Significant Copper Anomalism Defined at Viper Project
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Significant Copper Anomalism Defined at Viper Project
8 June 2021
HIGHLIGHTS
Maiden auger geochemistry programme has defined a significant +3km long copper
anomaly extending west from the historic Netty Copper Mine
Newly defined parallel copper trend extending up to 2km in length has been located
500m to the south, under soil cover
Gold potential highlighted by significant coincident gold-arsenic-antimony anomaly
to the east of the mine
Preparation underway for a programme of follow-up infill auger sampling, rock
chip sampling and geological mapping
EMU to review the utilisation of specific geophysical techniques for drill targets
following completion of the infill auger programme
Emu NL (EMU or the Company, ASX:EMU) is pleased to advise that it has received and
processed multi-element assay results from the first-pass auger geochemistry programme at the
Company’s Viper project, located near Jerramungup in the wheatbelt region of WA.
The grid-based auger sampling programme was conducted by geological services contractors,
Sahara Operations Pty Ltd in late February 2021. The maiden geochemistry programme was
directed at testing the potential size and distribution of mineralisation associated with the historic
Netty Copper Mine and its environs. The results indicate significant copper anomalism along
the Netty Dyke system extending East – West for more than 3km in length. A second parallel
feature has been identified 500m to the south of the dyke extending approximately 2km in length.
The programme completed a total of 153 auger holes which were drilled along 400m spaced
North-South lines at a nominal 100m sample spacing over the largely granitic terrane and
sampled from an average depth of 2m. Extra infill holes were drilled and sampled at 50m grid
spacings along the projected trace of the East-West trending mafic dyke related to the high-grade
copper mineralisation at the historic Netty Copper Mine.
The results have prompted EMU to plan infill lines within the current auger grid, and complete
extra lines to the east and west to close-off the surface anomalies delineated and provide possible
vectors towards deeper primary mineralisation along one or more of the geochemical trends
established.
Sample analyses were completed by ALS Geochemistry (Malaga, Perth) using a multi-element
super-trace (low-level) aqua regia digestion with an ICP finish to define the mineralisation in
this apparently material but poorly understood mineral occurrence (refer to ASX Announcement,
15 March 2021, “Amended Exploration Update – Significant Visual Copper Occurrences at
Viper Project, Jerramungup WA).
The geochemical samples were collected below the base of cover and areas of surface
disturbance and comprised a representative 1-2m composite sample of in-situ soil/regolith. Four
mineralised rock chip samples were also collected in the vicinity of the Netty Mine and sourced
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from this historical mining activity. All work was supervised by Sahara Operations’ principal
consultant and geologist, Mr Beau Nicholls.
The multi-element assay results were processed and interpreted by EMU with specialist
assistance from consultant geochemist Sugden Geoscience using industry-standard ioGAS
software.
As expected, soil copper results were found to be highest around the historic workings (max
303ppm Cu), but, significantly, were found to continue both east and west over a span of at least
3km in a strong +50ppm copper trend supported by multiple element associations. This
encouraging new multi-element trend is well supported by nickel (max 50.6ppm Ni), cobalt (max
43.3ppm Co) and zinc (max 147ppm Zn) and is found to be partially coincident with the
projected trace of the mafic dyke exposed at the Netty Copper Mine (see geochemical
distribution plots for Cu, Zn, Ni and Au shown in Figures 2 – 6).
A new, previously unsuspected, second parallel trend extending over at least 2 km was defined
by the auger drilling approximately 500m south of the main trend. Whilst the anomaly is more
subdued than the 3km trend reported above, peak values of copper (141ppm Cu), nickel (52ppm
Ni) and cobalt (30.5ppm Co) are sufficiently encouraging to warrant EMU conducting followup evaluation.
Rock chip samples collected at surface from around the Netty Copper Mine returned copper
values of >10,000ppm (limit of detection), 540ppm, 2,140ppm and 603ppm Cu respectively.
High grade copper was historically mined from the Netty Copper Mine (See ASX
Announcement, 15 March 2021, “Amended EMU Exploration Update Viper Project
Jerramungup WA”).
Encouragingly, elevated gold (Au) assays were recorded in the east of the auger grid
corresponding with arsenic (As), antimony (Sb) and bismuth (Bi) anomalism has also
highlighted potential for gold mineralisation within the project area.
EMU has commenced planning for a follow-up field programme, which will include further infill
and extensions to the auger soil grid, rock chip sampling and geological mapping. Depending on
outcomes from this programme, ongoing exploration will likely utilise geophysics to further
define targets for drill testing. This programme will be planned to coincide with the completion
of landowner harvesting activities.
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Fig 1 – Location map of EMU’s Southwest WA projects overlain on geology
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Fig 2 – Auger sampling location plan:
Note location of historical Netty Copper Mine and its position along the east-west geochemical trends as discussed in Figs 3 (Cu),
Fig 4 (Zn), Fig 5 (Ni) & Fig 6 (Au)
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Fig 3 – Auger copper (Cu) geochemistry
Note maximum Cu values to 301ppm at Netty mine, and linear geochemical trend extending east - west and partially coincident
with the Netty mafic dyke. A newly defined similar (parallel) trend has been defined approx. 500m south
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Fig 4 – Auger zinc (Zn) geochemistry
Note linear trend of zinc closely mimicking the anomalous east-west trend established by copper (as shown in Fig 3). The
southern anomalous trend is supported by values up to 74ppm Zn.
