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TASMAN RESOURCES LTD Capital/Financing Update 2022

Jun 13, 2022

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ACN 009 253 187

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AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

14 June 2022

Lake Torrens IOCG* Project – Drilling Update

Tasman Resources Ltd (ASX:TAS) advises that drilling of the third wedge hole (VUD012W1, refer location in Figure 1) on the Lake Torrens IOCG Project (EL6416) has now been completed. Drilling progress was considerably hampered by technical issues, inclement weather and personnel disruptions due to COVID.

The project is currently held 49% by Tasman and 51% by FMG Resources Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG “Fortescue”). Fortescue has also given notice to Tasman that it intends to sole fund its interest to 80% pursuant to the terms of a Farm In and Joint Venture Agreement (refer TAS: ASX Announcement 30 May 2022).

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Vulcan South
Target Area
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Figure 1: Residual gravity image over the Vulcan Prospect showing the location of Vulcan South, previous Tasman holes including VUD011 and 012, first holes drilled by Fortescue at Vulcan North (VUD018 and 019) and recent wedge holes VUD011W1, VUD011W2 and VUD012W1. The thick black lines on the drill hole traces are the surface projections of basement intercepts (GDA 94, MGA Zone 53).

Level 15, 197 St George’s Terrace, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Telephone: (08) 9282 5889

Email: [email protected]

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VUD012W1 was drilled off previous Tasman hole VUD012 (refer Figure 1) and, as for the two previous wedge holes (VUD011W1 & VUD011W2, refer locations in Figure 1), was aimed at testing areas of interpreted excess mass identified with the recent Fortescue acquired gravity dataset and interpretations of historic Tasman drill holes. Tasman has previously reported wide zones of copper mineralisation in both VUD011 and VUD012 including 517m downhole at 0.15% Cu in VUD012 from 820m. The holes were also anomalous in gold, rare earth elements and palladium.

VUD0012W1 was drilled off VUD012 at 512m with an azimuth of 240[o] to a final depth of 1578.5m with a final inclination of -56[o] and azimuth of 249[o] (refer Figure 1). This wedge hole intersected basement rocks at 836.3m with several thin zones of hematite breccia from 836.3840.6m (this zone with minor pyrite and blebby chalcopyrite) and 858-867.9m downhole and hydrothermal breccias with disseminated sulphides from 843.9-848.9m and 879.5-880m. The remainder of the hole consisted dominantly of variably brecciated and altered quartzo-feldspathic host rock.

As for the other two wedge holes, there was a general absence of significant visible sulphides throughout this hole. Assay results are not yet available.

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Greg Solomon Executive Chairman

(* IOCG – Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold)

This announcement was authorised by the above signatory.

For any queries regarding this announcement please contact Aaron Gates on +618 9282 5889

Disclaimer

The interpretations and conclusions reached in this announcement are based on current geological theory and the best evidence available to the authors at the time of writing. It is the nature of all scientific conclusions that they are founded on an assessment of probabilities and, however high these probabilities might be, they make no claim for complete certainty. Any economic decisions that might be taken on the basis of interpretations or conclusions contained in this report will therefore carry an element of risk.

It should not be assumed that the reported Exploration Results will result, with further exploration, in the definition of a Mineral Resource.

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information compiled by Michael J. Glasson, a Competent Person who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Glasson is a part time employee of the company. Mr Glasson is a share and option holder. .Mr Glasson has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being 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’. Mr Glasson consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Table 1 – Drill Hole Collar Details (Wedge off parent hole VUD012)

Hole No North
(m)
East
(m)
RL
(mASL)
Az.
degrees
Incl.
Degrees
Total
Depth
(m)
GDA94 Zone 53
VUD0012W1 6657335 695979 82.4 180 -80 1578.8

THE FOLLOWING TABLES ARE PROVIDED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE JORC CODE (2012 EDITION) FOR THE REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS.

Section 1 Sampling techniques and data

Section 1 Sampling techniques and data Section 1 Sampling techniques and data Section 1 Sampling techniques and data
(criteria in this group apply to all succeeding groups)
Criteria JORC Code explanation 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 1m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30g 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.

All samples have been obtained from NQ2
diamond drill core. See further details below.

In general, core recovery at Vulcan is 100% or
close to it, and normally drilling will fill a six
metre core barrel with each run. Rare instances
where core loss is apparent are documented.
Each piece of drill core is washed and carefully
placed in plastic core trays for geological
logging.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.
Drilling
techniques.

Drill type (eg. core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka 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.).

