New Zones of REE and Niobium at Pomme
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
ASX: MTM
24 October 2023
Pomme Project drilling identifies new zones of rare earth and
niobium mineralisation.
Highlights:
New diamond drill holes assay results up to 1.3% (13,000ppm) total rare earth oxides (TREO) at
the Pomme Project in Québec, Canada.
Rare earth element (REE) and niobium (Nb) mineralisation again confirmed over broad intervals in
previously untested parts of the carbonatite.
Narrow zones of higher-grade mineralisation >1% (10,000ppm) TREO were intersected.
Hole POM-23-08 intersected 149.5m @ 0.32% TREO & 0.05% Nb2O5 (from 122m).
Best interval is 1.5m @ 1.31% TREO & 0.06% Nb2O5.
Assays continue to show that a significant proportion of the TREO grade is high value magnet REE
mineralisation - neodymium (Nd) and praseodymium (Pr).
MTM Critical Metals Limited (ASX:MTM) (MTM or the Company) has intercepted further significant
TREO mineralisation up to 1.3% TREO from diamond drilling at its Pomme REE-Nb Project in
Québec.
MTM Managing Director, Mr Lachlan Reynolds said the latest three holes were completed in
areas not previously tested with any drilling.
“These new assay results provide us with further information of the geology and distribution of rare
earth and niobium mineralisation within the Pomme carbonatite complex.” Mr Reynolds said.
“The assays follow encouraging results previously from the first five holes1 and we are still eagerly
awaiting assays for the remaining five holes from the 13-hole campaign completed at Pomme.
“As results are received, our technical team will be putting together a 3-dimensional model of the
Pomme carbonatite and evaluating the most prospective part of the target for coherent zones of highgrade mineralisation. These areas will be prioritised for further drilling follow-up,” he said.
Refer ASX Releases dated 28 September 2023 High grade total rare earth element oxide (TREO) drilling results
returned over significant widths at the Pomme REE-Nb Project, Québec & 9 October 2023 Pomme Project
drilling returns more rare earths intercepts.
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Figure 1: Drill status map of the Pomme project, showing current and historical drill hole locations
overlain on airborne magnetic image.
The Pomme Project is located adjacent to the world-class Montviel REE-Nb deposit (owned by
Geomega Resources Inc), that has a defined total indicated and inferred resource of 266 Mt @ 1.45%
TREO & 0.14% Nb2O5.
Pomme is a carbonatite intrusion with exceptional mineralised drilling intersection results from recent
drilling, showing enrichment in REE and niobium mineralisation over a broad area.
MTM has entered into a binding option agreement with Geomega Resources to acquire a 100%
interest in the Pomme claims.
Assay Results
Drill hole POM-23-06
Drill hole POM-23-06 was collared in the southeast quadrant of the Pomme carbonatite complex to
test a geochemical anomaly identified by previous fieldwork. The hole intersected interlayered
carbonatite units and metasedimentary rocks along the margin of the Pomme carbonatite complex
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(Figure 1). Sporadic low-grade mineralisation was intersected to 225m depth (EOH) and is open at
depth. The best intersection in the hole was 1.5m @ 0.74% TREO & 0.03% Nb2O5 from 76m down
hole. Full details of the relevant intersections are detailed in Appendix II.
Drill hole POM-23-08
Drill hole POM-23-08 was drilled into the magnetic core of the Pomme carbonatite complex (Figure 1).
However, this drill hole showed that that the core is not uniformly composed of ultramafic carbonatite
and locally contains mineralised ferrocarbonatite. The hole intersected a broad zone of mineralisation
that extends from 122m to 271m down hole and which contained a number of higher-grade zones
(see Table 1). The highest-grade intersection was 1.5m @ 1.31% TREO & 0.06% Nb2O5 from 215m
down hole. Full details of the relevant intersections are detailed in Appendix II.
Table 1: Selected significant intersections from drill hole POM-23-08
TREO
(%)
Grade
Nb2O5
(%)
P2O5
(%)
1.5
0.70
0.0
271.5
149.5
0.32
171.5
174.5
3.0
204.5
216.5
206.0
215.0
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length*
(m)
Nd+Pr
(%)
TREO Cut-off
(ppm)
24.0
25.5
6.2
19
5,000
122.0
0.05
1.0
24
1,000
0.73
0.05
0.5
20
5,000
12.0
0.73
0.06
1.3
22
5,000
207.5
1.5
1.14
0.05
2.9
20
10,000
216.5
1.5
1.31
0.06
2.2
21
10,000
including:
including:
* Downhole intervals shown, true width not known.
