Beatrice Project 2015 Drilling Results
Released
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15 December 2015
ASX Announcement
Beatrice Project 2015 drilling results
Highlights
Alligator Energy Ltd
Preliminary assessment of assay results from shallow air-core drilling
completed
Moderate uranium anomalism (>50x background) detected over 2km strike
length at BT1 prospect
Beatrice Prospect returns moderately anomalous to medium grade
uranium mineralisation (up to 796ppm U3O8) in the regolith zone
extending 100m south of outcropping mineralisation
First pass reconnaissance drilling returns anomalous uranium (>100ppm
U3O8) and anomalous uranium decay products at BT9
Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) has received final assay results from the shallow air-core
drilling program undertaken in 2015. This program comprised 87 holes for 2,257
metres and was undertaken in three target areas, BT-4, Beatrice Prospect and BT-1
(Figure 1). Some reconnaissance drilling was undertaken at BT-9. Drill spacing was
generally broad and designed to identify the response from a large (>100Mlb U3O8)
deposit. Air-core drilling is a shallow drilling technique used primarily for first pass
testing of an area for mineralization and geochemical anomalies in the weathered
bedrock/regolith zone. Holes were drilled through cover material and the soft
weathered bedrock/regolith “to refusal” when hard, fresh bedrock was
encountered.
Uranium is a mobile element in the oxidized weathering zone. It is readily leached
and remobilized throughout the weathered bedrock/regolith zone. This results in a
bigger and more easily detected “footprint” that can be traced back to the primary
mineralisation. It is anticipated that diamond drilling would then be used to test the
fresh bedrock beneath any large, coherent zone of strong uranium or decay
elements identified in the weathered bedrock/regolith, in particular where this
extends beneath the sandstone cover.
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Board of Directors:
Mr John Main
(Chairman)
Mr Robert Sowerby
(CEO)
Mr Paul Dickson
(Non Exec. Director)
Mr Peter McIntyre
(Non Exec. Director)
Mr Andrew Vigar
(Non Exec. Director)
Mr Greg Hall
(Non Exec. Director)
Figure 1: Drill collar locations at BT-4, BT-1, BT9 and Beatrice prospects.
BT-1
At BT-1 drill holes were about 100 metres apart on lines approximately 1,000 metres apart.
Preliminary assessment of results
Moderate uranium anomalism, more than 50 times background and greater than 50ppm U3O8,
is evident in two drill holes (BTA15-074 and BTA15-081) located adjacent to the Beatrice Fault
zone. These holes are separated by 1km. A broader zone of regolith anomalism defined by
uranium assays 10 - 50 times background (10-50ppm U3O8) extends for more than 2km along
the Beatrice fault (Figure 2).
Strong uranium decay element anomalism was identified over a strike length in excess of 2km
coincident with this uranium anomaly and is open along strike. The associated radiogenic
groundwater emanating from the Beatrice Fault mark this area of anomalous uranium and
uranium decay products as a significant regional feature requiring further assessment.
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The source of the uranium and its decay products may be from within the Beatrice Fault or
from a large mineralized zone under the Kombolgie sandstone immediately north of the
Beatrice Fault.
Further assessment of the uranium decay elements results will be undertaken in early 2016.
Alligator considers that the techniques under development using uranium radiogenic isotope
geochemistry have the potential to discriminate between responses of major uranium
mineralisation and “false” anomalies
Figure 2: BT1 and BT9 drill collars coloured by maximum downhole U3O8 value on SAM conductivity
background (MMC1VD)
Beatrice Prospect
The aircore drilling program was designed to test for southerly extensions of known high grade
uranium mineralisation at surface. The target was defined by a coincident SAM conductor
response and uranium in soil samples extending several hundred metres south from the
outcropping mineralization. Moderate uranium anomalism up to medium grade mineralisation
was intersected in holes BTA15-013 (1m@222ppm U3O8), BTA15-014 (7m@311ppm U3O8),
BTA15-015 (2m@598ppm U3O8), BTA15-016 (2m@358ppm U3O8), and BTA15019(1m@218ppm U3O8) (Figure 3).
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Preliminary Assessment of Results:
Anomalism was primarily confined to the upper part of the regolith profile. This probably
reflects secondary dispersion from the outcropping mineralisation rather than the response
from mineralisation extending under the scree south of the exposed uranium.
Surface sampling, mapping and pitting undertaken around the known uranium outcrop showed
it to be a narrow, 5-10m wide, 150m long, north-easterly trending zone of mineralisation
(>1,000ppm U3O8) with a peak value of 9,491ppm U3O8. The mineralisation appears to be best
developed at the intersection of this north east trending structure and the north-south trending
SAM conductor. Sulphur analyses of drill samples indicate the SAM conductor is probably
caused by sulphide in north-south trending zones. The intersections of these zones with the NE
trending structure fault zone is considered to be the locus of mineralisation. The results from
the drilling preclude the presence of a large (>100Mlb U3O8) uranium deposit at Beatrice and
no further work is warranted.
