10km Magnetic Corridor Expands Niobium-REE Targets
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ASX: AR3 | MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT ASX Release: 23 July 2026
Overland Carbonatite Discovery: 10km Magnetic Corridor
Expands Niobium-REE Targets
Drill program to test extensive magnetic anomaly
Highlights
• Reprocessing of a detailed 1999 airborne magnetic survey (80m line spacing) has delineated a significant 10km
long, north-south magnetic anomaly – a compelling zone of interest for carbonatite-related mineralisation and a
material expansion of AR3's drill target inventory beyond the initial OV167 discovery (see ASX release “Discovery of
Niobium-Rare Earth Carbonatite System Identified at Overland Project” 8 July 2026).
• Historic hole R64 recorded a significant gamma response from 56m to 71m, remaining open at depth and
comparable to the gamma response at the R254 target tested by AR3 with OV167. R64 sits within the same 10 km
magnetic zone, approximately 3km south of the OV167 mineralised intersection, pointing to potential for the
carbonatite system to extend well beyond the initial target.
• Drilling program planned to test priority targets within this extensive magnetic feature, building on the niobium-rare
earth intercept in OV167 and providing AR3 multiple opportunities to replicate or extend that discovery along the
10km corridor.
• Carbonatites are known to host a wide suite of critical minerals, including REE, niobium and copper.
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Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has significantly expanded its drill target inventory at the newly identified
niobium-rare earth carbonatite system at the Overland Project in South Australia. Reprocessing of a high-resolution 1999
airborne magnetic survey (80m line spacing) has revealed a prominent 10km long, north-south magnetic anomaly,
extending the known mineralised footprint well beyond the OV167 discovery. A review of historic drill hole R64, located
within this corridor approximately 3km south of the OV167 mineralised intersection, recorded a significant gamma
response from 56m to 70m, remaining open at depth – an early indication that the system may continue along strike.
“The reprocessed magnetic data is an important advancement in our understanding of the Overland carbonatite
discovery. The niobium–rare earth mineralisation intersected in OV167 is now supported by a prominent 10-kilometre
magnetic corridor, materially expanding our drill target inventory.
“Historic hole R64, approximately three kilometres south of OV167 within the same magnetic corridor, recorded a
significant gamma response from 56 metres to 71 metres and remains open at depth. While further drilling is required,
this provides an independently supported target and suggests the system may extend significantly beyond OV167.
“Our upcoming program will test priority targets along the corridor to extend the mineralised system at OV167,
investigate R64 and assess the scale and continuity of the broader carbonatite system.
“This remains an early-stage opportunity, but confirmed niobium–rare earth mineralisation, the scale of the magnetic
feature and the historic drill response provide multiple opportunities to replicate or extend the discovery.
“Overland continues to add meaningful critical minerals upside to AR3’s portfolio, while our priority remains firmly on
advancing the Koppamurra rare earths project toward commercialisation.”
Travis Beinke, Managing Director and CEO, Australian Rare Earths Limited
Figure 1 Normalised Source Strength (NSS) of Total magnetic intensity (TMI), NSS reduces anomaly distortion due to magnetic
remanence. R064 is located at 3406090E, 6174702N GDA 2020 Zone 54 and was a 120mm diameter hole drilled vertically to a
depth of 71.0m.
Carbonatite Potential
Carbonatite systems are globally significant sources of REE and niobium (e.g. Lynas’ Mt Weld and the world’s major niobium
mines). They are also known to host copper mineralisation, as demonstrated by the historic Phalaborwa carbonatite
complex in South Africa (a major copper producer with by-product REE, zirconium and other metals). Closer to home,
recent discoveries by companies such as WA1 Resources (ASX: WA1) at West Arunta and Encounter Resources (ASX: ENR)
have highlighted the multi-commodity potential of carbonatites in Australia, including elevated copper alongside niobium
and REE. These analogues illustrate the multi-commodity upside AR3 could unlock at Overland as exploration advances,
building on the niobium-REE mineralisation already confirmed in OV167.
