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SUPERIOR RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Dec 20, 2021

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Boost for Bottletree with extensive copper mineralisation intersected in third hole

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Third deep diamond drill hole (BTDD004) at Superior's Bottletree Copper Prospect drilled eastwards from western side of IP chargeability anomaly intersected numerous visually observed copper-mineralised vein sets and disseminated copper over majority of 659m hole
  • Strongest copper mineralisation occurs over a 200m interval, west of IP chargeability anomaly, about 200m vertically above strong copper mineralisation encountered at bottom of first hole (BTDD001).
  • Strong copper sulphide mineralisation observed extensively outside the IP chargeability anomaly; this outcome is highly encouraging, given 3D modelling of MIMDAS IP data did not initially indicate the presence of significant copper mineralisation in that area
  • Primary Target: Interpreted Cu-Au porphyry system west of IP chargeability anomaly; veins of quartz-chalcopyrite-molybdenite and possible A or B Type veins in BTDD004
  • Secondary Target: Copper mineralised zone associated with IP chargeability target, including at least 2 other similar copper zones; never been drill tested below 40m depth
  • At least 500m width and 600m vertical extent of variable grade copper mineralisation was identified by this year's drilling within and adjacent to the chargeability anomaly; mineralisation remains open to the west (towards porphyry target) and at depth; 750m strike length of associated outcropping copper mineralisation
  • Potential porphyry system located west of chargeability anomaly, indicated by 1.5km x 1km intense Cu and Au soil anomaly coincident with large oval magnetic and satellite topographic features
  • Chargeability anomaly likely to represent localised structurally-controlled mineralisation within an outer "shell" surrounding one or more large Cu-Au mineralised porphyry systems
  • Follow-up drilling of Bottletree planned for the end of Q1 2022

Superior Resources Limited (ASX:SPQ) (Superior, the Company) announced today that extensive vein and disseminated copper sulphide mineralisation was intersected in the Company's third hole (BTDD004) drilled at its Bottletree Copper Prospect. The completion of BTDD004 marks the end of the Company's 13,000m drilling campaign at its 100%-owned Greenvale Project, located approximately 210kms west of Townsville, Queensland (Figure 1).

BTDD004 has confirmed that areas lying to the west of a large IP chargeability anomaly and towards a large interpreted Cu-Au porphyry system target are mineralised with extensive, strong copper sulphide mineralisation. It is also evident that the Company's 2018 MIMDAS IP survey appears not to have identified this copper mineralisation or other areas of extensive mineralisation associated with a large 1.5km x 1km Cu-in-soil geochemical anomaly that is coincident with the interpreted porphyry intrusion target.

BTDD004 was collared 200m west of the IP chargeability anomaly and drilled in an east-north-easterly direction to a total depth of 658.9m. Planned as a 'scissor hole' to the first two holes (BTDD001 and BTDD003), BTDD004 was designed to test part of the large soil Cu anomaly west of the IP chargeability anomaly and mapped zones of silica-magnetite alteration and phyllic alteration now thought to occur above and to the east of a buried mineralised porphyry.

Strong copper sulphide mineralised vein sets were intersected over an interval of approximately 200m immediately west of the chargeability anomaly. Variable degrees of vein and disseminated copper mineralisation was intersected over most of the hole from near surface.

Importantly, veins of quartz-chalcopyrite-molybdenite which resemble Type-B veins in a porphyry system have been intersected. Porphyry Type-B veins are a classic indication of a nearby porphyry system. Assay results are yet to be received from the three holes.

A porphyry system at Bottletree would likely be located at deeper levels and to the west of the chargeability anomaly. This location is also coincident with the large and intense 1.5km x 1km copper and gold soil anomaly, a large oval potential intrusion centre interpreted from airborne magnetic survey imagery and a part-coincident oval feature on satellite imagery.

The latest results follow Superior's announcement of results from the first two deep diamond drill holes, which intersected extensive disseminated and vein copper mineralisation coincident with the large MIMDAS IP chargeability anomaly (refer ASX release 30 November 2021).

Superior's Managing Director, Peter Hwang commented:

"Although the primary target at Bottletree is a large, interpreted copper-gold porphyry system located 500 metres west of the chargeability anomaly, the amount of copper sulphide mineralisation associated with the chargeability anomaly is, nevertheless, shaping up to be very significant.

