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GALILEO MINING LTD Regulatory Filings 2021

Aug 24, 2021

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25 August 2021 ASX: GAL

PALLADIUM RESULTS REVEAL PRIORITY NEW DRILL TARGETS

Corporate Directory

Directors

Chairman & MD Brad Underwood

Non-Executive Director Noel O’Brien

Non-Executive Director Mathew Whyte

Highlights

  • Palladium soil sample results from Norseman show high value anomalous zones ready for first pass aircore drilling

  • Maximum palladium value of 0.81 g/t, maximum platinum value of 0.26 g/t, maximum nickel value of 0.42%, maximum copper value of 0.11%

  • 44 samples from a total of 458 returned palladium values greater than 0.1 g/t

Projects

Fraser Range Project Nickel-Copper-Cobalt

Norseman Project Palladium-Nickel-Cobalt

  • Soil anomalism has defined two priority zones with extensive strike lengths of approximately 400m and 800m respectively

  • Currently planned aircore drilling (approx. Sept/Oct 2021) has been amended to include new targets in upcoming drill program[1]

Galileo Mining Ltd (ASX: GAL, “Galileo” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an exploration update on soil sampling results from its 100% owned Norseman project located within the Kambalda nickel belt of Western Australia.

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Contact Details

T: +61 8 9463 0063 E: [email protected] W: www.galileomining.com.au 13 Colin St, West Perth, WA

Soil sampling targeting palladium and nickel has defined two priority palladium targets which have now been added to the list of targets for initial drill testing in the next drill program.

Commenting on the recent field activities Galileo Managing Director Brad Underwood said; “ The latest soil sampling results from Norseman further confirm the strong potential for mineralisation in the area. While our previous soil samples had highly anomalous values up to 0.31 g/t palladium we are now seeing even better results up to 0.81 g/t and almost 10% of the samples analysed were greater than 0.1 g/t.

We have also confirmed that the anomalous zones fall within the areas of existing POWs from the Mines Department which allows us to include the new targets in the upcoming aircore drilling program.

A drilling contract was signed in July with an expected start date in September/October. However, the precise timing is subject to rig availability with Western Australia continuing to experience strong demand for drilling services.”

(1) Refer to Galileo’s ASX announcement dated 12th July 2021

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The most recent soil sampling program consisted of 458 samples covering a highly prospective area at the Mission Sill/Jimberlana prospects between two areas with maximum palladium in soil values of 0.31g/t Pd and 0.16g/t Pd (see Figure 1).[2]

The new sampling has shown two zones of strong palladium and platinum potential – one over the Mission Sill at an ultramafic/mafic contact and the second over a particular unit within the layered intrusive Jimberlana Dyke. The Jimberlana Dyke has been described by the Geological Survey of Western Australia as similar to the Great Dyke of Zimbabwe which is a centre of palladium and platinum production.[3]

Figure 1 ––Mission Sill & Jimberlana Prospects at Norseman with Soil Sampling Location (TMI mag)

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(2) Refer to Galileo’s ASX announcement dated 17[th] May 2021 (3) Refer to the GSWA 250k Norseman Map Sheet Explanatory Notes,1973 accessible at www.dmirs.wa.gov.au

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Figures 2 through 5 show the distribution of palladium, platinum, nickel, and copper, over the newly sampled area respectively. Assay data and locations of key samples are included in Appendix 1. Historic exploration conducted in the general area is summarised in the “Exploration Done by Other Parties” within Section 2 - Reporting of Exploration Results JORC Table (Appendix 2). Previous drilling by Barrier Exploration in the early 1970s targeted nickel-copper mineralisation within the general area. No records exist of drilling targeted at either the new unit defined by Galileo sampling within the Jimberlana Dyke or targeted at the ultramafic/gabbro contact on the Mission Sill.

A 10,000 metre aircore drilling program is planned to follow up the palladium and nickel anomalies as a first pass test prior to deeper drilling.

