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FLAGSHIP MINERALS LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2020
Jan 26, 2021
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ASX Announcement | January 27, 2021
Pan Asia Metals delivers inaugural quarterly report Commencing at KSTP & laying groundwork for RKLP drill program
HIGHLIGHTS
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Successful listing on the ASX on 8 October, raising A$4.29m before costs
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Collared first drillhole several days ahead of listing
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Successfully completed drill testing at Target 2 and Than Pho West prospects at the Khao Soon Tungsten Project (KSTP):
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Completed 1447.9m of diamond core drilling in 17 holes
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True width mineralisation up to 50m, commencing from surface
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Shallow dipping geometry confirmed
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Mineralisation has dimensions amenable to potential open cut mining
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Mineralised zones remain open at depth and along strike
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Best intersections include:
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KSDD024: 13.1m @ 0.30% WO3 from surface,
- incl. 3.9m @ 0.61% WO3 from 9.1m
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KSDD025: 25m @ 0.20% WO3 from surface,
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incl. 10m @ 0.35% WO3 from 13.1m
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incl. 3.8m @ 0.50% WO3 from 19.2m
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KSDD032: 31.6m @ 0.28% WO3 from surface,
- incl. 8.6m @ 0.53% WO3 from 13.3m
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KSDD032: 26.7m @ 0.25% WO3 from 38.1m,
- incl. 5.8m @ 0.53% WO3 from 58.8m
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KSDD033: 25.8m @ 0.32% WO3 from surface,
- incl. 4.4m @ 0.74% WO3 from 13.3m
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Special Prospecting Licence TSPL 2/2563, a 5-year exploration licence at the Khao Soon Tungsten Project, was granted
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Six hole, 1,000-2,000 drill plan at the Minter Tungsten Project was approved by NSW Government
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Phang Nga Provincial Government, Thailand, confirms its support for the Reung Kiet Lithium Project (RKLP) and the potential development of lithium carbonate or hydroxide capacity in the Province.
Specialty metals explorer and developer Pan Asia Metals Limited (ASX: PAM) (‘PAM’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to provide it’s inaugural Quarterly Activities Report, summarising activities during the December 2020 quarter.
PAM listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on the 8 October, successfully raising A$4.29m before costs via the issuance of 21,430,000 ordinary shares at $0.20 each.
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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PAM is one of a select few newly listed explorers to be drilling on the day of listing, in fact PAM’s drill program at the Khao Soon Tungsten Project (KSTP) started on 4 October, four days before listing.
This is an example of the excellence we aim to deliver to PAM’s shareholders; our conduct and the way we manage our business is done so with the sole objective of delivering the best possible outcome.
We thank our pre-IPO and IPO shareholders for their support, particularly so during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EXPLORATION
During the quarter PAM’s exploration activities focused on drilling at the KSTP. KSTP is one of PAM’s key assets and a significant historical tungsten producer, the other being PAM’s Reung Kiet Lithium Project (RKLP). Modern exploration at KSTP has discovered potentially world-class, district scale tungsten mineralisation across numerous prospects. Reconnaissance diamond drilling by PAM has intersected robust widths and grades associated with strong surface anomalies, from which Exploration Targets have been estimated.
KSTP – Target 2 Prospect
PAM commenced drilling at the Target 2 (T2) prospect on 4 October. A total of nine HQ diameter drillholes (holes KSDD023 to KSDD031) were completed for a total of 773.3m. T2 is defined by a large high tenor tungsten in soil anomaly about 450m long and 150m wide and laterite hosted mineralisation to the west of this anomaly (see Figure 1). An Exploration Target of 6-8Mt @ 0.2-0.4% WO3 was previously estimated, with details reported on October 8, 2020, in ASX announcement ‘PAM Projects – ‘Technical Reports’. Readers are advised that in reference to the Exploration Target, the potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, that there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource, and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.
The drilling program was designed to test the Exploration Target beneath the soil anomaly and the laterite hosted mineralisation to the west, as well as to test a strong Induced Polarisation chargeability anomaly which occurs sub-surface and to the west of a large tungsten in soil anomaly.
Drilling at the T2 soil anomaly has so far defined a shallow southeast dipping zone of tungsten mineralisation about 270m long and 15-25m thick. Currently the better tungsten grades are located in the central and southern parts of the prospect (see Figure 1). The zone remains open, southeast of KSDD029 and to a lesser extent to the northeast of KSDD028 where a significant portion of the soil anomaly along strike from KSDD028 remains to be tested. Confirmatory land title investigations and subsequent drilling access arrangements are being undertaken for this area.
Drilling of the laterite hosted mineralisation in holes KSDD030 and KSDD031 was conducted to test the continuity of tungsten mineralisation intersected in air-core drilling by previous explorers, which identified horizontal zones around 9-12m thick with grades generally around
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0.1-0.3% WO3. Both holes intersected anomalous to low grade tungsten values from surface to about 36m. However, WO3 values from spot hhXRF were generally lower than those intersected by previous explorers.
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Figure 1: Khao Soon Tungsten Project – T2 Prospect, Drill Hole Locations and Geochemistry
KSDD023 was designed to test a strong Induced Polarisation chargeability anomaly which occurs sub-surface and to the west of a large tungsten in soil anomaly (see Figure 2). As there is no outcrop in the prospect area, the IP anomaly was interpreted to potentially represent the
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down dip extension of the mineralized zone emanating from the tungsten in soil. Results of KSDD023 effectively rule out the potential for a west dipping mineralized zone associated with the IP anomaly. The source of the IP anomaly remains unexplained.
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Figure 2: Khao Soon Tungsten Project – T2 Prospect, Composite Cross Section
Drilling at T2 has identified an extensive fault breccia system, dipping about 25 degrees to the southeast which is currently interpreted to underly much of the drilled area. The upper more weathered parts of the breccia hosts tungsten mineralisation based upon spot hhXRF. Parts of the lower fresh breccia contain some pyrite mineralisation with occasional elevated tungsten. There is an extensive area of elevated tungsten defined in lateritic soil cover and some drilling over a total area of about 700m in length and 250-500m in width.
PAM awaits laboratory assay results, which will assist ongoing interpretation of geology and mineralisation controls at the T2 prospect, with the aim of additional drilling being undertaken in 2021. PAM will then consider the potential to estimate a Mineral Resource.
Drillhole collar details and drilling results can be found in Appendix 1, with further details found in Appendix 2, being Table 1 of the JORC Code.
