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POLYMETALS RESOURCES LTD Regulatory Filings 2024

Mar 20, 2024

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ASX Announcement

21 March 2024

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FURTHER DRILLING COMPLETED AT CARPARK

Geological observations and on-site analysis indicating a near-mine mineralised system.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • A further 1,198m RC drilling and 318m orientated HQ core has now been completed at the Carpark Prospect located 150m south of the Endeavor Silver-Zinc-Lead Mine.

  • Geological observations and on site pXRF analysis strongly indicate a potential buried sulphide source.

  • A DHEM survey has identified a conductive plate proximal and along strike of recent drilling.

Polymetals Resources Ltd (ASX: POL ) ( Polymetals or the Company ) is pleased to announce that its recently expanded drilling programme[1] at the Carpark Prospect has been completed. The Carpark prospect is located 150m to the south of the Endeavor Mine from which 32 million tonnes of ore has been mined to produce 91.8Moz Silver, 2.6Mt Zinc and 1.6Mt Lead.

Further Drilling Completed at Carpark.

Since Thursday 15[th] February 1,198m of reverse circulation drilling, 318m of oriented HQ core and a 360m down hole electromagnetic survey (DHEM) has been completed. A total of 8 holes have now been drilled at the Carpark prospect (Table 1) since mid December 2023.

Geological observations in combination with semi-quantitative multi-element data collection using a portable pXRF strongly indicate a buried sulphide source to the immediate south of the Endeavor Main Lode orebody. Broad coherent zinc anomalism proximal to quartz-ankerite veins preferentially developed in the coarser sediments of the CSA lithology (Figure 1), are thought to represent an outer halo to a deeper sulphide source. Secondary enrichment of zinc oxides in combination with pyritechlorite development on fractures and cleavage, are considered as additional evidence of a potential sulphide source south of the Endeavor Main Lode.

1 ASX announcement – “Drill programme expanded at the Carpark prospect” dated 21st February 2024 Polymetals Resources Ltd | ACN 644 736 247 | Unit 1, 101 Main Street Alstonville NSW 2477 Australia

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Zinc and Lead anomalism first identified in RC drill hole PCP001[2] now extends for over 150m in an east west direction and over at least 100m along a 310° - 330° corridor (Figure 2). This presents the company with an immediate and compelling target proximal to exisiting underground infrastructure.

A subsequent DHEM survey of hole PCP008 has located a conductive plate some 50m north of the hole (See plate projection on section – Figure 2).

The significant zinc anomalism and DHEM survey results from the recent drilling has further strengthened the propospectivity of the Carpark Prospect to potentially host a down dip primary sulphide source.

Work has commenced to design a further drill programme to test the down dip potential of current drill intercepts via percussion and oriented core.

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Figure 1: Diamond Core from Carpark hole PCP008. Stockwork quartz veining with ankerite within anomalous zinc zone.

2 ASX announcement – “Carpark Exploration Results & Phase 2 Drilling Commences” dated 14th February 2024

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Figure 2 – East-West Section looking north: Carpark drilling which includes a projection of the DHEM conductive plate.

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Table 1: Collar details (Coordinates are MGA94)

Hole ID Hole
Type
Easting Northing RL Dip Depth Azimuth
PCP001 RC 371727 6551551 218 -60 142m 90°
PCP002 RC/DDH 371706 6551550 218 -70 258.9m 90°
PCP003 RC 371748 6551550 218 -60 138m 90°
PCP004 RC 371694 6551575 218 -60 192m 90°
PCP005 RC 371727 6551575 218 -60 140m 90°
PCP006 RC 371706 6551515 218 -60 144m 90°
PCP007 RC 371715 6551562 218 -80 300m 86°
PCP008 RC/DDH 371561 6551553 218 -60 369.5m 84°

This announcement was authorised for release by the Polymetals Resources Ltd Board.

For further information, please contact:

Linden Sproule John Haley Corporate Development Chief Financial Officer / Company Secretary [email protected] [email protected]

ABOUT POLYMETALS

Polymetals Resources Ltd ( ASX: POL ) is an Australian mining and exploration company with a project portfolio with significant potential for the discovery and development of both precious and base metal resources. With our cornerstone asset the Endeavor Silver-Zinc-Lead Mine, one of the three large mines in Cobar, NSW Australia, Polymetals is seeking to become a long term, consistent and profitable base and precious metal producer. Polymetals holds a strong exploration portfolio for organic growth, are development driven and continually measure strategic acquisition opportunities. For more information visit www.polymetals.com

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

Certain statements in this document are or maybe “forward-looking statements” and represent Polymetals’ intentions, projections, expectations or beliefs concerning among other things, future exploration activities. The projections, estimates and beliefs contained in such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Polymetals, and which may cause Polymetals’ actual performance in future periods to differ materially from any express or implied estimates or projections. Nothing in this document is a promise or representation as to the future. Statements or assumptions in this document as to future matters may prove to be incorrect and differences may be material. Polymetals does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy of such statements or assumptions.

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COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The information supplied in this release that relates to exploration activities for the Endeavor Project is based on information compiled by Mr Troy Lowien, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Lowien is an employee of Polymetals Resources Ltd and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Lowien consents to the inclusion of matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears.

CAUTIONARY NOTE – PXRF ANALYSIS OF RC CHIPS

Reference in this announcement to pXRF analysis are of RC drill chips (held within calico sample bags) and whole diamond core. Results of pXRF analyses are preliminary and semi-quantitative in nature and may not be representative of the entire sample interval. Laboratory analyses and assays are required for quantitative and representative estimates of zinc and lead metal concentrations.

