NEWS RELEASE 15 JULY
2024
GREENX TO CONTINUE EXPLORATION AT ELEONORE NORTH GOLD
PROSPECT
GreenX Metals Ltd (GreenX or the Company) is pleased to announce
that it has entered into a revised agreement with Greenfields
Exploration Pty Ltd (GEX)
to acquire up to 100% in the Eleonore North gold project
(Eleonore North or
the Project) in eastern
Greenland.
REVISED TERMS
Following renegotiation with GEX,
GreenX will acquire a 100% interest in the Eleonore North project
through a revised Option Agreement. Having spent the required
amount on an agreed work exploration program for the Project;
GreenX will now acquire the Project on revised terms as
follows:
o an issue of 1.5% Net Smelter Royalty (NSR); plus
o a payment of A$300,000 in GreenX shares (escrowed for 12
months from date of issue). There will be no cash payment as
in the original option agreement; plus
o a further deferred payment of A$1,000,000 in cash or shares
(with a floor price of A$0.30) in GreenX, at the Company's
election, if GreenX decides to retain the Project after 31 December
2025 subsequent to having completed further exploration
work.
GreenX will now act as the project
manager for Eleonore North.
These revised terms provide GreenX
with the opportunity to retain the Project with no further cash
payments and conduct further exploration work before making a
decision to continue with the Project by 31 December
2025.
RESULTS FROM SEISMIC SURVEY
The Company commissioned a passive
seismic survey over the Noa Pluton target at Eleonore North licence
for the 2023 field season. Passive seismic surveys use ambient
noises generated by nature instead of active noise sources. Natural
noise sources include waves crashing in the ocean or creaking
glaciers whereas active noise sources include vibration trucks or
explosives. Passive seismic surveys with ambient noise are
therefore much less impactful on the environmental.
Fieldwork was completed by GEX in
conjunction with the Institute of Mine Seismology (IMS). Eleonore North is prospective for
reduced intrusion related gold systems (RIRGS) similar to the Fort Knox and
Dublin Gulch/Eagle Gold deposits. The RIRGS deposit style hosts
structurally-controlled gold in plutons as well as in the
surrounding hornfels aureole. The purpose at of the survey at
Eleonore North was to identify plutons that are blind to the
surface in the target area.
Data collected from the array of
passive seismic nodes was processed by IMS. As shown in the
conceptual 3D velocity model below, multiple blind plutons may be
situated in the target area (Figure 1). Hornfels have been mapped
at Noa Dal, but the causative plutons have not yet been identified.
Noa Dal has only been mapped at 1:250,000 scale by GEUS, so it is
possible that detailed mapping could identify the currently unknown
plutons. More likely however, the causative plutons are blind to
the surface (as shown in the cross-section in Figure 1).
The results from 2023's passive
seismic survey have significantly reduced the exploration search
space at Eleonore North. Future fieldwork will target these sites
where plutons approach the surface. Within a RIRGS setting, 1-2
km-wide elongated plutons rising from a deeper batholith are very
favourable exploration targets.
Figure 1: IMS's
conceptual 3D velocity model from Noa Dal target area with GreenX's
interpretation of target plutons. Inset shows survey location in
Noa Dal. Velocity values above 2,900 m/s are considered to be
igneous material. The A-A' section shows three potential plutons
extending upwards towards the surface.
Planned 2024 Activities
GreenX is again collaborating with
the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS). For the last two years, GEUS has
conducted fieldwork in the region surrounding and within the
Eleonore North licence. GEUS has a multi-year project working to
update the geological maps to a higher level of detail. This work
is primarily being done with traditional field mapping, sample
collection, and helicopter-based photography. Based on previous
discussions with GEUS, there is the possibility to commission GEUS
to fast-track production of an updated geological map at Eleonore
North based on helicopter photography collected in 2023. Samples
collected by GEUS are also available in Copenhagen for inspection
and analysis. These samples may provide a new regional perspective
on the gold systems present in NE Greenland.
Figure 2: Map showing
regional historical samples collected by GUES as publicly available
from GUES, a subset of which are available for
inspection.
ELEONORE NORTH SUMMARY
The Eleonore North gold project
comprises of two exploration licences covering an area of
1,221 km2 in an arid part of north-eastern
Greenland, approximately 1,000 km south of the Company's Arctic
Copper Project (ARC)
(Figure 3).
