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STRIKE RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2016

Nov 8, 2016

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Wednesday, 9 November 2016

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MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT

Strike Secures Graphite Project in Queensland

Strike Resources Limited (ASX:SRK) is pleased to announce that it has secured a 60% farmin interest over two exploration tenements considered highly prospective for large flake graphite mineralisation. Strike’s Burke Graphite Project is located in the Cloncurry region in North Central Queensland, where there is access to well developed transport infrastructure to an airport at Mt Isa (~122km) and a port in Townsville (~783km) (refer Figure 1).

The key Burke tenement EPM[1] 25443 (~16km[2] ) is immediately adjacent to the Mt Dromedary Graphite Project (refer Figure 2), one of highest-grade flake graphite deposits in the world, located in Australia, being developed by Graphitecorp Limited (ASX:GRA). GRA’s latest Mineral Resource Statement for its Mt Dromedary deposit was released on ASX on 20 October 2016: Upgraded Independent JORC Mineral Resource Estimate.

Samples collected from EPM 25443 present similar grades and mineralogy to those reported by GRA and indicate a potential for the mineralisation delineated by GRA to extend into EPM 25443.

Strike’s Managing Director, William Johnson:

“The acquisition of the graphite project at Mt Dromedary is consistent with Strike’s strategy of acquiring highly prospective, early stage projects in attractive commodity sectors. Graphite is a key ingredient for batteries and energy storage devices, with demand growth driven by the rapid growth of electric vehicles, mobile devices and renewable energy.

Strike was particularly attracted to this project for several reasons; firstly, the extensive work already undertaken on the neighbouring tenement held by GRA, which has demonstrated the exceptionally high quality of graphite that exists in that neighbouring tenement and its potential suitability for high value energy storage applications; secondly, the assaying of samples from EPM 25443 provides a strong indication that the same graphite unit in GRA’s tenements extends into EPM 25443; and thirdly, the highly favourable location of the project with respect to transport infrastructure and mining support resources”.

Further details are also annexed to this announcement:

  • Annexure A – Tenement details and summary of key acquisition terms

  • Annexure B – Summary of Assay Results

  • Annexure C – Checklist of Assessment and Reporting Criteria for Exploration Results under JORC Code (2012 Edition)

  • 1 EPM means exploration permit for minerals

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www.strikeresources.com.au

STRIKE RESOURCES LIMITED

A.B.N. 94 088 488 724

Level 2, 23 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth, Western Australia 6005 T | (08) 9214 9700 F | (08) 9214 9701

E | [email protected]

ASX : SRK

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Figure 1 – Burke Graphite Project Tenement Location in North Central Queensland

Geology

The Mt Dromedary Graphite occurrence was identified by previous exploration dating back to the 1970's and is hosted by a mapped graphitic schist[2] as a sub unit of the Corella Formation within the Mary Kathleen Group and is of Proterozoic age. The graphitic schists within EPM 25443 are intruded by the Black Mountain (1685-1640Ma) gabbro and sills with subsequent metamorphism to amphibolite grade during the Isan Orogeny (1600-1580Ma).

The Corella tenement EPM 25696 (~35km[2] ) also covers a sequence of mapped graphitic schists within the Corella Formation which have been intruded by gabbro dykes and sills and with subsequent metamorphism to amplibolite grade during the Isan Orogeny.

2 Reference: Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines

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Exploration Results

EPM 25443

EPM 25443 (total ~16km[2] ) comprises two blocks with the northern block (6km[2] ) being directly adjacent to GRA’s Mt Dromedary Project (Refer Figure 2).

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Figure 2 – Burke EPM 25443 Tenement Location

In October 2015, Burke Minerals Pty Ltd carried out site traverses on the northern block of EPM 25443 and collected 10 outcrop samples of mineralised graphite schists. Analysis for Total Carbon (TC) and Total Graphitic Carbon (TGC) reported grades above 10% TGC with a highlight of 23.1% TGC from Sample CP00077 (Refer Figure 3 and Annexure B).

The graphitic schists which outcrop within the northern block extend ~1km NS with a maximum width of 130m. The 10 outcrop samples taken by Burke Minerals have comparable grades to those reported by GRA for samples from their project.

