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FLAGSHIP MINERALS LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Jun 28, 2021

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ASX Announcement | June 29, 2021

Drilling Update Reung Kiet Lithium Prospect, Thailand

HIGHLIGHTS

  • PAM has received assay results for 13 diamond core holes completed at the Reung Kiet Lithium Project in southern Thailand.

  • Extensive pegmatite dyke-vein swarms contain lithium mineralisation associated with lepidolite (lithium mica).

  • Dyke-vein swarms up to 100m wide containing pegmatites from 0.1-10m wide downhole.

  • Results include:

11.3m @ 0.74% Li2O from 19.2m (BTDD005);

10.7m @ 0.98% Li2O from 81.8m (BTDD006);

13m @ 0.72% Li2O from 49.5m (RKDD007);

4.2m @ 1.30% Li2O from 31.9m; (RKDD008);

6m @ 1.08% Li2O from 38.5m (RKDD009); and

4.5m @ 1.44% Li2O from 47.6m (RKDD009).

  • Tin and tantalum mineralisation occur in association with lithium as well as

  • rubidium and cesium, all potentially valuable by-products.

  • Results warrant the addition of a second drilling shift to accelerate anticipated delivery of Mineral Resource.

  • Mineral Resources and Exploration Targets anticipated in 2[nd] half of 2021.

Specialty metals explorer and developer Pan Asia Metals Limited (ASX: PAM) (‘PAM’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased report positive assay results for 13 holes so far completed at the Bang I Tum and Reung Kiet lithium prospects.

Pan Asia Metals Managing Director Paul Lock said: “We are pleased with the drilling results, the intersection widths and lithium grades at both prospects position the Company well, warranting the required investment to drill out to a JORC Mineral Resource. We will be moving to a double drilling shift to expedite this process.

PAN ASIA METALS LIMITED

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Using the global peer group of lithium projects as a guide, lepidolite is the only style of lithium mineralisation with an extensive suite of by-products. Peer group studies indicate that these by-products can reduce the overall cost of lithium carbonate and or lithium hydroxide manufacturing, so much so that they can place lepidolite style projects at the bottom of the operating cost curve. This is Pan Asia Metal's objective, to identify and develop projects which have the potential to be placed at or near the bottom of the cost curve and which provide PAM the option to move past the mine gate and value add. The drilling results at Reung Kiet suggest such goals are realistic.”

The Bang I Tum and Reung Kiet lithium prospects form part of the Reung Kiet Lithium Project (RKLP), one of PAM’s key assets. RKLP is a hard rock lithium project with demonstrated potential for lithium hosted in lepidolite/mica rich pegmatites chiefly composed of quartz, albite, muscovite and lepidolite, 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 later this year. 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.

The drilling results at RKLP are highly encouraging; PAM’s Management has made the decision to move to a double shift (24hr/day drilling) with the objective of estimating a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. Subject to success the Mineral Resource estimates are anticipated later this year.

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. Mining of the weathered pegmatites 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 lithium values in trenching, rock-chips and soil anomalies, now supported by drilling. The current round of drilling is being undertaken at RK South which extends south-east of the RK Pit (see Figure 1).

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Figure 1. Reung Kiet South Prospect, drill collars, sections and surface geochemistry

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Reung Kiet South Prospect - Drilling

Pan Asia Metals has completed eleven (11) diamond core drill holes (RKDD006-016) at RK South for a total of 1707.8m. Collar details are provided in Table 1 - Reung Kiet South Drillhole Collars, located in Appendix 1. Assay results (Li only) have been received for seven (7) of these holes. Assay intersections are reported in Table 2 - RK South Drilling Assay Results, located in Appendix 1.

A further four (4) holes (RKDD013-016) have been completed with results expected by late July. Drilling is ongoing. Further technical details are provided in Appendix 2, being JORC Table 1.

The current drilling program at RK South has been undertaken on six ~100m spaced sections (see Figure 1) with holes up 100m apart on the sections. The six cross sections (CX) with available lithium results are shown in Figures 3-8, running from south to north through the prospect. Subsequent drillholes (RKDD0013-016) are also shown and generally indicate down dip continuation of pegmatite dykes.

