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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

Oct 26, 2015

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ASX Announcement

ASX: ERM

ABN: 53 117 086 745

27 October, 2015

Drilling recommences at Mauretania and Gecko

3,000m infill RC drill program underway at Mauretania

  • 1 metre re-split assay results from the Mauretania discovery holes enhance previously reported 3 metre composite gold intersections

  • Gold rich zone in hole MTRC006 based on 1 metre samples now reported as: o 31m at 3.49g/t Au, 16.7g/t Ag, 0.45 % Cu and 773 ppm Bi from 57m

    • incl. 19m at 5.50g/t Au,17.2g/t Ag, 0.11% Bi, 0.33% Cu from 60m ; or

    • 2m at 36.2g/t Au , 7.20g/t Ag, 0.32% Bi, 0.39% Cu from 63m; and

  • 26m at 1.08% Cu, 15.1g/t Ag, 0.48g/t Au from 77m from the lower copper-rich zone

  • 1,000m infill RC drill program approved for Gecko-Goanna to follow up recent high grade copper mineralisation intersected in pre-collar to deep drill hole GODD032

Mauretania

Emmerson Resources Limited (“Emmerson”, ASX: ERM) is pleased to announce the recommencement of drilling at Mauretania (Figure 1) following the successful three hole maiden program (refer ASX announcement of 12 October 2015).

The planned 18 hole RC program is primarily designed to test the extent of shallow supergene mineralisation, similar to that at the former Nobles Nob mine which produced over 1.1 million ounces of gold at an average recovered grade of 17.3g/t Au from a small footprint of ~200m in strike extent and within 100m of the surface.

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Individual 1 metre assay results (re-splits) from the maiden reverse circulation (RC) program have now been received and have enhanced the previously reported 3 metre composite results in both the primary and supergene zones. The revised intersections are presented in Figures 2 & 3 and summarised in Tables 1 & 2.

Gecko-Goanna

Immediately following the Mauretania program, 4 RC drill holes for 1,000m will be completed at Gecko-Goanna aimed at testing the continuity of the shallow, high grade copper mineralisation intersected in the pre-collar to deep drill diamond hole GODD032 (refer to ASX announcement of 19 August, 2015). The style of copper mineralisation intersected in the pre-collar is considered analogous to that at Goanna, located some 800m to the east, and has the potential to greatly expand the existing Mineral Resource (Figure 4, Table 3)

Examination of the deeper portions of drill hole GODD032 continue where multiple zones of copper and bismuth mineralisation were intersected associated with carbonate-chlorite-sericite and jasper alteration. The best intersection recorded was 0.8m at 1.7% Cu, 29ppb Au and 134ppm Bi from 1,175m. Of particular interest is a zone of quartz–dolomite and hematite-quartz-jasper breccia with minor ironstone from a down hole depth of 1175m, indicative of spent hydrothermal fluids on the periphery of mineralisation. Subsequent work has included down hole seismic and 3-component magnetics. Pending receipt of the down hole magnetic models and further analysis of the drill core, the refined seismic model indicates that GODD032 was not drilled in the optimal position with respect to the alteration and potential mineralisation.

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

About Tennant Creek and Emmerson Resources

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

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

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

Pursuant to the Farm-in agreement entered into with Evolution Mining Limited (Evolution) on 11 June 2014, Evolution is continuing to sole fund exploration expenditure of $15 million over three years to earn a 65% interest (Stage 1 Farm-in) in Emmerson’s tenement holdings in the TCMF. An option to spend a further $10 million minimum, sole funded by Evolution over two years following the Stage 1 Farm-in, would enable Evolution to earn an additional 10% (Stage 2 Farm-in) of the tenement holdings. Evolution must spend a minimum of $7.5 million on exploration, or pay Emmerson the balance in cash, before it can terminate the farm-in. Emmerson is acting as manager during the Stage 1 Farm-in and is receiving a management fee during this period. Exploration expenditure attributable to the Stage 1 Farm-in to date is approximately $6.5 million.

About Evolution Mining

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN, www.evolutionmining.com.au) is a leading, growth-focused Australian gold miner. Evolution now operates seven wholly-owned mines – Cowal in New South Wales, Cracow, Mt Carlton, Mt Rawdon and Pajingo in Queensland, and Edna May and Mungari in Western Australia.

