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TORQUE METALS LIMITED.. Capital/Financing Update 2023

Nov 14, 2023

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ASX: TOR
ASX Announcement
15 November 2023
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at New Dawn

Torque Metals Limited (ASX: TOR ) (the “Company”), is pleased to provide an update of its inaugural diamond and reverse circulation drilling campaign at the New Dawn Lithium Project (“New Dawn”) located 600m West of Bald Hill lithium – tantalum deposit in the heart of Western Australia’s Goldfields.

Highlights

  • Assay received from 2 Diamond holes with high grade mineralisation up to 2.45% Li2O

  • Visible fine to coarse grained crystalline spodumene mineralisation intersected, best results include;

  • 6.44m @ 1.01% Li2O , from 222.07m including 3.92m @ 1.52% Li2O from 222.73m (23NDDD005)

  • 3.66m @ 1% Li2O , from 207m including 2.63m @ 1.24% Li2O from 209.07m (23NDDD005)

  • RC drilling locates vertically stacked pegmatites with spodumene visually indicated under UV light

  • All holes drilled consistently intersected vertically stacked pegmatites. 19 RC and 2 Diamond holes are pending assay within 6,628m completed

  • Easterly intersections demonstrate multiple thick, continuous pegmatite lodes (with spodumene indicated under UV light) remaining open to the north and south on a southeast trend towards the neighbouring Bald Hill deposit.

  • Drilling program to be expanded as multiple lodes remaining open to the north and south with more than 90% of New Dawn still to be tested

Torque’s Managing Director, Cristian Moreno, commented:

"Confirmation of high-grade lithium mineralisation at depth, as well as exciting visual observations of shallow RC intervals underscores our confidence. I believe we are just touching on a significant lithium-tantalum deposit probably representing an extension of the adjacent Bald Hill mineralised system.

“The Eastern holes have intersected multiple thick, continuous zones of spodumene extending southeast towards Bald Hill, which we hope to confirm with assays. Favourably, these lodes remain open to the north and south, highlighting the outstanding potential that New Dawn holds.

“Our RC drilling has consistently intersected vertically stacked pegmatites in every single hole, with spodumene intercepts apparent under UV light. Having 19 Reverse Circulation (RC) and 2 Diamond holes still pending assay, the Company looks forward to delivering positive results from mid-November.

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New Dawn Lithium Project – Drilling results

Torque Metals received assay results from 2 diamond holes within New Dawn Lithium Project. Hole 23NDDD005 reported intercepts of fine to coarse grained crystalline spodumene grades up to 2.45% Li2O. Best results are:

  • 6.44m @ 1% Li2O , from 222.07m including 3.92m @ 1.52% Li2O from 222.73m (23NDDD005)

  • 3.66m @ 1% Li2O , from 207m including 2m @ 1% Li2O from 209.07m (23NDDD005)

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Figure 1 New Dawn Lithium Project showing mining licences, pre-native title in relation with Bald Hill mine.

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Figure 2 New Dawn Lithium Project, RC and Diamond drill hole location.

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Figure 3 Diamond core 23NDDD005 from 207.06m to 210.10m from New Dawn Lithium Project. Note that assays for this hole were received.

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Figure 4 Diamond core 23NDDD005 from 223.81m to 226.7m from New Dawn Lithium Project. Note that assays for this hole were received.

New Dawn Lithium Project – RC results pending

Current exploration campaign comprises 19 Reverse Circulation (RC) and 2 Diamond drill holes for 6,628m; for which assay results are imminent. Notably, RC drilling program consistently encountered vertically stacked pegmatites with spodumene visually discernible under UV light.

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Figure 5 RC chips from 23RCND012 under natural and fluorescent light indicating abundant spodumene mineralisation which typically fluoresces bright salmon orange under UV light. Note that assays for this hole are pending. See APPENDIX 2 for full data and cautionary disclaimer.

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Figure 6 RC chips from 23RCND007 under natural and fluorescent light indicating abundant spodumene mineralisation which typically fluoresces bright salmon orange under UV light. Note that assays for this hole are pending. See APPENDIX 2 for full data and cautionary disclaimer.

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Figure 7 RC chips from 23RCND016 under natural and fluorescent light indicating abundant spodumene mineralisation which typically fluoresces bright salmon orange under UV light. Note that assays for this hole are pending. See APPENDIX 2 for full data and cautionary disclaimer.

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Figure 8 RC chips from 23RCND014 under natural and fluorescent light indicating abundant spodumene mineralisation which typically fluoresces bright salmon orange under UV light. Note that assays for this hole are pending. See APPENDIX 2 for full data and cautionary disclaimer.

Cautionary note: In relation to the disclosure of visual observations of rock type, the Company cautions that visual estimates of pegmatite should never be considered a proxy for lithium mineralisation or a substitute for laboratory analysis. Laboratory assay results are required to determine the widths, mineralogy, and lithium grade within the visible intercepts of pegmatite.

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Figure 9 New Dawn Lithium Project. Cross Section showing current drilling and pegmatite intersections

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Table 1 Intervals logged as pegmatite, assay results pending (no estimation of mineral abundance). See APPENDIX 2 for full data and cautionary disclaimer.

Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Rock Type Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Rock Type
2023NDDD007
29.78
37.52
7.74
Pegmatite
2023NDDD007
176.59
178.68
2.09
Pegmatite
2023NDDD007
186.44
189.65
3.21
Pegmatite
2023NDDD007
219.81
225.97
6.16
Pegmatite
2023NDDD007
229.33
239.42
10.09
Pegmatite
2023NDDD007
244.98
248.43
3.45
Pegmatite
2023NDRC011
12
17
5
Pegmatite
2023NDRC011
24
30
6
Pegmatite
2023NDRC011
179
181
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC011
219
221
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC011
233
240
7
Pegmatite
2023NDRC011
268
271
3
Pegmatite
2023NDDD008
11.88
16.76
4.88
Pegmatite
2023NDDD008
127.11
127.22
0.11
Pegmatite
2023NDDD008
156.18
156.35
0.17
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
2
6
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
15
22
7
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
39
49
10
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
50
51
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
192
201
9
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
204
205
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
245
246
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
254
257
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
262
268
6
Pegmatite
2023NDRC012
298
300
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC001
32
36
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC001
246
248
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC001
261
265
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC002
56
63
7
Pegmatite
2023NDRC002
124
130
6
Pegmatite
2023NDRC003
8
10
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC003
52
62
10
Pegmatite
2023NDRC003
180
183
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC013
10
14
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC013
47
64
17
Pegmatite
2023NDRC013
208
216
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC013
222
224
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC013
238
240
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC013
242
249
7
Pegmatite
2023NDRC013
297
298
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC004
3
14
11
Pegmatite
2023NDRC004
186
188
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC004
237
239
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC004
258
262
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC004
294
299
5
Pegmatite
2023NDRC004
304
306
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC005
18
19
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC005
28
36
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC005
191
192
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC005
195
196
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC005
197
204
7
Pegmatite
2023NDRC014
25
33
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC014
45
48
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC014
191
200
9
Pegmatite
2023NDRC014
226
229
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC014
237
245
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC014
280
283
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC006
22
27
5
Pegmatite
2023NDRC006
65
69
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC006
232
235
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC006
241
243
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC006
252
255
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC015
2
10
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC015
31
40
9
Pegmatite
2023NDRC015
48
50
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC015
251
253
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC015
262
271
9
Pegmatite
2023NDRC007
1
14
13
Pegmatite
2023NDRC007
47
55
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC007
193
195
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC007
196
205
9
Pegmatite
2023NDRC007
259
260
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC007
262
265
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC007
281
285
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC016
51
61
10
Pegmatite
2023NDRC016
220
230
10
Pegmatite
2023NDRC016
233
234
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC016
265
275
10
Pegmatite
2023NDRC017
28
40
12
Pegmatite
2023NDRC017
206
209
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC017
211
213
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC017
230
239
9
Pegmatite
2023NDRC008
9
19
10
Pegmatite
2023NDRC008
32
37
5
Pegmatite
2023NDRC008
55
62
7
Pegmatite
2023NDRC008
171
172
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC008
175
183
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
24
25
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
62
70
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
154
164
10
Pegmatite

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Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Rock Type Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Rock Type
2023NDRC008
215
221
6
Pegmatite
2023NDRC008
258
261
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC008
275
278
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC008
289
290
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
208
212
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
223
227
4
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
246
248
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
249
250
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
268
271
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
273
274
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
277
280
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
303
305
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
315
326
11
Pegmatite
2023NDRC018
329
331
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC009
14
22
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC009
156
158
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC009
202
205
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC009
221
222
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC009
228
231
3
Pegmatite
2023NDRC010
0
7
7
Pegmatite
2023NDRC010
27
36
9
Pegmatite
2023NDRC010
66
74
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC010
263
265
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC010
274
275
1
Pegmatite
2023NDRC019
29
41
12
Pegmatite
2023NDRC019
240
242
2
Pegmatite
2023NDRC019
308
316
8
Pegmatite
2023NDRC019
334
342
8
Pegmatite

New Dawn Lithium Project – Geological model

Eastern intersections showing thick and continuous UV spodumene indicated lodes trending south eastly towards Bald Hill remaining open to the north and south at New Dawn. Should pegmatite bodies prove to be lithium mineralised, they could potentially represent an extension of Bald Hill lithium-tantalum mineralisation.

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Figure 10 3D Geological model showing extension towards Ball Hill tenements and also potential continuity trending up dip.

Continuity of New Dawn’s pegmatite system, likely an extension of that present in the Bald Hill lithium and tantalum Mine, is becoming increasingly apparent through geological assessment.

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Figure 11 3D Geological model showing vertically stacked pegmatites open 270 degrees.

Confidence is building among Torque’s exploration team in the potential for mineralisation to extend along a north-south axis, substantiated by comprehensive subsurface exploration and drilling results. It is worth noting that over 90% of the New Dawn mining licenses are yet to be explored, underscoring substantial untapped exploration prospects.

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Figure 12 Torque's interpreted model of pegmatite lithium tantalum bodies.

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About Torque Metals

Torque Metals ( ASX : TOR ) is a smart exploration company with a proven discovery methodology, combining drilling results with machine learning algorithms and geological interpretation. Torque's Board and management have successful records and extensive experience in the exploration, development, and financing of mining projects in Australia and overseas.

Torque's Penzance Exploration Camp covers over ~600km[2] which includes 12 wholly owned, granted, pre-native title mining, 4 prospective and 15 exploration licences (3 under application) situated in the heart Western Australian goldfields.

Torque is focused on mineral exploration in well-established mineral provinces in Australia. The Company continues to evaluate and pursue other prospective opportunities in the resources sector in line with a strategy to develop high quality assets.