Readers are also advised to refer to the following ASX announcements:
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8 October, 2020: ‘PAM Projects – Technical Reports’
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30 October, 2020: ‘Pan Asia Metals progresses drilling program at Khao Soon Tungsten Project’
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30 November, 2020: ‘Khao Soon Tungsten Project Drilling Update’
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KSTP – Than Pho West Prospect
PAM commenced drilling at the Than Pho West (TPW) prospect on 17 November. The TPW prospect is defined by a large plus 1km long WO3 soil anomaly supported by rock-chips and drilling (see Figure 3). Prior to the current program, PAM previously completed seven widely spaced diamond core holes at TPW and defined near surface tungsten mineralisation up to 50m true width.
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Figure 3: Khao Soon Tungsten Project – TPW Prospect, Drill Hole Locations and Geochemistry
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An Exploration Target of 4-8Mt @ 0.2-0.4% WO3 was estimated, with details reported on 8 October, 2020 in ASX announcement ‘PAM Projects – ‘Technical Reports’. Readers are advised that in reference to the Exploration Target, the potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, that there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource, and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.
The drilling program at TPW was designed as infill and extensional drilling to test the Exploration Target. As at 31 December a total of eight PQ diameter priority 1 drillholes (KSDD032 to KSDD039) were drilled for 698.2m. Subsequent to the quarter end, this phase of the TPW program was completed with 2 additional PQ drillholes (KSDD040 to KSDD041) for a program total of 828.2m in 10 holes.
The drilling was undertaken at sufficient spacing to enable a Mineral Resource estimate to be reported, subject to the success of the program and other factors that contribute to a Mineral Resource (see Figure 4). The results support previous work, confirming a relatively thick, shallow dipping breccia zone, with the zone remaining open at depth on all sections and is yet to be closed off along strike
In addition to testing the breccia zone, drillhole KSDD038 was drilled deeper in order to test an Induced Polarisation chargeability anomaly thought to be potentially associated with deeper mineralisation. The geological results from this hole seem to indicate the chargeability feature is associated with pyritic siltstone deep in the footwall of the breccia mineralisation.
Importantly, most of the intersections through the mineralized breccia zone are PQ diameter. This larger diameter (85mm) core maximizes core recovery, compared to previous HQ diameter core (61mm), where recovery was variable in some of the mineralized zones. The PQ core also provides additional material for metallurgical test work.
Subsequent to the quarter end, drilling at TPW was paused upon completion of KSDD041 whilst the Company awaits assay results. The Company aims to undertake additional drilling later in 2021.
Drillhole collar details and drilling results can be found in Appendix 1, with further details found in Appendix 2, being Table 1 of the JORC Code.
Readers are also advised to refer to the following ASX announcements:
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8 October, 2020: ‘PAM Projects – Technical Reports’
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30 November, 2020: ‘Khao Soon Tungsten Project Drilling Update’
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23 December, 2020: ‘Khao Soon Tungsten Project Drilling Update’
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• 15 January, 2021: ‘Khao Soon Tungsten Project Drilling Update’
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Figure 4: Khao Soon Tungsten Project – TPW Prospect, Cross Section 938425N (KSDD32/33)
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Minter Tungsten Project
The Minter Project is located within the central portion of the Lachlan Lachlan Fold Belt, which includes the broadly-defined “Wagga Tin Belt” which extends about 700kms from northeastern Victoria in a belt 100-150km wide and continues into central NSW (see Figure 5).
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Figure 5: Regional map identifying the location of the Minter Tungsten Project
The Wagga Tin Belt (WTB) hosts numerous granites of particular composition that give rise to tin, tin-tungsten, tungsten and gold mineralisation hosted within the granite intrusions and/or
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adjacent metasediments, and commonly in quartz veins. The Minter project sits midway between the productive Gibsonvale and Tallebung tin-tungsten fields and 110 kilometres north-northwest of the substantial Ardlethan tin field.
Exploration by previous explorers at Minter has defined a belt of prospective tungsten mineralisation hosted in quartz veins occurring within metasediments near a granite contact. At the Doyenwae prospect there has been approximately 3,600m of drilling in 59 holes yielding numerous low to moderate grade WO3 intersections over a relatively large area. Much of this drilling was shallow aircore drilling to about 20-25m vertically below surface along with 17 RC holes and one diamond core hole.
On 2 December, the Company announced that a six hole, 1000-1200m drill plan for the Doyenwae prospect had been approved by the NSW Government (see Figure 6) and that PAM intended conducting this program in December 2020.
Previous diamond drilling combined with geological mapping of exposures suggests that historical drill holes at the Doyenwae prospect were not drilled in an optimal direction and/or dip relative to newly identified controls of mineralisation, specifically quartz veins that are parallel to the drilling direction and also steeply dipping to near vertical. The aim of the upcoming drilling program is to test this new interpretation and if successful conduct additional drilling and assess the potential to delineate an Exploration Target and/or Inferred Resource.
The planned drilling program has been postponed until early 2021 pending ratification of a land transfer relevant to the Land Access and Compensation Agreement.
Readers are advised to refer to the following ASX announcements:
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8 October, 2020: ‘PAM Projects – Technical Reports’
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2 December, 2020: ‘Minter Tungsten Project - Drilling Program approved’
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Figure 6: Minter Tungsten Project – Doyenwae Prospect, Drill Hole Locations and Soil Geochemistry
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PROJECT GENERATION
PAM’s strategy is outlined in its Prospectus dated 8 July 2020.
The Company is primarily focussing on South East Asia for both geological and economic reasons. Three of the Company’s projects are located in the South East Asian Tin-Tungsten Belt, which extends from Myanmar in the north through Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia to the Tin Islands in the South. This belt is appealing due to the occurrence of a suite of specialty metals associated with granite related tin, tungsten, lithium, tantalum, niobium, rubidium, cesium, rare earths and other rare metals. There has been very little modern exploration and it contains some of the largest historical tin producing districts in the world, specifically in Southern Thailand and much of Peninsula Malaysia.
Operating in South East Asia, especially in Thailand and Malaysia, gives the Company access to modern industrial economies with globally competitive cost environments, and the fastest growing and most populous region on earth. The Company’s strategy is simple, we seek to secure exploration and development assets which have the potential to be positioned in the lowest or leading third of the cost curve and which position the Company for downstream value adding opportunities. Cost curve positioning is paramount in our decision-making, as assets positioned further up the cost curve are generally more difficult to finance and develop. Regardless of the size or grade of an asset, if finance cannot be secured then the asset is worth relatively little.