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In September 2016, as part of its due diligence into the project, Strike conducted a site visit to the two tenements and collected further samples.

A reconnaissance traverse over the northern block of EPM 25443 observed ~700m of mineralised graphitic schist discontinuous exposures trending N20[0] W and the majority of the area under a thin scree/alluvial cover.

5 samples were taken from mineralised exposures at locations close to Burke Minerals’ previous sample locations within EPM 25443 – the analyses compared well with the earlier samples obtained by Burke Minerals, confirming the high-grade continuity with some local variation (Refer Figure 3, Table 1 and Annexure B).

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Figure 3 – Burke EPM 25443 (Northern Block) Tenement and Sample Locations

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Strike Samples Nearby Burke Samples Location of Strike sample in relation to Burke
sample
Sample ID TGC% Sample ID TGC%
MD/1 24.8 CP00078 8.43 40m South
MD/2 13.05 CP00079 ; CP00078 15 ; 8.43 Mid-way (15m) between the two Burke samples
MD/3 11.2 CP00072; CP00071 11.3 ;
12.7
Mid-way (22m) between the two Burke samples
MD/4 14.7 CP000074 9.96 40m Northwest
MD/5 14.25 CP00077 23.1 60m South

Table 1 – Burke Minerals and Strike Sample Results

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Photo 1 - Sample MD/1: ~1m Outcrop; 24.8% TGC

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Photo 2 - Sample MD/5: Sub-crop; 14.25% TGC

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EPM 25696

A reconnaissance traverse over EPM 25696 observed extensive outcrops trending N50[0] W to EW and 2 samples were collected along access track cuttings where the graphitic schists outcrops extended over 40m – analyses have returned lower grades of TGC% than encountered on EPM 25443 and follow-up survey, mapping and sampling is planned to establish the strike and width extension and test mineralisation at depth (Refer Figure 4 and Annexure B).

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Figure 4 – Corella EPM 25696 Tenement and Sample Locations

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Next Steps

The key EPM 25443 tenement is covered by thin scree from the nearby Mt Dromedary. The northern block (~6 km[2] ) is the priority target which adjoins the GRA Mt Dromedary Project to the east.

Once the necessary access approvals have been secured, Strike plans to excavate a series of exploration trenches covering the strike of the graphitic schist identified by reconnaissance sampling in order to assist with drill hole targeting. An initial (RC and core combination) drilling programme will then be planned to begin to assess the overall size, grade and metallurgical characteristics of the graphite potential in the tenement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

William Johnson Managing Director T | (08) 9214 9700 E | [email protected]

Victor Ho Director and Company Secretary T | (08) 9214 9700 E | [email protected]

ABOUT STRIKE RESOURCES LIMITED (ASX:SRK)

Strike Resources is an ASX listed resource company, owner of the high grade Apurimac Magnetite Iron Ore Project and Cusco Magnetite Iron Ore Project in Peru. Strike retains significant cash reserves and is presently reviewing alternative options with regard to utilisation of these funds.

JORC CODE (2012) COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENT

The information in this document that relates to Exploration Results in relation to the Burke EPM 25443 and Corella EPM 25696 tenements is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Peter Smith, BSc (Geophysics) ( Sydney ) AIG ASEG, who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). Mr Smith is a consultant to Strike Resources Limited. Mr Smith 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 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (JORC Code). Mr Smith has approved and consented to the inclusion in this document of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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ANNEXURE A

Burke Graphite Project Tenements

Permit
Name
Permit
ID
Grant Date Expiry Date Area
(Blocks)
Mining District / Local
Authority
State
Burke EPM
25443
4 September
2014
3 September
2019
5 Sub-
blocks
Mount Isa, Cloncurry
Shire Council
Queensland
Corella EPM
25696
2 April 2015 1 April 2020 11 Sub-
blocks
Mount Isa, Cloncurry
Shire Council
Queensland

Summary of Key Acquisition Terms

Pursuant to an agreement between Burke Minerals Pty Ltd ABN 52 166 886 826 ( Burke or Vendor ) and Strike Australian Operations Pty Ltd ABN 73 119 438 265 ( Strike ) (being a whollyowned subsidiary of Strike Resources Limited):

  • (1) Strike will progressively expend $250,000 within 2 years to fund further exploration and technical evaluation of the tenements;

  • (2) Following completion of (1) above and payment of $30,000 to Burke, Strike will complete its 60% earn-in into the tenements.

