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RINCON RESOURCES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2025
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25 February 2025
TELFER SOUTH GOLD PROJECT - GROWING WITH MAIDEN MRE
Highlights:
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New data on Rincon’s Telfer South Gold Project shows significant scope for additional goldcopper mineralisation
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First independent modelling of the Hasties gold-copper prospects highlight strong and immediate new drill targets
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Gold mineralisation at Hasties Main modelled from near surface over a strike length of 150m by 70m width to 75m depth – open in multiple directions
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Gold mineralisation at Hasties Southeast modelled from near surface over a strike length of 100m by 80m width to 75m depth – open in multiple directions
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Telfer South is now a clear and present high priority drilling project for Rincon
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Project is only 10km south of Greatland Gold’s operating Telfer Gold Mine and gold/copper plant
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Mining Lease application in with DEMIRS
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The first modelling has provided a maiden JORC12 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Hasties Main and Hasties Southeast gold-copper deposits
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MRE of 870,000t for 870,000t @ 0.96 g/t gold for 26,800 oz gold (0.3g/t cutoff) and 2,286t copper grading 0.26% copper
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Telfer Gold Mine production grades for Q4 2024 reported as 0.609 g/t Au and 0.06% Cu[1] .
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The Hastie’s Prospect Area shows great potential for substantial growth, exhibiting consistent gold and copper mineralization from near surface, and remains open in multiple directions and to depth and down plunge making it an attractive target to drill
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Exploration planning now underway
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Rincon is very well funded and has $3.3 million cash as of 31 December 2024.
Rincon’s Technical Director, Mike Griffiths commented:
“ Greatland Gold's acquisition of the Telfer Gold-Copper mine in 2024, coupled with the recent gold price surge to over $4,500 has sparked Rincon's urgent review of the drilled mineralisation discovered to date. This is the first attempt to produce an MRE at Hasties Main and Hasties Southeast and the results have been very positive, identifying priority drill targets to extend known gold mineralisation. The company is now focused on our 100% Telfer South Project, just 10km south of the Telfer Operations.
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Telfer South’s gold potential has expanded considerably, and a review of the Telfer-Westin and HastiesGrace Trends (Figure 2) is currently underway.
We also have several historic high grade rockchip samples in the Hasties area grading up to 7.952g/t gold and 9.82% copper at surface only 2km northwest of Hasties Main that also require immediate follow up (Figure 2).
Additionally, we now have a clearer understanding of the open pit grades at Greatland’s Telfer Mine (0.609 g/t gold and 0.06% copper)[1] . This understanding confirms that the shallow Hasties Main and Southeast MRE grades are well within the range of the currently mined Telfer material” .
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Figure 1 – Project Location
1 Greatland Gold PLC – December Monthly Update, 22 January 2025
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Historic Rock Chip Sample: 9.8243% Cu
Historic Rock Chip
sample: 7.952g/t Au
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Figure 2 – Hasties Structure Interpretation and Gold Potential (Historic Rock-Chip Sampling)[2]
Rincon Resources Limited (ASX: RCR) ( “Rincon” or “Company” ) is pleased to provide its Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the the Hasties Main Zone and Hasties Southeast Deposits (refer Table 1 and 2) within the Company’s Telfer South Gold-Copper Project situated 10km south of the Telfer Gold Mine in the Eastern Pilbara of Western Australia. The MRE statement was prepared by consultant Widenbar and Associates (Widenbar”) in accordance with the JORC 2012 guidelines 2022, with an effective date of 24 February 2025.
The South Telfer Project consists of six exploration licences and two prospecting licences covering approximately 540km[2] and more than 40km strike of prospective geology known to host significant gold and copper mineralisation.
A drillhole database was provided by Rincon in CSV file format; assay data review and statistical analysis has been carried out to define parameters for resource estimation. An Ordinary Kriged (OK) Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) has been generated.
2 Refer to Rincon Resources Limited’s Prospectus dated 3 November 2020
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The requirements for Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction (RPEEE) have been considered, and pit optimisation has been carried out to determine the limits of likely economic extraction by open pit methods. The MRE has been reported at 0.3 g/t, 0.5 g/t and 1.0 g/t gold cutoffs within the optimised pit shell. The MRE is summarised below.
