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METEORIC RESOURCES NL — Capital/Financing Update 2018
May 13, 2018
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METEORIC EXPANDS DOMINANT CANADIAN COBALT PORTFOLIO
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Meteoric to acquire the Joyce River Cobalt Project, located in north-western Ontario, Canada
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Rock chip assay values grading up to 0.3% cobalt, 11.0% copper and 8.1g/t gold
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Outcropping sulphide mineralisation is a new geological style for Meteoric’s Canadian portfolio, targeting significant tonnage high-grade cobalt-copper-gold mineralisation
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Detailed EM/Magnetic geophysical data with significant co-incident anomalies that have never previously been modelled or tested included in acquisition
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Meteoric has staked an additional 10 claim cells around existing Project, securing all EM/Mag anomalies identified from 2012 AeroTEM survey
Meteoric Resources NL (ASX: MEI; “Meteoric” or the “Company”), a Canadian focussed cobalt and CuNi-PGE explorer announces it has signed a binding agreement for the 100% acquisition of the Joyce River Cobalt Project (“the Project”) further expanding its Canadian Cobalt acquisition strategy.
The Joyce River Cobalt Project is located in North-western Ontario within the Uchi Greenstone Belt (see Figure 4) covering 4.6kms[2] highly prospective for cobalt, copper and gold mineralisation. The Project contains large bodies of mafic and ultramafic intrusive rocks containing cobalt, copper and gold mineralisation in semi-massive to massive sulphides (see Figures 1, 2 & 3).
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Figure 1: Chalcopyrite in pyroxenite from trench 3 at the Joyce River Cobalt Project
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Meteoric Resources MD, Dr Andrew Tunks commented:
“Securing the Joyce River Cobalt Project adds another string to our bow; the Project demonstrates real potential for significant tonnes of cobalt mineralisation at high-grades. Located in Western Ontario, the Project is a different mineralisation style to our high-grade vein style cobalt-silver projects in the Ontario Cobalt Belt. Joyce River hosts Mafic-Ultramafic intrusive rocks with mapped semi-massive to massive sulphides, with the potential for high grade cobalt, copper and gold mineralisation .
“Meteoric has now secured an impressive land holding and it’s time to focus our attention to the exploration and development of these exciting assets and implementing our strategy of becoming a serious Canadian Cobalt producer. Our team has been on-site now for the past week and our Cobalt Project Manager Tony Cormack will remain in Canada to oversee the exploration activities focussed on defining drill targets for every project in our Cobalt portfolio, with drilling on schedule to commence at the Mulligan Project in July 2018.”
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Figure 2: Banded semi-massive sulphide mineralisation in trench 2 at the Joyce River Cobalt Project
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Figure 3: High-grade copper results from rock chip samples taken from the Joyce River Project
Cobalt Mineralisation
Numerous Co-Cu-Ni-Au-Cr-PGE occurrences are known in the area, with mineralisation hosted in a number of mafic intrusions associated with extensive faulting. The Joyce River Cobalt Project is a recent discovery, having been uncovered through trenching in 2007. It is hosted within greenstones comprised of ultramafic to mafic intrusives, mafic metavolcanic rocks, diorite and minor metasedimentary units. The Archean-aged greenstones are hosted within the Trout Lake Pluton.
Sulphide mineralisation at Joyce River is hosted within a foliated sheared pyroxenite-bearing ultramafic, as semi-massive to massive bands and coarse aggregates of chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite and pyrite. Late sulphide bearing quartz-veins are associated with gold mineralisation. Magnetic signatures and airborne EM anomaly trends suggest that the sulphide-bearing pyroxenite is approximately 1.6km in strike length. Economically significant Co-Cu-Au values have been established to be coincident with both high magnetics and airborne EM anomalies.
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Table 1: Joyce River Cobalt Project – rock chip assay results
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Three trenches have been completed at the Project to date, with rock chip assay results completed by prospector Ray Frank in 2008 & 2010 highlighting the presence of high-grade Co-Cu-Au (see Table 1). The mafic-ultramafic geological contact is a classic rheology contrast target which has been well defined by the EM/Magnetic survey and will form the basis of Meteoric’s maiden drilling campaign planned at the project.
Regional Geology
The Joyce River Cobalt Project is located within the famous Uchi Archean Greenstone Subprovince (see Figures 4 & 5), one of the world’s most metal endowed greenstone belts on a square kilometre basis. The Uchi Subprovince stretches for over 600km from Manitoba, east through north-western Ontario.
