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RED METAL LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2014

Jan 27, 2014

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ACN 103 367 684

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 28 JANUARY 2014

MARONAN PROJECT ASSAY RESULTS - DRILL HOLE MRN13002

The Board of Red Metal is pleased to announce that assaying of cores from drill hole MRN13002 has defined multiple separate horizons of strong Cannington Mine-style lead mineralisation with strong silver values (Table 1 and Figure 2).

Significant down-hole intercepts include:

Issued Capital:

144,771,919 Ordinary shares

9,300,000 Unlisted options

Directors:

Rob Rutherford Managing Director

Russell Barwick Chairman

Joshua Pitt Non-executive Director

RED METAL LIMITED Level 15 323 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000

Ph: +61 2 9281 1805 Fax: +61 2 9281 5747

[email protected] www.redmetal.com.au

Queensland Explorer of the Year 2013

2.3m from 459.6m at 9.8% lead, 277 g/t silver; 13.7m from 483.3m at 7.9% lead, 230 g/t silver; 10.1m from 516.9m at 8.9% lead, 202 g/t silver; 15.1m from 548.9m at 5.8% lead, 134 g/t silver;

These very exciting results confirm the continuity of the strong lead and silver mineralisation to shallow levels below the northern hinge zone and significantly expand the geological potential of this very large, under-drilled, mineralised system.

Starting at a down-hole depth of just 460 metres these intersections are thicker , higher grade and at significantly shallower levels than those of the earlier drilling campaigns carried out in 2013 and 2012 (Figure 4).

The strong lead-silver horizons in MRN13002 are hosted within a 125 metre down-hole interval of prospective banded carbonate-calcsilicate rocks (Figure 2) and remain open towards the north, down-dip and at shallow levels between the existing wide spaced intercepts (Figure 2 and Figure 4).

This hole together with Red Metal’s earlier wide spaced drilling has now recorded multiple parallel horizons of strong lead and silver mineralisation over a significant strike length and down-dip extent (Figure 4).

Strong silver-lead and copper-gold results from recent Red Metal drilling programs, together with the series of significant shallow intersections from historic drill programs (Figures 4), has boosted confidence in the Maronan Project and the Company is now forwarding plans to evaluate this very large mineralised system with more step-out holes and targeted infill drilling.

A detailed follow-up program is being designed and budgeted.

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RDM ASX Announcement 28 January 2014

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Hinge Zone to Northern
Fold Structure
Copper Vein Zone
Lower Banded Lead Sulphide
Upper Banded Lead Sulphide
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[Figure 1] Maronan Project: Drill hole location plan on magnetic image showing main geological elements.

[Table 1] Summary of assay results from MRN13002 applying a nominal 1.0% lead lower cut-off grade.

Hole ID From
(m)
Down-hole
Intercept (m)
Estimate True
Width (m)
Lead
wt%
Silver
g/t
Gold
g/t
MRN13002
Upper BLS 459.6 2.3 0.8 9.79 277 0.6
477 1 0.4 1.47 109 0.7
483.3 13.7 6.2 7.92 230 0.3
including 488 7 3.1 10.6 312 0.3
504 2.0 1.0 2.19 93 0.3
514 17.5 8.5 6.62 155 0.1
including 516.9 10.1 4.9 8.93 202 0.1
548.9 15.1 8.8 5.84 134 0.1
including 548.9 4.1 2.4 9.43 202 0.1
566 1 0.6 8.54 285 0.2
569.4 0.9 0.5 8.01 192 0.2
Lower BLS 577.7 2.5 1.4 3.33 71 0.1
581.4 3.6 2.1 2.57 57 0.1
Total Combined 59.6 30.3
Thickness

[Table 2] Survey information for MRN13002.

Hole ID GDA94_E (m) GDA94_N (m) Azimuth Dip EOH(m)
MRN13002 491378 7671137 50 -90 885.6

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  • [Figure 2] Maronan Project: Cross Section containing MRN13002.

