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EMMERSON RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

Aug 2, 2015

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ASX Announcement ASX: ERM ABN: 53 117 086 745

3 August, 2015

Deep Drilling intersects further mineralisation

  • Deep drill hole GODD032 intersects further new zones of copper, pyrite and bismuth mineralisation associated with hematite some 400m below the historic Gecko copper mine

  • This hole provides exciting potential for expanding the already significant 2.7km long Gecko-Goanna-Monitor mineralisation

  • Only 8% of historic drilling in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field has penetrated beyond 150m from the surface. The success of this deep drilling now highlights the depth potential of the field

  • Drilling to commence at the Mulga 1 target this week – part of the 28,000m program approved and funded by partner, Evolution Mining

Emmerson Resources Limited (“Emmerson”, ASX: ERM) is pleased to provide the following update on its first deep drill hole (GODD032) at the Tennant Creek project, which is co-funded as part of the Northern Territory’s “Creating Opportunities for Resources Exploration” (CORE) initiative.

The Gecko-Goanna-Monitor mineral system is the largest in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field (TCMF) (Figure 1), stretching over 2.7km in strike extent and until now, the limiting factor for targeting the deep gold zones under Gecko has been a lack of an effective geophysical technique to guide drilling. A combination of the 2D seismic survey and Emmerson’s new exploration model have been instrumental in the success of this program.

Drill hole GODD032 has intersected further new zones of copper, pyrite and bismuth mineralisation (Table 1) at approximately 400m below the historic Gecko copper mine. The hole has been terminated at a down hole depth of 1,279m - making it the deepest known drill hole in the TCMF(Figures 1 & 2). Representative photos of the various styles of mineralisation intersected are presented in Figures 3, 4, 5 & 6.

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This hole has successfully validated Emmerson’s structural interpretation for repetitions of mineralisation at depth. Moreover our exploration model predicts a transition from near surface copper dominant mineralisation to pyrite-hematite-gold-bismuth within the deeper and hotter, fluid conduits of this large mineralising system.

Further work including logging and cutting of the drill core ahead of dispatch for assaying is now underway. Results from this hole will determine the next steps for exploration at Gecko.

Emmerson Managing Director Rob Bills commented: “this deep drill hole is highly significant as it opens up the potential to extend the shallower “Goanna style” copper and also within the deeper dilatant conduits, the possibility for high grade gold-bismuth that was blind to previous explorers. We look forward to receiving the assay results in coming weeks.

The geological implications of this recent drilling go far beyond the Gecko project and provide added confidence for targeting deeper mineralisation across the entire TCMF utilising new concepts and technologies.

The support and co-funding from the Northern Territory Government coupled with the first application of seismic geophysics in the TCMF introduced by our JV Partner, Evolution Mining, was pivotal to the success of this drill hole.

The 28,000m of drilling scheduled for this quarter is underway and will be test a variety of regional greenfield and near mine brownfield targets.”

Media Enquiries: Investor Enquiries: Phil Retter Mr Rob Bills NRW Communications Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Tel: +61 407 440 882 Tel: +61 8 9381 7838 [email protected] www.emmersonresources.com.au

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About Tennant Creek and Emmerson Resources

The Tennant Creek Mineral Field (TCMF) is one of Australia’s highest grade gold and copper fields producing over 5.5 Mozs of gold and 470,000 tonnes of copper from a variety of deposits including Gecko, Orlando, Warrego, White Devil, Chariot and Golden Forty, all of which are within Emmerson Resources (ASX: ERM) exploration and joint venture portfolio. These deposits are considered to be highly valuable exploration targets and, utilising modern exploration techniques, Emmerson has been successful in discovering copper and gold mineralisation at Goanna and Monitor in late 2011, the first discoveries in the TCMF for over a decade. To date, Emmerson has only covered 5.5% of the total tenement package (in area) with these innovative exploration techniques and is confident that, with further exploration, more such discoveries will be made.

Emmerson holds 2,500km[2] of ground in the TCMF, owns the only gold mill in the region and holds a substantial geological database plus extensive infrastructure and equipment. Emmerson has consolidated 95% of the highly prospective TCMF where only 8% of the historical drilling has penetrated below 150m.

