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EMMERSON RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Aug 26, 2021

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ASX Announcement 27 August 2021 X`

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New drilling and drone survey results for Tennant Creek as centralised mill is locked in

Highlights

  • Mauretania exploration advances: The new ultra-high resolution (UHR) drone magnetic survey identifies further extensions to the ironstones that host high-grade gold and copper. The 10,000km[2] UHR drone magnetic survey is now 80% complete, with highly successful “proof of concept” in delineating the known Mauretania project magnetic anomaly

  • Mauretania drilling advances open-pit potential: New Mauretania assay results outside of the high-grade gold mineralisation within the future open-pit have now been received:

  • 25m at 2.57g/t gold and 0.24% copper from 93m (drill hole MTRC039) including

    • 3m at 6.0 g/t gold and 3m at 5.2 g/t gold and 0.51 % copper
  • 30m at 0.44% copper and 0.30g/t gold from 57m (MTRC043)

  • 45m at 0.39% copper from 84m incl 3m at 1.6% copper (MTRC041)

  • Mauretania primary zone remains open : The only drill hole into the deeper primary zone in this program includes the previously announced (ASX: 5 July 2021):

  • 3.95m at 57g/t gold, 0.22% bismuth, 20.6g/t silver and 0.23% copper from 207m (MTDD010) including:  1m at 102 g/t gold, 47g/t silver and 0.6% bismuth, and

    • 0.8m at 135.5 g/t gold, 40.2 g/t silver and 0.34% bismuth
  • Tennant Creek central processing plant advances: Joint Venture partner TCMG has purchased a 700ktpa carbonin-leach (CIL) plant that will be transported and assembled in Tennant Creek in the first half of 2022

Managing Director, Rob Bills commented:

““This drill program at Mauretania was aimed at closing off the mineralisation outside of the conceptual open pit boundary. However, exciting results from the new drone survey and first high-grade intersection into the primary gold mineralisation now expands the potential for further extensions to both the oxide and primary gold zones.

The next phase at Mauretania includes undertaking further studies ahead of mining including a JORC resource estimate.

The proof-of-concept drone survey over Mauretania provides confidence in identifying similar subtle magnetic anomalies within the Tennant Creek Mineral Field that have been overlooked or not present in the lower resolution, fixed wing surveys.

Our Joint Venture partner, TCMG, is fully funding the advanced mining studies at Mauretania as part of the $5.5m earn-in and Small Mines Joint Venture over the Northern Project Area at Tennant Creek. The recent purchase of a CIL mill by TCMG will accelerate the establishment of a central milling facility in Tennant Creek – unlocking multiple stranded gold assets in the region and when in production, Emmerson’s free carried 6% gold production royalty.”

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Newly available ultra-high resolution drone magnetic survey tools are providing very promising results in detecting subtle magnetic anomalies unseen by previous explorers.

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Gold associated with hematite veinlets from the bonanza gold intersection in drill hole MTDD010 (3.95m at 57g/t gold, 0.22% bismuth, 20.6g/t silver and 0.23% copper) imaged by photomicrograph. The superior detection capability of the 2021 drone magnetic survey clearly pinpoints these Mauretania-style ironstone targets despite much of the early magnetite being altered to hematite.

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– Mauretania Drilling testing for extensions to bonanza oxide gold mineralisation

Mauretania is located within the Northern Project Area (NPA) of the Tennant Creek Mineral Field (TCMF) (Figure 1), where drilling was focused on testing for extensions to the shallow gold oxide zone outside of the conceptual open pit boundary (Figure 2). To support the mine planning process, three geotechnical drill holes were also completed, with one intersecting ironstone with results of:

  • 3.6m at 1.14g/t gold from 43.5m (DDHGT-02)

The highlight of this program however was the intersection in drill hole MTTD010 of 3.95m at 57g/t gold, which in conjunction with the new drone magnetic anomaly to the northeast, bodes well for expanding the Mauretania mineralisation.

