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SKY METALS LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2022
Oct 31, 2021
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ASX: SKY
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
29 OCTOBER 2021
Quarterly activities report to 30 September 2021 HIGHLIGHTS
DORADILLA: TIN-COPPER
- Drilling at 3KEL Target to follow up high-value intercepts from 2019 SKY RC drilling return multiple strong tin-copper intercepts including:
3KRC011: 32m @ 0.42% Sn from 66m including; 9m @ 0.99% Sn & 0.31% Cu from 81m
3KRC012: 37m @ 0.31% Sn from 91m including; 1m @ 4.23% Sn & 0.20% Cu from 121m
- Drilling to follow-up these consistent and strong results at the 3KEL Target is imminent.
CULLARIN: GOLD-LEAD-ZINC-COPPER
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Two diamond drillholes completed for a total of 819.2m at the Hume Target.
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Diamond drill hole HUD031 intercepted broad, massive sulphide mineralisation, results include:
HUD031: 32m @ 5.09% Pb+Zn, 0.15% Cu, 6g/t Ag from 420m including; 6m @ 8.93% Pb+Zn, 0.51% Cu, 18g/t Ag, 0.13g/t Au from 446m
Further drilling and geophysics planned to follow-up these results.
The Board of Sky Metals Limited (‘SKY’ or ‘The Company’) is pleased to provide a Quarterly Activities Report outlining SKY’s aggressive exploration of the Doradilla, Cullarin and Caledonian Projects. SKY’s exploration program has continued into the December quarter with SKY accelerating exploration at the Doradiall-3KEL tin-copper target as per below:
December 2021 Quarter – Proposed work Program
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Diamond drilling at the 3KEL Target, Doradilla Tin-polymetallic Project
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RC drilling at the 3KEL Target
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Evaluation of the oxide copper and tin mineralisation at the 3KEL Target
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Further metallurgical work on the 3KEL Target
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DORADILLA project: TIN- COPPER (EL 6258, SKY 100%)
3KEL Target – RC and Diamond Drilling
The 3KEL tin deposit represents the north-eastern 2.5km strike of the larger +14km long DMK tin skarn. The oxide zone at 3KEL, together with the neighbouring Midway deposit, represent a significant oxide tin deposit, which was the subject of a JORC 2008 mineral resource estimate (AMI:ASX Announcement 3 March 2008).
Previous drilling into the primary zone beneath the oxide tin deposit at 3KEL was extremely limited, with SKY’s maiden drilling in 2019 recognising high grade, primary tin-copper mineralisation in hole 3KRC002:
3KRC002: 6m @ 1.11% Sn & 1.48% Cu from 105m
In 2020, SKY completed a detailed regional magnetics survey flown at 40m line spacing over the entire DMK line including the 3KEL Target. This has provided a strong targeting tool for SKY to design the most recent and successful drilling program to intercept primary mineralisation at the 3KEL Target. Results from RC and diamond drilling at 3KEL completed by SKY in August 2021 has confirmed broad, high-grade tin-copper mineralisation over more than 2km strike length in the primary zone, beneath the oxide tin-copper resource.
Highlight results include:
3KRCD010: 4m @ 1.10% Sn & 0.21% Cu from 135m 3KRC011: 32m @ 0.42% Sn & 0.1% Cu from 66m including, 9m @ 0.99% Sn & 0.31% Cu from 81m 3KRC012: 37m @ 0.31% Sn from 91m including, 1m @ 4.23% Sn & 0.20% Cu from 121m
These results complement December 2019 results from SKY drilling into the 3KEL primary zone, which included:
3KRC002: 6m @ 1.11% Sn & 1.48% Cu from 105m
Prior to SKY, few drillholes had been completed into the primary zone with most historic drilling in the oxide zone, however all historic drillholes into the primary zone recorded potential economic intervals of >0.5% Sn ( Figure 1 and 2 ). The primary mineralisation remains open along strike for at least 2.5km , evidenced by SKY’s detailed magnetics data and rock chips collected assaying over 0.5% Sn ( Figure 2 ). The target also remains open down dip for the entire +2km strike of the 3KEL target with predominately only shallow drilling to target near-surface oxide mineralisation completed in the past.
A diamond drilling rig is being mobilised to continue exploring the large strike and further depth extents of this exceptional 3KEL Target.
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Figure 1 : Schematic Long Section of the 3KEL Target.
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Figure 2: Plan View of the 3KEL Target with drillhole and rock chip locations overlying the first vertical derivative magnetics.
Drillholes 3KRC005 and 3KRC008 were both drilled to intercept primary mineralisation on the south-western zone of the 3KEL target. Both holes were abandoned due to poor drilling conditions before reaching the planned target depth. These holes will be re-drilled using the diamond drilling rig in the imminent follow up campaign.
3KRC006 was targeted using the magnetics, however, preliminary assays and logging of this hole indicate it was terminated before reaching the target. This hole will also be redrilled to reach target depth in the follow-up drilling campaign.
3KRCD007 was drilled as an RC pre-collar for a diamond tail to enable retrieval of diamond core to assist in characterising the primary mineralisation. Assays were not returned within September quarter.
