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UNICO SILVER LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2021
Feb 8, 2021
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Exploration Update
09 February 2021
E2 Metals (E2 or the Company) is pleased to provide an update on drill results from the Conserrat gold and silver project located in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina.
Highlights
- Further drilling at Mia has intercepted a wide silica sulphide breccia with gold. The Lara Vein structure is interpreted to be displaced at depth by a subvertical fault. Results include:
o CODD-067: 16.3m at 0.4gpt Au, 74gpt Ag (1.5gpt AuEq)[1] from 168.7m, inc. 2.6m at 0.8gpt Au, 280gpt Ag (5gpt AuEq)[1] from 172.1m o CODD-073: 19m at 0.9gpt Au, 22gpt Ag (1.2gpt AuEq)[1] from 213m, inc.
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Wide zones of shallow gold mineralisation returned from drilling at Florencia with three mineralised structures defined over an area of 500m by 300m.
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DRC-FL20-045: 13m at 2.6gpt Au, 23gpt Ag (2.9gpt AuEq)[1] from 31m, inc. 1m at 9.5gpt Au, 158gpt Ag (11.9 gpt AuEq)[1] from 32m, and 2m at 4.3gpt Au, 16gpt Ag (4.5 gpt AuEq)[1] from 39m
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Mineralisation at Florencia appears distinct from elsewhere and is hosted in sulphide veinlets and breccias rather than being clearly associated with epithermal quartz veins.
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A detailed Gradient Array Induced Polarisation geophysical survey has been completed and identified 12 possible parallel structures over 2km from Florencia to Ro and Malena.
Drilling recommenced in January with initially several holes testing the lower limits of mineralisation at Mia, but then focusing on casting a wider net at the Conserrat project by testing a number of regional targets. At Florencia, we are encouraged by the scale of the gold system with wide zones of disseminated mineralisation intercepted in a majority of the drill holes. The new Gradient Array geophysical data has revealed the potential size of the Florencia system and identified 12 additional vein trends stretching over 2km to Malena, suggesting the two prospects are connected beneath shallow cover. The focus for the next four weeks will be systematically testing these targets along with ongoing drilling at other prospects.
1Gold equivalent grades calculated at spot price of U$1833/oz gold and U$27.5/oz silver (Au + Ag/66.65)
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E2 Metals (E2 or the Company) is pleased to report the receipt of further assay results from its 2021 drilling campaign at the Company’s flagship Conserrat gold and silver project located in the Santa Cruz Province of Argentina. Conserrat is host to a new greenfields gold and silver discovery and epithermal vein field centered 25 kilometers along trend from AngloGold Ashanti’s Cerro Vanguardia mine (historical and current reserves 8.9Moz Au, 137Moz Ag).
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Figure 1: Conserrat Project
The Company reports assay results from 7 diamond holes for 1175m and 24 RC holes for 2350m completed at the Florencia, Mia, Emilia Este and Patricia prospects prior to drill operations being suspended due to COVID-19 ( see ASX announcement, COVID-19 Update, 25 January 2021 ). Drill hole locations are provided in Table 1 and gold and silver intersections are summarised in Table 2.