Table 1 Hasties Gold-Copper Mineral Resource 0.3 g/t Au Cutoff
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Hasties Main Zone and Hasties Southeast
AuCut >=0.3
Class Tonnes Au (g/t) Cu (%) Au (oz) Cu (t)
Indicated 633,000 1.03 0.28 21,100 1,733
Inferred 237,000 0.75 0.23 5,700 553
Total 870,000 0.96 0.26 26,800 2,286
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Table 2 Hasties Gold-Copper Resource 0.5 g/t Au Cutoff
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Hasties Main Zone and Hasties Southeast
AuCut >=0.5
Class Tonnes Au (g/t) Cu (%) Au (oz) Cu (t)
Indicated 567,000 1.11 0.28 20,100 1,557
Inferred 187,000 0.84 0.24 5,000 459
Total 754,000 1.04 0.27 25,200 2,016
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Table 3 Hasties Gold-Copper Resource 1.0 g/t Au Cutoff
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Hasties Main Zone and Hasties Southeast
AuCut >=1.0
Class Tonnes Au (g/t) Cu (%) Au (oz) Cu (t)
Indicated 195,000 1.92 0.27 12,000 515
Inferred 40,000 1.59 0.35 2,000 139
Total 235,000 1.86 0.28 14,100 654
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Note: Rounding errors may occur.
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Figure 3 – Drill Hole Locations – Hasties Main and Mineralised Area
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Figure 4 – Drill Hole Locations –Hasties Southeast and Mineralised Area
Technical Summary
The Hasties Prospect Area is located approximately 10km south of the Newmont’s Telfer Gold Project in the East Pilbara region (Paterson Range) of Western Australia. It consists of two areas where Mineral Resources have been generated: Hasties Main Zone (HMZ) and Hasties Southeast (HSE).
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Drilling and Sampling
A total of 134 drill holes for 21,297.7m have been drilled in the South Telfer project area that are relevant for resource modelling purposes. Drill spacing is nominally 25m on section by 10-25m down dip at Hasties Main Zone and 50m on section by 30m down dip at Hasties Southeast.
Rincon completed its maiden Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling program in August 2021 at Hasties with a total of 27 holes for 5,046m. The drilling program aimed to confirm historical drilling results completed by Newcrest, as well as first pass testing for extensions to the existing shallow copper-gold mineralisation at both Hasties Main and Hasties Southeast Prospects.
The Company commenced a Phase 2 drilling program at the Hasties Deposits in December 2021. The program comprised six holes for 1,463m of RC and one EIS co-funded diamond (DD) hole for 660m, which tested the Hasties Deeps Target.
Collar positions were recorded using various GPS and DGPS systems. MGA94_51 is the grid format for all X-Y-Z data reported.
RC holes were drilled with a 5.5-inch face-sampling bit, with 1m samples collected through a cyclone and rig mounted splitter into pre-numbered calico bags placed on the ground as 1m samples, generally in rows of 20. Two-meter samples are collected with a scoop to generate 2m composite samples outside of the interpreted mineralised zones. The 2-3 kg composite samples were dispatched to Onsite Laboratories in Bendigo.
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Figure 5 - South Telfer Area Regional Geology
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Assaying and QAQC
Samples were sorted and dried by the assay laboratory, pulverised to form a 50gm charge for Fire Assay/AAS to 0.01 ppm levels. A suite of base metals (As, Sb, Cu, Co, Ni, Pb, Zn, S, Mn) were analysed via ICP to ppm levels. For Rincon’s diamond drillhole hole, full-suite multi-element analysis via 4-acid digest and ICP-MS to ppm levels was completed.
Rincon’s Stage 1 and 2 drilling campaigns used standard QAQC techniques including the assaying Standards, Blanks, Field Duplicates and Laboratory Replicates. The majority of QAQC data is from Onsite Laboratory, Bendigo.
The data has been provided in the form of Comma-Separated Values files (CSV) and imported into Micromine 2025 software for further processing.
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Figure 6 - Hasties Main Zone Updated Surface Geology and Structure
( Mineralisation outlines in red, structural orientations in black , and Mineralisation trends in green)
Geological Interpretation and Wireframing
The South Telfer Project hosts magmatic Au-Cu mineralisation related to the Telfer mineral system.
Stratigraphy is dominated by thinly bedded dolomite and dolomitic siltstone with lesser sandy dolomite and one area of massive dolomite (all Isdell Formation).
A single mineralising event and mineral system has been recognised on the South Telfer Project which, based on its metal association, is magmatic.
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Breccia-style Cu-Au mineralisation is intimately associated with carbonate breccias where both major (Hastie's) and minor gossans pass laterally into largely barren carbonate breccias.
Rincon has updated the surface mineralisation and structural interpretations, and these have been used to guide dynamic search ellipse orientations to control generation of geological wireframes and for use in grade interpolation. The latest interpretation is illustrated below (Figure 6).
