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TALISMAN MINING LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2024

Mar 13, 2024

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14 March 2024

Latest results extend Rip n Tear discovery to over 1.8km strike and 200m depth

Phase 1 diamond drilling complete; RC and diamond drilling now underway at Durnings

Highlights:

  • Assay results received from additional extensional diamond ( DD ) drill-holes completed at the Rip n Tear Prospect, part of the 100%-owned Lachlan Project in NSW.

  • The diamond extension to MYRCD0009 was designed to test for depth extensions and continuity of mineralisation from previous broad RC drill intercepts that terminated in mineralisation at the northern MLEM anomaly, providing a diamond drilling tail from the end of the RC hole at 166m down to 272.9m. Results include:

MYRCD0009

o DD Tail

  • § 19m at 1.4% Pb, 12.2g/t Ag, 0.05% Zn from 167m to 186.0m

o Combined RC + DD tail

§ 86m at 0.8% Pb, 6.6g/t Ag, 0.04% Zn from 100m to 186m

  • Diamond hole MYDD0012 was drilled to a depth of 447m to test mineralisation down dip/plunge of discovery hole MYRCDD0002. Results include:

MYDD0012

§ 87m at 0.5% Pb, 5.3g/t Ag, 0.05% Zn from 261m to 348m

  • Extensional diamond drilling has also been completed at MYDD0013, located at the eastern extension of the MLEM survey anomaly, approximately 800m east of MYRCD0003. This hole was designed to target further extensions of the prospective mineralised horizon, with assays awaited.

  • The latest results have confirmed the depth extension and continuity of lead-silver-zinc mineralisation at Rip n Tear over a strike length of more than 1.8km and down-hole widths of up to 200m, highlighting the substantial scale of the mineralised system.

  • The diamond rig has now commenced extensional drilling on RC holes at the Durning’s discovery.

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Talisman Mining Limited (ASX: TLM, Talisman ) is pleased to advise that it has received further significant assay results from diamond drilling completed in early 2024 at the Rip n Tear Prospect , part of its 100%-owned Lachlan Project in central NSW, targeting depth extensions to the broad zones of lead-silver mineralisation intersected in initial Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling.

Rip n Tear is located approximately 35km north of Condobolin on EL8615 and approximately 20km north-west of the Company’s Durnings discovery. Both Rip n Tear and Durnings were discovered as part of a 7,200m RC drilling campaign completed in late 2023 across four priority prospects within the Lachlan Project area (see Figure 1).

Assays have now been received for holes MYRCD0009 (a diamond drill-hole extension of a previous RC drill hole) and MYDD0012 (a diamond drill-hole from surface located down dip of discovery hole MYRCD0002), both completed in January 2024.

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Figure 1 – Lachlan Project location plan highlighting prospect locations along the Canbelego-Mineral Hill Volcanic Belt.

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Background

The Rip N Tear prospect is a large lead-silver-zinc target on EL8615 defined by strongly anomalous base metal soil geochemistry containing two large, coherent conductive MLEM anomalies (ASX: TLM, 8 May 2023).

The prospect is situated within a complex structural setting associated with NNE and NE trending faults, which are interpreted to provide a pathway for mineralised fluids from local granite intrusions.

Historical drilling was limited to three percussion holes (~61m deep, drilled in 1970’s). The initial Talisman program consisted of seven RC holes designed to test two conductive anomalies at depth at approximately 800m to 1,000m drill-hole spacing.

Results from the initial RC drilling (Table 2) (ASX: TLM, 20 October and 6 December 2023). included:

  • MYRC0002 – 192m at 1.32% Pb, 10.1g/t Ag, 0.06% Zn from 40m to 232m end-of-hole;

  • MYRC0003 – 80m at 1.56% Pb, 14.7g/t Ag, 0.11% Zn from 188m to 268m end-of-hole;

  • • MYRC0004 – 18m at 0.28% Pb, 5.2g/t Ag and 0.01% Zn from 142m to 160m;

  • MYRC0005 – 6m at 0.81% Pb and 5.6g/t Ag from 44m to 50m;

  • MYRC0006 – 10m at 0.85% Pb, 3.3g/t Ag and 0.02% Zn from 246m to 256m; and

  • MYRC0007 – 10m at 0.81% Pb, 12.4g/t Ag and 0.04% Zn from 222m to 232m.