The drilling has identified an extensive pegmatite dyke/vein swarm. Assay results indicate that almost all pegmatites intersected contain lithium mineralisation related to lepidolite mica observed in the drill core. Lithium mineralisation is also present in some of the altered meta-sediments in contact with the pegmatite, leading to the requirement for additional sampling to be undertaken.

The pegmatites are interpreted to be controlled in a structural zone dipping about 70 degrees to the south-east. From west to east this zone is up to 100m wide, possibly wider. Inside this corridor the pegmatites form a multi-directional swarm with main trends dipping around 70 degrees and 25 degrees. The zone remains open to the south, down dip and to the east.

Additional drilling is planned to define the western and eastern margins of the pegmatite swarm.

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Figure 2. Section A showing RKDD009 and RKDD016.

RKDD009 (see Figure 2) intersected numerous pegmatites, the bulk of which contain lithium mineralisation. From 33.8m to 111m the composite width of mineralisation returned 35m @ 0.76% Li2O. This represents nearly 50% of the downhole interval.

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RKDD016 (see Figure 2) has intersected numerous weathered pegmatites from 2.8m to 58m and supports the current interpretation of the western margin of the pegmatite swarm.

This section remains open to the south and down dip of RKDD009.

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Figure 3. Section B showing RKDD008, RKDD015 and RKDD017 (in progress)

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From 21m-92m, RKDD008 retuned a 30.15m composite width of mineralisation at 0.72% Li2O (see Figure 3).

RKDD015 (see Figure 3) has intersected several zones of lepidolite rich pegmatite, part of which is shown in Photo 1.

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Photo 1. RKDD015. Lepidolite rich pegmatite from 127.8m to 137.95m.

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Figure 4. Section C showing RKDD007 and 014

The section in Figure 4 above shows lithium rich pegmatites in RKDD007, which likely extend down dip into RKDD014 where pegmatites have been intersected. Many of these pegmatites contain lepidolite, as shown on Photo 2.

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Photo 2. RKDD014. Lepidolite rich pegmatite from 135.9m 143.6m.

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Figure 5. Section D showing RKDD006 and 013

RKDD006 contained 34.15 composite metres of mineralisation @ 0.63% Li2O from 24m-101m (see Figure 5). These zones are interpreted to extend down dip into RKDD013 which intersected 51 composite metres of pegmatite, containing varying amounts of lepidolite, a section of which is shown in Photo 3.

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Photo 3. RKDD013. Variable lepidolite pegmatite from 159.8m-169.1m.

Sections E and F below (Figures 7 and 8) show the pegmatite and zones of mineralisation in holes RKDD010, RKDD011 and RKDD012.

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Figure 6. Section E showing RKDD010 and 012

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Figure 7. Section F showing RKDD011

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Bang I Tum Lithium Prospect (BIT)

The Bang I Tum prospect was a relatively large open cut tin mine. The old pit is about 650m long and up to 125m wide. Mining of the weathered pegmatites extended up to 30m below surface, to the top of hard rock.

The pit is now water filled, with water depths to a maximum 15m. Additional smaller scale mining extended further along strike to the southwest. Soil and rock-chip sampling has defined the Main trend and an Eastern trend. The prospective Main trend is about 1.5km long. Rock chip sampling has yielded 14 of 24 samples >0.5% Li2O, with an average grade of 1.23% Li2O plus up to 0.19% Sn and tantalum. Most of the lithium enriched samples are from Lepidolite Hill and areas to the south. The Eastern trend is about 1.5km long, located approximately 350m east of, and parallel to, the Main trend.

A lepidolite rich pegmatite dyke swarm can be observed on “Lepidolite Hill” about 500m along strike southwest of the pit (see Figure 8).

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Figure 8: The Bang I Tum Lithium Prospect with proposed drill hole locations

Bang I Tum Prospect - Drilling

The drilling program at Bang I Tum was designed to test beneath the old open cut pit and also along strike to the southwest in the vicinity of ‘Lepidolite Hill’ (see Figure 8). The program comprised six (6) HQ3 diamond core holes (BTDD001 to 006) for a total

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of 963m. Collar details are provided in Table 3 - Bang I Tum Drillhole Collars, located in Appendix 1.