"We have confirmed that strong copper mineralisation extends a long way further west than indicated by the IP modelling and remains open to the west, at depth and along strike. We are also confident that several other similar copper-mineralised zones exist within and surrounding the porphyry target area.

"It must be noted, however, that these copper-mineralised zones are a secondary target and appear to be mere outer zones of mineralisation, or 'leakage' related to potentially, a much larger porphyry coppergold system.

"The next program at Bottletree, aimed for the end of Q1, 2022, will be extensive and will target the interpreted porphyry system and the 'satellite' copper zones, including further drilling at the copper zone associated with the chargeability anomaly. To assist with designing the drilling program, a recently completed multi-element soil geochemical survey over the entire prospect area will provide modern geochemical vectoring tools. We will also be conducting a down-hole EM survey on BTDD003 and detailed analysis of airborne magnetic survey data and other geophysical data.

"Moving forward, the next few months will be a busy period. We will be receiving an enormous volume of assay data relating to the Bottletree drilling and soil geochemical survey, numerous rock chip assays relating to Bottletree and significantly, new areas of gold mineralisation along a 5km corridor between Bottletree and Steam Engine.

"We will also be releasing a maiden JORC (2012) Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cockie Creek Copper Prospect, an important Mineral Resource upgrade for the Steam Engine Gold Project and updates on the Steam Engine Feasibility Study.

"The coming few months will effectively see the reporting of outcomes from the intense 2021 Greenvale exploration programs, which apart from the 13,000m drilling campaign, includes ground magnetics, detailed mapping, soil geochemical sampling and extensive rock chip sampling.

"With our expectations from the 2021 programs, we feel confidently poised to realise substantial value transformations during 2022 and beyond for the benefit of shareholders."

Figure 1. Location of exploration permits comprising the Greenvale Project. Select prospects are marked with a red star. The Greenvale township and existing historic mines (yellow stars) are also indicated.

Third Hole (BTDD004)

BTDD004 represents the third successfully completed hole at Bottletree during 2021 (BTDD002, substituted by BTDD003, was terminated at 250.3m as a failed hole for excessive azimuth deviation).

BTDD004 was collared approximately 200m west of the IP chargeability anomaly and drilled in an east-northeasterly direction to a total depth of 658.9m. Planned as a 'scissor hole' to BTDD001 and BTDD003, BTDD004 was designed to test part of the large soil copper anomaly located west of the IP chargeability anomaly and mapped zones of silica-magnetite alteration and phyllic alteration now thought to occur above and to the east of a buried mineralised porphyry (Figure 2).

BTDD004 was also designed to test the extent of the strongly mineralised vein chalcopyrite-pyrrhotite mineralisation that was intersected outside and to the west of the chargeability anomaly in the bottom 20m of BTDD001.

Variable degrees of vein and disseminated chalcopyrite mineralisation were intersected generally from 50m to 658.9m (EOH) (Figure 3). In particular, strong copper sulphide mineralised vein sets were intersected over an interval of approximately 200m immediately west of the chargeability anomaly. These vein sets are likely related to the strongly mineralised veins observed at the bottom of BTDD001.

Importantly, veins of quartz-chalcopyrite-molybdenite which resemble Type-B veins in a porphyry system were variably intersected between 103m to 246m (Figure 10). Porphyry Type-B veins are a classic indication of a nearby porphyry system.

BTDD004 has confirmed that areas lying to the west of a large IP chargeability anomaly and towards a large interpreted Cu-Au porphyry system target are mineralised with extensive, strong copper sulphide mineralisation. It is also evident that the Company's 2018 MIMDAS IP survey appears not to have identified this copper mineralisation or other areas of extensive mineralisation associated with a large 1.5km x 1km Cu-in-soil geochemical anomaly that is coincident with the interpreted porphyry intrusion target (Figures 2, 4 and 5).

A porphyry system at Bottletree would likely be located at deeper levels and to the west of the chargeability anomaly. This location is also coincident with the large and intense 1.5km x 1km copper and gold soil anomaly, a large oval potential intrusion centre interpreted from airborne magnetic survey imagery and a part-coincident oval feature on satellite imagery.

