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Key Points
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Expanded copper and zinc footprint from recent surface sampling
Copper minerals and alteration identified in mineralogical studies increasing prospectivity
Earthworks nearing completion and drilling to commence shortly thereafter
Summary
Tempest Minerals Ltd (TEM) is pleased to provide information on the Remorse Target. Recently completed
soil sampling in the south of the main Remorse Target has yielded comparable copper and zinc to previous
work and further cementing the ~ 5km x 1.5km coherent anomaly. Analyses utilising spectral mineralogical
show the likely presence of a significant hydrothermal system to a degree much further than identified in
geochemistry or fieldwork. This is an exciting improvement to the prospectivity of the target with a 5,000m
RC drilling program imminent. Earthworks for drilling are nearing completion and drilling will commence upon
arrival of the contracted drill rig.
Yalgoo Project
Background
TEM holds more than 1,000km2 1 of highly prospective tenure in the Yalgoo Region of Western Australia 2.
TEM previously announced the presence of large-scale copper zinc anomalies at the Remorse Target based
on geology, geochemistry and geophysics that it is progressing towards drilling 3, 4, 5 and that sampling of a
previously incomplete block was recently completed.
Existing Prospectivity
TEM has for some time considered the Remorse Target to be a compelling exploration target due to a number
of geological factors.
Previous geochemistry
The initial recognition of the Remorse Target was due to the observation of an anomaly in previously
conducted wide-spaced regional surface geochemical sampling. The 4.5km anomaly exhibits high-grade (up
to 635 ppm copper) samples 6 and has a remarkably coherent layering of elements (zinc, copper, nickel and
rare earths) 7 .
Geology
The primary mineralisation style being considered at the Remorse Target is Volcanogenic Massive Sulphides
(VMS) with a typical geological environment being deep-sea sedimentary stratigraphy with intermingled mafic
and felsic volcanics. The stratigraphy often exhibits iron enrichment in the form of banded iron formations
and cherts. The presence of magnetite and significant banded iron geology at the Remorse Target is
commonly spatially associated with VMS systems in general 8 and also a defining characteristic of the nearby
Golden Grove copper-zinc deposit 9 .
The Remorse Target features large-scale structures that offset the geology at surface and may serve as
feeder systems, contributing to the potential mineralisation of the area. These potential feeder structures are
significant as they are integral to the formation of many mineralised VMS systems 10 .
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Geophysics
In 2023, TEM completed a regional electromagnetic (EM) survey across the greater Yalgoo Project 11. The
survey was performed with the purpose of finding variances in electromagnetic responses. Areas of greater
or lesser conductivity and magnetic susceptibility can represent mineralisation but can also be influenced by
the presence of water, minerals, and other materials.
One such target is at the Remorse Target 12 which presented initially, as a large round conductive body in 1
dimensional inversion. However, this is likely an effect of the target being oblique to the flight line and
affected by neighbouring geological units. The anomaly was then modelled as steeply dipping and
subparallel to stratigraphy. This is supported by the presence of a rapid (exponential) decay in the signal
which is common for sulphide mineralisation.
Figure 01: EM Survey Data For Remorse Target
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Recent Work
Sampling
TEM recently announced that, as part of ongoing fieldwork, approximately 80 soil samples were collected to
the south of the main Remorse geochemical anomaly where access was previously not possible during the
first campaign. Samples were assayed using Labwest Ultrafine technique in conjunction with comprehensive
scanning using Boxscan technology.
Scanning
Tempest Minerals' has an ongoing commitment to
innovative exploration techniques. In addition to assays,
TEM routinely conducts Boxscan 13 analyses on samples
to determine mineralogy, geochemistry, and magnetic
susceptibility among other useful variables. The Boxscan
system hosted at the Galt Discovery Centre 14 in Perth
integrates industry standard tools including ASD, pXRF, and
Magnetic Susceptibility (Magsus) for precise, automated
data collection. This technology enables us to capture
high-quality data efficiently, enhancing our exploration
processes and bolstering our ability to make informed,
strategic decisions.
