3 1.30 0.16 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399327 132.9 134.4 1.50 0.08
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399267 3.3 4.1 0.80 0.34 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399328 134.4 136.1 1.70 0.09
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399268 4.1 4.9 0.80 0.34 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399329 136.1 137.4 1.30 0.06
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399269 4.9 6.2 1.30 0.17 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399330 137.4 138.5 1.10 0.07
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399270 6.2 7.3 1.10 0.27 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399331 138.5 140.0 1.50 0.12
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399271 7.3 8.3 1.00 0.23 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399332 140.0 141.0 1.00 0.11
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399272 8.3 9.3 1.00 0.25 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399333 141.0 141.8 0.80 0.13
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399273 9.3 10.3 1.00 0.25 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399334 141.8 142.9 1.10 0.17
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399274 10.3 11.3 1.00 0.29 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399335 142.9 144.2 1.30 0.11
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399275 11.3 12.3 1.00 0.25 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399336 144.2 145.3 1.10 0.23
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399276 12.3 13.3 1.00 0.28 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399337 145.3 146.3 1.00 0.20
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399277 13.3 14.5 1.20 0.36 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399338 146.3 147.3 1.00 0.86
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399278 14.5 15.4 0.90 0.57 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399339 147.3 148.5 1.20 0.30
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399279 15.4 16.4 1.00 0.27 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399340 148.5 150.3 1.80 0.10
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399280 16.4 17.4 1.00 0.29 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399341 150.3 151.9 1.60 0.19
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399282 17.4 18.4 1.00 0.26 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399342 151.9 153.4 1.50 0.22
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399283 18.4 19.5 1.10 0.26 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399343 153.4 154.7 1.30 0.08
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399284 19.5 20.4 0.90 0.21 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399344 154.7 155.7 1.00 0.18
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399285 20.4 21.5 1.10 0.35 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399345 155.7 156.5 0.80 0.23
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399286 21.5 22.5 1.00 0.37 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399346 156.5 158.3 1.80 0.23
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399287 22.5 23.5 1.00 0.26 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399347 158.3 159.5 1.20 0.25
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399288 23.5 24.5 1.00 0.21 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399348 159.5 160.5 1.00 0.24
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399289 24.5 25.6 1.10 0.30 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399349 160.5 161.6 1.10 0.26
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399290 25.6 26.6 1.00 0.30 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399350 161.6 162.5 0.90 0.26
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399291 26.6 27.6 1.00 0.27 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399351 162.5 163.8 1.30 0.24
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399292 27.6 28.6 1.00 0.12 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399352 163.8 164.8 1.00 0.30
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399293 28.6 30.4 1.80 0.15 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399353 164.8 165.8 1.00 0.22
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399294 30.4 32.0 1.60 0.14 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399354 165.8 166.9 1.10 0.09
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399295 32.0 33.0 1.00 0.16 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399355 166.9 168.2 1.30 0.07
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399296 33.0 33.9 0.90 0.18 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399356 168.2 169.4 1.20 0.14
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399298 39.0 40.0 1.00 0.23 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399357 169.4 170.5 1.10 0.28
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399299 40.0 41.0 1.00 0.17 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399358 170.5 171.6 1.10 0.14
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399300 41.0 42.0 1.00 0.21 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399359 171.6 172.7 1.10 0.22
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399301 42.0 43.0 1.00 0.18 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399360 172.7 173.9 1.20 0.58
SV21015936 Expn_047A B399302 43.0 44.0 1.00 0.20 SV21015936 Expn_022 B399361 173.9 174.8 0.90 0.06

Table 2. HQ diamond drill core assay data from the 2021 Oropesa exploration diamond drilling program

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Figure 2. Oropesa 2021 resource conversion infill diamond drilling, Expn_043 & Expn_044.

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Figure 3. Oropesa 2021 resource conversion infill diamond drilling, Expn_047A

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Figure 4. Oropesa 2021 resource conversion infill diamond drilling, Expn_022.

