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MINDAX LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2024

Mar 4, 2024

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

5 March 2024

ASX Code: MDX ABN: 28 106 866 442

Principal Address and Registered Office Level 1, Suite 3 17 Ord Street West Perth WA 6005 Telephone: +61 8 9389 2111 Email: [email protected]

Investor Enquiries

Mr Benjamin Chow AO Chair Telephone: +61 8 9389 2111 Email: [email protected]

EXPLORATION AND CORPORATE UPDATE

Mindax Limited (ASX: MDX) ( Mindax or the Company ) is pleased to provide an update on the Company’s activities.

MT LUCKY GOLD PROJECT (MDX 100%)

  • A reverse circulation (RC) drilling was completed at the Mt Lucky Gold Project ( Mt Lucky ), during November 2023 with a total of 48 holes for 3,444m being drilled and assay results for the programme have now been returned.

  • Eight holes returned assay results greater than 0.1g/t gold, defining multiple gold anomalies that are up to 1.3km in length.

  • To better define these anomalies, Infill soil sampling between the drill lines was completed during February 2024 and the soil samples have been delivered to the lab and results are expected to be returned in March 2024.

CORPORATE UPDATE

  • The Company refreshed the agreement with Mr. Huang Yueguang to assist in sourcing additional funds via capital raising and extended the scope of that agreement to include the introduction of development partners for the Mt Forrest Iron Project.

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MT LUCKY GOLD PROJECT (MDX 100%)

The Mt Lucky Gold Project (Mt Lucky), tenement E38/3336, lies within the Mt Margaret Mineral Field of the north-eastern Goldfields of Western Australia (Laverton Greenstone Belt), approximately 7km east of the Granny Smith gold mine (plant capacity 3.5 Mtpa) and 12km southeast of Laverton. The ground has widespread gold anomalism and artisanal-scale gold workings.

A reverse circulation (RC) was completed at the project in November 2023, with a total of 48 holes for 3,444m being drilled, and the assay results for the programme have now been returned.

Widely spaced holes (600m x 50m) were drilled over the area directly along the strike of Great Southern Mining’s Mon Ami deposit to determine if the mineralisation continued north into the Mt Lucky tenement.

Eight holes have returned anomalous gold results greater than 0.1g/t, which has defined a series of north-trending gold anomalies up to 1,300m long, which are consistent with the presence of mineralised shear zones continuing to the north of Mon Ami. The best drill result was returned from MLRC0035 which intersected 4m at 0.51g/t from 24m. All drill assay results reporting above a cut-off greater than 0.1g/t are shown in table 2 and all other holes failed to return significant assays.

Holes were drilled through the in-situ weathered saprolite profile and stopped when fresh rock was intersected. Gold anomalism is hosted in saprolite clay and weathered bedrock on the contact between basalt, chert, and shale.

Infill soil sampling between the drill lines was completed during February to help better define the anomalies and allow for a more accurate interpretation of the mineralised structures' location so they can be targeted for follow-up close-spaced drilling. The soil samples have been delivered to LabWest in Malaga for assay by their UltraFine+ technique for gold and major elements and results are expected to be returned in March 2024.

CORPORATE

The Company has refreshed an agreement with Mr Huang Yueguang to assist with Mindax’s capital-raising efforts. It has also extended the scope of the engagement to include the identification of partners to join Mindax with Mt Forrest’s development.

The Company will pay Mr. Yueguang fees upon successful completion of the introduction of development partners and for the capital raising. The amount payable to Mr. Yueguang will be commensurate with fees paid for transactions of a similar structure and value. The fees may be paid in cash or MDX shares (subject to any required regulatory approval) at the Company’s election.

Mr Huang has been engaged in various business activities throughout his career, such as the international trading of wine and spirits and working with others to develop small iron ore projects. Currently, his international trading business is being developed in Sanming, Xiamen, Zhangzhou, and other cities in China. His iron ore business has been in operation continuously over his career. In the process of doing business, he has accumulated vast practical experience relevant to assist the Company in its endeavours, particularly around project negotiation, market development and expansion.

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Figure 1. Mt Lucky project location

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Figure 2. New drill collar locations

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Figure 3. Maximum gold in hole on a background of RTP 1VD magnetics.

