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PREDICTIVE DISCOVERY LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2018
Jul 30, 2018
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Quarterly Report for the Period Ending 30 June 2018
ASX
Announcement
EXPLORATION
Cote D’Ivoire – Toro JV
31 July 2018
Ferkessedougou North:
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Reconnaissance RC drill program totalling 80 drill holes and 4,989m results in new gold discovery . Better intercepts include:
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FNRC016: 25m at 3.06g/t Au from 64m, including 13m at 5.35g/t Au (stopped in mineralisation, last 4m averaged 13.78g/t Au )
Predictive Discovery Limited is a mineral exploration company with strong technical capabilities focused on gold exploration in West Africa.
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FNRC003: 14m at 1.20g/t Au from 25m.
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FNRC068: 9m at 1.47g/t Au from 39m.
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FNRC047: 2m at 5.44g/t Au from 45m.
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Broad gold mineralised intercepts on first drill section.
Boundiali North:
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Soil sampling program carried out on 16km long extension of Nyangboue Structure
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results awaited.
ASX: PDI
Kokoumbo:
- IP geophysical survey and diamond drill planning.
Issued Capital: 236 million shares
Ferkessedougou South
- Reconnaissance RC drill program totalling 21 holes and 1,549m completed.
Share Price: 2.6 cents
Côte D’Ivoire – Progress Minerals Bobosso JV
- MoU signed with Progress Minerals whereby Progress will pay PDI $0.5 million in cash plus future payments based on ore reserves on up to three mines (if developed) on the project area.
Market Capitalisation: $6.1m
Burkina Faso - Progress Minerals JV
- Bira gold mineralised zone now known to be 800m long with good continuity .
Directors
- Initial bottle roll analyses of representative gold mineralisation from RC drill holes obtained high gold recoveries .
Phillip Jackson Non-Exec Chairman
- Gold-in-soil anomaly SW of Bira now known to be 20km long.
Mali
Paul Roberts Managing Director
- Ongoing exploration of granted exploration authorisations and negotiations with Malian permit holders.
Planned September Quarter Exploration Program
David Kelly Non-Executive Director
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Côte D’Ivoire
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Toro JV - Kokoumbo diamond drill program totalling 1,500-2,500m.
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Bobosso Project – IP survey.
Burkina Faso
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Progress JV – work program planning for December Quarter drilling.
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Awaiting outcomes of new permit applications (PDI 100%).
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Mali
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Due diligence evaluations of several vendor properties.
CORPORATE
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$1.68M in cash at 30 June 2018 and no debt.
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Relatively high expenditure in June Quarter resulting from six months’ of Toro JV contributions (paid in May) should be offset by the expected $0.5M Bobosso payment to PDI and lower expenditure rate in September Quarter (rainy season).
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INTRODUCTION
PDI’s principal focus is in the countries of Cote D’Ivoire and Burkina Faso in West Africa.
In Cote D’Ivoire (Figures 1 and 2), the Company has interests in seven granted exploration permits and two permit applications, totalling 2,749km[2] , which are being actively explored under the terms of a joint venture with Toro Gold Limited (Toro). PDI is also conducting exploration under an agreement with Progress Minerals Inc (Progress) and Ivoirian Company, West African Venture Investments SARL (WAVI), on the Bobosso Project, which covers 1,200km[2] . A further six permit applications covering 2,320km[2] were announced on 6 February 2017.
In Burkina Faso, the Company has a large regional tenement package in the north-east of the country covering 949km[2] (Figure 9). PDI’s exploration focus has been on the high-grade Bongou gold discovery and the surrounding area. A formal Mineral Resource Estimate on Bongou resulted in 184,000oz of gold in the Inferred and Indicated Mineral Resource categories with an average grade of 2.6g/t Au, including 136,000oz at 3.8g/t Au (ASX release dated 4/9/14). Recent work by JV partner Progress Minerals has also highlighted the mineralisation potential of the Bira-Kalinga area.
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Figure 1: Map of the Birimian Gold Belt showing major mines/gold deposits and PDI project areas (stars).
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In Mali, PDI currently holds two exploration authorisation applications on which the company is carrying out low cost exploration.
Predictive’s current strategy is to maintain a high level of exploration activity on all of its projects through project-level funding, either via joint ventures or direct cash investments into private companies which hold the Company’s ground. The Toro and Progress Joint Ventures are operating well and have been generating significant newsflow. At the same time, the Company is expanding its ground holdings elsewhere in West Africa on which it is undertaking early stage exploration in its own right.
COTE D’IVOIRE
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Figure 2: Locality map showing the Toro JV permits/applications (in brown), permits/applications covered by PDI’s agreement with XMI SARL and Progress Minerals Inc over the Bobosso Project (red), the wholly owned Ivoirian Resources SARL permit applications (in green) and the optioned Sika Resources permit applications (in magenta).
Predictive has expanded its ground position Cote D’Ivoire in recent years. The country covers over a third of the highly prospective Birimian gold belt, more than any other country in West Africa.
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Cote D’Ivoire is highly underexplored for gold because the exploration investment boom in the last decade largely bypassed the country because of political instability. Since the accession of President Alassane Ouattara in 2011 and his comfortable re-election in 2015, and with investment certainty provided by an updated Mining Act and a forward-looking Mines Administration, Cote D’Ivoire has become an attractive exploration investment destination.
In Cote D’Ivoire, Predictive holds joint ventures with (1) Toro Gold Limited, a UK-based company and (2) West African Ventures Investment SARL (WAVI) SARL and Progress Minerals International (Inc) of Canada (Progress). It has also entered into an option agreement with Sika Resources Pty Ltd on three permit applications held by Sika’s subsidiary, Moaye Resources SARL. The Company holds three applications in the name of its wholly owned subsidiary, Ivoirian Resources SARL, in its own right.
Toro Gold Joint Venture (Predictive 35%)
Predictive is in joint venture with Toro Gold Limited, a UK-based company, on seven granted permits and two permit applications in Cote D’Ivoire (Figure 2). The Toro Joint Venture operates through Predictive Discovery Limited’s former subsidiary, Predictive Cote D’Ivoire SARL (Predictive CI) of which Predictive now holds 35%. Predictive is currently contributing 35% of ongoing expenditure by Predictive CI.
Ferkessedougou North
The Ferkessedougou North permit is located in northern Cote D’Ivoire directly adjacent to Burkina Faso’s southern border (Figure 2). It is subject to an agreement between Predictive CI and local Ivoirian company, Gold Ivoire Minerals SARL.
Several phases of soil sampling were carried out on the permit during 2016 and 2017 (ASX releases dated 1/2/17 and 28/4/17). Anomalous gold values (>20ppb Au) were found in numerous locations throughout the grid over a 17km strike length (Figure 3).
Geological mapping shows that foliation/shearing trends are NNE oriented. Trenching and drilling indicate that most of the mineralisation discovered to date is hosted by metasediments and granitic rocks. Dyke-like granitic bodies are an important host to gold mineralisation.
RC Drilling Program
A reconnaissance RC drilling program totalling 80 holes and 4,989m was carried out in FebruaryMarch 2018. Most holes were drilled to 60m downhole depth at an angle of -50 degrees in an ESE to SE direction. The drilling program was carried by E-Global (Energold). Holes were drilled to their target depths unless wet samples were encountered in which case they were stopped early.
One metre samples were sent to ELAM in Yamoussoukro for 1kg bottle roll analysis. Most gold mineralised intercepts recorded by the bottle roll analyses were sent to ALS at Loughrea in Ireland for check analysis by fire assay (a total gold extraction method).
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Fire assay results from the complete drill program are reported here.
Locations of the mineralised RC drill intercepts are provided in Figures 3 and 5. These maps demonstrate that the drilling was only able to test a small percentage of the gold anomalous area.
Additional details on drilling and assaying methods and drill results are reported in Table 1.
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Figure 3: Location of RC drill holes on gridded gold-in-soil geochemical results, Ferkessedougou North permit – red high, blue low (soil geochemical results reported to the ASX on 1/2/17 and 28/4/17).
Outcomes of the drilling program were as follows:
- Better fire assay gold intercepts included:
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FNRC016: 25m at 3.06g/t Au from 64m, including 13m at 5.35g/t Au (stopped in mineralisation, last 4m averaged 13.78g/t Au )
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FNRC003: 14m at 1.20g/t Au from 25m,
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FNRC068: 9m at 1.47g/t Au from 39m,
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FNRC047: 2m at 5.44g/t Au from 45m,
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FNRC001: 13m at 0.97g/t Au from 4m,
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FNRC001: 24m at 0.67g/t Au from 22m, and
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FNRC002: 28m at 0.67g/t Au from 0m.
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Broad gold intercepts on the first drill section (see Figure 4) are a positive indication for gold mineralisation tonnage potential .
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Gold intercepts in the southern mineralised zone (see Figure 5) appear to extend over a 1.4km strike length (including the cross section on Figure 4).