This primary gold mineralisation (photo 2) occurs approximately 100m below the conceptual pit floor, but within the footwall of a massive hematite +/- magnetite ironstone. With the gold occurring in late stringers associated with hematite, on the footwall of a 7m wide zone of brecciation and intense chlorite alteration (Figure 3 and photo 2). The association of gold with hematite that postdate the early magnetite ironstones underpins our exploration model and has been the hallmark of other Emmerson discoveries at Goanna, Monitor and Edna Beryl.

Emmerson and TCMG drive aggressive gold exploration in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field

The Emmerson Strategic Alliance at Tennant Creek with Tennant Consolidated Mining Group (TCMG) includes the following:

  • $10.5m Exploration Earn-in and JV (EEJV) across both the Northern Project (NPA) and Southern Project (SPA) areas

  • Small Mines JV (SMJV) with a free carried 6% gold gross revenue royalty for production from Small Mines (<250,000oz);

  • Major Mines (MMJV) interest whereby Emmerson retains up to a 40% interest in any Major Discovery (>250,000oz gold equivalent); and

  • Establishment of a central gold processing mill in Tennant Creek.

TCMG’s purchase of a 700ktpa CIL process plant that includes a recently overhauled crushing and grinding circuit plus a Nelson Gravity Concentrator, will accelerate the timeline to commissioning and first gold production.

The dismantling, transportation and repositioning of the mill remains contingent on permitting, stakeholder engagement and establishment of infrastructure at TCMG’s preferred location at their Nobles Nob gold tailings project.

Next Steps

Emmerson are advancing Tennant Creek on two major fronts:

  • Mining Economic Assessments : Undertaking advanced scoping studies on existing projects such as Mauretania, Chariot, Malbec West and Black Snake under the JV with TCMG – where it is anticipated that some will advance to JORC compliant resource estimates in late 2021. These projects will provide feed for TCMG’s mill, plus support a “see through valuation” of the emerging Emmerson royalty business. Noting that under the SMJV, the costs associated with this phase of work are covered 100% by TCMG.

  • Accelerated Exploration: drilling is to recommence in October (subject to the constraints COVID and securing a drill rig) on Emmerson’s 100% owned Tennant Creek Projects of Edna Beryl and Hermitage. The planned Jasper Hills drilling, which will be conducted under the terms of the landmark Joint Venture agreement with the Marntula Corporation, remains subject to approval from the Aboriginal Area Protection Authority.

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For further information, please contact:

Rob Bills Media enquiries Managing Director and CEO Michael Vaughan, Fivemark Partners E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +61 8 9381 7838 T: +61 422 602 720

This release has been authorised by the Board of Emmerson Resources Limited.

About Emmerson Resources, Tennant Creek and New South Wales

Emmerson has a commanding land position and is exploring the Tennant Creek Mineral Field (TCMF), one of Australia’s highestgrade gold and copper fields that has produced over 5.5Moz of gold and 470,000t of copper from deposits including Warrego, White Devil, Orlando, Gecko, Chariot, and Golden Forty. These high-grade deposits are highly valuable exploration targets, and to date, Emmerson’s discoveries include high-grade gold at Edna Beryl and Mauretania, plus copper-gold at Goanna and Monitor. These discoveries were found utilising new technology and concepts and are the first discoveries in the TCMF for over two decades.

A recent rush of new tenement applications by major and junior explorers in the Tennant Creek district, not only highlights the prospectivity of the region for copper and gold but also Emmerson’s strategic 1,700km[2] land holding and proprietary knowledge gained through focussed exploration activities in the field for over 12 years.

Emmerson is also fast tracking exploration across five early-stage gold-copper projects in NSW, identified (with our strategic alliance partner Kenex/Duke Exploration ASX:DEX) from the application of 2D and 3D predictive targeting models – aimed at increasing the probability of discovery. Duke can earn up to 10% (to pre BFS) of any project generated providing certain success milestones are met.

The highly prospective Macquarie Arc in NSW hosts >80Moz gold and >13Mt copper with these resources heavily weighted to areas of outcrop or limited cover. Emmerson’s five exploration projects contain many attributes of the known deposits within the Macquarie Arc but remain underexplored due to historical impediments, including overlying cover (farmlands and younger rocks) and a lack of effective historic exploration.