No assays have been received in respect of any of the Bottletree drill holes. Representative photographs of vein mineralisation within BTDD004 core are set out in Figures 6 to 9.

Figure 2. Colour TDr VI NSSF magnetic image over the Bottletree area showing an interpreted intrusive or porphyry (Porphyry Target), IP chargeability iso-surface and select high order soil copper envelopes (Cu-Mineralised Zones). Cross section through IP chargeability anomaly and 2021 drill holes shown and marked A-B.

Figure 3. A-B cross section through MIMDAS IP chargeability anomaly and 2021 drill holes, showing visual estimates of chalcopyrite mineralisation in holes BTDD001, BTDD003 and BTDD004. Visual estimates of vein molybdenum mineralisation are shown for BTDD004. Copper-mineralised zone is at least 500m wide and open to the west. Eastern edge of interpreted intrusive or porphyry complex is also shown.

Additional work at Bottletree

A large 2.0km x 1.8km multi-element soil sampling survey based on a 50m x 50m sample grid has been completed for a total of 1,440 samples. The samples will be submitted to the assay laboratory shortly.

Detailed outcrop and alteration mapping has been completed over the prospect area. Information generated from the mapping exercise is being analysed together with observations from the drill core and geophysical modelling of airborne magnetometer and electromagnetic (EM) survey data.

A down hole EM survey will be conducted on BTDD003 after the end of the monsoon season.

Figure 4. Cu soil geochemistry (historic data) over the Bottletree Prospect area, showing the central zone of anomalous copper, interpreted intrusive or porphyry complex, select copper-mineralised zones, IP chargeability anomaly and 2021 drill holes.

Figure 5. 3D-modelled MT resistivity data, high resistivity values clipped over the Bottletree Prospect area, showing the interpreted intrusive or porphyry complex centre, IP chargeability anomaly and 2021 drill holes.

Figure 6. BTDD004 (412.9m). Buck quartz vein with massive pyrrhotite-pyrite-chalcopyrite infill.

Figure 7. BTDD004 (463m). Deformed and brecciated metavolcanics with strong quartz-carbonate-pyrite-chalcopyrite veining and fracture infill.

Figure 8. BTDD004 (364.9m, left). Quartz-pyrite-chalcopyrite vein. BTDD004 (376.8m, right). Buck quartz-chalcopyritepyrite-pyrrhotite fracture infill vein.

Figure 9. BTDD004 (632-634m). Quartz-pyrite-chalcopyrite veins.

Figure 10. Deformed granular quartz vein with molybdenite along walls and internal chalcopyrite (BTDD004, 120.3m). Several such veins intersected in BTDD004 are interpreted as possible A or B Type veins within a porphyry system.

Next Steps

Work at Bottletree will focus on two main objectives:

  • Primary Target discovering the intrusive source to the Bottletree mineralisation; and
  • Secondary Target determining whether financially viable near-surface copper and gold Resources can be delineated within the Bottletree Prospect area.

Specific upcoming activities include:

  • receive and analyse assays from BTDD001, BTDD003 and BTDD004;
  • receive, compile and analyse assays from multi-element soil sampling program;
  • conduct down-hole EM survey on BTDD003;
  • plan drill programs targeting potential porphyry intrusions and delineate areas of near-surface copper and gold mineralisation;
  • execute next drilling program; and
  • conduct geochronological dating on intrusions and molybdenite for age correlation with intrusions in the Macquarie Arc in NSW, which hosts the world class Cadia and North Parkes porphyry Cu-Au deposits.

Background (Bottletree)

Superior has long recognised the significance of Bottletree, which is expressed at surface as a large, zoned copper mineralised system that extends over several square kilometres (Figure 11). As a result of the Queensland native title regime during important commodity boom periods, Bottletree (and other areas in Qld) was effectively quarantined from the exploration sector. Apart from a small number of shallow historic drill holes over the anomalous area, Superior conducted the only deep investigation of the area with three drill holes during 2017 and 2018.

