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PEEL MINING LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2021

Nov 28, 2021

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PEX:ASX
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 29 [th] NOVEMBER 2021
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HIGH GRADE MAIDEN COPPER RESOURCE AT WIRLONG

WITH EXCELLENT POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE RESOURCE GROWTH

KEY POINTS:

  • Maiden Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Wirlong delivers 2.45Mt @ 2.4% Cu, 8.7g/t Ag for 57,900t contained copper and 686,000oz contained silver.

  • Wirlong MRE contains five lenses with the MBX lens hosting 1.38Mt @ 2.9% Cu, 10.5g/t Ag .

  • The MRE uses a A$90/t Net Smelter Return (NSR) cutoff to generate mineable shapes (utilising Stope Shape Optimisation) including minimum mining widths and internal dilution.

  • The MRE, combined with ongoing infill and extensional drilling, provides the basis for scoping study work to better understand the potential development opportunities available.

  • Wirlong remains open along strike and down dip, particularly to the southeast following on from recently reported drillhole WLDD040 which returned 205m @ 1.4% Cu, 3g/t Ag from 434m[1] .

Table 1- Wirlong Maiden Resource Estimate Summary as at November 2021

WIRLONG MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE WIRLONG MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE WIRLONG MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE
Resource Tonnes (Kt)
Cu
Ag Contained Contained
Classification (%) (g/t) Cu (t) Ag (oz)
Indicated 860 2.3 9.1 19,800 252,000
Inferred 1,590 2.4 8.5 38,200 435,000
Total Resource 2,450 2.4 8.7 57,900 686,000

Note: The Wirlong MRE utilises A$90/tonne NSR cut-off mineable shapes that include minimum mining widths and internal dilution. Figures are rounded to reflect the precision of estimates and include rounding errors.

Peel Mining Ltd ( ASX Code: PEX ) (“Peel” or “the Company”) is pleased to report a maiden Indicated & Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its 100% owned Wirlong copper deposit located ~70km SSE of Cobar in Western NSW. The MRE provides Peel with further foundation to its copper first development strategy, adding further copper-rich resources to Peel’s high-grade Mallee Bull copper deposit.

PEEL MINING MANAGING DIRECTOR ROB TYSON COMMENTED:

“We are very pleased to deliver a maiden high-grade copper resource for Wirlong, further bolstering Peel’s Cobar Basin global resources, and particularly the Company’s copper first strategy. “The strong copper mineralisation hosted within the main MBX lens has provided a solid base for the MRE, hosting around 69% of the MRE’s contained copper, while the other lenses highlight the widespread copper endowment and the clear potential for Wirlong to grow.

“This MRE is an excellent foundation, and it is anticipated that ongoing infill and extensional drilling will improve and expand this copper-rich mineral system.”

1 - See ASX announcement dated 27/10/2021 – “Peel achieves 205m @ 1.4% Copper at Wirlong

Peel Mining Limited P: (08) 9382 3955 E: [email protected] Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Road, West Perth WA 6005

ACN 119 343 734 PO Box 849, West Perth WA 6872 www.peelmining.com.au

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WIRLONG BACKGROUND

Wirlong is located within Peel’s 100%-owned EL8307 and EL8126. Peel was initially drawn to the area by the presence of historic copper workings, a topographic high, a >2km multi-element surface geochemical anomaly and coincident or semi-coincident magnetic (>3km), radiometric, gravity, IP and electromagnetic anomalies. Exploratory drilling at Wirlong in early 2015 identified significant primary copper mineralisation with follow-up drilling in late 2015 yielding strong copper mineralisation and confirming the potential of the prospect. Mineral Resource Estimate drilling to date has focused on a relatively confined zone covering ~350m of strike of the greater prospect area.

Higher grade intervals from recently reported drillhole WLDD040 were included in the MRE, however the influence of this mineralisation was moderated by its relative location on the edge of the block model. The Wirlong mineral system remains open along strike and down dip of the MRE study area and infill and extensional drilling remains ongoing at the time of reporting, with further processing of core and assay results pending for 20 drillholes. Results from drilling received beyond that included in the MRE will inform subsequent MRE updates as Wirlong continues to evolve.

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

The MRE has been constrained and reported within mineable shapes generated at A$90/t NSR with a minimum mining width of three metres and includes internal dilution. The MRE for the Wirlong deposit is reported in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code (2012)).

Table 2 – Wirlong Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (by Domain) as at November 2021

WIRLONG MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE WIRLONG MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE WIRLONG MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE
Domain Resource
Classification
Tonnes (Kt)
Cu
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
Contained Contained
Ag (oz)
Cu (t)
MBX Indicated
Inferred
Sub-total
450
3.1
11.3
930
2.8
10.1
1,380
2.9
10.5
13,900
26,000
39,900
163,000
302,000
465,000
B Indicated
Inferred
Sub-total
170
1.3
6.7
170
1.6
4.9
340
1.4
5.8
2,200
2,700
4,900
37,000
27,000
63,000
C Indicated
Inferred
Sub-total
120
1.5
6.4
120
1.5
7.0
240
1.5
6.7
1,800
1,800
3,600
25,000
27,000
52,000
D Indicated
Inferred
Sub-total
70
1.9
8.1
290
2.0
7.0
360
2.0
7.2
1,300
5,800
7,100
18,000
65,000
83,000
E Indicated
Inferred
Sub-total
50
1.1
4.8
70
1.5
5.0
120
1.3
4.9
600
1,100
1,600
8,000
11,000
19,000
All Indicated 860
2.3
9.1
19,800 252,000
Inferred 1,590
2.4
8.5
38,200 435,000
Total Resource 2,450
2.4
8.7
57,900 686,000

Note: The Wirlong MRE utilises A$90/tonne NSR cut-off mineable shapes that include minimum mining widths and internal dilution. Figures are rounded to reflect the precision of estimates and include rounding errors.

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An Indicated and Inferred MRE of 2.45Mt @ 2.4% Cu and 8.7g/t Ag has been constrained and reported within AU$90/t NSR mineable shapes. Significantly, 860Kt @ 2.3% Cu and 9.1 g/t Ag of Indicated classified MRE has been constrained and reported within A$90/t NSR mineable shapes, accounting for ~35% of the MRE tonnes and ~34% of contained Cu metal. See Table 2 for full Mineral Resource Estimate breakdown by domain.

The Wirlong Indicated & Inferred MRE is the product of 41,612m of RC and diamond drilling completed by Peel since 2014. The bulk (~79%) of that drilling has been focused on the highgrade MBX (Massive Breccia Mineralisation) lens following its recognition in late 2018.