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Figure 13 Penzance Exploration Camp including tenements under option.

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Competent Person Statement – Exploration Results

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Cristian Moreno, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy as well a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mr Moreno is an employee of Torque Metals Limited (“the Company”), is eligible to participate in short and long-term incentive plans in the Company and holds performance rights in the Company as has been previously disclosed. Mr Moreno has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Moreno consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statements

This report may contain certain “forward-looking statements” which may not have been based solely on historical facts, but rather may be based on the Company’s current expectations about future events and results. Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis.

However, forward looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to any “forward-looking statement” to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

This announcement has been authorised by the Board of Directors of Torque Metals.

For more information contact:

Cristian Moreno

Managing Director Torque Metals [email protected] M: +61 410280809 www.torquemetals.com

Media: Fiona Marshall, Senior Communications Advisor White Noise Communications M: +61 400512109 [email protected]

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APPENDIX 1: Laboratory assay results: Sodium Peroxide Fusion in a zirconium crucible.

Samples dissolved in a dilute HCl, and the solution is analysed by ICP-ES. Only Li2O assays 0.1% are recorded in the following table, Ta2O5, Nb2O5, SnO2 are recorded along Li2O except where relevant as part of a longer intercept. All intercepts are presented as down-hole lengths.

Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Li2O (%) Nb2O5 ppm SnO2 ppm Ta2O5 ppm
2023NDDD005
5.68
6.29
0.61
0.095
64.373
266.616
75.708
2023NDDD005
6.29
6.74
0.45
0.079
107.288
203.136
147.753
2023NDDD005
6.74
7.48
0.74
0.021
150.203
126.960
116.005
2023NDDD005
7.48
7.97
0.49
0.329
185.965
253.920
164.849
2023NDDD005
7.97
8.48
0.51
0.433
121.593
152.352
74.487
2023NDDD005
8.48
9.1
0.62
0.607
114.440
114.264
67.771
2023NDDD005
9.1
9.6
0.5
1.589
92.983
190.440
93.414
2023NDDD005
9.6
10.22
0.62
0.155
92.983
126.960
48.844
2023NDDD005
10.22
10.62
0.4
0.042
100.135
279.312
136.763
2023NDDD005
10.62
11.4
0.78
0.032
107.288
215.832
250.326
2023NDDD005
11.4
12.04
0.64
0.019
28.610
101.568
76.929
2023NDDD005
12.04
12.58
0.54
0.024
42.915
76.176
46.402
2023NDDD005
12.58
13.17
0.59
0.016
42.915
76.176
46.402
2023NDDD005
13.17
13.78
0.61
0.022
42.915
88.872
65.939
2023NDDD005
154.14
154.67
0.53
0.245
21.458
12.696
0.000
2023NDDD005
154.67
155.38
0.71
0.258
14.305
25.392
0.000
2023NDDD005
155.38
156.08
0.7
0.222
7.153
25.392
0.000
2023NDDD005
156.08
156.78
0.7
0.201
14.305
38.088
0.000
2023NDDD005
156.78
157.56
0.78
0.144
7.153
25.392
0.000
2023NDDD005
157.56
158.01
0.45
0.133
21.458
25.392
0.000
2023NDDD005
158.01
158.47
0.46
0.147
28.610
38.088
9.158
2023NDDD005
158.47
159.13
0.66
0.031
150.203
88.872
45.791
2023NDDD005
159.13
159.84
0.71
0.107
42.915
25.392
20.759
2023NDDD005
159.84
160.55
0.71
0.030
157.355
63.480
96.467
2023NDDD005
160.55
161.18
0.63
0.026
128.745
126.960
55.560
2023NDDD005
161.18
161.7
0.52
0.020
128.745
76.176
77.540
2023NDDD005
161.7
162.43
0.73
0.327
21.458
63.480
9.769
2023NDDD005
162.43
163.12
0.69
0.276
14.305
38.088
1.832
2023NDDD005
163.12
163.8
0.68
0.143
21.458
0.000
0.000
2023NDDD005
163.8
164.36
0.56
0.121
14.305
12.696
0.000
2023NDDD005
164.36
165.03
0.67
0.141
7.153
0.000
0.000
2023NDDD005
165.03
165.73
0.7
0.139
7.153
0.000
0.000
2023NDDD005
165.73
166.46
0.73
0.121
21.458
0.000
0.000
2023NDDD005
204.1
204.83
0.73
0.169
7.153
25.392
0.000
2023NDDD005
204.83
205.77
0.94
0.132
35.763
38.088
12.211
2023NDDD005
205.77
206.43
0.66
0.095
78.678
76.176
20.759
2023NDDD005
206.43
207.06
0.63
0.117
57.220
63.480
40.296
2023NDDD005
207.06
207.48
0.42
0.047
85.830
101.568
15.874
2023NDDD005
207.48
207.95
0.47
0.385
107.288
50.784
174.617
2023NDDD005
207.95
208.51
0.56
0.377
143.050
63.480
197.818
2023NDDD005
208.51
209.07
0.56
1.985
493.523
63.480
1257.733