During September 2021 the Company announced1 the commencement of deep drilling of a large high-order 3Dmodelled MIMDAS IP chargeability anomaly located adjacent to a regionally distinct 1.5km by 1km copper and gold soil anomaly (Figure 12). Drilling during 2018 intersected the northern edge of the chargeability anomaly, which returned 292m @ 0.22% Cu, including 18.7m @ 1.12% Cu2 .

Figure 11. Regional Cu-in-soil processed image showing the large scale Bottletree copper anomaly and location of the MIMDAS IP chargeability anomaly that has been targeted with drilling in 2021.

2021 Drilling Program

The 2021 drilling program commenced with the drilling of two holes (BTDD001 and BTDD003) targeting the modelled centre of the chargeability anomaly at different depth levels (Figure 12). BTDD001 was drilled using NQ rods to 684.6m with a RC pre-collar to about 250m. BTDD003 was cored using HQ diameter rods from surface to an end of hole depth of 807.7m, which was the capability limit of the drill rig. BTDD002, located in the same position as BTDD003, was a RC pre-collar hole that was terminated as a result of exceeding hole deviation limits.

BTDD004 was collared approximately 200m west of the IP chargeability anomaly and drilled in an east-northeasterly direction to a total depth of 658.9m. Planned as a 'scissor hole' to BTDD001 and BTDD003, BTDD004 was designed to test part of the large soil copper anomaly located west of the IP chargeability anomaly and closer towards the interpreted porphyry target zone for porphyry-related mineralisation and vectoring indicators.

1 Refer ASX announcement dated 17 September 2021

2 Refer ASX announcement dated 25 October 2018

Figure 12. 3D-modelled MIMDAS IP high chargeability iso-surfaces representing the Bottletree IP chargeability anomaly, viewed looking southwest. Recently completed BTDD001, BTDD003, BTDD004 and 2018 drill hole SBTRD006 shown.

About Superior Resources

Superior Resources Limited (ASX:SPQ) is an Australian public company exploring for large lead-zinc-silver, copper, gold and nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE deposits in northern Queensland which have the potential to return maximum value growth for shareholders. The Company is focused on multiple Tier-1 equivalent exploration targets and has a dominant position within the Carpentaria Zinc Province in NW Qld and Ordovician rock belts in NE Qld considered to be equivalents of the NSW Macquarie Arc. For more information, please visit our website at www.superiorresources.com.au.

Reporting of Exploration Results: The information in this report as it relates to exploration results, geology, geophysical imagery and drilling was compiled by Dr Peter Gregory, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and an independent consultant to the Company. Dr Gregory does not hold shares or any other interest in the Company. He has not been on the Bottletree Project site, but has reviewed all primary data, inspected drill core located in Townsville and its context, 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'. Dr Gregory consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

Reliance on previously reported information: In respect of references contained in this report to previously reported Exploration Results or Mineral Resources, Superior confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information, results or conclusions contained in the original reported document. In respect of previously reported Mineral Resource estimates, all originally reported material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates continue to apply and have not been materially changed or qualified. The form and context in which the relevant Competent Person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original document.

Forward looking statements: This document may contain forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "indicate", "target", "anticipate", "forecast", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Indications of, and interpretations on, future expected exploration results or technical outcomes, production, earnings, financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this presentation are based on current interpretations, expectations, estimates, assumptions, forecasts and projections about Superior, Superior's projects and assets and the industry in which it operates as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made. The forward-looking statements are subject to technical, business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies and may involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Many known and unknown factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the estimated or anticipated events or results expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this presentation are qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.

Disclaimer: Superior and its related bodies corporate, any of their directors, officers, employees, agents or contractors do not make any representation or warranty (either express or implied) as to the accuracy, correctness, completeness, adequacy, reliability or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking statement, or any events or results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by law. Superior and its related bodies corporate and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors disclaims, to the maximum extent permitted by law, all liability and responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may be suffered by any person (including because of fault or negligence or otherwise) through use or reliance on anything contained in or omitted from this presentation. Other than as required by law and the ASX Listing Rules, Superior disclaims any duty to update forward looking statements to reflect new developments.