Only about one mineral exploration project in ten is taken to the drill stage, and one drill programme in 1000 finds a viable
mineral deposit. Data compiled by Woolley and Kjarsgaard (2008a) indicates that approximately 6% of the 527 reported
carbonatites and alkaline-carbonatite complexes host active mines, 3% hold historic mines, and 11% contain an
established mineral resource. These numbers suggest that carbonatites have exceptional potential, and that a newly
discovered alkaline-carbonatite complex has a 9 out of 100 probability of hosting a mine1
. Against this base rate, Overland
has already progressed from a geophysical target to a confirmed niobium-rare earth intercept at OV167, and the upcoming
program is designed to test whether that success can be repeated across the broader 10 km corridor.
Figure 2, W-E Section displaying downhole; lithology, gamma response (cps), assays for TREO, Niobium and Barium
Cautionary Note: The Company cautions that the results reported are from a single drill hole. There is currently insufficient
data to define a Mineral Resource, and it is uncertain whether further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral
Resource. Early-stage results may not be representative of the overall target. However, the geological, geochemical and
mineralogical characteristics of OV167 support further systematic exploration of the R254 target. Detail of significant
intersections in OV167 are reported in ASX release 8 July 2026.
1
George J. Simandl & Suzanne Paradis (2018) Carbonatites: related ore deposits, resources, footprint, and exploration methods, Applied Earth Science,
127:4, 123-152, DOI: 10.1080/25726838.2018.1516935
Upcoming Drilling Program
AR3 is preparing a targeted drilling program to test priority magnetic geophysical targets along this 10 km north-south
zone, with the results expected to determine how much of the corridor beyond OV167 hosts additional mineralisation.
Drilling will aim to:
• Extend and better define the mineralised carbonatite system intersected in OV167 (19 m @ 0.61% TREO from 86 m
to EOH, including elevated NdPr, DyTb and Nb₂O₅, remaining open at depth).
• Investigate the magnetic anomaly and the area around historic hole R64, which lies within the same broad magnetic
corridor and showed a strong gamma response – a discrete, independently justified target in its own right.
• Assess the scale and continuity of the system along strike – key to establishing the overall size, and therefore the
potential significance, of the discovery.
Next Steps
• Complete regulatory approvals and land access for drilling.
• Execute exploration drilling along the magnetic corridor.
• Detailed assaying, petrography, and downhole geophysics.
• Ongoing geophysical interpretation and target generation across the broader project area.
The announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Australian Rare Earths Limited.
For further information please contact:
Australian Rare Earths Limited IR & Media Enquiries
Travis Beinke Jessica Fertig
Managing Director and CEO Tau Media
T: 1 300 646 100 E: jessica@taumedia.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.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are
subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Reference to the Simandl &
Paradis (2018) paper is for contextual exploration modelling purposes only.
About Australian Rare Earths Limited
Australian Rare Earths (AR3) is a diversified critical minerals company, strategically positioned to meet the growing global demand for
uranium and rare earth elements:
• AR3's Koppamurra Rare Earths Project in South Australia and Victoria is a significant deposit of light and heavy rare earths, which
has secured important Australian government support through a $5 million grant to accelerate development. With support from
global advanced industrial materials manufacturer, Neo Performance Materials, AR3 is progressing towards commercialisation
with a Pre-Feasibility Study, Maiden Ore Reserves and a pilot scale facility, solidifying its role as a potential source of new supply
to diversify global rare earth feedstocks for the clean energy transition.
• AR3’s large ~8,000 km² Overland Uranium Project in South Australia shows strong uranium discovery potential, with initial
drilling identifying opportunities for substantial near-surface and deeper deposits.
With strategic projects and strong government support, AR3 is well placed to capitalise on significant growth in the critical minerals
market.
JORC Table 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Comment
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
appropriatecalibration 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.
RC Aircore drilling methods were used to obtain samples from
the April/May 2026 drilling program centered on the town of
Sedan, and resulting in samples generated for assay from AR3
drillhole OV167.
