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RAREX LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2023

Jul 10, 2023

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ASX Release 11 July 2023

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Phosphoric acid leach test supports RareX Stage-3 rare earth operations for the Cummins Range Project

Results show high phosphorous extraction into solution with high rare earth (RE) recovery into residue, supporting the Stage-3 RE extraction and monetisation proposition.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Testwork supports Stage-3 proposed monetisation path with good, rare earths extraction from the monazite and apatite mineral concentrate allowing for higher potential value-in-use of the concentrate containing enriched rare earths.

  • High apatite extraction into solution, with low gangue content , using low strength phosphoric acid, is suitable for high purity phosphoric acid production.

  • High recovery of rare earths to leach residue means low loss of RE value into the phosphate product streams from Cummins Range, a benefit of the Cummins Range monazite – apatite mineral relationship.

RareX Limited (ASX: REE – RareX or the Company ) is pleased to advise that recent testwork on a phosphate concentrate sample from the Cummins Range Rare Earths & Phosphate Project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia has showed promising results for processing the combined monazite-apatite phosphate concentrate.

Recent testwork confirmed high bioavailability of the potential direct shipping ore ( DSO ) material[1] and showed positive results for phosphate concentrate production[2] . This positive result on the monazite-apatite mineral concentrate follows these previous positive results and provides further support to the Company's proposed staged development of the Cummins Range Project[3] .

RareX CEO, James Durrant, said: “Whilst the initial DSO Stage-1 is our near-term focus, it is still necessary to build the case for Stage-2 and Stage-3. These results are very positive in reinforcing our proposed path to maximising resource utilisation and value by moving from phosphates and into rare earths. We’re building out the operational philosophy and product market for Stage-1, we’ve demonstrated phosphate concentrate is readily achievable for Stage-2, and now, by being able to separate, at high recovery, the rare earths from the concentrate, we are able to build our case for Stage-3.”

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2 ASX release 04 October 2023; Met Testwork Delivers Premium Phosphate Concentrate

3 ASX Announcement 13 April 2023; Cummins Range Rare Earths-Phosphate Project – Development and Strategy Update

For more information, Investors: James Durrant,CEO P+61 (0) 8 6383 6593
please contact: Media: Nicholas Read,Read Corporate P+61 (0) 8 9388 1474
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RareX Limited (ASX:REE)
ASX:REE Level 1, 338 Barker Road
E[email protected]
@rarex_asx
ABN: 65 105 578 756 Subiaco WA 6008
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Australia
rarex.com.au

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Beginning the project as a DSO phosphate operation, before transitioning through Stage-2 and into rare earths at Stage-3, significantly de-risks the Cummins Range development from the complexity, uncertainty, and significant cost implications of designing and constructing the full rare earth value chain from the outset.

Phosphoric Acid Gangue Leach Test

The test was undertaken at Nagrom, Perth where a rougher flotation concentrate was leached with 20% w/w phosphoric acid at atmospheric conditions to assess the extractability of apatite and confirm RE deportment to leach solution and residue. Future tests will use flotation cleaner concentrate (a further beneficiation step) which should improve the results even further. The leach results are outlined in Table 1.

Table 1: Deleterious Elements Results Summary

Analyte % Dissolution % Mass Loss
P2O5
TREE
Ca
Fe
Al
Si
43.2%
10.4%
65.3%
3.2%
3.1%
5.7%
39.8%

As indicated, the results showed 43% of P2O5 dissolution into solution. Based on previous mineralogical analysis on float concentrate streams, this dissolution rate aligns to the percentage of phosphate deporting to apatite suggesting that most, if not all, of the apatite was dissolved into solution. This is well aligned to previous leach testwork undertaken at Nagrom and ANSTO, highlighting the potential of using the concentrate for production of phosphoric acid, particularly with low gangue (i.e., iron (Fe), aluminium (Al) and silicon (Si)) dissolutions.

The results also showed high TREE (total rare earth element) recovery of 90% to the residue, suggesting that very little monazite was solubilised allowing the majority of the RE to be maintained in the leach residue. This, together with the apatite removal, offered good upgrades of TREE and made the leach residue better suited for further processing to extract the rare earths values. It is worth noting that the sample tested was a rougher concentrate and the beneficiation testwork is still in progress hence there is still potential for higher TREE grade in the final concentrate.

