Down Hole EM Survey Commences at Gulf Creek Copper Project
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ASX Announcement
5 December 2025
ASX: OD6
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Down Hole EM Survey Commences
at Gulf Creek Copper Project
OD6 Metals Limited (OD6 or the Company) is pleased to advise that Downhole Electromagnetic
(DHEM) surveying will commence over the weekend at the Gulf Creek Copper Project in NSW. The
program will utilise four recently completeddiamonddrill holes (DDH) together with several reverse
circulation (RC) holes completed earlier in the year, to identify conductive anomalies that may
represent extensions or repetitions of high-grade copper mineralisation.
Highlights
• DHEM surveying willcommenceovertheweekend at theGulfCreekCopperProject,marking
a key step in advancing the assessment of potential VMS copper mineralisation.
• The program uses four recent diamond drill holes and earlier RC holes to identify conductive
anomalies that may represent extensions of known mineralised zones.
• The survey was designed by Mitre Geophysics and is being carried out by Gap Geophysics
Australia, with final processed results expected early in the New Year.
• Phase 2 drilling has completed four diamond holes targeting major geophysical anomalies at
Big Bend, Northwest, West Limb and below the historic Gulf Creek Mine.
• Drilling will be temporarily paused to allow DHEM acquisition and interpretation, ensuring the
next stage of drilling is efficient and well-targeted.
• Subject to results, the Company expects to resume exploration in 2026 using faster, cost-
effective RC drilling.
• Drilling to date has intersected typical VMS stratigraphy, including sea-floor sediments,
exhalative cherts and hydrothermal alteration, confirming a prospective geological setting.
• Diamond core sample selections are being finalised for laboratory analysis.
• OD6 holds approvals for up to 25 drill holes totalling approximately 7,500 metres.
Managing Director Brett Hazelden, commented:
“The commencement of DHEM surveying marks the next important step in unlocking the copper potential at Gulf
Creek. This technique has a strong track record of identifying high-grade sulphide bodies that drilling alone may
miss. With multiple holes now completed across several target zones, we are well positioned for the DHEM survey to
guide our next phase of drilling in 2026.
We are pleased to have drilled the previously untested Big Bend, West Limb and Northwest targets, all of which
confirmed the presence of VMS-style stratigraphy. This provides strong encouragement for ongoing exploration
targeting.
Gulf Creek continues to complement our flagship Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project by providing OD6 with exposure
to a high-grade copper asset in a proven district at a time when copper prices are at record highs.”
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What is DHEM?
Downhole Electromagnetics (DHEM) is a geophysical method where an electromagnetic field is transmitted
from a surface loop and measured by a probe lowered down a drill hole. Because copper sulphides
(chalcopyrite, bornite, chalcocite) are significantly more conductive than surrounding host rocks, the DHEM
tool can detect:
• Off-hole conductors, potentially massive sulphide bodies, not intersected by drilling
• Down-dip, up-dip or along-strike extensions of mineralised lodes
• Potential stacked or parallel lenses hidden from surface geophysics
• Depth and orientation of conductive bodies to improve drilling accuracy
DHEM is considered one of the most effective tools for vectoring toward massive sulphide accumulations,
particularly in structurally complex or historically mined VMS systems such as Gulf Creek.
Downhole Electromagnetic (DHEM) Surveying Program Overview
A total of 7–9 drill holes are planned for DHEM acquisition, each surveyed from surface to end-of-hole depth.
Survey loops of approximately 200 m × 200 m dimension will be laid out across the Gulf Creek lode, Big Bend,
West Limb and Northwest targets, consistent with the survey design prepared by Mitre Geophysics
Recently completed OD6 drill holes being surveyed include:
• GCDD007 – Big Bend target
• GCDD008 – Northwest magnetic/gravity target
• GCDD009 – West Limb target
• GCDD010 – Gulf Creek deep hole below workings
These will be supplemented by selected earlier RC holes such as GCC0001–GCC0005 where mineralisation has
been logged (e.g., 1 m @ 4.33% Cu from 67 m in GCC0001; 5 m @ 2.13% Cu, 1.82% Zn from 108 m in GCC0004)
The aim of surveying a combination of new and existing holes is to build a coherent geophysical picture of
sulphide-hosted copper mineralisation across the Gulf Creek structural corridor.
