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HELIX RESOURCES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2021
Dec 1, 2021
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Capital/Financing Update
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ASX Announcement 2 December 2021
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More Shallow CZ Copper Intercepts & Additional Prospective Copper Ground Consolidation
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Additional shallow ‘oxide’ copper zone identified at western end of the CZ Deposit[1] with;
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4m at 1.2% Cu from 40m, within 32m at 0.57% Cu from 31m (CORC144)
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Visible oxide copper mineralisation observed[2] at new eastern shallow copper zone in recent follow-up RC drilling, which remains open to the east – assays pending
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Helix has significantly increased its tenement position immediately to the south of Aeris Resources Ltd’s (ASX:AIS) Tritton Copper Operations to consolidate prospective copper ground
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CZ drill program complete and drill rig ready to mobilise back to Canbelego
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Significant exploration program planned on both advanced projects and regional targets over next few months with Helix’s new Orange exploration facilities now coming online to improve sampling and logging efficiencies.
Helix Resources Limited ( ASX: HLX ) (“Helix” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce a series of highly encouraging activities at the Company’s wholly owned tenements along the Collerina Trend, located in the prolific copper-endowed Cobar region of NSW.
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Commenting on Helix’s activities, Managing Director Mike Rosenstreich said:
“More copper! The drilling at the CZ deposit continues to generate positive results as we have not only identified a new shallow oxide layer but have now confirmed that it extends west and east of the existing deposit. We are making considerable progress in outlining additional mineralisation at CZ.
1 Refer Appendix A for details.
2 Refer Cautionary Statement on visual estimates on page 6
Corporate Office 78 Churchill Avenue Subiaco WA 6008 www.helixresources.com.au
T +61 8 9321 2644 E [email protected]
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“Not only are we discovering more copper but we are expanding our footprint by consolidating our landholding in the area with the application for three exploration licenses covering more than 670km[2] , some of which adjoins Aeris Resources’ Tritton Copper Operations to the north.
“I am very excited by these activities and while the task of core logging and geological modelling is being undertaken, we will look to move the rig back to Canbelego where Helix discovered massive copper sulphides in our last campaign. We will continue to keep shareholders abreast of our latest developments with further assays and drilling to come.”
Drilling at CZ Deposit
Drilling was completed at CZ on 29 November, for a total of 20 drill holes comprising 1,420.6 metres of reverse circulation (RC) and 2,005.8 metres of diamond drill core.
The RC program successfully identified new zones of shallow, high-grade, ‘oxide’ copper mineralisation to the east and west of the CZ Deposit[3] . Diamond drilling also intersected oxide and primary base-metal sulphide zones for metallurgical sampling as well as various drill tests for extensions and repetitions of the existing sulphide-copper shoot structures as presented in Figure 1.
Western shallow copper (Cu) zone
Additional assays have been received for RC drill holes testing for shallow ‘oxide’ copper mineralisation at the western end of the CZ deposit:
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6m at 0.23% Cu from 25m (CORC143)
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4m at 1.2% Cu from 40m , within 32m at 0.57% Cu from 31m (CORC144)
Previous drillholes (pre-2021) in this area also have indications of oxide mineralisation. However, most of these drillholes, particularly to the southeast, have not been geologically logged and also appear to be significantly ‘under-sampled’. There are clearly important data-gaps in this area which are currently being resolved to fully understand the geological controls and copper potential.
Eastern shallow Cu zone
A new, shallow, open-ended, high-grade copper-oxide zone to the southeast of the CZ deposit was reported (see ASX Announcement dated: 1 November 2021), with intercepts such as:
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7m at 2.64% Cu & 1.18 g/t gold (Au) within 25m at 0.94% Cu from 20m (CORC141)
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7m at 2.83% Cu within 30m at 0.86% Cu from 14m (CORC140)
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3m at 2.74% Cu within 8m at 1.17% Cu from 32m (CORC139)
Two additional RC holes (to complete the current allocation of approved drilling) were undertaken to follow-up this new zone. The following visual estimates[4] are recorded as part of the geological logging:
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14m interval from 34m of malachite and possible chalcocite (copper ‘oxide’ minerals) (CORC0150 – refer photo on front page)
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4m interval from 25m of malachite and possible chalcocite (CORC0151)
These drill holes have visually confirmed ‘oxide’ copper mineralisation between the two assayed intervals in holes CORC140 and CORC139, and indicate that the mineralisation remains open to the southeast – albeit narrower, but warrants further testing. Assays for these holes are pending and expected in January 2022 and assays received to date are summarised in Table 1
