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FLAGSHIP MINERALS LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Sep 13, 2021

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ASX Announcement | September 14, 2021

Drilling Update Reung Kiet Lithium Prospect, Thailand

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Positive assay results for another seven (7) holes completed at the Reung Kiet Lithium Project in southern Thailand.

  • Results include:

  • RKDD016: 13.5m @ 0.85% Li2O, 519ppm Cs, 2.31% K, 0.34% Rb, 571ppm Sn and 201ppm Ta2O from 2.8m

  • RKDD017: from 0m to 47.7m, 10.85m of aggregate pegmatite thickness @ 1.23% Li2O, 562ppm Cs, 0.41% Rb, 2.70% K, 588ppm Sn and 193ppm Ta2O5

  • RKDD018: from 1.5m to 44.8m, 14.0m of aggregate pegmatite thickness @ 0.84% Li2O, 335ppm Cs, 0.28% Rb, 2.16% K, 522ppm Sn and 197ppm Ta2O5

  • RKDD019: from 2.8m to 29.3m, 7.65m of aggregate pegmatite thickness @ 1.61% Li2O, 587ppm Cs, 3.57% K, 0.55% Rb, 618ppm Sn and 201ppm Ta2O5

  • RKDD022: 13.3m @ 0.53% Li2O, 186ppm Cs, 3.23% K, 0.32% Rb, 1103ppm Sn and 93ppm Ta2O5 from 126.5m

  • Drilling has defined extensive pegmatite dyke-vein swarms containing lithium mineralisation associated with lepidolite (lithium mica).

  • Swarm is up to 100m wide and contains numerous pegmatite veins and dykes up to 18m wide.

  • Mineralised trend is approximately 1km long, remains open to the north, south and at depth.

  • Intersected Li2O grades are in-line with other lithium mica projects in the global peer group.

  • Tin, tantalum rubidium, cesium and potassium mineralisation occur in association with lithium, and are all potentially valuable by-products. Intersected grades are in line with global peer group.

  • Drilling is ongoing at Reung Kiet.

  • Assay results for new holes RKDD023 and onwards will continue to be reported as

  • they become available.

  • Assay results for diamond tails on holes RKDD006-010 as well as infill and extensional sampling of those holes will also be reported when available.

  • Mineral Resources and Exploration Targets anticipated in Quarter 1, 2022.

PAN ASIA METALS LIMITED

Level 3, 8 Robinson Road, ASO Building, Singapore, 048544 Level 23, 52 Thaniya Plaza, Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500 www.panasiametals.com

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Specialty metals explorer and developer Pan Asia Metals Limited (ASX: PAM) (‘PAM’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to provide an update for seven (7) more drill holes completed at the Reung Kiet lithium prospect in southwest Thailand. These new holes and the results from previously reported holes continue to support the geological model of extensive lithium mineralisation hosted in lepidolite rich pegmatite dykes and veins currently defined over a strike length of 1km, which remains open.

Pan Asia Metals Managing Director Paul Lock said: “We are very pleased with the assay results for drill holes RKDD016-022, with 5 of the 6 drill holes on the western side of the dyke swarm at RK South, confirming the trend’s continuation, and drill hole RKDD022 under RKDD002, which was drilled under the historical tin mining pit by PAM in 2019, confirming the continuation of the pegmatites at depth. In preparation for a Scoping Study to be delivered in Quarter 1, 2022, we are also measuring and reporting caesium (Cs), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), tin (Sn) and tantalum (Ta2O5), all potentially valuable by-products. Not only have we seen Li2O grades up to 2.09% in these assays, but we have Cs grades at just under 1,000ppm, Rb up to 0.63%, Sn up to 1,408ppm and Ta2O5 up to 490ppm. This is all very encouraging when considered in the context of the broader peer group.”

The Reung Kiet Lithium Project (RKLP) is one of PAM’s key assets. RKLP is a hard rock lithium project with lithium hosted in lepidolite/mica rich pegmatites chiefly composed of quartz, albite, lepidolite and muscovite, with minor cassiterite and tantalite as well as other accessory minerals including some rare earths. Previous open pit mining extracting tin from the weathered pegmatites was conducted into the early 1970’s.

PAM’s objective is to continue drilling with the aim of reporting a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. The Mineral Resource will be used as part of a Scoping Study that plans to consider initial production of up to 10,000tpa of Lithium Carbonate Equivalents (LCE) and associated by-products. PAM is focusing on lepidolite as a source of lithium as peer group studies indicate that lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide projects using lepidolite as their plant feedstock have the potential to be placed at the bottom of the cost curve. Lepidolite has also been demonstrated to have a lower carbon emission intensity than other lithium sources and the proximity of the Reung Kiet project to installed hydro electric power and the expected short transport routes may see the RKLP’s carbon intensity lower still.

Reung Kiet Prospect (RK)

The RK Prospect was a relatively large open cut tin mine. The old pit is about 500m long and up to 125m wide (see Figure 1). Mining of the weathered pegmatites

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extended up to 25m below surface, to the top of hard rock. Pan Asia has identified a prospective zone at least 1km long in association with extensive surface indications of lithium in trenching, rock-chips and soil anomalies, which are now supported by drilling results along the whole of the trend. Lithium mineralisation remains open to the north and south and at depth on many sections (see Figure 1).

