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FLAGSHIP MINERALS LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2024

Nov 20, 2024

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ASX Announcement | 21 November 2024

Rosario Copper Project, Chile

Concession Holdings Extended to 86km[2] via New Concession Applications Captures Prospective Geology and Secures Infrastructure Access

Highlights

  • PAM lodges additional exploration concession applications at the Rosario Copper Project

  • Approval will see holdings expanded from ~25km[2] to ~86km[2]

  • Extend prospectivity in multiple directions, capturing important geology

  • Important corridors and zones secured for future energy infrastructure needs

  • Captures thick alluvial gravels with potential to host groundwater

Battery and critical metals explorer and developer, Pan Asia Metals Limited ( ASX: PAM ) (“ PAM” or ” the Company” ) is pleased to report that it has secured additional exploration concession applications adjacent to the high grade Rosario Copper Project, capturing important geological trends as well as important corridors and zones secured for future infrastructure.

Pan Asia Metals’ Managing Director, Paul Lock, commented:

“We’re thinking ahead. The previously reported first pass geochemical results, supported by soil and rock chip assays, provide a good indication of the potential at Rosario, including the large copper zone which is 3.6km in length and 150-250m in width, of which PAM holds 2.6km. The new application areas capture important geology as well as corridors and zones for future energy needs, and large areas of deep alluvial gravels with potential for water. Aside from the additional prospective geology, these concession applications mitigate the time and cost risk to secure these zones at a later date, when your neighbours know you need it.”

PAM has lodged 26 Exploration Concession applications for a total area of approximately 61km[2] at the Rosario Copper Project in northern Chile, see Figure 1.

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Figure 1: Rosario Copper Project – New Exploration Concession Applications (Green)

There are two main objectives with the new applications areas:

1. Capture prospective geological trends along strike

The northern strike extensions of the Rosario Central and Rosario West trends are shown in Figure 1. The potential strike extensions are located in areas that are generally covered in gravel. The new applications also encompass areas which are prospective for mineralisation located in cross-cutting structures, especially where these intersect the main NNW trends.

There are also several small concession areas that have been applied for, which will ensure PAM has contiguous holdings where that is possible. These blocks are also shown in Figure 1.

2. Secure important infrastructure corridors and zones:

PAM will also secure important corridors and zones for future infrastructure needs, specifically energy via grid connection and suitable zones for solar, and a zone believed to be prospective for ground water. This is also shown in Figure 1.

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These concessions areas are located generally to the west of existing concessions. The narrow strip to the west provides a corridor for future access to a key section of Chile’s north-south energy grid. The large block area extending north of this strip provides a flat area of ~9km[2] which is potentially suitable for solar power installation. Larger areas of the concession application provide access to zones of groundwater potential hosted in thick alluvial gravels.

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Authorised by the Managing Director

For further information please contact:

Paul Lock Managing Director M: +61 408 631 497 E: [email protected]

Elissa Hansen Company Secretary, Australia M: +61 411 764 556 E: [email protected]

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ABOUT PAN ASIA METALS LIMITED (ASX:PAM)

Pan Asia Metals Limited is an ASX listed battery metals company with lithium and copper exploration and development projects located in South-East Asia and South America. PAM has agreements with key battery and chemical producers in the Asian region to produce advanced battery chemicals.

PAM’s Asian assets are strategically located in Thailand – the largest ICE and NEV producer in the region. PAM’s lithium project is located on the coast in Southern Thailand with all infrastructure needs satisfied to facilitate movement of lithium concentrates into Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, an industrial corridor with over 20 vehicle manufactures and ancillary first and second tier suppliers which will position PAM to produce lithium chemicals cost competitively to supply the region’s soaring demand for battery minerals. PAM’s South American assets are strategically located in Chile - the lowest cost and largest lithium chemical and copper producing country in the world. PAM has one of South America's largest and most strategically positioned lithium brine projects which is situated at an altitude of 800-1100m with all necessary transport and energy infrastructure. The project is north of Chile’s lithium chemical refining hub in Antofagasta, with access by rail and road, and only 75km from Iquique, a well-equipped coastal city with a population of 200,000, a deep water bulk and container port. PAM’s copper project is one of the most strategically placed copper projects in South America, situated 10km to the north of Codelco’s El Salvador Copper Mine and 100km from Enami’s El Salado oxide and sulphide copper ore processing plant (actual road distance). Codelco’s Porterillos Copper Smelter is also located 40km south of the El Salvadore mine (actual road distance).

PAM is focused on securing battery metals projects which have the potential to position PAM as a low cost producer of the metals essential for electrification – lithium and copper. PAM aims to produce high-value products with a minimal carbon footprint. PAM is also a respected local company and local employer.