The MRE has been completed by independent mining consultant Mr Jonathon Abbott of MPR Geological Consultants Pty Ltd (MPR). Mr Abbott accepts responsibility for the block modelling and the MRE. Mr Robert Tyson, an employee of Peel Mining, accepts responsibility for the geological interpretation, sampling and analytical data upon which the MRE is based. NSR calculations and mineable shape creation was completed by Antcia Consulting Pty Ltd.

Figure 1 – Wirlong Block Model Tonnage/Grade Curve – Indicated & Inferred

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Indicated + Inferred
8 4
7
6 3
5
4 2
3
2 1
1
0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500
CUT OFF NSR$
Cu % SSO Cu Tonnes SSO Tonnes
CU %
TONNES (MILLION)
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Note: Figure 1 shows NSR-tonnage curves from evaluation of the combined models on a block-by-block basis for cut offs of A$0 to A$500/tonne in A$10 increments relative to the combined Mineral Resource Estimates.

NET SMELTER RETURN

For the reporting of the MRE, a Net Smelter Return (NSR) value has been used to reflect the polymetallic nature of mineralisation. NSR in A$/t, represents the potential economic value of mineralisation net of all costs after it leaves site, and was applied to each block within the block model after estimation. The NSR (A$/t) formula includes assumptions regarding metal prices, exchange rates, metallurgical recoveries, metal marketing terms (including payabilities and deductions/penalties), freight, smelting and refining charges, and royalties.

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The NSR formula is:

NSR = (metal grades x metallurgical recoveries x payabilities x A$ metal prices) less (concentrate freight and treatment charges, penalties and royalties)

Metal price assumptions were based on late 2021 Australian dollar metal pricing and are listed in Table 3; metallurgical recovery assumptions are listed in Table 4.

MINING ASSUMPTIONS

The MRE is constrained and reported within mineable shapes produced by Deswik’s Stope Shape Optimiser using an NSR cut-off of A$90/t. SSO runs were performed by Antcia Consulting Pty Ltd with NSR inputs supplied by Peel Mining. The mineable shapes were based upon the smallest mineable unit (SMU) for the SSO shapes being 5m long, 5m high, with a minimum mining width of 3m. These inputs were used to provide a balance between practical mining and mineralisation shapes.

CUT-OFF VALUES

The reported MRE includes internal dilution, where required, representing mineralisation estimated at below the A$90/t NSR cut off but does not include footwall or hanging wall dilution outside the mineralised domains. The cut-off value includes assumptions regarding mine operating, processing and site administration costs. Material at this cut-off within mineable shapes, is considered by Peel to have reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction.

Table 3 – Metal price assumptions used in MRE

COMMODITY PRICE PRICE ASSUMPTION
A$ Copper Price 13,014/tonne
A$ Silver Price 32.87/ounce

Figure 1 shows Wirlong’s full block model tonnage/grade curve for Indicated and Inferred classified estimates at incremental A$10 NSR cutoffs ranging from $A0/t to A$500/t with SSO modelling from A$80/t to A$100/t shown as bold.

METALLURGY AND CONCEPTUAL PROCESSING FLOWSHEET

Metallurgical testwork completed by Peel at ALS Burnie has guided the company’s metallurgical assumptions for the Wirlong MRE. Work to date has comprised a series of sequential and locked cycle flotation tests.

As a result, Peel has assumed a conceptual sequential processing flowsheet for the project comprising a single copper sulphide flotation process. Cumulative metallurgical recoveries for copper and silver are listed in Table 4. Metallurgical testwork at ALS Burnie remains ongoing. It is Peel Mining’s opinion that all elements included in the conceptual processing flowsheet have a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.

Table 4 – NSR metallurgical recovery assumptions used in MRE

METAL CUMULATIVE RECOVERY (%)
Copper 95
Silver 65

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WLDD040
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Figure 2 – MBX Lens long section looking southwest showing Indicated and Inferred SSO model blocks

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Figure 3 – Wirlong oblique section looking northwest showing Indicated and Inferred SSO blocks

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BACKGROUND & GEOLOGY

The Cobar Superbasin is one of several intracratonic basins developed within the Lachlan Orogen during the Silurian/Devonian; it is the richest polymetallic basin in the Lachlan Orogen as evidenced by estimated pre-mining metal inventories: >2.5 million tonnes copper, >200 tonnes of gold, >4.8 million tonnes of zinc, >2.8 million tonnes of lead, and >4,000 tonnes of silver[2] .

Peel believes that the prospectivity of the southern portion of the Cobar Superbasin (the area covered by Peel Mining’s tenements) is extremely high, factoring in the presence of metalbearing fluids and high strain domains which favour mineral deposits and occurrences; this is supported by the presence of major deposits/mines in the area such as Nymagee, Hera, Federation, Wirlong, May Day, Mallee Bull, Mt Hope and Southern Nights-Wagga Tank.

Wirlong is located within Peel’s 100%-owned EL8307 and EL8126. Peel was initially drawn to the area by the presence of historic copper workings, a topographic high, a >2km multi-element surface geochemical anomaly and coincident or semi-coincident magnetic (>3km), radiometric, gravity, IP and electromagnetic anomalies. Exploratory drilling at Wirlong in early 2015 identified significant primary copper mineralisation with follow-up drilling in late 2015 yielding strong copper mineralisation and confirming the potential of the prospect.

The deposit is located approximately 1.5km north of the historic Wirlong workings and is hosted in a N-S striking, moderate to steeply west dipping (~65 degrees) sequence of interfingering sediments and volcanics that exhibit open to locally tight parasitic folds. The sediments comprise massive to locally laminated quartz-rich sandstones and interbedded shale, siltstone and sandstone turbidites of the Shume Formation. The volcanics comprise massive, porphyritic, flowbanded and auto-brecciated rhyolite of the Shuttleton Rhyolite Member. Soft sediment deformation, intense hydrothermal alteration, local hyaloclastites and peperitic margins are indicative of the rhyolite being emplaced as a very high-level sill into wet, semi-consolidated sediments. Age dating of the Shuttleton Rhyolite Member by Walternberg et al (2016) suggests an age of 421.9 +/- 2.7Ma for the rhyolite which is consistent with the sequence forming during late Silurian to Early Devonian rifting related to the formation of the Cobar Super Basin. Field observations and younging data from drill core have delineated a westward-younging sequence that is bound to the east by the major N-S striking Woorara Fault.

The sequence at Wirlong is overprinted by a strong, consistently N-S striking foliation that dominantly dips steeply to the east, rotating to steeply west where proximal to the Woorara Fault. Evidence from bedding and younging data shows that the west dipping sequence of sediments and volcanics is parasitically folded, dominated by open to locally tight asymmetric style folds.