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Figure 1. Reung Kiet South Prospect, Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand

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Reung Kiet Prospect - Drilling

Pan Asia Metals has been drilling at the Reung Kiet Lithium prospect since mid-March. PAM has received assay results for drillholes RKDD016 to RKDD022.

Collar details for these holes are provided in Table 1 - Reung Kiet Drill hole Collars, located in Appendix 1, and assay results are provided in Table 2 - RK Drilling Assay Results, also located in Appendix 1. Further technical details are provided in Appendix 2, being JORC Table 1. Appropriate plans and sections are provided throughout the report.

Assay results for holes RKDD006-012 were previously reported in PAM ASX Announcement dated June 29, 2021, and titled “Drilling Update Reung Kiet Lithium Prospect, Thailand”. Assay results for holes RKDD013-015 were reported in PAM ASX Announcement dated August 16, 2021 and titled “Drilling Update Reung Kiet Lithium Prospect, Thailand”. As outlined in those announcements, all holes have returned zones of lithium mineralisation associated with lepidolite rich pegmatite dykes and veins and adjacent altered siltstone.

Technical Discussion

The RK pegmatite trend is divided into two main parts, RK North and RK South, each about 500m long (see Figure 1). RK North includes the old open cut and immediate surrounds. RK South extends along strike to the southeast and encompasses a prominent knoll.

At RK North the pegmatite dykes and veins dip at 65-70 degrees to the south-east. The Main dyke intersected in drilling beneath the pit can be up to 30m wide, narrower dykes and veins also occur, particularly to the east. At RK South the pegmatites form a dyke and vein swarm that dips at angles of 65 to 30 degrees. The pegmatite dykes and veins at RK South are typically narrow but more numerous when compared to RK North.

Along the whole trend from west to east the pegmatite swarm is up 100m wide and may taper slightly to the northeast as RK North is approached (see Figure 2).

The whole 1km long trend remains open to the north, south and down dip on many sections. Additional infill and extensional drilling is being undertaken. Drill spacings are designed with the aim of estimating Mineral Resources. With continued success PAM expects to report a Scoping Study in Quarter 1, 2022.

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In the discussion below, drillholes RKDD016-RKDD022 are discussed and cross sections are presented as shown in Figure 2 and for RKDD022 in Figure 9.

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Figure 2. Reung Kiet South Prospect, drill collars, sections and surface geochemistry

On Section A, at the extreme southern end of the prospect, RKDD016 was drilled to test the western edge of the pegmatite swarm up-dip of hole RKDD009.

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RKDD016 intersected numerous pegmatites from 2.8m-58m, the bulk of which contain lithium mineralisation (see Figure 3). The near surface zone from 2.8m to 16.3m intersected 13.5m @ 0.85% Li2O, including 5.3m @ 1.18% Li2O from 11m (see Table 2, Appendix 1). The 13.5m wide zone also averaged 519ppm Cs, 2.31% K, 0.34% Rb, 571ppm Sn and 201ppm Ta2O5. Elevated Li2O throughout the rest of the hole is also associated with higher levels Cs, Rb, K, Sn and Ta mineralisation.

RKDD016 supports the current interpretation of the western margin of the pegmatite swarm. Importantly this section remains open to the south and would appear to extend into PAM’s Exploration Prospecting Licence Application 2/2564 (see Figure 2).

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Figure 3. Section A showing RKDD009 and RKDD016.

On Section C, RKDD017 was drilled to test the near surface western edge of the pegmatite dyke swarm up-dip of drillhole RKDD008 (see Figure 4).

RKDD017 intersected numerous zones of weathered pegmatite from surface to 78m. From 0m to 47.7m the hole contained 10.85m of aggregate pegmatite thickness with an average grade of 1.23% Li2O, 562ppm Cs, 0.41% Rb, 2.70% K, 588ppm Sn and 193ppm Ta2O5 (see Table 2, Appendix 1).

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Figure 4. Section C showing RKDD008, RKDD017 and RKDD015

On Section E, RKDD018 tested the near surface western boundary of the pegmatite swarm up-dip of hole RKDD007 (see Figure 5). From 1.5m to 44.8m RKDD018 intersected an aggregate thickness of 14.0m of mineralisation with an average grade of 0.84% Li2O, 335ppm Cs, 0.28% Rb, 2.16% K, 522ppm Sn and 197ppm Ta2O5.

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Figure 5. Section E showing, RKDD007, RKDD014 and RKDD018

On Section G drillhole RKDD019 tested the near surface western edge of the pegmatite swarm. Pegmatite dyke and veins were intersected from 2.8 to 92.1m (see Figure 6). The main part of the dyke swarm was intersected from 2.8m to 29.3m, with the aggregate width of pegmatite being 7.65m. This zone returned average grades of 1.61% Li2O, 587ppm Cs, 3.57% K, 0.55% Rb, 618ppm Sn and 201ppm Ta2O5 (see Table 2, Appendix 1). Additional pegmatite veins were intersected from 31m to 92m. These were generally narrow with isolated Li2O values.

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Figure 6. Section G showing RKDD006, RKDD013 and RKDD019

On Section I, RKDD020 was drilled on the western side of the pegmatite swarm, updip of RKDD010 (see Figure 7). RKDD020 intersected numerous narrow pegmatite veins and dykes from 2m to 60m. From 2-22.5m an aggregate width of 4.1m of weathered mineralized pegmatite returned an average grade of 0.53% Li2O, 402ppm Cs, 2.51% K, 0.14% Rb, 582ppm Sn and 257ppm Ta2O5.

