Nickel Sulphides Intersected at Munda Gold Mine
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5 August 2019
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
NICKEL SULPHIDES INTERSECTED AT MUNDA GOLD MINE
HIGHLIGHTS
Two holes totalling 321.2m of HQ3 diamond core drilling completed at the Munda Gold Project
northwest of Widgiemooltha WA
Drilling intersected potential gold bearing quartz veins within the upper weathered supergene
zone (above 60m)
Nickel sulphides were intersected in the fresh rock on the basal contact of the host ultramafic
Estrella Resources Limited (ASX: ESR) (Estrella or the Company) is pleased to advise that diamond core drilling has
been completed at the Company’s 100% owned Munda Gold Project at Widgiemooltha, 34km south west of Kambalda,
WA. Topdrive Drilling Australia (TDA) completed 321.2m of HQ3 diamond core drilling to the immediate north of the
historical Munda Gold Mine (Table 1 & Figure 4).
Figure 1. Close-up of matrix style nickel sulphides and basal semi-massive sulphide zones intersected in EMD002 from 99.0m –101.0m
Drilling intersected an 8.3m zone (down hole widths) of nickel sulphides in EMD002 comprising 6m of disseminated
nickel sulphide (93.0m-99.0m), 1.6m of matrix sulphide (99.0m-100.6m), 0.4m of semi-massive sulphide (100.6m101.0m & 0.3m of stringer sulphide (101.0m-101.3m) on the basal contact with the underlying basalt (Figures 1- 3).
EMD001 intersected ~4m of disseminated and minor remobilised sulphides (between 122.0m-126.0m) above the basal
contact. The nickel sulphides and host ultramafics display classic “Kambalda-Style” komatiitic textures consistent with
nearby nickel deposits and mines.
Drilling was designed to target postulated high-grade gold shoots that have been 3D modelled by the Company using
historical drilling completed by WMC, Titan Resources, Consolidated Minerals and Eureka Mining. Partial mining of the
Munda open pit in 1999 by Resolute Gold Mines Limited occurred before mining ceased due to low gold prices. The
diamond drill core will greatly assist the Company in determining the orientation of the gold hosting vein system.
Munda is located within the nickel rich Widgiemooltha region (Figure 5) and south of the historical Mt Edwards
underground nickel mine. The project is located on the basal contact of an ultramafic unit which has historically
returned high-grade nickel intersections. Whilst the drilling was designed to target and define the gold shoots, the
holes were projected to intersect and test the ultramafic basal contact which is the host to all of the nickel deposits in
the Kambalda-Widgiemooltha district.
Figure 2. EMD002 intersection with disseminated sulphides from 93.0m-99.0m, matrix sulphide from 99.0m-100.6m, semi-massive
sulphide on the basal contact from 100.6m -101.0m and stringer sulphides in the basalt contact zone from 101.0m-101.3m.
The core of currently being processed in preparation for cutting and sampling which will be completed in the near future.
Due to the current upswing in the mining sector, there is a significant delay in the return of results from the laboratories
and the Company will update shareholders with the results as soon as they are available.
Figure 3. Matrix and semi-massive nickel sulphides intersected in EMD002 from 99.0m-101.0m.
Table 1: Diamond drill hole details.
Hole ID
EMD001
EMD002
Final Depth
150.0m
171.2m
Easting
360427.5
360427.0
Northing
6513798.0
6513799.0
Dip
-65
-60
Azimuth
063
090
Figure 4. Topdrive Drilling Australias diamond core rig at Munda with stacked core tray ready for collection at end of hole.
Status
Completed
Completed
Figure 5. Location of Munda Project and other major gold projects.
Competent Person Statement
The information in this announcement relating to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information
compiled by Neil Hutchison of Geolithic Geological Services, who is a consultant to Estrella Resources, and a member of The
Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Hutchison has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of
deposit under consideration, and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of
the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves”. Mr Hutchison consents to the
inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Christopher J. Daws
Chief Executive Officer
Estrella Resources Limited
info@estrellaresources.com.au
Forward-Looking Statements
This document may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements concerning the Company’s planned exploration program and other statements that are not historical facts.
When used in this document, the words such as "could," "plan," "expect," "intend," "may”, "potential," "should,", “further”
and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that its expectations reflected
in these forward- looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance
can be given that further exploration will result in Mineral Resources.
