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MIDAS MINERALS LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2023
Jul 23, 2023
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ASX / MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT 24 July 2023
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LARGE PROSPECTIVE LITHIUM CORRIDORS DEFINED AT YELLOWKNIFE, CANADA
Highlights
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Initial 173 assays received for Midas’ Yellowknife Lithium Project (“YLP”), Northwest Territories, Canada
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48% of samples show strong fractionation, containing maximums of up to 2.11% Li2O, 6,410ppm Ta2O5, 31,750ppm SnO2 and 6.94% BeO
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The very wide spaced reconnaissance sampling has successfully defined large areas of fractionated pegmatites
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Three target areas totalling 40km strike, containing hundreds of pegmatites within the 718km[2] project area
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Ongoing mapping and sampling programs are locating additional fractionated pegmatites and refining potential drill targets
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A further 226 samples have been submitted for analysis, results are pending
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Midas has the right to earn into up to 80% of the Yellowknife Project’s critical mineral rights, currently held by Gold Terra Resource Corp.
Midas Minerals Ltd (“Midas”, or “the Company”) ( ASX: MM1 ) is pleased to provide results of initial samples collected from the Yellowknife Lithium Project in Northwest Territories, Canada.
Initial work by Midas personnel has included very wide-spaced reconnaissance pegmatite mapping and sampling over several hundred square kilometres with the aim of understanding of the variability of pegmatite fractionation in this large prospective pegmatite field. Further to the Company’s ASX announcement dated 12 June 2023, assay results from the initial 173 rock chip samples have now been received. The highest values were 2.11%, 1.95%, 1.57%, 1.41%, 1.32% Li2O (refer Appendix A, Table 1). A further 226 samples have been submitted for analysis, results are pending.
The results confirm 83 (approximately half) of the samples assayed show strong fractionation, with 67 containing anomalous to high levels of key LCT indicator elements Li, Cs, Ta and/or Sn (refer Appendix A, Tables 1 to 3).
The Yellowknife region is well known for pegmatites containing tantalum and lithium minerals related to multiple fertile stocks of the Prosperous Granite Complex. Several other explorers are active in the area including Li-FT Power Ltd (CSE: LIFT) (“Li-FT”) and Patriot Battery Metals Inc (TSXV: PMET, ASX: PMT) / Loyal Lithium Limited (ASX: LLI).
Midas has the right to earn up to an 80% interest in the critical mineral rights (including lithium and associated pegmatite minerals and rare earths deposits) over an area of 718km[2] at Gold Terra Resource Corp.’s (TSXV:YGT) (“Gold Terra”) Yellowknife Gold Project in Northwest Territories, Canada (refer Midas’ ASX announcement dated 1 June 2023).
Midas Managing Director Mark Calderwood commented: “We have quickly been able to get a good handle on areas most likely to contain spodumene-bearing pegmatites. Very wide spaced reconnaissance mapping and sampling has already located at least a dozen pegmatites containing high lithium and or tantalum mineralisation. With the results of the 226 samples currently pending analysis we should be able select areas for more systematic mapping and sampling in August and commence drilling thereafter”.
LEGAL58475620.1 Midas Minerals Limited* | Level 2, 8 Richardson Street, West Perth WA 6005 P: +61 8 6383 6595 | E: [email protected] www.midasminerals.com
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East Belt
40 samples were collected over an area of about 16km². All samples are confirmed to be highly fractionated with most containing anomalous to high levels of tantalum (Ta) and many containing anomalous levels of tin (Sn), caesium (Cs) and beryllium (Be). Eight samples from the East Belt area contained anomalous to high levels of lithium (Li) from spodumene. The highest values were 2.11%, 1.95%, 1.57%, 1.32% Li2O (refer Appendix A, Table 1).
The Nite spodumene and tantalum pegmatites located 300m to 800m to the east of YLP, within the Li-FT tenure, were discovered in the 1950s and from part of the same Pegmatite swarm as sampled at East Belt.
Prosperous
14 preliminary samples were collected over 18km strike west of the Prosperous Lake granite intrusion. With the exception of one sample, all samples collected showed moderate to high fractionation and with variably anomalous Li, Ta, Cs, Sn and Be (refer Appendix A, Table 2). Further mapping and sampling have been undertaken and an additional 96 samples are pending analysis.
Quyta Bell
119 samples were collected over 25km strike of the Quyta Bell area west of the Duncan Lake Pluton. The area contains thousands of pegmatite outcrops. The wide spaced sampling has been successful in providing an initial understanding of fractionation of the pegmatites varying from primitive microcline to fractionated albite spodumene pegmatites.
30 of the samples assayed to date are moderately to highly fractioned and one returned 1.41% Li2O, 626ppm Ta2O5, 768ppm Sn and 163ppm Cs (refer Appendix A, Table 3). Further mapping and sampling have resulted in the discovery of the QB1 and QB2 spodumene pegmatites for which assays are pending. The QB1 pegmatite represents a priority drill target with plans to confirm and rank other drill targets during August.
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Photo 1: Sampling on QB1 Pegmatite, Quyta Bell
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Figure 1: Yellowknife Lithium Project with Prospective Areas.
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Figure 2: Quyta Bell Sample Locations and Prospective Areas (refer to Midas’ ASX release dated 12 June 2023).
In relation to the disclosure of visual occurrences of pegmatite and spodumene, the Company cautions that visual estimates of mineral abundance should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analyses where concentrations or grades are the factor of principal economic interest. Visual estimates also potentially provide no information regarding impurities or deleterious physical properties relevant to valuations. The Company expects to receive further laboratory analytical results of rock chip samples in Q3 2023.
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Figure 3: Prosperous Sample Locations and Prospective Area.
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Figure 4: East Belt Sample Locations and Prospective Area.
