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MAMBA EXPLORATION LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2022

Jul 28, 2022

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29 July 2022

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

Airborne EM modelling Identifies Bedrock Conductors at Copper Flats Project

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Inversion modelling of regional airborne EM (AEM) data has identified several bedrock conductors

  • Conductors are coincident with interpreted basin growth faults and high-grade copper and silver surface sampling

  • Stratigraphy and structures are clearly identifiable from the AEM inversion modelling

  • Contract signed for a large detailed AEM survey over the eastern portion of the Copper Flats project – Survey scheduled to be flown in October

  • The 2022 soil sampling programme progressing as planned - approximately 60% of the 2,600 samples collected to date

  • pXRF analysis will be undertaken on the collected samples in the next 2 weeks, significantly speeding up data interpretation and resulting in substantial time and cost savings over traditional laboratory analysis

Mamba Exploration Limited (ACN 644 571 826) (‘ Mamba ’, ‘ M24 ’ or the ‘ Company ’) is pleased to announce that detailed 2.5D inversion modelling of regional (20km spaced) airborne EM data has identified several bedrock conductors at the Copper Flats project in the east Kimberley of Western Australia (see Figure 1).

The conductors are coincident with the interpreted basin growth faults and high-grade copper and silver grades identified in surface sampling (see Figure 2 to 5). In addition to the bedrock conductors, the modelling has clearly identified the regional stratigraphy and recognised a number of structures.

Commenting on the modelling, Managing Director, Mike Dunbar said:

“We are pleased to announce that the detailed inversion modelling of the regional AEM dataset has identified bedrock conductors at Copper Flats. It is very encouraging that the conductors are coincident with the interpreted basin growth faults and the high-grade copper and silver surface sampling that Mamba completed in 2021 and the historical surface data. There are also several strong conductors in areas which have not had any surface sampling undertaken. The AEM has not only identified bedrock conductors but has also clearly mapped out the basin stratigraphy and identified a number of structures which disrupt the EM response in several locations, confirming the Company’s geological interpretations. Given the regional lines are so wide spaced (20km) no interpretation between lines can be undertaken, however it is believed that acquisition of a detailed EM data will be invaluable in targeting high-grade copper and silver mineralisation.

ABN 75 644 571 826 • L2, 25 Richardson Street West Perth WA 6005 • PO Box 4 West Perth WA 6872 +61 8 9557 6616 • [email protected] • www.mambaexploration.com.au • ASX: M24

We have already planned a large, detailed survey to cover the northeast portion of Copper Flats. A contract for the survey has already been signed, with the survey to be flown in October this year.

The soil sampling programme is also progressing over the Ord Hill prospect with around 60% of the 2,600 samples already collected with XRF analysis of the priority samples expected to be completed in the next two weeks, allowing follow-up sampling to be completed prior to the field team mobilising to our other projects.”

As a result of the modelling and the identification of the bedrock conductors and EM anomalies, a detailed TEMPEST AEM survey has been planned. The survey will cover approximately 1800 line kilometres over the eastern portion of the Copper Flats project with 200m lines spaced over the known geochemical anomalies and 400m spaced over the remaining portion of the survey area (see Figure 6).

A contract has been signed with Xcalibur Multiphysics for the survey, which will be completed in October 2022 and is expected to be completed in around 10 days. While preliminary data will be processed as the survey is flown (allowing infill lines to be flown if warranted), the final detailed data is expected to be received and processed around 5 weeks after the survey has been completed.

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Figure 1: Location of Mamba’s Projects in the East Kimberley of Western Australia

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ABN 75 644 571 826 • L2, 25 Richardson Street West Perth WA 6005 • PO Box 4 West Perth WA 6872 +61 8 9557 6616 • [email protected] • www.mambaexploration.com.au • ASX: M24

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Figure 2: 2D Inversion modelling on regional AEM lines

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ABN 75 644 571 826 • L2, 25 Richardson Street West Perth WA 6005 • PO Box 4 West Perth WA 6872 +61 8 9557 6616 • [email protected] • www.mambaexploration.com.au • ASX: M24

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Figure 4
Figure 5
AEM Inversion Cross Section
AEM Inversion Cross Section
Figure 3: 2D Inversion modelling at Copper Flats – Eastern Area
Bedrock Conductors Structure Bedrock Conductors Bedrock Conductors
AEM Inversion Cross Section
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Figure 4: 2D Inversion modelling on Northern EM line at Copper Flats – Eastern Section

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ABN 75 644 571 826 • L2, 25 Richardson Street West Perth WA 6005 • PO Box 4 West Perth WA 6872 +61 8 9557 6616 • [email protected] • www.mambaexploration.com.au • ASX: M24

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Shale Bedrock
Anomalies within Shale
AEM Inversion Cross Section
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Figure 5: 2D Inversion modelling on Northern EM line at Copper Flats – Central Section

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Figure 6: Planned Copper Flats Project AEM Survey Areas to be Flown in October 2022

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ABN 75 644 571 826 • L2, 25 Richardson Street West Perth WA 6005 • PO Box 4 West Perth WA 6872 +61 8 9557 6616 • [email protected] • www.mambaexploration.com.au • ASX: M24