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Potential in undrilled areas: interpretation of recent aeromagnetic survey data (see Appendix 1 for survey details) integrated with geological mapping has produced a detailed geological interpretation (Figure 6) of the permit. This suggests that there are many granitic dykes through the area, most of which have not been tested by either trenching or drilling. While not all granitic dykes are anomalous in gold, this interpretation reinforces the potential to find much more gold mineralisation on the permit.
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Figure 4: Cross-section showing fire assay gold drill results and geology, Ferkessedougou North Project (see Figure 5 for location).
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Figure 5: Drill hole locations and anomalous RC gold assay results superimposed on a satellite imagery background.
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Figure 6: Geological interpretation of Ferkessedougou North permit derived from recent airborne aeromagnetic survey. Note interpreted granitic dykes (magenta colour).
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Boundiali North Permit
This permit is located directly north of the Nyangboue gold discovery (Figure 7) which has generated a series of exciting drill intercepts (announced to the ASX on 23/6/16, 25/7/16, 8/8/16, 12/9/16, 13/10/16 and 29/5/17) including:
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NDC007 - 30m at 8.3g/t Au from 39m includes 1.5m at 56.9g/t Au and 4.5m at 26.5g/t Au .
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BRC003 - 28m at 4.04g/t Au from 3m, including 1m at 49.7g/t Au.
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BRC004 - 20m at 1.97g/t Au from 0m.
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BRC004 - 14m at 5.51g/t Au from 32m, including 1m at 31.6g/t Au.
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BRC004BIS (twin hole) – 20m at 10.45g/t Au from 38m including 1m at 145.5g/t Au.
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BRC006 – 9m at 7.9 g/t Au from 99m including 1m at 44.7g/t Au.
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BRC023 – 7m at 3.8g/t Au from 33m including 1m at 11.3g/t Au.
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BRC048 – 28m at 1.55g/t Au from 1m including 1m at 27.4g/t Au.
The permit covers 16 km of the interpreted north-trending structure which is inferred to control both the Nyangboue mineralisation and an arsenic-gold anomalous trend which extends south from there to the Nyangboue South prospect. A portion of the permit application was excised from the granted permit because of classified forest in that area (see Figure 7).
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Figure 7: Location of Boundiali & Boundiali North and Toro JV drilling on regional aeromagnetic map.
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Boundiali North is held by a local Cote D’Ivoire company, DS Resources SARL (DSR). Predictive Discovery Cote D’Ivoire SARL has entered into an agreement with DSR to acquire up to 85% ownership of the permit by completion of a definitive feasibility study. DSR may contribute its share of mine development costs or convert its interest into a net smelter return royalty at the rate of 1% of royalty for 10% of equity i.e. a maximum royalty of 1.5%.
Geochemical Sampling
Soil sampling was undertaken over the bulk of the interpreted north-trending structure during the June Quarter. Assay results are awaited.
Ferkessedougou South Permit
This permit contains a 4km long soil gold-in-soil geochemical anomaly (reported to the ASX on 10/11/15 and 28/4/16 - Figure 8).
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Figure 8: RC drill collar locations shown on gold-in-soil geochemical map and satellite imagery of the northern part of the Ferkessedougou South permit.
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RC Drilling Program
A shallow reconnaissance RC drilling program, totalling 21 holes and 1,549m, was completed during the June Quarter. The holes were principally designed to test higher tenor sections of the gold-insoil anomaly. Most holes were drilled to 60m downhole depth at an angle of -50 degrees in a NW direction (see Figure 8 for collar locations). The drilling program was carried by E-Global (Energold).
One metre samples were sent to ELAM in Yamoussoukro for 1kg bottle roll analysis. Samples were ground to 80% passing 75 microns and gold was extracted using a weak cyanide solution over a 24 period. This is a partial extraction method as, in most cases, not all the gold is dissolved by the cyanide solution.
Some thin gold intercepts were obtained, the best of which was 4m at 1.23g/t Au (see Table 2). Check assays of higher grade intervals using the fire assay method are expected and may improve the results somewhat - as they did at Ferkessedougou North - however the project is now seen as lower in priority relative to other drilled areas (Boundiali, Ferkessedougou North and Kokoumbo) all of which have yielded significantly more encouraging drill results.
Planned September Quarter Work Program – Toro JV
Kokoumbo
A diamond drilling program totalling between 1,500 and 2,500m will be carried out to follow up the June Quarter IP survey results and to test areas of new artisanal gold workings. The use of a hand portable drill rig will enable drilling to take place during the rainy season.
Boundiali North
Soil sample results are awaited. Once received, a follow-up program, probably involving infill sampling and possible trenching will be planned. This will probably commence in the December Quarter after the rainy season ends.
Ferkessedougou North
Planning of the post-rainy season work program, which is expected to include geophysics, trenching and drilling. Given the very large area of gold anomalies, a program of geophysics and trenching is necessary to identify higher priority locations.
Bobosso Project, Cote D’Ivoire
The Bobosso Project consists of two granted exploration permits, Bassawa and Wendene and one permit application (Dabakala) in northern Cote D’Ivoire (Figure 2), which are held by an Ivoirian
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company, XMI SARl ( XMI ). It is located in the southern extension of the well mineralised Hounde Belt in Burkina Faso, which includes Semafo’s Mana Mine (5 Moz in ore resources and reserves[1] ).
Previous exploration by Equigold, Lihir and Newcrest including a series of large drilling programs totalling 569 RC holes and 11 diamond drill holes. This obtained many gold mineralised intercepts beneath a 7km[2] gold-in-soil geochemical anomaly (ASX release dated 28/10/15) indicating the presence of a large gold mineralised system.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Predictive announced signature of an MOU with its two partners - Progress Minerals Inc (Progress) and West African Ventures Investment LLC (WAVI) during the Quarter. Under this agreement, PDI will not be required to fund a 30% share of future JV exploration costs and will be entitled to one or more payments in cash and/or shares. Subject to compliance with several conditions precedent, the agreement terms are as follows:
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Progress will pay PDI C$0.5 million in cash on achievement of several conditions precedent (below) and take ownership of PDI’s current 30% equity.
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Mine development payments:
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On the first development of a commercial mining operation on each of the three permit areas (Figure 1), Progress will pay US$10/ore reserve ounce of gold as defined in a bankable feasibility study for the relevant permit to PDI and WAVI. Payments will be made in proportion to the ratio between PDI’s and WAVI’s equities in the JV (respectively 43%:57%).
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The first mine development will generate a minimum payment to PDI and WAVI of US$5 million.
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Up to three payments may be made i.e. one for each permit.
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The key conditions precedent are:
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Completion of a C$7 million capital raising by Progress by 31 August 2018.
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Completion of legal due diligence assessment by Progress.
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Finalisation of definitive agreements by 29 June 2018.
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Receipt of Mines Minister’s approval to change project ownership.
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The C$0.5 million cash payment will be used to support Predictive’s activities in Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali.
Planned September Quarter Work Program – Bobosso Project
An induced polarisation electrical geophysical survey will be carried out over parts of the Bobosso mineralised system during the Quarter.
1 See http://www.semafo.com/English/operations-and-exploration/reserves-and-resources/default.aspx
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BURKINA FASO
The Company’s tenement holding covers 949 km[2] including approximately 90 km of strike length in the Samira Hill greenstone belt in eastern Burkina Faso (Figure 9). This belt hosts the 2.5 million ounce Samira Hill gold deposit across the border in Niger and contains numerous active artisanal gold mine sites along its length.
PDI has discovered gold mineralisation on multiple prospects in Eastern Burkina Faso during the past four years including the Bongou gold deposit. A formal Mineral Resource Estimate on Bongou resulted in 184,000oz of gold in the Inferred and Indicated Mineral Resource categories with an average grade of 2.6g/t Au, including 136,000oz at 3.8g/t Au (ASX release dated 4[th] September, 2014).
Progress Minerals Joint Venture
PDI has entered into a joint venture with Progress Minerals International ( Progress ) which commenced on 30[th] September 2017. The agreement allows Progress to earn a 70% interest in all permits within the area of influence (AOI – see Figure 9) in Eastern Burkina Faso by spending $US5 million (A$6.8 million) on exploration and project evaluation.
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Figure 9: Locality map of PDI ground in eastern Burkina Faso, showing location of the Company’s permits on a geology background plus the location of the area of influence for the current joint venture with Progress Minerals Inc. Red coloured polygons are new permits replacing old permits which reached the end of their terms in July 2017. Apart from Bira, these four new permits cover all the key gold prospects explored by PDI (yellow dots). The grey polygons are older permits also held by Predictive
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Progress has now spent US$1 million and has therefore earned a 51% equity in the project.
The Joint Venture’s objective is to advance PDI’s eastern Burkina Faso prospects as quickly as possible towards a scoping study on a multi-pit mining operation feeding a central mill.
