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Countdown To Diamond Drilling Program At Pomme REE-Nb Project
Mt Monger Resources Limited (ASX:MTM) (Mt Monger or the Company) is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on the exploration program at the Pomme REE-Nb project in Quebec, Canada (Pomme or the Project). A diamond drilling program is expected to commence at the Project in May 2023 and the Company is rapidly advancing all activities to support the program.
Highlights:
- Drone magnetic survey of Pomme carbonatite intrusion commissioned
- Diamond drilling program to test REE-Nb mineralisation expected to commence in late May 2023
- Permit application for drilling finalised and lodged with Quebec MRNF
- Work approved by Cree First Nation of Waswanipi and Mineral Exploration Agreement in preparation
- Services Agreement completed with Kintavar Exploration Inc for management of exploration program
“During a recent trip to Canada I was able to attend the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention and to meet with a number of groups who will be important counterparties that can assist us as exploration at Pomme advances. I was also able to introduce the Company and our plans to the Mining Coordinator for the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi.
Detailed planning for the Pomme work program was completed with the Exploration Manager and Project Geologist from Kintavar Exploration, with whom we have entered into a Service Agreement and who will be managing the exploration activities on behalf of Mt Monger. We are very confident that together with Kintavar the Company can successfully get the work at Pomme underway effectively and as planned.”
POMME REE-Nb PROJECT
As recently announced, Mt Monger has entered into a binding option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Pomme REE-Nb project (the Project) located in Québec, Canada (Figure 1) from TSX.V listed Geomega Resources Inc. (Geomega) (see Mt Monger ASX announcement dated 23 February 2023).
The Project is a known carbonatite intrusion with exceptional results from limited drilling, showing enrichment in rare earth elements (REE) and niobium (Nb) and is considered to be an extremely prospective exploration target. The Project is located adjacent to the world-class Montviel REE-Nb deposit (owned by Geomega), that has a defined total indicated and inferred resource of 266 Mt @ 1.45% TREO & 0.14% Nb2O5.
The Company is now advancing exploration at Pomme to discover a REE-Nb resource and is well funded to undertake a comprehensive program of work following a $3 million share placement (see Mt Monger ASX announcement dated 28 February).
Figure 1: Location map of the Pomme Project in Québec, Canada.
DIAMOND DRILLING PROGRAM
A program of diamond drilling to provide a first-pass evaluation of the Pomme carbonatite complex has been planned. The program will involve approximately 10 diamond drill holes on a broadly-spaced (500m x 500m) grid (Figure 2) to evaluate the overall geology of the carbonatite intrusion and the grade and continuity of the REE-Nb mineralisation that it contains.
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Overview
MTM Critical Metals Limited (ASX:MTM) is an Australian mineral exploration and development company focusing on rare earth elements (REE) and niobium projects to meet the growing demand for these critical minerals.
Initially incorporated to consolidate several gold exploration projects in the Goldfields region in Western Australia, the company’s recent discovery of REE at the East Laverton project has prompted a pivot to the critical metals from gold.
The company has taken a further strategic investment into the REE sector, exercising its option to acquire the Pomme REE-Niobium Project located in Quebec, Canada.The Pomme project is an advanced carbonatite-hosted rare earth and niobium project with historical drilling that has confirmed the presence of significant REE and niobium mineralisation. Furthermore, the project is in close proximity to the Montviel REE-niobium deposit which is the largest undeveloped carbonatite-hosted REE deposit in North America, with a total resource of 266 million tonnes at a grade of 1.46 percent total rare earth elements and 0.14 percent niobium. This highly prospective asset in a mining-friendly jurisdiction allows MTM Critical Metals to further enhance its portfolio of critical mineral assets.
REEs and niobium are on both the Australian and Canadian governments’ critical minerals list for their value for the aerospace industry, electric vehicles, renewable energy and as a valuable export. Known for its mining-friendly regulations, Canada is the world’s second-largest niobium producer.
