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S2 RESOURCES LTD Regulatory Filings 2021

May 27, 2021

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ASX Announcement

28 May 2021

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EXPLORATION LICENCES GRANTED FOR WEST MURCHISON PROJECT, PROSPECTIVE FOR MAGMATIC NICKEL-COPPERCOBALT AND PGE RECIOUS METALS

Key Points

  • All three exploration licences at S2’s 100% owned West Murchison project have been granted, covering a combined area of approximately 690km[2]

  • The West Murchison project is prospective for Ni-Cu-Co-PGE mineralisation with mapped outcropping ultramafics and anomalous nickel and copper in soil geochemistry

  • The project also has gold potential with rock chips returning up to 0.83g/t Au and a gold in soil anomaly coincident with the nickel and copper anomalism

  • S2 plans to commence electromagnetic (EM) surveys and further soil sampling in June-July 2021

S2 Resources Ltd (“S2” or the “Company”) advises that all three Exploration Licences (E70/5382, E09/2390 and E09/2391) at its 100% owned West Murchison project have been granted, covering a combined area of approximately 690 square kilometres (refer to S2 ASX announcement dated 14[th] April 2020). Correspondingly, S2 has entered into a heritage agreement with the Wajarri Yamatji Native Title group.

The three Exploration Licenses sit on the north-western margin of the Archean Yilgarn Craton within the Narryer Terrane, proximal to the Darling Fault which is long lived structure dating back to the Proterozoic (Figure 1). The area is considered prospective for intrusive, mafic-ultramafic related Ni-Cu-Co-PGE mineralisation due to:

  • Mapped mafic-ultramafic bodies, as well as additional discrete magnetic features interpreted to be similar bodies under cover (Figure 2)

  • The region’s complex structural history, including evidence of Proterozoic overprinting associated with the Capricorn Orogen

  • Evidence of nickel mineralisation with sub-economic nickel intercepts associated with multiphase sulphide mineralisation within the Milly Milly intrusion, to the north of the project area (best result 22.7 metres at 0.3% Ni, including 0.5 metres at 0.64% Ni)

  • Nickel, copper, PGE and gold anomalism confirmed in S2 surface sampling of one of these intrusions

4/24 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, WA 6017, Australia. PO Box 1209, Osborne Park, WA 6916, Australia ABN 18 606 128 090 T +61 8 6166 0240 F 61 8 6270 5410 E [email protected] W www.s2resources.com.au

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Figure 1. Location of the West Murchison project on the north-western edge of the Yigarn craton within the Narryer Terrain, proximal to the Darling Fault.

4/24 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, WA 6017, Australia. PO Box 1209, Osborne Park, WA 6916, Australia ABN 18 606 128 090 T +61 8 6166 0240 F 61 8 6270 5410 E [email protected] W www.s2resources.com.au

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Figure 2. Granted Exploration Licences at the West Murchison project underlain by aeromagnetic imagery showing both mapped and interpreted mafic-ultramafic intrusions.

Nickel-copper and gold soil anomalism

Limited early soil sampling by S2 over one of these intrusions in 2020 identified a coherent coincident NiCu anomaly over a weathered ultramafics in a magnetic high in the northern portion of the tenement package. This anomaly is 200 metres wide at the 100ppm copper threshold, with a best result of 550 ppm copper with coincident strongly anomalous (1,562 ppm) nickel. It is open to the east where the interpreted southern margin of the underlying mafic-ultramafic body extends for a further kilometre under cover (Figure 3, refer to S2 ASX announcement dated 13[th] July 2020). The same program also identified a significant gold anomaly and a single rock chip sample grading 0.83g/t gold (Figure 4, refer to S2 ASX announcement dated 10[th] August 2020). Modest platinum and palladium anomalism was also detected in soils, as was the case in the early sampling over the Nova-Bollinger deposit in the Fraser Range.