However, additional small, high grade pods of uranium mineralisation may exist in the area. The
north east structure that hosts the Beatrice mineralisation is part of a broader structural zone
that extends for over 20kms. The intersection of this structure with other SAM conductors are
evident and may represent targets for this style of mineralisation.
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Figure 3: Beatrice prospect showing 2015 drill collars coloured by maximum downhole U3O8 value, and
the extent of the north east trending surface mineralisation - on SAM conductivity background.
BT-4
Eleven shallow (maximum depth 34 metres) holes were drilled at BT4 on three traverse lines to
test a strong and well-defined but alluvium covered SAM conductor target. Drilling showed a
fault zone and alteration accurately matched the location and extent of the SAM feature but no
significant uranium was encountered. The rock types encountered were not considered optimal
hosts for uranium mineralisation. More favourable host rocks are now interpreted to exist to
the north of the area drilled. The BT-4 target is considered tested and no follow work is planned
(refer ASX release 22nd September 2015).
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Reconnaissance drill testing- BT-9
The BT-9 prospect, located south east from BT1 was identified during the 2015 field season as a
zone of very high uranium decay elements in sandstone. First pass reconnaissance drilling was
undertaken late in the field season.
Laboratory assays showed up to 134ppm U3O8ppm and very high values of uranium decay
elements in schistose host rocks of the Cahill Formation. These are very encouraging results.
The uranium decay element target remains unclosed and has not been covered by a SAM
survey.
The 2015 aircore drilling program completes the testing of targets in the exposed basement.
In 2016 Alligator will focus solely on defining and drill testing coincident uranium decay element
and SAM conductor targets in areas concealed by sandstone. While results have not been
received for all sandstone samples collected in 2015, and merging and interpretation of all the
uranium decay element results from the Tin Camp Creek and Beatrice tenements is still in
progress, four areas of very strong anomalism have been identified. The company will make
available the results of this work and the plans to test them over the next few months.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Mr Rob Sowerby
Chief Executive Officer
Alligator Energy Ltd
Email: info@alligatorenergy.com.au
Ian Howarth
Collins Street Media
0407 822 319
ian@collinsstreetmedia.com.au
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Table 1 – Drillhole location data and significant assay results
MGA94
Easting
303985
303086
304187
304284
304388
304481
304145
304042
303947
303849
303779
304295
MGA 94
Northing
8605623
8605623
8605613
8605627
8605621
8605517
8605994
8605996
8605998
8605991
8606235
8604175
Dip
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
BTA15-013
304322
8604180
-90
BTA15-014
304320
8604245
-90
BTA15-015
304347
8604256
-90
BTA15-016
BTA15-017
BTA15-018
304347
304374
304398
8604180
8604181
8604181
-90
-90
-90
BTA15-019
304307
8604181
-90
304251
304274
304297
304327
304349
304377
304395
304350
304302
304148
304108
304037
303690
303755
303816
304058
309330
309332
309320
309316
309312
309309
309310
309321
309378
309319
311166
8604100
8604098
8604101
8604098
8604100
8604103
8604099
8604001
8604002
8604036
8604057
8604065
8604338
8604355
8604386
8604302
8607282
8607378
8607478
8607578
8607681
8607773
8607871
8607982
8607724
8607175
8607119
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
Hole ID
BTA15-001
BTA15-002
BTA15-003
BTA15-004
BTA15-005
BTA15-006
BTA15-007
BTA15-008
BTA15-009
BTA15-010
BTA15-011
BTA15-012
BTA15-020
BTA15-021
BTA15-022
BTA15-023
BTA15-024
BTA15-025
BTA15-026
BTA15-027
BTA15-028
BTA15-029
BTA15-030
BTA15-031
BTA15-032
BTA15-033
BTA15-034
BTA15-035
BTA15-036
BTA15-037
BTA15-038
BTA15-039
BTA15-040
BTA15-041
BTA15-042
BTA15-043
BTA15-044
BTA15-045
BTA15-046
Prospect
BT4
BT
BT1
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From (m)
Length (m)
Grade (U3O8)
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
1 metre of low level anomalism >50 ppm
2
1
222
and 4 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
0
7
311
and 1 metre of low level anomalism >50 ppm
0
2
598
and 9 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
2
2
358
and 4 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
3 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
2
1
218
and 4 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
3 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
7 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
7 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
BTA15-047
BTA15-048
BTA15-049
BTA15-050
BTA15-051
BTA15-052
BTA15-053
BTA15-054
BTA15-055
BTA15-056
BTA15-057
BTA15-058
BTA15-059
BTA15-060
BTA15-061
BTA15-062
BTA15-063
BTA15-064
BTA15-065
BTA15-066
BTA15-067
BTA15-068
BTA15-069
BTA15-070
BTA15-071
BTA15-072
BTA15-073
BTA15-074
BTA15-075
BTA15-076
BTA15-077
BTA15-078
BTA15-079
BTA15-080
BTA15-081
BTA15-082
BTA15-083
BTA15-084
BTA15-085
BTA15-086
BTA15-087
311179
311168
311166
311165
311161
311354
311352
311637
311627
311342
310336
310331
310335
308454
308420
308386
308349
308315
308209
308259
308302
308361