Peel believes the deposit is hosted within a NW-SE striking fault known locally as the John Owen Fault. The John Owen Fault is observed at the surface by local gossanous float and as a series of isolated, massive quartz veins that range in thickness from <1m to over 10m. The fault has been mapped at the surface for a current strike length of over 1.3km and forms a conjugate structure set with a NE-SW striking fault that passes through the historic Wirlong shafts. Peel hypothesizes the faults formed during near E-W compression during basin inversion that gave rise to conjugate fault sets that are consistent with a Riedel shear model.

Mineralisation at Wirlong is hosted in all lithologies and comprises massive to semi-massive breccia-fill and vein hosted chalcopyrite-pyrrhotite-pyrite (+/- arsenopyrite, sphalerite, galena). In

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the oxide zone azurite, malachite, chalcocite and smithsonite are locally abundant. Intense Fe-Mg chlorite alteration is spatially associated with chalcopyrite-rich mineralisation. Structural analysis indicates that movement along the John Owen Fault created local zones of dilation that facilitated the movement of mineralising fluids into pre-existing structures and fabrics such as faults, fractures and foliation.

Mineralisation forms a series of stacked, en-echelon style lenses that are hosted within and proximal to the John Owen Fault. The en-echelon style lenses increase in grade towards the east of the deposit which is theorized to reflect an increase in the interaction between the NW-SE striking John Owen Fault and the regional N-S striking Woorara Fault to the east. Mineralization remains open in all directions with WLDD040 (205m @ 1.4% Cu) drilled on the eastern-most section.

The style of mineralisation, alteration and structural setting are considered analogous to that observed at the world class CSA Mine in Cobar.

2 - See Vladimir David – “Cobar Deposits – Structural Control” (2018) Other References: Waltenberg, K., Blevin, P. L., Bull, K. F., Cronin, D. E., and Armistead, S. E. 2016. New SHRIMP U-Pb Zircon ages from the Lachlan Orogen and the New England Orogen, New South Wales

DRILLING AND SAMPLING

Exploration and Resource Definition drilling has been undertaken using Rotary Air Blast (RAB), Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond Drilling (DD) methods. RC pre-collars with diamond drill tails (RCD) has also been used. Only assays from RC, RCD and DD drilling were included in the estimation dataset.

Table 5 – Study area complied drillhole database

Company Phase Number of holes
RC
DD
Total
Number of holes
RC
DD
Total
Number of holes
RC
DD
Total
Metres of drilling
RC
DD
Total
Metres of drilling
RC
DD
Total
Metres of drilling
RC
DD
Total
‘14-17 21 9 30 8,877.1 4121.1 12,998.2
Peel ‘18-21 24 55 79 6,658.5 21954.8 28,613.3
‘14-21 45 64 109 15,535.6 26075.9 41,611.5

Table 5 summarises RC and DD drilling by drilling type and phase. The database for the study area comprises 45 RC holes and 64 diamond holes for 41,612 metres all of which were drilled by Peel. RC drilling metres shown in Table 5 includes RC pre-collars for 10 Peel holes with precollars averaging 340 metres deep.

The current estimates are based on regular one metre down-hole composited drill sample assays from Peel RC and diamond drilling within the mineralised domains.

Earlier phases of Wirlong area drilling including Peel’s 2014 to 2017 drilling comprised east-west drill traverses of generally westerly inclined RC and diamond holes. This drilling was designed to test the regional north-south striking rock units. Peel’s 2018 to 2021 resource drilling is inclined to the south-west along approximately 40m spaced south-west-north-east traverses, reflecting interpreted dominant northwest-southeast mineralisation trends. The 2014 to 2017 drill holes intersect the mineralisation at high angles which makes interpreting mineralised trends from these holes more difficult.

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Due to the ongoing nature of drilling and exploration at Wirlong, a feature of the compiled drilling dataset is the number of intervals within the mineralised domains without assays, with analytical results not available at the time of reporting for around one third of drilling within the mineralised domains.

ASSAYING

Assay analyses undertaken by Peel were completed by ALS Laboratories. Sample preparation was undertaken at ALS Orange using the following process:

  • Crush entire sample nominal >70% passing 6mm;

  • If sample >3kg, riffle split sample to maximum of 3.2kg and pulverise to 85% passing 75 µm. Retain and bag unpulverised reject (bulk master). If less than 3.2kg, entire sample is pulverised;

with routine assays completed using either:

  • ME-ICP41 analysis, Aqua-regia digest (GEO-AR01) ICP-AES finish performed at ALS Orange. Over-limit assays were then undertaken using ME-OG46 analysis if triggered from above (i.e. Cu, Pb, Zn >1%, Ag >100ppm) Aqua-regia digest (ASY-AR01) with ICPAES finish performed in Brisbane from pulp split. Over-limit sulphur was undertaken with S-IR08 Leco Fusion (>10% S);

  • ME-ICP61 or ME-MS61, 4 acid digest (GEO-4 ACID) ICP-AES finish /ICP-MS finish performed at ALS Brisbane from pulp split. Over-limit assays were then undertaken using ME-OG62 analysis if triggered from above (i.e. Cu, Pb, Zn >1%, Ag >100ppm) 4 acid digest (ASY-4ACID) with ICP-AES finish/ICP-MS finish performed in Brisbane from pulp split. Over-limit sulphur abalysis was undertaken with S-IR08 Leco Fusion (>10% S).

  • All gold analysis was by fire assay.

During all Peel resource drilling programs, quality control samples such as field duplicates, standards and blanks have been routinely inserted into the sample stream for the monitoring of analysis. Through high grade intervals Peel staff have also requested the insertion of additional laboratory washes a selection of which are randomly assayed. ALS also insert their own set of internal quality control samples into every sample lot analysed.

All standards and blanks returned within acceptable limits, and field duplicates showed good correlation.

Original assay files have been imported into the database without manipulation.

MODELLING DOMAINS

The mineralised domain wire-frames used for modelling were constructed by MPR on the basis of drill hole intercepts specified by Peel for each mineralised zone using preliminary wire-framed interpretations by Peel as a guide. The intercepts specified by Peel are based on regular one metre down-hole intervals, and include un-assayed intervals based on geological logging. The domains were interpreted with a minimum horizontal width of generally around one metre.

The mineralised domains comprise five lenses, dipping steeply northeast to vertical, designated as the main MBX lens and the parallel lenses B, C, D and E. The domains generally strike on a northwest-southeast trend towards around 310, trending slightly towards the west, towards around 290 to 300, in the east of the deposit. Figure 2 shows a long section (looking south west)

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of the main MBX Lens showing Indicated and Inferred SSO-constrained model blocks. Figure 3 shows a cross section highlighting Indicated and Inferred SSO-constrained blocks.

Strings digitised on cross sections aligned with drilling traverses with snapping to hole traces where appropriate were triangulated to produce a set of open surfaces, and solids, which were linked to form closed solid wire-frames representing each mineralised domain.