Additional technical data is provided in Appendix 2, being JORC Table 1. Further details are also provided in ASX announcement dated 23-3-2021 and titled Drilling Update – Bang I Tum prospect.

Drillholes BTDD001, 002 and 003 were drilled at relatively wide spacing’s beneath the old Bang I Tum open pit. Each of these holes intersected an extensive swarm of pegmatite dykes, veins and stringers. All of the pegmatites intersected contain quartz, feldspar, local tourmaline and varying amounts of fine grained to clotty muscovite. The observed muscovite is visually estimated to vary between 5% and 25% of the pegmatite. Only rare lepidolite was observed.

Assay results from these holes indicate generally isolated narrow zones of lithium enrichment are contained within the more extensive pegmatite swarm, and that observed muscovite in the core does not contain significant lithium. The lithium rich zones also contain Sn, Ta, Rb and Cs. Assay intersections are shown in Table 4 – Bang I Tim Drilling Assays, located in Appendix 1.

Drill holes BTDD004, 005 and 006 were drilled approximately 500m along strike southwest of the Bang I Tum pit (see Figure 8). All holes intersected a steeply dipping pegmatite dyke-vein swarm. Varying amounts of lepidolite was observed throughout much of the pegmatite. Assay results indicate extensive lithium enrichment in most of the pegmatites (see Figure 9). Accessory levels of Sn, Ta, Rb and Cs are also present.

The main zone of pegmatite is interpreted to extend from surface to a depth of 150m where it remains open below hole BTDD004, and where it appears to be thickening. The whole of this zone also remains open to the north towards Lepidolite Hill where lithium rich dykes have been mapped and sampled, and to the south where a lithium in soil anomaly, supported by lithium in rock-chips is situated. The interpreted length of this prospective zone is at least 800m as shown in Figure 8. Additional drilling is planned in this area.

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Figure 9. Cross Section BTDD004, 005, 006

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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 RK and BIT, with the aim of defining Mineral Resources and Exploration Targets in the second half of 2021.

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 40km².

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Figure 10: 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 South Drillhole collars

Hole ID East North Az T_Depth
Dip mASL
RKDD006 433349 918217 -65 310 45 110
RKDD007 433276 918164 -65 310 51 95
RKDD008 433220 918092 -65 310 40 112
RKDD009 433162 918003 -65 310 19 121
RKDD010 433402 918314 -65 310 20 92
RKDD011 433451 918389 -60 310 21 168
RKDD012 433476 918245 -65 310 25 202.5
RKDD013 433433 918163 -65 307 29 272
RKDD014 433362 918094 -55 310 28 205
RKDD015 433303 918026 -55 310 25 249.3
RKDD016 433107 918031 -65 290 10 81

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Table 2 – RK South Drilling Assay Results

Hole ID
From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Li2O (%)
RKDD006 24.20 24.6 0.40 1.01
RKDD006 26.10 28.75 2.65 1.48
RKDD006 36.80 37.3 0.50 0.97
RKDD006 41.60 42.7 1.10 1.22
RKDD006 49.00 49.7 0.70 0.34
RKDD006 54.50 58 3.50 0.38
RKDD006 60.85 64.6 3.75 0.80
RKDD006 67.50 81.5 14.0 0.55
RKDD006 69.80 73.8 4 1.00
RKDD006 84.65 85.2 0.55 0.72
RKDD006 86.90 87.2 0.30 0.32
RKDD006 91.00 93.65 2.65 0.46
RKDD006 95.35 99.15 3.80 0.32
RKDD006 101.00 101.25 0.25 0.32
RKDD007 17.80 20.4 2.6 0.38
RKDD007 30.50 33.4 2.9 0.33
RKDD007 36.00 37 1.0 1.04
RKDD007 40.40 41.3 0.9 1.11
RKDD007 45.00 46 1.0 0.76
RKDD007 49.50 62.5 13.0 0.72
RKDD007 54.8 62.5 7.7 0.92
RKDD007 64.50 70.1 5.6 0.61
RKDD007 66.1 67.4 1.3 1.24
RKDD007 75.00 81.6 6.6 0.27
RKDD008 21 23 2.0 1.15
RKDD008 31.9 36.1 4.2 1.30
RKDD008 39 40.3 1.3 1.57

