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LATITUDE 66 LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2016

Nov 27, 2016

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Assets, Experience, Growth

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT – 28 November 2016

STRONG GOLD MINERALISATION RETURNED FROM MAIDEN DRILLING PROGRAM AT MONUMENT PROJECT, WA High grade intersections of up to 7.28g/t in near‐surface BIF horizon

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Initial drilling results from Syndicated’s maiden drilling program at the 100%‐owned Monument Gold Project show that drilling has intersected significant Banded Iron Formation (BIF) hosted gold mineralisation grading up to 7.28g/t .

  • The results confirm Syndicated’s view that the Korong Prospect has the potential to be a large scale, high quality gold system . The gold mineralisation to date has been defined over at least a 400m strike length and is considered to have strong similarities with Dacian Gold’s nearby Westralia gold deposit, located along strike to the south.

  • Significant results returned from completed assays received to date include:

  • MRC003 6m @ 7.28g/t from 79m

  • MRC004 6m @ 2.70g/t from 88m

  • MRC005 8m @ 1.54g/t from 111m

  • MRCD001 10m @ 1.42g/t from 49m

  • MRCD004 3m @ 3.51g/t from 139m

  • The maiden drilling program has included 29 Reverse Circulation drill holes (now all complete – assays pending for 22 holes ) and 5 diamond holes (final hole in progress).

  • The two diamond holes completed to date provide an initial test of the stratigraphic sequence and were designed to identify potential parallel BIF units in the footwall. The holes intersected a major shear zone on the lower contact that is interpreted to have offset the targeted stratigraphy. Assays are awaited.

  • In parallel with the drilling program, an Induced Polarisation (“IP”) Survey has been completed over the Korong Prospect and surrounding areas . This drilling program has confirmed the strong association between gold mineralisation and sulphides (pyrite), confirming the validity of the IP geophysical technique for the Monument Project. The survey results are currently being processed and modelled.

  • An ongoing program of regional assessment and targeting is progressing well with multiple new targets already identified across the extensive Monument Project .

Syndicated Metals (ASX: SMD) is pleased to report strong assay results from the first holes drilled as part of its maiden exploration program at the Monument Gold Project in the Laverton region of WA (Figure 1). Drilling commenced in late October (refer to SMD Announcement dated 24 October) as part of a multi‐pronged exploration campaign (refer to SMD Announcement dated 5 October).

The results received to date confirm Syndicated’s view that the Korong Prospect, the first prospect to be drill tested at Monument, has the potential to be a large scale, high quality BIF hosted gold system. The gold mineralisation to date has been defined over at least a 400m strike length and is considered to have strong similarities with Dacian Gold’s Westralia gold deposit, located along strike to the south.

The Monument Project comprises a 210km[2] tenement package located approximately 55km west of Laverton in the world‐class Laverton gold district of WA, which hosts numerous multi‐ million ounce gold mines such as Sunrise Dam (+10Moz), Wallaby (+8Moz), Granny Smith (+2Moz) and Lancefield (+2Moz).

The project covers a 16km strike length of the same BIF (banded iron formation/porphyry) sequence which hosts the key Westralia and Morgan’s North deposits at Dacian Gold’s (ASX: DCN) Mount Morgan’s Project (3.3Moz) (refer Dacian Gold announcement 25 July 2016).

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Figure 1 – Monument Gold Project Location Plan

KEY POINTS

  • Results have now been returned for 7 RC holes and 2 diamond hole pre‐collars. Additional results will be reported as they come to hand. In total the program consisted of 29 RC holes (2,395m) and 5 diamond holes (1,005m). The last diamond hole is currently being completed.

  • Significant results returned from completed assays received to date include (see Tables 1 & 2 and Appendix 1 for full details):

  • MRC003 6m @ 7.28g/t from 79m

  • MRC004 6m @ 2.70g/t from 88m

  • MRC005 8m @ 1.54g/t from 111m

  • MRCD001 10m @ 1.42g/t from 49m

  • MRCD004 3m @ 3.51g/t from 139m

  • The Korong Prospect mineralisation has been defined by drilling over a strike length of approximately 400m and has strong potential to be expanded. The mineralisation dips at approximately 30‐40 degrees and consists of consistent broad mineralisation with a series of internal higher grade domains e.g. MRC003: 6m @ 7.28g/t Au (see Figures 2 and 3).

