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31/05/2024 07:00
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RNS Number : 4965Q Thor Energy PLC 31 May 2024
31 May 2024
Thor Energy plc
("Thor" or the "Company")
2024 Mineral Resource Estimate Update Molyhil Project, Northern Territory
Further to the announcement dated 28 May 2024, the Directors of Thor Energy
Plc ("Thor") (AIM, ASX: THR, OTCQB: THORF) are pleased to provide further
details on the updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") for the Molyhil
Tungsten-Molybdenum-Copper Deposit, located in the Northern Territory (Figure
1).
Highlights:
§ ASX-listed Investigator Resources Limited ("IVR") farming-in to the Molyhil
Project, completed an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Molyhil
Tungsten-Molybdenum-Copper Deposit
§ The Molyhil Mineral Resource Estimate now comprises 4.65Mt @ 0.26% WO3
(tungsten trioxide), and 0.09% Mo (molybdenum) for 12.1kt WO3 and 4.4kt Mo
(JORC 2012) (Table A).
§ Verification diamond drilling program has resulted in a significant
improvement in resource confidence, lifting significant tonnage into the
higher Measured Resource Category.
§ The Measured Resource Category of the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project
improved with a 150% increase in tonnes and 20% increase in WO3 grade when
compared to the previous Thor 2021 MRE (Table B) (ASX/RNS: THR 8 April 2021).
Contained tungsten metal in the Measured Resource Category increased by 200%
to 3,945 tonnes.
§ The recent renewal of Northern Territory Major Project status to Molyhil
provides valuable pathways to advance the project towards production.
§ Thor currently hold 100% interest in the Molyhil deposit and tenure.
§ Under the Heads of Agreement ("HoA") (ASX/RNS 22 November 2022), Stage 1
completion has given IVR the right to a 25% interest in the Molyhil Project
and surrounding exploration tenure, and also a 40% interest in the adjacent
Bonya tenement. IVR can now elect to the transfer of a 25% interest in the
Tenements, and a Joint Venture ("JV") with Thor will become effective, upon
which IVR will issue Thor $A250,000 in IVR shares, as per the HoA.
Nicole Galloway Warland, Managing Director of Thor Energy, commented:
"The targeted 12-hole diamond drilling program completed by IVR in December
2023, along with QAQC validation of historic data, has provided a strong level
of increased resource confidence, lifting tonnage and increased tungsten grade
to the higher Measured Resource category. This is a positive result for the
Project, and along with strong tungsten and molybdenum prices, it will be
valuable for the scoping study assessment to be undertaken by IVR early in the
second half of 2024.
Based on the HoA, IVR is now entitled to a 25% interest in the Project and
surrounding tenure, as such Thor is looking forward to working with IVR to
complete all documentation to effect the transfer and form a JV."
The updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Molyhil
Tungsten-Molybdenum Project is shown in Table A below. A cut-off grade of
0.05% WO3 was selected, which is considered appropriate when taking into
account current commodity price strength and peer reporting comparisons. The
MRE is reported to a 150mRL and based on an open pit mining scenario.
Table A: Updated Molyhil Resource Estimate, reported at cut-off grade of 0.05%
WO3 Tungsten as of 28 May 2024.
Notes:
1. 0.05% Cut-off
2. MRE reported to 150m RL
3. Based on Open Pit mining scenario
4. MRE was completed by Luke Burlet, Director H&S Consultants Pty Ltd
5. Variability of summation may occur due to rounding to appropriate level
of significant figures.
Figure 1: Tenement & Prospect Location Plan
2024 MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE AND REPORTING CRITERIA
Introduction
The Molyhil tungsten-molybdenum-copper deposit is 100% owned by Thor and is
located 220km north-east of Alice Springs (320km by road) within the
prospective polymetallic province of the Proterozoic Eastern Arunta Block in
the Northern Territory (Figure 1).
The deposit consists of two adjacent outcropping magnetite skarn bodies, the
northern 'Yacht Club' lode and the 'Southern' lode (Figure 2). Both lodes are
marginal to a granite intrusion (Marshall Granite) and Paleoproterozoic
meta-carbonate rocks (Deep Bore Metamorphics).
Mineralisation occurs as massive and disseminated scheelite (CaWO4) powellite
(CaMoO4), molybdenite (MoS2) and chalcopyrite (CuS2) within the skarn unit.
Both the outlines of the lodes and the banding within the lodes strike
approximately north, plunging steeply to the south and dip steeply to the
east. Mineralisation remains open at depth.
Thor executed an A$8m Farm-in and Funding Agreement through a HoA with
Investigator Resources Limited operating as Fram Ltd (Fram) (ASX: IVR) to
accelerate exploration at the Molyhil Project on 24 November 2022 and the sale
of Thor's interest in the Bonya tenement (EL29701) (ASX/AIM: 24 November
2022). Under the HoA (ASX/RNS 22 November 2022), Stage 1 expenditure of $1M
completion has given IVR the right to a 25% interest in the Molyhil Project
and surrounding exploration tenure, and also a 40% interest in the adjacent
Bonya tenement. IVR can now elect to the transfer of a 25% interest in the
Tenements, and a Joint Venture ("JV") with Thor will become effective upon
which IVR will issue Thor $A250,000 in IVR shares, as per the HoA.
On entering the Heads of Agreement with Thor in 2022, Investigator engaged
independent resource consulting group H&S Consultants Pty Ltd ("HSC") to
assist with a gap analysis of the Molyhil Mineral Resource Estimate reported
by Thor in 2021. This identified both opportunities to improve confidence in
the MRE classification and exploit some areas of the resource with targeted
drilling.
Investigator, in conjunction with HSC, devised a program of drilling aimed at
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) verification of the pre-existing
data, via selective twinning of historic Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond
Drill (DD) holes and confirmatory drilling in areas of lower drill density.
This drill program of 12 diamond holes (totalling 1,501 metres) was completed
in December 2023. Significant intersections from this drill program are
included in Appendix 4
Data from historic drilling, in addition to Investigator's newly acquired
data, was provided to HSC to be utilised by HSC to independently prepare the
updated Molyhil MRE (Appendix 2).
Mineral Resource Estimate
HSC, following their due diligence review, recommended the use of Multiple
Indicator Kriging (MIK) as a more appropriate method of estimation for
modelling the heterogeneous style of the Molyhil tungsten and molybdenum
mineralisation.
The tungsten and molybdenum resources were estimated by MIK method and are
reported using E-type panel estimates above tungsten cut-off grades. The
copper resource estimate has been reported utilising Ordinary Kriging (OK)
methodology.
Estimates of resources are reported at a range of tungsten cut-off grades for
open pit mining selectivity at practical block dimensions of 10m x 5m x 10m
(length x width x depth).
Given the near surface nature and geometry of the Molyhil mineralisation, the
MRE has been undertaken on the assumption that the deposit would be mined
using open pit methods and HSC has modelled and classified the resource
accordingly.
Acknowledging the improved tungsten and molybdenum prices and the cut-off
grades adopted in peer open- cut projects, coupled with the potential recovery
improvements identified in the ore sorting study completed by Thor in 2021,
this updated MRE is reported at a 0.05% WO3 cut-off grade to the 150mRL level
(a depth of 260m below surface. 50m deeper than Thors 2021 MRE -Table B).
Investigator considers that these parameters support a resource of which there
is reasonable prospect of eventual economic extraction.
In comparison, Thor's Mineral Resource Estimate in 2021 (Table B), utilising
Mixed Support Kriging used a 0.07% WO3 cut-off grade to the 200mRL level (a
depth of 210m) (as reported to the ASX on 8 April 2021).
Table A: Updated Molyhil Resource Estimate by Investigator, as of 28 May
2024reported at cut-off grade of 0.05% WO3 Tungsten to 150mRL.
Notes:
1. Cut-off of 0.05% WO3
2. 100% owned by Thor Energy Plc
3. Variability of summation may occur due to rounding to appropriate
level of significant figures.
4. To satisfy the criteria of reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction, the Mineral Resources have been reported down to 150m RL
which defines material that could be potentially extracted using open pit
mining methods.
Table B: Molyhil Mineral Resource Estimate by Thor as of March 31 2021,
reported at a cutoff grade of 0.07% WO3 Tungsten to 200m RL.
Note:
1. 0.07% WO3 Cut-off
2. Figures are rounded to reflect appropriate level of confidence.
3. Apparent differences may occur due to rounding.
4. 100% owned by Thor Energy Plc
5. To satisfy the criteria of reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction, the Mineral Resources have been reported down to 200m RL which
defines material that could be potentially extracted using open pit mining
methods.
Classification
The updated Molyhil MRE for tungsten, molybdenum and copper has been
classified as Measured, Indicated and Inferred by HSC (Figure 3). The main
mineralised domains have demonstrated sufficient continuity in both geology
and grade continuity to support the definition of a Mineral Resource, and the
classifications applied under the 2012 JORC Code.
Estimates for mineralisation within the main mineralised Lodes are tested by
drilling spaced nominally at 25m x 25m in the more well-defined areas of the
deposit, reducing to 5m to 15m spacing within selected parts of the skarn
where recent drilling by Investigator twinned older RC and DD holes to
validate historic grades.
Confidence categories assigned to the estimates reflect qualitative panel
criteria established by the resource consultant, including but not limited to,
number of drillholes, number of samples, QA/QC (surveys, standards, duplicates
etc.) within each individual panel of the block model.
HSC was supplied sufficient information to support the utilisation of the
reported cut-off grade (0.05% WO3), and lower depth of the MRE (150mRL), and
HSC is satisfied with the assumptions and supportive information provided,
including metal price improvements, improvements in potential processing
options and taking into consideration improved confidence in the resource
classification.
Domains
The deposit in hosted predominantly within two adjacent magnetite skarn bodies
that overprint meta-carbonate units of the Deep Bore Metamorphics (1805 ± 7
million years ago, Ma), the skarn is proximal to Marshall Granite intrusions
(1780-1710 Ma) and outcrops at surface. Main logged units at the deposit are
magnetite skarn, calc- silicate and granite, additional minor lithologies
include aplite dykes, quartz veins and fluorite/barite veins.
A nominal cut-off grade of 10-15% Fe2O3 was used to define the MREs
constraining wireframe of the two main skarn zones, the Yacht Club Lode and
Southern Lode (Figure 2).
Data
The compiled drill hole database supplied to HSC by Investigator, supported by
QA/QC reporting documentation, comprises information from 121 drill holes (89
reverse circulation and 32 diamond drill holes) for an aggregate total of
17,396m of drilling. Rotary Air Blast holes and other drilling prior to 2004
were used to inform the geological modelling however assays from these sources
were excluded from the up-dated MRE due to insufficient QA/QC support.
Additionally, 3 shafts and 3 underground crosscuts for a total development
length of 198m were completed in 2005 and verified geological and assay data
from this source was utilised as part of this current MRE. These underground
workings had been developed to resolve differences between costean bulk
sampling, which supported historical mined grades, and historic RC drill hole
grades.
One (1) newly drilled DD hole was designed to pass in close proximity to the
northern cross-cut drive to assess grade continuity. The results verified the
previously sampled and reported grades observed in the cross-cut, and in
addition to the thorough assessment of methodology and QA/QC undertaken for
the underground workings, HSC and Investigator considered this data to be of
sufficient quality for inclusion into the updated MRE.
Drill holes within the main mineralised lodes are predominantly inclined RC
and DD holes, drilled in a westerly orientation to intersect the north-south
striking mineralised lodes. A small number of holes (4 in 2004, 1 in 2021 and
2 in 2019) were drilled in alternate orientations to assess the mineralisation
distribution.
A plan view showing the distribution of drilling over the Molyhil deposit
(including the IVR 2023 drilling), in relation to mineralisation constraining
wireframes (Southern and Yacht Club Lodes) is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Collar plan showing location of the 12 new diamond drill holes
(yellow dots) informing the updated MRE, with historic holes coloured by drill
type. The two transparent wireframes display the plan view footprint of
mineralised Lodes.
Figure 3 illustrates the updated Molyhil MRE block model for the two
mineralised Lodes (Southern and Yacht Club), with panels coloured by resource
classification.
Figure 3: Updated MRE classification block model, (orange = Measured, yellow =
Indicated, & blues = Inferred). Blocks below the 150m plane on this figure
are not reported as part of the updated MRE.