While often overlooked, niobium is a high-value critical mineral with prices exceeding US$40,000 per metric tonne and a market size that is expected to grow from US$2.38 million in 2022 to US$2.98 million by 2028, at a compounded annual growth rate of 3.78 percent.Other assets in MTM Critical Metals’ portfolio also focus on critical minerals to support the energy transition.
A team with experience in the energy sector, geology, international finance, and throughout the mining industry leads MTM Critical Metals towards its goal of fully exploring its portfolio.
Company Highlights
- MTM Critical Metals Limited is an Australian mineral exploration and development company focusing on critical mineral assets in Canada and Western Australia.
- Rare earth elements (REEs) and niobium are on the Australian and Canadian governments’ critical minerals list for their value for the aerospace industry, electric vehicles, renewable energy and as a valuable export.
- The company has exercised its exclusive and binding option agreement to acquire the Pomme project, an advanced carbonatite-hosted rare earth and niobium asset in Quebec.
- The company recently completed its maiden diamond drilling program at the Pomme REE-Niobium Project with 13 holes drilled for a total of 5,718 metres. REE mineralisation was visually identified in all drill holes, indicating a very large mineralised system.
- The flagship Pomme project is near the Montviel Deposit, one of the largest undeveloped carbonatite-hosted REE and niobium deposits in North America.
- The company’s Western Australian assets focus on critical minerals to support decarbonization goals.
- The East Laverton asset is prospective for clay-hosted REE mineralisation and the company has also recently identified a nickel laterite deposit.
- The company’s underexplored Ravensthorpe project is prospective for critical minerals including REE, nickel, lithium and graphite.
- An experienced management team leads the company towards meeting the growing demand for critical minerals.
Key Projects
Pomme REE-Niobium Project
MTM Critical Metals' highly prospective Pomme Project comprises 43 mineral claims and covers 2,400 hectares in Quebec. The asset has proven mineralisation which was identified in historical exploratory drilling.
Project Highlights:
- Historical Drilling Reveals Known Mineralisation: Completed historical drilling campaigns have confirmed the presence of REEs and niobium, including:
- 7.5 metres at 1.28 percent total rare earth elements, 499 parts per million (ppm) niobium oxide and 1.43 percent phosphorus pentoxide from 319.5 metres
- 16.5 metres at 1.44 percent total rare earth elements, 92 ppm niobium oxide and 0.46 percent phosphorus pentoxide from 403.5 metres
- 7.5 metres at 1.77 percent total rare earth elements, 183 ppm niobium oxide and 0.59 percent phosphorus pentoxide from 483 metres
- Close Proximity to Known Deposit: The project is located only 7 kilometres from the Montviel REE-niobium deposit, the largest undeveloped carbonatite-hosted deposit in North America. Montviel has a total resource of 266 million tonnes at a grade of 1.46 percent total rare earth elements and 0.14 percent niobium.
- Access to Robust Infrastructure: The asset is near established mining operations and communities, providing access to a local skilled workforce. Additionally, the project is accessible by road and is in close proximity to the hydroelectricity grid.
- 2023 Diamond Drill Program: The diamond drilling program has been successfully completed, with 13 holes drilled for a total of 5,718 metres. The company reported intersecting visual indications of higher-grade rare earth elements and niobium mineralisation.
Drill status map of the Pomme project, showing current and historical drill hole locations overlain on airborne magnetic survey image (TMI 1VD).
East Laverton REE Project
The Western Australian East Laverton asset covers 3,000 square kilometres of highly prospective exploration licenses. The company has completed early stage exploration programs and aircore drilling that indicates widespread REE mineralisation in clay-hosted deposits. The company is extending the geochemical soil sampling program at the Pt Kidman prospect, part of the East Laverton project. The program aims to identify additional surface REE anomalies over the MTM tenement area.Location map of the East Laverton Project showing district-scale REE geochemical anomalies, the location of MTM drill holes and the areas where further soil sampling has been completed.
Project Highlights:
- Prospective Clay-hosted Deposits: Has the potential for a widely developed REE mineralisation system composed of clay-hosted deposits. These types of deposits contain concentrated shallow clay zones and are quickly shaping up in Western Australia.