BIRA PERMIT
The area was explored by Anglo American through its subsidiary Anmercosa in the late 1990’s, which discovered encouraging gold mineralisation in drilling at Bira. PDI holds a database of Anmercosa information including soil geochemistry and drill data from the Bira, Kalinga and Tantiabongou permits (ASX release 25/1/13).
Work by Progress on the area to date has included an RC drilling program and a large power auger geochemical drilling program. Both programs have produced highly encouraging results.
Better RC drill intercepts have included:
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27m at 1.83g/t Au from 23m,
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33m at 1.42g/t Au from 51m,
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22m at 1.55g/t Au from 115m,
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21m at 1.39g/t Au from 72m,
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29m at 0.99g/t Au from 79m,
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17m at 1.74 g/t Au from 2m,
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14m at 1.42g/t Au from 98m,
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14m at 1.81g/t Au from 45m.
Bira RC Drill Program
An RC drilling program, totalling 49 holes and 5,129m has now been completed. RC holes were drilled on 17 cross sections, mostly 50-55m apart, with 2 to 4 holes on each section, and tested to a maximum vertical depth of 120m. The program explored a strike length of 900m along the known gold mineralised trend.
Results from 13 holes, totalling 1,520m were reported in the Quarter. The drilling was carried out by PPI Drilling and the samples were assayed by SGS in Ouagadougou. Further details of the procedures followed are provided following Table 3 at the end of this announcement.
Results from the remaining holes are listed in Table 3. A plan view of the drill results to date is provided as Figure 10.
The new drilling has now expanded the known gold mineralised trend to a strike length of 800m. The gold mineralisation is highly continuous along strike and down dip (see Figures 10 and 11). Much of the mineralisation is hosted by volcano-sedimentary rocks. The latter pass into rocks
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logged as mafic volcanics on the northern cross sections, which may help explain the weakening gold values in that direction.
Interpretation of the cross sections suggests that second order splay structures may be splitting off the main zone in a south-westerly direction. These could be partly controlled by cross faults that have been interpreted from PDI ground magnetic data (see grey linears labelled “F” on Figure 10) which may have offset the gold mineralised trend at both the north and south ends of the drilled zone (In red).
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Figure 10 : Results from the recent RC drilling program on the Bira permit (including results reported on 20/3/18 and 26/4/18. Note possible cross faults marked “F”.
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Figure 11 : Cross-section through some recent drill holes. Results of these drill holes were released to the ASX on 20/3/18.
Bottle Roll Testwork
Five composite samples were tested by bottle roll cyanidation at the SGS laboratory in Ouagadougou. Each composite sample weighed 2kg and was made up from five RC drill samples which had been previously analysed by fire assay at the same laboratory (results reported to the ASX on 20/3/18 and 26/4/18). The bottle roll test was conducted for 24 hours. The samples had all been ground to 95% passing 80 mesh, somewhat finer than a sample in a conventional metallurgical test of this type.
A summary of the results is as follows:
| Hole ID | From | To | Interval | Weathering | Composite Au (fire assay) |
Bottle roll Au (cyanide leach) |
Calculated Recoveries |
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| BIRRC003 | 69 | 74 | 5 | Fresh | 2.05 | 2.48 | 121% |
| BIRRC006 | 79 | 84 | 5 | Fresh | 0.79 | 0.79 | 100% |
| BIRRC009 | 131 | 136 | 5 | Fresh | 1.89 | 1.88 | 99% |
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| BIRRC013 | 34 | 39 | 5 | Saprock | 1.25 | 1.35 | 108% |
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| BIRRC023 | 93 | 98 | 5 | Fresh | 1.35 | 1.31 | 97% |
The plus 100% recoveries suggest some “nugget effect” variability in the initial gold assays relative to actual contained gold in the five included samples. Notwithstanding this, given that most of the samples were obtained from unoxidized rock, these results are clearly highly encouraging and suggest that this mineralisation should be suitable for processing by conventional cyanidation.
Further, more detailed, metallurgical testwork will be required to determine more precisely both recoveries and other parameters such as cyanide consumption.
Bira Power Auger Drill Program
Power auger drilling over and to the south-west of the known gold mineralisation at Bira has been underway since December 2017. The program was designed to test an arsenic-in-soil anomaly obtained by Anmercosa (in the late 1990’s) that extends to the south and west of the Bira prospect over a strike length of 28 km.
The drilling was undertaken on both the Bira, Kalinga and Tantiabongou permits on a 400 x 25m grid. Results covering 10km of strike were reported on 20/3/18, 26/4/18 and 15/5/18. Results for a further 599 holes totalling 2,637m were received during the Quarter. Details of the program are provided in Table 4.
All results to date are illustrated on Figure 12 and show that anomalous gold values now extend over at least 20km to the south and south-west of the drilled area, indicating substantial potential to discover more gold mineralisation along strike from the Bira prospect.
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Figure 12: Power auger results and new RC drill target locations SW of Bira, Burkina Faso
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RC Drill Planning
An RC drilling program on the Bira trend, totalling up to 20,000m, is planned to begin after the current rainy season. Seven targets have been selected for drilling (Figure 12). Of these, six are following up power auger gold geochemical anomalies and a seventh will test a large, active artisanal mine site south of the gold anomalous trend (Djamonga – Figures 12 and 13).
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Figure 13 : Djamonga Artisanal Gold Mining Site
Planned September Quarter Work Program – Burkina Faso JV
Limited work is possible during the rainy season, however planning will continue for a 25,000m drilling program, commencing on the Tambiri permit (Figure 10) and moving onto the Bira area targets once crops have been cleared, around late November.
New Burkina Faso Permit Applications
The mining registry was re-opened for applications in June 2018. Predictive made applications for six areas on the day the registry re-opened however it is not yet clear whether the Company’s applications have priority relative to those of other applicants. All applications are wholly owned by Predictive.
MALI
The Company was granted three exploration authorisations in southern Mali, covering a total area of 250km[2] in the March Quarter. Exploration authorisations in Mali give holders the rights to undertake reconnaissance field work and, if warranted, make a full exploration permit application within 4 months of grant. No fees are payable, so they represent a “free option” to assess an area’s potential before applying for long term tenure.
Predictive’s evaluation of the first three areas yielded no significant encouragement and the ground has now been surrendered. A further two areas have been granted totalling 122 km[2] and evaluations are currently underway on both areas.
Predictive has signed memoranda of understanding on two areas of potential gold exploration interest in Mali. These agreements provide the Company with exclusive access to the ground to carry out low cost, reconnaissance geochemical surveys and determine if the areas are of potential interest. If PDI is sufficiently encouraged by those results, it will proceed to an option agreement
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on pre-agreed terms on one or both of those areas. The Company is in continuing discussions with other groups in Mali and expects to undertake similar “free option” assessments on other areas in the coming months.
AUSTRALIA
Cape Clear Joint Venture – Predictive 25%
Introduction
Exploration Licence 5434 is located west of Ballarat in Victoria (Figure 14). It was granted to PDI in July 2013. The area is highly prospective for shallowly concealed Stawell-style gold mineralisation. PDI previously carried out geological mapping and a gravity survey over part of the EL area. Execution of a binding farm-in agreement with Cape Clear Minerals Pty Ltd (CCM) on this EL was announced to the ASX on 22[nd] September 2014. Under that agreement, CCM has earned 75% equity in the licence by spending $500,000 on exploration and completing 1,000m of drilling.
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Figure 14: Cape Clear Exploration Licence Location
Exploration on EL5434 is targeted at discovery of Stawell-style and/or Ballarat-style gold mineralisation on the margins of a concealed Cambrian basalt ridge located on the west side of the major north-south striking Avoca Fault. The Stawell gold deposit is located in a comparable
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geological position on the western side of a basalt ridge, which is, in turn, west of the major Coongee Fault.
No work was completed during the June Quarter.
CORPORATE
Cash Position
The Company held $1.68 million in cash at the end of the June Quarter with no debt.