Implicit Modelling has been used to generate indicator grade shells at Hasties Main Zone and Southeast. Indicators were initially produced at a range of Au g/t thresholds in order to assess continuity of overall mineralisation envelopes and of potential internal high-grade domains. Au thresholds used were 0.30, 0.40, 0.45, 0.50, and 1.0 g/t Au. Cu grade shells were also produced at Cu% thresholds of 0.10 and 0.30.
The searches used for indicator shells at Hasties Main Zone were orientated according to the variable strike and dip of each area.
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Figure 7 - Hasties Main Zone 0.3, 0.5 and 1 gm/t Au Implicit Models
Statistical Analysis and Variography
Variography has produced reasonable variograms for Au for Hasties Main Zone, but not for Hasties Southeast. Variogram parameters from Hasties Main Zone were used for Hasties Southeast. Variography for Cu produced reasonable global variograms at both Hasties Main and Southeast.
Block Model and Resource Estimation
Blank block models have been set up separately for the full waste extent of Hasties Main and Southeast. Waste blocks are 5m x 5m x 5m to facilitate more accurate slope angles for pit optimisation . The extents are designed to provide adequate coverage of each deposit and the likely limits of optimised pit shells. Blank block models within the mineralised envelopes have been separately generated as input to the resource estimation process.
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BOCO (base of complete oxidation) and TOFR (top of fresh) weathering surfaces have been interpreted, and surfaces have been generated and used to define oxide, transition and fresh domains within the rock models.
Interpolation of Au and Cu estimates has been by Ordinary Kriging using the functionality within Micromine 2025 software.
No bulk density data is currently available, so data from similar deposits have been reviewed; final densities have been assigned on the basis of weathering domains.
Table 4 Bulk Density
| Weathering | Density t/m3 |
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| Oxide | 2.00 |
| Transition | 2.40 |
| Fresh | 2.70 |
Block model validation has been carried out by:
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Visual Drill Hole Section Comparison
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Swathe Plot Validation
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Model vs Composites by Domain Statistics
All methods provided satisfactory comparisons.
Resource Classification
The Mineral Resource has been classified in the Indicated and Inferred categories, in accordance with the 2012 Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). A range of criteria has been considered in determining this classification including:
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Geological continuity;
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Data quality;
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Drill hole spacing;
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Modelling technique;
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Estimation properties including search strategy, number of informing data and average distance of data from blocks.
The resource classification methodology incorporated a number of parameters derived from the kriging algorithms, in combination with drill hole spacing and continuity, and size of mineralised domains.
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Figure 8 - Hasties Main Zone Resource Classification
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Figure 9 - Hasties Southeast Resource Classification
Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction of the Mineral Resource
The requirements for Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction (RPEEE) have been considered, and pit optimisation has been carried out to determine the limits of likely economic extraction by open pit methods.
Mining and processing costs, metal prices and metallurgical recoveries are uncertain at this stage of the project, but assumptions have been made with a base mining cost of $4.50/bcm, a total processing cost of $27/tonne, a gold price of $4,000 per ounce, and a metallurgical recovery pf oxide and transition material of 95%.
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Resource Estimates
The MRE has been reported at 0.3 g/t, 0.5 g/t and 1.0 g/t gold cutoffs to allow evaluation of potential high-grade material. Using current mining and processing costs and gold prices, the economic cutoff is effectively 0.3 g/t Au and within the optimised pit shells.
Table 5 - Hasties Gold-Copper Mineral Resource 0.3 g/t Au Cutoff
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Hasties Main Zone and Hasties Southeast
AuCut >=0.3
Class Tonnes Au (g/t) Cu (%) Au (oz) Cu (t)
Indicated 633,000 1.03 0.28 21,100 1,733
Inferred 237,000 0.75 0.23 5,700 553
Total 870,000 0.96 0.26 26,800 2,286
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Table 6 - Hasties Gold-Copper Resource 0.5 g/t Au Cutoff
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Hasties Main Zone and Hasties Southeast
AuCut >=0.5
Class Tonnes Au (g/t) Cu (%) Au (oz) Cu (t)
Indicated 567,000 1.11 0.28 20,100 1,557
Inferred 187,000 0.84 0.24 5,000 459
Total 754,000 1.04 0.27 25,200 2,016
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Table 7 - Hasties Gold-Copper Resource 1.0 g/t Au Cutoff
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Hasties Main Zone and Hasties Southeast
AuCut >=1.0
Class Tonnes Au (g/t) Cu (%) Au (oz) Cu (t)
Indicated 195,000 1.92 0.27 12,000 515
Inferred 40,000 1.59 0.35 2,000 139
Total 235,000 1.86 0.28 14,100 654
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Note: Rounding errors may occur.