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Table 1: Drill hole collars
Coordinates stated in WGS84 UTM 19S
| Prospect | Hole |
Method | Easting (mE) |
Northing (mN) |
RL (m) |
Dip (°) |
Azimuth (°) |
Depth (m) |
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| Florencia | DRC-FL20-045 | RC | 533324 | 4647196 | 307 | -60 | 200 | 102 |
| DRC-FL20-046 | RC | 533311 | 4647160 | 305 | -60 | 200 | 100 | |
| DRC-FL20-048 | RC | 533256 | 4647274 | 307 | -60 | 200 | 100 | |
| DRC-FL20-050 | RC | 533438 | 4647191 | 309 | -60 | 200 | 100 | |
| DRC-FL20-052 | RC | 533424 | 4647153 | 308 | -60 | 200 | 108 | |
| DRC-FL20-053 | RC | 533490 | 4647341 | 308 | -60 | 200 | 78 | |
| DRC-FL20-054 | RC | 533477 | 4647303 | 306 | -60 | 200 | 102 | |
| DRC-FL20-056 | RC | 533464 | 4647265 | 306 | -60 | 200 | 100 | |
| DRC-FL20-058 | RC | 533450 | 4647225 | 308 | -60 | 200 | 118 | |
| DRC-FL20-059 | RC | 533589 | 4647319 | 306 | -60 | 200 | 108 | |
| DRC-FL20-061 | RC | 533574 | 4647275 | 313 | -60 | 200 | 120 | |
| DRC-FL20-063 | RC | 533561 | 4647235 | 308 | -60 | 200 | 102 | |
| CORC-076 | RC | 533383 | 4647110 | 306 | -60 | 235 | 100 | |
| CORC-078 | RC | 533348 | 4647085 | 306 | -60 | 235 | 84 | |
| CORC-079 | RC | 533454 | 4646957 | 313 | -60 | 235 | 42 | |
| CORC-081 | RC | 533414 | 4647131 | 306 | -60 | 235 | 92 | |
| CORC-083 | RC | 533507 | 4647376 | 308 | -60 | 200 | 100 | |
| CORC-084 | RC | 533522 | 4647413 | 306 | -60 | 200 | 100 | |
| Malena | CORC-086 | RC | 532936 | 4648917 | 308 | -60 | 217 | 100 |
| CORC-087 | RC | 532835 | 4649028 | 306 | -60 | 217 | 84 | |
| Mia | CODD-067 | DD | 534945 | 4646025 | 295 | -60 | 180 | 224.5 |
| CORC-068 | RC | 534727 | 4646074 | 302 | -60 | 217 | 100 | |
| CORC-069 | RC | 534638 | 4646114 | 301 | -60 | 217 | 100 | |
| CORC-070 | RC | 534656 | 4646138 | 299 | -60 | 217 | 100 | |
| CODD-071 | Diamond | 535020 |
4646075 | 293 | -60 | 180 | 275.5 | |
| CODD-073 | Diamond | 534945 |
4646075 | 294 | -60 | 180 | 257.5 | |
| CODD-077 | Diamond | 534870 |
4645900 | 305 | -60 | 180 | 100 | |
| CODD-080 | Diamond | 534870 |
4645948 | 302 | -60 | 180 | 122.3 | |
| CODD-082 | Diamond | 534813 |
4645900 | 307 | -60 | 100 | 95 | |
| CODD-085 | Diamond | 534819 |
4645948 | 305 | -60 | 100 | 101 | |
| Patricia | CORC-072 | RC | 533960 | 4646514 | 303 | -60 | 217 | 92 |
| CORC-074 | RC | 533893 | 4646553 | 305 | -60 | 217 | 102 | |
| CORC-075 | RC | 533828 | 4646591 | 303 | -60 | 217 | 100 | |
| Emilia Este | DDH-EE20-060 |
Diamond | 535587 |
4650527 | 298 | -60 | 75 | 66.7 |
| DDH-EE20-062 | Diamond | 535592 |
4650468 | 288 | -60 | 63 | 119 |
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Table 2: Drill hole Intercepts
| Drill Hole | Prospect | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) |
Au (gpt) | Ag (gpt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRC-FL20-045 | Florencia | 31 | 44 | 13 | 2.65 | 23.29 |
| including | 32 | 33 | 1 | 9.52 | 157.62 | |
| and | 39 | 41 | 2 | 4.31 | 15.51 | |
| DRC-FL20-048 | 74 | 86 | 12 | 0.68 | 11.65 | |
| DRC-FL20-050 | 98 | 100 | 2 | 0.6 | 9.64 | |
| DRC-FL20-053 | 53 | 57 | 4 | 0.97 | 21.24 | |
| DRC-FL20-053 | 67 | 78 | 11 | 0.63 | 39.15 | |
| DRC-FL20-054 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0.94 | 0 | |
| DRC-FL20-054 | 54 | 61 | 7 | 0.53 | 2.24 | |
| DRC-FL20-054 | 93 | 98 | 5 | 0.46 | 26.82 | |
| DRC-FL20-056 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0.89 | 0.19 | |