3KRC009 was targeted using the magnetics survey and successfully intercepted the DMK skarn with strong mineralisation intercepted from approximately 90m. Assays were not returned within September quarter.
3KRCD010 was drilled as an RC pre-collar with a diamond tail and was designed to intercept and characterise the mineralisation from 3KRC002 which was successfully achieved ( Figure 3 ), with the hole recording a high-grade interval, which remains open at depth.
3KRCD010: 4m @ 1.10% Sn & 0.21% Cu from 135m
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Figure 3: Cross section of drillhole 3KRCD010 with a 50m wide window looking north-east .
3KRC011 was designed using the magnetics data to target a broad magnetic high. This hole successfully intercepted the DMK skarn with strong alteration and mineralisation present within the target from 66m ( Figure 4 ).
3KRC011: 32m @ 0.42% Sn & 0.1% Cu from 66m Including, 9m @ 0.99% Sn & 0.31% Cu from 81m
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Figure 4: Cross section of drillhole 3KRC011 with a 50m wide window looking northeast. Grey zones mark where historic assays have not been recorded by past explorers.
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3KRC012 was designed to intercept a broad magnetic high and successfully intercepted strong alteration and mineralisation over several intervals with three lodes containing tin mineralisation beginning from 44m down to 128m with EOH at 138m ( Figure 6 ).
3KRC012: 37m @ 0.31% Sn from 91m including, 1m @ 4.23% Sn and 0.20% Cu from 121m
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Figure 5 : Cross section of drillhole 3KRC012 with a 50m wide window looking north-east .
CULLARIN PROJECT: GOLD-LEAD-ZINC-COPPER (EL 7954, SKY 80%; HRR JV)
Hume Target – Diamond Drilling
Diamond drilling completed at the Hume Target during the quarter was aimed at extending the high-grade, gold-lead-zinccopper mineralisation. HUD030 was drilled to test repetitions of the Hume Structure, which controls the high-grade mineralisation at Hume and HUD031 was drilled to test down plunge extensions of the Hume Target. HUD031 intercepted intervals of massive sulphides and strong base metal mineralisation, extending the known mineralisation by over 80m down plunge, more than any previous drilling at Hume. Assays received from HUD031 show broad intervals of base metal mineralisation at depth ( Figure 6 ). These results demonstrate that the Hume Target not only remains open at depth but also appears to be thickening. Results received to date include:
HUD031 : 32m @ 5.09% Pb+Zn, 0.15% Cu, 6g/t Ag from 420m including; 6m @ 8.93% Pb+Zn, 0.51% Cu, 18g/t Ag, 0.13g/t Au from 446m
SKY is very encouraged by these results for HUD031 and thicker intervals of mineralisation at the Hume Target. This demonstrates the potential of broader zones of mineralisation which warrant further exploration. SKY intends to follow-up these promising results by re-entering HUD030 and drilling on to intercept the Hume Structure approximately 150m below HUD031. This will test further extensions of the high-grade mineralisation in HUD031 and test for any other potential mineralisation by using the hole as a platform for an DHEM survey.
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Figure 6 : Schematic Cross Section of HUD013, HUD020 and HUD031. HUD030 will intercept below HUD031 off section.
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Figure 7 – Cullarin Gold-Lead-Zinc-Copper Project - Hume Target – Drillhole locations plan view.
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Figure 8 - Hume Target – Long Section (schematic). Significant Intersections
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| Hole ID Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) RL (m) Dip Azimuth (MGA) Total Depth (m) Comments |
Hole ID Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) RL (m) Dip Azimuth (MGA) Total Depth (m) Comments |
Hole ID Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) RL (m) Dip Azimuth (MGA) Total Depth (m) Comments |
Hole ID Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) RL (m) Dip Azimuth (MGA) Total Depth (m) Comments |
Hole ID Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) RL (m) Dip Azimuth (MGA) Total Depth (m) Comments |
Hole ID Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) RL (m) Dip Azimuth (MGA) Total Depth (m) Comments |
Hole ID Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) RL (m) Dip Azimuth (MGA) Total Depth (m) Comments |
Hole ID Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) RL (m) Dip Azimuth (MGA) Total Depth (m) Comments |
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| HUD030 725121 6144959 737 -60 235 303.6 Completed |
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| HUD031 | 725021 | 6144777 | 725 | -60 | 245.5 | 515.6 | Completed |
Table 1 – Cullarin Gold-Lead-Zinc-Copper Project, Hume Target. Collar summary for drill holes – September 2021 quarter
Hume Target – Au > 0.2g/t, Cu > 0.1%, Pb/Zn > 1%
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From To Interval Au Cu Pb Zn Ag Comment
Hole ID
(m) (m) (m) g/t % % % g/t
HUD031 348 452 104 0.05 0.06 1.22 1.68 3.59
Incl. 420 452 32 0.09 0.15 2.35 2.73 6.28
Incl. 436 452 16 0.13 0.23 3.85 3.36 10.3
Incl. 446 452 6 0.13 0.51 6.36 2.57 18
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Table 2: Cullarin Gold-Lead-Zinc-Copper Project, Hume Target. Significant drillhole intersections
CALEDONIAN PROJECT: GOLD (EL 8920, EL 9120, SKY 100%)
Caledonian Target – AC Drilling
SKY has now completed a soil sampling program, two phases of RC drilling and two diamond drill holes at the Caledonian Target. Results from these programs have delineated shallow high-grade gold mineralisation over a 700m x 500m area, results include:
CARC002: 3m @ 13.6 g/t Au from 14m including, 1m @ 38.4 g/t Au from 15m CAD001: 2m @ 11.4 g/t Au from 22m including, 1m @ 21.9 g/t Au from 22m CARC011: 5m @ 4.46 g/t Au from 11m including, 2m @ 8.82 g/t Au from 11m
A review of SKY’s and historic results indicates the Caledonian gold mineralisation likely represents a shallow, sub-horizontal blanket of oxide and supergene gold mineralisation developed over an oxidised skarn. SKY completed a shallow aircore (AC) drilling program over the area of gold mineralisation to delineate this target ( Figure 10 ). The drilling program consisted of 38 vertical AC holes for a total of 697m on 50-100m spacing over the 600m x 400m area of mineralisation defined by the previous drilling, soil sampling and costeaning.