Elementos’ Board has authorised the release of this announcement to the market.

For more information, please contact:

Mr Duncan Cornish Christopher Dunks Company Secretary Executive Director Phone: +61 7 3221 7770 Phone 0410 435 554 [email protected] [email protected]

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ABOUT ELEMENTOS

Listed on the ASX in 2009, Elementos is committed to the safe and environmentally conscious exploration and production of high-grade tin resources.

Led by an experience-heavy management team and Board, Elementos is positioned as a diversified tin platform, with an ability to develop exciting projects in multiple countries.

As tin stocks hover at historic lows, the company is well-positioned to help bridge the significant supply shortfall in coming years. This shortfall is being partly driven by increasing global interest in renewable energy and electric vehicles. In 2018, Rio Tinto, through research by Boston’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), announced tin was predicted to be the metal most impacted by the transition to the new energy economy for its use in electric vehicles, robotics, renewable energy storage and advanced computation.

Competent Persons Statement:

The information in this report that relates to the Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement, Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on information and supporting documentation compiled by Mr Chris Creagh, who is a consultant to Elementos Ltd. Mr Creagh is a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and who consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Chris Creagh has sufficient experience that 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 (JORC Code 2012).

The Australian Securities Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.

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:

  • *1 - Acquisition of the Oropesa Tin Project, 31st July 2018

  • *2 - Exploration Evaluation at Oropesa tin project, 4th February 2019

  • *3 - Positive Economic Study for the Oropesa Tin Project, 7th May 2020

  • *4 - Oropesa optimisation work and drilling to unlock further value, 13th July 2020

  • *5 – Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report, 6[th] January 2021

  • *6 – Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report, 20[th] January 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 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.

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JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION – TABLE 1

