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GREENWING RESOURCES LTD Capital/Financing Update 2021

Oct 25, 2021

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ASX Announcement

Commencement of exploration at San Jorge Lithium Project, Argentina

26 October 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exploration commenced at Greenwing’s 100% owned San Jorge Lithium Project in the Lithium Triangle, Argentina

  • 35 samples have been sent to Mendoza for testing

  • Initial geophysical survey suggests the basin may extend to a depth of up to 300m

  • Exploration work designed to establish drill-ready targets

Greenwing Resources Ltd (ASX:GW1) (the ‘Company’), an emerging fully integrated green metals company, is pleased to advise that the exploration program has commenced at San Jorge Lithium Brine Project located in the prolific Lithium Triangle in Argentina.

Since completion of the acquisition of the San Jorge Lithium project announced on 3 September 2021, the Company has moved swiftly to engage a team of highly skilled and experienced contractors to commence exploration work.

Greenwing has taken an initial 35 brine samples from the San Francisco Salar which have been taken on an approximately 1km grid and have subsequently been sent to Mendoza for testing. Additionally, a geophysical survey has been completed with preliminary results suggesting the basin may extend to a depth of up to 300m.

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Figure 1 Preparing a site for sampling at previously unexplored San Francisco Salar

Greenwing Resources Ltd ABN 31 109 933 995

Phone: +61 (0) 7 3063 3233 | 110 Mary Street Brisbane Qld 4000 www.greenwingresources.com

The exploration program is focusing on the previously unexplored San Francisco Salar, consisting of the following work with a view to establish drill ready targets for a comprehensive drill program:

  • Geophysics has consisted of a survey with Tromino passive seismic equipment. This equipment is used to map the contact between the salt lake sediments and the underlying metasedimentary or volcanic rocks. Lines were surveyed with a 2 km spacing north to south, with 400 m stations along the lines. Further stations were measured around the margins of the salt lake. This survey provides information on the volume of sediments saturated with brine and provides an initial estimate of the contained brine.

  • Brine sampling has consisted of 1 km spaced samples in a grid across the project area. A total of 35 samples were collected with a power auger, which allowed collection of brine inflows of up to 2 m deep. Brine samples were collected in bottles, sealed, labelled and stored for transportation to the laboratory. Duplicates, blanks and standard samples were included in the batch sent to the laboratory.

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Figure 2 Tromino seismic equipment being used adjacent to the salt lake

Greenwing’s San Jorge project, inclusive of the San Francisco Salar, covers a total of 38,800 hectares. Greenwing sees the San Jorge project as being highly prospective and, with 15 granted exploration licenses, the project boasts:

  • Elevation, 4,000m above sea level

  • 2,800-hectare San Francisco Salar, surrounded by gravel slopes, under which the salar may extend

  • Located within the Lithium Triangle which accounts for over half the world’s lithium production

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Figure 3 Project location and nearby projects

Greenwing Resources has recently completed a corporate overhaul and is looking to concurrently progress its battery mineral projects. The Company plans to be a diversified producer of cathode, anode and advanced battery metal materials via its lithium exploration portfolio (San Jorge and Millie’s Reward) and recommencing production at its Graphmada Graphite Mining Complex. Greenwing Resources also has an advanced materials agreement with Swinburne University focussing on graphene and expandable graphite.

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Greenwing Resources looks forward to updating the market with these San Jorge exploration results along with the ongoing work program across its diverse battery mineral assets projects, including further progress at both Graphmada and with the Company’s Advanced Materials partnership with Swinburne University.

This announcement has been approved by the Company’s chairman for release.

For more information, please contact:

Rick Anthon Peter Wright Chairman Executive Director

Phone: (07) 3063 3233 Email: [email protected] www.greenwingresources.com

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Disclaimer

This document has been prepared by Greenwing Resources Ltd (the “Company”). It should not be considered as an invitation or offer to subscribe for or purchase any securities in the Company or as an inducement to make an invitation or offer with respect to those securities. No agreement to subscribe for securities in the Company will be entered into based on this document.

This document is provided on the basis that neither the Company nor its officers, shareholders, related bodies corporate, partners, affiliates, employees, representatives, and advisers make any representation or warranty (express or implied) as to the accuracy, reliability, relevance, or completeness of the material contained in the document and nothing contained in the document is or may be relied upon as a promise, representation or warranty, whether as to the past or the future. The Company hereby excludes all warranties that can be excluded by law.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of the securities laws of applicable jurisdictions. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as ‘may,’ ‘should,’ ‘expect,’ ‘anticipate,’ ‘estimate,’ ‘scheduled’ or ‘continue’ or the negative version of them or comparable terminology.

Any forecasts or other forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and may involve significant elements of subjective judgment and assumptions as to future events which may or may not be correct. There are usually differences between forecast and actual results because events and actual circumstances frequently do not occur as forecast and these differences may be material.

Greenwing Resources does not give any representation, assurance, or guarantee that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements in this announcement will occur and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The information in this document does not take into account the objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any person. Nothing contained in this document constitutes investment, legal, tax, or other advice.