Twin hole comparison from the 2023 (Investigator) drill program to Thors
earlier drilling (Table C), showed broad lithological and grade continuity in
all elements, however mineralisation was seen to extend beyond the historical
skarn wireframe, likely due to the expanded sampling regime adopted by
Investigator sampling 10m into the granite, compared with the historic
sampling which was restricted to the mineralised skarn. Despite the good
correlation with copper and molybdenum, tungsten displays greater variability,
and was generally higher grade in Investigator's recently drilled diamond
holes.
Table C: List of Downhole Twin Comparison study -comparing mineralisation from
2023 drilling (IVR) to earlier Thor drilling.
2023 Drilling (IVR) Historic Drilling (THOR)
IVRMHDD001 MHDD068
IVRMHDD007 MHDD073
IVRMHDD006 TMRC010
IVRMHDD005 07MHRC004
IVRMHDD011 TMRC015
Densities
Rock density was highlighted as an opportunity to improve on previous resource
estimations. Dry bulk density measurements for prior MREs were estimated
utilising a linear (Y on X) iron (Fe) regression calculation to assign density
to each sample using specific gravity from a total of 69 RC Pycnometer samples
analysed from 2 holes only (1 each from Yacht Club and Southern Lodes, spaced
90m apart).
For the updated MRE, dry bulk densities were assigned to each sample within
the mineralised lode wireframes, allowing both the metals (WO3/Mo/Cu/Fe) and
density to be modelled at the same search criteria. HSC recommended the use of
an alternate regression method - Reduced Major Axis, which takes into account
the 'error' in both variables (Fe and density) and is considered better suited
for this type of deposit. The iron regression was used to populate density for
each sample within the model but honoured actual field measurements where
present.
A sensitivity analysis was undertaken, whereby the density model was run an
additional four times using three alternate regression methods and using raw
data alone. The results of all methods were similar, providing confidence in
the model, which supported the uplift in tonnes in the Measured
classification, where the majority of drilling and density data was available.
A section view showing the resource estimate classification block model
defining the two mineralised lodes, downhole geology for some of the 2023
drilling, and simplified geology in the background of image is shown in Figure
4.
Figure 4: Cross-section within Molyhil deposit showing summarised geology,
2023 drillholes and updated resource classification block model. (Hole
IVRMHDD007) is drilled oblique and does not terminate on section) (sourced
from IVR ASX 28 May 2024).
Appendix 1 contains "Table 1: Assessment and Reporting Criteria Table Mineral
Resource - JORC 2012", which provides additional detail on the exploration
data and updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Molyhil Tungsten Project
Appendix 2 - Appendix 4 contains Drill hole Collar information for MRE
including IVR 2023 Diamond Drill Collars.
MINING AND METALLURGICAL WORK AND OTHER MATERIAL FACTORS
The Molyhil Deposit occurs in two adjacent skarn bodies that contain
outcropping molybdenite and scheelite mineralisation. Since mid-2004 it has
been the subject of systematic test work comprising geophysical exploration,
diamond and RC drilling programmes, surface and underground bulk sampling,
metallurgical test work and a geotechnical study.
With the improved tungsten and molybdenum prices and the cut-off grades
adopted in peer open-cut projects, coupled with the potential recovery
improvements identified in the Tomra ore sorting study completed by Thor in
2021, this updated MRE is reported at a 0.05% WO3 cut-off grade to the 150mRL
level (a depth of 260m below surface).
It is considered that these parameters, along with the near surface nature and
geometry of the Molyhil mineralisation, that the MRE has been undertaken on
the assumption that the deposit would be mined using open pit methods and HSC
has modelled and classified the resource accordingly.
MARKET OUTLOOK
Tungsten
The majority of tungsten resources are located in China, Canada, Russia and
the United States, with the main consumer of tungsten China (about 50% of
global tungsten demand), followed by the USA and Europe.
The outstanding and unique physical properties of tungsten (melting
point/hardness/tensile strength) and lack of substitutes makes tungsten
critical in industrial, oil & gas, mining and agricultural applications
and as such is considered a strategic commodity in the USA, China & the
European Union.
The global tungsten market is anticipated to rise steadily with surging demand
for alloy in various end user industries, including defence, electronics,
automotive, mining, and petrochemical industries. With China dominating
production (approximately 83% of the world's primary production) supply risk
and domestic security is adding to demand from the United States and allied
countries.
On 27 May 2024, Argus Media indicate that the Tungsten APT Price CIF Rotterdam
has increased to US$365-$370/mtu (metric tonne unit). See Figure 5 for 5 year
price trend
Figure 5: 5 Year Price Chart for Tungsten ($/MTU WO3 - EU LOW). Data sourced
from Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin
Molybdenum
Molybdenum is a key component of many of the higher quality stainless steels
essential for construction, transportation and energy sector, along with
nickel, and can be substituted for a portion of the nickel component when
nickel prices are elevated. In consequence, when nickel prices climb, often
molybdenum pricing will follow.
The rising demand for steel alloy and molybdenum growth is associated with
developing countries as a result of increasing residential and commercial
construction.
Much of global molybdenum supply is as co-product from several large porphyry
copper mining operations. Supply, therefore, can be somewhat non-elastic with
over-supply in times where demand is weak, and conversely under-supply when
demand is high. See Figure 6 for 5year price trend.
Figure 6: 5 Year Price Chart for Molybdenum (USD/Metric ton). Data sourced
from ycharts.com
The Board of Thor Energy PLC has approved this announcement and authorised its
release.
For further information, please contact:
Thor Energy PLC
Nicole Galloway Warland, Managing Director Tel: +61 (8) 7324 1935
Ray Ridge, CFO / Company Secretary Tel: +61 (8) 7324 1935
WH Ireland Limited Tel: +44 (0) 207 220 1666
(Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)
Antonio Bossi / Darshan Patel / Isaac Hooper
SI Capital Limited Tel: +44 (0) 1483 413 500
(Joint Broker)
Nick Emerson
Yellow Jersey thor@yellowjerseypr.com
(Financial PR)
Sarah Hollins / Shivantha Thambirajah / Bessie Elliot
Competent Person's Report
The information in this announcement relating to exploration results,
information informing Mineral Resources and the reasonable prospects of
eventual economic extraction of Mineral Resources is based on information
compiled by Mr. Andrew Alesci who is a full-time employee of the Investigator
Resources Limited. Mr. Alesci is a member of the Australian Institute of
Geoscientists. Mr. Alesci has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles
of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the
activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012
Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr.
Alesci consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on
information in the form and context in which it appears.
The information in this announcement that relates to Mineral Resource
estimation is based on information compiled by Mr Luke Burlet, who is a Member
of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Burlet is a director of
H&S Consultants Pty Limited 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 in the 2012 edition of the "Australasian Code for
Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Mr Burlet
consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his
information in the form and context in which it appears.
Updates on the Company's activities are regularly posted on Thor's website
(https://thorenergyplc.com/) which includes a facility to register
to receive these updates by email, and on the Company's X page @thorenergyplc
About Thor Energy Plc
The Company is focused on uranium and energy metals that are crucial in the
shift to a 'green' energy economy. Thor has a number of highly prospective
projects that give shareholders exposure to uranium, nickel, copper, lithium
and gold. Our projects are located in Australia and the USA.
Thor holds 100% interest in three uranium and vanadium projects (Wedding Bell,
Radium Mountain and Vanadium King) in the Uravan Belt in Colorado and Utah,
USA with historical high-grade uranium and vanadium drilling and production
results.
At Alford East in South Australia, Thor has earnt an 80% interest in oxide
copper deposits considered amenable to extraction via In Situ Recovery
techniques (ISR). In January 2021, Thor announced an Inferred Mineral Resource
Estimate¹.
Thor also holds a 26.3% interest in Australian copper development company
EnviroCopper Limited (ECL), which in turn holds rights to earn up to a 75%
interest in the mineral rights and claims over the resource on the portion of
the historic Kapunda copper mine and the Alford West copper project, both
situated in South Australia, and both considered amenable to recovery by way
of ISR.²³ Alligator Energy recently invested A$0.9M for a 7.8% interest in
ECL with the rights to gain a 50.1% interest by investing a further A$10.1m
over four years.
Thor holds 100% of the advanced Molyhil tungsten project, including measured,
indicated and inferred resources⁴, in the Northern Territory of Australia,
which was awarded Major Project Status by the Northern Territory government in
July 2020. Thor executed a A$8m Farm-in and Funding Agreement with
Investigator Resources Limited (ASX: IVR) to accelerate exploration at the
Molyhil Project on 24 November 2022.(6)
Adjacent to Molyhil, at Bonya, Thor holds a 40% interest in deposits of
tungsten, copper, and vanadium, including Inferred resource estimates for the
Bonya copper deposit, and the White Violet and Samarkand tungsten deposits.
⁵ Thor's interest in the Bonya tenement EL29701 is planned to be divested as
part of the Farm-in and Funding agreement with Investigator Resources
Limited.(6)
Thor owns 100% of the Ragged Range Project, comprising 92 km(2) of exploration
licences with highly encouraging early-stage gold and nickel results in the
Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Notes
(1)
https://thorenergyplc.com/investor-updates/maiden-copper-gold-mineral-resource-estimate-alford-east-
copper-gold-isr-project/
(2)
www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20172018/20180222-
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20172018/20180222-clarification-kapunda-copper-resource-estimate.pdf)
clarification-kapunda-copper-resource-estimate.pdf
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20172018/20180222-clarification-kapunda-copper-resource-estimate.pdf)
³
www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/aim-report/20190815-initial-copper-resource-estimate---
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/aim-report/20190815-initial-copper-resource-estimate---moonta-project---rns---london-stock-exchange.pdf)
moonta-project---rns---london-stock-exchange.pdf
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/aim-report/20190815-initial-copper-resource-estimate---moonta-project---rns---london-stock-exchange.pdf)
(4)
https://thorenergyplc.com/investor-updates/molyhil-project-mineral-resource-estimate-updated/
(5)
www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20200129-mineral-resource-
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20200129-mineral-resource-estimates---bonya-tungsten--copper.pdf)
estimates---bonya-tungsten--copper.pdf
(http://www.thormining.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20200129-mineral-resource-estimates---bonya-tungsten--copper.pdf)
(6)
https://thorenergyplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221124-8M-Farm-in-Funding-Agreement.pdf
(https://thorenergyplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221124-8M-Farm-in-Funding-Agreement.pdf)
The Company notes that for the relevant market announcements noted above, that
it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects this
information and that all material assumptions and technical parameters
underpinning any estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.
APPENDIX 1: JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1
The following section is provided to ensure compliance with the JORC (2012)
requirements for the reporting of the updated Molyhil Resource Estimate, in
the ASX release "2024 Molyhil Mineral Resource Estimate" dated 31 May 2024
Assessment and Reporting Criteria Table Mineral Resource - JORC 2012
Mr Andrew Alesci, Senior Project Geologist for IVR compiled the information in
Section 1 and Section 2 of JORC Table 1 in this Mineral Resource report and is
the Competent Person for those sections. Luke Burlet, Director H&S
Consulting Pty Ltd is the Competent Person for Section 3.
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
Sampling techniques Diamond Hole (DD) Drilling
· Investigator Resources Ltd (IVR) 2023 DD program was undertaken
with HQ2 size core drilled for all 12 holes completed in the program,
· Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, or totalling 1,501 metres.
specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF · Historic diamond drilling contained within this resource consists
instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad of mainly HQ core with small contribution of PQ, comprising 20 holes for
meaning of sampling. 3,002.5 metres (195.6m PQ, 2,806.9 HQ)
· IVR Diamond drilling was sampled at nominal 1m intervals down
hole (88% at 1m for IVR drilling), or to geological boundaries, with "from" -
· Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity "to" intervals recorded against sample number.
and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
· Historic sampling was reported as at nominal 1m intervals down
hole (70% at 1m for historical drilling) or to geological boundaries resulting
in some shorter and longer intervals, with only mineralised skarn lithologies
generally sampled.
· IVR 2023 core was oriented on site by IVR geologists, and a cut
line applied to ensure consistent sampling of core from one side occurred.