The survey has been designed to detect conductive sources located up to 100 m of each drill hole, enabling
rapid follow-up drill targeting in 2026.
The loops have been oriented to specifically target the steeply dipping, NW–SE striking sulphide structures
interpreted from drilling and historical mine workings, as described in the survey design documentation.
Any strong, coherent off-hole conductors identified will be ranked and prioritised as drill targets for the
Company’s next exploration campaign at Gulf Creek.
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Figure 1: Plan overview of the 7 holes planned to have DHEM
Phase 2 Drilling at Gulf Creek
Phase 2 drilling is testing potential extensions to mineralisation near the historic Gulf Creek Copper mining area.
All holes were designed as such to benefit for downhole electromagnetics to model off-hole massive sulphide
conductors.
The current Phase 2 drill program at Gulf Creek has completed four diamond core holes to date testing large
geophysical anomalies at Big Bend, North West and West Limb along with a further deep hole below the
historic Gulf Creek Mine (refer to (refer to Figure 2, 3 and Table 1). These targets are considered ‘blind’ in the
sense that there is no mineralization observed at surface. The three targets are magnetic anomalies modelled at
between 100 to 600m beneath the surface and were targeted on the basis of the known relationship between
magnetite and massive sulphides at Gulf Creek and were each drilled to 240.5m depth. The fourth hole, drilled
to 328m depth, was designed in order to give full coverage, beneath the historic workings, for the upcoming
down-hole electromagnetic survey.
Drilling Progress has been slower than expected mainly due to rainfall, lightning and ground conditions. As such
the program will be paused whilst the DHEM is conducted and the results reviewed. The Company will also look
to revert to the faster and more cost effective RC drilling method once follow up targets are confirmed from the
DHEM surveys.
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All holes completed to date have confirmed:
• Interbedded sedimentary and exhalative chert horizons
• Hydrothermal alteration consistent with VMS systems
• Minor sulphides and hydrothermal magnetite
• Strong alignment with the known Besshi-style VMS model
The exhalative chert is a key indicator of volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) systems. Although only minor
sulphide mineralisation was intersected in Phase 2 drilling, DHEM is considered the most appropriate next step
to identify potential off-hole massive sulphide bodies.
Current DDH core samples are being reviewed, prior to dispatch for laboratory analysis..
OD6 holds approvals to complete a total of 25 drill holes for approximately 7,500 metres.
Table 1. Drill Hole Details. All coordinates in GDA94 Zone 56.
Hole ID Easting Northing RL Azimuth Dip Depth Target
GCDD007 276791 6657547 798 228 -76 240.5 Big Bend
GCDD008 276400 6658126 789 223 -60 240.5 Northwest
GCDD009 276160 6657703 813 116 -55 240.5 West Limb
GCDD010 277040 6657455 759 230 -67 328 Gulf Creek
Figure2: Plan view o fOD6 Drilling completed to date overlain on 1st
vertical derivative of magnetics with \ the priority targets
Big Bend, North West, West Limb and the historic Gulf Creek Mine
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Figure3: Long Section view to SW showing extended view of geophysical magnetic modelling and the targets along the West
Limb of the Gulf Creek Synclineto the NW anomaly.Referto announcementdated 14November2024fordetails on geophysical
modelling.
