Announcement PDF 27 March 2024 Significant Base Metal Discovery Confirmed at Durnings with Massive Sulphides in Diamond Drilling Follow-up RC and diamond drilling intersects significant zones of lead-zinc-copper mineralisation Highlights: • Follow-up diamond drilling has intersected multiple zones of massive sulphide galenasphalerite-chalcopyrite (lead-zinc-copper) mineralisation at the Durnings Prospect, part of the 100%-owned Lachlan Project in NSW. Note 1. • Diamond hole DRRCD0019, drilled adjacent to the discovery hole DRRCD006, has intersected two zones of strong galena-sphalerite-chalcopyrite (lead-zinc-copper) mineralisation: o Upper Zone – 26.8 metres containing massive, semi-massive, matrix and laminated galena-sphalerite and minor chalcopyrite from 201.3m down-hole, including: ▪ 3.5m of semi-massive, matrix and laminated galena-sphalerite and minor chalcopyrite from 202m down-hole; and ▪ 1.6m of massive, matrix and laminated galena-sphalerite and minor chalcopyrite from 224.5m down-hole, including: ▪ A 1.0m zone of massive galena and sphalerite. o Deep Zone – 25.1 metres of massive, semi-massive, matrix and blebby galenasphalerite and chalcopyrite from 374.0m down-hole in an extensively altered quartz breccia zone, including: ▪ 10.0m of quartz sulphide breccia veining including bands of massive galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite up to 30cm length from 374.0m down-hole; and ▪ 9.1m complex zone of quartz sulphide breccia veining including bands of massive galena, sphalerite and lesser chalcopyrite up to 10cm length from 390m. o The Deep Zone is associated with a large chargeable feature re-modelled from a historical Pole-Dipole Induced Polarisation (PDIP) survey. • An additional 11 Reverse Circulation drill-holes have been completed to test along strike of the discovery holes DRRC0006 and DRRCD0019. First assays are expected in 2-3 weeks. • These RC holes have successfully intersected the Upper Zone target with broad intersections of anomalous S, Zn, Pb and Cu mineralisation recorded by pXRF field analysis. Note 1. • Ongoing diamond drilling will test Deep Zone geophysical targets over the next few weeks. Note 1. Cautionary Statement Determination of mineralisation has been based on geological logging, visual observation and confirmation using a pXRF machine. No pXRF results are reported, however the tool was used to verify the mineralisation. pXRF readings may not be representative of the average concentrations of the elements of interest in a certain volume of material. As such, pXRF results are used as a logging/sampling verification tool only. Laboratory analysis will be required to determine the level of mineralisation contained in the mineralised zones. Visual estimates of mineral abundance or anomalism recorded on pXRF should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analyses where concentrations or grades are the factor of principal economic interest. Visual estimates also potentially provide no information regarding impurities or deleterious physical properties relevant to valuations. Talisman Mining Limited (ASX: TLM, Talisman) is pleased to advise that it has intersected multiple zones of sulphides in initial diamond (DD) drilling, part of the follow-up program of Reverse Circulation (RC) and DD drilling that commenced recently at the Durnings Prospect, part of its 100%-owned Lachlan Project in central NSW. In addition to the significant mineralised zones logged in the first follow-up diamond hole, DRRCD0019, several step-out RC holes have potentially intersected the Upper mineralised zone along strike and recorded anomalous sulphur (S), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) readings from pXRF field analysis. Note 1. Collectively, the results show that Durnings is emerging as a significant greenfields base and precious metal discovery. Durnings is located approximately 25km north of Condobolin and 35km south-east of the Company’s Rip n Tear discovery within the Lachlan Project area (see Figure 1). High-grade base and precious metal results were previously reported (see ASX announcements 14 December 2023, 9 January 2024) from Talisman’s initial 1,710m broad-spaced 6-hole RC drilling program (DRRC0006 to DRRC0011), completed in November 2023. Figure 1 – Lachlan Project location plan highlighting prospect locations along the Canbelego-Mineral Hill Volcanic Belt. Figure 2 – Durnings RC drilling and follow-up RC and diamond drilling over GAIP survey image. See Figure 10 for Cross Section A-A’. (See ASX announcements 14 December 2023, 9 January 2024). Geology and Mineralisation The Durnings prospect is characterised by felsic volcanic