The two exploration licences are
located on Ymer Island in the south and the Strindberg Land
peninsula in the north (Figure 4). The 300 m deep fjords in this
area are around 6 km wide, sailed annually by large container
ships, and aircraft frequent the area. The Company had identified
no significant environmental, archaeological, or social challenges
in the area.
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Figure 3: Map of Greenland showing GreenX's ARC
and Eleonore North license areas
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Figure 4: Map showing prospects and geological
features within the Eleonore North license areas
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Eleonore North has the potential to
host a "reduced intrusion-related gold system" (RIRGS). RIRGS can
host large scale, shallow, bulk tonnage gold deposits, analogous to
large bulk-tonnage deposit types found in Canada including Fort
Knox and Dublin Gulch. The Project remains underexplored, with the
existence of a possible RIRGS being a relatively new geological
interpretation based on the historic data.
Gold mineralisation is documented at
the high-priority Noa Pluton prospect within Eleonore North. There
is a geophysical "bullseye" anomaly 6 km wide co-incident with
elevated gold mineralisation from historical geochemical sampling
with anomalous gold mineralisation associated with quartz veining
exposed at surface over a length of up to 15 km (Figure 5).
Historical sampling includes 4 m chip sample grading 1.93 g/t Au
and 1.9% Sb (refer to Appendix 1 and previously reported in ASX
announcement dated 10 July 2023)
Field work during 2023 consisted of
a seismic survey to determine the depth from surface to the Noa
Pluton to aid in future drill targeting.
Figure 5: Eleonore North
licence area showing the 6km diameter geophysical anomaly
co-incident with gold veining visible at surface over some 15km at
the high priority Noa Pluton prospect
ENQUIRIES
Ben Stoikovich
Chief Executive Officer
+44 207 478 3900
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Sapan Ghai
Business Development
+44 207 478 3900
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-ENDS-
Competent Persons
Statement
Information in this announcement
that relates to Exploration Results is based on information
compiled by Mr Joel Burkin, a Competent Person who is a member of
the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Burkin is a
consultant engaged by GreenX. Mr Burkin 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 Burkin consents to the
inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his
information in the form and context in which it appears.
Forward Looking
Statement
This release may include
forward-looking statements, which may be identified by words such
as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "projects", "plans", and
similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on
GreenX's expectations and beliefs concerning future events. Forward
looking statements are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties
and other factors, many of which are outside the control of GreenX,
which could cause actual results to differ materially from such
statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking
statements will prove to be correct. GreenX makes no undertaking to
subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made
in this release, to reflect the circumstances or events after the
date of that release.
The information contained within
this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside
information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU)
No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ('MAR'). Upon the publication
of this announcement via Regulatory Information Service ('RIS'),
this inside information is now considered to be in the public
domain.
Appendix 1
NOA
PROSPECT
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Type
(Sample ID)
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Northing
|
Easting
|
Length (m)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
Maximum Au (g/t)
|
Sb
(%)
|
Maximum
Sb
(%)
|
Chip Profile 15
(104,436-104,443)
|
73.29321
|
-25.04009
|
40
|
0.78
|
1.80
|
0.01
|
0.03
|
Subset of chip Profile
15
(104,440-104,442)
|
73.29321
|
-25.04009
|
15
|
1.62
|
1.80
|
0.02
|
0.03
|
Chip Profile 2
(104,610-104,616)
|
73.29147
|
-25.00803
|
35
|
0.39
|
1.01
|
0.01
|
0.05
|
Subset of Chip Profile
2
(104,610-104,612)
|
73.29169
|
-25.00415
|
15
|
0.71
|
1.01
|
0.27
|
0.53
|
Chip Profile 1
(104,601-104,609)
|
73.29158
|
-25.00411
|
45
|
0.24
|
0.51
|
0.25
|
10.4
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Subset of Chip Profile
1
(104,607-104,609)
|
73.29134
|
-25.00408
|
15
|
0.33
|
0.51
|
0.01
|
0.01
|
Chip Profile 18
(104,639-104,643)
|
73.29385
|
-25.04448
|
25
|
0.57
|
2.01
|
0.16
|
0.61
|
Subset of Chip Profile
18
(104,642)
|
73.29379
|
-25.0445
|
5
|
2.01
|
N/A
|
0.01
|
0.01
|
Chip Profile
(CP-C)
|
73.2913
|
-25.00699
|
14
|
0.53
|
N/A
|
7.23
|
N/A
|
Chip Profile 16
(104,444-104,449)
|
73.29336
|
-25.04158
|
30
|
0.22
|
0.3
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
Subset of Chip Profile
16
(104,446-104,448)
|
73.29336
|
-25.04158
|
15
|
0.35
|
0.60
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
Chip Profile 3
(104,401-104,405)
|
73.29138
|
-25.00908
|
23
|
0.29
|
0.50
|
0.29
|
1.34
|
Chip Profile 17
(104,644-104,646)
|
73.29368
|
-25.04273
|
15
|
0.31
|
0.71
|
0.01
|
0.01
|
Chip Profile 25
(104,708-104,710)
|
73.29086
|
-24.94675
|
15
|
0.34
|
0.39
|
1.13
|
2.11
|
Chip Profile
(CP-B)
|
73.2913
|
-25.00933
|
14
|
0.22
|
N/A
|
2.00
|
N/A
|
Chip Profile
(CP-A)
|
73.29129
|
-25.01012
|
10
|
0.31
|
N/A
|
0.01
|
N/A
|
Chip Profile 35
(104,471-104,474)
|
73.30168
|
-25.06504
|
21
|
0.21
|
0.29
|
1.84
|
6.65
|
Chip Profile 19
(104,451-104,456)
|
73.29275
|
-25.0635
|
30
|
0.17
|
0.39
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
Subset of Chip Profile 19
(104,454)
|
73.29268
|
-25.06352
|
5
|
0.39
|
N/A
|
0.00
|
N/A
|
Chip Profile
(CP-D)
|
73.29129
|
-25.00854
|
4
|
1.93
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N/A
|
0.9
|
N/A
|
Chip Profile 37
(104,718-104,720)
|
73.29968
|
-25.06443
|
2
|
0.20
|
0.59
|
0.08
|
0.24
|
Subset of Chip Profile
37
(104,719)
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73.29968
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-25.06443
|
~0.67
|
0.59
|
N/A
|
0.24
|
N/A
|
Grab sample
(104,475)
|
73.29896
|
-25.06436
|
N/A
|
0.97
|
N/A
|
0.02
|
N/A
|
Grab sample
(G7-3)
|
73.29128
|
-25.00923
|
N/A
|
3.6
|
N/A
|
1.60
|
N/A
|
Grab sample
(G10-1)
|
73.29703
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-25.03214
|
N/A
|
2
|
N/A
|
0.02
|
N/A
|
Grab sample
(G10-3)
|
73.29703
|
-25.03214
|
N/A
|
1.1
|
N/A
|
0.11
|
N/A
|
Grab sample
(G10-2)
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73.29703
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-25.03214
