Further High-Grade Intercepts Determined
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Further High-Grade Intercepts
Determined
HIGHLIGHTS
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Drilling results from current drilling program highlight high-grade intercepts of
113.1 m @ 1.32% Cu and 0.41 g/t Au from 8.1 m, including 54.6 m @ 1.84% Cu
and 0.74 g/t Au from 60.4 m.
Conditional approval issued by the National Water Resources Board on water
abstraction in preparation for MCB Project’s operational requirements.
Feasibility Update study and FEED Program on schedule.
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Celsius Resources Limited (“Celsius” or the “Company”) (ASX, AIM: CLA) and its
Philippines affiliate company Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (“MMCI”) is pleased to
announce results from the drilling program which commenced in June this year 1. The
drilling program is focused on geo-technical and hydro-geological drilling and
additional metallurgical test work. Results from the metallurgical testwork drilling has
intercepted further high-grade mineralisation where predicted, including some further
extensions to the previously interpreted high grade mineralisation.
The detailed assay results are shown in the tables below, and as stated by Peter Hume,
our Country Technical Director, “This recent drill hole was completed to provide Ausenco
and its mineral processing team with sufficient high-quality material from the MCB
deposit so that further testwork can be completed to reaffirm the process plant design.
With these new higher-grade intercepts, we have further confidence that our mine plan,
development and operating strategy will deliver the best value for the Project, our
investors, shareholders and the community”.
1 ASX/AIM announcement 11 June 2025
Level 5, 191 St. Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 PO Box 7059, Cloisters Square PO, Perth WA 6850
P: +61 2 8072 1400 E: info@celsiusresources.com.au W: celsiusresources.com
The Philippines National Water Resources Board has issued a Conditional Water Permit
for the next twelve months, which covers the start of our construction of the MaalinaoCaigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project (“MCB Project”).
The feasibility study update continues on schedule and the Company recently received
the interim study report from Ausenco 2. The report confirmed the work that has been
progressed since June, which pointed to enhancements in the site layout, underground
mine design, process plant design and materials handling, which are likely to result in
improved operating costs and an overall improvement in project economics. When
combined with updated commodity price forecasts, the feasibility study financial model
is expected to show an overall improvement in the project’s valuation. When the studies
have been completed, an updated JORC Mineral Resource Estimate, Mining Reserve
statement and Feasibility Study can be published. In parallel, the Front-End Engineering
Design (“FEED”) study is advancing detailed engineering, ESG initiatives, sustainability,
environmental stewardship, and social responsibility to support lasting value and meet
to stakeholder expectations. The current scope of work is expected to be completed in
December.
Figure 1. Location of drill hole MTPH-001 relative to recent and historical diamond drilling at
MCB.
2 ASX/AIM announcements 19 May 2025 and 27 June 2025
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Drilling Results
The recently completed metallurgical test hole returned results that were higher than
anticipated when compared to the resource model, confirming the presence of
consistent high-grade copper mineralisation. The hole intersected a continuous interval
of 113.1 metres from 8.1 metres downhole, grading 1.32% Cu and 0.41 g/t Au,
including a higher-grade zone of 54.6 metres from 60.4 metres grading 1.84% Cu
and 0.74 g/t Au. These results provide strong support for the robustness of
mineralisation within the targeted zone and will be incorporated into future
metallurgical test work and resource evaluation.
Table 1. Significant intersection from drill hole MTPH-001.
Hole ID
East
North
RL
Dip
Azi
EOH
(m)
Fro
m
(m)
To(m)
Length
(m)
Cu
(%)
Au
(g/t)
MTPH-001
294085
1918920
994.93
90
0
121.2
8.1
121.2
113.1
1.32
0.41
60.4
115
54.6
1.84
0.74
Including
Figure 2. Cross section (see location at Figure 1) showing drill hole MTPH-001 in proximity to
MCB-042 and MCB-043 3, highlighting significant assay results (looking northeast).
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As noted in the Company’s ASX/AIM announcement of 7 August 2025, Celsius and
MMCI continue active discussions with a number of parties with regards to potential
financing for the MCB Copper-Gold project.
