Rare Earths Exploration Projects
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Announcement PDF
EMU NL
Rare Earth Exploration Projects - Esperance and Merredin WA,
Georgetown QLD
7 October 2022
Highlights
CONDINGUP PROJECT (385 km2)
• New exploration tenement applications at Condingup, near Esperance WA
• Condingup, clay hosted, REE (Rare Earth Elements) Project situated over
favourable structural settings within the prospective Booanya Granite suite
• Situated just 35kms SE of ASX:OD6 Splinter Rock Project which is achieving
success in similar setting within the enriched Booanya Granite suite
• Single Geoscience WA (GSWA) sample result showed significantly elevated,
1047ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO).
• Project 60kms to Esperance port and essential infrastructure via sealed roads
• Esperance projected to become a central hub for major renewable energy and
green hydrogen production
• Targeting clay hosted REE deposit offering potential large-scale low-cost mining
opportunities
MERREDIN PROJECT (88 km2)
• New REE tenement application 30kms north of Merredin (WA Wheatbelt)
• 2 GSWA highly anomalous, elevated REE samples 1381ppm and 1000ppm
TREO.
• Samples were recovered over prospective granite lithology within a north
trending structural fault package.
GEORGETOWN PROJECT (850 km2)
• REE potential recognised by University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals
Institute (August 2021 Report)1
• Fiery Creek and Georgetown tenements overlay REE prospectively which is
related to the potential zones for (REE bearing) Iron-Oxide-Copper-Gold (IOCG)
deposits which is further supported by moderate stream sediment anomalism
• Easily accessed vis sealed roads and in a well-regarded exploration/mining
jurisdiction
EMU NL, (“EMU”, or “the Company”) is pleased to advise that it has applied for two highly
prospective REE tenement packages in WA to complement its recently acquired
Georgetown, prospective rare earth exploration ground in QLD.
The WA projects were identified from GSWA evaluation of high value mineral occurrences
of TREO near Esperance WA and Merredin WA. The Condingup Project, Esperance, is
located within the highly desirable Booanya Granite suite which has recently been
1 “Queensland New Economy Minerals Compilation: Rare Earth Elements”, UQ Sustainable Minerals Institute,
University of Queensland 10 August 2022
EMU NL
10 Walker Avenue, West Perth, WA, 6005
T: +61 (08) 9226 4266
info@emunl.com.au
ABN 50 127 291 927
PO Box 1112, West Perth, WA, 6872
ASX Code: EMU
www.emunl.com.au
recognised for its enrichment for rare earth elements2. The tenement package is further
defined by prospective, favourable geological structures. (See Fig 1.)
Fig 1. Condingup REE Project Tenements Under Application. 60kms from the port of
Esperance, the tenements overlie prominent Booanya Granite features.
The Merredin REE Project is located 30kms north of Merredin WA. Two GSWA samples
taken from within tenement package reported highly anomalous results, 1381ppm and
1000ppm TREO. The north trending structural fault setting provides further indication of
prospectivity for REE exploration over the 88 square kilometre tenement application.
(See Fig 2.)
2
ASX:OD6 ASX Release “Prospectus”, Project Overview - Independent Geological Report 20 June 2022
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Fig 2. Merredin REE Project. The tenement package is situated over favourable structural
setting approximately 30kms north of Merredin in WA Wheatbelt
EMU’s WA REE projects add to the recent Georgetown Project (earn in JV) acquisition3. The
prospectivity of REE at Georgetown has been further highlighted by University of
Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute, August 2021 report4. The report outlines the
potential zones for REE bearing IOCG deposits which are interpreted to overlie portions the
3
ASX Release “Scale Project added to Exploration Portfolio - 850km2 of Highly Prospective Multi Mineral
Tenements - Georgetown, Queensland” 1 September 2022
4 “Queensland New Economy Minerals Compilation: Rare Earth Elements”, UQ Sustainable Minerals Institute,
University of Queensland 10 August 2022
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Georgetown and Fiery Creek Exploration Mineral Tenements. (See Fig 3.). The Georgetown
tenement areas provide EMU with strong untested potential for the discovery of REE
mineralisation. The report refers to the area as possessing strong mineral system indicators
as well as anomalous REE in coarse and fine stream sediments. Whilst the Georgetown
Project is endowed with a significant suite of other minerals and metals, its prospectivity
for REE cannot be discounted and will represent a component of EMU’s focussed
exploration programmes in the coming months.