The soil sampling programme covering the historical Ord Hill prospect (see Figure 7), which has peak copper grades of 5% and silver grades up to 5 g/t, has progressed as planned. The programme which includes approximately 2,600 sample sites is approximately 60% complete. The high priority samples have been collected and freighted to Perth for analysis. To allow rapid analysis, a portable XRF unit has been secured to analyse the samples. This pXRF analysis is expected to be completed in the next two weeks, allowing interpretation of the data to be completed before the rest of the sampling is completed. This will allow additional sampling to be completed as needed prior to the field team relocating to our other projects. This also will allow interpretation to be undertaken without the delays caused by the current laboratory turnaround times.

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Figure 7: Copper Flats Project Previous Geochemical sampling, 2D AEM Inversion lines and Area of 2022 Soil Sampling

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ABN 75 644 571 826 • L2, 25 Richardson Street West Perth WA 6005 • PO Box 4 West Perth WA 6872 +61 8 9557 6616 • [email protected] • www.mambaexploration.com.au • ASX: M24

Additional information will be released as the programme progresses and as new data becomes available.

This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board.

CONTACTS

For more information, please visit our website, or contact:

Mr Mike Dunbar Mr Alex Cowie Managing Director Media & Investor Relations [email protected] [email protected]

Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Targets or Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Mike Dunbar, a “Competent Person” who is a Member of Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Dunbar is the Managing Director and CEO of Mamba Exploration Limited. He is a fulltime employee of Mamba Exploration Limited and holds shares and options in the company. Mr Dunbar has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits 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 Dunbar consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information and in the form and context in which it appears.

ABOUT MAMBA EXPLORATION

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Mamba Exploration is a Western Australian focused exploration Company, with four 100% owned geographically diverse projects which provide year-round access. The projects are highly prospective mineral exploration assets in the Ashburton, Kimberley, Darling Range and Great Southern regions of Western Australia. The projects in the Ashburton and Great Southern are prospective for gold whilst those in the Kimberley and Darling Range are prospective for base metals such as copper, nickel, PGE’s and manganese and REE’s.

Mamba’s Board comprises of Directors who have significant experience across sectors including mineral exploration, resource discovery, mine development and corporate finance, commodities trading and mine operations.

The Company’s objective is to add significant shareholder wealth through the exploration of its projects and the discovery of economic Mineral Resources.

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ABN 75 644 571 826 • L2, 25 Richardson Street West Perth WA 6005 • PO Box 4 West Perth WA 6872 +61 8 9557 6616 • [email protected] • www.mambaexploration.com.au • ASX: M24

JORC Code (2012) Table 1 – Copper Flats Project

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Copper Flats Area

No new physical sampling is being reported

Rock chip samples were collected via ‘grab sampling’, whereby
visually altered, anomalous and/or representative rock specimens
were collected for laboratory assay.

Historical soil sampling was undertaken on local and MGA grids at
various sample spacing although most of the Ord Hill Prospect was
sampled on a 100m x 50m spacing

The limited historical drilling was undertaken on nominal 70m spaced
lines and 30m hole spacing

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
Copper Flats Area

No new physical sampling is being reported

Grab samples collected from in situ basement outcrop were selected
based on their representation of the outcrop.

To ensure representivity, multiple rock samples were collected from
each basement exposure.

The sampling methods for the historical drilling is unknown

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
Copper Flats Area

N/A

Each rock chip sample was dried, crushed and pulverized to 75
microns at Minanalytical laboratories.

Samples were assayed via the Minanalytical ‘MA41’ Ore Grade 4-
acid digest method

Historical RC drilling samples were collected on 1m samples and it is
assumed industry standard procedures were used.
Drill sample
recovery

Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature
of the samples.

Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.

Historical drill sample recovery is unknown.
Logging
Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged
to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining
studies and metallurgical studies.

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel,
etc) photography.

The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.
Copper Flats Area

No new physical sampling or logging being reported

A geological description log was provided for each rock sample. Logs
are not suitable for Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies or
metallurgical studies

Historical drill holes have been geologically logged
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled
wet or dry.

For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.

Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.

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.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
Copper Flats Area

N/A

All rock chips were dried, crushed and pulverized to 75 microns at
Minanalytical laboratories

Grab samples collected from in situ basement outcrop were selected
based on their representation of the outcrop.

To ensure representivity, multiple samples were collected from each
basement exposure.

Historical drilling sampling techniques are unknown, although it is
assumed that they were sampled using industry standard procedures
for the time.
• The drilling and soil sample size is appropriate for the mineralization
style and material being sampled.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.

For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.

Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates,
external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of
bias) and precision have been established.
Copper Flats Area

N/A

For rock chip samples, the analytical techniques is appropriate for the
stage of exploration being conducted.

For the soil and drill samples the assay methods appear to be
appropriate.

No standards, blanks or duplicates were inserted into the sample
batch, although Lab standards and QA/QC procedures have been
followed and check sampling is within the expected ranges, with no
assay bias identified.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying

The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative
company personnel.

