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RUBIX RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2022

Sep 12, 2022

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 13 September 2022

Drilling Completed at the Cu-Pb-Zn Paperbark Project

Highlights

  • Drilling consisted of a 6 hole, 1,470m blended reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling (DD) program, designed to test a conductivity anomaly, the source of surface Cu mineralisation and the extent of a Pb-Zn Prospect

  • Preliminary observations confirm:

  • The presence of copper sulphide mineralisation including visible traces of chalcopyrite and bornite at the Grunter North Prospect

  • Broad zones of disseminated lead and zinc sulphide mineralisation up to 45m thick at the JB Zone Prospect

  • Assays are expected throughout Q4 2022 and the rig has now demobilised from site

Rubix Resources Limited (ASX: RB6) ( Rubix or the Company ) is pleased to announce the completion of drilling at the Cu-Pb-Zn Paperbark Project in Northwest Queensland.

A six hole (1,470m) blended RC and diamond drilling program was drilled to test a conductivity anomaly, the source of surface Cu mineralisation and the extent of a Pb-Zn anomaly.

Notably, drilling has confirmed visual copper, lead and zinc sulphides in five of the six holes drilled. Drilling at Grunter North has confirmed the presence of copper sulphide mineralisation within brecciated sandstone and limestone rocks, associated with quartz-carbonate veins, immediately underneath a large horizon of surface copper oxide mineralisation. Previous exploration within this area identified a zone of surface copper mineralisation, with 18 samples yielding > 1% Cu (oxides) over a strike length of 900m[1] . High grade rock chips up to 42.7% Cu were also reported from Grunter North[2] .

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Figure 1 – Rubix Senior Geologist Casey Blundell PhD, with drill core from the JB Zone Prospect

  • 1 Rubix Resources IPO Prospectus 5 November 2021

  • 2 Rubix Resources ASX Announcement 29 April 2022

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Figure 2 – Plan view of EPM14309, prospect areas and completed drilling by Rubix

Drilling Observations and Interpretation

A six hole (1,470m) blended RC and diamond drilling program has been completed at the Paperbark Project with a specific focus on the Triangle, Grunter North and JB Zone Prospects.

Triangle Prospect

One hole was drilled at the Triangle Prospect for a total of 150m. Drilling conducted by Rubix primarily focussed on identifying the source of a conductivity anomaly. Results suggest that the source of the conductivity anomaly is groundwater, rather than sulphide mineralisation.

Grunter North Prospect

Three drill holes totalling 672m (including 277m of RC pre-collars and 395m diamond tails) were drilled at the Grunter North Prospect. These holes were designed to test a zone of surface copper mineralisation >1% Cu (oxides) over a strike length of up to 900m[1] , and where high grade rock chips up to 42.7% Cu have been reported[2] .

All three holes have been logged, with preliminary observations confirming the presence of copper sulphide mineralisation. Initial observations of drill chips and core suggest there may be multiple, episodic fluid-generating and mineralising events at Grunter North. Disseminated and remobilised pyrite is abundant and accompanies trace amounts of chalcopyrite and bornite ( Figure 4 ). Copper sulphides are especially associated with sandstone-limestone pseudo-breccias, and overprinting quartz-carbonate veins. Rare epithermal-style veins host visible chalcopyrite and bornite.

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The Yeldham Granite, intersected at the Grunter North Prospect, carries widespread ‘red rock’ style alteration (hematite and K-feldspar) with disseminated sulphides (pyrite). This style of alteration is widespread in the Mount Isa and Cloncurry districts, where it has been sometimes linked with IOCG-style mineralisation. The results of geochemical assays are expected in Q4 2022.

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Figure 3 – An epithermal-style vein containing chalcopyrite and bornite from Grunter North (GN22_01)

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Figure 4 – Clockwise from top left: Remobilised sulphides in wall-rock, associated with seams and veinlets; pyrite and bornite in a quartz vein; brecciation and patchy ‘red-rock’ style alteration with disseminated pyrite in granite (GN22_02)

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Figure 5 – (From left) Sulphides in altered granite and skarn, specular hematite from a surface outcrop adjacent to GN22_01, and ‘red-rock’ style alteration in granite

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JB Zone Prospect

Two holes were drilled at the JB Zone Prospect for a total of 650m. Drilling was designed to understand the potential to expand the existing Exploration Target at the JB Zone and determine the potential size of the mineralising system. Both drillholes were positioned at least 180m from the nearest historic drillhole. Both holes encountered Pb-Zn mineralisation at the expected target depth (approximately 200m downhole), with trace amounts of Cu mineralisation (as chalcopyrite). Drilling results suggest that the JB Zone Exploration Target (see table 1, page 7) may be extended to the southeast, where it is likely that mineralisation is contiguous with known Pb-Zn mineralisation at the JE Zone. Following the receipt of assay results, Rubix may look to complete a JORC resource incorporating both new and historical data.