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Authorised by the Board of Rincon Resources Limited.
For more information visit www.rinconresources.com.au or contact:
Company:
Office: Tel: +61 (8) 6555 2950
David Lenigas
Chairman
U.K.: M: +44 (0) 7881 825378 Email: [email protected]
About Rincon:
Rincon has 100% interest in three exploration assets in Western Australia that are highly prospective for copper, gold, Nb, REE’s, and other critical metals required for the energy transition. These are the South Telfer Project, West Arunta Project, and the Laverton Project.
Each asset has previously been subject to historical exploration which has identified prospective mineral systems that warrant further exploration. The Company’s aim is to create value for its shareholders by advancing its assets through the application of technically sound, methodical, and systematic exploration programs to test, discover, and delineate economic resources for mining.
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Competent Person Statements Mr Lynn Widenbar
The information in this ASX release that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled under the supervision of Mr Lynn Widenbar. Mr Widenbar, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists, is a full-time employee of Widenbar and Associates and produced the estimate based on data and geological information supplied by Rincon Resources Limited. Mr Widenbar has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration, and to the activity of resource estimation and exploration targeting to qualify as a Competent Person, as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
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Reserves. Mr Widenbar consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Widenbar does not own any shares in the Company and is not a participant in any short- or long-term incentive plans of the Company.
Mr Michael Griffiths
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Michael Griffiths a Competent Person who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Griffiths is a Director of the Company. Mr. Griffiths has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken 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”. Mr. Griffiths consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements in relation to the Exploration Results. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the competent persons findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements and opinions. Forward-looking statements, including projections, forecasts and estimates, are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied on as an indication or guarantee of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, contingencies and other important factors, many of which are outside the control of the Company and which are subject to change without notice and could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance and no representation or warranty is made as to the likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forward-looking statements or other forecast. Nothing contained in this announcement, nor any information made available to you is, or and shall be relied upon as, a promise, representation, warranty or guarantee as to the past, present or the future performance of Rincon.
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, Rincon Stage 1 sampling has been carried out using Reverse
techniques random chips, or specific specialised industry Circulation drilling (RC). A total of 27 holes (21STRC01-027)
standard measurement tools appropriate to the were drilled in the program for a total of 4,944m with hole
minerals under investigation, such as downhole depths ranging from of 102 to 246m. Holes were inclined (-50
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, to -70o). Azimuth was generally 040 degrees but varied from
etc.). These examples should not be taken as 3400 to 0900.
limiting the broad meaning of sampling. A total of 4,121 samples (single and 2m composites) were
collected. Sample quality was generally high although some
sample loss occurred due to voids in the weathered zone.
Overall, dry sample was produced to the depths drilled.
In Rincon’s Stage 2 program, sampling has been carried out
using Reverse Circulation drilling (RC) and Diamond Core
drilling (DD). A total of 7 holes (6 RC holes, 21STRC028-033,
and one DD Hole, 21STDD001) were drilled in the reported
program for a total of 1476m with hole depths ranging from of
96 to 312m. Holes were inclined (-50 to -60o). Azimuth was
generally 040 or 220 degrees.
Sample quality was generally high although some sample loss
occurred due to voids in the weathered zone. Overall, dry
sample was produced to the depths drilled.
Historical drilling data is from drilling undertaken by Newcrest
in the late 1990s and 2000s. There are 99 historic drill holes,
for a total of 14,128.5m.
Sampling techniques vary between the different drilling
campaigns and information has been taken from open file
reports.
Reverse circulation, rotary air blast and diamond drilling
techniques were used. Only historical RC and DD drilling has
been used in subsequent resource estimation.
Specific details are typically not reported, including measures
taken to ensure sample representivity.
Sample intervals range from 1 to 3 m, with some 5 m
composite samples assayed.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure The drill holes were located by handheld GPS. Sampling was
sample representivity and the appropriate carried out under Company protocols and QAQC procedures as
calibration of any measurement tools or systems per current industry practice. See further details below.
used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation RC holes were drilled with a 5.5-inch face-sampling bit, with 1m
that are Material to the Public Report. In cases samples collected through a cyclone and rig mounted splitter
where ‘industry standard’ work has been done; into pre-numbered calcio bags placed on the ground as 1m
this would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse samples, generally in rows of 20. Two-meter samples are
circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m collected with a scoop to generate 2m composite sample
samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to outside of the interpreted mineralised zones.