Group production for FY15 from Evolution’s five existing operating assets (prior to completion of the Cowal and Mungari acquisitions) totalled 437,570 ounces gold equivalent at an All-In Sustaining Cost of A$1,036 per ounce.

Evolution has guided FY16 attributable gold production from all seven operating assets of 730,000 – 810,000 ounces at an AISC of A$990 – A$1,060 per ounce.

Regulatory Information

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

Competency Statement

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

The information in this report which relates to Mineral Resources is based upon information compiled by Mr Ian Glacken, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Ian Glacken is an employee of Optiro Pty Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit 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. Ian Glacken consents to the inclusion in this report of a summary based upon his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Figure 1: Location of key projects, historical mines and Emmerson’s extensive tenement position

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Figure 2: Location of RC and RAB collars on a background of gold geochemistry (colours), structure (black lines) and magnetic (grey-scale). Note the Exploration Target is undercover, ~400m SW of the historic Mauretania Mine. 1metre re-split assays (white boxes).

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Figure 3: Schematic cross section – white boxes are the 3m composite assay results and black boxes are the 1metre re-split assays of the same zones but note only the high grade intervals.

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Monitor
6m at 4.8% Cu Goanna Resource
discovery
2.9mt at 1.8% Cu
Gecko Resource
1.5mt at 2.5% Cu
21m at 2.63% Cu
7m at 7.96% Cu
12m at 17 g/t Au
& 3m at 17 g/t Au
24m at 4.12% Cu
& 0.19g/t Au
27m at 1.75% Cu 15m at 8.13% Cu &
0.19g/t Au
7m at 5.98% Cu
Warrego 3m at 4.75% Cu GODD032
mill 24 km Proposed holes
N Mined ore bodies
Un-mined deposits 26m at 4.75% Cu
Mineral Resource 9m at 2.14% Cu 3m at 11.8% Cu
Goanna shear zones
Underground workings 6m at 3.59% Cu & 0.41g/t Au
1 km
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Figure 4: Plan view of Gecko – Goanna area with proposed drilling shown by white dots & lines.

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Table 1: Mauretania drill hole details

Hole ID East
(MGA94_53)
North
(MGA94_53)
RL
AHD
Dip
(deg)
AZI mag
(deg)
Prospect
Name
Drill
Date
Drill
Type
Tenement Sample
Type
MTRC004 430675.42 7833003.60 329.14 -70 45.4 Mauretania 15/08/15 RC EL28761 RC chips
MTRC005 430637.39 7832971.88 329.03 -70 45.4 Mauretania 16/08/15 RC EL28761 RC chips
MTRC006 430714.81 7833037.02 329.28 -70 45.6 Mauretania 17/08/15 RC EL28761 RC chips

Table 2: Mauretania significant drill hole intersections comparison with 3 metre composite samples (blue text) and 1 metre re-split samples (black text)

Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Au
(g/t)

Ag
(g/t)

Bi
(ppm)
Cu
(%)

Fe
(%)

Pb
(ppm)
Zn
(ppm)
Mo
(ppm)
Sb
(ppm)
Se
(ppm)
Sample
Type
Geology
MTRC004 196 201 5 3.24 1.43 0.10% 0.13 27.5 10.9 164 134 4.40 46.0 1 metre Hem-Mag
Ironstone
197 199 2 7.13 1.55 0.21% 0.23 30.3 12.0 173 162 6.43 77.9 1 metre
195 201 6 2.26 1.41 826 0.09 26.2 11.1 149 88 0.78 25.8 3m Comp
MTRC005 231 234 3 0.15 2.37 163 0.14 28.9 6.33 199 53.4 2.24 89.9 1 metre Hem-Chlorite
Alteration
231 234 3 0.16 2.99 153 0.07 19.0 6.30 181 14.3 0.44 79.0 3m Comp
MTRC006 77 103 26 0.48 15.1 145 1.08 23.6 **784 ** 0.11% 26.2 27.1 **0.87 ** 1 metre Hem-Quartz
Ironstone
78 102 24 0.40 8.5 134 1.07 17.9 859 0.11% 29.3 13.3 0.58 3m Comp
57 88 31 3.49 16.7 773 0.45 27.9 940 473 35.7 19.2 1.74 1 metre
60 79 19 5.50 17.2 0.11% 0.33 29.4 0.11% 290 33.2 16.9 2.74 1 metre
57 87 30 3.22 13.1 723 0.33 23.6 0.10% 381 33.2 10.5 1.08 3m Comp
60 75 15 5.67 14.7 0.11% 0.24 24.5 0.10% 215 24.3 7.7 1.44 3m Comp
63 65 2 36.2 7.20 0.32% 0.39 29.7 953 385 45.9 19.0 10.5 1 metre
63 66 3 21.3 5.01 0.20% 0.23 25.1 717 252 33.7 8.76 3.60 3m Comp

