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RAIDEN RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2023

Dec 21, 2023

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ASX RELEASE | 22 December 2023

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INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ANALYSIS BY CSA GLOBAL CONFIRMS FIVE NEW POTENTIAL TARGET ZONES AT ANDOVER SOUTH PROJECT

Highlights

  • Pegmatite outcrop analysis confirms five new potential zones for lithium bearing pegmatites at Andover South project

  • Work to date has now defined six target zones on the Andover South project

  • New target zones of interest are characterised by a high degree of fractionation (potassium/rubidium (K/Rb) ratio) of the pegmatites, indicating potential for Lithium-Caesium-Tantalum (“LCT”) mineralisation

  • A new prospective target zone located on E47/4061, which is the first evidence of prospectivity on this tenement and expands the potential strike of the key target zone in the pegmatite field to 4.2km

ASX CODE: RDN DAX CODE: YM4

BOARD & MANAGEMENT Non-Executive Chairman Mr Michael Davy

Managing Director Mr Dusko Ljubojevic

Non-Executive Director Mr Dale Ginn

Non-Executive Director & Company Secretary Ms Kyla Garic

Chief Operating Officer Mr Warrick Clent

  • On the basis of these results, the Company will expand the maiden drilling program to test all six of the prospective target zones

ASSET PORTFOLIO

SERBIA

Cu & Au

  • Further targeting work remains to be undertaken over areas obscured by sedimentary cover - potential to define further target zones

  • Latest rock chip sampling results expected mid-January

BULGARIA Cu, Au & Ag

AUSTRALIA Li, Au, Cu, Ni & PGE

  • Next steps: Additional sampling based on findings and drill plan refinement in conjunction with CSA Global, based on these findings – Company in the process for heritage survey and awaiting scheduled date

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ASX RELEASE | 22 December 2023

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Raiden Resources Limited (ASX: RDN DAX: YM4) (“Raiden” or “the Company”) is pleased to present the results of a recent mapping and pegmatite analysis program undertaken over the Andover South Lithium Project tenements.

Mr Dusko Ljubojevic, Managing Director of Raiden commented: “With ongoing work the teams are starting to define further potential on the Andover South project. On the basis of K/Rb ratio analysis and zonation mapping of all pegmatites, we have defined a further five zones of interest, which will be evaluated in more detail in the coming months. We hope that through the improved understanding of the zonation of the pegmatite field, as well as individual pegmatites, future sampling will confirm the mineral potential within the recently defined targets. The Company will re-evaluate all the target areas with the view of potentially drill testing them in conjunction with Target Area 1, the Company’s established target zone.

Shareholders can be assured that whilst awaiting heritage survey dates for drill access, which are being followed up on a regular basis, the Company is diligently continuing to explore its Pilbara lithium projects, especially Andover with the aim of defining numerous walk-up drill ready targets.”

Andover South Field Program

The Company engaged CSA Global to assist in a re-evaluation exercise of the Andover South pegmatite project in the Pilbara. The most recent field program included re-mapping of the defined pegmatites and analysis of the outcrop minerology with the objective of:

  • 1) Sampling and analysis of Potassium-Feldspar (“K-Feldspar”) minerals collected from pegmatites to determine fractionation states (Highly fractionated pegmatites are more likely to host lithium-caesium-tantalum (LCT) mineralisation).

  • 2) Analysis of the fractionation trends (potassium/rubidium ratio (K/Rb)), as a guide to define additional potential zones of interest in areas with unsampled/under sampled pegmatites, and

  • 3) Evaluate pegmatites which returned low Li2O values, to determine their degree of fractionation and potential for LCT mineralisation, not confirmed by sampling to date.

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Figure 1: Raiden’s Andover South Project and adjacent Azure Minerals Ltd.’s Andover Lithium project[1]

The following are the key observations on the basis of the analysis;

  • Majority of observed pegmatites are classified as “ complex zoned ” pegmatites. In such pegmatites, mineralised zones are typically distributed around the quartz core(s) and can be variable in nature along the strike and dip of the individual pegmatite.