Significant ground waters were intercepted by the AC drilling which prevented all but 4 of the 38 holes from reaching refusal. As such, many of the holes were abandoned prematurely and may not have reached target depth to intercept significant mineralisation. SKY does not consider the target concept to have been effectively tested. Better results include:
CAAC029: 3m @ 2.08g/t Au from 8m to EOH including; 1m @ 4.29g/t Au from 9m
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CAAC016: 9m @ 0.4g/t Au from 7m CAAC015: 1m @ 0.49g/t Au from 13m CAAC036: 3m @ 0.49g/t Au from 0m
These results will be evaluated, along with the previous drilling, to direct SKY to further shallow high-grade oxide gold mineralisation in the target area.
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Figure 9 – Caledonian Gold Project – Plan view of the Caledonian Target area with drilling intercepts overlayed on gold in
soils.
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IRON DUKE project: COPPER-GOLD
BALMAIN Option 100% (EL6064), SKY 100% (9191)
The Iron Duke Project covers the Iron Duke Shear Zone which is at least 4km in strike and open to the south. Several historic copper mines occur along the Iron Duke Shear Zone including the Iron Duke, Christmas Gift, Monarch, Mount Pleasant and Silver Linings mines, along with several unnamed copper workings and shafts. In the previous quarter, SKY completed a maiden drilling program at the Iron Duke Mine, in conjunction with a VTEM survey and DHEM, to identify extensions to the highgrade copper-gold mineralisation along the Iron Duke Shear Zone (SKY:ASX Announcement 2[nd] June 2021).
An RC and diamond drilling program is planned to test for further extensions to the Iron Duke mine and test the previously undrilled historic mines at the Christmas Gift Workings (comprising of the Christmas Gift, Monarch, Mount Pleasant and Silver Linings mines). However, this program has been delayed due to extremely wet ground condition preventing access to the area. Currently, this program is planned for the following quarter after a detailed review of the geophysics, mining records, historic data and previous drilling to develop robust targets for further drill testing and expansion of the Iron Duke mineralisation.
Galwadgere PROJECT: Copper-GOLD
100% SKY (EL6320)
In the June quarter, SKY announced the Galwadgere maiden JORC-2012 Inferred Resource of 3.6Mt at 0.82% Cu & 0.27g/t Au prepared by H&S Consultants (H&SC). H&S were engaged by SKY to complete the maiden resource using drilling completed by SKY in 2020 and previous drilling completed by Alkane Resources (ALK) and other past explorers. A drilling program at the Galwadgere Target is planned for the next quarter to expand on the maiden JORC-2012 resource.
Soil sampling undertaken along strike from the Galwadgere resource has identified two copper-gold, multielement pathfinder soil anomalies. The northern soil sampling program has delineated a 200m x 100m soil anomaly which is coincident with several historic mine shafts with copper carbonate bearing rocks discovered near these workings. Soil sampling south of the Galwadgere Target has identified another soil anomaly which appears similar in tenor to the anomaly identified at the McDowell’s mine. These anomalies are within 3km of the Galwadgere resource and provide strong support for expanding the copper-gold resource at Galwadgere with along strike exploration. These are priority drill targets to be tested in the next quarter.
KANGIARA project: GOLD
80% SKY (EL8400, EL8573; HERON JV)
The Kangiara Project (EL8400, EL8573) is located 30km northwest of Yass in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales ( Figure 8 ). The project contains volcanic/volcaniclastic rocks of the Silurian Douro Group considered prospective for gold and base metal (copper-zinc) mineralisation. The high grade Kangiara Mine operated during the early 1900s, with documented production of ~40,000 tonnes at 16% Pb, 3% Cu, 5% Zn, 280g/t Ag and 2g/t Au from narrow north-south trending sulphide veins (ASX PDM 18 June 2009). Previous work by Paradigm Metals led to the calculation of an Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource at Kangiara. Further desktop studies and follow-up field investigations are planned for the next quarter.
