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VERITY RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Aug 1, 2021

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ASX Code: Si6

ASX Announcement

2 August 2021

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE DECLARED FOR MONUMENT GOLD PROJECT

Highlights

  • Mineral Resource Estimate of 154koz for Monument Gold Project declared comprising: o 3.0Mt @ 1.4g/t for 139koz’s Au at Korong deposit

  • 0.2Mt @ 2.1g/t for 15koz’s Au at Waihi deposit

  • Mineralised shoots at Korong and Waihi remain open in all directions with significant scope for additional resources from further drilling

  • Both Korong and Waihi partly amenable to open pit mining methods with further optimization work required

  • Many other gold targets along the Korong-Waihi corridor yet to be adequately drill tested

  • Future infill and step out drilling programs will aim to increase current resources and define new resources (our brownfield drilling strategy)

  • Upcoming drilling program aims to test a number of high priority syenite targets (our greenfield drilling strategy)

Si6 Metals Limited ( ASX: Si6 or the Company ) is pleased to report a JORC (2012) Mineral Resource Estimate at the Company’s Monument Gold Project ( MGP ), Western Australia (Figure 1).

The MGP covers an area of 310km[2] in a well-established mining district with excellent infrastructure and access. The MRE was undertaken on the Korong and Waihi deposits, which occur along ~30km of poorly tested banded iron formation, interpreted to be the same unit that hosts the 1.4Moz Westralia gold deposit (Dacian’s Mt Morgan Project), located immediately southeast of the MGP. To date, only 10% of the 30km strike has been drilled with detailed reverse circulation ( RC ) drilling. There are currently 6 other priority targets identified along the banded iron formations ( BIF ) horizon remaining to be tested (Figure 2).

Executive Chairman Patrick Holywell commented, “The release of the MREs for the Korong-Waihi prospects is a great result for Si6. We now have a resource of circa 154koz which sets a solid foundation. We will continue to focus on finding resources that support a longer term and potentially larger scale mining operation. We will continue to focus on brownfield exploration where we can grow existing resources but we are also excited with other greenfield targets outside of the BIF horizon. One of these greenfield targets will be tested in September with an air core program over a number of high priority syenite intrusive targets.”

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Figure 1 : Location of Monument Gold Project

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

The Korong and Waihi MRE was undertaken by CSA Global Pty Ltd ( CSA ), an external and independent geological and mining consultancy and reported in accordance with the guidelines from the JORC Code, 2012 Edition. The principal data set used to calculate the MRE consisted of a Microsoft Access database supplied to CSA by database consultants Geobase Australia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Si6. The data set included all drill holes from the recent 2021 RC drilling program undertaken by Si6 at Korong and Waihi (Table 1).

The MRE are reported by oxidation zone with grade estimates calculated by Ordinary Kriging based on developed block models at the selected cut-off grade of 0.5g/t Au (Tables 2 and 3). Given the outcropping nature of mineralisation, a 0.5g/t Au lower cut-off grade presumes exploitation by open pit mining methods. The majority of the MRE sits within 200m of surface.

Mineralisation remains open along strike at Korong and Waihi and at depth, down-plunge of the modelled higher grade shoots.

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Figure 2 : Monument Gold Project, two resource areas and six target prospects.

Table 1. Summary of drill data supplied to CSA Global.

Category Waihi Waihi Korong Korong Korong Korong Korong Total
RC DD RC DD RAB AC WB
Drillholes 69 7 147 21 21 38 2 305
Metres drilled 3,734 887 9,947 4,795 737 1,926 168 22,195
Surveyrecords 240 12 594 105 21 38 10 1,020
Assayintervals 3,098 289 8,212 2,714 460 1,309 98 16,180
Au assays 3,090 272 8,194 2,653 460 1,303 97 16,069

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Mineral Resource Summary – Korong

Table 2. Korong Mineral Resource statement – August 2021

Table 2.Korong Mineral Resource statement – August 2021 Table 2.Korong Mineral Resource statement – August 2021 Table 2.Korong Mineral Resource statement – August 2021 Table 2.Korong Mineral Resource statement – August 2021
KorongInferred Resource
Oxide zone Tonnes
(kt)
Gold
Grade (g/t) Metal (koz)
Primary
Oxide
1,972
1,062
1.6
1.1
100
39
Total 3,034 1.4 139

Notes:

  • Mineral Resources are classified according to JORC Code definitions.

  • All material is classified as Inferred.

  • A reporting cut-off grade of 0.5g/t Au has been applied.

  • A density value of 2.89 t/m[3] was used for all model cells in the primary zone and 2.47 t/m[3] for all model cells in the oxide zone.

  • Rows and columns may not add up exactly due to rounding.

Mineralisation at Korong is hosted within an overturned, east-dipping BIF sequence comprising of at least 5 individual BIF units separated by intercalated metasiltstones, minor ultramafic rocks, and massive and pillowed basalts. The bulk of the gold mineralisation is contained within the 3m to 5m thick basal, magnetite BIF unit.

RAB, AC, RC and DD drilling data supplied by Si6 was validated by CSA who determined the data suitable for resource estimation. All available holes were used to interpret the mineralised bodies, but only diamond and RC drill data was employed in the grade estimation process.

Sampling by Si6 and former project holder DiscovEx Resources ( DCX ) was undertaken at the drill rig with 1m samples collected into pre-numbered calico bags attached to a rig-mounted cyclone with in-built cone splitter. Quality assurance and quality control ( QAQC ) sampling by Si6 and DCX consisted of inserting certified reference materials ( CRMs ), blanks and duplicates in the sample stream. Sampling by previous explorers Carpentaria and WMC was undertaken at the drill site via a riffle splitter with 1m and 2m composite samples reduced to a suitable sample size (1–3 kg) and submitted to the laboratory.