Important information

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United States, or in any other jurisdiction in which such an offer would be illegal. The securities referred to in this document have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the ‘US Securities Act’), or under the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States, unless the securities have been registered under the US Securities Act or an exemption from the registration requirements of the US Securities Act is available.

This document may not be distributed or released in the United States.

Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results has been prepared by Mr Murray Brooker. Murray Brooker is a geologist and hydrogeologist and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Brooker is an employee of Hydrominex Geoscience Pty Ltd and is independent of Greenwing. Mr Brooker has sufficient relevant experience 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 Brooker consents to the inclusion in this announcement of this information in the form and context in which it appears.

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JORC Table 1 – Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data related San Jorge

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut Holes were drilled using a power auger
techniques channels, random chips, or specific and using a shovel on the surface of the
specialised
industry
standard
lake bed. The sediment type was
measurement tools appropriate to the described, and a water sample taken
minerals under investigation, such as from the water flowing into the pit.
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld Sediment samples were described by
XRF instruments, etc). These examples experienced geoscientists, and the
should not be taken as limiting the broad results compared with results from
meaning of sampling. nearby holes.
Include reference to measures taken to Sediment samples were not collected
ensure sample representivity and the for assay. Sediments were used to
appropriate
calibration
of
any
describe the lithology. Samples for brine
measurement tools or systems used. analysis were taken from the water
Aspects
of
the
determination
of
inflow to the pits. The water inflow is
mineralisation that are Material to the considered to be representative of the
Public Report. area
surrounding
each
pit,
with
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work changes
in
the
concentration
of
has been done this would be relatively dissolved cations and anions generally
simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling varying gradually across a salt lake.
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.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, Sampling was conducted using a shovel
techniques open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, and an auger post hole digger that
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details allowed excavating of holes to 2 m
(eg core diameter, triple or standard deep, with the sediments described
tube, depth of diamond tails, face- and water samples collected from
sampling bit or other type, whether core inflow to the hole.
is oriented and if so, by what method,
etc).
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core Sediment samples from the pits were
recovery and chip sample recoveries and results described by experienced geoscientists
assessed. and the observations compared with
Measures taken to maximise sample results from nearby holes.
recovery
and
ensure
representative
Sample recovery was effectively 100%,
nature of the samples. given the shallow nature of the holes.
Whether a relationship exists between Sediment samples were not analysed
sample
recovery
and
grade
and
chemically and descriptions were a
whether sample bias may have occurred qualitative evaluation of the lithologies
due
to
preferential
loss/gain
of
encountered in the hole. There is no
fine/coarse material. relationship
between
sediment
recovery and ion concentration in the
water in this case.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Logging Whether core and chip samples have Sediment samples were described by
been geologically and geotechnically experienced geoscientists, and the
logged to a level of detail to support observations compared with results
appropriate
Mineral
Resource
from nearby holes and the surrounding
estimation,
mining
studies
and
area.
metallurgical studies. Sediment logging is of a qualitative
Whether
logging
is
qualitative
or
nature.
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether Sediment samples were only used to
techniques quarter, half or all core taken. identify the lithology and were not used
and sample If
non-core,
whether
riffled,
tube
for chemical analysis, and were only
preparation sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sub-sampled to collect representative
sampled wet or dry. reference samples.
For all sample types, the nature, quality Samples of water inflow into the pits
and appropriateness of the sample were sampled in triplicate, with primary
preparation technique. and duplicate samples submitted for
Quality control procedures adopted for chemical analysis.
all sub-sampling stages to maximise Duplicate samples and blank samples
representivity of samples. were
included
for
quality
control
Measures taken to ensure that the purposes.
sampling is representative of the in situ Samples
are
considered
to
be
material collected, including for instance representative of the area surrounding
results for field duplicate/second-half each sample site, due to the generally
sampling. flat
and
relatively
homogeneous
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to surface geology.
the grain size of the material being 1
litre
samples
are
considered
sampled. appropriate for the total number of
analyses required.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness The water samples from pits were sent
assay data of
the
assaying
and
laboratory
for analysis at the Alex Stuart Assayers
and procedures used and whether the laboratory in Mendoza, Argentina. The
laboratory technique is considered partial or total. laboratory has extensive experience
tests For geophysical tools, spectrometers, analysing brine samples.
handheld XRF instruments, etc, the Quality
control/Assurance
samples
parameters used in determining the (duplicates and blanks) were submitted
analysis including instrument make and with
the
primary
samples
to
the
model,
reading
times,
calibrations
laboratory.
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 (i.e. lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
Verification of The verification of significant intersections Water analyses are currently awaited.
sampling and by either independent or alternative Laboratory data (from spreadsheets) is
assaying company personnel. loaded
directly
into
the
project
The use of twinned holes. database.
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage
(physical
and
electronic)
protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to The pits were located with a hand-held
data points locate drill holes (collar and down-hole GPS. The Project location is in zone 2 of
surveys), trenches, mine workings and the Argentine Gauss Kruger coordinate
other locations used in Mineral Resource system with the Argentine POSGAR 94
estimation. datum.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Lithological data was collected from
and Results. the pit samples..
distribution Whether
the
data
spacing
and
Pit water samples were located on a 1
distribution is sufficient to establish the km grid.
degree
of
geological
and
grade
Seismic geophysical data was located
continuity appropriate for the Mineral on lines separated by 2000 m north to
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation south, with stations separated 400 m
procedure(s) and classifications applied. along lines.
Whether sample compositing has been Sample
and
station
spacing
is
applied. considered
sufficient
for
initial
characterisationof the salt lake.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling The salar deposits that host lithium-
data in achieves unbiased sampling of possible bearing brines consist of sub-horizontal
relation to structures and the extent to which this is beds and lenses of volcanic ash, silt,
geological known, considering the deposit type. and possibly halite, clay and gravel,
structure If the relationship between the drilling depending on the location within the
orientation and the orientation of key salar. Pits were vertical.
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample Brine samples were moved from the
security security. sample sites to secure storage at the
hotel accommodation on a daily basis.
All brine sample bottles are marked with
a unique label.
Samples were transported from the
camp to the laboratory for chemical
analysis in sealed rigid plastic bottles
withsamplenumbers clearlyidentified.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of No audits or reviews have been
reviews sampling techniques and data. conducted at this point in time.