3m Comp Note:

1 Metre Note:

(1) All samples are 3m riffle split composite samples.

  • (1) All samples are 1m riffle split samples.

(2) Gold analysis method by 25g fire assay with ICP-OES finish.

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

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

  • (5) Minimum cut-off of 0.5 g/t Au. No maximum cut-off.

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

  • (7) Maximum internal dilution of 2 metres.

(2) Gold and multi element analysis method by 25g aqua regia digestion with ICP-MS/OES finish.

(3) Gold greater than 500 ppb is re-analysed using 25g Fire Assay method with AAS finish.

(4) Multi element analysis where Ag>200ppm, Cu>1%, Pb & Zn>0.1%, Bi>200ppm & Fe>50% method by 4 acid digest and ICP-OES, ICP-MS or AAS finish.

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

  • (6) Minimum cut-off of 0.5 g/t Au. No maximum cut-off.

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

  • (8) Maximum internal dilution of 3 metres.

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Table 3: Gecko - Goanna – Orlando Mineral Resources Estimate October 2013

Classification T Gold Copper Gold Gold Copper
tl
Gold
equivalent
ounces
('000)
onnes
'000
d d ilt
grae grae equvaen ounces
‘000
mea
() /t % d /t
(g) () grae (g) () (t)
Gecko - Anomaly 3, L25 and K44 Lower(reported above a 1.0% copper cut-off)
Indicated
Inferred
1,400
80
-
-
2.5
1.6
4.2
2.7
-
-
35,600
1,300
190
10
Sub-total
Gecko
1,480 - 2.5 4.1 - 36,900 200
Goanna(reported above a 1.0% copper cut-off)
Inferred 2,920 0.2 1.8 3.2 15 53,700 300
Sub-total
Goanna
2,920 0.2 1.8 3.2 15 53,700 300
Orlando - Lenses 2 and 7(reported above a 1.0g/tgold equivalent cut-off)
Indicated
Inferred
1,710
510
1.9
1.7
1.5
1.1
4.4
3.6
100
30
25,700
5,800
240
60
Sub-total
Orlando
2,220 1.8 1.4 4.2 130 31,500 300
TOTAL 6,620 0.7 1.8 3.7 145 122,000 800

The gold equivalent calculation assumes a gold price of US$1363/oz for gold and US$3.31/Ib for total copper and makes no allowance for metallurgical recoveries. The totals may not sum exactly due to rounding.

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The exploration results contained within the above company release are in accordance with the guidelines of The Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1).