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The Board of Midas Minerals Limited authorised this release.
For more information:
Mark Calderwood Nathan Ryan Managing Director Media / Investor Relations E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
About Midas
Midas Minerals is a junior mineral exploration company with a primary focus on lithium and gold. Midas’ Board and management has a strong track record of delivering value for shareholders through mineral discoveries and mine development and growing microcap explorers into successful ASX100-ASX300 companies. The Company has three projects located in Western Australia (refer below), as well as the Greenbush Project in Ontario, Canada and the Yellowknife Lithium Project, in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
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Midas Minerals Western Australia Projects Location Map Midas Minerals Canadian Projects Location Map
Newington Lithium-Gold Project: 316km[2] of tenements located at the north end of the Southern Cross and Westonia greenstone belts, prospective for lithium and gold. Exploration in 2022 has outlined anomalous lithium and LCT indicator elements over at least 20km strike. Initial drilling intercepted pegmatites that are laterally extensive, wide and gently dipping. The project also has a number of gold targets and includes significant prior drill intercepts that justify follow-up exploration.
Weebo Gold Project: Tier 1 location within the Yandal greenstone belt with 323km[2] of tenements between the Thunderbox and Bronzewing gold mines, prospective for gold and nickel. Drilling in 2022 intercepted significant gold mineralisation on several prospects. A number of additional gold and nickel geochemical and geophysical anomalies have been defined, the Company plans to drill test these in 2023.
Challa Gold, Nickel-Copper-PGE Project: 907km[2] of tenement and applications with limited but successful exploration to date. A number of significant PGE and gold-copper exploration targets have been defined.
Yellowknife Lithium Project: The Company can earn up to 80% of 718km[2] of mineral claims and applications located outside Yellowknife City, Northwest Territories. Large numbers of pegmatites associated with multiple fertile granite intrusions of Slave Craton. Several known lithium and tantalum occurrences on the project and a number of significant lithium deposits located nearby. Exploration has commenced to map and sample pegmatite swarms.
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Greenbush Lithium Project: 102km[2] of mining claims located in the Thunder Bay area, Ontario, proximal to infrastructure, with little outcrop and no historic drilling. A 15m by 30m spodumene bearing pegmatite outcrop was discovered in 1955 on the northeast shore of a lake and initial sampling by Midas has returned results up to 3.82% Li2O from the main outcrop and surrounds, as well as anomalous tantalum occurrences demonstrating regional upside potential. Further mapping and sampling are planned in parallel with seeking drilling permits. Midas also holds the 2.1km[2] Barbara Lake Project about 130km northeast of Thunder Bay.
Competent Persons Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to new Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Mark Calderwood, the managing director of the Company. Mr Calderwood is a Competent Person and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Calderwood has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation 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” (“JORC Code”). Mr Calderwood consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information and supporting documents in the form and context in which it appears.
Mr Calderwood is a shareholder of the Company and the Company does not consider this to constitute an actual or potential conflict of interest to his role as Competent Person due to the overarching duties he owes to the Company. Mr Calderwood is not aware of any other relationship with Midas which could constitute a potential for a conflict of interest.
In relation to previously reported Exploration Results referred to in this announcement, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements and that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements and projections, including statements regarding Midas’ plans, forecasts and projections with respect to its mineral properties and programmes. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this release reflect management’s current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, such forward looking statements/projections are estimates for discussion purposes only and should not be relied upon. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors many of which are beyond the control of the Company.
The forward looking statements/projections are inherently uncertain and may therefore differ materially from results ultimately achieved. For example, there can be no assurance that Midas will be able to confirm the presence of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, that Midas’ plans for development of its mineral properties will proceed, that any mineralisation will prove to be economic, or that a mine will be successfully developed on any of Midas’ mineral properties. The performance of Midas may be influenced by a number of factors which are outside the control of the Company, its directors, staff or contractors.