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Figure 7. Section I showing RKDD010, RKDD012 and RKDD020.

On Section K, RKDD021 targeted the western side of the pegmatite swarm up-dip of hole RKDD011 (see Figure 8). RKDD021 intersected the pegmatite swarm from 22m to 43.5m which contained 8.1m of aggregate pegmatite thickness Assay results generally indicate broad zones of low to anomalous values of Li2O and related mineralisation, with the best intercept returning 3m @ 0.38% Li2O, 217ppm Cs, 2.85% K, 0.23% Rb, 314ppm Sn and 54ppm Ta2O5. (see Table 2, Appendix 1).

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Figure 8. Section K showing RKDD011 and RKDD021

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Figure 9. Reung Kiet North Prospect, drill collars, sections and surface geochemistry

Section O is located approximately in the middle portion of the old RK pit, as shown in Figure 9. RKDD022 was drilled to test for down-dip extensions to this mineralized zone in hole RKDD002 which was drilled in 2019 prior to PAM’s listing (see Figure 10). RKDD002 intersected 15.6m @ 0.82% Li2O in association with lepidolite pegmatite. RKDD022 intersected numerous pegmatites from 15.1m to 139.8m. The Main pegmatite occurred in several dykes from 107.5m to 139.8m (see Figure 10). A zone

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from 126.5m to 139.8m returned an intersection of 13.3m @ 0.53% Li2O, 186ppm Cs, 3.23% K, 0.32% Rb, 1103ppm Sn and 93ppm Ta2O5.

Numerous other intersections from 0.4m to 4m wide were also recorded. As well as lithium the pegmatites contain Cs, K, Rb, Sn and Ta, all of which are potentially valuable by-products (see Table 2, Appendix 1).

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Figure 10. Section I showing RKDD002 and RKDD022

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Government support

In October 2020 PAM was invited by the Chief Executive Officer of the Phang Nga Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), a Phang Nga Provincial Government coordinating body, to present PAM and the Reung Kiet Lithium Project. The meeting was called to assist the Phang Nga Provincial Government with their considerations for the potential establishment of mining and industrial development areas. Also present was the Chairman of the Phang Nga New Town Planning Committee, who conveyed the Committee’s support for the Reung Kiet Lithium Project. The PAO stated that it wants to ensure that the requirements of the Reung Kiet Lithium Project are incorporated into the Phang Nga New Town Planning Committee’s zoning plans to ensure that the project can progress should exploration and feasibility results prove positive. See PAM’s ASX announcement dated 21[st] October, 2020, and titled ‘Positive Discussions regarding Reung Kiet Lithium Project with Phang Nga Provincial Government’.

Forward planning

PAM has further drill holes planned at both the Reung Kiet and Bang I Tum lithium prospects, with Mineral Resources and Exploration Targets anticipated in Quarter 1, 2022.

The Company looks forward to keeping Shareholders and the market updated on the drilling progress and results obtained from the drilling program at the Reung Kiet Lithium Project.

Ends

Authorised by:

Board of Directors

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About the Reung Kiet Lithium Project

The Reung Kiet Lithium Project is a lepidolite style lithium project located about 70km north-east of Phuket in the Phang Nga Province in southern Thailand. Pan Asia holds a 100% interest in 3 contiguous Special Prospecting Licences (SPL) and 1 Exclusive Prospecting License Application covering about 40 km².

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Figure 11: Regional map: Location of Phang Nga and the Reung Kiet Lithium Project

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About Pan Asia Metals Limited (ASX:PAM)

Pan Asia Metals Limited (ASX:PAM) is a specialty metals explorer and developer focused on the identification and development of projects in South East Asia that have the potential to position Pan Asia Metals to produce metal compounds and other value-added products that are in high demand in the region.

Pan Asia Metals currently owns two tungsten projects and two lithium projects. Three of the four projects are located in Thailand, fitting Pan Asia Metal’s strategy of developing downstream value-add opportunities situated in low-cost environments proximal to end market users.

Complementing Pan Asia Metal’s existing project portfolio is a target generation program which identifies desirable assets in the region. Through the program, Pan Asia Metals has a pipeline of target opportunities in South East Asia which are at various stages of consideration. In the years ahead, Pan Asia Metals plans to develop its existing projects while also expanding its portfolio via targeted and valueaccretive acquisitions.

To learn more, please visit: www.panasiametals.com

Stay up to date with the latest news by connecting with PAM on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Investor and Media Enquiries Paul Lock Managing Director [email protected]

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Competent Persons Statement

The information in this Public Report that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr David Hobby, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Hobby is an employee, Director and Shareholder of Pan Asia Metals Limited. Mr Hobby has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Hobby consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statements

Various statements in this document constitute statements relating to intentions, future acts and events which are generally classified as “forward looking statements”. These forward looking statements are not guarantees or predictions of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors (many of which are beyond the Company’s control) that could cause those future acts, events and circumstances to differ materially from what is presented or implicitly portrayed in this document. For example, future reserves or resources or exploration targets described in this document may be based, in part, on market prices that may vary significantly from current levels. These variations may materially affect the timing or feasibility of particular developments. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Pan Asia Metals cautions security holders and prospective security holders to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the view of Pan Asia Metals only as of the date of this document. The forwardlooking statements made in this document relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Except as required by applicable regulations or by law, Pan Asia Metals does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events. Past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance.

