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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 19 December 2025
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SHP Secures 25km Copper-Gold Corridor in Sweden with Torsby West Applications
South Harz Potash Limited ( ASX:SHP ) ( South Harz or the Company ) is pleased to advise that it has further expanded its Scandinavian critical minerals portfolio, with the submission of three exploration permit applications covering the Torsby West Project, via its Scandinavian partner McKnight Resources AB ( McKnight ) .
Torsby West is located approximately 40km north of the Glava region, with the three applications covering 6,300ha collectively across 25km corridor of structurally controlled copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation. The applications provide South Harz with a second, district-scale opportunity in a highly prospective, underexplored Iron Oxide Copper Gold ( IOCG ) terrane, complementing the Company’s existing position at Glava (refer Figure 1 ).
Highlights
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Applications lodged for Torsby West permits to establish a second, regionally significant opportunity in Sweden
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Three permit applications submitted, covering 6,300ha IOCG target with identified occurrences of copper mineralisation
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25km corridor of structurally controlled mineralisation identified, with multiple historical highgrade workings and untested targets. Reported mined grades of 7% Cu from the Storgruvan Mine and 5% Cu from the nearby Ahlbergsgruvan Mine[1]
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19 historic diamond drillholes available for immediate relogging – enabling rapid target validation at minimal cost
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Copper price has more than doubled in the past ten years since last systematic exploration occurred at Torsby West (refer to tradingeconomics.com)
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Torsby West will complement South Harz’s growing Scandinavian portfolio, including option to acquire Glava 100 and recent licence applications for Glava 200, Glava 300 and Klinten
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Sweden ranked 6[th ] (out of 183) in the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies, 2024 .
South Harz Executive Chairman Mr Len Jubber, commented:
“Torsby West presents an exceptional opportunity to build scale in our Scandinavian copper–gold portfolio. The robust geological signatures demonstrated, including extensive copper and iron mineralisation, strong regional structural control and compelling gravity and hydrothermal anomalies, highlight the potential for a large, continuous IOCG system across a 25-kilometre corridor.
Importantly, multiple historic high-grade copper workings and preserved drill core provide us with a rapid pathway to validate and refine high-priority targets. Together with Glava, Torsby West strengthens South Harz’s strategic entry into a highly prospective European copper-gold district at a time when regional critical minerals supply is becoming vitally important.”
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Figure 1: Sweden Project Location Map
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Cautionary Statemen t:
The data presented below are historical, in the public domain, and sourced from the Geological Survey of Sweden (www.sgu.se). South Harz considers the data's reliability to be reasonable (refer to the JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 in Appendix 3).
A summary of the work programs on which the Exploration Results are based is discussed below. Additional duplicate sampling, twinned holes and survey control is required to report these results in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. This work is planned to take place during 2026.
The Competent Person Mr Alfred Gillman (FAusIMM, CP) considers the information presented in this announcement to be an accurate representation of the available data. The Exploration Results have not been reported in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. The Competent Person has not done sufficient work to disclose the Exploration Results in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. It is possible that following further evaluation and/or exploration work, the confidence in the prior reported Exploration Results may be reduced when reported under the JORC Code 2012.
Nothing has come to the attention of South Harz that causes it to question the accuracy or reliability of the historic Exploration Results. South Harz has not independently validated the former owner’s Exploration Results and therefore is not to be regarded as reporting, adopting or endorsing those results.
Introduction
Through McKnight, South Harz has submitted three permit applications, Kyrkskogen , Bockgruvan and Mangen that collectively form the Torsby West Project. Torsby West is situated approximately 40km north of the Glava region, with the applications covering a total of 6,300ha across a 25km corridor of structurally controlled copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation ( Figure 1 ).
Geological Setting
Torsby West is situated within the Eastern Segment of the Sveconorwegian Orogeny, a region characterised by extensive north-northwest and north-easterly structural corridors developed in high-grade gneiss, reactivated shear zones, and widespread hydrothermal alteration.
