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PEEL MINING LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2020

Oct 19, 2020

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20 October 2020

Talisman to drill highly prospective gold and copper targets at Lachlan Project in NSW

RC drilling and geophysics set to commence in October across three key areas

Highlights:

  • New phase of exploration set to begin in October across Talisman’s Lachlan Copper-Gold Project in NSW following a geological review of prospective targets.

  • Substantial 1.1km by 600m gold anomaly at the Cumbine Gold Prospect to be tested by reverse circulation (RC) drilling commencing shortly. Previous RC drilling at Cumbine intersected 3m at 3.2g/t Au and 7m at 1.95g/t Au.

  • Strong down-hole EM conductors at the Blind Calf Copper Prospect to be tested by RC drilling in December. The EM conductors are interpreted to represent primary chalcopyrite mineralisation.

  • Surface EM survey scheduled to commence during October 2020 at the Babinda Copper Prospect targeting 1.6km of prospective stratigraphy.

Talisman Mining Ltd (ASX: TLM, Talisman ) is pleased to advise that it is about to embark on a new phase of exploration designed to test several highly prospective gold and copper targets at its Lachlan Copper-Gold Project (Lachlan Project) in the Cobar Basin of NSW.

The new phase of exploration follows the completion of a detailed review of exploration and new discovery opportunities within the Lachlan Project by Talisman’s geology team.

It will include programs of reverse circulation ( RC ) drilling at the Cumbine Gold and Blind Calf Copper prospects during the current quarter, as well as a surface electromagnetic ( EM ) survey to be undertaken over the Babinda copper anomaly, which Talisman identified during a previous soil sampling programme.

Talisman’s >2,500km[2] Lachlan Project comprises a dominant position across the Northern Cobar Basin (see Figure 1 below) and includes numerous prospects located along the Canbelego-Mineral Hill Volcanic Belt, which hosts the high-grade Mt Boppy gold deposit and the Mineral Hill gold and base metal deposit.

The Cobar Basin is a well-established mining district with several large gold and base metal mines including Aurelia Metal’s Peak and Hera Mines, Glencore’s CSA Mine and CBH’s Endeavour Mine. The area also hosts Aurelia Metal’s recent Federation polymetallic discovery and Peel Mining’s Mallee Bull, Wagga Tank and Southern Nights discoveries.

Talisman’s exploration strategy at the Lachlan Project is focused on an extensive strike extent along the Gilmore Suture, a large-scale regional geological structure which, like the Rookery Fault Zone (see Figure 1 below), is critical to the formation of mineral deposits in the Cobar Super Basin.

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Proximity to the margins of these major basin faults as well as deep seated regional basement lineament structures and zones of high strain (e.g. the eastern Cobar Basin margin) are an important factor for mineral deposit formation and are considered to be priority target areas for exploration.

The Mineral Hill and Mt Boppy deposits within the Canbelego-Mineral Hill Volcanic Belt occur in the hanging wall of the Gilmore Suture. Major basement lineaments within the region also show a strong control on mineralisation with numerous deposits occurring at the intersections of these lineaments with major structures.

Talisman’s existing tenement package straddles this highly prospective area along the Gilmore Suture ( see Figure 1 below ).

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Figure 1: Talisman’s Lachlan Cu-Au Project, showing key tenements, nearby mines and prospects and underlying geology[1] .

1 Refer Talisman ASX announcements dated 26 March 2020 and 5 May 2020 for full details of Bacchus Farm-in Agreement.

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- Lachlan Copper Gold Project

Cumbine Gold Prospect (EL8414 – TLM 75%)

Historical wide-spaced soil sampling conducted by previous explorers at the Cumbine Gold Prospect identified an extensive gold anomaly covering an area of 1,100m by 600m (Figure 1)[ 2] .

Subsequent historical RC drilling intersected significant gold mineralisation (3 metres at 3.2 g/t Au in TMW005[3] ) while more recent RC drilling by Talisman also intersected significant gold mineralisation including 7 metres at 1.95 g/t Au from 109m in CURC0003[4] .

