Additional Magnetite at Morrisey
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FURTHER HIGH-GRADE MAGNETITE CONFIRMED AT THE
MORRISEY PROJECT IN WA
• Premium iron product (>70% Fe) produced from additional prospects.
• Magnetite liberated by a relatively coarse (75um) grind size.
• Davis Tube Recoveries of magnetite often exceeding 30% achieved.
• Next steps being evaluated under the Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA).
Further to its ASX announcement on 29th
July, AusQuest Limited (ASX: AQD) is pleased to
advise that Davis Tube Recovery (DTR) test results have identified three additional prospects
at the Morrisey Magnetite Project, located in the Midwest mining district of Western Australia,
that can produce a premium iron product (>70% Fe).
Beneficiation test work using the DTR method has confirmed excellent recoveries of magnetite
from its host rock (averaging ~30%) using coarse grind sizes (106um and 75um) at the three
new prospects that were drilled recently, enhancing the future commercial potential of the
Project. The Morrisey Project is well located, being ~120km by road north of the town of
Mullewa, and a further 80km by rail to the Port of Geraldton (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Morrisey Project – Location Plan showing road and rail access to the Port of Geraldton.
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A total of six prospects with magnetic and gravity responses similar to those found over the
Waterfall Prospect were drill tested recently to determine their potential to produce a high Fe
product (from DTR test work), increasing the commercial potential of the Morrisey Project (ASX
29 July 2025).
Four of the prospects (Murchison, Murchison South, Sandfly and Waterfall North) were caused
by coarse-grained magnetite within high metamorphic grade banded iron formation (BIF)
similar to that found at the Waterfall Prospect, whereas the remaining two (Deep Bore and
Bilga Rocks) were found to be caused by magnetite within mafic host rocks.
DTR test work confirmed that the magnetite within the BIF could be upgraded to >70% Fe
using a coarse grind size of 75um, whereas the magnetite within the mafic host rocks could
only be upgraded ~65% Fe for the same grind size. Average recoveries of magnetite varied
from 10-15% for the mafic hosted magnetite, and up to 27-31% for magnetite within the BIFs,
reflecting the higher Fe grades reported for the BIF host rocks.
DTR test results for drill-holes at Waterfall North, which is located ~2km north of the Waterfall
Prospect, provided the most encouragement, with all three drill-holes intersecting relatively
thick BIF (12m to ~100m) at shallow depths (~40m down-hole), containing magnetite that can
be upgraded to a premium product (>70% Fe) using a coarse grind size (75um). Magnetite
recoveries for Waterfall North varied from 20 to 45%.
Significant DTR test results for each prospect using a 75um grind size are provided in Table 1
below, with cross-sections for the BIF-related prospects provided in Figures 2 to 5.
Next steps in the evaluation of the Morrisey Project are currently being considered under the
Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) with a wholly owned subsidiary of South32 Ltd (South32).
Commenting on the latest Morrisey results, AusQuest’s Managing Director Graeme Drew said:
“We are pleased with the latest DTR test results, which have highlighted additional prospects
close to Waterfall that can also produce a premium-grade magnetite product (>70% Fe) from
a relatively coarse grind size.
“Further drilling will be required to determine the combined resource potential of these
prospects, but an ‘early-stage’ economic potential of the Project will be considered under the
SAA as part of the ‘next steps’ process.
“We look forward to keeping the market informed of progress at this Project over the coming
months,” he said.
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Managing Director
COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENT
The details contained in this report that pertain to exploration results are based upon information compiled by Mr
Graeme Drew, a full-time employee of AusQuest Limited. Mr Drew is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining
and Metallurgy (AUSIMM) and has sufficient experience in the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a
Competent Person as defined in the December 2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (JORC Code). Mr Drew consents to the inclusion in the report of
the matters based upon his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT
This report contains forward looking statements concerning the projects owned by AusQuest Limited. Statements
concerning mining reserves and resources may also be deemed to be forward looking statements in that they
involve estimates based on specific assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact
and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements as a
result of a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Forward looking statements are based on management’s
beliefs, opinions and estimates as of the dates the forward looking statements are made and no obligation is
assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates should change or to reflect
other future developments.