3 Refer Appendix A for details
4 Refer to cautionary statement on page 6 for commentary on visual estimates of mineralisation.
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Main CZ sulphide shoot
Sampling of the diamond tails for drill holes CORC0146 and CORDC0149 is in progress at the Company’s new exploration base in Orange, NSW. There is a backlog of logging and sampling of the diamond drill holes which the recent occupation of the new exploration base and the imminent commissioning of the new automated core saw should help alleviate.
Typical for all exploration programs in the current environment, there is a 4 to 5 week waiting time for assay results to be reported by the labs which will see results continue to roll-out over the coming months. This includes assays for the four metallurgical diamond core drill holes with results for 497 samples submitted in November expected in January 2022. A full drilling status summary for the CZ program is provided in Table 2.
Down hole electromagnetic (DHEM) surveys are planned on holes CORC0137 and CORC0146, which subject to the weather and EM crew availability will be completed this month.
At CZ in particular, the exploration team is revisiting the geological model with the ongoing addition of new data from the current drilling and geophysical survey programs as well as from the logging of a significant number of ‘pre-2021’ CZ drill holes that were never logged. The updated geological model will be used to plan the next round of CZ drilling and underpin a revised Mineral Resource estimate – likely sometime mid-next year.
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Figure 1: Drill hole location plan of CZ Deposit area
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Table 1: Copper intercepts in CODD0139 to CODD0151 at a range of cut-off grades[5]
| Hole ID | 0.1% Cut-off | 0.5% Cut-off 1% Cut-off |
0.5% Cut-off 1% Cut-off |
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| CORC0139 | 8m at 1.17% Cu from 32m | - | 3m at 2.74% Cu from 35m |
| CORC0140 | 2m at 0.11% Cu from 5m | - | - |
| 30m at 0.86% Cu from 14m | 3m at 0.52% Cu from 17m 7m at 2.83% Cu from 34m |
1m at 16% Cu & 1.3g/t Au from 34m |
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| 2m at 0.12% Cu from 47m | - | - | |
| CORC0141 | 25m at 0.94% Cu from 20m | 7m at 2.64% Cu & 1.18g/t Au from 33m |
6m at 2.95% Cu & 1.36g/t Au from 34m |
| 18m at 0.17% Cu from 47m | - | - | |
| CORC0142 | No significant intersection | ||
| CORC0143* | 6m at 0.23% Cu from 25m | - | - |
| CORC0144* | 32m at 0.57% Cu from 31m | 13m at 0.83% Cu from 33m 5m at 0.76% Cu from 54m |
4m at 1.2% Cu from 40m |
| CORC0145 & pre-collars for CORC0146 to CORC0149 |
No significant intersection | ||
| CORC0150 & CORC151* | Results pending, visible copper hydoxides intersected |
*New Results
Table 2: Drill Hole Details & Status (30 November) (MGA94 Zone 55)
| Hole ID | Drill **Type ** |
Target | DHEM | RC (m) | DD (m) | Easting | Northing | Start Dip |
RL | Az | Total Depth |
Hole Status |
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| CODD0132 | DD | Metallurgy | No | 0 | 105.7 | 505186 | 6455010 | -60 | 208 | 226 | 105.7 | |
| CODD0133 | DD | Metallurgy | No | 0 | 100.3 | 505359 | 6454963 | -60 | 210 | 226 | 100.3 | |
| CODD0134 | DD | Metallurgy | No | 0 | 259.9 | 505414 | 6455007 | -60 | 210 | 226 | 259.9 | |
| CODD0135 | DD | Metallurgy | No | 0 | 197.4 | 505594 | 6454964 | -70 | 210 | 271 | 197.4 | |
| CORC0136 | RCDD | Sulphide | No | 90 | 115.4 | 505570 | 6455028 | -60 | 210 | 226 | 205.4 | |
| CORC0137 | RCDD | Sulphide | Yes | 144 | 126.4 | 505621 | 6455107 | -60 | 209 | 226 | 270.4 | |
| CORC0138 | RCDD | Sulphide | No | 97 | 53.4 | 505258 | 6455102 | -60 | 208 | 226 | 150.4 | |
| CORC0139 | RC | Oxide | No | 72 | 0 | 505517 | 6454840 | -60 | 211 | 226 | 72 | |
| CORC0140 | RC | Oxide | No | 66 | 0 | 505474 | 6454857 | -60 | 211 | 226 | 66 | |
| CORC0141 | RC | Oxide | No | 78 | 0 | 505449 | 6454886 | -60 | 211 | 226 | 78 | |
| CORC0142 | RC | Oxide | No | 90 | 0 | 505450 | 6454923 | -60 | 211 | 226 | 90 | |
| CORC0143 | RC | Oxide | No | 58 | 0 | 505071 | 6455163 | -60 | 205 | 226 | 58 | |
| CORC0144 | RC | Oxide | No | 90 | 0 | 505129 | 6455137 | -60 | 206 | 226 | 90 | |
| CORC0145 | RC | Oxide | No | 144 | 0 | 505557 | 6454938 | -60 | 210 | 226 | 144 | |
