AC Drilling Delivers Strong Near-Surface Gold at Sheepyard
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Aircore drilling delivers strong near surface gold
results at Sheepyard – Walkers Hill Project, NSW
15m at 1.10g/t Au from surface and 9m at 1.05g/t Au from 30m within a broader mineralised zone
Highlights:
Lachlan Projects, NSW
Walkers Hill Gold Project
• Aircore (AC) drilling completed recently at the Sheepyard Prospect has intersected a broad zone of
shallow gold mineralisation containing several intersections of higher-grade gold, with assay results
including:
• SYAC0043
o 15m at 1.10g/t Au from surface including 6m at 1.95g/t Au; and
• SYAC0041
o 9m at 1.05g/t Au from 30m; and
• SYAC0040
o 6m at 0.63g/t Au from 54m to end-of-hole
• Sheepyard forms part of the larger Walkers Hill gold-in-soil anomaly, sitting on a major geological
contact and stretching over 4.5km north-west of the recent drilling.
• Sheepyard contains three NE-SW oriented, higher tenor geochemical trends within the broader
anomalous soil geochemistry.
• The recent 2,229m AC program tested these geochemical trends, with two lines spaced 200m apart
which penetrated to a vertical depth of generally 25m to 50m.
• The higher-grade intersections occur within a sequence of five consecutive drill-holes (SYAC0040 to
SYAC0044), which collectively indicate a significant zone of anomalous near-surface gold
mineralisation approximately 60 metres wide (True width not known).
• The higher-grade zones are coincident with sheared, altered, quartz-veined and occasionally brecciated
quartz which strike in NE-SW direction and dip steeply north-west.
• Further AC drilling is planned to test extensions of the broad mineralised zones intersected in the initial
two lines of drilling.
Talisman Mining (ASX: TLM, ‘Talisman’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to report assay results from the 2,229m
Aircore (AC) drilling program completed late last year at its Walkers Hill Gold Project, located approximately 60km
north-west of Condobolin in NSW.
Walkers Hill Project (EL 8571) – Background1
The Walkers Hill Project contains the extensive Walkers Hill gold-in-soil trend, extending over an area of
approximately 4.5km by 2.0km. The Sheepyard prospect lies at the south-eastern end of the Walkers Hill trend
and displays gold-in-soil anomalism over an area of 1.5km by 1.0km.
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Historical and earlier Talisman exploration results1
from shallow depths indicate the presence of broad zones of
gold mineralisation with narrower zones of higher-grade gold (see TLM ASX announcements 17June, 25 July and
15 September 2025) at the Sheepyard Prospect (Figures 2 and 3).
Figure 1. Wallis Drilling AC drilling rig operating at the Sheepyard Prospect.
Recent AC Drill Program Results
During November 2025, Wallis Drilling (Figure 1) completed a total of 49 Aircore (AC) holes for 2,229m in two lines
spaced 200m apart to test the southern part of the soil geochemical trend at Sheepyard (Figures 2, Figure 3, Table
1 and Table 2).
Drilling was angled at 60 degrees grid south and penetrated the Oxide and Transitional Zone of weathering to the
top of fresh rock at approximately 30m-60m down-hole (25m-50m vertical). Sampling was undertaken on 3m
composite samples for each drill hole and assayed for gold. Hand-held XRF results were also collected for
pathfinder elements – Arsenic, Antimony and Tungsten – to assist with trend interpretation. Assaying of 3m
composites for gold reported in this announcement are by 50g Fire Assay.