SECTION 1 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA

Diamond Drilling Exploration Program, Oropesa Tin Project, Spain – February 2021

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg 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 (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.
• All drill holes reported in this program are Diamond Core Drill Holes (DDH)
with a PQ diameter pre-collar and HQ diameter tail.
• Cassiterite mineralisation at Oropesa is rarely visible to the naked eye.
Historical exploration mineralogical reports (¹) have reported a strong
relationship between tin mineralisation (cassiterite) and sulphide
mineralisation. High levels of oxidation of the sulphide mineralisation to iron
oxides has been observed and recorded in drill logs from previous drilling
campaigns at Oropesa. These oxidised zones occur near the surface
(gossans) and within sub-vertical fault zones. Historical drilling data indicates
that these highly oxidised zones can contain significant quantities of tin
mineralisation (cassiterite).
• Observations made from transitional and fresh drill core from the current
drilling programme are in keeping with historical observations as indicators
of potential cassiterite mineralisation zones (± sulphides) at Oropesa. These
include silicification of the host sandstones with finely disseminated to semi-
massive sulphides (pyrite ± arsenopyrite) with late-stage infill colloform
and/or vuggy quartz(
¹). Cassiterite mineralisation at Oropesa has also been
observed to be associated with intense silicification, leaching and chlorite
alteration of the host rocks. Physical or chemical weathering of the fine
grained sulphides has been observed as small voids (pitting) in the host
rocks.
• Samples have been selected for analysis based on portable NITON XRF
analysis taken at 10cm intervals and from visual identification of zones of
potential tin mineralisation. The NITON portable XRF data has been used
solely as a guide to sample boundaries for analysis at a commercial
laboratory and are not presented in this report.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• Samples were split into half core with a minimum sample weight of
approximately 1kg. Samples were prepared and analysed in a certified
commercial laboratory.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air 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 if so, by what method, etc).
• Core drilling, double tube, size PQ pre-collars (85.0mm ID) and HQ tails
(63.5mm ID). Standard diamond drill bit. PQ diameter is converted to HQ
diameter when hole stability and orientation are consistent with the planned
hole orientation.
• Core is not oriented.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and
whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
• Diamond drill hole core recoveries and RQD are logged. Measurements are
taken systematically downhole between core blocks. The maximum
increment being 3m.
• Drill core recovery has been consistently above 99%e.
• The mineralisation occurs predominantly in softer sandstone units. A
mineralisation depth prediction table is used to assist the drillers in
preparing to drill the mineralised zones and maximise recoveries.
• Visual assessment of the drill core shows that core recovery is variable with
zones of lower recoveries often noted in zones of significant oxidation,
mineralisation or structure. No clear relationship exists between tin grade
and recovery.
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.
• Only drill core recoveries and RQD have been logged to a standard suitable
for Mineral Resource estimation.
• Geological logging is qualitative at this stage. A summary log of the main
lithological units, broad alteration and the presence of fresh or oxidized
sulphides has been noted.
• All drill core has been photographed dry and wet. The core is photographed
within core boxes, which are identified by drill hole number and start and
finish depths. Drill run depths are marked on core blocks.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
• Whole core was split using a core saw operated by trained Company
personnel. The samples were recorded and submitted to an ISO-accredited
ALS facility in Seville for preparation. This facility followed procedure CRU-31
to weigh, dry and crush the samples where 70% <2mm. A 1000g sample was
split and pulverised to 85% passing 75 microns. Prepared samples were sent
to the ALS laboratory in Galway, Ireland for analysis.
• Duplicate samples were analysed by ALS as part of the internal QAQC
procedures
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 (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.
• ALS, Galway, Ireland, analysed the samples for tin by peroxide fusion, ICP-
AES (ME-ICP81X).
• The QAQC procedures featured the insertion of accredited standards and
blanks at an insertion rate of approximately 5% in every batch to the
laboratory.
• ALS Galway selected sample repeats in accordance with their procedures
Elementos considers the assay data from the drill core to be accurate, based
on the generally accepted industry standard practices employed by the
company and the QAQC procedure adopted by ALS.
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.
• All the mineralised intersections and assay data will be reviewed by the
Elementos Competent Person.
• The geological logging and drilling program supervision is being carried out
by the Company’s Senior Geologist and experienced personnel. The drilling
program is controlled by the Company’s Competent Person
• Drill core is available for verification at the Company’s facility in Fuente
Obejuna, Spain.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• No twinned holes have been drilled in this program.
• Geological data is recorded on laptop computers onto a standardized Excel
logging template utilising the Company’s coding system. Data is uploaded on
a daily basis onto a commercial “cloud” data storage system.
• No adjustment has been made to the original assay data as received from
ALS.
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.
• Drill collars have been located using a hand-held GPS and confirmed using a
triangulation method from known survey points.
• Downhole surveys (dip and azimuth) have been collected using a single shot
tool. Measurements are made at 25 - 50m intervals, depending on ground
conditions.
• The grid system used for the GPS is 1989 ETRS Spanish Datum (ETRS89)
• The level of topographic control offered by the initial collar survey is
considered sufficient for the current stage of the work program.
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.
• All the drill holes in this report have been targeted to increase the
confidence level in the existing geological mineral resource. Drill holes are
oriented perpendicular to known mineralisation. The drill hole spacing has
been designed to be suitable in the reporting of Exploration Results and
Geological Resources.
• Sample compositing has not been carried out.
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.
• Where applicable, drill hole orientation is approximately perpendicular to
known mineralisation, as previously reported.
• The orientation of the drilling is not considered to have introduced any bias
to the sample data.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. • Transport of core samples to the ALS preparation facility in Seville is carried
out byCompany personnel. All drill core and crushed reject samples are

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
stored in the Company’s secure facility in Fuente Obejuna, Spain.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. • No audits or reviews have been carried out for the current drilling program
described in this release.