  • In some instances previous sampling of pegmatites sampled segments of the pegmatites that have little potential to contain lithium (e.g. samples containing only quartz and feldspar, and highly weathered parts of the outer pegmatite zones). These pegmatites are still considered prospective to host lithium mineralisation and multiple zones have been identified as areas requiring resampling with new sampling protocols to be followed.

  • In reference to a global dataset of K-feldspar K/Rb fractionation data (provided by CSA Global), which indicates that pegmatites globally, with a K/Rb value of <30, have the highest potential to host lithium mineralisation, it was determined that:

  • The K-feldspar fractionation data from the Andover South pegmatites specifically indicate that the high-grade lithium mineralisation is associated with K/Rb values

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of <10. Multiple pegmatites / zones of pegmatites are fractionated (K/Rb 1020) but are not associated with positive samples.

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Figure 2: Andover South Project – K-Feldspar K/Rb ratios showing fractionation trends (where <10 corresponds with current highest Li2O grade pegmatites and <30 shows very highly fractionated pegmatites, being most likely to host further LCT mineralisation )

The most fractionated pegmatites in the Project area have K/Rb values of <10 and have coincident anomalous Cs and Ta. These very highly fractionated pegmatites correspond to rock chip samples with significantly elevated Li2O (up to 3.80% Li2O[2] ) and observed spodumene mineralisation. In this pegmatite system a K/Rb of <10 is indicative of a potentially mineralised pegmatite. Therefore, where additional pegmatites Li2O rock chip assay results were low or were not sampled for assay, they still have the potential to host lithium mineralisation.

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Figure 3: Andover South Project – zones of interest based on fractionation analysis of pegmatites

Summary of target zones:

  • Target zone 1 – has been defined across an approximate 1.5km strike extent within tenement E47/4062, with defined pegmatites which correlate to high-grade Li2O mineralisation. The K/Rb ratio data also indicates that the pegmatites in this zone are highly fractionated in this zone.

  • Target zone 2 – is defined on the northern extent, and subparallel, to Target area 1. Multiple pegmatites have been mapped, but the initial sampling results did not indicate economic mineralisation. The K/Rb data analysis of these pegmatites indicates that the pegmatites are highly fractionated.

  • Target zone 3 – is located on the eastern strike extent of Target zone 1, within tenement E47/4061 and is characterised by outcropping pegmatites, low lithium mineralisation rock samples, but indicated as highly fractionated by the K/Rb ratio analysis.

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  • Target zone 4 – is located adjacent to Target zone 3 on E47/4061 and is characterised by outcropping pegmatites, low lithium mineralisation from samples collected to date, however it is defined a potentially permissive for LCT mineralisation, as per the K/Rb ratio analysis.

  • Target zone 5 – is located on the southern extent of E47/4062 and characterised as potentially permissive for LCT mineralisation, as per the K/Rb ratio analysis.

  • Target zone 6 – is located on the western extent of E47/4062, and is also characterised by outcropping pegmatites, which are potentially permissive for LCT mineralisation, as per the K/Rb ratio analysis.

It should also be noted that a significant portion of the Andover South project is obscured by a thin sedimentary cover. These areas will be evaluated through a combination of soil sampling, or shallow air-core/auger drilling, with the objective of defining new potential target zones. This work will probably be undertaken in parallel with the maiden drilling program on the key target areas.

Planned work

On the basis of the analysis it was concluded to undertake further work, prior to commencement of drilling, in order to confirm further potential zones of interest, as defined through this exercise.

Planned work programs;

  • Resampling of pegmatites within the new prospective zones, as defined through the K/Rb fractionation data analysis.

  • Obtain high resolution drone imagery and lidar of the tenement areas to refine the digitisation of currently defined and potentially further outcropping pegmatites

  • Complete a high-resolution magnetic survey over the target area, with the objective of understanding the relationship between structures, pegmatite mineralisation and potentially define a pegmatite response which may be used to determine pegmatite geometry at depth

  • Refining drill planning, in conjunction with CSA Global, based on the work done to date, to ensure Phase 1 drilling will be best placed to intersect the mapped lithiumbearing pegmatites

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LCT Pegmatites zone mapping

A brief examination of the host rock indicated it to be mostly weakly metamorphosed mafic units at lower greenschist to greenschist level.