  • (3) After such completion, all expenditure will be shared in proportion to Strike’s 60% and Burke’s 40% interest in the tenements;

  • (4) If a party elects not to contribute its share of the proposed expenditure, its interest in the tenements will be reduced in accordance with an industry standard dilution formula;

  • (5) Should a party dilute to less than 10% interest in the tenements, then that party's interest will automatically convert to a 2% Net Smelter Return ( NSR ) on production.

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ANNEXURE B

Assay Results from Surface Sampling

Burke EPM 25443

Sample ID MGA Z54 Easting
MGA Z54 Northing
Total Carbon
%TC

Total Graphitic Carbon
%TGC
MD/1 417887 7831166 27.20 24.80
MD/2 417876 7831222 14.15 13.05
MD/3 417983 7831592 12.00 11.20
MD/4 417894 7831281 14.90 14.70
MD/5 417882 7830897 18.55 14.25
CP00071 417965 7831577 17.35 12.70
CP00072 417955 7831600 13.35 11.30
CP00073 417943 7831503 13.20 5.58
CP00074 417912 7831246 16.65 9.96
CP00075 417801 7830937 11.95 2.52
CP00076 417869 7831088 16.15 9.04
CP00077 417901 7830948 23.80 23.10
CP00078 417881 7831204 12.70 8.43
CP00079 417891 7831231 16.20 15.00
CP00080 417906 7831348 12.60 2.83

Corella EPM 25696

Sample ID MGA Z54 Easting MGA Z54 Northing Carbon
%C
Total Graphitic Carbon
%TGC
CL/1 417798 7708856 6.30 6.36
CL/2 417685 7708763 5.27 4.63

Notes:

(1) Co-ordinates based on hand held GPS readings

  • (2) Refer Figure 3 for Burke tenement sample location map:

  • (a) Burke MD/1-5 samples were collected by Strike in September 2016

  • (b) Burke CP00071-80 samples were collected by Burke Minerals in October 2015

  • (3) Refer Figure 4 for Corella tenement sample location map:

  • (a) Corella CL/1-2 samples were collected by Strike in September 2016

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ANNEXURE C

JORC Code (2012 Edition)

– Checklist of Assessment and Reporting Criteria for Exploration Results

Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code Explanation Reference Commentary
Sampling
techniques

Nature and quality of sampling (eg 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 (eg
‘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 (eg submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.

Rock chip samples were collected at various
locations across the tenement from in-situ
mineralised outcrop. A geological hammer was
used to break the rock, then collecting smaller
pieces in a calico bag.

Sample of ~1 kg was collected from outcrop
location. Sample is considered representative
of the outcrop and included potentially barren
material.

Hand held GPS used to record location
(easting, northing).

Samples analysed for %C by ALS method C-
IR07, and %TGC by ALS method C-IR18
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-
hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka,
sonic, etc) and details (eg 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). _

Not applicable
Drill
sample
recovery

Method of recording and assessing core and
chip 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.

Not applicable
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.

Rock chip samples were logged in basic
geological detail for lithology, mineralisation and
weathering.

Rock chip logging is qualitative in nature.

Samples were photographed.
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 sub-
sampling 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.

Samples are considered representative of the
material being taken from outcrop. Samples
included potentially barren material. Sample
preparation
conducted
by
a
commercial
laboratory.

All samples were dry.

No field duplicates were taken.

Sample preparation technique uses industry
best practice and was undertaken in a fully
automated, robotic preparation facilities at the
laboratory.

Sampling method was consistent across all
locations.
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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Reference Commentary

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material being sampled.

No work has been completed to determine if
sample size is appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled given nature of rock
chipsamplingconducted
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
(eg standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision
have been established.

The samples were prepared and assayed at an
accredited laboratory ALS Brisbane. Samples
analysed for %C by ALS method C-IR07, and
%TGC by ALS method C-IR18

The laboratory inserted its own standards,
Certified Reference Material (CRM) plus blanks
and completed its own QAQC.
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.