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N/A
|
0.91
|
N/A
|
19.00
|
N/A
|
Grab sample
(G7-4)
|
73.29128
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-25.00923
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N/A
|
0.71
|
N/A
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31.00
|
N/A
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HOLMESØ PROSPECT
|
Type
(Sample ID)
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Northing
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Easting
|
Cu
(%)
|
Sb
(%)
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Ag
(g/t)
|
Zn
(%)
|
Bulk sample
(6162/1+2)
|
73.77164
|
-24.83429
|
0.97
|
0.88
|
36
|
0.05
|
Bulk sample
(6162/5)
|
73.77164
|
-24.83429
|
1.98
|
1.48
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2
|
0.24
|
Bulk sample
(6162/6)
|
73.77164
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-24.83429
|
1.09
|
0.85
|
14
|
0.12
|
Drill core
(N/A)
|
73.77231
|
-24.83292
|
1.3
|
0.7
|
28
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0.1
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Appendix 2
JORC Table 1, section 2:
Reporting of Exploration Results
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Criteria
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Eleonore North Project
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Mineral tenement and land
tenure status
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The Eleonore North Project is a
result of a scientific and systematic reduction of GEX's 'Frontier'
Project. Eleonore North comprises two Exploration Licences
(MEL2023-39 and MEL 2018-19). The combined spatial area of
licences is 1,1281 km2. The boundaries of
Eleonore North Project are defined by the points:
MEL2023-39 (two polygons: 1,189.77
km2)
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73.98333
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°N
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25.30000
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°W
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73.98333
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°N
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25.13333
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°W
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73.95000
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°N
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25.13333
|
°W
|
73.95000
|
°N
|
25.01667
|
°W
|
73.91667
|
°N
|
25.01667
|
°W
|
73.91667
|
°N
|
24.86667
|
°W
|
73.88333
|
°N
|
24.86667
|
°W
|
73.88333
|
°N
|
24.51667
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°W
|
73.86667
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°N
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24.51667
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°W
|
73.86667
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°N
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24.48333
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°W
|
73.85000
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°N
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24.48333
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°W
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73.85000
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°N
|
24.43333
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°W
|
73.70000
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°N
|
24.43333
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°W
|
73.70000
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°N
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24.48333
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°W
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73.68333
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°N
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24.48333
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°W
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73.68333
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°N
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25.01667
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°W
|
73.70000
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°N
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25.01667
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°W
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73.70000
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°N
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25.05000
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°W
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73.71667
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°N
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25.05000
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°W
|
73.71667
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°N
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25.08333
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°W
|
73.73333
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°N
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25.08333
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°W
|
73.73333
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°N
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25.21667
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°W
|
73.75000
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°N
|
25.21667
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°W
|
73.75000
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°N
|
25.26667
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°W
|
73.76667
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°N
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25.26667
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°W
|
73.76667
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°N
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25.33333
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°W
|
73.78333
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°N
|
25.33333
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°W
|
73.78333
|
°N
|
25.38333
|
°W
|
73.80000
|
°N
|
25.38333
|
°W
|
73.80000
|
°N
|
25.48333
|
°W
|
73.91667
|
°N
|
25.48333
|
°W
|
73.91667
|
°N
|
25.25000
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°W
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73.95000
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°N
|
25.25000
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°W
|
73.95000
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°N
|
25.30000
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°W
|
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73.41667
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°N
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25.31667
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°W
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73.41667