About Tennant Consolidated Mining Group (TCMG)

TCMG is a subsidiary of TA Private Capital Security Agent Ltd, a Hong Kong headquartered assets management firm, best known for its private debt solutions spanning trade finance through mid-tenor supply chain financing to mid to longer tenor term and project loans. TA has a diverse portfolio of capital deployed globally including within the Australian mining sector.

TCMG’s has acquired tenements from other parties in the TCMF and intend to rationalise assets in the Tennant Creek area, with the objective of undertaking detailed mining studies with the ultimate goal of developing a portfolio of resources that will sustainably feed their centralised processing facility in Tennant Creek.

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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 release is based on information compiled by Dr Ana Liza Cuison, MAIG, MSEG. Dr Cuison 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 she 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. Dr Cuison is a full-time employee of the Company and consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on her information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Emmerson Resources Limited’s planned exploration program and other statements that are not historical facts. When used in this document, the words such as "could," "plan," "expect," "intend," "may”, "potential," "should," and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Although Emmerson believes that its expectations reflected in these forward- looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.

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Figure 1. Map of the Emmerson Tennant Creek Project showing the Northern Project (NPA) and Southern Project (SPA) Areas, which are the subject of two Exploration (EEJV) and Small and Major Mines Joint Ventures. Yellow dots are potential small mines and/or remnant resources. Noting that Emmerson have retained 100% of the Jasper Hills and Edna Beryl projects.

Note: quoted resources from historical deposits from Ahmad, M., Wygralak, A.S. and Ferenczi, P.A. (1999). Gold deposits of the Northern Territory 2[nd] ed. Darwin: Northern Territory Geological Survey, p.60

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Figure 2 . Plan view of Mauretania showing drill results from the latest program – now the subject of advanced mining studies funded 100% by our partner, TCMG. Note yellow background is the extent of the drone magnetic anomaly with untested portion to the northwest.

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Figure 3 . Cross section of Mauretania and drill hole MTDD010 – noting the metal zonation of shallow copper peripheral/lateral to the oxide gold zone (brown), but above the deeper primary gold zone. This primary bonanza gold intersection remains open in all directions, with the high grades likely reflective of proximity to the structurally controlled feeder conduit.

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Table 1. Mauretania drilling Significant Intersections

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

AZI
TRUE
(deg)
From
(m)
To
(m)

Width
(m)

Au
(g/t)

Ag
(ppm)

Bi
(ppm)

Cu
(%)

Fe
(%)

Pb
(ppm)
Zn
(ppm)

Mo
(ppm)
Sb
(ppm)
Co
(ppm)

Sample
Type
Geology Tenement
GT-02 430774 7833020 329 -60 0.23 43.5 47.1 3.6 1.14 3.7 21.3 0.16 16.6 16 196 9.6 12.6 134.1 0.5HQ3 Quartz-jasper ML32214
60.1 61.0 0.9 1.44 3.4 136.6 0.03 11.3 177 7 8.8 6.9 4.5 0.5HQ3 Quartz-jasper
MTRC039 430724 7833089 330 -70 221 93.0 118.0 25.0 2.57 7.4 388.3 0.24 14.7 364 197 17.3 6.2 192.1 3m COMP Brecciated hematite -
magnetite - quartz
ironstone
incl. 93.0 96.0 3.0 5.20 22.1 235.2 0.51 21.6 924 534 24.0 12.2 475.5 Hematite -quartz
ironstone
incl. 108.0 111.0 3.0 6.00 7.4 111.4 0.34 12.2 676 263 13.6 4.5 147.1 Magnetite - hematite -
quartz ironstone
188.0 191.0 3.0 1.07 0.4 16.5 0.01 17.6 8 35 13.2 3.9 18.8 3m COMP Magnetite - hematite
ironstone
MTRC040 430699 7833088 330 -69 226.5 75.0 120.0 45.0 0.06 1.4 18.5 0.37 15.4 49 475 8.0 8.0 183.4 3m COMP Hematite±magnetite and
hematite-jasper ironstone
MTRC041 430719 7833003 329 -70 28 84.0 129.0 45.0 0.03 1.2 21.8 0.39 7.3 91 1600 4.2 5.3 142.2 3m COMP clay-chlorite-talc altered
siltstone, with thin
intervals of hematie-
quartz veins
incl. 114.0 117.0 3.0 0.08 6.3 63.2 1.60 9.1 301 4145 7.9 5.4 399.3 chlorite-talc alteration
MTRC043 430736 7833036 329 -70 41 57.0 87.0 30.0 0.30 3.8 49.5 0.44 20.7 102 694 9.7 19.7 369.3 3m COMP brecciated hematite -
magnetite ironstone