Appropriate rounding of grade values has been applied.
TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxide) grade includes CeO2, Dy2O3, Er2O3, Eu2O3, Gd2O3, Ho2O3, La2O3, Lu2O3, Nd2O3, Pr6O11,
Sm2O3, Tb4O7, Tm2O3, Yb2O3 and Y2O3 and is calculated using standard oxide conversion factors for each element (see
Appendix III).
Nd+Pr (Neodymium-Praseodymium or NdPr) includes Nd2O3 and Pr6O11. Shown as a percentage of TREO.
Significant intersections are based on a 1,000ppm, 2,000ppm, 5,000ppm and 10,000ppm TREO cut-off grade with up to 2
consecutive samples of internal dilution.
Drill hole POM-23-10
Hole POM-23-10 is located in the northeast corner of the Pomme carbonatite complex (Figure 1). The
hole intersected carbonatite intrusives, however the mineralisation was not strongly developed in this
part of the target area. A broad zone of mineralisation was intersected in the upper part of the hole,
including 76.2m @ 0.13% TREO & 0.07% Nb2O5 (from 15.8m). The highest-grade intersection was
1.5m @ 0.53% TREO & 0.13% Nb2O5 from 234m down hole. Full details of the relevant intersections
are detailed in Appendix II.
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Figure 2: The project is located adjacent to the world-class Montviel REE-Nb deposit.
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors.
For further information, please contact:
Lachlan Reynolds
Managing Director
MTM Critical Metals Limited
Phone: +61 (0)8 6391 0112
Email: lachlan.reynolds@mtmmetals.com.au
Gareth Quinn
Investor Relations
Republic PR
Mobile: 0417 711 108
Email: gareth@republicpr.com.au
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About MTM Critical Metals Limited
MTM Critical Metals Limited is an exploration company which is focused on searching for rare earth elements (REE), gold,
lithium, nickel, and base metals in the Goldfields and Ravensthorpe districts of Western Australia and in the Abitibi region of
the Province of Québec. The Company holds over 3,500km2 of tenements in three prolific and highly prospective mineral
regions in Western Australia and has an option to acquire, through an earn-in arrangement, a 100% interest in 2,400 ha of
exploration rights in Québec, Canada. The East Laverton Projects is made up of a regionally extensive package of
underexplored tenements prospective for REE, gold and base metals. The Mt Monger Gold Project comprises an area
containing known gold deposits and occurrences in the Mt Monger area, located ~70km SE of Kalgoorlie and immediately
adjacent to the Randalls gold mill operated by Silver Lake Resources Limited. The Ravensthorpe Project contains a package
of tenements in the southern part of Western Australia between Esperance and Bremer Bay which are prospective for a
range of minerals including REE, lithium, nickel and graphite. The Pomme Project in Québec is a known carbonatite
intrusion that is enriched in REE and niobium and is considered to be an extremely prospective exploration target adjacent to
a world class REE resource (Montviel deposit). Priority drilling targets have been identified in all project areas and the
Company is well funded to undertake effective exploration programs. The Company has an experienced Board and
management team which is focused on discovery to increase value for Shareholders.
Competent Person’s Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information
compiled by Mr Lachlan Reynolds. Mr Reynolds is the Managing Director of MTM Critical Metals Limited and is a member of
both the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Reynolds has
sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration, and to the
activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee
(JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Reynolds
consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on information in the form and context in which they
appear.
Previous Disclosure
The information in this announcement is based on the following MTM Critical Metals Limited (formerly Mt Monger Resources
Limited) ASX announcements, which are all available from the MTM Critical Metals Limited website
www.mtmcriticalmetals.com.au and the ASX website www.asx.com.au.
28 September 2023, “High grade total rare earth element oxide (TREO) drilling results returned over significant widths
at the Pomme REE-Nb Project, Québec.”
9 October 2023, “Pomme Project drilling returns more rare earths intercepts. Assay results up to 2.72% (27,200ppm)
TREOs.”