In addition to the gangue leach test, further phosphate mineral beneficiation testwork for both the Rare Dyke and Phos Dyke materials are underway, to both further improve the flotation regime, test different areas of the resource, and provide mineral concentrate for offtake support. Phosphate-optimised beneficiation is a strong alternative to rare earth-optimised flotation and may deliver greater value realisation from the Cummins Range Resource.

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RareX has also recently announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate ( MRE )[4] for Cummins Range, which significantly enlarged the Resource and positioned Cummins Range as the largest undeveloped rare earths project in Australia. This Resource update, together with the testwork results outlined in this and previous announcements, will underpin the assumptions of the scoping level study that is currently in progress.

A Scoping Study for the Stage-1 DSO mining operation and Stage-2 phosphate beneficiation is scheduled for delivery in July 2023, with a fast-tracked Definitive Feasibility Study ( DFS ) for the DSO product due at the end of 2023.

The Cummins Range Project is located approximately 535km by road to the port of Wyndham, and slightly less to Kununurra, making transport logistics feasible for bulk products such as phosphate fertiliser. The port of Wyndham has been used for the commercial transport of bulk iron ore.

This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of RareX Limited.

Competent Person’s Statements

The information in this release that relates to metallurgical testwork is based on information compiled and / or reviewed by Mr Gavin Beer who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and a Chartered Professional. Mr Beer is a consulting metallurgist with sufficient experience relevant to the activity which he is undertaking to be recognised as competent to compile and report such information. Mr Beer consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Beer does not hold securities in RareX.

The mineral resource estimate referred to in this announcement was reported by the Company in accordance with Listing Rule 5.8 on 1 May 2023. The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the previous announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the previous announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

4 ASX Announcement 01 May 2023; Cummins Range Resource Soars to 519Mt 0.32% TREO, 4.6% P2O5

P +61 (0) 8 6383 6593 RareX Limited (ASX:REE) E [email protected] @rarex_asx ree.investorhub.com/welcome rarex.com.au

RareX Limited ASX:REE ABN: 65 105 578 756

RareX HQ Level 1, 338 Barker Road Subiaco WA 6008 Australia

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Table 2. Cummins Range Mineral Resource Estimate, P2O5≥2.5%

RARE DYKE Tonnes P2O5 TREO + Y2O3
HREO
TREO + Y2O3
HREO
Nd2O3 Pr6O11 Nb2O5 Sc2O3 ThU
Classification **(Mt) ** **(%) ** (ppm)
**(ppm) **
**(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) **
Indicated 45.9 6.2 5700 290 910 270 1000 90 90
Inferred 368.9 4.0 3030 160 490 150 570 60 40
Total 414.8 4.2 3320 180 540 160 620 70 50
PHOS DYKE Tonnes P2O5 TREO + Y2O3
HREO
Nd2O3 Pr6O11 Nb2O5 Sc2O3 ThU
Classification **(Mt) ** **(%) ** (ppm)
**(ppm) **
**(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) **
Indicated 20.8 8.0 3580 300 720 190 470 80 100
Inferred 83.8 5.4 2340 200 470 120 450 60 60
Total 104.6 5.9 2590 220 520 140 450 70 70
COMBINED Tonnes P2O5 TREO + Y2O3
HREO
Nd2O3 Pr6O11 Nb2O5 Sc2O3 ThU
Classification **(Mt) ** **(%) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) ** **(ppm) **
Indicated 66.6 6.8 5010 290 850 250 830 90 90
Inferred 452.7 4.2 2900 170 490 140 550 60 40
Total 519.3 4.6 3170 190 540 160 580 70 50

Notes:

  1. Due to effects of rounding, the total may not represent the sum of all components

  2. TREO (ppm) includes: Light Rare Earth Oxides (LREO): La2O3, CeO2, Pr6O11, Nd2O3; and Heavy Rare Oxides (HREO): Sm2O3, Eu2O3, Gd2O3, Tb4O7, Dy2O3, Ho2O3, Er2O3, Tm2O3, Yb2O3, Lu2O3; + Y2O3 3. ThU comprises ThO2 + U3O8 (ppm) 4. Mineral Resource is reported from all blocks, classified as either Indicated or Inferred, where interpolated block grade is >2.5%P2O5

About RareX Limited – ASX: REE

RareX Limited (ASX: REE), a Perth based project development and exploration Company, was founded on the fundamental belief of the electronics revolution and the electric vehicle mega-trend. Our focus is rare earths and associated battery and electronic metals.

