EMU Secures Highly Prospective Exploration Portfolio in WA
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EMU Secures Highly Prospective Exploration Portfolio in WA
28 September 2020
Emu NL (“EMU” or “the Company”, ASX:EMU) is pleased to announce that it has entered
into an agreement to acquire a portfolio of highly prospective exploration projects in the
southwest of Western Australia, within 450 kilometres of Perth.
All these projects have demonstrated potential to host a range of base metals and PGE’s, with
the emphasis being on Ni-Cu mineralisation as evidenced from past exploration work and
historical mining activity.
The recent Julimar PGE-Ni-Cu discovery by Chalice Gold Mines Limited (ASX:CHN) has
highlighted the exploration potential of the South West Terrane of WA for nickel-copperplatinum group element (Ni-Cu-PGE) mineralisation.
HIGHLIGHTS - AVENGER PORTFOLIO
o Acquisition of 3 projects covering a combined area of 91.3km2 with strong potential
for hosting Ni, Cu and PGE mineralisation.
o Additional EMU tenement applications of approximately 120km2 covering areas of
strategic interest at 2 of the projects.
o Modest purchase consideration to deliver 100% ownership of each project.
o All projects located within the emerging South West Terrane in the Wheatbelt Region
of WA.
o Flagship Sunfire Project covers 3 interpreted trends hosting mafic-ultramafic rocks
including a significant Ni-Cu anomaly in close proximity to the recently announced
Venture Minerals/Chalice Gold Mines ‘Julimar lookalike’ JV.
o Graceland Project covers a largely untested 5km-long magnetic feature interpreted as a
mafic-ultramafic intrusion prospective for Ni-mineralisation.
o Viper Project, centred around the historic Netty Copper Mine, interpreted to be a
discrete mineral occurrence along a broad base metal trend associated with shearing at
the contact of a mafic intrusive with a granite dome.
o Intermittent mining and exploration activity on all project areas provides support for a
targeted program of exploration to commence immediately.
o Acquisition provides a robust platform to transform EMU into a WA-focused precious
and base metals exploration company.
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 112, West Perth, WA, 6872
ASX Code: EMU
www.emunl.com.au
Figure 1: Project location map of EMU projects in WA overlain on geology
The tenements the subject of the Avenger acquisition agreement include 2 granted Exploration
Licences (EL) and 1 EL application as summarised in Table 1. EMU has applied for 2
additional ELs adjoining the Viper and Graceland Projects.
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Table 1: Tenement Summary
Project
Location
Tenement
Status
Sunfire
Bridgetown
E70/5507
Graceland
Hyden
Graceland
Extension
Area
(Blocks)
11
Minerals
Application
Area
(km2)
31.3
E70/5146
Granted
14.4
5
Copper, Nickel, PGE
Hyden
E70/5603
Pending
43.8
15
Copper, Nickel
Viper
Jerramungup
E70/5155
Granted
45.6
16
Copper, Nickel
Viper
Extension
Jerramungup
E70/5602
Pending
76.9
27
Copper, Nickel, PGE,
Gold
Copper, Nickel, PGE
1. SUNFIRE PROJECT
The 31.3km2 Sunfire Ni-Cu Project comprises a single EL application located midway between
Bridgetown and Manjimup and to the south of the world-class Greenbushes lithium-tantalum
mine. The Project immediately adjoins Venture Minerals Limited’s (ASX:VMS) South West
Project in which Chalice Gold Mines Limited has recently committed to spend up to $3.7M to
earn a 70% interest in a “Julimar lookalike” target.1
The Project covers gneiss and amphibolite sequences of the Archean Balingup Complex
derived from mafic and felsic volcanic units, banded iron formations, and mafic-ultramafic
intrusive rocks of the South West Terrane of the Yilgarn Craton. Interpretation of the available
geophysical (aeromagnetics + airborne EM) and geochemistry data indicates the presence of 3
north-easterly trends (Yornup, Seaton-Ross and Mersea trends) hosting mafic-ultramafic rocks
with over 10km of prospective strike contained within the Project area. Exploration work since
the 1970s covered only 2km within these trends and identified 4 key targets (Yornup Mill,
Gommes, Aerial and Half Moon, Figure 2).