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

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

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Competent Persons Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Targets and Exploration Results, is based on information compiled by Mr. David Hobby, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Hobby is a full time employee, Director and Shareholder of Pan Asia Metals Limited. Mr. Hobby has sufficient experience, relevant to the style of mineralisation 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 (JORC Code). 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 forward-looking 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 – PAM’S PROJECT PORTFOLIO

ROSARIO COPPER PROJECT

The Rosario Copper Project is located in the commune of Diego de Almagro, Chanaral Province in the Atacama region of northern Chile. The Project is interpreted as highly prospective yet significantly under explored Manto style copper-silver project. This style of mineralisation occurs throughout the northern parts of Chile and is responsible for significant historical and current copper production. The largest examples of this deposit style have historic production and Mineral Resources of plus 200Mt at grades of 1% Cu or better along with by-product silver. These include the Mantos Blancos, El Solado and Michilla mines, along with a host of ‘smaller’ but significant deposits

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Rosario Copper Project relative to Codelco’s El Salvador Copper Projects

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The Project is approximately 120 kilometres east of the port city of Chanaral and 160km north of the mining city of Copiapo. Access to the project is via well-formed paved roads and then dirt roads for the last 10km. The project lies about 10km north of the El Salvador mine (owned by CODELCO) and the town of El Salvador (pop. ~ 7000). The infrastructure in the area is excellent.

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Rosario Copper Project and its regional setting
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APPENDIX 2 - JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 Rosario Copper Project

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria Explanation
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
down
hole
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.
Rock samples were collected from small scale mine workings,
prospecting pits and natural subcrop and outcrops.
Sample types include semi-selective rockchips, random
rockchips and some ‘channel’ chips, and are considered to be
appropriate for the style of mineralisation present. Sample
weights are generally in the 0.5-2kg range.
The work has been conducted by the project Vendors in several
phases and includes sampling by an Independent Geologist
acting for Variscan Mines. More recent work has been conducted
by Pan Asia which is similar to work by previous explorers.
For hhXRF PAM uses an Olympus Vanta in Geochem mode, with
dual beam analysis for 30 seconds each.
Handheld XRF is undertaken on -1mm soil samples and directly
on rock-chips. Certified Reference Material & blanks are routinely
analysed with the XRF.
Samples were collected by PAM employed field geologists and/or
supervised field assistants. Rock samples are sent to either ALS
for analysis.

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Criteria Explanation
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).
No drilling is being reported.
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.
No drilling is being reported.
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.
No drilling is being reported.
Rockchip samples are geologically described noting salient
features.
Soil samples have salient features noted.
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.
All samples have been processed by ALS laboratories in Chile.
Samples are crushed to >70% to <2mm by ALS Method CRU-31.
This sample is then riffle split to obtain a sub-sample of 250g by
ALS Method SPL-21. The sub-sample is pulverised to >75% to
<75 microns.
ALS conduct internal QA/QC on the sub-sampling process
regarding grain size and distribution. ALS also conduct assay
analysis of duplicate sample of the pulverised sample. A review
of this data indicates the samples are representative of the
material being sampled.

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Criteria Explanation
• 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.
Soil samples were collected from lower B to C horizon. A shovel
or pick was used to excavate 1-2kg of sample from approximately
10-40cm depth. This sample was sieved to -1mm which
recovered from 300-800grams of sample with the +1mm coarse
fraction being discarded. The retained -1mm sample was then
cone and quartered in order to obtain a sample of 100-150
grams.
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.
Copper, silver and other elements were analysed by ALS Method
ME-ICP41 which involves an Aqua Regia digestion and analysis
by Inductive Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
(ICP-AES). Samples returning above detection limit of 1% Cu were
re-analysed using ALS Method Cu-AA46 which uses Atomic
Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS).
Gold was analysed by ALS Method Au-ICP21, which involves 30g
fire assay with ICP-AES finish. These methods are considered to
provide total analysis for the elements of economic interest.
All samples were analysed for Cu and Ag. Au and other elements
were not analysed in some programs.
Internal ALS QA/QC procedures involving standards, duplicates
and blanks analysis have been reviewed and indicate acceptable
levels of accuracy and precision of the assay data.
The values reported for hhXRF of soil and rock-chips are
indicative only as these samples have not yet undergone
laboratory sample preparation for analysis. QA/QC utilising
CRM’s indicates the hhXRF is performing satisfactorily.
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.
No drilling is being reported.
Data is delivered from ALS in csv format for direct import into GIS
data files. These data are checked against sample number v’s
the imported assay against the data from ALS.
Data that has been adjusted includes two copper assays that
reported grades of >5% Cu. Overlimit assaying was not
performed on these samples and they are recorded as
containing 5.01% Cu in the data being presented.
Location of
data points
• Accuracy and quality of
surveys used to locate
drill holes (collar and
Drilling and Mineral Resources are not being reported.