The opportunity to move downstream is also very important. In general, value adding mine output will offer the Company better and more consistent profit margins and a larger footprint of customers, and exposure to new opportunities. Although at face value this may sound ‘optimistic’, for many specialty metals, including tungsten and lithium, value adding can be easily incorporated into a feasibility study if the geology, geography and cost environment is right.
With the above in mind, during the quarter the Company considered several opportunities which meet PAM’s stated strategic objectives, including a complementary tungsten asset in Australia, which has since been passed on. At present the Company is considering several specialty metal opportunities in SE Asia which would complement its current portfolio.
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT
PAM works closely with the communities within which it works. PAM sponsors education, health and sport, with a primary focus on childhood education through it’s ‘The Village Scientist’ program.
In early December southern Thailand experienced a large monsoonal rain event, with many townships around KSTP experiencing flooding. PAM offered donations and help to the communities during this weather event.
PAM has also been offering help to communities affected by COVID-19, generally in the form of food donations and protective equipment.
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COVID-19
As with other Companies, COVID-19 has caused some disruptions to PAM’s activities. With regard to business development, PAM’s executives have been somewhat restricted, although their long term relationships in SE Asia means that PAM is seeing opportunities other companies will not see as they are not on the ground. With regard to PAM’s operations, although there has been a fresh outbreak in Thailand in December and January, which as at writing continues, the Thai authorities have managed to keep numbers very low and the Company has not experienced any disruptions to its field activities since listing. As the Thai authorities are managing the COVID-19 situation very well and as the Company has a strong Thai-based team comprising three administration and three field staff, we do not expect any material disruptions to PAM’s exploration activities.
CORPORATE
On 8 October, the Company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) with the stock ticker ‘PAM’, successfully raising A$4.29m (US$3.06m) before costs via the issuance of 21,430,000 ordinary shares at A$0.20 each.
PAM is a US Dollar reporter and therefore its financial statements are reported in US Dollars, including its Quarterly Appendix 5Bs.
As at 31 December 2020, the Company held A$3.14m (US$2.42m) in cash.
PAM’s expenditure during the Quarter is as follows:
| Item | US$ (‘000s) | A$ (‘000s) |
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| Cash Balance at beginning of Quarter | 76 | 108 |
| Proceeds from IPO | 3,056 | 4,286 |
| Staff Costs | (67) | (92) |
| Administration and Corporate Costs | (62) | (85) |
| Property, Plant and Equip. Purchases | (45) | (62) |
| Exploration and Evaluation | (301) | (412) |
| IPO Transaction Costs | (309) | (524) |
| Other | (7) | (10) |
| FX Movements | 77 | (70) |
| Cash at End of Quarter | 2,418 | 3,139 |
During the quarter the Company made payments of US$67k (A$92k) to related parties. The payments relate to existing remuneration agreements between the Company and the Managing Director and Technical Director.
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EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO QUARTER END
On 15 January 2021 the Company announced that it had completed drilling at the KSTP for the time being and was mobilising the drilling rig to the Company’s Reung Kiet Lithium Project (RKLP). On 18 January 2021 the Company announced that it had started drilling at the Bang I Tum Lithium Prospect, one of two highly prospective lithium prospects situated within the RKLP holding.
Readers are advised to refer to the following ASX announcements:
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15 January, 2021: ‘Khao Soon Tungsten Project - Drilling Update and Rig Mobilisation’
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• 18 January, 2021: ‘Reung Kiet Lithium Project - Drilling Underway’
Other than the above events there were no further events of a material nature subsequent to the quarter end.
Ends
Authorised by:
Board of Directors
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SUMMARY OF ASX ANNOUNCEMENTS
| Date | Price Sensitive |
Title |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2020 | Chairman's welcome letter | |
| 8 Oct 2020 | Technical Reports for PAM Projects | |
| 8 Oct 2020 | Investor Presentation | |
| 8 Oct 2020 | Successful IPO and drilling underway | |
| 9 Oct 2020 | Successful IPO and drilling underway – updated | |
| 12 Oct 2020 | Initial Director's Interest Notice x 6 | |
| 13 Oct 2020 | $ | Pause in Trading |
| 13 Oct 2020 | $ | Trading Halt |
| 15 Oct 2020 | $ | Suspension from Official Quotation |
| 19 Oct 2020 | $ | Response to ASX Queries |
| 19 Oct 2020 | $ | Reinstatement to Official Quotation |
| 21 Oct 2020 | Strategy Clarification | |
| 21 Oct 2020 | Reung Kiet Lithium Project Update | |
| 22 Oct 2020 | Khao Soon Tungsten Project Licence Update | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | $ | Khao Soon Tungsten Project - Drilling Update |
| 2 Nov 2020 | Appendix 2A | |
| 2 Nov 2020 | Release of shares from escrow | |
| 6 Nov 2020 | Appendix 2A | |
| 13 Nov 2020 | PAM Investor Presentation | |
| 13 Nov 2020 | Release of shares from escrow | |
| 26 Nov 2020 | Release of shares from escrow | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | Appendix 2A | |
| 30 Nov 2020 | Khao Soon Tungsten Project Drilling Update | |
| 2 Dec 2020 | Minter Tungsten Project - Drilling Program Approved | |
| 8 Dec 2020 | Change in substantial holding | |
| 10 Dec 2020 | Appendix 2A |
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| Date | Price Sensitive |
Title |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2020 | Appendix 2A | |
| 23 Dec 2020 | $ | Khao Soon Tungsten Project - Drilling Update |
| 24 Dec 2020 | Release of shares from escrow | |
| Announcements subsequent to Quarter End | ||
| 8 Jan 2021 | Appendix 2A | |
| 11 Jan 2021 | Change of Director's Interest Notice | |
| 15 Jan 2021 | $ | Khao Soon Tungsten Project Drilling Update |
| 18 Jan 2021 | $ | Drilling commences at Reung Kiet Lithium Project |
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TENEMENT SCHEDULE
| Tenement / Application |
Holder / Applicant |
% Held |
Granted | Term (Years) |
Area **(Km2) ** |
Country |
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| Reung Kiet Lithium Project | ||||||
| JSPL 1/2562 | SIM | 100 | 15-Feb-2019 | 5 | 12.3 | Thailand |
| JSPL 2/2562 | SIM | 100 | 15-Feb-2019 | 5 | 12.7 | Thailand |
| JSPL 3/2562 | SIM | 100 | 15-Feb-2019 | 5 | 11.9 | Thailand |
| Khao Soon Tungsten Project | ||||||
| TSPL 1/2563 | TMV | 100 | 14-May-2020 | 5 | 7.1 | Thailand |
| TSPL 2/2563 | TMV | 100 | 20-Aug-2020 | 5 | 15.9 | Thailand |
| TSPLA 1/2549 | TMV |
100 | Application | na | 11.0 | Thailand |
| Bang Now Lithium Project | ||||||
| AEPL 1/2561 | PAM3 | 100 | 14-Feb-2020 | 2 | 3.5 | Thailand |
| AEPL 2/2561 | PAM3 | 100 | 14-Feb-2020 | 2 | 1.5 | Thailand |
| Minter Tungsten Project | ||||||
| EL 8811 | PAMA | 100 | 14-Dec-2018 | 4 | 145 | Australia |
SIM: Siam Industrial Metal Co. Ltd.; PAM3: Pan Asia 3 Metals (Thailand) Co. Ltd.; TMV: Thai Mineral Ventures Co. Ltd.; PAMA: Pan Asia Metals (Aus) Pty. Ltd. SIM, PAM3, TMV and PAMA are all subsidiaries of the Company or a subsidiary of one of the Company’s100% held subsidiaries.