This belt is host to the Rice Lake Gold Camp in Manitoba; the prolific Red Lake Gold Camp, where over 60 million ounces of gold has been produced; the South Bay VMS Mine; the Thierry Cu-Ni Mine and the Pickle Lake Gold Camp. The Uchi Subprovince remains prime real estate for Co-Cu-Ni-Au-Cr-PGE mineral exploration in Canada.
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Figure 4: Joyce River Cobalt Project Location - Regional Geology and Structure
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Figure 5: Joyce River Cobalt Project Location – Geology
2012 AreoTEM survey
In 2012 the property was optioned to Advanced Exploration, who completed a 288-line kilometre AeroTEM airborne survey which was flown at 100m line spacing. The results of the survey identified numerous co-incident Mag-EM anomalies (see Figures 6 & 7) believed to be associated with mineralised mafic-ultramafics. To date, there has been no 3-D modelling of the AeroTEM data nor any drill testing of these geophysical anomalies.
Next Steps
Meteoric plans include a full 3-D interpretation of the raw geophysical data, whereby anomalies will be ranked in order of priority for advanced exploration. Following on from the geophysical interpretation, a program of ground truthing and detailed mapping will be completed. Based on these findings, a decision will be made on whether a small scale, targeted ground geophysical survey will be required to tighten up drill targets. Once target generation is complete, Meteoric will schedule a maiden drilling program at the Project focused on high-grade cobalt mineralisation.
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Figure 6: Joyce River Cobalt Project – AeroTEM EM anomalies
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Figure 7: Joyce River Cobalt Project – EM anomalies and trench locations
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Deal Terms
Meteoric has entered a deal to acquire 100% of the Joyce River Project from vendors 1544230 Ontario Inc. and Steven Edward Daniel Siemieniuk.
The terms of the acquisition are:
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Upon execution of the agreement, Meteoric will pay each vendor $CAD5,000 and Meteoric to issue each vendor 500,000 fully paid ordinary shares in MEI.
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On May 11[th] 2019, the Company is to pay a further $CAD7,500 to each vendor.
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On May 11[th] 2020, the Company is to pay a further $CAD10,000 to each vendor.
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On May 11[th] 2021, the Company is to pay a further $CAD12,500 to each vendor.
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A 1.5% NSR for any minerals won by MEI from the claims to the vendor.
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Meteoric has the right to purchase 0.75%% (of the 1.5%) of the NSR for $CAD250,000 at its discretion.
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The Company may terminate the agreement at any time, following which the obligation to make the Milestone Payments ceases.
Competent Persons Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to exploration and exploration results is based on information compiled and fairly represented by Mr Tony Cormack who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a consultant to Meteoric Resources NL. Mr Cormack has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration, and to the activity which has been undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Cormack consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.
Contact
Dr Andrew Tunks - Managing Director Managing Director M +61 400 205 555 [email protected]
Victoria Humphries – Investor Relations NWR Communications M +61 431 151 676
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Appendix 1: List of claims for Meteoric’s Joyce Cobalt Project in Ontario, Canada.