| DRC-FL20-056 | 25 | 31 | 6 | 0.77 | 7.9 | |
| including | 27 | 28 | 1 | 2.3 | 34.31 | |
| DRC-FL20-059 | 14 | 29 | 15 | 0.57 | 4.69 | |
| DDH-FL20-057 | 23 | 35 | 12 | 0.44 | 20.1 | |
| including | 33 | 34 | 1 | 1.48 | 205.67 | |
| DDH-FL20-057 | 90 | 98 | 8 | 0.43 | 3.65 | |
| DRC-FL20-061 | 73 | 82 | 9 | 0.79 | 1.45 | |
| DRC-FL20-061 | 78 | 79 | 1 | 2.46 | 4.98 | |
| DRC-RO20-064 | Ro | 36 | 37 | 1 | 0.1 | 60.12 |
| DRC-RO20-064 | 43 | 44 | 1 | 0.38 | 54.39 | |
| DRC-RO20-064 | 51 | 52 | 1 | 0.51 | 8.13 | |
| DDH-EE20-060 | Emilia Este | 20 |
21.5 | 1.5 | 0.63 | 5.02 |
| DDH-EE20-060 | 30.8 | 31.7 | 0.9 | 0.93 | 4.44 | |
| DDH-EE20-060 | 37.6 | 38.2 | 0.6 | 0.57 | 2.47 | |
| DDH-EE20-062 | 30 | 31.25 | 1.25 | 0.36 | 24.56 | |
| DDH-EE20-062 | 52 | 53.1 | 1.1 | 0.94 | 24.06 | |
| CODD-067 | Mia | 168.65 | 185 | 16.35 | 0.39 | 73.87 |
| CODD-067 | 172.1 | 174.7 | 2.6 | 0.79 | 279.89 | |
| CODD-071 | 218 | 248 | 30 | 0.54 | 11.05 | |
| CODD-073 | 22 | 24 | 2 | 0.05 | 122.52 | |
| CODD-073 | 213 | 232 | 19 | 0.89 | 22.49 | |
| including | 227 | 228 | 1 | 2.78 | 95.42 | |
| CORC-075 | Patricia | 65 | 69 | 4 | 0.46 | 25.11 |
| CORC-079 | Florencia | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1.13 | 0 |
| CORC-079 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 0.56 | 7.03 |
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Mia
Drill results
Drilling at Mia since the recommencement in January has been focused on extensions of known mineralised gold and silver shoots within the Lara Vein structure. Reported drill holes are shown in Figure 2 and 3.
Three diamond drill holes totaling 757m were completed to test a deeper mineralised shoot discovered late last year with hole DDH-MI20-065 returning 4.1m at 1gpt Au, 644gpt Ag (10.6 gpt AuEq)[1] from 175m ( see ASX announcement, 22 December 2020, Drilling expands gold and silver mineralisation at Mia ).
Hole CODD-067 was collared 75m west of DDH-MI20-065 targeting mineralisation down plunge. This hole intercepted the Lara Vein structure at 172m depth and returned:
- CODD-067: 16.3m at 0.4gpt Au, 74gpt Ag (1.5gpt AuEq)[1] from 168.7m, including
2.6m at 0.8gpt Au, 280gpt Ag (5gpt AuEq)[1 ] from 172.1m
Two deeper holes (CODD-071 and 073) tested the Lara Vein structure 50m down dip on sections 535020E and 534945E. The holes intercepted a wide silica sulphide breccia and the Lara Vein structure is interpreted to be displaced at depth by a subvertical fault (see Figure 4).
Gold and silver assay results for the lower silica sulphide breccia include:
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CODD-071 (535020E) 30m at 0.5gpt Au, 11gpt Ag (0.7gpt AuEq)[1 ] from 218m
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CODD-073 (534945E) 19m at 0.9gpt Au, 22gpt Ag (1.2gpt AuEq)[1] from 213m, including
1m at 2.8gpt Au, 95gpt Ag (4.2gpt AuEq)[1 ] from 227m
Silica sulphide breccias are characterised by a very high modal percentage (up to 20%) of matrix and semi-massive sulphides. This style of sulphide alteration at Conserrat appears to be associated with a gold phase that is overprinted with silver and gold vein mineralisation (e.g the Lara Vein).
Interestingly, hole CODD-073 intercepted silver mineralisation in the top of the hole with 2m at 123gpt Ag (1.8gpt AuEq)[1] from 22m. While modest grade, the shallow intercept highlights the potential for further parallel veins north of the current focus of drilling.
