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MARQUEE RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2024

May 8, 2024

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09 May 2024

ASX RELEASE

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- Redlings REE Project Drilling Results and Acquisition of Additional

Tenure

  • Results from recent drilling have been received with the best interval being: o 14m @ 980ppm TREO from surface (MQRC170).

  • The latest results follow drilling completed in 2021 which returned best interval of:

o 5m @ 9,100ppm TREO from surface, inc. 2m @ 18,600ppm TREO from 2m (MQRC041).

  • Results from recent and historical work indicate the potential for multiple zones of shallow mineralisation.

  • A further 405km[2 ] of tenure has been pegged to expand the Company’s footprint in the region (ELA 37/1559 and ELA 37/1560).

  • The next phase of exploration aims to delineate a mineral resource for the Redlings REE Project.

Marquee Resources Limited ( “Marquee” or “the Company” ) ( ASX:MQR ) is pleased to report it has received assay results from drilling that was recently conducted at the Redlings REE Project ( “Redlings” or “Project” ). Four reversecirculation ( “RC” ) drill holes were completed at Redlings for 1,304m (Table 1), which were designed to test the large high-density bodies that have been modelled from ground gravity data (refer MQR ASX Release 4 Oct 2023). Due to the significant ground water encountered during the drilling program, only one hole reached the target depth of 500m ( MQRC167 ) with the remaining three holes being abandoned before target depth and the drilling program ending prematurely. Despite the drilling difficulties, MQRC170 returned an extremely compelling peak assay of 14m @ 980ppm TREO from surface.

Given the positive result that has come from drill hole MQRC170 and after engaging with industry experts, the Company immediately staked a further 405km[2] (ELA 37/1559 and ELA 37/1560) to strengthen its land position in the region.

Executive Chairman Comment:

Marquee Executive Chairman, Mr. Charles Thomas, commented:

“Although we experienced significant difficulties throughout the drilling program, we are extremely buoyed by the potential of the Project and the opportunity it presents to us given the great result from MQRC170. We believe there is the potential to delineate a significant economic mineral resource at Redlings and after recent conversations with experts in the industry, we have significantly expanded our footprint in the region. The next phase of exploration will be very exciting as we use our new knowledge and understanding to unlock the Project’s full potential and we plan to be able to delineate a mineral resource post our next phase of drilling at Redlings.”

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Table 1: Drillhole Table

Hole ID Hole Type Depth NAT Grid ID NAT East NAT North NAT RL Results
MQRC167 RC 500 MGA94_51 297631 6794322 461 1m @ 1193ppm TREO from 354m
MQRC168 RC 392 MGA94_51 295565 6798452 440 NSR
MQRC169 RC 248 MGA94_51 297760 6792910 488 NSR
MQRC170 RC 164 MGA94_51 295915 6792102 484 14m @ 980ppm TREO from 0m

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Figure 1: Drillhole locations and surface geochemistry

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Exploration Update

Marquee recently completed four RC drillholes for 1,304m at the Redlings REE Project (Table 1). The drilling program was designed to target dense pipe-like bodies that are interpreted to represent carbonatite intrusions, extending to significant depths. The interpreted deep-seated carbonatite intrusions are inferred to represent the potential source of surficial rare earth element (REE) anomalism of up to 7.7% TREO previously encountered at the Project (see ASX release 25 June 2019). The drilling forms part of the Company’s aggressive exploration strategy to fully test the potential of the Project to host an economic REE mineral resource.

MQRC167 was successfully drilled to target depth of 500m while the remaining three drillholes did not reach the target depth due to the significant influx of ground water and had to be abandoned (Table 1). The Company will reassess its options with regards to testing the deep gravity targets, with diamond core drilling required should further works be justified. Meanwhile, the Company will trial a 2,000m shallow drilling program to “drill-out” the surficial anomalism to a depth between 10-15m to potentially define a near-surface mineral resource.

The Redlings Rare Earth Element Project

The Redlings Project is 100% owned by Marquee and comprises granted exploration licenses E 37/1311 and E 37/1376, and exploration license applications E37/1559 and E37/1560 (Figure 2). The Project is located approximately 40km west of Leonora, and 77km north of Menzies. Lynas Corporation’s Mt Weld Project lies approximately 150km east of the project.