Maharlika Investment Corporation (“MIC”) have provided initial financing from the First
OLSA bridging loan and continues to express investment interest in in the MCB project 4.
Discussions with all interested investment parties, including MIC and Kiri Industries
Limited are continuing, although there is no guarantee that discussions will lead to any
definitive agreement 5.
The Company is focused on completion of the updated Feasibility Study and FEED
program whilst securing the best possible financing solution for MCB project and the
best possible value for Celsius shareholders. We continue to deliver on our
commitments to The Philippines Government and our highly supportive Balatoc
community, with whom we are confidently advancing the MCB project.
Ancillary Permitting Update
The Philippine National Water Resources Board (“NWRB”)6 has issued a Conditional
Water Permit authorising MMCI to commence water use activities in support of the MCB
Project’s development, subject to compliance with specific conditions. In accordance
with the Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067) and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations, MMCI is required to install measuring devices and submit quarterly
utilisation reports to the NWRB. These reports enable the NWRB to verify actual water
withdrawals, assess the sustainability of the source, and ensure that project water use
does not impair existing rights or deprive surrounding communities of their water
needs. The issuance of a permanent water permit is contingent on satisfactory
compliance with these monitoring and reporting requirements.
The Company remains committed to working diligently to meeting all regulatory
requirements while safeguarding local water resources to secure full permit conversion.
MCB COPPER-GOLD PROJECT
The MCB Copper-Gold Project (MCB) is located in the Cordillera Administrative Region
in the Philippines, approximately 320km north of Manila (Figure 1). It is the flagship
project within the Makilala portfolio which also contains other key prospects in the
pipeline for permit renewal/extension.
An updated JORC compliant Mineral Resource Estimate was announced for the MCB
Project on 12 December 2022, comprising 338 million tonnes @ 0.47% copper and 0.12
g/t gold, for a total of 1.6 million tonnes of contained copper and 1.3 million ounces of
gold, of which 249 million tonnes @ 0.44% copper and 0.11 g/t gold is classified as
4 ASX/AIM announcements 24 February 2025, 19 May 2025, and 17 June 2025
5 ASX announcement 7 August 2025
6 https://www.tlcpay.ph/NWRB/homepage
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Indicated, 42 million tonnes @ 0.52% copper and 0.11 g/t gold is classified as Inferred,
and 47 million tonnes @ 0.59% copper and 0.19 g/t gold is classified as Measured.
A Study for the MCB Project was announced by CLA on 1 December 2021, which
identified the potential for the development of a copper-gold operation with a 25-year
mine life. The Study was based on an underground mining operation and processing
facility to produce a saleable copper-gold concentrate.
Highlights from that Study include a Post tax NPV (8%) of US$464m and IRR of 31%,
assuming a copper price of US$4.00/lb and gold price of US$1,695/oz. Initial capital
expenditure is estimated to be US$253m with a payback period of approximately 2.7
years. The designed mine production is matched to a 2.28Mtpa processing plant which
will treat ore with an estimated average grade of 1.14% copper and 0.54g/t gold for the
first 10 years of planned production with a C1 7 cash costs at just US$0.73/lb copper, net
of gold credits.
Please note that as at the date of this announcement there are studies ongoing to
update the Feasibility Study for the Project and to complete the Front-end Engineering
and Design. These studies are scheduled for completion before December 2025 8.
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C1 costs include all direct costs in mining, processing, general and administration, and selling (including freight).
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Figure 3. Location of the MCB Project in the province of Kalinga, Northern Luzon,
Philippines.
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This announcement has been authorised by the Board of Directors of Celsius Resources
Limited.
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No.
596/2014 as it forms part of UK Domestic Law by virtue of the European Union
(Withdrawal) Act 2018.
Qualified / Competent Person Statement
Information in this report relating to Exploration Results is based on information
compiled, reviewed and assessed by Mr. Steven Olsen, who is a Fellow of the
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute
of Geoscientists. Mr. Olsen is a consultant to Celsius Resources and has sufficient
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent
Person as defined by the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr. Olsen consents to the
inclusion of the data in the form and context in which it appears.
