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KINGFISHER MINING LTD Capital/Financing Update 2022

Jul 4, 2022

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ASX Announcement: 5 July 2022

ASX CODE: KFM

Shares on issue: 42,250,001 Cash: $2.9M (31 March 2022) Market Cap: $12.3M* Debt: Nil

PROJECTS

Mick Well: Rare Earth Elements Kingfisher: Rare Earth Elements Arthur River: Copper Boolaloo: Copper-Gold

CORPORATE DIRECTORY

WARREN HALLAM Non-Executive Chairman

JAMES FARRELL Executive Director and CEO

ADAM SCHOFIELD Non-Executive Director

SCOTT HUFFADINE Non-Executive Director

STEPHEN BROCKHURST Company Secretary

MEDIA & INVESTOR ENQUIRIES

Peter Taylor, NWR Communications P: +61 412 036 231

E: [email protected]

ABN: 96 629 675 216

P: +61 8 9481 0389 E: [email protected] W: www.kingfishermining.com.au

Unit 2, 106 Robinson Avenue Belmont WA 6104 AUSTRALIA

GPO Box 2517 Perth WA 6831 AUSTRALIA

Latest Drilling Returns High Grade REEs with 5m at 3.45% TREO, including 3m at 5.21% TREO

  • The latest drilling at MW2 has returned high grade rare earth elements (REE), confirming multiple lodes, with significant results that include:

  • 5m at 3.45% total rare earth oxides (TREO) with 0.65% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11, including 3m at 5.21% TREO with 0.98% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11. The interval also included 1m at 7.13% TREO with 1.33% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11 (MWRC011).

  • 8m at 1.05% TREO with 0.19% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11 (MWRC013).

  • 4m at 1.03% TREO with 0.17% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11, including 1m at 2.78% TREO with 0.46% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11 (MWRC011).

  • The results confirm a second zone of mineralisation, which is high grade and predominantly consists of fresh monazite.

  • The newly identified monazite-dominant mineralisation has the same geology as the recently reported and yet to be drilled 800m of outcropping mineralisation 500m northwest of MW2 which returned rock chips up to 21.13% TREO.

  • Additional drill results from other targets in the Mick Well area as well as the Kingfisher project are expected in the coming weeks.

Kingfisher Mining Limited ( ASX:KFM ) (“ Kingfisher ” or the “ Company” ) is pleased to provide the results from the MW2 drilling at its 100% owned projects in the Gascoyne Mineral Field in Western Australia.

Kingfisher’s Executive Director and CEO James Farrell commented: “The results from MW2 continue to point to the emergence of an exciting and previously unrecognised REE region. The grade of the mineralisation intersected in MWRC011 has significantly exceeded our expectations, especially with over seven percent TREO intersected over a one metre interval. The identification of a second mineralised zone which has the same geology as the recently announced discovery of a new 800m zone of outcropping REE mineralisation is an extremely positive sign for the potential of the MW2 Prospect.”

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Potassium Fenite Epidote
5.00% 7.13% 3.52% 0.95% 0.64%
5m at 3.45% TREO
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Figure 1: Sample tray from drill hole MWRC011 at MW2 showing TREO results.

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* Based on a share price of $0.29 as of 4 July 2022.

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“We have already planned follow-up drilling at MW2 and we are looking forward to receiving the results from the recent drilling of other targets in the Mick Well and Kingfisher areas in the coming weeks.”

MW2 Drilling Results

The current drill program was designed to confirm the dip and strike of the mineralisation at MW2 and follow-up the results from the Company’s recent REE discovery, which included 12m at 1.12% TREO, including 4m 1.84% TREO (see ASX:KFM 10 January 2022 and 24 March 2022). These objectives have successfully been achieved and the Company is pleased to announce the new drilling results:

  • MWRC011: 4m at 1.03% TREO with 0.17% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11 from 29m, including 1m at 2.78% TREO with 0.46% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11 from 32m.

  • MWRC011: 5m at 3.45% TREO with 0.65% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11, including 3m at 5.21% TREO with 0.98% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11 from 102m. The interval also returned 1m at 7.13% TREO with 1.33% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11.

  • MWRC013: 8m at 1.05% TREO with 0.19% Nd2O3 + Pr6O11 from 72m (Figure 1).

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Figure 2: MW2 geology and drilling results.