Initial wire-frames constructed for the MBX and lens B wire-frames were truncated by a surface representing the base of oxidation supplied by Peel, which ranges from around 27 to 55m depth averaging around 44m depth in the mineralised domain area. The other domain wire-frames do not intersect this surface and the modelled mineralisation includes only interpreted un-oxidised mineralisation.

The mineralised domains are extrapolated well beyond drill hole intercepts. Only portions of the domains tested by generally 80 by 80m and closer spaced drilling, and extrapolated to around 40m from drill intercepts are included in Mineral Resource estimates.

BLOCK MODELLING

The block model is rotated by 60o from north-south reflecting the interpreted mineralisation orientation.

Copper, silver, lead, zinc, gold, arsenic, iron and sulphur grades were estimated by Ordinary Kriging of one metre down-hole composited assays from RC and diamond drilling within the mineralised domains. Densities were estimated by Ordinary Kriging with density values assigned to composites from copper grades on the basis of a copper versus density function derived from drill hole intervals with copper assays and immersion density measurements.

Copper, silver, iron and sulphur grades, which are strongly positively correlated with density, were estimated by Kriging accumulation variables (attribute grade x density) and metal grades back-calculated. Lead, zinc, gold and arsenic grades were directly Kriged.

To provide estimates with reasonable prospects of eventual extraction, the block models are reported within a set of optimal stope outlines produced by an independent mining engineer at an NSR threshold of $A90/t with a minimum width of 3m. Comparatively small volumes of peripheral zones were excluded from the estimates.

CLASSIFICATION

Confidence categories were assigned to the current estimates from a set of long sectional classification polygons outlining zones of consistent drill intercept spacing for each mineralised domain. The classification polygons assign estimates with consistently 40 by 40m and closer spaced drilling are classified as Indicated, and estimates tested by up to approximately 80 by 80m spaced drilling, extrapolated to around 40m from drill hole intercepts as Inferred Estimates for more broadly sampled, or extrapolated more broadly mineralisation are too poorly defined for estimation of Mineral Resources and are not included in the Mineral Resource Estimates.

This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Directors.

For further information, please contact: Rob Tyson – Peel Mining: +61 (0)420 234 020 Alex Cowie – NWR Communications: +61 (0)412 952 610

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COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENTS

The information in this announcement that relates to Mineral Resource estimates is based on information compiled by Mr Jonathon Abbott, who is a Member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Abbott is a full time employee of MPR Geological Consultants Pty Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration 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 Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Abbott consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results, geological interpretation and sampling information is based on information compiled by Mr Robert Tyson who is a fulltime employee of the company. Mr Tyson is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Tyson has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Tyson consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears. Exploration results are based on standard industry practices, including sampling, assay methods, and appropriate quality assurance quality control (QAQC) measures.

This release may include aspirational targets. These targets are based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events as of the time of the release of this document. Targets are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are outside the control of Peel Mining that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Peel Mining makes no undertaking to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

PREVIOUS RESULTS

Previous drill hole results referred to herein were extracted from the report entitled “Peel achieves 205m @ 1.4% Copper at Wirlong” dated 27 October 2021 and is available to view on the website www.peelmining.com.au. The company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement. The company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

Previous results referred to herein have been extracted from previously released ASX announcements. Previous announcements and reports are available to view on www.peelmining.com.au and www.asx.com.au . Additional information regarding Mallee Bull is available in the Company’s quarterly reports from December 2010 through to September 2021 and in progress reports as reported to the ASX. 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. The company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

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JORC CODE (2012 Edition) – Table 1 Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg 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 (eg ‘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 (eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
Diamond and reverse circulation (RC) drilling were
used to obtain samples for geological logging and
assaying.
Diamond core was cut and sampled at 1m intervals
on average or intervals determined by geological
contacts. RC drill holes were sampled at 1m intervals
and split using a cone splitter attached to the cyclone
to generate a split of 2-4kg to ensure sample
representivity.
Multi-element readings were taken of the diamond
core and RC drill chips using an Olympus Delta Innov-
X portable XRF machine or an Olympus Vanta
portable XRF machine. Portable XRF machines are
routinely serviced, calibrated and checked against
blanks/standards.
Metallurgical samples have been taken from full core
PQ, and half core HQ and NQ diameter. A total of 4
holes have been used for metallurgical testwork.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
and details (eg 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).
Drilling to date has been a combination of diamond
and reverse circulation. Reverse circulation drilling
utilised a 5 1/2 inch diameter hammer. PQ, HQ and
NQ coring was used for diamond drilling.
Core has been orientated predominantly using a
REFLEX ACT™ system where data is stored on the
controller and cannot be manipulated. Core samples
are matched with orientation data using a spirit level
jig. Diamond core is reconstructed into continuous
runs on an angle iron cradle for orientation.
Orientation quality is noted between orientation
marks based on a tolerance. Systematic failures are
immediatelyraised with the drillingcontractor.
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 andgrade and whether sample bias may
Core recoveries are recorded by the drillers in the
field at the time of drilling and checked by a geologist
or technician.
RC samples are not weighed on a regular basis but no
significant sample recovery issues have been
encountered in drilling programs to date.

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have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
Diamond core is reconstructed into continuous runs
on an angle iron cradle for orientation marking and
depths are checked against the depths recorded on
core blocks. Rod counts are routinely undertaken by
drillers.
When poor sample recovery is encountered during
drilling, the geologist and driller have endeavoured to
rectify the problem to ensure maximum sample
recovery.
Sample recoveries at Wirlong have generally been
high.
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.
All drill core and drill chip samples are qualitatively
geologically and quantitatively geotechnically,
geochemically and structurally logged from surface to
the bottom of each individual hole to a level of detail
to support MRE, mining studies and metallurgical
studies.
All logging of diamond core, RC and RAB samples
records lithology, alteration, mineralisation, structure
(DDH only), weathering, colour and other features of
the interval important for defining the location of the
drillhole within the mineralised system.
All drill core and chip trays are photographed as both
wet and dry.
Where core samples are orientated, drill core is
logged for geotechnical and structural information by
measuring alpha and beta angles accompanied by a
description of the feature being logged.
Bulk density by Archimedes principle (hydrostatic
weighing) are taken at regular intervals (minimum 2
every core tray through mineralisation).
Magnetic susceptibilityis recorded at 1m intervals.
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,
Drill core is cut with a core saw with half core taken
for analysis. Sampling is consistent on one side of the
orientation line so that the same part of the core is
sent for analysis reducing sampling bias.
The RC drilling rigs were equipped with an in-built
cyclone and splitting system, which provided one bulk
sample of approximately 20kg and a sub-sample of 2-
4kg per metre drilled.
All samples were split using the system described
above to maximise and maintain consistent
representivity. The majority of samples were dry.