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in
the original ASX announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the relevant ASX
announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in
which the Competent Person’s findings are represented have not been materially modified from the original ASX
announcements.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Values & Forward-Looking Information
The figures, valuations, forecasts, estimates, opinions and projections contained herein involve elements of subjective
judgment and analysis and assumption. MTM Critical Metals does not accept any liability in relation to any such matters, or to
inform the Recipient of any matter arising or coming to the company’s notice after the date of this document which may affect
any matter referred to herein. Any opinions expressed in this material are subject to change without notice, including as a
result of using different assumptions and criteria. This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”,
and “intend” and statements than an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, or “might” occur or be achieved and other
similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors
include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign
and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the
statements are made. MTM Critical Metals undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or
circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. The
Recipient should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Any estimates or projections as to events that
may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best
judgment of MTM Critical Metals from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of
these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be
material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. MTM
Critical Metals, its affiliates, directors, employees and/or agents expressly disclaim any and all liability relating or resulting
from the use of all or any part of this document or any of the information contained herein.
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APPENDIX I – MONTVIEL SOUTH PROJECT MINERAL CLAIMS
Hole ID
East
North
Elevation
(masl)
Dip
( o)
Azimuth
( o)
EOH Depth
(m)
Status
POM-23-01
389,104.80
5,526,970.76
284.73
-50
000
558
Completed
POM-23-02
389,106.83
5,52,7472.61
283.13
-50
000
330
Completed
POM-23-03
389,063.23
5,527,503.65
283.32
-50
160
414
Completed
POM-23-04
389,300.03
5,527,958.58
279.79
-50
325
405
Completed
POM-23-05
389,611.51
5,526,765.31
276.92
-50
000
501
Completed
POM-23-06
389,919.77
5,526,988.35
275.74
-50
000
225
Completed
POM-23-07
389,524.14
5,527,208.74
279.75
-50
000
444
Completed
POM-23-08
389,599.10
5,527,688.46
280.54
-50
000
351
Completed
POM-23-09
389,586.18
5,528,102.00
280.05
-50
000
512
Completed
POM-23-10
390,116.14
5,528,057.95
274.31
-50
000
393
Completed
POM-23-11
390,021.82
5,527,638.36
276.28
-50
180
516
Completed
POM-23-12
390,052.07
5,527,693.66
275.93
-50
335
582
Completed
POM-23-13
388,878.14
5,527,594.96
284.03
-50
300
444
Completed
Coordinate system North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83), UTM Zone 18
EOH – End of Hole
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APPENDIX II – SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTIONS
Drill Hole POM-23-06
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
20.65
59.5
76.0
80.5
123.5
156.0
163.7
173.5
191.7
208.5
25.0
63.65
77.5
88.0
130.5
160.6
168.0
182.2
197.5
223.5
4.35
4.15
1.5
7.5
7.0
4.6
4.3
8.7
5.8
15.0
Grade
TREO
(%)
Nb2O5
(%)
0.11
0.12
0.74
0.10
0.14
0.16
0.16
0.17
0.19
0.19
0.01
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.06
0.02
0.08
P2O5
(%)
0.2
0.9
0.0
0.1
1.6
2.3
2.0
3.0
2.6
1.4
Nd+Pr
(%)
TREO Cut-off
(ppm)
29
30
40
31
27
27
27
30
27
29
1,000
1,000
5,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Nd+Pr
(%)
TREO Cut-off
(ppm)
24
19
24
25
2,000
5,000
1,000
2,000
Drill Hole POM-23-08
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
15.55
24.0
122.0
122.0
including:
138.5
146.0
including:
171.5
204.5
including:
206.0
215.0
262.5
20.5
25.5
271.5
140.0
Grade
TREO
(%)
Nb2O5
(%)
4.95
1.5
149.5
18.0
0.23
0.70
0.32
0.29
0.05
0.0
0.05
0.06
P2O5
(%)
0.6
6.2
1.0
0.5
140.0
257.0
1.5
111.0
0.60
0.35
0.05
0.05
1.6
1.1
22
24
5,000
2,000
174.5
216.5
3.0
12.0
0.73
0.73
0.05
0.06
0.5
1.3
20
22
5,000
5,000
207.5
216.5
270.0
1.5
1.5
7.5
1.14
1.31
0.33
0.05
0.06
0.05
2.9
2.2
0.5
20
21
26
10,000
10,000
2,000
Nd+Pr
(%)
TREO Cut-off
(ppm)
28
27
28
28
29
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
32
30
28
24
5,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Drill Hole POM-23-10
From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
15.8
101.3
183.0
195.0
226.5
including:
234.0
252.5
258.8
321.2
92.0
120.0
192.0
199.5
250.5
235.5
255.0
261.8
337.0
Grade
TREO
(%)
Nb2O5
(%)
76.2
18.7
9.0
4.5
24.0
0.13
0.09
0.13
0.16
0.17
0.07
0.05
0.07
0.15
0.07
P2O5
(%)
3.7
2.0
0.9
2.3
2.4
1.5
2.5
3.0
15.8
0.53
0.27
0.22
0.18
0.13
0.10
0.04
0.11
0.9
4.0
2.9
3.4
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Downhole intervals shown, true width not known.