The use of twinned holes.

Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical and electronic) protocols.

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Copper Flats Area
• N/A
• Other than converting the copper grades from ppm to percent, no
adjustments have been made to original assay 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.

Specification of the grid system used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
Copper Flats Area

N/A

Sample points were collected using UTM grid (GDA94 Z52) by hand-
held GPS.
• Topographic control is considered adequate for the early stage of
exploration.
Data
spacing
and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.

Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of
geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore
Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.

Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Copper Flats Area

N/A

Grab sample spacing is highly variable across the project

There has been insufficient sampling and significant results to date
to estimate a resource. It is unknown if additional exploration will
result in the definition of a Mineral Resource.

Assay compositing has not been applied
• Historical soil sample spacing is variable, however most of the Ord
Hill Prospect was sampled on a nominal 100m x 50m spacing
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure

Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type.

If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if material.
Copper Flats Area

AEM flight lines are nominally east west, while structural growth faults
and structures being targeted are generally north west / south east.

Grab sample spacing orientation is highly variable and unsystematic
across mineralised structures within the project

Soil sampling was oriented roughly perpendicular to strike
• Some of the historical drilling appears to be been drilled down dip
and may not be representative.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Copper Flats Area

No new physical sampling is being reported

Samples were collected, sealed, stored and delivered to the
laboratory by Mamba Exploration

historical sample security procedures are unknown
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.

Sampling techniques are consistent with industry standards,
however, there have been no external audits of the sampling
technique or database

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary Commentary
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.
Copper Flats
• The Copper Flats Sub-Project is comprised of six exploration licence
applications (E80/4569, E80/4586, E80/5247, E80/5280, E80/5281 and
E80/5708) and one granted exploration licence (E80/5709) covering 715 blocks
or approximately 2,320 km2.
Exploration
done by
other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

Exploration has been undertaken by a number explorers including:
Year
Operator
Wamex A #
1995
Halls Creek Minerals N.L.
46558
2001
Hardman Range Copper PtyLtd
63649
2002
Hardman Range Copper PtyLtd
66062
2005
Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd)
71557
2005
Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd)
71558
2006
Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd)
73982
2006
Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd)
74206
2006
Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd)
74207
2008
Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByOrd River Resources)
79407
2008
Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByOrd River Resources)
80804
2013
Nicholson East PtyLtd(Mount Isa Mines)
99935
Year Operator Wamex A #
1995 Halls Creek Minerals N.L. 46558
2001 Hardman Range Copper PtyLtd 63649
2002 Hardman Range Copper PtyLtd 66062
2005 Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd) 71557
2005 Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd) 71558
2006 Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd) 73982
2006 Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd) 74206
2006 Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByAnpet Exploration PtyLtd) 74207
2008 Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByOrd River Resources) 79407
2008 Nicholson East PtyLtd(ByOrd River Resources) 80804
2013 Nicholson East PtyLtd(Mount Isa Mines) 99935
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.

There are multiple styles of mineralisation being explored for, however the bulk
of the mineralisation is considered to be sedimentary hosted copper silver
mineralisation +/- structurally controlled copper and silver mineralisation related
to sedimentary basin growth faults.
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:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres)
of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain

No new physical sampling is being reported

Not applicable for soil samples.

Historical drill hole information on the new tenement applications is outlined
below. It should also be noted that these drill holes are spread over more than
100km of strike length, and most of these holes were drilled for stratigraphy
reasons and were not directly targeting mineralisation

Drilling undertaken on the original Copper Flats tenure has been reported in the
Mamba Prospectus dated 14 December 2020 and is not reported in this report.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
_why this is the case. _
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades)
and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated.

Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade
results and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used for
such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in detail.

The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should
be clearly stated.
Copper Flats Area

No new physical sampling is being reported

Significant intersections (+0.3% copper) have been calculated with no edge
dilution and a minimum of 1m downhole length.

No top cuts have been applied.
• No metal equivalent values are reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisatio
n widths and
intercept
lengths

These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.

If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.

If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should
be a clear statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not
known’).

Not applicable
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.

Appropriate plans are included in this report
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 the AEM data over the project are reported within the report..
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.

The 2.5D AEM Inversion area consists of the Kimberley AusAEM 02 WA/NT
2019-20 TEMPEST® AEM survey data. A total of 6 regional ~20km lines were
modelled for a total of 356 line km.

The AEM data has been modelled using the Intrepid Geophysics 2.5D full
waveform MOKSHA-EM inversion software (based on the CSIRO/Amira
ArjunAir Code). MOKSHA-EM’s core algorithm assumes 2D geology and a 3D
source.

2.5D is accurate for geology that is essential 2D within the AEM system footprint
and assumes that the strike is orthogonal to flight direction.

MOKSHA-EM delivers improved resolving power vs CDI and 1D inversions,
while being faster than 3D inversion. This enables entire surveys to be inverted
rather than a select few flight lines, enhancing coverage and ensuring no flight
data is wasted.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including
the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this
information is not commercially sensitive.

Future planned exploration activities are outlined in this report