RC drilling of a further four holes (MYRC008-MYRC0011) for 688m was completed in early December targeting strike extensions of MYRC0002 and MYRC0003, guided by the extensive MLEM anomaly (see Figure 2).

Drilled at approximately 500m spacing, these RC holes were designed to target a buried lead-silver and sulphide-rich sedimentary unit which appears to host the mineralisation.

This RC drilling has intersected broad zones of disseminated galena and silver with accessory sphalerite with strong sulphide mineralisation in sericite and ankerite/siderite altered sedimentary rocks in the target position.

Diamond drill tails were completed in December 2023 on RC holes MYRC0002 and MYRC0003 in the north and MYRC0004 in the south of the Rip n Tear Prospect area. All holes intersected further significant zones of sulphide mineralisation.

Assay results for the recent extensional diamond drilling are summarised in Table 2., Significant results are illustrated in Figure 2:

The summary of results received to date is listed and includes:

Northern Anomaly

MYRCD0009

o Diamond Tail

  • § 19m at 1.4% Pb, 12.2g/t Ag, from 167m to 186.0m

  • Combining the parent RC hole with the diamond tail results in:

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  • § 86m at 0.8% Pb, 6.6/t Ag, 0.04% Zn from 100m to 186m

MYDD0012

  • Diamond

  • § 87m at 0.5% Pb, 5.3g/t Ag, 0.05% Zn from 261m to 348m , including § 38.4m at 0.6% Pb, 5.8g/t Ag, 0.04% Zn from 309.6m to 348m

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Figure 2 – Rip n Tear RC and diamond drilling results over MLEM Geophysical survey image. True width in MYRCDD002 and MYCRDD003 is approximately 40% to 50% of downhole intersection.

Geology and Mineralisation

The Rip n Tear Prospect is located within EL8615 on the eastern edge of the Canbelego-Mineral Hill Rift Zone (Figure 1), adjacent to a large, controlling, basin margin, NW-SE oriented structure.

Devonian-age sediments of the Ewolong Formation (sandstone and conglomerate) and Gwando Siltstone host the prospect. To the west lies the older Ordovician-age Girilambone Group, which is intruded by the early Devonian-age Yellow Mountain Granite.

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The granite intrusion(s) are interpreted to be the source of heat, fluid and metal for several other lead-silver-zinc and copper-gold deposits and mineralised prospects along the Mineral Hill Rift. Rip n Tear is cut by two NW-SE trending faults interpreted to be transverse faults in a rift setting.

The target horizon consists of broad zones of disseminated and blebby sulphides (galena, pyrite and rare sphalerite) associated with sericite and ankerite/siderite alteration hosted in sandstone, siltstone and coarse angular quartz breccia/conglomerate. The mineralised horizon appears extensive and consistent over significant strike length and depth as illustrated in Figure 2 and Figure 3.

MYRCDD002 and MYRCDD003 are interpreted as being drilled oblique to the dip of the mineralised zones and therefore true width of these zones are approximately 40% to 50% of downhole widths. MYRCD0009 and MYDD0012 are interpreted as being drilled at a high angle to the mineralised zones. True widths of mineralised zones in these holes are estimated at approximately 80% of downhole widths (Figure 3).

MYDD0012 intersected Girilambone sediments close to surface, faulted against mineralised Devonian sediments at depth. See Figure 3. The lead-silver mineralisation is confirmed at surface on this section by the Rip n Tear Workings approximately 250m north of MYRCD0002 (Figure 2 and Figure 3) illustrating the extensive nature of the mineralisation.

– Rip n Tear Next Steps

The drilling rig has completed a diamond tail on MYRCD0008 (assays pending) and a diamond hole from surface, MYDD0013 (assays pending), to test the mineralised horizon 500m west and 800m east of MYRCDD0003 (Talisman’s easternmost hole to date) to establish if the mineralisation defined to date continues to the east (see Figure 2).