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Bedded carbonate-galena
Galena enrichment or “bonanza zones”
focused in the hinge zone to complex
folded beds
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[Figure 3] Maronan Project: Strong banded carbonate-lead sulphide mineralisation from MRN13002, 526.9m assayed 15.4% lead, 378 g/t silver . The silver and grey metallic mineral is galena a lead sulphide mineral. Note the coarsergrained galena remobilised and enriched into the apex or hinge zone region of the small-scale fold structures. Potential may exist for larger scale, structurally enriched, high-grade “bonanza” zones at Maronan.

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[Figure 4] Maronan Project: Longitudinal section showing all drill hole pierce points and contours of the cumulative or combined true thickness of lead intercepts greater than 1% lead from the Upper BLS (Banded Lead Sulphide) and Lower BLS horizons. The size and colour of the pierce points varies with the lead and silver Metal Factor which is calculated using the lead equivalent value (refer to Table 4 Data aggregation methods for calculation) times the combined true thickness of lead intercepts for each hole. This presentation is designed to visualise regions of thicker and higher grade mineralisation for further infill and step out drilling and highlights the significant tonnage and grade potential of this very large, under-drilled, mineralised system. The lighter shaded area reflects the extent of deep weathering and potential lead and silver depletion. The banded carbonate rock in MRN13001 appears to have been locally stripped of lead and silver mineralisation by the strong overprinting copper and gold mineralisation.

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For further information concerning Red Metal’s operations and plans for the future please refer to the recently updated web site or contact Rob Rutherford, Managing Director at:

Phone +61 (0)2 9281-1805 Fax +61 (0)2 9281-5747 www.redmetal.com.au

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Rob Rutherford Managing Director

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Russell Barwick Chairman

Background: Exploration on Maronan has identified two separate styles of mineralisation, bedded lead-silver mineralisation partially overprinted by structurally controlled, copper-gold mineralisation. The silver-lead mineralisation is of a similar style to the nearby Cannington deposit, one of the world’s largest silver and lead producing operations, while the overprinting copper-gold mineralisation can be compared with the mineralisation style at the nearby Eloise and Osborne ore bodies. Both mineralisation styles have shown improvement in grade and widths at depth and remain open down-plunge, towards the northern hinge zone and at shallow levels between the existing wide spaced intercepts.


The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Robert Rutherford, who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). Mr Rutherford is the Managing Director of the Company. Mr Rutherford has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralization 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 of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (the JORC Code). Mr Rutherford consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Table 3 JORC 2012 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC 2012 Explanation
Commentary
Sampling Techniques Nature and quality of sampling
The extent of mineralisation at Maronan has been
defined by 43 HQ/NQ diamond core drill holes drilled
by four different companies since 1987 until the
present. The spacing between drill hole pierce
points when viewed on a longitudinal section is
about 200 metres both vertically and laterally but
varies between about 100 and 400 metres. The 43
holes average 603m deep and range in depth
between 150m and 1469m. Holes were generally
angled towards grid east between -55 and -90
degrees to optimally intersect the mineralised zone.
Mineralisation in MRN13002 is defined by HQ core
Physical core is available for 29 of the 43 holes.
Paper copies of original laboratory reports and
geological logs are available for 18 historic holes.
Digital laboratory reports and geological and
geophysical logs are available for the 25 more recent
_holes. _
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representativity and the
appropriate calibration of any measurement
tools or systems used.
At Maronan ½ NQ core or ¼ HQ diameter core has
been sampled to ensure sample representivity for all
holes. Continuous geologically defined intervals were
regularly sampled at a 1.0 meter interval locally
down to 0.5 metre or up to 1.5m based on geological
controls. These high quality samples were logged for
lithology, density, magnetic susceptibility, structure,
RQD and other attributes.
MRN13002 was sampled using ¼ HQ core. Second ¼
HQ core duplicate samples were collected to check
sample representativity at selected intervals. Quality
control checks using standards, blanks or duplicates
are included at a sample rate of about one in ten.
Aspects
of
the
determination
of
mineralisation that are Material to the Public
Report.
Diamond core drilling was used to obtain nominal 1
metre samples from which up to 3kg of ½ NQ or ¼
HQ diameter core was pulverised to produce a sub-
sample for four-acid (near total) digest and multi-
element analysis using ICP/OES and ICP/MS
determinations. Gold was determined using a
separate 50g charge for fire assay. High-grade base
metal results >1% were repeated using an ore-grade
ICP/AES technique which utilises an aqua-regia acid
digest suitable for high-sulphide ores.
Drilling Technique Drill type (eg 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.).
For MRN13002 a conventional wire-line core rig was
utilised to extract PQ and then HQ diameter core
samples in mineralisation. The rotary mud pre-collar
extended 16 metres.
Core orientations were measured every 3 to 6 metre
core run using a Reflex ACT orientation tool.