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SECTION 2 REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS

Oropesa Exploration Diamond Drilling Program 2020-21

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.
Elementos Limited announced to the ASX the acquisition of Minas De Estaño De
España, SLU (“MESPA or the Company”) from TSX-V listed Eurotin Ltd on 31July
2018: (Acquisition of the Oropesa Tin Project)
MESPA has registered title to the Oropesa project property with the Andalucia
mining authorities (Permit number 13.050), under the Spanish Mining Act. The
property is a 14.51km² concession in Andalucía, southern Spain, located 75 km
northwest of Cordoba and 180 km northeast of Seville. On 10 October 2017 the
Company filed an Exploitation Permit application for the Oropesa property.
Under Spanish Law an Exploitation Concession is granted for a 30-year period
and may be extended for two further periods of 30 years each and up to a
maximum of 90 years. Completing and filing the Exploitation Application prior to
the expiration of the Investigation Permit allows the Company to remain in
compliance with its title for the Oropesa property
There are no known litigations potentially affecting the Oropesa Project.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. Instituto Geológico y Minero de España (“IGME”) conducted an exploration
program in southern Spain between1969–1990, including geological mapping
and geochemical surveys, which led to the discovery of tin on the Oropesa
property in 1982.Additional tin exploration targeted Oropesa and the
neighbouring La Grana property during 1983–1990, which included further
mapping, stream sediment sampling, geochemical soils, geophysical surveys,
trenching and initial drilling.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. The Oropesa deposit is characterised by replacement-style tin mineralisation
(cassiterite and minor stannite) occurring mainly at sandstone-conglomerate
contacts in the Peñarroya Basin, a Carboniferous basin formed during the
Hercynian/Variscan Orogeny. Reactivation of syn-sedimentary and basin-
controlling faults has resulted in complex, folded geometries. Subordinate fault-
hosted mineralisation is also present.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
• All material data for the drill hole information related to this report is located
in Table 1 in the body of this announcement.
• An estimated Mineral Resource for Oropesa was released to the ASX on 31st
July 2018 - “Acquisition of the Oropesa Tin Project”. Please refer to this
announcement for information related to the geological resource. *1
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, 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.
• Weighted averaging based on core length and tin grade has been applied to
the reporting of mineralized intervals in the body of this report.
• The variation in tin grade is not considered significant enough to be material
in the compilation of the reported mineralisation intervals. See Table 2 in the
body of this report.
• No assay results were considered necessary to be truncated for the weighted
averaging techniques employed in this report.
• No metal equivalent values are reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should
be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not
• This report is based on analytical data from ALS, Seville on drill core analyses
only.
• The drill holes have been targeted to intersect the mineralisation
perpendicular to the known mineralisation boundaries.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
known’). • All drill hole lengths reported in the release are “down hole lengths”. True
widths are 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.

A drill collar plan, summary table and selected sectional views of the
drill holes are presented in the body of 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.

The reporting is considered to be balanced.
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.
• Elementos is reporting results for drill holes that have the following principle
objectives;
1. To convert existing Inferred Resources into Indicated Resources to
improve the overall waste-to-ore stripping ratio, and
2. Testing for additional near surface resources from exploration targets
identified from IP geophysical survey anomalies.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg 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.
• Complete the proposed diamond drilling program. Current plan is for a total of
47 drill holes for approximately 5,000m.
• Completion of a new geological resource model
• Converting resources from Inferred to Indicated
• Collect suitable samples for additional metallurgical test work recommended
to optimise the tin flotation circuit and optimise the ultra-fine gravity tin
recovery circuit. As recommended in the Economic Study released on 7thMay
“Positive Economic Study for the Oropesa Tin Project”