Assay data is collected electronically.

Location and geology data was manually
entered into a master spreadsheet and checked
by the consultant geologist, which is considered
appropriate at this early stage in the exploration
program.
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.

Sample locations (easting and northing) were
recorded by a handheld GPS with accuracy of
+- 5m, with reference to MGA94 Zone 54 grid

1:100,000 topographic control for elevation is
considered adequate for purposes of sampling.
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.

Sample
spacing
is
adequate
given
reconnaissance nature of surface sampling for
determining surface potential of mineralisation
as identified in outcrop.

No 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.

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.

Samples collected across the property were
based on availability of outcrop.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample security.

All
samples
were
collected
by
Strike
consultants, retaining chain of custody until
delivery to laboratory.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.

No audits have been undertaken given early
stage of exploration project. Strike technical
staff will review and implement procedures as
appropriate.
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Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status

Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material
issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests,
historical
sites,
wilderness
or
national park and environmental settings.

The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments
to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.

Exploration Permit for Minerals No 25443 “Mt
Dromedary” was lodged with the Queensland
Government Department of Mines and Energy
on 2
ndDecember 2013. The tenement was
granted on 4
thSeptember 2014 to Burke
Minerals Pty Ltd, for a period of five years.
Strike is earning into 60% of the license.

EPM 25696 ‘Corella’, was granted on 2
ndApril
2015 to Burke Minerals Pty Ltd, for a period of
five years. Strike is earning into 60% of the
license.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.
The Mount Dromedary graphite occurrences were
first identified by Bill Bowes in the 1970’s. Mr
Bowes was the manager of the nearby Coolullah
Station. A few small pits were excavated and no
further work was carried out.
The Mount Dromedary area was explored by Nord
Resources (Pacific) Pty Ltd (EPM 6961) from
1991-1999, Nord collected numerous rock chips
and
submitted
them
for
petrological
and
preliminary metallurgical appraisal by_Peter Stitt_
_and Associates._The preliminary flotation studies
were encouraging and indicated 60-70% flake
graphite (>75um size), whilst the floatation
techniques utilised failed to achieved suitable
recoveries.
CRAE Exploration entered into a JV with Nord
focusing on Copper exploration, and also did
further rock chip sampling and trenching. CRAE’s
internal Advanced Technical Development division
did a brief petrographical review which indicated
the samples were predominately < 75um. Based
on this advice exploration activity by CRAE for
Graphite ceased.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Mt Dromedary Graphite project on EPM25443
was identified by previous exploration dating back
to the 1970's, and is hosted by a mapped graphitic
schist (Qld Dept NRM) as a sub unit of the Corella
Formation, within the Mary Kathleen Group and is
of Proterozoic age. The graphitic schists within the
Burke Minerals EPM 25443, are intruded by the
Black Mountain (1685-1640Ma) gabbro, and sills,
with subsequent metamorphism to amphibolite
grade during the Isan Orogeny 1600-1580Ma.
The Corella Graphite Project EPM 25696 also
covers a sequence of mapped graphitic schists
within the Corella Formation, which also have been
intruded by gabbro dykes and sills, with
subsequent metamorphism to amplibolite grade
during the Isan Orogeny 1600-1580Ma.
At both Projects the style of mineralisation sought
is crystalline graphite within the graphitic schists
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, the Competent
Person should clearly explain why this is the
case.

Not applicable
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging
techniques,
maximum
and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg 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.

Not applicable given reconnaissance nature of
surface sampling technique. All results are
reported
(refer
to
Appendix
A
in
announcement).
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 (eg ‘down hole length,
_true width not known’). _

The rock chip results of individual samples
provides information as to the surface potential
of the identified mineralisation.

Information as to 3D geometry cannot be
defined by the results.

Not applicable given reconnaissance nature of
surface sampling technique.
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.
•Sample locations and TGC% are indicated in
Figures 3 and 4 of 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.

All Strike and Burke collected rock chip results
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.

No further information has been compiled to
date.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work
(eg 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.

Further work will include drill testing of the
identified mineralised zone. Necessary
statutory approvals are required and planning
is advanced.
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