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The results from the recent drilling has led to the identification of a new mineralised zone, with MW2 now recognised to include a WNW-striking zone of allanite and monazite and a much higher grade NW-striking mineralised zone which has monazite as the dominant REE mineral (Figure 3). The monazite dominant mineralisation is geologically very similar to the 800m of outcropping of high grade mineralisation which was recently discovered 500m northwest of MW2 (see ASX:KFM 20 June 2022).

The revised geological interpretation for MW2 now significantly recognises two different mineralised structures instead of one zone (see ASX:KFM 16 May 2022). The updated interpretation is based on relogging of all of the RC drill chips together with the sample results as well as structural information collected from wireline logging of the drill holes.

Drill holes MWRC015 and MWRC016 both ended in potassium fenite (Figure 4) which is very similar to the potassium fenite intersected immediately before the monazite mineralisation in MWRC011. This, together with the revised geological interpretation for MW2, is indicating that the monazite zone may be immediately below the current depth of these drill holes. The Company is now planning to extend MWRC015 and MWRC016 as well as undertake additional high priority drilling on the southwest end of this section.

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Figure 3: MW2 cross section showing interpreted geology, mineralisation and fenite alteration. The results from MWRC004 were previously reported, see ASX:KFM announcements 10 January 2022 and 24 March 2022. The location of the cross section is shown on Figure 2.

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Figure 4: MW2 cross section showing interpreted geology, mineralisation and fenite alteration. The location of the cross section is shown on Figure 2.

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Kingfisher is targeting REE mineralisation along a 54km corridor associated with the Chalba Shear Zone (Figure 5). The Chalba Shear is a broad WNW-trending crustal-scale structure that has played an important role in providing a conduit for the intrusion of the carbonatites, as well as the associated alteration and late-stage mineralised veins and carbonatite dykes. Fenites (carbonatite-associated alteration) and potassium fenites, are well-developed in the Mick Well area and are an important host of the REE mineralisation. The carbonatite intrusion-related REE exploration model is shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 5: Total Magnetic Intensity for the Kingfisher, Mick Well and Arthur River Projects. Kingfisher is targeting REE mineralisation associated carbonatite intrusions which intrude along faults and shear zones which extend for 54km within the Company’s tenure.

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Figure 6: Carbonatite associated rare earth element mineralisation model*. The model shows carbonatite intrusions and dykes, areas of potassic fenitisation as well as the late stage REE-bearing dykes and veins – which have been discovered by the Company at the Mick Well project.

2022 Gascoyne Exploration Program

Kingfisher is carrying out extensive and targeted exploration programs for its Gascoyne projects during 2022. The planned exploration is cost-effective and aims to develop and test drill targets from groundbased mapping and rock sampling. The Company also plans to simultaneously develop a pipeline of exploration opportunities through integrating current and planned tenement-scale airborne geophysical surveys with geological knowledge from the Company’s breakthrough REE discovery at Mick Well.

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Planned and completed activities for 2022 for Kingfisher’s Gascoyne projects are shown below.

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Upcoming News

  • July 2022: Results from drilling of targets in the Mick Well area.

  • July 2022: Results from drilling at Kingfisher.

  • July 2022: Results from on-going surface mapping and rock chip sampling.

About the Kingfisher and Mick Well Projects

The Kingfisher and Mick Well Projects are located approximately 230km east of Carnarvon, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The Company holds exploration licences covering 969km[2] and has recently increased its interests in the Gascoyne Mineral Field by nearly 40% through the targeted pegging of additional tenure interpreted to be prospective for rare earth elements (Figure 7). The tenure includes rocks of the Proterozoic Durlacher Suite that hosts the world-class Yangibana Deposit which includes 27.42Mt @ 0.97% TREO[# ] as well as the Archaean Halfway Gneiss.

The recently discovered REE mineralisation at Mick Well is associated with carbonatite intrusions discovered by Kingfisher. Historic exploration in the area had focused on outcrops of quartz reef and gossanous ironstones which are up to 10m in width. Past exploration returned rock chip sample results of up to 10.6% Cu over a strike length of 1km within a laterally extensive geological horizon. Four historical drill holes were completed in the Mick Well area, with the best result being 11m @ 0.25% Cu from 118 m (MWDD001)[^] .