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other The 2-3 kg composite samples were dispatched to Onsite
cases, more explanation may be required, such as Laboratories in Bendigo. These samples were sorted and dried
where there is coarse gold that has inherent by the assay laboratory, pulverised to form a 50gm charge for
sampling problems. Unusual commodities or Fire Assay/AAS t0 0.01 ppm levels. A suite of base metals (As,
mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules) may Sb, Cu, Co, Ni, Pb, Zn, S%, Mn) were analysed via ICP to ppm
warrant disclosure of detailed information. levels.
Rincon’s DD hole was drilled with a HQ diamond bit from 0-
96m, then NQ from 96-660m. Selected samples from 20cm to
1.2m were collected by cutting half-core. The samples were
dispatched Onsite Laboratories in Bendigo. These samples
were sorted and dried by the assay laboratory, pulverised to
form a 50gm charge for Fire Assay/AAS to 0.01 ppm levels and
full-suite multi-element analysis via 4-acid digest and ICP-MS to
ppm levels.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole Inclined RC drilling and DD drilling was completed by TopDrill
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, Pty Ltd based in Perth.
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.).
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip Most samples were dry. Minor ground water was encountered
recovery sample recoveries and results assessed. in some holes. Sample recoveries were visually estimated, and
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
any low recoveries recorded in the drill logs. Sample quality
was noted on the drill logs.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and Drill mounted cyclone and splitter were cleaned between rod
ensure representative nature of the samples. changes and after each hole to minimize contamination.
Whether a relationship exists between sample There is no observed relationship between recovery and grade
recovery and grade and whether sample bias may in the drilling.
have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been All holes were inspected by Company Geologists, with detailed
geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of logging using the Companies logging scheme.
detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical
studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in Logging of RC samples records lithology, mineralogy,
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.) mineralisation, weathering, colour, and other features of the
photography. samples. All samples are wet-sieved, and samples stored in
chip trays. These trays were stored off site for future reference.
All DD samples are stored in core trays and kept off site for
future reference.
The total length and percentage of the relevant Specific intersections are not reported.
intersections logged.
Subsampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, Half-core was taken for analysis.
techniques and half or all core taken.
sample
preparation If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary Single metre samples were collected from a rig mounted
split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry. splitter off the cyclone. Samples are recorded as dry, wet, or
damp. Results from the composite samples are used to identify
if further singe meter samples will be submitted to laboratory.
Composite samples are not used in resources calculations.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and Samples were prepared at the Onsite Laboratories in Bendigo.
appropriateness of the sample preparation Samples were dried, and the whole sample pulverised to 90%
technique. passing 75um, and a reference sub-sample of approximately.
200g retained. A nominal 50 g was used for the analysis
(FA/AAS) with a separate split used for base metal analysis.
The procedure is industry standard for this type of sample.
Sample loss was experienced in some holes at Hasties main
due to voids in the oxidized zone, where no sample was
recovered. This has been noted in the Company database.
Quality control procedures adopted for all Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s), duplicates and/or
subsampling stages to maximise representivity of blanks are analysed with each batch of samples. These quality
samples. control results are reported along with the sample values in the
final report. Selected samples are also re-analysed to confirm
anomalous results.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is Compositing of samples involves collection of a representative
representative of the in-situ material collected, scoop from within the single sample meter sample in green
including for instance results for field plastics bags. Samples weigh 2-3kg prior to pulverisation.
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain Sample sizes are considered appropriate to give an indication
size of the material being sampled. of mineralisation given the particle sizes and the practical
requirement to maintain manageable sample weights
Quality of assay The nature, quality and appropriateness of the Samples were analysed for gold to ppm levels via 50g fire
data and assaying and laboratory procedures used and assay / AAS finish which gives total digestion and is
laboratory tests whether the technique is considered partial or appropriate for high-level samples. Base metals were analysed
total. to ppm levels
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld A Vanta XRF was used to analyse zones of interest within
XRF instruments, etc., the parameters used in drillholes. Two beam analysis of 15 seconds per beam was
determining the analysis including instrument used.
make and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. Standards (Certified Reference Materials) and Blanks are
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory inserted regularly within the sample sequence. At the Assay
checks) and whether acceptable levels of Laboratory additional Repeats, Lab Standards, Checks and
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have Blanks are analysed concurrently with the field samples.
been established. Results of the field and Lab QAQC samples were checked on
assay receipt. All assays met QAQC protocols, showing no
levels of contamination or sample bias. Analysis of field
duplicate assay data suggests expected levels of sampling
precision, with less than 10% pair difference.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by Significant results were checked by the CEO and Project
sampling and either independent or alternative company Geologist
assaying personnel.