The Torsby West Project exhibits several characteristics of IOCG-style deposits, including disseminated copper mineralisation, as confirmed by analytical results ( Appendix 1 ), and silicification and iron-rich alteration developed along major structural trends. Observed mineralogy at Torsby West comprises a fine-grained copper-iron assemblage developed within multiple, variably dipping mineralised trends associated with quartzite units and appearing to be stratiform in nature
Historic Exploration
Historic artisanal-scale mining dating back to the 1892-1917 era has taken place on the Bockgruvan permit, with reported mined grades of 7%Cu from the Storgruvan Mine and 5% Cu from the nearby Ahlbergsgruvan Mine[1] ( Figure 2) .
Exploration activities completed on the permit applications by previous explorers include rock chip geochemical surveys, limited drilling campaigns, and interpretation of available aeromagnetic data from the Geological Survey of Sweden ( SGU ).
1 Lundegårdh 1995; Ba45-1 Beskrivning till berggrundskartan över Värmland: ISBN 91-7158-547-8
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Figure 2: Torsby West Project Location Map
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Geochemistry
In 2009, Archelon Mineral AB ( Archelon ) collected nine rock chip samples that averaged 0.6% Cu, with a range of 0.22 to 0.98% Cu[2] ( Appendix 1) . The samples were analysed by Acme Analytical Laboratories Ltd (Canada).
In 2013, Newera Resources Limited ( Newera ) collected 28 rock chip samples that averaged 1.58% Cu, with a range of 0 to 5.97% Cu[3] . ALS Scandinavia analysed these samples. The combined results are shown in Figure 2 and detailed in Appendix 1 . The rock chip sampling results confirmed the development of multiple mineralised structures across the permit areas ( Figure 2 ). Newera followed up by completing an interpretation of publicly available aeromagnetic data but did not proceed with drill testing of the geochemical targets. In 2015, Newera relinquished the property and, since then, the area has received no further exploration attention.
Drilling
In 1972, Boliden AB, ( Boliden ) a Swedish multinational metals, mining, and smelting company headquartered in Stockholm, completed 19 diamond drill holes totalling 712m([4] ). The holes, which averaged 37.5m in length, intersected copper mineralisation at downhole depths ranging from 5m to 37m.
In 2010, Archelon drilled two holes for a total of 139m on Bockgruvan Permit. No significant intersections were reported.
Significant intersections from these drillholes are summarised in Table 1 below and the full set of drilling results are listed in Appendix 2 .
Table 1: Significant Historic Drillhole Intersections
| Prospect | Company | Hole Id |
East | North | RL | Depth | Dip | Azi- muth |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Interval (m) |
Cu (%) |
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| Bockgruvan | Boliden | B01 | 366181 | 6651165 | 311 | 63.82 | -90 | 0 | 12.39 | 13.81 | 1.4 | 0.25 |
| Bockgruvan | Boliden | B03 | 366151 | 6651139 | 311 | 19.1 | -90 | 0 | 5.22 | 10.46 | 5.2 | 0.59 |
| Kyrkskogen | Boliden | K01 | 360440 | 6657800 | 278 | 21.7 | -90 | 0 | 3.92 | 5.62 | 1.7 | 0.31 |
| Kyrkskogen | Boliden | K02 | 360422 | 6657784 | 274 | 29.06 | -90 | 0 | 14.51 | 18.08 | 3.6 | 0.41 |
| Kyrkskogen | Boliden | K03 | 360410 | 6657774 | 271 | 39.2 | -90 | 0 | 19.23 | 24.07 | 4.8 | 0.33 |
| Kyrkskogen | Boliden | K04 | 360395 | 6657761 | 271 | 50.76 | -90 | 0 | 29.82 | 33.75 | 3.9 | 0.23 |
| Kyrkskogen | Boliden | K06 | 360504 | 6657591 | 271 | 18.13 | -90 | 0 | 6.70 | 8.34 | 1.6 | 0.21 |
| Kyrkskogen | Boliden | K07 | 360489 | 6657577 | 271 | 25.03 | -90 | 0 | 4.41 | 10.54 | 6.1 | 0.43 |
| Kyrkskogen | Boliden | K08 | 360474 | 6657564 | 271 | 28.5 | -90 | 0 | 13.10 | 19.12 | 6.0 | 0.59 |
| Kyrkskogen | Boliden | K09 | 360459 | 6657551 | 271 | 38 | -90 | 0 | 29.43 | 32.70 | 3.3 | 0.44 |