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TIRRANA PROJECT: GOLD
100% SKY (EL9048)
As part of a regional review of the Cullarin area for McPhillamys-style gold mineralisation, SKY identified an area on open ground to the south-east of the Cullarin project. A detailed desktop review of previous exploration covering Tirrana was completed in the December 2021quarter. This review identified two areas for follow up. The follow-up work is planned to be completed in the following quarters.
Tallebung project: Tin
100% SKY (EL6699)
The Tallebung Project is located approximately 70km north-west of Condobolin in central NSW ( Figure 8 ). The project encompasses the historic Tallebung Tin Mining Field at the northern extent of the Wagga Tin Belt within the central Lachlan Orogen and is considered prospective for lode-style tin-tungsten mineralisation. Outcropping mineralisation is developed over two kilometres as sheeted/stockwork quartz-cassiterite-wolframite sulphide veins above the mineralising granite.
A review of the potential of the Tallebung Project to host intrusion related gold (IRG) was completed in the December 2020 quarter. This review identified the potential of the Theirman Tin & Whytes Wolfram Mines to host IRG mineralisation. Further work to explore the potential of these workings for IRG mineralisation is anticipated in the March quarter.
NEW ENGLAND project: Tin
100% SKY (El9200 & 9210)
The New England Projects in the New England Orogen of NSW cover areas of significant historical tin production – Emmaville & Gilgai. These areas were selected as they were considered to have significant potential to host hardrock tin resource and limited modern day exploration has been conducted. A detailed desktop review of previous exploration covering these areas is proposed for the following quarters with field work planned to follow-up any prospective targets which are identified.
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Corporate
During the quarter $982k was spent on the exploration activities outlined in this report.
No mining production and development activities undertaken for the quarter.
During the quarter $29k was paid as Non-Executive Director fees.
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Holder Equity Licence ID Grant Date Expiry Date Units Area Comment
Tarago Exploration Pty Ltd 80% EL7954 19-6-2012 19-6-2022 51 144 km [2] Cullarin Project, SKY
(HRR sub) Heron JV
Ochre Resources Pty Ltd 80% EL8400 20-10-2015 20-10-2024 52 147 km [2] Kangiara Project, SKY
(HRR sub) Heron JV
Ochre Resources Pty Ltd 80% EL8573 23-5-2017 23-5-2023 17 48 km [2] Kangiara Project, SKY
(HRR sub) Heron JV
Aurum Metals Pty Ltd (SKY 100% EL8920 5-12-2019 5-12-2025 65 183 km [2] Caledonian Project
sub)
Aurum Metals Pty Ltd (SKY 100% EL9120 30-3-2021 30-3-2027 50 141 km [2] Caledonian Project –
sub) Murrum granted
Aurum Metals Pty Ltd (SKY 100% EL9048 15-2-2021 15-2-2026 52 147 km [2] Tirrana Project -
sub) granted
Gradient Energy Pty Ltd 100% EL6320 12-10-2004 12-10-2026 14 41 km [2] Galwadgere Project
(SKY sub)
Balmain Minerals Pty Ltd Option to EL6064 21-3-2003 20-3-2022 5 15 km [2] Iron Duke Project
Purchase
100%
Gradient Energy Pty Ltd 100% EL9191 8-6-2021 8-6-2021 60 174 km [2] Iron Duke Project –
(SKY sub) Albert
Stannum Pty Ltd (SKY sub) 100% EL6258 21-6-2004 21-6-2026 38 110 km [2] Doradilla Project
Stannum Pty Ltd (SKY sub) 100% EL6699 10-1-2007 10-1-2027 14 41 km [2] Tallebung Project
Stannum Pty Ltd (SKY sub) 100% EL9200 21-06-2021 21-06-2027 74 221 km [2] Emmaville Project
Stannum Pty Ltd (SKY sub) 100% EL9210 01-07-2021 01-07-2027 82 244 Gilgai Project
km [2]
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Table 3: Tenement Summary.
This report has been approved for release by the Board of Directors.
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ABOUT SKY (ASX: SKY)
SKY is an ASX listed public company focused on the exploration and development of high value mineral resources in Australia. SKY’s project portfolio offers exposure to the gold, copper, and tin markets in the world class mining jurisdiction of NSW.
GOLD PROJECTS
CULLARIN / KANGIARA projects (EL7954; EL8400 & EL8573, HRR farm-in)
Under the HRR farm-in, SKY has now earned an 80% interest in the projects via the expenditure of $2M prior to the formation of a joint venture (ASX: 9 October 2019). Highlight, ‘McPhillamys-style’ gold results from previous drilling at the Cullarin Project include 148.4m @ 0.97 g/t Au (WL31) including 14.6m @ 5.1 g/t Au from 16.2m, & 142.1m @ 0.89 g/t Au (WL28) including 12m @ 4.4 g/t Au from 25.9m. The Cullarin Project contains equivalent host stratigraphy to the McPhillamys deposit with a similar geochemical, geophysical & alteration signature. SKY’s maiden drill program was very successful including core hole HUD002 which returned 93m @ 4.2 g/t Au from 56m.