rocks of the Mineral Hill Volcanic sequence (MHV). The MHV of Silurian-Devonian age, has been mapped within Talisman’s tenure south of Mineral Hill and contains four prospects: Boona, Kaolin Shaft, Hilltop and Durnings in the central part of the sequence. The MHV package extends to Gunawyle in the north and Brooklyn in the south, a distance of 15km. Underlying the MHV sequence is the Ordovician age Girilambone Formation (see Figure 3). A series of NW-SE oriented shear zones and faults straddle the sequence and are interpreted as tapping buried Devonian age granite intrusions which outcrop at locations such as Wilmatha and are the source of the heat, fluids and metals for the mineralisation at both Mineral Hill, Durnings and other related prospects in the area. Figure 3 – Durnings area geology plan highlighting prospect locations along the prospective Mineral Hill Volcanic Belt. Results Drilling in DRRCD0019 consists of an RC pre-collar of 100m and HQ diamond core from 100m to 452.9m down-hole. The hole was drilled at 70 degrees towards grid west to intersect the target zone defined by DRRC0006 at approximately 200m down-hole and the deeper Pole-Dipole Induced Polarisation (PDIP) geophysical target at approximately 350m down-hole. The deeper zone target is coincident with a broad chargeability model located at approximately 350m below surface from re-processed Pole-Dipole Induced polarisation (PDIP) survey data over the Durnings and Boona areas (see Figure 10). The diamond core in DRRCD0019 intersected two significant zones of sulphide mineralisation containing galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite in various styles and forms. These include: ▪ Upper Zone – 202m to 205.5m – 3.5m down-hole (see Figure 4, Table 1 and Note 1): o Disseminated, blebby, matrix and stringer sulfides (pyrite, pyrrhotite sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite) within weakly sheared and brecciated carbonate and chlorite altered very fine-grained volcaniclastics. Tray 32 – 201.1m to 204.1m Tray 33 – 204.1m to 207.6m Figure 4 – Upper mineralised zone DRRCD0019. Refer Table 1 for Mineral abundance estimates. ▪ Upper Zone – 224.5m to 226.1m – 1.6m down-hole (see Figure 5, Table 1 and Note 1): o Disseminated, blebby pyrite, pyrrhotite, galena, sphalerite, chalcopyrite with a massive sulfide zone (224.5m-225.5m) dominated by galena and sphalerite, within weakly sheared and brecciated carbonate chlorite altered very fine-grained volcaniclastics. ▪ The Upper Zone intersected in DRRCD0019 is adjacent to and visually similar to the mineralisation previously intersected in the discovery hole DRRC0006, which assayed: o 42m at 2.3% Pb, 25.3g/t Ag, 1.3% Zn, 0.09% Cu, 0.43g/t Au from 246m to end-ofhole (EOH) at 286m, including: o 6m at 10.3% Pb, 126g/t Ag, 3.5% Zn, 0.4% Cu and 1.93g/t Au from 274m to 280m (see ASX announcements 14 December 2023, 9 January 2024) Massive sulfides Tray 38 – 221.3 m to 224.6m Massive sulfides Tray 39 – 224.6m to 228.1m q Figure 5 – Upper Mineralised Zone DRRCD0019. Refer Table 1 for mineral abundance estimates. ▪ Deep Zone – 374m to 399.1m (see Figure 6, Figure 7, Table 1 and Note 1): o 25.1 metre zone of quartz sulphide breccia mineralisation subvertical, discordant to bedding. o Two zones of 10.0m and 9.1m down-hole width – Quartz sulphide breccia with disseminated, blebby galena, chalcopyrite, sphalerite and pyrrhotite within Girilambone sediments. See Figure 6 and Figure 7. o Several zones of massive galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite, 10cm to 30cm downhole. o Chalcedonic vein textures with quartz fragments. Interstitial chalcopyrite and pyrite in blebs. See Figure 8 and Note 1. Tray 85 – 372.6m to 375.8m Tray 86 – 375.8m to 379.1m Tray 87 – 379.1m to 382.3m Tray 88 – 382.3m to 385.6m Figure 6 – Deep Mineralised Zone DRRCD0019 – Quartz breccia with Galena, Chalcopyrite and Pyrrhotite from 374m to 384m down-hole. Refer Table 1 for Mineral abundance estimates. Tray 90 – 389m to 392.4m Tray 91 – 392.4m to 395.8m Tray 92 – 395.8m to 399.4m Figure 7 – Deep Mineralised Zone DRRCD0019 – Quartz breccia with Galena, Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite from 390m to 399.1m down-hole. Refer Table 1 for Mineral abundance estimates. Note 1. Cautionary Statement Determination of mineralisation has been based on geological logging, visual observation and confirmation using a pXRF machine. No pXRF results are reported however the tool was used to verify the mineralisation. pXRF readings may not be representative of the average concentrations of the elements of interest in a certain volume of material. As such, pXRF results are used as a