| Mangen | Boliden | M02 | 373637 | 6644350 | 246 | 50.4 | -50 | 285 | 36.57 | 42.11 | 5.5 | 0.39 |
| Mangen | Boliden | M03 | 373655 | 6644294 | 240 | 47.52 | -50 | 285 | 37.27 | 40.26 | 3.0 | 0.62 |
(UTM Zone 33V; 0.2%Cu cut off, 1m minimum width, 2m maximum internal waste)
At the Kyrkskogen Permit, the majority of holes intersected copper mineralisation associated with a moderately westdipping structure that averages 3.4m true width and which extends over a strike length of 220m. The holes were selectively sampled within the host quartzite unit. This target remains open to the north, south and down-dip to the west ( Figure 3 ). The modelled data demonstrates down-dip continuity for over 100m with no apparent reduction in true thickness at depth ( Figure 4 ). It is notable that the sampled intervals were not assayed for gold.
2 https://resource.sgu.se/dokument/kartvisare/prospdata_bs_open/2006_327.zip
3 https://resource.sgu.se/dokument/kartvisare/prospdata_bs_open/2012_107.zip 4 https://apps.sgu.se/kartvisare/kartvisare-borrkarnor.html
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Figure 3: Kyrkskogen Location Map
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Figure 4: Kyrkskogen Cross Sections
Exploration Activity
A key advantage for Torsby West is the immediate availability of drill core from 19 historic drill holes stored at SGU’s facility in Mala, Sweden. Re-logging and potential re-sampling will be carried out in Q1 CY2026.
The combined structural and geochemical dataset indicates a regional-scale hydrothermal system extending over at least 25km. South Harz considers that the IOCG affinity of the system provides potential for large-tonnage targets consistent with internationally recognised IOCG belts.
Upon granting of the permits (expected Q1 CY2026, provided that there are no delays due to unforeseen circumstances), Torsby West will be further advanced through the early-stage exploration program defined in the Company’s broader Nordic work plan, including:
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High-resolution ground magnetic surveys to refine structural and lithological targets
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Systematic surface sampling to map copper–gold anomalism
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Target definition for potential drilling during CY2026
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Option Agreement Terms Pertaining to New Permit Applications
As announced on 28 November 2025, South Harz entered into an option heads-of-agreement with McKnight to secure an exclusive option over the Glava 100 permit in Sweden, as well as to facilitate new permit applications in the region.
Pertaining to new permit applications under the agreement, McKnight is responsible for preparing and lodging applications in its name, on trust for South Harz. South Harz will pay the cost of the applications to the Geological Survey of Sweden ( SGU ), and the parties will transfer legal ownership to South Harz (subject to foreign investment approval by the Swedish regulator, if required) at the appropriate time, at South Harz’s option.
Sweden
Sweden is widely recognised as one of the world’s most attractive jurisdictions for mineral exploration and development, with a long history of mining, transparent legislation and strong government support. The country’s 2014 National Mineral Strategy provides a clear framework that encourages responsible investment and outlines commitments to maintain a positive operating environment for the mining industry. Sweden has combined an established infrastructure network, skilled workforce, and a commitment to developing critical minerals for the European energy transition and is a Tier-1 jurisdiction for discovery and development of projects such as Glava. This approach has been recognised in the mining industry and the country ranked 6[th ] (out of 183) in the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies, 2024.
This ASX release has been approved by the Board of Directors.