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Fig 5 – Auger nickel (Ni) geochemistry
Note discrete nickel anomaly at Netty Copper Mine plus further support for the two distinct east – west trending linear multielement geochemical trends.
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Fig 6 – Auger gold (Au) geochemistry
Note low-tenor gold geochemistry overall, but subdued support for east-west linear trends established by base-metal geochemistry.
Gold values are associated with bismuth and antimony and are shown to strengthen in the east of the auger sampling grid.
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The information in this report that relates to
exploration results is based on, and fairly
represents
information
and
supporting
documentation prepared by Francisco Montes, a
Competent Person who is a Member of the
Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Montes
is an employee of Emu NL and has sufficient
experience in the activity which he is undertaking
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 Montes
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context in which it appears.
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statements herein not purporting to be of
historical fact. Any statements concerning mining
reserves, resources and exploration results are
forward looking in that they involve estimates
based on assumptions. Forward looking
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JORC Code 2012 Edition Table 1:
Section 1- Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg 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 (eg ‘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 (eg submarine nodules) may
warrant disclosure of detailed information.
Soil (regolith) samples were collected on a
400m x 100m nominal grid pattern centered
on the historical Netty Copper Mine and
extracted via a mechanized auger. Samples
comprise a standard 1m unscreened
composite sample collected from in-situ
weathered regolith below the level of
farming activity or near-surface disturbances
(usually 1-2m below surface although
extending up to 6m depth at Viper).
The samples were collected from a standard
1m interval on the open-auger flight,
collected in a plastic bucket by the
technician and sampled with a plastic scoop.
The sample mass was maintained around
2kg representing ~15-20% of the total mass
of the 1m interval.
Rock samples and rock chip samples were
either large pieces of rock or a collection of
chips collected from in-situ outcrops or float
material (transported).
Samples were collected by the site geologist
from surface float and/or in-situ outcrops.
The samples collected for this
announcement comprise dolerites, granitic
gneiss and oxidized gossanous mafics
containing visible malachite. All samples
were collected on the surface and correspond
to waste ore/mullock derived from historical
mining activity at the Netty Mine.
All samples were placed into individual prenumbered calico bags and thence into larger
polyweave sacks in preparation for transport
to ALS Geochemistry laboratories in
Malaga, WA.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic,
etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, facesampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
Mechanized auger drilling using an openflight 4” (100mm) open-blade auger. All
drilling conducted by Sahara Operations Pty
Ltd (contractors) using a 2014 model, WAmade S10 Power Auger. This compact rig is
mounted on a Toyota Landcruiser and has
specifications of 1t weight, 1t pull-back and
30m depth capacity.
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
All assessment and recording of samples
were completed by the supervising on-site
geologist. The geologist completed a full
sample log including GPS coordinates,
sample number, from-to sample intervals,
regolith landform, sample lithology, colour
and visible mineralisation.
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
fine/coarse material.
Commentary
Sampling of soil auger samples is considered
unbiased with no preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material in the sampling
methodology employed.
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.
Geological logging of all auger soil samples
was completed to a level appropriate to the
sampling medium (depth, level of
weathering and alteration). Hydrochloric
acid (HCl) testing of the sample was used to
indicate level of calcrete development.
Regolith landform, lithology and
mineralisation were logged for each sample
along with any additional geological
comments and observations.
The supervising geologist on-site ensured
that a representative 1m composite sample
was collected per hole during the auger
drilling process.
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 subsampling 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.
Auger regolith (soil) samples were taken
from a standard 1m section of the auger
flights and thoroughly mixed in a 20-litre
plastic bucket. A composite (representative)
2kg sample was collected with the aid of a
plastic scoop from the thoroughly
homogenised (mixed) total sample.
The 1m samples were prepared for analysis
by standard laboratory procedures.
The samples collected in the field are
representative of the in-situ material.
The sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
The sampling and sample preparation
techniques are considered appropriate for the
sample type.
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.
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.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
All samples (auger samples and surface rock
chip samples) underwent sample preparation
and analyses at the ALS Geochemistry
Malaga WA facilities.
Sample preparation was by ALS standard
package PREP-31Y which includes oven
drying, crushing to 2mm, a rotary split of
250g and complete pulverisation with QC
specifications of 85% < -75um
Sample analyses was by the lowest detection
limit, multi-element, super-trace method
ME-MS41L which is considered ideal for
grass-roots soils and sediments. This method
uses a 0.5g sample split digested in aqua
regia and analysed via ICP-MS and ICPAES for 53 elements including Au.
The super-trace aqua regia digest is
considered appropriate given the nature of
the sample (oxidised, weathered, nearsurface auger soils and rock chips) and the
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
stage of the exploration programme
(grassroots). Detection limits are entirely
appropriate for the early-stage exploration
undertaken.