  • The high grade domains, as defined by the >10g/t gold contour, plunge to the north and are interpreted to be controlled by dilational positions caused by a combination of folding and faulting.

  • To date, most of the drilling has only tested the mineralisation to a depth of 100m. Only minor, wide‐spaced drilling has been completed below this depth.

  • Wide‐spaced drilling at depth and to the north (Targets A and B) highlights the potential for major expansions to the gold system. The existing limited drilling in these positions is very wide‐spaced and this represents an excellent opportunity to expand the high grade zones of mineralisation.

  • The majority of the drilling program results are still to be completed and reported. Follow‐up drilling will then be planned accordingly.

  • Once the results of the IP Survey have been fully processed and modelled, this data will be integrated with existing historical shallow drill data and geochemical data to define the next series of targets for drill testing.

The Korong Prospect is the first target to be tested along a 16km strike of favourable stratigraphy and major gold‐bearing structures. While the BIF hosted mineralisation at and around Korong is the immediate focus, the wider project is highly prospective for other styles of gold mineralisation.

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Figure 2 – Korong Prospect Plan: Projection of BIF hosted mineralisation

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Figure 3 – Korong Prospect: Interpreted Cross Section 1025N (local grid)

MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Syndicated’s Managing Director, Andrew Munckton, said the initial drilling results provided a clear indication that the Korong Prospect has the potential to develop into a significant gold system.

“This is an excellent start to our maiden exploration program at the recently acquired Monument Project, with initial drilling results confirming that we have identified the start of what potentially is a major gold system.

“Korong is located in the same rocks and along the same trend that hosts the multi‐million ounce gold deposits that Dacian Gold has committed to bringing into production to our immediate south. In our view the mineralisation at Korong has not been closed off in any direction, and there is no reason why gold systems of the scale seen at the nearby Mount Morgan’s Project cannot occur on our tenements.

“Our program of drilling has so far confirmed the results of historical drilling and given us a lot of confidence in the opportunity to significantly expand the system and in its potential to host a significant high‐grade gold component.

“In terms of the wider potential, it is also important to remember that this is only a small part of our overall project area. We are now looking at the potential deeper in the system for additional BIF‐hosted mineralisation and we are confident that the recently completed IP survey will identify additional high‐priority targets for drill testing. We look forward to receiving the results of this survey and collating this information with the full assay results from the drilling.”

ENDS

For further information:

Investors

Andrew Munckton – Syndicated Metals Mobile: 0435 635 598

Media

Nicholas Read – Read Corporate Mobile: 0419 929 046

Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation compiled by Mr Andrew Munckton who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM) and who has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity 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 (the “JORC Code”). Mr Munckton is a full‐time employee of Syndicated Metals Limited and consents to the inclusion in the report of the Exploration Results in the form and context in which they appear.

TABLE 1 – DRILLING RESULTS

l Northing Easting Depth Dip Azi 0.5ppm Cut off 0.5ppm Cut off
Hoe_ID (m) (m) (m) From To Intercept Grade
MRCD001 6,831,629 398,734 159 ‐60 239 49 59 10 1.42
MRCD004 6,831,492 398,701 125 ‐60 239 138.95 142 3.05 3.5
MRC001 6,831,496 398,756 60 ‐60 239 28 29 1 5.05
39 44 5 0.76
MRC002 6,831,513 398,781 109 ‐60 239 56 60 4 1.1
MRC003 6,831,526 398,809 136 ‐60 239 72 75 3 0.53
79 85 6 7.28
6,831,597 398,871 127 ‐60 239 29 32 3 0.51
MRC004 78 79 1 0.6
88 94 6 2.7
MRC005 6,831,552 398,849 139 ‐60 239 96 99 3 0.99
103 104 1 2.88
111 119 8 1.54
6,831,536 398,722 49 ‐60 239 6 8 2 0.81
MRC006 16 17 1 0.57
23 24 1 0.53
31 32 1 0.6
MRC009 6,831,567 398,811 116 ‐60 239 32 34 2 0.75
76 77 1 0.66
93 99 6 1.17

