Announcement PDF 07 June 2024 Second High-Grade Copper-Gold and Base Metal Zone Discovered at Durnings New zone located 400 metres north-east of recently reported standout intercepts Northern Durnings • Second high-grade gold and copper mineralised zone intersected in hole DRDD0023 in the Northern Durnings area, with new intercepts (down hole widths) including: o 4m at 12.6g/t Au, 11.4g/t Ag, 0.5% Cu, 0.4% Pb, 0.6% Zn from 90m, including: § o • 13m at 1.35g/t Au, 18.1g/t Ag, 0.3% Cu, 2.7% Pb, 0.3% Zn from 65m, including: § 7m at 2.79g/t Au, 31.4g/t Ag, 0.5% Cu, 4.9% Pb, 0.5% Zn from 65m, including: § 1m at 12.2 g/t Au, 47.4g/t Ag, 2.3% Cu, 1.6% Pb, 1.0% Zn DRDD0023 is located 400m NE of the previously reported high-grade copper, gold and base metal intercepts in DRRCD0006 and DRRCD0019, which returned assays including: o • 1m at 44.4g/t Au, 29.0g/t Ag, 1.1% Cu, 0.5% Pb, 0.6% Zn 24.8m at 4.58g/t Au, 30.1g/t Ag, 1.0% Cu, 4.3% Pb, 0.8% Zn from 374m (DRRCD0019) Confirmation of a second high-grade mineralised zone in the Northern Durnings area further reinforces a major greenfields base and precious metals discovery at Durnings. Southern Durnings • Broad zones of low-grade base metals with sporadic high-grade base metals, gold and copper returned from several follow-up holes drilled at the Southern Durnings area. • Structural analysis of the core shows that these holes were drilled in sub-optimal directions to intersect the high-grade zones and the modelled DHEM (Down-hole Electro Magnetics) survey. • Multiple conductive plates of varying strength were outlined by a recently completed DHEM survey at Southern Durnings. The plates potentially define zones of alteration and/or mineralisation associated with the high-grade copper and gold intercepts in DRRCD0006, DRRCD00019 and DRRCD0020. • Follow-up drilling planned to commence in June targeting the DHEM generated plates, associated high-grade zones and evaluate extensions. Talisman Mining Limited (ASX: TLM, Talisman) is pleased to report further significant assay results from Stage 2 follow-up exploration at the Durnings Prospect, part of its 100%-owned Lachlan Project in central NSW. Diamond drilling in the northern Durnings area has identified a second significant zone of high-grade gold and copper mineralisation, with hole DRDD0023 returning high-grade assays from an area 400m north-east of the previously reported copper, gold and base metal intercepts in holes DRRCD0006 and DRRCD0019 (see ASX Announcement 29 April 2024). Confirmation of a second high-grade mineralised zone in this area further reinforces a major greenfields base and precious metals discovery at Durnings. Follow-up drilling in the southern Durnings area intersected broad zones of low-grade mineralisation, with sporadic zones of higher-grade mineralisation, with analysis of the drill core indicating these holes were drilled at a sub-optimal orientation to intersect the previously reported higher-grade zones. Down-hole Electromagnetic (DHEM) surveys of these drill holes have highlighted multiple conductor plates of varying strengths at southern Durnings. Detailed modelling of the DHEM data with respect to structural data collected from the drill core is underway which will help guide the next round of exploration. Management Comment Talisman’s Managing Director, Andrew Munckton, said: “Our Stage 2 drilling program at Durnings is continuing to deliver excellent results, with the discovery of a second high-grade zone of mineralisation in the northern part of the prospect area providing further evidence that we have a new greenfields discovery on our hands. “Importantly, the new copper-gold and base metal results in DRDD0023 are located 400 metres away from the original discovery hole DRRCD0006 and the spectacular intercepts in DRRCD0019. This shows that we have several mineralised positions at Durnings with the potential for exceptional grades over a considerable area in multiple locations. “At Southern Durnings, analysis of our recent drill core suggests we have drilled at a sub-optimal orientation to test the high-grade zone – which would explain why the remainder of the Stage 2 drilling returned broad zones of low-grade mineralisation with sporadic high grades. “DHEM surveys from this area have outlined a number of conductor plates of varying strength that are associated with known high-grade zones and give us confidence in the potential to extend this high-value mineralisation with further drilling. “Collectively, these results give us strong