Two additional diamond holes (CODD-077 and 080) were drilled on sections 535020E and 534945E, 50m west of hole DDH-MI20-044 (2m at 43.7gpt Au, 9gpt Ag (43.8gpt AuEq)[1 ] from 21m and 6.1m at 4.6gpt Au, 28gpt Ag (5.0gpt AuEq)[1 ] from 68m). Both holes collared into a north-orientated structure that offset mineralisation. The structure is interpreted to be a normal fault that has displaced the western block down relative to the eastern block, indicating possible downward displacement of mineralised shoots to the west of this structure (see Figure 3).
Drilling at Mia will continue to focus on step-outs to target extensions of the current mineralised shoot potentially offset by structures, and additional mineralised shoots in parallel structures. Multiple geophysical targets have been identified at Mia in the new GAIP data.
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Figure 2: Mia Prospect drill holes and gold silver results (Datum WGS UTM19S) Note to simplify map labels prefix “MI20” has been removed from collar IDs
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Figure 3: Mia long section (Datum WGS UTM19S) Note to simplify map labels prefix “MI20” has been removed from collar IDs NSR = No Significant Results
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Figure 4: Mia cross section 535020E
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Florencia
Drill results
Florencia is an early-stage prospect located 2km northwest of Mia. Widespread gold (with lesser silver) mineralisation was reported at Florencia late last year ( ASX announcement, 9 November 2020, Florencia returns positive drill results ). Reported drill holes are shown in Figure 5 to 6.
The prospect is centered on three west-northwest orientated structures and spaced over 300m. All structures host disseminated gold mineralisation over widths of 10 to 50m and have measured strikes that range from 250 to 400m. Mineralisation intersected to date is distinct from other deposits in the area in that it is associated with disseminated sulphides and veinlets without epithermal veins.
The strongest mineralisation defined at Florencia to date is within a subsidiary north-northwest structure that links the major west-northwest structures. Reported assays include:
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DRC-FL20-045: 13m at 2.6gpt Au, 23gpt Ag (2.9gpt AuEq)[1] from 31m, including
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1m at 9.5gpt Au, 158gpt Ag (11.9 gpt AuEq)[1 ] from 32m, and
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2m at 4.3gpt Au, 16gpt Ag (4.5 gpt AuEq)[1] from 39m
Mineralisation within the north-northwest structure has been defined over 70m strike and 100m vertical as defined by previous holes CORC-11 (46m at 0.7gpt Au, 36gpt Ag (1.2gpt AuEq)[1] from 9m) and DRC-FL20-019 (17m at 1.3gpt Au, 10gpt Ag (1.4gpt AuEq)[1] from 87m).
The remaining holes were drilled into the west-northwest structures confirming wide zones of disseminated gold mineralisation. Selective intercepts include:
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DRC-FL20-048: 12m at 0.7gpt Au, 12gpt Ag ( 0.9gpt AuEq )[1 ] from 74m
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DRC-FL20-053: 11m at 0.6gpt Au, 39gpt Ag ( 1.2gpt AuEq )[1 ] (terminated in mineralisation)
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DRC-FL20-056: 13m at 0.9gpt Au from 0m
The Company is encouraged by the scale of the mineralised system at Florencia, but the immediate focus remains on vein-style mineralisation and higher-grade structures with mineralised shoots.
Gradient Array Induced Polarisation Geophysical Survey
A detailed (100m spaced lined) Gradient Array Induced Polarisation (GAIP) geophysical survey has been completed to infill the existing regional data to provide better definition and enable the expansion of exploration at Florencia and surrounding prospects into areas with shallow gravel and Tertiary basalt cover.
Processed images of the detailed GAIP show up to 12 coincident chargeability and resistivity trends spaced over two kilometers north from Florencia to Ro and Malena (see Figure 7). The chargeability and resistivity trends are interpreted to potentially be parallel veins or mineralised structures. Survey line orientation was north-south to detect east orientated structures lie Mia.