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BHID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth Depth
MLRC0001 451201 6820149 467 -61.04 274.09 60
MLRC0002 451302 6820119 468 -60.99 266.83 60
MLRC0003 451388 6820112 470 -60.57 264.98 60
MLRC0004 451452 6820120 469 -61.38 14.16 60
MLRC0005 451511 6820101 466 -60.01 287.95 70
MLRC0006 451541 6820099 466 -60.24 265.07 76
MLRC0007 451593 6820117 466 -59.7 272.69 60
MLRC0008 451648 6820109 466 -60.28 268.17 76
MLRC0009 451701 6820112 466 -60.3 271.06 88
MLRC0010 451744 6820135 466 -60.72 271.48 76
MLRC0011 451797 6820139 466 -60.01 285.01 76
MLRC0012 451847 6820111 466 -60.44 275.51 88
MLRC0013 451891 6820126 466 -60.83 274.21 94
MLRC0014 451951 6820099 466 -60.08 271.39 88
MLRC0015 451999 6820111 466 -60.83 275.22 70
MLRC0016 452084 6820135 466 -60.45 269.99 76
MLRC0017 451199 6820667 466 -60.42 264.59 88
MLRC0018 451298 6820662 466 -59.86 268.23 88
MLRC0019 451387 6820656 466 -60.36 271.39 88
MLRC0020 451459 6820669 466 -60.04 276.85 88
MLRC0021 451502 6820654 466 -59.88 263.89 82
MLRC0022 451551 6820661 466 -60.35 272.74 76
MLRC0023 451656 6820674 466 -60.33 294.27 82
MLRC0024 451702 6820659 466 -60.41 274.39 88
MLRC0025 451751 6820655 466 -60.31 272.67 70
MLRC0026 451802 6820659 466 -60.07 273.01 60
MLRC0027 451844 6820667 466 -59.57 272.65 64
MLRC0028 451890 6820695 466 -60.00 270 64
MLRC0029 451948 6820685 466 -60.3 276.62 94
MLRC0030 451999 6820645 466 -60.61 275.22 60
MLRC0031 452097 6820665 466 -60.46 272.05 76
MLRC0032 451604 6820650 466 -60.29 277.31 70
MLRC0033 451195 6821254 466 -59.91 279.99 60
MLRC0034 451300 6821250 466 -60.82 282.08 60
MLRC0035 451350 6821250 466 -60.33 278.7 60
MLRC0036 451395 6821259 466 -59.9 275.5 60
MLRC0037 451511 6821270 466 -60.28 276.83 60
MLRC0038 451605 6821219 466 -59.78 277.42 60
MLRC0039 451657 6821193 466 -60.65 279.94 70
MLRC0040 451701 6821174 466 -61.18 278.9 60
MLRC0041 451753 6821159 466 -61 282.41 60
MLRC0042 451817 6821150 466 -60.21 278.46 76
MLRC0043 451858 6821141 466 -59.91 275.56 76
MLRC0044 451924 6821141 466 -60.01 273.39 60

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451976 6821145 466 -60.18 281.18 82
452017 6821123 466 -60.38 278.94 60
452081 6821101 466 -60 270 64
452126 6821054 466 -60 270 60
Table 1. Drill collar information
BHID From To Interval(m) Grade(g/t)
MLRC0005 16 20 4 0.11
MLRC0009 36 40 4 0.12
MLRC0017 40 48 8 0.16
MLRC0023 52 56 4 0.14
MLRC0033 20 32 12 0.14
MLRC0035 24 28 4 0.51
MLRC0038 32 36 4 0.37
MLRC0045 24 28 4 0.1

Table 2. All returned assay results over 0.1g/t. All intervals are downhole widths and the true width is not currently known.

This announcement has been authorised for release by Benjamin Chow AO, Chair.

End of Announcement Benjamin Chow AO Chair Mindax Limited Telephone: +61 8 9389 2111

Competent Person’s Statement:

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr John Vinar, who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, with more than 5 years experience in the field of activity being reported on.

