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ENCOUNTER RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2020

Jan 22, 2020

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ASX Announcement 23 January 2020

Newcrest Tanami JVs – Drilling Intersects Bedrock Gold

  • Initial results from first pass RC drilling at the Afghan and Mojave prospects by JV partner Newcrest Mining in the Tanami Province in Western Australia (“WA”) identified bedrock gold mineralisation and geological controls at both prospects.

  • Mineralisation is hosted by structures developed within folded dolerite units, which are a favourable host for orogenic gold mineralisation.

  • Mojave results are particularly encouraging as the hinge zone of the interpreted antiform is untested along strike. Such positions represent a key target for large zones of gold mineralisation in the Tanami, making it a high quality target for future drilling.

  • One section of three RC drill holes was completed at Mojave. Multiple, broad zones of bedrock gold mineralisation were intersected in drill holes MOJ002 and MOJ004 which remains open along strike and at depth. Results from MOJ002 and MOJ004 are as follows:

  • MOJ004:

    • 16m @ 0.27g/t Au from 36m

    • 4m @ 0.25g/t Au from 56m

    • o 6m @ 0.47g/t Au from 66m o 8m @ 0.30g/t Au from 76m o 10m @ 0.69g/t Au from 228m

    • 10m @ 0.38g/t Au from 256m

  • MOJ002:

    • 4m @ 0.70g/t Au from 20m

    • 4m @ 0.28g/t Au from 124m

    • 6m @ 0.53g/t Au from 174m

    • 4m @ 0.38g/t Au from 196m

    • 10m @ 0.34g/t Au from 210m

  • Results from an eight hole broad-spaced RC drill program at Afghan confirmed gold mineralisation over a 2km zone including:

    • AFG002 - 10m @ 1.6g/t Au from 4m incl. 6m @ 2.5g/t Au from 6m

    • AFG005 - 2m @ 2.0g/t Au from 40m & 2m @ 3.5g/t Au from 136m

    • o AFG008 - 24m @ 0.32g/t Au from 102m

  • The planned 2020 exploration for the Tanami and West Arunta JVs will be finalised in conjunction with Newcrest Mining Ltd (“Newcrest”, ASX:NCM) in early March 2020.

The directors of Encounter Resources Ltd (“Encounter / the Company”) are pleased to provide an update on recent drilling activities in the Tanami region of WA, held in joint venture with Newcrest.

Commenting on the drilling results, Encounter Managing Director Will Robinson said: “The first pass RC drilling at the Afghan and Mojave prospects in the Tanami has confirmed historical near surface gold and intersected new zones of gold anomalism within tightly folded dolerite bedrock. The level of bedrock gold anomalism at Mojave potentially represents a halo to a higher-grade, orogenic gold deposit and the primary structural target located south-east remains open and untested.”

Encounter Resources Limited Level 7, 600 Murray Street West Perth WA 600

P +61 8 9486 9455 F +61 8 9486 8366 E [email protected] www.enrl.com.au

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Background

Newcrest is sole funding exploration activities across a series of joint ventures with Encounter in the Tanami and West Arunta regions of WA. Three of these joint ventures (Watts, Selby and Lewis) cover over 100km of strike along the major structural corridor (Trans-Tanami Structure) that extends through the Tanami region of WA.

Mojave Prospect

Mojave, in the Selby JV, is located within a 7km NW trending corridor of arsenic anomalism (As >100ppm). Two discrete zones of known gold anomalism (>0.1g/t Au), named Yosemite and Mojave sit within this regionally significant anomaly. Historical drilling at Mojave defined a discrete near surface gold anomaly that remains open along strike and down plunge. Anomalism at Mojave is located on an interpreted fold hinge at the transition between the Stubbins Formation (equivalent unit to the host of the +14Moz Callie gold deposit) and Killi Killi formation.

One of three planned drill traverses was completed at Mojave before the end of the 2019 field season. Results from the three holes (900m) drilled on this section have confirmed strong bedrock gold anomalism within a folded dolerite unit, confirming the interpreted geological model. The two steeply dipping mineralised structures are associated with minor quartz sulphide veining along the limbs of an interpreted antiform and these remain open along strike and at depth (Figure 1).