TABLE 2 – DRILLING PROGRAM DETAILS

Hole_ID Northing Easting Depth Dip Azimuth
MRCD001 6,831,629 398,734 159 ‐60 239
MRCD002 6,831,597 398,871 385 ‐60 239
MRCD003 6,831,544 398,786 345.6 ‐60 239
MRCD004 6,831,492 398,701 125 ‐60 239
MRCD005 6,831,744 398,723 318.3 ‐60 239
MRCD006 6,831,686 398,822 90 ‐60 239
MRCD007 6,831,795 398,811 108 ‐60 239
MRC001 6,831,496 398,756 60 ‐60 239
MRC002 6,831,513 398,781 109 ‐60 239
MRC003 6,831,526 398,809 136 ‐60 239
MRC004 6,831,597 398,871 127 ‐60 239
MRC005 6,831,552 398,849 139 ‐60 239
MRC006 6,831,536 398,722 49 ‐60 239
MRC007 6,831,552 398,746 67 ‐60 239
MRC008 6,831,558 398,771 91 ‐60 239
MRC009 6,831,567 398,811 116 ‐60 239
MRC010 6,831,592 398,815 133 ‐60 239
MRC011 6,831,549 398,702 37 ‐60 239
MRC012 6,931,589 398,760 91 ‐60 239
MRC013 6,831,604 398,739 91 ‐60 239
MRC014 6,831,618 398,759 103 ‐60 239
MRC015 6,831,630 398,785 115 ‐60 239
MRC016 6,831,620 398,715 79 ‐60 239
MRC017 6,831,614 398,672 31 ‐60 239
MRC018 6,831,681 398,672 49 ‐60 239
MRC019 6,831,692 398,691 67 ‐60 239
MRC020 6,831,734 398,664 61 ‐60 239
MRC021 6,831,805 398,630 49 ‐60 239
MRC022 6,831,825 398,666 79 ‐60 239
MRC023 6,831,854 398,711 103 ‐60 239
MRC024 6,831,655 398,788 121 ‐60 239
MRC025 6,831,562 398,773 97 ‐70 239
MRC026 6,831,489 398,791 85 ‐60 239
MRC027 6,831,554 398,899 163 ‐60 239
MRC028 6,831,488 398,884 130 ‐60 239
MRC029 6,831,436 398,799 61 ‐60 239

