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PRODIGY GOLD NL Capital/Financing Update 2016

Jul 17, 2016

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT / MEDIA RELEASE

ASX:ABU

18 July 2016

Exploration Update – Suplejack Project

ABM Resources NL (“ABM” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that the recently announced (ASX 2 June 2016) reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Suplejack Project has been completed with a total of 84 holes for 8,346 metres drilled. All assay results from the Tethys Prospect, which is situated on the Hyperion trend to the east of the current resource (see appendix for details) and was the primary target of this drilling program, have now been received.

Highlights

  • 22 of the 33 holes completed at Tethys returned significant gold intercepts, including:

  • Hole TYRC100001 – 17 metres at 5.74g/t gold

  • Hole TYRC100003 – 26 metres at 2.56g/t gold

  • Hole TYRC100006 – 21 metres at 2.89g/t gold

  • Hole TYRC100028 – 7 metres at 13.17g/t gold

  • Hole TYRC100030 – 18 metres at 4.52g/t gold

  • The drilling results confirm that gold mineralisation on the Hyperion trend extends over a strike length of at least 1,300 metres

  • All mineralisation at Tethys/Hyperion remains open at depth

  • Follow-up RC and diamond drilling is planned

The Tethys Prospect is situated within the Suplejack Project area on exploration license EL9250 in the northern Tanami. The latest drilling indicates that Tethys represents a significant extension of the Hyperion mineralised system.

Geology at Hyperion consists of steeply dipping sedimentary rocks (sandstone and shale), dolerite and basalt. Mineralisation is considered to be associated with a granite dyke or sill and is typically evidenced by quartz veining and elevated alteration of the host rocks. The upper parts of the system are generally leached, with mineralisation tenor increasing from 20 metres depth.

In the recent drilling program, 33 RC holes were completed for a total of 3,288 metres. The drill holes were designed to confirm and extend gold mineralisation identified by air-core drilling in 2015 (ASX 26 August 2015). This objective was achieved with 36 significant gold intercepts returned from 22 of the 33 completed holes. Collar positions for the new RC holes are shown in Figure 1 below with selected major intercepts labelled. Drill hole coordinates and details of all significant intercepts are presented in Tables 1 and 2 in the appendix.

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Figure 1: Hyperion Trend Drill Collar Plan with Major Drill Intercepts

Two holes drilled down dip from the initial air-core discovery holes on cross-section 613480mE extended mineralisation at depth, as shown in Figure 2. Two holes drilled 50 metres to the west returned broad, high grade intercepts, as shown in Figure 3, indicating potential for extending mineralisation further towards the current Hyperion resource.

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Figure 2: Tethys Cross-section at 613480mE

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Figure 3: Tethys Cross-section at 613430mE

Drilling also extended mineralisation eastward as far as 614180mE, where some of the strongest intercepts were returned, as shown in Figure 4. However as can be seen in the cross-section, there is an apparent discontinuity in the interpreted mineralisation, with the main intercept in hole TYRC100030 (18 metres at 4.52g/t) not in alignment with mineralised intersections in holes TYRC100028 and TYRC100029. This suggests possible displacement by faulting, a sudden flattening of dip or emergence of an additional parallel body of mineralisation.

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Figure 4: Tethys Cross-section at 614180mE

It is intended to drill an additional two RC holes on this section up and down dip of TYRC100030 and a line of three holes 50 metres along strike to both the east and west in order to help interpret the apparent change in geometry and potentially extend the high grade mineralisation intersected in this hole. The RC drilling rig utilised in the recent program has remained in the area, which should enable this follow-up drilling to be carried out in the near term.

Significant mineralisation has now been identified on the Hyperion trend over a strike length of 1,300 metres, albeit with three apparent breaks in high grade mineralisation as shown in the long section in Figure 5. There is currently a 200 metre gap in drilling between TYRC100030 and a line of three holes to the east

that did not generate any significant intercepts, providing scope for a material extension in this direction. It is not yet known whether the line of sub-grade holes on section 614380mE represents the potential limit of mineralisation or is simply another break in the strongly mineralised system.

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Figure 5: Hyperion long-section with drill hole pierce points

Mineralisation on the Hyperion trend remains completely open at depth, with the deepest hole within the current resource little more than 200 metres below surface and drilling at Tethys generally shallower than 100 metres.