Thre wedge hole (VUD012W1) was drilled off
previous Tasman hole VUD012 by Navi drilling
from 623.6m to flatten and deviate the hole
followed by NQ2 diamond drilling. VUD012W1
was drilled to the south west, final Inclination -
56o. All basement core is NQ2 size. Standard,
6m core barrels are generally used, and core is
oriented using aReflex ACTtool.

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Drill sample
recovery.

Whether core and chip sample recoveries have been
properly recorded 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 topreferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

Most diamond drilling at Vulcan results in 100%
core recovery or close to it. In rare cases where
there has been some core loss, this is
measured and recorded by the geologist
logging the core. There has been no need to
use, for example, triple tubes to enhance core
recovery.

As sample recovery is or close to 100% no
special measures have been required.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.
Logging.
Whether core and chip samples have been 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.

Logging is conducted in detail at the drill site
by the site geologist, who routinely records
lithology and rock textures, alteration,
mineralisation, structures or any other relevant
features. A semi-quantitative estimate of the
strength of uranium mineralisation is made
with a hand held scintillometer, and this is
recorded in the drill logs. Core is logged both
descriptively and with digital codes. All
basement drill core is logged in detail; the
overlying sedimentary cover sequence is
logged in less detail. Each tray of basement
core is photographed, and separate photos of
specific geological details are also collected. It
is considered to be logged at a level of detail
to support appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation and mining studies.

Logging is qualitative in nature.

The entire interval of basement drill core in
each holeislogged.
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.

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

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.

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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, spectrometer, 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.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported
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. _
This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.
This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.

This information will be provided when assay
results are reported.
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.

Collar locations were determined by hand held
GPS and are accurate to approximately +/- 5m
(northing and easting);. Down hole surveying of
drill holes was conducted with a north seeking
gyroscopic tool (Axis Champ) with readings
taken every 12m on average.

The grid system used is Geodetic Datum of
Australia 1994; MGA Zone 53.

Topographic control is not a significant issue
due to the generallyflat topography.
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 holes are not spaced on a regular grid due
to topographical features on the surface and
the early stage nature of the prospect.

No continuity or correlation between drill holes
is implied at this stage.

This information will be provided when assay
results arereported.

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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.

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.

At this stage the relationship between the
orientation of geological structures and the drill
holes is not known.

This is discussed and addressed in the body of
the announcement or report. It is likely that the
thicknesses of any intersections reported as
down hole thicknesses, are not the true widths
oftheintersections.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.

All core is contained in core trays, which are
packed onto pallets at the drill site by company
personnel. The core trays are covered, then
tightly secured with steel strapping prior to
transport initially to a local freight yard and then
trans-shipped to the Adelaide custom core
processing facility. No tampering has occurred
to date.
Audits or reviews.
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.

No review or audits of sampling techniques or
data have been conducted.
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results(Vulcan Project, EL 6416)
(criteria listed in the preceding group apply also to this group)
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 Licence No 6416, is located
approximately 13km north of Olympic Dam, South
Australia and owned 100% by Tasman Resources
Ltd.
The EL is subject to a Farm-In and Joint Venture
Agreement between Tasman Resources Ltd and
FMG Resources Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Fortescue
Metals Group. There are no partnerships or
royalties involved. The EL is partially covered by
the Kokatha Uwankara native title claim
(SC2009/01), and agreements between the
claimants and Tasman are designed to protect
Aboriginal heritage sites. There are no historical or
wilderness sites or national parks or known
environmental settings that affect the Vulcan
prospect.

Tasman has secure tenure over the EL at the time
of reporting and there are no known impediments
to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
Exploration done
by other parties.

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.

The first drill hole in the area was drilled in 1981 by
WMC Resources, but was drilled off Tasman’s
current Vulcan target, and no mineralisation was
intersected. Tasman’s former joint venture partner
WCP Resources Ltd conducted some ground
gravity surveying, data processing and modelling,
but conducted no further work. No other previous
exploration has been conducted by other parties,
apart from regional geophysical surveys by
Government Departments. Tasman discovered the
Vulcan prospect in November 2009, with the
drilling of VUD 001. A further 16 holes were drilled
by Tasman including 8 as part of a previous JV
with RioTinto.

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Geology.
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

Vulcan has emerged as a major iron-oxide, copper
gold type system (IOCG), with many geological
similarities to Olympic Dam, about 30km south.
Vulcan occurs within basement rocks beneath
approximately 900m of younger, flat-lying
sedimentary cover rocks. Vulcan has been dated
at 1,586 +/- 8 million years old, the same at
Olympic Dam (Proterozoic age).
Only a very limited number of drill holes have
been completed within a very large target area,
and there are still many questions to be resolved,
such as host rocks,regional structural settingetc.