Fig 3. The high IOCG REE mineralisation potential from modelling by UQ SMI. “Queensland
New Economy Minerals Compilation: Rare Earth Elements”, UQ Sustainable Minerals
Institute (10 August 2022)
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Other Projects
EMU continues to work at its existing Gold, Nickel, Copper, PGE projects in WA. RC drilling
programmes at Graceland and Viper projects are scheduled within the next few weeks and a
soils and electromagnetic survey are programmed for the Sunfire project subject to final
approvals from DBCA. Multielement assays, testing high grade tungsten occurrences at Badja
Project, are currently being processed.
RELEASE AUTHORISED BY DOUG GREWAR
Contact Details: Doug Grewar - Mobile: 0419 833 604
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COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENT
Emu NL
ABN 50 127 291 927
ASX Codes: EMU and EMUCA
10 Walker Ave
West Perth, WA 6005
T +61 8 9226 4266
E info@emunl.com.au
PO Box 1112
West Perth, WA 6872
Fully paid shares (listed)
549,814,484 (including 18.6m which
EMU can buy back for nil consideration)
Contributing Shares (listed)
40,485,069 paid to $0.03, $0.03 to pay,
no call before 31/12/2023
Options (unlisted)
33,320,000 options to acquire fully [paid
shares, exercisable at $0.075 each, expiry
15/3/2023
35,000,000 options to acquire partly paid
shares, exercisable at $0.0001 each,
expiry 15/11/2022
Performance Rights (Unlisted)
48,571,429 performance rights in
relation to acquisition of Gnows Nest
project
Directors:
Peter Thomas
Non-Executive Chairman
Terry Streeter
Non-Executive Director
Gavin Rutherford
Non-Executive Director
Tim Staermose
Non-Executive Director
Investor enquiries:
Doug Grewar CEO
M +61 419833604
E info@emunl.com.au
The information in this report that relates to exploration
results is based on, and fairly represents information
and supporting documentation prepared by Kurtis
Dunstone, a Competent Person who is a Member of the
Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Dunstone 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 Dunstone
consents to the inclusion herein of the matters based
upon his information in the form and context in which
it appears.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
As a result of a variety of risks, uncertainties and other
factors, actual events and results may differ materially
from any forward looking and other 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
statements are based on management’s beliefs,
opinions and estimates as of the respective dates they
are made. The Company does not assume any
obligation to update forward looking statements even
where beliefs, opinions and estimates change or should
do so given changed circumstances and developments.
NEW INFORMATION OR DATA
EMU confirms that it is not aware of any new
information or data that materially affects the
information included in the original market
announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral
Resources, which all material assumptions and technical
parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant
market announcement continue to apply and have not
materially changed. The Company confirms that the
form and context in which the Competent Person’s
findings are presented have not materially changed
from the original market announcement.
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EMU NL
10 Walker Avenue, West Perth, WA, 6005
T: +61 (08) 9226 4266
info@emunl.com.au
ABN 50 127 291 927
PO Box 1112, West Perth, WA, 6872
ASX Code: EMU
www.emunl.com.au
Table 1. GSWA Original Data
GSWA Original Data
DATASET
WACHEM
WACHEM
WACHEM
Tenement
Condingup
Merredin
Merredin
DATASET
WACHEM
WACHEM
WACHEM
Tenement
Condingup
Merredin
Merredin
Dy
Er
Eu
Gd
Ho
La
Lu
Nd
Pr
Ce
ppm
ppm
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
ppm
SAMPLEID
GSWANO BATCH_NO EASTING NORTHING ppm ppm
194850_C1M1S0
194850 gsd08112011 457481
6257735 356.54 15.39
8.23
3.58 17.63
2.88 161.76 1.16 142.34 39.61
224439_C0MWS0
224439 gs12082016
613936
6547634
330 8.63
4.56
2.08
11.6
1.79
223 0.47
142
45.8
224441_C0MWS0
224441 gs12082016
617056
6555698
476 16.3
10.2
3.12
19
3.9
247 1.31
184
60.5
Sm
Ta
Tb
Tm
Y
Yb
Li
Sc
SAMPLEID
GSWANO BATCH_NO EASTING NORTHING ppm ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm ppm
ppm
ppm
194850_C1M1S0
194850 gsd08112011 457481
6257735 23.31 2.81
2.59
100
7.81
12
224439_C0MWS0
224439 gs12082016
613936
6547634
20.7 0.86
1.66
0.64
52
3.63
20.7
3.8
224441_C0MWS0
224441 gs12082016
617056
6555698
28.9 1.99
2.91
1.36
105
8.48
22.1
9
Table 2. GSWA Converted to Oxide
GSWA Data Converted to Oxide
DATASET
WACHEM
WACHEM
WACHEM
Tenement
Condingup
Merredin
Merredin
DATASET
Tenement
Ce2O3 Dy2O3 Er2O3 Eu2O3 Gd2O3 Ho2O3 La2O3 Lu2O3 Nd2O3 Pr6O11
SAMPLEID
GSWANO BATCH_NO EASTING NORTHING ppm ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
ppm
194850_C1M1S0
194850 gsd08112011 457481
6257735 417.62 17.66
9.41