Historical exploration also identified copper at the Kingfisher Project, with mineralisation exposed in a series of shallow historical mining pits over a strike length of 2km. Previous exploration at the project has included geophysical surveys, surface geochemical sampling and limited reverse circulation drilling, with drilling intercepts including 3m @ 0.6% Cu (KFRC10) and rock chip results of 15.3% Cu, 6.3% Cu, 6.2% Cu, 5.9% Cu and 3.4% Cu[^] .

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Figure 7: Location of the Kingfisher and Mick Well Projects in the Gascoyne Mineral Field showing the extents of the Durlacher Suite and Halfway Gneiss. The location of the Yangibana Deposit and Yin and Lyons Projects 100km north of Kingfisher’s projects are also shown.

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This announcement has been authorised by the Board of Directors of the Company.

Ends

For further information, please contact:

Kingfisher Mining Limited

James Farrell, Executive Director Ph: +61 (08) 9481 0389 E: [email protected]

Media & Investor Enquiries

Peter Taylor, NWR Communications Ph: +61 412 036 231 E: [email protected]

About Kingfisher Mining Limited

Kingfisher Mining Limited ( ASX:KFM ) is a mineral exploration company committed to increasing value for shareholders through the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resource projects throughout Western Australia. The Company’s tenements and tenement applications cover 1,676km[2] in the underexplored Ashburton and Gascoyne Mineral Fields.

The Company has secured significant landholdings across the interpreted extensions to its advanced copper-gold exploration targets giving it more than 30km of strike across the Boolaloo Project target geology in the Ashburton Basin and more than 50km of strike across the target geological unit that covers the Kingfisher and Mick Well Projects in the Gascoyne region.

To learn more please visit: www.kingfishermining.com.au

Previous ASX Announcements

ASX:KFM: Surface Assays up to 21% TREO Define a Further 800m of Outcropping Mineralisation 20 June 2022.

ASX:KFM: Drilling Completed at Gascoyne REE Projects 16 May 2022.

ASX:KFM: High Grade Rare Earths Returned from Discovery Drill Hole: 4m at 1.84% TREO, including 1m at 3.87% TREO 24 March 2022.

ASX:KFM: Significant Rare Earths Discovery: 12m at 1.12% TREO 10 January 2022.

  • Elliott, H.A.L., Wall, F., Chakhmouradian, A.R., P.R.Siegfried, Dahlgrend, S., Weatherley, S., Finch, A.A., Marks, M.A.W., Dowman, E. and Deady, F. 2018. Fenites associated with carbonatite complexes: A review. Ore Geology Reviews , Volume 93, February 2018, Pages 38-59.

  • ASX Announcement ‘Yangibana Project updated Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources tonnes up by 54%, TREO oxides up by 32% Australia’. Hastings Technology Metals Limited (ASX:HAS), 5 May 2021.

^ Kingfisher Mining Limited Prospectus, 9 November 2020.

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Total Rare Earth Oxide Calculation

Total Rare Earths Oxides (TREO) is the sum of the oxides of the light rare earth elements lanthanum (La), cerium (Ce), praseodymium (Pr), neodymium (Nd), and samarium (Sm) and the heavy rare earth elements europium (Eu), gadolinium (Gd), terbium (Tb), dysprosium (Dy), holmium (Ho), erbium (Er), thulium (Tm), ytterbium (Yb), lutetium (Lu), and yttrium (Y).

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements which involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. These statements reflect current expectations, intentions or strategies regarding the future and assumptions based on currently available information. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary from the expectations, intentions and strategies described in this announcement. No obligation is assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions, and estimates should change or to reflect other future developments.

Competent Persons Statements

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr James Farrell, a geologist and Executive Director / CEO employed by Kingfisher Mining Limited. Mr Farrell is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and has sufficient experience that is relevant to this style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that is being reported on 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 Farrell consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters in the form and context in which it appears.

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Annexure 1: Drill Hole Information