A detailed mapping and re-logging program is currently underway at Suplejack in order to develop an alteration profile for the Hyperion area that may assist in targeting further mineralisation. A limited diamond drilling program is also proposed to further improve the company’s understanding of the geology of this mineralised system.

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Brett Lambert Chief Executive Officer

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Competent Persons Statement

The information in this announcement relating to Mineral Resource estimates and exploration results is based on information reviewed and checked by Mr Alwin van Roij who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr van Roij is a full time employee of ABM Resources NL and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr van Roij consents to the inclusion in the documents of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.

Appendix

Hyperion Gold Project Resource estimate with 50g/t top-cut

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th *Note - totals may vary due to rounding. Refer ASX release 16 April, 2012 for details. Re-reported in 2013/14 and 2014/15 Annual Reports to be compliant with JORC 2012.

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Table 1: Tethys Drill Hole Co-ordinates

Hole ID Hole Type Total
Depth
East1 North1 RL (m) Dip Azimuth2
TYRC100001 RC 72m 613430 7836669 412 -60° 357°
TYRC100002 RC 120m 613430 7836637 412 -60° 357°
TYRC100003 RC 120m 613481 7836632 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100004 RC 150m 613482 7836598 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100005 RC 72m 613533 7836648 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100006 RC 114m 613533 7836614 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100007 RC 72m 613583 7836623 419 -60° 357°
TYRC100008 RC 120m 613582 7836594 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100009 RC 72m 613629 7836626 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100010 RC 120m 613629 7836587 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100011 RC 90m 613679 7836598 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100012 RC 120m 613680 7836577 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100013 RC 72m 613730 7836601 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100014 RC 120m 613731 7836575 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100015 RC 132m 613731 7836550 412 -60° 357°
TYRC100016 RC 96m 613781 7836555 412 -60° 357°
TYRC100017 RC 132m 613781 7836526 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100018 RC 72m 613831 7836560 414 -60° 357°
TYRC100019 RC 120m 613831 7836535 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100020 RC 96m 613881 7836554 414 -60° 357°
TYRC100021 RC 120m 613880 7836523 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100022 RC 90m 613931 7836542 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100023 RC 120m 613929 7836512 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100024 RC 60m 613982 7836530 413 -60° 357°
TYRC100025 RC 90m 614079 7836522 415 -60° 357°
TYRC100026 RC 96m 614080 7836480 414 -60° 357°
TYRC100027 RC 90m 614079 7836430 412 -60° 357°
TYRC100028 RC 84m 614182 7836507 416 -60° 357°
TYRC100029 RC 90m 614181 7836460 414 -60° 357°
TYRC100030 RC 90m 614178 7836417 414 -60° 357°
TYRC100031 RC 96m 614379 7836457 420 -60° 357°
TYRC1000323 RC 36m 614377 7836410 420 -60° 357°
TYRC100033 RC 90m 614377 7836366 421 -60° 357°
TYRC100034 RC 90m 614379 7836409 423 -60° 357°
1. GDA94 zone 52
2. Magnetic
3. TYRC100032 was not completed and was substitued byTYRC100034

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Table 2: Tethys Significant Drill Intercepts

Hole ID Vertical
Depth
From
(m)
To (m) Interval (m) Grade Au (g/t) Gram Metres
(grade x width)
TYRC100001 41 47 64 17 5.74 97.64
TYRC100002 77 89 105 16 2.58 41.34
TYRC100002 95 110 119 9 0.57 5.13
TYRC100003 55 63 89 26 2.56 66.55
TYRC100003 85 98 103 5 1.12 5.61
TYRC100004 86 99 102 3 0.58 1.73
TYRC100004 100 115 122 7 1.71 12.00
TYRC100004 110 127 133 6 0.57 3.42
TYRC100004 119 137 145 8 1.26 10.12
TYRC100005 20 23 29 6 1.22 7.33
TYRC100005 31 36 62 26 1.78 46.39
TYRC100006 19 22 26 4 0.70 2.80
TYRC100006 55 64 85 21 2.89 60.75
TYRC100006 79 91 96 5 0.84 4.18
TYRC100007 47 54 70 16 1.30 20.83
TYRC100008 82 95 105 10 1.46 14.56
TYRC100009 42 48 53 5 2.26 11.32
TYRC100010 79 91 94 3 1.08 3.24
TYRC100013 23 27 32 5 4.70 23.50
TYRC100013 33 38 61 23 0.84 19.34
TYRC100015 73 84 101 17 1.83 31.17
TYRC100016 45 52 61 9 1.24 11.17
TYRC100017 75 87 95 8 3.35 26.81
TYRC100017 86 99 103 4 2.20 8.80
TYRC100018 30 35 46 11 1.06 11.62
TYRC100018 43 50 54 4 1.84 7.38
TYRC100019 64 74 80 6 1.02 6.13
TYRC100021 81 93 97 4 0.51 2.03
TYRC100025 21 24 26 2 8.21 16.41
TYRC100026 62 72 78 6 1.84 11.04
TYRC100028 31 36 43 7 13.17 92.22
TYRC100029 62 72 90 18 2.11 37.92
TYRC100030 26 30 33 3 0.74 2.23
TYRC100030 35 40 43 3 1.06 3.17
TYRC100030 47 54 59 5 0.96 4.81
TYRC100030 61 71 89 18 4.52 81.44
Intercept based on a 0.5g/t cut offgrade with upto 3 metres of included sub-grade