The diamond drill rig has now relocated to Durnings to undertake extension drilling of previously drilled RC holes at that location.

Following the current Durnings RC program, a further RC drilling program at Rip n Tear is planned to test near-surface mineralisation defined by strongly anomalous surface soil geochemistry, ore grade rock chips and gossanous outcrop located adjacent to the southern MLEM anomaly.

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Figure 3 – Rip n Tear – Interpreted section of the Rip n Tear northern MLEM anomaly deposit. True width of mineralisation in MYRCDD0002 is approximately 40% to 50% of downhole intersection. True width of mineralisation in MYDD0012 is approximately 80% of downhole intersection.

Management Comment

Talisman’s Managing Director, Andrew Munckton, said: “These latest results from extensional diamond drilling at Rip n Tear provide further encouragement for the potential of a major new base metals discovery.

“These new results demonstrate the continuity of the lead-silver mineralised horizon, hosted in a folded and faulted sequence of sediments, over a strike extent of more than 1.8km and downhole widths up to 200m. This clearly demonstrates the significant scale of the mineralised system.

“The initial diamond drilling program has been completed, with results currently awaited for a number of holes aimed at assessing the extent of the mineralisation with diamond tails from RC hole MYRC0008 and surface diamond hole MYDD0013. Confirmation of mineralisation in these holes would further extend the mineralisation at Rip n Tear to a strike length of 2.6km and further enhance the scale of the opportunity.

“Importantly, the diamond drilling and multi-element assaying at Rip n Tear provides detailed geological context to the mineralization, which appears to be extensive, consistent and detectable with geophysics.

“While it is still very early in the exploration phase, the Rip n Tear Prospect appears to have all the indicators of an extensive mineralised system in a sedimentary basin setting.

“The next phase of work at Rip n Tear, commences soon with additional RC drilling program to assess the as-yet-untested near surface mineralisation adjacent to the Southern MLEM anomaly.

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The near surface area above the large anomaly is clearly prospective indicated by ore-grade rock chips and gossanous outcrop. This next stage of work will be undertaken following the completion of the current RC program at Durnings and will conclude our initial assessment of the exciting Rip n Tear base metals project.”

Ends

For further information, please contact: Andrew Munckton - Managing Director Nicholas Read (Media inquiries) on +61 4 3563 5598 on +61 4199 29046

This release has been authorised by the Board of Talisman Mining Limited.

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Table 1: Drill-hole information summary - Rip N Tear

Details and coordinates of the RC and Diamond Holes relevant to this release.

Exploration
Licence
Prospect Hole
Type
Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth
(MGA 94)
EOH
Depth
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYRC0008 489184 6413709 276 -60 345 178
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYRCDD0009 488279 6413817 270 -60 331 272.9
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYRC0010 487750 6413341 273 -60 328 178
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYRC0011 488445 6413579 273 -60 329 156
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYDD0012 488630 6413719 274 -60 323 447
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYDD0013 490425 6413807 264 -60 340 283
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYRCD0002 488727 6413960 282 -60 202 318
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYRCD0003 489671 6414071 264 -60 180 411
EL8615 Rip N Tear RC MYRCD0004 487799 6412334 270 -60 299 457

Table 2 : RC and DD drill-hole assay intersections for Mineralized Zones (Significant Intersections)

Details of significant RC and DD drilling intersections received to date for the Rip n Tear prospects by Talisman are provided below.

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All Table 2 intersections are length-weighted assay intervals either from two metre assay intervals taken directly from the RC drill rig splitter or 0.5 to 1.5 metre Diamond core assay samples.

All listed intersections are reported as down hole intersections at 0.5% Pb and/or 5g/t Ag and/or 0.20 % Cu and/or 0.5 % Zn and or 0.25g/t Au lower cut-off as indicated in the comments section of Table 2. True width is approximately 40% to 50% of reported downhole intersection in MYRCDD002 and MYRCD003. True width is approximately 80% of reported downhole intersection in MYDD0012 and MYRCD0009. Appendix 2 contains full details on sampling and data aggregation methods including cut-off grades.