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including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
Bulk samples were placed in green plastic bags, with
the sub-samples collected placed in calico sample
bags.
Field duplicates were collected by re-splitting the bulk
samples from large plastic bags. These duplicates
were designed for lab checks.
Laboratory duplicate samples are split using method
SPL-21d which produces a split sample using a riffle
splitter. These samples are selected by the geologist
within moderate and high-grade zones.
A sample size of 2-4kg was collected and considered
appropriate and representative for the grain size and
style of 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, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc, the parameters used in
determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(ie lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
No geophysical measurements including hand-held
XRF measurements were used in the resource
estimates.
Assay quality control procedures adopted by Peel
include reference standards. Although there is some
variability for individual samples, average assay
results reasonably match expected values for all
attributes.
ALS Laboratory Services located in Orange NSW, was
generally used for sample preparation, Au, and multi-
element analysis work. Requirements for Sulphur by
Leco or multi-element 4 Acid digest was undertaken
at ALS Brisbane.
The laboratory preparation and analysis methods
below are for all samples submitted to ALS by Peel
and are considered appropriate determination of the
economic minerals and styles of mineralisation
defined at Wirlong. Sample preparation was
generally undertaken at ALS Orange using the
following process:
Crush entire sample nominal >70% passing 6mm;
If sample > 3kg, Riffle split sample to maximum of
3.2Kg and pulverise split in LM5 to 85% passing
75µm. Retain and bag unpulverised reject (bulk
master). If sample < 3.2kg, entire sample is
pulverised;
Routine assays were completed using either:
ME-ICP41 analysis, Aqua-regia digest (GEO-AR01) ICP-
AES finish performed at ALS Orange. Over-limit
assays were then undertaken using ME-OG46
analysis if triggered from above (i.e. Cu, Pb, Zn >1%,
Ag>100ppm)Aqua-regia digest(ASY-AR01)with

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ICPAES finish performed in Brisbane from pulp split.
Over-limit sulphur was undertaken with S-IR08 Leco
Fusion (>10% S).
ME-ICP61 or ME-MS61, 4 acid digest (GEO-4 ACID) ICP-
AES finish /ICP-MS finish performed at ALS Brisbane
from pulp split. Over-limit assays were then
undertaken using ME-OG62 analysis iftriggered from
above (i.e. Cu, Pb, Zn >1%, Ag >100ppm) 4 acid digest
(ASY-4ACID) with ICP-AES finish/ ICP-MS finish
performed in Brisbane from pulp split. Over-limit
sulphur was undertaken with S-IR08Leco Fusion
(>10% S).
Assaying of samples in the field was by portable XRF
instruments: Olympus Delta Innov-X or Olympus
Vanta Analysers. Reading time for Innov-X was 20
seconds per reading with a total 3 readings per
sample. Reading time for Vanta was 10 & 20 seconds
per reading with 2 readings per sample. At least one
daily calibration check was performed using
standards and blanks to ensure the analyser was
operating within factory specifications. The XRF
readings are only used as indicative and assist with
the selection of sample intervals for laboratory
analysis.
QC samples were inserted in the form of Certified
Reference Materials, blanks (sand and coarse) and
duplicates. CRM and blanks are inserted at the rate of
at least 1 blank and standard every 20 samples.
Duplicates for percussion drilling are collected
directly from the drill rig or the metre sample bag by
spearing using a half round section of pipe at a rate
of 1 every 20 samples. The duplicate rate for drill core
varies as they are inserted by geologists to cover low,
medium, and high-grade zones. These duplicates are
split at the laboratory after the crushing stage. At a
minimum there is one duplicate every 20 samples.
Through high grade zones, additional blank lab wash
is requested with analysis randomly selected on
these washes by Peel to monitor cross
contamination.
Performance of standards for monitoring the
accuracy, precision and reproducibility of the assay
results received from ALS have been reviewed. The
standardsgenerally performed well with results

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falling within prescribed two standard deviation limits
and only random occurrences outside of these limits.
The performance of the pulp and coarse blanks have
been within acceptable limits with no significant
evidence of cross contamination identified.
ALS laboratories undertake internal QC checks to
monitor performance. The results of these are
available to view on ALS Webtrieve™ (an ALS online
data platform).
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.
All significant intersections have been verified by
senior staff.
Several unintended (due to drillhole deviation) twin
drill holes were drilled at Wirlong, with drillholes
within 10m of an existing drillhole. The twinned
drillholes showed generally good repeatability in both
thickness and average grade through the mineralised
zone.
Prior to 2019, geological and field data was entered
into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with lookup tables
and fixed formatting. Data was then imported into a
customised SQL database with validation undertaken
on import. From 2019, Geobank mobile has been
used for the collection of data. Data is validated
during entry into Geobank with further validation
undertaken during synchronisation with the main
database.
Assay data is imported directly from original lab files
into the previous SQL database and now into
Geobank with no prior manipulation of results.
The Peel SQL database and recent Geobank database
have robust validation and constraints incorporated
into them to ensure validated data is readily available
for fit for purpose use. The database is managed by a
database administrator employed by Peel Mining.
A complete drilling database has been supplied by
Peel Mining to MPR in the form of text files exported
from a Geobank Database.
No adjustments of assay data are considered
necessary.

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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.
A Garmin hand-held GPS is used to define the
location of the drill holes. Standard practice is for the
GPS to be left at the site of the collar for a period of 5
minutes to obtain a steady reading. Collars are
routinely picked up after by DGPS.
Down-hole surveys are conducted by the drill
contractors using either a Reflex gyroscopic tool with
readings every 10m after drill hole completion or a
Reflex electronic multi-shot camera will be used with
readings for dip and magnetic azimuth taken every
30m down-hole. QA/QC in the field involves
calibration using a test stand. The instrument is
positioned with a stainless steel drill rod so as not to
affect the magnetic azimuth.
Grid system used is MGA 94 (Zone 55). All down-hole
magnetic surveys were converted to MGA94 grid.
DGPSpick-updelivers adequate topographic control.
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.
No new drill results are included in this
announcement.
Earlier phases of Wirlong area drilling including Peel’s
2014 to 2017 drilling comprised east-west drill
traverses of generally westerly inclined RC and
diamond holes. This drilling was designed to test the
regional north-south striking rock units. Peel’s 2018 to
2021 resource drilling is inclined to the south-west
along approximately 40m spaced south-west-north-
east traverses, reflecting interpreted dominant
northwest-southeast mineralisation trends. The 2014
to 2017 drill holes intersect the mineralisation at high
angles which makes interpreting mineralised trends
from these holes more difficult.
The data spacing has established geological and
grade continuity sufficiently for the current Mineral
Resource Estimates.
Drill hole samples were composited to 1m down-hole
intervals for resource modelling.
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves
unbiased sampling of possible structures and the
extent to which this is known, considering the
deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation
and the orientation of key mineralised structures is
considered to have introduced a sampling bias,
this should be assessed and reported if material.
The mineralised domains comprise five lenses,
dipping steeply northeast to vertical, designated as
the main MBX lens and the parallel lenses B, C, D and
E. The domains generally strike on a northwest-
southeast trend towards around 310, trending slightly
towards the west, towards around 290 to 300, in the
east of the deposit.
Drilling orientations are believed to have achieve un-
biased samplingof the mineralisation.