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Tethys Drilling Results

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut ABM has used Reverse Circulation (RC)
techniques channels, random chips, or specific specialised drilling techniques to obtain 1m samples.
industry standard measurement tools RC samples were split into calico bags using
appropriate to the minerals under investigation, a cone splitter at 1m intervals to produce
such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld nominal 2.5kg samples. The 2.5km samples
XRF instruments, etc). These examples should were pulverised by the lab to produce a 50g
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.
charge for fire assay, with the remainder left
on site for logging purposes by ABM
geologists.
The cone splitter was cleaned out at 6m
intervals and thoroughly at the end of each
hole
to
ensure
appropriate
sample
representivity.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation Bag sequence is checked regularly by field
that are Material to the Public Report. staff and supervising geologists.
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.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
ABM RC drilling was undertaken with a
techniques hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, Schramm 685. This rig has a depth capability
etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or of approximately 600m, using a 1000psi,
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face- 1350cfm Sullair compressor and auxiliary
sampling bit or other type, whether core is booster. Holes were drilled with 5 5/8”
oriented and if so, by what method, etc). diameter bit.
Historic drilling was RAB, RC, or diamond.
Specifics of drilling techniques are unknown,
except diamond drilling was NQ.
Drill sample
Method of recording and assessing core and All ABM RC samples were taken using a
recovery chip sample recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure representative nature of the
12.5:1 Sandvik static cone splitter mounted
under a polyurethane cyclone. Samples
were split into calico bags and sent to the lab
for assay; the remainder sample material
samples. remaining on site. Size of the sample was
Whether a relationship exists between sample monitored at the drill site by the responsible
recovery and grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain
geologist to ensure adequate recovery. No
relationship between sample recovery and
grade is apparent.
of fine/coarse material. With recoveries over 90% sample bias is
unlikely due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material occurring.
For the current program, which has been
undertaken for the purpose of exploration,
the variation in sample size is not seen as
significant.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been ABM drilling samples were geologically
geologically and geotechnically logged to a level logged at the drill rig by a geologist using a
of detail to support appropriate Mineral laptop with Maxwell Logchief data capture
Resource estimation, mining studies and system. Data on lithology, weathering,
alteration, ore mineral content and style of

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
metallurgical studies. mineralisation, and quartz content and style
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in of quartz were collected.
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) Logging is both qualitative and quantitative.
photography. Lithological factors, such as the degree of
The total length and percentage of the relevant weathering and strength of alteration are
intersections logged. logged in a qualitative fashion. The
presence of quartz veining, the ratios of
multiple lithologies in a single sample and
minerals of economic importance are logged
in aquantitative manner.
Sub- If core, whether cut or sawn and whether RC samples were split with a 12.5:1 Sandvik
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled,
rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or
dry.