Appropriate rounding of grade values has been applied.
TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxide) grade includes CeO2, Dy2O3, Er2O3, Eu2O3, Gd2O3, Ho2O3, La2O3, Lu2O3, Nd2O3,
Pr6O11, Sm2O3, Tb4O7, Tm2O3, Yb2O3 and Y2O3 and is calculated using standard oxide conversion factors for each
element (see Appendix III).
Nd+Pr (Neodymium-Praseodymium or NdPr) includes Nd2O3 and Pr6O11. Shown as a percentage of TREO.
Significant intersections are based on 1,000ppm, 2,000ppm, 5,000ppm and 10,000ppm TREO cut-off grades with
up to 2 consecutive samples of internal dilution.
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APPENDIX III - JORC Compliance Tables
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
JORC Code Explanation
Commentary
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, face-sampling bit or other type,
whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
Diamond drilling was used to obtain a continuous rock core from the base of
cover to end of hole (EOH).
Half-cut diamond drill core sampling with a diamond core saw to obtain samples
for assay.
Samples typically represent 1.5 metres length downhole, with adjustments for
geological boundaries.
In the laboratory, samples are crushed, then pulverised to a nominal 85%
passing 75 microns to obtain a homogenous sub-sample for assay.
Sampling was carried out using standard protocols and QAQC procedures and
is considered industry best practice.
Drilling techniques
Drill sample recovery
Logging
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.
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.
Diamond drilling.
NQ core size (core diameter 47.6 mm).
Standard inner tube core recovery method.
Drill core was not oriented.
Core is routinely measured and compared with drilling depth to assess recovery.
Recovery is excellent, typically 100%.
There is no apparent relationship between recovery and grade.
Drill core has been geologically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate
future Mineral Resource estimation.
Logging is qualitative in nature.
pXRF readings have been routinely taken to confirm REE mineralisation is
present and calibrate visual mineralisation estimates.
Core photography is being routinely undertaken.
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Criteria
JORC Code Explanation
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample preparation
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.
Quality of assay data
and laboratory tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc,
the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their
derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.
Commentary
100% of the drill core and the relevant mineralisation intersections have been
logged.
Drill core is currently stored at the field camp site.
Half-core samples from diamond drill core.
Typical 1.5 metre length samples, locally adjusted to account for geological
boundaries were bagged and submitted to the analytical laboratory for sample
preparation.
Non-mineralised intervals (as identified by visual logging) were not
systematically sampled.
Samples were weighed, dried, crushed and pulverised to produce a 250g assay
charge with 85% passing 75 microns. This is considered industry standard and
appropriate.
QAQC procedures involved the use of certified reference materials (standards),
blanks and ¼ core field duplicates which account for approximately 8% of the
total submitted samples.
The sample sizes are considered appropriate for the style of rare earth element
and niobium mineralisation previously recorded for the area.
Drilling samples have been submitted to ALS Canada for a multi-element assay
technique (ME-MS61r) including REE using multi-acid (4 acid) digestion with an
ICP-MS or ICP-AES finish. Samples were also assayed using a whole rock
technique (ME-XRF26) utilising fusion/XRF finish.
Selected samples were also assayed for gold by fire assay with a AAS finish
(Au-AA25).