Investor and media queries
Len Jubber Andrew Willis Executive Chair NWR Communications [email protected] [email protected]
Competent Persons Statement
The information in this ASX release that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled and reviewed by Mr. Alfred Gillman, Director of independent consulting firm, Odessa Resources Pty Ltd. Mr. Gillman, a Fellow and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (the AusIMM) and has sufficient experience relevant to the styles of mineralisation under consideration and to the activity being reported to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Exploration Targets and Mineral Resources. Mr Gillman is a full-time employee of Odessa Resources Pty Ltd, a firm that specialises in mineral resource estimation, evaluation, and exploration. Neither Mr Gillman nor Odessa Resources Pty Ltd holds any interest in South Harz Potash, its related parties, or in any of the mineral properties that are the subject of this announcement. Mr Gillman consents to the inclusion in this ASX release of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears. Additionally, Mr Gillman confirms that the entity is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information contained in the ASX releases referred to in this report.
JORC
To the extent that this announcement contains references to prior exploration results which have been cross referenced to previous market announcements made by the Company, unless explicitly stated, no new information is contained. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed.
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Appendix 1: Geochemical (Rock Chip) Sampling Summary
| Sample ID |
East | North | Area | Company | Au (ppm) |
Ag (ppm) |
Cu (%) |
Co (ppm) |
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| 40361 | 373588 | 6644271 | Storgruvan | Newera | 0.14 | 1.60 | 3.14 | 159 |
| 40362 | 373588 | 6644271 | Storgruvan | Newera | 0.08 | 6.10 | 0.72 | 93 |
| 40363 | 372984 | 6643262 | Aborrtjärngruvan | Newera | 0.19 | 2.30 | 3.15 | 65 |
| 40364 | 373402 | 6644532 | Asphöjdsgruvan | Newera | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.01 | 14 |
| 40366 | 372920 | 6645204 | Källargruvorna | Newera | 0.01 | 0.60 | 0.57 | 299 |
| 40367 | 372824 | 6645743 | Sjögruvan | Newera | 0.02 | 0.50 | 1.21 | 46 |
| 40368 | 372828 | 6645720 | Sjögruvan | Newera | 0.14 | 2.00 | 2.70 | 336 |
| 40369 | 360453 | 6657414 | Kyrkskogengruvan | Newera | 0.01 | 0.80 | 0.21 | 4 |
| 40370 | 360425 | 6657648 | Kyrkskogengruvan | Newera | 0.02 | 1.20 | 1.45 | 139 |
| 40371 | 360136 | 6654006 | outside permits | Newera | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.05 | 56 |
| 40372 | 364858 | 6650190 | Ahlbergsgruvan | Newera | 0.02 | 3.70 | 0.89 | 96 |
| 40373 | 364856 | 6650182 | Ahlbergsgruvan | Newera | 0.20 | 21.00 | 4.95 | 192 |
| 40375 | 366124 | 6651090 | Bockgruvan | Newera | 0.14 | 5.50 | 2.46 | 64 |
| 40376 | 366124 | 6651090 | Bockgruvan | Newera | 0.02 | 0.50 | 0.21 | 335 |
| 40377 | 370763 | 6648278 | Fredros Gruvor | Newera | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.02 | 32 |
| 40380 | 371029 | 6650960 | outside permits | Newera | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 24 |
| 40381 | 372623 | 6649402 | outside permits | Newera | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 3 |
| 40383 | 373591 | 6644266 | Storgruvan | Newera | 0.14 | 2.60 | 4.60 | 237 |
| 40385 | 373258 | 6644715 | Asphöjdsgruvan | Newera | 0.04 | 0.80 | 0.49 | 509 |
| 40386 | 373200 | 6644701 | Asphöjdsgruvan | Newera | 0.87 | 0.70 | 1.96 | 24 |
| 40387 | 372944 | 6645198 | Källargruvorna | Newera | 0.03 | 1.10 | 2.48 | 348 |
| 40389 | 360418 | 6657089 | Kyrkskogengruvan | Newera | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.09 | 10 |
| 40390 | 366125 | 6651085 | Bockgruvan | Newera | 0.10 | 2.50 | 1.33 | 457 |
| 40391 | 367360 | 6649700 | Jägmästargruvan | Newera | 0.23 | 3.40 | 2.02 | 41 |
| 40392 | 367360 | 6649700 | Jägmästargruvan | Newera | 0.82 | 10.10 | 5.97 | 7 |
| 40393 | 367360 | 6649700 | Jägmästargruvan | Newera | 0.01 | 0.50 | 0.08 | 1 |
| 40394 | 370770 | 6648175 | Fredros Gruvor | Newera | 0.06 | 6.00 | 1.95 | 706 |
| B1-12 | 366125 | 6651091 | Bockgruvan | Archelon | 0.01 | 2.30 | 0.22 | 3 |
| B2-12 | 366130 | 6651117 | Bockgruvan | Archelon | 0.10 | 6.80 | 0.87 | 253 |
| B3-12 | 366105 | 6651080 | Bockgruvan | Archelon | 0.02 | 1.20 | 0.43 | 3 |
| B4-12 | 363760 | 6650144 | unnamed | Archelon | 0.11 | 5.10 | 0.98 | 8 |
| B5-12 | 363918 | 6651341 | Ekåsgruvan | Archelon | 0.20 | 0.60 | 0.56 | 133 |
| B6-12 | 363941 | 6651357 | Ekåsgruvan | Archelon | 0.07 | 2.90 | 0.65 | 16 |
| B7-12 | 367397 | 6649709 | Jägmästargruvan | Archelon | 0.22 | 12.90 | 0.79 | 70 |
| B8-12 | 367353 | 6649679 | Jägmästargruvan | Archelon | 0.06 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 14 |