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Drill Sample Recovery Method of recording and assessing core and
chip sample recoveries and results assessed.
The length of recovered core and the core rock
quality are logged for each core run. Core recovery
throughout the fresh sulphide mineralised zones in
MRN13002 is very good (100%).
Measures
taken
to
maximise
sample
recovery and ensure representative nature of
the samples.
Diamond core is reconstructed into continuous runs
on an angle iron cradle and marked with orientation
lines. Depths are checked against depths marked on
the core blocks and rod counts are routinely
performed by the drillers.
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.
Insufficient data is available to determine a bias
relationship between poor sample recovery and
grade. Not relevant with respect to MRN13002
samples.
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.
Quantitative geotechnical logging including RQD,
core recovery, fracture frequency, and qualitative
hardness are measured for each core run.
Qualitative and quantitative codes and descriptions
are used to record geological data such as lithology,
mineralisation, alteration and structure prior to
sampling. Magnetic susceptibility is quantified for
every assay sample interval (about 1 metre) within
the mineralised section and every core run (3 to 6
metres) within the hanging wall and footwall rocks.
Density is quantified for every assay sample interval.
Core photography
Core is photographed wet and dry.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
The total length of drill hole MRN13002 has been
geologically and geotechnically logged.
Sub-sampling
techniques and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
MRN13002 was sampled using ¼ HQ diameter core
and cut so as to preserve the orientation mark.
Pre-collar material is logged but not assayed and
preserved as a record in chip trays or bags.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
The sample preparation of recent diamond cores
follows
industry
best
practice
and
sample
preparation involving oven drying, coarse crushing of
the ½ NQ core or ¼ HQ core sample to 70% <6mm
then pulverising of the whole (<3kg) sample to 85% <
75 microns.
Quality control procedures adopted for all
sub-sampling
stages
to
maximise
representativity of samples.
QC controls have been variable during the life of the
project. Recent field QC procedures, including drill
hole MRN13002, involve using certified reference
materials as assay standards along with blanks and
sample duplicates. In weathered zones with native
copper quartz washes were used. The insertion rate
for
standard,
blanks
and
duplicates
in
the
mineralised zones is about 1 in 10 samples.

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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.
MRN13002 was sampled using ¼ HQ core. Second ¼
HQ core duplicate samples were assayed to check
sample representativity at selected intervals. Results
from MRN13002 show a variability of between 6 and
24% in areas of strong lead silver mineralisation.
Average variation for these mineralised samples is
14%.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material being sampled.
The sample size are considered appropriate to
correctly represent the sulphide mineralisation
based on the styles of mineralisation (medium-
coarse-grained, bedded lead sulphide and medium-
grained copper vein zones), the thickness and
consistency of the intersections, the sampling
methodology and the percent assay grade range of
the mineralisation.
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.
Recent samples use four acid (near total) digest
techniques and multi-element analysis using an
ICP/MS
determination.
The
acids
used
are
hydrofluoric, nitric, perchloric and hydrochloric acids
suitable for silica and sulphide based samples. High-
grade base metal results >1% were repeated using
an ore-grade ICP/AES technique which utilises an
aqua-regia acid digest suitable for high-sulphide
ores.
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.
No geophysical tools were used to determine
element concentrations at Maronan
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.
Although variable through the projects history,
industry standard QA and QC controls have been
applied to most of the 25 more recent holes. No QC
data is available for the 18 historic holes
For recent samples certified reference materials with
a good range of values and blanks were inserted
blindly and randomly at a rate of 1 in 10 over the
mineralised intervals while the laboratory routinely
runs duplicate checks from the pulverised sample. All
base metal results greater than 1% are re-assayed
using an ore-grade technique. Results highlight that
the sample assay values are accurate and that
contamination has been contained. Routine repeat
or duplicate analyses by the laboratory reveal the
precision of the analysis is within acceptable limits.
The QA/QC procedures of the historic assay data are
unknown and their level of accuracy and precision is
unknown.