SECTION 1.1 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA – MAURETANIA PROJECT AREA – RC DRILLING (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels,
random chips, or specific specialised industry
standard measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as downhole
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments,
etc). These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that
are Material to the Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been
done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m
samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has inherent
sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may
warrant disclosure of detailed information.
 The_Mauretania and Sunrise Project_holes were sampled
using Reverse Circulation drilling techniques (RC).Six
holes (MTRC001-006 for 1,054m) including one
abandoned (54m) were drilled in the Mauretania area,
two holes (MTRC007-008 for 260m) were drilled in the
Black Cat Project and two holes (SNRC001-002 for
254m) were drilled into the Sunrise Project.
 Drill holes targeted ironstone and magnetic targets.
These were single hole tests apart from MTRC004-006
which were drilled on 50m centres.
 Holes were been angled to optimally test the interpreted
shear zones/geophysical model). Typically, most drill
holes have been drilled at an angle between 60 – 70
degrees).
 RC chips are riffle split on site to obtain 3m composite
samples from which 2.5 – 3.0kg was pulverised (at
Genalysis in Alice Springs) to produce a 25g charge for
analysis by Aqua Regia digestion / ICP-MS/OES (Au,
Ag, Bi, Cu, Fe, Pb, Zn, Mo, U, Se, Sb).
 Individual 1m (re-split) samples are retained on the drill
site and anomalous zones were individually assayed (re-
splits) once 3m composite results are returned.
 Individual 1m samples are pulverised to produce a 25g
charge for analysis by four acid digest with an ICP/OES
(Cu, Fe, Pb, Zn) ICP/MS (Ag, Bi, Mo, Se, Sb, U) & Fire
Assay/AAS (Au) finish.
 RC samples were collected via a fixed cone splitter that
is mounted to the drill rig under a 1200cfm cyclone.
 The fixed cone splitter has three sample chutes for
comparative sampling, 2 chutes are synchronised for
comparative samples and 1 Chute is independently set
for thegeologists field samples.
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).
 RC drilling accounts for 100% of the current reported
drilling at_Mauretania Project Area_and comprises, 3m
riffle split, composite RC samples, and 1m riffle split RC
intervals (re-splits).
 RC drilling utilizes a 4.5 inch, face sampling bit.
 Drill hole depths range from 100m to 322m.
 RC recoveries are logged and recorded in the database.
 Overall RC recoveries are >90% for the Mauretania
Project, and there are no significant sample recovery
problems.
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.
 RC samples are visually checked for recovery, moisture
and contamination.
 Any issues or concerns are discussed at the time with
the drilling contractor and also recorded in our database.
 Recoveries are considered good for the reported RC
drilling.
 RC samples are collected via a fixed cone splitter that is
mounted to the drill rig under a 1200cfm cyclone.
 The cyclone and splitter are routinely cleaned with more
attention spent during the drilling of damp or wet
samples.
 It was rare to experience more than 2 sequential “wet
samples” duringthisprogram.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
 Emmerson do not consider that there is evidence for
sample bias that may have occurred due to preferential
loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
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 RC samples.
 All RC samples are lithologically logged in one metre
intervals.
 Drill hole logging data is directly entered into field tough
book computers via Logchief software. Look up codes
and real time validations reduce the risk of data entry
mistakes.
 Field computer data (the drill log) are uploaded to
Emmerson’s relational database whereby the data
undergoes a further set of validations checks prior to final
upload.
 Standardised codes are used for lithology, oxidation,
alteration, veining and presence of sulphide minerals.
 Structural logging of the RC drill samples was not
possible.
 Magnetic susceptibility data for all individual 1m RC
samples are collected as per ERM procedure.
 All RC chips are stored in trays in 1m intervals.
 Representative RC chips and diamond core is available
to all geologists (a physical reference set) to ensure
consistency of logging.
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.
 Standard sampling operating procedures have used by
ERM at Mauretania Project area drilling for RC samples.
 The sample preparation of RC samples for follows
industry best practice in sample preparation involving
oven drying, coarse crushing of the sample down to
~10mm followed by pulverisation of the entire sample
(total prep) using LM5 grinding mills to a grind size of
85% passing 75 micron.
 Pulverised material not required by the laboratory (pulps)
including duplicate samples are returned to ERM, logged
into a database and stored undercover at the Tennant
Creek office.
 Coarse rejects are disposed of by the Laboratory.
 RC samples were collected on the rig using cone (from
the drill rig) and then riffle split by the field assistants if
dry to obtain a 3 kg sample.
 If samples are wet, they are left to dry before being riffle
split.
Quality of
assay data and
laboratory tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or
total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld
XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in
determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
 Field QC procedures involve the use of certified
reference material (CRM’s) as assay standards, and
ERM include blanks, duplicates.
 QAQC protocols consist of the insertion of blanks at a
rate of one in every 40 samples, insertion of standards
(CRM’s) at a rate of approximately one in every 20
samples and duplicate field sample analysis of at a rate
of approximately one in every 20 samples.
 A selection of CRM’s is available to the geologists and
insertion points are predetermined prior to drilling.
 The geologist has the ability to override this
predetermined insertion based on visual and geological
characteristics of the current drill hole.
 Insertion of assay blanks is increased when visual
mineralisation is encountered and consists of insertion
above and below the mineralised zone.
 Samples typically weigh less than 3kg to ensure total
preparation at thepulverisation stage.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
 RC field duplicates are collected on the 3m composites
samples, using a riffle splitter.
 Individual 1m RC sample duplicates (re-splits) are also
collected using the same technique.
 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. Barren quartz washes are also
routinely used in zones of mineralisation.
 QAQC data is uploaded with the sample values into
ERM’s database through an external database
administrator (contractor).
 A QAQC database is created as a separate table in the
database and includes all field and internal laboratory
QC samples.
 QC data is reported through a series of control charts for
analysis and interpretation by the Exploration Manager
or his/her delegate.
 The sample sizes are considered to be appropriate to
correctly represent the sulphide mineralisation at_The_
_Mauretania Project_based on the style of mineralisation
(iron oxide copper gold), the thickness and mineral
consistency of the intersection(s).
 Emmerson’s sampling methodology (SOP) is available at
any timeforpeer review.
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 Exploration Manager of ERM has visually verified
significant intersections in RC samples.
 The geochemical data is managed by ERM using and
external database administrator and secured through a
relational database (Datashed).
 Laboratory data is been received in digital format and
uploaded directly to the database.
 Original data sheets and files are been retained and are
used to validate the contents of the database against
the original logging.