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Figure 5: Florencia Prospect drill holes and gold silver results (Datum WGS UTM19S) Note to simplify map labels prefix FLI20” has been removed from collar IDs
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Figure 6: Florencia cross section 535020E
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Figure 7: Gradient Array Induced Polarisation Geophysical Survey – Chargeability Image
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Emilia Este
Emilia Este is a new surface vein discovery located 4.6km north of Mia on a separate mineralised trend ( see ASX announcement 9 November 2020, Florencia delivers promising drill results )
Sampling at the Emilia Este vein has returned further high-grade gold and silver mineralisation at surface with up to 82gpt Au and 2468gpt Ag in rock chip samples. Gold and silver mineralisation is associated with a north-northwest orientated vein breccia that has been traced in outcrop over 80m strike, potentially representing a high-grade dilatant ‘link’ structure between segments of a northwest orientated fault corridor.
Two holes (DDH-EE20-060 and 062) totaling 187m were drilled at the Emilia Este prospect. Both holes intercepted wide zones of disseminated gold and silver without high-grade mineralisation.
Inspection of the core has shown that neither hole intercepted the high-grade colloform banded vein facies identified in outcrop, and further drilling is planned to test the prospective structures below 100m vertical depth.
Upcoming work programs
The Company plans an additional 7500m of diamond and lesser RC drilling during the next three months focused on new discoveries within regional prospects, in additional to ongoing drilling at Mia focused on extensions of known high-grade mineralised shoots.
For enquiries please contact:
Todd Williams Managing Director M: + 61 4 2222 5211
This announcement is authorised for release to the market by the Board of Directors of E2 Metals Limited.
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Competent Person’s Statement
Information in this report that relates to Exploration results and targets is based on, and fairly reflects, information compiled by E2 Metals Limited and Colin Brodie, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr. Brodie is a Senior Technical Advisor and consultant to E2 Metals Limited. Mr. Brodie has sufficient experience that 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 by the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr. Brodie consents to the inclusion of the data in the form and context in which it appears
Forward Looking Statement
Certain statements in this announcement constitute “forward-looking statements” or “forward looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “scheduled”, “forecast”, “predict” and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events, performance and results, and speak only as of the date of this announcement.
All such forward-looking information and statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by E2M’s management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believe are appropriate in the circumstances. These statements, however, are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward looking information or statements including, but not limited to, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts to perform as agreed; changes in commodity prices; unexpected failure or inadequacy of infrastructure, or delays in the development of infrastructure, and the failure of exploration programs or other studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued studies, development or operations.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this announcement and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forwardlooking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this announcement.
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JORC Code Reporting Criteria Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
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| Sampling Techniques |
• Nature and quality of sampling(e.g.cut channels, random chips, orspecificspecialized industry standardmeasurement tools appropriate tothe minerals under investigation, suchasdown hole gamma sondes, orhandheldXRF instruments, etc). Theseexamplesshould not be taken as limiting the broadmeaning ofsampling. • Include reference to measurestakento ensure sample representativity and theappropriate calibration ofanymeasurement tools or systems used. |
Conserrat Rock Chip Sampling • The rock chip samples reported in this announcement were collected by E2 Metals during January 2020. A total of 127 samples were collected from vein outcrop and representative float trains. • Samples were analysed by ALS, Mendoza, Argentina. Samples were crushed to less than 2mm, split and pulverized to <75µm. • Multi-element (48) data was by four acid digest and ICP-MS including trace mercury by ICP-MS. Au was by fire assay using a 50g sample with AA finish. Conserrat RC Drilling • RC chips were collected using a Rifle John type splitter incorporated into the cyclone which split the sample into two portions of approximately 75% and 25%. • About 95% of the samples were collected on a dry basis. • When the sample is wet an Hydraulic Cone Splitter is used, which take out the excess of water, and splits two portion of the reject in 75% and 25%. • Assay standards, blanks and duplicates were inserted into every 25 samples. Conserrat Diamond Drilling • Representative half core samples were split from HQ diameter diamond drill core on site using rock saws • The sample intervals were defined from lithological, mineralization characteristics, with lengths no longer than 2 m and no less than 0.5 m. • The orientation of the cut line is defined, when is possible, from structural features such as contacts, fractures, faults, veinlets, so as to cut the core into two equal parts. • Core orientation line ensures uniformity of core splitting wherever the core has been successfully oriented. • Sample intervals are defined and subsequently checked by geologists, and sample tags are attached(stapled)to the wood core trays for everysample interval. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