308413
308471
307961
307959
307741
307725
307607
307612
307055
307227
307735
307715
306276
306292
305416
305347
305334
305308
305304
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8607191
8607282
8607346
8607444
8607552
8606989
8606749
8606635
8606579
8606508
8607519
8607415
8607320
8607368
8607568
8607708
8607905
8608096
8608243
8608339
8608464
8608590
8608708
8608810
8608852
8608891
8608932
8608899
8608978
8609021
8608925
8608860
8608916
8608864
8608941
8608918
8608715
8608779
8608855
8608922
8608901
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
-90
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
3 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
2 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
5 metres of low level anomalism >50 ppm
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
No Significant Uranium Mineralisation
JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Exploration update – December 2015.
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld
XRF instruments, etc). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work
has been done this would be relatively
simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling
was used to obtain 1 m samples from
which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a
30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be
required, such as where there is coarse
gold that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine
nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details
(eg 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
Drilling
techniques
Drill
sample
recovery
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Commentary
•
A total of 2281 Aircore drill samples were retrieved
during this period of work, of these 760 were selected
for laboratory analysis.
•
1 metre composite drill chip samples were collected at
in plastic sample bags via drill rig cyclone.
•
The samples obtained are considered to be
representative of the intervals from which they were
obtained and sampling and sub-sampling techniques
were appropriate for the sample type and for
exploration purposes.
•
A Radiation Solutions RS-125 spectrometer was used
to measure radioactivity (in counts per second – cps) of
each 1m sample. Samples are selected for laboratory
based geological observation and radioactivity (cps)
relative to background. No allowance is made for any
potential disequilibrium of U within the weathered zone.
•
All drilling was conducted using heli-supported Aircore
rig with either blade, blade-vacuum and tri-cone
sampling bits.
•
Undersize drilling samples returned are recorded on
drill hole sampling sheets.
Logging
Subsampling
techniques
and sample
preparatio
n
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.
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.
•
All chip samples are logged systematically recording
lithology, alteration and mineralisation. Drilling was
undertaken for exploratory purposes.
•
Lithological logging is qualitative.
•
All (100%) drill intervals have been logged by company
geologists.
•
The samples obtained are considered to be
representative of the intervals from which they were
obtained and sampling and sub-sampling techniques
were appropriate for the sample type and for
exploration purposes.
•
Field Blanks, duplicates or laboratory prepared
standards were inserted into the sampling sequence
for assay.
•
Samples chosen for assay are submitted for analyses
to NTEL Laboratory in Darwin. Further sample
preparation is undertaken by NTEL prior to assay. Drill
samples are dried to a core temperature of
approximately 100ºC. Dried samples are then coarse
crushed using a Boyd crusher to a sizing of
approximately 5mm. The total sample is then milled in
an LM5 pulveriser to 85% passing 75µm. An analytical
pulp of 250 g is taken from the bulk and the residue
retained. The pulp sample is retained by the lab.
•
Sample sizes were considered appropriate for the type
of material being sampled.
•
A Radiation Solutions RS-125 spectrometer was used
to measure radioactivity (in counts per second – cps) of
each sample. Some samples are selected for
laboratory assay based geological observation and
radioactivity (cps) relative to background.
•
Geochemical assay of representative samples is
.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered
partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parameters used in determining the
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analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
Verificatio
n of
sampling
and
assaying
Location of
data points
Data
spacing
and
distributio
n
Orientatio
n of data in
relation to
geological
structure
Sample
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.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Accuracy and quality of surveys used
to locate drill holes (collar and downhole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used in Mineral
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
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undertaken at NTEL’s Darwin laboratory. Uranium
analysis is undertaken utilising ICP-MS using Lithium
Borate fusion of the pulp sample. This technique is
considered a total analysis method and appropriate for
the style of mineralisation targeted.
•
Field Standards, blanks and duplicates were included
in the samples submitted to the laboratory.