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Competent Persons Statement
Information in this report relating to Exploration Results is based on information reviewed by Dr Darren Holden
who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Dr Holden is an employee of GeoSpy Pty
Ltd and is geological advisor to the Company and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a
Competent Person as defined by the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for reporting of Exploration Results,
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Dr Holden owns shares in the Company and participates in the Company’s
employee securities incentive plan. Dr Holden consents to the inclusion of the data in the form and context in
which it appears.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information in this document refers to the intentions of OD6 Metals, however these are not intended to
be forecasts, forward looking statements, or statements about the future matters for the purposes of the
Corporations Act or any other applicable law. Statements regarding plans with respect to OD6 Metals projects
are forward looking statements and can generally be identified by the use of words such as ‘project’, ‘foresee’,
‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘aim’, ‘intend’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘will’ or similar expressions. There
can be no assurance that the OD6 Metals plans for its projects will proceed as expected and there can be no
assurance of future events which are subject to risk, uncertainties and other actions that may cause OD6 Metals
actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from those referred to in this document. While the
information contained in this document has been prepared in good faith, there can be given no assurance or
guarantee that the occurrence of these events referred to in the document will occur as contemplated.
Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, OD6 Metals and any of its affiliates and their directors,
officers, employees, agents and advisors disclaim any liability whether direct or indirect, express or limited,
contractual, tortuous, statutory or otherwise, in respect of, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the
information in this document, or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking statement or any event or
results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement; and do not make any representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information in this document, or
likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking statement or any event or results expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statement; and disclaim all responsibility and liability for these forward-looking statements
(including, without limitation, liability for negligence).
No new information
Except where explicitly stated, this announcement contains references to prior exploration results, all of which
have been cross-referenced to previous market announcements made by the Company. The Company confirms
that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the
relevant market announcements.
The information in this report relating to the Mineral Resource estimate for the Splinter Rock Project is extracted
from the Company’s ASX announcements dated 18 July 2024. OD6 confirms that it is not aware of any new
information or data that materially affects the information included in the original announcement and that all
material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource estimate continue to apply.
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of OD6 Metals Limited
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About OD6 Metals
OD6 Metals is an Australian public company pursuing exploration and development opportunities within the critical minerals
sector, namely rare earths and copper.
Rare Earth Elements
OD6 Metals has successfully identified clay hosted rare earths at its 100% owned Splinter Rock Project which is located in
the Esperance-Goldfields region of Western Australia.
The Company released a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Splinter Rock in May 2024, confirming that the project hosts
one of the largest and highest-grade clay-hosted rare earths deposits in Australia with an Indicated Resource of 119Mt @
1,632ppm TREO and an Inferred Resource of 563Mt @ 1,275ppm TREO with an overall ratio of ~23% high-value Magnetic
Rare Earths (MagREE).
An innovative Process Flow sheet has been selected utilising Heap Leaching, Nano-filtration and Ion Exchange Technologies
that have achieved ~75% Nd & Pr overall recovery, produced a high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate or Hydroxide
(MREC/H) of ~56-59% TREO, with low levels of impurities (Al, Fe, P, Si) and extremely low uranium and thorium content
(<0.001% U + Th).
OD6 Metals believes that Splinter Rock has all the hallmarks of a world class rare earths project with a conceptual heap leac h
development which utilises the large and high-grade Splinter Rock resource to support a long-life REE operation.
Copper
The Company is advancing the Gulf Creek Copper-Zinc VMS Project located near the town of Barraba in NSW.
Gulf Creek was mined at around the turn of the 20th century and was once regarded as the highest-grade copper mine (2%
to 6.5% Cu) in NSW until its closure due to weak copper prices in 1912. Very little exploration has occurred at the project in
over 100 years, with OD6 aiming to apply modern day exploration technologies.
The 2025 maiden drilling program successfully defined high grade copper below the historical mine plus confirmed the
strong relationship between magnetism and massive sulphide mineralisation. Geophysical modelling has identified multiple,
high priority and untested targets ready for drilling providing over >3km of untested strike in the immediate mine-
stratigraphy, and over >10km across the tenement.
Corporate Directory
Managing Director
Non-Executive Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Financial Controller/ Joint Company Secretary
Joint Company Secretary
Contact
OD6 Metals Ltd
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www.od6metals.com.au
Mail to: info@od6metals.com.au
Phone: +61 8 6189 8515
Level 1, 1 Alvan Street, Subiaco, WA 6008
Mr Brett Hazelden
Mr Piers Lewis
Dr Mitch Loan
Mr Troy Cavanagh
Mr Joel Ives
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Phone: +61 408 228 889
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JORC 2012 – Table1: Gulf Creek
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques • Nature and quality ofsampling (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 shouldnotbe takenas limitingthe
broad meaning of sampling.
• Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibrationofany measurement tools or systems
used.
• Aspects ofthe determination ofmineralisation that
are Material to the Public Report.
• In cases where ‘industrystandard’ work has been
done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse
circulationdrilling was used to obtain 1 m samples
from which 3 kgwas pulverised toproduce a 30 g
charge for fire assay’). In other cases more
explanationmay 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
• No sampling reported in this release.
• All drilling, as yet un-cutandassayed, is diamond core
drilling, andit is anticipatedthat selected samples will
be cut-half core and assayed.
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, face-
samplingbitor other type, whether core is oriented
and if so, by what method, etc).
• Diamond core drilling NQ.
Drill sample recovery • Method ofrecordingand 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 andwhether sample bias may
have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
• Some zones ofbroken core andpotential core loss were
noted, however, overall core recovery expected at
>95%
Logging • Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically andgeotechnically logged toa 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.
• All core logged onsite by contractgeologists recording
lithology, alteration, structure and magnetic
susceptibility.
Sub-sampling techniques
and sample preparation
• Ifcore, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.
• Ifnon-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 sampled.
• No samplingor sub-samplingreported in this release.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 geophysicaltools,spectrometers,handheldXRF
instruments, etc, the parameters used in
determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
• Nature ofqualitycontrol procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels ofaccuracy
(ie lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
• No new assay results reportedin this release. Refer to
assays reported previously on 7 May 2025.
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 new assay results reported in this release.
Location of data points • Accuracy and quality ofsurveys used to locate drill
holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches,
mine workings and other locations used inMineral
Resource estimation.
• Specification of the grid system used.
• Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
• All drill collars sighted using hand held GPS with
accuracy of +- 5m.
• Downhole surveys conducted usingOmni Gyro tool by
the drill team.
• Results presented in GDA94 Zone 56.
Data spacing and
distribution
• Data spacing forreportingofExploration Results.
• Whether the data spacing and distribution is
sufficient to establish the degree ofgeological and
grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s)
and classifications applied.
• Whether sample compositing has been applied.
• Drill spacing is variable.
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
• Whether the orientation of sampling achieves
unbiased samplingofpossible structures and the
extent to which this is known, considering the
deposit type.
• Ifthe relationshipbetween the drilling orientation
and the orientation ofkey mineralised structures is
considered tohave introduced asamplingbias, this
should be assessed and reported if material.
• Structural logging and compilation is on-going and
orientationto stratigraphy is not established at this
time.
Sample security • The measures taken to ensure sample security. • All core is securely stored on site and is being reviewed
Audits or reviews • The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
• Collection of geological data from drilling has been
reviewed and overseenby Core Geoscience PtyLtd and
GeoSpy Pty Ltd.
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and
land tenure status
• Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or materialissues
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
reportingalongwith any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
• The GulfCreek Project EL8492 is listed on the Mining
Titles Registrar ofNSWunder the GulfCreek Copper Pty
Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of OD6 Metals..
• GulfCreek Copper Pty Ltd the sole 100% holder of the
exploration license. The license was renewed on
18/03/2024 is valid until 21/12/2029.
• Other than state royalties, there is no overriding
royalties on the project.
• The license overlaps both crown land (being the area
principally ofthe historicmine) and private farmland.
Private land holders in the area have previously
consented to explorationactivityon theirland,and the
Company knows noreason why on-going land access
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
cannot be granted.
• The land falls in the area of claimants – the Gomeroi
people. On private land, the native title has been
extinguished. The area ofCrownland was subject to a
ruling 31/03/2022 and that Native Title is effectively
extinguished for the purposes of exploration. Further
consents may be required prior to mining.