APPENDIX 1 – JORC TABLE

Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Section 1 ‐ Sampling Techniques and Data
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 sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc).
These examples should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
Exploration
was
undertaken
by
Carpentaria
Exploration Pty Ltd between 1977 and 1988 and by
Carpentaria Gold Pty Ltd between 1994 and 1995.
Eighty two (82) RC holes, and 15 Diamond Drill
Holes were completed during this period. A total
of 7,459 metres of drilling was reported principally
at the Korong and Waihi Prospects with gold
mineralisation the principal target.
Western Mining Corporation completed follow up
drilling between 1989 and 1993 with gold and
nickel mineralisation the focus principally at the
Anomaly 39 prospect. 38 RC holes and 5 diamond
holes were completed for 1,993 metres.
RC and Percussion results were generally at 1.0m
samples.
Diamond drilling results were reported as assays of
½ or ¼ cores with mineralised intercepts varying
between 0.1m and 14.0 metres with average
length of 2.2m.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, 2kg ‐ 3kg samples were split from
dry 1m bulk samples. The sample was initially
collected from the cyclone in an inline collection
box. Once the metre was completed, the drilling
was paused momentarily, to create a gap between
sample, when the gap of air came into the
collection box the shutter separating the collection
box from the cyclone was closed off and the
sample was dropped thorough a cone splitter.
Once drilling reached fresh rock a fine mist of
water was used to suppress dust and limit the loss
of fines thorough the cyclone chimney. A second
2kg‐3kg sample was collected at the same time as
the original sample. This sample has been stored
on site. These duplicate samples have been
retained for follow up analysis and testwork.
The bulk sample was discharged from the cyclone
directly into green bags and stored on site in neat
rows.
During the sample collection process, the cone
split, original and duplicate calico samples and the
reject green bag samples were weighed to test for
bias’s and sample recoveries. The majority of the
check work was undertaken through the main ore
zone.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample
representivity
and
the
appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
used.
For the Carpenteria Exploration Pty Ltd and WMC
drilling, sampling was carried out using standard
RC and Percussion drilling procedures applicable to
Carpentaria Exploration and Western Mining
Exploration at the time. RC and Percussion Drilling
were undertaken by reputable drilling contractors.
NoQA/QC data is available toprovide a
measurement of representivity of the RC or
Percussion drilling sampling system or tools.
Sample recovery was recorded as good for the
various RC and Percussion programs.
Diamond drilling was undertaken by Glindemann
and Kitching using NQ and HQ sized core after
drilling of an RC precollar to base of oxidized rock.
Cores of mineralisation were sawn in ½ core or ¼
core sections of the mineralisation intersection
length.
For the October/November 2016, Syndicated
Metals drilling, field duplicates were collected at a
ratio of 1:50 through the mineralised zones and
collected at the same time as the original sample
through the B chute of the cone splitter. OREAS
certified reference material (CRM) was inserted at
a ratio of 1:25 through the mineralised zone. The
grade ranges of the CRM’s were selected based on
gradepopulations and economicgrade ranges.
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 1m samples
from which 3kg was pulverised to produce a 30g
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.
For the Carpenteria Exploration Pty Ltd and WMC
drilling, drilling was used to obtain a generally 1m
sample in RC or Percussion drilling.
Samples were Riffle split to approximately 2.5kg
for assay. The samples submitted for assay were
given a unique sample ID and shipped to a variety
of laboratories.
Labs included SGS, Genalysis, Ultratrace and
Australian Assay Labs in Leonora, Kalgoorlie and
Perth. Samples were dried, pulverised and
generally assayed for Au. Gold was analysed using
fire assay. Fire assay charge varied between 30g
and 50g.
In Diamond Drilling, samples were obtained from
split core. Samples were generally 3.0kg and
dispatched to assay labs as for RC samples.
Assaying of drill core was for Au, Ag, Ni, Cu, Co, As,
and Zn by acid digest with an AAS finish. Gold was
analysed using fire assay. Fire assay varied
between 30g and 50g charge.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, 2.5 to 3kg samples were sent to
SGS laboratories in Kalgoorlie. Once at the
laboratory the sample is dried at 105° and
prepared by the sample being pulverised to 75µm.
The determination of gold was completed using a
50gm fire assay with an AAS finish.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open‐hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face‐sampling bit or
other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).
For the Carpenteria Exploration Pty Ltd and WMC
drilling, RC Drilling has been undertaken using a
face sampling percussion hammer with 5 ¼” to 5
½" bits.
Earlier drill programs (Carpentaria Exploration)
prior to 1981 used Percussion and RC drilling with
“crossover” sample collection approximately 1.0m
from the sample face.
Diamond core used standard tube and wireline
recovery systems. Core was oriented using pencil
impact or Craeleus method.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, drilling has been completed by
Reverse Circulation using a Schramm 685 RC rig
with 1350cfm @ 500psi compressor with a
2400cfm x 1200psi booster and 900cfm auxiliary.
The hole was drilled using a nominal 135mm
diameter face sampling bit.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed.
For the Carpenteria Exploration Pty Ltd and WMC
drilling, RC drilling recoveries were monitored
visually by means approximating bag weight to
theoretical weight followed by checking sample
loss
through
outside
return
and
sampling
equipment. Sample recoveries were recorded on
drilling logs. “Wet” samples were recorded as
having lower quality sample recovery.
Core Recovery was recorded on Drilling logs. Core
recovery was generally >98% except were
fractured ground was recorded on drilling logs.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, the cone split original and duplicate
calico samples and the reject green bag samples