TABLE 1 – RC DRILL RESULTS – FERKESSEDOUGOU NORTH, COTE
D’IVOIRE – TORO JV
| Hole No. | UTM 30N Easting |
UTM 30N Northing |
RL (m) |
Hole depth (m) |
Hole dip (°) |
Azimuth (°) |
0.25g/t Au cut-off | 0.25g/t Au cut-off | 0.25g/t Au cut-off | 0.50g/t Au cut-off | 0.50g/t Au cut-off | 0.50g/t Au cut-off | Comments |
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Depth from (m) |
Interval (m)* |
Au (g/t) |
Depth from (m) |
Interval (m)* |
Au (g/t) |
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| FNRC001 | 299282 | 1065536 | 294 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 4 | 13 | 0.97 | 4 |
12 | 1.02 | Stopped in gold mineralisation |
| FNRC001 | 299282 | 1065536 | 294 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 22 | 24 | 0.67 | 26 |
5 | 1.22 | |
| FNRC001 | 299282 | 1065536 | 294 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 34 | 3 | 1.36 | ||||
| FNRC001 | 299282 | 1065536 | 294 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 39 | 2 | 0.68 | ||||
| FNRC001 | 299282 | 1065536 | 294 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 45 | 1 | 1.04 | ||||
| FNRC001 | 299282 | 1065536 | 294 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 49 | 11 | 0.60 | 52 |
8 | 0.67 | |
| FNRC002 | 299245 | 1065554 | 293 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 0 | 28 | 0.67 | 0 |
3 | 1.10 | |
| FNRC002 | 299245 | 1065554 | 293 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 6 | 3 | 1.83 | ||||
| FNRC002 | 299245 | 1065554 | 293 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 19 | 3 | 0.96 | ||||
| FNRC002 | 299245 | 1065554 | 293 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 26 | 2 | 1.22 | ||||
| FNRC002 | 299245 | 1065554 | 293 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 32 | 2 | 0.62 | ||||
| FNRC002 | 299245 | 1065554 | 293 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 37 | 7 | 0.92 | 37 |
7 | 0.92 | |
| FNRC002 | 299245 | 1065554 | 293 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 47 | 5 | 0.89 | 48 |
2 | 1.66 | |
| FNRC003 | 299206 | 1065571 | 292 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 0 | 6 | 0.37 | 0 |
2 | 0.55 | |
| FNRC003 | 299206 | 1065571 | 292 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 11 | 6 | 1.32 | 11 |
3 | 2.38 | |
| FNRC003 | 299206 | 1065571 | 292 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 25 | 14 | 1.20 | 27 |
11 | 1.40 | |
| FNRC003 | 299206 | 1065571 | 292 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 42 | 7 | 0.28 | ||||
| FNRC004 | 299346 | 1065683 | 292 | 50 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results |
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| FNRC005 | 299276 | 1065717 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 6 | 5 | 0.32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNRC005 | 299276 | 1065717 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 20 | 10 | 0.72 | 24 |
1 | 1.07 | |
| FNRC005 | 299276 | 1065717 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 28 | 2 | 1.98 | ||||
| FNRC006 | 299241 | 1065731 | 289 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC007 | 299139 | 1065428 | 294 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 6 | 2 | 0.67 | 6 |
1 | 1.06 | |
| FNRC008 | 299177 | 1065410 | 296 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 39 | 4 | 0.33 | ||||
| FNRC009 | 299212 | 1065394 | 297 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 24 | 3 | 0.99 | 24 |
2 | 1.26 | |
| FNRC009 | 299212 | 1065394 | 297 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 38 | 7 | 0.94 | 38 |
7 | 0.94 | |
| FNRC010 | 299252 | 1065376 | 298 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 9 | 4 | 0.83 | 9 |
3 | 0.97 | |
| FNRC010 | 299252 | 1065376 | 298 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 54 | 1 | 1.23 | 54 |
1 | 1.23 | |
| FNRC011 | 299282 | 1065362 | 299 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 48 | 12 | 0.34 | ||||
| FNRC012 | 299324 | 1065339 | 300 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC013 | 299334 | 1064949 | 295 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC014 | 299300 | 1064967 | 295 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC015 | 299376 | 1064928 | 295 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC016 | 299318 | 1065527 | 295 | 89 |
-50 | 295 | 41 | 8 | 1.48 | 41 |
8 | 1.48 | |
Stopped in gold |
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| FNRC016 | 299318 | 1065527 | 295 | 89 |
-50 | 295 | 3.06 | 64 |
6 | 0.85 | |||
| 64 | 25 | Includes 4m at |
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| 13.78 g/t Au at | |||||||||||||
| FNRC016 | 299318 | 1065527 | 295 | 89 |
-50 | 295 | 5.35 | ||||||
| 76 | 13 | end of hole. |
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| FNRC017 | 303280 | 1070120 | 290 | 75 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC018 | 303233 | 1070145 | 286 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC019 | 303200 | 1070158 | 283 | 19 |
-50 | 295 | 2 | 5 | 1.25 | 2 |
5 | 1.25 | |
| FNRC020 | 303206 | 1070160 | 283 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 4 | 6 | 1.00 | 7 |
3 | 1.01 | |
| FNRC021 | 303180 | 1070174 | 281 | 65 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC022 | 303138 | 1070195 | 280 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC023 | 303147 | 1070338 | 280 | 65 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC024 | 303100 | 1070359 | 280 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC025 | 301806 | 1070971 | 280 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC026 | 301843 | 1070955 | 280 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results |
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| FNRC027 | 301876 | 1070939 | 280 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 32 | 1 | 1.61 | 32 |
1 | 1.61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNRC028 | 301916 | 1070923 | 277 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC029 | 302104 | 1071958 | 260 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC030 | 302143 | 1071937 | 261 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC031 | 302176 | 1071922 | 263 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC032 | 302474 | 1072341 | 265 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 9 | 5 | 0.50 | 10 |
2 | 0.65 | |
| FNRC032 | 302474 | 1072341 | 265 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 18 | 3 | 1.13 | 18 |
3 | 1.13 | |
| FNRC033 | 302513 | 1072321 | 267 | 66 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC034 | 302549 | 1072310 | 270 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC035 | 302601 | 1072286 | 270 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC036 | 302636 | 1072271 | 271 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC037 | 302437 | 1072355 | 263 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC038 | 304536 | 1072175 | 276 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 37 | 4 | 0.50 | 37 |
3 | 0.51 | |
| FNRC039 | 304575 | 1072155 | 278 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 5 | 2 | 0.75 | 5 |
1 | 1.17 | |
| FNRC040 | 304617 | 1072139 | 278 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 40 | 2 | 1.27 | 40 |
2 | 1.27 | |
| FNRC041 | 304647 | 1072123 | 275 | 100 | -50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC042 | 304576 | 1072390 | 271 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC043 | 304616 | 1072367 | 272 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 36 | 6 | 0.59 | 36 |
3 | 0.68 | |
| FNRC044 | 304655 | 1072349 | 272 | 110 | -50 | 295 | 88 | 1 | 1.54 | 88 |
1 | 1.54 | |
| FNRC045 | 305229 | 1073395 | 270 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC046 | 305264 | 1073380 | 270 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC047 | 305292 | 1073365 | 270 | 65 |
-50 | 295 | 28 | 1 | 3.74 | 28 |
1 | 3.74 | |
| FNRC047 | 305292 | 1073365 | 270 | 65 |
-50 | 295 | 45 | 2 | 5.44 | 45 |
2 | 5.44 | |
| FNRC047 | 305292 | 1073365 | 270 | 65 |
-50 | 295 | 52 | 1 | 2.66 | 52 |
1 | 2.66 | |
| FNRC048 | 305322 | 1074755 | 260 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 37 | 2 | 0.62 | ||||
| FNRC048 | 305322 | 1074755 | 260 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC049 | 305348 | 1074741 | 260 | 82 |
-50 | 295 | 76 | 4 | 0.27 | ||||
| FNRC050 | 305386 | 1074724 | 260 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC051 | 305425 | 1075145 | 270 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 19 | 4 | 1.12 | 19 |
4 | 1.12 |
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| FNRC051 | 305425 | 1075145 | 270 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 45 | 6 | 0.52 | 46 |
2 | 0.97 | |
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| FNRC052 | 305451 | 1075131 | 270 | 80 |
-50 | 295 | 66 | 1 | 1.87 | 66 |
1 | 1.87 | |
| FNRC053 | 305386 | 1075162 | 270 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC054 | 305694 | 1076155 | 252 | 65 |
-50 | 295 | 14 | 2 | 0.75 | 15 |
1 | 1.03 | |
| FNRC055 | 305732 | 1076143 | 252 | 71 |
-50 | 295 | 55 | 6 | 0.32 | Stopped in gold mineralisation |
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| FNRC055 | 305732 | 1076143 | 252 | 71 |
-50 | 295 | 66 | 5 | 1.16 | 66 |
1 | 2.00 | |
| FNRC056 | 305660 | 1076174 | 251 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 0 | 2 | 1.13 | 0 |
1 | 1.95 | |
| FNRC057 | 305566 | 1075624 | 266 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC058 | 305599 | 1075608 | 267 | 63 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC059 | 307294 | 1074779 | 260 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC060 | 307330 | 1074762 | 260 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC061 | 308481 | 1074170 | 255 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC062 | 308517 | 1074153 | 256 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC063 | 306979 | 1073377 | 280 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC064 | 307015 | 1073361 | 280 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC065 | 307052 | 1073344 | 280 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC066 | 306686 | 1073568 | 274 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC067 | 306724 | 1073549 | 276 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC068 | 299350 | 1066351 | 289 | 65 |
-50 | 295 | 39 | 9 | 1.47 | 44 |
4 | 2.86 | |
| FNRC069 | 299385 | 1066336 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC070 | 299312 | 1065699 | 291 | 74 |
-50 | 295 | 19 | 1 | 2.74 | 19 |
1 | 2.74 | |
| FNRC070 | 299312 | 1065699 | 291 | 74 |
-50 | 295 | 51 | 8 | 0.92 | 52 |
7 | 1.00 | |
| FNRC070 | 299312 | 1065699 | 291 | 74 |
-50 | 295 | 68 | 6 | 1.43 | 69 |
5 | 1.65 | Stopped in gold mineralisation |
| FNRC071 | 299354 | 1065929 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 9 | 4 | 0.36 | ||||
| FNRC072 | 299390 | 1065909 | 290 | 65 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC073 | 299429 | 1065890 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC074 | 299014 | 1065019 | 289 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC075 | 299051 | 1065001 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC076 | 299089 | 1064980 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 22 | 4 | 2.34 | 22 |
4 | 2.34 | |
| FNRC077 | 298130 | 1062776 | 289 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC078 | 298164 | 1062760 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC079 | 298190 | 1062746 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | no significant results | ||||||
| FNRC080 | 298238 | 1062726 | 290 | 60 |
-50 | 295 | 52 | 4 | 0.29 | ||||
| *true widths are not estimated given the reconnaissance nature of this drill program. |
Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
JORC Code Criteria Commentary Explanation
Nature and quality of sampling Sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, Technique or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as downhole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should not be
All of the sampling described in Table 1 refers to RC drill holes.