The Company does not make any representations and provides no warranties concerning the accuracy of the projections, and disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements/projects based on new information, future events or otherwise except to the extent required by applicable laws.
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APPENDIX A: ASSAY RESULTS
Table 1 – East Belt Assay Results
| SAMPLE | Easting |
North | Fract.1 | Anomalous2 | **Li2O ** | Li | Ta2O5 | Cs | Sn | Rb | Be | Nb | K:Rb3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRK0023 | 645082 |
6936472 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.03 | 145 | 195 | 34 | 108 | 1475 | 152 |
109 | 17 |
| YRK0024 | 645067 |
6936463 | 3 |
Cs | 0.02 | 94 | 5 | 45 | 7 | 1640 | 2 |
2 | 11 |
| YRK0037 | 645069 |
6936462 | 3 |
Ta | 0.03 | 159 | 344 | 25 | 53 | 1035 | 192 |
133 | 14 |
| YRK0073 | 643602 |
6938220 | 3 |
Li, Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.19 | 870 | 134 | 42 | 115 | 837 | 122 | 75 | 17 |
| YRK0074 | 643604 |
6938220 | 3 |
Li, Ta, Cs, Sn | 1.32 | 6140 | 164 |
48 | 157 | 804 | 119 | 88 | 14 |
| YRK0079 | 643570 |
6938266 | 3 |
Li, Ta, Cs, Sn | 2.11 | 9800 | 189 |
63 | 139 | 813 | 173 | 77 | 11 |
| YRK0093 | 643822 |
6935281 | 3 |
Ta, Sn, Cs | 0.01 | 44 | 607 | 31 | 1035 | 951 | 240 | 68 | 12 |
| YRK0094 | 643811 |
6935263 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.02 | 80 | 319 | 38 | 252 | 1070 | 143 |
87 | 11 |
| YRK0095 | 643801 |
6935244 | 3 |
Sn, Ta | 0.01 | 40 | 6410 | 29 | >25000 | 569 |
7 | 791 | 13 |
| YRK0105 | 646313 |
6936278 | 3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 5 | 98 | 7 | 25 | 560 | 124 | 79 | 12 |
| YRK0106 | 646433 |
6936218 | 3 |
Ta, Be | 0.01 | 41 | 52 | 19 | 42 | 630 | 310 | 69 | 20 |
| YRK0107 | 646458 |
6936171 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.01 | 59 | 389 | 48 | 901 | 989 | 40 | 211 | 9 |
| YRK0108 | 646505 |
6936114 | 3 |
Li, Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.05 | 211 | 98 | 57 | 149 | 2020 | 16 |
63 | 12 |
| YRK0109 | 646453 |
6936004 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.00 | 21 | 208 | 42 | 88 | 1340 | 48 |
59 | 8 |
| YRK0129 | 646623 |
6935822 | 3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 23 | 164 | 22 | 48 | 965 | 97 | 48 | 14 |
| YRK0130 | 646622 |
6935614 | 3 |
Ta, Sn | 0.01 | 27 | 121 | 20 | 56 | 939 | 240 | 74 | 13 |
| YRK0131 | 646338 |
6935830 | 3 |
Ta, Sn | 0.00 | 5 | 635 | 8 | 132 | 233 | 10 | 96 | 37 |
| YRK0132 | 646010 |
6935955 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.00 | 21 | 642 | 95 | 189 | 1555 | 144 |
83 | 8 |
| YRK0133 | 646693 |
6936637 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.01 | 46 | 415 | 99 | 178 | 2210 | 219 |
127 | 13 |
| YRK0134 | 646372 |
6935903 | 3 |
Li, Ta | 1.95 | 9080 | 60 |
24 | 52 | 554 | 156 | 53 | 16 |
| YRK0135 | 646354 |
6935712 | 3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 22 | 228 | 12 | 32 | 339 | 150 | 105 | 24 |
| YRK0136 | 646311 |
6935793 | 3 |
Ta, Sn, Cs | 0.01 | 27 | 632 | 32 | 105 | 1135 | 111 |
129 | 13 |
| YRK0137 | 646747 |
6936396 | 3 |
Ta, Sn | 0.01 | 27 | 125 | 18 | 61 | 552 | 163 | 62 | 15 |
| YRK0138 | 646639 |
6937005 | 3 |
Ta, Sn | 0.01 | 35 | 375 | 27 | 63 | 989 | 157 | 134 | 13 |
| YRK0155 | 645967 |
6937665 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.00 | 13 | 110 | 85 | 201 | 2290 | 20 |
40 | 9 |
| YRK0156 | 645964 |
6937685 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.00 | 17 | 212 | 37 | 96 | 1210 | 128 |
67 | 11 |
| YRK0157 | 646793 |
6936817 | 3 |
Li, Ta | 1.57 | 7270 | 161 |
15 | 42 | 317 | 18 | 173 | 15 |
| YRK0163 | 646692 |
6937087 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.02 | 80 | 327 | 41 | 75 | 1080 | 92 |
87 | 17 |
| YRK0164 | 646777 |
6936763 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.01 | 55 | 270 | 39 | 61 | 1180 | 230 |
80 | 20 |
| YRK0165 | 645950 |
6937674 | 3 |
Ta | 0.01 | 55 | 126 | 17 | 50 | 850 | 208 | 69 | 14 |
| YRK0166 | 644014 |
6938213 | 3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 6 | 212 | 5 | 21 | 112 | 4 | 36 | 20 |
| YRK0167 | 643901 |
6937805 | 3 |
Li, Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.11 | 500 | 196 | 77 | 242 | 1105 | 100 |
122 | 13 |
| YRK0168 | 643475 |
6938643 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.00 | 13 | 232 | 38 | 129 | 1125 | 210 |
66 | 12 |
| YRK0169 | 643350 |
6938901 | 3 |
Li, Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.05 | 219 | 303 | 40 | 1105 | 848 | 109 | 72 | 10 |
| YRK0171 | 646551 |
6938821 | 3 |
Cs | 0.03 | 138 | 22 | 153 | 22 | 1580 | 280 |
36 | 35 |
| YRK0172 | 645917 |
6938249 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.01 | 30 | 576 | 72 | 91 | 1335 | 280 |
90 | 11 |
| YRK0176 | 646613 |
6932880 | 3 |
Ta, Sn | 0.01 | 40 | 140 | 14 | 128 | 1140 | 54 |
124 | 24 |
| YRK0177 | 646558 |
6932668 | 3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 13 | 200 | 14 | 48 | 354 | 250 | 123 | 20 |
| YRK0178 | 645924 |
6934904 | 3 |
Ta, Sn | 0.01 | 27 | 200 | 19 | 95 | 1070 | 140 |
84 | 16 |
| YRK0180 | 644117 |
6937398 | 3 |
Ta, Cs, Sn | 0.00 | 11 | 263 | 67 | 125 | 1555 | 122 |
46 | 9 |
Notes:
1. Fract. denotes fractionation rating (1= low, 2 = moderate, 3 = high)
2. Anomalous LCT indicator elements Li >180ppm, Ta2O5 >40ppm, Cs >30ppm, Sn >60ppm, Be >300ppm
3. K:Rb ratio, the lower the ratio the more fractionated.
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Table 2 – Prosperous Assay Results
| SAMPLE | Easting |
North |
Fract.1 | Anomalous2 | **Li2O ** | Li | Ta2O5 | Cs | Sn | Rb | Be | Nb | K:Rb3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRK0061 | 644817 |
6944955 |
3 |
Li, Cs, Be | 0.05 | 210 | 19 | 54 | 38 | 1400 | 300 |
56 | 32 |
| YRK0063 | 640330 |
6956848 |
3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 7 | 80 | 4 | 20 | 220 | 105 | 82 | 32 |
| YRK0064 | 640275 |
6956854 |
3 |
Sn | 0.00 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 55 | 810 | 63 | 46 | 19 |
| YRK0065 | 640249 |
6956793 |
1 |
Ta | 0.00 | <2 | 117 | 2 | 9 | 109 | 6 | 27 | 88 |
| YRK0066 | 640263 |
6956718 |
3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 11 | 54 | 14 | 51 | 567 | 140 | 65 | 21 |
| YRK0067 | 640305 |
6956711 |
3 |
Ta, Sn | 0.00 | 11 | 327 | 8 | 105 | 649 | 230 | 149 | 26 |
| YRK0069 | 642349 |
6952555 |
3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 5 | 72 | 13 | 37 | 540 | 113 | 60 | 19 |
| YRK0070 | 642479 |
6952274 |
3 |
0.00 | <2 | 10 | 27 | 24 | 706 | 117 | 18 | 35 | |
| YRK0071 | 644816 |
6944982 |
3 |
0.04 | 179 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 331 | 4 | 58 | 27 | |
| YRK0072 | 645360 |
6940286 |
3 |
Cs, Be | 0.00 | 20 | 18 | 48 | 11 | 851 | 600 | 27 | 48 |
| YRK0076 | 642447 |
6952489 |
3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 3 | 48 | 12 | 17 | 311 | 4 | 132 | 36 |
| YRK0077 | 645504 |
6940217 |
3 |
0.00 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 204 | 96 | 33 | 42 | |
| YRK0078 | 645655 |
6940212 |
3 |
Ta, Cs, Be | 0.01 | 69 | 44 | 38 | 42 | 504 | 340 | 68 | 26 |
| YRK0170 | 644590 |
6943766 |
3 |
Cs | 0.00 | 9 | 6 | 132 | 16 | 3550 | 9 |
4 | 27 |
Notes:
1. Fract. Denotes fractionation rating (1= low, 2 = moderate, 3 = high)
2. Anomalous LCT indicator elements Li >180ppm, Ta2O5 >40ppm, Cs >30ppm, Sn >60ppm, Be >300ppm
3. K:Rb ratio, the lower the ratio the more fractionated.
Table 3 – Quyta Bell Assay Results
| SAMPLE | Easting |
North |
Fract.1 | Anomalous2 | **Li2O ** | Li | Ta2O5 | Cs | Sn | Rb | Be | Nb | K:Rb3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRK0001 | 647157 |
6971185 |
1 |
0.00 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 207 | 2 | 12 | 126 | |
| YRK0002 | 647156 |
6971310 |
1 |
0.00 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 539 | 1 | 5 | 126 | |
| YRK0003 | 648752 |
6971057 |
1 |
0.00 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 191 | 2 | 1 | 152 | |
| YRK0004 | 648759 |
6971026 |
1 |
0.00 | 19 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 327 | 4 | 6 | 100 | |
| YRK0005 | 648847 |
6971182 |
1 |
0.00 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 323 | 3 | 6 | 107 | |
| YRK0006 | 649473 |
6973102 |
1 |
0.00 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 118 | 5 | 4 | 121 | |
| YRK0007 | 649596 |
6973243 |
2 |
Cs | 0.00 | 19 | 13 | 72 | 33 | 307 | 11 | 15 | 77 |
| YRK0008 | 649522 |
6973406 |
1 |
0.00 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 178 | 7 | 9 | 110 | |
| YRK0009 | 649541 |
6973549 |
1 |
Cs | 0.00 | <2 | 1 | 31 | 11 | 756 | 13 | 2 | 88 |
| YRK0010 | 649292 |
6972895 |
1 |
0.00 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 648 | 3 | 6 | 110 | |
| YRK0011 | 649238 |
6972893 |
1 |
0.00 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 276 | 7 | 10 | 89 | |
| YRK0012 | 649159 |
6972867 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 390 | 2 | 6 | 156 | |
| YRK0013 | 649029 |
6972762 |
1 |
0.00 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 308 | 9 | 13 | 92 | |
| YRK0014 | 649045 |
6972685 |
1 |
0.00 | 6 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 419 | 135 | 28 | 69 | |
| YRK0015 | 649306 |
6972691 |
2 |
0.00 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 166 | 5 | 12 | 88 | |
| YRK0016 | 651263 |
6974217 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 212 | 1 | 4 | 150 | |
| YRK0017 | 651243 |
6974203 |
2 |
Cs | 0.00 | 17 | 3 | 88 | 29 | 653 | 3 | 7 | 96 |
| YRK0018 | 651129 |
6974080 |
1 |
0.03 | 147 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 88 | 1 | 2 | 179 | |
| YRK0019 | 651017 |
6974190 |
1 |
0.00 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 402 | <0.4 | 2 | 171 | |
| YRK0020 | 651088 |
6974202 |
1 |
0.00 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 16 | 136 | 1 | 5 | 119 | |
| YRK0021 | 648362 |
6973935 |
3 |
Li, Ta, Cs, Sn | 1.41 |
6560 | 626 |
163 | 768 | 879 | 28 | 171 | 17 |
| YRK0022 | 648349 |
6973971 |
3 |
Cs | 0.02 | 80 | 17 | 38 | 45 | 286 | 9 | 25 | 59 |
| YRK0025 | 651241 |
6974195 |
1 |
0.00 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 318 | 1 | 2 | 198 | |
| YRK0026 | 648736 |
6974254 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 286 | 5 | 22 | 82 | |
| YRK0027 | 648785 |
6974365 |
2 |
Li, Cs, Be | 0.04 | 199 | 2 | 513 | 4 | 31 | >25000 | 2 |
97 |
| YRK0028 | 648790 |
6974371 |
2 |
0.01 | 32 | 19 | 15 | 31 | 253 | 26 | 15 | 92 |