logging/sampling verification tool only. Laboratory analysis will be required to determine the level of mineralisation contained in the mineralised zones. Visual estimates of mineral abundance or anomalism recorded on pXRF should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analyses where concentrations or grades are the factor of principal economic interest. Visual estimates also potentially provide no information regarding impurities or deleterious physical properties relevant to valuations. Figure 8 – Deep Mineralised Zone DRRCD0019 – Mineralisation styles and textures 374m to 399.1m down-hole. Upper Panel (field of view 0.27m) – Massive sphalerite(25%), quartz breccia(25%), galena(50%). Lower Panel (Field of view 16cm) – Chalcedonic vein textures with interstitial Chalcopyrite (2%-3%), pyrite (3%-5%). Information relating to the observed sulphide intercepts: 1. The nature of the sulphide minerals: • Fine-grained massive sulphide • Fine-grained semi-massive sulphide • Fine-grained disseminated sulphide • Coarse grained clustered sulphide • Coarse grained blebby sulphides • Sulphide as vein and breccia zone matrix fill • Sulphide in stringy shears and bands 2. Minerals observed: • The minerals visually observed in the drill core are as follows: • Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite. 3. Estimates of abundance of minerals observed are provided below: Hole ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) Min Style (Major) Min Style (Minor) DRRCD00019 198 202 4.0 Veins Disseminated DRRCD00019 202 205.5 3.5 Veins Matrix DRRCD00019 205.5 217.4 11.9 DRRCD00019 217.4 224.5 7.1 Veins DRRCD00019 224.5 226.1 1.6 Massive DRRCD00019 226.1 242.3 16.2 Blebby Veins DRRCD00019 242.3 259 16.7 Blebby Veins 1-2% Clusters 1-2% 1-2% Chalcopyrite 1% Galena Sphalerite 0.5% 1% 5% 10% Disseminated Stringy 1% 4%-5% 1% 0.1-1% 70% 20% 9-10% 1-2% 1-2% 310.4 51.4 Veins DRRCD00019 310.4 331.6 21.2 Clusters 0.1% 0.1% Clusters 0.1% 0.1% Veins 0.2% 0.1% 2-3% 7-10% DRRCD00019 359.6 359.6 374 28.0 14.4 DRRCD00019 374 384 10.0 Semimassive Veins DRRCD00019 384 390 6.0 Clusters Veins 0.2% Breccia 3-5% DRRCD00019 390 399.1 9.1 Semimassive 15% 0.1-1% 259 331.6 Pyrrhotite 0.1%-1% DRRCD00019 DRRCD00019 Pyrite 1-2% 0.5-1% 2% 1% 3% 1% Table 1 – Summary sulphide mineral abundance logging from DRRCD0019. Referenced to Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Note 1. Cautionary Statement Determination of mineralisation has been based on geological logging, visual observation and confirmation using a pXRF machine. No pXRF results are reported however the tool was used to verify the mineralisation. pXRF readings may not be representative of the average concentrations of the elements of interest in a certain volume of material. As such, pXRF results are used as a logging/sampling verification tool only. Laboratory analysis will be required to determine the level of mineralisation contained in the mineralised zones. Visual estimates of mineral abundance or anomalism recorded on pXRF should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analyses where concentrations or grades are the factor of principal economic interest. Visual estimates also potentially provide no information regarding impurities or deleterious physical properties relevant to valuations. The Company has recently completed follow-up RC drilling at Durnings comprising 11 holes, DRRC0012 to DRRC0022, for 2010 metres, which were designed to provide an initial assessment of potential parallel mineralised zones and the strike extent of the Upper Zone of mineralisation intersected in DRRC0006 and DRRCD0019. Two additional sections located 80m north and 80m south of the central section have been drilled. See Figure 9 and Table 2 for RC hole locations. A total of six additional RC holes have been completed on the central section (including the precollar for DRRCD0019), the northern section (three RC holes) and the southern section (two RC holes). Several of these holes have intersected various zones of anomalous Pb-Zn-Cu-Sulphide mineralisation as indicated by pXRF field analysis. Assays for all 11 RC holes are awaited. These samples have been submitted to the assay lab and are expected to be returned in approximately 24 weeks. Indicative zones of anomalous zinc sulphide mineralisation, based on pXRF analysis (see Note 1.) in the RC holes within the central section are shown on Figure 10. Next Steps Diamond drilling targeting the Deep Zone mineralisation and other targets within the broad PDIP chargeability anomaly continues from established RC holes located on both the central section and the 80m step-out sections. This drilling will take several