Limited historical drilling at Yornup Mill, by Planet Mining (1970 - 1975), returned significant
intercepts of 19m at 1.07% Ni and 0.06% Co from 6m (including 8m at 1.82% Ni and 0.06%
Co from 16m) in hole DDH Y12A and 17m at 0.32% Ni from 1.5m in hole DDH Y011 (Figure
3) 2 . Planet Mining’s work confirmed the presence of several layered mafic-ultramafic
intrusions within the Project area.
Subsequent exploration work by Western Mining Corporation (1978 - 1981) and Shell
Minerals (1981) focussed on the chromite potential at Yornup Mill and extended the soil
geochemistry coverage over Aerial. The Creasy Group (1998 - 2000) undertook a regional
program exploring for both lateritic and sulphide nickel mineralisation in the greater regional
area including the Sunfire tenement. Laterite sampling at Yornup Mill returned values of up to
940ppm Ni with follow-up shallow aircore drilling returning significant intersections of 22m
at 0.31% Ni from 22m in hole MAC02 and 21m at 0.34% Ni in hole MAC033.
1
Refer to Chalice Gold Mines ASX announcement of 21 July 2020: Chalice expands position in new West Yilgarn
Ni-Cu-PGE Province with earn-in agreement on ‘Julimar lookalike’ target.
2
Cautionary Statement: The drilling undertaken by Planet Mining is considered material to the Project, however
the exploration results in the possession of Emu do not comply with JORC Code (2012) reporting standards.
3
Cautionary Statement: The drilling undertaken by The Creasy Group is considered material to the Project,
however the historic exploration results do not comply with JORC Code (2012) reporting standards.
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Figure 2: Sunfire Project with prospect locations overlain on aerial imagery
Previous RC and DD drilling highlights at Sunfire included the following:
o
o
o
o
o
MAC002:
MAC003:
MAC006:
MAC007:
MAC008:
22m @ 0.31% Ni from 2m
21m @ 0.34% Ni from 2m
14m @ 0.16% Ni from 0m
15m @ 0.48% Ni from 2m
10m @ 0.17% Ni from 6m
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o
o
o
o
Y011:
Y012A:
MAC051:
MAC052:
17m @ 0.32% Ni from 1.5m
19m @ 1.70% Ni from 6m incl. 8m @ 1.8% Ni from 16m
16m @ 0.40% Ni from 6m
20m @ 0.39% Ni from 6m
Further details of significant intervals in the Planet Mining and Creasy Group drilling is
provided in Annexure A (significant Ni intercepts). Supporting information is also provided in
JORC Table 1, Sections 1 & 2 within Annexure B.
Figure 3: Yornup Mill Prospect soil geochemistry with historical drill hole collar positions
EMU believes there is significant scope for the discovery of primary Ni-Cu sulphide
mineralisation within the Project, which is favourably located relatively to existing road, rail
and power infrastructure. Geochemical sampling at Sunfire was mostly limited to State Forest
lands (Yornup Mill) with minimal additional sampling completed on private land. In particular,
a strong, northeast-trending soil geochemical anomaly with a Ni-core and Cu-fringe containing
maximum values of 0.2 - 0.5% Cu has been delineated within the Seaton-Ross Trend at Yornup
Mill and requires follow-up along its strike extensions into private lands (Figure 3). Similarly,
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there is evidence of further coincident Ni-Cu geochemical signatures in the Mersea trend at
Half Moon and Aerial in the southeast of the Project area.
The recent discovery of massive sulphide mineralisation at the nearby Thor prospect by
Venture Minerals Limited (ASX:VMS) also highlights the potential for volcanogenic massive
sulphide (VMS) mineralisation within the Sunfire Project.4
Emu’s initial exploration program will extend the geochemistry coverage along the established
regional trends (Yornup, Seaton-Ross and Mersea) with follow-up EM and IP geophysical
surveys and drilling to be conducted over the priority targets.