About Talisman Mining

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Talisman Mining Limited (ASX:TLM) is an Australian mineral development and exploration company. The Company’s aim is to maximise shareholder value through exploration, discovery and development of complementary opportunities in base and precious metals.

Talisman has secured tenements in the Cobar/Mineral Hill region in Central NSW through the grant of its own Exploration Licenses and through a joint venture agreement. The Cobar/Mineral Hill region is a richly mineralised district that hosts several base and precious metal mines including the CSA, Tritton, and Hera/Nymagee mines. This region contains highly prospective geology that has produced many long-life, high-grade mineral discoveries. Talisman has identified several areas within its Lachlan Cu-Au Project tenements that show evidence of base and precious metals endowment which have had very little modern systematic exploration completed to date. Talisman believes there is significant potential for the discovery of substantial base metals and gold mineralisation within this land package and is undertaking active exploration to test a number of these targets.

Talisman also has secured access to over 1000 km2 of highly prospective tenure in South Australia’s Gawler Craton known as the Mabel Creek Project. Mabel Creek is prospective for large scale Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) deposits and intrusion related rare earths and battery metals mineralisation. Mable Creek is surrounded by similar tenure owned and being actively explored by Australia’s biggest resource companies including BHP, Rio Tinto and FMG.

Competent Person’s Statement

Information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on, and fairly represents information and supporting documentation compiled by Dr Tim Sharp, who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Dr Sharp is a full-time employee of Talisman Mining Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities undertaken 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 Sharp has reviewed the contents of this announcement and consents to the inclusion in this announcement of all technical statements based on his information in the form and context in which they appear.

Forward-Looking Statements

This ASX release may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on Talisman Mining Ltd.’s current expectations, estimates and assumptions about the industry in which Talisman Mining Ltd operates, and beliefs and assumptions regarding Talisman Mining Ltd.’s future performance. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are not guaranteed, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, some of which are outside the control of Talisman Mining Ltd. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance and no representation or warranty is made as to the likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forward-looking statements or other forecast. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to those expressed or implied in this presentation. Given these uncertainties, recipients are cautioned not to place reliance on forward looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this announcement speak only at the date of issue of this announcement. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law and the ASX Listing Rules, Talisman Mining Ltd does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any information or any of the forward-looking statements in this announcement or any changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such forward looking statement is based.

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Appendix 2

JORC Tables Section 1 & 2

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques

Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard measurement
tools appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down-hole gamma
sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.).
These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.

Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any measurement
tools or systems used.

Aspects of the determination of mineralisation
that are Material to the Public Report. In
cases where ‘industry standard’ work has
been done this would be relatively simple
(e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 3kg was
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire
assay’). In other cases, more explanation
may be required, such as where there is
coarse gold that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed
information.

RC Drilling samples are collected at two metre intervals via
a drill rig mounted cyclone and static cone splitter set to a
12% split to produce a nominal 4-7kg sample which was
collected in a pre-numbered sample bag.

RC samples undergo routine 2 metre composite pXRF
analysis using a Olympus Vanta M-series to aid in logging
and identifying zones of interest.

Diamond core samples, either PQ, HQ3 or NQ2 in size
diameter, were either cut in half longitudinally or a third
longitudinally, using an automated Almnonte core saw
Core was placed in boats, holding core in place. Core
sample intervals varied from 0.3 to 1.3m in length but were
predominantly aligned to 1m intervals or with sample
boundaries which respected geological contacts.

Sampling is controlled by Talisman protocols and QAQC
procedures as per industry standard and a chain of custody
maintained through transfer to ALS Laboratories in
Adelaide, SA.

RC /DD samples were dried, crushed (where required),
split and pulverised (total prep) to produce a master pulp.
From this master pulp, a 0.25g sub sample was taken for
multi-element analysis by four acid digest with an ICP-MS
finish. A 30g sub sample was also taken for fire assay for
gold with ICP-AES finish
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-
hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka,
sonic, etc) and details (e.g. core diameter,
triple or standard tube, depth of diamond
tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether
core is oriented and if so, by what method,
etc).