A representative subsample of the RC drill chips was obtained using a riffle splitter. A second reference sample was obtained using a spear.
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| 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 assayed drill samples are judged to be representative of the rock being drilled because representative sub-sampling of the RC drill samples was achieved. |
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| Drilling | 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). |
The drilling was largely carried out by reverse circulation with a face sampling hammer. The holes were collared using a blade bit. |
| Drill Sample Recovery |
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. |
RC recovery was assessed by weighing the sample bags and calculating recoveries using an estimate of rock density. The Toro site geologists report that recoveries are consistently good. |
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnical 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/Trench, channel, etc) photography. The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
Logging of RC holes records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, alteration, structure, weathering and other features of the samples. Logging of sulphide mineralization and veining is quantitative. All holes were logged in full. No judgement has yet been made by independent qualified consultants on whether the geological and geotechnical logging has been sufficient to support Mineral Resource estimation, mining and metallurgical studies. |
| Sub-Sampling Technique 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 RC samples submitted for assay were all sub-sampled by riffle splitter. The sampled material is considered to be representative of the samples as a whole. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
All samples reported in this release were prepared and assayed for gold by 50g fire assay at the ALS laboratory in Loughrea in Ireland. At the lab, regular assay repeats, lab standards, checks and blanks were inserted and analysed. Unlabelled standards (Certified Reference Materials), blanks and duplicate samples were also inserted by Toro personnel on site at Ferkessedougou North. |
| Verification of Sampling and Assaying |
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. The use of twinned holes The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. Discuss any adjustment to assay data |
No holes have been twinned. Field data collection was undertaken by Toro Gold geologists and supervised by Toro Gold management. |
| Location of Data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveys used tolocate 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 |
Collar positions were located using a hand held GPS with a location error of +/-3m. Collar coordinates listed in the table are for the WGS84 datum, Zone 30 North. |
| 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. |
The program reported here represents an initial reconnaissance test of small portions of the Ferkessedougou North soil geochemical anomaly. Holes reported here were therefore drilled on mostly widely spaced lines with the narrowest line spacing being 160m with hole collars approximately 40m apart. No judgement has yet been made by an independent qualified consultant on whether the drill density is sufficient to calculate aMineral Resource. |
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| Whether sample compositing has been applied |
The samples were not composited. | |
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| 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. |
All drill holes reported here were drilled approximately at right angles to the anticipated strike of the target mineralisation and enclosing host rocks (Figure 6). |
| Sample Security | The measures taken to ensure sample security |
The drill samples are currently stored securely at Toro Gold’s compound in the town of Yamoussoukro. |
| Audits or Reviews |
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data |
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data have been carried out given the reconnaissance nature of this drill program. |
| Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results | ||
| Mineral Tenement and Land Tenure Status |
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with third partiessuch asjoint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. |
The Ferkessedougou North exploration permit was granted to GIV Minerals SARL in 2015. Predictive Discovery Cote D’Ivoire SARL may earn a 51% interest by spending US$1 million and 85% by completing a DFS. Predictive Discovery Limited holds 35% of Predictive Discovery Cote D’Ivoire SARL. |
| Exploration Done by Other Parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Information about previous exploration work has not been found. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The geology of the Ferkessedougou North permit consists of foliated metasediments, granite, granodiorite and lesser amounts of probable mafic volcanics and mafic intrusives. |
| 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 |
All of the required data is provided in Table 1 (above). |
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| Person should clearly explain why this is the case. |
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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 clearly stated. |
All RC samples were collected and assayed in 1m intervals. No top cuts have been applied to the drill results. Up to 3m (down-hole) of internal waste is included. Mineralised intervals are reported on a weighted average basis. |
| 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’). |
True widths have not been estimated as the geological controls on mineralisation in these initial drill holes into the prospect are not yet well understood. The holes were drilled from east to west to test a steeply east dipping, north-north-east striking foliation in trench exposures and rock outcrops seen in the area. True widths are not yet known so only down-hole intercepts are reported. |
| Diagrams | Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views. |
Appropriate plans showing the location of the drill holes is included in the text of this document. |
| Balanced Reporting |
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results. |
All intercepts containing grades above 0.25g/t Au and at least 1g/t x m with a maximum thickness of internal waste of 3m are reported in this release. |
| Other Substantive Exploration Data |
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
All relevant exploration data is either reported in this release or has been reported previously and is referred to in the release. |
| Further Work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or large scale step out drilling. |
Results from the remaining holes and check fire assay program are awaited. The next drill program will be planned after all results have been received. |
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Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive.
TABLE 2 – RC DRILL RESULTS – FERKESSEDOUGOU SOUTH, COTE
D’IVOIRE – TORO JV
| Hole No. |
UTM 30N Easting |
UTM 30N Northing |
RL (m) |
Hole depth (m) |
Hole dip (°) |
Azimuth (°) |
0.25g/t Au cut-off | 0.25g/t Au cut-off | 0.25g/t Au cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth from (m) |
Interval (m)* |
Au (g/t) | |||||||
| FLRC001 | 282296 | 1010023 | 330 | 60 | -50 | 315 | 43 | 3 | 0.44 |
| FLRC002 | 282321 | 1009994 | 331 | 65 | -50 | 315 | 44 | 1 | 1.70 |
| FLRC002 | 282321 | 1009994 | 331 | 65 | -50 | 315 | 54 | 2 | 1.16 |
| FLRC003 | 282346 | 1009965 | 332 | 60 | -50 | 315 | 14 | 1 | 2.75 |
| FLRC004 | 282373 | 1009933 | 331 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC005 | 282716 | 1009328 | 321 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC006 | 282742 | 1009302 | 322 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC007 | 282769 | 1009265 | 323 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC008 | 282738 | 1010177 | 340 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC009 | 282756 | 1010155 | 340 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC010 | 282792 | 1010120 | 340 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC011 | 283153 | 1010300 | 336 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC012 | 283176 | 1010269 | 332 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC013 | 283203 | 1010240 | 329 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC014 | 283337 | 1010978 | 312 | 69 | -50 | 315 | 0 | 2 | 0.74 |
| FLRC014 | 283337 | 1010978 | 312 | 69 | -50 | 315 | 37 | 2 | 0.63 |
| FLRC014 | 283337 | 1010978 | 312 | 69 | -50 | 315 | 48 | 4 | 1.23 |
| FLRC014 | 283337 | 1010978 | 312 | 69 | -50 | 315 | 59 | 2 | 0.80 |
| FLRC015 | 283365 | 1010946 | 313 | 63 | -50 | 315 | 57 | 2 | 1.43 |
| FLRC016 | 283308 | 1011005 | 311 | 60 | -50 | 315 | 3 | 1 | 1.26 |
| FLRC017 | 283777 | 1011663 | 310 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC018 | 283807 | 1011635 | 311 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC019 | 284486 | 1011806 | 310 | 60 | -50 | 315 | 8 | 1 | 1.06 |
| FLRC020 | 283360 | 1012648 | 301 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| FLRC021 | 283383 | 1012619 | 300 | 60 | -50 | 315 | no significant intercept | ||
| *true widths are not estimated given the reconnaissance nature of this drill program. |
Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
JORC Code
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| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling Technique |
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 downhole 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. |
All of the sampling described in Table 2 refers to RC drill holes. A representative subsample of the RC drill chips was obtained using a riffle splitter. A second reference sample was obtained using a spear. The assayed drill samples are judged to be representative of the rock being drilled because representative sub-sampling of the RC drill samples was achieved. |
| Drilling | 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). |
The drilling was largely carried out by reverse circulation with a face sampling hammer. The holes were collared using a blade bit. |
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| Drill Sample Recovery |
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. |
RC recovery was assessed by weighing the sample bags and calculating recoveries using an estimate of rock density. |
|---|---|---|
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnical 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/Trench, channel, etc) photography. The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
Logging of RC holes records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, alteration, structure, weathering and other features of the samples. Logging of sulphide mineralization and veining is quantitative. All holes were logged in full. No judgement has yet been made by independent qualified consultants on whether the geological and geotechnical logging has been sufficient to support Mineral Resource estimation, mining and metallurgical studies. |
| Sub-Sampling Technique 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. |
The RC samples submitted for assay were all sub-sampled by a riffle splitter. The sampled material is considered to be representative of the samples as a whole. |
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| 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. |
All samples reported in this release were prepared and assayed for gold by 1kg bottle roll analyses at the ELAM laboratory in Yamoussoukro in Cote D’Ivoire. At the lab, regular assay repeats, lab standards, checks and blanks were inserted and analysed. Unlabelled standards (Certified Reference Materials), blanks and duplicate samples were also inserted by Toro personnel on site at Ferkessedougou South. |
|---|---|---|
| Verification of Sampling and Assaying |
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. The use of twinned holes The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. Discuss any adjustment to assay data |
No holes have been twinned. Field data collection was undertaken by Toro Gold geologists and supervised by Toro Gold management. |
| Location of Data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveysused tolocate 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 |
Collar positions were located using a hand held GPS with a location error of +/-3m. Collar coordinates listed in the table are for the WGS84 datum, Zone 30 North. |
| 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. |
The program reported here represents an initial reconnaissance test of parts of the Ferkessedougou South soil geochemical anomaly. Holes reported here were therefore drilled on widely spaced lines with the narrowest line spacing being 400m with hole collars approximately 40m apart. No judgement has yet been made by an independent qualified consultant on whether the drill density is sufficient to calculate a Mineral Resource. The samples were not composited. |