2. GRACELAND PROJECT
The 14.4km2 Graceland Project comprises a single granted EL located 40km southeast of
Hyden and 43km northeast of Lake Grace over a flat-lying area showing no outcrop expression.
The area has been mapped as deformed Archean granites and granodiorites. EMU has applied
for an additional 43.8 km2 EL surrounding the Project.
The Project covers a discrete 5km-long magnetic feature and coincident gravity high
interpreted as a mafic-ultramafic intrusion (Figure 4). This interpretation is supported by
Golden Mile Resources Limited’s (ASX:G88) Quicksilver Ni-laterite discovery overlying
ultramafic rocks located 7km to the west of Graceland. 5 EMU’s Graceland Project is
conspicuously absent of any laterite development.
Modelling of detailed ground magnetics geophysical data from within the Graceland Project
by Southern Geoscience Consultants Pty Ltd has interpreted 12 high-value magnetic plates at
depths of 70 - 120m. Significantly, these targets have a stronger magnetic signature than the
nearby Quicksilver Ni-laterite discovery and are located entirely under soil cover.
The northern portion of the Project has been partially geochemically sampled by a single line
of 7 shallow wide spaced RAB holes for a total of 34m, completed along an available roadside
access. Drilling was conducted to a maximum depth of only 11m, with 10 samples collected in
total. Maximum Ni-values from this surficial drilling returned a peak of only 90ppb. Emu
considers the geophysical anomaly and conceptual target to remain untested.
Initial work planned by EMU will focus on the Ni-Cu-PGE potential of the magnetic anomaly
by geochemistry. A follow-up program of moving-loop EM (MLEM) geophysics over the main
geochemical anomalies will target potential conductors prior to testing by RC and diamond
drilling.
4
Refer to Venture Minerals ASX announcement of 21 February 2019: Drilling intersects further massive
sulphides with Copper & Zinc mineralisation at the Thor VMS Prospect, Western Australia
5
Refer to Golden Mile Resources ASX announcement of 19 November 2018: Quicksilver Nickel-Cobalt Project:
Significant Maiden Resource, With Upside
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Figure 4: Graceland Project and surrounding EMU application overlain on TMI aeromagnetics
3. VIPER PROJECT
The 45.6km2 Viper Project comprises a single granted EL located 8km northeast of the
wheatbelt town of Jerramungup and centred on the historic Netty Copper Mine within granites,
felsic to mafic granulites, dolerite and gneiss of the Archean Lake Grace Terrane (Figure 5).
EMU has applied for an additional EL covering 76.9 km2 to the immediate south.
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Figure 5 - Viper Project and EMU EL application overlain on TMI aeromagnetics
Past production from Netty, over the period 1907 – 1969, is reported at 3.13 tonnes of contained
copper from 30.5t of oxide and sulphide (chalcopyrite) ore at a grade of over 10% Cu.
Detailed channel sampling of the underground mine workings over a strike length of 40m by
Audax Resources Limited in 1987 returned copper values in the range 3% to 10% with a peak
value of 14.1% from a total of 52 samples. Nickel results were mostly over 1,000 ppm, with a
peak value of 0.51%.
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Netty is interpreted by EMU as a discrete occurrence within a broader base metal trend
associated with shearing at the contact of a mafic intrusion (dolerite dyke) with Archean
granite. This setting has not been previously evaluated by any systematic exploration.
Emu’s initial exploration program will focus on the geochemical assessment of the Netty mine
and host trend by auger soil geochemistry. Detailed ground magnetics will assist in delineating
fault controls to the mineralisation in conjunction with IP geophysics to explore for
disseminated sulphides at depth. Follow-up drill testing of the priority geochemical and
geophysical targets will be carried out as required.
