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LEEUWIN METALS LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2026
Jan 27, 2026
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ASX Announcement
ASX: LM1 28 January 2026
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MARDA GOLD PROJECT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
LEEUWIN MAKES STRONG START TO 2026 AGGRESSIVE EXPLORATION UNDERWAY
Numerous high-grade rock chip samples highlight scope for strong growth and new discoveries; New drill program progressing rapidly, first assays expected in February
HIGHLIGHTS
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Multiple rock chip samples have assayed +10g/t, highlighting the significant high-grade potential of the Mt King Prospect (Marda North), significant results include:
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39.9g/t Gold (MRRK00213)
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25.8g/t Gold (MRRK00186)
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19.85g/t Gold (MRRK00216)
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13.4g/t Gold (MRRK00205)
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RC drilling is underway at Evanston to test shallow extensions and down-dip EM anomalies; with first assays expected in February 2026
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Exploration Manager appointed to drive exploration across Leeuwin’s portfolio
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Strategic reviews of the Cross Lake Lithium Project and William Lake Ni-PGE Project, in Canada
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Leeuwin is well funded to support its accelerated exploration program at Marda
Leeuwin Metals Ltd ( Leeuwin or the Company ) ( ASX: LM1 ) is pleased to announce significant results from the Mt King Prospect at its Marda Gold Project ( Marda ), north of Southern Cross in Western Australia. Work programs supports Leeuwin’s strategy to identify new discoveries and grow resources. Drilling at Evanston is aimed at growing the existing Resource of 135,800oz (comprising Indicated Mineral Resources of 1.5Mt @ 1.0g/t Au for 49,200oz and Inferred Mineral Resources of 2.8Mt @ 0.97g/t Au for 86,600oz); refer ASX announcement dated 10 December 2025, with drilling ongoing and initial samples dispatched to Perth for assay.
Leeuwin Executive Chairman, Christopher Piggott, said:
“2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for LM1 shareholders, with multiple exploration programs underway across Marda. Drilling is currently in full swing at Evanston, where we are targeting expansion of the existing Evanston Mineral Resource along the 1.6 km trend. Down Hole EM will be completed on these holes with the aim of identifying new anomalies and potential extensions of the resource.
Mt King rock chip assays further highlight the strong exploration upside of the project, where multiple +10g/t samples have been returned from numerous workings. Throughout 2026, one of our key focus’ will be on building a robust pipeline of high quality targets outside the current resources. With the appointment of an Exploration Manager, we are well positioned to systematically advance new areas, with the clear objective of delivering new discoveries and long-term shareholder value.”
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Leeuwin Metals Ltd ASX LM1 | ACN 656 057 215
A Suite 2, 64-68 Hay Street, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 T +61 8 6556 6427 E [email protected] W leeuwinmetals.com
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Mt King Geology
Mt King mineralisation is hosted in high grade veins that cross-cut a steeply-dipping SE striking BIF/Chert units that sits within a mafic-ultramafic package. Recent exploration by Leeuwin and previous explorers has identified the potential for a compelling high grade quartz lodes with historical drilling returning significant exploration results, these include (refer ASX announcement dated 20 December 2024):
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15m @ 7.47g/t gold from 120m (MKC003)
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4m @ 7.27g/t gold from 70m (MKC006)
Ongoing exploration at Mt King will focus on further surface sampling and mapping, with drilling planned in 2026.
Table 1: Significant Rock Chip Assays – Mt King
| Sample ID | Prospect | **Type ** | **Goldg/t ** | Description |
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| MRRK00213 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 39.9 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00186 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 25.8 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00216 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 19.85 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00205 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 13.4 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00204 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 13.1 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00183 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 10.95 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00214 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 9.84 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00222 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 9.53 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00184 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 8.65 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00180 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 6.22 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00206 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 5.61 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00207 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 5.48 | Mullock vein sample |
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Figure 1 Historical Workings at the Mt King prospect.
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Figure 2: Significant rock chip results from exploration at Mt King. Mt King is a priority high grade gold target within the Marda Gold Project.
Next steps
Leeuwin’s ongoing focus remains on discovery and resource growth across multiple gold targets within the broader Marda Gold Project. The Company will continue systematically testing extensions of mineralisation along key structural trends while advancing its broader pipeline of prospects.