Table 2: Schedule of Tenements
Country
Location
Project
Tenement
Interest (%)
Australia
WA
Munda Nickel & Gold Project
M15/87
100**
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
E29/1012
100
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
E29/0982
100
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
L24/0186
100
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
E31/0726
100
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
E31/1124
100
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
M31/0012
100
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
M31/0109
100
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
M31/0159
100
Australia
WA
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
E31/1162
100
Australia
WA
Spargoville Nickel Project
M15/395
100*
Australia
WA
Spargoville Nickel Project
M15/703
100*
Australia
WA
Spargoville Nickel Project
M15/1828
100*
Australia
WA
Spargoville Nickel Project
L15/128
100*
L15/255
100*
Australia
WA
Spargoville Nickel Project
*Nickel rights only - underlying tenements held by third parties.
**Lithium rights held by third parties
APPENDIX 3 JORC TABLE 1 - JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION – TABLE 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Sampling
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut Diamond HQ core will but cut in half and the right hand
techniques
channels, random chips, or specific
side will be sampled for assay analysis. The left hand side
specialised
industry
standard
will be retained in the core trays for future reference or ¼
measurement tools appropriate to the
core resampling.
minerals under investigation, such as A handheld XRF tool was used to verify the mineralisation
down hole gamma sondes or handheld
with samples reporting >0.4% Ni in disseminated zones
XRF
instruments,
etc.).
These
and >1% Ni in the matrix/semi-massive sulphide zones.
examples should not be taken as XRF results have not been reported and are used as a
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
logging/sampling verification tool only.
No other measurement tools other than directional survey
tools have been used in the holes.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate
calibration
of
any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are material to the
Public Report.
Drilling
techniques
Drill sample
recovery
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
30g 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
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, facesampling bit or other type, whether core
is oriented and if so, by what method,
etc).
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.
Core has not been cut or sampled as yet and is currently
still being processed
Determination of mineralisation has been based on
geological logging and confirmation using a pXRF
machine. Core samples will be dispatched for laboratory
analysis once processing is completed.
Determination of mineralisation will be subsequently
reported on laboratory assay results, with samples above
5000ppm Ni and or 0.5ppm Au considered mineralised.
Diamond HQ3 triple tube drilling was used to obtain 1-3m
long core samples from which intervals between 20cm to
1m will be selected and cut for sampling.
Sample intervals will be based on either geological
boundaries or meter mark intervals
Samples have been dispatched to a commercial
laboratory in Perth for analysis
Sample will be analysed using a 4 acid digest with ICPOES and ICP-MS finish for 13 base metal elements and
precious metals analysis
Drilling was undertaken using a track mounted YDX-3L
diamond drill rig using HQ triple tube coring methods to
maintain maximum sample recovery.
Core was orientated where core strength/integrity allowed
core to be orientated using Reflex Ori tool.
Core blocks were marked with recovered vs actual length
drill and core loss marked on the blocks. The recovery
percentage has been digitally recorded based on the
percentage of core loss within the upper weathered zone.
Core losses only occurred within the top 40m within the
highly weathered clay zone. Recoveries in the slightly
weathered and fresh zones were 100% recovery.
Sampling and assaying have not undertaken at this stage.
Criteria
Logging
Subsampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
Location of
data points
JORC Code explanation
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 costean,
channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality
and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in-situ
material collected, including for
instance
results
for
field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
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.
Commentary
The core has been orientated where possible and meter
marked along the entire length of the hole.
Logging is in process and key observation marked on the
core with chinagraph pencils. Geological observations
are digitally recorded and measured from the meter
marks as per industry standard practices.
Each core tray will be photographed as a permanent
record before cutting and sampling commences.
The entire length of both hole will be logged.
The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
Preliminary reporting at this stage
Umpire checks will be completed on the higher-grade
samples in due course.
No twin holes have been drilled.
The data was collected and logged using Excel
spreadsheets and validated using Micromine Software.
The data will be loaded into an externally hosted and
managed database and loaded by an independent
consultant, before being validated and checked, then
exported and send back to ESR for analysis.
No adjustments have been made. Assays pending
The holes were professionally surveyed by Cardno
Surveyors using a DGPS unit.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locate drill holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other locations used in Mineral
HQ core will be cut in half using an automatic core saw.
Only half of the core will be sampled with the remaining
ore being retained in the core trays for future reference or
¼ core resampling.
The sample preparation technique is considered industry
best standard practice
Blank Standard reference material and appropriate
standard samples will be inserted into the sample stream
to determine laboratory cleanliness.
Quarter core duplicate samples will be cut and inserted in
the sample stream.
Core samples intervals will be selected between 20cm to
1m widths and cut for sampling.
Sample intervals will be based on either geological
boundaries or meter mark intervals
Half HQ core will provide sufficient volume to reduce
variation as a results of the grain size of the
mineralisation.