static cone splitter mounted under a
polyurethane cyclone.
All intervals were sampled dry.
Field duplicates were taken every 50
samples. A blank or standard was inserted
For all sample types, the nature, quality and every 50 samples. For drill samples, blank
appropriateness of the sample preparation material was sourced from a quarry in Alice
technique. Springs – this material matches that used as
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub- a flush material by ALS in Alice Springs.
sampling stages to maximise representivity of Three certified standards acquired from
samples. GeoStats Pty. Ltd., with different gold grade
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is and lithology, were also used.
representative of the in situ material collected, Upon receipt by the laboratory samples were
including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material being sampled.
logged, weighed, and dried if wet. Samples
were then crushed to 2mm (70% pass), then
split using a riffle splitter, with 250g crushed
to 75 µm (85% pass). 50g charges were then
fire assayed.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the All samples have been analysed for gold by
assay data assaying and laboratory procedures used and ALS Minerals.
and whether the technique is considered partial or For low detection, ABM use AU-ICP22,
laboratory total. which is an inductively coupled plasma
tests For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld atomic emission spectroscopy technique,
XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in using a 50g sample charge with a lower
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
detection limit of 0.001ppm Au and an upper
limit of 10ppm Au.
Where higher grades are expected, or where
>10ppm Au is reported from AU-ICP22
analysis, samples are assayed by AU-AA26,
which is a fire-assay technique with an
atomic
absorption
spectroscopy
(AAS)
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision finish, using a 50g sample charge. The lower
have been established. detection limit is 0.01ppm, and the upper
detection limit is 100ppm Au. Where results
exceed 100ppm Au, gold is determined by
over-dilution with an AAS finish.
In
addition
to
standards
and
blanks
previously
discussed,
ALS
conducted
internal lab checks using standards, blanks.
Standards and blanks returned within
acceptable limits, and field duplicates
showedgood correlation.
Verification The verification of significant intersections by Significant intersections were calculated
of sampling either independent or alternative company independently by both a project geologist
and personnel. and senior exploration staff.
assaying The use of twinned holes. The drilling being reported is exploratory in
Documentation of primary data, data entry nature. As such, none of the holes have
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
been twinned in the current program. Where
results warrant, follow-up drilling will be

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. completed.
For drilling data, ABM uses the Maxwell Data
Schema (MDS) version 4.5.1. The interface
to the MDS used is DataShed version 4.5
and SQL 2008 R2 (the MDS is compatible
with SQL 2008-2012 – most recent industry
versions used). This interface integrates with
LogChief and QAQCReporter 2.2, as the
primary choice of data capture and assay
quality control software. DataShed is a
system that captures data and metadata
from various sources, storing the information
to preserve the value of the data and
increasing the value through integration with
GIS systems. Security is set through both
SQL
and
the
DataShed
configuration
software.
ABM
has
two
Database
Administrators and an external contractor
with expertise in programming and SQL
database administration. Access to the
database
by
the
geoscience staff
is
controlled through security groups where
they can export and import data with the
interface providing full audit trails. Assay
data is provided in MaxGEO format from the
laboratories and imported by the Database
Administrator.
The
database
assay
management system records all metadata
within the MDS and this interface provides
full audit trails to meet industry bestpractice.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate Hole collars were laid out with Handheld
data points drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), GPS, providing accuracy of ± 5m. Drilled
trenches, mine workings and other locations hole locations vary from ‘design’ by as much
used in Mineral Resource estimation. as 10m (locally) due to constraints on access
Specification of the grid system used. clearing. This degree of variation is deemed
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. acceptable for exploration drilling.
Final hole locations will be determined at the
completion of the program using DGPS
where practicable. Where DGPS cannot be
used, collar positions will be collected with a
handheld GPS using waypoint averaging for
greater accuracy than conventional GPS
points.
The projection used is GDA94, using MGA
coordinates in Zone 52.
Down hole surveys that recorded dip and
azimuth have been completed in all drill
holes using a Reflex EZ-Trac multi-shot
camera tool. Surveys are taken every 30m
and at the end of holeposition.
Data Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Current drilling infills the key target area to
spacing Results. 50m spaced lines, with holes spacings of
and Whether the data spacing and distribution is around 25m. Easternmost drill lines were
distribution sufficient to establish the degree of geological designed as a presence test only, with a line
and grade continuity appropriate for the spacing of 100m and holes approximately
Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation 50m apart.
procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.

