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EMMERSON RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2017

Jun 19, 2017

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ASX Announcement ASX: ERM ABN: 53 117 086 745

20 June 2017

Drilling Underway on New Edna Beryl Targets

  • 6,700m drill program underway at the Edna Beryl project

  • Ultra-high-resolution ground gravity surveys have revealed:

  • Likely extensions to the ironstones that host the high grade bonanza gold mineralisation at Edna Beryl

  • Untested Edna Beryl “look alike” targets immediately to the north

  • Potential to discover a new generation of hematite hosted gold deposits

  • High grade gold and bismuth results along strike from newly defined gravity targets that includes:

  • 2m at 81.5g/t gold incl. 1m at 161g/t gold (from 260m) at Thrace

  • 7g/t gold and 2.3% bismuth rock chips at Carraman

Emmerson Resources Limited (“Emmerson” ASX: ERM) is pleased to announce the commencement of a reverse circulation and diamond drill program at its 100% owned Tennant Creek project in the Northern Territory (fig 1). These drill targets were generated from the application of an ultra-high resolution ground gravity survey completed earlier this year. This survey was trialled over the known high grade gold, Edna Beryl mineralisation that is hosted in a series of subparallel hematite ironstones. Following the success in delineating these ironstones and highlighting possible extensions to the west, the survey was extended to encompass additional structural targets (fig 2). This revealed a new target, some 400m north of Edna Beryl and between the Macedon and Carraman prospects – both will be drilled in this campaign (green dots, figure 2).

Based on the success of last year’s drilling within the immediate Edna Beryl mineralisation (ASX: 30 January 2017), further drill holes are planned to test the continuity of the ironstones and chlorite alteration some 350m below the surface (figures 2&3).

2017 Exploration Program

  • First campaign of 6,700m of drilling confined to the Edna Beryl project area – aimed at near mine and new regional greenfields targets.

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  • If drilling is successful in verifying additional hematite ironstones (the host to the high grade gold), further high resolution gravity surveys will be deployed over a range of similar structural/geological targets.

  • Exploration is now well underway in NSW with detailed high-resolution magnetic surveys completed over the EL’s 8463 (Wellington), 8465 (Temora), 8464 (Fifield) and the Kadungle area (JV with Aurelia Metals). The first drill hole at Kadungle (by Emmerson) has intersected mineralisation (ASX:30 May 2017), with assay results pending.

About Tennant Creek and Emmerson Resources

Emmerson is a leading gold and copper gold explorer with projects in the Northern Territory and New South Wales and is led by a board and management group of experienced Australian mining executives including former MIM and WMC mining executive Andrew McIlwain (non-executive chairman), and former senior BHP Billiton and WMC executive Rob Bills (Managing Director and CEO).

The Northern Territory projects are centred around the Tennant Creek Mineral Field (TCMF), which is one of Australia’s highest grade gold and copper fields producing >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. Emmerson’s track record of discovery includes copper and gold mineralisation at Goanna, Monitor, Mauretania and more recently, the discovery of very high-grade gold at Edna Beryl - the first discoveries in the TCMF for over a decade.

Emmerson holds 2,500 km[2] of ground in the TCMF, owns the only gold mill in the region and is in the process of monetising a pipeline of small high-grade exploration targets via a Tribute Agreement with a specialised small mines company. The first of these small mines will be at Edna Beryl, with production to commence in 2017.

Exploration in the TCMF is funded via a Farm-in agreement with Evolution Mining Limited (EVN), where EVN is sole funding exploration expenditure of $15 million by 31 December 2017 to earn a 65% interest (Stage 1 Farmin). EVN then has a further option to sole fund a further $10 million over two years to earn an additional 10% (Stage 2 Farm-in). Emmerson is the operator and manager during the Stage 1 Farm-in.