Figure 2 –Palladium Soil Geochemistry with Anomalous Palladium Zones Highlighted (TMI-1VD Mag)

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Figure 3 –Platinum Soil Geochemistry with Anomalous Palladium Zones Highlighted (TMI-1VD Mag)

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Figure 4 –Nickel Soil Geochemistry with Anomalous Palladium Zones Highlighted (TMI-1VD Mag)

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Figure 5 –Copper Soil Geochemistry with Anomalous Palladium Zones Highlighted (TMI-1VD Mag)

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RC and/or diamond drilling will be undertaken after the completion of aircore drilling aiming to follow up any anomalies resulting from the aircore programs. RC/diamond drilling will also test down dip and along strike of Galileo’s existing mineralised drill results within the Norseman Project area including palladium intersections such as:

  • [2]

  • o 27 metres @ 0.58 g/t Pd, 0.12 g/t Pt, 0.13 % Cu & 0.18% Ni (MTRC096) including 3 metres @ 1.1 g/t Pd, 0.19 g/t Pt, 0.23% Cu & 0.26% Ni; and

  • 24 metres @ 0.51 g/t Pd, 0.08 g/t Pt, 0.10 % Cu & 0.15% Ni (MTRC086)[ 2]

The grade within the sulphide zone increases towards the east supporting the interpretation that increased mineralisation occurs within the target zone (Figure 6).

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Figure 6 – Drill Section with Palladium Mineralisation and Target Zone at the Mt Thirsty Prospect

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Figure 7 – Norseman Project Location Map with Selection of Regional Mines and Infrastructure

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Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Brad Underwood, a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and a full time employee of Galileo Mining Ltd. Mr Underwood has sufficient experience that is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration, and to the activity being undertaken, 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 Underwood consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

With regard to the Company’s ASX Announcements referenced in the above Announcement, the Company is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Announcements.

Authorised for release by the Galileo Board of Directors.

Investor information: phone Galileo Mining on + 61 8 9463 0063 or email [email protected]

Media:

David Tasker Managing Director Chapter One Advisors E: [email protected] T: +61 433 112 936

About Galileo Mining:

Galileo Mining Ltd (ASX: GAL) is focussed on the exploration and development of nickel, copper and cobalt resources in Western Australia. GAL has Joint Ventures with the Creasy Group over tenements in the Fraser Range which are highly prospective for nickel-copper sulphide deposits similar to the operating Nova mine. GAL also holds tenements near Norseman with over 26,000 tonnes of contained cobalt, and 122,000 tonnes of contained nickel, in JORC compliant resources (see Figure 8 below).

Figure 8: JORC Mineral Resource Estimates for the Norseman Cobalt Project (“Estimates”) (refer to ASX “Prospectus” announcement dated May 25[th] 2018 and ASX announcement dated 11[th] December 2018, accessible at http://www.galileomining.com.au/investors/asx-announcements/). Galileo confirms that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed).

Cut-off
Cobalt %
Class Tonnes Mt Co Ni
% Tonnes % Tonnes
MT THIRSTY SILL
0.06 % Indicated
Inferred
Total
10.5
2.0
12.5
0.12
0.11
0.11
12,100
2,200
14,300
0.58
0.51
0.57
60,800
10,200
71,100
MISSION SILL
0.06 % Inferred 7.7 0.11 8,200 0.45 35,000
GOBLIN
0.06 % Inferred 4.9 0.08 4,100 0.36 16,400
TOTAL JORC COMPLIANT RESOURCES
0.06 % Total 25.1 0.11 26,600 0.49 122,500

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Appendix 1:

Soil Sample Data (Anomalous palladium values greater than 0.1 g/t; anomalous nickel values > 0.15%; and anomalous copper values > 0.05 %). Coordinates are GDA94z51.