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| • Assay standards, blanks and duplicates were inserted into every 12.5 samples average |
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| Drilling Techniques |
• Drill type (e.g. core,reverse circulation,open‐hole hammer, rotaryairblast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) anddetails (e.g. core diameter, tripleorstandard tube, depth of diamondtails,face‐sampling bit or other type,whethercore is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). |
Conserrat RC Drilling • The reverse circulation percussion (RC) method used in this program used a 5.5” (289mm) face sampling bit with a first phase of sample splitting into two portions of approximately 75% and 25% undertaken in the RC cyclone with outlets into two plastic (dry samples) or micro-porous cloth bags (wet samples). Conserrat Diamond Drilling • The diamond drilling has HQ diameter with triple tube core recovery configuration. |
| Drill Sample Recovery |
• Method of recording andassessingcore and chip sample recoveriesandresultsassessed. • Measures taken to maximisesamplerecovery and ensurerepresentativenature of thesamples. • Whether a relationshipexistsbetween sample recovery and gradeandwhether sample bias may haveoccurreddue to preferential loss/gainof fine/coarsematerial. |
Conserrat RC Drilling • Sample recovery was monitored by weighing sample bags on scales beside the drill rig. • To make sure that chip sample recovery was maximized the outlets from the cyclone into the sample bags were carefully sealed. The cyclone and drill string were regularly cleaned by the drill operators using compressed air to prevent down hole contamination. • There has not been any investigation into the relationship between sample recovery and grade. • It is considered that there was not any preferential loss/gain of fine or coarse material. Conserrat Diamond Drilling • Diamond drill core recoveries were assessed using the standard industry best practice which involves: o Measuring core lengths with a tape measure.o Removing the core from the split inner tube and placing it carefully in the corebox. o Assessing recovery against core block depth measurements.o Measuring RQD, recording any measured core loss for each core run.• All core was carefully placed in HQ sized core boxes and transported a short distance to a core processing area were logging and photography could be completed. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
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| • Diamond core recoveries average 98% through all the meters drilled. • Overall, core quality is good, with minimal core loss. Where there is localized faulting and or fracturing core recoveries decrease, however, this is a very small percentage of the mineralized intersections. |
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| • Logging |
• Whether core and chip sampleshavebeen geologically andgeotechnicallylogged to a level of detail tosupportappropriate MineralResource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. |
Systematic geological logging was undertaken using a hand lens to closely examine the chips and cores. Data collected includes: • Nature and extent of lithologies. • Relationship between lithologies. • Alteration extent, nature and intensity. • Oxidation extent, mineralogy and intensity. • Sulphide types and visually estimated percentage. • Quartz vein, veinlets, breccia types and visually estimated percentage. • Structures occurrence and attitude. • Chips from crucial zones of interest are checked later, off site, by examination with a 10x binocular microscope. |
| • Whether logging is qualitativeorquantitative in nature. Core (orcostean,channel, etc)photography. |
Conserrat RC Drilling • Both qualitative and quantitative data is collected, though quantitative data is based on visual estimates, as described above. • All holes are logged from start to finish and were conducted on drill site. Conserrat Diamond Drilling • All holes are logged from start to finish and were conducted on the core shack. • Both qualitative and quantitative data is collected, using predefined logging codes for lithological, mineralogical, and physical characteristics. • Cores are photographed after logging, with sample numbers marked in the boxes, before and after being cut and sampled. |
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| • The total length and percentageofthe relevant intersectionslogged. |
• 100% of all recovered chips and cores are logged. |
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| Sub- Sampling Techniques |
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. |
• Representative half core samples were split using rock saws. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| and Sample Preparation |
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| • If non‐core, whether riffled,tubesampled, rotary split, etc andwhethersampled wet ordry. • For all sample types, thenature,quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. • Quality control proceduresadoptedfor all sub‐ sampling stages tomaximiserepresentativity of samples. • Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling. • Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled. |
