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METAL HAWK LIMITED. Capital/Financing Update 2021

Nov 11, 2021

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12[th] November 2021

BEREHAVEN EXPLORATION UPDATE

  • Assays received from the first diamond drillhole at Commodore

  • BVD001 intersected 3.4m @ 2.32% Ni from 203.8m

  • DHEM to commence shortly

  • RC results continue to extend zone of near-surface mineralisation

  • Regional aircore drilling underway


Metal Hawk Limited ( ASX: MHK , “ Metal Hawk ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to provide an exploration update for the Berehaven Nickel Project, 20km south-east of Kalgoorlie in the West Australian goldfields.

Assay results have been received from the first diamond drillhole at the new Commodore nickel sulphide prospect, with BVD001 intersecting 3.4m @ 2.32% Ni from 203.8m to 207.2m . This intersection is located approximately 50m down-dip from the discovery RC hole BVNC002 which intersected 1m @ 5.89% Ni from 144m.

Metal Hawk Managing Director Will Belbin commented: “The assay results from our very first diamond hole at Commodore demonstrate the continuity and high nickel tenor present in the system. We look forward to the results from the next phase of downhole EM at Commodore and regional exploration of the broader Berehaven project, with aircore drilling now underway, as we continue to explore and develop our understanding of this exciting and potentially extensive new nickel sulphide belt.”

A total of four diamond holes have been drilled at Commodore for 1,210m. These drillholes will be surveyed with downhole electromagnetics (DHEM) to define follow-up drill targets. This DHEM survey is also expected to improve definition of the modelled conductor CMA_01 , identified by earlier electromagnetic surveys, prior to drill testing of this deeper target.

BVD002 was drilled a further 70m down-dip from BVD001 and intersected a zone of matrixto- heavily disseminated mineralisation from 247.5m to 248.5m.

BVD003 was drilled approximately 70m south of BVD002 and did not intersect ultramafic rocks. This hole confirmed the presence of a significant east-west structure at depth (shown in Figure 2) and suggests that the continuation of the fertile Commodore ultramafic unit to the south may be offset by up to 200m. Further drilling will be carried out to test this feature. BVD004 was drilled to the north of BVD002 and intersected a zone of carbonate-altered ultramafic rocks with trace sulphides present.

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Figure 1. Commodore cross-section

Results have also been received for RC holes BVNC006 and BVNC007 (shown in Figure 2).

BVNC007 is located approximately 80m south of the Commodore discovery hole and intersected a 3m zone of disseminated nickel sulphide mineralisation grading 1.26% Ni from 165m . This result will be followed up very shortly with additional RC drilling.

BVNC006, located at the north end of Commodore, intersected a 13m thick zone of high MgO ultramafic rocks from 151m to 164m with no mineralisation observed.

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Assays are pending for drillholes BVNC004 and BVNC005 which are located 40m south and north of BVNC001 respectively. As reported recently, BVNC004 intersected 13m of highly weathered and ferruginous ultramafic rocks from 132m to 144m with heavily disseminated sulphides intersected from 144m to 145mm. BVNC005 intersected a zone of ultramafic rocks from 138m to 157m with stringer and disseminated nickel sulphide mineralisation from 155m to 157m.

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BVD002
Heavily disseminated to matrix
sulphides from 147.5m to 148.5m
BVD001
3.4m @ 2.3% Ni from 203.8m
BVNC002
1m @ 5.9% Ni
from 144m
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BVNC007
? 3m @ 1.3% Ni
? ? from 164m
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Figure 2. Commodore Plan view over magnetics – showing Metal Hawk RC and diamond drilling with significant results (new results shown in red). Assays pending marked blue, diamond collars red, RC collars black, historical RAB/AC drillholes grey.

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Looking Forward

Following completion of the DHEM, follow-up drilling will be carried out.

RC drilling is due to recommence shortly with a number of holes designed to test the position of the fertile Commodore ultramafic unit south of BVNC007.

Aircore drilling is underway as the Company continues to explore the NNW striking ultramafic rocks north and south of Commodore.

Programme of Works (PoW) applications have been submitted for additional regional drilling within the Company’s tenements.

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Figure 3. Berehaven Nickel Project

This announcement has been authorised for release by Mr Will Belbin, Managing Director, on behalf of the Board of Metal Hawk Limited.

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For further information regarding Metal Hawk Limited please visit our website at www.metalhawk.com.au or contact:

Will Belbin Managing Director Metal Hawk Limited +618 9226 0110

Media & Investor Relations Luke Forrestal GRA Partners +61 411 479 144

[email protected]

[email protected]

Table 1 . Significant mineralised intersections in drillholes BVD001 and BVNC007

Table 1. Sig nificant m ineralised intersection ineralised intersection s in drillho les BVD001 and BVNC007 les BVD001 and BVNC007 les BVD001 and BVNC007 les BVD001 and BVNC007
Hole ID Type Depth(m) Interval
(m)
Grade
from to Ni(%) Cu(%) Pt(ppb) Pd(ppb)
BVD001 DD 203.78 207.2 3.42 2.32 0.24 150 301
BVNC007 RC 164 167 3 1.26 0.09 54 138