more weeks as we progress the understanding of the mineralisation within the Deep Zone. Samples for the 11 RC holes have been progressively submitted to ALS since drilling commenced in mid-March. Assay results for the initial holes DRRC0012-DRRC0016 (Central Section) are expected to be returned in the next 1-2 weeks. Assays for DRRC0017 to DRRC0022 (Step-Out sections) are expected in 2-3 weeks. Diamond cores from DRRCD0019 will be cut and submitted for assay in the next week with results fast-tracked through the lab and expected to be returned in approximately 3-4 weeks. Figure 9 – RC and DD drill hole locations at Durnings over GAIP image. Sections of drill holes are centred on the section containing the discovery holes DRRC0006 and DRRCD0019. Other drill sections are located 80m grid north and 80m grid south of this section. Figure 10 – Central Section A-A’ Durnings. RC holes DRRC0013 to DRRC0016 plotted with pXRF for zinc-sulphur on drill trace. (See Note 1). Broad zones of zinc- sulphur anomalism in DRRC0013, DRRC0014 and DRRC0015 are indicated, implying other parallel zones of steeply-dipping mineralisation may be present. Also note the drill trace of DRRCD0019 targeting the deeper chargeability anomaly defined by PDIP isoshells. Blue (14mV/V), Orange (18mV/V) and Pink (22mV/V) chargeability isoshells. Management Comment Talisman’s Managing Director, Andrew Munckton, said: “The follow-up drill program at Durnings has intersected some impressive visual mineralised intersections for Talisman based on logging by our experienced field team, confirming that this is a potentially very significant base metal discovery and a potential game-changer for the Company. “Our first follow-up RC/diamond hole, DRRCD0019 collared immediately adjacent to the discovery hole DRRC0006 drilled late last year, has intersected two significant zones of matrix, laminated and blebby sulphide and one zone of massive sulphide containing galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite. “Located close to the original high-grade intersection in DRRC0006, the diamond core has intersected massive and matrix sulphides over a down-hole width of 5.4 metres within a broader 26.8 metres wide mineralized zone from 201.3m down-hole. “In addition, the hole has intersected a further 25.1 metre mineralized zone from 374m down-hole containing 19.1m of semi-massive, matrix, and brecciated sulphides in a mineralized lode coincident with a strong PDIP anomaly. This is without question the best hole ever drilled by Talisman in NSW and marks a major turning point in our exploration of the Lachan Project. “The strong multi-metal assay results received from the adjacent discovery hole DRRC0006 of 42m at 2.3% Pb, 25.3g/t Ag, 1.3% Zn, 0.09% Cu, 0.43g/t Au included a 6m zone that assayed 10.3% Pb, 126g/t Ag, 3.5% Zn, 0.4% Cu and 1.93g/t Au in the RC drilling, indicates strong precious metals values associated with the mineralization and a high-grade component to this apparently extensive mineralized position. “The wide mineralized intercept logged at the Deeper Zone target in DRRCD0019 included a 25.1m wide zone containing several sections of massive sulphide as illustrated in Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8. We believe this zone has significant grade upside to the assay results previously received and we are fast tracking the assay results for DRRCD0019 to demonstrate the high-grade potential of the zone and the Durnings Prospect in general. “Talisman’s geological team have been systematically stepping north and south of the discovery hole line to test the extent of the target zone, aided by the surface GAIP model and the deeper PDIP model developed recently. Geological indicators suggest we have potentially intersected the Upper zone with RC drilling 80m north and 80m south of the discovery line. Assays for these RC holes are awaited. “The diamond drill rig will confirm the geological interpretation and target the Deeper zone on these strike extension lines in the next few weeks. “Our geology team is looking forward to integrating the new knowledge derived from this RC and diamond drilling program with our full assay dataset from Durnings to provide a more detailed and accurate picture of the orientation and style of lead-zinc-silver-copper-gold sulphide mineralisation and to fully test this extensive structural corridor and emerging mineralised system in the coming weeks.” Ends For further information, please contact: Andrew Munckton - Managing Director on +61 4 3563 5598 Nicholas Read (Media inquiries) on +61 4199 29046 This release has been authorised by the Board of Talisman Mining Limited. Competent Person’s