· All IVR 2023 diamond drill core samples were marked up onsite by
geologists and field technicians and collected by cutting the core
longitudinally in half using a diamond core saw. If
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
· Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to an orientation line was present the core was cut to preserve the orientation
the Public Report. line. If an orientation line was not present the core was marked with a cut
line in order to provide the most representative uniform and unbiased down
hole sample.
· In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done this would be · Historic orientation of core occurred sporadically with Tennant
relatively simple Creek Gold (TCG) orientating 5 geotechnical holes in 2005 (TMDH001-005).
However, majority of previous diamond drilling is not orientated.
(e.g. 'RC 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 · Historic core was longitudinally cut or split sampled and sent
explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has for analysis.
inherent sampling problems.
· 2023 IVR duplicate pair analyses were undertaken by ¼ core
Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules) may paired interval samples every 20thsample in program.
warrant disclosure of detailed information.
· Historic (pre-IVR) core was generally ½ core sampled with
exception of duplicate pair analyses which were ¼ core paired interval
samples for drilling 2011 onwards.
· Historic core drilled pre 2004 has no survey or Quality Assurance
or Quality Control (QA/QC) information and as such has not been incorporated
in this or previous MRE's.
· All core samples were processed by laboratories using industry
standard methods including crushing and pulverising prior to analysis.
· Visual confirmation of mineralisation was undertaken utilising UV
light for Tungsten, but not relied upon for resource estimation.
· 2023 IVR program core was cut utilising an automatic core saw.
Historically, core was either half split utilising a chisel or utilising a
manual core saw.
· Magnetic Susceptibility sampling utilised a KT10 meter that had
been calibrated prior to the program.
· Portable XRF was only used for mineral identification and not
relied on for assay data.
· Scintillometer readings were taken for the first 3 drillholes in
the 2023 program to confirm that no radioactive hazards existed as part of the
program.
· Sample specific gravity analysis was by wet/dry Archimedes method
of analysis using a calibrated and certified scale. Within the mineralised
skarn or calc-silicate zones measurements
were recorded for all pieces of core greater than 10cm in size. In the
unmineralised granite
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
measurements were recorded every 2 - 3m. Samples had from and to measurements
recorded.
· IVR undertook SG measurements on all available historic core
using the same equipment. SG generally was on ½ core for historic sampling.
· Historic SG data collected by Thor Energy PLC (Thor) in one
program was not utilised given inability to confirm accurately the sample
interval.
Historic Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling
· RC drilling was reported in historic reports and database as
sampled at nominal 1m intervals down hole (95% of RC is 1m). There was a small
component of historical 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m composites outside of the
mineralised material.
· A total of 89 holes for 12,892.7 metres of RC were incorporated
in the resource estimate.
· Sampling was undertaken using a stand-alone riffle splitter or a
rotary cone splitter in programs with type of splitter identified in historic
reports. Approximately 2-5kg of the original sample volume was submitted to
the laboratory for assay.
· Riffle splitters were reported as visually inspected prior to
drilling to confirm appropriate construction and fitness for purpose. It was
also reported that the splitter was blown clean between rods and when
possible, every metre within the ore zone.
· Drill intervals had visual moisture content recorded i.e., Dry,
Moist, Wet.
· Records of sample volume are only reported from the 2011 RC
program.
· Duplicate sampling was only undertaken for the 2004, 2007 and
2011 RC drill programs. It was reported that subsequent re-sampling of 14
samples from the 2006 RC drilling for QA/QC purposes occurred during the 2007
program.
Historic Underground Shaft and crosscut Bulk Sampling
· Three shafts (2m x 1.2m) totalling 96m and three cross-cuts (2.1m
x 1.2m) totalling 102m were sunk into the Southern Lode. The winzes and
cross-cuts were all sampled at 2m intervals.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
· Each 2m advance created approximately 16 tonne of sample and was
put through a crushing plant on site where material was crushed down to
12.7mm.
· Samples for assay were generated by three methods; grab sample
from stockpile, 4 x duplicate pairs collected by stopping the conveyor belt of
the plant following crushing and sweeping crushed rock into a bucket, which
was subsequently riffle split to create a 10kg sample, and finally continuous
sampling off belt (24 samples per cut), similarly into a bucket which was
riffle split to create 10kg samples.
· Crosscut sampling was used historically to compare RC sample
grades against bulk sample grades. This comparison resulted in the use of
somewhat subjective "grade factoring" in a number of historical Molyhil
Mineral Resource Estimates (MRE), however "grade factoring" was not
implemented in the Thor 2021 MRE, nor in this current MRE.
Other Aspects:
· Sampling criteria described in this Table 1 includes reference to
previously released drill data from Molyhil Resource definition and extension
drilling completed between 2004-2020, with additional specific information
available by referencing prior Molyhil resource estimate ASX releases dated 11
October 2019 and 8 April 2021.
· Historic drill data for years prior to 2004, water bores and RAB
holes were not included in the estimate due to lack of QA/QC data, which is in
line with prior estimations completed on behalf of Thor.
· No other aspects for determination of mineralisation that are
material to the public report have been used.
Drilling techniques Molyhil Tungsten Project Drilling Statistics:
Aggregate total data used:
· Drill type (e.g. core, RC, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, · DD holes used as part of 2024 resource estimate was 32 for
Bangka, sonic, etc) 4,503.5 metres and 1,934 samples.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
and details (e.g. core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond · RC holes used as part of resource estimate was 89 for 12,892.7
tails, face- sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, metres and 9,932 samples.
by what method, etc).
· 3 x underground crosscuts and 3 x shafts used for a total of
198.1 metres and 100 samples.
Drill data used in the updated resource estimate (includes components of
historical resource and geotechnical drilling completed in 2004-2023):
· Multiple Bulk sample, RC, DD programs have been undertaken at the
Molyhil Tungsten Project with program documentation records retained in
various levels of detail.
· 2004-2011 RC drilling was completed using standard 5 ½ inch face
sampling percussion hammers to variable depths and various dips and azimuths.
· Drilling was conducted primarily on nominal 25m by 25m line
spacing, reduced in some areas of the deposit to 12.5m by 12.5m.
· Historic holes were generally angled at -60° towards the west
(average of 252° azimuth) to optimally intersect the mineralised zones.
· Diamond programs undertaken in 2004 and 2011 utilised wireline
method with HQ bits. Core from both programs was orientated and logged
structurally. The 2004 program utilised a spear to orientate the core
immediately after drilling and the 2011 program employed a Reflex orientation
tool. No other historic programs of diamond drilling have records of core
orientation.
· During the 2011 Diamond program the top 3m was typically blade
drilled and then cored to termination, all other DD is recorded as cored from
surface.
· 2019 Thor diamond drilling utilised the wireline method with PQ
coring from surface. The core was not orientated.
· 2021 Thor diamond drilling utilised the wireline method with HQ
coring from surface to bottom of hole, with the exception of one hole
(21MH001) which changed to NQ2 from 20m to end of hole. The core was
orientated.
· 2023 IVR diamond drilling utilised the wireline method with HQ
coring from surface. Orientation of core was done with use of a Reflex
orientation tool.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drill sample recovery Diamond Hole Drilling
· Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and IVR 2023 Program
results assessed.
· 2023 DD recovery and geotechnical data were recorded during core
logging for all holes in the company's referential database.
· Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative · DD recovery was measured against driller run returns for all
nature of the samples. holes.
· Core runs were limited to smaller intervals in broken/fractured
ground, with 3m runs only in fresh, competent rock.
· Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and
whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of · 2023 DD mean recovery for all holes was 96.5%.
fine/coarse material.
· Recovery loss was primarily in the upper oxidised portion of the
hole (0-18m)
Historic Programs
· 2004 DD, mean recovery was 99.7%.
· 2011 DD, mean recovery was 98.5%.
· 2019 DD, mean recovery was 97.8%.
· 2021 DD, mean recovery was 97.3%.
Reverse Circulation Drilling
· Percussion samples from RC programs between 2004 and 2011 were
reported as visually checked for recovery and moisture content and the data
recorded. The reported recovery figures available averaged 90% recovery.
· Sample Quality for these programs were also recorded with table
below showing 98% of samples being dry samples.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
Dry Moist Wet Total
Count 3081 37 27 3145
Percent 98.0 1.2 0.9 100
· Sample weights from the 2011 RC program were analysed by IVR in
conjunction with assay results for corresponding intervals; this analysis
showed no bias between variables.
General:
· Observed poor and variable recovery is recorded in the sampling
database. Per the notes above, the recovery for both DD and RC is excellent,
at or above industry standard.
· Zones of poor DD recovery are flagged in the sampling database.
· As part of the 2023 drill program, IVR did selective DD twinning
versus a representative number of historical holes (DD and RC) to support
recovery/grade observations and appropriateness of method.
· Five (5) of the 2023 IVR holes were compared to nearby historical
RC and DD drill holes from different sections of the deposit. Copper (Cu),
Tungsten (W) and Molybdenum (Mo) were compared downhole. In general, these
twin holes confirmed the presence of mineralisation, and some geological
continuity. However, the twin holes highlight the heterogeneity and nuggety
nature of the Mo and W mineralisation, with variable short distance grade
continuity. Cu mineralisation appears to have greater spatial continuity in
comparison to that of Mo and W. Following completion of the drilling program
further desktop review highlighted lack of downhole survey data for some RC
holes that were twinned; this lack of spatial accuracy and known location of
samples in 3d space makes comparison of grade continuity against these DD
twins difficult.
· Historically, within the 2004 program two pairs of twin holes
were drilled comparing RC and DD methods (TMDH005 vs TMRC007 and TMDH004 vs
TMRC019). Comparison of grades of equivalent intervals showed significant
variation beyond the ascribed variance between the two types of drilling.
Tennant Creek Gold (TCG) suggested that the variation is evidence of small-
scale heterogeneity of the mineralisation within the deposit, a feature not
uncommon in skarn mineralisation. However, IVR noted through re-analysis of
these twinned holes that at the time of drilling and resource definition for
the 2004 MRE, both diamond holes and RC holes were only single shot camera
surveyed with only dip readings recorded. As such no azimuth data was recorded
other than the planned collar azimuth. Thus, a 3D location of the samples is
not possible and as a result, comparison of these holes as "twins" and Thor's
noted issue of RC vs DD grades (Continental Resource Management, 2006) is
considered inaccurate. Only hole TMRC007 was gyroscopically surveyed in the
later 2011 program.
· Sample weights from the 2011 RC program were analysed by IVR in
conjunction with assay results for corresponding intervals; this analysis
showed no bias between variables.
General:
· Observed poor and variable recovery is recorded in the sampling
database. Per the notes above, the recovery for both DD and RC is excellent,
at or above industry standard.
· Zones of poor DD recovery are flagged in the sampling database.
· As part of the 2023 drill program, IVR did selective DD twinning
versus a representative number of historical holes (DD and RC) to support
recovery/grade observations and appropriateness of method.
· Five (5) of the 2023 IVR holes were compared to nearby historical
RC and DD drill holes from different sections of the deposit. Copper (Cu),
Tungsten (W) and Molybdenum (Mo) were compared downhole. In general, these
twin holes confirmed the presence of mineralisation, and some geological
continuity. However, the twin holes highlight the heterogeneity and nuggety
nature of the Mo and W mineralisation, with variable short distance grade
continuity. Cu mineralisation appears to have greater spatial continuity in
comparison to that of Mo and W. Following completion of the drilling program
further desktop review highlighted lack of downhole survey data for some RC
holes that were twinned; this lack of spatial accuracy and known location of
samples in 3d space makes comparison of grade continuity against these DD
twins difficult.
· Historically, within the 2004 program two pairs of twin holes
were drilled comparing RC and DD methods (TMDH005 vs TMRC007 and TMDH004 vs
TMRC019). Comparison of grades of equivalent intervals showed significant
variation beyond the ascribed variance between the two types of drilling.
Tennant Creek Gold (TCG) suggested that the variation is evidence of small-
scale heterogeneity of the mineralisation within the deposit, a feature not
uncommon in skarn mineralisation. However, IVR noted through re-analysis of
these twinned holes that at the time of drilling and resource definition for
the 2004 MRE, both diamond holes and RC holes were only single shot camera
surveyed with only dip readings recorded. As such no azimuth data was recorded
other than the planned collar azimuth. Thus, a 3D location of the samples is
not possible and as a result, comparison of these holes as "twins" and Thor's
noted issue of RC vs DD grades (Continental Resource Management, 2006) is
considered inaccurate. Only hole TMRC007 was gyroscopically surveyed in the
later 2011 program.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
Logging · In 2023, IVR's holes were logged comprehensively and photographed
on site.
