IP Study Generates High Conviction Target at Ashes
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
7 May 2025
ASX: ADD
IP Study Generates High Conviction Target at Ashes
• Reprocessed IP geophysics from a three-line survey originally carried out in 2008 defines
a strong (50mV/V) chargeability anomaly at Ashes prospect.
• Ashes Prospect has returned high grade rock chips nearby to the anomaly including:
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10.65 g/t Au, 1.98% Cu & 158 g/t Ag
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7.95 g/t Au, 2.2% Cu & 96.4 g/t Ag
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0.74 g/t Au, 0.76% Cu & 58.9 g/t Ag
• The IP data shows that the strongest part of the known chargeability anomaly has most
likely not been effectively targeted by 3 historical drillholes completed in 2009 and 2015.
• Immediate opportunity to step back to the east and target an RC/diamond drillhole into
the central core of the chargeability anomaly.
• Scope to extend IP survey north of the currently modelled chargeability anomaly to
potentially extend the target zone along strike.
• The Company remains on track to conduct its maiden drilling in Q2 CY2025.
Adavale Resources Limited (ASX:ADD) (“Adavale” or the “Company”), an Australian junior
explorer focused on gold and copper in the Lachlan Fold Belt of New South Wales, is pleased to
provide an update on the Company’s activity at the Parkes Project following reprocessing of IP
geophysics from the Ashes Prospect.
Mitre Geophysics has reprocessed historic Induced Polarisation (IP) geophysical data that has
significantly upgraded the gold-copper-silver target at Ashes. This work highlights that historical
drilling by (Figure 1) Meridian Minerals (2009) and AngloGold Ashanti (2015) has very likely not
effectively tested the higher chargeability central core of the anomaly (Figure 2 and Figure 3).
This most recent work contributes to the Company’s multi-phase exploration strategy, targeting
high-grade gold and copper mineralisation across multiple prospects in the region. Most recently,
and following recent review work by mining consultants, Derisk Geomining, a maiden JORC 2012
Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 115,000oz Au at the London-Victoria Gold Project was
defined. Within this estimate there is a higher-grade mineralised total of 3.14Mt at 1.06g/t Au for
107,000oz.
Adavale Resources Executive Chairman and CEO, Mr Allan Ritchie, commented:
“The reprocessed IP data has highlighted that the previous explorers most likely have missed the main
chargeability anomaly. The location of the shallow anomaly is further enhanced by the recently assayed
and nearby rock chips which have returned up to 10.65 g/t Au, 1.98% Cu & 158 g/t Ag.
This is an exciting development at Adavale for our drill target selection and ranking process as we remain
on track to drilling in this quarter. ”
Directors & Officers
Adavaleresources
ALLAN RITCHIE
NIC MATICH
Executive Chairman & CEO
Non-Executive Director
AdavaleL
Investors@adavaleresources.com
DAVID WARD
LEONARD MATH
Non-Executive Director
CFO & Company Secretary
www.adavaleresources.com
+61 2 8003 6733
Adavale Resources Limited
Level 2, 49 Oxford Close
West Leederville, WA, 6007
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Figure 1: Ashes Prospect – Rock Chip Assay Results and Historical Drillhole Locations
Reprocessed IP Geophysics Survey at Ashes Prospect
Previous explorer Meridian Minerals commissioned a dipole-dipole Induced Polarisation (IP)
geophysical survey at the Ashes prospect in 2008, targeting significant rock chip samples, with
assays recording up to 8.8 g/t gold, 84 g/t silver and 5.5% copper. At this time the survey coverage
utilised 100m spaced electrodes, over three east-west oriented lines spaced 200m apart.
Reprocessing of the of IP data in 2025 has been carried out by Mitre Geophysics, and includes new
updated and refined 2D inversions. Several iterations of the 2D inversion modelling have been
completed to obtain the best result in terms of the observed data to obtain a geologically
reasonable model. The strongest and largest chargeability anomaly is on Line 10400N (Local Grid),
with a peak chargeability of around 50 mV/V against a background of 2 to 5 mV/V. The remodelled
data is shown below as 2D Inversion Model Sections (Figure 2). The northernmost Line 10400N
shows a strong chargeability and partly coincident resistivity anomaly. The adjoining section to the
south, Line 10200N (Local Grid) shows a significantly lower level of chargeability, but coincident
high resistivity, possibly indicative of silicification and associated hematite/Mn oxide alteration as
seen at surface during recent reconnaissance mapping and sampling carried out by Adavale
geologists.
A projection of the 2D inverted chargeability sections in a 3D view including the drill traces from
the two Meridian holes, ASH09-01 and ASH09-02 shows these holes were aimed at the now
considered, much weaker anomaly on Line 10200N and furthermore were not drilled deep enough
to intersect the current and original modelling anyway. The hole completed by AngloGold Ashanti,
DND001 was drilled westwards to a depth of 249.6m clips the edge of the main chargeability
anomaly on Line 10400N but does not intersect the higher core part of the chargeability anomaly.
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Figure 2: Ashes Prospect - 2D Inversion Models of Resistivity and Chargeability
Drillhole logging of DND001 indicates veining in the upper parts of the volcanic sequence and
disseminated pyrite throughout. From 98.84-116.52m pervasive silica-pyrite alteration is logged
which AngloGold Ashanti interpreted as the source of the IP anomaly. This did not test the core of
the currently modelled IP target and therefore is considered not to have comprehensively tested
the anomaly.
In addition, it is apparent from the latest reprocessing carried out, is that the chargeability is not
adequately closed off to the north and that there is scope to extend IP surveying coverage on
additional lines to potentially extend the currently known chargeability target zone along strike.