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Board of Directors
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Paul Lock
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Executive Chairman and Managing Director
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David Hobby
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Executive Director and Chief Geologist
Investor Relations
The Capital Network Level 14, 234 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Julia Maguire: +61 2 8999 3699
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David Docherty
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Non Executive Director
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Thanasak Chanyapoon
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Non Executive Director
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Ian Mitchell
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Non-Executive Director
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Roger Jackson
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Non-Executive Director
Company Secretaries
– Mr Wayne Kernaghan, Australia – Ms Fiza Alwi, Singapore
Corporate Office
Level 23, 52 Thaniya Plaza, Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand Phone: +66 2238 1639 Email: [email protected]
Singapore Reg. Office
Level 3, 8 Robinson Road, ASO Building, Singapore, 048544 Phone: +65 6538 0779 Email: [email protected]
Australian Reg. Office
Level 9, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Phone: +61 9232 5444 Email: [email protected]
Stock Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange (PAM)
Solicitors
Ian B. Mitchell & Associates Level 9, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Phone: +61 9232 5444
Auditors
William Buck Level 20, 181 William Street Melbourne Vic 3000 Phone: +61 3 9824 8555
SYA PAC 160 Robinson Road, #26-03 Singapore Business Federation Center Singapore 068914
Accountants
Leydin Freyer Level 4, 100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, Vic, 3205 Phone: +61 3 9692 7222
Bankers
DBS Bank Limited, Singapore 12 Marina Boulevard Level 3 MBFC Tower 3 Singapore 018982
Westpac Banking Corp., Australia Royal Exchange, Cnr Pitt & Bridge Streets Sydney NSW 2000
Share Registry
Advanced Share Registry 110 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA, 6009 Phone: +61 8 9389 8033
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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 value-accretive acquisitions.
To learn more, please visit: www.panasiametals.com
Stay up to date with the latest news by connecting with PAM on LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
Investor Enquiries
Paul Lock Managing Director [email protected]
Media Enquiries
The Capital Network Julia Maguire +61 2 8999 3699 [email protected]
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PAN ASIA METALS’ PROJECTS
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Regional map identifying the location of Pan Asia Metal’s projects
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About the Khao Soon Tungsten Project
The Khao Soon Tungsten Project is a wolframite style tungsten project located approximately 600km south of Bangkok in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Southern Thailand. PAM holds a 100% interest in 2 contiguous Special Prospecting Licences (SPL) a 1 Special Prospecting Licence Application (SPLA) covering about 33km².
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Regional map identifying the location of the Khao Soon Tungsten Project
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About the Reung Kiet Lithium Project
The Reung Kiet Lithium Project is a lepidolite style lithium project located about 70km northeast of Phuket in the Phang Nga Province in southern Thailand. Pan Asia holds a 100% interest in 3 contiguous Special Prospecting Licences (SPL) covering about 38km².
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Regional map identifying the location of Phang Nga and the Reung Kiet Lithium Project
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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 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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Rule 5.5
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity
PAN ASIA METALS LIMITED Registration Number Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 201729187E 31 December 2020
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $US’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $US’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cash flows from operating activities 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation (if expensed) (b) development (c) production (d) staff costs (e) administration and corporate costs 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) 1.4 Interest received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Government grants and tax incentives 1.8 Other (provide details if material) 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities |
- - - - (67) (62) - - - - - - |
- - - - (166) (187) - - - - - - |
| (129) | (353) | |
| 2. Cash flows from investing activities 2.1 Payments to acquire: (a) entities (b) tenements (c) property, plant and equipment (d) exploration & evaluation (if capitalised) (e) investments (f) other non-current assets |
- - (45) (301) - - |
- - (69) (541) - - |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
Page 1
- See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $US’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $US’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of: (a) entities (b) tenements (c) property, plant and equipment (d) investments (e) other non-current assets 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) 2.5 Other 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities |
- - - - - - - - |
- - - - - - - - |
| (346) | (610) | |
| 3. Cash flows from financing activities 3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities) 3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities 3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 3.6 Repayment of borrowings 3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 3.8 Dividends paid 3.9 Other (Repayment of Lease liabilities) 3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities |
3,056 - - (309) - - - - (7) |
3,277 - - (370) - - - - (28) |
| 2,740 | 2,879 | |
| 4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period |
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| 4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) 4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) 4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) |
76 (129) (346) 2,740 |
562 (353) (610) 2,879 |
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $US’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $US’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held 4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
77 | (60) |
| 2,418 | 2,418 | |
| 5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts |
Current quarter $US’000 |
Previous quarter $US’000 |
| 5.1 Bank balances 5.2 Call deposits 5.3 Bank overdrafts 5.4 Other (provide details) 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) |
2,418 - - - |
76 - - - |
| 2,418 | 76 |
| 6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates 6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 2 |
Current quarter $US'000 |
|---|---|
| 67 | |
| - |
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments
| 7. Financing facilities Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity. Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity. Total facility amount at quarter end $US’000 7.1 Loan facilities - 7.2 Credit standby arrangements - 7.3 Other (please specify) - 7.4 Total financing facilities - 7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end |
Total facility amount at quarter end $US’000 |
Amount drawn at quarter end $US’000 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| - | ||
| - |
- 7.6 Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
Answer: N/A
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
| 8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities |
$US’000 |
|---|---|
| 8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (Item 1.9) 8.2 Capitalised exploration & evaluation (Item 2.1(d)) 8.3 Total relevant outgoings (Item 8.1 + Item 8.2) 8.4 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (Item 4.6) 8.5 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (Item 7.5) 8.6 Total available funding (Item 8.4 + Item 8.5) 8.7 Estimated quarters of funding available (Item 8.6 divided by Item 8.3) |
(129) (301) (430) 2,418 - 2,418 |
| 5.6 | |
| 8.8 If Item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions: |
- Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: N/A
- Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?
