Broad and High-Grade Gold in Drilling Intercepts
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Diamond Drilling Delivers Broad and High-grade Gold Intercepts
Results build on the recently delivered Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study at Drake
Highlight Results
•
95m at 0.9g/t Au and 0.35% Zn from 2m (95m at 1.03g/t AuEq1 from 2m- GT005) including,
o
10m at 6.0g/t Au from 69m.
•
18m at 1.4g/t Au, 10g/t Ag and 3.8% Pb+Zn from surface (18m at 2.7g/t AuEq1 from 0m - GT001).
•
52m at 0.7g/t Au and 0.9% Pb+Zn from 3m (52m at 1.12g/t AuEq1 from 3m - GT004) including,
o
•
9m at 3.0g/t Au and 1.1% Pb+Zn from 35m.
17m at 0.5g/t Au and 0.7% Pb+Zn from surface (17m at 0.74g/t AuEq1 from 0m- GT002).
New assay results demonstrate untested potential
•
The new gold assay results demonstrated resource continuity at the Strauss deposit and delivered
extensions to known gold mineralisation at Kylo, with both deposits remaining open in all directions.
•
These drill holes were completed by a previous explorer for a planned Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS)
on the Drake Project but were never assayed i,2. The Legacy Minerals team's subsequent review of the
core indicated that these holes were worthy of analysis.
•
This drilling adds to previous drilling that highlights the grade and scale potential, including ii:
•
o
12.82m at 48g/t Au and 2,589g/t Ag from 16m (DDH006)
o
118m at 1.71g/t Au, 6.9g/t Ag, and 1.12% Zn from 2m (KYDD003)
o
143m at 1.1g/t Au, 3g/t Ag, and 0.9% Pb+Zn from 0m (RRDD009)
o
18.9m at 5.8% Cu from 58m and 10.1m at 7.26% Cu from 88m (KYDD001)
The Drake Project has similar characteristics to other major epithermal-porphyry deposits, including
the Porgera deposit and Kainantu deposit (18Moz AuEq iii) in Papua New Guinea.
Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study iv
These encouraging results build on the recently completed Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) update and
Stage 1 Scoping Study (Study), which delivered a substantial increase in resources and robust economics.
Scoping Study Using Base Case $4,250/oz Gold Price is approximately v: (pre-tax)
NPV at 8%
A$290.4 million
IRR
112%
Free cash flow
A$314.1M
Total Gold Production
172,600oz Au
Mine Life of Stage 1 Study
5.5 Years
All-in-sustaining cost
A$1,726/oz
The Study only evaluated 209.5koz located in the Kylo and Strauss deposits, part of the Mt Carrington area.
A potential Stage 2 Study will assess the total 650koz Au and 24.3Moz Ag defined in the recently updated
2025 MRE vi, which was not evaluated in the Study.
This MRE contained and open pit MRE of 0.65Moz Au, 24.3Moz Ag, 147kt Zn, 33kt Pb, 20kt Cu forvi:
o
0.8Moz AuEq (from gold-rich deposits) plus 35Moz AgEq (from silver-rich deposits).
1 See Section ‘Appendix 3’ page 10 for MRE details, Au/AgEq calculations; 2 See Section ‘Endnotes’ page 20 for references
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Legacy Minerals Holdings Limited (ASX: LGM, Legacy Minerals or the Company) is pleased to report assay
results from new sampling of historic diamond drill core at its Drake Project (EL6273, EL9616, EL9727,
and ALA75) in NSW, Australia.
Management comment – Legacy Minerals CEO & Managing Director Christopher Byrne said:
“The Drake Project continues to impress with these latest results, highlighting the clear untested
potential for resource growth and discovery across the Project. These diamond drill holes were
completed historically to assess the geotechnical characteristics of the open pit walls in preparation
for a definitive prefeasibility study. As such, they were not targeting mineralisation and were not sent
for assay despite large zones of visible sulphides.
Results from drillhole GT005 of 95m at 0.9g/t Au and 0.35% Zn from 2m including 10m at 6.0g/t Au
from 69m and drillhole GT001 of 18m at 1.4g/t Au and 3.8% Pb+Zn from 0m highlight the scale and
demonstrate the strong potential to expand the resource which is open in all directions, in particular
at depth where minimal drilling has occurred.
These results build on previous high-grade drilling including 12.82m at 48g/t Au and 2,589g/t Ag from
16m and 118m at 1.71g/t Au and 1.12% Zn from 2m; demonstrating the scale and potential of the
system which was confirmed in the recently announced Mineral Resource Estimate and the Stage One
Scoping Study at Drake (April 2025).