Statement Information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on, and fairly represents information and supporting documentation compiled by Dr Tim Sharp, who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Dr Sharp is a full-time employee of Talisman Mining Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Dr Sharp has reviewed the contents of this announcement and consents to the inclusion in this announcement of all technical statements based on his information in the form and context in which they appear. Table 2: Drill-hole information summary - Durnings Details and coordinates of the RC holes relevant to this release. Exploration Licence Prospect Hole Type Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth (MGA 94) EOH Depth EL8660 Durnings RCDT DRRCDD0006 505927 6386293 287 -60 50 403.5 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0007 505819 6386566 285 -61 47 238 EL8660 Durnings RCDT DRRCDD0008 505691 6386868 294 -61 47 298.7 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0009 505639 6387024 290 -60 51 322 EL8660 Durnings RCDT DRRCDD0010 505829 6386739 289 -60 49 315.7 EL8660 Durnings RCDT DRRCDD0011 505988 6386156 286 -60 50 328 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0012 505988 6386344 282 -60 47 118 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0013 505990 6386340 282 -60 56 214 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0014 506049 6386395 280 -60 53 280 EL8660 Durnings RCDT DRRCDD0015 506050 6386400 280 -60 227 453.6 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0016 506079 6386420 280 -60 52 244 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0017 505998 6386457 281 -60 50 214 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0018 505936 6386406 282 -60 55 214 EL8660 Durnings RCDT DRRCDD0019 506079 6386420 280 -75 236 452.9 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0020 506101 6386334 281 -75 232 196 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0021 505988 6386457 281 -75 235 202 EL8660 Durnings RC DRRC0022 505988 6386457 281 -60 235 328 Note 1. Cautionary Statement Determination of mineralisation has been based on geological logging, visual observation and confirmation using a pXRF machine. No pXRF results are reported however the tool was used to verify the mineralisation. pXRF readings may not be representative of the average concentrations of the elements of interest in a certain volume of material. As such, pXRF results are used as a logging/sampling verification tool only. Laboratory analysis will be required to determine the level of mineralisation contained in the mineralised zones. Visual estimates of mineral abundance or anomalism recorded on pXRF should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analyses where concentrations or grades are the factor of principal economic interest. Visual estimates also potentially provide no information regarding impurities or deleterious physical properties relevant to valuations. Appendix 2 JORC Tables Section 1 & 2 Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections) Criteria Sampling techniques Drilling techniques JORC Code explanation • Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down-hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. • Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used. • Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report. In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3kg 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. • Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, openhole 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). Commentary • • • • • • • • • Drill sample recovery • • Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. RC Drilling samples are collected at either one metre or two metre intervals via a drill rig mounted cyclone and static cone splitter set to a 12% split to produce a nominal 4-7kg sample which was collected in a pre-numbered sample bag. RC samples undergo routine 2 metre composite pXRF analysis using a Olympus Vanta M-series to aid in logging and identifying zones of interest. Diamond core samples, either PQ, HQ3 or NQ2 in size diameter, were either cut in half longitudinally or a third longitudinally, using an automated Almnonte core saw Core was placed in boats, holding core in place. Core sample intervals varied from 0.3 to 1.3m in length but were predominantly aligned to 1m intervals or with sample boundaries which respected geological contacts. Sampling is controlled by Talisman protocols and QAQC procedures as per industry standard and a chain of custody maintained through transfer to ALS Laboratories in