Drill holes MOJ002 and MOJ004 intersected multiple zones of gold mineralisation within the dolerite host:

  • MOJ004:

  • 16m @ 0.27g/t Au from 36m

  • 4m @ 0.25g/t Au from 56m

  • 6m @ 0.47g/t Au from 66m

  • 8m @ 0.30g/t Au from 76m

  • 10m @ 0.69g/t Au from 228m

  • 10m @ 0.38g/t Au from 256m

  • MOJ002:

  • 4m @ 0.70 g/t Au from 20m

  • 4m @ 0.28 g/t Au from 124m

  • 6m @ 0.53g/t Au from 174m

  • 4m @ 0.38g/t Au from 196m

  • 10m @ 0.34g/t Au from 210m

The hinge zone of the folded dolerite unit at Mojave is untested to the south-east where it is interpreted to intersect a regional scale east-north-east trending cross cutting fault (see Figure 2). This down plunge structural target exhibits a number of key targeting elements for orogenic gold systems and this untested position represents a high quality target for future drilling.

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Figure 1 – Mojave Prospect Cross Section showing steeply dipping mineralised structures along the limbs of an interpreted antiform

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Figure 2 – Mojave Prospect Drilling with Interpreted Geology showing high quality orogenic gold target

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Afghan Prospect

RC drilling at Afghan, also within the Selby JV, targeted the down dip and plunge extensions of a 4km long supergene gold anomaly identified by previous explorers. A total of eight RC holes for 2,292m across five broad spaced sections were completed along a 2km section at Afghan.

Results from this program confirmed the presence of near surface supergene gold mineralisation including:

  • AFG002 - 10m @ 1.6g/t Au from 4m incl. 6m @ 2.5g/t Au from 6m

The drill program provided the first deep drilling at Afghan and intersected bedrock gold anomalism within a folded dolerite unit including:

  • AFG005 - 2m @ 2.0g/t Au from 40m & 2m @ 3.5g/t Au from 136m; and

  • AFG008 - 24m @ 0.32g/t Au from 102m

RC hole AFG008 was a single hole drilled on the most eastern section of Afghan and mineralisation in this hole remains open on section and to the east.

Upcoming Activity

The planned 2020 exploration for the Tanami and West Arunta JVs will be finalised in conjunction with Newcrest in early March 2020.

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Figure 3 – Tanami Joint Venture areas with gold occurrences over regional gravity data

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About Encounter

Encounter Resources Limited is one of the most productive project generation and active mineral exploration companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Encounter’s primary focus is on discovering major gold deposits in Western Australia’s most prospective gold districts: the Tanami, the Paterson Province and the Laverton Tectonic Belt.

The Company is advancing a highly prospective suite of projects in the Tanami and West Arunta regions via joint ventures with Australia’s largest gold miner, Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM).

Encounter also 100% controls an extensive, underexplored project position covering the southern extension of the +40Moz Laverton Tectonic Zone.

Complementing its expansive gold portfolio, Encounter controls a major ground position in the emerging Proterozoic Paterson Province where it is exploring for copper-cobalt deposits with highly successful mining and exploration company Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO), and intrusive related copper-gold deposits at its 100% owned Lamil Project.

This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Encounter Resources Limited.

For further information, please contact: Will Robinson Managing Director +61 8 9486 9455 [email protected] [email protected]

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr. Peter Bewick who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Bewick holds shares and options in and is a full time employee of Encounter Resources Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation under consideration to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr Bewick consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information compiled by him, in the form and context in which it appears.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information in the relevant ASX releases and the form and context of the announcement has not materially changed.

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Hole_ID
Drill
Type
Northing
(m)

Easting
(m)

RL (m)
EOH(m)
Dip
Azi Prospect
MOJ001*
RC
7824258
443432
373 72 -60 205 Mojave
MOJ002
RC
7824264
443437
373 300 -60 25 Mojave
MOJ003
RC
7824526
443559
372 300 -60 25 Mojave
MOJ004
RC
7824392
443478
373 300 -60 25 Mojave
AFG001
RC
7821056
424012
341 300 -60 165 Afghan
AFG002
RC
7821193
423981
356 300 -60 165 Afghan
AFG003
RC
7821338
423936
344 300 -60 165 Afghan
AFG004
RC
7821398
424153
344 288 -60 165 Afghan
AFG005
RC
7821436
424752
375 300 -60 165 Afghan
AFG006
RC
7821590
424712
348 300 -60 165 Afghan
AFG007
RC
7821785
425293
344 300 -60 165 Afghan
AFG008
RC
7822125
425629
364 204 -60 165 Afghan

Table 1: RC drill hole collar locations – Afghan and Mojave

Estimated drill hole coordinates GDA94 zone 51 datum. Identified collars positioned via handheld GPS (+/-5m), EOH = End of hole depth; m=metre; azi=azimuth. MOJ001 drilled on incorrect azimuth and terminated at 72m.