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Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Li2O (%) Nb2O5 ppm SnO2 ppm Ta2O5 ppm
2023NDDD005
209.07
209.65
0.58
0.620
128.745
63.480
168.512
2023NDDD005
209.65
210.1
0.45
0.975
150.203
76.176
223.461
2023NDDD005
210.1
210.67
0.57
1.520
64.373
63.480
27.475
2023NDDD005
210.67
211.14
0.47
1.051
50.068
76.176
36.633
2023NDDD005
211.14
211.85
0.71
0.156
14.305
12.696
1.221
2023NDDD005
221.06
221.61
0.55
0.102
14.305
25.392
0.000
2023NDDD005
221.61
222.07
0.46
0.072
14.305
38.088
0.000
2023NDDD005
222.07
222.73
0.66
0.204
64.373
76.176
17.706
2023NDDD005
222.73
223.27
0.54
0.872
35.763
50.784
10.379
2023NDDD005
223.27
223.8
0.53
1.061
78.678
25.392
23.811
2023NDDD005
223.8
224.33
0.53
1.737
193.118
76.176
152.638
2023NDDD005
224.33
224.8
0.47
1.470
128.745
63.480
62.887
2023NDDD005
224.8
225.49
0.69
1.948
100.135
76.176
45.791
2023NDDD005
225.49
225.92
0.43
2.454
50.068
101.568
10.990
2023NDDD005
225.92
226.65
0.73
1.238
50.068
101.568
17.706
2023NDDD005
226.65
227.35
0.7
0.138
14.305
12.696
0.000
2023NDDD005
227.35
228.05
0.7
0.370
7.153
0.000
0.000
2023NDDD006
18.17
18.79
0.62
0.212
42.915
165.048
22.590
2023NDDD006
18.79
19.49
0.7
0.067
264.643
177.744
262.537
2023NDDD006
19.49
20.25
0.76
0.063
107.288
253.920
280.853
2023NDDD006
20.25
20.65
0.4
0.053
107.288
203.136
172.175
2023NDDD006
20.65
21.3
0.65
0.074
128.745
266.616
136.763
2023NDDD006
21.3
22
0.7
0.084
121.593
215.832
91.583
2023NDDD006
22
22.7
0.7
0.048
100.135
215.832
118.447
2023NDDD006
22.7
23.43
0.73
0.077
71.525
228.528
59.223
2023NDDD006
23.43
24.1
0.67
0.041
107.288
190.440
156.301
2023NDDD006
24.1
24.8
0.7
0.020
143.050
76.176
343.129
2023NDDD006
24.8
25.52
0.72
0.034
178.813
76.176
446.923
2023NDDD006
25.52
26.2
0.68
0.018
114.440
50.784
256.431
2023NDDD006
26.2
26.9
0.7
0.065
78.678
152.352
78.150
2023NDDD006
26.9
27.52
0.62
0.280
100.135
444.360
191.713
2023NDDD006
27.52
28.01
0.49
0.025
71.525
139.656
97.077
2023NDDD006
28.01
28.74
0.73
0.137
14.305
25.392
4.884
2023NDDD006
160.02
160.44
0.42
0.158
28.610
126.960
10.379
2023NDDD006
160.44
160.93
0.49
0.037
143.050
88.872
43.960
2023NDDD006
160.93
161.67
0.74
0.054
92.983
88.872
79.372
2023NDDD006
161.67
162.4
0.73
0.041
78.678
88.872
32.970
2023NDDD006
162.4
162.83
0.43
0.011
92.983
50.784
32.970
2023NDDD006
162.83
163.35
0.52
0.023
71.525
63.480
38.465
2023NDDD006
163.35
163.84
0.49
0.157
28.610
101.568
12.211
2023NDDD006
169.14
169.86
0.72
0.254
14.305
101.568
1.832
2023NDDD006
169.86
170.54
0.68
0.248
21.458
114.264
4.884
2023NDDD006
170.54
171.18
0.64
0.187
21.458
101.568
10.379
2023NDDD006
171.18
171.7
0.52
0.480
107.288
76.176
53.728
2023NDDD006
171.7
172.46
0.76
0.951
107.288
76.176
65.329
2023NDDD006
172.46
172.88
0.42
0.201
35.763
101.568
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Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Li2O (%) Nb2O5 ppm SnO2 ppm Ta2O5 ppm
2023NDDD006
172.88
173.56
0.68
0.149
14.305
76.176
3.053
2023NDDD006
173.56
174.33
0.77
0.252
14.305
88.872
3.663
2023NDDD006
174.33
174.76
0.43
0.019
114.440
38.088
38.465
2023NDDD006
174.76
175.26
0.5
0.045
71.525
50.784
35.412
2023NDDD006
175.26
175.98
0.72
0.114
14.305
38.088
1.832

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APPENDIX 2: Intervals logged as pegmatite (no estimation of mineral abundance)

Where the dominant rock type or rock type 1 is logged as pegmatite. There may be instances where pegmatite occurs in an interval as the subordinate rock type mixed with host lithology. These zones are not included, so sometimes significant intercepts of mineralised intervals may be wider than the pegmatite dominant intervals listed in this table

Cautionary note: These pegmatite intervals report only lithology, not confirmed lithium mineralisation, and should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analyses where concentrations or grades are the factor of principal economic interest. Estimates also potentially provide no information regarding impurities or deleterious physical properties relevant to valuations. The pegmatites at New Dawn contain variable amounts of the lithium-bearing mineral spodumene, but until the results from the samples submitted for assay are received for these intervals, the degree of actual lithium mineralisation present is unknown.

Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval
(m)
Rock
Type
Status Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval
(m)
Rock
Type
Status
2023NDDD007
29.78
37.52
7.74
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDDD007
176.59
178.68
2.09
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDDD007
186.44
189.65
3.21
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDDD007
219.81
225.97
6.16
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDDD007
229.33
239.42
10.09
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDDD007
244.98
248.43
3.45
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC011
12
17
5
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC011
24
30
6
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC011
179
181
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC011
219
221
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC011
233
240
7
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC011
268
271
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDDD008
11.88
16.76
4.88
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDDD008
127.11
127.22
0.11
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDDD008
156.18
156.35
0.17
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
2
6
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
15
22
7
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
39
49
10
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
50
51
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
192
201
9
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
204
205
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
245
246
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
254
257
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
262
268
6
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC012
298
300
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC001
32
36
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC001
246
248
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC001
261
265
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC002
56
63
7
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC002
124
130
6
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC003
8
10
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC003
52
62
10
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC003
180
183
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC013
10
14
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC013
47
64
17
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC013
208
216
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC013
222
224
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC013
238
240
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC013
242
249
7
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC013
297
298
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC004
3
14
11
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC004
186
188
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC004
237
239
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC004
258
262
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC004
294
299
5
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC004
304
306
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC005
18
19
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC005
28
36
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC005
191
192
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC005
195
196
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC005
197
204
7
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC014
25
33
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC014
45
48
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC014
191
200
9
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC014
226
229
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC014
237
245
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC014
280
283
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC006
22
27
5
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC006
65
69
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC006
232
235
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC006
241
243
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC006
252
255
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC015
2
10
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC015
31
40
9
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC015
48
50
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC015
251
253
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC015
262
271
9
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC007
1
14
13
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC007
47
55
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC016
51
61
10
Pegmatite
Pending

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Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval
(m)
Rock
Type
Status Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval
(m)
Rock
Type
Status
2023NDRC007
193
195
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC007
196
205
9
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC007
259
260
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC007
262
265
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC007
281
285
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC016
220
230
10
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC016
233
234
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC016
265
275
10
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC017
28
40
12
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC017
206
209
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC017
211
213
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC017
230
239
9
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
9
19
10
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
32
37
5
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
55
62
7
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
171
172
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
175
183
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
215
221
6
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
258
261
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
275
278
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC008
289
290
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
24
25
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
62
70
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
154
164
10
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
208
212
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
223
227
4
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
246
248
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
249
250
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
268
271
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
273
274
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
277
280
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
303
305
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
315
326
11
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC018
329
331
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC009
14
22
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC009
156
158
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC009
202
205
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC009
221
222
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC009
228
231
3
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC010
0
7
7
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC010
27
36
9
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC010
66
74
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC010
263
265
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC010
274
275
1
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC019
29
41
12
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC019
240
242
2
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC019
308
316
8
Pegmatite
Pending
2023NDRC019
334
342
8
Pegmatite
Pending

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APPENDIX 3: Collar and down hole survey of diamond and RC drillholes released in this announcement.

All locations on Australian Geodetic Grid MGA_GDA94-51.

Downhole surveys were completed on all the DD and RC drill holes by the drillers. They used a True North seeking Gyro downhole tool to collect the surveys approximately every 5m down the hole. The azimuth shown is the magnetic azimuth of the drilling direction.

Hole ID Coordinates Coordinates Coordinates Dth Collar
survey
method
Azimuth Dip Drill type Drilling
status
Assay status
Easting Northing RL (m) ep (m)
2023NDDD005
2023NDDD006
2023NDDD007
2023NDDD008
2023NDRC001
2023NDRC002
2023NDRC003
2023NDRC004
2023NDRC005
2023NDRC006
2023NDRC007
2023NDRC008
2023NDRC009
2023NDRC010
2023NDRC011
2023NDRC012
2023NDRC013
2023NDRC014
2023NDRC015
2023NDRC016
2023NDRC017
2023NDRC018
2023NDRC019
420282
6513453
294
279
GPS
270
-60
DD
Drilled
Received
420208
6513569
297
255
GPS
270
-55
DD
Drilled
Received
420247
6513587
296
273
GPS
270
-55
DD
Drilled
Pending
420146
6513427
294
252
GPS
270
-80
DD
Drilled
Pending
420323
6513468
293
300
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420237
6513457
294
276
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420257
6513537
295
276
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420303
6513416
293
312
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420369
6513451
293
300
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420281
6513580
295
300
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420406
6513457
293
300
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420345
6513539
293
306
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420349
6513577
293
300
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420446
6513457
293
320
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420362
6513502
293
300
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420401
6513502
293
320
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420485
6513458
293
324
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420393
6513577
293
320
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420473
6513577
293
320
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420427
6513537
293
300
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420479
6513502
293
320
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420417
6513417
293
354
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending
420494
6513418
292
366
GPS
270
-60
RC
Drilled
Pending

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APPENDIX 4: JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 Exploration Results

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30
g charge for fire assay’). In other cases,
more explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types (e.g.,
submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.

Industry-standard methods of diamond drilling (DD)
and reverse circulation drilling (RC) were used.

Core is collected in three metre passes and is then
carefully transferred to core trays to retain the
lithologies in the correct in-ground sequence. RC
drilling was to generally accepted industry standards
producing 1.0m samples which were collected
beneath the cyclone and then passed through a
cone splitter.

The splitter reject RC samples collected into green
plastic bags or plastic buckets and laid out on the
ground in 20-40m rows.