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Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. Sampling of Peel’s drill holes was undertaken by field
staff supervised by Peel geologists. Subsequent
sample preparation and analyses were undertaken
by commercial assay laboratories. Sub-samples
selected for assaying were collected in heavy-duty
polywoven plastic bags which were immediately
sealed. These bags were delivered to the assay
laboratory by independent couriers, Peel employees
or contractors.
Wirlong is in a remote area with limited access by the
general public. The general consistency of results
between sampling phases provide confidence in the
general reliabilityof the resource data.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
Data is validated when loading into the database. No
formal external audit has been conducted.
Verification checks undertaken included checking for
internal consistency between, and within database
tables, comparison of all assay entries for Peel Mining
holes with laboratory source files, and comparison of
collar coordinates with surveyor's reports for Peel's
drilling. These reviews showed no significant
discrepancies.
It is considered that the sample preparation, security
and analytical procedures adopted for the Wirlong
resource drilling provide an adequate basis for the
current Mineral Resource estimates.

Section 2 - Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material
issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaininga licence to operate in the area.
The Wirlong prospect is located within 100%-
owned tenements – EL8126 and EL8307.
The tenements are in good standing and no known
impediments exist.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.
Wirlong is a zone of known mineralisation within a
belt of acid volcanic rocks, on which four historic
shafts have been sunk.
In 1982, CRAE completed reconnaissance
exploration including drilling of 1 diamond
drillhole and 3percussion drillholes.

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Minimal other modern exploration has been
completed at Wirlong.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
Wirlong is believed to be a Cobar-style deposit
similar in style to Peel’s Mallee Bull deposit.
The deposit is located approximately 1.5km north
of the historic Wirlong workings and is hosted in a
N-S striking, moderate to steeply west dipping (~65
degrees) sequence of interfingering sediments and
volcanics that exhibit open to locally tight parasitic
folds. The sediments comprise massive to locally
laminated quartz-rich sandstones and interbedded
shale, siltstone and sandstone turbidites of the
Shume Formation. The volcanics comprise
massive, porphyritic, flow-banded and auto-
brecciated rhyolite of the Shuttleton Rhyolite
Member. Soft sediment deformation, intense
hydrothermal alteration, local hyaloclastites and
peperitic margins are indicative of the rhyolite
being emplaced as a very high-level sill into wet,
semi-consolidated sediments. Age dating of the
Shuttleton Rhyolite Member by Walternberg et al
(2016) suggests an age of 421.9 +/- 2.7Ma for the
rhyolite which is consistent with the sequence
forming during late Silurian to Early Devonian
rifting related to the formation of the Cobar Super
Basin. Field observations and younging data from
drill core have delineated a westward-younging
sequence that is bound to the east by the major N-
S striking Woorara Fault. The sequence at Wirlong
is overprinted by a strong, consistently N-S striking
foliation that dominantly dips steeply to the east,
rotating to steeply west where proximal to the
Woorara Fault. Evidence from bedding and
younging data shows that the west dipping
sequence of sediments and volcanics is
parasitically folded, dominated by open to locally
tight asymmetric style folds.
Peel believes the deposit is hosted within a NW-SE
striking fault known locally as the John Owen Fault.
The John Owen Fault is observed at the surface by
local gossanous float and as a series of isolated,
massive quartz veins that range in thickness from
<1m to over 10m. The fault has been mapped at

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the surface for a current strike length of over
1.3km and forms a conjugate structure set with a
NE-SW striking fault that passes through the
historic Wirlong shafts. Peel hypothesizes the
faults formed during near E-W compression during
basin inversion that gave rise to conjugate fault
sets that are consistent with a Riedel shear model.
Mineralisation at Wirlong is hosted in all lithologies
and comprises massive to semi-massive breccia-fill
and vein hosted chalcopyrite-pyrrhotite-pyrite (+/-
arsenopyrite, sphalerite, galena). In the oxide zone
azurite, malachite, chalcocite and smithsonite are
locally abundant. Intense Fe-Mg chlorite alteration
is spatially associated with chalcopyrite-rich
mineralisation. Structural analysis indicates that
movement along the John Owen Fault created local
zones of dilation that facilitated the movement of
mineralising fluids into pre-existing structures and
fabrics such as faults, fractures and foliation.
Mineralisation forms a series of stacked, en-
echelon style lenses that are hosted within and
proximal to the John Owen Fault. The en-echelon
style lenses increase in grade towards the east of
the deposit which is theorized to reflect an
increase in the interaction between the NW-SE
striking John Owen Fault and the regional N-S
striking Woorara Fault to the east. Mineralization
remains open in all directions.
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.
No new drill hole results are reported in this
announcement.

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Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg 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 clearlystated.
No length weighting or top-cuts have been
applied.
No metal equivalent values are used for reporting
exploration results.
The MRE includes NSR cut-offs incorporating
copper and silver prices of A$13,014/t and
$A32.87/oz respectively. These prices reflect Peel’s
interpretation of potential commodity prices.
Overall metal recoveries included in the NSR
calculation, which are based on Peel’s
interpretation of metallurgical test work results for
May Day mineralisation are 95% for copper and
65% for silver.
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 (eg ‘down hole length, true width
not known’).
No drill hole results are reported in this
announcement.
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.
See diagrams included in this announcement.
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.
No drill hole results are reported in this
announcement.
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
contaminatingsubstances.
Metallurgical testwork remains ongoing, however
results to date have been utilised to determine
NSR input parameters for the reporting of this
MRE.

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Further work The nature and scale of planned further work
(eg 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
commerciallysensitive.
Further drilling (as part of ongoing resource
drilling) and geophysical surveys are planned at
Wirlong.

