Overland Project expansion, Adjacent uranium tenure granted
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
14 April 2025
Overland Project expansion: Adjacent
uranium tenure granted
Highlights:
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Significant expansion and exploration upside: 799 km2 of highly prospective uranium
exploration tenure added, adjoining the existing Overland Project.
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Promising geology: Multiple potential uranium sources, pathways, and traps identified
through geological and geophysical analysis within the new and existing tenure.
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Significant Potential: The new tenure adds to the prospective zone with gaseous
hydrocarbon emissions along the margin of the Nadda Basin (Renmark Trough) that could
potentially generate Kazakh 1 style uranium mineralisation.
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Kazakh-style deposits are a significant contributor to global uranium supply,
accounting for approximately 40% of the world’s total supply.
Engage with this announcement at the AR3 investor hub.
AR3 Managing Director and CEO, Travis Beinke, said:
“The granting of this extensive new tenure at the Overland Project marks another step forward in
our strategy to build an outstanding uranium exploration portfolio. The addition of 799km2 of highly
prospective ground, adjoining our existing Overland Project, enhances our discovery potential.
Our technical team's analysis has identified compelling geological features indicative of the
potential for substantial uranium mineralisation, particularly given the proximity to the Nadda
Basin and the potential for 'Kazakh-style' in-situ recovery amenable deposits.
This strategic addition underscores our commitment to delivering long-term value for our
shareholders by determinedly pursuing high-impact exploration opportunities in a sector vital to
the global clean energy transition."
Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX:AR3, or “Company”) is pleased to announce that
prospectivity analysis of the surrounding ground at its Overland Uranium Project in South
Kazakh style deposits are ISR amenable, sedimentary hosted deposits occurring in Kazakhstan
generated by hydrocarbon based reductants and which provide ~40% of the world’s uranium supply
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Australia has identified additional high-potential targets for uranium exploration leading to the
successful application for an expanded project footprint with the granting of EL7055.
This strategic expansion adds 799km2, immediately adjoining AR3’s Overland Uranium Project. It
expands AR3’s total project area to approximately 4,800 km2 of land in a frontier uranium play in
South Australia’s Murray Basin (see figure 1)
The project area is located in South Australia, approximately ~220km southwest of Boss Energy’s
Honeymoon Mine. AR3’s initial on-ground exploration program within EL7001 and EL6678 at the
Overland Project has confirmed the potential for both deeper paleochannel hosted, in-situ
recoverable (ISR) deposits and shallow surficial deposits in this setting.
AR3 believes the new EL7055 holds similar promise for uranium exploration, targeting
paleochannel sediments of the Renmark Group which are considered geologically analogous to
those in the Eyre Formation, which hosts Boss Energy’s successful uranium operations.
Figure 1: Overland Project area including new EL7055 geology and structure (faulting)
Next steps
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Drill Program: AR3’s initial 2025 drilling program will continue to follow up the near
surface uranium occurrence intersected in EL6678 to determine its extent, and to test
additional targets for similar mineralisation style. In addition, high-priority initial targets
on EL6678 will be drill-tested, focusing on deeper paleochannel-hosted, in-situ
recoverable (ISR) deposits.
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Drilling will also target the highly prospective drill targets along the western margin of a
palaeovalley setting within EL7001 defined through drilling completed in 2024 and more
recently in 2025.
Assay Results: AR3 has sent samples from its recent drilling for assay analysis and
expects results to be released progressively over the next few months.
Data Analysis: AR3 continues to compile and interpret all existing geological and
geophysical data.
Geophysical Surveys: AR3 is working on developing suitable remote sensing techniques
to further refine the geometry of prospective paleochannel targets.
The announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Australian Rare Earths Limited.
For further information please contact:
Australian Rare Earths Limited
Travis Beinke
Managing Director and CEO
T: 1 300 646 100
Media Enquiries
Jessica Fertig / Genna Bower
Tau Media
E: info@taumedia.com.au
Engage and Contribute at the AR3 investor hub: https://investorhub.ar3.com.au/
Competent Person’s Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration results is based on information compiled by Australian
Rare Earths Limited and reviewed by Mr Rick Pobjoy who is the Chief Technical Officer of the Company and a
member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Pobjoy has sufficient experience that
is relevant to the style of mineralisation, the type of deposit under consideration and to the activities undertaken
to qualify as a Competent person as defined in the 2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Pobjoy consents to the inclusion in this report of
the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.