4/24 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, WA 6017, Australia. PO Box 1209, Osborne Park, WA 6916, Australia ABN 18 606 128 090 T +61 8 6166 0240 F 61 8 6270 5410 E [email protected] W www.s2resources.com.au

Plan of work

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Moving loop electromagnetic (MLEM) surveys are planned over selected magnetic highs, commencing from June-July 2021. This will coincide with infill soil geochemical sampling over the identified anomalism discussed above.

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Figure 3. Nickel-copper soil anomalies (colour) over the magnetic anomalies interpreted to represent an ultramafic intrusion (greyscale). Nickel is shown as coloured dots and copper is shaded on the image.

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Figure 4. Gold anomalies in soil geochemistry over the magnetic anomalies interpreted to represent an ultramafic intrusion (greyscale). Higher grade rock chip sample also noted to the west of gold in soil anomalism.

4/24 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, WA 6017, Australia. PO Box 1209, Osborne Park, WA 6916, Australia ABN 18 606 128 090 T +61 8 6166 0240 F 61 8 6270 5410 E [email protected] W www.s2resources.com.au

This announcement has been provided to the ASX under the authorisation of Mark Bennett, Executive Chairman.

For further information, please contact:

Matthew Keane Mark Bennett
Chief Executive Officer Executive Chairman
+61 8 6166 0240 +61 8 6166 0240

Competent Persons statements

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by John Bartlett, who is an employee and shareholder of the Company. Mr Bartlett is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM) and has sufficient experience of relevance to the style of mineralization and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities 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 Bartlett consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears.

The following Tables are provided to ensure compliance with the JORC code (2012) edition requirements for the reporting of exploration results.

SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA

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.
Soil sampling has been carried out by collecting a soil sample
from approximately 20-30cm depth and screened using a -80#
sieve (177µ). Approximately 200g of the -80# sample was
collected and retained in a waxed paper geochemical bag.
Geochemical samples were analysed using an Olympus Delta
portable XRF analyser. Samples were then submitted to a
commercial laboratory for precious metal analysis.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
used
The portable XRF analyser was regularly calibrated using the
provided disk.
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
A 200g, -80# soil sample was used to undertake portable XRF
analysis of the sample. Samples were then submitted to
Minalytical and pulverised and analysed for au-Pt-Pd using 25g
charge for fire assay. Selected samples were also analysed for
a 41 element multi-element suite using four acid digest to
confirm the pXRF results
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).
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements
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.
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements
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.
A description of the sample location and nature of the soil
collected was recorded at each site entered into the companies
SQL database
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
Logging is considered qualitative.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged
Data for all sample sites were recorded
Sub-sampling
techniques and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
Samples were collected by dry sieving and collecting the 80#
fraction for analysis.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
The sample preparation is considered appropriate for the nature
of the samples being collected. The samples are also considered
to be of sufficient quality and appropriateness to be submitted
to a commercial geochemical laboratory for wet chemistry
analysis
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
Sample collection sites were selected to avoid areas of obvious
disturbance as well as to avoid creek lines. All sample
equipment was clean and dry brushed between sites to avoid
contamination.
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.
Sample sites were selected to avoid areas of obvious recent
disturbance so as to maximise the representative nature of the
sample collected
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
The sample size is considered appropriate.
Quality of assay data
and laboratory tests
Selected soil samples were analysed by Minanalytical Laboratory
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or
total.
in Perth. Samples analysed using a 25g lead collection fire assay
with an ICP-MS finish for Au, Pt, Pd. Selected samples were also
analysed for an extensive multi-element suite (41 element) using
a four acid digest and combination of ICP-OES and ICP-MS.
Both methods are considered to be near total digest and
appropriate for the type of samples collected.
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.
An Olympus Delta portable XRF machine was used to analyse the
soil samples. Each analysis was carried out using a 35 second
reading time (15 seconds for beam 1 and 20 seconds for beam
2). No calibration factors have been applied to the analysis.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Standard reference material samples were used during the
analysis process. Duplicate analysis of selected samples was
undertaken to ensure repeatability.
Verification of
sampling and assaying
The verification of significant intersections by
either independent or alternative company
personnel.
No significant intersections have been reported on the
tenements
The use of twinned holes. No drilling has been conducted on the tenements
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
The data has been exported directly from the XRF and has been
loaded into the companies SQL database
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments to any assay data has been undertaken
Location of data points Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate
drillholes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches,
mine workings and other locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.
The location of soil samples has been recorded and
downloaded directly from a handheld Garmin GPS (accuracy of
approximately +/-3 metres)
Specification of the grid system used. The grid system is GDA94 (MGA), zone 50.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Elevation data for the soil data has been derived directly form
the Garmin handheld GPS and is considered adequate given the
preliminary nature of the exploration activities.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Soil samples have been collected on 40 metre spacings along N-
S grid lines, with lines spaced 400 metres apart.
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 sampling to date is inadequate to establish geological and
grade continuity for the purposes of Mineral Resource
estimation
Whether sample compositing has been applied. No sample compositing has been applied
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves
unbiased sampling of possible structures and the
extent to which this is known, considering the
deposit type.
The sampling is preliminary in nature and is currently not
possible to assess whether sampling is unbiased
If the relationship between the drilling orientation
and the orientation of key mineralised structures is
considered to have introduced a sampling bias,
this should be assessed and reported if material.
Not applicable (see comments above)
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were collected and bagged up on site and transported
to the company’s office facilities in Perth
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
No audits or reviews have been conducted at this stage.