| B9-12 | 367354 | 6649680 | Jägmästargruvan | Archelon | 0.13 | 2.70 | 0.46 | 27 |
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Appendix 2: Drilling Summary
| Company | Prospect | Hole Id |
East | North | RL | Depth | Dip | Azi- muth |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Interval (m) |
Cu (%) |
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| Boliden | Bockgruvan | B01 | 366181 | 6651165 | 311 | 63.82 | -90 | 0 | 12.39 | 13.81 | 1.4 | 0.25 |
| Boliden | Bockgruvan | B02 | 366166 | 6651152 | 311 | 30.65 | -90 | 0 | nsr | |||
| Boliden | Bockgruvan | B03 | 366151 | 6651139 | 311 | 19.1 | -90 | 0 | 5.22 | 10.46 | 5.2 | 0.59 |
| Boliden | Bockgruvan | B04 | 366113 | 6651172 | 315 | 29.65 | -90 | 0 | nsr | |||
| Boliden | Bockgruvan | B05 | 366077 | 6651137 | 316 | 32.85 | -90 | 0 | nsr | |||
| Boliden | Bockgruvan | B06 | 366148 | 6651199 | 311 | 31.9 | -90 | 0 | nsr | |||
| Archelon | Bockgruvan | BH1 | 365086 | 6650082 | 300 | 61.35 | -75 | 90 | nsr | |||
| Archelon | Bockgruvan | BH2 | 367460 | 6649611 | 300 | 77.87 | -70 | 270 | nsr | |||
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K01 | 360440 | 6657800 | 278 | 21.7 | -90 | 0 | 3.92 | 5.62 | 1.7 | 0.31 |
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K02 | 360422 | 6657784 | 274 | 29.06 | -90 | 0 | 14.51 | 18.08 | 3.6 | 0.41 |
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K03 | 360410 | 6657774 | 271 | 39.2 | -90 | 0 | 19.23 | 24.07 | 4.8 | 0.33 |
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K04 | 360395 | 6657761 | 271 | 50.76 | -90 | 0 | 29.82 | 33.75 | 3.9 | 0.23 |
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K05 | 360534 | 6657617 | 275 | 34.1 | -90 | 0 | nsr | |||
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K06 | 360504 | 6657591 | 271 | 18.13 | -90 | 0 | 6.70 | 8.34 | 1.6 | 0.21 |
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K07 | 360489 | 6657577 | 271 | 25.03 | -90 | 0 | 4.41 | 10.54 | 6.1 | 0.43 |
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K08 | 360474 | 6657564 | 271 | 28.5 | -90 | 0 | 13.10 | 19.12 | 6.0 | 0.59 |
| Boliden | Kyrkskogen | K09 | 360459 | 6657551 | 271 | 38 | -90 | 0 | 29.43 | 32.70 | 3.3 | 0.44 |
| Boliden | Mangen | M01 | 373647 | 6644318 | 242 | 69.8 | -50 | 286 | nsr | |||
| Boliden | Mangen | M02 | 373637 | 6644350 | 246 | 50.4 | -50 | 285 | 36.57 | 42.11 | 5.5 | 0.39 |
| Boliden | Mangen | M03 | 373655 | 6644294 | 240 | 47.52 | -50 | 285 | 37.27 | 40.26 | 3.0 | 0.62 |
| Boliden | Mangen | M04 | 373666 | 6644260 | 236 | 51.3 | -50 | 285 | nsr |
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Appendix 3: JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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. _ |
Samples were collected by hand on the permits. Sampling was carried out over two historic periods: 2009 and 2013. The sampling protocols are not documented. |
| Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample retrospectivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used. |
Samples were collected by hand on the permits. Sampling was carried out over two historic periods: 2009 and 2013. The sampling protocols are not documented. |
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| Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report. In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. |
Geochemical sampling comprised rock chip sampling. Diamond core sampling was carried out over variable intervals. Drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. The sampling and assays are indicative only of copper mineralisation and cannot be construed as representing economic concentrations of mineralisation. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Drilling techniques |
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face- sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). |
Diamond core drilling has been reported historically. Average core diameter is recorded as 37mm. Drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. |
| Drill sample recovery |
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. |
Diamond core drilling has been reported historically. Drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. |
| Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. |
Data is historic in nature and drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. |
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| 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. |
Data is historic in nature and drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. |
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| 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. |
Data is historic in nature and drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. Logging information has been recovered and digitised from historic documents. Logging is considered to be qualitative. |
| Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography. |
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| The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
Data is historic in nature, and drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. |
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| Sub- sampling techniques |
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. |
Data is historic in nature and drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| and sample preparation |
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and _whether sampled wet or dry. _ |
Core drilling only |
| For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. |
Data is historic in nature and drilling techniques and sample size are not recorded. Only zones that appeared to be visually mineralised were sampled. |
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| Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of samples. |
Rock chip samples are considered to be in-situ. However, they are considered to be indicative only and not representative of potential deposit scale mineralisation. |
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| 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. |
The samples are considered to be indicative but not representative of potential deposit scale mineralisation. |
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| Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled. |
The samples are considered to be indicative but not representative of potential deposit scale mineralisation. |
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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. |
Assays for the sampling were undertaken by: In 2009 samples were analysed by Acme Analytical Laboratories Ltd (Canada) using the GROUP 1DX method. In 2013 samples were analysed by ALS Scandinavia using methods PGM-ICP23, ME-ICP61, Cu-OG66. |
| 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. |
No geophysical tools have been utilised. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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. |
No standards, blanks or duplicates were included in the drilling assay procedure. The sampling and assays are indicative only of copper mineralisation and cannot be construed as representing economic concentrations of mineralisation. |
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| Verification of sampling and assaying |
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. |
Significant intersections have not been verified. This verification can only be carried out during future drilling campaigns. |
| The use of twinned holes. | Twinned holes have not been drilled. This is because no drilling has taken place since 2013. |
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| Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. |
Logging information has been recovered and digitised from historic documents. Drilling and geochemistry databases have been created using Microsoft Excel. |
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| Discuss any adjustment to assay data. |
No adjustments have been made. | |
| 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. |
Location information has been recovered and digitised from historic documents. The data are indicative only of copper mineralisation and cannot be construed as representing economic concentrations of mineralisation. |
| Specification of the grid system used. |
WGS84 UTM Zone 33V | |
| Quality and adequacy of topographic control. |
SRTM data has been used and adequate at this stage of the project |
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| Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. |
Geochemical sampling was carried out selectively on outcrops that exhibit copper mineralisation. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Data spacing and distribution |
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. |
There has not been any attempt or intent to assume grade continuity for use in a mineral resource estimate |
| Whether sample compositing has been applied. |
Samples appear not to have composited prior to laboratory test work. |
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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. |
Geochemical sampling was carried out selectively on outcrops that exhibit copper mineralisation. |
| 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. |
Most holes are vertical. The mineralisation is flat to moderately dipping such that the true widths of mineralisation are approximately 90% of the apparent width ie., Interval. |
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| Sample security |
The measures taken to ensure sample security. |
There is no documentation regarding the historic sampling. |
| Audits or reviews |