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Hole ID
From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Li2O (%)
RKDD008 42.3 43.1 0.8 1.05
RKDD008 53.3 55.6 2.3 1.47
RKDD008 64.5 66.6 2.1 0.33
RKDD008 69.4 72.4 3.0 0.26
RKDD008 75 86.3 11.3 0.47
RKDD008 76.6 80.5 3.9 0.75
RKDD008 88.85 92 3.15 0.27
RKDD009 33.80 34.80 1.00 0.96
RKDD009 38.50 44.50 6.00 1.08
RKDD009 47.60 52.10 4.50 1.44
RKDD009 55.00 56.10 1.10 0.26
RKDD009 59.50 62.10 2.60 0.77
RKDD009 65.70 67.50 1.80 1.29
RKDD009 70.40 70.90 0.50 0.34
RKDD009 73.30 74.50 1.20 0.33
RKDD009 75.50 76.10 0.60 0.22
RKDD009 77.05 84.30 7.25 0.45
RKDD009 91.50 92.60 1.10 0.99
RKDD009 99.80 102.30 2.50 0.37
RKDD009 106.15 111.00 4.85 0.44
RKDD010 40.50 42.20 1.60 1.34
RKDD010 46.40 46.70 0.40 1.13
RKDD010 47.10 47.60 0.50 1.73
RKDD010 47.95 48.65 0.70 0.31
RKDD010 50.60 51.35 0.75 1.38
RKDD010 55.95 56.70 0.75 0.81
RKDD010 67.90 70.00 2.10 1.18
RKDD010 79.00 79.85 0.85 0.28
RKDD010 87.00 87.35 0.35 0.40

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Hole ID
From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Li2O (%)
RKDD011 26.90 29.50 2.60 0.85
RKDD011 32.50 34.50 2.00 0.59
RKDD011 50.40 50.80 0.40 0.42
RKDD011 52.40 54.00 1.60 0.84
RKDD011 56.20 56.60 0.40 0.26
RKDD011 63.10 63.50 0.40 0.35
RKDD011 74.20 79.30 5.10 0.50
RKDD011 85.50 87.90 2.40 0.60
RKDD011 94.10 94.85 0.75 0.43
RKDD011 107.10 108.00 0.90 0.36
RKDD011 121.00 122.20 1.20 0.25
RKDD011 133.75 134.15 0.40 0.45
RKDD011 137.00 142.00 5.00 0.44
RKDD011 155.00 155.90 0.90 0.53
RKDD012 84.90 86.40 1.50 0.23
RKDD012 138.10 139.30 1.20 1.09
RKDD012 144.10 144.75 0.65 0.79
RKDD012 146.70 147.20 0.50 0.37
RKDD012 166.60 168.80 2.20 0.78
RKDD012 187.50 189.50 2.00 0.30

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Table 3 - Bang I Tum Drillhole Collars

Hole ID East North Az T_Depth
Dip mASL
BTDD001 436372 926545 -60 310 50 171
BTDD002 436417 926593 -62 330 50 190
BTDD003 436624 926819 -60 305 62 190
BTDD004 435814 926148 -65 330 45 196
BTDD005 435761 926206 -55 330 46 106
BTDD006 435796 926188 -60 330 45 110

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Table 4 – Bang I Tum Drilling Assay Results