Hole ID From
(m)
To (m) Length (m) @ Gold (g/t)
AFG002
4
14 10m @ 1.65g/t Au from 4m incl. 6m @ 2.53g/t Au from 4m
AFG002
66
70 4m @ 0.26g/t Au from 66m
AFG002
190
198 8m @ 0.33g/t Au from 190m
AFG002
204
208 4m @ 0.42g/t Au from 204m
AFG003
70
72 2m @ 0.17g/t Au from 70m
AFG003
78
80 2m @ 0.11g/t Au from 78m
AFG003
94
96 2m @ 0.73g/t Au from 94m
AFG004
112
116 6m @ 0.21g/t Au from 112m
AFG005
40
46 6m @ 0.73g/t Au from 40m incl. 2m @ 1.97g/t Au from 40m
AFG005
96
98 2m @ 0.19g/t Au from 96m
AFG005
136
138 2m @ 3.49g/t Au from 136m
AFG006
58
60 2m @ 0.30g/t Au from 58m
AFG006
112
114 2m @ 0.11g/t Au from 112m
AFG006
152
154 2m @ 0.11g/t Au from 152m
AFG006
160
162 2m @ 0.11g/t Au from 160m
AFG006
164
166 2m @ 0.22g/t Au from 164m
AFG006
172
176 4m @ 0.19g/t Au from 172m
AFG006
180
182 2m @ 0.19g/t Au from 180m
AFG007
22
24 2m @ 0.12g/t Au from 22m
AFG007
30
32 2m @ 1.04g/t Au from 30m
AFG007
50
52 2m @ 0.10g/t Au from 50m
AFG007
196
198 2m @ 0.18g/t Au from 196m
AFG007
296
298 2m @ 0.21g/t Au from 296m
AFG008
2
4 2m @ 0.12g/t Au from 2m
AFG008
102
126 24m @ 0.32g/t Au from 102m incl. 2m @ 1.32g/t Au from 118m

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AFG008 140 156 16m @ 0.15g/t Au from 140m
AFG008 178 180 2m @ 0.17g/t Au from 178m
MOJ002 20 24 4m @ 0.71g/t Au from 20m
MOJ002 124 128 4m @ 0.28g/t Au from 124m
MOJ002 174 180 6m @ 0.53g/t Au from 174m incl. 2m @ 1.01g/t Au from 178m
MOJ002 188 190 2m @ 0.27g/t Au from 188m
MOJ002 196 200 4m @ 0.38g/t Au from 196m
MOJ002 210 216 6m @ 0.20g/t Au from 210m
MOJ002 218 220 2m @ 1.01g/t Au from 218m
MOJ002 266 268 2m @ 0.27g/t Au from 266m
MOJ004 36 84 48m @ 0.23g/t Au from 36m
MOJ004 148 150 2m @ 0.10g/t Au from 148m
MOJ004 180 182 2m @ 0.12g/t Au from 180m
MOJ004 228 238 10m @ 0.69g/t Au from 228m incl. 2m @ 1.19g/t Au from 230m
and 2m @1.18g/t Au from 236m
MOJ004 242 244 2m @ 0.11g/t Au from 242m
MOJ004 256 266 10m @ 0.38g/t Au from 256m incl. 2m @ 1.06g/t Au from 256m
MOJ004 286 288 2m @ 0.93g/t Au from 132m
MOJ004* 298 300 2m @ 0.12g/t Au from 298m

Table 2: RC assay results – Afghan and Mojave

Intervals are calculated with a lower cut-off of 0.1g/t Au. Internal higher grade intervals calculated at a 1g/t Au lower cut-off. * denoted end of hole interval.