For more information:

Peter Hwang

APPENDIX 1

Hole ID Easting (m) Northing (m) RL (m) Depth (m) Dipo Azimutho
BTDD001 263571.7 7890252.3 609.5 684.6 -60 245
BTDD002 263695.7 7890306.2 597.0 250.3 -60 245
BTDD003 263695.9 7890306.9 596.8 807.7 -59 250
BTDD004 263094 7890127 607.0 658.9 -60 65

REPORTED DRILL HOLE COLLAR DETAILS

APPENDIX 2

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Samplingtechniques •Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, randomchips, or specific specialised industry standard measurementtools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such asdown hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.).These examples should notbe taken as limiting the broad •BTDD001: Drilling from surface comprised reverse circulation (RC) drilling of pre-collarsfollowed by NQ diameter diamond core drilling to end of hole.
•BTDD003 and BTDD004: Drilling from surface comprised HQ diameter diamond coredrilling to end of hole.
meaning of sampling.•Include reference to measures taken to ensure samplerepresentivity and the appropriate calibration of any •Reverse Circulation (RC)drill samples are collected as drilled via a riffle splitterattached to the drill rig cyclone and collected as 1m riffle split samples. Approximately1-3kg of sample was collected over each 1m interval used for assaying.
measurement tools or systems used.•Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are •Diamond core samples were obtained by splitting core in half using a core saw.
Material to the Public Report.In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done thiswould be relatively simple (e.g. 'reverse circulation drilling wasused to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised toproduce a 30 g charge for fire assay'). In other cases moreexplanation may be required, such as where there is coarsegold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusualcommodities or mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules)may warrant disclosure of detailed information. •The drill bit sizes used in the drilling are considered appropriate to indicate the degreeand extent of mineralisation.
•2m representative samples were assayed for base metals, gold, silver and otherelements at Interteklaboratories in Townsville.
•Assaying for gold was via fire assay of a 50-gram charge.
•Sample preparation at Interteklaboratories in Townsville for all samples is consideredto be of industry standard.
Drillingtechniques •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 ifso, by what method, etc.). •Drilling from surface was performed using standard RCand diamonddrillingtechniques.
•Drilling was conducted by AED (Associated Exploration Drillers) using a McCullochsDR950 drill rig.
•All holes were surveyed using a Reflex Gyro north-seeking gyroscopic instrument toobtain accurate down-hole directional data.

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drill samplerecovery •Method of recording and assessing core and chip samplerecoveries and results assessed. •Sample recovery was performed and monitored by Terra Search contractor andSuperior Resources' representatives.
•Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensurerepresentative nature of the samples.•Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery andgrade and whether sample bias may have occurred due topreferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. •The volume of sample collected for assay is considered to be representative of each2m interval.
•The RC drill rod string delivered the sample to the rig-mounted cyclone which is sealedat the completion of each 1m interval. The riffle splitter is cleaned with compressed airat the end of each 1m interval and at the completion of each drill hole.
•Diamond drill core recovery was logged. Recovery overall was close to 100%.
Logging •Whether core and chip samples have been geologically andgeotechnically logged to a level of detail to supportappropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies andmetallurgical studies.•Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core(or costean, channel, etc.) photography.•The total length and percentage of the relevant intersectionslogged. •Geological logging was conducted during the drilling of each hole by a Terra Searchgeologist having sufficient qualification and experience for the mineralisation styleexpected and observed at each hole.
•All holes were logged in their entirety at 1m intervals.
•All logging data is digitally compiled and validated before entry into the Superiordatabase.
•The level of logging detail is considered appropriate for resource drilling.
•The RC Chip trays were photographed.
•Magnetic susceptibility data for each 1m sample interval was collected in the field.
•All core was logged for structure with structures being recorded in relation to a bottomline marked on the core and established using Reflex equipment. Logging includedboth and Alpha and Beta angles. Data from structural logging of planar features wasconverted to grid dips and dip directions as well as plan parameters to allow structuresto be plotted on sections and allow structures to be projected to the ground surface bysoftware.
Sub-sampling •If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all •The sample collection methodology is considered appropriate for RCand diamond
techniquesand samplepreparation 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 drilling and was conducted in accordance with standard industry practice.•The RC drill hole samples are split with a riffle splitter at 1m intervals as drilled. Split 1metre samples are regarded as reliable and representative.