The next phase of activity is designed to build geological confidence, inform drill prioritisation and improve understanding of structural controls on mineralisation in key areas. Planned work includes:
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Ongoing exploration at Evanston: Drilling at Evanston is ongoing, testing new down-dip extensions generated from recent drilling and DHEM surveys.
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Resource growth and evaluation: Continuous review of existing data and models across the Marda Project to support further Mineral Resource growth.
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Target Assessment and Review: Prospect reviews are ongoing across the Marda Gold Project. The Company is focused on defining new structurally prospective corridors across the project area to build a pipeline of follow-up targets in the region.
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Strategic Reviews: The company is conducting a strategic review of the high quality Cross lake Lithium project and the William Lake Ni-PGE project. Both are strategic commodities with significant exploration potential.
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Marda Gold Project
The Marda Gold Project is an advanced exploration asset with significant near-term potential. Leeuwin aims to leverage its strategic location, granted mining leases and broader tenement position, which includes mining, exploration and prospecting licences. The project is positioned close to existing infrastructure, supporting efficient field operations and future development options.
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Figure 3: Marda Regional Location with greenstone. Map projection MGA94 z50, as at 10 December 2025.
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This ASX announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Leeuwin Metals Ltd.
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KEY CONTACTS
Christopher Piggott
Executive Chairman
E [email protected] T +61 8 6556 6427
About Us
Leeuwin Metals Ltd (ASX: LM1) is an ASX-listed exploration company focused on discovering and developing high-value mineral resources across a diversified portfolio. The Company is led by a skilled team with expertise in project generation, discovery, development, operations, and transactions.
Marda Gold Project (Western Australia): A cornerstone gold asset within Leeuwin’s portfolio, with strong growth potential. The project is strategically positioned on granted mining leases, close to established infrastructure and processing facilities.
West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (Western Australia): Rock chip sampling has confirmed iron ore grades above 50% Fe over a 2.4-kilometre strike length[1] . The project is strategically located near the Rio Tinto Mesa A mine.
Nickel, Copper, PGE, and Lithium Projects (Canada and Western Australia): Highly prospective exploration targets supporting the global demand for critical battery metals in North America, with strong exploration upside.
1 Refer ASX announcements 13 August 2024 and 19 November 2024.
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APPENDIX A: IMPORTANT NOTICES
Competent Person Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to Data and Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information compiled by Mr Christopher Piggott, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Executive Chairman of the Company. Mr Piggott has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken 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 Piggott consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
Prior disclosure
The information in this announcement that relates to prior Exploration Results is extracted from the Company’s ASX announcement dated 20 December 2024. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original Announcements and, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original Announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement.
Mineral Resource Estimate - Marda Gold Project
The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Marda Gold Project referred to in this announcement and set out in Appendix B was first reported in the Company’s ASX announcement dated 10 December 2025, titled “Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate Defined at Marda Gold”.
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource Estimate in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Forward Looking Statements
Various statements in this announcement constitute statements relating to intentions, future acts and events. Such statements are generally classified as "forward looking statements" and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause those future acts, events and circumstances to differ materially from what is presented or implicitly portrayed herein. The Company gives no assurances that the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements will be achieved.
Appendix B
Marda Gold Project - Mineral Resource Estimate
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Table 2 Rock chip samples summary from the Mt King Prospect within the Marda Gold Project. Coordinates are in MGA94 z50.