- Nearby Mining Communities: The project is 350 kilometres northeast of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and approximately 100 kilometres east of Laverton. These nearby communities and other projects in the area have created a strong local transportation infrastructure.
- Laterite Nickel Discovery: Assay results from a completed air core drilling program confirmed nickel laterite mineralisation at the Seahorse prospect, part of the East Laverton Project with the highest grade of 2.2 percent nickel over a 1 meter interval and numerous samples >1 percent nickel.
Mt Monger Gold Project
The Mt Monger asset is within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia and covers 100 square kilometres. The project is 70 kilometres southeast of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and 45 kilometres east-northeast of Kambalda.
Project Highlights:
- Highly Prospective for Gold Mineralisation: The company’s Mt Monger project was initially acquired and explored with a focus on gold; with numerous known prospect areas and gold anomalies.
- Close Proximity to Prolific Projects: The asset is adjacent to the Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX:SLR) Daisy Milano gold operation and their current operating 1.2Mtpa Randalls gold processing facility and nearby Gold Fields Limited’s (JSE:GFI) St. Ives gold camp.
Ravensthorpe Critical Minerals Project
Ravensthorpe Project tenement status map showing proximity to current mining and project developments.
The Ravensthorpe asset covers 1,500 square kilometres of underexplored claims in Western Australia. The project is approximately 400 kilometres from Kalgoorlie. The asset has blue-sky potential for REE, lithium, nickel and other critical minerals.
Project Highlight:
- Near Active Producing and Exploration Projects: The Ravensthorpe project is nearby active critical minerals and gold projects, which include:
- Mt. Cattlin lithium mine (Allkem)
- Ravensthorpe Nickel-Cobalt mine (First Quantum Minerals)
- Graphite development at Munglinup (Mineral Commodities) and Springdale (International Graphite)
Management Team
John Hannaford - Non-executive Chairman
John Hannaford is an experienced corporate executive with extensive experience in the ASX resources sector as corporate advisor, executive, chairman, company promoter and investor. A qualified chartered accountant and fellow of the Securities Institute of Australia, he is a founder and director of Rockford Partners, a boutique financial services company located in Perth, Western Australia.
David Izzard - Non-executive Director
David Izzard is a highly experienced executive and non-executive director with extensive skills in all aspects of financial and commercial management at a senior executive level in both listed and unlisted companies. He has a strong knowledge and experience of mining operations, instrumental in the formulation of a number of junior exploration companies, joint ventures and distribution agreements, and steering companies through successful capital raising, IPOs and trade sales. Izzard is a qualified accountant and has an MBA and a Master of Mineral Economics. Current directorships include Forrestania Resources and Voltiac Strategic Resources.
Lachlan Reynolds - Managing Director
Lachlan Reynolds has a strong geological background with more than 30 years of involvement in mineral exploration, project development and mining. Reynolds has worked with major mining groups including WMC in gold, nickel, copper and uranium projects covering a number of different regions worldwide. Over the last 15 years, Reynolds has served as an executive and senior manager for a number of ASX-listed companies, including as MD.
Anthony Hadley - Non-executive Director
Anthony Hadley is a metallurgist, a rare earth element (REE) technical expert and a senior manager with more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry in operations, technical development of complex metallurgical flowsheets, project design and management, engineering and process plant commissioning. Hadley has worked extensively in the REE sector in Australia and Canada.
Simon Adams - CFO and Company Secretary
Simon Adams is an experienced CFO with a background in a range of industries including the upstream energy sector, aquaculture (pearl production and distribution), hybrid power systems (design and manufacture) and mining (gold exploration and mining). Skilled in business analysis, negotiation, team building and risk management. Strong finance, accounting and administrative skills. Adams gained a wide range of experience as a senior member of the executive team in organisations that have had operations globally including the USA, Indonesia and Australia.