Answer: N/A
- Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: N/A
Compliance statement
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1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
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2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date: 27 January 2021
Authorised by: By the Board of Directors
Notes
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This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.
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If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
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Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
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If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
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If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
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APPENDIX 1 KSTP Drilllhole collar and assay data
Drillhole collar details
| Hole_ID | East UTM Zone 47N |
North UTM Zone 47N |
Elevation (m) |
Dip | Azimuth mag. |
Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSDD023 | 547574 | 937910 | 90 | -60 | 135 | 143 |
| KSDD024 | 547655 | 937819 | 106 | -75 | 315 | 100.1 |
| KSDD025 | 547699 | 937768 | 107 | -75 | 315 | 91 |
| KSDD026 | 547755 | 937685 | 126 | -75 | 315 | 129.1 |
| KSDD027 | 547630 | 937721 | 126 | -55 | 135 | 69.9 |
| KSDD028 | 547741 | 937837 | 92 | -90 | 0 | 46 |
| KSDD029 | 547637 | 937615 | 81 | -60 | 315 | 70.2 |
| KSDD030 | 547511 | 937962 | 75 | -90 | 0 | 51 |
| KSDD031 | 547481 | 937853 | 85 | -65 | 315 | 73 |
| KSDD032 | 553205 | 938431 | 97 | -90 | 0 | 67 |
| KSDD033 | 553147 | 938418 | 100 | -60 | 270 | 40.6 |
| KSDD034 | 553192 | 938534 | 80 | -60 | 270 | 53.6 |
| KSDD035 | 553265 | 938526 | 90 | -70 | 270 | 89 |
| KSDD036 | 553325 | 938535 | 88 | -75 | 270 | 115 |
| KSDD037 | 553278 | 938306 | 74 | -60 | 270 | 63 |
| KSDD038 | 553209 | 938297 | 54 | -60 | 270 | 170 |
| KSDD039 | 553274 | 938629 | 67 | -70 | 280 | 100 |
| Completed subsequent to quarter end | ||||||
| KSDD040 | 553240 | 938849 | 71 | -60 | 270 | 70 |
| KSDD041 | 553230 | 938763 | 77 | -65 | 270 | 60 |
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Spot hand-held XRF analysis (KSDD023 to 036)
PAM uses a Delta Olympus Premium hhXRF device which utilises an X-ray fluorescence tube to take relatively rapid (30 second) measurements over an area about 20mm[2] to report up to 36 elements. In this case, it is used by PAM geologists to take readings on drill core to evaluate the tenor of the contained tungsten mineralisation and other associated pathfinder elements. The spot readings on the core are yet to verified by an independent laboratory and the Company wishes to make clear that the hhXRF results are not formal assays but are preliminary estimates of tungsten grades only, and require confirmation by appropriate sampling and independent laboratory analysis.
However, it is PAM’s experience that the spot hhXRF analysis does provide a relatively good indication of tungsten grades when compared to those reported from laboratory analysis. This is especially the case in more weathered mineralisation and is based upon extensive QA/QC conducted by PAM during previous drilling campaigns at Khao Soon. However, in fresh rock spot hhXRF becomes a considerably less reliable indicator of tungsten grade and will commonly underestimate by a significant factor.
| Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | No. of readings |
**WO3% ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSDD023 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 145 | 0.01 |
| KSDD024 | 0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 145 | 0.30 |
| KSDD024 | 0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 100 | 0.17 |
| KSDD024 | 9.1 | 13 | 3.9 | 44 | 0.61 |
| KSDD025 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 214 | 0.20 |
| KSDD025 | 0 | 10.4 | 10 | 77 | 0.10 |
| KSDD025 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 2 | 0.05 |
| KSDD025 | 11.8 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 0.09 |
| KSDD025 | 13.1 | 23 | 10 | 92 | 0.35 |
| KSDD025 | 19.2 | 23 | 3.8 | 34 | 0.50 |
| KSDD025 | 23.6 | 23.7 | 0.1 | 3 | 0.08 |
| KSDD025 | 24.4 | 24.7 | 0.3 | 5 | 0.10 |
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| Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | No. of readings |
**WO3% ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSDD025 | 27.1 | 27.1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| KSDD026 | 0 | 95 | Scattered values to <50ppm WO3 | ||
| KSDD027 | 0 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 57 | 0.09 |
| KSDD027 | 12.3 | 16.3 | 4.0 | 17 | 0.16 |
| KSDD027 | 14.5 | 16.3 | 1.8 | 8 | 0.27 |
| KSDD027 | 27.3 | 27.4 | 0.1 | 2 | 0.07 |
| KSDD027 | 42.1 | - | 1 | 0.07 | |
| KSDD028 | 0 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 24 | max 0.03% |
| KSDD029 | 25.5 | 40.1 | 14.6 | 48 | 0.06 |
| KSDD029 | 27.2 | 30.3 | 3.1 | 9 | 0.10 |
| KSDD029 | 32.2 | - | 1 | 0.05 | |
| KSDD029 | 33 | - | 1 | 0.06 | |
| KSDD029 | 34 | 35.6 | 1.6 | 5 | 0.11 |
| KSDD029 | 36.3 | 37 | 0.7 | 3 | 0.09 |
| KSDD029 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 1 | 0.05 | |
| KSDD029 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.12 |
| KSDD030 | 0 | 12 | 12.0 | 41 | 0.09 |
| KSDD030 | 1.8 | - | 3 | 0.87 | |
| KSDD030 | 9 | 11.4 | - | 9 | 0.06 |
| KSDD031 | 12.3 | 37.2 | 24.9 | 69 | 0.04 |
| KSDD031 | 31.5 | 36.9 | 5.4 | 19 | 0.10 |
| KSDD031 | 31.5 | 32.1 | 0.6 | 3 | 0.12 |
| KSDD031 | 33 | 33.6 | 0.6 | 3 | 0.12 |
| KSDD031 | 34.2 | 34.5 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.13 |
| KSDD031 | 35.7 | 36 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.14 |
| KSDD032 | 0 | 31.6 | 31.6 | 101 | 0.28 |
| KSDD032 | 7.9 | 29.2 | 21.3 | 66 | 0.37 |
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| Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | No. of readings |
**WO3% ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSDD032 | 13.3 |
21.9 | 8.6 | 29 | 0.53 |
| KSDD032 | 38.1 |
64.8 | 26.7 | 87 | 0.25 |
| KSDD032 | 58.8 |
64.6 | 5.8 | 20 | 0.53 |
| KSDD033 | 0 |
25.8 | 25.8 | 85 | 0.32 |
| KSDD033 | 10.9 |
23.3 | 12.4 | 40 | 0.52 |
| KSDD033 | 13.3 |
18.8 | 4.4 | 16 | 0.74 |
| KSDD034 | 2.5 |
48.1 | 45.6 | 147 | 0.20 |
| incl. | 4.2 | 21.6 | 17.4 | 59 | 0.27 |
| and | 4.2 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 10 | 0.45 |
| and | 15.1 | 19.6 | 4.5 | 16 | 0.31 |
| KSDD035 | 13.8 |
79.4 | 65.6 | 198 | 0.17 |
| incl. | 27.4 | 32.5 | 5.1 | 18 | 0.22 |
| and | 57.1 | 79.4 | 22.3 | 75 | 0.26 |
| KSDD036 | 75.5 |
103.2 | 27.7 | 100 | 0.28 |