Note: (1) GT-02 - half core samples

  • (2) MTRC series are 3m composite samples

  • (3) Diamond core - gold analysis method by 50g fire assay (ICP-OES – FA50/OE04)

(4) Diamond core and RC samples - multi element analysis method by Aqua Regia digestion (ICP MS – AR25/OM)

(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 0.3% Cu. No maximum cut-off.

Table 2. Mauretania Collar detail

Hole ID East
(MGA94_55)
North
**(MGA94_55) **
RL AHD Dip
(deg)
AZI TRUE
(deg)
Total
**Depth (m) **
Drill Type Drill Date Prospect
Name

Tenement
GT_02 430773.92 7833019.68 328.81 -60 0.23 66.5 DDH 27/05/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC039 430724.44 7833088.5 329.65 -70 221 195.0 RC 14/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC040 430699.48 7833088.15 329.92 -69 226.5 156.0 RC 17/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC041 430718.84 7833003.26 329.03 -70 28 183.0 RC 18/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC042 430728.55 7832993.12 328.89 -70 33 177.0 RC 23/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC043 430735.54 7833036.34 329.19 -70 41 102.0 RC 25/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC044 430632.99 7833054.15 330.09 -70 50 105.0 RC 26/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC045 430650.68 7833068.16 330.09 -69 50 99.0 RC 26/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC046 430622.71 7833064.26 330.45 -70 50 93.0 RC 27/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC047 430735.93 7832980.74 328.73 -70 33 177.0 RC 27/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214
MTRC048 430752.89 7832969.92 328.61 -70 30 171.0 RC 28/06/2021 Mauretania ML32214

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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 (JORC Code, 2012)

Section 1.1 Sampling Techniques and Data – MAURETANIA PROJECT AREA – DIAMOND AND REVERSE CIRCULATION DRILLING

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques • Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. 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 (e.g. ‘reverse circulation
drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3
kg was pulverised to produce a 30g 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 (e.g. submarine nodules) may
warrant disclosure of detailed information.
• The_Mauretania Project_holes have been sampled
using Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond (DDH)
drilling techniques. 10 holes RC holes (MTRC039 to
MTRC048 for 1,458m) and 1 DDH (GT-02 for 66.3m)
were completed at Mauretania.
• Holes were angled to optimally test the interpreted
shear
zones
and
confirmed
by
previous
mineralisation. All holes were drilled at angles
between 60-70 degrees.

Diamond core (from GT-02) has been logged for
lithological, density, magnetic susceptibility and
geotechnical characteristics. The core interval for
sampling was marked by Emmerson geologist during
logging, taking
into account the contact of
mineralization and alteration. Core was cut along a
longitudinal line (core axis) and sampled on geological
intervals (0.5 m to 1.5 m) as marked and using the pre-
designed sample number/cut sheet
• GT-02 was drilled with PQ3 size, sampled on
geological intervals cut into half core to provide
sample weights of approximately 4.0kg.
• Individual core samples are pulverised to produce a
25g charge for analysis by Aqua Regia digestion/ ICP
MS & 50g charge Fire Assay/ICP-OES.
• RC chips from MTRC039-MTRC048 are 3m
composites.
• A one meter sample from the cyclone were riffle split
to obtain a representative sample for each 1m interval.
• This method is repeated for every 3m interval (i.e 0-1,
1-2, 2-3…)
• The 1m riffle split samples are then combined in a
bigger Calico bag with a prenumbered Sample
Number which is a composite of 3m intervals (e.g. 0-
3, 3-6,6-9,.).
• The 3m composite samples weigh ~3kg. The samples
are dried and pulverized to produce 25g charge for
analysis by Aqua Regia digestion/ ICP MS
(AR25/OM)
Drilling techniques • Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
and details (e.g. 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).
• GT-02 - PQ3 = 66.5m final depth
• PQ3 core diameter is 83.0mm
• PQ triple tube was used for GT-02
• The core was oriented using down hole core
orientation equipment provided by the drilling
company.
• RC drilling used 5.5 inch face sampling bit.
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 fair for GT-02. The hole
traversed through highly broken ground and drilled
mostly short runs.