Section 3 - Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in section 2, also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database
integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has not been
corrupted by, for example, transcription or keying
errors, between its initial collection and its use for
Mineral Resource estimation purposes.
Data validation procedures used.
Prior to 2019, geological and field data was entered
into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with lookup
tables and fixed formatting. Data was then
imported into a customised SQL database with
validation undertaken on import. From 2019,
Geobank mobile has been used for the collection
of data. Data is validated during entry into
Geobank with further validation undertaken during
synchronisation with the main database.
Assay data is imported directly from original lab
files into the previous SQL database and now into
Geobank with no prior manipulation of results.
The Peel SQL database and recent Geobank
database have robust validation and constraints
incorporated into them to ensure validated data is
readily available for fit for purpose use. The
database is managed by a database administrator
employed by Peel Mining.
A complete drilling database has been supplied by
Peel Mining to MPR in the form of text files
exported from a Geobank Database.
Mr Abbott’s checking of the compiled database
extract included checking for consistency within
and between database tables. These reviews
showed no significant discrepancies.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the
Competent Person and the outcome of those visits.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this
is the case.
Mr Tyson has completed multiple site visits to the
Wirlong deposit from 2015-2021. Whilst on site he
has reviewed drill core and hole locations as well as
data management protocols, density
determination methods and diamond drilling and
sampling procedures.
In preparing the resource estimates Mr Abbott
relied upon samplinginformation andgeological

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interpretations provided by Peel and worked
closely with Peel geologists familiar with the
project. Mr Abbott has previously visited Peel’s field
office and is familiar with Peel’s general drilling and
sampling procedures. With no mineralisation
outcrop and no current drilling activities, a site visit
would provide little additional information and Mr
Abbott has not visited the Wirlong project. It is
anticipated that a site visit will occur when
government travel restrictions are eased.
Geologic
al
interpret
ation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the
geological interpretation of the mineral deposit.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions
made.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on
Mineral Resource estimation.
The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral
Resource estimation.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and
geology.
Wirlong mineralisation is interpreted as multiple
steeply dipping zones of mineralisation, currently
comprising five lenses (domains), dipping steeply
northeast to vertical, designated as the main MBX
lens and the parallel lenses B, C, D and E. The
domains generally strike on a northwest-southeast
trend towards around 310, trending slightly
towards the west, towards around 290 to 300, in
the east of the deposit.
Mineralised domains used for the current
estimates are consistent with geological
understanding, derived from mapping of
exposures and geological logging of diamond and
RC drill holes.
Mineralisation controls are moderately well
understood, and confidence in mineralisation
interpretation is considered adequate for the
current Inferred and Indicated estimates.
Resource modelling incorporating mineralised
domains capturing zones of continuous
mineralisation with 1m composite copper values of
greater than 1% with lower grade intercepts
included for continuity.
The mineralised domain wire-frames used for
modelling were constructed by MPR on the basis of
drill hole intercepts specified by Peel for each
mineralised zone using preliminary wire-framed
interpretations by Peel as a guide. The intercepts
specified by Peel are based on regular one metre
down-hole intervals, and include un-assayed
intervals based on geological logging. The domains
were interpreted with a minimum horizontal width
of generally around one metre.
Initial wire-frames constructed for the MBX and
Zone B wire-frames were truncated bya surface

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representing the base of oxidation supplied by
Peel, which averages around 44m depth in the
mineralised domain area. The other domains do
not intersect this surface and the modelled
mineralisation includes only interpreted un-
oxidised mineralisation.
Dimensio
ns
The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource
expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan
width, and depth below surface to the upper and
lower limits of the Mineral Resource.
The combined mineralised domains extend over
around 390m of strike. The domains were
interpreted with a minimum horizontal width of
generally around 1 m. Horizontal widths of the
portions of the combined domains. The combined
optimal stope shapes constraining Mineral
Resource estimates extend over around 310 m of
strike from around 35m to 890m vertical depth.
Horizontal widths of mineralised domains included
in the estimates average 5.7m.
Estimatio
n and
modellin
g
techniqu
es
The nature and appropriateness of the estimation
technique(s) applied and key assumptions, including
treatment of extreme grade values, domaining,
interpolation parameters and maximum distance of
extrapolation from data points. If a computer assisted
estimation method was chosen include a description
of computer software and parameters used.
Copper, silver, lead, zinc, gold, arsenic, iron and
sulphur grades were estimated by Ordinary Kriging
of 1 m down-hole composited assays from RC and
diamond drilling within the mineralised domains.
Densities were estimated by Ordinary Kriging with
density values assigned to composites from copper
grades using a copper versus density function
derived from drill core intervals with copper assays
and immersion density measurements. Copper,
silver, iron and sulphur grades, which are strongly
positively correlated with density, were estimated
by Kriging accumulation variables (attribute grade x
density) and metal grades back-calculated. Lead,
zinc, gold and arsenic grades were directly Kriged.
Estimation of copper and silver grades included
upper cuts which generally approximate the 99th
percentile of each dataset.
Upper cuts applied to estimation of copper grades
for the MBX, and B, C, D and E domains
respectively were as follows: 20, 7, 6 ,6 and 8%.
Silver estimation for these domains included upper
cuts of 80, 40, 30, 25 and 15 g/t respectively.
Mineral Resource estimates are generally
extrapolated to a maximum of around 40m from
drill intercepts.
Micromine software was used for data compilation,
domain wire-framing, and coding of composite
values,and GS3M was used for Kriging.

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The estimation technique is appropriate for the
mineralisation style.
The availability of check estimates, previous estimates
and/or mine production records and whether the
Mineral Resource estimate takes appropriate account
of such data.
With the exception of minor historic workings to
the south of the resource area, there has been no
production to date at Wirlong.
There have been no previous Mineral Resource
estimates for Wirlong.
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-
products.
Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade
variables of economic significance (eg sulphur for acid
mine drainage characterisation).
Estimated resources make no assumptions about
recovery of by-products.
Density is the only non-grade variable included in
the modelling.
In addition to copper and silver which are included
in Mineral Resource estimates the block model
includes lead, zinc and gold, arsenic, iron and
sulphur. Lead, zinc and gold grades shown by
Wirlong drilling to date are generally low grade.
Estimates for these metals do not have reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction and
they are not included in Mineral Resource
estimates. Sulphur and iron grades were estimated
for use in potential future evaluations, including
metallurgical recoverymodelling.
In the case of block model interpolation, the block size
in relation to the average sample spacing and the
search employed.
Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining
units
The block model is rotated 60ofrom GDA aligning
grid axes with dominant drilling traverses and
general mineralisation trends. Attribute values
were Kriged into parent blocks of 1x20x20m and
(across strike, strike, vertical) parent cells sub-
blocked to minimum dimensions of 0.2x2.0x2.0m
for precise representation of domain volumes.
Drill hole intercept spacing varies from around
40x40m and locally tighter in central areas of the
mineralisation to greater than 80x80m in
peripheral areas and at depth.
Estimation included a 5-pass octant-based search
strategy with search ellipsoid radii and minimum
data requirements comprising:
Search 1: 30x30x30m; Minimum 8 data, 2 octants,
maximum 16 data;
Search 2: 60x60x60m; Min 8 data, 2 octants, max
16 data;
Search 3: 60x60x60m; Min 4 data, 1 octants, max
16 data;
Search 4: 120x120x120m; Min 4 data, 1 octants,
max 16 data;