The Redlings Project is situated over an NNW trending high magnetic biotite-hornblende monzogranite granite that has intruded into the surrounding granite pluton. A series of NW trending faults run obliquely through the granite which were targeted historically for REE bearing mafic dykes within the Project due to the orientation of the Redlings dyke identified during prior exploration activities. The Company has greatly enhanced the understanding of the Redlings Project through geophysics, geochemistry and drilling and the carbonatite intrusions are now interpreted to strike NNE. The Company is now using these recent advancements to drill test these targets with the aim of making a significant REE discovery.

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Figure 2: Location of the Redlings Project.

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COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The information in this report which relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Dr. James Warren, a Competent Person who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Dr. Warren is the Chief Technical Officer of Marquee Resources Limited. Dr. Warren has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Dr. Warren consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this release, particularly those regarding possible or assumed future performance, costs, dividends, production levels or rates, prices, resources, reserves or potential growth of Marquee Resources Limited, are, or may be, forward looking statements. Such statements relate to future events and expectations and, as such, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors.

This ASX Release has been approved by the Board of Directors.

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Charles Thomas – Executive Chairman Marquee Resources [email protected]

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. Reverse-circulation drilling was completed
techniques cut channels, random chips, or using a 130mm face sampling hammer.
specific specialised industry 4 reverse-circulation (RC) holes for 1,304m
standard measurement tools have been completed.
appropriate to the minerals under Drilling was completed to obtain 1m samples
investigation, such as down hole from which a 2-3kg composite sample was
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF collected and sent to the laboratory for 64
instruments, etc). These examples element geochemical analysis and gold assays.
should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
Drill spoils were collected via the onboard
cyclone at intervals of every 1m and placed in
Include reference to measures piles for sampling by MQR geologists.
taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate
Sampling involved collecting ~2kg of sample
material via scoop sampling of the drill spoils
calibration of any measurement and placing the material into numbered calico
tools or systems used. bags.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to
4m composite samples were collected during
this program.
the Public Report. Sampling was carried out under the Company’s
In cases where ‘industry standard’ protocols and QAQC procedures as per
work has been done this would be industry best practice. See further details below.
relatively simple (eg. ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg
was pulverised to produce a 30 g
charge for fire assay’). In other
cases, more explanation may be
required, such as where there is
coarse gold that has inherent
sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types
(e.g. submarine nodules) may
warrant disclosure of detailed
information.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse A reverse-circulation drill rig, owned and
techniques circulation, open-hole hammer, operated by K-Drill, was used to collect the
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, samples.
sonic, etc) and details (eg core A 130mm face sampling bit was utilised for the
diameter, triple or standard tube, RC drilling.
depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether
core is oriented and if so, by what
_method, etc). _
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing Approximately 90% of samples collected were
recovery core and chip sample recoveries dry.
and results assessed. If significant ground water was encountered
Measures taken to maximise during drilling and the sample could not be kept
sample recovery and ensure dry, drilling was aborted.
representative nature of the Samples recoveries were generally >90%.
samples. RC face-sample bits and dust suppression were
Whether a relationship exists used to minimise sample loss. RC samples are
between sample recovery and grade collected through a cyclone and deposited in
and whether sample bias may have spoil piles with lab samples up to 3kg collected
occurred due to preferential to enable a full sample pulverisation.
loss/gain of fine/coarse material. No sample bias or material losswas observed to