No twin drill holes have been completed at the
Mauretania Project.
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.
 RC 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.
 Co-ordinate system GDA_94, Zone 53.
 Topographic measurements are collected from the final
survey drill hole pick up.
 Downhole survey measurements were collected at a
minimum of every 30m using an REFLEX EZ-Shot®
electronic single shot camera for RC.
 This survey camera equipment is quoted by the
manufacturer to have an accuracy of
o Azimuth 0-360º ± 0.5º
o Dip ± 90º ± 0.2º
 If the measurement is considered to be affected by
magnetic material (ironstone) then an average from the
last non affected and the next non affected measurement
is used.
 There were no down hole survey issues during this drill
program.
Data spacing
and
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is
 Identified mineralisation within_The Mauretania Magnetic_
Target(MTRC004-006 and MTRB158)has been defined
bythree drill holes,on one drill section at spacingof

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
distribution 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.
50m x 50m.
 There is insufficient drill / assay data to establish the
geological and grade continuity at this early stage of
drilling.
 No Mineral Resource estimation can be applied to these
Exploration Results.
 Exploration Results in this report are based on
Individual 1m samples (re-splits) from anomalous zones
returned from the 3m composite assay results and
reported to the ASX on the 12/10/2015.
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 targets.
 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.  Samples are selected, bagged and labelled by site
geologist.
 They are placed in sealed polyweave bags and then
larger bulka bags for transport to the assay laboratory.
 The assay laboratory confirms that all samples have
been received and that no damage has occurred during
transport.
 Tracking is available through the internet and designed
by the Laboratory for ERM to track the progress of
batches of samples.
 Sample receipt is logged into ERM’s sample ledger.
 While samples are being processed in the Lab they are
considered to be secure.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
 An internal review of the sampling techniques, QAQC
protocols and data collection was conducted by
Emmerson in November 2013.
 Optiro (2013) also reviewed the standard operating
procedures for RC and diamond core sampling used and
discussion with the site geologist confirmed that these
were understood and beingfollowed.

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SECTION 1.2 REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS - MAURETANIA PROJECT AREA – RC DRILLING (Criteria listed in the proceeding section may apply to this section)