Antony Zebisch - Exploration Manager
Anthony Zebisch has been a qualified geologist for 25 years. He has had a broad and varied range of experience both in Australia and around the world managing exploration programs. He has worked across a variety of commodities, including nickel, iron, gold, REEs, lithium, copper, and manganese. Zebisch holds an unrestricted quarry managers certificate and a range of other qualifications, including a B.Sc., graduate diploma (mining), an MBA, and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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Why Terrain Minerals?
Smokebush Project
- Rare Earth Element (REE) mineralisation extending over 9 kilometres (1).
- Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) grades exceed 1000ppm (2).
- Magnetic Rare Earth Oxide (MREO) averaging 23% of TREO (3).
- Neodymium (Nd) + Praseodymium (Pr) averaging 80% of MREO (4).
- Assay results from ~5000 metres of drilling to be received within the next 4 to 6 weeks (5).
- Mineral Resource drilling program scheduled to commence from June 2024.
Lort River Project
- Potential repetition of Nova nickel “eye” feature present (6).
- Bedrock conductor already detected within Terrain’s “eye” feature (7).
- Detailed airborne electromagnetic (EM) survey commencing in April 2024 (8).
Project Pipeline
- Lithium and Copper/Gold - See Appendix
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Flash Metals Acquisition, Tranche 2 of the Placement and Convertible Note Settlement Completed
MTM Critical Metals (ASX:MTM) (MTM or the Company) is pleased to advise that it has completed the acquisition of Flash Metals Pty Ltd (Flash Metals). The closing of this transaction results in MTM securing exploration licenses in the West Arunta and Mukinbudin regions of Western Australia and the negotiation of the exclusive rights to Flash Joule Heating technology with Rice University.
Highlights:
- The all scrip 100% acquisition of Flash Metals Pty Ltd has been completed with allotment of securities following shareholder approval at a meeting on 14th March 2024.
- Control and management of tenements in the West Arunta and Mukinbudin areas of Western Australia has been secured which will enable Native Title and freehold land access to be progressed to enable in-field exploration planning to progress.
- Progress with Rice University to secure the Flash Joule Heating license agreement continues and has been assumed through the ownership of FJ Processing Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Flash Metals Pty Ltd.
- Tranche 2 of the Placement has been completed raising $3.4 million (before costs) resulting in the issue of approximately 42.6 million shares at $0.08 per share with one free attaching option (MTMO) for every two shares issued.
- Tranche 2 of the Convertible Note converted to equity with the allotment of approximately 10.7 million shares and 5.3 million options.
MTM will assume the rights to the Flash Joule Heating licensing option which has been exercised by Flash Metals (refer ASX announcement dated 13 March 2024) and negotiations are under way to complete a licensing agreement with Rice University.
MTM Managing Director, Mr Lachlan Reynolds said “We are very pleased to have completed the Flash Metals acquisition which provides the Company with significant exploration and development opportunities through the acquisition of the REE focused exploration licenses in Western Australia.
“The new tenements in West Arunta provide us with an opportunity to discover new niobium-rare earth deposits in historically untested ground, right next door to some emerging mineralised carbonatite projects identified by both WA1 Resources and Encounter Resources. With the acquisition of Flash Metals now completed, we can progress the discussions with Native Title parties to enable us to access the tenements for in-field exploration .
“The Flash Joule Heating technology is complimentary to MTM’s exploration activities but also has the potential to be transformational at a bigger scale for the extraction of both precious and industrial metals.. We are very excited to be entering into a commercialisation partnership with Rice University and have closed the Flash Metals transaction at a time when the Flash Joule Heating prototype development has been well advanced by a Houston based engineering company under the stewardship of the Vendors of Flash Metals and KnightHawk Engineering.
The overwhelming support that we have received from existing and new shareholders who have participated in the Placement and the Convertible Note issue has been strong. The proceeds raised place MTM in a strong financial position to progress the mineral exploration and Flash Joule Heating technology development.”
Figure 1: The West Arunta Niobium-REE Project comprises three granted exploration licences in eastern central Western Australia, located within the Gibson Desert about 130km west of the Northern Territory/ Western Australia border in the East Kimberley Mineral Field.
Figure 2: Location of the Mukinbudin Project, approximately 250 km NE of Perth.