Cummins Range, in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, is our flagship project which aims to produce a sustainable, ethical, transparent and secure low carbon rare earth and phosphate supply chain solution for its products which satisfy the two global mega-trends of population growth and electrification.

RareX maintains exploration upside programs in the immediate vicinity of the Cummins Range Project and also more broadly to identify targets and progress projects complementary to the founding beliefs and expertise of the core team.

Rare earths and in particular, NdPr, are core enablers of decarbonisation and electrification of our society. NdPr supports high strength magnets which enables low carbon technologies, especially in the electric mobility sector, robotics solutions and renewable energy, particularly the wind energy sector.

Phosphates are one of the three macro nutrients required in fertilisers. Fertilisers are in ever more demand due to population growth, depleting soils and reduced arable land requiring ever more intensive farming.

RareX maintains material investments in Kincora Copper (ASX:KCC), Cosmos Exploration (ASK:C1X) and Canada Rare Earth Corporation (LL.V).

For further information on the Company and its projects visit www.rarex.com.au

RareX Limited ASX:REE ABN: 65 105 578 756

RareX HQ P +61 (0) 863 836 593 RareX Limited (ASX:REE) Level 1, 338 Barker Road E [email protected] @rarex_asx Subiaco WA 6008 ree.investorhub.com/welcome Australia rarex.com.au

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APPENDIX A

Table 1: Drill Collar Information

Hole ID East MGA North MGA RLUTM End Depth Azimuth Dip Type
CDX0008 307240 7866470 391 218 53 60 Diamond
CDX0011 307073 7866694 392 227 50 59 Diamond
CDX0015 307374 7866770 392 205 48 58 Diamond
CRX0060 307140 7866752 392 120 50 61 RC
CRX0063 307107 7866722 392 144 49 60 RC
CRX0068 307429 7866762 391 96 53 60 RC

Appendix B

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

Section 1: Sampling techniques and data - Metallurgy

  • Criteria JORC Code explanation Sampling • Nature and quality of sampling (e.g., cut techniques 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.

Commentary

  • Diamond drill cores and RC chips were sampled for the metallurgical testwork. Samples were selected based on drill assays, drill hole location and intervals, geological and mineralogical data. Samples were riffle split from bulk samples and sent to Auralia Metallurgy Perth and/or BV Perth and/or ALS Perth and/or Nagrom Perth for assays and further testwork.

  • For RC chips, the entire bulk samples were riffle split to ensure a representative sample from the selected interval. Quarter diamond drill cores were sent to laboratories to conduct crushing, sampling and assaying. All laboratories used in the assaying of the Cummins Range material were checked for sampling and assaying equipment and equipment calibrations / accuracy.

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RareX Limited ASX:REE ABN: 65 105 578 756

RareX HQ Level 1, 338 Barker Road Subiaco WA 6008 Australia

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• 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 (e.g., ‘reverse circulation drilling
was used to obtain 1m 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 (e.g., submarine
nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
• Sample interval selection for the
metallurgical testwork was based on
geological controls and mineralisation of the
deposit, the samples were considered
representative of the mineralisation that
were intended to be tested.
Drilling
techniques
• Drill type (e.g., core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details
(e.g., core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core
is oriented and if so, by what method,
etc).
• Drilling techniques used for the Cummins
Range samples used for the metallurgical
testwork were:
o
Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling in 2020-
2021, 2022 using 5 ½ inch diameter
hammer.
o
Diamond drilling in 2021- 2022 using HQ
and PQ sized rods.
Drill sample
recovery
• Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
• Samples used for the metallurgical testwork
were collected by riffle split. Additional
laboratory assays were undertaken on the
samples submitted for the testwork and
showed good alignments to the drill assays.
• Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
• Larger and more capable rigs were used for
collection of the metallurgical samples which
allowed for good recoveries of samples.
During each drill program, all drill rigs were
checked by professional geologists, and all
drill holes were logged and monitored for
recoveries and accuracy prior to sample
splitting and logging.