| CORC0146 | RCDD | Sulphide | Yes | 101.6 | 299.1 | 505555 | 6455142 | -60 | 210 | 226 | 400.7 | |
| CORC0147 | RCDD | Sulphide | No | 102 | 274.2 | 505470 | 6455180 | -60 | 210 | 226 | 376.2 | |
| CORC0148 | RCDD | Sulphide | No | 102 | 223.1 | 505447 | 6455121 | -60 | 210 | 226 | 325.1 | |
| CORC0149 | RCDD | Sulphide | No | 84 | 250.9 | 505699 | 6455068 | -60 | 209 | 226 | 334.9 | |
| CORC0150 | RC | Oxide | No | 60 | 0 | 505497 | 6454846 | -60 | 211 | 221 | 60 | |
| CORC0151 | RC | Oxide | No | 42 | 0 | 505546 | 6454821 | -60 | 210 | 221 | 42 | |
| Total 1420.6 2005.8 3426.4 |
Hole Status:
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Results for pre-collar received, logging of DD complete, sampling in progress
Results for pre-collar received, logging of DD in progress Results received Results pending
5 Cut-off grade based on a maximum of 2m of internal dilution.
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Copper Ground Consolidation
Helix has increased its tenement holding to cover prospective copper positions to the north and east of its Collerina group tenements (refer Figure 2). The Company is taking a proactive approach to consolidating its tenement position as it advances its regional exploration work.
Helix’s 100%-owned subsidiary company Oxley Resources Pty Ltd has applied for three new Exploration Licences (ELA6389, ELA6391 & ELA6392) covering 672.5km[2] to the north, adjoining Aeris Resources’ Tritton operations and extending on the western side of the Collerina Trend contiguous with Helix’s existing tenure.
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Figure 2 : Collerina tenements location plan showing recent additions
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Exploration Program Outlook
An ongoing, busy program focused on both advanced targets and regional prospects is planned for the close of the year and into Q3 next year.
Work on advanced projects includes:
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DHEM at CZ planned for December 2021
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Diamond drilling at Canbelego, targeting further extensions to the mineralisation, to commence early December and extend through January 2022 (planning in progress)
Planned work on regional targets and prospects includes:
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Surface EM surveys in January-February 2022 over the VTEM anomalies identified:
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Adjacent to the Canbelego Deposit (northeast and south)
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Quanda (northern Collerina Trend)
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Fiveways (southern Collerina Trend)
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RC drilling at Canbelego following-up surface EM targets and shallow oxide resources in January 2022 (planning in progress)
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Regional soil auger – North Collerina Trend January-February 2022
This planned work program is subject to access to the ground, which at the present time is largely contingent on the weather. The unusually heavy rainfall has adversely impacted and delayed harvesting of crops as well as access on unsealed local roads and farm tracks. Unsealed roads in the Cobar and Bogan Local Government Areas were closed earlier this week, and many still have heavy vehicle restrictions in place. Helix is in close consultation with affected landowners and has had to delay exploration activities due to these weather-related events. It is anticipated that the drilling rig will mobilise to Canbelego later this week.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
References in this announcement to visual results are from RC drilling. Visible oxide mineralisation in RC drilling comprised the copper hydroxide mineral malachite in variable abundance ranging from 0.1% to 1% and possible trace chalcocite in one metre samples for the intervals. Visual estimates of percentages are based on sieved RC chips and therefore may not be representative of the entire sample as gangue minerals may be washed through the sieve. Laboratory assays are required for representative estimates of copper abundance. All RC holes have been sampled in one metre intervals and submitted to the laboratory for analysis. Assays for the RC samples are expected in January 2022. Refer to Table A1 for further details.
COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT
The information in this report that relates to exploration results, Mineral Resource estimates and geological data for the Cobar projects is based on information generated and compiled by Mr Gordon Barnes and Mr Mike Rosenstreich who are both employees and shareholders of the Company. Mr Barnes is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Mr Rosenstreich is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. They both have sufficient experience that is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities being undertaken to each qualify as Competent Person(s) as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Barnes and Mr Rosenstreich have consented to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears in this report.
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This ASX release was authorised by the Board of Directors of Helix Resources Ltd.
ABN: 27 009 138 738 HLX ASX: HLX
Contact Details:
Helix Resources Limited 78 Churchill Avenue, SUBIACO, WA, 6008
Board of Directors:
Peter Lester Non-Executive Chairman Tim Kennedy Non-Executive Director Jason Macdonald Non-Executive Director Mike Rosenstreich Managing Director
Company Secretary
Ben Donovan
PO Box 825 West Perth, WA, 6872
Email: [email protected] Web: www.helixresources.com.au Tel: +61 (0)8 9321 2644
Investor/Media Contacts:
Mike Rosenstreich Tel: +61 (0)8 9321 2644 Email: [email protected]
David Tasker Chapter One Advisers Email: [email protected] Tel: 0433 112 936
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APPENDIX 1: Central Zone (CZ) Copper Deposit
A mineral resource compliant with the 2012 JORC Code for the CZ Deposit is summarised in Table 1 below. It is a high-grade copper discovery made by Helix in late 2016 along the Collerina Trend.
Table 1: Central Zone (CZ) Mineral Resource Estimate (June 2019) (0.5% Cu Cut-off)
| Classification | Type | Tonnes | Cu | Au | Cu | Au |
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| Mt | % | g/t | t | oz | ||
| Indicated | Oxide / Transitional | 0.17 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1,900 | 200 |
| Inferred | Oxide / Transitional | 0.46 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 2,700 | 100 |
| Total | Oxide / Transitional | 0.63 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 4,600 | 300 |
| Indicated | Fresh | 0.83 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 21,800 | 6,600 |
| Inferred | Fresh | 0.57 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 14,100 | 2,500 |
| Total | Fresh | 1.40 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 35,800 | 9,100 |
| Indicated | Oxide / Transitional | 0.17 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1,900 | 200 |
| Indicated | Fresh | 0.83 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 21,800 | 6,600 |
| Inferred | Oxide / Transitional | 0.46 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 2,700 | 100 |
| Inferred | Fresh | 0.57 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 14,100 | 2,500 |
| Total | Combined | 2.03 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 40,400 | 9,400 |
( Rounding errors may occur in summary tables )
Other than results contained in this report, Helix confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Mineral Resource information included in Helix ASX release dated 11 June 2019, Interim Maiden Resource at Collerina Copper Project . All material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in that release continue to apply and have not materially changed.