| Sample ID | Prospect | **Type ** | Easting m | Northing m | RL m | Goldg/t | Description |
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| MRRK00178 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731297 | 6683004 | 528 | 1.96 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00179 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731358 | 6682955 | 528 | 4.3 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00180 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731421 | 6682877 | 525 | 6.22 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00181 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731503 | 6682804 | 523 | 0.55 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00182 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731503 | 6682808 | 523 | 1.29 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00183 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731567 | 6682720 | 518 | 10.95 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00184 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731670 | 6682623 | 515 | 8.65 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00185 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731374 | 6682885 | 525 | 1.23 | Quartz vein |
| MRRK00186 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731372 | 6682879 | 523 | 25.8 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00187 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731392 | 6682886 | 526 | 0.45 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00188 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731565 | 6682927 | 525 | 1.92 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00204 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731566 | 6682739 | 518 | 13.1 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00205 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731566 | 6682739 | 518 | 13.4 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00206 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731566 | 6682739 | 518 | 5.61 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00207 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731564 | 6682718 | 517 | 5.48 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00208 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731562 | 6682716 | 517 | 2.68 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00209 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731560 | 6682712 | 516 | 1.38 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00210 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731376 | 6682919 | 527 | 4.14 | Quartz vein |
| MRRK00211 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731372 | 6682877 | 523 | 0.87 | Quartz vein |
| MRRK00212 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731372 | 6682877 | 523 | 2.38 | Altered wall rock |
| MRRK00213 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731352 | 6682867 | 523 | 39.9 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00214 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731352 | 6682867 | 523 | 9.84 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00215 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731376 | 6682879 | 524 | 0.87 | Quartz vein |
| MRRK00216 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731625 | 6682654 | 515 | 19.85 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00217 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731625 | 6682654 | 515 | 0.04 | Altered wall rock |
| MRRK00218 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731625 | 6682654 | 515 | 0.25 | Vein-BIF stockwork |
| MRRK00219 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731291 | 6683003 | 526 | 0.05 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00220 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731291 | 6683003 | 526 | 0.75 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00221 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731291 | 6683003 | 526 | 0.02 | Altered wall rock |
| MRRK00222 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731289 | 6682998 | 526 | 9.53 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00223 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731374 | 6682967 | 529 | 0.04 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00224 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731374 | 6682967 | 529 | 2.1 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00225 | Mt King | Rock Chip | 731366 | 6682958 | 528 | 1.35 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00226 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741230 | 6707542 | 465 | 0.21 | Silica rich BIF |
| MRRK00227 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741230 | 6707542 | 465 | 1.1 | Silica rich BIF |
| MRRK00228 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741235 | 6707545 | 465 | 0.23 | Silica rich BIF |
| MRRK00229 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741235 | 6707545 | 465 | 0.09 | Silica rich BIF |
| MRRK00230 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741215 | 6707518 | 466 | 1.83 | Silica rich BIF |
| MRRK00231 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741316 | 6707311 | 471 | 1.65 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00232 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741316 | 6707311 | 471 | 0.02 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00233 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741316 | 6707311 | 471 | 3.77 | Silica rich BIF |
| MRRK00234 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741318 | 6707313 | 471 | 0.98 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00235 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741317 | 6707312 | 471 | 3.24 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00237 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741282 | 6707296 | 471 | 0.02 | Mullock vein sample |
| MRRK00238 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 742090 | 6708060 | 455 | 1.05 | Silica rich BIF |
| MRRK00239 | Evanston | Rock Chip | 741226 | 6707526 | 466 | 1.94 | Tremolitequartz veins |
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APPENDIX C: JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION
JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 1: Sampling techniques and data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Sampling techniques |
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g., cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as downhole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. |
The rock chips referred to in this report were collected by LM1 employees; The samples were collected opportunistically when potentially mineralised rocks were observed. All samples were photographed. Rock chip samples were collected from outcrop, float, and mullock material across target areas. Samples were selective in nature and are not necessarily representative of the overall mineralisation. Surface grab samples were collected from disturbed material including mullocks and shaft spoil around historical workings at Evanston. These were opportunistic and non- systematic, designed to confirm the presence of gold mineralisation along strike extensions. They are not representative of in-situ mineralisation. No new drill results are being reported in this release. |
| Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used. |
All sampling by conventional gold industry methods. | |
| Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report. In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be relatively simple (e.g., ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases, more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (e.g., submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. |
Rock chip samples were taken across a broad range of rock types and areas to increase the understanding of the geology. Samples collected in the field typical 1-3kgs and sent to the laboratory for analysis. |
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| Drilling techniques |
Drill type (e.g., core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g., core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc.). |
Not applicable no new drilling results being reported. |
| Drill sample recovery |
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. |
Not applicable no new drilling results being reported. |
| Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. |
No applicable no new drilling results being reported. | |
| 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. |
Not applicable no new drilling results being reported. | |
| 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. |
Samples were collected and described, this information was imported into a database. |
| Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.) |
Logging of rock chips is qualitative on visual recordings of rock forming minerals & estimates of mineral abundance. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| photography. | ||
| The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
Logging of rock chips is qualitative on visual recordings of rock forming minerals & estimates of mineral abundance. |
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| Subsampling techniques and sample preparation |
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. |
Not applicable no new drilling results being reported. |
| If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry. |
Samples were collected in the field, samples were typically between 1kg and 3kg’s. | |
| For all sample types, the nature, quality, and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. |
The sampling protocol implemented is considered to be appropriate and industry standard for dealing with rock chip samples. |
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| Quality control procedures adopted for all subsampling stages to maximise representivity of samples. |
The sampling protocol implemented is considered to be appropriate and industry standard for dealing with rock chip samples. |
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| 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. |
Samples were aimed towards understanding the overall average grade of material. Initial samples were taken to gain an understanding of the overall grade. QAQC protocols are adhered to. |
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| Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled. |
Sample sizes are generally appropriate for material types being sampled. Rock chip and grab samples were typically 1–3 kg, which is considered appropriate for the style of material. |
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| Quality of assay data and laboratory tests |
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total. |
Leeuwin Metals utilises ALS with the assay method of a 40-50g Fire Assay to give total contained gold. Recent assaying (+2019) has all been by commercial laboratories including ALS, SGS, KalAssay and Genalysis, typically by 40-50g Fire Assay to give total contained gold. Earlier assaying includes a number of techniques and laboratories and details are often incomplete or unknown. |
| For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. |
No geophysical tools or portable XRF instruments were utilised. | |
| Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g., standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e., lack of bias) and precision have been established. |
Leeuwin Metals Ltd uses certified reference material for current results with CRMs, blanks and duplicates used on general industry best practise. The laboratory has its standard QA/QC protocols including laboratory CRMs, blanks and duplicates to monitor laboratory performance. No material issues on QA/QC of rock samples are noted. Recent assaying (+2019) has had QAQC measures including certified reference standards, field duplicates, blank samples and umpire laboratory check samples carried out for all deposits and shows acceptable levels of accuracy and precision. For older data reports and tables exist, referencing similar QAQC methods, however detailed information is incomplete or lacking for the majority of old data. |
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| Verification of sampling and assaying |
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. |
The Competent person has verified significant results. |
| The use of twinned holes. | Not applicable no new drilling results being reported. | |
| Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. |
All recent data has been documented in digital format, verified and stored by the Company. |
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| Discuss any adjustment to assay data. | No adjustments were made to the assay data. | |
| Location of data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drillholes (collar and downhole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral |
Samples were collected with a handheld GPS with the collar location recorded in a digital database. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Resource estimation. | ||
| Specification of the grid system used. | Any grid references are presented in MGD94 zone 50. | |
| Quality and adequacy of topographic control. | Topographic control is based on government topographic maps and GPS. This method of topographic control is deemed adequate. |
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| Data spacing and distribution |
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. | Due to the stage of the Project the sample spacing is appropriate. |
| 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 |
Sample spacing is considered sufficient to establish geological and grade continuities for reporting exploration results. |
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| Whether sample compositing has been applied. | Compositing has not been applied for reporting. | |
| 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. |
Rock chip sampling is only point samples and as such is not effected by orientations. |
| 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. |
Not applicable no new drilling results being reported. | |