CALEDONIAN / TIRRANA PROJECTS ( EL8920, EL9048, EL9120 100% SKY)
Highlight, ‘McPhillamys-style’ gold results from previous exploration include 36m @ 1.2 g/t Au from 0m to EOH in drillhole LM2 and 81m @ 0.87g/t Au in a costean on EL8920 at the Caledonian Project. The distribution of multiple historic drill intersections indicates a potentially large gold zone with discrete high-grade zones, e.g. 6m @ 8g /t Au recorded from lode at historic Caledonian Mines (GSNSW). A strong, robust soil gold anomaly (600 x 100m @ +0.1ppm) occurs and most drillholes (depth ~25m) terminate in the mineralised zone.
COPPER GOLD PROJECTS
GALWADGERE (EL6320, 100% SKY)
The Galwadgere project is located ~15km south-east of Wellington in central NSW. High grade copper-gold mineralisation has been intersected by previous explorers (e.g. 47m @ 0.90% Cu & 1.58g/t Au) and the mineralisation is open along strike and at depth.
IRON DUKE (EL6064, BALMAIN OPTION; EL9191 100% SKY)
The Iron Duke project is located ~10km south-east of Tottenham in central NSW. High grade copper-gold mineralisation has been intersected by previous explorers (e.g. 13m @ 1.56% Cu & 4.48g/t Au) and the mineralisation is open down dip to and to the south.
TIN PROJECTS
Tallebung Project (EL6699, 100% SKY)
The Tallebung Project is located ~70km north-west of Condobolin in central NSW. The project encompasses the historic Tallebung Tin Mining Field at the northern extent of the Wagga Tin Belt within the central Lachlan Orogen and is considered prospective for lode and porphyrystyle tin - tungsten mineralisation.
Doradilla Project (EL6258, 100% SKY)
The Doradilla Project is located ~ 30km south of Bourke in north-western NSW and represents a large and strategic tin project with excellent potential for associated polymetallic mineralisation (tin, tungsten, copper, bismuth, indium, nickel, cobalt, gold).
NEW ENGLAND project (El9200 & 9210, 100% SKY)
SKY has been granted two exploration licences in the New England Orogen covering areas of significant historical tin production – Emmaville & Gilgai. These areas were selected as they were considered to have significant potential to host hardrock tin resource and limited modern day exploration has been conducted.
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Figure 10: SKY Location Map
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Competent Persons Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Rimas Kairaitis, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Rimas Kairaitis is a Director of Sky Metals Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Kairaitis consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
Previously Reported Information
The information in this report that references previously reported exploration results is extracted from the Company’s ASX market announcements released on the date noted in the body of the text where that reference appears. The previous market announcements are available to view on the Company's website or on the ASX website (www. asx.com.au). 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. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
SKY ASX releases released during the September 2021 Quarter or referenced in the announcement are listed below:
19 July 2021 – SKY ASX Announcement ‘SKY Continues Active Exploration Work Program’ 7 July 2021 – SKY ASX Announcement ‘Galwadgere Acquisition Complete & Maiden JORC Resource’ 11 August 2021 – SKY ASX Announcement ‘Thick Base Metals – Cullarin & Drilling Started – Doradilla’ 22 September 2021 – SKY ASX Announcement ‘Major Tin-Copper System Confirmed at 3KEL-Doradilla’
Disclaimer
This report contains certain forward-looking statements and forecasts, including possible or assumed reserves and resources, production levels and rates, costs, prices, future performance or potential growth of Sky Metals Ltd, industry growth or other trend projections. Such statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as other factors which are beyond the control of Sky Metals Ltd. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors. Nothing in this report should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities.
This document has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Australian securities laws, which may differ from the requirements of United States and other country securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all ore reserve and mineral resource estimates included or incorporated by reference in this document have been, and will be, prepared in accordance with the JORC classification system of the Australasian Institute of Mining, and Metallurgy and Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
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JORC CODE, 2012 - TABLE 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data – CULLARIN, DORADILLA and CALEDONIAN PROJECTS
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)
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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised industry Drill core sampling is by sawn half core HQ core. Nominal sample intervals are 1m with a range from
standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as downhole 0.3m to 2.0m.
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
All diamond drill core AC and RC samples were submitted to ALS Orange for preparation and assaying.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate For AC and RC drilling, assay standards or blanks are inserted at least every 50 samples.
calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
Assay standards or blanks are inserted at least every 30 samples for diamond drill core. All sample lab
received weights show consistency with core recovery and interval length.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report. In cases Each sample was dried, crushed and pulverised as per standard industry practice.
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 AC and RC Drilling – the total sample (~20-30kg) is delivered via cyclone into a large plastic bag which is
30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases, more explanation may be required, such as where retained for future use if required. 1m intervals are split using a cone splitter on the rig into a separate
there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
calico at the time of drilling.
mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
Diamond drilling - core samples were taken at nominally 1m, but with a range between 0.3-2m. Core
samples are cut in half, dried, crushed and pulverised to 90% passing 75 microns.