About Australian Rare Earths Limited
Australian Rare Earths (AR3) is an emerging diversified critical minerals company, strategically positioned to meet
the growing global demand for uranium and rare earth elements. The Company’s vast 4,800 km² Overland
Uranium Project in South Australia shows strong uranium discovery potential, with initial drilling identifying
opportunities for substantial near-surface and deeper deposits.
Simultaneously, AR3's Koppamurra Rare Earths Project in South Australia and Victoria has secured important
government support through a $5 million grant to accelerate development. With support from global advanced
industrial materials manufacturer, Neo Performance Materials, AR3 is progressing toward a Pre-Feasibility Study
and a demonstration facility, solidifying its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains for the clean energy
transition. With strategic projects and strong government support, AR3 is poised for significant growth in the critical
minerals market.
JORC Table 1
Criteria
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Comment
Explanation
Sampling techniques 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.
Include reference to
measures taken to
ensure sample
representivity and the
appropriate calibration
of any measurement
tools or systems used.
Aspects of the
determination of
mineralisation that are
Material to the Public
Report. In cases where
‘industry standard’ work
has been done this would
be relatively simple (e.g.,
‘reverse circulation drilling
was used to obtain 1 m
samples from which 3 kg
was pulverised to produce
a 30 g charge for fire
assay’). In other cases,
more explanation may be
required, such as where
there is coarse gold that
has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual
commodities or
mineralisation types (e.g.,
submarine nodules) may
warrant disclosure
of detailed information.
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Air Core drilling methods were used to obtain
samples from the Overland drilling program
between October-December 2024 and
January-April 2025
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The following information details the Air Core
drill sampling process:
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All Air Core drill samples were collected from
the rotary splitter mounted at the bottom of
the cyclone into a pre‐numbered calico bag.
The samples were geologically logged at 1 m
intervals.
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Based on hole‐diameter, generic material
density and a 20% split on the cyclone
samples averaged ~1.5‐2.5 kg in mass.
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Chip trays were used to collect a
representative sample for each 1m sample
interval for each hole.
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After the samples were collected within the
calico bags, they were screened for
anomalous gamma radiation using a
handheld Ranger EXP survey meter (S/N
R318772) calibrated 23/09/2024 prior to
being geologically logged and tested with a
pXRF at the drill site.
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The gamma screening was conducted by
placing the handheld Ranger survey meter
~10cm from the calico sample for 5‐10sec
and noting the dose rate in µSv. If elevated
dose rates were detected the field crew was
then notified before any additional sample
logging was conducted and the anomalous
reading recorded in the geological log.
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A handheld Olympus Vanta pXRF Analyser
(Model Vanta M Series S/N 842924) was used
to assess the geochemistry of the Air Core
samples in the field. The pXRF analysis
provided screening analysis to characterize
the sample lithology and full suite of
elements.
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The pXRF sampling was analysed through the
calico bag with a beam count time of 20-30
sec beam 1 and 10 sec beam 2. One pXRF
analysis per sample was performed.
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Samples are laid on a workbench and
flattened to create a stable surface for the
pXRF. The pXRF is placed on the sample with
the beam down for the analysis.
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All readings were taken at ambient
temperatures between 10 and 45 degrees
Celsius. The Olympus Vanta is rated for
continuous operation within this temperature
range.
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Samples range from dry to wet, this is
dependent on which formation is being
intercepted and whether drilling water has
been injected.
A Uranium standard Oreas 121 (215 ppm U,
sourced
from Mantra Resources Nyota
Prospect, Tanzania, which is a Tabular
Sandstone hosted deposit) was used to
verify the accuracy of the pXRF before and
after each analysis session.
The OREAS 121 standard was prepared using
an industry standard pXRF sample cup and
analysed for 20-30 sec on beam 1 and 10 Sec
on beam 2.
A silica blank is used to monitor the
accumulation of contamination on the lens of
the pXRF. Analysis of the blank is undertaken
before and after each analysis session.
Review of pXRF standard and blank data is
checked to ensure the pXRF is operating
correctly before and after each session.
Samples were selected for assay at the end of
the hole based on geology, pXRF, and
natural downhole gamma response.
Field duplicates were taken at a rate of ~1:40
and inserted blindly into the sample batches.
Field Standards were taken at a rate of ~1:40
and inserted blindly into the samples batches.
Samples were submitted to Bureau Veritas in
Adelaide for analysis. The sample weights were
recorded (wet and dry) and samples were dried
at 105 degrees for a minimum of 24 hours. The
samples were secondary crushed to 3 mm
fraction and then pulverised to 90% passing 75
µm. Excess residue was maintained for storage
while the rest of the sample was placed in 8x4
packets and sent to the central weighing
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laboratory.