Conserrat RC Drilling • The small sample bags derived from the initial RC rig cyclone and riffle splitting reach a weight of 2.7-4Kg. • Wet samples were split with a hydraulic cone splitter from the cyclone in bags with a micro-porous fabric, which allowed water to escape without loss of particulate material. • The riffle splitter was cleaned with compressed air between samples to prevent sample contamination. • The big bag with the original reject from the RC rig after the splitting have been stored for any future re-sampling needs. Conserrat Diamond Drilling • The core intervals were marked, and the core was split with a rock saw. • Half core samples were placed in plastic bags and tagged with a unique sample number. The other half of the core was returned to the core box and securely stored Laboratory • In the Alex Stewart preparation laboratory facilities samples were dried and crushed until more than 80% is finer than 10 mesh size, then a 600g split is pulverized until 95% is finer than 106 microns. • Certified Standard Reference materials and duplicate samples are inserted every 25 samples (RC) and every 12.5 samples (DDH) to assess the accuracy and reproducibility. • Sample sizes are considered appropriate. |
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| Quality of Assay Data and Laboratory Tests |
• The nature, qualityandappropriateness of the assayingandlaboratory procedures used and whetherthe technique is considered partialor total. • For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make |
Conserrat Rock Chip Sampling • Four acid digest and ICP-MS is the most robust analytical method for full digestion and qualitative analyses of multi-element concentrations. Duplicate samples were collected.Standard assay procedures performed by a reputable assay lab (Alex Stewart) were undertaken. Gold assays are by a 50g fire |
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| 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. |
assay with an atomic absorption finish. Silver was read by gravimetry on micro- balance. Conserrat RC and Diamond Drill Program • No geophysical tools were used in the determination of the assay results. All assay results were generated by an independent third-party laboratory as described above. • Certified reference material, blanks or duplicates were inserted at least every 25 samples. Standards are purchased from a Certified Reference material manufacture company – Ore Research and Exploration. Standards were purchased in foil lines packets of between 60g and 100g. Different reference materials were used to cover high grade, medium grade and low grader ranges of gold and silver. The standard names on the foil packages were erased before going into the pre-numbered sample bag and the standards are submitted to the lab blind. |
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| Verification of sampling and assaying |
• The verification ofsignificantintersections by either independentoralternative companypersonnel. • 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. |
• The raw assay data forming significant intercepts are examined and discussed by at least two company personnel. • No twinned holes have been used at this stage. • Drill hole logging data has been collected in paper form in the field, with careful verification by several staff, particularly of the sample numbers and drill hole sample intervals and entered into Excel. This data is then transferred to MapInfo format. • Assay data is provided by Alex Stewart in three formats, csv spreadsheets, Excel spreadsheets and signed pdf files. The csv files are used to merge the data into MapInfo files. Hard copy of this and other data is stored with the other drill hole data. Absolute values of the assay results are checked by comparing results of the quality control samples with the known values of the international standards and sterile samples which were inserted by the geologists into the sample sequence. Repeatability of assay results was verified by examining the results of duplicate samples inserted by the company and internal laboratory duplicate results included with the assay certificates. |
| Location of Data Points |
• Accuracy and quality of surveysusedto locate drill holes (collaranddown‐hole surveys), trenches, |
• Drill hole collars are located using Garmin hand-held GPS accurate to ±5m. • All coordinates are based on UTM Zone 19S using a WGS84 datum. |
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| mineworkingsand other locations used inMineral Resourceestimation. • Specification of the gridsystem used. • Quality and adequacy oftopographic control. |
• Topographic control to date has used GPS data, which is adequate considering the small relief (<50m) in the area. |
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| Data Spacing and Distribution |
• Data spacing for reportingofExplorationResults. • Whether the data spacinganddistribution is sufficient to establishthedegree of geological and gradecontinuityappropriate for the Mineral ResourceandOre Reserve estimation procedure(s) andclassificationsapplied. • Whether sample compositing has been applied. |
• Conserrat is a new discovery and as a result the drill hole spacing is variable, with closer spacing on zones where surface sampling has given encouraging results (30- 40m along strike) and some scout holes testing geophysical or conceptual targets hundreds of metres from the mapped veins. • Not applicable as no Ore Resource or Reserve has been completed at Conserrat. • No sample compositing has been applied. |
| Orientation of Data in Relation to Geological Structure |