Three types of pegmatitic units were observed in the area.

  1. Pegmatitic core unit – strongly indurated unit of mainly quartz with varying amounts of feldspars, spodumene and micas (Figure 4a, b). This is the least weathered of the units and sometimes shows strong silicic alteration.

  2. Aplitic unit – fine grained saccharoidal unit dominated by albite and quartz, and more rarely with fine grained K-feldspar (Figure 4c, d). The aplitic unit sometimes contains small orange to pink garnets. The aplite varies from relatively fresh to strongly weathered.

  3. Pegmatitic wall unit – coarsely crystalline feldspar-dominated unit with common quartz and less common muscovite (Figure 4e, f). Varies from megacrystic K-feldpsar and quartz to a granitic groundmass with megacrystic K-feldspar phenocrysts. K- feldspar is the most dominant of the feldspars in this unit. In places this unit shows moderate to intense albitisation.

The pegmatitic units occur mainly as parts of more complex zoned pegmatites, containing one or more for the units (Figure 4a, e) with a general trend from pegmatitic core to the aplitic unit and pegmatitic wall unit. The units are also observed as single veins in some places.

Examination of the previously sampled rock chips at each of the pegmatites explains the variation in Li2O content where mineralised pegmatites were sampled. The main reason is that most of the mineralised pegmatites are complex zoned, and depending on the part of the pegmatite sampled, the sample may or may not contain lithium bearing minerals.

The most abundant visual spodumene is in indurated pegmatitic core zones (e.g., Figure 5ac), with confirmed visual spodumene up to 29% (Sample R21160) and of 2.22% Li2O[3] .

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Figure 4: Field photographs of the different pegmatitic units at the Andover South Project

(from CSA Global Report No R365.2023)

A) Pegmatitic core zone of complex pegmatite (Site: 20231122-010). Note that it is less weathered than the overlying aplitic zone. B) enlarged view of the core zone in A. C) An aplitic vein (Site: 20231118044). D) enlarged view of the sampled aplite. E) Pegmatitic wall zone, note the more intense weathering than the underlying core zone. F) enlarged view of part of E showing a finer granitic ground mass of quartz, feldspar and mica and the large K-feldspar phenocrysts.

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Figure 5: Photographs of spodumene-bearing pegmatites.

(from CSA Global Report No R365.2023)

A) low outcrop of spodumene-bearing pegmatite (Site: 20231123-009); Rock chip Li2O = 2.27% (Sample: R21895[3] ). B) Enlarged view of the pegmatite in A showing visible spodumene. C) Outcrop of spodumene-bearing pegmatite (Site: 20231117-011); Rock chip Li2O from nearby samples = 1.2-2.4% (Samples: R21546-R21529[4] and R21971R21972[2] ). D) Enlarged view of C showing weathered spodumene laths. E) Fresh surface of the pegmatite at D, showing spodumene and quartz. F) Macro photograph of pegmatite showing small white spodumene laths (Site: 20231123-010 along strike of pegmatite shown in A). spd = spodumene, alb = albite, mus = muscovite, qz = quartz

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ASX RELEASE | 22 December 2023

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This ASX announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Raiden Resources Limited.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

DUSKO LJUBOJEVIC

Managing Director

RAIDEN RESOURCES LIMITED

[email protected]

www.raidenresources.com.au

ASX Announcements referenced to directly in this release

1ASX:AZS 18 September 2023 Andover Delivers More Outstanding Lithium Results

2ASX:RDN 09 November 2023 Exceptional lithium results & additional spodumene XRD

3ASX:RDN 17 October 2023 XRD confirms high Spodumene content at Andover South

4ASX:RDN 10 October 2023 Highest Grade Lithium and Rubidium to Date from Andover South

5ASX:RDN 23 August 30m wide outcropping pegmatites defined at Andover South

6 ASX:RDN 19 September 2023 Andover High-grade Li2O samples & New 50m wide pegmatite

The information in the referenced in announcements footnoted at 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 above that relate to exploration results have previously been released on the ASX. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any information or data that materially affects the information included in the market announcements, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters continue to apply. The Company confirm that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.