The samples were submitted for analysis
using Mixed Acid Digest – Lithium Borate
Fusion ICP‐MS method (BV Code SC302)
with detection limits for each element
shown in ppm Ag (0.2 ppm), Al (50.0 ppm),
As (1.0 ppm), Au (0.01 ppm), Ba (2.0 ppm),
Be (0.5 ppm), Bi (0.1 ppm), Ca (100.0 ppm),
Cd (0.5 ppm), Ce (0.1 ppm),
Co (1.0 ppm), Cr (20.0 ppm), Cs (0.1 ppm),
Cu (1.0 ppm), Dy (0.05 ppm), Er (0.05 ppm),
Eu (0.05 ppm), Fe (100.0 ppm), Ga (0.2
ppm), Gd (0.2 ppm), Hf (1.0 ppm), Ho (0.02
ppm), In (0.05 ppm), K (100.0 ppm), La (0.1
ppm), Li (10.0 ppm), Lu (0.02 ppm), Mg
(50.0 ppm), Mn (50.0 ppm), Mo (0.5 ppm),
Na (100.0 ppm), Nb (0.5 ppm), Nd (0.05
ppm), Ni (2.0 ppm), P (50.0 ppm), Pb (1.0
ppm), Pr (0.05 ppm), Rb (0.2 ppm), Re (0.1
ppm), S (50.0 ppm), Sb (0.1 ppm), Sc (1.0
ppm), Se (5.0 ppm), Si (50.0 ppm), Sm (0.05
ppm), Sn (0.1 ppm), Sr (0.5 ppm), Ta (0.1
ppm), Tb (0.02 ppm), Te (0.2 ppm), Th (0.1
ppm), Ti (50.0 ppm), Tl (0.1 ppm), Tm (0.05
ppm), U (0.1 ppm), V (20.0 ppm), W (0.5
ppm), Y (1.0 ppm), Yb (0.05 ppm), Zn (2.0
ppm), Zr (10.0 ppm)
Select samples, often at the bottom of the
holes
thought
to
be
weathered
basement/saprolite material were also
analyzed for gold using Lead collection Fire
Assay AAS (BV Code FA001) where a detection
limit for Au (0.01 ppm)
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A laboratory repeat was taken at ~ 1 in 21
samples.
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Commercially obtained standards were
inserted by the laboratory at a rate of ~ 1 in 9
into the sample sequence.
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After the hole was drilled to completion a
Reflex EZ Gamma logging tool (serial number
GAM‐043) rented from Imdex, and operated by
the drilling crew was run down the hole, inside
the rods/innertube to log the natural gamma
response of the sediments. The gamma tool
was last calibrated by Imdex on October 9th,
2024, as noted in the provided Certificate of
Conformance.
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The survey was run in and out of the hole at a
speed of no more than 10m/min and the
downhole speed was reviewed after the
survey.
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The up (out) survey was then used to plot
sections, after reviewing both in and out.
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Before each downhole gamma survey the
Reflex EZ Gamma logging tool was checked
with an EZ‐Gamma confidence checker by
AR3 staff (S/N 025). The confidence checker
was last calibrated 29/08/24.
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Using the EZ‐Gamma confidence checker at
the start of each run allows the gamma tool
to be checked ensuring it is within
specifications and the tool has not been
damaged or faulty providing confidence an
accurate gamma reading is collected for each
hole.
The check is completed by first running the
gamma tool for ~3-5min to measure
Background Gamma (BKG) in cps. A second
survey is then conducted after sliding the EZ‐
Gamma Confidence checker (Jig serial number
025) over the gamma probe and measuring a
Sleeve Response (SR) in cps. The BKG value is
subtracted from the SR value which provides a
Calculated Sleeve Response (CSR) value in cps.
The CSR is then compared to the Expected
Value (EV) of the gamma checker which is
certified to be 636 cps. A resulting pass value=
636 cps +/‐ 10 % and required before the
survey tool is confirmed as operating within
expected limits.
The formula used for checking the gamma tool
is as follows;
CSR= SR-BKG
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CSR is compared to the EV of the confidence
checker which is certified to 636cps (for jig
serial number 025) +/- 10% (for pass value of
573-700cps).
After the gamma survey is completed, the data
is uploaded to the Imdex hub IQ portal
(https://iq.imdexhub.com) from the rig via
satellite internet and available for review.