Important

To the extent permitted by law, PAM and its officers, employees, related bodies corporate and agents (Agents) disclaim all liability, direct, indirect or consequential (and whether or not arising out of the negligence, default or lack of care of PAM and/or any of its Agents) for any loss or damage suffered by a Recipient or other persons arising out of, or in connection with, any use or reliance on this document or information.

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APPENDIX 1

Table 1 - Reung Kiet Drill Hole Collars

Hole ID East North Dip Azimuth
(mag)
mASL Tot. Depth
(m)
RKDD016 433107 918031 -65 290 10 81
RKDD017 433184 918143 -60 310 66 85
RKDD018 433239 918186 -55 310 78 97
RKDD019 433291 918259 -65 310 75 96
RKDD020 433358 918344 -65 310 53 75
RKDD021 433386 918441 -65 310 42 66
RKDD022 433565 918569 -55 310 17 157

Table 2 – RK Drilling Assay Results

Hole ID from
to

interval
Li2O
Cs

K

Rb

Sn

Ta2O5
(m) (m) (m) (%) (ppm) (%) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
RKDD016 2.80 16.30 13.50 0.85 519 2.31 0.34 571 201
RKDD016
2.80 6.00 3.20 0.85 383 2.34 0.30 664 133
RKDD016
6.85 8.80 1.95 1.31 550 2.78 0.43 549 214
RKDD016
11.00 16.30 5.30 1.18 740 2.79 0.46 704 234
RKDD016 19.95 21.00 1.05 0.86 566 2.69 0.30 518 225
RKDD016 28.05 29.25 1.20 0.80 404 3.07 0.29 762 142
RKDD016 31.10 31.60 0.50 0.24 332 3.31 0.21 324 151
RKDD016 45.30 45.60 0.30 0.84 615 4.40 0.48 503 252
RKDD016 55.70 58.10 2.40 1.27 970 3.10 0.50 498 348
RKDD017 0.00 4.00 4.00 1.27 473 2.45 0.40 496 110
RKDD017 11.70 13.00 1.30 1.19 868 2.60 0.43 518 272
RKDD017 20.70 21.90 1.20 1.68 812 3.36 0.59 768 237
RKDD017 23.40 24.60 1.20 1.57 525 3.26 0.52 772 95
RKDD017 26.30 26.90 0.60 1.22 495 2.68 0.42 714 126

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Hole ID from
to

interval
Li2O
Cs

K

Rb

Sn

Ta2O5
(m) (m) (m) (%) (ppm) (%) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
RKDD017 27.75 28.00 0.25 0.80 405 1.90 0.28 797 411
RKDD017 37.20 37.50 0.30 0.21 220 2.17 0.16 843 208
RKDD017 45.70 47.70 2.00 0.92 504 2.73 0.27 499 330
RKDD017 52.00 53.50 1.50 0.23 445 2.70 0.10 181 57
RKDD017 75.65 77.50 1.85 0.11 248 3.02 0.19 362 297
RKDD017 82.00 85.00 3.00 0.04 98 2.62 0.05 77 3
RKDD018 1.50 2.10 0.60 1.67 520 3.42 0.61 468 139
RKDD018 5.90 7.50 1.60 1.05 357 2.18 0.32 369 110
RKDD018 11.00 13.50 2.50 0.67 1.9 0.23 0.04 158 222
RKDD018 25.20 26.00 0.80 0.14 89.1 1.16 0.11 713 214
RKDD018 26.80 27.40 0.60 0.11 60.8 1.09 0.09 893 204
RKDD018 29.60 31.00 1.40 0.97 372 2.86 0.31 455 169
RKDD018 33.30 34.50 1.20 0.59 253 2.35 0.27 949 227
RKDD018 35.40 38.10 2.70 0.87 485 2.87 0.35 511 172
RKDD018
37.00 38.10 1.10 1.29 500 3.28 0.43 621 168
RKDD018 43.30 44.80 1.50 1.22 672 2.95 0.43 735 323
RKDD019 5.60 7.10 1.50 1.77 425 4.24 0.55 774 154
RKDD019 15.90 18.20 2.70 1.59 650 3.27 0.59 506 219
RKDD019 20.50 21.05 0.55 2.09 827 3.79 0.63 629 187
RKDD019 22.50 24.00 1.50 1.33 567 3.39 0.42 587 222
RKDD019 27.90 29.30 1.40 1.57 565 3.52 0.58 694 203
RKDD019 36.65 37.00 0.35 0.07 107 3.17 0.09 233 252
RKDD019 40.00 41.20 1.20 0.24 402 2.48 0.09 77 33
RKDD019 43.20 43.50 0.30 0.06 184 5.72 0.16 919 465
RKDD019 54.50 55.50 1.00 0.21 861 3.47 0.23 164 188
RKDD019 58.10 59.50 1.40 0.11 404 2.91 0.08 132 100
RKDD019 67.75 68.00 0.25 0.05 133 4.38 0.15 221 134
RKDD020 2.00 2.70 0.70 1.33 503 3.13 0.45 657 206
RKDD020 12.50 13.00 0.50 0.60 438 2.09 0.23 416 260

