High-Grade Sulphide Segregations at Depth in MTD029 (EIS3)
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HIGH-GRADE SULPHIDE SEGREGATIONS AT DEPTH IN MTD029 (EIS3)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Completion of diamond hole MTD029 (EIS3) at Mulga Tank to 1,722m depth
• Hole intersected ~1,600m of high MgO meso-adcumulate dunite with disseminated nickel
sulphide mineralisation and numerous high-grade sulphide veinlets and segregations over >860m
• Frequent high tenor nickel sulphide veinlets and large segregations highlight very “active” zones
of the Complex - confirmed by spot pXRF up to 57.3% Ni
• Broad zones up to ~150m with spot pXRF readings ~0.40% Ni including possible richer cloud
sulphide as seen at similar depth in MTD027
• Top portion of the hole drilled as wider diameter HQ core with 112kg bulk sample taken for initial
metallurgical test work
• Hole designed to infill RC pattern, provide material for test work and test conductive MobileMT
anomaly at depth
• MTD029 (EIS3) was drilled with the aid of WA EIS grant with 50% of the drilling costs co-funded
up to $220,000
Western Mines Group Ltd (WMG or Company) (ASX:WMG) is pleased to update shareholders on the
completion of diamond drill hole MTD029 (EIS3) at the Mulga Tank Ni-Cu-PGE Project, on the Minigwal
Greenstone Belt, in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.
Hole MTD029 (EIS3) is located in the centre of the Mulga Tank Complex between RC holes MTRC015 and
MTRC016 and previous diamond holes MTD023 (EIS1), MTD026 (EIS2) and MTD027. The hole was designed to
both infill the RC pattern, look to test for a sulphide enriched keel in the deepest part of the Complex (based on
the Company’s previous deep diamond drilling) and also test a coincident MobileMT anomaly near the basal
contact (ASX, 2024 Exploration Programs Commence at Mulga Tank, 29 January 2024). The hole was drilled
with the aid of WMG’s WA Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) award (ASX, WMG Wins $220,000 EIS Award to
Drill Mulga Tank, 19 October 2023).
MTD029 (EIS3) intersected a ~1,600m thickness of high MgO meso-adcumulate dunite ultramafic containing
disseminated magmatic sulphides (trace to 2%) that in a number of places coalesced into interstitial blebs (3 to
5% sulphide). Numerous intersections of high-tenor remobilised nickel sulphide veinlets and large sulphide
segregations were also observed down the hole, confirmed by spot pXRF readings up to 57.3% Ni.
Broad zones of disseminated mineralisation and frequent sulphide veining and sulphide segregations continue to
highlight the significant nickel sulphide mineral system within the Mulga Tank Ultramafic Complex.
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The upper portion of the hole was drilled with wider diameter HQ core, with a 112kg sample taken for
preliminary metallurgical test work on the extensive shallow disseminated sulphide mineralisation demonstrated
by the Company’s Exploration Target modelling (ASX, Mulga Tank JORC Exploration Target, 5 February 2024).
The deeper portion of the hole showed the strongest evidence to date for the system to host a massive sulphide
component, with frequent high-grade sulphide veining and numerous zones of large sulphide segregations, in a
very “active” and sulphide saturated magma assemblage. This continues to validate the Company’s
assumptions and exploration thesis. Initial modelling of the drill trace suggest the hole dropped steeper than
anticipated, missing the core of the MobileMT anomaly (Figure 7). DHEM and a drill wedge off this hole is being
considered and modelled to further test and hit the centre of the MobileMT target.
Commenting on the Mulga Tank Project, WMG Managing Director Caedmon Marriott said:
“Diamond hole MTD029 (EIS3), drilled with the aid of our EIS grant, is deepest hole so far at the
Mulga Tank Project and again highlights what an extensive nickel sulphide mineral system the
Complex hosts. Sulphide mineralisation is encountered nearly everywhere we drill and this hole
continued that trend with cumulatively around ~860m of disseminated and blebby sulphide
mineralisation, along with frequent high-grade and high-tenor remobilised sulphide veining and
large sulphide globules or segregations. The hole validates our exploration thesis with very ‘active’
zones seen at depth and very likely basal massive sulphide component to the Mulga Tank system.