Collar and Survey

Target Hole ID Hole ID Easting Easting Northing Northing Elevation Elevation Depth Depth Azimuth Azimuth Dip
MW2 MWRC010
MWRC011
MWRC012
MWRC013
MWRC014
MWRC015
MWRC016
402137 7249469 281 152 50 -60
402163 7249499 281 130 225 -60
402182 7249518 279 101 225 -60
402196 7249532 281 100 225 -60
402141 7249533 285 148 45 -60
402177 7249439 283 94 225 -60
402204 7249458 281 99 225 -60
+Drill hole lengthened by 50m during current program.
Analytical Data (all values are ppm)
DHID From To CeO2 Dy2O3 Er2O3 Eu2O3 Gd2O3 Ho2O3 La2O3 Lu2O3 Nd2O3 Pr6O11 Sm2O3 Tb2O3 Tm2O3 Y2O3 Yb2O3 TREO
MWRC011 29 30 4315 18.8 6.4 18.4 40.0 2.9 3180 0.45 1022 378 86 4.03 0.69 77.8 4.2 9156
30 31 1522 13.4 5.3 10.0 24.4 2.2 987 0.45 383 130 42 2.88 0.57 58.8 3.9 3185
31 32 546 6.9 3.4 3.2 10.9 1.3 342 0.34 141 48 17 1.27 0.34 36.6 2.7 1161
32 33 13402 63.9 19.3 74.9 147.4 9.7 8811 1.25 3443 1188 318 14.62 2.17 258.3 10.9 27766
102 103 24845 22.6 4.6 77.5 126.1 2.5 15206 0.45 6796 2369 478 7.83 0.57 67.9 3.3 50008
103 104 35789 41.1 9.0 123.0 209.1 5.0 20946 0.68 9898 3367 732 12.43 0.91 120.8 5.5 71259
104 105 16669 41.1 10.5 80.1 151.5 5.4 10712 0.91 5152 1749 447 11.63 1.26 144.5 6.7 35182
105 106 4623 12.6 4.1 21.0 40.8 1.8 2858 0.34 1334 451 115 3.22 0.46 51.3 2.6 9520
106 107 3136 10.8 4.0 13.3 28.4 1.7 1906 0.45 893 303 76 2.53 0.46 51.4 3.3 6431
MWRC013 72 76 5801 42.2 13.3 38.7 87.6 6.2 3580 0.91 1627 542 175 9.44 1.37 164.8 7.5 12097
76 80 4188 28.5 11.7 25.1 57.3 4.9 2671 1.25 1176 395 117 5.99 1.37 126.5 9.0 8819

All reported drill intervals are included in the table above. The intervals were reported using a cut-off grade of 0.5% TREO, with included higher grade results reported using a cut-off grade of 2.0% TREO. All sample information is parts per million (ppm). 10,000 ppm is equal to 1%.