Figure 2: Waterfall Prospect showing drill hole locations and a drill cross section highlighting DTR test
results for the intervals sampled.
Figure 3: Sandfly Prospect showing drill hole locations and a drill cross section highlighting DTR test
results for the intervals sampled.
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Figure 4: Murchison South Prospect showing drill hole locations and a drill cross section highlighting
DTR test results for the intervals sampled.
Figure 5: Murchison Prospect showing drill hole locations and a drill cross section highlighting DTR
test results for the intervals sampled.
Table 1: Significant DTR test results for each prospect using a 75um grind size:
Intersection Assay 75um DTR Concentrate Grades
Prospect Drill-Hole
From
(m)
To
(m)
Int
(m) Fe %
Recov
% Fe %
SiO2
%
Al2O3
% S % P %
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 84 96 12 22.99 20.31 67.02 5.59 0.61 0.038 0.005
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 106 110 4 11.59 9.16 70.25 2.1 0.47 0.012 0.004
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 118 130 12 23.03 23 69.05 2.11 0.76 0.017 0.008
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 132 140 8 8.42 6.16 41.61 18.2 3.37 0.105 0.005
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 146 150 4 23.7 19.38 65.44 6.61 0.77 0.22 0.006
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 158 170 12 29.3 32.33 68.14 4.05 0.57 0.033 0.006
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 176 188 12 18.24 20.07 68.06 4.59 0.61 0.027 0.006
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Murch Sth 25MYRC022 202 210 8 24.64 23.36 68.42 3.7 0.59 0.018 0.005
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 216 222 6 25.68 23.82 69.02 3.14 0.41 0.007 0.005
Murch Sth 25MYRC022 230 238 8 20.61 20.04 68.63 3.57 0.48 0.01 0.003
Murch Sth 25MYRC023 210 214 4 32.67 29.03 67.23 5.31 0.63 0.013 0.003
Murch Sth 25MYRC024 52 60 8 19.93 17.95 66.61 5.73 0.65 0.011 0.009
Murch Sth 25MYRC024 64 70 6 25.88 28.5 67.84 4.3 0.55 0.028 0.007
Murch Sth 25MYRC024 86 92 6 28.06 31.98 67.78 4.65 0.59 0.012 0.004
Murch Sth 25MYRC024 94 100 6 17.68 15.05 68.13 3.98 0.5 0.129 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC025 36 110 74 12.37 10.44 66.29 2.88 0.89 0.132 0.005
Deep Bore 25MYRC025 114 124 10 12.36 9.35 67.19 2.2 0.71 0.146 0.006
Deep Bore 25MYRC025 130 168 38 13.82 12.16 63.25 5.2 1.62 0.088 0.008
Deep Bore 25MYRC026 32 38 6 13.17 9.41 66.7 2.46 0.71 0.083 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC026 40 62 22 12.74 10.91 66.57 2.49 0.78 0.09 0.003
Deep Bore 25MYRC026 64 80 16 12.74 10.31 67.24 2.27 0.85 0.111 0.003
Deep Bore 25MYRC026 82 102 20 12.15 9.66 65.55 3 0.99 0.078 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC026 106 130 24 12.39 9.76 66.25 2.7 0.88 0.137 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC026 132 146 14 12.23 8.82 66.42 2.66 0.94 0.141 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC026 148 168 20 12.31 7.99 64.43 3.57 1.18 0.071 0.005
Deep Bore 25MYRC026 172 228 56 11.92 9.17 66.99 2.83 0.97 0.157 0.006
Deep Bore 25MYRC027 40 48 8 15.82 12.57 65.59 2.5 0.82 0.154 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC027 50 58 8 12.44 7.88 66.64 3.04 1.13 0.069 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC027 62 76 14 12.68 10.62 66.45 2.74 0.81 0.072 0.003