RC drilling cited in this report was undertaken by Strike
Drilling Pty Ltd using a LC36 (KWL 700) truck-mounted
Reverse Circulation drill rig. A truck-mounted booster and
compressor provided high pressure air with an auxiliary
compressor used where ground conditions warranted.

RC drilling was completed with a face sampling hammer of
nominal 140mm size.

Diamond Drilling cited in this report was undertaken by
DDH1 Drilling Pty LTD ùsing an Evolution FH3000 or
UDR1200 truck mounted rig.

The core was orientated using a Reflex Ez-Ori Tool.
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.
RC Drilling

RC drill sample recovery is generally high with sample
recoveries and quality recorded in the database by the
logging geologist

Sample recoveries were monitored in real-time by the

presence of Talisman personnel at the drill site.

No known relationshipexists between recoveryandgrade

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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.
and no known bias exists.
Diamond Drilling

Core recovery data was recorded for each run by
measuring total length of core retrieved against the
downhole interval actually drilled and stored in the
database. TLM representatives continuously monitor core
recovery and core presentation quality as drilling is
conducted and issues or discrepancies are rectified
promptly to maintain industry best standards.
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.
RC Drilling

RC logging records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation,
alteration, structure, weathering, colour and other primary
features of the rock samples and is considered to be
representative across the intercepted geological units.

RC logging is both qualitative and quantitative depending
on the field being logged.

All RC drill-holes are logged in full to end of hole.

All RC chip trays are photographed, and then stored onsite
in the Lachlan Copper-Gold Project.

All information collected is entered directly into laptop
computers or tablets, validated in the field, and then
transferred to the database. The level of logging detail is
considered appropriate for exploration and to support
appropriate mineral resource estimation, mining studies,
and metallurgical studies.
Diamond Drilling

DD logging is carried out on site once geology personnel
retrieve core trays from the drill rig site. Core is collected
from the rig daily.

DD logging records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation,
alteration, structure, weathering, colour and other primary
features of the rock samples and is considered to be
representative across the intercepted geological units.

All DD drill-holes are logged in full to end of hole.

Drillhole collar coordinates, azimuth, dip, depth and
sampling intervals are also recorded. DD logging is to
geological contacts.

DD logging is both qualitative and quantitative depending
on the field being logged. Logging of diamond drilling
includes geotechnical data, RQD and core recoveries.

Drill core is photographed prior to any cutting and/or
sampling, and then stored onsite in the Lachlan Copper -
Gold Project. Photographs are available for every diamond
drillhole completed.

All information collected is entered directly into laptop
computers or tablets, validated in the field, and then
transferred to the database. The level of logging detail is
considered appropriate for exploration and to support
appropriate mineral resource estimation, miningstudies,

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
and metallurgical studies.
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.

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

RC samples were dried, crushed (where required), split
and pulverised (total prep) to produce a 0.25g sub sample
for base metal analysis or a 30g sub sample for gold
analysis by fire assay.

QAQC protocols for all RC sampling involved the use of
Certified Reference Material (CRM) as assay standards.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely reviewed.

Sample size is considered appropriate for geochemical
sampling for base-metal and gold mineralisation given the
nature of drilling and anticipated distribution of
mineralisation.

Field duplicates were collected at a 1 in 30 sample rate.
Diamond Drilling

Diamond drill core (NQ3, HQ or PQ) samples collected for
analysis were longitudinally cut in half, and quarters for the
QAQC samples using a using an automated Almnonte core
saw. Core was placed in boats, holding core in place.

Half core or quarter core sample intervals typically varied
from 0.3m to 1.3m in length. 1m sample intervals were
favoured and are the most common method of sampling,
however sample boundaries do principally coincide with
geological contacts. The remaining core was retained in
core trays.

DD samples were dried, crushed (where required), split
and pulverised (total prep) to produce a 0.25g sub sample
for base metal analysis or a 30g sub sample for gold
analysis by fire assay.