The AC drilling intersected a broad zone of gold mineralisation in the Western Line of AC drilling and a lesser zone
of mineralisation in the Eastern Line. Gold mineralisation is reported from several consecutive holes, particularly
on the Western Line. Results are reported by 3m composite sample and include:
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Western Line
• SYAC0040 – 6m at 0.63g/t Au from 54m to end-of-hole
• SYAC0041 – 9m at 1.05g/t Au from 30m
• SYAC0042 – 15m at 0.26g/t Au from 6m
• SYAC0043 – 15m at 1.10g/t Au from surface including 6m at 1.95g/t Au
• SYAC0044 – 21m at 0.38g/t Au from surface
Eastern Line
• SYAC0022 – 6m at 0.47g/t Au from 39m to end-of-hole
• SYAC0024 – 6m at 0.69g/t Au from 21m
Surface mapping and geological logging show that shallow gold mineralisation within the Ordovician-age
Girilambone metasediments occurs in association with sheared, veined and occasionally brecciated quartz-
pyrite alteration zones, interpreted to be in broad, north-east trending fault zones (Figure 2 and 3).
Deeper gold mineralisation encountered in RC drilling further north is associated with thin quartz veining and
selvedge disseminated pyrite mineralisation1
.
Gold mineralisation is associated with anomalous arsenic, antimony and tungsten, typical of orogenic-style gold
sulphide mineralisation1
. The AC drilling program targeted higher tenor soil anomalies which mark higher-grade
mineralisation in the near-surface oxide environment.
The Western Line of AC drilling (Figure 3 and Figure 4) shows a broad zone of near-surface gold mineralisation
which contains a coherent zone of higher grade intersected in five consecutive holes, SYAC0040 to SYAC0044.
The Western Line higher grade zone spans a distance of approximately 60m (true width not known) and contains
both higher grade intersections (9m at 1.05g/t Au from 30m in SYAC0041 and 15m at 1.10g/t Au from surface in
SYAC0043) which correspond to a zone of altered, quartz veined, pyrite-rich and sheared sediments interpreted
to be a NE-SW trending shear zone emanating from the interpreted position of the Erimeran Granite contact,
located approximately 600m south-west of the Western Line of AC drilling
Interpretation and Next Steps in the Exploration Program
The Western Line of AC drilling indicates significant widths of near-surface gold mineralisation containing zones
between 6m and 15m wide (true width not known) of >1.0g/t Au gold mineralisation within the broader 60m zone.
The higher-grade zones intersected to date are interpreted to trend NE-SW.
The overall trend of the 4.5km-long anomalous soil geochemistry within the greater Walkers Hill area trends NW-
SE and is proximal to and strongly associated with the mapped contact between the large Erimeran Granite
intrusion and the host rock Girilambone Sediments.
Additional mapping and soil geochemical sampling programs are planned at Maroonbah 3km north-west of
Sheepyard to bring further detail to this association.
A follow-up program of two additional lines of AC drilling further west of the Western Line will be undertaken once
access to Maroombah and additional soil geochemical programs have been completed later in 2026 to test the
extent of the higher-grade mineralisation intersected to date.
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Figure 2. The Sheepyard prospect gold-in-soil and arsenic-in-soil geochemical anomaly. The anomaly contains
several NE-SW orientated higher-grade trends. RC drilling has tested the northernmost trend1
. This AC drilling
program tested two higher-grade trends within the anomaly. Both historical and recently completed RC and AC
drilling is shown.
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Figure 3. Sheepyard Prospect AC drilling plan view. Arsenic (As) in soil contoured results indicating a NE-SW
trend to the surface expression of mineralisation. Broad zones of near-surface gold mineralisation were
intersected in both the Western and Eastern line of AC drilling with selected holes of higher grade gold
mineralisation. True width of mineralisation is not known.
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Figure 4. Sheepyard Prospect western line of AC drilling - cross section 479050E looking east. A zone of
highergrade gold mineralisation, approximately 60m wide at surface, is indicated by the near-surface
intersections in holes SYAC00040 to SYAC0044 within a broad zone of low-grade gold mineralisation High-grade
intersections include 15m at 1.10g/t Au from surface in SYAC00043 and 9m at 1.05g/t Au from 30m in
SYAC0041are highlighted. Assaying is by 3m composite sample. True width of mineralisation is not known.
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Table 1: Sheepyard Prospect significant intercepts for recent TLM AC drilling using a cut-off grade of 0.2 g/t Au
with ≤ 6m internal dilution.