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, Black Cat and Sunrise targets_are all
located within Exploration Licence 28761.
 _The Mauretania, Black Cat and Sunrise targets_are
located on Tennant Station Perpetual Pastoral Lease.
 Exploration Licence 28761 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.
 Emmerson Resources (ASX: ERM) has a binding
Heads of Agreement with Evolution Mining (ASX:
EVN) within its 100% owned tenements at Tennant
Creek in the Northern Territory.
 Heritage surveying (assisted by the Central Land
Council) was conducted prior to any exploration being
conducted within the_Mauretania ProjectArea
.
 Sacred Site Certificate Numbers 2015-40a, 2015-40b
and 2015-40c subsequently issued post field
inspection allowing field exploration and drilling to
commence.
 Two exclusion zones were identified during the field
inspections. These exclusion zones are detailed on
the figures within the text of this report.
 Emmerson do not believe that the two identified
exclusion zones will impact of future exploration of the
Mauretania Project Area.
 The tenements are in good standing and no known
impediments exist.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.
 Minor regional mapping and rock chipping was been
undertaken by previous explorers. The majority 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.
 Records indicate that no previous drilling was
completed at the_Sunrise Target_(SNRC001-002),
Mauretania Magnetic Target(MTRC004-006) or_the_
Mauretania Gold Target(MTRC001-002).
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 TerritoryGeological Survey

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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
Exploration License.
 Mineralisation is considered to be Proterozoic Iron
Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) 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 the drillholes and the drillhole collar locations
and elevation, the total depth, drill type and dip and
azimuth is included as a Table in the body of the text.
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.
 Mineralized intersections are reported as down hole
intervals and not weighted averages. (RC only).
 Please refer to the table of significant results in the
body of the text for detail on cut off grades and
mineralised widths.
 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.
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’).

Mineralisation identified at the_Mauretania Buried_
Magnetic Target(MTRC004 – 006) is contained within
hematite-quartz jasper ironstone which grades with
depth to a hematite-magnetite ironstone (see cross –
section in the text).

The ironstone dips 75 degrees to the southwest and
strikes NNW-SSE. Magnetic modelling suggests the
ironstone has a strike length of 120m and the
modelled body plunges to the northwest.

The three RC holes testing this model (MTRC004-
006) are 50m apart and are inclined at -70 degrees to
the northeast to allow intersection angles with the
mineralised zones approximate to the true width.

The RC holes at Sunrise (SNRC001-002) are
perpendicular to the East-West striking surface
ironstone outcrop. The holes are inclined -70 degrees
to the North making the intercepts approximate to true
width.
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
 Refer to Figures in body of text.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
plan view of drillhole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
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. _
 All results are reported.
Other substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not
limited to): geological observations; geophysical
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk
samples – size and method of treatment;
metallurgical
test
results;
bulk
density,
groundwater,
geotechnical
and
rock
characteristics;
potential
deleterious
or
contaminating substances.
 Geophysical
magnetic
susceptibility
logging
is
completed at 1m intervals on site (RC drilling).
 Three component magnetic probing of (MTRC001,
002, 005, 007, 008 and SNRC001-002) has been
completed.
 A regional RAB program was run concurrently with the
RC drilling and is detailed in a separate JORC Table.
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.
 Remodel the targets using the recently collected 3
component magnetic data.
 Step out drilling North and South of MTRC004 – 006
looking for lateral extensions to mineralisation
reported.
 Additional drilling at the Sunrise and Mauretania Gold
target should geophysics and geochemistry support
further work.

The exploration results contained within the above company release are in accordance with the guidelines of The Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1).

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SECTION 1.1 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA – MAURETANIA PROJECT AREA - REGIONAL RAB DRILLING (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

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.

Rotary Air Blast (RAB) samples were composited at
the drill site into 4m samples via spear (tube)
sampling.

These 4m RAB composite samples from which 2.5 –
3.0kg was pulverised (at the laboratory-Genalysis) to
produce a 25g charge for analysis by Aqua Regia
digestion (Au, Ag, Bi, Cu, U, Pb, Zn, Mo, Se, Sb and
Fe).

A 1m bottom of hole RAB sample for each hole was
also collected and dispatched for Four-Acid Digest
comprehensive multi-element analysis (46 elements
plus gold).