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SECTION 3 ESTIMATION AND REPORTING OF MINERAL RESOURCES

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database
integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted by, for example,
transcription or keying errors, between its initial collection and its use for
Mineral Resource estimation purposes.
Data validation procedures used.
N/A
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent Person and the
outcome of those visits.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is the case.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological interpretation
of the mineral deposit.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral Resource
estimation.
The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Resource estimation.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource expressed as length (along
strike or otherwise), plan width, and depth below surface to the upper and
lower limits of the Mineral Resource.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Estimation and
modelling
techniques
The nature and appropriateness of the estimation technique(s) applied and
key assumptions, including treatment of extreme grade values, domaining,
interpolation parameters and maximum distance of extrapolation from data
points. If a computer assisted estimation method was chosen include a
description of computer software and parameters used.
The availability of check estimates, previous estimates and/or mine
production records and whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-products.
Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade variables of economic
significance (eg sulphur for acid mine drainage characterisation).
In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in relation to the
average sample spacing and the search employed.
Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units.
Any assumptions about correlation between variables.
Description of how the geological interpretation was used to control the
resource estimates.
Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or capping.
The process of validation, the checking process used, the comparison of
model data to drill hole data, and use of reconciliation data if available.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with natural moisture,
and the method of determination of the moisture content.
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters applied.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mining factors
or assumptions
Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, minimum mining
dimensions and internal (or, if applicable, external) mining dilution. It is
always necessary as part of the process of determining reasonable prospects
for eventual economic extraction to consider potential mining methods, but
the assumptions made regarding mining methods and parameters when
estimating Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is the
case, this should be reported with an explanation of the basis of the mining
assumptions made.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions
The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding metallurgical amenability.
It is always necessary as part of the process of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider potential
metallurgical methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical
treatment processes and parameters made when reporting Mineral
Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be
reported with an explanation of the basis of the metallurgical assumptions
made.
Environmental
factors or
assumptions
Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process residue disposal
options. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider the
potential environmental impacts of the mining and processing operation.
While at this stage the determination of potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a greenfields project, may not always be well advanced, the
status of early consideration of these potential environmental impacts should
be reported. Where these aspects have not been considered this should be
reported with an explanation of the environmental assumptions made.
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the assumptions.
If determined, the method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency of the
measurements, the nature, size and representativeness of the samples.
The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured by methods that
adequately account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and
differences between rock and alteration zones within the deposit.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the evaluation process
of the different materials.
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into varying
confidence categories.
Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant factors (ie
relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input data,
confidence in continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity and
distribution of the data).
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent Person’s view of the
deposit.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource estimates.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence
Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and confidence level
in the Mineral Resource estimate using an approach or procedure deemed
appropriate by the Competent Person. For example, the application of
statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of the
resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an approach is not
deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the factors that could affect
the relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate.
The statement should specify whether it relates to global or local estimates,
and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to
technical and economic evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.
These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate should
be compared with production data, where available.

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SECTION 4 ESTIMATION AND REPORTING OF ORE RESERVES

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
Resource
estimate for
conversion to
Ore Reserves
Description of the Mineral Resource estimate used as a basis for the
conversion to an Ore Reserve.
Clear statement as to whether the Mineral Resources are reported additional
to, or inclusive of, the Ore Reserves.
• n/a
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent Person and the
outcome of those visits.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is the case.
Study status The type and level of study undertaken to enable Mineral Resources to be
converted to Ore Reserves.
The Code requires that a study to at least Pre-Feasibility Study level has been
undertaken to convert Mineral Resources to Ore Reserves. Such studies will
have been carried out and will have determined a mine plan that is
technically achievable and economically viable, and that material Modifying
Factors have been considered.
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters applied.
Mining factors
or assumptions
The method and assumptions used as reported in the Pre-Feasibility or
Feasibility Study to convert the Mineral Resource to an Ore Reserve (i.e.
either by application of appropriate factors by optimisation or by preliminary
or detailed design).
The choice, nature and appropriateness of the selected mining method(s) and
other mining parameters including associated design issues such as pre-strip,
access, etc.
The assumptions made regarding geotechnical parameters (eg pit slopes,
stope sizes, etc), grade control and pre-production drilling.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The major assumptions made and Mineral Resource model used for pit and
stope optimisation (if appropriate).
The mining dilution factors used.
The mining recovery factors used.
Any minimum mining widths used.
The manner in which Inferred Mineral Resources are utilised in mining studies
and the sensitivity of the outcome to their inclusion.
The infrastructure requirements of the selected mining methods.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions
The metallurgical process proposed and the appropriateness of that process
to the style of mineralisation.
Whether the metallurgical process is well-tested technology or novel in
nature.
The nature, amount and representativeness of metallurgical test work
undertaken, the nature of the metallurgical domaining applied and the
corresponding metallurgical recovery factors applied.
Any assumptions or allowances made for deleterious elements.
The existence of any bulk sample or pilot scale test work and the degree to
which such samples are considered representative of the orebody as a whole.
For minerals that are defined by a specification, has the ore reserve
estimation been based on the appropriate mineralogy to meet the
specifications?
Environmental The status of studies of potential environmental impacts of the mining and
processing operation. Details of waste rock characterisation and the
consideration of potential sites, status of design options considered and,
where applicable, the status of approvals for process residue storage and
waste dumps should be reported.
Infrastructure The existence of appropriate infrastructure: availability of land for plant
development, power, water, transportation(particularly for bulk