Competent Person's Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to exploration results, is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation, and has been reviewed and approved by Mr Warrick Clent, a competent person who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Warrick Clent is employed by Raiden Resources Limited. Mr Warrick Clent has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the JORC Code. Mr Warrick Clent has provided his prior written consent as to the form and context in which the exploration results and the supporting information are presented in this announcement.

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Appendix

Table 1: Tenement Schedule

Tenement Holder Grant Date Expiry Area RDN
%
E47/4061 Pilbara Gold Corporation
Pty Ltd
(Raiden Resources Ltd.’s
100% owned subsidiary)
06/08/2019 05/08/2024 1Bl 80%
E47/4062 Application 2Bl 80%
E47/4063 04/04/2019 03/04/2024 2Bl 80%
E47/3849 16/07/2018 15/07/2028 1Bl 80%
P47/2028 Application 23.5 Ha. 80%
E47/4603
Application
7Bl 100%

Disclaimer:

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Words such as “expect(s)”, “feel(s)”, “believe(s)”, “will”, “may”, “anticipate(s)”, “potential(s)”and similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding future production, resources or reserves and exploration results. All of such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forwardlooking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) those relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits and conclusions of economic evaluations, (ii) risks relating to possible variations in reserves, grade, planned mining dilution and ore loss, or recovery rates and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, (iii) the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies, (iv) risks related to commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, (v) risks related to failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms or delays in obtaining governmental approvals or in the completion of development or construction activities, and (vi) other risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s prospects, properties and business strategy. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to revise and disseminate forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of or non-occurrence of any events.

About Raiden Resources

Raiden Resources Limited (ASX:RDN / DAX:YM4) is a dual listed lithium, base metal—gold exploration Company focused on the Andover North-South; Mt Sholl and Arrow lithium projects. The Company also holds the rights to the advanced Mt Sholl nickel-copper-cobalt- PGE project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. In addition, the Company holds the rights , as well as the emerging and prolific Western Tethyan metallogenic belt in Eastern Europe, where it has established a significant exploration footprint in Serbia and Bulgaria.

The Directors believe the Company is well positioned to unlock value from this exploration portfolio and deliver a significant mineral discovery.

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition. Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips,
or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools
appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down
hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These
examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of
sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material
to the Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this
would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was
used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold
that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
• Rock chip sampling taken opportunistically from
pegmatite outcrop during a dedicated mapping and
sampling program.
• Pegmatite was identified in outcrop.
• The rock chip samples were restricted to outcrop of
potential pegmatitic rocks.
• Rock chip samples were dispatched to ALS Global
Laboratories in Perth for analysis.
• K-feldspar sampling was undertaken by collecting
these suitable K-feldspar crystals in the field using a
cold chisel and hammer, numbering them, and
recording their location for later analysis by pXRF in
an office environment.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer,
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core
diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).
• In relation to this announcement no drilling has been
conducted as yet and no drill assays are being reported
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.
• In relation to this announcement no drilling sampling
has been conducted as yet and no drill assays are being
reported

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate
Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical
studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged.
• In relation to this announcement no drilling has been
conducted as yet.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all
core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and
whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of
the sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages
to maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of
the in situ material collected, including for instance results for
field duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
• Rock chip sample results have not yet been received from
this latest sampling program but will be announced as
soon as possible after receipt.
• K-feldspar samples were identified in the field by
experienced geologists and analysed by pXRF
analysis using an Olympus Vanta M-series pXRF
analyser. The analyser was calibrated to detect for
LCT-pegmatite-suite elements (including K, Cs, Rb,
Sn, Ta, and Nb). K-feldspar and mica books collected
from pegmatites and pegmatoidal granites were
analysed by directly pointing the detector at the
specimen and using the targeting camera to centre the
detection over clean areas of the mineral, free from
obvious inclusions, artefacts, and fractures. Where
feldspar crystals were small and perthitic, repeat
analyses
were
collected
to
get
the
highest
concentration of K-feldspar and most reliable
indication of degree of fractionation