The team is currently looking at further targeting possible massive sulphide accumulations.”
MULGA TANK DRILLING PROGRAMS
Exploration results from the Company’s various drilling programs at the Mulga Tank Project over the last 12
months have demonstrated significant nickel sulphide mineralisation and an extensive nickel sulphide mineral
system within the Mulga Tank Ultramafic Complex.
WMG recently completed a 17 hole 5,534m Phase 2 RC drilling program and has recommenced diamond
drilling at the project (ASX, Completion of Phase 2 RC Drilling Commencement of EIS3, 8 April 2024). This two
pronged approach uses RC to infill and prove up the extent of shallow disseminated nickel sulphide
mineralisation, defined by the Company’s JORC Exploration Target modelling (ASX, Mulga Tank JORC
Exploration Target, 5 February 2024), whilst the diamond drilling program continues to test deeper targets.
Further drill holes will continue to be added to these programs, with ongoing targeting work, as the Company
systematically explores the Mulga Tank Ultramafic Complex.
HOLE MTD029 (EIS3)
Hole MTD029 (EIS3) is the first diamond hole of 2024 and is located in the centre of the Mulga Tank Complex
between RC holes MTRC015 and MTRC016 and previous diamond holes MTD023 (EIS1), MTD026 (EIS2) and
MTD027. The hole was positioned for multiple purposes, infilling the RC drilling program at this location and
looking to test a conductive MobileMT anomaly around -700m RL, near the basal contact and for a sulphide
enriched keel in the deepest part of the Complex.
The hole was drilled to a total depth of 1,722m, the deepest hole drilled at the project, and intersected ~1,600m
of variably serpentinised and talc-carbonate altered high MgO meso-adcumulate dunite ultramafic
(66-1,658.2m), beneath 66m of sand cover (0-66m), before encountering a footwall of basalt and silicified shales
at 1,658.2m depth (1,658.2-1,722m) (Appendix - Table 1).
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The dunite was divided by an approximately ~27m thick dolerite unit (797.8-825m) that most likely represents a
later dyke/sill. This dolerite unit is something of a marker horizon and was seen in holes MTD023 (EIS1) (~900m
to WNW), MTD026 (EIS2) (~300m to SSW) and MTD027 (~850m E), though at slightly shallower depths.
Disseminated magmatic sulphides (trace to 2%) were observed at numerous intervals down the hole,
cumulatively over more than 860m. In a number of places the disseminated sulphides coalesce into interstitial
blebs (3 to 5% sulphide) between former olivine crystals (Figure 5) (Appendix - Table 2). Corresponding pXRF
readings of Ni, with elevated Cu and S, along with mineralogical thin section analysis, support the likelihood of
this being disseminated magmatic nickel sulphide mineralisation.
MTD029
NQ2 Core
2” Diameter
Depth: 1599.9m
Spot pXRF: 57.3% Ni, 1.68% Co, 1.75% Cu
Figure 1: Photos showing examples of large sulphide segregations in hole MTD029 (EIS3)
Note: core is NQ2 being 2 inches or 50mm diameter
MTD029
NQ2 Core
2” Diameter
Depth: 1487.95m
Spot pXRF: 11.9% Ni, 0.36% Co
Figure 2: Photos showing examples of sulphide segregations and veinlets in hole MTD029 (EIS3)
Note: core is NQ2 being 2 inches or 50mm diameter
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MTD029
MTD029
NQ2 Core
2” Diameter
NQ2 Core
2” Diameter
Depth: 1487.95m
Spot pXRF: 11.9% Ni, 0.36% Co
Figure 3: Photos showing examples of sulphide segregations and veinlets in hole MTD029 (EIS3)
Note: core is NQ2 being 2 inches or 50mm diameter
MTD029
MTD029
NQ2 Core
2” Diameter
NQ2 Core
2” Diameter
Depth: 1601.1m
Spot pXRF: 7.42% Ni, 0.21% Co, 0.15% Cu
Figure 4: Photos showing examples of large sulphide segregations in hole MTD029 (EIS3)
Note: core is NQ2 being 2 inches or 50mm diameter
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Figure 5: Photos showing examples of heavily disseminated sulphide in hole MTD029 (EIS3)
(left 698m, centre 1328m, right 1340m)
Note: core is NQ2 being 2 inches or 50mm diameter
Multiple intersections of high-tenor remobilised nickel sulphide veinlets as well as large immiscible sulphide
segregations were observed down the hole (Figures 1 to 4), confirmed by spot pXRF readings up to 57.3% Ni
(Appendix - Table 3). These sulphide veinlets and segregations clearly demonstrate all the conditions and
processes are present to form basal massive sulphide accumulations within the Mulga Tank Complex, with the
most frequent and ‘active’ zones encountered to date seen within hole MTD029 (EIS3).