A reprehensive bottom of hole chip sample was also
retained in labelled chip trays for reference and
dispatched for ASD analysis in Queensland (Evolution
mine site).
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).
 RAB drilling accounts for 100% of the Mauretania
regional drilling.
 RAB drill hole spacing was of a regional nature and
completed on nominal 80m centres along drill lines
spaced 200 – 400m apart and oriented NNE-SSW and
also ESE-WNW (see figures in text).
 158 angled RAB holes were completed for a total of
6,956 and 1,926 samples dispatched.
 The deepest RAB hole was 92m and the shallowest
24m with the average hole depth for the program
being 44m in the Mauretania Project Area
 All RAB holes were angled at 60 degrees to the NNE
or ESE.
 Holes and drill lines were designed to optimally test
the mineralised shear zones which typically strike
east-west and dip steeply to the south.
 RAB drilling utilises a 4 inch blade bit.
 Approximately 20% of drilling was completed using a
RAB hammer to obtain a reliable bedrock sample.
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.
 Overall recoveries are for the Mauretania RAB drilling
is considered good and there were no obvious sample
loss issues.
 All RAB samples were dry.
 No voids were experienced during RAB drilling.
 Emmerson do not consider that there is evidence for
sample bias that may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material during the
Mauretania regional drillprogram.
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.
 All RAB holes were logged by an Emmerson geologist
on site during the 2015 drill program. Logged data
was then uploaded to Emmerson’s relational database
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
 RAB logging intervals are 1m increments and the
entire hole was logged.
 Selected RAB chips are stored in chip trays in 1m
intervals, however due to age some are considered to
be in poor condition.
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.

RAB samples were composited at the drill site into 4m
samples via spear (tube) sampling.

These 4m RAB composite samples typically weighted
from which 2.5 – 3.0kg.

A 1m bottom of hole RAB sample for each hole was
also collected via spear / tube sampling technique.
 The sample preparation of samples from the regional
Mauretania RAB drill program follow industry best
practice. Sample preparation involved oven drying,
coarse crushing of sample down to ~10mm followed
by dry pulverisation of the entire sample (total prep)
using LM5 grinding mills to a grind size of 85%
passing 75 micron.
 Pulverised material not required by the laboratory
(pulps) including duplicate samples were returned to
Emmerson Resources and are stored in Tennant
Creek.
 Coarse rejects are disposed of by the Laboratory.
 All RAB samples were dry when submitted to the
Laboratory.
Quality of
assay data and
laboratory tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining
the analysis including instrument make and model,
reading times, calibrations factors applied and their
derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(ie lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
 Field QC procedures are routinely undertaken by
Emmerson and involve the use of representative
certified reference materials (CRM’s) as assay
standards, and include blanks and duplicates.
 QAQC protocols consisted of the insertion of blanks at
a rate of approximately one in every 40 samples,
insertion of standards at a rate of approximately one in
every 20 samples and duplicate field sample analysis
of at a rate of approximately one in every 20 samples.
 The geologist on the rig is responsible for maintaining
the field QC.
 Insertion of assay blanks was increased when visual
mineralisation was encountered and consists of
insertion above and below the mineralised zone.
 Internal Laboratory checks were also included as 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.
 Intertek Genalysis conducted the analytical analysis.
Sample preparation occurred in Alice Springs,
Northern Territory and analyses were read in Perth,
Western Australia.
 Review of QC results were conducted through a series
of control charts and are considered satisfactory to
good.
 The sample sizes are considered to be appropriate to
correctly represent the style of mineralisation - Iron
oxide coppergold.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation ofprimary data, data entry

Due to the early exploration stage of this area no twin
drill holes have been completed.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
procedures, data verification, data storage (physical
and electronic) protocols.
 _Discuss any adjustment to assay data. _
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.
 RAB drill hole collars were surveyed (set out) using a
hand-held GPS unit by a suitably qualified company
employee.
 Collar survey accuracy is +/- 5 metres for easting,
northing and elevation coordinates.
 Co-ordinate system GDA_94, Zone 53.
 Topography control is considered as satisfactory. The
area is typically very flat.
 No down hole surveying was conducted on the RAB
holes and it is assumed that the hole dip and azimuth
remained constant.
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 spacing is not considered appropriate for the
Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s).
 Regional drilling in the Mauretania project area is
considered very broad and infill drilling has been
designed to increase our knowledge and number of
datapoints.
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.
 The RAB hole traverses at the Mauretania Project
Area are designed to intersect main structures
perpendicular to the region stratigraphic strike.
 Further drill information may be collected should a
second phase of RAB drilling occur. This drill
information should provide more detail on the
orientation of the key mineralised structures.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.  Samples were collected, bagged and labelled by site
geologists.
 They are placed in sealed bags for transport to the
assay laboratory.
 The assay laboratory confirms that all samples have
been received and that no damage has occurred
during transport.
 While samples are being processed in the Lab they
are considered to be secure.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
 Not relevant for the data reported.