| Sample security | The measures taken to ensure sample security. | All samples are secured within calico bags on site before being sent directly to the laboratory for assay. Leeuwin Metals ltd sampling: Samples were collected, sorted and placed in polywoven bags and transported to Perth ALS Laboratory in a company vehicle. Laboratory assays are sent directly to CORE Geoscience Pty Ltd, a private data services provider who merges assays with sample points into a relational database. All recent (+2019) samples have been collected by Ramelius geological staff. Samples are transported to the laboratory by commercial transport companies. The laboratory receipts received samples against the sample dispatch documents and issues a reconciliation report for every sample batch. |
| Audits or reviews |
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
There have been no audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
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Section 2: Reporting of exploration results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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 security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. |
All project areas at Marda are located on 100% owned Leases unless otherwise stated. Below is the full list of tenure: M 77/1300 (Pending), E 77/1322-I, E 77/1741-I, E 77/1899-I, E 77/1921-I, E 77/2109-I, E 77/2124, E 77/2141-I, E 77/2165, E 77/2171, E 77/2202, E 77/2260, E 77/2269-I, E 77/2272-I, E 77/2274-I, E 77/2275-I, E 77/2288-I, G 77/120, G 77/35, L 77/238, L 77/239, L 77/240, L 77/241, L 77/242, L 77/258, L 77/259, L 77/260, L 77/261, L 77/268, L 77/351, M 77/1259-I, M 77/1261-I, M 77/1271, M 77/1272, M 77/394-I, M 77/576, M 77/646-I, M 77/824, M 77/931-I, M 77/962- I, P 77/4179, P 77/4180, P 77/4181, E 77/1721-I (Pending), E 77/1791 (Pending), E 77/2105 (Pending), E 77/2654 (Pending) (together, the Project Tenements). The Marda Gold Project is entirely within the Marlinyu Ghoorlie claim area. The claim was filed with the Federal Court (WAD647/2017) on the 22 December 2017 and was entered on the register of the National Native Title Tribunal (WC2017/007) on the 28 March 2019, the claim has been under review through Federal Court proceedings, has not yet been finalised. Please refer to ASX release dated December 20, 2024 for historical information relating to the tenure. The tenements are in good standing and no known impediments exist. |
| Exploration done by other parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Marda area discovered in late 1800's. Minor historical workings mainly a Dolly Pot deposit. Modern exploration by Chevron 1980's, Cyprus Gold 1990's, Savage Resources late 1990's and Southern Cross Goldfields/Black Oak Minerals from 2011-2014. Ramelius acquisition & drilling 2019 with production between 2019 and 2023. Evanston was first discovered and mined by prospectors in the 1930’s. Modern exploration by occurred in the late 1980’s and 1990’s primarily by Nobel Resources where RC and RAB drilling occurred. With small scale mining occurring at Evanston between 1998-2000. No significant exploration has occurred since. The Mt King Prospect is located within the lower sequence of the Marda– Diemals Greenstone Belt, dominated by mafics–ultramafics, BIF and chert, and has a long history of high-grade gold results from surface and drilling. Early work by Aztec Exploration (1986) Southern Cross Exploration (1989), Broken Hill Metals (1988–89) Cyprus Exploration (1991–93) identified gold mineralisation associated with quartz ± sulphide veining within BIF and sheared mafic rocks. Drilling by Gondwana Resources/Savage Australian Exploration (1998) confirmed the continuity and tenor of mineralisation, with hole MKC3 of 15m @ 7.47g/t Au from 120m, demonstrating the strong exploration potential of the Mt King system. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
Mineralisation is likely controlled by shear zones/fault zones passing through competent BIF rock units, hosted with mafic/ultramafic stratigraphy. Gold is associated with pyrite alteration in brecciated BIF, +/- quartz. Deep weathering has likely generated supergene enhancement of gold at shallow to moderate depths. Recent work by Leeuwin demonstrates the potential for high grade gold quartz vein systems to be present outside of the typical BIF associated mineralisation. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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 drillholes: • easting and northing of the drillhole collar • elevation or RL (elevation above sea level in metres) of the drillhole collar • dip and azimuth of the hole • downhole length and interception depth hole length. |
Not applicable no new drilling results being reported. Please refer to Table 2 of the release for co-ordinates relevant to published results. |
| 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. |
All rock chip results have been reported. | |
| Data aggregation methods |
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g., cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated. |
All sample results have been reported including those with no significant results. All assay results, including both low- and high-grade samples, have been reported in full (refer Table 2). Rock chip and grab samples are selective in nature and may not be representative of the overall mineralisation. |
| Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths |
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drillhole angle is known, its nature should be reported. If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (e.g., ‘downhole length, true width not known’). |
Not applicable no new drilling results being reported. |
| 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 drillhole collar locations and appropriate sectional views. |
Exploration plans and diagrams are included in the body of this release as deemed appropriate by the Competent Person. |
| 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. |
All sample results have been reported including those with no significant results. All assay results, including both low- and high-grade samples, have been reported in full (refer Table 2). Rock chip and grab samples are selective in nature and may not be representative of the overall mineralisation. |
| 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. |
All relevant and material exploration data for the target areas discussed, has been reported or referenced. Surface grab samples and tailings samples provide useful geological context and help to define new exploration targets. Further systematic sampling and drilling are required to assess grade continuity and mineralisation potential. |
| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g., tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). |
Please refer to the body of this release, noting further exploration is warranted across the project. |
| Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commerciallysensitive. |
Where relevant this information has been provided. Please refer to the body of this release. |
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