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Level 1, 338 Barker Road Subiaco WA 6008 Australia

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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.
• Holes used for the metallurgical testwork
had good sample recovery hence minor
sample bias. There is no distinctive
relationship exist between sample recovery
and grade.
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.
• All samples used for the metallurgical
testwork were geologically logged to a detail
level that supported the metallurgical
studies.
• Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc) photography.
• The logging is qualitative and quantitative in
nature for the metallurgy samples. The
recorded details included: lithology,
grainsize, weathering, colour, alteration,
sulphide quantity and type, structure and
veining. Photos were taken for all core
samples.
• The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
• Logging of all metallurgical samples were
carried out on geological intervals.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
• If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
• Cores were cut in half and quarter, quarter
cores from each selected interval were used
for this metallurgical testwork.
• If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
sampled wet or dry.
• RC chips were riffle split from the bulk bags.
Samples were dry when riffle split.
• For all sample types, the nature, quality
and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
• Samples used for the metallurgical testwork
were diamond drill cores and RC chips which
were split and prepared with appropriate
equipment. Where required, the samples
were crushed and ground to ensure the
samples were properly prepared for the
required testwork.
• Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
• All sample preparation and sampling
equipment was cleaned with adequate
procedures before taking of each sample to
ensure there is no cross-contamination
between samples.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• 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.
• Drill assays, mineralogical and geological
information were reviewed for selection
testwork samples. Additional assays on the
samples showed high repeatability of drill
assays suggesting good representivity of the
in-situ material hence no further sampling
was required.
• Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
• The metallurgical sample sizes were
appropriate to the grain size of the material
being sampled. Where necessary, material
was crushed and/or pulverised before riffle /
rotary split to ensure good consistency of
sampling representivity.
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.
• The assay analyses of all samples were
conducted by registered laboratories (i.e.,
ALS, BV and Nagrom etc.) with suitable
equipment and well-known quality
assurance accreditation to ensure the
accuracy of the assay results. Samples were
assayed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and
Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP).
• 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.
• There was no reliance upon geophysical
tools, spectrometers, or any other
techniques for the required metallurgical
testwork. All assays were undertaken with
appropriate XRF and ICP equipment at
registered laboratories.
• Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (e.g. standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
• The metallurgical samples were tested
against the standards and the good
alignments to drill assays confirmed the
accuracy of the results.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
• The verification of significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
• There are no significant intercepts mentioned
in this announcement.
• The use of twinned holes. • Twin holes were not used for collection of
metallurgical samples.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
• An electronic geological database was used
for data storage. For metallurgical testwork,
all raw data from laboratories, results
analysis and summary reports were
documented in a metallurgy database.
• Discuss any adjustment to assay data. • No adjustment was made to the assay data.
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.
• Drill hole collar locations for the metallurgical
testwork have been surveyed using a
differential GPS with accuracy to 0.1 m.
• Specification of the grid system used. • MGA2020 Zone 52
• Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
• Topographic control of the metallurgical
testwork has been established from
surveyed drill collars and are within 0.1 m.
The Cummins Range deposit is located on
flat terrain.
Data spacing and
distribution
• Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
• All the samples tested were selected from 6
holes from Rare Dyke and Phos Dyke from a
range of depth and weathering profiles with
varying TREO and P2O5grades.
• 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 data spacing is considered appropriate
for the metallurgical testwork at this study
level.
• Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
• Samples were composited for the
metallurgical testwork. Representative
portion of each selected intervals were sent
to the designated laboratories to undergo
staged crushing and grinding before being
composited and homogenised with suitable
equipment. Where drill cores were used for
the testwork, quarter cores were crushed
into suitable sizes before splitting the
representative samples used for
composition.
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ABN: 65 105 578 756
RareX HQ
P+61 (0) 8 6383 6593
RareX Limited (ASX:REE)
Level 1, 338 Barker Road
E[email protected]
@rarex_asx
Subiaco WA 6008
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Australia
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
• The orientation of the metallurgical sampling
is not considered to be biased towards any
geological characteristics.
• 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.
• N/A
Sample security • The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
• All metallurgical samples were secured with
appropriate labelling system. Samples were
labelled with standard designations and were
stored in locked shed. Samples were
transported to Perth from site by reputable
transport companies. Individual bags are
cable tied and the pallets are wrapped in
plastic with detailed logging sheet included.
Audits or reviews • The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
• No audits were undertaken however the
Competent Person was involved in all stages
of the metallurgical sampling and tests. In-
house reviews were also completed on the
sampling techniques and testwork results.