Emmerson is led by a board and management group of experienced Australian mining executives including former MIM and WMC mining executive Andrew McIlwain as non-executive chairman, and former senior BHP Billiton and WMC executive Rob Bills as Managing Director and CEO.

Pursuant to the Farm-in agreement entered into with Evolution Mining Limited (Evolution) on 11 June 2014, Evolution is continuing to sole fund exploration expenditure of $15 million over three years to earn a 65% interest (Stage 1 Farm-in) in Emmerson’s tenement holdings in the TCMF. An option to spend a further $10 million minimum, sole funded by Evolution over two years following the Stage 1 Farm-in, would enable Evolution to earn an additional 10% (Stage 2 Farm-in) of the tenement holdings. Evolution must spend a minimum of $7.5 million on exploration, or pay Emmerson the balance in cash, before it can terminate the farm-in. Emmerson is acting as manager during the Stage 1 Farm-in and is receiving a management fee during this period. Exploration expenditure attributable to the Stage 1 Farm-in to date is approximately $5 million.

About Evolution Mining

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN, www.evolutionmining.com.au) is a leading, growth-focused Australian gold miner. The Company operates five wholly-owned mines – Cracow, Mt Carlton, Mt Rawdon and Pajingo in Queensland and Edna May in Western Australia.

Group production for FY15 totalled 437,570 ounces gold equivalent at an All-In Sustaining Cost of A$1,036 per ounce.

Regulatory Information

The Company does not suggest that economic mineralisation is contained in the untested areas, the information contained relating to historical drilling records have been compiled, reviewed and verified as best as the Company was able. As outlined in this announcement the Company is planning further drilling programs to understand the geology, structure and potential of the untested areas. The Company cautions investors against using this announcement solely as a basis for investment decisions without regard for this disclaimer.

Competency Statement

The information in this report which relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Steve Russell BSc, Applied Geology (Hons), MAIG, MSEG. Mr Russell is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 edition and the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Russell is a full time employee of the Company and consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Table 1: Gecko Deeps GODD032 Log of Intercepts of Interest

Depth (m) Visual Intercepts of Interest Figure Reference
122 - 130 White quartz veins with chalcopyrite and pyrite blebs Figure 6
164 - 166 White quartz veins with massive chalcopyrite and pyrite blebs
221 - 224 White quartz veins with chalcopyrite and pyrite blebs
288 - 292 Intermittent quartz veins/breccia with chalcopyrite and pyrite blebs
507 – 509.5 Quartz- chalcopyrite-pyrite veins
515.2 – 516.2 Chalcopyrite and pyrite veins
952 - 969 Patchy chalcopyrite and pyrite blebs in quartz veins
969 - 989 Disseminated pyrite in porphyry
977.2 Quartz-bismuthinite-chalcopyrite veins Figure 2 (insert)
997 - 998 Quartz vein with blebs of chalcopyrite-pyrite
998 - 1012 Minor quartz veins with trace chalcopyrite-pyrite
1033 - 1051 Minor quartz veins with trace sulphides
1164.8 Chlorite Rock cut by chalcopyrite veins Figure 3
1181.2 10m quartz-hematite-dolomite altered brecciated unit Figure 4
1190 - 1195 Ironstone (Hematite-quartz-jasper) with pyrite as facture fill Figure 5
1208 - 1223 Hematite shale
1228.3 – 1230.3 2m hematite-chlorite-quartz ironstone as breccia fill
1279 End of Hole

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Figure 1: Plan view of the Gecko Corridor, showing the location of GODD032 deep hole and position of the 2D Seismic Lines. Figure also shows the location of the Goanna prospect.

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Figure 6: GODD032 RC chips showing chalcopyrite – pyrite on white quartz veins

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Table 2: Gecko Deeps GODD032 Drill hole detail

Hole ID East
(MGA94_53)
North
(MGA94_53)
RL
AHD
Dip
(deg)

AZI
mag
(deg)
Drill
Type
From
(m)
To
(m)

Width
(m)
Sample
Type
Tenement
GODD032 402102.1 7851254.1 349.4 -85.0 320.4 RC Pre
Collar
0.00 265.0 265.0 RC chips ML 23969
HQ
Diamond
265.0 266.6 1.60 Core
NQ2
Diamond
266.6 1,279.0 1,012.4 Core

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The exploration results contained within the above company release are in accordance with the guidelines of The Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code, 2012).