Examination of petrology samples collected from Talisman’s RC percussion drilling has identified strong, pervasive sericite alteration as well as pyrite mineralisation associated with the gold-bearing fluids. Additionally, a review of the drill assay data has indicated that the gold mineralisation has a very strong correlation with antimony (Sb). The soil sampling data shows three antimony anomalies that have not been drill tested (Figure 2) and which require further exploration in the form of mapping and in-fill soil sampling to better define drill targets.

The detailed aeromagnetic survey that Talisman completed during 2019 significantly improved the geological and structural interpretation over the prospect area. A 3-dimensional magnetic inversion model was created over the prospect area which has revealed a strong magnetic feature trending in a north-west orientation and dipping steeply towards the south-west. The planned RC drilling at Cumbine will be targeting the eastern margin of the magnetic anomaly ( Figure 2).

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Figure 2 : Cumbine Gold Prospect showing previous drilling, IP and magnetic anomalies and proposed RC drilling.

2 NSW DIGS report R00030150

3 NSW DIGS report R00030150

4 Refer Talisman ASX announcement dated 30 November 2018 for full details including JORC tables.

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Blind Calf Down-hole EM Targets (EL8719 – TLM 100%)

The Blind Calf Prospect includes several north-south trending mineralised structures which cover a total strike extent of 900m. To date, most of the exploration drilling has been directed towards the Blind Calf and Dunbar’s structures, where high-grade copper mineralisation has been intersected in bedrock drilling.

Structural and alteration mapping completed during 2019 has identified three main mineralised corridors at Hilltop, Blind Calf-Dunbar’s and Engine – all trending in a north-south orientation (Figure 3 and Figure 4).

Chalcopyrite is the primary copper-bearing sulphide mineral at the Blind Calf Prospect with very little pyrite or other sulphide minerals present. As a result, the grade of the primary copper mineralisation has a strong correlation with the chalcopyrite content. While chalcopyrite is a low-conductance sulphide mineral, down-hole EM surveys are a very effective tool for detecting high-grade copper mineralisation in proximity to drill holes.

Talisman completed several RC drill holes during 2019 targeting the mineralised corridors at Hilltop and Engine with subsequent down-hole EM surveys detecting conductors at several locations (Figure 3 and Figure 4)[5] .

The conductors are interpreted to represent primary chalcopyrite mineralisation and will be tested with RC drilling during December 2020.

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Figure 3 : Blind Calf Prospect long-section (looking east) showing down-hole EM (DHEM) conductors.

5 Refer Talisman ASX announcement dated 9 September 2019 for full details including JORC tables.

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Figure 4 : Blind Calf Prospect area showing alteration mapping and DHEM target zones for proposed RC drilling[6] .

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Refer ASX announcements dated 5 July 2018, 30 November 2018 and 9 September 2019 for full details of drill hole intersections.

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Babinda Copper Prospect (EL8658 –TLM 51%)

The Babinda copper prospect is located within the Canbelego-Mineral Hill Rift Zone and close to the Gilmore Suture. Historical mining at the prospect during the 1930’s included two vertical shafts and copper oxide minerals (malachite and azurite) are abundant within the historical mine dumps.

The copper mineralisation is interpreted to be hosted within sub-vertical shear zones which appear to be axial planar to an NNW trending anticlinal structure.

Historical rock chip sampling[7] , and more recent soil sampling by Talisman, has identified copper anomalism over a strike extent of 800m (Figure 5). Talisman will undertake a ground EM survey over the prospective stratigraphy covering a total strike extent of 1.6km to identify potential sulphide conductors for future drilling.

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Figure 5 : Babinda copper prospect[7]

7 NSW DIGS reports R00079058 and R00002743

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Corporate

New Project Opportunities

Talisman’s business development team is continuing to review potential precious and base metal growth opportunities in Australia that complement its existing asset portfolio.

A range of opportunities including projects at the exploration stage and more advanced assets with near-term development and production potential, as well as value-accretive corporate transactions, have been, and continue to be, assessed to make sure Talisman finds the best assets with the potential to create long-term shareholder value.