Hole ID Easting Northing RL(m) Mag Azi Dip EoH(m)
SYAC0006 479250 6401927 275 180 -60 52
SYAC0007 479253 6401903 275 180 -60 57
SYAC0008 479252 6401875 276 180 -60 38
SYAC0009 479252 6401852 276 180 -60 68
SYAC0010 479251 6401820 276 180 -60 62
SYAC0011 479250 6401790 276 180 -60 47
SYAC0012 479249 6401768 277 180 -60 40
SYAC0013 479250 6401748 277 180 -60 46
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SYAC0014 479250 6401724 277 180 -60 41
SYAC0015 479251 6401701 276 180 -60 38
SYAC0016 479249 6401677 277 180 -60 44
SYAC0017 479250 6401653 277 180 -60 38
SYAC0018 479250 6401631 277 180 -60 44
SYAC0019 479251 6401610 277 180 -60 36
SYAC0020 479251 6401577 276 180 -60 45
SYAC0021 479251 6401551 275 180 -60 43
SYAC0022 479251 6401531 276 180 -60 45
SYAC0023 479249 6401506 274 180 -60 42
SYAC0024 479251 6401486 274 180 -60 42
SYAC0025 479251 6401462 273 180 -60 45
SYAC0026 479250 6401440 273 180 -60 45
SYAC0027 479250 6401417 272 180 -60 45
SYAC0028 479249 6401392 272 180 -60 48
SYAC0029 479249 6401371 272 180 -60 60
SYAC0030 479049 6401879 283 180 -60 42
SYAC0031 479052 6401857 284 180 -60 46
SYAC0032 479050 6401837 284 180 -60 51
SYAC0033 479049 6401812 284 180 -60 60
SYAC0034 479050 6401774 285 180 -60 63
SYAC0035 479052 6401743 285 180 -60 50
SYAC0036 479045 6401719 286 180 -60 75
SYAC0037 479054 6401681 286 180 -60 55
SYAC0038 479050 6401653 286 180 -60 37
SYAC0039 479051 6401637 286 180 -60 57
SYAC0040 479051 6401608 286 180 -60 60
SYAC0041 479054 6401574 285 180 -60 48
SYAC0042 479045 6401541 285 180 -60 57
SYAC0043 479055 6401493 285 180 -60 33
SYAC0044 479054 6401474 285 180 -60 45
SYAC0045 479054 6401461 285 180 -60 42
SYAC0046 479052 6401446 285 180 -60 36
SYAC0047 479050 6401430 285 180 -60 42
SYAC0048 479049 6401409 285 180 -60 42
SYAC0049 479047 6401391 285 180 -60 39
SYAC0050 479047 6401379 285 180 -60 27
SYAC0051 479047 6401371 285 180 -60 21
SYAC0052 479047 6401346 285 180 -60 27
SYAC0053 479048 6401328 285 180 -60 30
SYAC0054 479048 6401311 285 180 -60 30
Table 2: Sheepyard Prospect recent AC program drill hole Summary.
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Management Comment
Talisman’s Managing Director, Andrew Munckton, said: “We are very encouraged by the recent shallow AC
drilling results at Sheepyard. Both lines of AC drilling intersected shallow zones of gold mineralisation that
coincide with sheared and altered sediments, rich in quartz veining and pyrite mineralisation. These zones are
interpreted as a late-stage, NW-trending fault zone that is mapped by surface quartz veining and the strongest
arsenic and gold anomalies seen in the soil geochemistry.
“Importantly, in the Western Line of AC drilling, the broader zone of gold mineralisation contains a number of
higher-grade intersections such as 15m at 1.1g/t Au from surface in SYAC00043 that indicate both the presence
of ore grade mineralisation at surface and the potential for these higher-grade zones to persist along strike to the
south-west and at depth below the oxide zone tested in this round of drilling.
“The next steps in the exploration program at the greater Walkers Hill project include additional geological
mapping and soil geochemistry surveys at Maroonbah followed by further lines of AC drilling at Sheepyard,
stepping-out in a westerly direction to confirm the extent of the higher grade near-surface mineralisation as we
approach the regionally important contact with the Erimeran Granite to the west.