Flash Metals Acquisition Consideration
With all conditions precedent having been satisfied, the all scrip consideration to acquire all of the ordinary shares in Flash Metals has been issued as follows:
a) 100 million fully paid ordinary shares in MTM (Shares) (Consideration Shares) issued to the shareholders of Flash Metals (the Vendors) (Note – 73,497,088 Shares are subject to six (6) month voluntary escrow);
b) 50 million quoted options with an exercise price of $0.25 and expiring 26 November 2024 (ASX:MTMO) issued to the Vendors (Quoted Consideration Options) (Note – 36748542 Options are subject to six (6) month voluntary escrow);
c) 37.5 million performance rights (Consideration Performance Rights) issued to Sandton Capital Pty Ltd (or its nominees), of which:
i. 12.5 million will vest and convert to Shares following the receipt of drilling results of >10m at >1,000ppm total rare earth oxide (TREO) and/or >0.5% Nb2O5 on the WA REE Tenements (Milestone 1);
ii. 12.5 million will vest and convert to Shares upon delineation of a JORC compliant inferred resource of >10MT at >1,000ppm TREO and/or >0.5% Nb2O5 on the WA REE Tenements (Milestone 2); and
iii. 12.5 million will vest and convert to Shares upon delineation of a JORC inferred resource of >20MT at >1,000 ppm TREO and/or >0.5% Nb2O5 on WA REE Tenements (Milestone 3); and
d) 15 million unquoted options to acquire Shares with an exercise price of $0.25 and an expiry date of 30 December 2026 (Unquoted Consideration Options) issued to Sandton Capital Pty Ltd (or its nominees), of which:
i. 5 million vest upon achieving Milestone 1;
ii. 5 million vest upon achieving Milestone 2; and
iii. 5 million vest upon achieving Milestone 3.
Nine (9) of the Vendors who have collectively been issued with 73,467,088 Consideration Shares and 36,733,544 Quoted Consideration Options have entered into six month voluntary escrow agreements with the Company.
Flash Metals owns all of the shares in FJ Processing Pty Ltd which holds the Flash Joule Heating technology licensing option and which has funded the initial development of the prototype of the Flash Joule Heating test module.
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A$6.0M Placement to Drive Resource Growth at the Golden Range Gold Project
Warriedar Resources Limited (ASX: WA8) (Warriedar or the Company) is pleased to advise that it has secured binding commitments for a two-tranche placement to raise A$6.0 million through the issue of approximately 157.9 million shares at an issue price of A$0.038 per share (Placement).
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Strong support received from new and existing shareholders.
- Funds raised to be directed towards materially increasing the Resource at the Golden Corridor, a 25km long gold deposit trend at Warriedar’s infrastructure-rich Golden Range Project in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
- The Golden Corridor contains an existing Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 736koz gold1 across 6 deposits and 18 historic pits, all on permitted Mining Leases (ML’s).
- Further assays from 2024 extensional RC drilling at the Ricciardo deposit, in the middle of the Golden Corridor, are expected to be received mid-April. These results, in combination with the outstanding results already received at Ricciardo (including 32m @ 3.6 g/t Au from 148m2) will be integrated into the deposit model and drill plan for 2024.
- The next phase of drilling within the Golden Corridor is scheduled to commence in May at the Ricciardo deposit, targeting extensions to high grade shoots below and along strike from existing shallow open pits.
Warriedar’s Managing Director and CEO, Amanda Buckingham, commented:
“I would like to thank all shareholders and new investors that participated in the placement bookbuild. The funds raised allow us to continue drilling at the Golden Corridor, the area within our tenure that we believe has the best opportunity for immediate and substantial Resource growth.
We should receive assay results from the remaining 9 holes of the Ricciardo program in a couple of weeks. These results, along with those already released, will be used to fine tune the upcoming drill program scheduled to commence in May. We will continue to chase the high-grade shoots at Ricciardo.
The 2024 drilling will be very focussed, targeting quality gold ounces, below and along strike from existing shallow open pits along the Golden Corridor. A simple, yet proven strategy.”