Drilling techniques
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The Fairview uranium occurrence shown on
maps within this report is based on reported
SA Geodatabase Reference sample #152296
(Explorers sample 45835) sourced from the SA
Geodatabase
available
on
SARIG
https://minerals.sarig.sa.gov.au/RockSamp
leDetails.aspx?SampleNo=45835
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Sample #152296 was collected by A.F. Crooks
on 20/08/1984 and the sample was analyzed
by XRF. Details on the lab or XRF
device was not specified.
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The Prairie Dam uranium occurrence shown on
maps within this report is sourced from the SA
Geodatabase
available
on
SARIG
(https://map.sarig.sa.gov.au/).
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The Prairie dam uranium occurrence mineral
(SARIG deposit number is 11087) is detailed within
open file report number Env 3527 and discovered
in 1971.
Drill type (e.g., core, reverse
circulation, open‐ hole
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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).
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Drilling was completed using a Wallis
“Mantis 200” Air Core drill rig with an
onboard Sullair compressor (560cfm @
200psi).
Air Core drilling is a form of reverse
circulation drilling where the sample is
collected at the face and returned inside the
inner tube. The drill cuttings are removed by
injection of compressed air into the hole via
the annular area between the inner tube and
the drill rod.
Air Core drill rods used were 3 m long.
NQ diameter (76 mm) drill bits and rods were
used.
All Air Core drill holes were vertical with
depths varying between ~36m and 200 m
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and
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assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and
results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the •
samples.
Whether a relationship
exists between sample
recovery and grade and
whether sample bias may
have occurred due to
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preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
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Logging
Whether core and chip
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samples have been
geologically and
geotechnically logged to a
level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral
Resource estimation, mining •
studies and metallurgical
studies. Whether logging is
qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc) photography.
The total length and
percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
Drill sample recovery for Air Core drilling is
monitored by recording sample condition
descriptions where ‘Poor’ to ‘Very Poor’ were
used to identify any samples recovered which
were potentially not representative of the
interval drilled.
A comment was included where water
injection was required to recover the sample
from a particular interval. The use of water
injection can potentially bias a sample.
Minimal water injection was required during
this drilling program and used sparingly.
Overall, no consistent/significant loses of
sample material was observed.
The rotary splitter was set to an approximate
20% split, which produced approximately
1.5‐2.5 kg sample for each meter interval.
The 1.5‐2.5 kg sample was collected in a pre‐
numbered calico bag and the remaining 80% (5
kg to 8 kg) was disposed directly into the sump
as drilling progressed.
At the end of each drill rod, the drill string is
cleaned by blowing down with air to remove
any clay and silt potentially built up in the
sample pipes and cyclone.
The relationship (if any) between sample
recovery and grade is unknown
No sample recovery information was reported
in historical reports relating to historical
drilling within this release.
All Air Core samples collected in calico bags
were logged for lithology, colour, cement type,
hardness, percentage rock estimate, and any
relevant comments such as moisture, sample
condition, evidence of reducing or oxidizing
conditions, and vegetation/organic material.
Geological logging data for all drill holes was
qualitatively logged onto Microsoft Excel
spreadsheet using a field laptop with
validation rules built into the spreadsheet
including specific drop‐ down menus for each
variable. The data was uploaded to the
Australian Rare Earths Azure Data Studio
database.
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Sub‐sampling
techniques and
sample preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn •
and whether quarter, half or
all cores taken.
If non‐core, whether riffled,
tube sampled, rotary split,
etc and whether sampled •
wet or dry.
For all sample types, the
nature, quality, and
appropriateness of the
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sample preparation
technique.
Quality control procedures
adopted for all sub‐sampling
stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure
that the sampling is
representative of the in‐ situ
material collected, including •
for instance results for field
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duplicate/second‐half
sampling. Whether sample
sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material
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being sampled.
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Every drill hole was logged in full and logging
was undertaken with reference to a drilling
template with codes prescribed and guidance
to ensure consistent and systematic data
collection.
The density drilling is not sufficient to support
consideration of resource estimation, or
mining and no geotechnical logging was
completed.
1m Air Core sample interval was homogenised
within the cyclone and the rotary splitter was
set to an approximate 20% split producing
around 1.5‐2.5 kg sample for each metre
interval.
The 1.5‐2.5kg sample was collected in a pre‐
numbered calico bag and the 80% (5 kg to 8 kg)
portion was disposed directly into the sump as
drilling progressed.