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°N
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25.03333
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°W
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73.43333
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°N
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25.03333
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°W
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73.43333
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°N
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24.60000
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°W
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73.23333
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°N
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24.60000
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°W
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73.23333
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°N
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25.60000
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°W
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73.26667
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°N
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25.60000
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°W
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73.26667
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°N
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25.53333
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°W
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73.30000
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°N
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25.53333
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°W
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73.30000
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°N
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25.45000
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°W
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73.31667
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°N
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25.45000
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°W
|
73.31667
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°N
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25.31667
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°W
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MEL 2018-19 (two
polygons: 31.04 km2)
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73.16667
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°N
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25.11667
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°W
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73.16667
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°N
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25.01667
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°W
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73.15000
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°N
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25.01667
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°W
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73.15000
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°N
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25.05000
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°W
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73.13333
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°N
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25.05000
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°W
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73.13333
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°N
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25.15000
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°W
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73.15000
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°N
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25.15000
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°W
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73.15000
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°N
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25.11667
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°W
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73.23333
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°N
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25.05000
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°W
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73.23333
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°N
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24.76667
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°W
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73.21667
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°N
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24.76667
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°W
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73.21667
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°N
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25.01667
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°W
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73.20000
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°N
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25.01667
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°W
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73.20000
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°N
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25.05000
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°W
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The minimum expenditure obligation
for a MEL-S is DKK500/km2 indexed to Danish CPI as of January
1992. The Company estimates the
expenditure requirement in the base case will be approximately
AUD650,000 per annum if the current licence shape is retained, and
aerial reductions are possible to reduce this obligation. The
licences are currently in significant credit due to previous
expenditure. Expenditure above the minimum regulatory requirement
is carried forward for a maximum of three years. Eleonore
North is in good standing and GreenX will own 100% of the
licence.
GreenX will issue a 1.5% NSR for
Eleonore North.
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Exploration done by other
parties
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1953 - lead, copper and zinc bearing
veins were discovered in Noa Valley as part of a regional mapping
program by Nordisk Mineselskab A/G ('Nordisk').
1974 - 1976: Nordisk mapped
the Holmesø copper-antimony prospect in Brogetdal,
Strindbergland. Geophysical surveying was performed.