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SECTION 2: REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS

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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 West Murchison Project comprises three exploration
licenses, located southwest of Murchison in Western Australia.
The ELs are E09/2390, E09/2391 and E70/5392.
The ELs are 100% owned by Southern Star Exploration Pty Ltd, a
100% owned subsidiary of S2 Resources.
The tenements are located wholly within (WC2004/010) Wajarri
Yamatji #1Native Tile claim (partially determined) and partially
within (WC1996/093) Mullewa Wadjari Community Native Title
claim
The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
No known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the
area.
All of the Exploration Licences are granted and a heritage
agreement has been finalised with the native title claim group
(Wajarri Yamatj #1).
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
The Tenements have had no published or open file exploration
work for magmatic nickel/ copper or orogenic gold style
mineralisation. WMC undertook limited rock chip sampling in
1977 to assess the potential for chromite mineralisation of
outcropping ultramafic within the project area.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The project is located on the southwest margin of the Narryer
Gneiss Terrain, a poly-deformed complex of granite and
interleaved Archean greenstone (mafic, felsic and sedimentary
lithologies) accreted to the northwest margin of the Yilgarn
Craton.
The target mineralisation style is magmatic nickel-copper-PGE
sulphide mineralisation hosted in or associated with mafic-
ultramafic intrusions.
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:

easting and northing of the drill hole
collar

elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drill hole collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

down hole length and interception
depth

hole length.
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements
Data aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum
grade truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades) and
cut-off grades are usually Material and should be
stated.
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements
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.
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
None used.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Relationship between
mineralisation widths
and intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly important in
the reporting of Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect
to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should
be reported.
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’).
No drilling has been conducted on the tenements
Diagram 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.
Refer to Figures in body of text.
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration
Results is not practicable, representative reporting
of both low and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
All results considered significant are reported.
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.
Reconnaissance mapping of the project areas has been
undertaken.
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
Over interpreted, prospective intrusive mafic-ultramafic bodies,
including the intrusion that contains the soil anomalism.
Additional region soil program over additional target intrusive
bodies are planned.

4/24 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, WA 6017, Australia. PO Box 1209, Osborne Park, WA 6916, Australia ABN 18 606 128 090 T +61 8 6166 0240 F 61 8 6270 5410 E [email protected] W www.s2resources.com.au