were weighed to test for bias’s and sample
recoveries. The majority of the check work was
undertaken through the main ore zones.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples.
For the Carpenteria Exploration Pty Ltd and WMC
drilling, RC holes were collared with a well‐fitting
stuffing box to ensure material to outside return
was minimised. Comments around sample
recovery were recorded on drilling logs.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, a fine mist of water was used to
suppress dust and limit the loss of fines thorough
the cyclone chimney. The samples were weighed
through the ore zones and duplicate calicos were
checked for bias. If any discrepancy was identified
the driller was informed of the problem and
undertook measures to rectify the problem.
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.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, RC sample recovery information
was collected from within the ore zone. Duplicate
samples and bulk green bags were weighed and
checked for recovery and sample bias.
For Carpentaria Exploration and WMC Exploration
the RC samples were visually checked and sample
loss of the fine or coarse fraction was minimised
by monitoring drilling procedure.
Nopreferential bias ingrade has been identified.
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.
Logging was completed by a Geologist using
standard logging procedures and standard logging
codes for both Carpentaria Exploration and WMC
Exploration and Syndicated Metals. This logging
was developed to accurately reflect the geology of
the area and mineralisation styles.
Paper recorded logging has been reported for all
historical drill holes.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.
Logging is qualitative and quantitative in nature
and captured downhole depth, colour, lithology,
texture,
alteration,
sulphide
type,
sulphide
percentage and structure.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
All RC and Diamond drill holes are logged in full.
Sub‐sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.
Core was cut into either ½ core or ¼ core.
If non‐core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
For Carpentaria Exploration and WMC Exploration,
the RC samples were split by the multiple pass
riffle splitter after collection in plastic bags within
the cyclone of the drilling rig. Majority of the
samples were recorded as dry and minimal wet
samples were encountered.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, the RC samples were collected
through a cone splitter.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation
technique.
The samples were sent to an accredited laboratory
for sample preparation and analysis. SGS,
Genalysis, Ultratrace and ALS Laboratories follows
industry best standards in sample preparation
including: optimal drying of the sample, crushing
and pulverisation of the entire sample to a grind
size of 80% passing at either 106 or 75 microns.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub‐
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
Quality Control (QC) procedures involved the use
of reference material ‐ with blanks and field
sample duplicates.
For the analysis of RC and Percussion samples the
Quality Control (QC) procedures involved the use
of laboratory duplicates and Standards to
determine accuracy and precision. The Standards
used were analysed at a rate of 1 per 25 samples.
Laboratory Duplicates were analysed at a rate of 1
in 10 generally with a repeat bias toward ore grade
(>1.0g/t Au) material
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected,
including
for
instance
results
for
field
_duplicate/second‐half sampling. _
Field duplicates were submitted to the laboratory
at a rate of 1:50. The duplicates were collected
using a second chute on the cone splitter and
collected at the same time as the original sample.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
The sample sizes are believed to be appropriate to
correctly represent the style and thickness of gold
mineralisation in the Laverton region.
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.
The use of AAS for gold is considered suitable for
determination of gold for this project.
Fire assayare classified as total assays.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments,
etc,
the
parameters
used
in
determining the analysis including instrument make
and model, reading times, calibration factors applied
and their derivation, etc.
No geophysical tools were used to determine any
element concentrations used in the resource
estimate.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.
Carpentaria Exploration and WMC Exploration
required laboratories to insert certified standards,
blanks, and check replicates as part of their own
internal procedures.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, OREAS certified reference material
(CRM) was inserted at a ratio of 1:25 through the
mineralised zone. The grade ranges of the CRM’s
was selected based on grade populations and
economic grade range.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
None undertaken for this historical drilling data.
Assay results when received were plotted on
section and were verified against neighbouring
holes.
The use of twinned holes. None undertaken for this historical drilling data.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage (physical
and electronic) protocols.
Geological and sampling information was collected
using a paper logging system.
Paper logs have been converted to electronic data
storage.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, Data collection in field is captured
in an electronic logging system for geological,
assay and surveying information. This logging
system has built in validation look uptables.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. None undertaken for this historical drilling data.
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.
For the Carpenteria Exploration Pty Ltd and WMC
drilling, Initial collar locations were determined by
hand held survey instruments and recorded on
drilling logs.
Final drillhole collar positions were surveyed by
licensed surveyors.
Nil downhole surveys are recorded for RC or
Percussion drilling.
Diamond drilling has recorded downhole surveys
by Eastman single shot and multishot camera.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, collars have been set out by
licensed surveyors. At the completion of the holes
the collars have been picked up by GPS and