| Property | **Claim Number ** | Recording Date | Recorded Holder | Province | Township |
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| Joyce | 504371 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504372 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504373 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504374 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504375 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504376 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504377 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504378 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504379 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504380 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504381 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504382 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 504383 | Arpil 10,2018 | 50% Siemieniuk,50% English | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518751 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518752 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518753 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518754 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518755 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518756 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518757 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518758 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518759 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
| Joyce | 518760 | Arpil 26,2018 | 100% Meteoric Resources Sub Inc. | Ontario | Joyce River |
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
| Criteria | Commentary |
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| Sampling | Rock-chip samples were taken by experienced and competent person. |
| techniques | Samples were analysed by Accurassay Laboratories located in Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada. |
| The samples were analysed using procedure codes ALCoAR1, ALCuAR1, ALAR1, ALP1,ALPG1, ALFeAR1, | |
| AL4APP and AL4ICPAP. | |
| Accurassay Laboratories is a fully accredited lab and complies with international standardISO 17025 | |
| accreditation and 29years of historyin the Canadian exploration industry. | |
| Drilling | N/A |
| techniques | |
| Drill sample | N/A |
| recovery | |
| Logging | N/A, as the material collected were rock chips. |
| Recording of data at individual rock chip sampling sites was qualitative with visual observations based on the | |
| judgement of an experienced sampler. | |
| Sub-sampling | Samples can be considered in-situ rock chip samples; the samples were dry. |
| techniques and | As the sampling programme was designed to provide geochemical analysis of the covered areas on the |
| sample | project the method used to collect the samples is considered appropriate. The sample preparation |
| preparation | techniques used are based on global industry standard techniques. Duplicate field samples were collected |
| with the sample size considered appropriate. | |
| Quality of assay | The samples were assayed by Accurassay Laboratories is a fully accredited lab and complies with |
| data and | international standardISO 17025 accreditation and 29 years of history in the Canadian exploration industry |
| laboratory tests | Accurassay Laboratories performed internal QAQC, values fell within acceptable range. |
| Verification of | Rock chip sample data was recorded on the sample field sheet. This data includes the UTM location of the |
| sampling and | sample site; sample number. |
| assaying | The data was then created on a master spreadsheet for the samples. An Excel spreadsheet with all sample |
| numbers was received electronically by the labs and was compiled into an analytical excel database. | |
| No adjustments were made to the assaydata. | |
| Location of data | There are no mineral resources on this property. |
| points | Sample locations were recorded using a Garmin handheld GPS; accuracy of ± 3m. They were recorded in UTM |
| NAD83 Zone 17N. | |
| Data spacing | Samples were collected based on geology at approximately 15 m intervals, focussing on the mafic-ultramafic |
| and distribution | sulphide mineralisation. |
| Sample compositing was not used. | |
| Orientation of | Samples were conducted at right angles to controlling structures |
| data in relation | |
| to geological | |
| structure | |
| Sample security | The samples were put into calico bags, with the sample number written in black marker. The samples were |
| then put into a packsack for transportation. | |
| These bags were sealed and transported back to Accurassay Laboratories in thinder Bay Ontario, Canada. | |
| Audits or reviews | No audits or reviews have been conducted by consultants, other than an internal review undertaken by |
| Meteoricpersonnel. |
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
| Criteria | Commentary |
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| Mineral | The Joyce River Project contains 13 unpatented claims (see Appendix 1) that comprise the Joyce River |
| tenement and | Project in Ontario, Canada. |
| land tenure | |
| status | The Company has entered into a binding tenement sale agreement to acquire 100% of the exploration |
| rights over the Joyce River project claims. The acquisition is conditional upon completion of due | |
| diligence by the Company to its satisfaction and regulatory approvals. | |
| The consideration for the acquisition comprises: | |
| The terms of the acquisition are: | |
| 1. On settlement date (May 11th 2018) Meteoric to pay each vendor $CAD5,000 and Meteoric to |
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| issue each vendor 500,000 fully paid ordinary shares in MEI. | |
| 2. On May 11th 2019, the Company is to pay a further $CAD7,500 to each vendor. |
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| 3. On May 11th 2020, the Company is to pay a further $CAD10,000 to each vendor. |
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| 4. On May 11th 2021, the Company is to pay a further $CAD12,500 to each vendor. |
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| 5. A 1.5% NSR for any minerals won by MEI from the claims to the vendor |
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| 6. Meteoric has the right to purchase 0.75%% (of the 1.5%) of the NSR for $CAD250,000 at its |
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| discretion. | |
| 7. The Company may terminate the agreement at any time, following which the obligation to make |
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| the Milestone Payments ceases. | |
| The Company may terminate the agreement at any time, following which the obligation to make future | |
| Milestone Payments ceases. | |
| No known impediments exist with respect to exploration on the Joyce River Project. | |
| Exploration done | We have acknowledged that other individuals have done historical exploration on the properties but |
| by other parties | cannot confirm results. |
| Geology | Mafic-Ultramafic sulphide mineralisation like that historically mined at the Uchi Greenstone Belt, |
| Ontario. | |
| Drill hole | No drilling is reported in this release |
| Information | |
| Data | No data was aggregated |
| aggregation | |
| methods | |
| Relationship | The lack of drilling precludes relationships between intercepts and true widths. |
| between | |
| mineralisation | |
| widths and | |
| intercept lengths | |
| Diagrams | See body of report |
| Balanced | All known work reported |
| reporting | |
| Other | No other data exists |
| substantive | |
| exploration data | |
| Further work | Further exploration work will include geochemical sampling, ground based gradient array IP survey |
| and magnetic survey; and if appropriate drilling of defined targets within the claims. |
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