Duplicates were generally taken within
intervals which indicated potential for
anomalous U mineralization based on geology,
pXRF, and gamma signature. These duplicate
samples were collected by splitting the 1m
interval by emptying the sample on to a table,
mixing and splitting into 1/8th subsamples and
randomly assigning 4 of the splits into the
duplicate and 4 remaining as the primary.
The 1.5‐2.5 kg sample collected in the calico
bag was logged by the geologist onsite.
Approximately 10‐20g of sample material from
each for each 1m calico sample placed in a chip
tray.
The logged calico samples were scanned with
a pXRF onsite through the calico bag.
At the end of the drillhole samples were
selected for analysis.
Samples selected for analysis were placed in
polyweave bags labelled with the sample
number, From‐To interval, and Hole ID, then
segregated into bulka bags for transport to the
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Quality of assay data The nature, quality and
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and laboratory tests appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory
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procedures used and
whether the technique is
considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools,
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spectrometers, handheld
XRF instruments, etc, the
parameters used in
determining the analysis
including instrument make
and model, reading times,
calibrations factors applied
and their derivation, etc.
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Nature of quality control
procedures adopted (e.g.,
standards, blanks,
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duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and
whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e., lack of bias)
and precision have been
established.
lab for analysis.
No correction factors were applied to pXRF
results.
Field duplicates of all the samples were
completed at a frequency of ~1 in 40 samples.
Field standards were inserted into the sample
sequence at a frequency of ~1:40. Standard
reference Material (SRM) samples were
inserted into the sample batches at a
frequency rate of 1 per 10 samples by the
laboratory and a repeat sample was taken at a
rate of 1 per 21 samples.
An on‐site geologist oversaw the sampling and
logging process and selected samples for
analysis based on the logging descriptions
pXRF analysis, and downhole gamma
response.
The detailed geological logging of samples
provides lithology (sand/clay component)
The 1.5 kg Air Core samples were assayed by
Bureau Veritas laboratory in Wingfield,
Adelaide, South Australia, which is considered
the Primary laboratory.
The samples will be initially oven dried at 105
degrees Celsius for 24 hours. Samples will be
secondary crushed to 3 mm fraction and the
weight recorded. The sample will then be
pulverised to 90% passing 75 µm. Excess
residue will be maintained for storage while
the rest of the sample is placed in 8x4 packets
and sent to the central weighing laboratory.
All weighed samples will then be analysed
using the Multiple Elements Fusion/Mixed Acid
Digest analytical method;
The samples were submitted for analysis using
Mixed Acid Digest – Lithium Borate Fusion ICP‐
MS method (BV Code SC302) with detection
limits for each element shown in ppm Ag (0.2
ppm), Al (50.0 ppm), As (1.0 ppm), Au (0.01
ppm), Ba (2.0 ppm), Be (0.5 ppm), Bi (0.1 ppm),
Ca (100.0 ppm), Cd (0.5 ppm), Ce (0.1 ppm), Co
(1.0 ppm), Cr (20.0 ppm), Cs (0.1 ppm), Cu (1.0
ppm), Dy (0.05 ppm), Er (0.05 ppm), Eu (0.05
ppm), Fe (100.0 ppm), Ga (0.2 ppm), Gd (0.2
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ppm), Hf (1.0 ppm), Ho (0.02 ppm), In (0.05
ppm), K (100.0 ppm), La (0.1 ppm), Li (10.0
ppm), Lu (0.02 ppm), Mg (50.0 ppm), Mn (50.0
ppm), Mo (0.5 ppm), Na (100.0 ppm), Nb (0.5
ppm), Nd (0.05 ppm), Ni (2.0 ppm), P (50.0
ppm), Pb (1.0 ppm), Pr (0.05 ppm), Rb (0.2
ppm), Re (0.1 ppm), S (50.0 ppm), Sb (0.1 ppm),
Sc (1.0 ppm), Se (5.0 ppm), Si (50.0 ppm), Sm
(0.05 ppm), Sn (0.1 ppm), Sr (0.5 ppm), Ta (0.1
ppm), Tb (0.02 ppm), Te (0.2 ppm), Th (0.1
ppm), Ti (50.0 ppm), Tl (0.1 ppm), Tm (0.05
ppm), U (0.1 ppm), V (20.0 ppm), W (0.5 ppm),
Y (1.0 ppm), Yb (0.05 ppm), Zn (2.0 ppm), Zr
(10.0 ppm)
Select samples, often at the bottom of the
holes
thought
to
be
weathered
basement/saprolite material were also
analyzed for gold using Lead collection Fire
Assay AAS (BV Code FA001) where a detection
limit for Au (0.01 ppm)
Field duplicates were collected and submitted
at a frequency of ~1 per 40 samples.