4. KEY ACQUISITION TERMS
The consideration for the acquisition of the 3 tenements from Avenger Projects Pty Ltd is
summarised as follows:
o Payment of $100,000 and the issue of 20 million ordinary fully paid EMU shares for
the granted Graceland and Viper ELs.
o Payment of $50,000 and the issue of 10 million ordinary fully paid EMU shares subject
to and upon grant of the Sunfire Project EL.
o Subject to shareholder approval, the issue of 25 million, non- voting, performance
shares which will convert into 25 million ordinary fully paid EMU shares (ranking
equally with Emu’s ASX listed ordinary fully paid shares) if and upon EMU completing
(within 5 years) a Pre-feasibility Study which recommends a Feasibility Study be
undertaken with respect to a deposit within any of the tenement. If that milestone is not
met, then the 25 million performance shares will convert into 1 ordinary fully paid
EMU share.
o A 1% royalty.
An Escrow Deed provides that 8,750,000 of the shares issued will be held in escrow until
23 December 2020; another 8,750,000 shares will be held in escrow until 23 March 2021; and
all remaining shares will be held in escrow until 23 September 2021.
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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)
298,005,436 (inc. 15.7m which EMU can
buy back for nil consideration)
Contributing Shares (listed)
33,725,496 paid to $0.03, $0.03 to pay, no
call before 31/12/2023
Options (unlisted)
65,759,750 options to acquire partly paid
shares, exercisable at $0.02 each, on or
before 21 December 2020
84,355,000 options to acquire fully paid
shares, exercisable at $0.20 each, on or
before 15 January 2021
8,454,468 options to acquire fully paid
shares, exercisable at $0.20 each, on or
before 16 January 2021
22,000,000 options to acquire partly paid
shares, exercisable at $0.03 each, on or
before 21 December 2021
Directors:
Peter Thomas
Non-Executive Chairman
Terry Streeter
Non-Executive Director
Gavin Rutherford
Non-Executive Director
Tim Staermose
Non-Executive Director
COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENT
The information in this report that relates to
Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents
information and supporting documentation prepared
by Mr. 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 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.
Investor enquiries:
CEO
Doug Grewar
T +61 8 9226 4266
E info@emunl.com.au
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ANNEXURE – A
Sunfire Project: Table of Significant Nickel Intercepts:
Significant Interval (> 0.2% Ni) Creasey Group Drilling at Sunfire
Hole ID
Hole Depth
From
To
Interval
Ni Grade
(m)
(m)
(m)
(m)
(%)
MAC002
24
4
24
20
0.33
MAC003
23
4
22
18
0.39
MAC007
17
4
17
13
0.52
MAC008
16
12
16
4
0.23
MAC0014
21
14
21
7
0.23
MAC0016
24
18
22
4
0.25
MAC0017
15
12
15
3
0.27
MAC0019
14
8
10
2
0.24
MAC020
30
12
16
4
0.41
MAC0051
27
4
24
20
0.37
MAC0052
28
2
28
26
0.26
Significant Interval (> 0.5% Ni) Planet Drilling at Sunfire
Hole ID
Hole Depth
From
To
Interval
(m)
(m)
(m)
(m)
Y-06
Y-011
Y-012
76.4
66.5
103.0
And
Y-015
Y-022
Y-023
30.1
16.2
16.2
And
Y-025
89.0
And
39.0
1.5
6.1
16.2
15.5
3.4
4.6
11.3
4.9
9.8
39.3
17.0
7.6
24.1
18.6
3.7
5.2
11.9
7.5
10.4
0.3
15.5
1.5
7.9
3.1
0.3
0.6
0.6
2.6
0.6
Ni Grade
(%)
0.70
0.32
0.70
1.82
0.85
0.70
0.80
0.85
0.74
0.75
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ANNEXURE – B
JORC 2012 Table 1 – Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
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 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 (e.g. submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
All geochemical sampling and drilling
reported herein pertain to the Sunfire project
and relate to historical exploration
conducted pre-2012. The results of this work
are considered material to the Project;
however, the exploration results do not
currently comply with JORC Code (2012)
reporting standards.