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Search 5: 180x180x180m; Min 4 data, 1 octants,
max 16 data.
Indicated resources are primarily informed by
searches 1 and 2, which provide 97% of these
estimates, with search pass 3 contributing 3%.
Inferred resources are dominated by search pass 2
and 3 which provide 89% of these estimates, with
search passes 1 to 4 informing 99.5% and search
pass 5 informing0.05%.
Any assumptions about correlation between variables. Composites were assigned densities from copper
grades using a density versus copper function
derived from diamond core drill hole composite
intervals with copper assays and immersion
densitymeasurements.
Description of how the geological interpretation was
used to control the resource estimates.
Resource modelling incorporated mineralised
domains capturing zones of continuous
mineralisation with copper grades of greater than
1% and lower grade zones included for continuity.
These domains are consistent with geological
understanding.
Peel geologists reviewed the mineralised domains,
and confirmed they are consistent with their
current geological understanding and are
appropriate for the current study.
Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting
or capping.
Estimation of each attribute included upper cuts
selected on a domain by domain basis which
generally approximate the 99thpercentile of each
dataset. These upper cuts reduce the impact of a
small number of outlier compositegrades.
The process of validation, the checking process used,
the comparison of model data to drill hole data, and
use of reconciliation data if available.
Model validation included visual comparison of
model estimates and composite grades, and trend
(swath) plots.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or
with natural moisture, and the method of
determination of the moisture content.
Tonnages are estimated on a dry tonnage basis.
Cut-off
paramet
ers
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
Mineral Resource estimates are constrained within
optimal stope outlines generated at an NSR
threshold of $A90/t with a minimum width of 3 m
with small peripheral zones excluded. Net Smelter
Return (NSR) parameters as detailed in the body of
this announcement reflect a concentrate grading
32% copper, with copper and silver recoveries of
95% and 65% respectively, and prices for these
metals of A$13,014/t and $A32.87/oz respectively.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mining
factors
or
assumpti
ons
Assumptions made regarding possible mining
methods, minimum mining dimensions and internal
(or, if applicable, external) mining dilution. It is always
necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider potential mining methods, but
the assumptions made regarding mining methods and
parameters when estimating Mineral Resources may
not always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this
should be reported with an explanation of the basis of
the mining assumptions made.
The estimates assume underground mining
methodology and consequently are reported
within optimal stope shapes generated at A$90/t
NSR with a minimum width of 3m.
Metallurg
ical
factors
or
assumpti
ons
The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding
metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as
part of the process of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction to
consider potential metallurgical methods, but the
assumptions regarding metallurgical treatment
processes and parameters made when reporting
Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. Where
this is the case, this should be reported with an
explanation of the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.
Metallurgical testwork completed by Peel at ALS
Burnie has guided the company’s metallurgical
assumptions for the Wirlong MRE. Work to date
has comprised a series of sequential and locked
cycle flotation tests.
Peel has assumed a conceptual sequential
processing flowsheet for the project comprising a
single copper sulphide flotation process.
Cumulative metallurgical recoveries for copper and
silver are listed in the table below:
It is Peel’s opinion that all elements included in the
conceptual processing flowsheet have a reasonable
potential to be recovered and sold.
Metal
Cumulative Recovery
(%)
Copper
95
Silver
65
Environm
ental
factors
or
assumpti
ons
Assumptions made regarding possible waste and
process residue disposal options. It is always
necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider the potential environmental
impacts of the mining and processing operation. While
at this stage the determination of potential
environmental impacts, particularly for a greenfields
project, may not always be well advanced, the status
Economic evaluation of the project is at an early
stage, and environmental considerations for
potential mining have not yet been evaluated in
detail. Information available to Peel indicates that
there are unlikely to be any specific environmental
issues that would preclude potential eventual
economic extraction.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
of early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported. Where
these aspects have not been considered this should be
reported with an explanation of the environmental
assumptions made.
Bulk
density
Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the
basis for the assumptions. If determined, the method
used, whether wet or dry, the frequency of the
measurements, the nature, size and
representativeness of the samples.
The bulk density for bulk material must have been
measured by methods that adequately account for
void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and
differences between rock and alteration zones within
the deposit.
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used
in the evaluation process of the different materials.
Peel routinely performed immersion density
measurements on air dried samples of drill core
with the Wirlong data including density
measurements for 2,597 intervals ranging in length
from 0.04 to 0.66m and averaging around 0.23m,
of which 168 are captured by the mineralised
domains.
The density versus copper function was derived
from composites with both measurements as
follows:
Density (t/m3) = -0.002 x Cu%2 + 0.095 Cu% +2.75
This reflects an association between increasing
density and copper grade reflecting increasing
concentration of copper sulphide minerals.
Available information suggests that the density
measurements are representative of the
mineralisation.
Classifica
tion
The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.
Confidence categories were assigned from long
sectional classification polygons outlining zones of
consistent drill intercept spacing for each
mineralised domain. The classification polygons
assign estimates with consistently 40x40 m and
closer spaced drilling are classified as Indicated,
and estimates tested by up to approximately 80x80
m spaced drilling, extrapolated to around 40m
from drill hole intercepts as Inferred Estimates for
more broadly sampled mineralisation are too
poorly defined for estimation of Mineral Resources
and are not included in the Mineral Resource
Estimates.
Whether appropriate account has been taken of all
relevant factors (ie relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input data,
confidence in continuity of geology and metal values,
_quality, quantity and distribution of the data). _
The resource classification accounts for all relevant
factors.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.
The resource classifications reflect the Competent
Person’s views of the deposit.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.
The MRE for Wirlong has not been audited by an
externalparty.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The MRE have been reviewed by Peel geologists
and are considered to appropriately reflect the
mineralisation and drillingdata.
Discussio
n of
relative
accuracy
/
confiden
ce
Where appropriate a statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral Resource
estimate using an approach or procedure deemed
appropriate by the Competent Person. For example,
the application of statistical or geostatistical
procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of the
resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative
discussion of the factors that could affect the relative
accuracy and confidence of the estimate.
The statement should specify whether it relates to
global or local estimates, and, if local, state the
relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to
technical and economic evaluation. Documentation
should include assumptions made and the procedures
used.
These statements of relative accuracy and confidence
of the estimate should be compared with production
data, where available.
Confidence in the relative accuracy of the estimates
is reflected by the classification of estimates as
Indicated and Inferred.

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