· Historic holes post 2004 were logged and photographed on site.
· Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral · In 2023, IVR qualitatively logged lithology, colour, mineralogy,
Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. veining type and percentage, sulphide content and percentage, description,
marker horizons, weathering, texture, alteration, mineralisation, and mineral
percentage.
· Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or · In 2023, IVR quantitatively logged magnetic susceptibility,
costean, channel, etc) photography. specific gravity (DD only), geotechnical parameters (DD only).
· Historic quantitative logging included magnetic susceptibility
and limited specific gravity in some of the DD which was not used by IVR or
· The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. prior Thor resource estimations due to lack of QA/QC. Thor indicated that the
quality of these specific gravity measurements was suspect and recommended the
data was not used. Assessment by IVR identified that there was a greater
percentage of errors within the relatively small dataset additional to suspect
interval sizes and agreed with Thor's recommendation to exclude this dataset.
· Portable XRF was utilised on an informal basis to identify zones
of mineralisation and mineralogical components to assist in lithological
logging but not relied upon for reporting of analytical results.
· Historic underground developments were also geologically logged
and mapped qualitatively and documented in reports.
Sub-sampling preparation techniques and sample 2023 IVR DD program
· All HQ2 and DD core samples were collected by cutting core
longitudinally in half using an automatic diamond core saw.
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
· If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core · Core was marked during logging with a cut line under geological
taken. supervision, which served to preserve the orientation line if present. If an
orientation line was not present the core was orientated as best as possible
and marked in order to provide the most representative sample.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether · Sampling intervals for core were determined by the field
sampled wet or dry. geologist and marked on drill core and recorded in database.
· All core where a field duplicate sample was taken (1 in 20
samples) was cut as quarter core longitudinally.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique. · Sample lengths were generally 1m and honoured geological
boundaries.
· All mineralised skarn and potentially mineralised calc silicate
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise and a zone 10m either side of these units in granite were sampled
representivity of samples. continuously. A sample approximately every 10m within granite outside of these
zones were collected for basic geochemistry.
· Duplicate ¼ core samples (1 in 20) have been used to examine
· Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the representivity and consistency.
in situ material collected, including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling. · Sample sizes are regarded as appropriate for the grain size of
the material being sampled.
· Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled. Historic DD Programs
· All PQ and HQ diamond drill core samples were collected by
cutting core longitudinally in half using a manual diamond core saw or via
splitting with chisel and hammer (2004 Program).
· TCG utilised duplicate analyses within their 2004 program. Thor
has utilised a systematic standard program since 2011. Confirmation of this
system has been observed for all but 2019 program.
· Certified Reference Material CRM data is not available for any
program before 2011.
· Data from the Thor 2011 program indicates that a sequence of
every 25th sample was submitted as a standard, a different sequence of every
25th sample was inserted as a field duplicate and a third sequence of every
25th sample was inserted as a blank. This resulted in 3 samples in every 25
being a QA/QC sample (approximately 12% of all samples).
· 3-5kg samples was considered appropriate to correctly represent
the W and Mo mineralisation based on: the style of mineralisation, the
thickness and consistency of the intersections, the sampling methodology and
assay value ranges for W and Mo.
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
· Sample sizes are regarded as appropriate for the grain size of
the material being sampled.
Historic RC Programs
· RC drilling was reported as sampled at nominal 1m intervals for
those within prospective ore zones designated "Black rock Skarn". Within
barren country rock, spear composite samples were collected varying from 2m,
3m, 4m and 5m composites across different programs.
· Sampling was undertaken either using a rig attached cyclone cone
splitter to collect a 2-5kg representative samples to be submitted to the
laboratory for assay. Wet samples were dried before dispatch.
· The rig cyclone and splitter were reported as visually inspected
prior to each program to confirm appropriate construction and fitness for
purpose as well as blown clean in between rods and when possible, some
programs specified every metre in the ore zone
· Sampling method and quality of sample were recorded for all
programs post 2004 excluding 2009.
· Standard and duplicate sampling of RC programmes were undertaken
in the same manner as historical DD sampling.
· Sample sizes are regarded as appropriate for the grain size of
the material being sampled.
Historic Bulk Shaft/Crosscut Sampling
· Each 2m advance created approximately 16 tonne of sample and was
put through a crushing plant where material was crushed down to 12.7mm.
· Three (3) sets of sample for assay were generated.
o 3 x Grab samples were collected from stockpiles of each advance pre-crush.
o 4 x 2 pairs of sample was collected from each advance following crushing
and halting of conveyor, where belt was swept into calico.
o 24 x 20L bucket of crushed material was collected from each advance at end
of conveyor prior to riffle splitting. A resultant 10kg sample was sent for
assay.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
· Sample sizes were regarded as appropriate for the grain size of
the material being sampled.
Duplicates:
· 2011 program had a total of 68 field duplicates submitted for Cu,
Fe, Mo and W. An analysis of Cu was not completed as this element was not
included in the 2012 resource estimate. Field duplicate QA/QC results show the
2011 drill data can be considered acceptable for further use. A relatively
greater assay variation is observed for Mo and W when compared to Fe as would
be geologically expected due to the heterogenous and nuggety nature of
mineralisation.
Laboratory sample preparation
· Subsampling techniques are undertaken in line with standard
operating practices to ensure no bias.
· QA checks of the laboratory included re-split and analysis of a
selection of samples from coarse reject material and pulp reject material to
determine if bias at laboratory was present. This was undertaken during the
2004, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2021 and 2023 programs.
· The nature, quality and appropriateness of the sampling technique
is considered appropriate for the grainsize and type of mineralisation and
confidence level being attributed to the results presented.
Quality of assay data and laboratory tests 2023 IVR Program
· ALS Laboratories (ALS) (Perth), a certified and NATA accredited
commercial laboratory, was used for all assays from 2023 drilling.
· The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or · Samples were analysed using methods "ME-MS61" and "ME-MS85".
total.
· MeMs61 samples were prepared to a 0.25g prepared sample subjected
to a 4-acid total digest with perchloric, nitric, hydrofluoric and
hydrochloric acids and analysed by ICP-AES and ICP-MS for 48 elements
· For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, including Mo, Cu and Fe.
the
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and · Over-range samples for MeMs61 (>1% Mo, >1% Cu) were
model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. re-assayed using methods "Cu- OG62" and "Mo-OG62" (Cu and Mo). A 0.4g prepared
sample was subjected to a 4-acid total digest with ICP-AES finish with an
upper detection limit of 50% Cu and 10% Mo.
· Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, blanks, · Fe results (>50%) were re-assayed by method Fe-ICP89 using a
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of sodium peroxide fusion with ICP-AES finish to 70% Fe.
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established.
· ME-MS85 samples were prepared with a lithium borate fusion flux
and analysed by ICP-MS. This method was used exclusively to analyse for W
after discussion with ALS Laboratories.
· Over range samples for W (>1%) were analysed by MEMS85h, ore
grade W by Fusion/ICPMS, to an upper detection limit of 5%.
· Over range samples for W (>5%) were analysed by ME-XRF15b
involving a 12:22 lithium metaborate-lithium tetraborate flux containing 20%
NaNO3 with an XRF finish. Detection limits for W are up to 15.9%.
· Umpire check analysis with Bureau Veritas (an alternate NATA
accredited laboratory) for a subset of approximately 58 assay pulps from the
2023 drilling, with varying W and Mo grades, were undertaken to confirm the
level of accuracy reported by ALS laboratories. Results for this work from
Bureau Veritas have not been received at the time of this release.
· ALS umpire check analysis of historic Bureau Veritas analyses for
the 2011 diamond drill program was undertaken in 2024. Results show a strong
positive correlation between original and re-submitted samples (R2> 0.98
for all elements W, Mo, Cu & Fe).
Historic programs
· Previous programs have utilised a multitude of accredited
commercial labs over the course of the project's lifetime with samples sent
for preparation (crushing and pulverising) and analysed using the XRF method
at various laboratories including ALS Perth, Amdel Adelaide and Genalysis
Perth.
· Details of assay laboratory and method assayed are present in the
Thor database handed over to IVR prior to the program of work.
· Additional detail on historic assay method can be found in the
prior Thor MRE release to the ASX dated 8th April, 2021 (ASX,THR 2021).
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
· Umpire check analyses 6 samples was undertaken by THR at Ultra
Trace (UT) from the 2004 program and compared against ALS results. The
variation between the laboratories appears acceptable for five of the six
samples. The ALS results for elements other than Fe in the other sample
significantly lower than the comparative results from UT. Field duplicates
(CRM 2004) showed good W repeatability at low grades (<2%) with greater
variability at higher grades. This behaviour is not as noticeable for Mo. This
behaviour was concluded to be reflective the nuggety nature of the ore.
· A total of 41 pulps originally analysed by ALS were sent to Ultra
Trace Pty Ltd, Canning Vale (UltraTrace) for check analyses. UltraTrace
carried out the analyses by X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF) on a fused
glass bead. Fourteen of the pulps were from the 2006 drill programme and the
other 27 from the 2007 programme.
· A total of 26 pulps from the 2007 programme originally analysed
by Genalysis were also sent to UltraTrace for check analyses.
· Prior to 2011 drilling program Certifiable Reference materials
and blank quality control samples were not utilised.
· 2011: A program of field duplicate sampling was undertaken by
Thor to compare the original samples with a field duplicate resample. Field
duplicates were collected every 25th sample where the sample bag number ended
on #15, #40, #65 or #90. The RC duplicates were collected using a riffle
splitter and were taken at the time of drilling. Quarter core duplicates were
taken from diamond core during core cutting. A total of 68 field duplicates
were submitted for analysis. Field duplicate QA/QC results show results are
within acceptable limits for iron, however some widely scattered field
duplicate results for molybdenum, tungsten and copper were observed. A
relatively greater assay variation is observed for Mo, W and Cu when compared
to Fe as would be geologically expected due to the nuggety nature of the
mineralisation resulting in high grade variability.
· 2011: Certified XRF standards were inserted every 25th sample
where the sample bag number ended on #05, #30, #55 or #80. The standards were
provided by Geostats Pty Ltd as pulverised material sealed within air-tight
plastic packets. Separate standards were used for molybdenum and tungsten as a
combined molybdenum and tungsten standard was not available. Most of the
results were within the upper and lower warning limits.
· 2011: Blank Quality Control standards were uncertified and are
sourced from an adjacent 2009 RC hole. The drill cuttings were collected from
the barren hanging-wall zone and are geologically
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
similar to drill samples submitted for assay. RC assays have confirmed the
blanks contain only very low levels of molybdenum or tungsten grade.
QA/QC Summary
· Records of QA/QC techniques undertaken during IVR's 2023 drill
program in addition to historic QA/QC techniques undertaken by Thor and others
and provided by Thor are retained by IVR.
· Certified reference standards including blanks, were randomly
selected and inserted into the sampling sequence (1 in 25 samples). Standards
were designed to validate laboratory accuracy and ranged from low grade to
high grade material. Review of standards indicated that they reported within
expected limits with no evidence of bias. This practice was implemented from
the 2011 program onwards.
· Detailed data from the 2011 program indicates that a sequence of
every 25th sample was submitted as a standard, a different sequence of every
25th sample was inserted as a field duplicate and a third sequence of every
25th sample was inserted as a blank. This resulted in 3 samples in every 25
being a QA/QC sample (approximately 12% of all samples).
· Field duplicate samples for the IVR 2023 program were routinely
taken on every 20thsample. Duplicate sample results showed no bias relative to
their original sample.
· A detailed QA/QC report was generated for the 2024 MRE by IVR,
covering all aspects of current IVR and historical drilling programs, and bulk
sampling activities over the course of the
· project's lifetime. This document includes key analysis of all
data and procedures and was supplied to the independent resource consultant.
· No significant analytical biases have been detected in the
results presented.
Verification of sampling and assaying · Significant intersections are calculated in the company's cloud
hosted and remotely managed database (Datashed5). These significant
intersections were verified by Investigator personnel visually and utilising
Micromine drill hole validation. Intersections are calculated using IVR
· The verification of significant intersections by either independent specified thresholds and allow for 1m internal dilution.
or alternative company personnel.