Use of funds
The funds raised will be used to continue drilling along the Golden Corridor, a 25km long trend of highly prospective ground with an existing MRE of 736koz gold1 across 6 deposits, including 18 historic pits, all on permitted ML’s; within the Golden Range Project.
Assays results from the remaining 9 holes drilled at the Ricciardo deposit (in the middle of the Golden Corridor) are expected mid-April.
These results, in combination with the outstanding results already received from Ricciardo this year (including 32m @ 3.6 g/t Au from 148m2), will assist with finalising the plan for the next drill program (2024 Drill Program 2) scheduled to commence in approximately 6 weeks’ time.
Drilling will be focussed on the Ricciardo deposit in Q2 2024, targeting extensions to high-grade shoots, below shallow open pits.
Warriedar plans to drill an additional 12,000m across the Golden Corridor during CY2024, including a diamond drilling program to extend RC holes that end in mineralisation. Each drill program will build on knowledge from the last, with the goal of materially increasing the Resource by defining quality high-grade gold ounces.
Figure 1: The location of the Golden Range Project, the Golden Corridor (within the Project) and the Ricciardo deposit; with respect to the surrounding mines and mills in the southern Murchison Province of WA.
Figure 2: Ricciardo long section outlining relative location of current mined pits to defined mineralised zones
Placement details
An equity raising of A$6.0 million (before costs) via a two-tranche Placement. Approximately 157.9 million New Shares will be issued under the Placement.
The Placement will occur in two tranches as follows:
- An unconditional placement of 119.1 million fully paid ordinary shares, to raise approximately A$4.5 million, will be issued using the Company’s available Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A capacity (Tranche 1); and
- A conditional placement of 38.8 million fully paid ordinary shares, to raise approximately A$1.5 million, will be issued subject to Warriedar shareholder approval to be sought at an upcoming General Meeting expected to be held in late-April 2024 (General Meeting) (Tranche 2).
A$0.4 million of New Shares issued under Tranche 1 will be settled on a deferred basis on 14 April 2024 (Tranche 1 Deferred Settlement).
Warriedar’s directors have also applied to participate in the Placement for A$60,000 as part of Tranche 2 which will be subject to Warriedar shareholder approval the General Meeting (Director Participation).
New shares issued will rank equally with existing shares on issue.
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Burley’s Pilbara Iron Ore Assets Advancing
Burley Minerals Limited (ASX: BUR, “Burley” or “the Company”) advises that a heritage protection agreement has been signed with Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation over the Broad Flat Well exploration license area. Heritage surveys are planned for late-April/early-May 2024.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Broad Flat Well
- Heritage Agreement signed with Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation. Heritage survey planned for the second quarter of 2024.
- Additional Channel Iron Deposit (CID) areas identified within the Broad Flat Well tenement.
- Cane Bore
- The Cane Bore Conservation Management Plan was submitted and is now under review by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- Flora and fauna surveys were completed in 2023.
- More than 30km of potential remnant Channel Iron Deposits (CID) identified.
Burley Minerals Managing Director and CEO, Stewart McCallion commented:
“The signing of the Heritage Protection Agreement with the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation is an important step towards exploring the Broad Flat Well tenement. Burley has applied for drilling permits at Broad Flat Well, and now we will be working with the Yindjibarndi on implementing heritage surveys.
“The review of the Cane Bore Conservation Management Plan by the DBCA is also a significant milestone and we are confident with veracity and completeness of the document. Once the Conversation Management Plan is approved, we anticipate a clear path through to the grant of the exploration license by DEMIRS. We will submit our plans for drilling thereafter. In the meantime, we intend to complete additional data collection and any site work possible. There are extensive, mesa- forms throughout the Cane Bore exploration area as seen in the historic sampling. These Channel Iron Deposits are high-lying, and readily accessible; we intend to commence RC drilling when statutory approvals are received.
“The development of the Conservation Management Plan, and execution of agreements with aboriginal corporations underscores Burley’s commitment to mitigating environmental impacts of our work and ensuring protection of aboriginal heritage.”