Adelaide, SA. RC /DD samples were dried, crushed (where required), split and pulverised (total prep) to produce a master pulp. From this master pulp, a 0.25g sub sample was taken for multi-element analysis by four acid digest with an ICP-MS finish. A 30g sub sample was also taken for fire assay for gold with ICP-AES finish RC drilling cited in this report was undertaken by Strike Drilling Pty Ltd using a LC36 (KWL 700) truck-mounted Reverse Circulation drill rig. A truck-mounted booster and compressor provided high pressure air with an auxiliary compressor used where ground conditions warranted. RC drilling was completed with a face sampling hammer of nominal 140mm size. Diamond Drilling cited in this report was undertaken by DDH1 Drilling Pty LTD ùsing an Evolution FH3000 or UDR1200 truck mounted rig. The core was orientated using a Reflex Ez-Ori Tool. RC Drilling • • • • RC drill sample recovery is generally high with sample recoveries and quality recorded in the database by the logging geologist Sample recoveries were monitored in real-time by the presence of Talisman personnel at the drill site. No known relationship exists between recovery and grade Criteria JORC Code explanation • 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. Commentary and no known bias exists. Diamond Drilling • Core recovery data was recorded for each run by measuring total length of core retrieved against the downhole interval actually drilled and stored in the database. TLM representatives continuously monitor core recovery and core presentation quality as drilling is conducted and issues or discrepancies are rectified promptly to maintain industry best standards. • Logging • • • Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography. The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. RC Drilling • • • • • RC logging records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, alteration, structure, weathering, colour and other primary features of the rock samples and is considered to be representative across the intercepted geological units. RC logging is both qualitative and quantitative depending on the field being logged. All RC drill-holes are logged in full to end of hole. All RC chip trays are photographed, and then stored onsite in the Lachlan Copper-Gold Project. All information collected is entered directly into laptop computers or tablets, validated in the field, and then transferred to the database. The level of logging detail is considered appropriate for exploration and to support appropriate mineral resource estimation, mining studies, and metallurgical studies. Diamond Drilling • • • • • • • DD logging is carried out on site once geology personnel retrieve core trays from the drill rig site. Core is collected from the rig daily. DD logging records lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, alteration, structure, weathering, colour and other primary features of the rock samples and is considered to be representative across the intercepted geological units. All DD drill-holes are logged in full to end of hole. Drillhole collar coordinates, azimuth, dip, depth and sampling intervals are also recorded. DD logging is to geological contacts. DD logging is both qualitative and quantitative depending on the field being logged. Logging of diamond drilling includes geotechnical data, RQD and core recoveries. Drill core is photographed prior to any cutting and/or sampling, and then stored onsite in the Lachlan Copper Gold Project. Photographs are available for every diamond drillhole completed. All information collected is entered directly into laptop computers or tablets, validated in the field, and then transferred to the database. The level of logging detail is considered appropriate for exploration and to support appropriate mineral resource estimation, mining studies, Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary and metallurgical studies. Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation • If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. • If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry. • For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. • Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of samples. • Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling. • Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled. RC Drilling • • • • • Diamond Drilling • • • • • • Quality of ssay data and laboratory tests • • The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total. For geophysical tools, spectrometres, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parametres used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations fa