Emmerson has recently commenced exploration on new gold-copper projects in NSW, identified (with our strategic alliance partner Kenex Limited) from the application of “big multiple independent datasets” – aimed at increasing the probability of discovery through enhanced predictive capability (particularly important in covered terrains). The highly prospective Macquarie Arc hosts >80Mozs gold and >13Mt copper but with these resources heavily weighted to areas of outcrop or limited cover. Emmerson’s five exploration projects cover some 1,500 km[2] of Macquarie Arc rocks and contain many attributes of the known deposits but remain under explored due to historical impediments, including overlying cover (plus farm lands) and a lack of exploration focus. Kadungle is an option (and potential JV) with Aurelia Metals covering 43km[2] adjacent to Emmerson’s Fifield project.

About Evolution Mining

Evolution Mining is a leading, growth-focussed Australian gold miner. Evolution operates six wholly-owned mines – Cowal in New South Wales; Mt Carlton, Mt Rawdon, and Cracow, in Queensland; and Mungari and Edna May in Western Australia. In addition, Evolution holds an economic interest in the Ernest Henry copper-gold mine that will deliver 100% of future gold and 30% of future copper and silver produced from an agreed life of mine area.

Outside of the life of mine area Evolution will have a 49% interest in future copper, gold and silver production. In FY16 Evolution produced 803,476 ounces of gold at an AISC of A$1,014 per ounce generating an operating cash flow of A$628.4 million.

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As a result of the acquisition of an economic interest in Ernest Henry in November 2016, Evolution revised its FY17 Group gold production guidance to 800,000 – 860,000 ounces at an AISC of A$900 – A$960 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. The Company is planning further drilling programs to understand the geology, structure and potential of the untested areas below current mineralisation. 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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~~Figure 1: Location of Emmerson’s tenement package (light blue) and the Edna Beryl Project Area~~

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Figure 2 : Edna Beryl gravity survey showing dense rocks (red) and proposed drill hole collars (green dots= new regional targets, white dots= Edna Beryl down plunge targets).

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Figure 3 : Schematic N-S cross section through the Edna Beryl Mine area and the new gravity anomaly (between Carraman and Macedon). Note trace of proposed ~~drill holes to test for down plunge “near mine extensions” (white dot) and new green fields targets (green dots).~~

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Table 1: Assay results from rock chips samples collected at the Carraman mine area, Edna Beryl exploration target area.

Sample ID East
(MGA94_53)
North
(MGA94_53)
RL
AHD

Au
(g/t)

Ag
(g/t)
Bi
(ppm)
Cu
(ppm)
Fe
(%)

Pb
(ppm)
Zn
(ppm)
Mo
(ppm)
Sb
(ppm)
Sample
**Type **
Sample Geology
95291 416899.17 7865463.51 334 0.04 0.86 445 128 25.9 62.3 13.0 85.1 14.6 Rock Hematite Rock
95292 416898.74 7865467.71 333 1.79 1.44 1.36% 219 26.6 572 10.0 56.7 25.5 Rock Hematite Rock and Shale
95293 416883.05 7865450.71 333 0.73 3.93 2.31% 368 21.2 1681 4.0 78.3 26.4 Rock Sheared Hematite Rock
95294 416875.50 7865448.90 325 6.96 6.93 1.57% 153 27.1 664 4.0 32.0 29.1 Rock Sheared Hematite Rock

Table 2: Significant intersections from the Thrace and Macedon prospects within the Edna Beryl District. Both these holes were drilled by Giants Reef Mining

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

Dip
(deg)
Azi
(mag)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Au
(g/t)

Bi
(ppm)
Cu
(%)

Fe
(%)

Date
Drilled
Drill
**Type **
Intersection
Geology
MCR004 416154.09 7865283.13 297.8 -63 173.0 167 176 9 0.08 781 0.96 47.7 Aug, 2000 RC Chalcopyrite
rich magnetite
ironstone
Incl. 170 174 4 0.05 713 1.41 45.2
THRD002 415860.19 786560.23 298.8 -64.4 170.8 253 257 4 0.21 737 1.38 17.2 Aug, 2000 ½ NQ2 Hematite
Ironstone
259 261 2 81.5 533 0.20 16.3 Carbonate
Alteration Zone
Incl. 260 261 1 161 650 0.05 15.5 Chlorite Rock

Note:

  • (1) THRD002 results are ½ diamond core samples.