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| Whether sample compositing has been applied |
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|---|---|---|
| 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. |
All drill holes reported here were drilled approximately at right angles to the anticipated strike of the target mineralisation and enclosing host rocks (Figure 8). |
| Sample Security |
The measures taken to ensure sample security |
The drill samples are currently stored securely at Toro Gold’s compound in the town of Yamoussoukro. |
| Audits or Reviews |
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data |
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data have been carried out given the reconnaissance nature of this drill program. |
| Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results | ||
| Mineral Tenement and Land Tenure Status |
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with third parties such asjoint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. |
The Ferkessedougou exploration permit was granted to PDI Cote D’Ivoire SARL in June 2013.Toro Gold Limited has earned a 65% interest in PDI Cote D’Ivoire SARL and Predictive Discovery Limited holds 35%. |
| Exploration Done by Other Parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Information about previous exploration work has not been found. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The geology of the Ferkessedougou South permit consists of granite, metasediments, mafic volcanics, intrusives, and conglomerates. |
| 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) |
All of the required data is provided in Table 2 (above). |
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| 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. |
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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 clearly stated. |
All RC samples were collected and assayed in 1m intervals. No top cuts have been applied to the drill results. Up to 3m (down-hole) of internal waste is included. Mineralised intervals are reported on a weighted average basis. |
| 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’). |
True widths have not been estimated as the geological controls on mineralisation in these initial drill holes into the prospect are not yet well understood. The holes were drilled in a NW direction at approximately right angles to the orientation of the soil geochemical anomaly.. |
| Diagrams | Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being reported These |
Appropriate plans showing the location of the drill holes is included in the text of this document. |
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| should include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views. |
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| 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. |
All intercepts containing grades above 0.25g/t Au and at least 1g/t x m with a maximum thickness of internal waste of 3m are reported in this release. |
| Other Substantive Exploration Data |
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
All relevant exploration data is either reported in this release or has been reported previously and is referred to in the release. |
| Further Work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral 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. |
The data is being assessed. No further work is currently planned.. |
TABLE 3 – RC DRILL RESULTS – BIRA PROSPECT – BURKINA
FASO - PROGRESS MINERALS JV
| Hole No. | UTM 31N Easting |
UTM 31N Northing |
RL (m) |
Hole depth (m) |
Hole dip (°) |
Azimu th (°) |
0.25g/t Au cutoff | 0.25g/t Au cutoff | 0.25g/t Au cutoff | 0.5g/t Au cutoff | 0.5g/t Au cutoff | 0.5g/t Au cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth from (m) |
Interval * (m) |
Au (g/t) |
Depth from (m) |
Interval * (m) |
Au (g/t) |
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| BIRRC037 | 269462 | 1460764 | 244 | 75 | -55 | 285 | no significant mineralisation | |||||
| BIRRC038 | 269520 | 1460745 | 254 | 126 | -55 | 285 | no significant mineralisation | |||||
| BIRRC039 | 269550 | 1460736 | 247 | 156 | -55 | 285 | no significant mineralisation | |||||
| BIRRC040 | 269434 | 1460667 | 248 | 75 | -55 | 285 | no significant mineralisation | |||||
| BIRRC041 | 269515 | 1460696 | 253 | 78 | -55 | 285 | 51 | 3 | 0.85 | 52 | 1 | 1.92 |
| BIRRC042 | 269479 | 1460705 | 248 | 75 | -55 | 285 | no significant mineralisation |
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| BIRRC043 | 269382 | 1460147 | 244 | 100 | -55 | 285 | 52 | 3 | 1.24 | 52 | 2 | 1.65 |
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| BIRRC043 | 269382 | 1460147 | 244 | 100 | -55 | 285 | 67 | 7 | 0.35 | |||
| BIRRC044 | 269410 | 1460139 | 246 | 132 | -55 | 285 | 62 | 3 | 0.65 | 62 | 1 | 1.11 |
| BIRRC045 | 269358 | 1459933 | 250 | 102 | -55 | 285 | 8 | 9 | 1.23 | 8 | 9 | 1.23 |
| BIRRC046 | 269390 | 1459921 | 250 | 110 | -55 | 285 | 13 | 4 | 0.69 | 13 | 1 | 1.34 |
| BIRRC046 | 269390 | 1459921 | 250 | 110 | -55 | 285 | 30 | 6 | 0.76 | 30 | 3 | 1.09 |
| BIRRC047 | 269312 | 1459921 | 250 | 79 | -55 | 285 | no significant mineralisation | |||||
| BIRRC048 | 269491 | 1460755 | 248 | 100 | -55 | 285 | no significant mineralisation | |||||
| BIRRC049 | 269528 | 1460805 | 251 | 102 | -55 | 285 | no significant mineralisation | |||||
| *true widths are estimated to be between 70% and 90% of down-hole intervals. |
Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
| Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data | Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data | Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data |
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation |
Commentary |
| Sampling Technique |
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 downhole 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. |
All of the sampling described in Table 3 refers to RC drill holes. A representative subsample of the sample was obtained by riffle splitting. The assayed drill samples are judged to be representative of the rock being drilled because representative sub-sampling of the RC samples was achieved. |
| Drilling | 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). |
The drilling was carried out by the reverse circulation drilling method. |
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| Drill Sample Recovery |
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. |
Sample recovery was assessed by weighing sample bags. |
|---|---|---|
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnical 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/Trench, channel, etc) photography. The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
Logging of RC drill holes records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, alteration, structure, weathering and other features of the samples. Logging of sulphide mineralization and veining is qualitative. All holes were logged in full. No judgement has yet been made by independent qualified consultants on whether the geological and geotechnical logging has been sufficient to support Mineral Resource estimation, mining and metallurgical studies. |
| Sub-Sampling Technique 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. |
The samples were riffle split on site. The sampled material is considered to be representative of the samples as a whole. |
| 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. |
All samples reported in this release were prepared and assayed for gold by 50g fire assay at the SGS laboratory in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. At the lab, regular assay repeats, lab standards, checks and blanks were inserted and analysed. Unlabelled standards (Certified Reference Materials) and blanks were also inserted by team members on site. |
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| Verification of Sampling and Assaying |
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. The use of twinned holes The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. Discuss any adjustment to assay data |
No twinning was undertaken in this program. Field data collection was undertaken by site geologists and supervised by Progress management. |
|---|---|---|
| Location of Data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveysused 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 |
Collar positions were located using a hand held GPS with a location error of +/-3m. Collar coordinates listed in the table are for the WGS84 datum, Zone 31 North. |
| 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 holes reported here were drilled as shown on the included locality plan. No judgement has yet been made by an independent qualified consultant on whether the drill density is sufficient to calculate a Mineral Resource. The samples were not composited. |
| 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. |
All drill holes reported here were drilled approximately at right angles to the anticipated strike of the gold mineralisation. |
| Sample Security | The measures taken to ensure sample security |
Reference RC samples are currently stored securely on site. |
| Audits or Reviews | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data |
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data have been carried out given the reconnaissance nature of this drill program. |
| Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results | ||
| Mineral Tenement and Land Tenure Status |
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with third partiessuch asjoint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. |
The Bira exploration permit was granted to Predictive Discovery Limited in 20 February 2013. Currently, PDI owns 49% of the permit. Progress Minerals International (Inc.) is earning 70% in Bira and a number of nearby permits by expenditure of $US5 million on exploration and evaluation studies. |
| Exploration Done by Other Parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
A substantial amount of exploration was carried out by Anmercosa. This work has been acknowledged previously and the historical drill results were reported to the ASX on 25/1/13. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The geology of the Bira permit consists of volcano- sedimentary rocks, basalt and granite. The target deposit is type is“orogenic gold”. |
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| 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. |
All the required data is provided in Table 3 (above). |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
The RC samples were all sampled and assayed in 1m intervals. No top cuts have been applied to the drill results. Up to 3m (down-hole) of internal waste is included. Mineralised intervals are reported on a weighted average basis. |
| 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’). |
A note about estimated true widths is provided in Table 3. Individual true widths are not yet estimated as these will be guided by a 3D interpretation of the drill results when they are all received. |
| 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. |
An appropriate plan and a representative cross section are included in this release. |
| 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. |
Intercepts are reported at 0.25g/t Au and 0.5g/t Au cut-offs with at least 1g/t x m and a maximum thickness of internal waste of 3m. |
| 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; |
All relevant exploration data is either reported in this release or has been reported previously and is referred to in the release. |
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| bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
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|---|---|---|
| Further Work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral 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. |
RC drilling is planned on a series of prospects along strike to the south and south-west of Bira.. |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND
TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA
FASO JV
Power Auger Drillholes – Interface Sample Results
| TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
TABLE 4 – POWER AUGER RESULTS – BIRA, KALINGA AND TANTIABONGOU PERMITS – PROGRESS MINERALS BURKINA FASO JV |
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| Power Auger Drillholes – Interface Sample Results | |||||||||
| Power auger hole Numbers |
Northing (WGS84- 31N) |
Easting (WGS84 – 31N) |
RL | Hole dips | Azimuth | Hole Depth | From | Interval | Au (ppb) |
| PMB01666- 2295 |
Refer to Figure 12 for map location of auger collars |
Refer to Figure 12 for map location of auger collars |
See notes |
All holes were drilled vertically |
All holes were drilled vertically |
Average hole depth was 4.4 m. Minimum hole depth was 2m, maximum hole depth was 12m |