Listing Rule Disclosures
The information in this announcement at footnote 3 relates to exploration results that
have been previously released to ASX. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any
new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original
ASX announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters
continue to apply.
The Mineral Resource Estimate for the MCB Project referred to in this announcement
was first disclosed in accordance with the requirements of ASX Listing Rule 5.8 in the
Company’s ASX Announcement dated 12 December 2022 titled “Updated Mineral
Resource for Celsius’ MCB Copper-Gold Project”. The Company confirms that it is not
aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in
the previous announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters
underpinning the Mineral Resource Estimate continue to apply and have not materially
changed.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements appearing in this announcement may be in the nature of
forward-looking statements. You should be aware that such statements are only
predictions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Those risks and
uncertainties include factors and risks specific to the industries in which the Company
operates and proposes to operate as well as general economic conditions, prevailing
exchange rates and interest rates and conditions in the financial markets, among other
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things. Actual events or results may differ materially from the events or results expressed
or implied in any forward-looking statement.
No forward-looking statement is a guarantee or representation as to future performance
or any other future matters, which will be influenced by a number of factors and subject
to various uncertainties and contingencies, many of which will be outside the Company’s
control.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or release any
revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after
today's date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. No representation or
warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness or
correctness of the information, opinions or conclusions contained in this announcement.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, none of the Company’s Directors, employees,
advisors, or agents, nor any other person, accepts any liability for any loss arising from
the use of the information contained in this announcement. You are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. The forward-looking
statements in this announcement reflect views held only as at the date of this
announcement.
Celsius Resources Contact Information
Level 5, 191 St. Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
PO Box 7059
Cloisters Square PO
Perth WA 6850
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Celsius Resources Limited
Neil Grimes
Multiplier Media
(Australia Media Contact)
Jon Cuthbert
Zeus Capital Limited
(Nominated Adviser & Broker)
Harry Ansell/James Joyce/
James Bavister
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P: +44 (0) 20 3 829 5000
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Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) is the Company’s Nominated Adviser and is authorised and
regulated by FCA. Zeus’s responsibilities as the Company’s Nominated Adviser,
including a responsibility to advise and guide the Company on its responsibilities under
the AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers, are owed solely to
the London Stock Exchange. Zeus is not acting for and will not be responsible to any
persons for providing protections afforded to customers of Zeus nor for advising them in
relation to the proposed arrangements described in this announcement or any matter
referred to in it.
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Appendix 1: The following tables are provided to ensure compliance with the JORC
Code (2012) requirements for the reporting of Exploration Results for the MCB Project.
SECTION 1:
Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Sampling
techniques
• Nature and quality of sampling (e.g.
cut channels, random chips, or
specific specialised industry
standard measurement tools
appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down whole
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF
instruments, etc). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
• Samples were collected from diamond
core drilled from the surface. All drill
core was generally sampled on 2-meter
intervals. In cases where geological and
mineralogical characteristics change,
sample length was not less than 1 meter.
• 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 (e.g. submarine
nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
Drilling
techniques
• 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).
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• Core samples cut into half using
diamond core saw following the cutting
lines marked by the Geologist. Split
cores returned to its respective core tray.
• Samples were shipped by company
vehicle to Intertek Testing Services which
is an external laboratory located in
Manila, Philippines.
• Crushed samples were fire assayed for
gold (Au) using a 30-gram charge, with a
detection limit of 0.005 ppm. Gold
values greater than 50 ppm were
determined by gravimetric fire assay.
• Copper (Cu) values were assayed using
Four acid digestion. Elements
determined by AAS finish with final
reporting for a total of 36 elements.
• Diamond drilling was used to capture the
rock samples for the new drill hole
intercepts, with the following drill core
size summarized as follows:
• PQ sized drill core with a core diameter
of 81.1 mm was used from surface to
more competent lithology. Core samples
of this size are estimated to comprise
about 43%of the total length of the
recently drilled holes.