This Study showed the potential to deliver significant value for shareholders as a low-margin asset with
an "all-in sustaining cost" ("AISC") of A$1,709/oz at an assumed base case gold price of A$4,250/oz.
This base case has a significant upside, with 24.3Moz of silver and 450koz of gold remaining outside
the Stage 1 Scoping Study. Impressively, the pre-tax NPV increases to A$404 million and the IRR to
151% at a gold price of A$5,000/oz.
The airborne mobile-magnetotelluric geophysical survey is also now complete at Drake. The results will
provide the first systematic look at the broader region in 30 years, and we’re excited by the potential
insights it will deliver near the current Mineral Resource and regionally.”
New Diamond Drilling Assay Results
In 2021 Thomson Resources drilled seven diamond drill holes as part of work for a proposed DFS on
the Mt Carrington Gold First Project which was part of the earn-in obligations under the Earn-in and
Joint Venture Agreement with White Rock Minerals Ltd vii. Samples of the core from each hole were to
be sent for geotechnical compression and shear tests to assist with open-pit stability studies, but these
tests were not completed. Of the seven drill holes completed in 2021, six could be recovered at the
Drake core yard and their quality could be verified.
6F
The drilling was done within the Strauss and Kylo deposits as well as testing adjacent areas. Three of
the short diamond holes were drilled on the margins of the optimised Kylo open pit (GT001-3), two
were drilled on the margin of the Strauss open pit (GT004-5) and two were drilled at Kylo West (GT0067). A number of intervals were unable to be located including 28-75m of GT001. 36-40m of GT002,
entire drill hole GT003, 65-95m of GT004, 0-30m and 45-70m of GT006, and 0-13m of GT007. The
Company is working towards locating and validating these missing sample intervals, which present the
potential to extend the known mineralisation further.
These historical drill holes have confirmed that mineralisation extends beyond the current pit shells
that were optimised for gold-silver resources as part of the recently completed Stage 1 Scoping Study.
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Figure 1. Plan view showing drilling coverage and latest drill hole collar locations. (*NSR = no significant result)
Figure 2. Quartz-sphalerite-pyrite vein at 14.15m (GT002: 0.3g/t Au and 1.2% Zn from 14m), Figure 3.
chalcopyrite-sphalerite-quartz vein at 18.9m (GT005: 2.8g/t Au. 0.6% Cu and 1% Zn from 18m)
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Figure 4. Strauss cross-section highlighting recently returned assays from GT004 and GT005.
Future work program
The Company is awaiting the results of the completed Airborne Mobile MT survey and will incorporate this
data into the Project database. This will aid the geological understanding of the Project and potentially to
deliver a new generation of greenfield and brownfield drill targets. Final results are expected within the
next few weeks.
Airborne Mobile MT has been successfully used by companies, including K92 Mining Inc., to define targets
in a gold-copper epithermal setting similar to Drake and supported K92’s Kainantu growth from 0.88Moz
AuEq in 2015 to 18Moz AuEq in 2024iii.
The exploration approach has three clear strategic goals:
1. Resource extension assessment: Test the brownfield targets at depth and along strike of highgrade gold, silver, and copper zones that target substantial Resource growth.
2. Discovery drilling - drilling to explore new greenfield epithermal-porphyry discoveries within the
Drake Caldera.
3. Increase resource confidence by confirming historical drill results within existing Inferred
Resources.
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Figure 5. Drake Project showing deposits and major Prospects.
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Geological Overview
The Drake Project sits within the highly prospective New England Fold Belt (NEFB), one of a number
of epithermal gold, silver and base metal districts that formed along the east coast of Australia during
the Permian age as back arc extensional volcanic basins. A number of major mines and deposits occur
within the NEFB, including the Hillgrove Mine (1.0Moz Au, 93kt Sb viii), Cracow gold mine (2.5Moz Au
@ 4.97g/t) ix, Mt Carlton gold mine (1.2Moz Au, 12Moz Ag) x, Mt Rawdon gold mine (2.5Moz Au xi), and
Mt Morgan (8Moz Au xii).
1F7F
2F8F
3F9F
4F10F
5F1F
The Lunatic Field lies along a north-south zone about midway between the Demon Fault and the
western margin of the Clarence Moreton Basin and may be structurally related to either of these
features. The Lunatic Field comprises a western belt of antimony and eastern belt of gold deposits
with mineralised veins hosted by Emu Creek Formation sediments and at Ottos lode (Pretty Gully) by
Jenny Lind Granite.