Mineralisation encountered at the JB Zone is of an epigenetic, replacement style like Irish-style mineralisation. Galena and sphalerite (with rare chalcopyrite) occur within carbonate-rich horizons including veins and pseudo-breccias where the metal sulphides replace carbonates. Crystalline Pb-Zn sulphides are also observed growing in dissolution cavities and vughs, and occasionally with colloform textures. Fine to medium-grained sandy limestones may also contain widespread fine-grained disseminated sulphides. Overprinting quartz-carbonate veins containing galena and sphalerite (± chalcopyrite) are also present.

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Figure 6 – (left) Buff-coloured colloform sphalerite replacing carbonates in pseudo-breccia (JB22_02) and (right) near-complete replacement of carbonates by galena (with minor sphalerite) in JB22_02.

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Figure 7 – ‘Slugs’ of silvery galena and angular brown-buff coloured sphalerite filling cavities in a limestone pseudo-breccia (JB22_02).

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Figure 8 – Crystalline red-brown sphalerite on calcite (white) from JB22_01 (left) and fine-grained sphalerite + galena replacing carbonates in a pseudo breccia (right)

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Exploration Target – JB Zone

An Exploration Target was estimated at the JB Zone by Rubix’s Independent Geologist in the IPO Prospectus dated 5 November 2021. The Exploration Target was estimated based on a review of the previous exploration work undertaken. The Exploration Target was estimated by reporting tonnages between two-grade cut-off ranges, the lower at 3% Zn and the upper at 2% Zn.

No assumed minimum thickness or other constraints were used to estimate the Exploration Target and the Exploration Target took into consideration the natural variation of the zinc grade. A summary of the Exploration Target is presented in Table 1 .

Table 1 – JB Prospect Exploration Target Table 1 – JB Prospect Exploration Target Table 1 – JB Prospect Exploration Target
Range Zinc Cut-offGrade (%) Material (Mt) Zn% Pb % Ag g/t
Lower 3.0 5.0 5.0 0.4 2.0
Upper 2.0 15.0 2.7 0.2 1.0

Note. The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration Target is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource in this area. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.

Being conceptual in nature, the Exploration Target are expressed as a tonnage and grade range and takes no account of geological complexity, possible mining method or metallurgical recovery factors. The Exploration Target was estimated in order to provide an assessment of the potential scale of exploration at the JB Prospect. The Company intends to continue to test the Exploration Target with potentially further drilling over the next 12-month period.

Paperbark Project Overview

The Paperbark Project in northwest Queensland comprises EPM 14309, held 100% by Rubix, and is known to contain stratiform, epigenetic-style low to moderate grade lead-zinc (Pb-Zn) mineralisation, and is prospective for copper (Cu) mineralisation.

The project is situated in the Lawn Hill Platform of the Western Mount Isa Inlier, a highly prospective base metals region. The EPM encompasses the same geology which is host to the Century, Mount Isa, George Fisher and MacArthur River giant Pb-Zn deposits. The project is located approx. 25km to the south-east of the Century zinc deposit ( Figure 9 ).

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Figure 9 – Location of the Paperbark Project

Table 2 – Drill Collar Details (GDA94)

Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth EOH **Type ** Prospect
TR22_01 0274323 7920583 180 -90 N/A 150 RC Triangle
GN22_01 0272720 7919698 188 -50 145 222.2 RC/DDH Grunter North
GN22_02 0272551 7919574 188 -50 145 251.8 RC/DDH Grunter North
GN22_03 0273147 7920038 189 -50 145 198.5 RC/DDH Grunter North
JB22_01 0271825 7917932 177 -65 355 353.2 RC/DDH JB Zone
JB22_02 0272066 7918082 166 -90 N/A 294.7 RC/DDH JB Zone

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Table 3 – Observed Sulphide Intervals – visual estimates