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Criteria Explanation
down-hole
surveys),
trenches, mine workings
and other locations used
in
Mineral
Resource
estimation.
• Specification of the grid
system used.
• Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.
Sample locations and other mapped features are located by
hand-held GPS in grid system UTM Zone 19 South WGS84, with
an accuracy of less than 10m, commonly 2-5m.
Topographic control is achieved by fitting the X-Y co-ordinates to
Google Earth ground level. This also serves to verify sample
locations with observed ground features at sample sites.
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.
Data spacing of rock chip sampling is highly variable from 1m up
to several hundred metres. With consecutive samples collected
across some faces. GPS co-ords were appropriately altered to
reflect this.
Outcrop rock samples collected off exposed faces, across strike
where possible. Associated structural measurements and
interpretation by geologist can assist in understanding geological
context.
Soil samples are collected on a 200m x 50m grid (E-W) which is
almost normal to the strike of mineralisation.
Mineral Resources or drill results are not being reported.
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.
Most sampling is essentially random. A few consecutive channel
chip samples were collected across the NWN-SES strike of the
steeply dipping main zone of mineralisation. Soil samples
are collected mostly across E-W lines that are normal to strike.
Sample
security
• The measures taken to
ensure sample security.
Samples were temporarily stored in the 4WD being used by the
geologists who collected the samples. The vehicle was securely
parked and locked during any overnight stays. At the end of the
program the samples were then delivered by respected couriers
to their final destination.
Audits
or
reviews
• The results of any audits
or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
Pan Asia’s Chief Geologist has held extensive discussions with
the Vendor’s highly experienced Geologist who was present
during all of the sampling programs at Rosario. Pan Asia is
satisfied the sampling and assaying programs have been
conducted to an acceptable standard.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

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Criteria Explanation
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 project contains 4 Exploitation Concessions. These are
Rosario 6, 1-40 which covers 1.9km2and Salvadora 1/14 which
is 1km2. These are situated on the eastern side of the project.
Rosario 7, 1/38 which covers 1.95km2and Abandonara 2, 1/10
which covers 0.6km2are situated in the central parts of the
project. In the NE portion of the Abandonara Concession there is
an historical site of Tambo-Cachiyuyo.
The Exploitation Concessions are partly surrounded and
encompassed by 8 Exploration Concession applications that cover
17.95km2. All of the Concessions and applications that make up
the project are held by the vendors. PAM has entered into a 6-
week exclusivity agreement to conduct due diligence on the
project. Should PAM decide to proceed it has the right to enter into
an option agreement for up to 3 years. The option fee per year is
$US100k payable as 50% cash with the remaining 50% payable
as PAM shares or cash at PAM’s election.
PAM at any time can elect to acquire 100% of the project for
$US2.0 Million, payable as 50% cash with the remaining 50%
payable as PAM shares or cash at PAM’s election.
The tenure is secure under the robust Chilean system and there
are no known impediments to obtaining licence to operate in the
area.
Exploration
done by other
parties
• Acknowledgment and
appraisal
of
exploration by other
parties.
PAM acknowledges the exploration conducted by the Vendors and
Variscan Mines (ASX:VAR) from 2012-2022. PAM is currently
reliant upon these programs and it forms the basis of this report.
Geology • Deposit
type,
geological setting and
style
of
mineralisation.
The Rosario project is interpreted as a Manto/Redbed volcanic
hosted deposit. The mineralisation has a structural and lithological
control and is hosted in late Cretaceous to early Tertiary andesites
and associated volcano-sedimentary sandstone that were
deposited in a submarine setting.
Drill
hole
Information
• A summary of all
information material
to the understanding
of
the
exploration
results including a
tabulation
of
the
following information
for all Material drill
holes:
• easting
and
northing of the
drill hole collar
• elevation or RL
(Reduced Level –
elevation
above
sea
level
in
metres) of the drill
hole collar
• dip and azimuth
of the hole
• down hole length
and interception
depth
• hole length.
• If the exclusion of this
information
is
justified on the basis
that the information is
No drilling being reported.

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Criteria Explanation
not Material and this
exclusion does not
detract
from
the
understanding of the
report, the Competent
Person should clearly
explain why this is the
case.
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.
Any reported average grades are arithmetic with no cutting of high
grades. Lower cut-off grades for average calculations are reported.
All data relates to rockchip and soil sampling with no drilling data
being reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths
and
intercept
lengths
• These
relationships
are
particularly
important
in
the
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
• If the geometry of the
mineralisation
with
respect to the drill
hole angle is known,
its nature should be
reported.
• If it is not known and
only the down hole
lengths are reported,
there should be a
clear statement to
this effect (eg‘down
No drilling being reported.

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Criteria Explanation
hole
length,
true
width not known’).
Diagrams • Appropriate
maps
and sections (with
scales)
and
tabulations
of
intercepts should be
included
for
any
significant discovery
being reported These
should include, but
not be limited to a
plan view of drill hole
collar locations and
appropriate sectional
views.
Appropriate maps, plans and figure are provided in the report.
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 grades shown on maps
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.
No other substantive exploration data is available.

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Criteria Explanation
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.
The project is at a relatively early stage of exploration. Additional
work is planned to include more detailed geochemical sampling
and
mapping,
including
trenching.
Induced
Polarisation
geophysics is also planned across the prospective trends to
identify sulphide zone targets. It is anticipated that drill targets will
be identified, and drilling is planned to commence at the earliest
opportunity.

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