“This AC drilling program has shown significant zones of ore grade gold mineralisation at surface and opened up
the entire 4.5km-long zone of surface gold anomalism stretching from Sheepyard to Maroonbah, and which
follows the Erimeran Granite contact, for follow-up exploration.
“Sheepyard remains a small part of the much larger Walkers Hill soil anomaly. The Maroonbah Prospect to the
north-west of Sheepyard appears to be the larger and stronger soil anomaly and we are looking forward to
accessing this for initial exploration work in 2026.”
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For further information, please contact:
Andrew Munckton - Managing Director
+61 4 3563 5598
Nicholas Read (Media inquiries)
+61 4199 29046
This release has been authorised by the Board of Talisman Mining Limited.
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About Talisman Mining
Talisman Mining Limited (ASX: TLM) is an Australian mineral development and exploration company. The
Company’s aim is to maximise shareholder value through exploration, discovery and development of
complementary opportunities in base and precious metals.
Talisman has secured tenements in the Cobar/Mineral Hill region in Central NSW through the grant of its own
Exploration Licenses and through a joint venture agreement. The Cobar/Mineral Hill region is a richly mineralised
district that hosts several base and precious metal mines including the CSA, Tritton, and Hera/Nymagee mines.
This region contains highly prospective geology that has produced many long-life, high-grade mineral
discoveries. Talisman has identified several areas within its Lachlan Cu-Au Project tenements that show
evidence of base and precious metals endowment which have had very little modern systematic exploration
completed to date. Talisman believes there is significant potential for the discovery of substantial base metals
and gold mineralisation within this land package and is undertaking active exploration to test a number of these
targets.
Talisman also has secured access to over 1040 km2
of highly prospective tenure in South Australia’s Gwaler
Craton known as the Mabel Creek Project. Mabel Creek is prospective for large scale Iron Oxide Copper Gold
(IOCG) deposits and intrusion related rare earths and battery metals mineralisation. Mabel Creek is surrounded
by similar tenure owned and being actively explored by Australia’s biggest resource companies including BHP,
Rio Tinto and FMG.
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 Mr Andrew Munckton, who is a
member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Munckton 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”. Mr
Munckton 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
This ASX release may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical
facts but rather are based on Talisman Mining Ltd.’s current expectations, estimates and assumptions about the
industry in which Talisman Mining Ltd operates, and beliefs and assumptions regarding Talisman Mining Ltd.’s
future performance. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”,
“estimates”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-
looking statements are only predictions and are not guaranteed, and they are subject to known and unknown
risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, some of which are outside the control of Talisman Mining Ltd. Past
performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance and no representation or warranty is made as to
the likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forward-looking statements or other forecast. Actual
values, results or events may be materially different to those expressed or implied in this presentation. Given
these uncertainties, recipients are cautioned not to place reliance on forward looking statements. Any forward-
looking statements in this announcement speak only at the date of issue of this announcement. Subject to any
continuing obligations under applicable law and the ASX Listing Rules, Talisman Mining Ltd does not undertake
any obligation to update or revise any information or any of the forward-looking statements in this
announcement or any changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such forward looking
statement is based.
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Appendix 2
JORC Tables Section 1 & 2
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
• Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard measurement
tools appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down-hole gamma
sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.).
These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
• Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any measurement
tools or systems used.
• Aspects of the determination of mineralisation
that are Material to the Public Report. In
cases where ‘industry standard’ work has
been done this would be relatively simple
(e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 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.
TLM AC Drilling
• AC samples are collected at three 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.
• AC samples undergo routine 3 metre composite pXRF
analysis using an Olympus Vanta M-series to aid in logging
and identifying zones of interest.
• 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.
• AC samples were dried, crushed (where required), split
and pulverised (total prep) to produce a master pulp. From
this master pulp, a 50g sub sample was taken for fire assay
for gold with ICP-AAS finish.