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SECTION 1 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA

SECTION 1 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
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 down hole gamma
sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc).
These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
Afghan and Mojave prospects were sampled by Newcrest
Mining Ltd reverse circulation (RC) drilling. An 8 (Afghan)
and 3 (Mojave) hole program has been completed for a total
of 2,292m (Afghan) and 900m (Mojave) of RC drilling.
Reconnaissance drill sections were generally completed at
800m to 600m line spacing and 150m hole spacing.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or
systems used
Drill hole collar locations were recorded by handheld GPS,
which has an estimated accuracy of +/- 5m.
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 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 (e.g.
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information
Reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 2-4 kg
samples every 1m downhole and composited into 2m. The
samples from the drilling were sent to Intertek Genalysis
preparation laboratory in Alice Springs, NT where the
samples were dried, crushed, pulverized and split to a sub –
sample (assay pulps). Assay pulps sent on to Intertek
Genalysis laboratory in Townsville, QLD for analysis by Fire
Assay (AA50 * 1 used for high Level - ICP - AES used for
low level Au) and 4-Acid digest ICP – AES and ICP – MS
methods for multi-element suite.
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).
Results reported in this announcement refer to samples from
RC drilling. The RC holes were drilled using 150mm face
sampling hammer.
Drill
sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and
chip sample recoveries and results assessed
RC recoveries were estimated as a percentage and
recorded by Newcrest field staff during logging.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure representative nature of the
samples
Driller’s used appropriate measures to minimize down-hole
and/or cross – hole contamination in RC drilling including
regularly cleaning of sample hose, and cone splitter. Drilling
of samples affected by ground water was noted during
sampling/logging. Additional hole casing and cementing to
24m downhole was utilized for stabilize specific holes and
improve sample recoveries.

Whether a relationship exists between sample To date, no detailed analysis to determine the relationship recovery and grade and whether sample bias between sample recovery and/or and grade has been may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain undertaken for this drill program. of fine/coarse material.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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.
Geological logging has been completed on all drill holes, with
lithology, alteration, mineralisation, structure and veining
recorded.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature.
Core
(or
costean,
channel,
etc)
photography.
Geological logging is qualitative in nature and records
interpreted lithology, alteration, mineralisation, structure,
veining and other features of the samples and core.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged
All drill holes have been logged in full
Sub-sampling
techniques
and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.
N/A – no core drilling was completed in this program
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
RC samples were collected on the rig using a cone splitter.
Where sample mass proved insufficient, a spear tool was
used to recover sample material from bulk meter bags by
sampling across the profile of the bag. Samples were
recorded as being dry, moist or wet by Newcrest field staff.
Newcrest field staff also recorded sample quality as good,
fair or poor to denote recovery and potential contamination.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
The samples have been sorted, dried and weighed. Primary
preparation has been by crushing the whole sample to
~2mm. A jaw and boyd crusher were utilized prior to the
samples being pulverised to ~100microns in a vibrating
pulveriser.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
Field QC procedures involve the use of commercial certified
reference materials (CRMs) and in house blanks. The
insertion rate of these is at an average of 1:20.
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.
Field duplicates were taken during RC drilling and were
collected on the rig via a cone splitter at a rate of 1:20. The
results from these duplicates are assessed on a periodical
basis.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material being sampled.
The sample sizes are considered appropriate to give an
accurate indication of the mineralisation at Afghan and
Mojave
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.
Au was determined via Fire Assay. The samples have been
analysed by Firing a 50gm (approx) portion of the sample.
This is the classical fire assay process and will give total
separation of Gold, Platinum and Palladium in the sample.
These measurements have been determined using an
analytical balance.
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.
N/A – no geophysical or handheld XRF instruments were
used
to
determine
information
reported
in
this
announcement.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have
been established.
Laboratory QAQC involves the use of internal lab standards
using certified reference material, blanks, splits and
replicates as part of in house procedures. Newcrest also
submitted an independent suite of CRMs, blanks and field
duplicates (see above). A formal review of this data is
completed on an annual basis.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections
by either independent or alternative
company personnel.
The intersections included in this report have been verified by
Sarah James (Senior Exploration Geologist).
The use of twinned holes.
No twinned holes have been drilled.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
Sampling data was collected on standardized hard copy sample
sheets. Sampling sheets and primary logging data for Afghan and
Mojave was entered into digital tablets using Geosoft’s MX
Deposits logging application software. Data collected was sent
offsite to Newcrest’s Database (AcQuire software), which is
backed up daily.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
N/A – no adjustments have been made to the assay data
Location
of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locate drill holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
Drill hole collar locations are determined using a handheld GPS.
Down hole surveys were collected at the completion of each hole
using a north seeking gyro.
Specification of the grid system used.
The grid system used is MGA_GDA94, zone 52.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
Estimated RLs were assigned during drilling and are to be
corrected at a later stage using the best available DTM.
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.
The majority of drilling completed in this program is
reconnaissance in nature with line spacing at approximately 800m
to 600m with hole spacing along lines at 150m.
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.
Mineralisation has not yet demonstrated to be sufficient in both
geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and
classifications to be applied.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
RC drilling from Afghan and Mojave was composited from 1m drill
intervals into 2m composite samples via cone splitter.
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.
N/A – this is early stage drilling and the orientation of sampling to
the mineralisation is not known.
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.
This is early stage drilling and the orientation of sampling to the
mineralisation is not known.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
The chain of custody is managed by Newcrest. Samples were
delivered by Newcrest personnel to Newcrest’s base camp at
Coyote Mine site and prepared for dispatch from the project area.
The sample dispatches were transported to the assay laboratory
in Alice Springs via a dedicated trucking services, CASH Freight
Services. Tracking protocols have been emplaced to monitor the
progress of all samples batches through to delivery of assay
results.
Audits
or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
Sampling techniques and procedures are regularly reviewed
internally, as is data. To date, no external audits have been
completed on Afghan and Mojave.