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
· The use of twinned holes. · Additional 3rdparty validation of significant intersections was
completed by an independent resource consultant.
· Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. · Five (5) drill holes at Molyhil were twinned during the 2023
program, to assess representivity and short-range spatial variability. This
included DD/DD twinning and DD/RC.
· Discuss any adjustment to assay data. · Five (5) of the 2023 IVR holes were compared to nearby historical
RC and DD holes from different sections of the deposit. Three (3) analytes of
Cu, W and Mo were compared downhole. In general, these twin holes confirmed
the presence of mineralisation, and some geological continuity. However, the
twin holes highlight the heterogeneity and nuggety nature of the Mo and W
mineralisation, with variable short distance grade continuity. Cu
mineralisation appears to have greater spatial continuity in comparison to the
nuggety nature of Mo and W. Following completion of the drilling program
further desktop review highlighted lack of downhole survey data for some RC
holes that were twinned. This lack of spatial accuracy and known location of
drillholes makes comparison of grade continuity against these DD twins
difficult.
· Historically, within the 2004 program two pairs of twin holes
were drilled comparing RC and DD methods (TMDH005 vs TMRC007 and TMDH004 vs
TMRC019). Comparison of grades of equivalent intervals showed significant
variation beyond the ascribed variance between the two types of drilling. TCG
suggested that the variation is evidence of small-scale heterogeneity of the
mineralisation within the deposit, a feature not uncommon in skarn
mineralisation. However, IVR noted through re-analysis of these twinned holes
that at the time of drilling and resource definition for the 2004 MRE, both
diamond holes and RC holes were only single shot camera surveyed with only dip
readings recorded. As such no azimuth data was recorded other than the planned
collar azimuth. As a result, comparison of these holes as "twins" and Thor's
noted issue of RC vs DD grades (CRM, 2006) is considered inaccurate. Only
hole, TMRC007, was gyroscopically surveyed in the later 2011 program.
· Following the the 2004 DD and RC drilling program and the
identification of potentially poor correlation of W grades across drill types
and when compared to historical mining grades, a bulk sampling program in 3
costeans was undertaken over the Southern Lode to compare against drill grades
of nearby RC holes. Results from the costeans were compared against the
neighboring RC holes drilled in the 2004 program, showing a significant
difference in grade between the costean bulk samples and RC estimated grades
informing the 2004 CRM block model. IVR is of the opinion this difference is a
reflection of the overall displacement of the drillhole compared to
the surficial expression of the costean, with sample points not in a
comparable location. In
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
addition, the known heterogenity of the deposit is possible cause for
variation in sample grades over distance.
· Further bulk sampling was undertaken in 2005 by Thor in an
attempt to resolve the differences between the previous costean bulk sampling
and RC grades. A total of three (3) vertical shafts (96m) and subordinate
crosscuts (102m) were sunk into the Southern Lode. Samples were collected in
two metre advances with each sample weighing approximately 12 tonnes. Results
from this bulk sampling program agreed with previous costean sampling showing
poor correlation between RC drill grade and bulk sample grade, indicating RC
was potentially under reporting grade.
· Subsequent MRE's up to 2019 applied an adjustment factor up to
+114% for Mo and +144% for W for RC grades to account for differentiation of
sample types. It was interpreted that the coarse- grained, brittle and
heterogeneous nature of the mineralisation, as confirmed by underground
mapping in 2005, could result in a likely sample bias for the RC assays of W
and Mo compared to the interpreted more representative underground bulk and
diamond core samples. However, this practice was discontinued in the 2021 MRE
due to issues seen in locality comparisons of sample types. No factoring has
been considered of utilised in this current MRE.
IVR Data
· Primary data was directly captured into LogChief field software
and synchronised into an online, secure cloud hosted and externally managed
database (Datashed5).
· Logchief field data capture software has unique user ID and
password requirements.
· All assay data undergoes automated importation into Datashed5
along with QA/QC check analysis by batch (eg sample number match, standard and
duplicate analysis, pulverisation checks etc) Failures of QA/QC analysis
causes importation to be halted until IVR have undertaken inspection and
verification of data, and approved import with details.
· All assay data is cross validated using Micromine drill hole
validation checks including interval integrity checks. Further integrity
checking was undertaken by the independent resource consultant on receipt of
data.
· Results reported as percent are left in this format within the
new database. Below detection results reported with a "<" sign are
converted to "-" as part of importation.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
· Where an over range re-assay is returned, the result is
transferred into the database with the method of analysis identified against
each sample number with such over range results. Over- range analytical
methods are prioritised to prevent reporting errors.
· Laboratory assay data is auto imported to mapped element fields
from laboratory supplied exports within Datashed5 for all 2023 data.
Importation requires preset QA/QC hurdles to be cleared relating to standard
and duplicate data, with review and acceptance of any failed batches by a
competent senior geologist of Investigator Resources. Failed hurdle batches
require commentary as to why the batch is to be accepted, else query to lab
and re-assay.
· All historic data was supplied to IVR by Thor and has undergone
significant review and QA/QC checks. For example, it was identified that Cu
was imported incorrectly for the two 2019 diamond holes and Cu and Fe for the
2005 shafts and cross-cuts. The issue was Cu% being imported as Cu2O3% and
Fe2O3% being imported as Fe%. This was corrected in Investigator's database
prior to resource estimation.
Location of data points Collar co-ordinate surveys
· All coordinates are recorded in GDA (Geocentric Datum of
Australia) 94 MGA Zone 53.
· Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar
and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in · DD, RC Holes and Shaft locations were initially field located
Mineral Resource estimation. utilising handheld GPS (accuracy of approximately +/-4m) and ortho-imagery.
These were subsequently picked up using a Differential GPS with typical
accuracy of +/- 10cm.
· Specification of the grid system used. · All accessible drill hole collars, underground shafts and
starting azimuths and downhole deviations were accurately re-surveyed by
Direct Systems surveyors in 2011. Confirmation of these recordings were
subsequently undertaken by IVR at the end of the 2023 drill program, utilising
· Quality and adequacy of topographic control. a Differential GPS for collar locations (hired through Ultimate Positioning),
with typical accuracy of +/- 10cm, and utilising a reflex gyro (provided by
United Drilling) - Collar shot only. Locations of collars were accurate to
within 2m with only 2019 holes showing variance up to 5m from recorded collar
location.
· Survey method for all drill holes is recorded in the company's
referential database.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
· Topographic control uses a high resolution DTM generated by drone
survey utilising an IVR owned and operated drone, with 8cm spatial resolution.
This DTM was resolved using known points picked up by handheld GPS. Subsequent
differential GPS pick-ups also provide topographic control to 3cm resolution.
Down hole surveys
· IVR 2023 DD holes were surveyed at start of hole within the
collar (6-9m), then every 30m down hole. This allow tracking of hole whilst it
was being drilled. Additionally, upon completion, each hole was surveyed
continuously in and out of the hole. A reflex gyroscope survey tool was
utilised by United Drilling Services for this work, due to the highly magnetic
nature of the mineralised zone.
· Hole setup involved multiple gyroscopic mast shots to ensure line
up was accurate to planned azimuth before commencement of drilling to counter
effects of magnetite in skarns.
· Survey results, depth and survey tool are recorded for each hole
in Investigator's drilling database. Hole surveys were checked by geologists
for potential errors or setup errors. Suspect surveys were flagged in the
database and omitted where reasonable evidence was present to do so.
· Historical RC and DD holes typically had a survey completed at
30m intervals. However, pre- 2011 programs utilised single shot reflex tool
which is heavily affected by the magnetic nature of the Molyhil Ore body. As
such only dip readings were recorded with absolute certainty of accuracy.
· All accessible drill hole collars (23) and starting azimuths and
downhole deviations were accurately re-surveyed by Direct Systems surveyors
during the 2011 drill program. Dip and azimuth values were measured at 10m
intervals down hole using North Seeking Gyroscopic equipment.
· After review of re-survey data and its comparison to the
historical single shot data, Thor decided to apply a downhole survey azimuth
correction to other non-gyroscopic surveyed historical drill holes of +8
degrees to the magnetic azimuth.
· Re-analysis of downhole surveys by IVR within the 2021 MRE showed
a significant portion of holes included within the MRE with no downhole survey
data beyond collar design. Breakdown
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explanation
Commentary
of survey data is shown in the table below:
SURVEY Total Resource Holes
None Dip Only Gyro
Count (drillholes) 17 29 34 80
Percentage of Resources holes (2004-2011) 21.25% 36.25% 42.5% 100%
Data spacing and distribution · Drill holes have been located at a nominal 25 m by 25 m spacing
throughout the mineralised lodes at Molyhil, and mainly drilled steeply
westward to intersect steeply east-dipping, moderately south-plunging skarn
bodies.
· Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
· Some tighter spaced drilling has occurred within the deposit in
the form of twinned holes that range in spacing of 5-15m from original
drillholes.
· Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish
the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral · The main mineralised domains have demonstrated sufficient
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. continuity in both geological and grade continuity to support the definition
of a Mineral Resource, and the classifications applied under the 2012 JORC
Code.
· Whether sample compositing has been applied. · Drilling is oriented and designed to target mineralisation trends
(with some drilling completed in 2004 to verify that alternate trends are
adequately covered).
· 1m down hole sample intervals.
· Drill hole spacing and data distribution is considered
appropriate for establishing geological and grade continuity for resource
estimation and the level of classification applied.
· Field sample compositing was undertaken in earlier RC programs in
zones of visually determined unmineralized geology. Composites were created by
riffle splitting individual one metre samples and collecting scoops from each
determined composited interval. Composites varied from 2m up to 5m. upon
recognition of mineralised intervals within composited samples. 1m samples
were then collected and assayed.
· Two 1m samples from the 2023 IVR drill program were
mixed/composited during sample preparation by the laboratory. IVR were
notified immediately about the incident. Under
Data spacing and distribution
· Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
· Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish
the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
· Whether sample compositing has been applied.
· Drill holes have been located at a nominal 25 m by 25 m spacing
throughout the mineralised lodes at Molyhil, and mainly drilled steeply
westward to intersect steeply east-dipping, moderately south-plunging skarn
bodies.
· Some tighter spaced drilling has occurred within the deposit in
the form of twinned holes that range in spacing of 5-15m from original
drillholes.
· The main mineralised domains have demonstrated sufficient
continuity in both geological and grade continuity to support the definition
of a Mineral Resource, and the classifications applied under the 2012 JORC
Code.
· Drilling is oriented and designed to target mineralisation trends
(with some drilling completed in 2004 to verify that alternate trends are
adequately covered).
· 1m down hole sample intervals.
· Drill hole spacing and data distribution is considered
appropriate for establishing geological and grade continuity for resource
estimation and the level of classification applied.
· Field sample compositing was undertaken in earlier RC programs in
zones of visually determined unmineralized geology. Composites were created by
riffle splitting individual one metre samples and collecting scoops from each
determined composited interval. Composites varied from 2m up to 5m. upon
recognition of mineralised intervals within composited samples. 1m samples
were then collected and assayed.
· Two 1m samples from the 2023 IVR drill program were
mixed/composited during sample preparation by the laboratory. IVR were
notified immediately about the incident. Under
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instructions from IVR, the analysis was continued as a 2m composite sample.
The initial 1m samples were reported as destroyed.
Orientation of data in relation to geological structure · The majority of the known mineralisation is interpreted to occur
in both primary and alteration controlled vertical to sub-vertical layers. The
drilling orientations are considered appropriate to test these orientations.
· Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of · Drill holes are orientated predominantly to an azimuth of 252°
possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the and drilled at an angle of -60° to the west, which is approximately
deposit type. perpendicular to the orientation of the mineralised zones.
· Inclinations for drillholes from 2011-2014 have, in the majority
been at -60°, however there are several holes drilled at -55° earlier
· If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the drilling programs. Specific holes have had variable azimuths and declinations
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a to suit the target objective of each drillhole.
sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.
Sample security 2023 Diamond Drilling
· IVR core was secured on site in core trays, strapped, then
transported to a secure warehouse (Emmerson Resources processing facility in
· The measures taken to ensure sample security. Tennant Creek) for contract cutting/sampling. Drill core was sampled under
supervision of an Investigator geologist and Field technician at the
commencement of sampling to satisfy IVR standard procedural requirements.
