Executes Binding Agreement to acquire the Elephant Project
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TEM | Execution of Binding Agreement to acquire the Elephant Project
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TEM executes binding agreement for acquisition of Elephant Project
Terms include $100,000 in cash and shares and $500,000 exploration commitment for 80%
Large, compelling gold targets in favourable geology adjacent world class deposits
Next steps include heritage and initial exploration planning
Summary
Tempest Minerals Ltd (TEM) is pleased to update the market on the status of the compelling Elephant Project
in Western Australia. On 16 August 2023, TEM announced it had entered into a non-binding term sheet
outlining intended acquisition terms. TEM advises it has executed a binding agreement (Agreement), which
upon settlement, will make TEM an 80% shareholder in Lusture Pty Ltd (owner of the Elephant Project). and
TEM commits to spending $500,000 on exploration at the project to maintain its interest. Next steps include
heritage agreement completion and concurrent initial exploration and drilling approvals.
Elephant Project
Background
Tempest previously announced the signing of a non-binding term sheet to acquire the Elephant Project 1. The
Project comprises 194km2 (135km2 granted - 59km2 application) of exploration leases highly prospective for
gold and base metals. The location on the suture between the Yilgarn and Albany-Fraser geological blocks is
a favourable location for major discoveries as reflected by multiple world-class deposits in similar geology
along this trend 2, 3.
Figure 01: Project Location within regional exploration context
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Address: Level 2, Suite 9, 389 Oxford Street, Mt Hawthorn, WA 6016
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Final Commercial Terms
TEM will purchase 80% of the issued capital of Lusture Pty Ltd (Lusture) (holder of the Elephant Project) from
MAC3 Pty Ltd (MAC3). MAC4 Pty Ltd (MAC4) will hold the remaining 20% in Lusture. Both MAC 3 and MAC 4
(or its nominees) are not related parties of TEM.
Legal, financial and technical due diligence in relation to the Elephant Project and Lusture has been completed
to TEM’s satisfaction and completion of the Agreement is scheduled to occur on 15 January 2024..
Under the Agreement, TEM will pay $36,000 cash and issue to MAC3 (or its nominee) $64,000 in fully paid
ordinary shares (pursuant to TEM’s existing placement capacity under Listing Rule 7.1, to be issued at a price
equal to the average of the daily VWAP of TEM Shares for the thirty trading days prior to completion of the
Agreement.
To maintain its 80% interest in Lusture, TEM has agreed to incur $500,000 of exploration expenditure over a
period of 3 years. Upon identification of an aggregate minimum of 250,000 ounces of gold equivalent of not
less than JORC (indicated) category on the Elephant Project within 5 years, TEM will issue as further
consideration 30 million fully paid ordinary shares to MAC3, which will be subject to TEM obtaining corporate
and regulatory approvals.
MAC4 will retain 20% of Lusture and will be free carried until a decision to mine is made.
TEM will be responsible for maintaining the tenements in good standing as defined by the West Australian
mining act and sole funding of all tenement expenditure.
Next Steps
- Complete heritage agreement at the project
- Exploration planning and data analysis
- Commence drill approvals
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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 focussed, data-driven, risk-weighted exploration and development of our
assets.
Investor Information
investorhub.tempestminerals.com
TEM welcomes direct engagement and encourages shareholders and interested parties to visit the TEM
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 Managing Director of Tempest Minerals Ltd. Don is a Member of AusIMM, AIG and GSA 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 16 August 2023 “Tempest to Acquire Large-Scale Fraser Range Gold
Project”
2. Sirius Resource NL Announcement dated 12 July 2012 “Major Nickel-Copper Discovery”
3. AngloGoldAshanti Website (Visited 07 January 2024)
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