Cautionary statement on visible sulphides
Mineralogical work on a limited number of samples from MTD029 (EIS3) and previous diamond
holes has confirmed disseminated pentlandite mineralisation. A number of spot pXRF readings
on larger sulphide blebs has confirmed nickel presence and aids visual identification of
pentlandite, however, this may not be valid for finer grained sulphides. However, descriptions of
visible sulphides should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analysis. Only
subsequent laboratory geochemical assay can be used to determine the widths and grade of
mineralisation. WMG will update shareholders when laboratory results become available.
Cautionary statement on pXRF
pXRF data is used as an exploration tool and a guide only and should never be considered a
proxy or substitute for laboratory analysis. The measurements recorded are for a single spot
location and may not be representative of the whole rock. Only subsequent laboratory
geochemical assay can be used to determine the widths and grade of mineralisation. WMG will
update shareholders when laboratory results become available.
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DOWN HOLE pXRF
The Company is methodically using a portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) device on site as part of its exploration
and geochemical vectoring approach during the drilling program. Spot pXRF readings for hole MTD029 (EIS3)
have been taken at 25cm intervals over the top 340m and then 50cm intervals down the core.
This data is processed using WMG’s in-house techniques and used to confirm the presence of working
magmatic mineral processes and lithogeochemical vectors to aid further exploration. Processed pXRF data from
MTD029 (EIS3) is presented below (Figure 6).
In general the pXRF data confirms the rock to be high MgO, meso-adcumulate dunite down the length of the
hole. The mean average Ni value across at total of 3,718 readings taken over the logged ultramafic portions of
the hole was 0.35% Ni, with individual spot values of up to 57.3% Ni where high tenor remobilised sulphide
veining and segregations were tested.
A number of factors such as S, Cu and Ni content suggest the potential for a significant working nickel sulphide
mineral system in this area with broad sections of high MgO, S, Cu and Ni results. Significant trends within the
pXRF results (and subsequent assay results) are beginning to be discerned and able to be correlated between
the deep diamond holes drilled so far (MTD023, MTD026, MTD027 and MTD028), starting to reveal the
architecture of the Mulga Tank Ultramafic Complex.
It is cautioned that spot pXRF readings may not be representative of the whole rock and only subsequent
laboratory geochemical assay will determine widths and grade of mineralisation.
DISCUSSION
Hole MTD029 (EIS3) was successfully drilled to a final depth of 1,722m without issues. The hole achieved a
number of exploration goals with the upper portion of the hole infilling the RC drilling pattern and wider diameter
HQ core providing material for metallurgical test work. The top 600m has been cut, sampled and delivered to
the lab for geochemical assay along with a 112kg bulk sample taken for the metallurgical test work. First assay
results are expected to be received in the next couple of weeks.