• Heritage – areas subject to future ground disturbing
work are subject to the NSW Mineral Industry Due
Diligence Code of Practice for the Protection of
Aboriginal Objects 2010.
• Historical archaeological sites are protected under the
NSW Heritage Act (1977), which may be applicable to
historic buildings and structures, including the presence
of historic mine and smelter workings.
• Refer to ASX announcement 21March 2025 regarding
NSW Resources Regulator Notice
Explorationdone by other
parties
• Acknowledgmentandappraisal of exploration by
other parties.
• The GulfCreek mine has been subject to intermittent
explorationfor more than 100 years. In recent times,
reconnaissance andgeophysical surveys were carried
out. Refer to ASX announcement 30October 2024 for
details.
Geology • Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
• Base metal (copperandzinc) mineralisation occurs is
massive to semi-massive sulphides principally
chalcopyrite and sphalerite. The mineralisation is
closely associated with magnetite.
• Mineralisation is hosted in a series of cherts,
(sedimentary radiolarian and exhalative) siltstones and
basalts ofthe Bob’s Creek Formation. The Bob’s Creek
formationis underlain bythe WoodsreefFormation-an
ophiolite sequence including harzburgite, dunite and
gabbro.
• Mineralisation is considered to be ‘Besshi Style’
Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) deposit
• The sedimentary sequence,ofwhichthe mineralisation
is parallel, has been folded into NW-SE striking and
steeply dipping folds.
• At the historicGulfCreek mine, mineralisation strikes
NW-SE and is steeply dipping(70-85degrees) to the NE.
Drill hole Information • A summary of all information material to the
understanding ofthe explorationresults 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.
• Ifthe exclusion of this information is justified on
the basis that the informationis not Material and
this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding ofthe report, the CompetentPerson
should clearly explain why this is the case.
• All drill results are reported tothe ASX in line with ASIC
requirements.
• A summary ofmaterialdrillhole information is included
in the Drill Hole Data table included in this release.
• No material has been excluded.
Data aggregation methods • In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averagingtechniques, maximumand/or minimum
grade truncations (eg cuttingof high grades) and
cut-offgrades are usually Material and should be
stated.
• Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths ofhighgrade results and longer lengths of
low grade results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some typical
examples ofsuch aggregations should be shownin
detail.
• The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
• No data aggregation reported in this release.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Relationship between
mineralisationwidths and
intercept lengths
• These relationships are particularly important in
the reporting of Exploration Results.
• Ifthe geometry ofthe mineralisation with respect
to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should
be reported.
• Ifit is not known and only the down hole lengths
are reported, there shouldbe a clear statement to
this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not
known’).
• No intercept or mineralization widths reported.
Diagrams • Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
tabulations ofintercepts should be includedfor any
significant discoverybeing reported. These should
include, but notbe limited to a plan view of drill
hole collar locations and appropriate sectional
views.
• Diagrams are included at relevant sections in this
Report
Balanced reporting • Where comprehensive reportingofallExploration
Results is not practicable, representative reporting
ofboth low andhighgrades and/orwidths should
be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
• This is an update with no assay results reported.
Other substantive
exploration data
• Other explorationdata, ifmeaningfulandmaterial,
should be reportedincluding (but not limited to):
geological observations; geophysical survey
results; geochemicalsurvey results; bulk samples –
size and method oftreatment; metallurgical test
results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
• Refer to previous releases of the first drill program
reported 7 May 2025 and earlier releases.
• All material data available is reported.
• No metallurgical testing, bulk density, or rock
characteristics have been undertaken
Further work • The nature and scale ofplanned further work (eg
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
• Diagrams clearlyhighlighting the areas ofpossible
extensions, including the main geological
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided
this information is not commercially sensitive.
• Mineralisation minedhistoricallyis openalongstrike to
the NW and down-dip / plunge.
• The Company intends to conduct down hole
geophysical surveys to test the mainhistoric workings
and further targets in the area.
• Further work will include mineralogy, metallurgical
testwork and study work subject to satisfactory drill
results.
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