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Hole ID from
to

interval
Li2O
Cs

K

Rb

Sn

Ta2O5
(m) (m) (m) (%) (ppm) (%) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
RKDD020 15.60 16.00 0.40 0.79 680 2.35 0.34 534 491
RKDD020 17.20 19.00 1.80 0.29 349 2.18 0.16 307 234
RKDD020 21.80 22.50 0.70 0.14 252 3.12 0.16 1360 230
RKDD020 24.50 25.00 0.50 0.08 175 3.70 0.18 717 203
RKDD020 26.20 27.20 1.00 0.16 359 3.34 0.16 210 164
RKDD020 40.50 43.00 2.50 0.07 99 2.33 0.06 193 34
RKDD020 45.50 48.00 2.50 0.47 213 2.53 0.17 317 50
RKDD020
46.20 47.40 1.20 0.83 250 2.45 0.31 624 103
RKDD020 59.50 62.80 3.30 0.04 66 2.40 0.13 510 103
RKDD021 22.00 28.70 4.70 0.07 80 2.82 0.15 556 137
RKDD021
23.00 24.00 1.00 0.17 138 2.37 0.20 589 208
RKDD021 35.00 41.00 6.00 0.23 146 2.87 0.16 273 51
RKDD021
37.00 40.00 3.00 0.38 217 2.85 0.23 314 54
RKDD021 42.00 44.00 2.00 0.27 139 2.31 0.13 230 48
RKDD021
42.80 43.40 0.60 0.59 193 2.80 0.26 621 134
RKDD022 15.10 15.50 0.40 0.40 170 2.10 0.22 789 245
RKDD022 17.00 17.40 0.40 0.24 237 1.49 0.17 226 198
RKDD022 45.00 48.00 3.00 0.11 200 3.10 0.18 1408 260
RKDD022 49.50 57.00 7.50 0.15 192 3.35 0.21 433 184
RKDD022
49.50 50.20 0.70 0.21 519 2.72 0.22 88 17
RKDD022
53.00 57.00 4.00 0.22 175 2.58 0.21 489 107
RKDD022 67.00 69.00 2.00 0.02 81 3.27 0.13 1070 126
RKDD022 73.00 74.00 1.00 0.16 121 2.94 0.23 648 83
RKDD022 77.80 78..8 1.00 0.61 262 2.88 0.28 560 94
RKDD022 90.30 91.30 1.00 0.68 215 2.39 0.34 1270 101
RKDD022 94.80 97.50 2.70 0.36 260 2.74 0.19 890 50
RKDD022 107.50 111.50 4.00 0.43 150 2.97 0.30 1398 87
RKDD022 118.40 120.85 2.45 0.02 58 2.28 0.13 1149 67
RKDD022 126.50 139.80 13.30 0.53 183 3.28 0.31 1179 93

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Hole ID from
(m)

to
(m)

interval
(m)

Li2O
(%)

Cs
(ppm)

K
(%)

Rb
(ppm)

Sn
(ppm)

Ta2O5
(ppm)
RKDD022 135.50 138.50 3.00 0.88 255 2.74 0.36 717 134

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APPENDIX 2 - JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

PAM Lithium Projects. Drilling

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, Cut drillcore samples were selected in order to
techniques random chips, downhole gamma sondes, handheld ascertain the degree of lithium enrichment and The
XRF instruments, etc). samples
are
representative
of
the
lithium
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
mineralisation within the samples collected.
Drillcore is subjected to spot analysis by hand held
XRF at intervals of around 0.3-0.5m within and
adjacent to pegmatite dykes. The quality of this
Aspects of determination of mineralisation that are sampling is not representative of the core as a whole
Material to the Report (eg ‘RC drilling used to obtain and so the results are viewed as preliminary
1m samples from which 3kg was pulverised to produce indications of the grade of target elements.
a 30g charge for fire assay’; or where there is coarse
gold that has inherent sampling problems).
Certified Reference Material is routinely analysed to
ensure the XRF is operating accurately and/or
precisely.
The
mineralisation
is
contained
within
alpo-
pegmatites. Half HQ3 or NQ3 samples were used with
sample weights of 2.5kg-3.5kg and average sample
interval is 0.99m. The whole sample was fine crushed,
and then split to obtain a 0.5-1kg sub-sample all of
which is pulverised to provide the assay pulp.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, etc) and details All holes are diamond core from surface. HQ and NQ
techniques (eg core diameter, triple tube, depth of diamond tails, triple tube diameters were employed. The core was
face-sampling bit, whether core is oriented; if so, by oriented using the spear method, as directed by the rig
what method, etc). geologist.
Drill Method of recording and assessing core and chip Drill core recovery is recorded for every drill run by
sample sample recoveries and results assessed. measuring recovered solid core length over the actual
recovery Measures taken to maximise sample recovery, drilled length for that run.
ensuring representative nature of samples. Triple tube drill methods were used to assist with
Is sample recovery and grade related; has sample bias
occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
maximising sample recovery especially in the
weathered zone.
material? Sample recovery through the mineralised zones
averages 97%, so little bias would be anticipated.
Logging Have
core/chip
samples
been
.
geologically/geotechnically logged to a level of detail The drill core was geologically logged at sufficient
to support appropriate resource estimation, mining detail. Geotechnical logging was limited to contact
studies and metallurgical studies. zones and major structures.
Is logging qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or The logging is mostly qualitative in nature, with some
costean, channel, etc) photography. quantitative data recorded. Photographs of each core
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
tray wet and dry, and of wet cut core were taken. The
total length of core logged..
Sub- If core, cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core All core for sampling was cut in half with a diamond
sampling taken. saw. Some samples were cut as ¼ core from the
techniques
and
sample