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Summary results of pXRF analyses of K-feldspar from Andover
South pegmatites (n=220)
Min
Max
Mean
Rb
828
36976
10414
Cs
<LOD
1167
135
Sn
<LOD
71
4
Nb
<LOD
32
4
Ta
<LOD
180
79
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.
• Rock chip sample results have not yet been received from
this latest sampling program but will be announced as
soon as possible after receipt.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either independent
or alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
• All previous significant assay results have been
verified against the results reported by ALS Global
Perth by two experienced company personnel.
• All primary data has been uploaded into the
company’s data storage with standard data entry
protocols checked and verified by two experienced
company personnel.
• K-feldspar pXRF results have been verified by one
company geologist and one consultant from CSA
Global as part of their report to the company.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar
and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other
locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
• Sample points were determined by hand held GPS
which
is
considered
appropriate
for
the
reconnaissance nature of the sampling.
• Co-ordinates are provided in the Geocentric Datum of
Australia (GDA94) Zone 50.
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.
• Not applicable due to the reconnaissance nature of the
sampling.
• No attempt has been made to demonstrate geological
or grade continuity between sample points.
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.
• Not applicable
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. • For the current sampling program the sample chain of
custody is managed by Raiden. All samples were
collected in the field at the project site in number-
coded calico bags/secure labelled polyweave sacks by
Raiden’s geological and field personnel. All samples
were delivered directly to the associated carrier, RGR
Road Haulage, by Raiden personnel before being
transported to the ALS laboratory in Perth WA for
final analysis.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and
data.
• No review of the sampling techniques has been
undertaken.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including
agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint
ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests,
historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental
settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with
any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the
area.
• Raiden Resources Ltd tenements are located in the
City of Karratha, within the Pilbara region of
Western Australia.
• Refer to Appendix 1, Tenement Schedule
• Tenements E47/4061, E47/4063, and E47/3849 are
granted tenure while E47/4062 and P47/2028 are in
the application stage.
• Tenements are located on the Mt Welcome pastoral
lease.
• Raiden is not aware of any existing impediments nor
of any potential impediments which may impact
ongoing exploration and development activities at the
project sites.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. • A search and compilation of historic exploration has
been completed.
• Work included stream sediment, soil and rock
sampling, geological mapping, and geophysical
surveys.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. • Potential for lithium-caesium-tantalum bearing
pegmatite mineralisation.
• Andover Project geological setting – previous
explorers considered the area to be part of the Ruth
Well Formation (Mafic and ultramafic volcanic and
intrusive rocks; minor chert; metamorphosed),
however a recent interpretation by the company
shows that the rocks of the Andover
Intrusion/Complex (Archean-age mafic-ultramafic
intrusion)extend under cover further to the north

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
than previously suggested.
• It is further interpretated that the source of
mineralising fluids for the lithium pegmatites are
sourced from nearby felsic intrusive bodies, these
being the Black Hill Well Monzogranite for the
Andover Project area.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding of
the exploration results including a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that
the information is not Material and this exclusion does not
detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent
Person should clearly explain why this is the case.
• Not applicable
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
Relationship
between
These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.
• Not applicable

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths
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’).
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.
• Maps are included in the body of the announcement.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not
practicable, representative reporting of both low and high
grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
• All reported results from other companies are as they
have been released to the ASX and are referenced at
the end of this announcement.
• This announcement discusses the findings of recent
reconnaissance sampling and associated assays.
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.
• The underlying aeromagnetic data that forms the
basis for reinterpretation of the Andover Complex
rocks, as described in the body of previous
announcements by Raiden, was sourced from open
file GSWA data available through the MAGIX
system at:
• https://geodownloads.dmp.wa.gov.au/downloads/geo
physics/72204/WA_Magnetics_40m/
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions,
including the main geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive.
• Raiden are currently planning drilling to further
assess the potential for lithium-bearing pegmatites
over its Andover Project

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