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data – Deep Gecko GODD032 Diamond Drill

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 downhole 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.
• The Deep Gecko exploration target has not been drill
tested before and GODD032 is a proof of concept
exploration drill hole.
• GODD032 is the first hole drilled into the target.
• The RC pre collar (0 – 256m) has been sampled and
dispatched to the laboratory.
• The RC pre collar chips were riffle split on site to
obtain 3m composite samples from which 2.5 – 3.0kg
was pulverised (at the laboratory) to produce a 25g
charge for analysis by Aqua Regia digestion / ICP-
MS/OES (Au,Ag,Bi,Cu,Fe,Pb,Zn).
• Individual 1m samples are retained on the drill site.
• RC samples were collected via a fixed splitter that is
mounted to the drill rig under a 900cfm cyclone.
• A reprehensive bottom of hole chip sample was also
retained in labelled chip trays for reference and
dispatched for ASD analysis in Queensland (Evolution
mine site).

Diamond core has been or is in the process of being
logged for lithological, structural, geotechnical, density
and other attributes.

Sampling was carried out under Emmerson’s
procedures and QAQC measures as per industry best
practice.
• Diamond core is NQ2size, sampled on geological
intervals (0.2 m to 1.4 m), cut into half (NQ2) core to
provide sample weights of approximately 3.0kg.
Samples were crushed, dried and pulverised (Lab) to
produce a 25g sub sample for analysis by four acid
digest with an ICP/OES (Cu,Fe,Pb,Zn) ICP/MS (Ag,
Bi) & FA/AAS (Au) finish (Fire Assay).
• No diamond core has been dispatched to the lab at the
time of writing this release.
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).
• See Table 1 in the text.
• GODD032 has a RC pre collar utilizing a 4.5 inch, face
sampling bit.
• 265-266.5m of HQ diamond core has been drilled.
• HQ core diameter is 63.5mm.
• 266.6-1,279m of NQ2core has been drilled
• NQ2core diameter is 47.6mm.
• The core was oriented using down hole core
orientation equipment provided by the drilling
company.
• DDH1 Drilling completed both the RC and diamond
drilling using a multipurpose UDR1200 drill rig.
• Diamond core and RC recoveries are logged and
recorded in the database and considered to be of an
excellent standard.
• Standardinnertubehas beenusedforthe diamond

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
core drilling.
• No triple tube has been used on GODD032.
• Core from GODD032 exploration target is currently
stored on core racks in the Emmerson Tennant Creek
core shed and is progressively being geologically
logged by company geologists.
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.
• Recoveries are considered satisfactory for both
Diamond and RC drilling.
• RQD measurements and core loss is recorded on
diamond logging sheets, loaded into Emmerson’s
database and retained for reference.
• RC chip recoveries are >95% for and there are no
reported core loss or significant sample recovery
problems identified.
• Diamond core recovery is considered excellent.
• Emmerson do not consider that there is evidence for
sample bias that may have occurred due to preferential
loss/gain of fine/coarse material while drilling the RC
pre collar or the diamond tail.
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.
• RC pre collar samples from GODD032 were
lithologically logged and have been entered in
Emmerson’s relational database.
• One metre RC chip intervals are sieved, washed and
stored in standard chip trays for later review.
• Drill hole logging data is directly entered into field
tough book computers via Logchief software. Look up
codes and real time validations reduce the risk of data
entry mistakes.
• Field computer data (the drill log) are uploaded to
Emmerson’s relational database whereby the data
undergoes a further set of validations checks prior to
final upload.
• Structural logging of all diamond drill core records
orientation of veins, fractures and lithological contacts.
• Information on diamond core structure type, dip, dip
direction, alpha angle, beta angle, texture, shape,
roughness and fill material is stored in the structure
table of the database.
• RQD logging records core lengths, recovery, hardness
and weathering.
• Magnetic susceptibility data for all individual 1m RC
samples are collected as per ERM procedure.
• Magnetic susceptibility data for selected diamond core
collected as per ERM procedure.
• All drill core is photographed.
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 _
• The sample preparation for the GODD032 RC pre
collar involves oven drying followed by pulverisation of
the entire sample (total prep).
• Forty seven (47) riffle split, individual 1m samples have
been dispatched to the laboratory based on visual
mineralisation.
• Intervals are 4-13m (9 samples), 118-141m (23
samples), 160-169m (9 samples) & 220-223m (6
samples).