If non-core, riffled, tube sampled etc and sampled wet
or dry?
original half core, for QA/QC.
The sample preparation technique is industry
standard, fine crush to 70% less than 2mm. A sub-
For
all
sample
types,
nature,
quality
and
appropriateness of sample preparation technique.
sample of 0.5-1kg or 100% of sample weight if less
than 1kg is obtained via rotary splitting. This sample is
pulverised to 85% passing 75 microns. The laboratory
reportsQA/QCparticle size analysis for crushed and

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
QAQC procedures for all sub-sampling stages to pulverised samples. The laboratory also reports
maximise representivity of samples. results for internal standards, duplicates, prep
Measures taken to ensure sampling is representative
of the material collected, e.g. results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.

duplicates and blanks. Pan Asia has collected ¼ core
pairs. Comparison of results indicate excellent
agreement between Li2O grades from each ¼ pair.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size
of the material being sampled.
The sample weights average 2.8kg. This is considered
appropriate for the material being sampled.
Quality of
Nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying
Analysis in by ALS Method ME-MS89L, which uses a
assay data
and laboratory procedures used;
whether the sodium peroxide digestion with ICP finish, all by ALS
and technique is considered partial or total. Chemex in Vancouver or Perth. The method is
laboratory
tests
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments etc, parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and model,
considered a total technique. Multielement analysis is
done by sodium peroxide digestion with ICP-MS finish
with 49 elements reported.
reading times, calibrations factors applied, their
derivation, etc.
The laboratory reports results for internal standards,
duplicates, prep duplicates and blanks. PAM has
Nature of QAQC procedures adopted (eg standards, conducted ¼ sampling and re-analysis of sample
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks); pulps utilising different digestion and assay methods,
whether acceptable accuracy levels (ie lack of bias) / Pan Asia inserts its own internal Li “standards” as
precision established. pulps and blanks as 0.5kg. Both the lab QA/QC and
additional PAM data indicate acceptable levels of
accuracy and precision for Li assays, PAM has only
utilised internal ALS QA/QC for the multielement data.
For spot hhXRF analysis, an Olympus Vanta+ X-Ray
Flourescence analyser in Geochem3_extra mode,
with analysis for 30 seconds. Li cannot be analysed by
hhXRF. However, Rb, Cs, Mn,K show good correlation
with lab reported Li results. Other elements of interest
such as Sn. Ta and Nb are also recorded by hhXRF
as well as many others. Certified standards are
routinely analysed.
Verification
Verification of significant intersections by independent
Sample results have been checked by company
of
sampling
and
assaying
/ alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation
of
primary
data,
data
entry
Chief
Geologist
and
Senior
Geologist.
Li
mineralisation is associated with visual zones of
distinctively coloured lepidolite.
procedures, data verification, data storage (physical Assays reported as Excel xls files and secure pdf files.
and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. Data entry carried out both manually and digitally by
Geologists. To minimize transcription errors field
documentation procedures and database validation
are conducted to ensure that field and assay data are
merged accurately.
The adjustments applied to assay data for reporting
purposes:
Li x 2.153 to convert to Li to Li2O. Ta is converted to
Ta2O5,by multiplying Ta by 1.221.
Location of
Accuracy and quality of surveys used
to locate drill Drill hole locations are derived from hand held GPS_,_
data points holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine with_a_pproximately 2-5m accuracy, sufficient for this
workings etc used in estimation. type of reconnaissance drilling.
Specification of grid system used. All locations reported are UTM WGS84 Zone 47N.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Topographic locations interpreted from Thai base
topographyin conjunction with GPS results.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. The drilling was conducted on variably spaced
spacing
and
distribution
Is data spacing and distribution sufficient to establish
degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate
for Resource / Reserve estimation procedure(s) and



sections with holes 50-100m apart on section, with two
holes on many sections giving down-dip separations
of about 70-100m between holes.
classifications applied? Resources or reserves are not being reported.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Sample compositing
relates to reporting total
aggregate pegmatite thickness, over a drilled interval.
Grades are then reported byweighted average.
Orientation Does the orientation of sampling achieve unbiased
The sampling of half core and ¼ core supports the
of data in sampling of possible structures; extent to which this is
unbiased nature of the sampling.
relation to known/understood.
geological
structure
If relationship between drilling orientation and
orientation of mineralised structures has introduced a


The drill holes reported are drilled normal or very near
normal to the strike of the mineralised zone.
sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported
if material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples are securely packaged and transported by by
security company personnel or reputable carrier to the Thai-
Laos border, where ALS laboratory personnel take
delivery or the samples are on forwarded to ALS Laos.
Pulp samples for analysis are then air freighted to
Vancouver or Perth in accordance with laboratory
protocols.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
No formal audits conducted at this stage of the
reviews techniques and data. exploration program.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type,
reference
name/number,
location
and