The deeper portion of the hole showed the strongest evidence to date for the system to host a massive sulphide
component, with frequent sulphide veining and numerous zones of large sulphide segregations, in a very
“active” and sulphide saturated magma assemblage. These observations continue to validate the
Company’s assumptions and exploration thesis. Heavily disseminated, possible “cloud sulphide”, was
encountered in hole MTD029 (EIS3) at a similar relative position to the zone seen in MTD027 - which returned
96m at 0.40% NI from 1,208m, including 38m at 0.56% Ni from 1,262m and 8m at 1.11% Ni from 1,270m.
Initial modelling of the drill trace survey for hole MTD029 (EIS3) suggest it dropped steeper sooner than
anticipated, missing the core of the MobileMT anomaly (Figure 7). A Down-Hole Electromagnetic (DHEM) survey
is planned for the hole and a drill wedge off this hole is being considered and modelled to further test and hit the
centre of the MobileMT target.
The Company is pleased with the initial visual observations from hole MTD029 (EIS3). It is encouraging that the
hole again successfully demonstrates disseminated nickel sulphide mineralisation in the upper section whilst the
remobilised veinlets and large sulphide segregations provide yet more evidence for the Mulga Tank Complex to
host a hybrid Type 1/2 nickel sulphide mineral system - with both disseminated and massive sulphide
components.
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Figure 6: Processed pXRF data for hole MTD029 (EIS3)
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Figure 7: MobileMT conductivity depth slice through Mulga Tank Complex showing drill trace
for hole MTD029 (EIS 3) (-700m RL, ~1170m below surface)
The Company looks forward to updating shareholders on the assay results from hole MTD029 (EIS3) once they
are received along with continuing progress at the Mulga Tank Project.
For further information please contact:
Dr Caedmon Marriott
Managing Director
Tel: +61 475 116 798
Email: contact@westernmines.com.au
This announcement has been authorised for release to the ASX by Dr Caedmon Marriott, Managing Director
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APPENDIX
HoleID
MTD029
From
(m)
To
(m)
Primary
Lithology
0
66
Sand cover
ox
Intensely oxidised ultramafic/saprolite zone
Alteration
Comments
Rock-rolled sand overburden
MTD029
66
92
Oxidised Ultramafic/
Saprolite
MTD029
92
114.4
Weathered Ultramafic
ox, cl, tc-cb
Weathered ultramafic with frequent talc-magnesite and magnesite veining, varying levels of
Cr depletion, chloritisation, carbonation
MTD029
114.4
136
Mesocumulate Dunite
srp, tc, cb
Moderately serpentinised and intermittently carbonate altered dark green-black
mesocumulate dunite, common talc-carb veining
MTD029
136
159.4
Mesocumulate Dunite
srp
Strongly serpentinised green mesocumulate dunite, medium grained
MTD029
159.4
172.4
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Black magnetite altered serpentinite, 2% disseminated sulphide throughout with 3-5%
blebby zones associated with glassy texture and lenticular serpentine veining
MTD029
172.4
210.8
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Variably serpentinised meso-adcumulate dunite, medium grained
MTD029
210.8
217.2
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Black magnetite altered serpentinite with 2% disseminated sulphide
MTD029
217.2
229.2
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Variably serpentinised meso-adcumulate dunite with frequent talc-carb veining, medium
grained
MTD029
229.2
240.7
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Black magnetite altered serpentinite with 2-3% disseminated sulphide and 3-5% blebby/