Assaying by Si6 and DCX was undertaken at an accredited laboratory using the fire assay technique. Previous analytical work by Carpentaria and WMC includes fire assay and aqua regia.

3D geology and mineralised wireframe interpretation was based on current understanding of the deposit geology. 20m spaced cross-sections were displayed in Micromine software together with drillhole traces and colour-coded values according to lithology and gold value. A total number of 32 individual mineralised bodies were interpreted and wireframed. Wireframes were created using a 0.2g/t Au grade composite (Figure 3).

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Figure 3: Mineralised envelopes for Korong generated using a 0.2g/t Au composite. Principal basal BIF unit hosting inferred resources is colour-coded blue.

Based on statistical analysis, a top cut of 30g/t Au was selected for the Korong prospect.

An empty block model was created to encompass the full extent of the Korong prospect area. The block model used a parent cell size of 10 m(E) x 10 m(N) x 5 m(RL) with sub-celling to 2 m(E) x 2 m(N) x 1 m(RL) to maintain the resolution of the mineralised bodies. The northing and easting parent cell size was selected based on approximately one half of the average drill section spacing.

Gold grade values were interpolated into the empty block model using the Ordinary Kriging method. The estimation was run within parent cells, i.e. all sub-cells within each parent cell were filled with the same grade. Gold grades were interpolated into the empty block model with the top cut applied. The Ordinary Kriging process was performed at different search radii until all cells were interpolated.

The Mineral Resource has been classified based on the guidelines specified in the JORC Code. At this stage of exploration, based on the observed geological and grade continuity and considering the exploration grid density, CSA Global decided that the Korong Resource should be classified as Inferred for the main mineralised body which is based on at least two intersections along the exploration lines and to the maximum depth with mineralised intersections. All other minor bodies and their projections at depth were left unclassified (Figure 4).

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Figure 4: Resource classification Korong looking southwest (Green = Inferred, Brown = Unclassified).

The Mineral Resource is assumed to be partly amenable to open pit mining methods based on numerous other similar deposits being mined with similar geology along strike and within the Laverton district. Further optimization work is required to assess suitable mining methods.

Mineral Resource Summary – Waihi

Table 3. Waihi Mineral Resource statement – August 2021

Table 3.Waihi Mineral Resource statement – August 2021 Table 3.Waihi Mineral Resource statement – August 2021 Table 3.Waihi Mineral Resource statement – August 2021 Table 3.Waihi Mineral Resource statement – August 2021
Waihi Inferred Resource
Oxide zone Tonnes
(kt)
Gold
Grade (g/t) Metal (koz)
Primary
Oxide
158
65
2.3
1.6
12
3
Total 223 2.1 15

Notes:

  • Mineral Resources are classified according to JORC Code definitions.

  • All material is classified as Inferred.

  • A reporting cut-off grade of 0.5g/t Au has been applied.

  • A density value of 2.89 t/m3 was used for all model cells in the primary zone and

  • 2.47 t/m3 for all model cells in the oxide zone.

  • Rows and columns may not add up exactly due to rounding.

Mineralisation at Waihi is hosted within an overturned, east-dipping BIF sequence comprising at least 3 individual BIF units separated by intercalated metasiltstones, minor ultramafic rocks, and massive and pillowed basalts. The bulk of the gold mineralisation is contained within the 1m to 3m thick basal, magnetite BIF unit.

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RC and DD drilling data supplied by Si6 was validated by CSA who determined the data suitable for resource estimation.

Sampling by Si6 was undertaken at the drill rig with 1m samples collected into pre-numbered calico bags attached to a rig-mounted cyclone with in-built cone splitter. QAQC sampling by Si6 consisted of inserting CRMs, blanks and duplicates in the sample stream. Sampling by previous explorers Carpentaria and WMC was undertaken at the drill site via a riffle splitter with 1m and 2m composite samples reduced to a suitable sample size (1–3 kg) to be submitted to the laboratory.

Assaying by Si6 was undertaken at an accredited laboratory using the fire assay technique. Previous analytical work by Carpentaria and WMC includes fire assay and aqua regia.

3D geology and mineralised wireframe interpretation was based on current understanding of the deposit geology. 20m to 50m spaced cross-sections were displayed in Micromine software together with drillhole traces and colour-coded values according to lithology and gold value. A total number of 16 individual mineralised bodies were interpreted and wireframed for the Waihi prospect. Wireframes were prepared using a 0.2g/t Au grade composite (Figure 4).

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Figure 4: Mineralised envelopes for Waihi generated using a 0.2g/t Au composite. Principal basal BIF unit hosting inferred resources is colour-coded brown and green.

Based on statistical analysis a top cut of 20 g/t was selected for the Waihi prospect.

An empty block model was created to encompass the full extent of the Waihi prospect area. The block model used a parent cell size of 10 m(E) x 10 m(N) x 5 m(RL) with sub-celling to 2 m(E) x 2 m(N) x 1 m(RL) to maintain the resolution of the mineralised bodies. The northing and easting parent cell size was selected based on approximately one half of the average drill section spacing.

Gold grade values were interpolated into the empty block model using the Ordinary Kriging method. The estimation was run within parent cells, i.e. all sub-cells within each parent cell were filled with the

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same grade. Gold grades were interpolated into the empty block model with the top cut applied. The Ordinary Kriging process was performed at different search radii until all cells were interpolated.

The Mineral Resource has been classified based on the guidelines specified in the JORC Code. At this stage of exploration, based on the observed geological and grade continuity and considering the exploration grid density, CSA Global decided that Waihi should be classified as Inferred for the main mineralised body which is based on at least two intersections along the exploration lines and to the maximum depth with mineralised intersections. All other minor bodies and their projections at depth were left unclassified (Figure 5).