Three contiguous Special Prospecting Licences
tenement and
ownership including agreements or
material issues
(JSPL1, 2 and 3) covering an area of 48sq km are
land tenure
with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships,

registered to Thai company Siam Industrial Metals
status overriding royalties, native title interests, historical
Co. Ltd. (SIM). Pan Asia Metals holds 100% of SIM
sites, wilderness or national park and environmental
located 60km north of Phuket in southern Thailand.
settings. The tenure is secure and there are no known
The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to


impediments to obtaining a licence to operate, aside
from normal considerations.
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
The Institute of Geological Sciences, a precursor of
done by other
other parties.
the British Geological Survey (BGS) in the late
parties 1960’s conducted geological mapping, documenting
old workings, surface geochemical sampling, mill
concentrates and tailings sampling and metallurgical
test work on the pegmatite then being mined at
Reung Kiet. This work appears to be of high quality
and is in general agreement with Pan Asia’s work.
In 2014 ECR Minerals reported Li results for rock
samples collected in Reung Kiet project area. The
locations and other details of the samples were not
reported. But the samples showed elevated Li
contents.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
The project is located in the Western Province of the
mineralisation. South-East Asia Tin Tungsten Belt. The Reung
project area sits adjacent and sub-parallel to the
regionally extensive NE trending Phangnga fault.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Palaeozoic age Phuket Group sediments along the
fault zone, Tertiary aged LCT pegmatite dyke
swarms intrude parallel to the fault zone.
Drillhole A
summary
of
information
material
to
the

Drillhole information and intersections are reported in
Information understanding of the exploration results including a
tabulated from within the public report.
tabulation for all Material drill holes of:

easting and northing of the drill hole collar

elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above
sea level in meters) of the drill hole collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

downhole length and interception depth

hole length.
If exclusion of this information is not Material, the
Competent Person should clearly explain why this is
the case.
Data Weighting
averaging
techniques,
maximum/

Intersections are reported at > 0.15% Li2O, and may
aggregation minimum grade cutting and cut-off grades are
rarely, allow for internal dilution of < 0.15% Li2O. No
methods Material and should be stated. top cut has been applied.
Where compositing short lengths of high grade
results and longer lengths of low grade results,
compositing
procedure
to
be
stated;
typical



Higher grade zones within the bulk lower grade
zones are reported, where material.
examples of such aggregations to be shown in detail.
Assumptions for metal equivalent values to be clearly
stated.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the
Intercept lengths are reported as downhole length.
between reporting of Exploration Results.
mineralisation
widths
and
intercept


If mineralisation geometry with respect to the drillhole
angle is known, its nature should be reported.

The mineralised zones dip around 65-70 degrees
southeast. Holes were drilled at -55 to -65 degrees
lengths If it is not known and only down hole lengths are
reported, a clear statement to this effect is required
(eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’).


towards the northwest (normal to strike). The true
width of the mineralisation reported is around 75-
90% of the reported downhole width.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
Appropriate plans and sections are provided in the
tabulations of intercepts to be included for any
public report.
significant discovery. These to include (not be limited
to) plan view of collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration
Results are reported for every drillhole, that are
reporting Results is not practicable, representative reporting of
above cut-off grade. Some results below Li2O cut-off
both low and high grades and/or widths should be
grade are reported to assist interpretation.
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and material,
The drilling results reported are from holes targeting
substantive should be reported including (but not limited to):
mineralisation beneath and along strike from an old
exploration geological observations; geophysical survey results;
open cut. Soil, rock-chip and trench sampling by Pan
data geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and
Asia indicate additional mineralisation is present
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
along trend to the south, where drillholes are also
density,
groundwater,
geotechnical
and
rock

reported Weaker surface Li anomalism is also
characteristics;
potential
deleterious
or

present immediately north of the pit. The whole
contaminating substances. mineralised trend at RK are potentially 1km or more.
Garson et al 1969 conducted work on concentrates,
tailings and met test-work on a sample taken from the
mine. This work was positive, no deleterious
substances have been identified to date.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg
Planned further work will include drilling especially
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or
along strike to the south. Infill drilling is also planned
large-scale step-out drilling). around existing holes that have intersected higher
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions,
including
the
main
geological
interpretations and future drilling areas (if not



grade mineralisation. This may later lead to
deeper/step out drilling should geological controls on
higher grade zones be identified.
commercially sensitive).
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, Cut drillcore samples were selected in order to
techniques random chips, downhole gamma sondes, handheld ascertain the degree of lithium enrichment and The
XRF instruments, etc). samples
are
representative
of
the
lithium
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample mineralisation within the samples collected.
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used. The
mineralisation
is
contained
within
alpo-
Aspects of determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Report (eg ‘RC drilling used to obtain
1m samples from which 3kg was pulverised to produce
a 30g charge for fire assay’; or where there is coarse
gold that has inherent sampling problems).
pegmatites. Half HQ3 or NQ3 samples were used
average sample weight of 2.5kg-3.5kg and average
sample interval was 0.99m. The whole sample was
fine crushed, and then split to obtain a 0.5-1kg sub-
sample all of which is pulverised to provide the assay
pulp.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, etc) and details All holes are diamond core from surface. HQ and NQ
techniques (eg core diameter, triple tube, depth of diamond tails, triple tube diameters were employed. The core was
face-sampling bit, whether core is oriented; if so, by oriented using the spear method, as directed by the rig
what method, etc). geologist.
Drill Method of recording and assessing core and chip Drill core recovery is recorded for every drill run by
sample sample recoveries and results assessed. measuring recovered solid core length over the actual
recovery Measures taken to maximise sample recovery, drilled length for that run.
ensuring representative nature of samples. Triple tube drill methods were used to assist with
Is sample recovery and grade related; has sample bias
occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
maximising sample recovery especially in the
weathered zone.
material? Sample recovery through the mineralised zones
averages 97%, so little bias would be anticipated.
Logging Have
core/chip
samples
been
.
geologically/geotechnically logged to a level of detail The drill core was geologically logged at sufficient
to support appropriate resource estimation, mining detail. Geotechnical logging was limited to contact
studies and metallurgical studies. zones and major structures.
Is logging qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or The logging is mostly qualitative in nature, with some
costean, channel, etc) photography. quantitative data recorded. Photographs of each core
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
tray wet and dry, and of wet cut core were taken. The
total length of core logged..
Sub- If core, cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core All core for sampling was cut in half with a diamond
sampling taken. saw. Some samples were cut as ¼ core from the
techniques
and
sample