Peel Mining Limited Joint Venture

As previously announced to the ASX[8] , Haverford Holdings Pty Ltd ( Haverford ), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Talisman, entered into a Farm-In Agreement (Farm-in) with Peel Mining Limited (ASX:PEX, Peel ) over Peel’s Mt Walton (EL8414) and Michelago (EL8451) Projects (collectively the Peel Tenements).

In accordance with the terms of the Farm-in, Haverford has earned a 75% interest in the Peel Tenements and an unincorporated joint venture has now been formed with Haverford as manager.

Both parties are now required to contribute funds to ongoing exploration activities on the Peel Tenements based on their percentage interest (Haverford 75% and Peel 25%) in order to maintain their respective interests. Standard dilution clauses apply to the parties’ interests and, should a party’s interest dilute to below 10%, it will automatically convert to a net smelter royalty of 1.5%.

Lucknow Gold Ltd Joint Venture

As previously announced to the ASX[9] , Talisman B Pty Ltd ( TLMB ), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Talisman, entered into a Farm-In Agreement (FIA) with privately-owned Lucknow Gold Ltd ( LGL ) over LGL’s Lucknow Gold Project (EL6455) (Lucknow Project).

In accordance with the terms of the FIA, TLMB has earned a 51% interest in the Lucknow Project and has elected to form an unincorporated joint venture with LGL. TLMB will act as manager of the joint venture.

Both parties are now required to contribute funds to future activities on the Lucknow Project based on their percentage interest (TLMB 51% and LGL 49%) to maintain their respective interests. Standard dilution clauses apply to the parties’ interests and, should a party’s interest dilute to below 10%, it will automatically convert to a net smelter royalty of 1.0%.

Ends

For further information, please contact:

Shaun Vokes – Interim CEO Nicholas Read (Media inquiries) on +61 8 9380 4230 on +61 419 929 046

This release has been authorised by the Board of Talisman Mining Limited.

8 Refer Talisman ASX announcement “AGM Presentation” dated 23 November 2017.

9 Refer Talisman ASX announcement dated 26 August 2019.

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About Talisman Mining

Talisman Mining Limited (ASX:TLM) is an Australian mineral development and exploration company. The Company’s aim is to maximise shareholder value through exploration, discovery and development of complementary opportunities in base and precious metals.

Talisman has secured tenements in the Cobar/Mineral Hill region in Central NSW through the grant of its own Exploration Licenses and through separate farm-in agreements. The Cobar/Mineral Hill region is a richly mineralised district that hosts several base and precious metal mines including the CSA, Tritton, and Hera/ Nymagee mines. This region contains highly prospective geology that has produced many long-life, high-grade mineral discoveries. Talisman has identified a number of areas within its Lachlan Cu-Au Project tenements that show evidence of base and precious metals endowment which have had very little modern systematic exploration completed to date. Talisman believes there is significant potential for the discovery of substantial base metals and gold mineralisation within this land package and is undertaking active exploration to test a number of these targets.

Talisman has also entered into a farm-in with privately-owned Lucknow Gold Limited in relation to the Lucknow Gold Project (EL6455) in New South Wales. The Lucknow Goldfield was discovered in 1851 and was one of the earliest goldfields to be mined commercially in Australia. Historic production records at the Project are incomplete, however in excess of 400,000 ounces of gold has reportedly been produced at grades of 100 to 200 g/t gold[10] .Very little modern exploration has been completed outside of the existing mine workings and Talisman intends to undertake a program of geochemical surface sampling and mapping at the Project ahead of a drilling program to test for potential down plunge extensions of the high-grade gold ore shoots and repeat structures throughout the Project area.

Competent Person’s Statement

Information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on, and fairly represents information and supporting documentation complied by Mr Donald Huntly, who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Huntly is a full-time employee of Talisman Mining Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Huntly has reviewed the contents of this announcement and consents to the inclusion in this announcement of all technical statements based on his information in the form and context in which they appear.