  • (2) MCR002 results are reverse circulation 5[1/4 ] drill chip samples

  • (3) Gold analysis method by 50g fire assay with ICP-OES finish.

  • (4) Multi element analysis method by 4 acid digest & ICP-OES, ICP-MS finish.

  • (5) Intersections are reported as downhole lengths and not true width.

  • (6) Minimum cut-off of 1 g/t Au. No maximum cut-off.

  • (7) Minimum cut-off of 0.5% Cu. No maximum cut-off.

  • (8) Maximum of 2m internal dilution.

  • (9) ½ NQ[2 ] represents Diamond Drill core sawn in half.

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SECTION 1 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA–EDNA BERYL EXPLORATION TARGET

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.
• Rock chip samples collected from the Carraman mine area
were collected as part of a broader mapping project
conducted in February 2017.
• Outcropping rock samples were collected in the field.
• Limited outcrop occurs within the mapping area and are
likely to be biased towards outcrop around previous /
historical mining activity.
• The gravity survey reported in the accompanying ASX
release was conducted by Daishsat Geodetic Surveyors,
Report Number 16029.
• The survey as completed during March, 2017.
• THRD002 was sampled via NQ2 diamond drilling (1/2 core).
Drilling company was Stanley Drilling for Giants Reef Mining
(GRM).
• MCR004 was sampled via 1m 5/1/4RC face sampling
hammer.
• Sampling was carried out under GRM standard protocols
which have been reviewed by the Competent Person and
are of industry standard for that period (2000).
• Caution must be taken when assessing the reported gold
and copper intersections from MCR004 & THRD002.
Original assay sheets confirm the nature and tenor of
mineralisation however it is not apparent that GRM had a
strict QAQC protocol.
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). _
• NQ2diamond drilling (THRD002)
• 5/1/4RC face sampling hammer (MCR004)
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 core recovery was recorded on GRM recovery
sheets. Recoveries from THRD002 are considered good.
• RC sample recovery (MCR004) has been recorded on GRM
paper geological logs and is considered to be good to very
good.
• There is no bias noted between sample recovery and grade.
Good recoveries are recorded for both holes.
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. _
• Standard operating procedures are employed by Emmerson
for logging rock chip samples.
• Rock chip samples are lithologically logged in the field.
• The logging is qualitative lithology, oxidation & alteration.
• THRD002 and MCR004 have both been geologically logged
in full by GRM geologists.
• Logs have been reviewed and checked against diamond
core by Emmerson geologists for consistency and
correctness. No issues were discovered.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
• RC chips from MCR004 have been recovered from a storage
shed however the chip trays are in poor condition.
• Logging is considered to be quantitative in nature.
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.
• Samples were hammered off outcrops using a rock hammer.
Sample weight was approximately 1-3kgs.
• These samples are considered point samples and may be
biased towards mineralised examples (ironstone).
• The size of the samples is considered appropriate for this
type of work.
• The gravity survey was achieved using a two man walking
team.
• A scintrex CG-5 Autograv gravity meter was used exclusively
for field acquisition.
• 1,911 new gravity stations were collected.
• Diamond core was sawn in half. Duplicate samples were
quarter core.
• The same side core was sent for assay.
• RC samples were riffle split and composited to 4m at the drill
site.
• 100% of the RC samples were dry.
• Due to the age of the drilling data for THRD002 & MCR004 it
is difficult for the Competent Person to clearly comment on
the QAQC effectiveness as poor records were kept by
Giants Reef. The reader is cautioned when assessing the
reported assay results.
• The sample sizes reported are considered to be appropriate
for the style of mineralisation reported – Tennant Creek Style
IOCG.
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.
• Rock chip samples were processed by Interek-Genalysis
Laboratories. Samples were prepared in Alice Springs, NT
and processed in Perth, WA.
• Samples were :

Dried and crushed to 2mm

Pulverised to 80% % passing 80 microns
• Samples were assayed using a 4 acid digest with an ICP-
OES or ICP-MS (element dependant) finish. Analytes were:

Cu, Fe, Bi, Ag, Mo, Pb, Sb, Se, Zn
• Gold analysis was by 25gram Aqua Regia dilution
• No certified reference material (CRM’s) as assay standards
including blanks or duplicates were submitted as part of the
rock chip sample batch.
• Laboratory checks include CRM’s and in-house controls,
blanks, splits, and replicates that are analysed with each
batch of samples submitted. These QC results are reported
along with sample values in the final analytical report.
• 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 dataisreported througha series ofcontrolchartsfor

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
analysis and interpretation by the Exploration Manager or
his/her delegate.
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.
• Emmerson’s Exploration Manager (Competent Person) has
discussed in detail the mapping and rock chip collection
procedures with the geologist and is satisfied that best
practice has been followed.
• Emmerson’s Exploration Manager (Competent Person) has
discussed sample preparation and analyses with Genalysis
Intertek sample Prep and Lab Manager to confirm the
integrity of the sample assay process.
• Emmerson’s Exploration Manager (Competent Person) has
discussed gravity data collection and post processing with
Daishsat Geodetic Surveyors and confirms the integrity of
the gravity survey completed.
• Do to the high grade nature of the rock chip samples
several repeats have been carried out and the repeatability
is considered to be reasonable.
• Emmerson’s Exploration Manager (Competent Person) has
verified the reported intersections for THRD002 and
MCR004 by locating and checking the primary assay data
sheets returned from the Laboratory (ALS). No apparent
issues arose.
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.
• Sample locations are shown in Table 1 within the main text.
• Drilling locations are shown in Table 2 within the main text.
• A handheld GPS was used to position each rock sample.
Accuracy is considered to be +/- 5 metres.
• Both drill holes were “picked up” by an Emmerson Company
surveyor in 2009 with a DGPS.
• Accuracy is considered to be 10cm
• Co-ordinate system GDA_94, Zone 53.
• Topographic measurements are collected from the final
gravity survey.
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.
• Rock chip samples were collected at non-regular intervals
according to the observations at the time in the field.
• Gravity survey data points were collected along 25 metre
spaced lines and station intervals (25m x 25m grid).
• THRD002 and MCR004 are separated by 500m. The
current spacing is not considered sufficient to assume any
geological or grade continuity of the mineralised system.
• Downhole surveys were collected using a single shot
Eastman camera and collected at 30m intervals.
• Gravity grid25m x 25m grid.
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.
• Rock chip samples were collected according to observations
in the field.
• Considering the lack of systematic drilling between the
Thrace Prospect (THRD002) and the Macedon Prospect
(MCR004), it is unclear whether the sampling will or won’t
achieve unbiased results.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
• Rock samples were transported from the field to the lab via
local courier.
• 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
theLaboratoryfor ERMto trackthe progress ofbatches of

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
samples.
• Sample receipt is logged into ERM’s sample ledger.
• While the rock samples are being prepared in the Lab they
are considered to be secure.
• While samples are being analysed in the Lab they are
considered to be secure.
• Sample security could not confidently be determined for
THRD002andMCR004.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
A review of the gravity report produced by Daishsat Geodetic
Surveyors was undertaken by the Competent Person. No issues
identified.