QAQC protocols for all DD sampling involved the use of
Certified Reference Material (CRM) as assay standards.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely reviewed.
Sample size is considered appropriate for geochemical
sampling for base-metal and gold mineralisation given the
nature of drilling and anticipated distribution of
mineralisation.

Field duplicates were collected at a 1 in 30 sample rate.
Quality of ssay
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, spectrometres,
handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parametres used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations factors
applied and their derivation, etc.
RC Drilling

QAQC protocols for all RC sampling involved the use of
certified reference materials as assay standards, inserted
at a 1 in 50 sampling rate.

Blank samples were inserted at a 1 in 50 sampling rate
using a Certified Reference Material (CRM) coarse blank.

All assays are required to conform to the procedural QAQC
guidelines as well as routine laboratory QAQC guidelines.

All QAQC controls and measures were routinely reviewed.

Laboratory checks (repeats) occurred at a frequency of 1 in
25.

Field duplicates returned a reasonable level ofprecision

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (e.g. standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and
whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e.
lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
with some minor variation in Au attributed to nugget effect
of gold mineralisation.

Each 2m composite RC sample undergoes routine pXRF
analysis using a Olympus Vanta M-series to aid in logging
and identifying zones of interest. All pXRF readings were
taken in Geo-Exploration mode with a 45 second 3 beam
reading.

Standard reference materials were used to calibrate the
pXRF instrument every 30 samples.
Diamond Drilling

QAQC protocols for all DD sampling involved the use of
certified reference materials as assay standards, inserted
at a 1 in 50 sampling rate.

Blank samples were inserted at a 1 in 50 sampling rate
using a certified reference material coarse blank.

Field Duplicates were inserted at a 1 in 30 sampling rate.
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.

Significant intercepts have been verified by alternate
company personnel.

Logging and sampling data is captured and imported using
Ocris software.

Assay data is uploaded to a secure database directly from
the CSV file provided by the laboratory.

Primary laboratory assay data is always kept and is not
replaced by any adjusted or interpreted data
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.

Talisman RC drill collar locations are pegged using a hand-
held GPS. Final collar locations were also picked up using
a hand-held GPS with +/- 3m accuracy.The coordinate
system used is the Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA)
1994. All coordinates are in the Map Grid of Australia zone
55 (MGA), Universal Transverse Mercator.
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.

Drill spacing at the Lachlan Copper-Gold Project varies
depending on requirements.

No mineral resource is being reported for the Lachlan
Copper-Gold Project.

No sample compositing has been applied.
Orientation of
data in relation

Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of possible

Samples were taken according to observations at the time
in the field.

MYRCDD002 and MYRCDD003 are interpreted as being

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
to geological
structure
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.
drilled down dip of the mineralised zones and therefore true
width of these zones are approximately 40 to 50% of
downhole widths.

MYRCD0009 and MYDD0012 are interpreted as being
drilled at a high angle to the mineralised zones. True
widths of mineralised zones in these holes are estimated at
approximately 80% of downhole widths.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

RC and DD samples were stored on site at the Lachlan
Copper Gold Project prior to submission under the
supervision of the Senior Geologist. Samples were
transported to ALS Chemex Laboratories Adelaide by an
accredited courier service or by company personnel using
secure company vehicles.
Audits or
reviews

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

No external audits or reviews of the sampling techniques
and data have been completed.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status

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

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

The Central Lachlan Copper Gold Project currently
comprises 15 granted exploration licences:
oEL8414 held in joint venture by Haverford (89%
participating interest) and Peel Mining Limited (11%
participating interest) (Refer Talisman ASX
announcement 20 October 2020 for full details); and
oEL8547, EL8571, EL8615, EL8677, EL8658,
EL8659, EL8680, EL8719, EL9298, EL9299,
EL9302, EL9306, EL9315 and EL9379 held 100%
by Haverford.