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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 JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location The Greenwing properties consist of 15
tenement and and ownership including agreements or properties for a total of 38,000 hectares,
land tenure material issues with third parties such as of which 2,800 are covering the salt lake
status joint ventures, partnerships, overriding area. The properties are located in the
royalties, native title interests, historical province of Catamarca in northern
sites, wilderness or national park and Argentina
at
an
elevation
of
environmental settings. approximately 4,000 masl. Greenwing
The security of the tenure held at the time has options to acquire 100% of the
of reporting along with any known properties.
impediments to obtaining a licence to The tenements/properties are believed
operate in the area. to be in good standing, with payments
made
to
relevant
government
departments. The company maintains
good
relationships
with
the
local
government and government agencies
and communities as partofoperations.
Exploration Acknowledgment and
appraisal
of The properties were subject to brief and
done by other exploration by other parties. inconclusive sampling previously, with
parties only 5 samples taken along the eastern
edge of the salar by the vender. Results
are not concluded representative, due
to the locations on the edge of the
salar.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and The project is a salt lake deposit,
style of mineralisation. located in a closed basin in the Andean
mountain range in Northern Argentina.
The sediments within the salar consist of
volcanic ash, silt and possibly at deeper
levels sand, gravel halite and or clay,
which have accumulated in the salar
from terrestrial sedimentation from the
sides of the basin. Brine hosting dissolved
lithium is present in pore spaces.
The sediments are interpreted to be
essentially flat lying with unconfined
aquifer conditions close to surface and
semi-confined to confined conditions at
depth.
Geology
was
recorded
during
excavation of thepits.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drill hole A summary of all information material to The pits were excavated across the San
Information the understanding of the exploration Francisco salt lake, centred around
results including a tabulation of the approximately, 7016000N/2585000E and
following information for all Material drill approximately 4,000 m elevation, in
holes: Zone 2 of the Argentine Gauss Kruger
o easting and northing of the drill hole grid system using the Posgar 94 datum.
collar The pits are vertical.
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – Lithological data was collected from
elevation above sea level in metres) the sediments intersected excavating
of the drill hole collar pits.
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.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting Sample results are awaited. No results
aggregation averaging techniques, maximum and/or have been aggregated.
methods 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.
Relationship These
relationships
are
particularly
The
sediments
hosting
brine
are
between important in the reporting of Exploration interpreted
to
be
essentially
mineralisation Results. perpendicular to the shallow pits. The
widths and If the geometry of the mineralisation with entire
thickness
of
sediments
has
intercept respect to the drill hole angle is known, its potential to host lithium brine, with the
lengths nature should be reported. water table within approximately 0.3
If it is not known and only the down hole metre of surface.
lengths are reported, there should be a
clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down
hole length, true width not known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with A diagram is provided in the text
scales) and tabulations of intercepts showing the location of the properties
should be included for any significant and the drill holes.
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 reporting of all Data regarding the pit sampling has
reporting Exploration Results is not practicable, been provided in the release. No results
representative reporting of both low and have yet been received.
high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting
of Exploration Results.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful The company will conduct drilling to
substantive and
material,
should
be
reported
obtain geological information, brine
exploration including (but not limited to): geological samples, and hydraulic parameters for
data observations; geophysical survey results; the installation of production wells, if
geochemical survey results; bulk samples results suggest the salt lake has potential

size
and
method
of
treatment;
to host a lithium brine deposit.
metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further The company will undertake drilling and
work (eg tests for lateral extensions or possibly additional geophysics, if results
depth extensions or large-scale step-out justify additional work.
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.

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