Gold (Au) was determined by 50g fire assay (method Au-AA26) with a detection limit 0.01ppm.
Multielement assaying was completed for 48 elements by 0.25g four-acid digest with ICPMS
determination (method ME-ICP61). Sn and W assays were generated by lithium borate fusion XRF
(method ME-MS85) – considered appropriate for these elements.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, Reverse circulation (RC) drilling using 110mm rods, 144mm face sampling hammer.
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) Aircore (AC) drilling was completed using 75mm rods.
Diamond Drilling completed by drilling an RC hole pre-collar, when the mineralisation is reached then
HQ coring begins from the base of the RC pre-collar.
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed RC and AC drilling - high capacity AC/RC rig was used to enable dry samples collected. Drill cyclone is
cleaned between rod changes and after each hole to minimise cross-hole contamination.
Diamond drill core recovery recorded against intervals drilled as part of geotechnical logging to
determine recovery. Recoveries are generally greater than 95% once in fresh rock.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples Diamond drilling utilising triple tube drilling and short drilling runs employed to maximise core recovery.
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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may There is no known relationship between sample recovery and grade. Where samples recoveries are less
have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material than 95% there is no relationship observed between grade and sample recovery. Relationships between
sample recovery and grade are not considered significant where recoveries exceeded 95% in fresh rock.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of Systematic geological and geotechnical logging was undertaken by NBH and their joint venture partners
detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical when the holes were originally drilled. Data collected includes:
studies Nature and extent of lithologies.
Relationship between lithologies.
Amount and mode of occurrence of ore minerals.
Location, extent, and nature of structures such as bedding, cleavage, veins, faults etc.
Structural data (alpha & beta) are recorded for orientated core.
Geotechnical data such as recovery, RQD, fracture frequency, qualitative IRS, microfractures,
veinlets and number of defect sets. For some geotechnical holes the orientation, nature of
defects and defect fill are recorded.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) Both qualitative and quantitative data is collected.
photography Half core (HQ) & ¾ core (PQ) samples are retained in trays for future reference.
A representative sample of each one metre AC and RC interval is retained in chip trays for future
reference. Half core samples are retained in trays for future reference.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged All core was geologically and geotechnically logged.
Sub-sampling techniques If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken Diamond drilling - core was sawn with half core (HQ) or quarter core (PQ) submitted for assay. Sampling
and sample preparation was consistently on one side of the orientation line so that the same part of the core is sent for assay.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry AC and RC drilling - the total sample (~20-30kg) is delivered via cyclone into a large plastic bag which is
retained for future use if required. 1m intervals are split using a cone splitter on the rig into a separate
calico at the time of drilling. Where 5m composites have been made, a riffle splitter is used to split equal
amounts of each metre into the 5m composite.
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For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation Core samples were dried crushed and pulverised to 90% passing 75 microns. This is considered to
technique appropriately homogenise the sample to allow subsampling for the various assay techniques.
For AC/RC samples: samples were dried crushed and pulverised to 85% passing 75 microns. This is
considered to appropriately homogenise the sample to allow subsampling for the various assay
techniques.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of SKY: Certified Reference Material (CRM) and blanks were inserted at least every 50 samples to assess the
samples accuracy and reproducibility of the drill core results. The results of the standards were to be within ±10%
variance from known certified result. If greater than 10% variance the standard and up to 10 samples
each side were re-assayed. ALS conducted internal check samples every 20 for multielement assay.
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Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ material collected, AC/RC drilling - duplicate samples are collected of re-split intervals. Duplicates generally show excellent
including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling. repeatability.
No field duplicates are taken for core samples. Core samples were cut in ½ for HQ and ¼ for PQ generally
in down hole intervals of 1m, however, intervals can range from 0.3-2.0m. This is considered
representative of the in-situ material. The sample was crushed and pulverised to 90% passing 75
microns. This was considered to appropriately homogenise the sample.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled Sample sizes are industry standard and considered appropriate
Quality of assay data The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and Standard assay procedures performed by a reputable assay lab, (ALS Group), were undertaken. Forty-
and laboratory tests whether the technique is considered partial or total eight elements including Ag, As, Cu, Fe, Pb, S, Zn are digested by four-acid digest then analysed by ICPMS
(method ME-MS61).
Sn and W assays were generated by lithium borate fusion XRF (method ME-MS85) – considered
appropriate for these elements.
Gold (Au) was determined by 50g fire assay (method Au-AA26) with a detection limit 0.01ppm.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in Not applicable as no geophysical tools were used in the determination of assay results.
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 Certified reference material or blanks were inserted at least every 50 samples. Standards are purchased
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision from Certified Reference Material manufacture companies: Standards were purchased in foil lined
have been established packets of between 60g and 100g. Different reference materials were used to cover high grade, medium
grade, low grade, and trace ranges of elements, with a primary focus on Au, Sn and Cu.
Verification of sampling The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company Drill data is compiled and collated and reviewed by senior staff. External consultants do not routinely
and assaying personnel. verify exploration data until resource estimation procedures are deemed necessary. The intersection
calculations were viewed by >1 geological personnel.