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
• 1m intervals are pulverised (at the laboratory) to
produce a 25g charge for analysis by four acid digest
with an ICP/OES (Cu,Fe,Pb,Zn) ICP/MS (Ag, Bi) &
FA/AAS (Au) finish (Fire Assay).
• 1m intervals sample assay results have not been
returned at the time of writing this release.
• Diamond core sample assays have not been
dispatched to the laboratory at the time of writing this
release.
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.
• Field QC procedures involve the use of certified
reference material (CRM’s) as assay standards, and
include ERM include blanks, duplicates.
• QAQC protocols consist of the insertion of blanks at a
rate of approximately one in every 40 samples,
insertion of standards at a rate of approximately one in
every 20 samples and duplicate field sample analysis
of at a rate of approximately one in every 20 samples.
• Insertion of assay blanks is increased when visual
mineralisation is encountered and consists of insertion
above and below the mineralised zone.
• GODD032 RC pre collar field duplicates were collected
on the 3m composites samples, using a riffle splitter.
• Individual 1m RC sample duplicates are also collected
using the same technique.
• Core from the Gecko Deep exploration targetwill be cut
in half (NQ2) at Emmerson’s Tennant Creek
exploration office, using an automatic core saw.
• All samples are to be collected from the same side of
the core.
• Half core samples are submitted for analysis, unless a
field duplicate is required, in which case quarter core
samples are submitted.
• The sample preparation of diamond core for follows
industry best practice in sample preparation involving
oven drying, coarse crushing of the half core sample
down to ~10mm followed by pulverisation of the entire
sample (total prep) using LM5 grinding mills to a grind
size of 85% passing 75 micron. The sample
preparation for RC samples is identical, without the
coarse crush stage.
• Pulverised material not required by the laboratory
(pulps) including duplicate samples are returned to
ERM, logged into a database and stored undercover at
the Tennant Creek office.
• Coarse rejects are disposed of by the Laboratory.
• Laboratory checks include CRM’s and/or in-house
controls, blanks, splits, and replicates that are
analysed with each batch of samples submitted.
TheseQC results are reported along with sample
values in the final analytical report. Barren quartz
washes are also routinely used in zones of
mineralisation.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• QAQC data is uploaded with the sample values into
ERM’s database through an external database
administrator (contractor).
• A QAQC database is created as a separate table in
the database and includes all field and internal
laboratory QC samples.
• QC data is reported through a series of control charts
for analysis and interpretation by the Exploration
Manager or his/her delegate.
• The sample sizes are considered to be appropriate to
correctly represent the sulphide_mineralisation at the_
_Gecko Deep exploration target_based on the style of
mineralisation (iron oxide copper gold), the thickness
and mineral consistency of the intersection(s).
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.

No twin drillholes to Emmerson’s knowledge have
been completed.