All drilling and sampling were undertaken in
what is considered an “industry standard” of
the time. Sampling details for the drilling
intercepts reported in the announcement
include:
Sunfire Project:
- Drilling and geochemical sampling was
conducted by various companies using
different techniques and analytical
methods.
- Planet Mining (1970) targeted 20 NQ
diamond drilling (DD) holes on a flatlying layered ultramafic/ mafic intrusion
in contact with a banded felsic/mafic
gneiss and amphibolites beneath a thick
lateritic weathering profile. Drilling was
conducted by Egan Drilling using an
unspecified rig. Most of the core was
quarter sawn(?) and/or selectively
sampled, although this varied and in
some cases only selective chip samples
assayed.
- Assays completed by Geomin
Laboratories, Perth for total Ni, Co, Cu
by atomic absorption spectroscopy
(AAS) and Cr by colorimetry (col).
- M.G. Creasey (1999) completed 72
aircore (AC) holes for a total of 1723m
(23m average depth) by Geotechnical
Drilling Engineers, using a Mantis 75
AC rig mounted on an Isuzu 4WD
truck. Holes were sampled as 2m
composites for Mg, Ca, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co,
Ni, Cu, Zn, As.
- Soil geochemical sampling by Planet
Mining was conducted over an area of
approximately 1200m x 1200m using a
30m x 15m grid spacing. Surface
samples were collected from the
indurated soil profile (laterite) and sent
to Geomin Laboratories, Perth for total
Ni, Co, Cu by atomic absorption
spectroscopy (AAS) and Cr by
colorimetry (col).
Graceland Project:
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
-
Magnetic Resources NL conducted
RAB drilling in a single traverse of 7
shallow holes for a total of 34m (11m
max depth). Hole spacing was 100150m and most holes were drilled to 24m depth and are considered soil
samples.
- Assays completed by Ultra Trace Pty
Ltd, Perth.
- Sample preparation comprised sorting,
drying, and splitting where necessary,
with pulverization in a disc pulverizer.
- Sample analyses was completed for a 10
element suite comprising Au, Pt, As,
Co, Cu, Ni, Cr, Zn, Mn, U. Analytical
methods include aqua regia digest with
ICP-MS for Au, Pt, As, Co, U and ICPOES for Cu, Ni, Cr, Zn, Mn
Viper Project:
- Audax completed rock chip
geochemical sampling of the Netty
Mine underground workings to a depth
of 13.5m in 5 drives in E-W direction
and 4 crosscuts N-S. Samples taken as
1m vertical channel samples of ~5kg,
with additional samples over geological
and structural contacts. In all 52
samples collected over 40 linear metres.
- Sample analyses was completed by
Amdel Laboratories, Perth for a 6element suite including Au, Pt, Pd, Cu,
Ni, Ag. Sample preparation and assay
techniques are not given in the historical
records.
The independent laboratories would take the
drill samples and complete analyses as
described below.
Drilling
techniques
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, facesampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
Sunfire Project:
- DD drilling in NQ-size core
- AC drilling in NQ(AC)-size aircore bits
(approximately 75mm)
Graceland Project:
- RAB drilling contractor, drill rig and
rod size has not been specified in the
historic records.
- Emu considers this work to be soilsampling in character.
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.
Sunfire Project:
- No QA/QC data exists for the historical
drilling, although detailed geology logs
were kept detailing any issues with
drilling recovery, which did not report
problem(s).
Graceland Project:
- No descriptions are given for the
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
sampling methodology employed.
Logging
Sub-sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
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.
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.
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
(e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels
of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have
been established.
Sunfire Project:
- All DD and AC holes were geologically
logged.
Graceland Project:
- No geological logs exist in the historic
records
Sunfire Project:
- DD drilling: ½ core, ¼ core and sludge
samples taken from NX-BX sized core.