RC chips were sampled as 3m composites, for the
full length of all the RC holes drilled, using a PVC
spear to produce an approximate 3kg representative
sample. Split samples of 1m were obtained within,
pegmatite intersections, including 5m above and
below the intersections. Samples were bagged into
pre-numbered calico bags.

The full length of each hole drilled was sampled.

All samples collected are submitted to the
contracted commercial laboratory, Bureau Veritas.
Samples are dried, crushed and homogenised to
produce a 40g charge for fire assay and a separate
sample for 4-acid digest and 60 multi-element
analysis using an Induced Coupled Plasma Mass
Spectrometer.

Core may be intact or broken (eg in weathered or
fault zones). Core recovery for each drill run was
recorded down the full length of the drillhole

The core is photographed and logged for lithology,
visible mineralisation, alteration, structural features,
and any other pertinent characteristics.

Zones of interest are marked for cutting /
sawing. These intervals are cut in half using a
diamond saw, with one half retained in the core tray
and the other submitted to the laboratory for
analysis/testwork.

Industry standard assay procedures, compliant with
ISO 9001Quality Management Systems, are carried
out on the core samples by Bureau Veritas
laboratory, which holds NATA ISO 17025
certifications.
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).

The holes were drilled with a KWL1600 multi-
purpose rig mounted on a Mercedes 8 x 8 with a
500psi/1350cfm Onboard Compressor supplied and
operated by Blue Spec Drilling.

DD holes were diamond drilled from surface to End
of Hole. Coring used HQ and NQ2 diamond bits.

Core was orientated where possible using standard
drilling industry techniques.

Each drillhole was surveyed approximately every
5m using a north-seeking gyro tool.

RC holes were drilled using a 145mm (5.5in) face-
sampling drilling bit.

Relevant support vehicles were provided.
Drill sample
recovery

Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.

Diamond drilling gathers uncontaminated fresh core
samples that are processed on the drill site to
eliminate drilling fluids and cuttings, resulting in

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Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative nature
of the samples.

Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
clean core for logging and analysis.

The RC samples were not individually weighed or
measured for recovery.

To ensure maximum sample recovery and the
representivity of the samples, an experienced
Company geologist was present during drilling to
monitor the sampling process. Any issues were
immediately rectified. Furthermore, a triple tube
core barrel was utilized for Diamond drilling to
ensure maximum sample recovery is obtained.

Sample recovery was recorded by the Company
Field Assistant based on how much of the sample is
returned from the cyclone and cone splitter. This is
recorded as good, fair, poor or no sample.

Torque is satisfied that the RC holes have taken a
sufficiently representative sample of the interval and
minimal loss of fine, including coarse material has
occurred in the RC drilling resulting in minimal
sample bias.

No twin RC drill holes have been completed to
assess sample bias.

At this stage no investigations have been made into
whether there is a relationship between sample
recovery and grade.

The core is laid out sequentially in core trays
logged and then photographed. Sections logged as
being of geological interest – particularly pegmatite
intervals - are marked for cutting and submission for
assay.

Minimal issues of sample recovery were
encountered. Zones where broken material
occurred (from zones of intense weathering /
faulting) are recorded in the logs.

Half core sampling ensures that samples are as
representative as possible.
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.

All core from each hole is logged by site geologists,
recording visual features of interest, the presence or
absence of alteration, the presence and orientation
of structural features, mineralisation if observed, the
lithologies present and any other relevant factors or
features in sufficient detail to allow for meaningful
geological modelling and interpretation.

Logging is both qualitative (eg lithological details)
and quantitative (eg structural measurements).

All the 1m RC samples were sieved and collected
into 20m chip trays for geological logging of colour,
weathering, lithology, alteration and mineralisation
for potential Mineral Resource estimation and
mining studies.

The total length of the RC and Diamond holes was
logged. Where no sample was returned due to
cavities/voids it was recorded as such.The entire
lengthofeach holeislogged and photographed.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all cores 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 technique:

All RC samples were collected beneath the
cyclone and passed through the cone splitter.

The samples were generally dry, and all
attempts were made to ensure the collected
samples were dry. However, on deeper
portions of some of the drillholes some
samples were logged as moist and/or wet.

The cyclone and cone splitter were cleaned
with compressed air at the end of every
completed hole.

The sample sizes were appropriate to correctly
represent the mineralisation based on its style,
thickness and the consistency of intersections;
the sampling methodology and assay ranges

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sampling.

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

Quality Control Procedures

A duplicate sample was collected every hole.

Certified Reference Material (CRM) samples
were inserted in the field every approximately
50 samples containing a range of lithium and
base metal values.

Blank washed sand material was inserted in
the field every approximately 50 samples.

Overall QAQC insertion rate of 1:10 samples

Laboratory repeats taken and standards
inserted at pre-determined level specified by
the laboratory.

The sections of core selected for assay are cut in
half using a diamond saw. This is carried out by
established Kalgoorlie-based industry service
provider Petricor Services.

This approach is considered fit for purpose and
provides representative samples for assay.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of
the assaying and laboratory procedures
used and whether the technique is
considered partial or total.

For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations factors
applied and their derivation, etc.

Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (e.g., standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and
whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e.
lack of bias) and precision have been
_established. _

The samples collected were submitted to Bureau
Veritas Laboratories in Perth. For lithium assays,
after crushing and pulverising, an aliquot is
digested by Sodium Peroxide Fusion in a
zirconium crucible. The melt is dissolved in a
dilute HCl and the solution is analysed by ICP-ES.
This procedure is considered a total digest and is
appropriate for the determination of lithium content
in pegmatites.