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Table A1 – JORC Code Table
CZ Drilling November 2021
Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Sampling techniques |
• Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma sounds, 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 (e.g. ‘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 (e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. |
Diamond Core Drilling (DD) • Commercial drilling contractor Mitchell Services conducted the DD drilling. The holes are orientated approximately S-SW (225-270°) and were drilled with starting dips of between 60-50°. • Drill hole locations are determined using a hand-held GPS. Down-hole surveys were conducted using the Reflex multi-shot gyro system. • Diamond drill core is sampled at 1m intervals, taking half core at various intervals (=/<1m). • The samples were collected and always supervised by Helix staff. • The samples were always under the direct control of Helix staff or consultants and are transported to the laboratory by a commercial transport contractor. Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling • Commercial drilling contractor Mitchell Services conducted the RC drilling. The holes are orientated approximately SW (225°) and were drilled with starting dips of 60°. • Drill hole locations are determined using a hand-held GPS. Down-hole surveys were conducted using the Reflex multi-shot gyro system. • Holes were sampled at 1m intervals via a cyclone directly split into a numbered calico bag with weights typically from 2kg to 4kg for the lab sample, and a large plastic bag for the remaining sample. • The lab samples were collected and always supervised by Helix staff. • The samples were always under the direct control of Helix staff and were transported to the laboratory by a commercial transport contractor. |
| Drilling techniques |
• Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open- hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. 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.). |
• Diamond drilling (DD) and Reverse Circulation drilling (RC) were undertaken. • DD: PQ, HQ and NQ drill core was collected using triple tube and all other industry practice methods. • RC: 5 ½ inch diameter drill bit. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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. |
• Core recoveries are recorded by the driller on core blocks and checked by a geologist or field technician. • Diamond core is reconstructed into continuous runs on an angle iron cradle for orientation marking and depths are checked against the depths recorded on core blocks. Rod counts are routinely undertaken by drillers as a further cross-reference for depth and core recovery. • Samples were checked by the geologist for consistency and compared to the sample interval data for accuracy. • RC bulk bag samples are not weighed, however recoveries are monitored and recorded by the supervising geologist. • When poor sample recovery is encountered during drilling, the geologist and driller attempt to rectify the problem to ensure maximum sample recovery. • Sample recoveries at CZ are typically good for both RC and DD, apart from when voids are intersected. The void intervals are recorded on geological logs. |
| Logging | • Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. • Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography. • The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
• The drill core is stored in core trays at secure facilities in Parkes and Orange. The core is comprehensively logged and sampled by experienced Helix geologists or consultants. • The core is entirely logged for lithology, alteration, degree of oxidation, structure, colour and occurrence and type of sulphide mineralisation. • Note – some of the historic RC drill holes were not geologically logged as annotated in the plans and sections presented. • Diamond core and RC chips are logged to an appropriate level of detail to increase the level of geological knowledge and increase the geological understanding of the CZ deposit. |
| 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 tomaximise representivity of samples. • Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is |
• Drill core is cut with a core saw and a half core sample is taken for laboratory analysis. • The RC drilling rig is equipped with an in-built cyclone and splitting system, which provided one bulk sample of approximately 20kg to 30kg and a sub-sample of 2-4kg per metre drilled. • All RC samples were split using the system described above to maximise and maintain consistent representivity. The majority of samples were dry. • Bulk samples were placed in green plastic bags, with the sub-samples collected placed in calico sample bags. • Field duplicates were collected by spear from green plastic bags. These duplicates were designed for laboratory checks. • Certified Reference Material(CRM)standards and blanks are inserted into the sample |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| representative of the in-situ material collected including for instance results forfield, duplicate/second-half sampling. • Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled. |
stream at approximately 1:35. • Laboratory duplicate samples are split with a riffle splitter. • A 2kg to 4kg RC sample was collected from 1m intervals and is considered appropriate and representative for the grain size and style of mineralisation. |
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| 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 analysisincluding instrument make and model, readingtimes, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. • Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established. |
• ALS Laboratory Services were used for Au and multi-element analysis work carried on out on 1m split RC samples and half core DD samples. The laboratory techniques below are for all samples submitted to ALS and are considered appropriate for the style of mineralisation at CZ: • Crush and pulverize sample. • Au-AA25 Ore Grade Au 30g FA AA Finish • ME-ICP61 48 element 4 acid digest ICP-AES. • OG62 Ore Grade finish for non-Au over range samples. • The QA/QC data includes standards, duplicates and laboratory checks. • Duplicates for percussion drilling are collected from the one metre sample bag using a spear. • QA/QC tests are conducted by the laboratory on each batch of samples with CRM standards. |
| Verification of sampling and assaying |
• The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. • The use of twinned holes. • Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. • Discuss any adjustment to assay data. |