net textured zones
MTD029
240.7
303.8
Meso-adcumulate/TalcCarb Dunite
srp, tc, cb
Variably serpentinised and talc-carb altered meso-adcumulate dunite, frequent talc-carb
veins and slight foliation in places with rare sigmoidal serpentinite veining
MTD029
303.8
333.8
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Mostly black magnetite altered serpentinite with some moderately serpentinised zones,
trace-2% disseminated sulphide with rare 5% blebby zones and sulphide veining
MTD029
333.8
359.7
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Variably serpentinised meso-adcumulate dunite with rare <20cm black magnetite altered
zones with 3-5% blebby sulphide
MTD029
359.7
411.3
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Variably serpentinised meso-adcumulate dunite with intermittent trace-3% disseminated
sulphide and 5-10% blebby zones, high tenor semi-massive sulphide vein (pXRF 395.4m)
MTD029
411.3
447.8
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp, tc, cb
Black magnetite altered serpentinite with common talc-carb veining, trace-3%
disseminated sulphide throughout with frequent 5-10% blebby zones
MTD029
447.8
531.4
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp, tc, cb
Variably serpentinised meso-adcumulate dunite with intermittent trace-2% disseminated
sulphide and rare 3-5% blebby zones, sulphide veining (pXRF 514.2m)
MTD029
531.4
649.4
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Strongly serpentinised green meso-adcumulate dunite, variable grain size 2-10mm,
infrequent zones of disseminated sulphide
MTD029
649.4
793
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp
Variably serpentinised meso-adcumulate dunite, frequent zones of 1-3% disseminated
sulphide and 3-5% blebby zones, several stockworks of sulphide veining (pXRF 676.7m,
688.1m, 697.6m)
MTD029
793
797.9
Altered Dunite
srp, cb
Grey carbonated flooded dunite proximal to underlying dolerite, 1-3% disseminated
sulphide
MTD029
797.9
825.1
Dolerite
MTD029
825.1
936
Meso-adcumulate
Dunite
srp, tc, cb
Very fractured broken ground below sill contact, intense talc-magnesite alteration controlled
by frequent vein sets. Veining includes occasional remobilised massive sulphide in a subparallel trend with drill dip. Infrequent but selectively mineralised zones hold broad patches
of disseminated sulphide where cumulate textures still visible
MTD029
936
1042
Adcumulate Dunite
srp
Mildly to unaltered dunite, occasional black magnetite colouration with coarser grained
olivine. Looks to contain some juvenile replenishment mix. Where sulphides present tend to
be more blebby than disseminated, still remobilised veining through this zone
MTD029
1042
1195
Adcumulate Dunite
srp, tc, cb
Broad intervals of talc-carb flooding, with less altered dunite between, minimal to no
mineralisation visible or via pXRF in these zones
MTD029
1195
1245.6
Adcumulate Dunite
srp
Mildly serpentinised, meso-adcumulate dunite, coarser grained relict olivines
MTD029
1245.6
1248.1
Basalt
cl
Chloritised this basal unit, xenolith?
MTD029
1248.1
1292
Altered Dunite
tc, cb
In and out of infrequent igneous texture but generally moderate, though pervasive talc-carb
overprint, vein-controlled by numerous thin vein sets and proximal fractures
MTD029
1292
1449.5
Adcumulate Dunite
mgt, srp
Black magnetite adcumulate dunite, rich disseminated to blebby sulphides throughout (Pn
+ enriched Cu suggests minor Cp)
MTD029
1449.5
1550.3
Adcumulate Dunite
Mildly to unaltered dunite, coarser grained relict olivine, no sulphides visible. Another
possible replenishment zone.