momentum as we prepare for the next phase of exploration at Durnings. Drilling is scheduled to re-commence in mid-June subject to the receipt of approvals. “The Cobar Basin has been delivering significant exploration news at a number of locations lately and Talisman is pleased to be at the forefront of a new wave of discoveries for the region with our emerging discoveries at Durnings and Rip N Tear. The next few months should be an exciting time for our shareholders.” Figure 1 – Durnings Project location plan highlighting prospect locations along the Canbelego-Mineral Hill Volcanic Belt. B Figure 2 – Durnings Project RC drilling and follow-up RC and diamond drilling over GAIP survey image. See Figure 3 and 4 for Cross Section A-A’ and B-B’. Figure 3 – Section B-B’ Northern Durnings. RC holes DRDD0023 to DRRCD0010 shown with parallel gold and copper mineralised zones in DRDD00023 (significant intercepts down hole widths). Figure 4 –A-A’ Section Sothern Durnings. DRRCD0006, DRRC0012, DRRC0013, DRRC0014, DRRC0015, DRRC0016 and DRRC0019 holes with main interpreted mineralised zones (significant intercepts down hole widths). Geology and Mineralisation The Durnings project area 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 (Figure 1). 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. Results Northern Durnings Assay results have been received for four additional diamond drill-holes DRRCD0008, DRRCD0010, DRDD0023 and DRDD0024. Significant high-grade intersections were received in DRDD0023 which comprised PQ core to 32m and HQ core to 251.4m. The hole was drilled at 74 degrees towards grid NNE to follow-up highgrade gold assay results in DRRC0001 which was drilled at 75 degrees towards NNE (Figures 2 & 3). Two quartz vein breccia mineralised zones containing sphalerite, galena and chalcopyrite were intersected, returning the following significant intercepts (down hole widths): • 4m at 12.6 g/t Au, 11.4g/t Ag, 0.5% Cu, 0.4% Pb, 0.6% Zn from 90m to 94m including: o • 1m at 44.4g/t Au, 29.0g/t Ag, 1.1% Cu, 0.5% Pb, 0.6% Zn. 13m at 1.35g/t Au, 18.1g/t Ag, 0.3% Cu, 2.7% Pb, 0.3% Zn from 65m to 78m including: o 7m at 2.79g/t Au, 31.4g/t Ag, 0.5% Cu, 4.9% Pb, 0.5% Zn from 65m, including o 1m at 12.2g/t Au, 47.4g/t Ag, 2.3% Cu, 1.6% Pb, 1.0% Zn Previous results (See ASX: TLM, 15 May 2023) reported from DRRC0001 included: • 8m at 6.3g/t Au, 6.3g/t Ag, 0.77% Cu, 0.27% Pb, 0.36% Zn from 82m, including: o 2m at 17.5g/t Au, 12.8g/t Ag, 1.4% Cu, 0.32% Pb, 0.36% Zn from 88m. The results confirm the existence of a second high-grade zone of gold and copper mineralisation associated with quartz veining and sulphide alteration, in the Durnings area. Southern Durnings Assay results have also been received for seven additional RC drill holes (DRRC0012 to DRRC0014, DRRC0016 to DRRC0018 and DRRC0022) and six diamond drill-holes (DRRCD0006, DRRCD0011, DRRCD0015, DRRCD0019, DRRCD0020 and DRRCD0021) (Figures 2 & 4). Significant intersections are listed in Table 2 to Table 4 and include extensions to previously reported results in DRRCD0006. Several of these holes intersected broad zones of low-grade base metals and sporadic high-grade base metals, gold and copper intercepts. This style of mineralisation is indicative of a broader mineralised system with several phases and orientations of mineralisation with strong structural control as seen elsewhere in the Durnings and Mineral Hill district. Recent structural analysis of the Durnings core has shown these holes were drilled in sub-optimal directions to follow up the high-grade intercepts seen in DRRCD0006 and DRRCD0019. Furthermore, DHEM in several deep diamond holes in the southern Durnings area suggests multiple conductive plates of varying strengths which may represent alteration and/or mineralised zones associated with high-grade base metal, gold and copper intercepts (Figure 5) . Figure 5 – DHEM plates modelled off holes DRRCD0006, DRCD0015, DRCD0019, DRRCD0020 and DRCD0021 in a 3D orthogonal view looking to the NE and tilted 25 degrees SW. Located approximately at Section A-A’ (see Figure 2). Significant intercepts labelled (down hole widths) which are associated with modelled plate positions. Next Steps Stage 3 exploration at the Southern Durnings area is planned to commence in mid-June and consist of Step-out drilling guided by DHEM plates associated with high-grade base metals intersections in DRRCD0006 and DRRCD0019. Step-out drilling will also target DHEM plates modelled in DRRCD0020 along strike from