Bureau Veritas will complete its own internal
QA/QC checks that include a Laboratory repeat
every 21st sample and a standard reference
sample every 9th sample prior to the results
being released.
Australian Rare Earths submitted field
standards at a frequency of ~1:40 samples.
Australian Rare Earths inserted field blanks at
a frequency of ~1:40 samples.
The adopted QA/QC protocols are acceptable
for this stage of test work. The sample
preparation and assay techniques used are
industry standard and provide a total analysis.
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The Fairview uranium occurrence is based on
reported SA Geodatabase Reference sample
#152296 (Explorers sample 45835) sourced
from the SA Geodatabase available on SARIG
(https://minerals.sarig.sa.gov.au/RockSample
Details.aspx?SampleNo=45835)
•
Sample #152296 was collected by A.F. Crooks
on 20/08/1984 and the sample was analyzed
by XRF, details on the lab or XRF device were
not specified.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of
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significant intersections by
either independent or
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alternative company
personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary
data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data
storage (physical and
•
electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to
assay data.
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Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of
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surveys used to locate drill •
holes (collar and down‐ hole
surveys), trenches, mine
workings and other
locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid
system used.
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Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.
All results are checked by the company’s Chief
Technical Officer.
Field based geological logging for drill holes
was entered directly into an Excel spreadsheet
format with validation rules built into the
spreadsheet including specific drop‐down
menus for each variable. This digital data was
then uploaded to the Australian Rare Earths
Azure Data Studio database.
Assay data will be received in digital format
from the laboratory and uploaded to
Australian Rare Earths Azure Data Studio
database.
Field and laboratory duplicate data pairs of
each batch will be plotted to identify potential
quality control issues.
Standard Reference Material sample results
will be checked from each sample batch to
ensure they are within tolerance (<3SD) and
that there is no bias.
U3O8 is the industry accepted form for
reporting Uranium. An oxide factor for U3O8 of
1.1793 was used for reporting throughout this
report.
All maps are in GDA94/MGA zone 54.
All overland coordinate information was
collected using handheld GPS utilizing GDA
1994, Zone 54. While spatial location is
expected to be recovered within 3 – 5 m, it is
possible that the elevation can be as much as
10 m out with respect to the currently
established geoid.
Drillhole RL has been corrected using An
Australian wide SRTM. The 1 second SRTM
Level 2 Derived Smoothed Digital Elevation
Model (DEM‐S) is derived from the 2000 SRTM.
The DEM‐S has a ~30m grid which has been
adaptively smoothed to improve the
representation of the surface shape and is the
preferred method for shape and vertical
accuracy from STRM products. The smoothing
process estimated typical improvements in the
order of 2‐3 m. This would make the DEM‐S
accuracy to be of approximately 5 m.
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.
Orientation of data in Whether the orientation of •
relation to geological sampling achieves unbiased
structure
sampling of possible
•
structures and the extent to
which this is known,
considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between
the drilling orientation and
the orientation of key
mineralised structures is
considered to have
introduced a sampling bias,
this should be assessed and
reported if
material.
Sample security
The measures taken to
•
ensure sample security.
•
•
•
Locations of Overland drill holes are reported
within the appendices of this report.
No geological or grade continuity estimations
are being determined from the Overland
drilling data.
All Overland drill holes were drilled vertically as
detailed in the appendices of this report.
There is no indication that a sampling bias
exists as the geology is relatively flat lying
therefore vertical holes are appropriate.
After logging, the samples in calico bags were
tied and placed into polyweave bags, labelled
with the drill hole and sample numbers
contained within the polyweave and
transported to the site laydown area, at the
end of each day.
Sample selections were determined at the drill
site and at the end of the day the polyweave
bags were placed into bulk bags for either
sending to the lab or storage facility.
Samples were shipped at a frequency of once
every ~10 days during drilling.
Samples were transported to the lab by AR3
•
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or •
reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
personnel or by courier.
The laboratory inspected the packages and did
not report tampering of the samples and
provided a sample reconciliation report for
each sample dispatch.
Internal reviews were undertaken by AR3’s
Exploration Manager and Chief Technical
Officer during the drilling, sampling, and
geological logging process and throughout the
sample collection and dispatch process to
ensure AR3’s protocols were followed.
Criteria
Mineral
tenement
and land
tenure status
Section 2 Reporting Exploration Results
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