Deep Bore 25MYRC027 78 96 18 12.45 11.29 63.44 4.16 0.99 0.069 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC027 100 136 36 12.01 9.21 61.85 6.03 1.76 0.076 0.006
Deep Bore 25MYRC027 162 166 4 7.76 2.51 37.08 16.11 3.56 0.053 0.007
Deep Bore 25MYRC027 168 180 12 15.37 14.25 62.8 5.08 1.76 0.095 0.004
Deep Bore 25MYRC027 182 200 18 13.48 10.88 67.42 2.68 0.79 0.102 0.003
Deep Bore 25MYRC028 46 52 6 11.52 9.18 68.23 2.1 0.75 0.218 0.024
Deep Bore 25MYRC028 54 66 12 10.5 8.13 68.14 2.61 0.88 0.095 0.024
Deep Bore 25MYRC028 68 82 14 11.29 7.82 68.79 2.1 0.76 0.077 0.025
Deep Bore 25MYRC028 88 100 12 11.72 9.48 67.2 3.03 1.01 0.191 0.02
Deep Bore 25MYRC028 102 116 14 11.7 10.09 67.93 2.68 0.94 0.16 0.013
Deep Bore 25MYRC028 142 154 12 11.65 9.16 67.64 2.6 0.84 0.123 0.014
Deep Bore 25MYRC028 164 172 8 10.81 9.04 68.07 2.44 0.74 0.092 0.011
Deep Bore 25MYRC029 148 154 6 8.59 6.87 66.87 2.65 0.88 0.068 0.017
Deep Bore 25MYRC029 156 160 4 10.34 8.18 68.13 2.25 0.81 0.125 0.024
Deep Bore 25MYRC029 198 202 4 13.94 16.57 70.18 1.28 0.73 0.004 0.003
Murchison 25MYRC030 72 78 6 26.75 23.86 70.96 0.94 0.31 0.006 0.001
Murchison 25MYRC030 84 92 8 21.71 17.39 70.03 2.37 0.25 0.048 0.002
Murchison 25MYRC030 94 108 14 28.64 25.08 70.57 1.53 0.28 0.022 0.002
Murchison 25MYRC031 84 108 24 25.59 26.84 70.69 1.53 0.2 0.003 0.004
Murchison 25MYRC031 118 126 8 23.65 19.11 70.66 1.85 0.18 0.007 0.004
Murchison 25MYRC031 128 132 4 24.4 26.38 70.72 2.08 0.17 0.047 0.004
Murchison 25MYRC031 134 140 6 18.48 12.02 69.29 2.86 0.27 0.014 0.005
Murchison 25MYRC031 150 158 8 33.51 35.87 70.85 1.49 0.15 0.001 0.003
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Murchison 25MYRC032 80 84 4 32.45 35.55 69.75 2.69 0.25 0.025 0.002
Murchison 25MYRC032 124 128 4 23.79 26.27 70.58 2.21 0.19 0.007 0.001
Murchison 25MYRC032 132 160 28 28.77 33.71 69.64 2.72 0.25 0.027 0.002
Sandfly 25MYRC033 30 42 12 30.05 14.24 68.85 2.97 0.76 0.005 0.003
Sandfly 25MYRC033 44 68 24 30.7 38.23 70.69 1.5 0.29 0.008 0.003
Sandfly 25MYRC033 84 90 6 26.03 15.85 64.53 1.93 0.47 0.534 0.003
Sandfly 25MYRC033 96 104 8 16.94 14.31 68.02 4.84 0.56 0.132 0.003
Sandfly 25MYRC033 144 172 28 25.31 29.7 70.77 1.53 0.35 0.017 0.003
Sandfly 25MYRC034 92 96 4 27.88 34.64 71.21 0.84 0.32 0.01 0.001
Sandfly 25MYRC034 106 166 60 31.33 35.91 70.17 2.14 0.41 0.062 0.004
Sandfly 25MYRC034 196 206 10 29.04 34.77 70.66 1.5 0.44 0.064 0.002
Sandfly 25MYRC035 28 36 8 34.15 41.48 70.32 2.08 0.27 0.006 0.003
Sandfly 25MYRC035 178 240 62 31.59 35.42 69.55 2.71 0.47 0.031 0.004
Waterfall 25MYRC036 54 64 10 26.4 22.76 70.02 2.15 0.41 0.006 0.003
Waterfall 25MYRC036 70 86 16 29.73 28.91 70.84 1.24 0.34 0.018 0.003
Waterfall 25MYRC036 88 92 4 24.43 20.18 69.06 2.64 0.59 0.011 0.004
Waterfall 25MYRC037 150 154 4 17.33 20.32 70.66 1.48 0.18 0.012 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC037 186 194 8 34.13 45.1 71.48 1.1 0.15 0.004 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC038 72 76 4 30.66 25.84 70.57 1.62 0.4 0.004 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC038 138 144 6 34.84 37.85 70.67 1.9 0.27 0.01 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC038 146 184 38 32.5 40.4 69.23 3.48 0.08 0.005 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC039 40 130 90 32.72 43.52 70.34 2.16 0.1 0.006 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC039 140 150 10 23.56 26.04 70.18 2.66 0.07 0.006 0.003