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APPENDIX 1 – JORC Code (2012 Edition), Assessment and Reporting Criteria

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria 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.
The sampling referred to in this release refers to 5 Reverse Circulation (RC)
drill holes and 2 RC holes with diamond core tails.
Samples were all collected by a qualified geologist or under geological
supervision. RC Samples were collected on one metre intervals via a
cyclone with a cone splitter providing a 40kg and 2kg sample. The cyclone
was cleaned at each rod change and when directed by the supervising
geologist.
The samples are considered to be representative of the rock being drilled.
The nature and quality of the sampling was carried out in conformity with
industry standard QAQC procedures.
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 consisted of Reverse Circulation (RC) drill holes, using a UDR1000
rig with a 350 psi/650 cfm compressor. An auxiliary air booster was also
used. The drill string utilised standard 6m rods and a 5 ½ inch face sampling
hammer.
Diamond drilling was carried out producing HQ sized core which was
electronically oriented using a Reflex ACT3 tool.
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 topreferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
Representative samples of the material drilled in the RC holes were
collected from every metre drilled and assessed for recovery by weight.
Diamond core was assessed for recovery by downhole measurements.
The drilling method used was selected so as to maximise sample recovery.
Holes were cased for a minimum of 12m from surface.
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.
Drill chips and core were logged for lithology, mineralisation, weathering,
alteration, colour and any other relevant characteristics.
Logging was qualitative in nature. Small representative samples of chips
are stored in chip trays. Chip trays and diamond core were photographed.
The entire length of the holes were logged.
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.
RC sample was collected on one metre intervals via a cyclone with a cone
splitter providing a 40kg and 2kg sample. The cyclone was cleaned at each
rod change and when directed by the supervising geologist.
Bulk samples were placed in green plastic bags while sub samples were
placed in calico bags.
The sample size of 2kg is appropriate for the grain size of the material
being sampled.
No sampling quality control procedures have been undertaken at this stage
until samples are chosen for laboratory analytical analysis.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
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.
The 2kg one metre sample was tested at the rig during drilling using an
Olympus Vanta portable XRF. The XRF is placed directly on the bag after
cleaning the reading face, and a three beam XRF reading was taken (20
seconds per read).
Anomalous samples (using the 2kg sample collected in a calico bag) were
then re-tested using the Olympus Work station and portable XRF after the
samples had been dried for at least 24 hours. This reading is 45 seconds,
30 seconds, and 30 seconds for the three beams respectively.
25-50g pulps of anomalous samples were prepared at the on site
preparation facility using a mortar and pestle and the sample re-read on
the pXRF.
Analysis if the core by pXRF consisted of several hundred spot
measurements, and as such can only be considered as semi-quantitative in
nature.
The Olympus Vanta records the reading and the meta data for each reading
and this is downloaded and checked before formatting and loading into the
data set.
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 drilling results were scrutinised by senior management of the company.
The use of twinned holes is not relevant in this instance as the drill
program has been undertaken to help refine targets for further
investigation.
All drilling data is accumulated initially in spreadsheets, and ultimately
transferred to a master database for archiving.
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.
Drill collars were located on the ground using a GPS (+/-5m). The grid
system used is the MGA94. The quality of the topographic control is
considered to be adequate.
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.
The drill target was designed to test base metal anomalism present in an
previous drilling.
As the program is preliminary in nature, insufficient data spacing and
distribution has been obtained to establish the degree of geological and
grade continuity appropriate for Mineral Resource estimation.
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.
Orientation of the drill hole is considered to be appropriate for the target
being tested and the purpose of the drilling.
Mineralisation at Endeavor occurs in sub-vertical, cylindrical shaped bodies
up to 100m wide.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Samples are stored on the Endeavor Mine site which is a fully fenced site
and has controlled access.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
There has been no external audit or review of the sampling techniques or
data completed at this time.

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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.
Endeavor Project Mineral tenements are listed below
and are 100% owned by Cobar Operations Pty Ltd
ML’s 158, 159, 160, 161 and 930.
EL’s 8752, 5785 and 8583.
All licences are in good standing.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.
Previous exploration activities including drilling has been
carried out on the site since the 1970’s.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
Mineralisation at the Elura deposit is hosted by fine
grained turbidite sequence of the Cobar Basin and
comprises multiple sub-vertical elliptical shaped pipe-like
pods that occur within the axial plane of an anticline and
are surrounded by an envelope of sulphide stringer
mineralisation, in turn surrounded by an envelope of
siderite alteration extending for tens of metres away
from the sulphide mineralisation.
Around 150m below the base of the main mineralised
pods/lodes, mineralisation is hosted within the western
limb of a folded limestone unit, occurring in veins and
fractures.
Recent reviews favour a syngenetic formation model of
an original stratiform deposit that was later emplaced by
tectonic force into a favourable structural site during
deformation.
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:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
o
hole length.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from
the understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
A representative section (Figures 2) is included in this
announcement. Table 1 showing collar coordinates, RL’s,
dip, azimuth, and hole depth is included in this
announcement.
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 clearly stated.
No assay results have been reported in this
announcement.
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’). _
The geometry of the mineralisation (vertical pods) has
been well defined from diamond drilling and
underground development.
The drill hole described in this announcement was
designed to test for mineralisation by drilling at an
oblique angle across the target area as seen in Figure 3 of
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.
Refer Figure 2 within 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 avoiding misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
The accompanying document is considered to represent
a balanced report.
Other
substantive

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
A downhole geophysical survey was undertaken on
PCP008 using a DHEM EM fixed loop (300 by 300m) with
down hole receiver runningat 1 Hz and 40amp. Data

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
exploration
data
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating substances.
was processed and modelled in Maxwell, using Leroi
(conductive plate in a layered earth).
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 commercially sensitive.
Further drilling is required to test below the intercept
described in this announcement.

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