The use of twinned holes. Twinned holes have been used by past explorers to validate the results achieved and have confirmed
these historic results and results achieved by SKY.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical Drill Hole Data including: meta data, any gear left in the drill hole, lithological, mineral, survey, sampling,
and electronic) protocols. magnetic susceptibility was collected and stored as physical and electronic copies or entered directly
into an excel spread sheet using drop down codes. When complete the spreadsheet was combined into
a master excel spreadsheet as the drill hole database.
Assay data was provided by ALS via .csv spreadsheets. The data was validated using the results received
from the known certified reference material. Hard copies of the assay certificates were stored with drill
hole data such as drillers plods, invoices, and hole planning documents.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data Assay data is not adjusted.
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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Location of data points Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), Historic drill hole collars were located using either a licenced surveyor or on a local imperial or metric
trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. grid. Conversion of the local grid co-ordinates has been undertaken by previous exploration companies.
SKY has used DGPS surveying of drillholes (± 0.1m) to accurately locate them.
Specification of the grid system used All coordinates are based on Map Grid Australia Zone 55E, Geodetic Datum of Australia 1994.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control Historic drill hole collars were located using either a licenced surveyor or on a local imperial or metric
grid. SKY has used DGPS surveying of drillholes (± 0.1m) to accurately locate them.
Data spacing and Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results At this early exploration stage, the data spacing is variable as the focus is on geological mapping and
distribution identifying new zones of mineralisation.
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results Whether the data spacing, and distribution is Not Applicable as no JORC-2012 resource estimate has been completed.
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 Sample compositing is not applied.
Orientation of data in Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible structures and the Drilling was orientated to cross the mineralisation trend at moderate to high angles. The use of
relation to geological extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type orientated core allows estimates of the true width and orientation of the mineralisation to be made.
structure
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key mineralised No sample bias due to drilling orientation is known. The structural controls on mineralisation is
structures is considered to have introduced sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported considered well understood and consistent.
if material
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security Sample chain of custody has been managed by the employees of Sky Metals who commissioned the
drilling and transport samples from the drilling rig to assay laboratory.
All samples are bagged in tied numbered calico bags, grouped into larger tied polyweave bags, or placed
in a stillage box and transported to ALS in Orange by SKY personnel. All sample submissions are
documented via ALS tracking system and all assays are reported via email.
Sample pulps are returned to site and stored for an appropriate length of time (minimum 3 years). The
Company has in place protocols to ensure data security.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data The Company does not routinely have external consultants verify exploration data until resource
estimation procedures are deemed necessary.
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results – CULLARIN, DORADILLA and CALEDONIAN PROJECTS (Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)
| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary |
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| Mineral tenement and | Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with thirdparties such asjoint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, |
The Cullarin Project is described by NSW Exploration Licence 7954. |
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Criteria Explanation Commentary
land tenure status historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. The tenement is 80% owned by SKY Metals Ltd with 20% owned by Tarago Exploration Pty Ltd, a 100%
owned subsidiary of Heron Resources Ltd. This licence is one of three under the HRR-SKY JV. See SKY ASX
announcement 9 October 2019 for more details.
The Doradilla Project is described by NSW Exploration Licence 6258.
The tenement is 100% owned by Stannum Pty Ltd which is a 100% owned subsidiary of Big Sky Metals
Pty Ltd and Sky Metals Ltd.
The Caledonian Project is described by NSW Exploration Licence 8920 and 9120.
The tenements are 100% owned by Aurum Metals Pty Ltd which is a 100% owned subsidiary of Sky
Metals Ltd.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to All exploration licences are in good standing.
obtaining a licence to operate in the area EL 7954 expires on 19 June 2022.
EL 6258 expires on 21 June 2026.
EL 8920 expires on 5 December 2025.
EL 9120 expires on 30 March 2027.
Exploration done by Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties Cullarin: Significant exploration was carried out initially interested in base metals and shifting to gold in
other parties the 1980s with the Hume prospect identified as a Au-rich VMS system with similarities to the Henty Mine
in western Tasmania. Shallow diamond drilling at the Hume prospect identified broad low-grade Au
mineralisation including high grade zones suitable for underground mining before the 1990s. From the
1990s a period of exploration for largely intrusion-related deposit styles commenced and included the re-
assay of historic drill core and collation of previous exploration data.
