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KGL RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2019

Feb 25, 2019

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Capital/Financing Update

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26 February 2019

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$6.5 M PLACEMENT TO TAKE JERVOIS COPPER PROJECT TO DEVELOPMENT READY STAGE

  • Latest infill drilling results announced - expected to further upgrade copper resource at Reward deposit

  • Placement will fund accelerated high impact infill drilling to further upgrade the Reward Mineral Resource classification and to estimate an Ore Reserve

KGL Resources Limited (ASX:KGL) (KGL or the Company) is pleased to announce it has received commitments to raise $6.5 million, without costs, through the issue of 21.67 million new shares at 30 cents per share (the Placement).

The Placement comprises the issue of:

  • 12.7 million shares to Marshall Plenty, a company associated with international mineral resources identity Mr Ernie Thrasher, to raise $3.8 million;

  • 5.6 million shares to KMP Investments Pte Ltd, KGL’s largest shareholder, to raise $1.7 million; and

  • 3.3 million shares to ASM Connaught House Fund LP, ASM Connaught House Fund (Master) II LP and ASM Connaught House Fund (Master) III LP, which are managed by Argyle Street Management Limited to raise $1.0 million.

KGL Chairman Mr Denis Wood commented:

“Mr Thrasher made his first investment in KGL last February, and ASM Connaught joined the register last August. The decisions by these respected international investors to further increase significantly their stakes in KGL are welcomed and represent a strong vote of confidence in the Company and the Jervois Copper Project.

“KMP Investments, KGL’s largest shareholder, has continued its commitment to the Company, by participating to maintain its existing shareholder position.

“Investors can look forward to strong news flow in the months ahead as we apply the funds to high impact infill drilling programs at Reward and Rockface to further upgrade the Mineral Resource classification and to estimate an Ore Reserve to support the financing initiatives for the development of the Jervois Project. These funds will support the continued retention of the services and expertise of the two drill rigs and crews currently on site given their involvement in last year’s infill drilling program.

“Drilling will also be undertaken to establish a sustainable water source. The issue of sourcing water was raised in responses to the draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS). We were very pleased with support for the project from stakeholders during the public review period and the absence of any project development stoppers. In dealing with

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the water issue, we need to obtain cultural heritage clearance, tenement licences and agreements for the proposed borefield and pipeline areas. These and other processes relating to the EIS are well under way. We expect that the Supplementary EIS submission will be completed by the end of June.

“Subject to government approvals and development financing, construction of the Jervois Project should commence towards the end of 2019.

“In undertaking this Placement to take Jervois towards development, your directors are encouraged by the current and increasingly positive outlook for copper as sustained demand continues to rise driven by heavy use in infrastructure and the manufacturing of electric vehicles and the challenge of declining grades in the larger established copper mines.”

Use of Funds

The funds raised pursuant to the Placement will enable the Company to continue to deliver on commitments to upgrade resources and extend mineralisation at the Jervois Copper Project. Currently, more than half of the Jervois copper Resource of 385,200 tonnes grading 1.49% is now in the Indicated Resource category, a 25% increase since last May.

KGL Use of Funds KGL Use of Funds Funds ($’M)
Current Balance (less Creditors) (Feb 2019) $9.2
Share Placement $6.5
Current Funded Activities

Infill Drilling (Feb– Mar’19)
$(1.3) M

Exploration & Geological Teams
$(1.4) M

Water Drilling
$(1.0) M

EIS Completion
$(0.4) M

Engineering
$(0.7) M

Other Projects
$(0.2) M

Administration 2019
$(1.5) M

Capex
$(0.2) M
$(6.7)

Infill Drilling (Feb– Mar’19)
$(1.3) M

Exploration & Geological Teams
$(1.4) M

Water Drilling
$(1.0) M

EIS Completion
$(0.4) M

Engineering
$(0.7) M

Other Projects
$(0.2) M

Administration 2019
$(1.5) M

Capex
$(0.2) M
JORC Infill Drilling and Resource and Reserve estimate (New funds) $(6.8)
Forecast Balance (Dec 2019) $2.2

The Placement will be made pursuant to the Company’s 15% placement capacity under Listing Rule 7.1.

The funds will be received on 25 March 2019 with the allotment of shares to be made on 26th March 2019.

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Recent assays continue to increase confidence in copper resource at Reward

The final assay results from drilling last December have provided high grade intercepts in the Reward Deeps and are expected to contribute to a further increase in the Indicated Copper Resources at Reward.

Significant assays for the five holes are highlighted in Table 1 and Figures 1 & 2 below.