The recovery for GT-02 is 76%.
• DDH recoveries are logged and recorded in the
database and are considered to be of fair standard.

Diamond drill core recovery was marked after each
drill run using plastic blocks calibrating depth by the
drilling contractor. The driller adjusting rig procedures
as necessary including rotation, fluid, pressure to

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maintain sample integrity.

Emmerson
field
technician
contractor
then
measure/check the recovery after each run, RQD and
fracture count, and core loss has been recorded on
the original diamond logging sheets Geotech sheet)
and retained for reference.
• Recoveries are considered fair for the reported RC
drilling (MTRC039 to MTRC048).
• No detailed analysis was conducted to determine
relationships between sample recovery of metal
grades. Emmerson consider that there is evidence for
sample bias that may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material,
especially on zones where water was intersected.
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.
• Standard operating procedures are employed by
Emmerson for logging of DDH and RC holes
• Diamond and RC logging data is directly entered into
field laptop computer. Standardised codes were used
for lithology, oxidation, alteration, presence of sulphide
information are recorded.
• Structural logging records orientation of veins,
fractures and lithological contacts for GT-02.
• Geotechnical logging records the RQD, core lengths,
recovery, and fracture count and hardness for GT-02.
• Specific density is recorded for all lithological types
and entered in the database for GT-02.
• Diamond and RC holes were logged both qualitative
(discretional) and qualitative (% volume).
• GT-02 diamond core is photographed (wet and dry).
• All RC holes (MTRC039-MTRC048) were photograph
on chip trays.
• Magnetic susceptibility data were collected for both
diamond core and RC every 1m meter as per standard
procedure using a Terraplus KT-10 magnetic
susceptibility meter

GT-02 diamond hole (total length = 66.5m) was
geologically and geotechnically logged 100%
• All RC holes (MTRC039-MTRC048 - total length –
1,458m) were geologically logged 100%
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 insitu 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.
• Diamond core was halved using an automatic core
saw at Emmerson’s Tennant Creek exploration office.
• Standard operating procedures were used for
sampling diamond core.
• The core interval for sampling was marked by
Emmerson geologist during logging, taking into
account the contact of mineralization and alteration.
• Samples were collected from the same side of drill
core and dispatched for assay. The remaining half
core is retained and stored at Emmerson’s core yard
located at Tennant Creek for future viewing and cross-
checking of assay values against the actual geology.
• Half core samples are submitted for analysis, unless a
field duplicate is required, in which case quarter core
samples are submitted.
• This procedure meets industry standard where 50% of
the total sample interval from the core is submitted for
analysis. Sample weights are recoded by the
laboratory.
• No sub-sampling is completed by Emmerson. All sub-
sampling is completed by the laboratory.
• Diamond core sample weight varies between 3 – 5kg.
• The sample sizes are considered to be appropriate to
correctly represent the mineralization on the style of