The Doradilla Project area has an extensive exploration history, with the tenement area subject to
extensive past exploration within 22 previous exploration licences. The main DMK line skarn zone was
discovered by North Broken Hill Ltd in 1972. Between 1972 and 1984 several companies, (North Broken
Hill Ltd, Renison Ltd, Aberfoyle Exploration Pty Ltd, Metals Exploration Ltd, and Preussag Australia Pty
Ltd), drilled multiple diamond, percussion and auger drill holes on the prospect, defining a
stratigraphically persistent, low grade, tin-bearing calc-silicate skarn. Significant exploration efforts were
also completed by Shell Minerals, Cleveland Tin, Aberfoyle, Eastmet and Metals Exploration. More recent
exploration was completed by Goldminco Corporation and YTC Resources (now Aurelia Metals), who
completed aircore drilling programmes on 3KEL, the Doradilla deposit, as well as aircore and diamond
core holes across a number of ultramafic serpentinite bodies, exploring for skarn related nickel
mineralisation
Significant exploration was carried out initially focussed on base metals and shifting to gold in the 1980s
with the Caledonian prospect identified as a Au-rich skarn system. Shallow diamond drilling identified
broad low-grade Au mineralisation. From the 1990s limited exploration has occurred on the prospect.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation Mineralisation at the Hume prospect is associated with sulphide-rich and intensely silica-sericite altered
horizons hosted in a late Silurian volcaniclastic sequence interpreted to be equivalent to the stratigraphy
to that which hosts the McPhillamys deposit near Blaney NSW. This stratigraphy is likely to represent
basin opening of the Hill End Trough. The mineralisation is interpreted as Au-rich VMS with similarities to
the Henty Mine in western Tasmania and the McPhillamys deposit in NSW. Gold mineralisation appears
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Criteria Explanation Commentary
to be coincident with Zn, Pb, Cu and Ag mineralisation.
The bedrock geology of Doradilla-EL6258 comprises units of low to moderate metamorphic grade
phyllite, schist, slate, siltstone, and conglomerate that have been previously interpreted to be part of the
Ordovician Girilambone Group. The mineralisation at Doradilla is mainly skarn/replacement tin/tungsten
mineralisation hosted with the DMK Line. The DMK Line is a belt of calc-silicate skarns after limestone
and marl that is up to 100m thick. This unit is considered to be a conformable part of the Devonian
stratigraphy. Other calc silicates have been located at Doradilla Trig, Wednesday Shaft and Northern
Shaft. Post-dating deformation and regional metamorphism is the emplacement of a large fractioned A-
type granite batholith with an evolved suite of quartz porphyry dykes (the Midway Granite), interpreted
to be the source of mineralising fluids at Doradilla. Recent dating has demonstrated a Triassic age for
these intrusions. Mineralisation appears to be related to emplacement of this batholith.
Mineralisation at the Caledonian prospect appears to be associated with skarn units, particularly where
iron oxides are more abundant than epidote. High gold grades were noted in the lowermost skarn unit;
values in outcrop of the upper two horizons were not sustained in drill intersections down-dip. Previous
drilling has largely been confined to a sequence of skarn and pelitic acid volcaniclastics. Three main
skarn horizons, having an overall moderate westerly dip, have been recognised. Flexure of these units,
seemingly plunging to the south, is interpreted. Within the skarn, limonite/hematite development is
extensive, probably in part after sericite/clay altered tremolite-actinolite, whilst nontronite is also
common. Most, of the pelite/volcanics interbedded with the skarn are extensively clay altered as well.
Drill hole Information A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration results including See body of announcement.
a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes:
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easting and northing of the drill hole collar
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elevation or RL (Reduced Level–elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar
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dip and azimuth of the hole
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down hole length and interception depth
- hole length
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information is not Material Not applicable as drill hole information is included.
and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent Person
should clearly explain why this is the case.
Data aggregation In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum Where reported, drilling results have been length weighted. No high cut-off has been applied.
methods 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 Intercepts are length weighted with no cutting of grades. This may lead to elevation of intercept grades
grade results, the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of due to the presence of a narrow interval of high-grade material. Such high-grade zones are reported as
such aggregations should be shown in detail. included intercepts inside the broader intercept.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated No metal equivalences quoted.
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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Relationship between These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results- Orientated drill core has been used by SKY to allow determination of orientation of structures and
mineralisation widths - if the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature mineralisation. Orientation of the mineralisation and structural trends is constrained by previous drilling
and intercept lengths should be reported. and outcrop though true widths are not yet estimated as there is insufficient data at this stage of
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if it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear exploration.
statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included for See body of announcement. SKY:ASX Announcement 22 September 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 19
any significant discovery being reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view July 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 7 July 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 2 Jun 2021, SKY:ASX
of drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views. Announcement 14 May 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 8 April 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 31 March
2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 2 March 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 16 November 2020, SKY:ASX
Announcement 10 March 2020.
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative See body of announcement. SKY:ASX Announcement 22 September 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 19
reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading July 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 7 July 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 2 Jun 2021, SKY:ASX
reporting of Exploration Results. Announcement 14 May 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 8 April 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 31 March
2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 2 March 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 16 November 2020, SKY:ASX
Announcement 10 March 2020.
Other substantive Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited See body of announcement. SKY:ASX Announcement 22 September 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 2 Jun
exploration data to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 14 May 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 8 April 2021, SKY:ASX
samples–size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, Announcement 31 March 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 2 March 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 16
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. November 2020, SKY:ASX Announcement 10 March 2020.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth Further drill testing to assess the scale and grade of the mineralisation is planned along with
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). investigation of related targets.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological See body of announcement. SKY:ASX Announcement 22 September 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 2 Jun
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive. 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 14 May 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 8 April 2021, SKY:ASX
Announcement 2 March 2021, SKY:ASX Announcement 16 November 2020, SKY:ASX Announcement 10
March 2020.
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