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Figure 5: Resource classification Waihi looking southwest (Green=Inferred, Brown = Unclassified).

The Mineral Resource is assumed to be partly amenable to open pit mining methods based on numerous other similar deposits being mined with similar geology along strike and within the Laverton district. Further optimization work is required to assess suitable mining methods.

EVALUATION AND FUTURE EXPLORATION

Future drilling across the Monument Gold Project will have two objectives. The first style of drilling will comprise systematic RC and diamond core drilling along the Korong-Waihi corridor targeting the numerous “brownfields” prospects with historic drill intercepts of similar grade and tenor to Korong and Waihi. Such prospects have not been followed up since Carpentaria Exploration and Western Mining Corporation undertook intense regional drilling programs in the 1980’s and 1990’s. These infill and step out drilling programs will aim to define new resources and further increase existing inferred mineral resources. Success on this front will assist in demonstrating the potential to support a long term and potentially larger scale mining operation.

The second style of drilling will aim to test “greenfields” exploration targets identified through historic database evaluation, geochemical sampling and geophysical interpretation including syenite intrusive targets. To date, a number of high priority targets have already been identified within the historic database and from a recent regional geophysical interpretation (see ASX release dated 31 May 2021 “Exploration Update – Monument Gold Project WA”). Si6 has plans to commence an air core program designed to test a number high priority syenite intrusive targets in September 2021.

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COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENTS

Exploration Results

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Michael Jackson, who is a Competent Person and a Member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Jackson is a consultant and Exploration Manager to Si6 Metals Limited. Mr Jackson has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves”. Mr Jackson consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Mineral Resources

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Dmitry Pertel. Mr Pertel is a full-time employee of CSA Global and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Pertel has sufficient experience 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 the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). Mr Pertel consents to the disclosure of information in this report in the form and context in which it appears.

DISCLAIMER

In relying on the above mentioned ASX announcement and pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 5.23.2, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the above announcement. No exploration data or results are included in this document that have not previously been released publicly. The source of all data or results have been referenced.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Si6’s mineral properties, planned exploration program(s) and other statements that are not historical facts. When used in this document, the words such as "could," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may”, "potential," "should," and similar expressions are forward looking statements. All of such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Our audience is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to revise and disseminate forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of or non-occurrence of any events.

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APPENDIX 1

JORC TABLE 1

Section 1: Key Classification Criteria

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 downhole
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
Majority of drill holes were RC with samples taken
with riffle splitter at 1 m intervals.
For diamond holes, half core was sampled at 1 m
intervals, crushed, pulverized and assayed for gold
using fire assay with a 25g or 50g charge and an AAS
finish.
Shallow open holes (RAB and aircore) were sampled
with scoops at 1 m intervals.
Geochemical sampling: 392 bulk cyanide leach (BCL)
samples were taken over the Korong prospect.
Samples were taken at a depth of 15cm at 10m and
100m sample spacing as 3–5 kg composites and
submitted for Au analysis.
Pre-collar RC and diamond drilling: Pre-collars
sampled at one metre intervals and reduced to a 2–3
kg sample and assayed for gold.
All holes were used to interpret mineralisation, but
only RC and diamond holes were used for the grade
interpolation and MRE.
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.).
At the Korong prospect, a total of 237 holes have
been completed for 15,646 m of drilling since 1979,
consisting of the following.
Korong prospect
Open-hole RAB (excluded from the MRE):
• BA52-88 inclusive 838 m Tamrock Zoomtrak 600
pneumatic open hole drilling
• MKRC64-84 inclusive 737 m
Total = 1,575 m.
Aircore (excluded from the MRE):
• MKRC016-50 – 1,915 m

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Total = 1,915 m.
Percussion – RC:
• KORC001–21 – 2,467 m
• KRC001–005 – 690 m
• MK001–009 – 648 m
• MK019–036 = 411 m
• MKRC001–15 – 483 m
• MKRC51–63 – 153 m
• MRC001–47 – 3,919 m
Total = 8,771 m.
Diamond holes with percussion/RC pre-collars:
• MK037–65 – 1,528 m
• MRCD01–07 – 1,857 m
Total = 3,385 m.
Waihi prospect
At the Waihi prospect, a total of 76 holes have been
drilled for 5,485 m consisting of the following.
Open-hole (RAB) (excluded from the MRE):
• BA089–109 – 452 m.
Percussion/RC:
• MK5 6RC001–015 – 419 m
• MK027–30 – 185 m
• MK031–33 – 299 m
• MK055–59 – 650 m
• WAC01–06 – 347 m
• WANC01–06 – 345 m
• WASC01–03 – 172 m
• WHRC001–13 – 2,616 m
Total = 5,033 m.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed.
Sample recovery data was not available for the
Korong or Waihi prospects.
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
The historical holes are not documented, though it
was reported that cyclone and riffle splitters were
cleaned between RC 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.
The relationship between sample recovery and
grades was not established.
Sample bias due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material was not observed.
Logging Whether core and chip samples
have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of
detail to support appropriate
Mineral Resource estimation,
The available database includes geological logging
which was completed with sufficient detail.
Historical drill logs for multiple drilling campaigns
completed since 1979 are available from WAMEX