The drilling targeted the periphery of the Reward Deeps with the aim of extending and improving the resource. The best results are from hole KJCD315 with:

  • 5.24 m @ 2.13% Cu, 11.70 g/t Ag and 0.46 g/t Au from 502.50 m, and

  • 4.52 m @ 5.73% Cu, 109.20 g/t Ag and 1.21 g/t Au from 524.80 m.

Being 50 m west of the upper portion of the Reward Deeps Indicated Resource, this intercept should add to the Indicated Resources at Reward.

Enhancing the significance and value of the intercept is the fact that it is outside any known conductors identified by DHEM surveying, being located between conductors R1 and R2 (Figure 2).

Hole KJCD312, in the centre of conductor R6, intercepted:

  • 6.44 m @ 5.09% Cu, 45.70 g/t Ag and 0.76 g/t Au from 733.00 m.

The other intercepts indicate that the copper grades drop off towards the edge of the conductor, similar to what has been observed at Rockface.

Prospect Hole ID From
(m)
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cu %
Pb %
Zn %
Ag g/t
Au g/t
From
(m)
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cu %
Pb %
Zn %
Ag g/t
Au g/t
From
(m)
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cu %
Pb %
Zn %
Ag g/t
Au g/t
From
(m)
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cu %
Pb %
Zn %
Ag g/t
Au g/t
From
(m)
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cu %
Pb %
Zn %
Ag g/t
Au g/t
From
(m)
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cu %
Pb %
Zn %
Ag g/t
Au g/t
From
(m)
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cu %
Pb %
Zn %
Ag g/t
Au g/t
From
(m)
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cu %
Pb %
Zn %
Ag g/t
Au g/t
KJCD312 699.67 709.35 9.68 0.73 0.01 0.05 6.50 0.06
733.00 739.44 6.44 5.09 0.16 0.07 45.70 0.76
KJCD312D1W1 714.00 725.29 11.29 1.00 0.05 0.29 7.20 0.07
749.56 758.50 8.94 2.45 0.23 0.18 44.70 0.54
KJCD312D2 713.14 716.00 2.86 1.72 0.01 0.09 14.40 0.22
Reward
Deeps
745.00 750.46 5.46 1.17 0.10 0.14 17.50 0.36
KJCD313 820.77 841.55 20.78 0.49 0.11 0.10 13.10 0.12
820.77 830.64 9.87 0.56 0.11 0.08 13.70 0.18
833.95 841.55 7.60 0.60 0.12 0.17 14.40 0.08
KJCD315 502.50 507.74 5.24 2.13 0.09 0.17 11.70 0.46
524.80 529.32 4.52 5.73 0.55 0.92 109.20 1.21

Table 1: Summary of significant assays from the final results received of drilling last December.

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Figure 1: Longitudinal section of the current resource block model of the Reward UG with assays of KJCD312, KJCD312D1W1 and KJCD312D2, KJCD313 and KJCD315.

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Figure 2: Longitudinal section of the existing and new conductors at Reward Deeps with assays of KJCD312, KJCD312D1W1 and KJCD312D2, KJCD313 and KJCD315.

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For further information, contact:

Ms Kylie Anderson Company Secretary Phone: 07 3071 9003

About KGL Resources

KGL Resources Limited is an Australian mineral exploration company focussed on increasing the high-grade resource at the Jervois Copper Project in the Northern Territory and developing it into a profitable and robust mine.

Competent Persons Statement

The Jervois Exploration data in this report is based on information compiled by Adriaan van Herk, a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, Chief Geologist and a full-time employee of KGL Resources Limited.

Mr. van Herk has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of the mineralisation and the type of deposit under consideration and to the activity to which 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. van Herk has consented to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears in this report.

The Jervois Resources information was were first released to the market on 23 January 2019 and complies with JORC 2012. The company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

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1 1 JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