- AC drilling in NQ(AC)-size aircore bits
(approximately 75mm). Samples by 2m
grab (i.e., composite samples)
Graceland Project:
- No QAQC control procedures are
presented in the historic records.
- Two sample repeats are presented in the
records giving confidence that industry
standards were upheld.
Viper Project:
- No QAQC control procedures are
presented in the historic records.
Samples were submitted to commercial
independent laboratories in Perth, Australia.
Sunfire Project:
- Planet Mining utilised Geomin
Laboratories for total Ni, Co, Cu (AAS)
and Cr (col).
- Creasey utilised Genalysis Laboratory
Services Pty Ltd. Assays by ICP-OES
(inductively coupled plasma optical
emission spectroscopy) following a
mixed acid digest (4 acid digest) using
hydrofluoric, nitric, perchloric and
hydrochloric acids.
- No QA/QC data exists for the historical
drilling.
Graceland Project:
- Assays completed by Ultra Trace Pty
Ltd, Perth for sample preparation and
assays by a 10 element suite comprising
Au, Pt, As, Co, Cu, Ni, Cr, Zn, Mn, U.
Analytical methods include aqua regia
digest with ICP-MS for Au, Pt, As, Co,
U and ICP-OES for Cu, Ni, Cr, Zn, Mn
- This is considered appropriate for soil
sampling and RAB (soil) sampling
assays.
Viper Project:
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Audax utilised Amdel Laboratories for a
6-element suite Au, Pt, Pd, Cu, Ni, Ag.
No QA/QC data exists for this work.
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.
Sunfire Project:
- All significant intersections were
identified in historical (pre-digital)
open-file documentation and uploaded
to the company’s database.
- No twinned holes have been drilled.
- Assay data has not been adjusted.
Graceland Project:
- RAB drilling and assays of surficial
soils did not result in any anomalous
intercepts.
- 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.
Sunfire Project:
- Drill hole collar locations have been
digitized from historical maps.
- Locations (drill hole collar positions)
have been transformed into GDA94
zone 50 projection.
- Images and location tables have been
provided in the announcement.
Graceland Project:
- RAB drill hole collar locations have
been digitized from historical maps and
converted to the GDA94 geodetic
datum.
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.
Sunfire Project:
- Planet Mining drilling was targeted on
geochemical and geophysical anomalies
associated with lateritised and silicified
ultramafic rocks. Drilling was not
conducted on set traverses or spacings.
- Creasey drilling was conducted on set
traverses on nominal 50m spacings.
- Sample compositing was used in the
Creasey AC drilling (2m composite).
Graceland Project:
- No significant assay results have been
reported.
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.
Sunfire Project:
- Planet Mining conducted DD drilling as
either vertical or angled (-45o & -60o).
- Creasey AC drilling was entirely
vertical (-90o) as the work was aimed
principally at assessing economic
laterite mineralisation.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
No QA/QC data exists for the historical
drilling. Details of the custody chain during
the drilling programmes are unknown but
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
can be assumed to follow industry standards.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
No QA/QC data or details of internal audits
are known from company historical
documentation.
JORC 2012 Table 1 – Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Reports
NB: JORC Table 1 data compiled for historical drilling completed on the Sunfire Project
tenement
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 historical drilling conducted at Sunfire
was undertaken at various stages over the
period 1970 – present. In most cases, the
prospects formed part of a regional
exploration package for the company in
question.
Emu’s current tenements as reported
include:
Sunfire Project:
- E70/5507: centred approximately 14km
from Bridgetown and 18km from
Manjimup.
- The tenement is held by Avenger
Projects Pty Ltd (or its nominees) and is
the subject of the Emu acquisition
detailed in this announcement.
Graceland Project:
- E70/5146 is located 40km SE of Hyden
and 43km NE of Lake Grace
- Emu’s new tenement application
E70/5603 is located surrounding
E70/5146.
Viper Project:
- E70/5155 is located 8km NE of
Jer
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