BROAD FLAT WELL – 100% INTEREST
Locations and Setting
The Broad Flat Well exploration license, E47/4580, is located approximately 115 km from Karratha and is accessible by the sealed Roebourne - Wittenoom Road, as illustrated in Figure 1. Broad Flat Well is also only 260kms from Port Headland.
Figure 1: Broad Flat Well Location Plan showing only 115km by sealed highway from Dampier.
Rock Chip Sampling and Geology
A mapping and rock chip sampling programme was completed in 20231. Thirty-six (36) rock chip samples were collected from the tops of mesa-form hills which are interpreted as remnant mid- Miocene Channel Iron Deposits (CID) related to the Fortescue River palaeo-drainage system. An earlier sampling programme was completed by API Management between 2006 and 2008.
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Canary Capital Finds Auric Mining a ‘Compelling Investments Case’
Auric Mining (ASX: AWJ) is a “compelling investment case” poised for significant growth driven by the potential of its two flagship projects, Jeffreys Find and Munda Gold, Sydney, Australia-based investment management and corporate advisory firm Canary Capital wrote in a new equity research report.
“AWJ is our preferred ASX-listed company to participate in the current favourable macro environment for gold,” said the report prepared by Paul Hart and Arun Sengupta, both directors at Canary Capital.
The report noted the remarkable progress made by AWJ - transitioning from tenement acquisition and ASX listing to mining and cash flow generation in just under three years - earning $4.77 million in cash from Stage One of the Jeffreys Find gold mining project. More than 9,741 ounces of gold have been mined and sold from Jeffreys Find to date.
A picture of the Jeffreys Find ore body showing gold mineralisation location evidenced by darker zones
AWJ has also completed a scoping study for the Munda gold project, showing exceptional economics and a path to cash flow generation of approximately $77 million.
“Despite the significant cash flow potential of the company’s projects, the current market capitalisation is just $20.3m. We view this as presenting investors with an opportunity to invest in AWJ at a fraction of the real intrinsic value of the company,” the report said.
Highlights of the report:
- AWJ has made remarkable progress in a span of just under three years since its ASX listing and the acquisitions of assets.
- Cash generated from Stage One production at Jeffreys Find, which totals $4.8 million, will fully fund AWJ in 2024 as it develops Stage Two production, which is expected to generate between $6 million and $8 million for the company.
- Munda’s exceptional economics, with a projected positive cash flow of $76.9 million over a 13-quarter mine life based on a conservative gold price assumption of A$2,600/ounce.
- Munda will commence operations with a three-month starter pit and a low capital investment of $1.3 million and a working capital investment of approximately $6.0 million.
- Munda is projected to generate around $8.7 million in surplus cash for AWJ, depending on the results from the current drill program.
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31 December 2023 Full Year Financial Results. Auric Generated $4.22 Million Net Operating Cash
Auric Mining Limited (ASX: AWJ) (Auric or the Company) is pleased to provide its financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2023.
- Financial year posts a maiden profit of $1,313,644.
- Adjusted maiden profit after one off write-down is $2,845,638.
- Net cash from operating activities is $4,223,898.
2023 Full Year Financial Report
Managing Director, Mark English, said “We’ve topped off an outstanding 2023 with a maiden adjusted profit of $2.8 million. The net cash from operating activities resulted in a surplus of $4.22 million, a terrific result.
“We benefited from a rising gold price as we undertook Stage One mining at Jeffreys Find. The mining performed better than expected with production of 9,741 ounces of gold selling at an average of $3,006 per ounce. Six months of mining generated almost $10 million in surplus cash for Auric and its JV partner, BML Ventures Pty Ltd of Kalgoorlie. Mining at Jeffreys Find has commenced for the 2024 year. The first processing is scheduled at the Greenfields Mill in mid-late April 2024.
“The past 12 months has seen us become self-funding for 2024. We are a dynamic small gold company with a pipeline of mining activities, that will generate cash for the Company and our shareholders,” said Mr English.
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