Forward-Looking Statements

This ASX release may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on Talisman Mining Ltd.’s current expectations, estimates and assumptions about the industry in which Talisman Mining Ltd operates, and beliefs and assumptions regarding Talisman Mining Ltd.’s future performance. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are not guaranteed, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are outside the control of Talisman Mining Ltd. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance and no representation or warranty is made as to the likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forward-looking statements or other forecast. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to those expressed or implied in this presentation. Given these uncertainties, recipients are cautioned not to place reliance on forward looking statements. Any forward looking statements in this announcement speak only at the date of issue of this announcement. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law and the ASX Listing Rules, Talisman Mining Ltd does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any information or any of the forward looking statements in this announcement or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such forward looking statement is based.

10 NSW DIGS report, First Annual Exploration Report EL5770, 2001 -R00030162

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Appendix 1

JORC Tables Section 1 & 2

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria 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 3kg 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 cited in this report was completed by Haverford
Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Mining
Limited.

Sampling techniques employed at the Lachlan Copper-
Gold Project include
o
auger bottom of hole sampling.
o
Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling samples
collected by a cone splitter for single metre
samples or sampling scoop for composite
samples

Sampling is controlled by Talisman protocols and
QAQC procedures as per industry standard

Auger samples were sieved on-site to minus 175µ and
analysed for base metals on-site via Portable XRF
(“PXRF”). Sieved samples were dispatched for analysis
by aqua regia digest with an ICP/AES or AAS finish at
ALS laboratories.

RC samples were dried, crushed (where required), split
and pulverised (total prep) to produce a sub sample for
base metal analysis by four acid digest with an ICP/AES
and a 50g sub sample for gold analysis by fire assay
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).

Geochemical auger drill holes at the Lachlan Copper-
Gold Project were completed using auger drilling
techniques.

RC drilling is completed with a face sampling hammer of
nominal 140mm size
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 may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

Auger sample recovery is generally good with no wet
sampling in the project area

RC drill sample recovery is generally high with sample
recoveries and quality recorded in the database.

No known relationship exists between recovery and
grade and no known bias exists.
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.

Qualitative logging of the bottom-of-hole auger sampling
is completed according to the nature, weathering and
interpreted protolith of the sample.

RC logging records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation,
alteration, structure, weathering, colour and other primary
features of the rock samples and is considered to be
representative across the intercepted geological units.

RC logging is both qualitative and quantitative depending
on the field being logged.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

All RC drill-holes are logged in full to end of hole.
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.

A single bottom of hole auger samples is collected from
each location and sieved to minus 175µm on site.

Sieved samples are analysed for base metals on-site via
PXRF. Sieved samples were dispatched for wet
chemical analysis by aqua regia digest with an ICP/AES
or AAS finish.

RC samples were dried, crushed (where required), split
and pulverised (total prep) to produce a sub sample for
base metal analysis by four acid digest with an ICP/AES
and a 50g sub sample for gold analysis by fire assay

QAQC protocols for all auger sampling involved the use
of Certified Reference Material (CRM) as assay
standards.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely
reviewed.

Sample size is considered appropriate for low-level
geochemical sample for base-metal and gold
mineralisation
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, spectrometres,
handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parametres 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.

QAQC protocols for all auger sampling involved the use
of CRM as assay standards.

All assays are required to conform to the procedural
QAQC guidelines as well as routine laboratory QAQC
guidelines.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely
reviewed.

Laboratory checks (repeats) occurred at a frequency of
1 in 25.

PXRF instrument Innovex Delta Gold is used for
qualitative and semi-quantitative field analysis of base-
metals in regolith geochemical auger samples.
The PXRF instrument is routinely calibrated using a
calibration standard. CRM samples are included at a
frequency of 1:50 and field duplicate samples are
included at a frequency of 1:50.
No PXRF results are reported
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.

Significant intercepts have been verified by alternate
company personnel

Logging and sampling data is captured and imported
using Ocris software.