The following information covers the sampling process:
All air core samples were collected from the rotary splitter
mounted at the bottom of the cyclone using a pre-numbered
calico bag. The samples were geologically logged at 1 m
intervals using the marked calico sample which averaged ~1.5
kg in mass.
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.
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.
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.
All readings were taken at ambient temperatures between 10
and 45 degrees Celsius. The Olympus Vanta is rated for
continuous operation within these temperatures.
Samples range from dry to wet, this is dependent on which
formation is being intercepted and whether drilling water has
been injected.
XRF readings were downloaded from the XRF Analyser at
the end of each day and uploaded to the Australian Rare
Earths Azure Data Studio database.
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,
where wet and dry sample weights were recorded before
oven drying at 105 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 24
hours. Samples were then secondary crushed to 3 mm and
pulverised to 90% passing 75 µm, with excess residue
retained for storage and selected material submitted for
analysis using the XRF-ICP-MS 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 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)
Laboratory repeat analyses were completed at an
approximate frequency of 1 in 16 samples.
Commercially sourced certified reference materials were
inserted by the laboratory into the sample sequence at an
approximate frequency of 1 in 5 samples.
Laboratory blanks were inserted into the sample sequence
at an approximate frequency of 1 in 50 samples.
After the hole was drilled to completion a Reflex EZ Gamma
logging tool (serial number GAM‐105) 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 February 19th, 2026, as noted in the provided
Certificate of Conformance. Confidence check jig serial
number 030.
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.
The up (out) survey was then used to plot sections, after
reviewing both in and out.
In previous drilling at Overland, the Reflex EZ-Gamma logging
tool was checked with an EZ-Gamma Confidence Checker by
AR3 staff before each downhole gamma survey to verify
instrument performance. Based on the demonstrated
reliability and consistency of the EZ-Gamma tool during
previous programs, it was determined that routine confidence
checks were not necessary for this shorter drilling campaign.
Instead, the repeatability of the gamma data was assessed by
comparing the downhole (in-run) and uphole (out-run)
surveys.
After completion of each gamma survey, the in-run and out-
run datasets were reviewed and compared to confirm data
repeatability and identify any significant discrepancies that
could indicate instrument drift or logging issues. Any
inconsistencies would have triggered further investigation
and, if required, a repeat survey.
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.
Theiss Bros. Pty. Ltd Exploration (including Hole R064)
• Theiss Bros Pty Ltd completed an extensive drilling
campaign exploring for lignite during the late 1970’s and
mid-late 80’s in the area detailed within this release.
• The data presented from this early exploration work is
detailed in open file envelope ENV03345 which is publicly
available for download on the South Australian Resource
Information Gateway (SARIG) website
https://map.sarig.sa.gov.au/.
• The drilling was a combination of “rotary chip” noted as
“R” series and lesser amount of coring, often through
select sections of the drillhole within the target lithology,
lignite and coal. The holes which were cored were noted
with a prefix of “C”.
Theiss Bros. Pty. Ltd. Geophysical logging
• Downhole geophysical logging was completed on most
holes including Gamma, Neutron, Density, SP, Resistivity,
and Caliper.
• Details regarding calibration, instrument details,
surveying methods were often not provided in historic
reports.
• All Gamma logs are from the 70’s and 80’s and scanned
paper copies were reviewed to determine the anomalous
intersections and background gamma values.
Drilling
techniques
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).
Drilling was completed using a Wallis “Mantis 100” air core drill
rig for the drilling.
Aircore 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.
Aircore drill rods used were 3 m long.
NQ diameter (76 mm) drill bits and rods were used.
All aircore drill holes were vertical with depths varying between
27- 105m depth.
Thiess Bros Pty Ltd Exploration (including hole R064)
• Theiss Bros Pty Ltd completed an extensive drilling campaign
exploring for lignite during the late 1970’s and mid-late 80’s in
the area detailed within this release.