Duplicates, blanks and samples containing
standards are included in the samples submitted.
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.

Samples collected were logged in field notebooks by
Torque personnel and individual sample locations
identified by hand-held GPS and recorded.

Experienced Torque technical personnel reviewed
all sampling and logging processes in the field.

Significant intersections have been independently
verified by alternative company personnel.

Primary logging and sampling data are captured into
Excel templates on palmtops or laptops.

All paper copies of data have been stored.

All data are ultimately stored in Torque’s Perth-
based centralised Access database with a Microsoft
SQL front end which is managed by a qualified
database geologist.

Element assays are converted to stoichiometric
oxide values using defined conversion factors
(Source https://www.jcu.edu.au/advanced-
analytical-centre/resources/element-to-
stoichiometric-oxide-conversion-factors)
Element ppm
Conversion Factor
Oxide Form
Li
2.1527
Li2O
Cs
1.0602
Cs2O
Rb
1.0936
Rb2O
Nb
1.4305
Nb2O5
Sn
1.2696
SnO2
Ta
1.2211
Ta2O5

No adjustments orcalibrationshave been made to

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any assay data, apart from the above conversions to
oxide values.
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.

Drill collars were located by a company geologist
using a conventional hand-held GPS unit.

Collars will be independently surveyed by surveyors
using a differential GPS for accurate collar location
and RL with the digital data entered directly into the
company database.

Downhole surveys are completed approximately
every 10m using a true north-seeking Gyro tool.

The grid system for the New Dawn Project is
MGA_GDA94 Zone 51.

Topographic data is determined by a combination
of handheld GPS data, including collar data that was
obtained from historical drillholes (surveyed by RTK
GPS). The historical collars were obtained from
public data made available by the GSWA
(GeologicalSurvey of Western Australia)
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.

All drill collar data is tabulated in this announcement
and shown on relevant diagrams herein.

This initial drilling campaign is very early stage, is
part of the due diligence process being undertaken,
and reference to Resources or Reserves is
premature.

No compositing has been applied
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure

Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this is
known, considering the deposit type.

If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.

Orientation of the drill core maximises unbiased
sampling of relevant sections. The work is still at
too early a stage to confirm categorically that all
factors relevant to the actual deposit type have been
established.

No sampling bias is suggested based on geological
information collected and collated to date.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

The core trays containing the core samples were
transported by Torque staff and delivered to
Petricore’s Kalgoorlie facility for cutting. Petricore
then arranged delivery to the Bureau Veritas
Laboratories sample collection depot.

RC samples were collected in calico sample bags
and, together with the c hip trays, were transported
to the Perth office or the relevant Kalgoorlie or Perth
laboratory by courier or company personnel.

Sample securityisnot considered a significantrisk.
Audits or
reviews

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

No audits or reviews have been undertaken in
respect of the sampling techniques and data
reported in this announcement. The work is still part
of a Due Diligence process for acquiring the project
and such reviews would be considered premature.

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

Two granted mining licences (M15/217,
M15/468) owned by and registered to H.A.N.
Strindberg (50%) and S.H.F. Strindberg (50%).

At the time of reporting, there are no caveats
or mortgages registered against the tenements
and no known impediments to obtaining a
licence to operate in the area. The tenements

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reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
are in good standing. Both tenements were
granted pre-Native Title Act.
Exploration
done by
other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.

The tenements, totalling some 254 ha, were
previously known as the Dawn View tantalite
workings and were on a mineralised granite
pegmatite originally discovered by Electra
Holdings Pty Ltd in 1981 while under option
from the Strindberg brothers. The Strindbergs
subsequently carried out a gouging operation
over a number of years until the property was
acquired by J. Dautch, a director of Dawn View
Pty Ltd, who constructed a treatment plant and
is reported to have mined about 8,000 tonnes
at an average recovered grade of 0.75 lbs
Ta2O5per tonne (375 ppm Ta2O5). This
operation ceased in late 1991 owing to
prolonged litigation leading to financing
problems and the property was subsequently
purchased by E. Dechow and T. Plotts who
carried out a programme of geological
mapping, sampling and drilling in early 1992.
In 2001, Tantalum Australia undertook an
intensive drilling project to define resources
along the eastern one-third of the property
covering the old Dawn View mine. A drilling
program in 2001 led to a measured resource
estimate of 1.04 Mt at 0.016% Ta2O5over a
strike length of 600m and to a depth of 30m.
Potential exists to extend this resource
southwards along strike. In recent years the
ground has been worked by the Strindbergs,
accumulating material in surface“stockpiles”.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting, and style of
mineralisation.