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| SAMPLE | Easting |
North |
Fract.1 | Anomalous2 | **Li2O ** | Li | Ta2O5 | Cs | Sn | Rb | Be | Nb | K:Rb3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRK0029 | 648798 |
6974533 |
2 |
0.01 | 29 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 242 | 20 | 15 | 67 | |
| YRK0030 | 648700 |
6974503 |
1 |
0.00 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 169 | 7 | 5 | 105 | |
| YRK0031 | 642075 |
6973662 |
2 |
0.00 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 496 | 9 | 33 | 43 | |
| YRK0032 | 642087 |
6973637 |
1 |
0.00 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 35 | 491 | 4 | 22 | 44 | |
| YRK0033 | 641599 |
6970458 |
1 |
0.00 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 46 | 434 | 6 | 20 | 66 | |
| YRK0034 | 641605 |
6970439 |
1 |
0.00 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 319 | 5 | 22 | 50 | |
| YRK0035 | 641625 |
6970637 |
3 |
0.00 | 12 | 27 | 26 | 37 | 574 | 28 | 53 | 35 | |
| YRK0036 | 646418 |
6975733 |
2 |
Ta | 0.00 | 11 | 159 | 9 | 9 | 314 | 4 | 137 | 59 |
| YRK0038 | 642073 |
6973661 |
1 |
0.00 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 245 | 5 | 16 | 50 | |
| YRK0039 | 641622 |
6970477 |
1 |
0.01 | 67 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 110 | 3 | 5 | 434 | |
| YRK0040 | 641634 |
6970668 |
2 |
0.00 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 632 | 5 | 26 | 58 | |
| YRK0041 | 641622 |
6970706 |
1 |
0.00 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 289 | 5 | 22 | 58 | |
| YRK0042 | 642790 |
6970266 |
1 |
0.02 | 71 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 335 | 5 | 26 | 77 | |
| YRK0043 | 646322 |
6975949 |
1 |
0.00 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 336 | 4 | 16 | 78 | |
| YRK0044 | 646237 |
6976075 |
3 |
Cs | 0.00 | 22 | 15 | 31 | 34 | 829 | 8 | 44 | 35 |
| YRK0045 | 646196 |
6976156 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 16 | 1085 | 4 |
22 | 55 | |
| YRK0046 | 656868 |
6987054 |
2 |
0.00 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 28 | 326 | 4 | 20 | 54 | |
| YRK0047 | 656927 |
6987095 |
1 |
0.00 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 729 | 3 | 7 | 84 | |
| YRK0048 | 642116 |
6959407 |
1 |
0.00 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 542 | 2 | 8 | 109 | |
| YRK0049 | 642118 |
6959447 |
1 |
0.00 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 339 | 4 | 15 | 99 | |
| YRK0050 | 642276 |
6959540 |
1 |
0.00 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 157 | 7 | 14 | 84 | |
| YRK0051 | 646384 |
6975933 |
1 |
0.00 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 353 | 3 | 11 | 79 | |
| YRK0052 | 646319 |
6975968 |
3 |
Cs | 0.00 | 14 | 17 | 27 | 43 | 542 | 6 | 28 | 50 |
| YRK0053 | 646231 |
6976095 |
3 |
0.00 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 412 | 10 | 27 | 37 | |
| YRK0054 | 649464 |
6976365 |
1 |
0.00 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 130 | 3 | 13 | 145 | |
| YRK0055 | 649449 |
6976325 |
1 |
0.01 | 39 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 185 | 3 | 16 | 128 | |
| YRK0056 | 649423 |
6976395 |
2 |
0.01 | 43 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 170 | 3 | 15 | 102 | |
| YRK0057 | 656835 |
6987047 |
1 |
0.02 | 91 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 616 | 3 | 13 | 61 | |
| YRK0058 | 658951 |
6979644 |
1 |
0.00 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 833 | 5 | 3 | 71 | |
| YRK0059 | 651602 |
6967555 |
1 |
0.00 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 255 | 2 | 5 | 187 | |
| YRK0060 | 651522 |
6967540 |
1 |
0.00 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 421 | 3 | 8 | 122 | |
| YRK0062 | 642404 |
6959472 |
1 |
0.00 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 340 | 5 | 12 | 108 | |
| YRK0068 | 635643 |
6960193 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 1 | 2 | <3 | 173 | 2 | 5 | 219 | |
| YRK0075 | 649992 |
6968547 |
1 |
0.00 | 18 | 24 | 11 | 26 | 338 | 9 | 35 | 63 | |
| YRK0080 | 651512 |
6967352 |
1 |
Ta | 0.00 | 17 | 81 | 3 | 5 | 67 | 13 | 53 | 149 |
| YRK0081 | 651488 |
6967258 |
1 |
0.00 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 447 | 2 | 6 | 146 | |
| YRK0082 | 649630 |
6966807 |
1 |
0.00 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 503 | 2 | 7 | 150 | |
| YRK0083 | 649554 |
6966884 |
1 |
0.00 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 444 | 2 | 6 | 144 | |
| YRK0084 | 644663 |
6974178 |
1 |
0.00 | 3 | 1 | 23 | <3 | 1355 | 2 |
3 | 63 | |
| YRK0085 | 644704 |
6973973 |
3 |
Ta | 0.00 | 5 | 74 | 22 | 18 | 600 | 25 | 73 | 36 |
| YRK0086 | 650061 |
6968596 |
1 |
0.00 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 89 | 6 | 8 | 125 | |
| YRK0087 | 651439 |
6967239 |
1 |
0.00 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 365 | 2 | 3 | 150 | |
| YRK0088 | 651647 |
6967603 |
1 |
0.00 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 212 | 2 | 9 | 133 | |
| YRK0089 | 649527 |
6966873 |
1 |
0.00 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 419 | 2 | 5 | 154 | |
| YRK0090 | 649576 |
6966957 |
1 |
0.00 | 8 | 2 | 5 | <3 | 183 | 2 | 8 | 224 | |
| YRK0091 | 644637 |
6974146 |
2 |