Increased geochemical footprint
Recent work that tested the unsampled area to the south of the main Remorse Target 15 shows continuity of
the copper/zinc anomalism into this area. Samples within the newly sampled area consistently recorded
assay values above 60 ppm Cu / 70 ppm Zn with a peak of 167 ppm Cu and 125 ppm Zn and the greater
anomaly is now approximately 5km x 1.5km in dimension.
Figure 03: Remorse Copper/Zinc Anomaly With New Data
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Copper minerals
Assessment of the Terraspec ASD mineralogy data for the larger soil sampling area indicates the presence of
copper minerals (specifically abundant Chrysocolla and minor azurite). Although copper mineralisation is yet
to be observed at the surface and this kind of mineral analysis does not provide precise quantitative values,
the presence of copper minerals in soil samples corresponds strongly with the highly coherent copper and
zinc observed in surface geochemistry announced to date.
Alteration
Additionally, analyses of swir (short wave infrared) and vnir (very near infrared) ASD data are widely used for
the identification of alteration minerals - in particular certain types of clays - in hydrothermal geological
systems.
Initial work shows the presence of zoned alteration mineralogy mirroring the stratigraphy and copper zinc
anomalism as well as the central interpreted feeder structure at Remorse. Evidence from clay mineral,
chlorite and carbonate content 16 variation within the surface sampling indicates the presence of a previously
active hydrothermal geological system.
The combination of this mineralogy is considered to be highly encouraging evidence of the prospectivity of
the Remorse Target prior to the imminent drilling.
Figure 04: Remorse ASD Data (Copper Minerals - Top) (Alteration Minerals - Bottom)
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Drilling Status Update
Earthworks are in progress at Remorse and are nearing completion. TEM eagerly awaits the arrival of the
drilling contractor in anticipation of successfully testing the prospectivity of the Remorse Target.
Figure 05: Tempest Field Team Marking Drillhole Locations
Next Steps
- Completion of drill-pad and access earthworks
- Commencement of RC drilling at the Remorse Target
- First results anticipated in early Q4 2024
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The Board of the Company has authorised the release of this announcement to the market.
About TEM
Tempest Minerals Ltd is an Australian based mineral exploration company with a diversified portfolio of projects in
Western Australia considered highly prospective for precious, base and energy metals. The Company has an
experienced board and management team with a history of exploration, operational and corporate success.
Tempest leverages the team’s energy, technical and commercial acumen to execute the Company’s mission - to
maximise shareholder value through focused, data-driven, risk-weighted exploration and development of our
assets.
Investor Information
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Investor hub which provides additional background information, videos and a forum for stakeholders to
communicate with each other and with the company.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Don Smith
Managing Director
Level 2, Suite 9
389 Oxford Street
Mt Hawthorn,
Western Australia
6016
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Forward-looking statements
This document may contain certain forward-looking statements. Such statements are only predictions, based on certain
assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the company’s
control. Actual events or results may differ materially from the events or results expected or implied in any forward-looking
statement. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation, warranty or prediction with respect to
the accuracy of the underlying assumptions or that any forward-looking statements will be or are likely to be fulfilled. Tempest
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this
document (subject to securities exchange disclosure requirements). The information in this document does not take into
account the objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any person or organisation. Nothing contained in this document
constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice.
Competent Person Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and general project comments is based on information
compiled by Don Smith who is the Managing Director of Tempest Minerals Ltd. Don is a Member of AIG, GSA and AusIMM and
has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation under consideration and to the activities undertaken to qualify as
a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources and Ore Reserves’. Don consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form
and context in which it appears.