Assay data is downloaded directly from the PXRF
machine, or uploaded directly from the CSV filed
provided by the laboratory.

Primary laboratory assay data is always kept and is not
replaced by any adjusted or interpreted data.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Location of
data points

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locate drill-holes (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.

Sample locations are collected using a handheld GPS.
Saved data is downloaded directly into GIS mapping
software

Talisman RC drill collar locations are pegged using a
hand-held GPS. With final collar location surveys with
sub-meter DGPS

The coordinate system used is the Geocentric Datum of
Australia (GDA) 1994. Coordinates are in the Map Grid
of Australia zone 55 (MGA).
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.

Auger sample spacing at the Lachlan Copper-Gold
Project was nominally 300m x 50m.

Drill spacing at the Lachlan Copper-Gold Project varies
depending on requirements

No mineral resource is being reported for the Lachlan
Copper-Gold Project.

No sample compositing has been applied.
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.

Samples were taken according to observations at the
time in the field.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

Samples are sieved on site and placed in bags in the
field.

Samples are transported to a field base camp and
analyses for base metals via PXRF

RC samples were stored on site at the Lachlan Copper-
Gold Project prior to submission under the supervision
of the Senior Project Geologist. Samples were
transported to ALS Chemex Laboratories Orange by an
accredited courier service.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.

No external audits or reviews of the sampling
techniques and data have been completed.

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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
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.

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 Lachlan Copper Gold Project currently comprises 9
granted exploration licences:
oEL8547, EL8571, EL8658 and EL8680 held by
Bacchus Resources P/L (“Bacchus”) with Haverford
Holdings Pty Ltd (“Haverford”), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Talisman Mining Limited (“Talisman”),
earning up to a 80% interest (Refer Talisman ASX
announcements 09 January 2018, 26 March 2020
and 5 May 2020 for full details);
oEL8615, EL8659 and EL8677 held by Haverford
with Bacchus entitled to receive a 20% interest
(Refer Talisman ASX announcements 09 January
2018, 26 March 2020 and 5 May 2020 for full
details);
oEL8414 held by Peel Mining Limited with Haverford
earning up to a 75% interest (Refer Talisman ASX
announcement “AGM Presentation” 23 November
2017); and
oEL8719 held 100% by Haverford.

There are no known Native Title Claims over the
Lachlan Copper-Gold Project.

All tenements are in good standing and there are no
existing known impediments to exploration or mining.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.

The Lachlan Copper-Gold Project has been subject to
exploration by numerous previous explorers.

Exploration work on has included diamond, RC and Air
Core drilling, ground and down-hole EM surveys, soil
sampling, geological interpretation and other
geophysics (magnetics, gravity).
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

The Lachlan Copper-Gold Project lies within the Central
Lachlan Fold belt in NSW.

The Lachlan Copper-Gold Project is considered
prospective for epithermal style base-metal and
precious metal mineralisation, orogenic mineralisation,
and Cobar style base-metal mineralisation.
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

down hole length and interception depth

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.

Historical drilling intercepts have been appropriately
referenced to source information.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
�Significant intersections reported from the Lachlan
Copper-Gold Project are based on greater than 0.5%
Cu and/or 0.5g/t Au and may include up to 3m of
internal dilution, with a minimum composite grade of
0.5% Cu and or 0.5g/t Au.
�Cu grades used for calculating significant intersections
are uncut.
�All results reported in this document have been derived
from 1m split samples.
�Length weighted intercepts are reported for mineralised
intersections.
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’).

Drill-holes relating to the Lachlan Copper-Gold Project
are reported as down hole intersections. True widths of
reported mineralisation are not known at this time.
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.

Appropriate maps with scale are included within the
body of the accompanying document.
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.

Contouring of geochemical PXRF data provides an
appropriate representation of the results

The accompanying document is considered to represent
a balanced report.
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.

All meaningful and material information is reported.
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.

Planned future work at the Lachlan Copper-Gold Project
includes auger sampling, RC/ diamond drilling and
geophysical surveys.

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