Table 2. Drill hole collar details

Table 2.D rill hole c ollar details
Hole ID **Type ** status Depth(m) East North Dip Azimuth
BVD001 DD Completed 250 376540 6584476 -55 090
BVD002 DD Completed – assayspending 301 376476 6584482 -65 090
BVD003 DD Completed - NSR 300 376503 6584401 -65 090
BVD004 DD Completed - NSR 360 376390 6584480 -65 065
BVNC001 RC Completed - NSR 161 376599 6584555 -60 090
BVNC002 RC Completed 162 376607 6584455 -60 070
BVNC003 RC Completed - NSR 162 376567 6584621 -60 090
BVNC004 RC Completed – assayspending 192 376612 6584446 -60 090
BVNC005 RC Completed – assayspending 174 376580 6584520 -60 090
BVNC006 RC Completed - NSR 180 376510 6584620 -60 090
BVNC007 RC Completed 180 376613 6584401 -60 090

Notes to Table 1:

  • New holes reported shown bold

  • NSR = no significant result

  • Grid coordinates GDA94: zone51, collar positions determined by handheld GPS.

  • All holes nominal RL 350 +/-1m AHD.

  • Hole azimuths planned at between 065 to 090 degrees, but slight downhole deviation may result in hole paths slightly different to those intended.

  • For results of previously completed MHK drillholes see MHK ASX announcements dated 28 September 2021 and 17 October 2021

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Table 3. Visual estimate of sulphides* – BVD002

Table 3.Visual estimate o Table 3.Visual estimate o Table 3.Visual estimate o f sulphides* – BVD002
Interval (m) Mineralisation description Visual sulphide estimate
from to length Total vio py cpy
247.5 248.1 0.6 Heavilydisseminated to matrix sulphides 40% 8% 31% 1%
248.1 248.5 0.4 Heavilydisseminated sulphides 20% 5% 14% 1%
py = pyrite, vio = violarite, cpy = chalcopyrite

*In relation to the disclosure of visual estimates, the Company cautions the sulphide abundance should not be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analysis. The Company will update the market when laboratory analytical results become available.

Competent Person statement

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Targets and Exploration Results is based on information compiled and reviewed by Mr William Belbin, a “Competent Person” who is a Member of the Australian Institute Geoscientists (AIG) and is Managing Director at Metal Hawk Limited. Mr Belbin is a full-time employee of the Company and hold shares and options in the Company. Mr Belbin has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Belbin consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Metal Hawk Limited’s planned exploration program(s) and other statements that are not historical facts. When used in this document, the words such as "could," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may”, "potential," "should," and similar expressions are forward looking statements.

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2012 JORC Table 1

SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA

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.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or
systems used
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation
that are Material to the Public Report. In cases
where ‘industry standard’ work has been done
this would be relatively simple (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.

A total of 7 RC holes (BVNC001 to BVNC007)
have been drilled for 1211m.

Four diamond holes have been completed for
1,210m (including pre-collars).

Hole diameter was 5.5” (140mm) reverse
circulation percussion (RC).

Hole diameter for diamond drilling was HQ and
NQ2.

Drill holes were generally angled towards the east
to intersect the interpreted geology as close to
perpendicular as possible.

RC sampling was undertaken by collecting 1m
cone split samples at selected intervals and 2-5m
composite samples throughout the remainder of
the drillhole.

Drillcore is cut and sampled to ensure the sample
is representative and no bias introduced.

Core samples are selected based on geological
logging boundaries or nominal metre marks.

Samples were collected in calico bags for
dispatch to the sample laboratory. Sample
preparation was in 3-5kg pulverizing mills,
followed by sample splitting to a 200g pulp which
will then be analysed by Intertek Genalysis Perth
using methods 4AE/OE (multi-acid digest) in
Teflon tubes. Analysis by Inductively Coupled
Plasma Optical (Atomic) Emission Spectrometry
and for higher precision analyses (eg. Ni > 1%)
method 4AH/OE, modified (for higher precision)
multi-acid digest.

Selected samples were also analysed for
platinum group elements (Au, Pt, Pd) via 25g fire
assay (Intertek method FA25/MS) with mass-
spectrometer finish.
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).

Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling has a hole
diameter of 140mm face sampling hammer.

RC hole depths ranged from 161m to 192m.

Diamond drill core was HQ2 and NQ2 with RC
pre-collar or mud-rotary tri-cone from surface to
fresh rock.
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

Core recovery and RQD measurements were
recorded by the field geologist. Negligible core
loss was observed throughout the sampled core.

RC drill recoveries were visually estimated from
volume of sample recovered. All sample
recoveries within the mineralized zone were
above 80% of expected.

RC samples were visually checked for recovery,
moisture and contamination and notes were
made in the logs.

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may have occurred due to preferential
loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

There has been no recognisable relationship
between recovery and grade, and therefore no
sample bias.
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.

Detailed geological logs have been carried out on
all RC drill holes, but no geotechnical data have
been recorded (or is possible to be recorded due
to the nature of the sample). The geological data
would be suitable for inclusion in a Mineral
Resource estimate.