MTD029
1550.3
1613
Adcumulate Dunite
Slightly finer-grained than above sub-unit, darker more altered with sulphides present: back
into mineralisation
MTD029
1613
1634.8
Altered Dunite
Intense talc-carbonate altered dunite above shale contact, complete magnesite
replacement in sections, fractured and brittle
MTD029
1634.8
1637.2
Black Shale
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Grey equigranular dolerite with frequent qyz veining, qtz-chl-cpy veining in top 2m (pXRF
797.85m 17% Cu), pyrite in fractures, broken contacts
si
Thin sulphidic black shale unit, highly silicified, flow-banded with thick semi-massive
pyrrhotite and minor chalcopyrite
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HoleID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Primary
Lithology
Alteration
Comments
MTD029
1637.2
1658.2
Adcumulate Dunite
tc, mgs
Varying between complete magnesite replacement and adcumulate dunite with rich
disseminated Pn sulphides. Likely basal subunit of dunite mineralised but overprint of
alteration has obliterated many textures and phases
MTD029
1658.2
1659
Black Shale
si
Semi-massive pyrrhotitic, intensely silicified black shale, minor chalcopyrite, where less
silicified slightly graphitic
MTD029
1659
1673.1
Basalt-Black Shale
cl, si
Mingling between the two units shows zones of uniformity, partially digested shales and
replaced pyrrhotite. Basalt grades out of chloritisation away from immediate contact,
compositional mixture within the footwall assemblage
MTD029
1673.1
1722
Basalt
si
Massive, silicified basalt unit, minor qtz veining in sections
Table 1: Logging table summary for hole MTD029 (EIS3)
HoleID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
Lithology
Sulphide
Texture
Sulphide
Abundance (%)
Sulphides
Observed
MTD029
108.1
109.4
1.3
Magnesite Vein
Veinlet
3%
Pentlandite-Chalcopyrite
MTD029
159.4
172.4
13
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Blebby
Veinlet
1-2%
3-5%
5%
Pentlandite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
MTD029
210.8
217.2
6.4
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
1-2%
Pentlandite
MTD029
231
240.7
9.7
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Blebby
1-3%
3-5%
Pentlandite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
MTD029
253.2
253.7
0.5
Mesocumulate Dunite
Blebby
3-5%
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
tr-2%
3-5%
Pentlandite
MTD029
303.8
319.7
15.9
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
MTD029
320.5
324.8
4.3
Mesocumulate Dunite
Veinlet
Blebby
3-5%
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
MTD029
329
333.8
4.8
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
tr-1%
5-10%
Pentlandite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
MTD029
359.7
367.2
7.5
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
tr-3%
3-5%
Pentlandite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
MTD029
370.8
447.8
77
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
tr-3%
10-40%
Pentlandite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
MTD029
453.7
504.4
50.7
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-5%
Pentlandite
tr-3%
10-20%
Pentlandite
MTD029
511.8
538.5
26.7
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
MTD029
553.3
560.8
7.5
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-1%
Pentlandite
MTD029
564.3
577.3
13
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-3%
Pentlandite
MTD029
586
589.9
3.9
Mesocumulate Dunite
Blebby
2-3%
Pentlandite
MTD029
592.1
601.1
9
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-1%
Pentlandite
MTD029
613.5
620.8
7.3
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-2%
Pentlandite
tr-2%
3-5%
5-10%
Pentlandite
Pentlandite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
700.7
51.5
Mesocumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Blebby
Veinlet
707.8
719
11.2
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-2%
Pentlandite
726.2
728.9
2.7
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-2%
Pentlandite
MTD029
747.4
767.2
19.8
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Blebby
tr-3%
Pentlandite
MTD029
778.1
797.9
19.8
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-1%
Pentlandite
tr-2%
3-5%
Pentlandite
MTD029
649.2
MTD029
MTD029
MTD029
825.1
883.3
58.2
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
MTD029
883.3
998.6
115.3
Meso-adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Blebby
Veinlet
tr-2%
3-5%
5-10%
Pentlandite
Pentlandite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
MTD029
1001.1
1014.7
13.6
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-1%
Pentlandite
MTD029
1020.3
1033.2
12.9
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