The outcropping mineralisation was blasted a 100kg bulk sample was
retrieved, of which 35kg was sent for analysis. Finally, an
attempt was made to drill the mineralisation, and only the top 1.4m
of a targeted 17m mineralised horizon was sampled before the rig
broke down. Nordisk concluded that the Holmesø mineralisation
is epigenetic.
1981 - 1983: Nordisk
discovered the two small, high-grade tungsten and antimony-tungsten
deposits on Ymer Island. These are respectively known as
South Margeries Dal and North Margeries Dal. These deposits
were drilled Historical Estimates were made. Economic studies
were performed but concluded that more mineralised material was
needed. The drilled mineralisation is open at depth and along
strike. The historical work on the tungsten and antimony is
not material to the understanding of the project's gold
potential.
1984 - 1986: As part of
Nordisk's search for more tungsten mineralisation, a large gold
bearing vein was discovered in the southern cliff face of Noa
Valley. The mineralisation in the scree was sampled.
Geochemical sampling was also performed which identified a 10
to 15 km long multielement anomaly dominated by arsenic and
antimony, which have a positive correlation with gold.
Nordisk had a strategic shift towards petroleum exploration after
this point in time.
1992: With the demise of
Nordisk in 1991, the Greenland state owned enterprise, NunaOil A/S
in collaboration with Australia's Pasminco Ltd did additional
sampling of the Noa gold veins. The program was successful in
finding additional veins in the valley floor and extending the
known mineralisation. However, the corporate mandate was for
'high grade gold' which it was unsuccessful in
locating. This result is unsurprising given that the
veins are above the hornfels and correspondingly yield high-grade
antimony and low-gold content. GEX expects the gold content
to increase, and antimony to decrease at depth towards the
causative pluton.
2009: NunaMinerals A/S, a
public-private spinout from NunaOil A/S, conducted a heliborne
magnetic survey over Margeries Valley and Noa Valley. The
purpose of this survey was to directly detect tungsten, and
antimony deposits. Neither of the known deposits were
detectable using this method, however a distinct circular magnetic
feature was identified in Noa Valley. This magnetic
feature was interpreted to be a granitic/intermediate
intrusion. During this time, samples from the South Margeries
Dal deposit were sent for metallurgical analysis, which determined
that the material was potentially suited to direct-shipping-ore,
and amendable to basic beneficiation methods.
2011: Avannaa Resources Ltd
('Avannaa') conducted a basin-wide helicopter supported
reconnaissance program. This included visits to the Holmesø
mineralisation. Avannaa concluded that the Holmesø
mineralisation was epigenetic and likely related to the
mineralisation observed on Ymer Island.
2018-2019: Independence Group Ltd
(subsequently rebranded as IGO Ltd ('IGO') through a joint-venture
agreement with GEX, conducted three field programs that were
focussed on the sedimentary-hosted copper deposit model.
During this time, IGO managed all geological aspects of the program
while GEX managed the logistics in 2018 and 2019. IGO visited
Noa Valley in 2018 and 2019 but focussed on the north slope away
from Noa Pluton, and on areas typified by magnetic highs rather
than the lows which define Noa Pluton's circular magnetic
signature. Despite this, quartzite mineralisation reminiscent
of Holmesø was identified but no mineralogy is recorded in the
documentation. While in the field with IGO in 2019, GEX
alerted IGO to the presence of antimony and gold in the south side
of the valley, but no commensurate sampling was
performed. During the IGO earn-in period, GEX relocated
the historical drillhole collars at North and South Margeries Dal
tungsten/antimony deposits.
The Holmesø prospect was visited by
IGO in 2018, 2019 and 2022. IGO's Holmesø sampling did not
replicate Nordisk's high-grade blast/bulk sample, or the drill
results. The reason for the discrepancy is not clear to GEX,
however GEX representatives did inspect the site in 2019 and attest
to it being well mineralised. It is possible that due to the
hardness of the quartzite host, rockchip sampling is
unreliable. Regional sampling identified diagenetic copper,
as well as remobilised epigentic copper that expresses as course
blebs of chalcocite within porous, bed-cutting, vuggy
conduits.