0.00 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 491 | 5 | 23 | 51 | |
| YRK0092 | 652189 |
6976130 |
1 |
0.01 | 30 | 14 | 13 | 26 | 237 | 3 | 22 | 103 | |
| YRK0096 | 652946 |
6982978 |
2 |
Sn | 0.00 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 131 | 221 | 3 | 15 | 71 |
| YRK0097 | 655156 |
6985002 |
2 |
Cs, Sn | 0.01 | 29 | 4 | 62 | 62 | 1145 | 2 |
3 | 72 |
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North |
Fract.1 | Anomalous2 | **Li2O ** | Li | Ta2O5 | Cs | Sn | Rb | Be | Nb | K:Rb3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRK0099 | 654933 |
6986607 |
3 |
0.00 | 23 | 4 | 10 | 27 | 231 | 3 | 10 | 51 | |
| YRK0101 | 652178 |
6976272 |
1 |
0.00 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 43 | 195 | 2 | 8 | 152 | |
| YRK0102 | 652190 |
6976152 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 71 | 1 | <0.8 | 246 |
|
| YRK0103 | 652226 |
6976025 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 104 | 1 | 7 | 210 | |
| YRK0104 | 652322 |
6975895 |
3 |
Ta, Cs | 0.01 | 32 | 68 | 27 | 39 | 92.6 | 5 | 36 | 77 |
| YRK0110 | 656609 |
6987513 |
3 |
Cs, Sn | 0.00 | 16 | 33 | 112 | 85 | 983 | 8 | 25 | 34 |
| YRK0111 | 653119 |
6983172 |
1 |
Cs | 0.00 | 11 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 886 | 2 | 4 | 82 |
| YRK0112 | 656592 |
6987402 |
2 |
Cs | 0.00 | 9 | 7 | 36 | 23 | 1160 | 4 |
12 | 53 |
| YRK0113 | 656400 |
6987306 |
3 |
0.00 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 123 | 5 | 6 | 59 | |
| YRK0115 | 647418 |
6959334 |
1 |
0.00 | 16 | 1 | 8 | <3 | 306 | 2 | 4 | 177 | |
| YRK0116 | 647622 |
6959211 |
1 |
0.00 | 2 | 1 | 12 | <3 | 472 | 1 | <0.8 | 165 |
|
| YRK0117 | 647998 |
6959097 |
1 |
0.00 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 132 | 3 | 11 | 168 | |
| YRK0118 | 648380 |
6958950 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 1 | 6 | <3 | 224 | 2 | 2 | 192 | |
| YRK0119 | 648869 |
6958661 |
1 |
0.00 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 120 | 3 | 6 | 178 | |
| YRK0120 | 649141 |
6958575 |
1 |
0.00 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 89 | 2 | 9 | 192 | |
| YRK0121 | 653413 |
6955753 |
1 |
0.02 | 74 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 396 | 2 | 28 | 126 | |
| YRK0122 | 653472 |
6955668 |
1 |
0.00 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 217 | 4 | 11 | 91 | |
| YRK0123 | 653658 |
6955561 |
1 |
0.00 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 426 | 1 | 4 | 186 | |
| YRK0124 | 653301 |
6955780 |
1 |
0.00 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 445 | 2 | 9 | 138 | |
| YRK0125 | 653739 |
6952332 |
1 |
0.00 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 49 | 4 | 5 | 198 | |
| YRK0126 | 653645 |
6952221 |
1 |
0.00 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 392 | 3 | 3 | 165 | |
| YRK0127 | 653583 |
6952273 |
1 |
0.01 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 198 | 7 | 12 | 105 | |
| YRK0128 | 653877 |
6952263 |
1 |
0.00 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 259 | 4 | 2 | 149 | |
| YRK0139 | 649219 |
6978281 |
1 |
0.00 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 315 | 3 | 22 | 73 | |
| YRK0140 | 649366 |
6978203 |
2 |
Cs | 0.00 | 22 | 9 | 36 | 11 | 489 | 4 | 11 | 72 |
| YRK0141 | 649170 |
6978068 |
1 |
0.00 | 11 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 369 | 3 | 5 | 74 | |
| YRK0142 | 645993 |
6974447 |
1 |
0.00 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 438 | 2 | 24 | 59 | |
| YRK0143 | 645941 |
6974595 |
1 |
0.00 | 8 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 678 | 2 | 10 | 77 | |
| YRK0144 | 644344 |
6975899 |
1 |
0.00 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 299 | 5 | 14 | 52 | |
| YRK0145 | 646711 |
6973065 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 393 | 1 | 5 | 173 | |
| YRK0146 | 640616 |
6972208 |
1 |
0.00 | 5 | 26 | 8 | 14 | 336 | 50 | 90 | 54 | |
| YRK0147 | 639972 |
6968285 |
1 |
0.00 | 13 | 0 | 2 | <3 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 305 | |
| YRK0148 | 639972 |
6968285 |
1 |
0.01 | 39 | 0 | 4 | <3 | 114 | 3 | 3 | 355 | |
| YRK0149 | 639910 |
6968202 |
3 |
0.00 | 4 | 30 | 11 | 22 | 548 | 7 | 44 | 26 | |
| YRK0150 | 639887 |
6968181 |
1 |
0.00 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 656 | 3 | 13 | 41 | |
| YRK0152 | 646641 |
6973062 |
2 |
Ta | 0.00 | 23 | 56 | 10 | 13 | 431 | 5 | 33 | 48 |
| YRK0153 | 646905 |
6972971 |
1 |
0.00 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 347 | 1 | 2 | 198 | |
| YRK0154 | 640375 |
6972016 |
3 |
Cs | 0.00 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 38 | 671 | 13 | 49 | 27 |
| YRK0158 | 655206 |
6952486 |
1 |
0.00 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 79 | 4 | 5 | 102 | |
| YRK0159 | 655156 |
6952394 |
1 |
0.00 | 13 | 2 | 29 | 11 | 791 | 2 | 7 | 110 | |
| YRK0162 | 639171 |
6958349 |
1 |
0.01 | 54 | 3 | 16 | <3 | 157 | 3 | 7 | 181 | |
| YRK0173 | 643104 |
6965759 |
1 |
0.00 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 172 | 3 | 26 | 85 | |
| YRK0174 | 646904 |
6973371 |
1 |
0.00 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 290 | 3 | 3 | 148 | |
| YRK0175 | 647015 |
6973618 |
1 |
0.00 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 110 | 3 | 3 | 180 |
Notes:
1. Fract. denotes fractionation rating (1= low, 2 = moderate, 3 = high)
2. Anomalous LCT indicator elements Li >180ppm, Ta2O5 >40ppm, Cs >30ppm, Sn >60ppm, Be >300ppm
3. K:Rb ratio, the lower the ratio the more fractionated.
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APPENDIX B: JORC CODE 2012 EDITION, TABLE 1 FOR EXPLORATION RESULTS
Section 1 – Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampling | • | Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut | Reported samples were grab rock chip samples. |
| techniques | channels, random chips, or specific specialised | ||
| industry standard measurement tools | |||
| appropriate to the minerals under investigation, | |||
| such as d own 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 representativity 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. | |||
| Drilling | • | Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open- | Not applicable as drilling has been undertaken. |
| techniques | 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.). | |||
| Drill sample | • | Method of recording and assessing core and | Not applicable as no drilling has been undertaken. |
| recovery | 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. | |||
| Logging | • | Whether core and chip samples have been | Rock chip sample descriptions for all samples have |
| geologically and geotechnically logged to a level | been recorded according to sample type, rock type |
||
| of detail to support appropriate Mineral | and mineral assemblage. Sample descriptions are | ||
| Resource estimation, mining studies and | qualitative in nature. | ||
| 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. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub- | • | If core, whether cut or sawn and whether | Samples are rudimentary and not representative of |
| sampling | quarter, half or all core taken. | the pegmatite as a whole. | |
| techniques and sample preparation |
• • |
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. |
Samples prepared at ALS Yellowknife were dried and crushed to a top size of 70% passing 2.0mm. 250grams of crushed samples were pulverised to 85 passing 75 microns. 2 samples were split to produce a duplicate for QAQC purposes. |
| • | Quality control procedures adopted for all sub- sampling stages to maximise representivity of |
The preparation methods are appropriate for the sampling method. |
|
| 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. | |||
| Quality of | • | The nature, quality and appropriateness of the | At ALS Vancouver, prepared rock chip samples were |
| assay data | assaying and laboratory procedures used and | fused with sodium peroxide and digested in dilute | |
| and | whether the technique is considered partial or | hydrochloric acid. The resultant solution was | |
| laboratory | total. | analysed by Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass | |
| tests | • | 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. |
Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for (lab code ICP-MS89L) Ag, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cs, Cu, Dy, Er, Eu, Fe, Ga, Gd, Ge, Ho, In, K, La, Li, Lu, Mn, Mo, Nb, Nd, Ni, Pb, Pr, Rb, Re, Sb, Se, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zn. |
| • | 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 |
The sodium peroxide fusion – hydrochloric digest method offers total dissolution of the sample and is useful for LCT mineral matrices that may resist acid digestions. |
|
| precision have been established. | Industry, normal practice, QAQC procedures were | ||
| followed by ALS. | |||
| Verification | • | The verification of significant intersections by | Not applicable as no new drilling is being reported. |
| of sampling | either independent or alternative company | ||
| and | personnel. | ||
| assaying | • | 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. | ||
| Location of | • | Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate | Any grid references are presented in UTM Zone 11 |
| data points | drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), | NAD 83 | |
| trenches, mine workings and other locations | |||
| used in Mineral Resource estimation. | |||
| • | Specification of the grid system used. | ||
| • | Quality and adequacy of topographic control. | ||
| Data | • | Data spacing for reporting of Exploration | Not applicable as no new drilling is being reported. |
| spacing and | Results. | ||
| distribution | • | 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. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | • | Whether the orientation of sampling achieves | Not applicable as no new drilling is being reported. |
| of data in | unbiased sampling of possible structures and | ||
| relation to | the extent to which this is known, considering | ||
| geological | the deposit type. | ||
| structure | • | 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. | |||
| Routine | • | The measures taken to ensure sample security. | All samples to date have delivered to the laboratory |
| Sample | by company personnel. | ||
| security | |||
| Audits or | • | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling | Not applicable as no new drilling is being reported. |
| reviews | techniques and data. |
Section 2 - Reporting of Exploration Results
| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral | • | Type, reference name/number, location and | The Yellowknife Lithium Project area comprises 114 |
| tenement and | ownership including agreements or material | tenements blocks in three tenement groups detailed | |
| land tenure | issues with third parties such as joint ventures, | as follows: | |
| status | partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. |
Quyta-Bell(100% owned by a Gold Terra Resources Corp.) 54 Claims, numbers: M10066, M10074, M10185- |
|
| • | The security of the tenure held at the time of | 10187, M10385, M10428-10434, M10436-10473, | |
| reporting along with any known impediments to | M10475, M10500, M10540. |
||
| obtaining a licence to operate in the area. | Claims M10074, M1086, M10187 and parts of | ||
| claims M10066, M10185, M10472 and 10473 are | |||
| subject to pre-existing royalty arrangements totalling | |||