The district is underlain mainly by Archean
metasediments intruded by porphyry dykes
parallel to the regional foliation and is situated
east of the Binneringie granite pluton which
occurs on the eastern flank of the Kambalda
mafic—ultramafic complex. The Mt Monger
fault is projected to pass within a kilometre of
the western boundary of the tenements. A
number of pegmatite bodies occur on the
property, mainly hosted within metasediments
comprised of biotite quartzite and quartz
felspar biotite schist. Minor horizons of
tourmaline quartzite and meta arkose are
evident from float and small outcrops. A quartz
felspar porphyry dyke forms a low strike ridge
along the western side of the tenements and
small outcrops of a felspar porphyry occur
near the central part of the eastern boundary.
Four main areas of pegmatite have been
defined; the SW, NW, NE and Dawn View
zone with other smaller scattered outcrops.
The open cut workings and RC drilling carried
out by Dawn View Pty Ltd at the Dawn View
zone in late 1989 (54 holes, 1,090m) defined
an irregular pegmatite zone some 200m long
with an albite-rich assemblage comprised of
albite, quartz, blocky rx-felspar, spodumene
and green (lithium-rich) muscovite.
Spodumene crystals up to a metre long are
evident in the open cut. Tantalite
mineralisation is evident as coarse crystals up
to one or two centimetres long in massive
albite and as finer disseminations in fine

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grained albite-muscovite intergrowths.
Occasionally the tantalite is seen to develop
alteration rims of microlite. The North-East
Zone may be the northern extension of the
Dawn View pegmatite but is separated by an
area of sand cover with small felspar porphyry
outcrops. The zone consists of two
pegmatites, a western body trending NNW and
an eastern body trending NW. Both
pegmatites appear to be flat lying. The
assemblage is mainly blocky K-felspar, quartz
and muscovite, however sugary albite
alteration is evident in places. The North-West
Zone is a linear N-S trending pegmatite
extending about 500m south from the northern
boundary near the access gate. The main
pegmatite is a quartz, k-felspar, muscovite
assemblage with an increasing albite content
to the south. This pegmatite is flanked to the
south by an albite and green muscovite-
bearing pegmatite. Both of these pegmatites
appear to be flat lying. In the South-West
Zone three en echelon pegmatites occur over
a 400m strike length near the plant site. The
western and central pegmatites appear to dip
200 - 300 west. Other small pegmatite
outcrops occur near the southern boundary
and north-east towards the Dawn View
workings. A flat lying spodumene bearing
pegmatite occurs west of the Dawn View zone
and a narrow linear apparently steep dipping
pegmatite occurs near the eastern boundary.
The near-horizontal pegmatites were
considered more prospective for commercial
tantalum mineralization. In general, the
pegmatites range from 2 to 10 m in thickness
and are commonly covered by shallow
colluvial material. The pegmatites have
yielded a rich assemblage of minerals,
particularly around the old Dawn View mine.
The mineralized massive albite-cleavelandite
zone contains quartz, K-feldspar, and green
lithium-rich muscovite. Spodumene crystals up
to 1 m long have been recorded in the Dawn
View pit. Tantalite mineralization is present as
fine disseminations in albite-muscovite
intergrowths, and also as coarse crystals 1-2
cm in length in massive albite and muscovite.
Whole-rock chemical analysis of one tantalite
specimen yielded Ta values of 10,491 ppm,
Nb values of 5,244 ppm, and Rb values of
2,513 ppm. Other tantalum minerals include
microlite, tantite, and coarse ixiolite crystals.
Drill hole
Information

A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the following information
for all Material drill holes:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drill hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
AND 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

All relevant information for the drillholes
reported in this announcement can be found in
the relevant tables and appendices included
herein. All intercepts are presented as down-
hole lengths. Insufficient data have been
collected to date to allow confident reporting of
true widths.

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case.
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.

No high-grade cuts have been applied to the
assay results reported in this announcement.

Arithmetic weighted averages are used: eg
221.06m to 228.05m in hole 23NDDD005 is
reported as 6.44m @ 1.01% Li2O, comprising
twelve contiguous samples, calculated as
follows:
[(0.55m0.102%)+(0.460.072%)+(0.660.204
%)+(0.54
0.872)+(0.531.061%)+(0.531.737
%)+(0.47m1.470%)+(0.691.948%)+(0.432.4
54%)+(0.73
1.238%)+(0.70.138%)+(0.70.37
0%)]/
[0.55+0.46+0.66+0.54+0.53+0.53+0.47+0.69+
0.43+0.73+0.7+0.7]
= 6.53/6.44 = 1.01% Li2O, reported as 1.01%
Li2O over 6.44m.

No metal equivalent values have been used.
Relationship
between
mineralisatio
n 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’). _

All results are reported as downhole widths.
Insufficient knowledge of the structural controls
on the mineralisation and attitude of the
mineralised horizons is known yet to allow true
widths to be established.
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 and summary intercept
tables are included in this report. Where
sufficient structural data have been gathered
to allow meaningful interpretation of the
structural setting controlling the mineralisation,
appropriate sections for significant discoveries
are also included. Where structural data is as
at this stage insufficient to allow meaningful
interpretation, sections are not provided as to
do so could be considered misleading.
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
avoiding misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.

The individual assays for all drill hole
intercepts mentioned herein are reported in
Appendix 1. All intercepts are presented as
down-hole lengths.

For pegmatite intersections that have pending
assay results,, photographs of the RC chips
under natural light and under UV light are
provided (Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8) to illustrate the
presence of spodumene, which fluoresces
under UV light. These visuals are provided to
allow readers to understand that lithium
mineralisation is present,but it should be
clearly understood that the actual quantum
of lithium mineralisation cannot be
declared with certainty until the relevant
assay data are received.
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.

All meaningful and material information has
been included in the body of this
announcement.

The main exploration aim of the current
programme is to complete the due diligence
process on the New Dawn prospect to
establish whether or not advancement to
formal acquisition is warranted.

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  • Further workThe nature and scale of planned further work • The possible locations, and extent, of follow- (e.g., tests for lateral extensions or depth up drilling or other work will depend on the extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). decision to exercise the option and proceed to

  • Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of acquisition of the project. possible extensions, including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive.

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