The use of twinned holes. No twinned holes have been drilled
Documentation of primary data, data entry Data is entered electronically on site. Assay files are received
procedures, data verification, data storage electronically from the Laboratory. All data is stored in a
(physical and electronic) protocols. Company database system and maintained by the Database
Manager.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No assay data was adjusted. The lab’s primary Au field is the
one used for analysis purposes. No averaging is employed.
Location of data Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate Drill collar locations were located by differential GPS.
points drillholes (collar and downhole surveys), trenches, The drill rig mast is set up using a clinometer and rig is
mine workings and other locations used in Mineral orientated using handheld compass.
Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used. Grid projection is GDA94, Zone 51.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Relative Levels are allocated to the drill hole collars using
current Digital Terrain Model’s for the area.
Data spacing and Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Exploration results are not being reported.
distribution
Whether the data spacing and distribution is The data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the
sufficient to establish the degree of geological and degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the
grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Mineral Resource Estimation at the Indicated and Inferred
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation classification levels.
procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. No compositing of samples has been employed.
Orientation of data Whether the orientation of sampling achieves The orientation of the drill hole (azimuth) is approximately
in relation to unbiased sampling of possible structures and the perpendicular to the strike of the targeted mineralisation when
geological extent to which this is known, considering the drilled at an azimuth of 040 degrees. Holes drilled at other
structure deposit type. azimuths will be slightly oblique to the interpreted strike of
mineralisation and were designed to test plunge/strike
extensions from existing drill pads.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation The 040 degrees drill orientation is estimated to be
and the orientation of key mineralised structures approximately perpendicular to the main mineralised trend. It is
is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, unclear at present whether cross structures or other oblique
this should be assessed and reported if material. zones are mineralised, however it is considered unlikely that any
sampling bias has been introduced.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were submitted in pre -numbered plastic bags (five
calico bags per single plastic bag), sealed and transported to the
Onsite Laboratories in Bendigo, Victoria for assaying.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling Sampling and assaying techniques are industry-standard. No
techniques and data. specific audits or reviews have been undertaken at this stage in
the program.
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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 project lies within tenements E45/4336 and P45/2929 which is held 100% by South Telfer Mining Pty Ltd, a 100% owned subsidiary of Rincon Resources Ltd. The Project is located 12km south of Telfer in Western Australia |
| 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 subject to this report are in good standing with the Western Australian DMIRS. |
|
| Exploration done by other parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
The majority of past exploration work within the project area including drilling, surface sampling; geophysical surveys and geological mapping has been largely completed by Newcrest, who explored the region South and SE of Telfer Mine during the 1990- 2000’s as part of a large regional programme. Where relevant, assay data from this earlier exploration has been incorporated into Companydatabases. |
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of The Project occurs within the Proterozoic Paterson Province and is
mineralisation. considered prospective for structurally controlled and replacement
style Cu-Au mineralisation in folded sediments of the Isdell
Formation.
Drillhole A summary of all information material to the Exploration results are not being reported.
information understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drillholes:
easting and northing of the drillhole collar
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drillhole
collar
dip and azimuth of the hole
downhole length and interception depth
hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the information is
not Material and this exclusion does not
detract from the understanding of the
report, the Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting Exploration results are not being reported.
aggregation averaging techniques, maximum and/or
methods minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of
high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate Exploration results are not being reported.
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 Exploration results are not being reported.
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
Relationship These relationships are particularly Exploration results are not being reported.
between important in the reporting of Exploration
mineralisation Results.
widths and
If the geometry of the mineralisation with
intercept
respect to the drillhole angle is known, its
lengths
nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the downhole Exploration results are not being reported.
lengths are reported, there should be a
clear statement to this effect (e.g.
‘downhole length, true width not known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) Appropriate maps and sections are within the body of the MRE
and tabulations of intercepts should be report.
included for any significant discovery being
reported These should include but not be
limited to a plan view of drillhole collar
locations and appropriate sectional views.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration results are not being reported.
reporting 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.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and Exploration results are not being reported.
substantive material, should be reported including (but
exploration not limited to): geological observations;
data geophysical survey results; geochemical
survey results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test
results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics;
potential deleterious or contaminating
substances.