•
•
Uranium assay data is provided in Table 1
Uranium assay data is provided in Table 1
•
A multiplication factor of 1.179 is introduced to convert
Uppm to U3O8ppm.
•
Current sample locations were surveyed using GPS
with accuracies of between 1-4 metres.
•
All samples have been surveyed on Map Grid of
Australia 94 (MGA94 Zone 53).
•
Drilling was broad spaced for exploratory purposes to
test new structural targets and until significant
mineralisation is identified is insufficient to define
mineral resources.
•
Sample compositing is applied where multi-meter
intervals are reported.
•
Current sampling is of an exploratory nature. There is
generally insufficient data in the areas during this
phase of work to determine the orientation of host
structures.
•
No known sampling bias is known to have been
introduced.
•
The majority of samples were taken from the
weathered zone. No allowance is made for potential
disequilibrium of uranium in this zone.
Samples, each contained in calico and subsequent zip
•
security
security.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
tied polyweave sample bags are delivered by Alligator
personnel with Chain of Custody documentation
directly to NTEL laboratory in Darwin.
•
No audits have been undertaken for this phase of work.
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Mineral
tenement
and land
tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location
and ownership including agreements or
material issues with third parties such
as joint ventures, partnerships,
overriding royalties, 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.
Commentary
•
All work reported in this ASX release was
undertaken on the Beatrice Project JV.
•
The Beatrice Project JV with Cameco which is
comprised of exploration licences EL24291 and
EL26796 in the Northern Territory. The
tenements are held by Cameco Australia Pty Ltd.
Alligator executed the Beatrice Joint Venture
agreement with Cameco on 18 December 2014.
•
The key terms of the Joint Venture are as
follows:
Alligator may earn a Stage 1 interest of 51% of
the project by exploration expenditure of
$250,000 prior to 2 July 2016. Alligator may
maintain its Stage 1 interest by sole funding to a
total of $2.0 million for exploration activities prior
to 2 July 2017 (Stage 2). Following completion of
Stage 2, Cameco may elect to fund continuing
exploration on a pro-rata basis to maintain
a 49% interest or dilute its interest. If AGE fails to
meet its expenditure commitments up to the
end of Stage 2, AGE will forfeit its interest in the
Project.
On definition of a resource of 75Mlb U3O8
resource (inferred+indicated+measured), the JV
must commence a NI43-101 compliant
Prefeasibility Study (PFS) within 12 months of
identifying a qualifying resource.
Cameco may elect to manage and operate
during the PFS stage and fund 51% of the PFS
following making a payment of $2 million to AGE,
provided they have maintained a 49% interest.
Alligator Energy Ltd ACN 140 575 604
Website: www.alligatorenergy.com.au
Phone: +61 7 3852 4712 | Fax: +61 7 3852 5684
ASX Code: AGE
Following completion of the PFS, Cameco may
acquire an additional 2% of the project (for a total
of 51%) by paying AGE:
For a total resource of less than 100Mlb U3O8,
an amount equal to 2% x Total Resource (lbs
U3O8) x $5/lb U3O8.
For a total resource of greater than 100Mlb
U3O8, an amount equal to 2% x Total Resource
(lbs U3O8) x $6/lb U3O8 less the initial PFS
payment ($2 million).
•
There are no known existing impediments to
operating on any granted tenement within the
Beatrice Project area.
Exploratio
n done by
other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
•
Regional exploration has previously been
undertaken by other parties in the region by
Queensland Mines Ltd (1970-1972), Afmeco
(1996-2001) and Cameco Australia Pty Ltd
(2001-2010).
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
•
Alligator is exploring for Unconformity Associated
Style Uranium Deposits. The geology of the area
being targeted is comprised primarily of
Carpentarian aged sandstones of the Kombolgie
Formation overlying multiply deformed metasediments of the lower-Proterozoic Cahill Fm and
Archaean granite Gneiss Complexes.
Drill hole
Informatio
n
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:
easting and northing of the drill hole
collar
elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drill hole collar
dip and azimuth of the hole
down hole length and interception
depth
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
•
Drill hole survey information is provided in the
Table 1 of the ASX release. Collar positions
were located by GPS with accuracies of 14metres. This accuracy is considered sufficient
for exploration purposes and for the style of
mineralisation targeted.
Alligator Energy Ltd ACN 140 575 604
Website: www.alligatorenergy.com.au
Phone: +61 7 3852 4712 | Fax: +61 7 3852 5684
ASX Code: AGE
Data
aggregatio
n methods
Relationshi
p between
mineralisa
tion widths
and
intercept
lengths
Diagrams
Balanced
reporting
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Further
explain why this is the case.
In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg 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 (eg
‘down hole length, true width not
known’).
Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tab
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