Hole ID From To Interval
(m)
Mineralisation
Style
Sulphide
**Type **
Sulphide
%
Prospect
GN22_01 103 120 17 Disseminated Chalcopyrite <0.5% Grunter
North
120.25 120.35 0.1 Vein-hosted Chalcopyrite 1-2% Grunter
North
120 138 18 Disseminated Chalcopyrite <0.5% Grunter
North
203.1 203.15 0.05 Vein-hosted Chalcopyrite,
sphalerite,
bornite
<0.5% Grunter
North
GN22_02 75 77.5 2.5 Disseminated, vein-
hosted
Chalcopyrite 0.5% Grunter
North
86.3 87.8 1.5 Disseminated Chalcopyrite 0.5%
95 95.5 0.5 Vein-hosted Chalcopyrite,
bornite
0.5%
GN22_03 143 143.7 0.7 Disseminated Chalcopyrite <0.5% Grunter
North
163 171 8 Disseminated in veins,
within breccia
Chalcopyrite <0.5%
JB22_01 261 279 18 Disseminated, vein
hosted
Galena,
sphalerite
1-2% JB Zone
315 329 14 Disseminated, vein
hosted
Galena,
sphalerite
1.5%
338 338.5 0.5 Vein-hosted Galena,
sphalerite,
chalcopyrite
<0.5%
346 347 1 Vein-hosted Galena,
sphalerite
1-2%
JB22_02 176 185 9 Disseminated,
replacement
Galena, trace
chalcopyrite
1% JB Zone
190 235 45 Disseminated,
replacement, vein-
hosted
Galena,
sphalerite and
trace
chalcopyrite
1-1.5%
including:
190 192 2 Disseminated Galena,
sphalerite,
chalcopyrite
1-2%
198 198.2 0.20 Vein-hosted Galena 2-3%
231.5 233 1.5 Replacement Galena,
sphalerite,
chalcopyrite
1-2%
256.5 257 0.5 Replacement, cavity Galena,
sphalerite
3-5%
260 263.5 3.5 Cavity, replacement Galena,
sphalerite
2-3%
275.25 275.75 0.50 Disseminated,
replacement
Galena,
sphalerite,
trace
chalcopyrite
2-3%
276 280 4 Disseminated,
replacement
Galena,
sphalerite,
chalcopyrite
<1%

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Cautionary Statement: Identification of sulphides, and reporting of visual results is not considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analyses. The samples will be despatched for laboratory analysis as soon as possible and results reported upon receipt in accordance with the Company’s continuous disclosure policy.

For Further Information

Rubix Resources Limited +61 8 9481 0389 [email protected]

About Rubix Resources

Rubix Resources Limited (ASX: RB6) has a diversified base metal and gold asset portfolio providing opportunities for new discoveries in proven districts. The company’s assets comprise twelve exploration licenses across five projects located in Northern Queensland and Western Australia.

Table 4 – Details of Rubix Resources’ exploration licenses, granted and pending

Project Tenement Status % Held
Paperbark EPM 14309 Granted 100%
**Etheridge ** EPM 27377 Granted 100%
**Etheridge ** EPM 27253 Granted 100%
**Etheridge ** EPM 27294 Granted 100%
**Etheridge ** EPM 27295 Granted 100%
Lake Johnston E 63/2091 Granted 100%
Collurabbie North E 38/3616 Application
Collurabbie North E 38/3618 Application
Redbeds(Paperbark South) EPM 28439 Application
Redbeds(Paperbark South) EPM 28440 Application
Redbeds(Paperbark South) EPM 28441 Application
Redbeds(Paperbark South) EPM 28442 Application

Competent Person Statement

The information in this announcement is based on, and fairly represents information compiled by Patrick Say, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration, and to the activity which he has undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Say consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this announcement that relates to the exploration target was first reported by the Company in its IPO prospectus dated 5 November 2021 (Prospectus). The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the exploration target included in the Prospectus.

Forward Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Words such as "expect(s)", "feel(s)", "believe(s)", "will", "may", "anticipate(s)" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding future production, resources or reserves and exploration results. All of such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Our audience is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to revise and disseminate forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of or non-occurrence of any events.