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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). |
Further work will be planned to improve confidence in the MRE. |
| Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive. |
Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources
Criteria |
JORC Code explanation |
Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Database integrity |
Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted by, for example, transcription or keying errors, between its initial collection and its use for Mineral Resource estimation purposes. Data validation procedures used. |
Data is entered electronically on site. Assay files are received electronically from the Laboratory. All data is stored in a Company database system and maintained by the Database Manager. Data is provided in CSV format and imported into Micromine 2025 software for further processing. Data validation includes: Checks for duplicate collars Checks for missing samples Checks for down hole from-to interval consistency Checks for overlapping samples Checks for samples beyond hole depth |
| Site visits | Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent Person and the outcome of those visits. If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is the case. |
The CP has not made a site visit at this stage. There is currently no active on-going work or drilling on-site. All aspects of Rincon’s drilling campaigns, sampling, assaying and geological logging and interpretations have been thoroughly reviewed and found to be satisfactory. The CP considers that there is very little risk involved in the outcomes of the MRE in not havingcarried out a site visit. |
| Geological interpretation |
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological interpretation of the mineral deposit. Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made. The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral Resource estimation. The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Resource estimation. The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology. |
There is reasonable confidence in the geological logging and interpretation. The mineralisation interpretation is based on the resource drilling dataset, and a geological, structural and mineralisation plans prepared by Rincon geological staff. Implicit modelling in Micromine 2025 software has been used to generate mineralisation wireframes at 0.3 and 1.0 g/t Au cutoffs for Hasties Main Zone and 0.3 g/t Au cutoff for Hasties Southeast. Oxidation interpretations were completed by Rincon and have been used to flag the resource model for density allocation. Peer review of the interpretations was completed by Widenbar and Associates. |
| Dimensions | The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan width, and depth below surface to the upper and lower limits of the Mineral Resource. |
The surface expression of the mineralisation at Hasties Main Zone extends 140m NW-SE by 50m SW-NE. Thickness varies from 5m on the fringes of the deposit to approximately 50m in the centre. Mineralisation as modelled extends approximately 160m below topography, though material reported within he optimised open pit only extends approximately 85m below surface. The mineralisation at Hasties Southeast extends 100m NW-SE by 10 to 20m SW-NE. There are multiple discontinuous lodes varying from 50m to 30m in thickness. Mineralisation extends approximately90m below surface. |
| Estimation and modelling techniques |
The nature and appropriateness of the estimation technique(s) applied and key assumptions, including treatment of extreme grade values, domaining, interpolation parameters and maximum distance of extrapolation from data points. If a computer assisted estimation method was chosen include a description of computer software and parameters used. The availability of check estimates, previous estimates and/or mine production records and whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes appropriate account of such data. |
Estimation of Au and Cu at Hasties Main and Southeast has been by Ordinary Kriging using Micromine 2025 software. Top cuts have been applied following statistical analysis to minimise the effect of isolated high-grade outliers. |
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-
products.
Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-
grade variables of economic significance (eg
sulphur for acid mine drainage characterisation).
In the case of block model interpolation, the
block size in relation to the average sample
spacing and the search employed.
Any assumptions behind modelling of selective
mining units.
At both deposits search orientation were dynamic and varied in
Any assumptions about correlation between dip and strike locally to follow geological and mineralisation
variables. trends. Search parameters were:
Description of how the geological interpretation
was used to control the resource estimates.
Discussion of basis for using or not using grade
cutting or capping.
The process of validation, the checking process
used, the comparison of model data to drill hole
data, and use of reconciliation data if available.
Parent cell size is 10m x 2m x 5m (X-Y-X). Drill spacing is
nominally 25m on section by 10-25m down dip at Hasties Main
Zone and 50m on section by 30m down dip at Hasties Southeast.
No check or previous estimates are available.
No deleterious elements are modelled, and no assumptions were
made regarding the recovery of by-products.
The model represents an in-situ geological resource and does not
include allowance for mining parameters or selectivity.
Validation has been satisfactory and was carried out by the use
of:
Visual Drill Hole Section Comparison
Swathe Plot Validation
Model vs Composites by Domain Statistics
No reconciliation data is available. There has been no mining to
date.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry Tonnages are estimated on a dry basis.
basis or with natural moisture, and the method
of determination of the moisture content.
Cut-off The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or Resources are reported at 0.3 g/t, 0.5 g/t and 1.0 g/t Au cutoffs
parameters quality parameters applied. to allow evaluation of potential high-grade material. Using current
mining and processing costs and gold prices, the economic cutoff
is effectively 0.3 g/t Au.