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
of the sample preparationtechnique. •Approximately 1-3kg of sample was collected over each 1m interval.
•Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-samplingstages to maximise representivity of samples. •Samples were collected as dry samples.
•Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representativeof the in situ material collected, including for instance resultsfor field duplicate/second-half sampling. •Diamond drill core was split in half using a diamond saw with half of the sample beingsent for assay and the remainder retained for reference. Core halving was done alongthe bottom line marked on the core for structural logging.
•Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of thematerial being sampled. •The sample sizes are considered appropriate to the style of mineralisation beingassessed.
•Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) protocols were instigated such that theyconform to mineral industry standards and are compliant with the JORC code.
•(QA) processes with respect to chemical analysis of mineral exploration samplesincludes the addition of blanks, standards and duplicates to each batch so that checkscan be done after they are analysed. As part of the (QC) process, checks of theresultant assay data against known or previously determined assays to determine thequality of the analysed batch of samples. An assessment is made on the data and areport on the quality of the data is compiled.
•Quality control included determinations of duplicate samples every 50 samplesor soto check for representative samples. There was a conscious effort on behalf of thesamplers to ensure consistent weights for each sample. Comparison of assays ofduplicates shows good reproducibility of results.
•The above techniques are considered to be of a high quality and appropriate for thenature of mineralisation anticipated. The 2-3kg sample size is appropriate for the rockbeing sampled.
Quality of•assay data andlaboratoryconsidered partial or total.tests•• The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying andlaboratory procedures used and whether the technique is •All samples were submitted toInterteklaboratories in Townsville for goldand multielement analysis.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRFinstruments, etc., the parameters used in determining theanalysis including instrument make and model, reading times, •Samples were crushed, pulverised to ensure a minimum of 85% pulp material passingthrough 75 microns, then analysed for gold by fire assay method FA50/OE04 using a 50gram sample.
calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, •Multi-element analyses were conducted using a four acid digestion followed by an OESfinish using method 4A/OE33for the following 33elements: Ag, Al, As, Ba, Bi, Ca, Cd,

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whetheracceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack ofbias) and precisionhave been established. Ce, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, La, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Sc, Sn, Sr, Te, Ti, Tl, V, W,Zn.
•Certified gold, multi-element standards and blanks were included in the samplessubmitted to the laboratory for QA/QC.
•Additionally, Intertekused a series of its own standards, blanks, and duplicates for theQC of the elements assayed.
Verification of •The verification of significant intersections by either •No holes were twinned.
sampling andassaying independent or alternative company personnel.•The use of twinned holes.•Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, dataverification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.•Discuss any adjustment to assay data. •Logs were recorded by Terra Search field geologists on hard copy sampling sheetswhich were entered into spreadsheets for merging into a central database.
•Laboratory assay files were merged directly into the database.
•The data isroutinely validated when loading into the database.
•No adjustments to assay data were undertaken.
Location ofdata points •Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes(collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings andother locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.•Specification of the grid system used.•Quality and adequacy of topographic control. •Drill hole collars have been recorded in the field using handheld GPS with three metreor better accuracy. The collar locationshave beenfurther defined using DGPSto givesub-one metre accuracy.
•The area is located within MGAZone 55.
•Topographic control is currently from DGPS point datathat has been merged with RLadjusted contours.
Data spacinganddistribution •Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.•Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient toestablish the degree of geological and grade continuityappropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserveestimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.•Whether sample compositing has beenapplied. •Further drilling is necessary to establish a Mineral Resource.
Orientation ofdata inrelation to •Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiasedsampling of possible structures and the extent to which this isknown, considering the deposit type.•If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the •The majority of holes have been designed to drill normal to interpreted mineralisationtrends. However, there has been insufficient drilling and geological interpretation todetermine if there is a bias to sampling as a result of drilling oblique to or down dip onmineralised structures.