Sample spacing is sufficient to provide
geologic and grade continuity.
No sample compositing was applied at
Tethys.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Orientation
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves Tethys is hosted in a shear zone with strong
of data in unbiased sampling of possible structures and adjacent alteration. The structural zone and
relation to the extent to which this is known, considering associated mineralisation trends ESE –
geological the deposit type. WNW and dips to the south at ~75º. The
structure If the relationship between the drilling drilling intersection to the north therefore
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to have
eliminates potential bias and intersects
mineralisation at across the zone and not
introduced a sampling bias, this should be down the zone.
assessed and reported if material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were transported daily by ABM
security personnel from the drill locations to the
Central Tanami mine site, where twice
weekly they were loaded onto a courier truck,
and taken to the secure preparation facility in
Alice Springs. The preparation facilities use
the laboratory’s standard chain of custody
procedure.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling ABM has conducted several audits of ALS’s
reviews techniques and data. Perth and Alice Springs laboratory facilities
and found no faults.
QA/QC review of laboratory results is
ongoing as results are finalized. ABM has
also conducted annual reviews at the end of
every calendar year, and found no significant
statistical outliers.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location and Tethys is located on EL 9250 in the
tenement and ownership including agreements or material Northern Territory. The tenement is wholly
land tenure issues with third parties such as joint ventures, owned by ABM, and subject to the
status partnerships, overriding royalties, native title ‘Granites’ agreement between ABM and the
interests, historical sites, wilderness or Traditional Owners via Central Land
national park and environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time of
Council (CLC). The Exploration Lease
transferred to ABM in December 2009.
reporting along with any known impediments
to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration The target area was first recognised in this
done by other by other parties. district by surface geochemistry and
parties shallow lines of RAB drilling in the late
1990s by Otter Gold NL. North Flinders,
Normandy NFM and Newmont Asia Pacific
subsequently all conducted exploratory
work on the project with the last recorded
drilling (prior to ABM) completed in 2005.
Previous exploration work provided the
foundation on which ABM based its
exploration strategy.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of Geology at Tethys consists basalt and
mineralisation. occasional steeply dipping sedimentary
rocks (sandstone and shale); in places
intruded by granite dykes.
Mineralisation is disseminated and coarse
gold within a shear zone in the proximity of
a larger granite intrusion into a sequence of
N-S trending mafic units.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the Summaries of all material drill holes are
Information understanding of the exploration results available within the Company’s ASX
including a tabulation of the following releases.
information for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill hole
collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified
on the basis that the information is not
Material and this exclusion does not detract
from the understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly explain why
this is the case.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting ABM does not use weighted averaging
aggregation averaging techniques, maximum and/or techniques
or
grade
truncations
for
methods minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high reporting of exploration results.
grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material
ABM reports significant intercept values
and should be stated. above 0.5g/t Au. The 0.5g/t Au is an
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short average of all continuous values which
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.
collectively average greater than 0.5g/t Au,
with no more than 3 continuous values
below this cut-off. The 1.0g/t Au cut-off is an
average of all continuous values which
collectively average greater than 1.0g/t Au,
with no more than 2 continuous values
The assumptions used for any reporting of below this cut-off.
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important The majority of drilling is percussion or
between in the reporting of Exploration Results. rotary, and thus the exact geometry of the
mineralisation
If the geometry of the mineralisation with mineralisation with respect to drill angle
widths and respect to the drill hole angle is known, its cannot be determined.
intercept nature should be reported. From surface mapping and previous drilling
lengths If it is not known and only the down hole
lengths are reported, there should be a clear
statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length,
true width not known’).
in
the
district,
host
lithologies
and
mineralisation are most commonly steeply
dipping (between 60 and 80 degrees).
Where sufficient outcrop exists to inform
planning, drill holes are angled so as to drill
as close to perpendicular to mineralisation
as possible.
Intercepts reported are down hole length,
true width is not known.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) Maps and tables are located within the
and tabulations of intercepts should be report or associated appendices, and
included for any significant discovery being released with all exploration results.
reported These should include, but not be
limited to a plan view of drill hole collar
locations and appropriate sectional views.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all The Company reports all assays as they are
reporting Exploration Results is not practicable, finalised by the laboratory and compiled
representative reporting of both low and high into geological context.
grades and/or widths should be practiced to
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and The Company reports all other relevant
substantive material, should be reported including (but not exploration results.
exploration limited to): geological observations;
data 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.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work Following receipt of assays, and
(eg tests for lateral extensions or depth interpretation of results, ABM will plan
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). follow-up work to verify those results and to
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of infill and extend as required.
possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

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