Hole ID From To Interval Li2O Sn Ta2O5 Cs Rb
(m) (m) (m) (%) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
BTDD001 142 145 3.0 0.34 2717 39 238 2300
BTDD002 80.3 81.0 0.7 0.23 263 6 249 1040
BTDD002 110.5 111.5 1.0 1.16 166 11 381 5260
BTDD002 157.0 157.9 0.9 1.13 332 45 291 4100
BTDD003 No Significant Assays
BTDD004 8 10.4 2.4 1.24 719 90 280 3690
BTDD004 24.4 26.4 2.0 1.09 825 98 226 3585
BTDD004 41.3 41.9 0.6 0.42 1240 140 126 2370
BTDD004 94 100 6.0 0.31 832 144 184 2353
BTDD004 123 126 3.0 0.40 387 96 231 1700
BTDD004 140 141.5 1.5 0.55 475 34 320 2500
BTDD004 146.1 154 7.9 0.44 985 82 149 2305
BTDD004 156 160.25 4.25 0.48 1080 100 154 2400
BTDD004 163.6 171.6 8.0 0.37 1413 96 148 2540
BTDD005 4.5 6.6 2.1 1.07 780 250 650 4200
BTDD005 19.2 30.5 11.3 0.74 580 98 292 2600
BTDD005 33.3 34.5 1.2 0.77 696 85 230 2840
BTDD005 38.3 39.1 0.8 0.89 1020 75 254 3810
BTDD005 39.7 41 1.3 0.83 739 170 296 3230
BTDD006 14.1 15.9 1.8 0.74 639 195 302 3355
BTDD006 47.1 48.8 1.7 0.60 897 120 230 2980
BTDD006 69.6 70.1 0.5 0.70 787 156 281 2950
BTDD006 81.8 92.5 10.7 0.98 897 116 256 3361
BTDD006 84.6 92.5 7.9 1.06 990 125 234 3544

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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 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 maximising sample recovery especially in the
weathered zone.
occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material? Sample recovery through the mineralised zones
averages 96%, 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
Measures taken to ensure sampling is representative
of the material collected, e.g. results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.

results for internal standards, duplicates, prep
duplicates and blanks. Pan Asia has collected ¼ core
pairs. Comparison of results indicate excellent
agreement between Li2O grades from each ¼ pair.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size The sample weights average 2.6kg. This is considered
of the material being sampled. appropriate for the material being sampled.
Quality of Nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying The initial assaying procedure used is 4 acid digestion
assay data and laboratory procedures used; whether the followed by ICP-AES analysis. Some pulps also had
and technique is considered partial or total. sodium peroxide digestion with ICP finish, all by ALS
laboratory
tests
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments etc, parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and model,
reading times, calibrations factors applied, their
Chemex in Vancouver or Perth. Both methods are
considered a total technique. Multielement analysis is
done by sodium peroxide digestion with ICP-MS finish
with 49 elements reported, (ALS method ME-MS89L)
derivation, etc. The laboratory reports results for internal standards,
Nature of QAQC procedures adopted (eg standards, duplicates, prep duplicates and blanks. PAM has
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks); conducted ¼ sampling and re-analysis of sample
whether acceptable accuracy levels (ie lack of bias) / pulps utilising different digestion and assay methods,
precision established. Pan Asia inserts its own internal Li “standards” as
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..
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
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.
sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported
if material.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.

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.
The Cretaceous age Khao Po granite intrudes into
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.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data Weighting
averaging
techniques,
maximum/
Intersections are reported at > 0.2% Li2O, and may
aggregation minimum grade cutting and cut-off grades are rarely, allow for internal diliution of < 0.3% Li2O. No
methods Material and should be stated. top cut has been applied. Sn, Ta, Rb and Cs are
Where compositing short lengths of high grade reported in the same intersections of Li2O.
results and longer lengths of low grade results,
compositing
procedure
to
be
stated;
typical
examples of such aggregations to be shown in detail.
Higher grade zones within the bulk lower grade
zones are reported, where material.
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
intercept
and If mineralisation geometry with respect to the drillhole
angle is known, its nature should be reported.
The mineralised zones dip around 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 70-
80% 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.
both low and high grades and/or widths should be
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 an old open cut. Soil, rock-
exploration geological observations; geophysical survey results; chip and trench sampling by Pan Asia indicate
data geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and additional mineralisation is present along trend to the
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk south, where drillholes are also reported Weaker
density,
groundwater,
geotechnical
and
rock
surface Li anomalism is also present immediately
characteristics;
potential
deleterious
or
north of the pit. The whole mineralised trends at RK
contaminating substances. and BIT are potentially 1km or more long.
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.
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).

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