The Drake epithermal deposits are hosted by the Drake Volcanics, a NW-trending 60km x 10km
Permian bimodal volcano-sedimentary sequence within the Wandsworth Volcanic Group near the
north-eastern margins of the Southern New England Fold Belt. The Drake Volcanic sequence and
associated intrusions are host and interpreted source to the volcanogenic epithermal Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn
mineralisation developed at Mt Carrington. The majority of the Drake Volcanics and associated
mineralisation are centred within a large-scale circular caldera with a low magnetic signature which is
20km diameter.
Previous exploration is limited to regional geophysics and surface geochemical sampling including
stream sediment sampling, rock chip sampling, soil sampling and drill testing. The Project is centred
on a poorly understood but regionally important, low-sulphidation, epithermal, gold, silver, zinc and
copper mineralised system.
The Porgera Goldfield provides a good analogy to Drake in that gold-silver associated with galenasphalerite forms marginal to felsic-intermediate domes. Many recent discoveries feature settings
where veins occur only in competent host rocks, which have fractured well but are obscured by
overlying incompetent host rocks (El Penon, Chile; Palmarejo, Mexico; Hishikari, Japan).
About the Drake Project
The Drake Project contains three granted exploration licenses covering 390km2 and an Assessment
Lease Application (ALA75) covering 0.46km2 over the Mt Carrington Area. An assessment lease
authority exists as a ‘bridge’ between exploration and mining, where progression to mining status is
reasonably foreseeable. The Project encompasses substantial infrastructure on the granted
exploration licenses, including a tailings dam, grid easements, a 750ML water source, a site office,
accommodation, a core shed, and core processing facilities. This Study covers resources and
infrastructure contained across ALA75 and Exploration License EL6273.
The Drake Project has combined resources of 34Mt containing 0.8Moz of contained AuEq metal and
35Moz of contained AgEq metal. Gold and silver are the dominant contained metals in the Resource
(653koz Au, 24.3Moz Ag), with significant zinc content (147kt Zn) and lesser amounts of copper (20kt
Cu) and lead (33kt Pb). The Drake Project’s total resource consists of three components: the Red Rock
Mine (8.6mt at 0.84g/t AuEq), the White Rock Group (6.2mt at 92g/t AgEq), the Mt Carrington gold
rich resource (14.5mt at 1.2g/t AuEq) and Mt Carrington silver rich resource (5.1mt at 106g/t AgEq)iv.
The 2025 Scoping Studyiv evaluated the potential development of 209.5koz at the Mt Carrington Group.
The Scoping Study demonstrated the potential for the Project to produce ~31,400oz of gold per annum
for a total of ~172,600 ounces of gold, at an "all-in sustaining cost" ("AISC") of ~A$1,726/oz over an initial
five-and-a-half-year production period generate strong free cashflows averaging ~A$52.8 million pre-tax
per annum during its first five years of operation, an IRR of 112% and a robust NPV of ~A$290.4 million.
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Approved by the Board of Legacy Minerals Holdings Limited.
For more information:
Investors:
Chris Byrne
CEO & Managing Director
chris.byrne@legacyminerals.com.au
+61 (0) 499 527 547
Media:
Nicholas Read
Read Corporate
nicholas@readcorporate.com.au
+61 (0) 419 929 046
DISCLAIMER AND PREVIOUSLY REPORTED INFORMATION
Information in this announcement is extracted from reports lodged as market announcements referred to above and
available on the Company’s website https://legacyminerals.com.au/. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new
information that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply
and have not materially changed.
This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are only predictions and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are outside of the control of Legacy Minerals Holdings Limited (LGM).
These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include commodity prices, currency fluctuations, economic and financial market
conditions, environmental risks and legislative, fiscal or regulatory developments, political risks, project delay, approvals and
cost estimates. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to those contained in this announcement. Given
these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking
statements in this announcement reflect the views of LGM only at the date of this announcement. Subject to any continuing
obligations under applicable laws and ASX Listing Rules, LGM does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any
information or any of the forward-looking statements in this announcement to reflect changes in events, conditions or
circumstances on which any forward-looking statements is based.
COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENT
The information in this Report that relates to Exploration Targets and Exploration Results is based on information compiled
by Thomas Wall, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Wall is the Technical
Director and a full-time employee of Legacy Minerals Pty Limited, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, and a shareholder
of the Company. Mr Wall has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the
Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Wall consents to the
inclusion of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears in this announcement.
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About Legacy Minerals
Legacy Minerals is an ASX-listed public company that has been exploring gold, copper, and base-metal projects
in NSW since 2017. The Company has nine projects that present significant discovery opportunities for
shareholders.
0BAu-Ag Black Range (EL9464, EL9589)
1BCu-Au Drake (EL6273, EL9616, EL9727, ALA75)
Extensive low-sulphidation, epithermal system with
limited historical exploration. Epithermal occurrences
across 30km of strike.
Large caldera (~150km2) with similar geological
characteristics to other major pacific rim low-sulphidation
deposits.
2BCu-Au Rockley (EL8926)
3B Au-Cu (Pb-Zn) Cobar (EL9511) Helix JV
Prospective for porphyry Cu-Au and situated in the
Macquarie Arc Ordovician host rocks with historic highgrade copper mines that graded up to 23% Cu.
Undrilled targets next door to the Peak Gold Mines.
Several priority geophysical anomalies and gold in lag up
to 1.55g/t Au.
Au-Ag Bauloora (EL8994, EL9464) Newmont JV
One of NSW’s largest low-sulphidation, epithermal
systems with a 27km2 epithermal vein field.
Cu-Au Glenlogan (EL9614) S2 Resources JV
Large, undrilled magnetic anomaly underneath Silurian
cover located 55kms from Cadia Valley.
6B Au Harden (EL9657)
Large historical high-grade quartz-vein gold
mineralisation. Drilling includes 3.6m at 21.7g/t Au 116m
and 2m at 17.17g/t Au from 111m.
Au-Cu Fontenoy (EL8995) Earth AI JV
Significant PGE, Au and Cu anomalism defined in soil
sampling and drilling. Significant drill intercepts include
120m @ 0.3g/t PGE from 298, and 79m at 0.27% Cu from
1.5m.
4BCCu-Au Thomson (EL9190, EL9194, EL9728)
Prospective for intrusion-related gold and copper systems the Project contains numerous ‘bullseye’ magnetic and
gravity anomalies that remain untested.
Figure 6. Location of Legacy Minerals’ Projects in NSW, Australia, and major mines and deposits
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Appendix 1 – Drill hole collar details
Table 1. Drill hole collar details (AGD66z56)
Hold ID
Type
East
North
Elevation
Azimuth (True)
Dip
Depth
GT001
HQ3
438658
6801936
536.3
31
70
75
GT002
HQ3
438684
6801860
533
90
70
40
GT004
HQ3
438785
6801667
528
96
70
95
GT005
HQ3
438738
6801632
528.1
240
70
100
GT006
HQ3
438435
6801768
572
351
70
70
GT007
HQ3
438505
6801713
547.4
155
70
65
Pb (ppm)
Zn (ppm)
Appendix 2 – Significant drill intercepts
Table 2. Significant drilling assay intervals from recently returned results.
Hole ID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Down hole
width (m)
GT001
0
28
incl.
0
18
28
75
0
17
36
40
GT004
1
53
52
0.7
4.5
incl.
35
44
9
3.0
incl.
37
38
1
and
42
43
and
56
65
65
95
GT005
2
97
95
0.9
1.0
incl.
2
90
88
1.0
incl.
69
79
10
incl.
72
78
incl.