4.14 20.32
3.29 189.71 1.32 166.03 47.86
224439_C0MWS0
224439 gs12082016
613936
6547634 386.53
9.9
5.21
2.41 13.37
2.05 261.53 0.53 165.63 55.34
224441_C0MWS0
224441 gs12082016
617056
6555698 557.54 18.71 11.66
3.61
21.9
4.47 289.68 1.49 214.62
73.1
Li2O Sc2O3
Sm2O3 Ta2O5 Tb2O3 Tm2O3 Y2O3 Yb2O3
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm TREO MREO% ppm
SAMPLEID
GSWANO BATCH_NO EASTING NORTHING ppm ppm
WACHEM
Condingup
194850_C1M1S0
194850 gsd08112011
457481
6257735
27.03
3.43
2.98
WACHEM
Merredin
224439_C0MWS0
224439 gs12082016
613936
6547634
24
1.05
1.91
0.73
126.99
8.89 1046.7 27.50
66.03
4.13 1000.4 27.23
44.56
WACHEM
Merredin
224441_C0MWS0
224441 gs12082016
617056
6555698
33.51
2.43
3.35
5.83
1.55 133.34
9.66 1380.6 26.91
47.57
13.8
EMU NL
10 Walker Avenue, West Perth, WA, 6005
T: +61 (08) 9226 4266
info@emunl.com.au
ABN 50 127 291 927
PO Box 1112, West Perth, WA, 6872
ASX Code: EMU
www.emunl.com.au
18.41
JORC Code 2012 Edition Table1:
Section 1- Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
Sampling
techniques
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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.
Samples collected by GSWA
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.
Subsampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
Open file sample data from GSWA via
DMIRS Data and Software Centre
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
EMU NL
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info@emunl.com.au
ABN 50 127 291 927
PO Box 1112, West Perth, WA, 6872
ASX Code: EMU
www.emunl.com.au
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
sampled.
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.
Multi-element open file data
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.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections
by either independent or alternative
company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Original open file GSWA element data
converted to oxides using standard
conversion factors – see table in release
above
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
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.
Surveyed by GSWA with 10m accuracy. All
coordinates are referenced Datum GDA94
EPSG 4283.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
Data
spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.
GSWA data across all of WA in file State
Geochem
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.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
Open file data
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Criteria
Audits or
reviews
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
Open file data
JORC Code 2012 Edition Table 1:
Section 2 - Reporting of Exploration Reports
Criteria
Mineral
tenement
and land
tenure
status
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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 WA tenure hosting the GSWA
referenced assays are under application
by EMU Resources Pty Ltd
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.
Exploration
done by
other
parties
Geology
Data
aggregation
methods
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
Open file GSWA soil data
Deposit type, geological setting and style
of mineralisation.
Granite host rocks
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.
Original open file GSWA element data
converted to oxides using standard
conversion factors – see table in release
above
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.
MREO (Magnetic Rare Earth Oxides) =
Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Sm2O3 + Gd2O3 +
Tb2O3 + Dy2O3
The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts
should be included for any significant
discovery being reported These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view
Refer to figures in body of the report.
Geological and mineralisation
interpretations are based on current
knowledge and will change with further
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
of drill hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
Balanced
reporting
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Further
work
exploration.
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.
Key location information and assays have
been provided, refer to results reported in
body of text.
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.
Geological interpretations have been
taken from published maps, geophysical
interpretation, historical and ongoing
exploration.
The nature and scale of planned further
work (eg tests for lateral extensions or
depth extensions or large-scale step-out
drilling).
Further soil sampling, mapping,
reconnaissance, geochemical and
geophysical assessments are required
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations and future
drilling areas, provided this information is
not commercially sensitive.
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