| 2% NSR with an option for an additional 1% on all | |||
| minerals. | |||
| Quyta-Bell East(100% owned by a Gold Terra | |||
| Resources Corp.) | |||
| 17 Claim applications, numbers: M11742-11753, | |||
| M11755, M11760-11763. | |||
| East Belt(100% owned by Gold Terra Resources | |||
| Corp. subject to pre-existing royalty arrangements | |||
| totalling 2% NSR with an option for an additional 1% | |||
| on all minerals). | |||
| 43 Claims, numbers: M10050-M10059, M10067- | |||
| 10069, M10091-10102, M10104, M10107-10108, | |||
| M10199, M10210, M10474, M10501, M11155- | |||
| 11156, F57044, F76510, K17051, K1710, NT-3624, | |||
| NT-5217, NT-5527, NT-5546-5547, NT-5553. | |||
| Midas can earn up to 80% of the critical minerals | |||
| rights (comprising pegmatite Lithium and associated | |||
| minerals and rare earth (“CM”)) and title by | |||
| expenditure and cash payments, subject to a 1.5% | |||
| Gross Revenue Royalty (“GRR”) to Gold Terra on | |||
| Quyta-Bell and Quyta-Bell East. If Gold Terra elects | |||
| to dilute to below 10% then Midas with have 100% | |||
| rights to CM subject to a 2.5% GRR on the Quyta | |||
| Bell and Quyta-Bell East blocks. All other mineral | |||
| rights remain with Gold Terra. | |||
| The active claims and leases comprising the YLP JV | |||
| area (“Property”) are issued through the Mining | |||
| Recorder’s Office, a division of the Department of | |||
| Industry, Tourism and Investment, and entitles the |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| owner to the underlying mineral rights and to legal | |||
| access to the Property. Permits from the Mackenzie | |||
| Valley Land and Water Board (“MVLWB”), a federal | |||
| government organisation, are necessary for certain | |||
| activities that exceed a threshold of land use. The | |||
| work being conducted on the Property is under | |||
| MVLWB Land use Permit No. MV2018C0023 and | |||
| under MVLWB Water License MV2018L2-0006. | |||
| Other surface rights for mine development are | |||
| administered by the Department of Lands, | |||
| Government of NWT. | |||
| There are no current impediments to operate in the | |||
| project area, apart from a number of small | |||
| recreational leases held by private people and there | |||
| may be additional environmental conditions imposed | |||
| to operating in catchments of certain lakes. | |||
| Exploration | • | Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration | A summary of relevant prior exploration and public |
| done by other | by other parties. | domain information is contained within ASX | |
| parties | announcements dated 5 April 2023 and 1 June | ||
| 2023. | |||
| Geology | • | Deposit type, geological setting and style of | The Yellowknife LCT pegmatite field is situated in |
| mineralisation. | the southern part of the Slave Craton and are | ||
| hosted in metamorphosed turbiditic sediments of the | |||
| Archean age Burwash Formation. A number of | |||
| granitoid bodies intrude the Burwash including the | |||
| predominately S-type granites of the Prosperous | |||
| Lake plutonic suite. | |||
| A large number of LCT pegmatites have been | |||
| recorded in the Yellowknife region. Spodumene is | |||
| a common constituent of many of the LCT | |||
| pegmatites, accessory minerals of tantalum and | |||
| beryllium are also present in many of the LCT | |||
| pegmatites. | |||
| Drill hole | • | A summary of all information material to the | No drilling activities are being reported. |
| Information | understanding of the exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes: |
The coordinates of samples assayed to date are included in Appendix A, Tables 1, 2 and 3. |
|
oeasting and northing of the drill hole collar |
|||
oelevation or RL (Reduced Level – |
|||
| elevation above sea level in metres) of the | |||
| drill hole collar | |||
odip and azimuth of the hole |
|||
odown hole length and interception depth |
|||
ohole 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, weighting | No analytical results are being reported. |
| aggregation | averaging techniques, maximum and/or | ||
| methods | 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 |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 important | No drilling activities are being reported. |
| between | in the reporting of Exploration Results. | ||
| mineralisation widths and intercept lengths |
• • |
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’). | |||
| Diagrams | • | Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) | Figures 2 to 5 show project location, geology and |
| and tabulations of intercepts should be | the location of samples. | ||
| 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 all | All relevant and material exploration data for the |
| reporting | Exploration Results is not practicable, | target areas discussed, has been reported or | |
| representative reporting of both low and high | referenced. | ||
| grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results. |
Fractionation rankings included in Appendix A, Tables 1 to 3, determined by a review of a combination of K:Rb, Nb:Ta and K:Cs ratios. |
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| Lithium tabled as ppm Li and as % Li2O and | |||
| tantalum tabled in pentoxide (Ta2O5). | |||
| Other | • | Other exploration data, if meaningful and | All relevant and material exploration data for the |
| substantive | material, should be reported including (but not | target areas discussed, has been reported or | |
| exploration | limited to): geological observations; | referenced. | |
| data | 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. | |||
| Further work | • | The nature and scale of planned further work | Further exploration is warranted across the |
| (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth | tenements to improve the understanding of the | ||
| extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). | mineralisation. | ||
| • | Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of | ||
| possible extensions, including the main | |||
| geological interpretations and future drilling | |||
| areas, provided this information is not | |||
| commercially sensitive. |
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