The 2kg sample size is considered
appropriate for the mineralisation style,
application and analytical techniques
utilised.
Geostats QA/QC certified reference samples
were routinely inserted into the sample run
at a rate of 1:20
Verification
of sampling
and assaying
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.
No drilling assay results at this time.
No twinned holes.
Field data was collected on-site by the
geologist and entered by hand into a set of
standard logging templates.
All geochemical and geological data was
loaded into a company database managed by
an independent third-party entity for
verification, QA/QC and storage. Assay data
was not adjusted.
Location of
data points
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.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
All auger drill collar positions, soil samples
and rock chip samples were located using a
hand-held Garmin GPS accurate to <5m
The grid system utilised in the Viper Project
ed is the Geocentric Datum of Australia
(GDA94) Zone 50 (MGA94 projection).
Height elevations were recorded in
Australian Height Datum (AHD). All
reported coordinates are referenced to this
grid.
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.
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.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
The auger soil (regolith) samples were
collected on a nominal 400m (N-S grid line)
x 100m sample spacings. The sample
spacing was infilled to 400m x 50m over the
projected trace of the Netty Dyke.
Rock chip samples were collected from the
geological point source and are not gridbased.
No mineral resources are being reported.
No sample compositing has been applied.
All auger samples are representative of a
standard 1m interval.
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.
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.
The controls on mineralisation are unknown
at this time. Nevertheless, auger soil lines
were designed on a N-S orientation crossing
the Netty Dyke and the mafic-granite
lithological contact, following industry bestpractices with the knowledge at hand.
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
The chain of custody was managed by
Sahara Operations Pty Ltd contracting for
Emu NL. All samples were placed into prenumbered calico bags under the supervision
of the site geologist and thence into
polyweave sacks for shipment to Perth by
Toll Transport (commercial freight) to the
Emu Perth office.
The complete sample submission
documentation and coordination with ALS
Geochemistry was conducted by Emu
geologists, including sample drop-off.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
No audit reviews have been completed at
this early stage in the exploration.
JORC Code 2012 Edition Table 1:
Section 2 - Reporting of Exploration Reports
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 security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
The E70/5155 tenement hosting the Netty
Copper Mine and surroundings on which the
auger soil programme was conducted is
owned 100% by Emu Resources Pty Ltd, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Emu NL.
EMU Resources Pty Ltd also hold the
adjacent tenement E70/5602 which partially
surrounds the E70/5155 ground holding.
The tenements are all in good standing. No
known issues exist with the tenure.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
Previous exploration around the Netty
Copper Mine has been limited to
underground sampling over a portion(?) of
the collapsed underground workings by
Audax Resources in 1988. Limited sampling
along fence lines, and public access tracks
was also conducted by Southern Mineral
Resources Pty Ltd over the period 20132016
No systematic surface exploration of the
Netty Copper Mine or extensions of the
Netty Dyke (Proterozoic mafic intrusion)
have been undertaken prior to Emu.
Pancontinental Mining Corporation Pty Ltd
conducted E-W soil traverses in the fareastern portions of the tenement over the
period 2007 – 2010.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The project is a green fields exploration
project, and whilst the source of surface
evidence of mineralisation can only be
speculation at this stage, it is likely to be
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
similar to other copper targets on the
margins of Proterozoic Dykes in the
southwest of WA.
The tenement lies within the Lake Grace
Terrane and is part of the larger Western
Gneiss Terrane and the Southwest Yilgarn
Province. Granite, felsic to mafic granulite,
dolerite and gneiss occur as scattered
outcrops and subcrops throughout the
tenement. The majority of the E70/5155 and
E70/5602 tenements and surrounding areas
are soil covered.
Drill hole
Information
Data
aggregation
methods
Relationship
between
mineralisatio
n widths and
intercept
lengths
Diagrams
A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results including
a tabulation of the following information for all
Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill hole
collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on
the basis that the information is not Material and
this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the Competent
Person should clearly explain why this is the
case.
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum
grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and
cut-off grades are usually Material and should be
stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths of high grade results and longer lengths
of low grade results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should be shown
in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
These relationships are particularly important in
the reporting of Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect
to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should
be reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths
are reported, there should be a clear statement to
this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not
known’).
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 drill hole collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
No conventional drill holes at this time.
Auger soil sample locations are shown
within this announcement in Fig 2.
No drill assays at this time.
The project is at an early stage of
exploration and any conclusions at this stage
would be speculation.
Auger collar positions are shown in Fig 2
and described in the announcement as
appropriate.
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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.
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.
The nature and scale of planned further work (eg
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible extensions, including the main geological
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided
this information is not commercially sensitive.
N/A
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Further work
No other meaningful data to report.
Emu will be focusing on a staged follow-up
programme of project exploration including
follow-up auger soil geochemistry, surface
geological mapping and prospecting,
geophysical prospecting leading to drill
targeting and drill testing.
Diagrams included in the announcement.
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