• Assays results are validated by standard relational database procedures and are verified by Helix management. • Assay data are not adjusted. • Geological data is collected using handwritten graphical log sheets, which detail geology (weathering, structure, alteration, mineralisation), sample quality, sample interval and sample number. • QA/QC inserts (standards, duplicates, blanks) are added to the sample stream. • RQD and magnetic susceptibility data is collected using a datalogger. • All logged data, the assay data received from the laboratory, and survey data is loaded into a secure Access database and verified. |
| 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. |
• The drill collar positions were determined using a GPS (±5m). • Grid system is MGA94 Zone 55. • Surface RL data collected using GPS and verified by public Digital Elevation Models. • Relief with the drilling zone ranges from 0m to 5m. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
• Drill holes were positioned to target extension of mineralisation along strike and down- dip of existing mineralisation. Deeper DD holes will test specific DHEM plates below the current resource wireframe. The PQ DD holes targeted known mineralisation to provide samples for metallurgical test work. The RC holes tested for shallow copper oxide resources and provided pre-collars for DD tails. • Drilling has been conducted by Helix since 2013. • The drilling had been conducted in a manner consistent with the procedures set out in this JORC table. • Assays used in the current resource were generated by Helix. • No compositing of samples has been undertaken. |
| 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. |
• The position of the drill holes and the sampling techniques and intervals are considered appropriate for the geometry of the CZ mineralisation. • Drilling is designed to intersect mineralisation as close to perpendicular as possible. • Drill hole deviation will influence true width estimates of mineralisation. True width of mineralisation will be further assessed with detailed logging of orientated structural data and when the resource model is updated. • Drill hole intersections of mineralisation are not considered to be biased. |
| Sample security |
• The measures taken to ensure sample security. |
• Chain of Custody is managed by Helix staff and its contractors. The samples were freighted directly to the laboratory with appropriate documentation listing sample numbers, sample batches, and required analytical methods and element determinations. |
| Audits or reviews |
• The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
• No additional audits or reviews have been conducted for the drilling to date. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral tenement and land tenure status |
• Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or materialissues 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 CZ resource is located on EL8768 approximately 55km SSW Nyngan. • Helix has 100% beneficial ownership of EL8768, which is held by Solindo Pty Ltd, a 100% owned subsidiary of Alpha HPA Ltd. Ownership of EL8768 will be formally transferred to a 100% owned Helix subsidiary upon completion of an acquisition agreement with Alpha HPA (refer to ASX announcement of 2/09/2021). • The tenement is in good standing. • This is no statutory, minimum annual expenditure. Rather a program-based exploration commitment is applicable. • There are no known impediments to operating in this area. • The drill area is situated in a grazing paddock and can be accessed all year round. |
| Exploration done by other parties |
• Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
• Previous drilling, soil sampling and early geophysics was conducted by CRA in the 1980’s. • Small historic workings are present near CZ. |
| Geology | • Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
• The project is considered to be prospective for structurally controlled copper. |
| 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: • 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. |
• Refer to Helix’s previous announcements available at www.helixresources.com.au. • Relevant dill hole information has been included in this announcement. • Known mineralised zones have been targeted by the metallurgical test work drilling. • The remainder of the drilling is targeting extensional copper oxide and copper sulphide resources. |
| Data aggregation methods |
• In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g. 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, theprocedure usedfor such |
• All assays reported are based on 1m samples. • Mineralised intercepts for Cu and Au are averaged within a contiguous interval above a specified Cu cut-off grade with a maximum of 2m of internal dilution. • Cu and Au intercepts were calculated for Cu cut-off grades of 0.1% Cu, 0.5% Cu and 1% Cu. • No assay cut of high-grade material has been applied. • No metal equivalent values have been calculated. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| aggregation shouldbe 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. |
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| 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 (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not known’). |
• Drilling is designed to intersect mineralisation as close to perpendicular as possible. • Drill hole deviation will influence true width estimates of mineralisation. True width of mineralisation will be further assessed on analysis of orientated structural data and when the resource model is updated. |
| 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. |
• Refer to Figures in this announcement. |
| 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. |
• The reporting is considered to be balanced and all material information has been disclosed. • A Cautionary Statement regarding visual estimates of mineralisation abundance has been included with this report. It states that laboratory assays are required for representative estimates of mineralisation abundance. |
| Further work | • The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. 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. |
• Down hole EM (DHEM) will be undertaken on several holes completed in the current drilling program. • Further DD and RC drilling and assaying is likely following assays and DHEM results. • An update of the resource to JORC2012 is also planned in 2021. • Regional auger soil sampling and surface EM is also planned to follow-up VTEM anomalies defined earlier this year. |
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