2022: IGO conducted a
structural and geochemical sampling program in Strindbergland (no
activity on Ymer Island). This program correctly concluded
that the 'sediment-hosted copper deposit model' is not a suitable
analogy. IGO returned to GEX the licences that were in good
standing, with the indebted licences being relinquished by
IGO. The remaining licences became the 'Eleonore North'
project, which is a subset of the original 'Frontier' project
area.
2023: In May, GEX installed an
array of passive seismic nodes on Ymer Island within the licence
area. Passive seismic nodes record ambient noise in the crust and
accumulate data over many weeks. In September 2023, GEX collected
the nodes from Ymer Island. The nodes were returned to the
Institute of Mine Seismology (IMS) for data download and processing.
IMS produced a 3D velocity model.
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Geology
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Eleonore North licences, for the
most part, covers Neoproterozoic-aged sediments belonging to the
Eleonore Bay Supergroup. These sediments trend from
clastics up to carbonates. The lithology of the sediments is
not a primary consideration in the targeting of reduced intrusion
related golds systems. These sediments are intruded by
granites and intermediate intrusives that are somewhat shallowly
sourced due the Caledonian Orogenic event. However,
geochronology of the South Margeries Dal tungsten indicates that
post-orogenic fluid flow occurred. Post-orogenic granitic
intrusions are consistent with RIRGS mineralisation, as the
decompression allows for the fluidisation of gold in the mantle
while providing conduits to surface. Elsewhere, such
post-orogenic emplacement is associated with deeply sourced
lamprophyres, like those mapped in Noa Valley and Brogetdal. GEX
identified for the first time, that ~373 Ma post-orogenic
mineralisation event is related to the 385 Ma Kiffaanngissuseq
hydrothermal event some 1,000 km to the north. In the north
at Kiffaanngissuseq the post-orogenic event was characterised by an
east-west fluid flow. In the south in the Frontier region
that hosts Elenore North, the post orogenic event was dominated by
magmatic intrusions and little hydrothermal activity.
Separating the two areas is the poorly understood,
high-metamorphic grade Eclogite Province where peak metamorphism is
of similar age to the Frontier and Kiffaanngissuseq
processes.
An interactive Government portal
that contains the geology, and supporting reports can be accessed
via:
https://data.geus.dk/geusmap/?mapname=greenland_portal
A detailed review of the regional
geology is presented in GEX's report titled 'FRONTIER PROJECT
Technical Assessment. this report is available from DOI:
10.13140/RG.2.2.11673.24165.
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Drill hole
information
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Drilling programs have previously
been conducted at the South Margeries Dal, North Margeries Dal, and
Holmesø prospects.
Between 1981 and 1983 the North, and
South Margeries Dal tungsten-antimony deposits on Ymer Island were
subject to drilling activity. The first year involved
thirteen shallow diamond holes totalling 96 m (excluding three
holes that failed to penetrate the cover, and the second year
eighteen holes for 1986.4 m. Of these, fourteen holes were at
South Margeries Dal, and eleven at North Margeries Dal. Over
the course of 2018 and 2019 GEX established the collar location of
most of these drillholes. These drillholes are not the
primary focus of the Eleonore North project and are not presented
in detail in this Table.
In 1974, Nordisk attempted a
solitary 21.1 m long diamond drill-hole at the Holmesø prospect in
the northern reaches of the Eleonore North licence. However,
the drill-rig broke down at 21m after penetrating only 1.4 m into a
targeted 17m thick mineralised zone, and the hole was never
completed or revisited. Assays of the core returned grades of
1.33% Cu, 0.67% Sb, 0.06% Zn, 0.003% Pb and 28 g/t
Ag.
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Data aggregation
methods
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GreenX has relied upon historical
public domain information. The aggregation of data underlying
this information is uncertain. These data are not relied upon
and are not material in terms of the Project's status and present
understanding.
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Relationship
between
mineralisation width and intercept lengths.
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The tungsten/antimony mineralisation
was drilled from pads from which multiple holes were
'fanned'. These drillholes all intersect the mineralisation
in perpendicular to sub-perpendicular angles. No down dip
drilling was performed. At Holmesø, the single drillhole was
drilled approximately perpendicular to the mineralised horizon. The
rock chip lines in Noa Dal are likely to be orthogonal to the
veining, although it is not presently known to what extent
The sub-perpendicular rockhip sampling is not considered material
to the potential of the Noa Intrusion.
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Diagrams
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All relevant maps are presented in
the main body of this release.