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Section 2: Exploration Results - Metallurgy

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

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 Cummins Range deposit is located on
tenement E80/5092 and is 100% owned by
Cummins Range Pty Ltd which is a wholly
owned subsidiary of RareX Ltd. Cummins
Range Pty Ltd purchased the tenement from
Element 25 with a potential capped royalty
payment of AU$1m should a positive PFS be
completed within 36 months of purchase
finalisation.
• 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.
• No security or impediments with tenement
E80/5092.
Exploration done
by other parties
• Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
• CRA Exploration defined REO mineralisation at
Cummins Range in 1978 using predominantly
aircore drilling. Navigator Resources
progressed this discovery with additional
drilling after purchasing the tenement in 2006.
Navigator announced a resource estimate in
2008. Kimberly Rare Earths drilled additional
holes and upgraded the resource estimate in
2012.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Geology • Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
• The Cummins Range REO deposit occurs
within the Cummins Range carbonatite
complex which is a 2.0 km diameter near-
vertical diatreme pipe that has been deeply
weathered but essentially outcropping with
only thin aeolian sand cover in places. The
diatreme pipe consists of various mafic to
ultramafic rocks with later carbonatite
intrusions. The primary ultramafic and
carbonatite rocks host low to high-grade rare-
earth elements with background levels of
1000-2000 ppm TREO and high-grade zones
up to 20% TREO. Disseminated apatite is
through all rock types and is also contained in
phoscorite. Above the carbonatite dykes is a
well-developed regolith profile that extends to
100 m below the surface where a combination
of residual, or eluvial and chemical weathering
have redistributed and upgraded rare earths
and phosphate.
• QEMSCAN and MicroXRF results have showed
that all the phosphate is contained in Apatite
and Monazite. The Apatite contains low UTh,
no cadmium and chlorine, and elevated levels
of Fl that are well below acceptable limits.
• QEMSCAN and MicoXRF have showed the REO
in the Regolith are deporting mostly to
monazite, with lesser amounts deporting to
bastnaesite, crandallite, and REE intergrowths.
• QEMSCAN and MicoXRF indicate the REO in
the fresh rock are deporting to monazite,
bastnaesite, parisite and REE intergrowths.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drillhole
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.
• All drill hole details used in this metallurgical
testwork have been previously announced on
the ASX between 2019 and 2023.
• 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.
• N/A
Data aggregation
methods
• In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (e.g., cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.
• No maximum or minimum cut-off grades are
used in this announcement.
• 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.
• N/A
• The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.
• No metal equivalent values are used in this
report.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
• N/A
• 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’).
• N/A
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.
• The report is relating to metallurgical leach
testwork and no Significant discovery is being
reported.
Balanced
reporting
• Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low
and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced avoiding misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
• N/A
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.
• This report includes meaningful metallurgical
results where a phosphoric acid leaching test
was performed on a rougher concentrate
generated from a regolith composite and
showed:
o
43.2% P2O5extraction
o
10.4% TREE extraction

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Further work • The nature and scale of planned
further work (e.g. 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.
• Scoping Study for the Stage 1 DSO and Stage 2
operations is in progress, with completion
expected end of July 2023.
• Baseline Environmental studies have
commenced with the instalment of 14 water
monitoring bores in 2022.

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