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Verification of sampling
and assaying
The verification of significant intersections by
either independent or alternative company
personnel.
Core from MRN13002 has been visually verified by
the Managing Director and a Senior Geologist.
The use of twinned holes.
No holes have been twinned at this stage of
exploration.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
Primary data was entered in the field into a portable
logging device using standard drop-down codes.
Text data files are exported and stored in an Access
database. Mapinfo software is used to check and
validate drill-hole data.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
No adjustments or calibrations were used in any of
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.
The collar position for MRN13002 has been surveyed
by Handheld GPS using MGA_GDA94, Zone54 datum.
The drill trace for MRN13002 was surveyed using a
Reflex down-hole camera and checked using a
Surtron
gyroscope.
The
end-of-hole
position
determined by the Refex survey instrument was
within 5 metres of the gyroscopically surveyed
location.
All holes in the Maronan database have been
surveyed
down-hole
using
Reflex
style
and
conventional
Eastman
down-hole
cameras.
Gyroscope surveys have been completed on 4 of the
recent Maronan holes. The collar positions of
historical holes were located using a locally
established grid with an AGD66 datum. Location
accuracy of the historical holes is estimated at 1-5
metres. Recent holes have been located using GPS
systems accurate to about 1-2 metres.
Specification of the grid system used.
All recent holes use MGA_GDA94_Zone54 datum.
Historic holes used a local grid with an AGD66 datum
and have been converted to a MGA_GDA94 datum.
Quality
and
adequacy
of
topographic
control.
Topographic relief has been surveyed during a
detailed 50 metre x 50 metre gravity survey. The
region is flat with relief varying less than 3 metres
over theproject area.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.
The spacing between drill hole pierce points when
viewed on a longitudinal section at Maronan is about
200 metres both vertically and laterally but locally
varies between about 100 and 400 metres.
MRN13002 is about 170 metres north and 400
vertically above MRN13001 and 330 meters
vertically below historic hole MND20
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 drill pierce point spacing is sufficient to outline
the broad extent of mineralisation and grade
variations in the mineral system however no Mineral
Resources or Reserves have been defined to date.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
No sample compositing has been applied

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Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
Whether
the
orientation
of
sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this is
known, considering the deposit type.
Bedded lead-silver mineralisation in MRN13002 dips
between 60 and 80 degrees with local steep WNW
plunging folds varying the dip direction from W to
WNW.
East
directed
drilling
provides
a
representative,
unbiased
sample
across
the
mineralisation. The core to bedding angle in
MRN13002 varies between 20 and 40 degrees.
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.
Continuity of the lead and silver mineralisation
appears to have a steep bias in the down dip-
direction of the bedding. Causes of lateral and
vertical variations of the grade and thickness of
mineralisation within the bedding planes have not
been resolved because of the wide spacing of the
drilling.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
Chain of custody is managed by Red Metal. Samples
from Maronan are packaged and stored at the
company’s field house in Cloncurry. The company’s
personal deliver the samples to NQX freight office in
Cloncurry for deliver to a laboratory in Townsville.
The freight company and laboratory provide an
online tracking servicefor all samples.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
No external audits have been undertaken at this
early stage.