TLM RC Drilling
• RC 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 an Olympus Vanta M-series to aid in logging
and identifying zones of interest.
• 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 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 50g sub sample was also taken for fire assay for gold
with ICP-AAS finish.
Walkers Hill Project (Historical Drilling)
• Triako RC drilling, cited in this report, collected samples via
a plastic bag hooked beneath a cyclone mounted on the
side of the drill rig. Approximately 20 kg was collected per 1
metre sample interval. Samples were speared on site and
composited into 4m intervals for assay. Several 1m
speared samples were also collected, with gold assay
results generally within a few percent of the corresponding
1m riffle split intervals. This suggests that gold is relatively
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
evenly distributed, and the spearing method of sampling is
adequate. Reference: Triako Third Annual Exploration
Report, 2003 (R00048055).
• Paradigm Metals. RC drilling cited in this report, provided
no specific information on sampling techniques. However, it
was noted that samples were submitted for assay as
composites over 2m, 3m, 4m, and 6m intervals. Reference:
Paradigm Metals Licence 7697 Maroondah First Annual
Report, 2012 (RE0002711).
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).
TLM AC drilling
• AC drilling cited in this report was undertaken by Wallis
Drilling Pty Ltd using a Mantis 100 drill rig. A truck-mounted
compressor provided air where ground conditions
warranted.
• AC drilling was completed with a face sampling blade of
nominal 120mm size.
TLM RC drilling
• 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.
• The core was orientated using an AXIS single shot gyro.
Walkers Hill Project (Historical Drilling)
• Triako RC drilling, cited in this report, was conducted in
2002 by Geological Ore Services of Cobar using an Edson
300 drill rig mounted on a Toyota 4WD. Compressed air
was supplied by a 175 psi / 300 cfm compressor mounted
on a trailer towed by the support vehicle. The capacity of
the compressor limited drilling depths to between 40 and
60 m. Reference: Triako Third Annual Exploration Report,
2003 (R00048055).
• Paradigm Exploration RC drilling, cited in this report,
comprised six RC holes (PMV001–PMV006). However, no
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
information was provided regarding the drilling contractor
or specific drilling techniques employed. Reference:
Paradigm Exploration, Licence 7697 Maroondah First
Annual Report, 2012 (RE0002711).
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.
• 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.
TLM AC Drilling
• AC drill sample recovery is generally high.
• 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.
No known bias exists.
TLM 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.
No known bias exists.
Walkers Hill Project (Historical Drilling)
• Triako RC drilling, cited in this report, collected samples in
plastic bags hooked beneath a cyclone mounted on the
side of the drill rig. Approximately 20 Kg of sample was
recovered per 1m interval. Reference: Triako Third Annual
Exploration Report, 2003 (R00048055).
• Paradigm Exploration, RC drilling cited in this report,
provided no information on sample recovery. Reference:
Paradigm Exploration, Licence 7697 Maroondah First
Annual Report, 2012 (RE0002711).
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.
TLM AC Drilling
• AC 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.
• AC logging is both qualitative and quantitative depending
on the field being logged.
• All AC drill-holes are logged in full at 3m intervals to end of
hole.
• All AC chip trays at 3m intervals are collected,
photographed and then stored onsite in TLM secure
premises.
• 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 early stage exploration.
TLM RC Drilling
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• 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 TLM secure premises.
• 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.
Walkers Hill Project (Historical Drilling)
• Triako RC drilling, cited in this report, involved geological
logging of each sample, with representative samples
retained in plastic chip trays and stored at the core yard at
their Mineral Hill facility. Lithological codes, sample
intervals, and collar survey data were entered into Excel
spreadsheets at the Mineral Hill site. Reference: Triako
Third Annual Exploration Report, 2003 (R00048055).
Paradigm Exploration RC drilling cited in this report,
provided no detailed information on geological logging
methods; however, a logging summary sheet was
included in their company report. Reference: Paradigm
Exploration, Licence 7697 Maroondah First Annual
Report, 2012 (RE0002711).
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-sampl
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