Mr John Vinar is a consultant to the Company and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit and to the activity which he is undertaking 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”. John Vinar consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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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
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, • The sampling completed for this program by Mindax Ltd
techniques random chips, or specific specialised industry (MDX) has been carried out using reverse circulation
standard measurement tools appropriate to the (RC) drilling.
minerals under investigation, such as down hole • For every metre drilled the drill chips were collected
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, using a static cone splitter and cyclone mounted on the
etc). These examples should not be taken as drill rig and placed in consecutive piles on the side of the
limiting the broad meaning of sampling. drill pad by the drill offsider.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure • The geological field assistant then took a spear sample
sample representivity and the appropriate from each one metre sample pile and placed that
calibration of any measurement tools or systems representative sample into a pre-numbered calico bag.
used. Four consecutive spear samples were placed into a
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation single calico bag to create a 4m composite sample.
that are Material to the Public Report. Approximately 0.5kg of sample was taken from each
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has sample pile to produce a composite sample of 2-3kg in
been done this would be relatively simple (eg weight.
‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 • The final metre of each drill hole was taken as a separate
m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to 1m sample weighing 2-3kg.
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other • All drill hole collar positions were picked up using a
cases more explanation may be required, such as handheld GPS.
where there is coarse gold that has inherent • All samples were logged for lithology, weathering,
sampling problems. Unusual commodities or dryness and contamination.
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole • A total of 48 RC holes were completed for the
techniques hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, programme. The drill rig was owned and operated by PX
etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or Drilling of Canning Vale, Perth.
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face- • Four metre composite samples were collected using the
sampling bit or other type, whether core is technique described above.
_oriented and if so, by what method, etc). _
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip • All sample conditions were visually estimated by the
recovery sample recoveries and results assessed. geologist during logging and overall recoveries are good.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery • The majority of samples were dry with any wet samples
and ensure representative nature of the recorded in the drill log by the geologist.
samples. • The splitter was constantly kept clean using compressed
Whether a relationship exists between sample air and at each rod change the entire splitter was
recovery and grade and whether sample bias opened and cleaned prior to the next rod commencing.
may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain • Insufficient drilling and geochemical data is available to
of fine/coarse material. evaluatepotential sample bias at thepresent moment.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been • All holes were qualitatively logged by the geologist who
geologically and geotechnically logged to a level present at the drill rig and logging each sample as drilling
of detail to support appropriate Mineral was conducted. Data logged including lithology,
Resource estimation, mining studies and grainsize, texture, colour, alteration, weathering and
metallurgical studies. sample quality. Drill chips for every metre were dry
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in sieved and wet sieved and representative chip samples
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) were retained in standard 20 metre compartment chip
photography. trays, photographed and stored.
The total length andpercentage of the relevant • Geotechnical loggingwas not undertaken owingto the