SampleID Easting Northing Pd (ppb) Pt (ppb) Ni (ppm) Cu (ppm) Fe (%) Mg (%)
GAL2012 376041 6441620 807 187 27 14 < 1 27
GAL2010 375850 6441620 763 257 92 17 1 15
GAL2011 375945 6441630 680 176 84 17 1 6
GAL2009 375742 6441626 339 164 154 32 1 13
GAL1926 376346 6441322 318 51 765 896 8 2
GAL2025 377345 6441633 303 110 1583 421 19 4
GAL2013 376150 6441626 274 153 660 19 4 18
GAL1925 376456 6441323 215 93 465 955 19 1
GAL1997 375749 6441531 202 68 785 16 3 22
GAL2022 377055 6441634 195 39 1039 87 13 3
GAL1917 377256 6441329 190 88 476 178 14 3
GAL2024 377242 6441635 186 134 2501 478 20 2
GAL1927 376251 6441316 184 37 452 736 8 3
GAL1981 377350 6441525 182 65 1031 271 17 1
GAL1960 377343 6441422 181 100 878 224 17 4
GAL1913 377646 6441331 180 64 635 162 13 2
GAL2000 375453 6441521 179 78 248 16 2 2
GAL1920 376953 6441334 152 87 409 101 11 2
GAL2090 377348 6441825 151 52 1515 373 22 1
GAL2046 377349 6441730 150 62 1296 307 16 3
GAL1849 377260 6441133 150 58 730 385 24 1
GAL2007 375549 6441635 146 135 379 24 3 7
GAL1888 376952 6441223 145 39 371 147 16 3
GAL1930 375956 6441331 144 35 642 257 5 3
GAL2142 375946 6442032 139 38 639 37 5 7
GAL2065 375752 6441728 137 51 342 18 2 9
GAL2045 377454 6441723 133 56 815 282 14 1
GAL1762 377348 6440826 133 34 109 50 3 5
GAL1825 377157 6441034 129 56 298 165 27 1
GAL2062 376049 6441725 127 110 817 667 23 2
GAL1824 377048 6441018 124 61 588 315 23 2
GAL1931 375856 6441328 122 30 879 166 4 6
GAL1854 377053 6441124 118 56 982 157 13 1
GAL1963 377640 6441418 118 62 836 363 22 1
GAL1840 378151 6441116 118 35 524 60 16 3
GAL1935 375460 6441326 117 42 461 208 18 4

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GAL1985 376950 6441522 115 42 872 123 19 1
GAL1891 377243 6441230 112 174 1086 249 18 1
GAL2213 377045 6442331 111 25 733 23 7 2
GAL1976 377842 6441521 110 30 358 104 5 3
GAL1912 377752 6441318 107 48 642 205 22 3
GAL1823 376956 6441031 106 84 377 252 26 3
GAL1995 375955 6441526 101 32 1004 99 5 13
GAL2076 375949 6441828 100 98 427 139 15 4
SampleID Easting Northing Pd (ppb) Pt (ppb) Ni (ppm) Cu (ppm) Fe (%) Mg (%)
GAL1836 378247 6441019 52 70 4191 401 24 2
GAL2024 377242 6441635 186 134 2501 478 20 2
GAL2027 377541 6441623 80 63 2337 137 11 3
GAL2128 375949 6441920 59 35 2032 25 9 5
GAL1933 375653 6441320 81 26 1850 71 7 3
GAL2085 376852 6441823 47 25 1730 71 11 4
GAL2026 377446 6441634 80 65 1718 157 13 1
GAL1984 377058 6441532 65 31 1680 150 19 1
GAL1932 375753 6441335 52 25 1658 22 6 12
GAL2025 377345 6441633 303 110 1583 421 19 4
GAL2090 377348 6441825 151 52 1515 373 22 1
GAL1983 377158 6441524 91 73 1512 115 18 2
SampleID Easting Northing Pd (ppb) Pt (ppb) Ni (ppm) Cu (ppm) Fe (%) Mg (%)
GAL1874 375544 6441220 29 18 437 1100 23 3
GAL1925 376456 6441323 215 93 465 955 19 1
GAL1926 376346 6441322 318 51 765 896 8 2
GAL2114 377352 6441924 82 53 725 771 18 2
GAL1927 376251 6441316 184 37 452 736 8 3
GAL2062 376049 6441725 127 110 817 667 23 2

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Appendix 2:

Galileo Mining Ltd – Norseman Project JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut
channels, random chips, or specific specialised
industry standard measurement tools
appropriate to the minerals under investigation,
such as 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.
•Soil samples were collected from holes
approximately 0.5m depth.
•A nominal 200gram sample was
collected for assay.
•All samples were submitted to Intertek-
Genalysis Laboratories, Kalgoorlie for
preparation. Sample digest and assay
was completed at Intertek-Genalysis,
Perth.
•QAQC standards (blank & reference)
and field duplicate samples were
included routinely per 50 samples for
soil sampling with field duplicates to
ensure sample representivity.
•Each sample was dried, crushed and
pulverised to nominal 85% passing
75µm.
•Soil sampling – Gold and 51 other
elements (52 element suite) were
assayed by Aqua Regia digest with
ICP-MS finish (method AR25/MS52).
•The assay suite included; Au, Ag, Al,
As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr,
Cs, Cu, Fe, Ga, Hf, Hg, In, K, La, Li,
Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Ni, P, Pb, Pd, Pt,
Rb, Re, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Sn, Sr, Ta, Te,
Th,Ti,Tl, U,V,W,Y,Zn,Zr.
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 ifso, by what method, etc). _
•N/A. Soil sampling only.
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.
•N/A. Soil sampling only.
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.
•A general site log was collected and
comprised a general site regolith
description, visual sample colour log
and a nominal scale log of intensity of
sample reaction to 10%Hydrochloric

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
_intersections logged. _
Acid.
•Logging is qualitative and based on
the presentation of the entire sample in
a collection tray.
Sub-sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled,
rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or
dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected,
including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material being sampled.
•N/A. Soil sampling only.
•Soil samples were taken from
approximately 0.5m depth, a nominal
200-gram sample of the whole soil was
collected for assay. Sample sizes are
industry standard and considered
appropriate.
•The samples were dried and
pulverised to nominal 85% passing
75µm. This is considered to
appropriately homogenise the sample
to allow subsampling for analysis.
•QAQC standards (blank & reference)
and field duplicate samples were
included routinely per 50 samples for
soil sampling with field duplicates.
•Intertek-Genalysis conducted internal
check samples as part of batch QAQC.
Field duplicate soil samples
demonstrated representivity of
samples.
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.
•Soil samples were analysed for a
multielement suite (52 elements) by
ICP-MS following a 25gram pulp
charge Aqua Regia digest.
•The assay methods used are
considered appropriate.
•Certified QAQC standards and blanks
were routinely included at a rate of 1
every 50 samples. Field duplicates
were collected and submitted at a rate
of 1 per 50 samples.
•Further internal laboratory QAQC
procedures included internal batch
standards and blanks
•Sample preparation was completed at
Intertek Genalysis Laboratory,
(Kalgoorlie) with digest and assay
conducted by Intertek-Genalysis
Laboratory Services (Perth) using an
Aqua Regia digest with ICP-MS finish
(AR25/MS52).
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.
•Field data is collected on site using a
standard set of logging templates
entered directly into a laptop.
•Data is then sent to the Galileo
Exploration Manager for QAQC
validation and then submitted to
Galileo’s database manager (CSA
Global - Perth)for further validation

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. and upload into the database.
•Assays are as reported from the
laboratory and stored in the Company
database.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate
drill holes (collar and 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 sites are located using
handheld GPS.
•All co-ordinates are in MGA94 datum,
Zone 51.
•Topographic control has an accuracy
of 2m based on detailed satellite
imagery derivedDTM.
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.
•Sample site spacing was 100m by
100m, appropriate to define
geochemically anomalous zones.
•N/A. No resource estimate has been
completed.
•Sample compositing has not been
applied.
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.
•Sampling traverses are east/west
oriented perpendicular to the general
strike of regional structure and
stratigraphy (dominantly north-south)
as determined from regional
aeromagnetic and government
mapping data.
•Overall sampling was conducted on a
square grid pattern to remove any
potentialorientationbias
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. •Each sample was put into a tied off
Kraft paper geochemical sample bag.
And placed in a cardboard pulp box
and taped closed for transport to the
laboratory.
•Samples were delivered directly to the
laboratory in Kalgoorlie by Galileo’s
soilsampling contractor.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
•Continuous improvement reviews of
sampling techniques and procedures
are ongoing. No external audits have
beenperformed.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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