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
commodities), labour, accommodation; or the ease with which the
infrastructure can be provided, or accessed.
Costs The derivation of, or assumptions made, regarding projected capital costs in
the study.
The methodology used to estimate operating costs.
Allowances made for the content of deleterious elements.
The source of exchange rates used in the study.
Derivation of transportation charges.
The basis for forecasting or source of treatment and refining charges,
penalties for failure to meet specification, etc.
The allowances made for royalties payable, both Government and private.
Revenue
factors
The derivation of, or assumptions made regarding revenue factors including
head grade, metal or commodity price(s) exchange rates, transportation and
treatment charges, penalties, net smelter returns, etc.
The derivation of assumptions made of metal or commodity price(s), for the
principal metals, minerals and co-products.
Market
assessment
The demand, supply and stock situation for the particular commodity,
consumption trends and factors likely to affect supply and demand into the
future.
A customer and competitor analysis along with the identification of likely
market windows for the product.
Price and volume forecasts and the basis for these forecasts.
For industrial minerals the customer specification, testing and acceptance
requirements prior to a supply contract.
Economic The inputs to the economic analysis to produce the net present value (NPV) in
the study, the source and confidence of these economic inputs including
estimated inflation, discount rate, etc.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
NPV ranges and sensitivity to variations in the significant assumptions and
inputs.
Social The status of agreements with key stakeholders and matters leading to social
licence to operate.
Other To the extent relevant, the impact of the following on the project and/or on
the estimation and classification of the Ore Reserves:
Any identified material naturally occurring risks.
The status of material legal agreements and marketing arrangements.
The status of governmental agreements and approvals critical to the viability
of the project, such as mineral tenement status, and government and
statutory approvals. There must be reasonable grounds to expect that all
necessary Government approvals will be received within the timeframes
anticipated in the Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility study. Highlight and discuss the
materiality of any unresolved matter that is dependent on a third party on
which extraction of the reserve is contingent.
Classification The basis for the classification of the Ore Reserves into varying confidence
categories.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent Person’s view of the
deposit.
The proportion of Probable Ore Reserves that have been derived from
Measured Mineral Resources (if any).
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Ore Reserve estimates.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence
Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and confidence level
in the Ore Reserve estimate using an approach or procedure deemed
appropriate by the Competent Person. For example, the application of
statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of the
reserve within stated confidence limits, or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, aqualitative discussion of thefactors which could affect the

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate.
The statement should specify whether it relates to global or local estimates,
and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to
technical and economic evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.
Accuracy and confidence discussions should extend to specific discussions of
any applied Modifying Factors that may have a material impact on Ore
Reserve viability, or for which there are remaining areas of uncertainty at the
current study stage.
It is recognised that this may not be possible or appropriate in all
circumstances. These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the
estimate should be compared with production data, where available.