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
mining studies and metallurgical
studies.
files. The logging nomenclature used by various
companies has been standardised and digitally
captured by Geobase Data Consultants for majority of
the holes. The primary regolith, lithology and colour
have been captured for majority of the holes. Though
considerable geological data remains to be digitally
captured and utilised for geological modelling
purposes.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
_costean, channel, etc.) photography. _
The logging was qualitative in nature.
The total length and percentage of
the relevant intersections logged.
All drill holes that were used in the MRE were logged
in full.
Subsampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core
taken.
Half core was sampled. The core was sawn.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and
whether sampled wet or dry.
One-metre composites were collected for RC
samples. Riffle or cone splitters were used.
RC samples weregenerallydry.
For all sample types, the nature,
quality and appropriateness of the
sample preparation technique.
Half core was sampled, crushed, pulverised and
assayed for gold using fire assay with determination
by AAS with 25g or 50g charge.
The sample preparation techniques were poorly
documented for the historical phases of drilling and
the equipment used is not known.
Quality control procedures adopted
for all subsampling stages to
maximise representivity of samples.
All samples were crushed, split using a riffle splitter
and then pulverised.
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.
Field duplicate samples were taken at the deposit site
together with the original samples. The coding of the
field duplicates took place at the deposit sites by Si6
geologists, so the main analytical laboratory was not
aware which samples were field duplicates. Data
provided for repeat analysis for field duplicates shows
it occurred at a frequency of 79 out of 4,592 analyses
(1:60)for all SI6 DD and RC drilling.
Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
Sample sizes are considered appropriate to accurately
represent the gold mineralisation at Korong and
Waihi based on the thickness and consistency of the
intersections, the sampling methodology and the
percent value assay ranges for gold.
The Competent Person considers that the sample
sizes are appropriate to the grain size of material
being sampled.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Fire assay (with AAS ending) has proven to be an
accurate analytical technique for gold. The technique
is 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.
Not applicable. Geophysical tools were not used for
the MRE.
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.
Submitting repeat field duplicates to the main
laboratory – “ALS Laboratories” in Perth.
CRMs and blanks were submitted with each analytical
batch to reference the performance of the analysis
and sample preparation.
It was reported that check assays of elevated 50 g
AAS results were undertaken by an umpire laboratory
using 50 g fire assays, which reduced gold grades by
10–30%, with occasional exceptions. However, no
data were provided for the analysis.
The historical drilling results were not supported with
the QC results. The QC was analysed for the data
generated mostly by Si6 and DCX exploration.
The Competent Person considers the assay data
suitable for Mineral Resource estimation for the
Inferred category, based on assessment of the QC
results.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either independent
or alternative company personnel.
A review of the sampling techniques and data was
carried out by CSA Global during a site visit in June
2021, which verified drilling, logging and sampling
techniques.
The use of twinned holes. No twinned holes were drilled for the MREpurposes.
Documentation of primary data,
data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical
and electronic) protocols.
Geobase, a West Perth Database Consultancy
currently compiles all the historical exploration data
in Mines Department WAMEX files and generates the
digital back-ups required for the Monument Gold
Project, which includes the Korong and Waihi
prospects.
Discuss any adjustment to assay
data.
All grade values equal to negative values were
replaced with a value equal to half the detection limit
(0.005g/t Au).
Accuracy and quality of surveys used
to locate drillholes(collar and
Geobase was commissioned to digitally capture all
the digital data associated with WAMEX digital files.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Location of
data points
downhole surveys), trenches, mine
workings and other locations used in
Mineral Resource estimation.
Majority of the historical collar coordinates for the
Korong and Waihi prospects were sourced from
WAMEX report A89118 – 2010. In this instance, Perto
Minerals Limited (Perto) relocated collars in the field
and used a handheld GPS to record locations. Errors
may have occurred if the wrong collar was identified
in the field or if collars were not located and default
coordinates assigned.
Original collar coordinates were set out by
Carpentaria and WMC using a surveyed base line,
with tape and compass cross lines. Multiple project
grids were established by Carpentaria and
subsequently re-surveyed to improve accuracy. There
have been at least two sets of local grid coordinates
for Carpentaria drillholes with Carpentaria changing
the drill collar IDs for the new grid. The changes to
Carpentaria’s hole IDs have not been captured
digitally and are not recorded in the WAMEX digital
files. Consequently, it is possible not all drillholes
have been captured by Geobase’s drillhole database
compilation. Carpentaria’s upgraded and rationalised
drill collar data remains to be digitally captured.
Most of the historic drill collars at the Korong
prospect have been completely rehabilitated, though
at Waihi original collars are still intact, some with
labelled perma-tags.
Historic drill collar locations at Korong and Waihi
remain to be ground validated by either digitising
geo-referenced geology maps showing collar
locations or surveying existing collars at Waihi by
differential GPS with missing collars digitised from
historical geology maps.
An attempt to validate the collar database was
undertaken by comparing an historical Microsoft
Access collar database and the current Geobase collar
database. Some differences in collar locations were
identified.
Waihi collar locations were digitised from a geo-
referenced historical geology map and merged with
the Geobase collar database, replacing existing collar
coordinates. These collars were used by CSA Global
for MRE.
At Korong, 75 holes of the 237 holes drilled were gyro
surveyed. These included KORC001-21, MRC001-47,
MRCD01-07. Collar set-up declination and azimuth
were recorded for the remainder of the holes.
Specification of the grid system
used.
Grid system used is based on GDA94 (Zone 51).
Regionalgrid was resurveyed with twogrids:

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• Korong South Grid, new base line orientated 328°
magnetic
• Korong North Grid, new base line orientated 311°
magnetic.
All cross lines established bytape and compass.
Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.
Collar locations for the recent exploration programs
were determined using differential GPS with high
precision. Some of the historical collar locations are
yet to be confirmed.
The topography surface was retrieved from publicly
available source SRTM with a reported accuracy of
±10m.
The quality and adequacy of topographic control is
believed to be sufficient.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
The spacing between drill sections varies throughout
the project. The drilling density for the holes drilled at
the Korong prospect is generally 20–25m between
exploration lines and 10–25m collars along the
exploration lines. The drilling density for the holes
drilled at the Waihi prospect is generally 25–50m
between the exploration lines and 20–50m along the
exploration lines.
The section spacing is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade continuity necessary
to support the resource classification applied.
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.
The degree of geological and grade continuity
demonstrated by the data density is sufficient to
classify the Mineral Resource according to the
definition of Mineral Resources contained in the JORC
Code.
Whether sample compositing has
been applied.
Based on the length analysis of raw intercepts, a 1 m
composite length was chosen for the MRE.
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.
The majority of holes were inclined, which is
appropriate for the deposit type and mineralisation
style.
It is believed that there is no sample bias of the
mineralisation due to hole orientation.
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.
Overall, there is considered to be no sampling bias
from the orientation of the drilling due to the nature
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Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure
sample security.
Sample security for historical drilling is poorly
documented.
With regards to Si6 exploration, all sample bags were
labelled individually. Samples were collected in
polyweave bags by Si6 personnel. The polyweave
bags were transferred into larger bulka bags and then
transported to the laboratory by a transport
contractor.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews
of sampling techniques and data.
Sampling techniques and data were reviewed by a
CSA Global representative during a site visit
completed in June 2021. The review did not reveal
any fatal flaws. The sampling and data collection
techniques are considered industrystandard.

Section 2: Key Classification Criteria

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 Mount Korong project is located approximately
750 km northeast of Perth in Western Australia, and
approximately 40 km west of Laverton, Western
Australia.
The two parties, Si6 and DCX have agreed to enter
into a binding exclusive Heads of Agreement
whereby DCX has granted Si6 an exclusive option to
acquire a 100% interest in the project by way of
acquisition of 100% of the issued capital of
Monument Exploration Pty Ltd. On 26 July 2021, Si6
exercised its option to acquire 100% of the project
from DCX.
Tenements include:
• E39/1846, E39/1866 (Waihi), E39/2024 (Korong),
E39/2035, E39/2036, and E39/2139.
• P39/5456, P39/5457, P39/5519, P39/5837,
P39/5845, P39/5880, P39/5899, P39/5910,
P39/6051, P39/6052, P39/6053, P39/6054,
P39/6055, P39/6056, P39/6057, and P39/6058.
• PendingP39/5881 and P39/5882.
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.
No impediments are known at the time of reporting.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
Carpentaria
1979 to 1980
Comprised both percussion (2,369m) and core
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were completed over six geochemical anomalies
along a strike length of 8 km.
1980
Detailed geological mapping and additional drilling
(1,304m of pre-collars for MK40-46, MK54-64) to
delineate gold mineralisation in the basal BIF at
Korong.
1983 to 1984
Exploration comprised geological mapping and the
drilling of 15 RC drillholes for 483m, testing two
main targets.
1984 to 1985
35 aircore drillholes drilled for 1,914.5m, and 13 RC
drillholes for 156m.
1985 to 1987
Exploration comprised geological mapping at 1:500
scale, aeromagnetic surveying and interpretation, 62
RC drillholes for 1,913m, and 1 diamond drillhole for
187m.
1987 to 1988
Exploration comprised geological mapping at 1:500
scale, 61 RAB drillholes for 1,270m.
WMC (1989 to 1992)
WMC conducted exploration comprising the
Carpentaria Exploration Company (CEC) West
Laverton (including Mount Korong) joint venture,
which commenced on 8 June 1989.
WMC then conducted surface sampling in three
separate phases using successively smaller grid
spacings, and collected 7,398 samples over their
entire project area, which included Mount Korong.
The samples were analysed for gold only.
WMC carried out a follow up RC percussion drilling
program comprising 16 holes for 841m at Waihi and
22 holes for 1,152m at Mount Korong.
At Waihi, six holes (WAC 1–6) were drilled to test for
steeply plunging ore shoots associated with the
basal BIF, of which four holes intersected
mineralised BIF with a best result of 2m at 6.57g/t
Au in hole WAC 2. WMC reported that the
mineralisation appeared to be confined to a set of
north and south plunging shoots.
Another group of six holes (WANC 1–6) tested the
BIF about 220 m north of the workings where
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A further four holes (WASC 1–4) tested the BIF
about 160m south of the workings.
Stanley MacDonald (1994 to 1995)
During 1994, Stanley MacDonald (“MacDonald”)
applied for some of the Mount Korong ground
relinquished by CEC, as prospecting licences
39/3357 to 39/3359.
MacDonald subsequently purchased the remaining