DRRCD0019. Further drilling at Durnings North will aim to extend up-dip and along strike the recent high grade intersections received in DRDD0023. Planning and approval applications for Stage 3 drilling is underway. End 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. Exploration Licence Prospect Hole ID EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 Durnings Durnings Durnings Durnings Durnings DRRC0001 DRRC0002 DRRC0003 DRRC0004 DRRC0005 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0006 EL8660 Durnings DRRC0007 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0008 EL8660 Durnings DRRC0009 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0010 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0011 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 Durnings Durnings Durnings DRRC0012 DRRC0013 DRRC0014 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0015 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 Durnings Durnings Durnings DRRC0016 DRRC0017 DRRC0018 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0019 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0020 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0021 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 Durnings Durnings Durnings DRRC0022 DRDD0023 DRDD0024 Hole Type RC RC RC RC RC RC & DD RC RC & DD RC RC & DD RC & DD RC RC RC RC & DD RC RC RC RC & DD RC & DD RC & DD RC DD DD Easting Northing RL Dip 505741 505894 505844 505793 505741 6386634 6386759 6386773 6386837 6386879 289 291 291 293 295 -75 -60 -59 -60 -58 Azimuth (MGA 94) 12 130 132 131 132 505927 6386293 287 -60 50 403.5 505819 6386566 285 -61 47 238 505691 6386868 294 -61 47 298.7 505639 6387024 290 -60 51 322 505829 6386739 289 -60 49 315.7 505988 6386156 285 -60 50 384.4 505988 505990 506049 6386344 6386340 6386395 283 283 281 -60 -60 -60 47 56 53 118 214 280 506049 6386395 281 -60 228 423.7 506079 505998 505936 6386420 6386457 6386406 280 281 282 -60 -60 -60 52 50 55 244 214 214 506079 6386420 280 -75 236 452.9 506101 6386334 281 -75 232 384.3 505988 6386457 281 -75 235 375.9 506040 505749 505754 6386282 6386641 6386929 283 289 296 -75 -74 -55 236 15 51 304 251.4 249 EOH Depth 186 210 216 216 210 Table 1: Drill-hole information summary – Durnings: Details and coordinates of the RC, RCD and DD holes relevant to this release. Table 2: Diamond and RC drill-hole assay intersections for Mineralized Zones (Significant Intersections (DRRCD0006 – DRRCD0015) Table 3: Diamond and RC drill-hole assay intersections for Mineralized Zones (Significant Intersections DRRC0016 – DRRC0022) Table 4: Diamond and RC drill-hole assay intersections for Mineralized Zones (Significant Intersections DRRCD0023 – DRD0024). Exploration Licence Prospect Hole ID EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 Durnings Durnings Durnings Durnings Durnings DRRC0001 DRRC0002 DRRC0003 DRRC0004 DRRC0005 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0006 EL8660 Durnings DRRC0007 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0008 EL8660 Durnings DRRC0009 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0010 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0011 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 Durnings Durnings Durnings DRRC0012 DRRC0013 DRRC0014 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0015 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 Durnings Durnings Durnings DRRC0016 DRRC0017 DRRC0018 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0019 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0020 EL8660 Durnings DRRCD0021 EL8660 EL8660 EL8660 Durnings Durnings Durnings DRRC0022 DRDD0023 DRDD0024 Hole Type RC RC RC RC RC RC & DD RC RC & DD RC RC & DD RC & DD RC RC RC RC & DD RC RC RC RC & DD RC & DD RC & DD RC DD DD Easting Northing RL Dip 505741 505894 505844 505793 505741 6386634 6386759 6386773 6386837 6386879 289 291 291 293 295 -75 -60 -59 -60 -58 Azimuth (MGA 94) 12 130 132 131 132 505927 6386293 287 -60 50 403.5 505819 6386566 285 -61 47 238 505691 6386868 294 -61 47 298.7 505639 6387024 290 -60 51 322 505829 6386739 289 -60 49 315.7 505988 6386156 285 -60 50 384.4 505988 505990 506049 6386344 6386340 6386395 283 283 281 -60 -60 -60 47 56 53 118 214 280 506049 6386395 281 -60 228 423.7 506079 505998 505936 6386420 6386457 6386406 280 281 282 -60 -60 -60 52 50 55 244 214 214 506079 6386420 280 -75 236 452.9 506101 6386334 281 -75 232 384.3 505988 6386457 281 -75 235 375.9 506040 505749 505754 6386282 6386641 6386929 283 289 296 -75 -74 -55 236 15 51 304 251.4 249 EOH Depth 186 210 216 216 210 Table 5: Drill-hole information summary – Durning. Details and coordinates of the RC, RCD and DD holes relevant to this release. 