• The “R0” series holes were rotary chip boreholes and the “C”
series drillholes were cored holes
• Drill type: “Rotary Chip- R0” and “Core-C” drillholes.
The cored holes and intervals were not orientated.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and
assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the
samples.
Whether a relationship exists
between sample recovery and
grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
Drill sample recovery for aircore 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 and very little
water injection was required during this drilling program.
No significant loses of samples were observed due to the
shallow drilling depths.
Drilling commonly advanced from unconsolidated Murray
Basin sediments into saprolitic bedrock, with sample quality
varying in basement zones where interpreted faults were
intersected. These zones were logged at one-metre intervals
and assigned a sample quality attribute.
The rotary splitter was set to an approximate 20% split,
which produced approximately 1.5 kg sample for each
meter interval.
The 1.5 kg sample was collected in a pre- numbered calico
bags and the remaining 80% (5 kg to 8 kg) was disposed of
in a sump below the cyclone/rotary splitter.
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.
No relationship has been identified between sample
recovery and grade at this early stage of exploration.
Thiess Bros Pty Ltd Exploration (including hole R064)
• Sample recovery quality not quantified in historical
reports.
• While no direct measurements were made of sample
recovery for each interval, general comments in
historic reports indicate recovery was sufficient for
geochemical analysis, with no material bias evident.
Logging Whether core and chip samples
have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of
detail to support appropriate
Mineral Resource estimation,
mining studies and metallurgical
studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
All aircore samples collected in calico bags were logged for
lithology, colour, cement type, hardness, percentage rock
estimate, sorting, and any relevant comments such as moisture,
sample condition, or vegetation.
Geological logging data for all drill holes was qualitatively
logged onto Microsoft Excel spreadsheet using a Panasonic
Toughbook with validation rules built into the spreadsheet
including specific drop- down menus for each variable. The
costean, channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of
the relevant intersections logged.
data was uploaded to the Australian Rare Earths Azure Data
Studio database.
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.
Thiess Bros Pty Ltd Exploration (including hole R064)
• Geological logging was completed for the entire drill hole.
• Geological logs were not available for a portion of the holes
• Geotechnical logging was undertaken for development of
the Sedan lignite/coal resource.
• From-to intervals and unit descriptions, including colour,
grain size, sorting, and lithology, were systematically
recorded.
• No further logging details were provided in the historical
reports.
• The logging undertaken was not designed to support a
mineral resource estimation.
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
sample preparation technique.
Quality control
procedures adopted for allsub-
sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in-
situ materialcollected, including for
instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
1 m aircore sample interval were homogenised within the
cyclone and the rotary splitter was set to an approximate 20%
split producing around 1.5 kg sample for each metre interval.
The 1.5 kg sample was collected in a pre- numbered calico
bags and the remaining 80% (5 kg to 8 kg) was disposed of
in a sump below the cyclone/rotary splitter.
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 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.
Thiess Bros Pty Ltd Exploration
• No detail provided within historical reports on the sample
splitting technique, moisture content, duplicates, or sample
sizes of the material being sampled.
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests
The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the assaying
and laboratory procedures used
and whether the technique is
considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools,
spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc, the parameters
used in determining the analysis
including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
Nature of quality control
procedures adopted (e.g.,
standards, blanks, duplicates,
external laboratory checks) and
whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e., lack of bias) and
precision have been established.
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 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 completed internal QA/QC checks prior
to release of results, including laboratory repeats and
certified reference materials inserted into the sample
sequence. Laboratory repeat analyses were completed
at an approximate frequency of 1 in 16 samples,
commercially sourced certified reference materials
were inserted at an approximate frequency of 1 in 5
samples, and laboratory blanks were inserted at an
approximate frequency of 1 in 50 samples.
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
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.
Thiess Bros Pty Ltd Exploration:
• The historical reports do not provide any details regarding
laboratory procedures, including the use of blanks,
duplicates, or external laboratory checks.
• No information was reported on the make and model of
the instruments used for do
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