| incl. | 86.1 | 92.4 | 6.3 | 22 | 0.35 |
| and | 93.9 | 103.2 | 9.3 | 32 | 0.35 |
| KSDD037 – | KSDD041: hhXRF not available, core being prepared | for dispatch to | laboratory for | ||
| analysis. |
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APPENDIX 2 - JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
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Sampling • Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut • Samples are derived from diamond drilling conducted by Pan Asia (PAM) These methods are considered techniques channels, random chips, or specific appropriate. specialised industry standard • The spot handheld XRF analysis are undertaken at regular intervals along the drill core, increasing to 0.3m in measurement tools appropriate to the mineralized zones. minerals under investigation, such as • Routine analysis of a W Certified Reference Material (CRM) or ‘standards’ are inserted during XRF or down hole gamma sondes, or laboratory analysis. Duplicates are also used as are internal laboratory QA/QC data reported. handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken • Tungsten mineralization is hosted in laterite and weathered rock transitioning into fresh rock at depth. Sample as limiting the broad meaning of recovery for PAM core drilling is generally acceptable, although isolated zones of low recovery and occasional sampling. cavities are present.
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The spot handheld XRF analysis are undertaken at regular intervals along the drill core, increasing to 0.3m in mineralized zones.
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Tungsten mineralization is hosted in laterite and weathered rock transitioning into fresh rock at depth. Sample recovery for PAM core drilling is generally acceptable, although isolated zones of low recovery and occasional cavities are present.
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Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
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Drill core is cut in half to collect mostly 0.5-1.5m individual sample lengths. Crushing to -3mm of the whole sample, then riffle splitting and pulverization of 0.5-1kg, from which a 100g sample was extracted for assay.
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• The spot hand held XRF only analyses about 20mm2 on the drill core. As such it cannot be considered representative, although comparisons between spot hhXRF and laboratory derived analysis do show reasonable to excellent correlation across the mineralized zones in weathered material. This agreement breaks down when comparing hhXRF to laboratory results in fresh mineralisation (see Table A at end)
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Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report.
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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
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| inherent sampling problems. Unusual | |||
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| commodities or mineralisation types | |||
| (eg submarine nodules) may warrant | |||
| disclosure of detailed information. | |||
| Drilling | • Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, | • | Diamond drilling was conducted using PQ triple tube. Holes are not oriented. |
| techniques | 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). _ | |||
| Drill sample | • Method of recording and assessing | • | Diamond core recovery is recorded for every drill run by measuring recovered solid core length over the actual |
| recovery | core and chip sample recoveries and | drilled length for that run. | |
| results assessed. | • | Triple tube drill methods were used to assist with maximising sample recovery especially in the weathered | |
| • Measures taken to maximise sample | zone. Sample recovery of the mineralised zones (>400ppm WO3averages 80%. This excludes zones where no | ||
| recovery and ensure representative | core and therefore no sample or assays are recorded. | ||
| nature of the samples. | • | For diamond core drilling scatterplots of grade v recovery indicate that high W grades slightly concentrate with zones of lower recovery, potentially indicating some bias. However, lower to moderate W grades broadly |
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| occur across the broad range of recoveries. | |||
| • 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. | |||
| Logging | • Whether core and chip samples have | • | Core samples were geologically logged with salient features recorded to sufficient detail for the results being |
| been geologically and geotechnically | reported. | ||
| logged to a level of detail to support | |||
| appropriate Mineral Resource | |||
| estimation, mining studies and | • | Logging was qualitative. Colour, grain size, weathering, lithology type and salient comments are recorded. A | |
| metallurgical studies. • Whether logging is qualitative or |
photograph is available for all air-core samples, as drilled, and for parts of the QA-QC process. For drill core each tray is photographed wet and dry. Some cut core photos are also recorded. |
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| quantitative in nature. Core (or | |||
| costean, channel, etc) photography. | |||
| • The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
• | 100% of every hole is geologically logged. | |
| Sub- | • If core, whether cut or sawn and | • | Half core samples are cut with a large knife or broad chisel (when soft enough) or cut with a diamond saw if |
| sampling | whether quarter, half or all core taken. | too hard to hand-cut. The remaining half is retained in the core tray. The bagged sample is crushed to 100% | |
| techniques | • If non-core, whether riffled, tube | passing -2mm. A 0.5-1kg sub-sample is then riffle spilt. The entire sample is then pulverized to 75% passing 75microns. |
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| and sample | sampled, rotary split, etc and whether |
|---|---|
| preparation | sampled wet or dry. |
| • For all sample types, the nature, | |
| quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. |
• Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of samples. • Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling.
• For drill core samples 50% of the drilled interval is collected for sampling, 100% is fine crushed and around 3050% of this sample is pulverized to produce the pulp for assay. • The methods described are considered appropriate.
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For the Pan Asia diamond drilling no field duplicate/second-half sampling has been undertaken to date.