Selective sampling and re-assay will be undertaken to
confirm key assay results.
• The geochemical data is managed by ERM using and
external database administrator and secured through
a relational database (DataShed).
• Emmerson’s Exploration Manager has visually verified
significant visual mineralisation as reported in the text
within GODD032 RC pre collar and subsequent
diamond drill core_._
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate
drillholes (collar and downhole surveys),
trenches, mine workings and other locations
used in Mineral Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
• GODD032 was surveyed (set out) using a differential
GPS and by a suitably qualified company employee.
• Collar survey accuracy is +/- 30 mm for easting,
northing and elevation coordinates.
• Co-ordinate system GDA_94, Zone 53.
• Topographic measurements are collected from the
final survey drill hole pick up.
• Downhole survey measurements were collected at a
minimum of every 18m using an REFLEX EZ-Shot®
electronic single shot camera for RC and every 6m-
12m for diamond drill section.
• This survey camera equipment is quoted by the
manufacturer to have an accuracy of
o Azimuth 0-360º ± 0.5º
o Dip ± 90º ± 0.2º
• Final collar position will be surveyed on completion of
GODD032.
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. _
• No analytical results have been reported in the text.
• RC sampling is on 1m intervals that may have
originally consisted of 3m composites.
• Diamond core sampling is generally defined by
geological characteristics and controlled by alteration
and lithological boundaries.
Orientation of
data in relation
to geological
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves
unbiased sampling of possible structures and
the extent to which this is known, considering
the deposit type.
• No previous exploration has been conducted on the
Gecko Deep target.
• Goanna mineralisation located approximately 800m to
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
structure 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.
and geological control as seen in GODD032 pre collar.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. • Samples are selected, bagged and labelled by site
geologists.
• They are placed in sealed polyweave bags and larger
bulka bags for transport to the assay laboratory.
• The assay laboratory that is to be used will be
Genalysis Intertek.
• Sample preparation occurs in Alice Springs, Northern
Territory.
• Analytical occurs in Perth, Western Australia.
• The assay laboratory confirms that all samples have
been received and that no damage has occurred
during transport.
• Tracking is available through the internet and designed
by the Laboratory for ERM to track the progress of
batches of samples.
• Sample receipt is logged into ERM’s sample ledger.
• While samples are being processed in the Lab they are
considered to be secure.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
• An internal review of the historical sampling
techniques, QAQC protocols and data collection was
conducted by Emmerson from January to March 2013
however was not specific to the GODD032 target.

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Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Results - Deep Gekco GODD032 Diamond Drill

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.
• GODD032 was drilled on granted Mineral Lease ML
23969 which forms part of the Gecko Mine Mineral
Lease Group and is owned 100% by Emmerson
Resources Limited. .
• ML 23969 lies within Perpetual Pastor Lease 946which
is run as Phillip Creek Station.
• Land Access to the target is secured through an
Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the CLC
representing Traditional Owners for the area.
• There are no Heritage or Indigenous exclusion zones
recorded within ML 23969.
• A recent drill rig visit by approximately 25 Traditional
owners on Friday 17thJuly, 2015 was conducted.
• The tenements are in good standing and no known
impediments exist.
• Emmerson Resources are in Joint Venture with
Evolution Mining.
• GODD032 is co-funded as part of the Northern
Territory’s “Creating Opportunities for Resource
Exploration (CORE) initiative.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
• No exploration has been conducted at this depth.
• No exploration or drilling targets the Gecko Deep
Exploration Target.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
• Mineralisation within the target area consists of
hematite-quartz-magnetite
ironstone
within
talc-
chlorite-magnetite-bearing
sediments
of
the
Warramunga Formation.
• Target style for Emmerson is non magnetic ironstone
related iron oxide copper gold.
• GODD032 lies within a defined structural corridor
known as the Gecko Shear Zone. Mineralisation
(Copper and Gold) in the Gecko Shear Zone is
associatedwith ironstone.
Drillhole
information
A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drillholes:
o easting and northing of the drillhole
collar
o elevation or RL of the drillhole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o downhole length and interception depth
o hole length.
• All drill hole information is tabulated in Table 1 of the
text.
• GODD032 final drillhole depth was 1,279m.
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 _
• Visual sulphide mineralisation intersections are
reported as down hole lengths and are not true widths.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
such aggregations should be shown in
detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
_stated. _
Relationship
between
mineralization
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 drillhole angle is known, its
nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the downhole
lengths are reported, there should be a clear
statement to this effect (eg ‘downhole length,
_true width not known’). _
• GODD032 at the Gecko Deep exploration target is from
surface
and
perpendicular
to
the
interpreted
mineralised structure (s).
• GODD032 is inclined to the North at -85 degrees to
allow intersection angles with the mineralised zones
approximate to the true width.
• Visual sulphide intersections for GODD032 are shown
as down hole lengths and are not true widths.
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 drillhole collar
_locations and appropriate sectional views. _
• Refer to Figures in body of text.
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. _
• Not relevant for the data reported.
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. _
• Not relevant for the data reported.
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.
• Further work on the Gecko Deep exploration target will
involve:
• Completion of GODD032
• Downhole geophysical surveys including sonic and
VSP methods.
• Collection of physical rock property data to assist with
future geophysical modelling.
• Collection of multi element samples and analysis.
• Age dating and thin section collection at various
intervals down hole.
• Structural logging of GODD032
• Assaying of selected GODD032 diamond drill core.
• Further diamond drilling.

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