tr-2%
Pentlandite
MTD029
1045.5
1050
4.5
Adcumulate Dunite
Blebby
1-2%
Pentlandite
tr-10%
3-5%
Pentlandite
tr-1%
3-5%
Pentlandite
MTD029
1195
1256.7
61.7
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
MTD029
1259
1265
6
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
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HoleID
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
Lithology
Sulphide
Texture
Sulphide
Abundance (%)
Sulphides
Observed
MTD029
1318
1410.4
92.4
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Blebby
Veinlet
2-5%
3-5%
5-30%
Pentlandite
Pentlandite
Pentlandite-Pyrrhotite
MTD029
1413
1426.9
13.9
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
3-10%
Pentlandite
MTD029
1436
1450.7
14.7
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
5-10%
Pentlandite
tr-1%
5-10%
Pentlandite
MTD029
1454.4
1457.5
3.1
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Veinlet
MTD029
1482.5
1515.6
33.1
Adcumulate Dunite
Blebby
Veinlet/Segregations
3-5%
10-30%
Pentlandite
MTD029
1550.3
1571.7
21.4
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
1-3%
Pentlandite
MTD029
1583.4
1588.4
5
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
1-3%
Pentlandite
5-10%
10-20%
Pentlandite
1-3%
Pentlandite
MTD029
1598.1
1634.2
36.1
Adcumulate Dunite
Blebby
Veinlet/Segregations
MTD029
1641
1654
13
Adcumulate Dunite
Disseminated
Table 2: Visual sulphide table for hole MTD029 (EIS3)
HoleID
Depth Point (m)
Beam Time (s)
Ni (%)
Co (ppm)
Cu (ppm)
S (%)
MTD029
164.2
3 x 20
2.82
1284
975
3.25
MTD029
346.7
3 x 20
3.35
941
796
3.93
MTD029
395.4
3 x 20
42.2
8597
7039
fd
MTD029
514.2
3 x 20
2.69
2180
1054
24.5
MTD029
676.6
3 x 20
2.45
1615
1034
8.90
MTD029
688.1
3 x 20
2.16
1291
947
5.47
MTD029
697.6
3 x 20
9.15
3205
4091
19.5
MTD029
733.15
3 x 20
2.22
1118
229
7.84
MTD029
886.4
3 x 20
2.93
1519
428
5.36
MTD029
898.35
3 x 20
3.91
1065
655
4.46
MTD029
951.6
3 x 20
5.07
2498
481
6.69
MTD029
971.4
3 x 20
36.5
5805
3831
fd
MTD029
986.6
3 x 20
4.28
1793
2429
9.53
MTD029
988.3
3 x 20
10.1
2685
1791
20.5
MTD029
1372.1
3 x 20
7.09
2612
3668
6.46
MTD029
1487.95
3 x 20
11.9
3631
391
10.7
MTD029
1599.9
3 x 20
57.3
16828
17478
fd
MTD029
1601.1
3 x 20
7.42
2117
1545
13.4
MTD029
1608
3 x 20
2.92
1041
1070
2.62
MTD029
1646.1
3 x 20
2.35
1010
358
6.67
Table 3: Significant spot pXRF results hole MTD029 (EIS3)
HoleID
MTD029
Easting (MGA51)
Northing (MGA51)
Depth (m)
Azimuth
Dip
520998
6689137
1722
270
-85
Table 4: Collar details for hole MTD029 (EIS3)
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ABOUT WMG
Western Mines Group Ltd
Western Mines Group Ltd (ASX:WMG) is a mineral exploration company driven by the goal
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to create significant investment returns for our shareholders through exploration and
discovery of high-value gold and nickel sulphide deposits across a portfolio of highlyprospective projects located on major mineral belts of Western Australia.
Our flagship project and current primary focus is the Mulga Tank Ni-Co-Cu-PGE Project, a
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Managing Director
major ultramafic complex found on the under-explored Minigwal Greenstone Belt. WMG’s
exploration work has discovered significant nickel sulphide mineral system and is
considered highly prospective for globally significant Ni-Co-Cu-PGE deposits.
The Company’s primary gold project is Jasper Hill, where WMG has strategically
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consolidated a 3km mineralised gold trend with walk-up drill targets. WMG has a diversified
Dr Benjamin Grguric
Technical Director
Leonora in the heart of the WA Goldfields; Youanmi (Au), Pavarotti (Ni-Cu-PGE), Rock of
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portfolio of other projects including Melita (Au, Cu-Pb-Zn), midway between Kookynie and
Ages (Au), Broken Hill Bore (Au) and Pinyalling (Au, Cu, Li).
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The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and other technical
information complies with the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code) and has been
compiled and assessed under the supervision of Dr Caedmon Marriott, Managing Director
of Western Mines Group Ltd. Caedmon is a Member of the Australian Institute of
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to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity
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general economic conditions, prevailing exchange rates and interest rates and conditions in the financial markets, among
other things. Actual eve
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