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
have taken place during drilling activities. There
was no discernible change in the sample
recoveries between mineralised, and un-
mineralised samples.
•All chips were geologically logged by Company
geologists using the Marquee logging scheme.
No geotechnical logging was undertaken.
Representative samples, not for assay samples,
are wet-sieved and stored in chip trays for
geological reference.
Logging Whether core and chip samples Logging of RC chips records lithology,
have been geologically and mineralogy, mineralisation, weathering, colour
geotechnically logged to a level of and other relevant features of the samples.
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. _
Sub-sampling
If core, whether cut or sawn and
•One-metre drill samples from a rig mounted
techniques whether quarter, half or all core cyclone and an average 2-3kg sample was
and sample taken. collected at the rig and placed into a pre-
preparation If non-core, whether riffled, tube numbered calico bag.
sampled, rotary split, etc and •Sample sizes are considered appropriate to
whether sampled wet or dry. give an indication of mineralisation given the
For all sample types, the nature, particle size and the preference to keep the
quality and appropriateness of the sample weight below a targeted 3kg mass.
sample preparation technique. •Samples were dried, crushed (~2mm) and
Quality control procedures adopted rotary divided where required. Pulverisation is
for all sub-sampling stages to undertaken by LM1 mill, and bowls are barren
maximise representivity of samples. washed after each sample.
Measures taken to ensure that the •Duplicate field samples were collected at a rate
sampling is representative of the in- of approximately 1 in 30 samples.
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. _
Quality of The nature, quality and •Assaying was completed by ALS Global
assay data appropriateness of the assaying and laboratories, 26 Advantage Way, Wangara WA
and laboratory procedures used and 6065.
laboratory whether the technique is considered •Samples were initially characterised using the
tests partial or total. ME-MS81 method to determine trace elements
For geophysical tools, and ME-MS81D method for whole-rock analysis
spectrometers, handheld XRF and base metals.
instruments, etc, the parameters •ME-MS81: Lithium borate fusion followed by
used in determining the analysis acid dissolution and ICP-AES measurement.
including instrument make and •ME-MS81D: Four acid digestion followed by
model, reading times, calibrations ICP-AES measurement.
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias)
and precision have been
established.
Verification of
The verification of significant
All drilling results were collated and checked by
sampling and intersections by either independent the Company’s Chief Technical Officer.
assaying or alternative company personnel. All field logging is directly entered into a
The use of twinned holes. spreadsheet, then electronically to the Database
Documentation of primary data, data Manager in the office. Assay files are received
entry procedures, data verification, electronically from the Laboratory. All data is
data storage (physical and stored in an Access database system, and
electronic) protocols. maintained by the Database Manager
Discuss any adjustment to assay The group of metals referred to as rare earth
data. elements (REE) comprises the 15 elements of
the lanthanide series. Metals in the lanthanide
series are: lanthanum (La), cerium (Ce),
praseodymium (Pr), neodymium (Nd),
promethium (Pm), samarium (Sm), europium
(Eu), gadolinium (Gd), terbium (Tb), dysprosium
(Dy), holmium (Ho), erbium (Er), thulium (Tm),
ytterbium (Yb) and lutetium (Lu). In addition,
yttrium (Y) and scandium (Sc) are often grouped
with the lanthanides and referred to as REE.
Ore grade in REE deposits is typically
represented as total rare-earth oxides (TREO)
and is the sum of the rare-earth oxides + yttrium
oxide (scandium oxide not included).
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys The coordinate system used is MGA_94 Zone
data points used to locate drill holes (collar and 51.
down-hole surveys), trenches, mine
workings and other locations used in
Mineral Resource estimation.

A handheld GPS was used to record the
position of the auger holes. Horizontal accuracy
Specification of the grid system
used.
was +/- 3 metres.
A DTM model acquired through the Elevation
Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.
Information System (ELVIS) was used in GIS
software to establish topographical control.
Location accuracy at collars is considered
adequate for this stage of exploration.
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of The drilling was considered reconnaissance in
and Exploration Results. nature and as such the spacing and distribution
distribution Whether the data spacing and is considered sufficient to establish the degree
distribution is sufficient to establish of geological and grade continuity.
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. _
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling The Redlings Dyke is interpreted to strike NNW
data in achieves unbiased sampling of and dips steeply to sub vertically to the NE.
relation to possible structures and the extent to
The orientation of the drill lines is approximately
geological which this is known, considering the perpendicular to the strike of the regional
structure deposit type. geology. All holes were drilled at a dip of -60°
If the relationship between the and to magnetic azimuth 230°.
drilling orientation and the The drill line orientation is interpreted to be
orientation of key mineralised approximately perpendicular to the interpreted
structures is considered to have orientation of the mineralisation and is
introduced a sampling bias, this