CEC tenements, M39/70 and M39/164 in late 1995.
MacDonald then entered in discussions with
Dominion Mining Ltd, the operators of the nearby
Mount Morgan’s mine, regarding a possible joint
venture or royalty arrangement. No drilling was
carried out.
Dominion Mining (1995)
Dominion Mining reviewed the Korong resource as a
possible source of oxide open pit ore feed for the
Mount Morgan’s mill. Dominion undertook a non-
JORC compliant resource estimate. No drilling was
carried out.
Greenstone Resources NL (1998 to 1999)
Greenstone Resources NL collated available
exploration data and carried out a detailed ground
magnetic survey on 50m and 100m spaced lines
approximately normal to the regional trend over the
area of the tenement block.
Cedardale Holdings Pty Ltd (2001 to 2002)
Cedardale Holdings Pty Ltd commenced compilation
of historical data into a digital database and carried
out a three-hole (total 300m) aircore drilling
program close to old shallow workings located
southwest of the BIF horizon in an area northwest
from Mount Korong.
Marengo Mining Ltd (2003 to 2004)
Marengo Mining Ltd (Marengo) acquired the Mount
Korong project from Cedardale in 2003 with the aim
of exploring the main mineralised BIF horizon and
expanding and upgrading the two small resources at
Mount Korong and Waihi.
Marengo drilled five holes (KRC1-5) along the main
Mount Korong mineralised zone.
Regal Resources (2008 to 2009)
Regal Resources (Regal) became the beneficial
holder of the tenements from 13 December 2007.
Regal commenced a review of the considerable
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Regal commenced capturing digital data, but the
task was not completed. A drillhole collar file was
prepared and populated with surveyed collar
locations rather than nominal or planned collar
locations.
Newcrest Operations Limited (2008)
Apart from reviewing the historical data on Mount
Korong, Newcrest Operations Limited commissioned
a detailed aeromagnetic survey over the entire
tenement package.
Silverlink – Regal – Perto Minerals Ltd (2010)
Silverlink Nominees Pty Ltd executed a farm-in
agreement with Regal for the Mount Korong
prospecting licences.
Perto (2010)
Detailed airborne magnetic data (100m line spacing
in an east-west direction and a sensor height of
40m) flown by Newcrest Operations Limited to assist
in understandingregionalgeology.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
The Mount Korong tenements are located on a
north-westerly trending sequence of Archaean
meta-volcanics and meta-sediments intruded by
bodies of mafic and felsic rocks. This sequence forms
the western limb of the major south-southeast
plunging Mount Margaret Anticline which is cored
by a complex granitoid batholith. The sequence
generally dips vertically or steeply to the east. The
1.4Moz Westralia gold deposit, hosted by BIF, lies to
the south and east along strike from the Mount
Korong project tenements.
The Mount Korong BIF sequence is the most
important geological feature in the project area
because it hosts nearly all known gold
mineralisation. This sequence lies in the middle of
the belt of greenstones and can be traced
southwards from Mount Zephyr for 17 km towards
Mount Morgan’s.
The Mount Korong BIF sequence is about 100 m
thick and consists of five individual BIFs separated by
intercalated metasiltstones, minor ultramafic rocks,
and massive and pillowed basalts. It dips steeply to
the east and faces westwards. Thus, a possible
overturned limb of an anticline.
The western, structurally lowermost basal BIF unit is
1–3 m thick and contains most of the gold, which is
localised in shears and in association with
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associated with patchy quartz veining in the
overlying thinner BIFs and in the sheared basalts
forming the hangingwall immediately to the east of
the main BIF.
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
drillholes:
Easting and northing of the
drillhole collar
Elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drillhole collar
Dip and azimuth of the hole
Downhole length and
interception depth
Hole length.
Exploration Results are not being reported.
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.
Exploration Results are not being reported.
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.
Exploration Results are not being reported.
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.
Exploration Results are not being reported.
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
Exploration Results are not being reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.
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widths and
intercept
lengths
If the geometry of the
mineralisation with respect to the
drillhole angle is known, its nature
should be reported.
Exploration Results are not being reported.
If it is not known and only the
downhole lengths are reported,
there should be a clear statement
to this effect (e.g. ‘downhole
_length, true width not known’). _
Exploration Results are not being reported.
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
drillhole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
Relevant maps and diagrams are included in the
body of the report.
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.
Exploration Results are not being reported.
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.
No other material exploration results were used in
the MRE.
Further work The nature and scale of planned
further work (e.g. tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
Planned further work recommendations include:
• Additional drilling to upgrade the resource
classification
• Additional density determinations
• Completion of a scoping study based on the MRE
and other reports.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the
areas of possible extensions,
including the main geological
interpretations andfuture drilling
Diagrams were used for the MRE and included cross
sections and collar plans showing the modeled
individual lodes.