If non-core, riffled, tube sampled etc and sampled wet
or dry?
original half core, for QA/QC.
The sample preparation technique is industry
standard, fine crush to 70% less than 2mm. A sub-
For
all
sample
types,
nature,
quality
and
appropriateness of sample preparation technique.
sample of 0.5-1kg or 100% of sample weight if less
than 1kg is obtained via rotary splitting. This sample is
pulverised to 85% passing 75 microns. The laboratory
QAQC procedures for all sub-sampling stages to reports QA/QC particle size analysis for crushed and
maximise representivity of samples. pulverised samples. The laboratory also reports
results for internal standards, duplicates, prep
duplicates and blanks. Pan Asia has collected ¼ core

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Measures taken to ensure sampling is representative
pairs. Comparison of results indicate excellent
of the material collected, e.g. results for field agreement between Li2O grades from each ¼ pair.
duplicate/second-half sampling. The sample weights average 2.6kg. This is considered
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size appropriate for the material being sampled.
of the material being sampled.
Quality of
Nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying
Assaying is performed by ALS Method ME-MS89L
assay data
and laboratory procedures used; whether the
which is a sodium peroxide digestion with ICP finish,
and technique is considered partial or total. all by ALS Chemex in Vancouver or Perth. The method
laboratory
tests
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments etc, parameters used in determining the
isconsidered a total technique. Multielement analysis
with 49 elements is also reported,
analysis including instrument make and model,
reading times, calibrations factors applied, their
derivation, etc.
The laboratory reports results for internal standards,
duplicates, prep duplicates and blanks. PAM has
conducted ¼ sampling and re-analysis of sample
Nature of QAQC procedures adopted (eg standards, pulps utilising different digestion and assay methods,
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks); Pan Asia inserts its own internal Li “standards” as
whether acceptable accuracy levels (ie lack of bias) / pulps and blanks as 0.5kg. Both the lab QA/QC and
precision established. additional PAM data indicate acceptable levels of
accuracy and precision for Li assays, PAM has only
utilised internal ALS QA/QC for the multielement data..
Verification
Verification of significant intersections by independent
Sample results have been checked by company
of
sampling
and
assaying
/ alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation
of
primary
data,
data
entry
Chief
Geologist
and
Senior
Geologist.
Li
mineralisation is associated with visual zones of
distinctively coloured lepidolite.
procedures, data verification, data storage (physical Assays reported as Excel xls files and secure pdf files.
and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. Data entry carried out both manually and digitally by
Geologists. To minimize transcription errors field
documentation procedures and database validation
are conducted to ensure that field and assay data are
merged accurately.
The adjustments applied to assay data for reporting
purposes:
Li x 2.153 to convert to Li to Li2O and Ta x 1,221 to
convert Ta to Ta2O5.
Location of
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill
Drill hole locations are derived from hand held GPS_,_
data points holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine with_a_pproximately 2-5m accuracy, sufficient for this
workings etc used in estimation. type of reconnaissance drilling.
Specification of grid system used. All locations reported are UTM WGS84 Zone 47N.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Topographic locations interpreted from Thai base
topographyin conjunction with GPS results.
Data Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. The drilling was conducted on variably spaced
spacing
and
distribution
Is data spacing and distribution sufficient to establish
degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate
for Resource / Reserve estimation procedure(s) and
sections with holes 50-100m apart on section, with two
holes on many sections giving down-dip separations
of about 70-100m between holes.
classifications applied? Resources or reserves are not being reported.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Sample compositingwas not applied
Orientation
Does the orientation of sampling achieve unbiased
The sampling of half core and ¼ core supports the
of data in
sampling of possible structures; extent to which this is
unbiased nature of the sampling.
relation to
known/understood.
geological
structure
If relationship between drilling orientation and
orientation of mineralised structures has introduced a
The drill holes reported are drilled normal or near
normal to the strike of the mineralised zone.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported
if material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples are securely packaged and transported by by
security company personnel or reputable carrier to the Thai-
Laos border, where ALS laboratory personnel took
delivery or the samples are on forwarded to ALS Laos.
Pulp samples for analysis are then air freighted to
Vancouver or Perth in accordance with laboratory
protocols.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
No formal audits conducted at this stage of the
reviews techniques and data. exploration program.

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