Figure 3: Ashes Prospect - 3D View of Inverted Chargeability Sections (from the NW looking SE)
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Next Steps at the Parkes Project
Multiple ongoing exploration efforts continue to take place at the Parkes Project simultaneously,
with key projects and milestones including:
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Geochemical Results Pending:
o
279 grid-based soil samples and a total of 19 rock chips from Ashes Myalls
geochemical survey.
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25 rock chips from the recent site visits to Parkvale South, Blackridge North and the
Welcome Mine area have also been submitted for assay.
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Further Geochemical Survey Planning: Identification of future targets for geochemical
work to take place simultaneously with other activity.
•
Drill Program Planning: Maiden drilling program is anticipated in Q2 CY2025, following
assessment of existing and expected new target generation from geochemical survey assay
results and the current IP reprocessing.
•
Exploration Target from London-Victoria: Stemming from the recent JORC 2012 Mineral
Resource Estimate (MRE); expected outlining of a range of potential additional tonnes and
grade of the deposit outside of the area of the current MRE.
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Further Prospect Reconnaissance: Visits to additional targets being planned for future
reconnaissance efforts, including additional areas on No Mistake (EL8830) and an initial
visit to new EL The Dish (EL9711), as well as the Northern Areas of Front Gate (EL8831).
This announcement is authorised for release by the Board of Adavale Resources Limited.
Further information:
Allan Ritchie
Executive Chairman and CEO
Adavale Resources
E: investor@adavaleresources.com
P: +61 2 8003 6733
Jane Morgan
Media and Investor Inquiries
Jane Morgan Management
E: jm@janemorganmanagement.com.au
P: +61(0) 405 555 618
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are or may be “forward-looking statements” and
represent Adavale’s intentions, projections, expectations, or beliefs concerning among other
things, future exploration activities. The projections, estimates and beliefs contained in such
forward-looking statements don’t necessarily involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and
other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Adavale Resources, and which may cause
Adavale Resources actual performance in future periods to differ materially from any express or
implied estimates or projections. Nothing in this announcement is a promise or representation as
to the future. Statements or assumptions in this announcement as to future matters may prove to
be incorrect and differences may be material. Adavale Resources does not make any
representation or warranty as to the accuracy of such statements or assumptions.
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Competent Persons Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Targets and Exploration Results
is based on information compiled by Barry Willott, who is employed by Desdinova Metals Pty Ltd
as consultant to Adavale Resources Ltd. Mr Willott is a Member of The Australian Institute of
Geoscientists (AIG) and The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Willott
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 Willott consents to the inclusion in the presentation of the matters based
on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
ASX Announcement References
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26 February 2025: High-Grade Gold, Copper and Silver Rock Chips at Ashes
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5 May 2025: Maiden JORC Resource at London-Victoria Project
Information on the Mineral Resources presented on the London-Victoria deposit, together with
JORC Table 1 information, is contained in the ASX announcement dated 5 May 2025. Where the
Company refers to Mineral Resource in this presentation, it confirms that it is not aware of any
new information or data that materially affects the information included in that announcement
and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource
estimate with that announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The
Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are
presented have not materially changed from the original announcement.
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Overview of The Parkes Project: A World-Class Geological Setting
The Parkes Project comprises four granted exploration licences (EL’s) that cover a total area of
~354.15 km² strategically located within the Macquarie Arc of the Lachlan Fold Belt – a Tier-1 mining
jurisdiction. The region hosts world-class operations such as Cadia Ridgeway (35.1Moz Au &
7.9Mt Cu) and Northparkes (5.2Moz Au & 4.4Mt Cu), adjacent and directly west of the Parkes
Project.
The Parkes Project’s most advanced asset is the former London-Victoria Gold Mine which saw
estimated historical production by BHP Gold and Hargraves Resources of 145,000 ounces at a head
grade of 1.5g/t Au.
Figure 4: Map of the central New South Wales Lachlan Fold Belt
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ABOUT ADAVALE RESOURCES
Exploring for Gold and Copper in the NSW Lachlan Fold Belt, Uranium in South Australia, and Nickel
Sulphide in Tanzania.
The Parkes Project
Adavale Resources Limited (ASX:ADD) holds a
72.5% interest in the Parkes Gold and Copper
Project, consisting of four granted exploration
licences that are highly prospective for Au-Cu,
primarily due to their location adjacent the
giant Northparkes copper-gold mine and
encompassing the Ordovician-aged rocks of
the Macquarie Arc, within the crustal-scale
structure of the Lachlan Transverse Zone (LTZ)
that contain both Northparkes and the worldclass Cadia gold-copper Mine. A JORC Inferred
Mineral Resource Estimate of 115koz Au
defined at the London-Victoria Gold Project.
Within this estimate there is a higher-grade
mineralised total of 3.14Mt at 1.06g/t Au for
107koz.
South Australian Uranium Portfolio
Adavale also holds seven granted exploration
licences that are prospective for their
sedimentary uranium potential within the
northern part of the highly- prospective
Northern outwash from the Flinders Ranges
in South Australia, as well as four exploration
licence east of Ceduna on the Eyre Peninsula
increasing Adavale’s uranium tenement
holdings to 4,959km2.
The Kabanga Jirani Nickel Project
Adavale also holds the Kabanga Jirani Nickel
Project, a portfolio of twelve highly
prospective granted licences along the
Karagwe-Ankolean belt in Tanzania. The nine
southernmost licences are proximal to the
world class Kabanga Nickel Deposit (87.6Mt @
2.63% Ni Eq). Adavale holds 100% of all
licences except for two licences that are
known as the Luhuma-Farm-in, which are held
at 65%, adding a further 99km2 and bringing
the portfolio to 1,315km2. Adavale’s licences
were selected based on their strong
geochemical and geophysical signatures from
the previous exploration undertaken by BHP.
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