· All core is photographed prior to dispatch from site.
· Pallets of core have lids and are metal strapped at site to
ensure no loss or tampering or damage to core whilst in transit to the
contract cutting and sampling warehouse.
· Core sampling is undertaken under contract by experienced
technicians with sampling intervals marked up and defined by Investigator
geologists in advance. Sample intervals and sample number designations were
written on core and core trays on site prior to transport. Sampling/cut sheets
were supplied to core cutting contractors independent of core delivery.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
· Sample intervals are put into individually numbered, pre-printed
calico sample bags and are loaded into cable tied poly-weave bags for dispatch
in bulk-a-bags to ALS laboratories Adelaide, for sample preparation using an
independent freight contractor.
· Cut core is currently stored on pallets in the secure warehousing
for future audit/reference.
· Assay pulps are returned to Investigator from contracted
laboratories on a regular basis and stored securely at Investigators
office/warehouse in Adelaide. Pulp samples are stored in original cardboard
boxes supplied by laboratory with lab batch code displayed on each box.
· Samples may suffer from oxidation and are not stored under
nitrogen or in a freezer.
· No information is available with respect to the sample security
for historical RC or DD programs undertaken by Thor or others.
Audits or reviews · Historical sampling methodology and procedures were independently
reviewed by Thor's independent resource consultants RPMGlobal with a site
visit conducted in October 2011.
· The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. · Resource Evaluation Services (RES) reviewed the Molyhil model and
dataset in 2020 and recommended the investigation of alternative estimation
techniques to remove the grade 'factor' that was employed from previous MRE's
undertaken by Thor.
· A review of the input data, estimation methods and results were
also conducted by Thor's independent resource consultants, RPM in December
2013 and September 2019, to ensure compliance with JORC Code 2012. RPM
verified the technical inputs, methodology, parameters, and results of the
resultant MRE.
· A review of methodology and practices was completed by H&S
Consultants (HSC) and Investigator prior to the 2023 IVR drilling completed as
part of the 2023 updated mineral resource estimation. This included a check
estimation by HSC that confirmed results from 2021 were broadly comparable.
· Investigator data review identified some components of work that
had potential to improve understanding of the resource estimate including
specific gravity and magnetic susceptibility data. Additional due diligence
checks occurred on all data supplied.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
· IVR's drilling and sampling procedures have been reviewed during
multiple site visits by Investigator's Exploration Manager, in addition to
ongoing review and supervision by Investigator's Senior Project Geologist
during the program.
· Mr Andrew Alesci, Senior Project Geologist, with 15yrs industry
experience supervised the 2023 resource drilling program completed by
Investigator Resources and was present on site for the majority of the
drilling program both in a logging and supervisory capacity. Supervision
included observation of high-quality data collection from drill core,
including attention to detail in core markup and data (weight/magsus/recovery
etc.) measurements. Additionally, undertook DGPS pickup of the 2023 drill
collars, as well as any historic collars that were able to be found as
verification of historic hole location accuracy.Mr Alesci is acting as CP for
the exploration data supplied to HSC.
· Mr Jason Murray, Exploration Manager, with +23 years industry
experience, completed two site visits during the 2023 drilling program.
Verification of sampling and drilling procedures and enhancements to data
collection were identified and implemented during the visits, largely
associated with data entry processes.
Historically
· Mr Craig Allison and Mr Joe McDiarmid of RPM had a site visit
in October 2011, undertaken with Mr Richard Bradey, former Exploration Manager
for Thor. Historical mining areas and drill holes were inspected confirming
areas were spatially similar to localities plotted on company maps. The site
visit review concluded geological models are supported by drilling and that
drill data collection to the date of the site visit has been undertaken to
industry standards.
· The two geotechnical holes from 2019 were drilled under the
supervision of Mr Richard Brady, Exploration Manager with Thor at the time.
· Exploration Manager, Nicole Galloway Warland made a site visit 8
October 2020. Golder and RES did not make site visits.
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
Mineral tenement and land tenure status · The tenements at Molyhil comprise EL22349, ML23825, ML24429 and
ML25721.
· For all tenements Thor hold 100% Project Equity in their wholly owned
· Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including subsidiary, Molyhil Mining Ltd.
agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, · Investigator Resources have entered into a staged earn-in agreement
wilderness or national park and environmental settings. which allows Investigator to earn up to 80% interest in the Molyhil Tungsten
Project and its associated exploration and mining licences.
· 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. · Investigator Resources, under its wholly owned subsidiary, Fram
Resources acted as operator for the 2023 drill program.
· Thor has completed the Public Environmental Report for the Molyhil
Tungsten and Molybdenum Project. This report has been accepted by the
Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources
in the Northern Territory.
· This report was approved on the 15thJuly 2007 by the DRDPIFR (NT),
who also confirmed in December 2011 that the approval remains current. The
report is available on request.
· Thor has also obtained all the required agreements between the
Traditional Owners of the land, and Thor, to enable the Molyhil Operations to
proceed with the recognition and support of the Traditional Owners.
· The Tripartite Deed records the terms of the Agreement between the
parties in accordance with the Native Title Act and is between the Arrapere
People, the Central Land Council and Thor.
· There are no known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in
the area.
· There are no registered Conservation or National Parks within the
project area.
· All drilling has been conducted under DITT approved work program
permitting, and within the approved Mining Management Plan (MMP) guidelines.
· All relevant landowner notifications have been completed as part of
work programs.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
Exploration done by other parties · Tungsten and molybdenum mineralisation was originally discovered at
Molyhil in 1973. The Molyhil deposit was initially drilled in 1977 with
intermittent drilling carried to 1981. The work was carried out by Fama Mines
Pty Ltd, Petrocarb NL, Nicron resources NL and Geopeko.
· Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.
· Between 1975 and 1976 approximately 20kt of molybdenum and tungsten
mineralisation were mined from the Yacht Club Lode by Fama Mines Pty Ltd.
· Between 1978 and 1982 the Southern skarn body was mined to a depth of
approximately 25m by Fama Mines Pty Ltd. It was reported that the last three
months of mining produced 12kt of molybdenum and tungsten.
· Imperial Granite and Minerals Pty Ltd (IGM) applied for and was
granted the ground including Molyhil in 2002.
· Tennant Creek Gold (TNG) subsequently earned the rights to the
tenement in 2003 and undertook a number of drill programs across 2003 and
2004.
· The Molyhil tenements were subsequently vended by TNG Limited into
Thor via its wholly owned subsidiary Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd (formerly
Sunsphere Pty Ltd) (SPL) in 2005.
· Since 2005 Thor has undertaken a multitude of bulk sample analysis
and major drill programs over the Molyhil deposit and wider area including in
2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2016 and 2021.
Geology · The Molyhil Tungsten Project is a W-Mo deposit that is hosted
predominantly within a Fe enriched altered magnetite skarn that overprints
meta-carbonate units of the Deep Bore metamorphic sequence at the contact of a
large intrusion of peraluminous monzogranite, Marshall granite.
· Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
· The Molyhil area is amongst a range of west-northwest trending
10-100km crustal scale shear zones, including the Delny Shear zone, which have
caused widespread structural adjustment of geology in the area. A number of
smaller faults are believed to have been activated and reactivated over the
long tectno-thermal cycle of these regional shear and fault zones from 1.79 -
1.70 Ga.
· Molyhil is comprised of two north-south trending, magnetite altered,
mineralised zones that plunge 65° to the south and dip steeply to the east.
The larger Southern Lode (approx. 55m x 65m x 360m (width x length x depth),
to a vertical depth of approx. 320m) and smaller Yacht Club
Lode (approx. 55m x 60m x 250m (width x length x depth), to a vertical depth
of 200m) are
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
separated by foliated, compositionally layered paragneiss and meta-carbonate
rocks of the Deep Bore Metamorphic sequence.
· This sequence has been intruded by a large volume of peraluminous
granite (Marshall) with multiple pulses of intrusion sometimes crosscutting
mineralisation. A range of interpreted post mineralisation aplitic dykes also
crosscut across older intrusions and the magnetite skarn body. The Georgina
basin uncomformably overlays and is faulted against the Deep Bore Domain in
the area of Molyhil.
· The deposit comprises of massive and disseminated Scheelite (CaWO4),
Powellite (CaMoO4), Molybdenite (MoS2) together with magnetite. Mineralisation
is layer parallel and occurs primarily within horizons of the cackleberry
meta-carbonate that has been altered to diopside skarn at contacts with the
Marshall Granite.
· The mineralised meta-carbonate exoskarn alteration comprises
predominantly of garnet- scapolite-diopside-hedenbergite whilst the endo skarn
granite consists of microcline-actinolite- diopside-quartz-calcite-biotite.
· The deposit has a number of crosscutting structures that have offset
some mineralisation including the Yacht Club Fault, a dextral fault trending
east-southeast. This fault offsets and slightly rotates the Yacht club and
southern orebodies which are believed to be fault displaced sections of a
singular mineralised body. This faulting is typically associated with possible
Neoproterozoic stage carbonate-fluorite-barite veining that crosscuts
mineralisation and granite alike.
Drill hole Information · Drill hole information is recorded within a commercially supplied and
managed, industry specific referential database, Datashed5, under contracted
management agreement.
· A summary of all information material to the understanding of the · The company has maintained continuous disclosure of drilling details
exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for and results, which are presented in previous public announcements. 2023
all Material drill holes: drilling results are appendicised in this release and not reported earlier
given they were resource confirmatory, and thus not of a material nature
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar without evaluation as part of resource estimation.
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea level in metres) of · Historic drillholes used in this MRE can be found in previous ASX
the drill hole collar releases by Thor.
· 2023 drillholes used in this MRE are attached as Appendix 2
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
o dip and azimuth of the hole · Collar plans have been attached in Appendix 2 showing the
distribution of each drill type across the deposit. This information is
o down hole length and interception depth considered adequate for understanding the context of the data presented in
this release.
o hole length.
· No material information is excluded.
· Mining and drilling information prior to 2004, water bore and RAB
· If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that drilling assay results were excluded from the resource estimate and are as a
the information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the result of concerns relating to completeness and accuracy of historic
understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why information and the quality of RAB drill samples. This is in line with prior
this is the case. MRE's completed by Thor.
· Thor have previously declared that material drill results have been
adequately reported previously to the market as required under the reporting
requirement of ASX listing rules. Investigator have accepted this statement
for historic data.
· Investigator have excluded SG data collected by Thor in 2011 owing to
inability to adequately determine interval length with certainty, and on
recommendation by Thor's prior exploration manager.
Data aggregation methods · Any references to reported intersections in this release are on the
basis of weighted average intersections. No top cut to intersections has been
applied. Allowance for 1 sample of internal dilution within intersection
calculations is made. Lower cut-off grades for intersections by major elements
· In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, are:
maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades) and
cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated. W >100ppm, Mo >100ppm and Copper >300ppm.
· Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high-grade · No metal equivalents are reported.
results and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such aggregations · Weighted averaging of irregular sample intervals in DD drilling is
should be shown in detail. undertaken as part of reporting.
· The assumptions used for any reporting of · Complete tables of relevant intersections returned as part of the
2023 resource drill program are attached as Appendix 4 to this release.
· All historic assay data is regarded as adequately reported previously
by Thor.
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
metal equivalent values should be clearly stated.
Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths · Mineralisation geometry is generally plunging 65° south and dipping
steeply towards the east. As a result, majority of drillholes included in the
resource have been targeted to best intersect this plane in a perpendicular
fashion.
· These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of
Exploration Results. · All reported intersections are on the basis of down hole length and
have not been calculated to true widths.
· 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 (e.g. 'down hole
length, true width not known').
Diagrams · See attached plans showing drill hole density (APPENDIX 3).
· 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.
Balanced reporting · Comprehensive reporting is undertaken.
· All material results for historic drill holes used in the updated MRE
have been previously announced in ASX releases by Thor.
· Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not
practicable, representative reporting of both low and
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high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
Other substantive exploration data · Historically, three costeans were dug within the existing open pit to
create bulk samples for metallurgical and geochemical analysis. This was
· Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be followed by the sinking of three shafts and subsequent crosscuts across the
reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical Yacht Club zone for a total of 96m with samples crushed and collected for
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and method of further metallurgical testing.