SECTION2 REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS – EDNA BERYL EXPLORATION TARGET

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status
Type,
reference
name/number,
location
and
ownership
including
agreements or material issues with
third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships,
overriding
royalties,
native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any
known impediments to obtaining a
licence to operate in the area.
• The Edna Beryl Exploration Target lies wholly within Mineral
Lease C705 (ML C705).
• The Edna Beryl Exploration Target is located 37kms north of
Tennant Creek Township and 3kms east of the Stuart
Highway.
• Edna Beryl is situated on map sheet SE53-14 Tennant
Creek 1:250,000 and sheet 5759 Flynn 1:100,000 at GDA
coordinate 416500mE 7864700mN.
• ML C705 is located within Aboriginal Freehold Land held by
the Warumungu Aboriginal Land Trust (NT portion 1754).
The tenement is 100% held by Emmerson Resources
Limited.
• An agreement under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern
Territory) Act 1976 has been entered into between
Emmerson Resources and the Central Land Council on
behalf of the Aboriginal landowners. The agreement
provides for the protection of sites, the payment of
compensation and allows the landowners unfettered access
to the lease area (other than the immediate mine site where
there are restrictions).
• Emmerson Resources are in Joint Venture with Evolution
Mining.
• Exclusion Zones are identified within MLC 705 however do
not impact on the Edna Beryl Exploration Target area.
• MLC 705 is in good standing and no known impediments
exist.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
• Edna Beryl was discovered in 1935 and mined in the 1940s
and 1950s. Production up until 1952 was reportedly 2,700
tonnes of ore at an average grade of 53 grams gold per
tonne.
• Giants Reef Mining conducted all known “modern”
exploration in and around the Edna Beryl Exploration Target
Area.
• Giants Reef has carried out exploration on the Edna Beryl
area from 1990 to 2005 and during this time identified
significant gold mineralisation below the original workings.
• In 2004 – 2005 mining was conducted by the Edna Beryl
Mining Company (formally known as Craig’s Mining
Services) in a Tribute arrangement with Giants Reef Mining.
Approximately 410 ounces was produced during this period
from the upper mineralised pod from an exploration shaft
and drive to current depth of 52m.
• Influx of underground water plus declining gold price ceased
the operation in July 2005.
• The Carraman Mine has a reported production of 35 tonnes
at120 g/tfor 4kg ofgoldfrom 1947 – 1951.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• All known drilling with the Edna Beryl Exploration Target
Areais shown withthemaintext ofthe document.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
• Gold and copper-gold deposits discovered in the Tennant
Creek gold field to date, are hosted in the Lower Proterozoic
Warramunga Formation; a metamorphosed (greenschist
facies)
• Greywacke-siltstone-shale
sedimentary
sequence
that
usually displays a pronounced east-west cleavage. Ore
occurs adjacent to steeply dipping, lenticular or pipe-like
magnetite/haematite/chlorite/quartz bodies (‘ironstone’) that
are found along east-west trending structures. It is generally
thought that the magnetite / haematite was hydrothermally
formed in dilation zones along the controlling structures, and
that the deposition of gold, sulphides and associated
alteration minerals was a later event with mineralisation
possibly being derived from a different source but following
the same structurally controlled path.
• In plan view, the ironstone bodies tend to be narrowest in the
north-south direction and elongated east west, reflecting the
regional cleavage and shearing. Edna Beryl clearly follows
this pattern. Their vertical dimensions may run to hundreds
of metres, beyond the reach of surface drilling.
• Ore grades may occur over substantial vertical intervals of
an ironstone pipe or lens, but are not expected to occur over
the entire length.
• The mineralisation style is considered to be Iron Oxide
Copper Gold.
• Supergene enrichmentisvery evident.
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 information is recorded in Table 2.
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.
• As stated below Table 2.
• No weighted averages are reported.
• Intersection lengths are downhole intervals and not
considered to be true widths.
• Not Applicable
• Not Applicable

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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’). _
• Not Applicable

The drill intersections reported are not considered true
widths. Additional drilling is required to determine the
geometry of the intersected mineralisation.
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.
• Emmerson considers the Edna Beryl mineralisation to be an
Early stage Exploration Target.
• It is uncertain that following evaluation and/or further
exploration work that the historical estimate will be able to be
reported as Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves in
accordance with the requirements in Appendix 5A (JORC
Code).
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 Applicable
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.
• RC and diamond drilling (Phase 1) is to be completed. This
information will further assist in confirming the geological
model and presence of hematite ironstones that may have
been undetected.
• Optical / Acoustic televiewer survey of selected drill holes.
• Planned drill hole spacing is considered too wide to enable
an accurate Mineral Resource Estimate.
• Higher gold grade intersections are to be selected for screen
fire assay.
• Petrological study of selected core and drill chips.
• Broader gravity survey is being considered centred on the
EdnaBeryl mine.

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