See notes |
See notes | See notes and Figure 12 |
| Notes: Power auger drilling is a reconnaissance exploration technique. Typically, the last metre of each auger hole represents in situ material which is submitted for assay. Individual drill hole intersections are not reported in this announcement. The RL in the area is approximately 250m. The area is largely flat with little variation between adjacent holes; individual RLs are not reported in this announcement because theyare not relevant to interpreting geochemical data of this type. |
Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
| JORC Code Explanation |
Commentary |
|---|---|
| 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 downhole 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 |
The sampling described in this report refers to power auger drill samples. In all the power auger drill holes reported here, 1-2kg samples were collected most of which were of saprolite. The samples were collected for gold assaying at the SGS laboratory in Ouagadougou using an aqua regia method with a 1ppb detection limit. |
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| 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. |
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|---|---|---|
| Drilling | 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). |
The power drilling was carried out using a 4WD-mounted power auger rig. |
| Drill Sample Recovery |
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. |
Sample recovery is not assessed for power auger drilling as it is a geochemical method. In general, however, recoveries are good because the hole has to be cleared by the screw-type rods in order for the drill rods to advance downwards. |
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnical 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/Trench, channel, etc) photography. The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
None of these samples will be used in a Mineral Resource estimation. Nonetheless, all power auger holes were geologically logged in a qualitative fashion. |
| Sub-Sampling Technique and |
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. If non-core, whether riffled, |
All of the sample is submitted for assay so no sub-sampling is required and the sample is representative of what is in the hole. |
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| Sample Preparation |
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. |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 analytical method used was an SGS aqua regia method with a low detection limit (1ppb) which is appropriate for a geochemical drilling program. Duplicates and blanks were included with the submitted samples. Based on these results and SGS quality control data, the analytical results are judged to be suitable for distinguishing gold anomalous samples from barren samples. |
| Verification of Sampling and Assaying |
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. The use of twinned holes The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. Discuss any adjustment to assay data |
Hole twinning is not normally practised with power auger drilling. |
| Location of Data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveysused tolocate 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 |
Collar locations were located using a hand held GPS with a location error of +/-3m. Collar coordinates referenced in the table are for Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), Datum WGS 84, Zone 31 - Northern Hemisphere. |
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| 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 |
Reconnaissance power auger holes were spaced approximately 25m apart on lines approximately 400m apart. This type of drilling is not appropriate for the calculation of any Mineral Resource estimate. |
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| 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. |
Power auger lines are oriented either east-west or north-south, cross- cutting the historic arsenic soil anomaly trend at a high angle in the areas tested. |
| Sample Security | The measures taken to ensure sample security |
Reference samples are stored securely on site. |
| Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results | ||
| Mineral Tenement and Land Tenure Status |
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with third parties such asjoint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. |
The Bira exploration permit was granted to Predictive Discovery Limited in 20 February 2013. Currently, PDI owns 49% of the permit. Progress Minerals International (Inc.) is earning 70% in Bira and a number of nearby permits by expenditure of $US5 million on exploration and evaluation studies. |
| Exploration Done by Other Parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
A substantial amount of exploration was carried out by Anmercosa. This work has been acknowledged previously and the historical drill results were reported to the ASX on 25/1/13. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The geology of the Bira permit consists of volcano-sedimentary rocks, basalt and granite. The target deposit is type is “orogenic gold”. |
| 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 |
See Table 4 and the notes that accompany it. Individual power auger hole results described herein are not reported as the material information required for understanding and interpreting geochemical results of this type are contained in Figure 12, which shows drill hole locations and assay results in representative value ranges. |
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| • 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. |
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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 clearly stated. |
No weighted averaging or truncation methods were used for the power auger results. |
| 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’). |
True widths cannot be estimated for the power auger drill results. |
| 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. |
An appropriate map is provided in Figure 12. |
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| 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. |
The ranges of power auger gold assays shown on Figure 12 meet this requirement. |
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| Other Substantive Exploration Data |
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
Apart from the recent RC results reported in this release, there are no other exploration data which have not been reported to the ASX previously (25/1/13) or provided in the historical data review in the 2010 Predictive Discovery Limited prospectus. |
| Further Work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral 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. |
Power auger drilling programs have now stopped for the rainy season. Up to 20,000m of RC drilling is planned after the rainy season ends. |
APPENDIX 1 – AEROMAGNETIC SURVEY NOTES –
FERKESSEDOUGOU NORTH, COTE D’IVOIRE – TORO JV
Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
| APPENDIX 1 – AEROMAGNETIC SURVEY NOTES – FERKESSEDOUGOU NORTH, COTE D’IVOIRE – TORO JV |
APPENDIX 1 – AEROMAGNETIC SURVEY NOTES – FERKESSEDOUGOU NORTH, COTE D’IVOIRE – TORO JV |
APPENDIX 1 – AEROMAGNETIC SURVEY NOTES – FERKESSEDOUGOU NORTH, COTE D’IVOIRE – TORO JV |
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| Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data | ||
| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation |
Commentary |
| Sampling Technique |
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 downhole 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 |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
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| 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. |
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| Drilling | 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). |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
| Drill Sample Recovery |
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnical 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/Trench, channel, etc) photography. The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
| Sub-Sampling Technique 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 |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
| Verification of Sampling and Assaying |
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. The use of twinned holes The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. Discuss any adjustment to assay data |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
| Location of Data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveysused tolocate 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 |
GPS navigation was used to locate data points. Details: NovAtel OEM6 Series, 120 Channel with NovAtel CORRECT or Omnistar DGPS. Altitudes were measured using a Renishaw Industrial Laser Module (IML 500) Grid system details: WGS84, Zone 30N. |
| Data Spacing and Distribution |
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient |
The line spacing was 50m, magnetic data readings were taken every 4m along lines. No information is reported that is relevant to a Mineral Resource of Reserve estimation. |
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| to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. Whether sample compositing has been applied |
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| 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. |
Magnetic data was collected on lines oriented at 135 degrees which is approximately at right angles to the regional strike. |
| Sample Security | The measures taken to ensure sample security |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
| Audits or Reviews | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data |
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data have been undertaken. |
| Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results | ||
| Mineral Tenement and Land Tenure Status |
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with third partiessuch asjoint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. |
The Ferkessedougou North exploration permit was granted to GIV Minerals SARL in 2015. Predictive Discovery Cote D’Ivoire SARL may earn a 51% interest by spending US$1 million and 85% by completing a DFS. Predictive Discovery Limited holds 35% of Predictive Discovery Cote D’Ivoire SARL. |
| Exploration Done by Other Parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Information about previous exploration work has not been found. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The geology of the Ferkessedougou North permit consists of foliated metasediments, granite, granodiorite and lesser amounts of probable mafic volcanics and mafic intrusives. |
| 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 |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
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| • 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. |
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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 clearly stated. |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
| 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’). |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
| 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. |
An appropriate map is included – see Figure 6. |
| 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. |
Not applicable – these notes refer to an aeromagnetic survey. |
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| Other Substantive Exploration Data |
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
All relevant exploration data is either reported in this release or has been reported previously and is referred to in the release. |
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| Further Work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral 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. |
Geological interpretation of the aeromagnetic data and geological mapping will assist the design of the next drilling program. |
Predictive Discovery Limited (PDI) was established in late 2007 and listed on the ASX in December 2010. The Company is focused on exploration for gold in West Africa. The Company operates in Burkina Faso, West Africa where it has assembled a substantial regional ground position covering 949km[2] and has been exploring for large, open-pittable gold deposits. Exploration in eastern Burkina Faso has yielded a large portfolio of exciting gold prospects, including the high grade Bongou gold deposit on which a resource estimate was calculated in September 2014. PDI also has interests in a large portfolio of permits and permit applications in Côte D’Ivoire covering a total area of 6,000 km[2 ] and exploration authorisations in Mali covering 122km[2] .