72
and
Au (ppm)
Ag (ppm)
Cu (ppm)
28
0.9
6.7
786
4744
20940
18
1.4
10.1
902
7066
30883
739
5914
586
849
7898
6.6
927
488
10355
8.2
8.9
1490
684
10600
1
9.3
27.5
3310
1905
48700
9
0.1
1.3
216
565
6877
504
59
3462
1.0
462
62
3066
6.0
2.2
545
50
1029
6
8.8
2.7
501
51
1009
73
1
14.6
3.0
601
42
608
74
75
1
18.6
4.5
321
87
696
GT006
0
30
Drill core not located
and
30
45
NSR*
and
45
70
Drill core not located
GT007
0
13
Drill core not located
GT002
Drill core not located
17
0.5
2.9
763
Drill core not located
Drill core not located
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and
27
37
10
0.3
0.0
348
10
897
Significant intervals defined using >=0.1g/t Au, or >=15g/t Ag, or >=2500ppm Zn, or >=2500ppm Pb, or >=2500ppm Cu and <=2m internal
waste. All intercepts are down hole widths only, true widths are not calculated. *NSR = No significant result
Appendix 3 - Resources
Table 3: Mineral Resource Estimates for the Gold-Rich Resources at the Drake Project1)
Indicated
Resource
Estimates
Inferred
Total Resource
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
AuEq
(g/t)
Metal
AuEq
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
AuEq
(g/t)
Metal
AuEq
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
AuEq
(g/t)
Metal
AuEq
(koz)
Red Rock
-
-
-
8.6
0.8
232
8.6
0.8
232
Mt Carrington
Group – Gold
Rich
Resources
5.7
1.4
257
8.9
1.1
315
14.5
1.2
560
Total
5.7
1.4
257
17.5
1.0
547
23.1
1.1
792
Table 4: Mineral Resource Estimates for the Silver-Rich Resources at the Drake Project
Indicated
Resource
Estimates
Inferred
Total Resource
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
AgEq
(g/t)
Metal
AgEq
(Moz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
AgEq
(g/t)
Metal
AgEq
(Moz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
AgEq
(g/t)
Metal
AgEq
(Moz)
White Rock
Group
3.1
104
10
3.1
79
8
6.2
92
18
Mt Carrington
Group – Silver
Rich
Resources
2.6
118
10
2.5
95
8
5.1
106
17
Total
5.7
111
20
5.6
86
16
11.3
99
35
Table 3 and Table 4 Notes:
1. The preceding statements of Mineral Resources conform to the Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code) 2012 Edition. All tonnages
reported are dry metric tonnes. Minor discrepancies may occur due to rounding to appropriate
significant figures reflecting the confidence level in the Mineral Resources.
2. All Mineral Resources are constrained within optimised pit shells determined using a gold price of
A$3,600/oz and a silver price of A$43/oz (as well as a Cu price of A$14,000/t; Zn price of A$4,200/t
and a Pb price of A$3,150/t).
3. The Mineral Resources for gold-rich deposits at Red Rock, Strauss, Kylo, Guy Bell and Carrington are
reported at a 0.35g/t AuEq cutoff. The Mineral Resources for silver-rich deposits at Silver King, Lady
Hampden, Lead Block, White Rock and White Rock North are reported at a 35g/t AgEq cut-off.
4. Estimates are rounded to reflect the level of confidence in the Mineral Resources at the time of
reporting.
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5. Refer to the following sections of this release and Appendix B, ‘JORC Table 1’, for further details on
the Mineral Resource Estimate. Please refer to the compliance statements for details on parameters
used to calculate metal equivalents.
Metal Equivalent Calculations
For Red Rock and Mt Carrington, AuEq is calculated using the formula: AuEq = Au + 0.00986xAg +
1.237237xCu + 0.3493xZn + 0.2784xPb. Recoveries applied are 83.1% (Au), 68.6% (Ag), 85% (Cu), 80%
(Zn) and 85% (Pb). For White Rock, AgEq is calculated using the formula: AgEq = Ag + 84.0712xAu +
93.2167xCu + 36.0156xZn + 27.0117xPb. Recoveries applied are 72% (Au), $71.7% (Ag), 66% (Cu), 85%
(Zn) and 85% (Pb). Mt Carrington Silver Deposit Ag + 82.4186xAu + 63.0108xCu + 27.0046xZn +
21.5193xPb, Recoveries applied are 83.1% (Au), 68.6% (Ag), 85% (Cu), 80% (Zn) and 85% (Pb).
Formulas calculated using silver price of A$43/oz, gold price of A$3,600/oz, copper price of
A$14,000/t, zinc price of A$4,200/t and lead price of A$3,150/t. In the opinion of the Company, all
elements included in the metal equivalent calculation have a reasonable potential to be sold and
recovered based on current market conditions and metallurgical test work up to 2017.
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Appendix 4 – JORC Code, 2021 Edition Table 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
JORC Code Explanation
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g., cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as down
hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF
instruments, etc). These examples should
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning
of sampling.
Commentary
The diamond drill core sampled and assayed is from a
historical geotechnical drilling program completed by
Thomson Resources in 2021. The core has been
securely stored since the completion of the drilling.
The core was sampled by Legacy Minerals
representatives.
Core size was HQ3 core (diameter: 63.5mm) to end of
hole (EOH) for all drill holes. Thomson Resources used
a reputable drilling contractor, BG Drilling, with a
suitable rig. Diamond drill core provides a high-quality
sample that is logged for lithological, structural,
geotechnical, and other attributes. Subsampling of the
core was carried out as per industry best practice.