1.1 Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random At Reward diamond drilling and reverse
techniques chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement circulation (RC) drilling were used to obtain
tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as samples for geological logging and
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, assaying. The core samples comprised a
etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the mixture of sawn HQ quarter core, sawn NQ
broad meaning of sampling. half core and possibly BQ half core
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample (historical drilling only). Sample lengths are
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any generally 1m, but at times length were
measurement tools or systems used. adjusted to take into account geological
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are variations. RC sample intervals are
Material to the Public Report. predominantly 1m intervals with some 2
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this and 4m compositing (historical holes only).
would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling A total of 586 drillholes for 83,400m, were
was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was completed, sited predominantly within the
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other planned open pit area, but include 10 new
cases more explanation may be required, such as where KGL diamond (and minor RC) infill and
there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. extensional drilling totalling 6,812m.
Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (e.g. submarine Drilling is on a nominal 25m spacing near
nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. surface expanding at depth to 50m and
then to 100m on the periphery of the
mineralisation
At Rockface diamond drilling was used to
obtain samples for geological logging and
assaying. Sample lengths are generally 1m
in length, but adjusted at times to take into
account geological variations. The samples
comprised sawn HQ quarter core. A total of
33 holes for 19,330m were included on
approximately 50m centres.
RC samples are routinely scanned by KGL
Resources with a Niton XRF. Samples
assaying greater than 0.1% Cu, Pb or Zn
are submitted for analysis at a commercial
laboratory.
Mineralisation at both deposits is
characterized by disseminations, veinlets
and large masses of chalcopyrite,
associated with magnetite-rich alteration
within a psammite. The mineralisation has
textures indicative of structural
emplacement within specific strata i.e. the
mineral appears stratabound.
Documentation of the historical drilling
(pre-2011) for Reward is variable.
Drilling Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, The KGL and previous Jinka-Minerals RC
techniques rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (e.g. drilling was conducted using a reverse
core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, circulation rig with a 5.25-inch face-
face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and sampling bit. Diamond drilling was either
if so, by what method, etc). in NQ2 or HQ3 drill diameters.
Metallurgical diamond drilling (JMET holes)
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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
There is no documentation for the historic
drilling techniques.
Diamond drilling was generally cored from
surface with some of the deeper holes at
Rockface and Reward utilizing RC pre-
collars.
Oriented core has been measured for the
recent KGL drilling.
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample The KGL RC samples were not weighed
recovery recoveries and results assessed. on a regular basis but when completed no
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure sample recovery issues were encountered
representative nature of the samples. during the drilling program.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and Jinka Minerals and KGL split the rare
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to overweight samples (>3kg) for assay.
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. Since overweight samples were rarely
reported no sample bias was established
between sample recovery and grade.
Core recovery for Rockface is >95% with
the mineral zones having virtually 100%
recovery.
The core recovery for the KGL drilling of
Reward has been regarded as acceptable
although there is no documentation for the
historical drilling.
No evidence has been found for any
relationship between sample recovery and
copper grade and there are no biases in
the sampling with respect to copper grade
and recovery.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and All KGL RC and diamond core samples
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support are geologically logged. Logging in
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and conjunction with multi-element assays is
metallurgical studies. appropriate for Mineral Resource
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core estimation.
(or costean, channel, etc) photography. Core samples are also orientated and
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged for geotechnical information.
logged. All
logging
has
been
converted
to
quantitative and qualitative codes in the
KGL Access database.
All relevant intersections were logged.
Paper logs existed for the historical drilling.
There is very little historical core available
for inspection.
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all The following describes the recent KGL
techniques and core taken. sampling and assaying process:
sample
preparation


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

RC drill holes are sampled at 1m
intervals and split using a cone
splitter attached to the cyclone to
generate a split of ~3kg;

RC sample splits (~3kg) are
pulverized to 85% passing 75
stages to maximise representivity of samples. microns.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative
Diamond core was quartered with a
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.
diamond saw and generally sampled
at 1m intervals with samples lengths
adjusted at geological contacts;

Diamond core samples are crushed
to 70% passing 2mm and then
pulverized to 85% passing 75
microns.

Two quarter core field duplicates
were taken for every 20m samples
by Jinka Minerals and KGL
Resources.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary

All sampling methods and sample
sizes are deemed appropriate for
resource estimation
Details for the historical sampling are not
available.
Quality of assay The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and The KGL drilling has QAQC data that
data and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is includes standards, duplicates and
laboratory tests considered partial or total. laboratory checks. In ore zones standards
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF are added at a ratio of 1:10 and duplicates
instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining the and blanks 1:20.
analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, Base metal samples are assayed using a
calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. four-acid digest with an ICP AES finish.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, Gold samples are assayed by Aqua Regia
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether with an ICP MS finish. Samples over
acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision 1ppm Au are re-assayed by Fire Assay
have been established. with an AAS finish.
There are no details of the historic drill
sample assaying or any QAQC.
All
assay
methods
were
deemed
appropriate at the time of undertaking.
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by either Data is validated on entry into the MS
sampling and independent or alternative company personnel. Access database, using Database check
assaying The use of twinned holes. queries and Maxwell’s DataShed.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data Further validation is conducted when data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. is imported into Surpac and Leapfrog Geo.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. Hole twinning was occasionally conducted
at Reward with mixed results. This may be
due to inaccuracies with historic hole
locations rather than mineral continuity
issues.
For the resource estimation below
detection values were converted to half the
lower detection limit.
Location of data Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes For the KGL drilling surface collar surveys
points (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and were picked up using a Trimble DGPS,
other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. with accuracy to 1 cm or smaller.
Specification of the grid system used. Downhole surveys were taken during
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. drilling with a Ranger or Reflex survey tool
at 30m intervals. Checks were conducted
with a Gyrosmart gyro and Azimuth
Aligner.
All drilling by Jinka Minerals and KGL is
referenced on the MGA 94 Zone 53 grid.
All downhole magnetic surveys were
converted to MGA 94 grid.
For Reward there are concerns about the
accuracy of some of the historic drillhole
collars. There are virtually no preserved
historic collars for checking.
There is no documentation for the
downhole survey method for the historic
drilling.
Topography was mapped using Trimble
DGPS (see location points)
Data spacing and Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Drilling at Rockface was on nominal 50m
distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to centres with downhole sampling on 1m
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity intervals.
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Drilling at Reward was on 25m spaced
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. sections in the upper part of the
Whether sample compositing has been applied. mineralisation extending to 50m centres
with depth and ultimatelyreaching100m

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
spacing on the periphery of mineralisation.
For Reward shallow oxide RC drilling was
conducted on 80m spaced traverses with
holes 10m apart.
The drill spacing for all areas is appropriate
for resource estimation and the relevant
classifications applied.
A small amount of sample compositing has
been applied to some of the near surface
historic drilling.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased Holes were drilled perpendicular to the
data in relation to sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is strike of the mineralization; the default
geological known, considering the deposit type. angle is -60 degrees, but holes vary from -
structure If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the 45 to -80.
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to Drilling orientations are considered
have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed appropriate and no obvious sampling bias
and reported if material. was detected.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were stored in sealed polyweave
bags on site and transported to the
laboratory at regular intervals by KGL staff
or a transport contractor.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques The sampling techniques are regularly
and data. reviewed internally and by external
consultants.

1.2 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 Commentary
Mineral tenement Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including The Jervois Project is within E30242 100%
and land tenure agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint owned by Jinka Minerals and operated by
status ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, Kentor Minerals (NT), both wholly owned
historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental subsidiaries of KGL Resources.
settings. The Jervois Project is covered by Mineral
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with Claims and an Exploration licence owned by
any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the KGL Resources subsidiary Jinka Minerals.
area.
Exploration done Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. Previous exploration has primarily been
by other parties conducted by Reward Minerals, MIM and
PlentyRiver.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. EL30242 lies on the Huckitta 1: 250 000 map
sheet (SF 53-11). The tenement is located
mainly within the Palaeo-Proterozoic Bonya
Schist on the northeastern boundary of the
Arunta Orogenic Domain. The Arunta Orogenic
Domain in the north western part of the
tenement is overlain unconformably by Neo-
Proterozoic sediments of the Georgina Basin.
The stratabound mineralisation for the project
consists of a series of complex, narrow,
structurally controlled, sub-vertical
sulphide/magnetite-rich deposits hosted by
Proterozoic-aged, amphibolite grade
metamorphosed sediments of the Arunta
Inlier.
Mineralisation is characterised by veinlets and
disseminations of chalcopyrite in association
with magnetite. In the oxide zone which is
verticallylimited malachite,azurite,chalcocite

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
are the main Cu-minerals.
Massive to semi-massive galena in
association with sphalerite occur locally in high
grade lenses of limited extent with oxide
equivalents including cerussite and anglesite in
the oxide zone. Generally, these lenses are
associated with more carbonate-rich host
rocks occurring at Green Parrot, Reward and
Bellbird North.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding of the Refer Table 1, Figures 1 and 2
Information 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.
Data aggregation In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, Minimum grade truncation 0.5%Cu
methods 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.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Refer Table 1, figures 1 and 2
between Exploration Results.
mineralisation If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole
widths and angle is known, its nature should be reported.
intercept lengths 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 sections (with scales) and tabulations of Refer Figures 1 and 2
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 reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not Refer Table 1
practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades
and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
Other substantive Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be Outcrop mapping of exploration targets using
exploration data reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; Real time DGPS.
geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk Refer Figures 1 and 2
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 planned further work (eg tests for lateral Refer Figure 2
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.

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