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Appendix A: References
1. TEM ASX Announcement dated 15 February 2023 “Increase In Yalgoo Landholding”
2. TEM ASX Announcement dated 20 June 2023 “Regional Exploration update”
3. TEM ASX Announcement dated 27 May 2024 “Expanded drill program at Remorse”
4. TEM ASX Announcement dated 04 July 2024 “Remorse Drilling Update”
5. TEM ASX Announcement dated 13 August 2024 “Remorse Site Works Commenced”
6. TEM ASX Announcement dated 15 March 2023 “4km copper anomaly at Remorse Target”
7. TEM ASX Announcement dated 19 April 2023 “Geochem anomaly extended with Nickel and REE”
8. Franklin J., Gibson H.L., Jonasson I., Galley A. (2005) Volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits
9. Frater K.M. (1983) Geology of Golden Grove
10. Galley A.G., Hannington Mark D., Jonasson I.R. (2007) Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide Deposits
11. TEM ASX Announcement dated 21 June 2023 “Regional ElectroMagnetic Survey Commenced”
12. TEM ASX Announcement dated 16 October 2023 “Multiple High Priority Targets in Regional EM
Survey”
13. www.geotek.co.uk/products/boxscan/
14. www.galtminingsolutions.com/boxscan/
15. TEM ASX Announcement dated 29 May 2024 “Extensional Geochem Survey Completed At Remorse”
16. Shanks W.C.P (2012) Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Occurrence Model
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Appendix B: JORC Table 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
Criteria
Sampling
techniques
JORC Code explanation
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. Unusua
commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
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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-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and i
so, by what method, etc).
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N/A
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Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
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N/A
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Drilling
techniques
Drill sample
recovery
Commentary
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300g sample collected from the top of the B horizon and placed into a pulp bag for assay. A
separate 1kg sample collected from the top of the B horizon in the same profile collected for
potential future testing using different lab analysis. Both samples were unsieved as per lab
analysis requirements.
QAQC entailed a revolving Standard/Duplicate at approximately every 20th sample. The field
duplicate was acquired by the sampler from the same soil profile as the original sample.
Soil sample bags were collected onsite and delivered to LabWest Minerals Analysis in Perth by
contract personnel, and were tested via UltraFine+ gold and multi-element (50 elements) assay
method.
Soil samples are only used to determine the presence of gold plus 50 elements and are not
used to determine mineral resources or reserves.
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Logging
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Sub-samplin
g techniques
and sample
preparation
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Quality
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assay data
and
laboratory
tests
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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.
Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to suppor
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.
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Soils were qualitatively logged, including colour and texture and other geological context
where practicable.
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or al
core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and
whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness
of the sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
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.
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N/A
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
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UltraFine+ analysis was used to determine gold and multi-element content., This method was
chosen as it detects low levels of Au and multi-elements within ultrafine (< 2 μm) fraction of
soil samples.
UltraFine+ Leachwell is considered a partial method as only gold recoverable from cyanide will
be reported.
Laboratory and company QAQC results were used to determine the quality of data.
All samples were submitted to LabWest Minerals Analysis in Perth and were multi-element (50
elements) tested via UltraFine+ analysis UFF-PE.
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Verification
of sampling
and assaying
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Location of
data points
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Data spacing
and
distribution
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Orientation
of data in
relation
to
geological
structure
Sample
security
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acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
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Boxscan analysis was conducted on the soil samples to determine mineralogy, geochemistry
and magnetic susceptibility. Boxscan is an industry standard system integrating ASD, pXRF,
and Magsus tools for automated data measurement and capture. Quality control is ensured by
proper calibration and check protocols, which are integral to BoxScan.
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.
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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.
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Sample point locations collected by handheld GPS (±3m horizontal, up to 12m vertical error however error was consistently below 4m.
Datum WGS84 Grid UTM Zone 50S
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.
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Soil Sampling: Samples were located on a grid oriented at 090 on a 200m line spacing and
200m sample spacing, with each line offset 100m.
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EM geophysical work: NRG flew approximately 300 lines of 200m spacing for around a total of
about 2,000 kilometres of line survey measurements. This is considered adequate to create
data suitable for the detection of material mineralisation.
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.