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areas, provided this information is
not commercially sensitive.

Section 3: Key Classification Criteria

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database
integrity
Measures taken to ensure
that data has not been
corrupted by, for example,
transcription or keying
errors, between its initial
collection and its use for
Mineral Resource
estimation purposes.
All drillhole data were supplied in Microsoft Access format
including location, geological and analytical data. In addition,
the topography and oxidation surfaces were provided in DXF
format.
One combined database was provided for the MRE –
drillholes for all exploration programs, including recent
drilling completed by Si6 in 2021.
The database was developed by Si6.
All drillholes were logged, and the analytical databases
compiled from fire assays(with AAS ending).
Data validation procedures
used.
The following error checks were carried out during final
database creation:
• Duplicate drillhole names
• One or more drillhole collar coordinates missing in the
collar file
• FROM or TO missing or absent in the assay file
• FROM > TO in the assay file
• Sample intervals not contiguous in the assay file (gaps
exist between the assays)
• Sample intervals overlap in the assay files
• First sample is not equal to 0 m in the assay file
• First depth is not equal to 0 m in the survey file
• Total depth of holes less than the depth of the last sample
• Several downhole survey records exist for the same depth
• Azimuth is not between 0 and 360° in the survey files
• Dip is not between 0 and 90° in the survey file
• Azimuth or dip is missing in survey file.
Drillhole data were selectively verified against source
documentation.
Site visits Comment on any site visits
undertaken by the
Competent Person and the
outcome of those visits.
Dmitry Pertel (Principal Geologist) from CSA Global visited
the Korong and Waihi sites from 2 to 3 June 2021. He
observed drilling pads, hole collars and their labelling,
sample heaps, field duplicates, visited a number of hole
collars, verified collar locations, reviewed the deposit
geology, observed signs of historical mining activity, and
reviewed the access road from the road between Leonora
and Laverton. The observations found no material risks to
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If no site visits have been
undertaken, indicate why
this is the case.
The site visit was completed.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or
conversely, the uncertainty
of) the geological
interpretation of the
mineral deposit.
The geological interpretation was based on the current
understanding of the deposit geology.
A series of sub-parallel lenses or sheet-like mineralised
bodies were interpreted using a nominal cut-off grade of
0.2g/t Au, which was established using classical statistical
analysis.
All interpreted strings were snapped to the corresponding
grade intervals.
Nature of the data used
and of any assumptions
made.
Interpretation for mineralised bodies was based on sampling
results of drillholes, which were sampled at 1 m intervals.
Drillhole grade composites were generated to assist with
interpretation. Grade domains were not modelled as the
samples selected by wireframe models did not demonstrate
apparent mixingofgradepopulations.
The effect, if any, of
alternative interpretations
on Mineral Resource
estimation.
No alternative interpretations were adopted. The
mineralised bodies were supported by clear geological and
geostatistical observations, and 1m sampling at the deposit.
Therefore, the Competent Person (Dmitry Pertel) considers
that alternative interpretations are not supported and are
unlikelytoprovide more appropriate results.
The use of geology in
guiding and controlling
Mineral Resource
estimation. The factors
affecting continuity both of
_grade andgeology. _
Lithological logging and gold grades were used to interpret
all modelled mineralised bodies. The nominal cut-off of
0.2g/t Au was used to interpret all mineralised bodies.
Dimensions The extent and variability of
the Mineral Resource
expressed as length (along
strike or otherwise), plan
width, and depth below
surface to the upper and
lower limits of the Mineral
Resource.
The mineralisation is sub-parallel to the BIF formations.
Korong – trends roughly north-northwest with a strike
azimuth of 330° and dipping about 40° to northeast. A total
strike length of about 950m and down dip length of about
400m.
Waihi – trends roughly northwest with the strike azimuth of
310° and dipping about 75° to northeast. A total strike
length of about 750m and down dip length of about 200 m.
The mineralisation is on average about 4–5m thick but is up
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Estimation
and modelling
techniques
The nature and
appropriateness of the
estimation technique(s)
applied and key
assumptions, including
treatment of extreme grade
values, domaining,
interpolation parameters
and maximum distance of
extrapolation from data
points. If a computer
assisted estimation method
was chosen, include a
description of computer
software and parameters
used
The MRE is based on surface RC drilling using Ordinary
Kriging to inform blocks with the parent cell size of 10m x
10m x 5m. The block model was constrained by 16
mineralisation wireframe models for the Waihi prospect and
32 mineralisation wireframe models for the Korong
prospect. Sectional interpretation was carried out for all
mineralised bodies. 28 and 21 cross sections were
interpreted for the Korong and Waihi prospects respectively.
Hard boundaries were used between the interpreted
mineralised bodies, and each body was estimated separately
from all others. The drillhole data was composited to a
consistent length of 1m based on the length analysis of raw
intercepts.
The following table shows the interpolation parameters
adopted for the increasing search-ellipse dimensions, based
on variogram model anisotropy, for successive estimation
passes for un estimated blocks from left to right:
The availability of check
estimates, previous
estimates and/or mine
production records and
whether the MRE takes
appropriate account of
such data.
At Korong, CEC in 1988 reported an Inferred Mineral
Resource of 160,000 tonnes @ 1.9 g/t Au to a depth of 60 m
below surface (using a 0.8 g/t Au cut-off). The mineralised
body was estimated to be 200m long, between 2m and 6m
wide, with an average width of 3.9m, and plunged shallow
south plunge.
At Waihi, CEC reported in 1988 an Inferred Mineral
Resource of 70,000 tonnes @ 7.4 g/t Au. It was noted that
the mineralisation was narrow and had a potentially high
strip ratio.
The current estimate returned higher tonnage for both
prospects due to the additional exploration data used.
The assumptions made
regarding recovery of by-
products.
No assumptions were made regarding recovery of by-
products.
Estimation of deleterious
elements or other non-
grade variables of
economic significance (e.g.
sulphur for acid mine
_drainage characterisation). _
No other elements were estimated.
In the case of block model
interpolation, the block size
in relation to the average
sample spacing and the
search employed.
The block model used a parent cell size of 10m (east) x 10m
(north) x 5m (RL) with sub-celling to 2m (east) x 2m (north) x
1m (RL) to maintain the resolution of all the mineralised
bodies. The northing and easting parent cell size was
selected based on approximately one-half of the most
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cell dimensions were also selected to provide sufficient
resolution to the block model in all directions.
Any assumptions behind
modelling of selective
mining units.
No assumptions have been made regarding selective mining
units.
Any assumptions about
correlation between
variables
No assumptions about correlation between variables were
made.
Description of how the
geological interpretation
was used to control the
resource estimates.
Mineralisation interpretation was based on a nominal cut-off
grade of 0.2 g/t Au, after considering current knowledge of
the geological setting and completing the statistical analysis
of the available analytical data.
Discussion of basis for using
or not using grade cutting
or capping.
Top cutting was carried out to reduce outlier grade influence
on the local estimation. The outlier grades were identified
based on the analysis of the log probability plot, histogram
data and coefficient of variation. Values of 30 g/t and 20 g/t
Au were selected for the Korong and Waihi prospects,
respectively.
The process of validation,
the checking process used,
the comparison of model
data to drillhole data, and
use of reconciliation data if
available.
Grade estimation was validated using visual inspection of