Over-range REE samples were re-assayed by a lithium borate fusion technique,
analysed by ICP-AES (REE-OGREE) or analysed by ICP-MS (Nd-MS85).
Over-range Nb samples were re-assayed by fusion/XRF (Nb-XRF10).
The assay techniques are considered appropriate and are industry best
standard.
The techniques are considered to be a near total digest, only the most resistive
minerals are only partially dissolved.
An internal QAQC procedure involving the use of certified reference materials
(standards), blanks and ¼ core duplicates accounts for approximately 8% of the
total submitted samples.
The certified reference materials used have a representative range of values
typical for REE and Nd mineralisation. Standard results for drilling samples
demonstrated assay values are both accurate and precise. Blank results
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Criteria
JORC Code Explanation
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
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.
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and
down-hole 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 and
distribution
Sample security
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.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
Commentary
demonstrate there is negligible cross-contamination between samples.
Duplicate results suggest there is reasonable repeatability between samples.
Significant intersections have not been verified.
Primary data is collected digitally and is validated and stored in an industry
standard master database.
No adjustments have been made to primary assay data.
Element oxide conversion calculations have been applied to assay results (see
details below).
Length-weighted intersections are reported.
Drill hole collar locations have been surveyed using differential GPS with an
accuracy of approximately ±5mm.
Downhole surveys have been completed using a non-continuous multishot
REFLEX EZ-TRAC device.
The grid system used for is North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83), UTM Zone
18.
Topographic control is based on differential GPS with an accuracy of
approximately ±5mm.
Reported results are from two diamond drill holes only, part of a broad-spaced
drilling grid (500m x 500m) over the target area.
Data spacing is not suitable to establish geological and grade continuity.
No sample compositing has been applied.
Results are from an angled drill hole and the orientation of the mineralisation
structures is not known.
Information is not yet available to determine if the orientation of the drill hole
could potentially introduce a sampling bias.
Sample chain of custody is managed by the geological consultants on-site,
employed by Kintavar Exploration inc. (Kintavar).
Sampling was carried out by Kintavar field staff at the project field camp.
Samples were transported to a sample preparation facility in the town of Val
d’Or by Kintavar field staff.
Assay samples were managed and transported by ALS Canada.
No audits or reviews have been completed.
Sampling techniques are considered to comply with industry best practice.
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria
JORC Code Explanation
Commentary
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.
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
The tenements relevant to this announcement are 24 claims located in Québec,
Canada.
The claims are held 100% by Geomega Resources Inc.
A net smelter royalty of 2% is payable to Osisko Gold Royalties.
MTM Critical Metals Ltd has executed an option agreement to acquire a 100%
interest in the claims subject to cash and share based payments and exploration
expenditure requirements.
The tenements are located on Category II Lands of the Cree First Nation of
Waswanipi. Mining, exploration and geoscientific works must be carried out in
such a manner as to avoid unreasonable conflict with the rights of the First
Nation people.
16 claims are located wholly or in part within restricted areas associated with
government hydro-electric schemes but this is not considered to be an
impediment to exploration or future development.
The tenements are secure and there are no known impediments to obtaining a
licence to operate in the area.
Previous exploration of the project area is limited.
In the early 1990’s airborne magnetic surveys identified a circular magnetic
anomaly that was considered as a potential kimberlite-hosted diamond target.
No drilling was completed.
Detailed geological mapping of the area was undertaken in 2005 but carbonatite
was not identified, probably due to limited bedrock exposures.
Geomega Resources Inc. completed a reconnaissance exploration program for
REE mineralisation comprising surface geochemical sampling (MMI) and
airborne geophysics (magnetics-radiometrics) in 2011.
The program
culminated in the drilling of 2 diamond drill holes in 2012 to test geochemical
and geophysical anomalies. Drilling confirmed the presence of a REE-Nb
mineralised carbonatite.
The Pomme project is centred on a carbonatite intrusive complex containing
REE-Nb mineralisation. The carbonatite is interpreted to be Paleoproterozic in
age and has intruded a metamorphosed sequence of basalts within the Abitibi
Province of the Canadian Shield.
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Criteria
Drill hole Information
Data aggregation
methods
JORC Code Explanation
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, including 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 plus 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 (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.
Commentary
The carbonatite is characterised by a prominent, ellipsoidal, km-scale magn
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