SECTION 1.2 REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS - MAURETANIA PROJECT AREA - REGIONAL RAB DRILLING (Criteria listed in the proceeding section may apply to this section)

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 Project Area is entirely located within
Exploration Licence 28761 and on Tennant Station
Perpetual Pastoral Lease 1142.

Exploration Licence 28761 is 100% held by
Emmerson Resources Limited.

Land Access to the area is secured through a current
Indigenous
Land
Use
Agreement
between
Emmerson Resources and the CLC, representing
Traditional Owners.

Sacred Site Certificate Numbers 2015-40a, 2015-40b
and 2015-40c subsequently issued post field
inspectionallowingfield explorationand drilling to

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
commence.

Two exclusion zones were identified during the field
inspections. These exclusion zones are detailed on
the figures within the text of this report.

Emmerson do not believe that the two identified
exclusion zones will impact of future exploration of
the Mauretania Project Area.

Exploration Licence 28761 is in good standing and
no known impediments exist.

Emmerson Resources (ASX: ERM) has a binding
Heads of Agreement with Evolution Mining (ASX:
EVN) within its 100% owned tenements at Tennant
Creek intheNorthern Territory.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.

Limited exploration has been conducted over the
Mauretania Project Area.

Minor regional mapping and rock chipping has been
undertaken by previous explorers. The majority 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.

Several gold nuggets have been located within the
area by local prospectors.

No exploration after 1999 has been completed until
Emmerson who commenced work.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
 Mineralisation within the area consists of hematite-
quartz-jasper ironstone within sediments of the
Warramunga Formation.
 Target style for Emmerson is non magnetic ironstone
related iron oxide copper gold where hematite shale
plays an important role in mineralisation.
 Anomalies (targets) lie within a defined structural
corridors and may (but not always) be associated
with ironstone.
 Very limited drilling has targeted the non magnetic
ironstones within this area.
 Mineralisation is considered to be Proterozoic Iron
Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) 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

A list of the drill holes and the drill hole collar
locations and elevation, the total depth, drill type and
dip and azimuth is included as an Appendix to this
report.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
o elevation or RL of the drillhole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o downhole length and interception depth
o hole length.
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.
 Mineralised intersections are reported as down hole
composite drill intervals and not weighted averages.
 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.
 It must be noted that RAB drilling by nature can
contaminate samples during the drilling process and
although considered significant in a regional sense it
must be understood that confirmation RC drilling is
required to qualify the initial RAB intersections.
 No cut-off grades have been used has been used for
reporting of exploration drill results.
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 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’). _
 The RAB hole traverses at the Mauretania Project
Area are designed to intersect main structures
perpendicular to the region stratigraphic strike.
 All results reported in the text and figures are down-
hole lengths and not true widths.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales)
and tabulations of intercepts should be included
for any significant discovery being reported.
These should include, but not be limited to a
plan view of drillhole collar locations and
_appropriate sectional views. _
 Refer to Figures in body of text.
Balanced reporting Where
comprehensive
reporting
of
all
Exploration
Results
is
not
practicable,
representative reporting of both low and high
grades and/or widths should be practiced to
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
 Not relevant for the data reported.
Other substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not
limited to): geological observations; geophysical
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk
samples – size and method of treatment;
metallurgical
test
results;
bulk
density,
groundwater,
geotechnical
and
rock
characteristics;
potential
deleterious
or
contaminating substances.
 Geological mapping including rock chip sampling was
undertaken prior to the RAB drilling commencing.
 Rock chip results must be viewed with caution as
supergene enrichment (nugget effect) is likely to be
present.
 Rock chip assay results are not indicative of deeper
mineralisation in the area.
 No deleterious or contaminated substances have
been identified during Emmerson’s the desktop
review.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work
(eg tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible
extensions,
including
the
main
geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
 Further work will involve targeting of deeper drill
holes.
 Additional drilling is being considered to better define
geochemical anomalies prior to deep drill testing.
 Another round of geological mapping will be
undertaken focussing on the various anomaly areas
identified as a result of this drill program.

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