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The sample/sub-sample sizes are considered appropriate for material being sampled. The pulverized subsample is also considered appropriate.
| • Whether sample sizes are appropriate | ||
|---|---|---|
| to the grain size of the material being | ||
| sampled. | ||
| Quality of | • The nature, quality and | • The analysis by spot hand held XRF provides an indication of W grades and could be a considered a total technique. |
| assay data | appropriateness of the assaying and | |
| and | laboratory procedures used and | • PAM has utlilised an Olympus Delta hand-held XRF DP 4000 Premium (hhXRF) in Geochem and/or Soil mode, |
| laboratory tests |
whether the technique is considered partial or total. |
with dual beam analysis of 15 seconds each. For the PAM Olympus hhXRF data a calibration factor is applied to the reported W grades. This is derived from the comparison between laboratory derived W results (including standards) and those reported by hhXRF on the same samples. A linear formula of Modelled. W = hhXRF W x |
| 1.44 is apparent, with a correlation co-efficient of 0.98(see Chart 1 at end).However, to be conservative PAM | ||
| uses a modelled calibration factor of 1.3 when reporting the spot hhXRF results. So hhXRF W x 1.6 = WO3mod | ||
| which is being reported. | ||
| • For geophysical tools, spectrometers, | • For the PAM diamond drilling program certified W standards and a coarse blank were inserted at regular | |
| handheld XRF instruments, etc, the | intervals into the appropriate sample stream. Duplicates or external laboratory checks have not been used. | |
| parameters used in determining the | However, all pulp reject samples were analysed with a hand held The comparison of the lab results to W | |
| analysis including instrument make | standards and the hhXRF results show excellent correlation. However, the hhXRF consistently undercalls W | |
| and model, reading times, calibrations | grades in a very precise and linear fashion to the point where it can be accurately modelled to reconcile with | |
| factors applied and their derivation, | the laboratory grades, by the use of a calibration factor. Results from this work establish levels of precision | |
| etc. | and accuracy in sampling, sub-sampling and analytical methods that are acceptable for the results being | |
| reported. | ||
| • Nature of quality control procedures | • DuringXRF analysis PAM conducts routine analysis of Certified Reference Materials(standards),which |
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| adopted (eg standards, blanks, | effectively monitors the performance of the XRF. The results are considered appropriate for the information | |
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| duplicates, external laboratory | being reported. | |
| checks) and whether acceptable | ||
| levels of accuracy (i.e lack of bias) | ||
| andprecision have been established. | ||
| Verification | • The verification of significant | • For the Pan Asia core drilling significant intersections previously reported have been verified by alternate |
| of sampling | intersections by either independent or | company personnel, being the Chief Geologist and Exploration Geologists. Comparisons of spot hhXRF with lab |
| and | alternative company personnel. | results is also done. |
| assaying | • Twinned holes not used. However KSDD001 and KSDD002 are effective twins to 34m, and results compare favourably. Recent holes KSDD032 and 033 are infill holes on the same section, and there is reasonable |
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| • The use of twinned holes. • Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) |
agreement between bulk WO3 grades hhXRF v lab. • Primary data includes GPS co-ordinates, paper geological logs and sample data records. The hard copy records are checked against Excel spreadsheet files derived from digital data import or manual data entry. • hhXRF readings with depths are recorded on the device and then exported as csv files and converted to Excel. |
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| protocols. | ||
| • Adjustment of the data includes the conversion of elemental W reported from lab and hhXRF analysis to WO3, | ||
| • Discuss any adjustment to assay | by multiplying W by 1.261. The calibration of 1.3 x hhXRF W is applied based upon QA/QC, as reported above. | |
| data. | ||
| Location of | • Accuracy and quality of surveys used | • Drill holes are surveyed by handheld GPS, accurate to about 2-5m in X and Y. |
| data points | to locate drill holes (collar and down- | |
| hole surveys), trenches, mine | ||
| workings and other locations used in | ||
| Mineral Resource estimation. | • The grid system used is WGS84, Zone 47. Northings and Eastings are reported in meters. | |
| • Specification of the grid system used. | ||
| • Quality and adequacy of topographic control. |
• The topographic control used is Thailand national data. This is reported at 10m contour intervals. This data was checked against Google Earth elevations and those derived from GPS. The data is considered adequate for |
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| the exploration results reported. | ||
| Data spacing | • Data spacing for reporting of | • Pan Asia drillholes are at various spacing and can be considered reconnaissance level at this stage. |
| and | Exploration Results. | • Mineral Resourcesare notbeing reported |
| distribution | • 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 | • Sample compositing has not been applied,. | |
| applied. | ||
| • Whether sample compositing has | ||
| been applied. |
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| Orientation | • Whether the orientation of sampling | • The PAM diamond core drilling was mostly undertaken normal to the strike of possible structures, and in many |
|---|---|---|
| of data in | achieves unbiased sampling of | cases normal or near normal to the dip of interpreted mineralized zones. |
| relation to | possible structures and the extent to | |
| geological structure |
which this is known, considering the deposit type. |
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| • If the relationship between the drilling | • No relationship is apparent and no material sampling bias is assumed. | |
| orientation and the orientation of key | ||
| mineralised structures is considered | ||
| to have introduced a sampling bias, | ||
| this should be assessed and reported | ||
| if material. | ||
| Sample | • The measures taken to ensure | • PAM diamond core is securely stored (under lock and key) at PAM’s field base. Samples for laboratory analysis |
| security | sample security. | are delivered to laboratory by PAM personnel, and sometimes by reputable Courier company. |
| Audits or | • The results of any audits or reviews of | The sampling techniques for the PAM diamond drilling have been less formally assessed, aside from checks of |
| reviews | sampling techniques and data. | assay accuracy/precision which provide acceptable comparisons. The sub-sampling and sample preparation |
| techniques employed are industry standard. However audits or reviews have not been undertaken. | ||
| The use of close spaced spot hand held XRF readings on drill core has been employed by PAM during all of its | ||
| diamond drilling programs at Khao Soon. As such the results of the hhXRF can be compared to the results | ||
| obtained from independent laboratoty analysis of the drillcore. |
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary | Commentary |
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| Mineral | • Type, reference | • | The tenement held is known as Special Prospecting Licences and is 100% owned by Pan Asia Metals. It is located in Nakhon Si |
| tenement | name/number, location | Thammart province and is designated TSPL 2/2563, The licence has a five year term and are dure to expire in 2025 | |
| and land | and ownership including | ||
| tenure status | agreements or material issues with third parties |