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Attachment 1: JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or specific • RC drill samples were collected at 1m intervals and composited
techniques specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals to 4m lengths for analysis.
under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF • The 4m composite or 1m sample (where submitted) were
instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad crushed and a sub-fraction obtained for pulverisation.
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.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, • Drilling was completed using a Schramm T450 reverse
techniques auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard circulation drill rig.
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is • The reverse circulation drilling used a face-sampling hammer.
_oriented and if so, by what method, etc). _
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and • Drill sample recovery was monitored by Kingfisher’s
recovery results assessed. exploration team during drilling.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative • Sample recoveries were consistently satisfactory and of a high
nature of the samples. standard throughout the 2022 RC drill program.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and
whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically • Chip samples were logged for geology, alteration and
logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation,
mineralisation by the Company’s geological personnel.
mining studies and metallurgical studies. • Drill logs were verified by the Company’s geologists on
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, submission of the samples for laboratory analysis.
channel, etc) photography.
The total length andpercentage of the relevant intersections logged.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. • RC samples were collected from the drill rig splitter in calico
techniques If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether bags. The RC samples were generally dry.
and sample sampled wet or dry. • The 1m samples were composited to 4m intervals on site by
preparation For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
the Company’s geologists.
• The original 1m samples were submitted for analysis for
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise downhole intervals with anomalous analytical results. The
representivity of samples. results for the 1m samples are pending.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ • A sub-fraction was obtained for pulverisation from the crushed
material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half
RC samples using a riffle splitter.
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory • Samples were analysed by Intertek Genalysis in Perth. The
assay data and
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.
sample analysis uses a sodium peroxide fusion with an
laboratory For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry and Inductively
tests parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and Coupled Plasma (ICP) Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Optical
model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. Emission Spectrometry (OES) finish.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) andprecision have been established.
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by either independent or • Analytical QC is monitored by the laboratory using standards
sampling and alternative company personnel. and repeat assays.
assaying The use of twinned holes. • Independent checks or field duplicates were not conducted for
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data and were not considered necessary for this early stage of
storage (physical and electronic) protocols. exploration.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and down-hole
• Drill hole locations were surveyed using a handheld GPS using
data points surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral the UTM coordinate system, with an accuracy of +/-5m.
Resource estimation. • Downhole surveys were completed using a north-seeking
Specification of the grid system used. gyroscopic survey tool and were reported in 30 m intervals.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. • Drill holes at MW2 have been completed on 50m spaced cross
and Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree sections with drill holes at approximately 30m centres on each
distribution of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and section.
Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. • The first-pass exploration drilling at other exploration targets
Whether sample compositing has been applied. has not been completed on grids.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible • The REE-bearing veins and dykes are interpreted to strike NW
data in structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type. and WNW and dip moderately to the NE and NNE.
relation to If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key • The relationship between intercept widths and drill hole
geological
structure
mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if material.
orientation is reported in the relevant section of this table.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. • Samples were given individual samples numbers for tracking.
security • The sample chain of custody was overseen by the Company’s
geologists. Samples were transported to the laboratory in
Perth sealed bulka bags.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. • The sampling techniques and analytical data are monitored by
reviews the Company’s geologists.
• External audits of the data have not been completed.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including • The project area is located 80km northeast of the Gascoyne
tenement and agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, Junction and 230km east of Carnarvon.
land tenure partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, • The project includes seven granted Exploration Licences,
status wilderness or national park and environmental settings. E09/2242, E09/2349, E09/2319, E09/2320, E09/2481,
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any E09/2494 and E09/2495 as well as five EL applications,
known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. E09/2653, E09/2654*, E09/2655, E09/2660 and E09/2661.
* E09/2654 will be awarded by ballot between Kingfisher
Mining Ltd and one other party.
• The tenements are held by Kingfisher Mining Ltd.
• The tenements lie within Native Title Determined Areas of the
Wajarri Yamatji People and Gnulli People.
• All the tenements are in good standing with no known
impediments.
Exploration done Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. • No previous systematic exploration for carbonatite-associated
by other parties mineralisation had been previously completed.
• Exploration for base metals at Kingfisher undertaken was by
Pasminco Ltd in 1994, Mt Phillips Exploration Pty Ltd in 2006
and WCP Resources in 2007.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• Exploration for base metals at Mick Well was completed by
Helix Resources Ltd in 1994, WA Exploration Services Pty Ltd in
1996, Mt Phillips Exploration Pty Ltd in 2006 and WCP
Resources in 2007.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. • The Company’s tenements in the Gascoyne Mineral Field are
prospective for rare earth mineralisation associated with
carbonatite intrusions and associated fenitic alteration.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding of the • Location, orientation and depth data as well as summary
Information exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all
geological logs were tabulated and were included in this
Material drill holes: announcement for all new drill hole information received at
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar the date of the report.
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of • No information has been excluded.
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, maximum

• Intervals that comprise more than one sample have been
methods and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off reported using averages. Length-weighting was not necessary
grades are usually Material and should be stated. as all reported samples are equal length.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade results • A cut-off grade of 0.5% TREO has been used for the reported
and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used for such intervals.
aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such • Higher grade intervals with mineralisation above the reporting
aggregations should be shown in detail. cut-off were reported using a cut-off grade of 2.0% TREO.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should • Metal equivalents have not been used in this report.
be clearly stated.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of • The REE-bearing veins are interpreted to have a WNW-strike
between Exploration Results. and dip moderately to the NNE.
mineralisation If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is • The interpreted orientation indicates a true width for the
widths and known, its nature should be reported. mineralised zone intersected in MWRC004 to of approximately
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
6m.
• The interpreted orientation indicates a true width for the
_known’). _ second mineralised zone intersected in MWRC011 to of

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
approximately 4m.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts • A map and cross-sections showing relevant data has been
should be included for any significant discovery being reported These should
included in the report along with documentation.
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable,
• All of drilling information with TREO results is included in
reporting representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should Annexure 1 and anomalous results are included in the
be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results. diagrams in this report.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported • All of the relevant historical exploration data has been included
substantive including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey in this report.
exploration data results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of • All historical exploration information is available via WAMEX.
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 extensions
• On-going exploration in the area is a high priority for the
or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). Company.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the • Exploration to include tenement-scale acquisition of
main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this geophysics data to define the extents of carbonatites, mapping
information is not commercially sensitive. and rock chip sampling as well as additional RC drilling.
• Downhole geophysics is also planned for the drill holes that
were completed at Mick Well and Kingfisher.

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