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SECTION 2 REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS

Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral The Afghan and Mojave prospects are located within
tenement and the tenement E45/5147 which is held by Hamelin
land tenure Resources Pty Ltd, a 100% owned subsidiary of
status Type, reference name/number, location and Encounter Resources Ltd. Newcrest holds a 50%
ownership including agreements or material stake in the tenement under the Selby Joint Venture.
issues with third parties including joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title These prospects are within land where the
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national Tjurabalan People have been determined to hold
park and environmental settings. native title rights.
No historical or environmentally sensitive sites have
been identified in the area of work.
Exploration Previous exploration at Afghan consisted of regional
done by other surface geochemical sampling including rock chip,
parties lag, soil and auger sampling, and vacuum drill
sampling. These techniques identified geochemical
anomalies that were targeted with rotary air blast
(RAB) followed by reverse circulation (RC) in some
areas. A significant (+0.1g/t) near surface zone of
gold (Au) anomalism has been outlined in historical
drilling over a 2km strike at the Afghan Prospect. No
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
drilling deeper than 120m had been completed at the
Afghan prospect
Previous exploration at Mojave consisted of regional
surface geochemical sampling including lag, soil,
plant and auger sampling. The prospect was drilled
via rotary air blast (RAB) drilling, followed by reverse
circulation (RC). A significant (+0.1g/t)) zone of gold
(Au) anomalism has been outlined in historical drilling
over a 600m strike at the Mojave Prospect. No drilling
deeper than 156m had been completed at the Mojave
prospect
Geology The Afghan and Mojave prospects are situated in the
Proterozoic Tanami Province of Western Australia. A
simplified geological interpretation shows east-west
striking fold closures offset by northwest interpreted
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation
faults. Killi Kill Formation sediments interspersed with
mafic volcanic sills have been logged in historic drill
core and RC chips.
The prospect is considered prospective for sediment
– hosted ‘Callie style’ vein hosted gold mineralization.
Drill hole
information A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results including
tabulation of the following information for all
Material drill holes:

Easting and northing of the drill hole
collar
Elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
Refer
to
tabulations
in
the
body
of
this
announcement.
elevation above sea level in meters) of
the drill hole collar
Dip and azimuth of the hole
Down hole length and interception depth
Hole length

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Criteria JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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.
All reported assays have been reported with a
nominal 0.1g/t Au lower cut-off over a minimum of
2m. No upper cuts-offs have been applied.
Where aggregated 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.
Higher grade intervals that are internal to broader
zones of gold mineralisation are reported as included
intervals, using lower cut-offs of 1g/t Au.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalents have been reported in this
announcement.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in
the reporting of exploration results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect
to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should
be reported. If it is not known and only the down
hole lengths are reported, there should be a
clear statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole
length, true width not known’).
The geometry of the mineralisation is not yet known
due to insufficient drilling.
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 plane view
of drill hole collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
Refer to body of this announcement.
Balanced
Reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practical,
representative reporting of both low and high
grades and/or widths should be practiced to
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
All significant intervals are reported with a 0.1g/t Au
lower cut-off with no minimum width (with internal
higher grade intervals quoted using a lower cut-offs
of 1g/t Au)
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not
limited to): geological observation; 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.
All meaningful and material information has been
included in the body of the text. No metallurgical or
mineralogical assessments have been completed.
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
commercially sensitive.
The planned 2020 exploration for the Tanami and
West Arunta JVs will be finalised in conjunction with
Newcrest in March 2020.

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