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
• HQ sized drill core, with a core diameter
of 61.1mm, was then substituted at
greater depths to accommodate
variations of subsurface conditions. Core
samples of this size is estimated to
comprise about 57% of the total length
of the recently drilled holes.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Drill sample
recovery
• 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.
Logging
Subsampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
Commentary
• Core recovery has been recorded for every
interval as part of the routine geomechanical
logging.
• Recovered core lengths on average were
measured to be over 98% for the total length
of the drill hole, indicating a high recovery and
minimal lost core.
• All drilling activities were supervised by
company Geologists. Trained Core house
Technician were responsible for the core
recovery determination.
• Core was arranged to fit the breakages before
the actual core length from the start to the end
of the drill run was measured. Percent recovery
was calculated from dividing the measured
core length over the total drill run multiplied by
100.
• 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.
• Geologists were tasked to oversee the daily
quick log report down to sampling. Daily quick
log form was completed to identify the
geological details such as lithology, alteration
and mineralisation with corresponding
percentage estimate of Cu minerals and Cu
grade, using an established geological code.
• Whether logging is qualitative
or quantitative in nature. Core
(or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
• Detailed logging proceeds describing
geological characteristics present in the core,
i.e. lithology, alteration, mineralogy, structures,
etc.
• The total length and
percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
• Core photography was undertaken after
completing the geomechanical logging.
• If core, whether cut or sawn
and whether quarter, half or all
core taken.
• Samples were routinely taken over a 2m
interval, and cut in half, with half of the drill
core sent for analysis and half of the drill core
retained for future reference.
• If non-core, whether riffled,
tube sampled, rotary split, etc
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• Samples were cut on site using a hand core
saw. Samples were then selected and bagged
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
and whether sampled wet or
dry.
on site prior to delivery to the laboratory
(Intertek) in Manila for sample preparation.
• For all sample types, the
nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
• The sample size is considered appropriate for
type of material being samples.
• 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
Verification
of sampling
• The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory
procedures used and whether
the technique is considered
partial or total.
• Samples were fire assayed for gold (Au) using a
30-gram charge, with a detection limit of 0.005
ppm. Gold values greater than 50 ppm were
determined by gravimetric fire assay. Copper
(Cu) values were assayed using four acid
digestion. Elements determined by AAS finish
• 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.
• The procedures for the submission of samples
to the laboratory also include the regular
insertion of QA/QC samples in every
transmittal form or batch, which was typically
delivered to the laboratory in batches of 50
numbered samples. For each batch of 50
samples a total of 43 came from core samples
and an additional 7 samples were included for
QA/QC checks, which were as follows:
• 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.
• Four referenced standards
• The verification of significant
intersections by either
• Analytical procedures provided by an
internationally certified laboratory is
considered in line with industry standard for
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• One referenced Blank
• One coarse (unrecognisable) blank
• One field duplicate taken from the quartered
core
• After sample preparation, all samples were
sent for final analysis to Intertek at their
laboratory in Manila. Intertek is an
internationally recognised and ISO/IEC
17025:2005 & ISO/IEC 17020:2004 certified
independent laboratory.
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Criteria
and
assaying
JORC Code explanation
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.
Commentary
the type of deposit and mineralisation
identified at the Property.
• Apart from the verification of the procedures
and results as described above, no further
verification of the sampling and assaying have
been undertaken.
• None of the diamond drill holes in this report
are twinned.
• 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.
• All data reference points and maps for the
Makilala database, including drill hole collar
co-ordinates are recorded in WGS 84/UTM
Zone 51N.
• Compass measurements taken by Geologists
were used to establish the dip and azimuth of
the collar hole as part of their initial collar
surveys. Drill collar locations were positioned
using a handheld Garmin GPS unit, set to UTM
WGS 84 Zone 51N coordinate reference
system, with an accuracy expected to be within
2 metres. Downhole surveys were also
completed using a Keeper Gyro at 50m
intervals.
• Collar surveys were then logged into the
master MS Excel spreadsheet as part of the
database.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
• 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.