Waterfall 25MYRC040 130 134 4 32.41 43.27 71.35 0.64 0.26 0.003 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC040 142 150 8 31.65 40.87 71.55 0.84 0.14 0.005 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC040 156 164 8 34.05 44.88 71.01 1.56 0.04 0.007 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC040 166 180 14 28.7 34.08 70.00 2.7 0.05 0.003 0.002
Waterfall 25MYRC040 184 192 8 16.35 20.5 70.06 2.26 0.11 0.007 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC041 40 58 18 33.36 40.64 70.28 1.87 0.08 0.008 0.002
Waterfall 25MYRC041 62 68 6 27.41 32.28 70.25 1.54 0.15 0.012 0.002
Waterfall 25MYRC042 38 46 8 30.77 24.6 70.29 0.95 0.6 0.005 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC042 60 64 4 28.86 31.79 71.54 0.54 0.29 0.007 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC043 60 68 8 28.5 31.87 71.31 0.74 0.3 0.008 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC043 74 80 6 24.91 19.06 70.73 0.94 0.42 0.015 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC043 114 140 26 26.88 21.4 70.73 1.04 0.36 0.025 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC043 148 156 8 20.46 14.72 70.38 1.54 0.37 0.014 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC044 80 90 10 30.1 29.19 70.78 1.5 0.22 0.022 0.001
Waterfall 25MYRC044 98 120 22 26.45 28.23 70.52 1.07 0.43 0.003 0.001
Bilga Sth 25MYRC045 34 134 100 16.64 17.54 65.23 3.26 0.9 0.136 0.018
Bilga Sth 25MYRC045 144 158 14 17.58 17.96 65.86 3.4 1.18 0.048 0.007
Bilga Sth 25MYRC046 72 82 10 13.27 12.83 63.03 4.18 0.99 0.172 0.004
Bilga Sth 25MYRC046 98 108 10 11.1 10.39 60.65 6.58 1.18 0.173 0.004
Bilga Sth 25MYRC046 134 144 10 13.71 12.04 64.82 2.2 0.73 0.137 0.024
Bilga Sth 25MYRC046 148 154 6 14.25 11.11 57.26 8.89 2.21 0.129 0.03
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 Report: Davis Tube Recovery test for Magnetite
intersected in RC drilling at the Morrisey Project
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
• 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. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
• RC drilling was used to obtain 1m split samples which were
composited over 2m using an onboard static cone splitter
into a calico bag (~3-4kg of sample).
• 2m samples where iron was observed or the magnetic
susceptibility was >0.05SI including a ~4m buffer either side
of the interval were submitted for fused disc XRF analysis
for the extended iron ore suite.
• Intervals which did not contain iron were composited using
a scoop over 4m intervals into a calico bag (~3kg per
sample). These were submitted for analysis using a four-
acid digest for multielement analysis which included iron.
• Intervals where the magnetic susceptibility was high (>0.1SI
units) over 4m or more were sampled for Davis Tube
Recovery (DTR) analysis. For the first eight holes the DTR
samples were composited in the field from the 2m sample
bags using a riffle splitter. The laboratory method used for
the remaining holes is reported below.