• Whether the orientation ofsamplingachieves unbiased sampling ofpossiblestructures and the extent to which thisisknown, considering the deposittype. • If the relationship betweenthedrilling orientation and the orientationofkey mineralized structures is consideredto have introduced a sampling bias,this should be assessed and reportedif material. |
• Drilling is orientated to cross the interpreted, steeply dipping mineralized veins at a high angle. No known bias has been introduced into the drilling orientation. |
| Sample Security |
• The measures taken toensuresamplesecurity. | • Chain of custody was managed by E2Metals. Samples were placed into taped polyethylene bags with sample numbers that provided no specific information on the location of the samples. Samples were transported from site to the Alex Stewart preparation lab in Puerto San Julian by E2Metals personnel and after preparation pulps were transported to Mendoza or Perito Moreno for final analysis using transport organized by Alex Stewart. |
| Audits or Reviews |
• The results of any audits orreviewsof sampling techniques anddata. |
• No audit or review of the sampling regime at Conserrat has been undertaken. |
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration
| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
| Mineral Tenement and Land Tenure Status |
• Type, referencename/number,location and ownershipincluding agreements or material issueswiththird parties such as joint ventures,partnerships, overridingroyalties,native title interests, historicalsites,wilderness or national parkandenvironmental settings. • The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a license to operate in the area. |
E2 Metals Limited holds an 80% interest in the Conserrat Project through its ownership in local Argentine holding company Minera Los Domos SA. Conserrat Project titles • Title ID 437.471/BVG/17 |
| Exploration Done by Other Parties |
• Acknowledgment andappraisalof exploration by otherparties. | Reconnaissance exploration by IAMGOLD • During the early 2000s IAMGOLD collected 131 vein outcrop and float samples within the project area. Reconnaissance exploration by Circum Pacific Pty Ltd • Between the period October 2017 to March 2018 Circum Pacific Pty Ltd collected 120 vein outcrop and float samples within the project area. |
| Geology | • Deposit type, geologicalsettingand style ofmineralisation. | Santa Cruz Geology and Deposit Model • Conserrat is located towards the central eastern margin of the extensive ~60,000 km.sq Deseado Massif geological province that stretches across southern Argentina into the Chilean southern Andes. This massif is made up of Jurassic volcanic and volcaniclastic rocks of the Chon Aike formation. • Important precious metal deposits have been discovered in the province during the past 20 years. Gold and silver mineralisation is associated with Low Sulphidation (LS) Epithermal veins in northwesterly structures that were active at the time of mineralisation. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
| Drill Hole Information |
• A summary of allinformationmaterial to the understanding ofthe exploration results includingatabulation of thefollowing information for all Material drillholes: • Easting and northing of the drill hole collar • Elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar • Dip and azimuth of the hole • Down hole length and interception depth • Hole length If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the case. |
Drill hole information is provided in Table 1. |
| Data Aggregation Methods |
• In reporting ExplorationResults,weighting averagingtechniques, maximum and/or minimumgradetruncations (e.g. cutting of high grades)and cut‐off grades areusuallyMaterial and should bestated. • 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 foranyreporting of metal equivalentvalues should be clearlystated. |
No weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations have been applied when reporting drill hole results. |
| Relationship Between Mineralisation Widths and intercept lengths. |
• These relationshipsare particularlyimportant in thereportingof ExplorationResults. • 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 (eg “down hole length, true width not known”). |
It is not possible to measure the geometry of mineralised veins and/or structures in RC drill holes. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
| Diagrams | • Appropriate maps andsections(with scales) and tabulationsof intercepts should be included foranysignificant discovery being reportedThese should include, but notbelimited to a plan view of drillholecollar locations andappropriatesectionalviews. |
Yes. |
| Balanced Reporting | • Where comprehensivereportingof all Exploration Results isnot practicable, representativereportingof both low and high grades and/orwidths should be practiced toavoidmisleading reporting of Exploration Results. |
Yes |
| Other Substantive Exploration Data |
• Other exploration data,ifmeaningful and material, shouldbe reported including (but notlimitedto): geologicalobservations; geophysical surveyresults;geochemical survey results;bulksamples – size and methodoftreatment; metallurgical testresults;bulk density,groundwater,geotechnical and rockcharacteristics; potential deleteriousor contaminating substances. |
There is no “other” exploration data to report |
| Further Work | • The nature and scale ofplannedfurther work (e.g. tests forlateral extensions or depth extensionsorlarge‐scale step‐outdrilling). • Diagrams clearly highlightingtheareas of possible extensions, includingthe main geologicalinterpretationsand future drilling areas, providedthisinformation is notcommercially sensitive. |
Exploration drilling is ongoing |
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