Competent Persons Statement
The exploration results reported herein, insofar as they relate to mineralisation are based on information compiled by Mr Paul Roberts (Fellow of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists). Mr Roberts is a full time employee of the company and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits being considered to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Roberts consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
For further details please contact:
Paul Roberts Bruce Waddell Managing Director Company Secretary Tel: +61 402 857 249 Tel: +61 8 6143 1840 Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]
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TENEMENT STATUS – JUNE QUARTER, 2018
| Name | Number | Location | Area (sq. km) |
PDI equity |
Changes in holding during March Quarter, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalinga (formerly Fouli) |
Arrêté 2014- 294/MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
186 | 49% | Progress has now earned a 51% equity in the overall project |
| Tantiabongou | Arrêté 2017-054 /MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
50 | 49% | Progress has now earned a 51% equity in the overall project |
| Tambifwanou (formerly Sirba) |
Arrêté 2017- 119/MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
136 | 49% | Progress has now earned a 51% equity in the overall project |
| Bongou (formerly Madyabari) |
Arrêté 2017- 121/MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
171 | 49% | Progress has now earned a 51% equity in the overall project |
| Tamfoagou | Arrêté 2017- 132/MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
83 | 49% | Progress has now earned a 51% equity in the overall project |
| Tangagari | Arrêté 2013-37 /MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
94 | Earning 46.5%; current equity 0% (until final cash payment is made) |
Renewal in progress. |
| Tambiri (formerly Bangaba) |
Arrêté 2017- 120/MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
127 | 46.5% | Progress has now earned a 51% equity in the overall project |
| Bira | Arrêté 2016- 129/MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
12 | 49% | Progress has now earned a 51% equity in the overall project |
| Basieri | Arrêté 2017- 133/MCE/SG/DGMGC |
Burkina Faso |
73 | 49% | Progress has now earned a 51% equity in the overall project |
| Kokoumbo | Mining exploration permit No. 307 |
Cote D'Ivoire |
300 | Predictive CI earning 90%. PDI now owns 35% of Predictive CI. |
None |
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| Ferkessedoug ou South |
Mining exploration permit No. 310 |
Cote D'Ivoire |
290 | 35% | None |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundiali | Mining exploration permit No. 414 |
Cote D'Ivoire |
299 | 35% | None |
| Boundiali North |
Mining exploration permit – number not allocated |
Cote D'Ivoire |
350 | Predictive CI can earn 85% in the permit. PDI currently owns 35% of Predictive CI. |
Grant of permit advertised by Government. Permit ”decret” not yet received. |
| Kounahiri | Mining exploration permit No. 317 |
Cote D'Ivoire |
260 | 35% | None |
| Bassawa | Mining exploration permit No. 570 |
Cote D'Ivoire |
400 | 37% beneficial interest |
None |
| Wendene | Mining exploration permit No. 572 |
Cote D'Ivoire |
400 | 37% beneficial interest |
None |
| Dabakala | Mining exploration permit application |
Cote D'Ivoire |
400 | 37% beneficial interest |
None |
| Beriaboukro (Toumodi) |
Mining exploration permit No. 464 |
Cote D'Ivoire |
400 | Predictive CI can earn 85% in the permit. PDI currently owns 35% of Predictive CI. |
None |
| Ferkessedoug ou North |
Mining exploration permit No. 367 |
Cote D'Ivoire |
400 | Predictive CI can earn 85% in the permit. PDI currently owns 35% of Predictive CI. |
None |
| Odienne North | Mining exploration permit application |
Cote D'Ivoire |
400 | Subject to it being granted, Predictive CI can earn 85% in the permit. PDI currently owns 35% of Predictive CI. |
None |
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| Odienne South | Mining exploration permit application |
Cote D'Ivoire |
400 | Subject to it being granted, Predictive CI can earn 85% in the permit. PDI currently owns 35% of Predictive CI. |
None |
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| Cape Clear | EL 5434 | Victoria, Australia |
63 | 25% | None |
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Appendix 5B
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Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97, 01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13, 01/09/16
Name of entity
PREDICTIVE DISCOVERY LIMITED
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
11 127 171 877 30 JUNE 2018
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (9 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cash flows from operating activities 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation (b) development (c) production (d) staff costs (e) administration and corporate costs 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) 1.4 Interest received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Research and development refunds 1.8 Other (provide details if material) 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities** |
- (882) (135) 9 22 |
- (2,218) (577) 23 88 |
| (986) | (2,684) |
*The company’s accounting policy allocates staff costs to activities and are accordingly included in items 1.2 (a) and 1.2 (e).
**Includes a payment by Toro Gold Ltd of $65,856 under terms of agreement in Quarter 1 and previously incorrectly included 1.2 (a)
| 2. Cash flows from investing activities 2.1 Payments to acquire: (a) property, plant and equipment (b) tenements (see item 10) (c) investments |
(2) | (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (9 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| (d) other non-current assets 2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of: (a) property, plant and equipment (b) tenements (see item 10) (c) investments (d) other non-current assets 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) 2.5 Other (provide details if material) 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities |
6 | 6 |
| 4 | 4 | |
| 3. Cash flows from financing activities 3.1 Proceeds from issues of shares 3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible notes 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of share options 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of shares, convertible notes or options 3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 3.6 Repayment of borrowings 3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 3.8 Dividends paid 3.9 Other (provide details if material) 3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities |
- - |
3,067 (350) |
| 2,717 | ||
| 4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period 4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) 4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) 4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) 4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held 4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
2,661 (986) 4 - - |
1,642 (2 684) 4 2,717 - |
| 1,679 | 1,679 |
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| 5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts |
Current quarter $A’000 |
Previous quarter $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 Bank balances 5.2 Call deposits 5.3 Bank overdrafts 5.4 Other (provide details) 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) |
509 1,170 |
991 1,670 |
| 1,679 | 2,661 | |
| 6. Payments to directors of the entity and their associates Current quarter $A'000 6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 76 6.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 - 6.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 6.1 and 6.2 |
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| Current quarter $A'000 |
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| 76 | ||
| - | ||
| Fees paid to directors |
| 7. | Payments to related entities of the entity and their | Current quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| associates | $A'000 | ||
| 7.1 | Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 | - | |
| 7.2 | Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included | - | |
| in item 2.3 | |||
| 7.3 | Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in | ||
| items 7.1 and 7.2 |
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| 8. | Financing facilities available | Total facility amount | Amount drawn at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add notes as necessary for an | at quarter end | quarter end | |
| understanding of the position | $A’000 | $A’000 | |
| 8.1 | Loan facilities | ||
| 8.2 | Credit standby arrangements | ||
| 8.3 | Other (please specify) | ||
| 8.4 | Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and | ||
| whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are | |||
| proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those | facilities as well. |
| 9. Estimated cash outflows for next quarter |
$A’000 |
|---|---|
| 9.1 Exploration and evaluation 9.2 Development 9.3 Production 9.4 Staff costs 9.5 Administration and corporate costs 9.6 Other (provide details if material) 9.7 Total estimated cash outflows |
265 235 |
| 500 |
| 10. Changes in tenements (items 2.1(b) and 2.2(b) above) |
Tenement reference and location |
Nature of interest | Interest at beginning of quarter |
Interest at end of quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1 Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements lapsed, relinquished or reduced |
Kalinga Tantiabongou Tambifwanou Bongou Tamfoagou Tambiri Bira Basieri (Burkina Faso) Tangagari (Burkina Faso) |
Progress Minerals Inc earned 51% per terms of Agreement. Earning 95% upon final cash payment. Progress Minerals Inc earned 51% (48.5%). |
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 0% |
49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 0% |
| 10.2 Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements acquired or increased |
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1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
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2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
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Sign here: Date: 31 July 2018 (Company secretary)
Print name: Bruce Waddell
Notes
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The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity’s activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report.
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If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
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Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
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