Mining factors Assumptions made regarding possible mining Minnig has assumed to be by conventional open pit methods. The
or assumptions methods, minimum mining dimensions and requirements for Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic
internal (or, if applicable, external) mining Extraction (RPEEE) have been considered, and pit optimisation
dilution. It is always necessary as part of the has been carried out to determine the limits of likely economic
process of determining reasonable prospects for open pit extraction.
eventual economic extraction to consider Optimisation assumptions have been a base mining cost of
potential mining methods, but the assumptions $4.50/BCM, a total processing cost of $27/tonne, a gold price of
made regarding mining methods and
$4,000 per ounce, and a metallurgical recovery pf oxide and
parameters when estimating Mineral Resources transition material of 95%.
may not always be rigorous. Where this is the
case, this should be reported with an
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| explanation of the basis of the mining assumptions made. |
||
| Metallurgical factors or assumptions |
The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider potential metallurgical methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical treatment processes and parameters made when reporting Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported with an explanation of the basis of the metallurgical assumptions made. |
No detailed metallurgical data is available. The oxide and transition parts of previously mined similar deposits in the region have been successfully processed. |
| Environmental factors or assumptions |
Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process residue disposal options. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider the potential environmental impacts of the mining and processing operation. While at this stage the determination of potential environmental impacts, particularly for a greenfields project, may not always be well advanced, the status of early consideration of these potential environmental impacts should be reported. Where these aspects have not been considered this should be reported with an explanation of the environmental assumptions made. |
No assumptions have been about environmental or other ESG factors, but the general area is one of a large amount historical mining, and there are no major issues anticipated. |
| Bulk density | Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency of the measurements, the nature, size and representativeness of the samples. The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured by methods that adequately account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and differences between rock and alteration zones within the deposit. Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the evaluation process of the different materials. |
No bulk density data is currently available in the Rincon database. Density data from other similar deposits in the region has been reviewed: Final densities as assigned in the block model are: It should be noted that no fresh material is currently reported in the MRE. |
| Classification | The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into varying confidence categories. Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input data, confidence in continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity and distribution of the data). Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent Person’s view of the deposit. |
The Mineral Resource has been classified in the Indicated and Inferred categories, in accordance with the 2012 Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). A range of criteria has been considered in determining this classification including: Geological continuity; Data quality; Drill hole spacing; Modelling technique; Estimation properties including search strategy, number of informing data and average distance of data from blocks. The resource classification methodology incorporated a number of parameters derived from the kriging algorithms in combination with drill hole spacing and continuity and size of mineralised domains. Geological Continuity Geological continuity is understood with reasonable confidence. The classification reflects this level of confidence. Data Quality Resource classification is based on information and data provided from the Rincon database. Descriptions of drilling techniques, survey, sampling/sample preparation, analytical techniques and database management/validation provided by indicate that data collection and management is within industry standards. Widenbar considers that the database represents an accurate record of the drilling undertaken at the project. DrillingSpacing |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Drill hole location plots have been used to ensure that local drill spacing conforms to the minimum expected for the resource classification. Indicated material at Hasties Main Zone is confined to areas of nominal 25m spaced sections and where drilling on each section is at 10m to 25m spacing. Material outside these areas is classified as Inferred. Indicated material at Hasties Southeast is confined to an area between and adjacent to two 50m spaced sections where drilling on each section is at 30m or less spacing. Material outside these areas is classified as Inferred. Modelling Technique The resource model was generated using an Ordinary Kriging interpolation method, with a multi-pass search approach. The search pass used, the number of samples used, the kriging variance and the average distance of samples from each block, were all stored in the block model. In general, the kriging variance, search pass and average distance are all broadly correlated with a combination of drill hole spacing and domain thickness. The above parameters were used as a guide in combination with drill spacing to arrive at a final resource classification. The final classification appropriately reflects the Competent Person’s view of the deposit. |
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| Audits or reviews |
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource estimates. |
There have been no external audits or reviews of the MRE. The MRE has been reviewed byRincon representatives. |
| Discussion of relative accuracy/ confidence |
Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate using an approach or procedure deemed appropriate by the Competent Person. For example, the application of statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of the resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the factors that could affect the relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate. The statement should specify whether it relates to global or local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to technical and economic evaluation. Documentation should include assumptions made and the procedures used. These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate should be compared withproduction data, where available. |
The relative accuracy and confidence in the Mineral Resource estimate is reflected in the reporting of the Mineral Resource as set out in the JORC Code (2012 Edition). The MRE is considered to represent local estimates. The MRE report contains details of the tonnage and grades relevant to the current level of technical and economic evaluation. No production data is available for comparison. |
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