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 Report

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling
(e.g. cut channels, random
chips, or specific specialised
industry standard
measurement tools appropriate
to the minerals under
investigation, such as down
hole gamma sondes, or
handheld XRF instruments,
etc). These examples should
not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures
taken to ensure sample
representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems
used.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material
to the Public Report. In cases
where ‘industry standard’ work
has been done this would be
relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which
3 kg was pulverised to produce
a 30 g charge for fire assay’).
In other cases, more
explanation may be required,
such as where there is coarse
gold that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation
types (e.g. submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
One metre samples of half NQ2 core were cut
to obtain samples for laboratory analysis.
In order to ensure the diamond core samples
were representative and not biased, the
diamond core was cut in half along the core
axis. The cut line was positioned within a
centimetre of the bottom of hole orientation
line whenever samples were taken. Also, the
half core samples were always taken from the
lefthand side of the cut line looking down hole.
Some RC drilling chip samples were also
taken for laboratory analysis. The reverse
circulation drilling samples were taken as 1m
splits from the cyclone with attached splitter.
All Samples were pulverised and a split of up
to 250g was taken and pulverised to better
than 85% passing a 75 micron screen. From
the 250g split a 0.25g sample was taken,
digested with perchloric, nitric, hydrofluoric
and hydrochloric acids and analysed using
ALS technique.
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). _
The drilling techniques used were Reverse
Circulation (RC) and Diamond Core NQ2
drilling. The diamond core was orientated
using an Axis Champ North-Seeking Gyro
and the direction of geological structures were
recorded.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and
assessing core and chip
The NQ2 diamond drill core were measured
and compared against the drilled depths of

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
sample recoveries and results
assessed.
Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the
samples.
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.
the hole on a metre by metre basis. This
allowed core recovery factors to be
determined. Drill core recovery was generally
in excess of 90%.
The RC samples were measured against the
drilled depths of the hole on a metre by metre
basis but were not weighted and so sample
recovery was not recorded.
No relationship between sample recovery and
grade was observed from the historical assay
results of the drill core 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. Core
(or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
The total length and
percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
All diamond core was geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to
support appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation. RC chips were only
geologically logged. If further drilling is
undertaken with the objective of defining a
Mineral Resource, then the geological and
geotechnical logging completed will be
of sufficient standard to allow the estimation
of a Mineral Resource.
The logging was completed qualitatively for
rock units and mineralisation styles and
quantitatively for visual estimates of
mineralisation.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn
and whether quarter, half or all
core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled,
tube sampled, rotary split, etc
and whether sampled wet or
dry.
For all sample types, the
nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
Quality control procedures
adopted for all subsampling
stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that
the sampling is representative
of the in-situ material collected,
including for instance results
for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
The reverse circulation drilling samples were
taken as 1m splits from the cyclone and
splitter.
Samples were mostly dry, and on occasion
wet.
Samples from the diamond drilling through the
mineralised zone from were taken as half
NQ2 diamond drill core, 1 metre in length.
Half core samples are entirely appropriate for
accurately sampling the MVT/Irish style of
mineralisation of the JB/JE Zone prospects
and the disseminated copper of the Grunter
North Prospect.
The only instance of sub-sampling to have
occurred was when drill core samples were
selected for duplicate analysis. The half drill
core samples selected for duplicate analysis
were cut into two quarter core samples, both
of which were sent for analysis.
Geochemical standards, blanks and duplicate
samples were inserted into the routine sample
run, every 25 samples. This is deemed to be
appropriate for the drill core samples being
collected. All samplespassed Rubix’s internal