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. · Aeromagnetic and gravity survey data covers the project area and 5
induced polarisation sections cross-cut the deposit. This data has previously
been used in targeting drilling and in some interpretation.
· A significant amount of SG density data was collected in 2023 from
Investigator drilled DD holes in addition to historic diamond holes stored
from Molyhil. This data will assist in modelling density within the deposit
and in conjunction with recent gravity surveys in the region.
Further work · Further work by Investigator is likely to include desktop assessment
of existing metallurgical test work.
· Regional gravimetric and magnetic targets defined by recent
· The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for lateral geophysical surveys will also be investigated by more in-depth exploration
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). techniques. Possible drill testing of these will be designated by priority.
· A scoping study to evaluate the project viability based on this new
MRE will be undertaken.
· Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions,
including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas,
provided this information is not commercially sensitive.
Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources
(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in section 2, also apply to
this section.)
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database integrity · Primary data, pre IVR's 2023 program, was provided by Thor in Datashed5
format to IVR. This data package had been validated and quality checked
through numerous Resource Estimates undertaken by Thor. This data was then
transferred into IVR's Datashed5 database and further validated. Incomplete or
· Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted by, for missing data was noted and excluded from this Resource estimation. Primary
example, transcription or keying errors, between its initial collection and data from the 2023 program was captured directly into LogChief logging
its use for Mineral Resource estimation purposes. software package and synchronised with the IVR database.
· All data was cross-validated by IVR using Micromine commercial software
for errors including missing intervals/from-to, co-ordinate
· Data validation procedures used. discrepancies/duplications, missing/duplicate holes, 3D hole deviation and
missing survey information.
· Additional review of data included manual checking of logging codes for
consistency, plausibility of drill hole trajectories and assay grades.
Modifications were made by IVR to some lithology table codes for consistency
and easier use in interpretation.
· Historic logging codes for geology were simplified by IVR and populated
a separate field in the database.
· Assessment of the data confirms that it is suitable for resource
estimation.
· Data was supplied to IVR's contracted independent Mineral Resource
Estimators, HSC, in Microsoft Excel export format generated from the IVR
Datashed5 database .
Site visits · The Competent Person for the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), Mr Luke
Burlet (Resource consultant with HSC), did not visit the site due to timing
and budgetary constraints.
· Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent Person and the
outcome of those visits.
Criteria and JORC Code explanation Commentary
· If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is the case.
Geological interpretation · IVR and Thor have developed a comprehensive geological interpretation
of the Molyhil deposit based on geological logging and chemical assays. IVR
personnel, and their predecessors Thor, have a good understanding of the
geology of the deposit. This is, in part, reflected in the wireframe models of
· Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological the two skarn bodies that they had initially prepared (later modified by HSC
interpretation of the mineral deposit. to incorporate new drilling), which form a solid framework for Mineral
Resource estimation.
· IVR's interpretation of the deposit's geological setting, which is
· Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made. primarily based on logging and assaying of diamond drill holes and review of
all historic data, is of sufficiently high confidence to inform the MRE.
· The Molyhil deposit consists of two adjacent outcropping iron rich
· The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Resource skarn bodies, enclosed in granite, that contain powellite, scheelite and
estimation. molybdenite mineralisation. Both skarn bodies strike approximately north south
and dip steeply to the east. The bodies are arranged in an en-echelon manner,
· The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology. the northeast body being named the Yacht Club Lode and the southwest body the
Southern Lode.
· The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation. · IVR has identified that historic focus and interpreted source of
mineralisation had been associated with "Black Rock Skarn" lithology,
suggesting magnetite alteration is associated with tungsten mineralisation.
Observations whilst logging and undertaking density checks identified
mineralisation associated with areas of little to no magnetite alteration. A
historic reference to a structure is interpreted by IVR to potentially act as
a later focus to magnetite alteration, suggesting potential for emplacement
after W mineralisation.
· The bedrock is exposed within the open pit environment particularly
the "Southern Lode" which has had historic mining.
· The continuity of the two main mineralised lodes is clearly observed
by relevant W, Mo and Cu grades within the drill holes. The close spaced
drilling and historic trench and underground sampling, in addition to open pit
exposures, suggest the current interpretation is robust. The nature of the
lodes would indicate that alternate interpretations would have little impact
on the overall MRE.
Criteria and JORC Code
explanation
Commentary
· Mineralisation is coarse-grained and its distribution is irregular.
Two broad lithological variations are present within each of the two main
skarns.
o "Black rock skarn": Mineralised (which, historically, was selectively
mined on the basis of its colour) a calc-silicate containing a high proportion
of magnetite, pyrite, and iron-rich minerals such as andradite-garnet,
actinolite, and ferro-amphibole. This unit is irregularly mineralised with
scheelite, molybdenite, and chalcopyrite. The mineralisation is, in general,
both coarse- grained and heterogeneous. Decimetre wide bands rich in
molybdenite and/or scheelite are separated by metre scale bands of barren/low
grade black rock skarn.
o Unmineralised (little to no Fe/W/Mo/Cu) skarn: a pale green calc-silicate
rock containing diopsidic pyroxene and garnet.
· A nominal cut-off grade of 10-15% Fe2O3 was used to define
boundaries of the two main skarn zones, Yacht Club Lode and Southern Lode, and
one much smaller one, Yacht Club Lower, This Fe2O3 grade range was determined
from analysis of log probability plots of all samples at the deposit and also
adopted, in large part, from Thor's initial work. The Fe2O3 cut-off was
initially used to define the two skarn's mineralised zones in a gross sense
and create the initial 3D wireframes. From there, the 3D skarn wireframes were
manipulated by HSC, and verified by IVR, to reflect the IVR 2023 drilling and
to include any significant W/Mo/Cu mineralisation that was associated with
lower Fe2O3. This manipulation by HSC was done by adding additional points,
snapped to drill hole intercepts, which may include more W/Mo/Cu intercepts
that were not necessarily associated with higher Fe2O3 or to exclude
non-mineralised (W/Mo/Cu) intercepts within in otherwise higher Fe2O3 zones.
In some places, this may have increased or decreased the initial width of the
skarn as interpreted by Thor/IVR. These points where then used to create 3D
surfaces of footwall and hanging wall for each skarn, which were then joined
together to create a 3D wireframe volumes for the two mineralised skarns.
· These 3D wireframe volumes, representing the two main mineralised
skarns (and one very small skarn), were used to guide and control the mineral
resource estimation procedures for W/Mo/Cu/Fe and density.
· There is some scope for alternative geological interpretations of the
deposit, principally in the interpretation of possible higher grade sub-zones
within the two main skarns and also possible down dip extension(s). However,
at this time any geological modelling of sub-zones is quite
difficult to define given the current drillhole spacing and the irregularity
of the mineralised lithology
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units. While this could affect estimates locally, it appears unlikely to have
a significant impact on the global MRE. And vertical/down dip extensions to
the mineralised skarns would be beyond that of the current preliminary project
economics. Drill density at depth is insufficient to determine if potential
remains for strike extension of the two skarn lodes.
Dimensions · The Molyhil resource area extends over a combined strike length of
300m from 19,850mN to 20,150mN, a plan width of 250m from 9,950mE to 10,200mE
and includes the vertical extent of 290m from 410mRL (surface) to 100mRL.
· The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource expressed as
length (along strike or otherwise), plan width, and depth below surface to the
upper and lower limits of the Mineral Resource.
Estimation and modelling techniques · The resource model uses the GDA94 grid, zone 53.
· Samples were composited to nominal 1.0m intervals within each skarn
for data analysis and resource estimation, reflecting the scale of open-pit
· The nature and appropriateness of the estimation technique(s) applied mining envisioned by IVR.
and key assumptions, including treatment of extreme grade values, domaining,
interpolation parameters and maximum distance of extrapolation from data · Dry bulk density (DBD) for each sample was assigned as follows:
points. If a computer assisted estimation method was chosen include a
description of computer software and parameters used. · If the sample has a DBD measurement then that value was used
· If the sample has no DBD measurement, then a modelled DBD value
was assigned to the sample (DBD_RMAadj). The model used was based on the
reasonably good correlation between Fe v Measured Density. A linear regression
(reduced major axis (RMA)) was used to model this relationship. The
Y-intercept of the RMA was adjusted to be slightly lower than the calculated
RMA in order to more closely match the lower Fe lithologies (granite, quartz
· The availability of check estimates, previous estimates and/or mine veins) present within the skarn bodies.
production records
· The modelled DBD, DBD_RMAadj, for each sample was used as one of
the input attributes for the estimates
· The resource model uses a parent block size of 5x10x10m. Drill hole
spacing is nominally 25x25m in the better drilled areas of the deposit
reducing to 5-15m spacing within select parts of
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and whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes appropriate account of such the skarns where IVR holes twinned some of the original older RC drillholes.
data. So, the parent block size is about half that of the overall nominal hole
spacing, which is considered appropriate for MIK (multiple indicator kriging)
estimation. The same block size was used for ordinary kriging (OK) estimates,
· The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-products. · WO3 and Mo were estimated by multiple indicator kriging (MIK), using
the e-type or average block grade at the scale of the panels, making the panel
block size the selective mining unit (SMU).
· Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade variables of · All other attributes were estimated by OK, including Fe, Cu and DBD.
economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine drainage characterisation). OK was considered appropriate because the coefficients of variation
(CV=SD/mean) are generally low to moderate, and the grades and density are
reasonably well structured spatially. MIK was chosen for W and Mo primarily
because the CV is higher and due to the known 'nuggety' and coarse grain
· In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in relation nature of the W and Mo mineralisation.
to the average sample spacing and the search employed.
· No assumptions were made regarding the recovery of any by-products.
· MIK estimates were generated using GS3 software, while OK estimates
· Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units. were produced in Micromine software.
· Each of the two main skarns, and the small one as well, were
estimated separately. Each skarn had its own set of indicators (WO3 and Mo)
· Any assumptions about correlation between variables. and metal variograms (Fe, Cu, DBD) used by the MIK and OK routines.
· A five-pass search strategy in GS3 was used for the MIK grade
estimates:
· Description of how the geological interpretation was used to control
the resource estimates. · 5 x 20 x 20m search, 16-48 samples, minimum of 4 octants informed
· 7.5 x 30 x 30m search, 16-48 samples, minimum of 4 octants
informed
· Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or capping.
· 20 x 80 x 80m search, 12-48 samples, minimum of 2 octants
informed
· The process of validation, the checking process used, the comparison · 30 x 120 x 120m search, 12-48 samples, minimum of 2 octants
of model data to drill hole data, and use of informed
· 30 x 120 x 120m search, 6-48 samples, minimum of 1 octant
informed
· The last three passes were combined to form a final 'pass 3' for
the MIK
· For the Yacht Club Skarn there were 79 blocks within the
wireframe, at the furthest down-dip extent that had not been estimated during
the MIK search passes. IVR wished to have these estimated so that a closer
volume comparison could be done versus the Thor model. These
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reconciliation data if available. blocks were assigned the average grade of the 3 closest holes
(TMRC024/031/060) for WO3 and Mo.
· A four-pass search strategy in Micromine was used for the OK grade
and DBD estimates:
· 5x20x20m search, min 4 holes, min 1 sample per hole, max 12
samples
· 10x40x40m search, min 2 holes, min 1 sample per hole, max 12
samples
· 20x100x100m search, min 1 hole, min 1 sample per hole, max 12
samples
· 40x160x160m search, min 1 hole, min 1 sample per hole, max 12
samples
· The last pass 4 was an additional larger pass was used for Cu and
DBD, both with fewer data, to ensure estimates in all blocks had an estimated
value
· Search radii for the MIK and OK estimates where the same, but the
number of required data differ slightly because of differences between GS3
(sample count specific, octants) and Micromine (sample and hole count
specific, quadrants) setups.
· For the MIK estimates, the maximum extrapolation distance will be
somewhat less than the maximum search radius due to octant constraints
requiring at least 4 drill holes. Maximum extrapolation distance is around
300m.
· All elements have been estimated independently for each domain.