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
should be assessed and reported if considered appropriate.
material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure Pre-numbered
calico
sample
bags
were
security sample security. collected in plastic bags (five calico bags per
single plastic bag), sealed, and transported by
the Company to the Labwest laboratory in Perth.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews No audits or reviews beyond consultant
reviews of sampling techniques and data. geologists have been conducted on the
exploration data.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, Drilling was completed on granted exploration
tenement and
location and ownership including
license E37/1311 & E37/1376.
land tenure agreements or material issues with The Company holds 100% interest in the
status third parties such as joint ventures, tenement.
partnerships, overriding royalties, The tenement is in good standing.
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 inthe area. _
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of The historical auger, rock chip and trench
done by other
parties

exploration by other parties.
sampling referred to in this release relates to
publicly available, open-file data collated from
historical WAMEX reports.
Vedo Energy Pty Ltd took 2 samples of the
Redlings Dyke exposed in a historical trench in
2007.
Northeast Minerals Pty Ltd collected 25 rock
chip samples in 2011.
Victory Mines Pty Ltd collected 23 rock chip
samples and completed 1,305 auger samples
between 2012 and 2015.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and The project is located in the northern Eastern
style of mineralisation. Goldfields of Western Australia, in granitic rocks
between the Mt Ida and Norseman-Wiluna
Greenstone Belts.
The Redlings REE mineralisation is located
within a structural zone, up to 25m wide, that
has been intruded by multiple carbonatitic dykes
with pervasive fenitic alteration of granitic
country rocks.
Due to the early stage of exploration, further
work is required to better define and understand
the geology and mineralisation of the prospect.
Drill hole A summary of all information All hole locations drilled as part of this program
Information material to the understanding of the are identified inError! Reference source not
exploration results including a found.andError! Reference source not
tabulation of the following found..
information for all Material drill holes:
Significant assays using a 0.1% TREO lower

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
o easting and northing of the drill cut-off have been reported in this announcement
hole collar inError! Reference source not found.and
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
displayed in Figure 1.
elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and
interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, •No data aggregation methods have been used.
aggregation weighting averaging techniques,
methods maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are
usually Material and should be
stated.
Where aggregate intercepts
incorporate short lengths of high-
grade results and longer lengths of
low-grade results, the procedure
used for such aggregation should be
stated and some typical examples of
such aggregations should be shown
in detail.
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
_should be clearly stated. _
Relationship These relationships are particularly •True widths are interpreted to be approximately
between important in the reporting of 70% of the drilled intersection
mineralisation
Exploration Results.
widths and If the geometry of the mineralisation
intercept with respect to the drill hole angle is
lengths 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 (eg ‘down hole length, true
_width not known’). _
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with
•See Figures 1-2 within the body of the document
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.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of •Significant assays using a 0.1% TREO lower
reporting all Exploration Results is not cut-off have been reported in this announcement
practicable, representative reporting inError! Reference source not found.and
of both low and high grades and/or displayed in.
widths should be practiced to avoid

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful
All available geological, geophysical and
substantive
exploration
data
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

geochemical data has been integrated and
interpreted by company geologists.
All historical auger soil samples (refer MQR
ASX Release dated 5thNov 2020) have been
shown inError! Reference source not found..
test results; bulk density, Results of historical rock chip and trench
groundwater, geotechnical and rock sampling has been shown inError! Reference
characteristics; potential deleterious source not found..
_or contaminating substances. _
Further work The nature and scale of planned Infill auger drilling along known exploration
further work (eg tests for lateral corridor.
extensions or depth extensions or Infill and extensional RC drilling along known
large-scale step-out drilling). exploration corridor.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the Regional auger sampling to test for additional
areas of possible extensions, surficial anomalism.
including the main geological High-resolution aeromagnetics to identify
interpretations and future drilling additional demagnetised zones associated with
areas, provided this information is NW trending structures.
not commercially sensitive.

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