Logging of RC drill chips recorded lithology,
mineralogy, mineralisation, weathering, colour
and other sample features.

RC chips are stored in plastic RC chip trays.

All holes were logged in full.

Core was photographed wet prior to sampling.

Geotechnical and structural logging was carried
on drill core.
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.

Core is cut using an automatic core saw to
achieve a half-core sample for the laboratory.

The Company used Industry standard of
collecting core in core trays, marking metre
intervals and drawing orientation lines.

RC samples were collected on the drill rig using a
cone splitter. All of the mineralised samples were
collected dry or moist as noted in the drill logs and
database.

The RC field sample preparation followed
industry best practice. This involved collection of
1m samples from the cone splitter and transfer to
calico bag for dispatch to the laboratory.

Field QC procedures for DD and RC drilling
involve the use of alternating standards and blank
samples (insertion rate of 1:20).

No field duplicates were taken.

The sample sizes were considered more than
adequate to ensure that there are no particle size
effects relating to the grain size of the
mineralisation, which lies in the percentage
range.

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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.
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 (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.

Samples were submitted to Intertek Genalysis
and analysed via method 4A/OE04: Multi-acid
digest including hydrofluoric, nitric, perchloric and
hydrochloric acids in Teflon tubes. Analysed by
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical (Atomic)
Emission Spectrometry. This is considered a total
analysis, with all of the target minerals dissolved.

An Olympus Vanta portable handheld xrf
analyser was used only for a guide to logging,
selection of single metre and composite sampling
intervals,
and
confirmation
of
logged
mineralisation. No pXRF values are reported.

Field QC procedures involve the use of standards
and blank samples (insertion rate 1:20). In
addition, the laboratory runs routine check and
duplicate analyses.

The
MLTEM
and
DHEM
surveys
were
undertaken by Vortex Geophysics Pty Ltd, an
independent
geophysical
contractor
(for
geophysical
parameters
see
MHK
asx
announcement dated 28 September 2021)
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.

The Company’s Managing Director has visually
inspected and verified the significant drill
intersections.

No holes have been twinned at this stage.

Primary data was collected using a standard set
of Excel templates on a Toughbook laptop
computer in the field. These data are transferred
to Newexco Exploration Pty Ltd for data
verification and loading into the database.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate
drillholes (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.

Not applicable. A hand-held GPS has been used
to determine collar locations at this stage.

Gyroscopic downhole surveys were taken at
approximately every 30m to 50m.

The grid system used is MGA94, zone 51 for
easting, northing and RL.

A nominal height of 350m +/- 1m AHD was used.
All the drillhole collars are within 1m height
difference.
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.

The drillholes are spaced 80m and 40m apart.
Some sections have had limited historical aircore
and RAB drilling.

At this early stage of exploration there is
insufficient data to complete a geological
understanding of geological and grade continuity
appropriate for Mineral Resource and Ore
Reserve estimation work.

No sample compositing has been applied.

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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.

The holes have been designed to intersect the
interpreted geology as close to perpendicular as
possible, however there is insufficient data to
determine actual orientation of mineralisation at
this stage
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

The samples were delivered to the laboratory by
the Company.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.

No review of the sampling techniques has been
carried out.

SECTION 2: REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS

Criteria JORC Code explanation 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.

Tenement E 26/210 is owned by Berehaven
Holdings Pty Ltd. Metal Hawk Limited holds an
Option to Purchase the tenement 100%.

The tenement is in good standing.
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 project tenements are in good standing and
no known impediments exist.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.

Historical gold exploration by other parties
intersected anomalous and nickel and copper
values in limited RAB drilling. No known
significant nickel sulphide exploration has taken
place at the Commodore prospect.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

The geological setting is of Archaean age with
common host rocks related to komatiite-hosted
nickel
sulphide
mineralisation
as
found
throughout the Yilgarn Craton of Western
Australia. The Archaean rocks are deeply
weathered and locally are covered by 20m to
30m thick transported ferruginous clays and
gravel.
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:

easting and northing of the drill hole
collar

elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres)
of the drill hole collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

Refer to Table 1 and the Notes attached thereto.

For exploration results and details of previously
reported MHK drillholes see announcements
dated 28 September 2021 and 17 October 2021.

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down hole length and interception
depth

hole length.
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.

Cut-off grade for reported assays of 1.0% Ni has
been used with a minimum width of 1m.

No internal dilution has been stated.

No maximum or minimum grade truncations
were applied.

High grade intervals internal to broader
mineralised zones may be reported as included
zones – refer to drill intercept and detail tables.

No metal equivalent values have been stated.

Reported nickel mineralised intersections for the
drilling are based on intercepts using a lower
grade cut-off of 1.0% Ni.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
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 known at this stage.
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 to Figures in text.
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.

The
company
believes
that
the
ASX
announcement is a balanced report with all
material results 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.

Everything meaningful and material is disclosed
in the body of the report. Geological and
geophysical observations have been factored
into the report.

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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.

  • Further work will be planned following further analysis of results and follow-up downhole electromagnetics (DHEM).

  • • Detailed mineralogical work will also be carried out on drill samples.

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