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
QA/QC checks plus the laboratory’s (ALS)
QA/QC checks.
Quality of
assay
data and
laboratory
tests
The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory
procedures used and whether
the technique is considered
partial or total.
For geophysical tools,
spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc, the
parameters used in
determining the analysis
including instrument make and
model, reading times,
calibrations factors applied and
their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control
procedures adopted (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 half core and RC samples will be
submitted to the ALS laboratory in Mt Isa for
assaying.
Historical half core and RC samples were
submitted to the ALS laboratory in Mt Isa for
assaying. Samples were weighed, dried and
finely crushed to better than 70% passing a
2mm screen. A split of up to 250g is taken
and pulverised to better than 85% passing a
75-micron screen.
Each sample was assayed using ALS
technique. The ALS analysis technique takes
a 0.25g sample and digests the sample with
perchloric, nitric, hydrofluoric and hydrochloric
acids. The reside is topped up with
dilute hydrochloric acid and the resulting
solution is analysed by inductively coupled
plasma-emission spectrometry. The four-acid
digestion used in this method is described by
ALS as a “near-total” digest.
Standard, duplicate and blank samples were
submitted in the sample run every 25
samples.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either
independent or alternative
company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data,
data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage
(physical and electronic)
protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to
assay data.
No independent verification has been
completed.
There were no twinned holes.
Geological and geotechnical data was
collected in the field and entered directly into
an Excel Database on a field computer.
No adjustment to the assay data has been
done
Location of
data
points
Accuracy and quality of
surveys used to locate drill
holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine
workings and other locations
used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
Specification of the grid system
used.
Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.
The drill hole collar locations were located
using a handheld GPS and reported in
GDA94 Zone 54K with an accuracy of +/- 5m.
This level of accuracy is sufficient for the
stage of exploration.
Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA)
Grid Co-ordinates: Map Grid of Australia 1994
(MGA94), Universal Transverse Mercator,
using the GRS80 Ellipsoid, Zone 54K
The altitude of each sample location was
recorded using a hand-held GPS to an
accuracy of +/- 5m. This level of accuracy is
sufficient for the stage of exploration.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and
distribution is sufficient to
establish the degree of
geological and grade continuity
appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and
classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing
has been applied.
The RC samples and the diamond drill core
were sampled on a 1 metre basis.
Samples were not composited.
Orientation of
data in
relation to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of
sampling achieves unbiased
sampling of possible structures
and the extent to which this is
known, considering the deposit
type.
If the relationship between the
drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised
structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling
bias, this should be assessed
and reported if material.
There were no structures recorded that were
interpreted to possibly bias the sampling.
The mineralisation is structurally/
stratigraphically controlled, as is common for
MVT and Irish type deposits. The drill holes
were planned to intersect the structure/
stratigraphic units controlling the
mineralisation at a high angle and appears to
have achieved this objective. Therefore, there
will be no to little bias in the sampling of the
mineralised zone.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure
sample security.
Samples were collected in the field by Rubix
staff and were under their control at all times.
Samples were then taken to the laboratory by
Rubix staff and submitted directly to the
laboratory. Therefore, there was no
opportunityfor samples to be tampered with.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or
reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data were completed due to the limited
nature of the sampling program.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(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 security of the tenure held
at the time of reporting along
with any known impediments
The tenement (EPM 14309) comprising the
Paperbark Project is registered to Rubix
Resources Limited.
A 2% Net Smelter Return to Teck Australia
Pty Ltd will be due from any production from
Paperbark.
EPM14309 is valid until 12 September 2022
and a renewal of the EPM has been
submitted.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.
Exploration
done
by otherparties
Acknowledgment and
appraisal of exploration by
otherparties.
No assay or geochemical results from other
parties are used in this announcement.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting
and style of mineralisation.
The Zinc-Lead mineralisation from the JB
Zone/JE Zone is associated with algal
dolomites, siltstones and sedimentary
breccia’s within the Lower Mineralised
Dolomites of what is interpreted to be the
Gunpowder Creek Formation.
The mineralisation appears to be
associated with dissolution and evaporitic
collapse breccia zones and minor veins of
quartz carbonate. The mineralisation is very
weathered down to a vertical depth of at
least 150m and much of the sphalerite and
galena has been replaced with iron oxides
above that depth. The mineralisation is
clearly related to later stage faults and
collapse zones within carbonates.
Rubix considers the mineralisation to be
epigenetic in origin and similar to Irish Style
or Mississippi Valley Type.
The copper mineralisation from the Gunter
North Prospect is associated with silica and
dolomite alteration and is interpreted to be
epigenetic and associated with later stage
faults.
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information
material to the understanding
of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the
following information for all
Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of
the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL
(Reduced Level –
elevation above sea
level in metres) of the
drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the
hole
o down hole length and
interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this
information is justified on the
basis that the information is not
Material and this exclusion
does not detract from the
understanding of the report,
Appropriate tabulations for material drill holes
and significant drill results have been
included inTable 2andTable 3.
No relevant data has been excluded from
this report.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
the Competent Person should
clearly explain why this is the
case.
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.
Where aggregate intercepts
incorporate short lengths of
high-grade results and longer
lengths of low-grade results,
the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated
and some typical examples of
such aggregations should be
shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly
stated.
The RC and diamond drill core samples were
taken at standard one metre lengths
measured from surface and therefore,
weighted average means were not used to
calculate intersections widths and grades for
these samples.
Assay intersections are not reported in this
announcement.
Top cutting of assay results was not
employed.
No metal equivalent values are reported.
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.
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’). _
Down-hole widths were reported. The exact
true width is not known, but down hole widths
are anticipated to be close to true
thicknesses.
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.
Appropriate plans are included in this
announcement.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive
reporting of all Exploration
Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of
both low and high grades
and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration
Results.
The Exploration Target ranges and also the
potential for higher grade intercepts at depth,
highlight the potential for additional
significant target types. All observed
mineralisation is noted inTable 3.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
There is no other substantive exploration
data.
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.
Assays are expected throughout Q4 2022.
At that point, Rubix will assess whether
further work in the area is warranted.

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