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Balanced
reporting
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GreenX has presented all the results
that relate to the gold, antimony, and tungsten mineralisation in
Eleonore North. It has not presented IGO's sediment-hosted copper
work as it was largely focussed in other areas of interest, for a
different purpose that has little bearing on the economic potential
of Eleonore North. The inclusion of this work would reduce
this document's concision and clarity, and therefore
effectiveness.
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Other substantive
exploration data
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The 2023 passive seismic
survey with IMS was commissioned by GEX. IMS designed the survey,
provided the nodes, training, and processed the results. GEX
undertook the fieldwork component of the survey. In the body of
this report, a depth slice and cross-section of IMS's 3D velocity
model is shown. GreenX interpreted the plutons in IMS's 3D velocity
model.
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Further
work
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In Noa Valley, the target pluton(s)
is constrained by seismic, magnetic and geochemical data. The
depth to the pluton is thought to be around 150m below surface
based on the seismic results. Field confirmation of potential
host structures is warranted ahead of a subsequent drilling
program. Future fieldwork will be planned and/or undertaken in
conjunction with expert consultant(s).
At the South and North Margeries Dal
prospects, a higher resolution digital terrain model should be
obtained prior to generating Exploration Targets based on the
historical drilling.
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JORC Table 1, section 1:
Sampling Techniques and Data
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Criteria
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Eleonore North Project
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Sampling
techniques
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Nordisk undertook drilling, rock
sampling, and stream sediment sampling.
Pasminco undertook rock sampling,
and stream sediment sampling.
Avannaa collected rock
samples.
IGO collected rock samples and
portable XRF readings.
GEX undertook a passive seismic
survey.
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Drill
techniques
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Nordisk used diamond drilling
methods. At Holmesø, an Atlas Copco 75 D was used to drill a
46 mm collar that yielded a core of 37-38 mm diameter;
followed by a 36 mm bit that produced 28 mm core. At
North and South Margeries Dal the core diameter is 35.3
mm.
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Drill sample
recovery
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Core recovery was close to 100% for
all drillholes.
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Logging
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All core was lithologically logged
in a qualitative manner. Only summary logs are currently
available and it is unknown if the original logs are
available.
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Sub-sampling techniques and
sample preparation
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It is unknown the sampling regimen
was for the Holmesø core.
Half-core sampling was performed on
the samples from South Margeries Dal and North Margeries Dal.
Beyond this, it is unknown what sample preparation was
performed.
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Quality of assay data and
laboratory tests
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All drill samples are historical in
nature and do not comply with modern QAQC protocols. However,
a review of numerous Nordisk programs and found them to be highly
professional and reliable. Avannaa and IGO used reputable
laboratories with suitable QAQC controls. It is unknown what
Pasminco did, however being a large mining company, reasonable
assumption had been made that Pasminco used acceptable practices
for that time.
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Verification of sampling and
assaying
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No verification sampling has been
performed.
GEX has previously verified the
drillhole collars at North and South Margeries
Dal.
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Location of data
points
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The data locations and topographic
control are based on information the Government publicly
discloses. GEX has previously verified the drillhole collars
at North and South Margeries Dal. These holes were
historically set out on a local grid, for which some survey
reference points still exist. Avannaa records the position
at 73.77231°N,
24.83292°W.
Present day grids are based on the
WGS84 Datum.
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Data spacing and
distribution
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At South Margeries Dal, fourteen
holes were drilled fin fans from four pads. At North
Margeries Dal, eleven holes were drilled from three pads. All
other sampling within the licences is erratically spaced. The
passive seismic survey had a node spacing of approximately 400 m.
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Orientation of data in
relation to geological structure
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The Holmesø drillhole was drilled
close to perpendicular to the lithological hosted
mineralisation. The South and North Margeries Dal
mineralisation was drilled at variable orthogonal orientations, and
sub-perpendicular angles.
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Sample
security
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IGO practiced good chain of custody
with oversight from senior personnel. GreenX is satisfied and can
vouch for the professionalism of the IGO practices. The
practices of Avannaa, Pasminco and Nordisk are unknown, but not
considered material for the present potential of Eleonore
North.
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Audits or
reviews
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GreenX is unaware if any audits or
reviews were performed but has no concerns about their
absence.
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