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
geologicalstructure orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to haveintroduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed andreported if material. •No orientation sample bias has been identified at this stage.
Samplesecurity •The measures taken to ensure sample security. •Sub-samples selected for assaying were collected in heavy-duty polyweave bags whichwere immediately sealed.
•These bags were delivered directly to the Intertek assay laboratory in Townsville byTerra Search orSuperior Resources'employees.
•Sample security measures within the Interteklaboratories are considered adequate.
Audits orreviews •The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniquesand data. •No audits or reviews of the sampling techniques and data have been undertaken todate.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral•tenement andagreements or material issues with third parties such as jointland tenureventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests,statushistorical sites, wilderness or national park and environmentalsettings.•Thesecurity of the tenure held at the time of reporting alongthe area. Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including The areas reported for the Bottletree ProspectMinerals 25659, which is held 100% by Superior Resources. liewithin Exploration Permit for
permits. Superior Resources holds much of the surrounding area under granted exploration
with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in and native title parties with respect to work in the area. Superior has agreements or other appropriate arrangements in place with landholders
Resources to operate on the tenements. No regulatory impediments affect the relevant tenements or the ability of Superior
Explorationdone by otherparties •Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. accordance with their current regulatory regime. All historical drilling reported in this report has been completed and reported in
Previous work on the prospect has been completed by Pancontinental Mining.
report for the purpose of part characterising the Bottletree mineralisation. Soil geochemical survey data compiled by Pancontinental Mining was used in this

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
•Compilation in digital form and interpretation of the results of that work in digital formhas been completed by aCompetent Person.
Geology •Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. •The Bottletree Prospect is hosted in Lower Palaeozoic deformed mafic meta-volcaniclavas and volcaniclastics.
•Mineralisation style is disseminated and vein sulphide of probable intrusion-relatedhydrothermal origin.
•On the basis of observations made in holes BTDD001, BTDD003 and BTDD004, themineralisation at the Bottletree Prospect is considered to be intrusive-related. Moregeological, geochemical and drill data is required to fully understand themineralisation setting.
Drill holeInformation •A summary of all information material to the understanding ofthe exploration results including a tabulation of the followinginformation for all Material drill holes:easting and northing of the drill hole collaroelevation or RL (Reduced Level) of the drill hole collarodip and azimuth of the holeodown hole length and interception depthohole length.o•If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis thatthe information is not Material and this exclusion does notdetract from the understanding of the report, the CompetentPerson should clearly explain why this is the case. •A drill hole collar table isincluded in the main body of the report.
Dataaggregationmethods •In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averagingtechniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g.cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Materialand should be stated.•Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of highgrade results and longer lengths of low grade results, theprocedure used for such aggregation should be stated and sometypical examples of such aggregations should be shown in detail.•The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalentvalues should be clearly stated. •Exploration results are yet to be received from the reported drill holes.

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Relationshipbetweenmineralisationwidths andinterceptlengths •These relationships are particularly important in the reporting ofExploration Results.•If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drillhole 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 holelength, true width not known'). •Downhole length, true width not known until further drilling provides moreinformation on the nature of the mineralised body.•Detailed drill sections are not available until assay results have been received from thelaboratory.
Diagrams •Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations ofintercepts should be included for any significant discovery beingreported These should include, but not be limited to a plan viewof drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views. •Included.
Balancedreporting •Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is notpracticable, representative reporting of both low and highgrades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleadingreporting of Exploration Results. •N/A.
Othersubstantiveexplorationdata •Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should bereported including (but not limited to): geological observations;geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulksamples –size and method of treatment; metallurgical testresults; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rockcharacteristics; potential deleterious or contaminatingsubstances. •Publicly available and historic soil geochemical data and airborne magnetic survey datawas compiled, examined and interpreted to aid in the interpretation of geologicalobservations made from the available drill core.•Images from an advanced 3D model of a MIMDAS IP survey are included in the reportto allow an appreciation of the relationship of the mineralised intervals with the 3Dmodelling results.
Further work •The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g.tests forlateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-outdrilling).•Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions,including the main geological interpretations and future drillingareas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive. Specific upcoming activities include:•receive and analyse assays from BTDD001, BTDD003 and BTDD004;•receive, compileand analyse assays frommulti-element soil samplingprogram;•conduct down-hole EM survey on BTDD003;•plan drillingprograms targeting potential porphyry intrusions and todelineate areas of near-surface copper and gold mineralisation;

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•execute next drilling program; and
conduct geochronological dating on intrusions and molybdenite for age•correlation with intrusions in the Macquarie Arc in NSW, which hosts theworld class Cadia and North Parkes porphyry Cu-Au deposits.