Native Title Claim NC2012/001 has been lodged over
the area of the following tenements by NTSCORP Ltd
on behalf of the Ngemba, Ngiyampaa, Wangaaypuwan
and Wayilwan traditional owners;
oEL8414, EL8571, EL8615, EL8677, EL8658,
EL8659, EL9298, EL9299, EL9302, EL9306,
EL9315 and EL9379.

All tenements are in good standing and there are no
existing known impediments to exploration or mining.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.

The Lachlan Copper-Gold Project has been subject to
exploration by numerous previous explorers.

Exploration work has included diamond, RC and Air
Core drilling, ground and down-hole EM surveys, soil
sampling, geological interpretation and other
geophysics (magnetics, gravity).
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

The Lachlan Copper-Gold Project lies within the Central
Lachlan Fold belt in NSW.

The Lachlan Copper-Gold Project is considered
prospective for epithermal style base-metal and
precious metal mineralisation, orogenic mineralisation,
and Cobar style base-metal mineralisation.
Drill-hole
Information

A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drill-holes:

easting and northing of the drill-hole collar

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

dip and azimuth of the hole

down hole length and interception depth

hole length.

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.

Historical drilling intercepts have been appropriately
referenced to source information.

A reference to historic mining grade has been
referenced to open file source material.
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of
high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
material and should be stated.

Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths of high grade results and longer
lengths of low grade results, the procedure
used for such aggregation should be stated
and some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in detail.

The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.

Significant intersections reported from the Lachlan Lead-
Zinc-Silver-Copper-Gold Project are based on a nominal
0.25g/t Au, 0.2% Cu, 5g/t Ag, 0.5% Pb or 0.5% Zn cutoff,
no more than 6m of internal dilution (including core loss
and no samples) and a minimum composite grade of
0.25g/t Au, 0.2% Cu, 5g/t Ag, 0.5% Pb or 0.5% Zn.

Cu and Au grades used for calculating significant
intersections are uncut.

All results reported in this document have been derived
from 2m split samples.

Length weighted intercepts are reported for mineralised
intersections.

Weighted intercept calculation : From (m) To (m) =
(sample width x assay) + (sample width x assay) / sample
width + sample width. Core loss and intervals not sampled
within significant intercepts are excluded from length
weighted calculations.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths

These relationships are particularly important
in the reporting of Exploration Results.

If the geometry of the mineralisation with
respect to the drill-hole angle is known, its
nature should be reported.

If it is not known and only the down hole
lengths are reported, there should be a clear
statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole length,
true width not known’).

Drill-holes relating to the Lachlan Copper-Gold
Project are reported as down hole intersections.

MYRCDD002 and MYRCDD003 are interpreted as
being drilled down dip of the mineralised zones and
therefore true width of these zones are
approximately 40 to 50% of downhole widths.

MYRCD0009 and MYDD0012 are interpreted as
being drilled at a high angle to the mineralised
zones. True widths of mineralised zones in these
holes are estimated at approximately 80% of
downhole widths.
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with scales)
and tabulations of intercepts should be
included for any significant discovery being
reported These should include, but not be
limited to a plan view of drill-hole collar
locations and appropriate sectional views.

Appropriate maps with scale are included within the
body of the accompanying document.
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 relevant data is reported and provides an appropriate
representation of the results.

The accompanying document is considered to represent
a balanced report.
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.

MLEM survey comprised a total of 22 lines (0.4km to
2.2km lengths) acquired in NNW and NW orientation
against NNE to NE striking geology interpreted by
Talisman Geologists.

The Moving Loop EM (MLEM) survey was conducted
by Fender Geophysics using a Monex Geoscope Terra
TEM Receivers and Zonge ZT30 Transmitters.
Transmitter Loop Dimension were 200m x 200m with a
In-Loop Receiver.

MLEM data was reviewed, processed and interpreted
by Ned Stolz, Principal Geophysicist from Southern
Geoscience Consultants Pty Ltd.

All meaningful and material information is reported.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work
(e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations and future drilling

Planned future work at the Lachlan Copper-Gold Project
includes soil sampling, mapping, Auger and RC/
diamond drilling and geophysical surveys.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

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