converted into local grid.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, downhole survey information has
been collected using a north seeking gyro.
Specification of the grid system used. Local grid converted to MGA.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Drill holes are surveyed by licensed surveyors at
the conclusion of theprogram.
Data spacing
and distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Drill spacing in the historical programs were
generally 40 metres by 20 metres.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, drill spacing is infill and step out
drilling generallyat 50m x 25m spacing.
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.
The
drill
spacing
in
these
historical
and
October/November 2016 programs is sufficient to
establish geological continuity at the Korong
prospects only. The spacing is considered sufficient
to classify these prospects as a Mineral Resource.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. All samples were collected at 1m sample intervals.
No compositing was completed.
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.
The predominant drill orientation of the drilling is
–60 to local grid west. At this orientation the
intercepts are approximately 100% of true widths.
Deeper drillingat Korongwas oriented vertically.
At this orientation intercepts are approximately
80% of true width.
From the sampling to date no bias has been
identified due to the orientation.
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.
No bias is currently known.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. For the historical drilling, no documentation of the
sample security procedures is available for the
historical information.
For the October/November 2016 Syndicated
Metals drilling, calico sample bags are sealed into
green/polyweave bags and cable tied. These bags
were then sealed in bulka bags by company
personnel, with dispatch by third party contractor.
Bulka bag delivery is matched between company
data with laboratory assay returns.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
No audits or reviews have been undertaken.
Program and results reviewed by company senior
personnel.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Section 2 – Reporting of Exploration Results
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type,
reference
name/number,
location
and
ownership including agreements or material issues
with
third
parties
such
as
joint
ventures,
partnerships,
overriding
royalties,
native
title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park
and environmental settings.
The Korong deposit is located within P39/5520.
The current registered holder of tenements
P39/5520, P39/5519 and E39/1846 is Robin C
Cooper. These tenements are currently in the
process of being transferred to Monument
Exploration Pty Ltd.
No native title exists over P39/5520, P39/5519 and
E39/1846.
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 tenements are in good standing and no known
impediments exist.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
No work by other parties is reported as part of this
announcement.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The deposit(s) are shear hosted deposits within
Banded Iron Formation of the Laverton belt
associated with the Ninnis and Claypan Fault
Zones. The N and NW striking surface expressions
of gold mineralisation indicate east dips associated
with shear zones, and varies from 2m to 15m true
thickness within an alteration zone generally
considered to be typical of shear zones and vein
style gold mineralisation found elsewhere in the
Laverton district.
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:
Refer to attached Table 1 and Table 2.
Easting and northing of the drill hole collar Refer to attached Table 1 and Table 2.
Elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole collar
Refer to attached Table 1 and Table 2.
Dip and azimuth of the hole Refer to attached Table 1 and Table 2.
Down hole length and interception depth Refer to attached Table 1 and Table 2.
Hole length. Refer to attached Table 1 and Table 2.
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 attached Table 1 and Table 2.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut‐off
grades are usually Material and should be stated.
Refer to attached Table 1 and Table 2.
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 high grades in the exploration results have not
been cut. Weighted averaging has only occurred in
diamond drilling, where irregular sample intervals
were taken.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalent values are used for reporting
exploration results.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
No metal equivalent values are used for reporting
exploration results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to
the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be
reported.
Drilling at Korong was undertaken at an azimuth of
240 Degrees to SSW and a dip of ‐60 to ‐90, The
orientation of the target area/ore zone has a strike
of 315 degrees and dips ‐45 to the east. The
intersection angles for the majority of drilling were
at an angle ‐75 to 90 degrees to the mineralised
zones. Therefore reported downhole intersections
for ‐60 degree holes are approximate to 90% of
true width of the ore zone. The degree of this
depends on the orientation of the hole.
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’). _
Refer to attached Table 1 and Table 2.
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 Figures 1, 2 and 3.
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.
Results for Korong section illustrated in Figure 2
and Figure 3 are reported.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material,
should be reported including (but not limited to):
geological observations; geophysical survey results;
geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density,
groundwater,
geotechnical
and
rock
characteristics;
potential
deleterious
or
contaminating substances.
Geological observations reported for the Korong
deposit are taken from historical drilling reports by
Carpentaria Exploration and Western Mining
Corporation.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or
large‐scale step‐out drilling).
Drilling is continuing. 9 holes have been reported
out of 36 holes planned.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions,
including
the
main
geological
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided
this information is not commercially sensitive.
Refer Figures 1, 2 and 3.