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mineralisation.
• RC samples from the cyclone were riffle split to obtain
a representative sample for each 1m interval.
• The 1m riffle split samples are then combined in a
bigger Calico bag with a prenumbered Sample
Number which is a composite of 3m intervals
• The 3m composite samples weigh ~3kg.
• The sample sizes are considered to be appropriate to
correctly represent the mineralization on the style of
mineralisation.
• RC duplicate samples were routinely submitted with
duplicate assays returning acceptable comparison
results.
• Standards are routinely inserted in the sampling batch
for QAQC purposes.
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.
• The samples are submitted to Interk Laboratory in
Alice Spring for preparation. The sample preparation
of diamond core follows industry best practice
involving coarse crushing of the half core sample down
to ~10mm followed by pulverisation of the entire
sample to a grind size of 85% passing 75 micron.
• The following techniques were used for analysis:
-
For diamond core - FA50/OE04 and AR25/OM
-
For RC samples - AR25/OM
• No downhole geophysical tools or handheld XRF
instruments were used to determine grade.
• Magnetic susceptibility data were collected every 1m
meter as per standard procedure using a Terraplus
KT-10 magnetic susceptibility meter.
• Laboratory checks include CRM’s and/or 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.
• Emmerson field QC procedures involve the use of
certified reference material (CRM’s) as assay
standards and include blanks. Certified reference
material or blanks are inserted at least every 20
samples.
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.
• The Group Exploration Manager of ERM has visually
verified significant intersections reported in the
diamond and RC samples.
• Original sample data sheets and files have been
retained and were used to merge the assay results
with the sample intervals for each hole. Assay data is
loaded to an industry-standard database and
intercepts calculated. Assay data and intercepts are
cross-check internally by Emmerson geologist.
• No twin drillholes have been completed.
• Drill Hole Data including: meta data, orientation
methods, any gear left in the drill hole, lithological,
mineral, structural, geotechnical, downhole survey,
sampling, magnetic susceptibility are collected and
entered directly into an excel spread sheet using drop
down codes.
• All digital logs, sample ledgers, assay results were
uploaded to a secure server. The merged and
complete database is then plotted imported to
Micromine software for assessment.
• Data back-ups (onsite) are employed to external drive.
• Geochemical data is managed by ERM using and
external database administrator and secured through
arelationaldatabase (Datashed).

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• Laboratory data is received in digital format and
uploaded directly to the database.
• No adjustment were made on original assay data for
the purpose of reporting grade and mineralized
intervals.
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.

Drill hole collars were surveyed (set out and pick up)
using a differential GPS and by a suitably qualified
company employee.

Collar survey accuracy is +/- 30 mm for easting,
northing and elevation coordinates.

Downhole survey measurements for both diamond
and RC drilling were collected at a minimum of every
30m using a True North Seeking Gyro (Axis Mining
Technology)

Co-ordinate system GDA_94, Zone 53.

Topographic measurements are collected from the
final survey drill hole pick up. There were no down
hole survey issues during this drill 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.

Drill density within the Mauretania Exploration Target
area is 10m x 10m.

The mineralised areas are yet to demonstrate
sufficient grade or continuity to support the definition
of a Mineral Resource and the classifications applied
under the 2012 JORC code.

No sample composting was applied.
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.
• Exploration drilling is perpendicular to the interpreted
strike of the Mauretania target.
• No orientation based sampling bias has been
identified in the data at this point.
• Results at this stage suggest that the geological and
geophysical targets being tested have been drilled in
the correct orientation.
Sample security • The measures taken to ensure sample security. • Cut core and RC samples were placed in sealed
calico bags with predetermined sample number. The
samples are placed in sealed polyweave bags and
then larger bulka bags for transport to the sample
preparation facility in Alice Springs (laboratory).
• The Group Exploration Manager fills a Submission
Form with the sample numbers and sent digitally to
the Lab.
• The laboratory confirms that all samples have been
received and that no damage has occurred during
transport. Sample receipt is logged into ERM’s
sample ledger.
• Tracking of the samples while in the Lab is available
through the internet and designed for ERM to track the
progress of batches of samples.
• While samples are being processed in the Lab they
are considered to be secure.
• All diamond core is stored in Emmerson yard in
Tennant Creek
Audits or reviews • The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
• No formal audits ore reviews have been completed
on the samples being reported.