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SECTION 5 ESTIMATION AND REPORTING OF DIAMONDS AND OTHER GEMSTONES

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Indicator
minerals
Reports of indicator minerals, such as chemically/physically distinctive
garnet, ilmenite, chrome spinel and chrome diopside, should be prepared by
a suitably qualified laboratory.
Source of
diamonds
Details of the form, shape, size and colour of the diamonds and the nature of
the source of diamonds (primary or secondary) including the rock type and
geological environment.
Sample
collection
Type of sample, whether outcrop, boulders, drill core, reverse circulation drill
cuttings, gravel, stream sediment or soil, and purpose (eg large diameter
drilling to establish stones per unit of volume or bulk samples to establish
stone size distribution).
Sample size, distribution and representivity.
Sample
treatment
Type of facility, treatment rate, and accreditation.
Sample size reduction. Bottom screen size, top screen size and re-crush.
Processes (dense media separation, grease, X-ray, hand-sorting, etc).
Process efficiency, tailings auditing and granulometry.
Laboratory used, type of process for micro diamonds and accreditation.
Carat One fifth (0.2) of a gram (often defined as a metric carat or MC).
Sample grade Sample grade in this section of Table 1 is used in the context of carats per
units of mass, area or volume.
The sample grade above the specified lower cut-off sieve size should be
reported as carats per dry metric tonne and/or carats per 100 dry metric
tonnes. For alluvial deposits, sample grades quoted in carats per square
metre or carats per cubic metre are acceptable if accompanied by a volume
to weight basis for calculation.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
In addition to general requirements to assess volume and density there is a
need to relate stone frequency (stones per cubic metre or tonne) to stone size
(carats per stone) to derive sample grade (carats per tonne).
Reporting of
Exploration
Results
Complete set of sieve data using a standard progression of sieve sizes per
facies. Bulk sampling results, global sample grade per facies. Spatial structure
analysis and grade distribution. Stone size and number distribution. Sample
head feed and tailings particle granulometry.
Sample density determination.
Per cent concentrate and undersize per sample.
Sample grade with change in bottom cut-off screen size.
Adjustments made to size distribution for sample plant performance and
performance on a commercial scale.
If appropriate or employed, geostatistical techniques applied to model stone
size, distribution or frequency from size distribution of exploration diamond
samples.
The weight of diamonds may only be omitted from the report when the
diamonds are considered too small to be of commercial significance. This
lower cut-off size should be stated.
Grade
estimation for
reporting
Mineral
Resources and
Ore Reserves
Description of the sample type and the spatial arrangement of drilling or
sampling designed for grade estimation.
The sample crush size and its relationship to that achievable in a commercial
treatment plant.
Total number of diamonds greater than the specified and reported lower cut-
off sieve size.
Total weight of diamonds greater than the specified and reported lower cut-
off sieve size.
The sample grade above the specified lower cut-off sieve size.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Value
estimation
Valuations should not be reported for samples of diamonds processed using
total liberation method, which is commonly used for processing exploration
samples.
To the extent that such information is not deemed commercially sensitive,
Public Reports should include:
o diamonds quantities by appropriate screen size per facies or depth.
o details of parcel valued.
o number of stones, carats, lower size cut-off per facies or depth.
The average $/carat and $/tonne value at the selected bottom cut-off should
be reported in US Dollars. The value per carat is of critical importance in
demonstrating project value.
The basis for the price (eg dealer buying price, dealer selling price, etc).
An assessment of diamond breakage.
Security and
integrity
Accredited process audit.
Whether samples were sealed after excavation.
Valuer location, escort, delivery, cleaning losses, reconciliation with recorded
sample carats and number of stones.
Core samples washed prior to treatment for micro diamonds.
Audit samples treated at alternative facility.
Results of tailings checks.
Recovery of tracer monitors used in sampling and treatment.
Geophysical (logged) density and particle density.
Cross validation of sample weights, wet and dry, with hole volume and
density, moisture factor.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Classification In addition to general requirements to assess volume and density there is a
need to relate stone frequency (stones per cubic metre or tonne) to stone size
(carats per stone) to derive grade (carats per tonne). The elements of
uncertainty in these estimates should be considered, and classification
developed accordingly.

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