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| such as joint ventures, | |||
| partnerships, overriding | |||
| royalties, native title | |||
| interests, historical sites, | |||
| wilderness or national park | |||
| and environmental | |||
| settings. | |||
| • | The tenure is securely held under the provisions of the Minerals Act 2017. PAM is unaware of any impediments to obtaining a | ||
| • The security of the tenure | licence to operate in the area aside from the normal provisions that operate in Thailand, such as regulatory approvals in | ||
| held at the time of | association with securing agreements with relevant landholders. | ||
| reporting along with any | |||
| known impediments to | |||
| obtaining a licence to | |||
| operate in the area. | |||
| Exploration | • Acknowledgment and | • | TGF is the only company recorded to have done exploration, prior to PAM. PAM is reliant on the TGF data, having conducted |
| done by | appraisal of exploration by | appropriate due diligence and QA-QC studies. The TGF work has been conducted to an acceptable level. | |
| other parties | other parties. | ||
| Geology | • Deposit type, geological | • | The deposit type is described as tungsten hosted in laterite and weathered to fresh breccia, probably associated with faulted |
| setting and style of | hydrothermal breccia. The mineralization is located in the Main Range Province of the South East Asian Tin Tungsten Belt. | ||
| mineralisation. | Granitoid magmatism due to subduction and collision of microplates during the Early Triassic to Oligocene has generated | ||
| some world-class tin - tungsten deposits in the region. | |||
| Drill hole | • A summary of all | • | Provided in text of Public Report |
| Information | information material to the | ||
| understanding of the | |||
| exploration results | |||
| including a tabulation of | |||
| the following information | |||
| for all Material drill holes: | |||
o easting and northing of |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| the drill hole collar | |||
o elevation or RL |
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| (Reduced Level – | |||
| elevation above sea | |||
| level in metres) of the | |||
| drill hole collar | |||
o dip and azimuth of the |
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| hole | |||
o down hole length and |
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| interception depth | |||
o hole length. |
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| • If the exclusion of this | |||
| information is justified on | |||
| the basis that the | |||
| information is 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 | • In reporting Exploration | • | Bulk Intersections are generally reported at > 0.05%WO3, but do allow for some internal dilution of < 0.05%WO3. No |
| aggregation | Results, weighting | top cut has been applied. Weighted average techniques are used for laboratory reported data. For spot hhXRF analysis | |
| methods | averaging techniques, | of drill core the arithmetic average is reported, given the close spaced nature of the analysis points. | |
| maximum and/or minimum | |||
| grade truncations (eg | • | Higher grade zones within the bulk lower grade zones are reported, where material, nominally at >0.1 - 0.3% WO3. | |
| cutting of high grades) and | |||
| cut-off grades are usually | |||
| Material and should be | |||
| stated. | |||
| • Where aggregate | • | The intersections reported and breakdown of material lower and higher grade zones is presented in the text of the | |
| intercepts incorporate | document. | ||
| 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 |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggregations should be | |||
| shown in detail. | |||
| • The assumptions used for | • | Metal equivalents are not reported. | |
| any reporting of metal | |||
| equivalent values should | |||
| be clearly stated. | |||
| Relationship | • These relationships are | • | For Pan Asia drill core, the results reported can be considered near to true thickness, especially for angled holes. Vertical holes |
| between | particularly important in the | will be slightly more than true thickness based on current interpretations. | |
| mineralisatio | reporting of Exploration | ||
| n widths and | Results. |
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| intercept lengths |
• If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is |
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| 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 hole | |||
| length, true width not | |||
| _known’). _ | |||
| Diagrams | • Appropriate maps and | • | Provided in the text of the Public Report. |
| 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. | |||
| Balanced | • Where comprehensive | • | Hand-held XRF results and intersections at stated cut-offs are reported in the text of the Public Report |
| reporting | reporting of all Exploration | ||
| Results is not practicable, | |||
| representative reporting of | |||
| both low and high grades |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| and/or widths should be | |||
| practiced to avoid | |||
| misleading reporting of | |||
| Exploration Results. | |||
| Other | • Other exploration data, if | • | The surface areas containing and surrounding the reported drilling results have been mapped and soil sampled and rock-chip |
| substantive | meaningful and material, | sampling has taken place where possible. Results from these programs indicate extensive development of a ferruginous clay- | |
| exploration data |
should be reported including (but not limited to): geological |
• | pisolitic zones and latertic and weathered breccia zones at surface, and occurring in association with large W in soil anomalies. Many of the prospect areas are devoid of outcrop and can be deeply weathered. Pan Asia has conducted reconnaissance Induce Polarisation surveys to investigate sub-surface chargeability and resistivity in |
| observations; geophysical survey results; |
prospect areas. There has been insufficient drill testing of identified IP anomalies to conclude the efficacy of this technique in identifying mineralisation. |
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| 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. | |||
| Further work | • The nature and scale of |
• | The mineralization has generally been intersected in relatively widely spaced holes in close proximity to surface. Infill drilling is |
| planned further work (eg | planned as well as extensional drilling along strike and at depth. A metallurgical evaluation is also planned for the variety of | ||
| tests for lateral extensions | oxidized and fresh mineralization intersected. | ||
| or depth extensions or | |||
| large-scale step-out | |||
| drilling). | |||
| • Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of |
• | See diagrams in text of Public Report | |
| possible extensions, | |||
| including the main | |||
| geological interpretations | |||
| and future drilling areas, | |||
| provided this information is | |||
| not commercially sensitive. |
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Table A. Comparison between laboratory derived WO3 intersections and spothhXRF modelled WO3 intersections
| Hole ID from (m) to (m) interval (m) Lab WO3% |
spot hhXRF mod WO3% |
Comment |
|---|---|---|
| KSDD001 0 52.7 51.2 0.50 KSDD002 0 34 34 0.63 KSDD003 25.1 55.7 24.3 0.24 KSDD004 6.8 57.1 41 0.26 KSDD006 14.4 42 27.6 0.15 KSDD012 6 17.6 11.6 0.17 KSDD013 2 10 8.0 0.18 KSDD016 0 7.6 7.6 0.27 KSDD021 0 14.55 14.55 0.44 |
0.51 0.45 0.31 0.17 0.17 0.14 0.16 0.20 0.20 |
mostly weathered mostly weathered mostly weathered mostly weathered mostly weathered mostly weathered mostly weathered mostly weathered weathered and fresh weathered and fresh |
| KSDD022 0 27.3 27.3 0.28 |
0.13 |
- zones of no core recovery excluded from intersection
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Chart A. Comparison scatterplot of laboratory derived W and hhXRF derived W from assay pulps and standards, with regression formula
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