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 1000 km2 of highly prospective tenure in South Australia’s Gawler 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. Mable 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 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. 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 forwardlooking 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. 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 1 metre composite pXRF analysis using an 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 quarter longitudinally, using an automated Almonte core saw Core was placed in boats, holding core in place. Core sample intervals varied from 0.2 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 50g 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 using 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 • Logging • • • 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. 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. RC Drilling 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 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. RC Drilling • • • • 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. Diamond Drilling • • • • • • Quality of assay data and laboratory tests 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 are dispatched to a sample preparation lab in Adelaide ALS where they are dried, crushed (where required), split and pulverised (total prep) to produce a 0.25g sub sample for base metal analysis or a 50g sub sample for gold analysis by fire assay. QAQC protocols for all RC sampling involved the use of Certified Reference Material (CRM) as assay standards. All QAQC controls and measures were routinely reviewed. Sample size is considered appropriate for geochemical sampling for base-metal and gold mineralisation given the nature of drilling and anticipated distribution of mineralisation. • • 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 • • Diamond drill core (NQ3, HQ or PQ) samples collected for analysis were longitudinally cut in half, and quarters for the QAQC samples using a using an automated Almonte core saw. Core was placed in boats, holding core in place. Half core or quarter core sample intervals typically varied from 0.2m to 1.3m in length. 1m sample intervals were favoured and are the most common method of sampling, however sample boundaries do principally coincide with geological contacts. The remaining core was retained in core trays. DD samples are dispatched to a sample preparation lab in Adelaide ALS where they are dried, crushed (where required), split and pulverised (total prep) to produce a 0.25g sub sample for base metal analysis or a 50g sub sample for gold analysis by fire assay. QAQC protocols for all DD sampling involved the use of Certified Reference Material (CRM) as assay standards. All QAQC controls and measures were routinely reviewed. Sample size is considered appropriate for geochemical sampling for base-metal and gold mineralisation given the nature of drilling and anticipated distribution of mineralisation. Geochemical analysis is carried out on all samples using a standardised analytical suite and sample preparation protocol. A multi (48) analysis by 4-acid digest with ICP-MS determination (ME-MS61). Over-limit Pb, Zn, Cu, Ag samples were re-assayed by 4 acid digest with ICP finish (OG 62 and OG 62h). Assay determination of Pb% is cut to Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary parametres used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. • Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established. • • • • • • • • • Verification of sampling and assaying Location of data points • The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. • The use of twinned holes. • Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. • Discuss any adjustment to assay data. • Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill-holes (collar and down- hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. • • • • • a maximum of 40% Pb - the upper detection limit of the OG 62h assay method requested from ALS. Two (2) samples both of 0.5m downhole width within the massive sulphide zone (224.5m-226.2m) in DRRCD0019 are affected by this upper limit and have been assigned 40% Pb in the significant intersections grade esti