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
intersections logged. drill technique used.
• Everydrill hole has been logged in its entirety.
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether • Four metre composite samples were taken using the
techniques quarter, half or all core taken. technique described above. This type of sampling is
and sample If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary considered to be appropriate for the current stage of
preparation split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry. exploration.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and • A separate one metre sample was taken from the final
appropriateness of the sample preparation metre of each hole.
technique. • Field
duplicates
were
taken
to
check
the
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub- representativity of the compositing process. Field
sampling stages to maximise representivity of duplicates were taken by collecting a second separate
samples. composite sample every 30 samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is • The size of the samples collected for assay is considered
representative of the in situ material collected, to be acceptable for this stage of exploration.
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 • Samples were analysed by Jinning Testing and
assay data assaying and laboratory procedures used and Inspection Laboratories(“Jinning”) in Maddington.
and whether the technique is considered partial or • 972 RC samples were initially sorted and dried at 105
laboratory total. deg C, weighed and pulverized to nominal 85% passing
tests For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld 75 micron. The pulp sample was then used in a 50g Fire
XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in Assay with AAS finish
determining the analysis including instrument • Fire Assay with AAS finish for gold is considered to be
make and model, reading times, calibrations appropriate for gold mineralisation for this stage of
factors applied and their derivation, etc. exploration.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted • Commercially purchased standards were inserted at a
(eg standards, blanks, duplicates, external rate of 1 standard every 33 samples and field duplicates
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable were inserted at a rate of one duplicate every 30
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision samples. The results of the standard and duplicate
have been established. assays show that the level of accuracy and precision is
acceptable.
• No field blanks were used for the programme.
• Jinning conducted their own internal QAQC of the assay
batches utilising lab standards, lab blanks and lab
repeats. This internal lab QAQC also showed acceptable
levels of accuracyandprecision.
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by • A Toughbook was used to record all data in the field and
sampling and either independent or alternative company then files were digitally transferred to the company’s
assaying personnel. database manager who works for an independent
The use of twinned holes. consulting company.
Documentation of primary data, data entry • No twin holes were drilled as part of the programme.
procedures, data verification, data storage • No adjustments to assays have been made to the data.
(physical and electronic) protocols. • No significant assays were returned that warrant any
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. further verification.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate • The drill collars were picked up using a handheld Garmin
data points drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), GPS instrument. The datum is GDA94, grid system is
trenches, mine workings and other locations MGA Zone 51.
used in Mineral Resource estimation. • Drill collar elevation is the only topographic data at
Specification of the grid system used. present and this is considered adequate for the current
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. exploration stage.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• For all drill holes, the drill rig was setup under the
direction of the geologist using a siting compass for rig
alignment. Dip of the hole was set by the drill crew using
a clinometer.
• Downhole survey was completed by the drill crew using
a downhole north seeking gyro tool at the completion of
drilling.
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of Exploration • Drill spacing is typically 600m between drill lines and
and Results. 50m along lines.
distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is • No mineral resource estimation or classification has
sufficient to establish the degree of geological been undertaken.
and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral • No compositing of assay results has been undertaken.
Resource
and
Ore
Reserve
estimation
procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves • The sparse exploration undertaken on the project so far
data in unbiased sampling of possible structures and the has not yet determined whether the drill orientation
relation to extent to which this is known,considering the used is correct.
geological deposit type. • Drill holes were orientated to be perpendicular to the
structure If the relationship between the drilling interpreted strike of the geological units that were being
orientation
and
the
orientation

of
key
tested.
mineralised structures is considered to have
introduced a sampling bias, this should be
assessed and reported if material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. • All calico bags were placed into polyweave bags which
security were zip tied closed at the drill site. The polyweave bags
were then stored securely in a locked shed until the
completion of drilling when Mindax field staff loaded
them into bulka bags for transport directly to the
laboratorybya courier.
Audits or Theresults of any audits or reviews of sampling • Sampling and assaying techniques are industry‐
reviews techniques and data. standard. No specific audits or reviews have been
undertaken during or upon completion of the
programme.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location and • The Mt Lucky tenement number is E38/3336
tenement ownership including agreements or material and the tenement is owned 100% by Mindax
and land
issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
Limited.
tenure status partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national • The tenements are in good standing and no
park and environmental settings. known impediments to exploration exist.
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
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by • Prior to Mindax’s involvement exploration was
done by
other parties.
carried out by numerous different companies.
other parties Drilling and geophysical data from this period is
available on open file and has been analysed by
the company for target generation purposes.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of • Exploration at Mt Lucky is focused on shear
mineralisation. hosted gold deposits.
Drill hole
A summary of all information material to the
• Collar information for all drilling is detailed in
Information understanding
of
the
exploration
results
table 1.
including
a
tabulation
of
the
following
information for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill hole
collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on
the basis that the information is not Material and
this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the Competent
Person should clearly explain why this is the case.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting • No data aggregation has been undertaken.
aggregation
methods
averaging
techniques,
maximum
and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material
• No metal equivalent values have been
reported.
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 important in • The geometry of mineralisation is not
between the reporting of Exploration Results. currently known.
mineralisatio If the geometry of the mineralisation with • All reported intercepts are downhole hole
n widths and
respect to the drill hole angle is known, its
widths only, the true width of mineralisation is
intercept nature should be reported. not currently known.
lengths 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 scales) and • Location maps of all drillholes are included in
tabulations of intercepts should be included for figures 1 and 2.
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 results greater than 0.1g/t Au have been
reporting Exploration
Results
is
not
practicable,
reported in table 2.
representative reporting of both low and high • All other returned assays were less than 0.1g/t
grades and/or widths should be practiced to Au.
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and • No other new exploration data has been
substantive material, should be reported including (but not gathered.
exploration limited to): geological observations; geophysical
data 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.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg • Further exploration work at Mt Lucky will
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or consist of soil sampling followed by AC/RC
large-scale step-out drilling). drilling on the soil anomalies.
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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