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Section 2: Sampling Techniques and Data – Data – MAURETANIA PROJECT AREA – DIAMOND AND REVERSE CIRCULATION DRILLING

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 Mauretania Exploration Target is located within
ML32214.
• Application for a Mineral Lease has been granted by
the Northern Territory Government on 7 April 2021 for
a period of 20 years.
• The Mauretania exploration target is located on
Tennant Station Perpetual Pastoral Lease.
• ML32214 is 100% held by Emmerson Resources
Limited.
• Land Access is secured through Emmerson’s
Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with the
CLC which is in good standing.
• Land Access is secured through Emmerson’s Land
Access Agreement signed by the owners of the
Tennant Creek station.
• Heritage surveying (assisted by the Central Land
Council) was conducted prior to any exploration
being conducted within the Mauretania Project Area.
• Sacred Site Certificate Number 2021-034 (C2021-
034) was issued post field inspection allowing field
exploration and drilling to commence.
• Two exclusion zones were identified during the field
inspections however do not impact on the current
exploration drilling.
• Emmerson do not believe that the two identified
exclusion zones will impact of future exploration of
the Mauretania Project Area.
• The tenement is in good standing and no known
impediments exist_._
Exploration done by other
parties
• Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
• Emmerson Resources commenced exploration at the
Mauretania Exploration Target in 2015. RAB drilling
(158 holes for 6,956 metres), 37 RC holes for 5,961
metres (MTRC003-MTRC034) and 8 diamond drill
hole tails for 1634.82 metres.
• Regional mapping and rock chipping was undertaken
by previous explorers. Most of this work was
completed in the 1970’s by Australian Development
Pty Ltd and in the 1980’s by Normandy Tennant
Creek
• Adelaide Petroleum NL (Sabminco NL JV) drilled 11
RC holes at the Black Cat Prospect (1988) however
did not discover significant results and no further
work was done.
• Matana Minerals NL also mapped the general area in
1989.
Geology • Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
• The reader is referred to AusIMM Monograph 14
(Geology of the Mineral Deposits of Australia and
Papua New Guinea), Volume 1, pp. 829-861, to gain
an introduction to the regional geology and styles of
gold-copper mineralisation of the area.
• In 1995 the Northern Territory Geological Survey
released a geological map and explanatory notes for
the Tennant Creek 1:100,000 sheet, which covers the
area of the license.
• The rocks of the Warramunga Formation host most of
the ore bodies in the region and underlie the
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• Mauretania mineralisation is considered to be
Proterozoic Tennant Creek Style mineralisation of
similar style and nature to other mineralisation /
deposits in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field.
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.
• A list of drill hole information, collar detail and
intersections is provided in the main text, Table 1 and
Table 2.
• Non-significant assay values were not individually
reported. Lower cut-off are shown in Table 1.
Data aggregation
methods
• In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques,
maximum
and/or
minimum
grade
truncations (e.g., 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.
• Mineralized intersections are reported as down hole
intervals and not weighted averages.
• Significant Intersections are shown in Table 1. Cut-
off grades have been used for reporting of exploration
drill results and are defined below Table 1.
• These results are exploration results only and no
allowance is made for recovery losses that may occur
should mining eventually result, nor metallurgical flow
sheet considerations.
• No metal equivalent values reported
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
(e.g., ‘downhole length, true width not known’).
• Mineralisation
identified
at
the
Mauretania
Exploration Target is contained within hematite-
magnetite-quartz- jasper ironstone in the oxidized
zone.
• The ironstone dips ~75 degrees to the southwest and
strikes NW-SE. Ironstone intersections from current
drilling showed a lateral extent of ~150m
• Downhole lengths only, true width 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 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.
• Drilling results are reported at cut-offs as shown in
Table 1.
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.
• Refer to body of report.
Further work • The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g., 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
commerciallysensitive.
• Geological reinterpretation based on new drilling
information.
• Refer to Figures and text in body of report
• Recently completed Ultra-high resolution unmanned
aerial vehicle (UAV) magnetic survey (Drone survey)
by Emmerson Resources over Mauretania will be
processed and interpreted.

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