Table 4 JORC 2012 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC 2012 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.
Maronan is located with EPM 13368 situated in the
Cloncurry region of north-west Queensland. EPM
13368 is owned 100% by Red Metal Limited. No
material ownership issues or agreements exist over
the tenement. An ancillary exploration access has
been established with the native title claimants and
a standard landholder conduct and compensation
agreement has established with the pastoral lease
holders
The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting
along
with
any
known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.
The tenements are in good standing and no known
impediments exist
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment
and
appraisal
of
exploration by other parties.
The extent of mineralisation at Maronan has been
defined by 43 diamond core drill holes drilled by five
different companies since 1987 until the present.
Shell/Billiton/Acacia
discovered
base
metal
mineralisation on the project in 1987 and
completed 15 shallow holes to 1993. From 1995 to
1996 MPI completed 3 holes into the northern and
southern fold hinge structures. From 2001 to 2004
Phelps Dodge completed 6 holes. BHP Cannington
undertook a campaign of silver-lead exploration
from 2006 to 2008 completing 12 holes. Red Metal
Limited has completed 7 holes from 2011 to the
present seeking depth extensions to the bedded
silver-lead
and
separate
copper-gold
mineralisation.

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Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of Exploration on Maronan has identified two
mineralisation. separate styles of mineralisation, bedded lead-silver
mineralisation partially overprinted by structurally
controlled, copper-gold mineralisation.
The silver-lead mineralisation is of a similar style to
the nearby Cannington deposit, one of the world’s
largest silver and lead producing operations. The
Maronan silver-lead mineralisation occurs in two
separate but sub-parallel banded carbonate-lead
sulphide-magnetite-calcsilicate units referred to as
the Upper Banded Lead Sulphide (Upper BLS) and
Lower Banded Lead Sulphide (Lower BLS) horizons.
The two horizons can be separated by up to 100
metres
of
quartz
clastic
meta-sediments
(psammites, pelites and quartzite).
The overprinting copper-gold mineralisation can be
compared with the IOCG mineralisation styles at
the nearby Eloise and Osborne ore bodies.
Mineralisation is associated with intense silica
alteration within a bedding-parallel structure
focused between the Upper LBS and Lower LBS and
comprises chalcopyrite with pyrrhotite and variable
magnetite.
Both
mineralisation
styles
have
shown
improvement in grade and widths at depth and
remain open down-plunge and towards the
northern hinge zone and at shallow levels between
the existing wide spaced intercepts.
Drill hole Information A summary of all information material to the Refer to Table 2 for drill hole survey data for
understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of survey information
MRN13002.
for all Material drill holes:
Data aggregation In reporting Exploration Results, weighting All
mineralised
intervals
have
been
length
methods averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of
high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
weighted. No top-cuts have been applied. A
nominal 1% lead lower cut-off grade is applied.
Material and should be stated.
The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
The lead equivalent value is calculated using on the
current metal prices ($US2204 per tonne lead,
$US20 per ounce silver). Maronan project is at an
early stage of exploration, and as a result no
metallurgical test work has yet been undertaken.
A metallurgical recovery of 100% was therefore
assumed for the purpose of the lead equivalent
calculation. The lead equivalent percentage value is
calculated by summing the US dollar value of lead
and silver for each sample then dividing this value
by the lead price x 100. The Company’s opinion is
that all of the elements included in the lead
equivalent calculation have a reasonable potential
to be recovered. The calculation assumes 100%
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into account any potential changes in the lead
equivalent value caused by different recoveries,
processing or transport costs for the individual
metals. The lead equivalent value used here is not
precise and is used to map the broad variations in
the in situ metal content and assist exploration
targeting. It is highly likely this value will vary when
metallurgical data is collected.
Relationship between These
relationships
are
particularly
True widths for MRN13002 are estimated to be 40%
mineralisation
widths
and intercept lengths
important in the reporting of Exploration
Results. If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is known,
to 50% of down-hole widths.
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 (e.g. ‘down hole length, true
width not known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) Refer to Figures 2 to 4 in this report
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.
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Refer to Tables 2 for a summary of assay data from
Exploration
Results
is
not
practicable,
representative reporting of both low and
drill hole MRN13002
high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
Other substantive Other exploration data, if meaningful and The specific gravity of the mineralised banded
exploration data material, should be reported including (but
not limited to): geological observations;
geophysical survey results; geochemical
carbonate-lead sulphide in drill hole MRN13002
ranges from 2.8 to 3.6 and averages about 3.3.
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 A detailed follow-up program is being designed and
(e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).
budgeted.

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