(Criteria listed in

the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material
issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
•The Norseman Project comprises two
exploration licenses, eighteen granted
prospecting licenses and one mining
lease covering 278km2
•All tenements within the Norseman
Project are 100% owned by Galileo
Mining Ltd.
•The Norseman Project is centred
around a location approximately 10km
north-west of Norseman on vacant
crown land.
•All tenements in the Norseman Project
are 100% covered by the Ngadju
Native Title Determined Claim.
•The tenements are in good standing
and there arenoknown impediments.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
•Historic soil samples have previously
been collected adjacent to, and in some
instances within, portions of the current
soil sampling areas however the
historic data has not been validated or
integrated into the current soils
program as in most instances it does
not contain PGE analyses
Between
the
mid-1960’s
and
2000
exploration was conducted in the area for
gold, base-metals and most notably Cu-Ni
sulphides. Exploration focussed on the Mt
Thirsty Sill and eastern limb of the Mission
Sill.
Central Norseman Gold Corporation/WMC
(1966-1972)
•Explored the Jimberlana Dyke for Ni-Cu-
PGE-Cr.
Soil
sampling
generated
several Cu anomalies 160-320ppm Cu.
Barrier
Exploration
and
Jimberlana
Minerals Between (1968 and 1974)

Explored immediately south of Mt
Thirsty for Ni-Cu sulphide. IP, Ground
Magnetic Surveys, Soil Sampling, Soil
Auger Sampling and Diamond Drilling
was completed.
Resolute Limited, Great Southern Mines
Ltd and Dundas Mining Pty Ltd (1993-1996)
•Gold focussed exploration. Several gold
anomalies
were
identified
in
soil
geochemistry butwerenotfollowed up.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Resolute assayed for Au, Ni, Cu, Zn but
did not assay for PGE.
•Resolute Limited drilled laterite regolith
profiles over the ultramafic portions of
the Mt Thirsty Sill and identified a small
Ni-Co Resource with high Co grades.
Kinross Gold Corp Australia (1999)
•completed
a
50m
line
spaced
aeromagnetic survey.
2000-2004
•Australian Gold Resources (“AGR”) held
“Mt Thirsty Project” from 2000 to 30th
June 2004. Works identified Ni-Co
resources on the Project.
•Anaconda Nickel Ltd (“ANL”) explored
AGR Mt Thirsty Project as part of the
AGR/ANL
Exploration
Access
Agreement 2000-2001.
AGR/ANL (2000-2001)
•Mapping focussed on identifying Co-Ni
enriched regolith areas.
•RC on 800mx100m grid at Mission Sill
targeting Ni-Co Laterite (MTRC001-
MTRC035). Nickel assay maximum of
0.502%, Co 0.155%, Cu to 0.228%.
•Concluded the anomalous Cu-PGE
association
suggested
affinity
with
Bushveldt or Stillwater style PGE
mineralisation. A lack of an arsenic
correlation
cited
as
support
for
magmatic rather than hydrothermal
PGE source.
AGR (2003-2004)
•Soil sampling over the Mission Sill and
Jimberlana Dyke.
•RC drilling (MTRC036-052) confirmed
shallow PGE anomalism with best
results of 1m at 2.04 combined Pt-Pd in
MTRC038 from surface.
•Petrography identified sulphide textures
indicative
of
primary
magmatic
character.
•Sixty samples were re-assayed for PGE
when assays returned >0.05% Cu. A
further 230 samples were re-assayed
based on the initial Au-Pd-Pt results.
The best combinedresultfor Au-Pd-Pt

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
was 5.7g/t.
Galileo
Galileo commenced exploration on the
Norseman Project from 30thJune 2004
after sale of the tenement by AGR.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
•The Norseman target geology and
mineralisation style is komatiite nickel
sulphide mineralisation and
mineralisation related to layered
intrusions occurring within the GSWA
mapped Mount Kirk Formation
•The Mount Kirk formation is described
as “Acid and basic volcanic rocks and
sedimentary rocks, intruded by basic
and ultrabasic rocks”
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:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill hole
collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
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. _
•Not applicable
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. _
•Not applicable

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 hole length, true width
_not known’). _
•Not applicable
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.
•Plan map of the soil sampling program
location including local geology
•Regional map of the area with regional
geology and known areas of economic
mineralisation
.
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. _
•Summary of results is reported.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not
limited to): geological observations; geophysical
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk
samples – size and method of treatment;
metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
•Detailed 50m line spaced aeromagnetic
data has been used for interpretation of
underlying geology. Data was collected
by Magspec Airborne Surveys Pty Ltd
using a Geometrics G-823 caesium
vapor magnetometer at an average
flying height of 30m.
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. _
•Follow
up
drilling
of
anomalous
palladium/platinum/nickel/copper
geochemistry
•Additional soil sampling and
prospecting along contact zones

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