interpolated block grades vs sample data, statistical analysis
and swath plots.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are
estimated on a dry basis or
with natural moisture, and
the method of
determination of the
moisture content.
Tonnages are reported on a dry basis, using dry bulk density
values.
Moisture was not considered in the density assignment and
all tonnage estimates are based on dry tonnes.
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the adopted
cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
A cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t Au was used to report the Mineral
Resources. The selected cut-off is common for similar
deposits in Western Australia amenable to openpit mining.
Mining factors
or
assumptions
Assumptions made
regarding possible mining
methods, minimum mining
dimensions and internal
(or, if applicable, external)
mining dilution. It is always
necessary as part of the
process of determining
reasonable prospects for
eventual economic
extraction to consider
potential mining methods,
but the assumptions made
regarding mining methods
The reporting cut-off grade implies mining by open cut
methods, which are appropriate given the shallow,
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and parameters when
estimating Mineral
Resources may not always
be rigorous. Where this is
the case, this should be
reported with an
explanation of the basis of
the mining assumptions
made.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions
The basis for assumptions
or predictions regarding
metallurgical amenability.
It is always necessary as
part of the process of
determining reasonable
prospects for eventual
economic extraction to
consider potential
metallurgical methods, but
the assumptions regarding
metallurgical treatment
processes and parameters
made when reporting
Mineral Resources may not
always be rigorous. Where
this is the case, this should
be reported with an
explanation of the basis of
the metallurgical
assumptions made.
CEC carried out metallurgical testwork on the low-grade
oxide portions of the Korong mineralisation. In 1987 the
testwork initially involved rock samples followed by drill
samples. Overall, this limited metallurgical testwork was
positive and indicated reasonable (at least 75% recovery) in
column leach tests.
Carbon-in-pulp (CIP)/carbon-in-leach (CIL) testwork also
gave good recoveries, with 87–98% recovery in eight hours.
No metallurgical modifying factors have been applied to the
resource estimate.
Environmental
factors or
assumptions
Assumptions made
regarding possible waste
and process residue
disposal options. It is
always necessary as part of
the process of determining
reasonable prospects for
eventual economic
extraction to consider the
potential environmental
impacts of the mining and
processing operation. While
at this stage the
determination of potential
environmental impacts,
particularly for a
greenfields project, may
not always be well
advanced, the status of
It is assumed that no environmental factors exist that could
prohibit any potential mining development at the Waihi and
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early consideration of these
potential environmental
impacts should be reported.
Where these aspects have
not been considered, this
should be reported with an
explanation of the
environmental assumptions
made.
Bulk density Whether assumed or
determined. If assumed,
the basis for the
assumptions. If determined,
the method used, whether
wet or dry, the frequency of
the measurements, the
nature, size and
representativeness of the
samples.
The database for the bulk density data included 71
measured density values. All of them were imported to
Micromine and coded using outlines for prospects. It was
found that all occur within the Korong prospect, and that 61
were logged as within the fresh zone, and 10 within the
oxide zone.
Dry bulk density was measured.
The bulk density for bulk
material must have been
measured by methods that
adequately account for void
spaces (vugs, porosity,
etc.), moisture and
differences between rock
and alteration zones within
the deposit.
Bulk density was measured using the common industry
standard water immersion method with the “drymass” and
“watermass” records in the database.
Discuss assumptions for
bulk density estimates used
in the evaluation process of
the different materials.
The average bulk density value for 61 samples in the fresh
zone was 2.89 t/m3, and the average value for 10 samples in
the oxide zone was 2.47 t/m3.
These values were directly assigned to the corresponding
cells in the block models and employed in the MRE.
Classification The basis for the
classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying
confidence categories.
CSA Global has considered several factors to classify Mineral
Resources, such as search ellipse dimensions, geological
data, and density of exploration grid.
The Mineral Resource has been classified based on the
guidelines specified in the JORC Code.
At this stage of exploration, based on the observed
geological and grade continuity and considering the
exploration grid density, CSA Global decided that both
prospects should be classified as Inferred for the main
mineralised bodies which are based on at least two
intersections along the exploration lines and to the
maximum depth with mineralised intersections.
All other minor bodies and their projections at the depth
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Whether appropriate
account has been taken of
all relevant factors (i.e.
relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations,
reliability of input data,
confidence in continuity of
geology and metal values,
quality, quantity and
_distribution of the data). _
Data quality, grade continuity and drill spacing were
assessed by CSA Global to form an opinion regarding
resource confidence.
Whether the result
appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of
the deposit.
The classification reflects the Competent Person’s view of
the deposit.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or
reviews of MREs.
The Mineral Resource block model was peer reviewed
internally by Serikjan Urbisinov, who is employed by CSA
Global as a Principal Resource Geologist. He concluded that
the procedures used to estimate and classify the Mineral
Resource were appropriate.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence
Where appropriate, a
statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence
level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an
approach or procedure
deemed appropriate by the
Competent Person. For
example, the application of
statistical or geostatistical
procedures to quantify the
relative accuracy of the
resource within stated
confidence limits, or, if such
an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative
discussion of the factors
that could affect the
relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate.
Industry standard modelling techniques were used,
including but not limited to:
• Classical statistical analysis, cut-off selection and
domaining
• Interpretation and wireframing
• Top cutting and interval compositing
• Geostatistical analysis for all main modelled elements
• Block modelling and grade interpolation techniques
• Model classification, validation, and reporting.
The relative accuracy of the estimate is reflected in the
classification of the deposit.
The statement should
specify whether it relates to
global or local estimates,
and, if local, state the
relevant tonnages, which
should be relevant to
technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation
should include assumptions
The estimate is related to the global estimate of the deposit
and is suitable for use in a subsequent prefeasibility study
and further development of the deposit.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
made and the procedures
used.
These statements of
relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate
should be compared with
production data, where
available.
There is no production data available to compare the MRE
against.

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ASX CODE: Si6

This announcement has been approved for release by the Executive Chairman of Si6 Metals Ltd, Mr Patrick Holywell.

For further information please contact:

Patrick Holywell Executive Chairman M: +61 (0)401 407 357 [email protected]

Victoria Humphries Investor Relations M: +61 (0)431 151 676 [email protected]

DIRECTORS

Patrick Holywell Executive Chairman

Steve Groves Technical Director

Joshua Letcher Non-Executive Director

Mauro Piccini Company Secretary

CONTACT

Suite 2, Level 1 1 Altona Street West Perth WA Australia 6005 +61 (0)8 6559 1792

[email protected] si6metals.com

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