• The broad drilling pattern is at 100m spacing
for a series of diamond drill holes which are
oriented in a north-west direction and dipping
at predominantly at 60 degrees. These drill
holes are augmented by some drill holes which
have a west-north-west orientation or a northeast orientation or are vertical. (see figure 1 for
Drill Hole Locations).
• Drill holes at the MCB deposit are distributed
broadly on eight grid lines, giving coverage of
1,000 metres from east to west.
• Whether sample compositing
has been applied.
• The drill hole spacing where significant
copper-gold mineralisation has been identified
is sufficient to determine the geology and
grade continuity of the area, as well as the ore
body and mineralisation extents.
• Whether the orientation of
sampling achieves unbiased
sampling of possible structures
and the extent to which this is
known, considering the deposit
type.
• In the resource estimation, drill hole assays were
composited to 2 metres downhole intervals.
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• The dominant trend of the tonalite intrusion,
which is directly related to the broader lower
grade copper-gold mineralisation has an
overall strike of 50 degrees and a near to
vertical dip. Drill hole MCB-042 to MCB-044
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Criteria
Sample
security
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
• 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.
was drilled at a 45-degree angle to intersect
the interpreted high-grade positions which
appear to be horizontal to shallow east dipping
in orientation.
• The measures taken to ensure
sample security.
• The following standard procedures were
enforced for the drilling of new intercepts:
• Sample bags are arranged in sequence
according to its sample number. These are
then weighed and jotted down to a sample
dispatch note which details the sample
numbers, sample type and laboratory
processing required. Geologists ensures that
the transmittal form is correct for encoding and
submission. The bags of samples are sent
directly to the Intertek Laboratory in Manila by
company
• vehicle. No unsupervised third parties were
given access prior to the chain of custody
procedure.
• Samples were delivered to Intertek Testing
Services along with two copies of the sample
dispatch form. One copy for the laboratory to
accept custody of the sample, and the
signed/received copy return to database
custodian at the Core House facility in Tabuk,
Kalinga.
Audits or
reviews
• The results of any audits or
reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
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• No other specific audit or review was
conducted other than the validation checks by
the author documented earlier with regard to
the sample preparation, analysis or security for
the information in the new drillholes.
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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
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.
Commentary
• The Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold
project is situated in Luzon Central Cordillera in the
Barangay of Balatoc, Municipality of Pasil, Province of
Kalinga.
• The property comprises a single Exploration
Tenement (EP-003-2006-CAR) which covers an area
of approximately 2,500.82 hectares. The Exploration
Tenement surrounds the previous Copper-Gold
mining operations known as Batong Buhay Gold
Mines, Inc.
• The underlying title is in the name of the Philippines
registered corporation Makilala Mining Company Inc.
(MMCI) which is 100% owned by Makilala Holdings
Ltd.
• Celsius Resources Ltd has acquired 100% of Makilala
Holdings upon the issuance of the extension to carry
out exploration of the Tenement (EP-003-2006-CAR)
from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the
Philippines and this requirement was met on 24th
November 2020
• Exploration work and drilling was completed
by Makilala Mining Company Inc. which was
previously a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoran
Exploration Corporation-Philippine Branch
from year 2006 to 2013, the details of which
have been documented in CLA announcement
dated 16 September 2020.
• The relative quality and detail associated with
the drilling information is considered to be of a
high standard. This has enabled the author to
establish a high level of confidence associated
with the historical drilling information.
Geology
• Deposit type,
geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
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• The geological setting for the MCB copper-gold
mineralisation is typical of a porphyry copper + gold
+ moly deposit as commonly defined in many
academic papers (Hedenquist and Lowernstern,
1994; Sillitoe, R. H., 2010. Corbett and Leach, 1997).
The mineralisation and associated alteration exist
across the contact between the genetically related
intrusive body (tonalite) and the surrounding host
rock material. In most cases the surrounding host
rock is a mafic volcanic, however, in some instances
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JORC Code
explanation
Criteria
Commentary
the older (not genetically related to copper-gold
mineralisation) intrusive bodies also exist in contact
with the younger intrusive resulting in broad sections
of mineralisation and alteratio
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