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
No audits have been carried out. |
Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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 |
The Torsby West permits are located in the Värmland region of southern Sweden. The registered holder of the permits is McKnight Resources AB. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. |
SHP has secured an exclusive option to acquire 100% of the permits from McKnight Resources AB, subject to completion of technical, financial, and legal due diligence to SHP’s satisfaction. |
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| 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. |
There are no known impediments to the security of the tenure. |
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| Exploration done by other parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Exploration activities completed on the permit applications by previous explorers include rock chip geochemical surveys, limited drilling campaigns, and interpretation of available aeromagnetic data from the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU). In 1972, Boliden AB, a Swedish multinational metals, mining, and smelting company headquartered in Stockholm, completed 19 diamond drill holes totalling 712m. The holes, which averaged 37.5m in length, intersected copper mineralisation at downhole depths ranging from 5m to 37m. In 2009, Archelon Mineral AB collected nine rock chip samples that averaged 0.6% Cu, with a range of 0.22 to 0.98% Cu (Appendix 1). The samples were analysed by Acme Analytical Laboratories Ltd (Canada). In 2010, Archelon Natural Resources AB, a Sweden- based company that provides exploration and mining services, drilled two holes for a total of 139m. No significant intersections were reported. In 2013, Newera Resources Limited collected 28 rock chip samples that averaged 1.58% Cu, with a range of 0 to 5.97% Cu. ALS Scandinavia analysed these samples. The combined results are shown in Figure 1 and detailed in Appendix 1. The rock chip sampling results confirmed the development of multiple mineralised structures across the permit areas. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
Torsby West is situated within the Eastern Segment of the Sveconorwegian Orogeny, a region characterised by extensive north-northwest and north-easterly structural corridors developed in high-grade gneiss, long-lived shear zones, and widespread hydrothermal alteration. The project exhibits clear IOCG-style characteristics, including disseminated chalcopyrite–magnetite mineralisation, as confirmed by analytical results, silicification and iron-rich alteration developed along major structural trends. Mineralisation at Torsby West comprises fine-grained chalcopyrite–magnetite overprinting sheared granite– gneiss, with multiple steeply dipping mineralised trends developed along north-northwest and north-easterly - oriented structures. The mineralisation is structurally controlled, with intense silicification marking priority target zones. |
| Drillhole 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: |
Drilling information included in Appendix 2 |
| Data aggregation methods |
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated. |
Drilling Intersections Weighting averaging techniques: 1m min width, 2m max waste Top cuts: not applied due to low variance Cut-off grade: 0.2%Cu |
| 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. |
Length weighted average calculated. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated. |
No metal equivalents were used or reported. | |
| Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths |
These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results. |
Most holes are vertical. The mineralisation is flat to moderately dipping such that the true widths of mineralisation are approximately 90% of the apparent width ie., Interval. |
| If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill-hole angle is known, its nature should be reported. |
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| If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not _known’). _ |
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| 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. |
See body of announcement |
| Balanced reporting |
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results. |
All available sampling information was used. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| 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. |
There is no additional information |
| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). |
Planned exploration activities include: • Geological mapping • Ground magnetic survey • Drilling |
| Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive. |
See body of announcement |
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