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Soil sample points were located perpendicular to the general strike of geological formations
when they were encountered. Most samples were acquired in areas with reasonably abundant
outcropping surface geology although much of it was deeply weathered.
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EM Survey lines were conducted in a North-South or East-West direction and nominally chosen
to be perpendicular to the prevailing geological structure at different locations.
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
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Sample bags were collected onsite and moved on scheduled weekly or collections directly to
the laboratory in Perth by Tempest or contract personnel.
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Audits
reviews
or
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The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
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Results were extensively confirmed using company-led QA/QC, with alternating standards and
duplicates inserted approximately every 20th sample.
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TEM has used two geophysical consultants to process and interpret the data collected. This
is part of the results reported.
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status
JORC Code explanation
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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 security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
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Exploration done
by other parties
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Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.
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Geology
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Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
All soil information quoted is from E5902465 and E5902479. This
lease is owned 100% by Warrigal Mining Pty Ltd which is a subsidiary
of Tempest Minerals Ltd.
No overriding interests are present to the Company’s knowledge.
Tempest acknowledges the traditional owners of the land.
The AEM survey was conducted over a number of tenements
including:
E5902785, E5902783, E5902786, E5902479, E5902465, E5902375,
E5902374, E5902308
Tempest acknowledges the work by previous explorers including
Minjar, Goldfields Exploration Pty Ltd, Thundelarra Exploration Ltd,
and Royal Resources Ltd.
However, limited previous exploration has been conducted on the
majority of the tenement surveyed.
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The region hosts geology suitable for and is reflected by the
presence of a number of deposit types.
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The project area lies over the easternmost interpreted extension of
the Yalgoo Greenstone belt within the Warriedar Fold Belt.
The Warriedar Fold Belt is known to comprise a folded sequence of
dolerite and gabbro intercalated with basalt, Banded Iron Formation
(BIF), sediments, and ultramafics. The area is known to host several
historical gold workings at the Pinyalling Mining Centre (8 km SSW of
the tenement area) where 958 ounces of gold was produced between
1902 - 1939 and later the Baron Rothschild project (pyrite and
Soil
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pyrrhotite-associated gold-hosted BIF) explored by Thundelarra
Exploration during the late 1990s.
Extensive historic works have been conducted over the eastern
extension of the Yalgoo Greenstone belt just south of the sampling
area, and by correlation, can infer a deeper understanding of the
Ktulu Project geology supported by recent mapping. The main
geology consists of a basal sequence of mafic rocks overlain by a
thick sequence of felsic volcanic rocks, and later by jaspilitic BIF and
banded grey chert intercalated with felsic volcanics. This is
predominantly consistent with mapping conducted at the sampling
area, however due to extensive ground cover and heavily weathered
outcrops, further drilling is required for a stronger understanding of
the local geology.
Geochemistry from soil sampling suggests potential VMS style
mineralisation across the main outcropping ridgeline (aka Remorse
Target). The Remorse target is a coincidental geophysical (magnetic
high and magnetic low) and geochemical (multi-elemental) anomaly.
Geophysics
Drill
Information
hole
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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:
○ easting and northing of the drill hole collar
○ elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
○ dip and azimuth of the hole
○ down hole length and interception depth
○ 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.
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The survey conducted purpose is to find changes in conductivity
such as those found in the presence of certain types of sulphide
mineralisation including Volcanogenic Massive Sulphides (VMS)
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Data aggregation
methods
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.
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N/A
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’).
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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.
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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.
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The content of the announcement is considered balanced and
contextually explained.
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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.
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No drilling was undertaken
Further exploration results by TEM can be found in the Company’s
exhaustive list of ASX announcements
This announcement references some of these in Appendix A
including the pertinent previous releases.
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.
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Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths
and
intercept lengths
Diagrams
Balanced reporting
Other substantive
exploration data
Further work
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TEM is progressing towards an imminent RC Drilling program to test
the geochemical anomaly identified at the Remorse Target
Further survey mapping and geochemical sampling
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