Single shot downhole surveys were taken every 15 m,
utilising a Reflex-EZ. Surveys were listed on drill plods
and then passed onto geologists to record in the
database. Recording in the database was not
completed at the time and as such it has not been
possible to locate the survey files at this time.
The drill hole collar locations were initially set out
with a handheld GPS and were later picked up with a
Trimble DGPS.
Sampling
Techniques
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
The drill core was orientated using core orientation
tool by the drilling contractor with Thomson staff
supervision. These orientations are extended onto the
remainder of the core and meter marks for logging.
The visible structural features (veins, bedding,
foliation, faults) are measured against the core
orientation marks.
Drill core was cut in half along the axis line, and
assayed at a certified assay laboratory, ALS
Laboratories, Brisbane. Sampling was done at a 1m
nominal interval, unless historical sampling was done
in the metre. A certified sample standard was inserted
a minimum of 1:20 samples.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report. In cases where ‘industry
standard’ work has been done this would
be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain 1m
samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In
other cases more explanation may be
required, such as where there is coarse
gold that has inherent sampling problems.
Unusual commodities or mineralisation
types (e.g., submarine nodules) may
warrant disclosure of detailed information.
The drill core was cut by TMZ related staff and
sampling intervals verified by LGM personnel.
Samples were transported to ALS Laboratory in
Brisbane for assaying. Samples are crushed to 6mm
and then pulverized to 85% passing 75 microns. A 50g
split of the sample was fired assayed for gold. The
lower detection limit for gold is 0.002 ppm, which is
believed to be an appropriate detection level. All
other elements including copper and base metals
(total 48 element suite) are analysed using a 4-acid
acid digest and an ICP finish (ALS code: ME-MS61 +
Au-AA21). Assay standards, blanks and duplicates
were analysed as part of the standard laboratory
analytical procedures. Company standards were
introduced into the sampling at a ratio minimum of 1
standard for every 20 samples and laboratory
duplicates every 30 samples. Sample length: Core was
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sampled in 1m sample interval lengths except for
where historical Geotech sampling removed core.
Pulps are retained by LGM for any follow-up analysis.
Drilling
techniques
Drill sample
recovery
Drill type (e.g., core, reverse circulation,
open‐hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger,
Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (e.g. core
diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of
diamond tails, face sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).
Diamond drilling using industry standard techniques.
HQ3 core (diameter: 63.5mm) to end of hole (EOH).
Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
Core recoveries were recorded during drilling and
reconciled during the core processing and geological
logging.
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative nature
of the samples.
Core was measured and marked after each drill run
using wooden blocks calibrating depth.
Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
No sample recovery issues have been identified that
would impact on potential sample bias in the
competent fresh rocks that host the mineralised
intervals.
During the Geotechnical drill program, geological
information collected included:
• Lithology
• Weathering
• Alteration
• Mineralisation
• Structure + structural orientation
Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geotechnically logged to a
level of detail to support appropriate
Mineral Resource estimation, mining
studies and metallurgical studies.
Geological logging was undertaken prior to
geotechnical logging.
Geotechnical logging included:
• Weathering
• Alteration
• Field Estimated Strength
Logging
• Core recovery
• RQD
• Fracture Count
• Joint sets/thickness/shape/roughness/alteration
and infill
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc) photography.
Geological logging recorded lithology, weathering,
Alteration, mineralisation, structures and other
noticeable features. This is generally qualitative.
Geotechnical logging was based on intervals defined
by common geological characteristics or geotechnical
features such as jointing/alteration, to a maximum
length of three metres.
All core trays were photographed
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
All drill holes were geologically and geotechnically
logged in full by Thomson Resources
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If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
If non‐core, whether riffled, tube sampled,
rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet
or dry.
Sub‐sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
Not applicable
For all sample types, the nature, quality
and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
Drill core was cut in half along the length and the total
half core submitted as the sample. This procedure
meets industry standards where approximately 50%
of the total sample taken from the diamond core is
submitted. All mineralised intervals and surrounding
wall rock were submitted for assay. Sample weights
are recorded by the lab. Samples were delivered by
Legacy Minerals personnel to ALS Minerals
Laboratory, Brisbane NSW. Sample preparation will
comprise of an industry standard of drying, jaw
crushing and pulverising to -75 microns (85% passing)
(ALS cod
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