No results from geophysical tools are being reported.
No handheld XRF results are reported however the tool
was used to verify the mineralisation with reporting >0.4%
Ni in disseminated zones and >1% Ni in the matrix
sulphide zones.
Assaying has not yet been completed.
Criteria
Data
spacing
and
distribution
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
Sample
security
Audits or
reviews
JORC Code explanation
Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and
distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s)
and
classifications
applied.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied
Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this
is known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
Commentary
MGA94_51
The holes were professionally surveyed by Cardno
Surveyors using a DGPS unit and RL was accurately
recorded
Holes were drilled from the same collar position with
different dip & azimuth alignments
Not applicable, no Mineral Resource is being stated.
No compositing has been applied. Intercepts are quoted
as length weighted intervals.
The drill line and drill hole orientation was drilling at
oblique angle to collect and determine optimal vein
directions via oriented core and structural analysis.
Sampling bias is yet to be determined once the structural
interpretations and assaying is completed.
Samples will in the possession of Geolithic personnel
from field collection to laboratory submission.
No audits or reviews have been conducted for this release
given the very small size of the dataset.
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Mineral
Type, reference name/number,
The Munda Nickel & Gold Project is located on M15/87
tenement and
location and ownership including
which is owned 100% by ESR.
land tenure
agreements or material issues with
There are no known impediments to operate in the area.
status
third parties such as joint ventures,
Refer to Table 2 of this announcement for the tenement
partnerships, overriding royalties,
schedule.
native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any
known impediments to obtaining a
licence to operate in the area.
Exploration
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
Exploration has been undertaken by previous holders,
done by other
exploration by other parties.
but predominantly Western Mining Corporation (WMC)
parties
during the 1980s and Titan Resources from 2001.
Consolidated Minerals took over Titan in 2006.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and The geology at Munda consists of a mafic-ultramafic belt
style of mineralisation.
bound to the west by metasediments and to the east by
granites
The mineralisation at Munda consists of structurally
controlled quartz veins and pegmatite bodies located in a
mafic-ultramafic package.
Depth of complete oxidation varies from 10 to 80 metres
below the natural surface but is typically around 40-50m
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information
material to the understanding of the
exploration results including a
tabulation
of
the
following
information for all Material drill
holes:
o
easting and northing of the
drill hole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced
Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill
hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and
interception depth
o
hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (e.g. cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are
usually Material and should be
stated.
Where
aggregate
intercepts
incorporate short lengths of high
grade results and longer lengths of
low grade results, the procedure
used for such aggregation should be
stated and some typical examples of
such aggregations should be shown
in detail.
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be
reported.
If it is not known and only the down
hole lengths are reported, there
should be a clear statement to this
effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true
width not known’).
Appropriate maps and sections
(with scales) and tabulations of
intercepts should be included for
any significant discovery being
reported. These should include, but
Data
aggregation
methods
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
Diagrams
Commentary
metres in depth.
All relevant drillhole information can be found in Table 1.
No information is excluded.
Intersections will be reported on a nominal 0.4% Ni or 0.5
g/t Au cut-off with length weighted intervals.
Aggregation is not applied at this stage.
No metal equivalents are used in this announcement.
Drilling is orientated for the gold bearing vein sets and is at
~45degree to the ultramafic contact and the nickel sulphide
mineralisation
True width will be approximately half the reported width
and will be accurately calculated one logging and sampling
is completed and assays results reported.
Appropriate maps and tables will be included in the body
of the subsequent report once assay results are reported.
Criteria
Balanced
reporting
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Further work
JORC Code explanation
not be limited to a plan view of drill
hole collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
Where comprehensive reporting of
all Exploration Results is not
practicable, representative reporting
of both low and high grades and/or
widths should be practiced to avoid
misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to):
geological
observations;
geophysical
survey
results;
geochemical survey results; bulk
samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results;
bulk
density,
groundwater,
geotechnical
and
rock
characteristics; potential deleterious
or contaminating substances.
The nature and scale of planned
further work (e.g. tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the
areas of possible extensions,
including the main geological
interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is
not commercially sensitive.
Commentary
All new drillholes within this announcement are reported in
Table 1.
Historic drilling has been excluded as it is not relevant to
this announcement.
Everything meaningful and material is disclosed in the
body of the report.
Geological observations are included in the report.
No bulk samples, metallurgical, bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and/or rock characteristics test were carried
out.
There are no known potential deleterious or contaminating
substances.
Structural interpretation and modelling will be undertaken
to determine the next steps in drilling.
The potential for extensions cannot be determined at this
stage given the preliminary stage of the program however
mineralisation is open.
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