· An assumption of the correlation of Fe versus density has been used,
and demonstrated as a valid strong correlation, via statistical and graphical
analysis. In this way a modelled density value (linear regression, RMA) was
assigned to each sample that was assayed for Fe so that density could be
estimated in more detail into the block model. Note that not all samples that
had W and Mo assays had a Fe assay. No other element pairings appear to show
good correlation; they are either poor or no correlation at all. Also, other
elements besides Fe, so no correlation with density, eg W v density or Mo v
density.
· It is assumed that a W/Mo/Cu concentrate will be produced. Given the
nuggety nature of the W and Mo mineralisation, it is also assumed that an ore
sorting process/circuit, such as a TOMRA style sorter, would be part of the
mining process.
· No deleterious elements have been estimated. Being a magnetite skarn,
the sulphur content is, overall, quite low. However, some higher sulphur
grades are seen in the assayed samples.
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Investigation for the characterisation of acid mine drainage will be
undertaken as part of planned/ongoing metallurgical and ore sorting studies.
· DBD was estimated directly into the model from the drill hole
samples, using a similar methodology to the other elements. DBD data for each
sample, if it was assayed for Fe, was derived per the relationship of Fe v
DBD, as described above.
· The geological interpretation controls the MRE through the use of the
3D wireframes for the two main skarn (Yacht Club and Southern) and one much
smaller skarn wireframe (Yacht Club Lower). The wireframes were used as hard
boundaries during estimation.
· MIK is designed (in this case, for WO3 and Mo) to overcome the need,
or at least stronglymitigate, the need for grade top cutting. This is done
through the use of grade indicators and indicator variograms. However, the
moderate CVs for WO3 and Mo and a review of the conditional statistics for the
top indicator class for both skarns, and the known nuggety nature of the WO3
and Mo mineralisation within the skarns, resulted in HSC deciding to use the
average of the mean and the median for the top indicator class.
· The Fe/Cu and DBD grade distributions are not strongly skewed and
have a low CV; no grade cutting was used.
· The new model was validated in a number of ways - visual comparison
of block and drill hole grades, statistical analysis, examination of
grade-tonnage data, and comparison with previous models. All the validation
checks indicate that the grade estimates are reasonable when compared to the
composite grades, allowing for data clustering and the change of support
effect.
· The new MRE is broadly comparable to the previous 2021 version (Thor,
8 April 2021) and closely comparable to the 2023 MIK version (IVR, internal
use/not publicly reported). The new model has:
· been compared to the 2021 Thor model (at same cut-off criteria),
for Measured and Indicated: lower tonnes but higher grade and higher density,
for less overall contained WO3 metal (91%).
· been compared to the 2023 IVR model, for Measured and Indicated:
tonnes are within 1%,
slightly higher grade (by 2%) and same density, for more overall contained WO3
metal (101%).
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· differences between both that are mostly attributed to the
overall smaller size of the constraining wireframes (the 2023 IVR drilling
helping to better define the two skarn bodies), additional DD drilling (some
of which twinned or near-twinned historical holes) and a complete replacement
of historical density data (replacement of all 2021 Thor density data) with
the IVR 2023 density. For the Thor comparison there are also estimation
methodology differences.
· These differences indicate that the new MRE takes appropriate account
of these previous estimates.
· The deposit was mined 1975 and 1976 (~20kt of molybdenum and
tungsten) but there is insufficient data available to perform a reconciliation
study. However, cross-sectional plots within the area of the bulk samples
(shafts and cross-cuts) of WO3 estimates in the MIK block model appear to show
good to very good agreement. Mining also occurred in between 1978-1982 down to
25m but again with insufficient data available.
Moisture · Tonnages are estimated on a dry weight basis. Moisture content was not
determined.
· Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with natural
moisture, and the method of determination of the moisture content.
Cut-off parameters · The cut-off grades were nominated by IVR at 0.05% and 0.07% WO3 for
comparison to previous and other similar resources and reflects a cut-off
grade for the intended open pit bulk mining approach. The cut-off grades also
reflect the likelihood and benefit of the planned implementation of an
· The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters ore-sorting circuit, such as a TOMRA style sorter. IVR regard this cut-off
applied. grade as appropriate on the basis of the stable and robust current tungsten
price with a positive outlook and anticipated improved project economics.
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explanation
Commentary
· Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, minimum mining · The results of an independent estimate of Open Cut Ore Reserves by
dimensions and internal (or, if applicable, external) mining dilution. It is Andrew Vidale Consulting Services (AVCS) 2019, indicate that the deposit could
always necessary as part of the process of determining reasonable prospects potentially be mined using medium scale open pit techniques.
for eventual economic extraction to consider potential mining methods, but the
assumptions made regarding mining methods and parameters when estimating · The MIK method implicitly incorporates internal mining dilution at
Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this the scale of the panel block size. No specific assumptions were made about
should be reported with an explanation of the basis of the mining assumptions external mining dilution in the Mineral Resource estimates.
made.
· Thor publicly released a definitive feasibility study on 23rdAugust
2018 which demonstrated the project had reasonable chances of economic
extraction at the time.
· IVR are aware that cost and commodity pricing has changed since the
DFS release (Thor, 23 August 2018), but that the project remains viable.
· The NT government in July 2020 awarded the Molyhil Tungsten Project
a "Major Project Status".
Metallurgical factors or assumptions · Metallurgical and mineralogical analysis has been conducted on
drill samples taken from exploration programs by Thor.
· The metallurgical work by Thor has demonstrated successful
· The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding metallurgical molybdenum and tungsten recovery using a combination of gravity extraction and
amenability. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining flotation processes.
reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider potential
metallurgical methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical treatment · Test work by Thor has demonstrated production of tungsten (as WO3)
processes and parameters made when reporting Mineral Resources may not always and molybdenum (as MoS2) concentrates in addition to a low-grade copper
be rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported with an concentrate.
explanation
· In Thor's process flowsheet (Thor, DFS 23 August 2018), following
of the basis of the metallurgical comminution, molybdenum is floated, then copper is subsequently extracted via
flotation of the pyrite flotation tail. Following these steps, a rougher
scheelite is then recovered, again via flotation. The rougher scheelite
concentrate is then upgraded using the Modified Petrov flotation model
incorporating preheating the rougher product to 90⁰C. The current flowsheet
also incorporates Xray ore sorting after the secondary screening stage.
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assumptions made. · A TOMRA ore sorting study undertaken in 2021 (internal study by
Thor, not reported to the ASX), demonstrated potential recovery improvements
for both tungsten (as WO3) and molybdenum (as MoS2).
· IVR have undertaken preliminary reviews of metallurgy and
identified a number of opportunities to modify and potentially improve
metallurgical processes, which will be tested further.
Environmental factors or assumptions · It is currently assumed that all process residue and waste rock
disposal will take place on site in purpose built and licensed facilities.
· All waste rock and process residue disposal will be done in a
· Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process residue responsible manner and in accordance with any mining license conditions.
disposal options. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider the · Existing historic mining activity has left existing waste and tailings
potential environmental impacts of the mining and processing operation. While on site and assumptions that disposal will be feasible are made, however
at this stage the determination of potential environmental impacts, environmental permitting and reviews on waste material risk are yet to occur.
particularly for a greenfields project, may not always be well advanced, the
status of early consideration of these potential environmental impacts should
be reported. Where these aspects have not been considered this should be
reported with an explanation of the environmental assumptions made.
Bulk density · The bulk density at Molyhil is mainly reflective of the magnetite
and tungsten content.
· IVR's reviews of previous work identified a number of concerns
· Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the including (but not limited to):
assumptions. If
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determined, the method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency of the o a small portion of Fe assays in database were only analytically tested up
measurements, the nature, size and representativeness of the samples. to 50% Fe2O3. No over-range analytical method was used, thus limiting
potential higher Fe during density comparisons.
· The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured by methods
that adequately account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and o all samples taken had W and Mo present but a small portion had no
differences between rock and alteration zones within the deposit. accompanying Fe assays.
· Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the evaluation o that no assessment of densities from drill core had been undertaken to
process of the different materials. review or augment density assumptions.
· During the 2023 drilling program IVR made a concerted effort to
collect as much density data as possible utilising the Archimedes Wet/Dry
method, in addition to undertaking DBD measurements of all available historic
drill core.
· Frequency of measurements was based on geology, with the more
uniform unmineralised Marshall granite typically restricted to 1-2
measurements per tray of HQ core (~4m). In zones of skarn alteration and calc
silicates, measurements were taken on every piece >10cm in length resulting
in majority of drill core intersected having a DBD value in mineralised zones.
· As a result, 1841 density measurements were collected during the
drilling program. A further 1462 measurements were collected by reweighing
historical HQ half core available at Thor's core yard.
· Check of Archimedes density was also undertaken on a selection of
holes and trays via whole tray weight and using average core length and
diameter (vernier calliper) to calculate DBD and compare to Archimedes values.
The results of these checks were comparable to the average lithological unit
DBD values, confirming the accuracy of the method.
· DBD for each sample was assigned as per noted above.
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Classification · The classification scheme is based on the estimation search pass
for WO3; Pass 1 = Measured, Pass 2 = Indicated and Pass 3 = Inferred. Pass 4
is not classified as part of the MRE but could be considered as a potential
Exploration Target.
· The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into
varying confidence categories. · This scheme is considered to take appropriate account of all
relevant factors, including the relative confidence in tonnage and grade
estimates, confidence in the continuity of geology and metal values, and the
quality, quantity and distribution of the data.
· Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant factors
(i.e. relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input · The classification appropriately reflects the Competent Person's
data, confidence in continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity view of the deposit.
and distribution of the data).
· Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent Person's view
of the deposit.
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explanation
Commentary
Audits or reviews · Molyhil MRE's in the past have been completed by a number of
alternate consulting mineral resource estimation companies with generally
similar outcomes.
· The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource estimates. · Thor initiated reviews of input data in December 2013 and September
2019 by consultants RPM to ensure compliance with JORC 2012 Code. RPM also
verified technical inputs, methodology and parameters, in addition to
conducting estimations.
· In Thor's 2021 MRE, consultants RES recommended implementation of an
alternate estimation technique that removed previous "grade factoring
assumptions" from the MRE (used mixed supported kriging).
· HSC in 2023 undertook a basic re-estimation review on the basis that
provided data was valid (unconfirmed at the time) and noted that the 2021 MRE
outputs by Thor appeared reasonable.
· This new MRE has been reviewed by Thor and IVR personnel, and peer
reviewed by HSC and no material issues were identified.
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Discussion of relative accuracy/ confidence · The relative accuracy and confidence level in the MRE are
considered to be in line with the generally accepted accuracy and confidence
of the nominated JORC Mineral Resource categories. This has been determined on
a qualitative, rather than quantitative, basis, and is based on the
· Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and confidence estimator's experience with a number of similar deposits elsewhere. The main
level in the Mineral Resource estimate using an approach or procedure deemed factor that affects the relative accuracy and confidence of the MRE is drill
appropriate by the Competent Person. For example, the application of hole spacing, because there are no strong geological controls on the primary
statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of mineralisation.
the resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an approach is not
deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the factors that could affect · The estimates are local, in the sense that they are localised to
the relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate. model blocks of a size considered appropriate for local grade estimation. The
tonnages relevant to technical and economic analysis are those classified as
· The statement should specify whether it relates to global or local Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources.
estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which should be
relevant to technical and economic evaluation. Documentation should include · The deposit was mined between 1975-1976 and 1978-1982 but there is
assumptions made and the procedures used. insufficient data available to perform a comparison or relative accuracy
statement. However, cross-sectional plots within the area of the bulk samples
· These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate (shafts and cross-cuts) of WO3 estimates in the MIK block model appear to show
should be compared with production data, where available. good to very good agreement.
APPENDIX 2:
Molyhil Historic Drill Hole Collars Table (IVR ASX 288 May 2024
Molyhil 2023 Drill Collar Tables (after IVR ASX 28 May 2024)
APPENDIX 3: MOLYHIL DRILL HOLE COLLAR PLAN
APPENDIX 4: MOLYHIL 2023 SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION (IVR ASX 28 May 2024)
Tungsten- Intersections calculates use a 100ppm and allow for 1 sample of
internal dilution
MOLYBDENUM: Intersections calculations use a 100ppm cutoff and allow for 1
sample of internal dilution.
COPPER: Intersections calculations use a 300ppm cutoff and allow for 1 sample
of internal dilution.
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