• Sample depths were determined by the length of the rod
string and confirmed by counting the number of samples
and rows as per standard industry practice.
• The remainder of each 1m sample was collected in buckets
and placed in rows on the ground at the drill site with each
sample representing a 1m interval.
• The 2m samples that were aggregated into composite
samples at Intertek Laboratories by means of the following
procedure:
▪ Prepare constant mass composites of 2 kg as
described below.
▪ Samples passed through a Boyd (or equivalent)
crusher to reduce top size to 2-3mm.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
▪ Weigh out 2000/n grams of each sample where n is the
number of samples in the composite - for example, if
there are 10 samples in the composite, each sample
will be 2000/10 = 200grams.
▪ Mix the composites thoroughly by milling for 5 (five)
seconds in an LM5 mill.
▪ Prepare a duplicate of two of the composites - to
confirm sample accuracy.
▪ Once composites are prepared, weigh out 150g for
106um and 75um DTR tests.
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-sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
• Reverse circulation (RC) drilling with 4.5 inch face sampling bit.
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.
• Experienced RC drillers and an appropriate rig size were used
to ensure maximum sample recovery.
• Sample quality and recovery was noted for each metre.
• At this early stage of exploration it is not possible to identify any
direct relationship between sample recovery and assay grade
however, it was noted in one hole (25MYRD031) where the
sample was wet at the end of the hole, the loss of fines is likely
to have upgraded the iron grade. This only occurred in one hole
and a DTR sample was not collected for this interval.
Logging • 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.
• RC sample chips were logged by an experienced geologist to
identify key rock types and mineralisation styles.
• Sample logging was qualitative with visual estimates of mineral
composition made for later comparison with assay results.
• All samples were geologically logged.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample preparation
• 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 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.
• RC samples were collected every 1 metre and presented in
rows corresponding to sample depth.
• Assay samples were collected every 2m utilising a static cone
splitter on the rig’s cyclone to produce a representative
composite sample for assay.
• Certified standards, blanks or field duplicates were inserted
every forty samples for initial quality control purposes.
• The additional analysis carried out for the DTR’s ensured the
composited intervals were assayed as duplicates.
• The sample sizes are considered appropriate for the geological
materials sampled.
• Samples for DTR tests were based on magnetic susceptibility
readings (generally >0.1SI units) composited into 4m, 6m, 10m
or 12m down hole intervals.
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 geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments,
etc, the parameters used in determining the analysis including
instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors
applied and their derivation, etc.
• Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards,
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether
acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have
been established.
• The sample sizes are considered appropriate for the geological
materials sampled.
• Assaying of the drill samples is by standard industry practice.
For DTR Test work, the following procedure applies:
• Starting weight 150 g for each sample, preparation as
described in Section 1;
• Wet screen (75um), dry;
• Record weight oversize;
• Regrind oversize (4 sec for every 5g oversize)
• Repeat dry screen until < 5g oversize;
• Record weight;
• Split 20g P80/75um sample for DTR, with rest for (head
grade) assay;
• Conduct DTR recovery;
• Analyse separately DTR sample and P80/75 um (head
grade) sample - 24 element Li borate fusion/ XRF Fe,
Al2O3, As, BaO, CaO, Cl, Co, Cr2O3, Cu, K2O, MgO, MnO,
Na2O, Ni, P, Pb, S, SiO2, Sn, Sr, TiO2, V2O5, Zn, Zr.
DAVIS TUBE SPECIFICATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
• Pulveriser Bowl 150ml
• Sample mass 20g
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• Stroke Frequency 60/min
• Stroke Length 50mm
• Magnetic field strength 3000Ga
• Tube Angle 45°
• Tube Diameter 40mm
• Water flow rate 450 to 490 ml/ minute
• Wash time 15 minutes
CONCENTRATE REMOVAL PROCESS:
• Stop the agitation
• Shut off the water
• Drain the water
• Weigh the concentrate beaker and place at tend of tube
• Switch off the magnet
• Flush the tube with DI water
• Dry beaker and weigh to get net concentrate weight
• Submit feeds and cons for XRF analysis.
• Data from the laboratory’s internal quality procedures
(standards, repeats and blanks) are reviewed to check data
quality.
• Assays are provided by Intertek Genalysis, Maddington, WA
which is a certified laboratory for mineral analyses. Analytical
data is transferred to the company via email and by hard copy.
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 verification of intersections was undertaken.
• Sample details were compiled into spreadsheets and loaded
into a DataShed database
• Digital data is regularly backed-up on the company’s server and
the database is stored in he cloud.
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.
• Drill hole collar locations were established with a handheld GPS
to +/- 5m accuracy.
• Down hole surveys were carried out below the collar and at the
bottom of each hole using a multi-shot gyro system to true
north.
• Grid system used is GDA94 Zone 50S.
Data spacing and
distribution
• Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
• Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the
• Drill holes were spaced approximately 100m apart along grid
sections and drilled to depths of ~200m (see table below).
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
• Data spacing is considered sufficient to provide an indication of
geological and possibly grade continuity within the area drilled.
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.
• Any bias due to the orientation of the drilling is unknown at this
early stage of exploration.
Sample security • The measures taken to ensure sample security. • Samples were collected in securely tied bags and placed into
cable-tied polywoven or green plastic bags then into a bulka
bag for transport to the assay laboratory, accompanied by a
sample submission sheet listing sample numbers and required
sample preparation and assay procedures.
• Reputable companies are used to transport samples to the
laboratory.
• Sample pulps (after assay) are held by the laboratory and
returned to the company if requested after 90 days.
Audits or reviews • The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. • No audits or reviews have been carried out on the sampling.
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 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 Morrisey Project is located approximately 150 km north-
east of Geraldton in Western Australia.
• Tenement holdings consist of three granted Exploration
Licences E70/5383, E09/2397, and E59/2526 held 100% by
AusQuest.
• The Morrisey Project is subject to a Strategic Alliance
Agreement whereby South32 have the right to earn a 70%
interest by spending US$4.5M.
• The tenements are located partly within (WC2004/010) Wajarri
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Yamatji #1Native Title Claim (partially determined) and partially
within (WC1996/093) Mullewa Wadjari Community Native Title
Claim.
• Aboriginal heritage surveys are routinely completed ahead of
ground disturbing activities.
Exploration done
by other parties
• Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. • Previous exploration is very limited and was mainly focused on
iron ore and gold targets together with some regional diamond
exploration by Stockdale Prospecting and CRA Ltd.
• Limited aircore drilling and surface lag sampling was reported
by several companies that were targeting magnetic anomalies
as possible iron ore or nickel prospects but no RC or diamond
drilling has been reported.
• Detailed aeromagnetic data was acquired over the northern
half of EL 70/5383 and the southern part of EL 70/2397 as part
of a search for iron ore. This data is being used by the current
exploration in the area
Geology • Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. • The Morrisey Project is targeting coarse-grained magnetite
mineralization that can be beneficiated to produce a high grade
product (>70% Fe). The Narryer terrane is a complex structural
area containing high grade metamorphic rocks including
banded iron formations which appear to be the protoliths to the
mineralization being sought.
• Nickel-copper-PGE mineralisation is also being targeted within
mafic/ultramafic intrusions in the Narryer Terrane which forms
the NW margin of the Yilgarn Craton.
Drill hole
Information
• 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:
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.
• All relevant drill hole data are provided below.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• 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.
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.
• Composite intervals for DTR test work, are based on an Fe cut-
off grade of 20%Fe, a minimum width of 4 metres and no
internal waste is included. DTR analysis has only been
completed over selected parts of the drill hole.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths
• 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’).
• Down hole lengths are reported - the relationship between
mineralization widths and intercept widths is not known at this
stage, although drill directions appear to provide a reasonable
estimate of mineralization thickness.
Diagrams • Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of
intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being
reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of
drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
• Drill hole locations are shown on an appropriate plan and in the
ASX release and tabulated below.
Balanced reporting • Where compr
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