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Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW) the AIM listed metals exploration and development company is pleased to announce a drilling update for the second diamond drill hole (KKME 1-6) at the Kalahari Key Mineral Exploration Pty Ltd Molopo Farms Complex Project, which is targeting prospective massive nickel sulphide and platinum-group metal (“PGM”) mineralisation in Botswana.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The second exploration drill hole KKME 1-6 commenced on 19 November 2020 and intersected serpentinised ultramafic rocks at about 27m immediately beneath Kalahari Group sediments.
• By end of day on 27 November 2020, the drill hole had reached a depth of about 286m and has continuously intersected ultramafic rocks comprising mostly serpentinite after dunite or harzburgite.  The rock is very altered to about 115m and generally quite sheared and fractured throughout, however the drilling team have been able to maintain near 100% core recovery.
• Preliminary inspection of the core from the lower part of the hole shows indications of possible cyclic layering within the intrusive ultramafic rocks.
• Geological logging of the core indicates a shear/feeder zone setting and samples including from the prospective layering features will be analysed for both nickel and PGMs.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UPDATE

Paul Johnson Chief Executive Officer of Power Metal Resources commented:

“Further significant progress has been achieved with the geological model of the feeder zone being demonstrated through the core from the first and second holes.

The first hole produced 167 metres of ultramafic rock and this second hole has already produced about 260 metres of ultramafic rock, which has potential to host nickel and PGMs, and will be subject to assay testing.

After a short weekend break the drilling team will now continue the hole down to target depth of circa 500 metres.” 

OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE – MOLOPO FARMS COMPLEX PROJECT

Power Metal currently has an 18.26% shareholding in Kalahari Key and has elected to earn in (“Earn-In”) to a 40% direct interest in the MFC Project by funding US$500,000 of exploration expenditure in 2020, notably the diamond drilling of selected targets (the “Drill Programme”).  To date Power Metal have paid US$192,641 leaving a balance remaining of US$307,359 (approximately £230,523) which is fully covered by Power Metal cash resources.

The original Earn-in period was to 31.12.20 however Power Metal and Kalahari Key have mutually agreed to extend this to 31.1.21 as some drill programme activities and invoices relating thereto and requiring payment may not be received until early in 2021.

THE DRILL PROGRAMME

The Drill Programme is for an initial planned 2,505m across four diamond core drill holes with planned target hole depths varying from 525m to 710m.

The Drill Programme is designed to intersect four high priority targets prospective for massive nickel sulphide mineralisation, delineated by both Time Domain Electromagnetic (“EM”) and Natural Field Audio Magneto Telluric (“NF-AMT”) geophysics surveys.

DRILL HOLE KKME 1-6

Hole KKME 1-6 is the second hole of a planned 2,505 metre four-hole programme and has a planned down-hole target depth of 500m to the upper side of a conductive body modelled from geophysical survey data.

This second drill collar is located in the project’s Tshepo (Hope) Central Target Area, approximately 20km west-southwest of the programme’s first drill hole KKME 1-14 and along strike on the shear zone interpreted as the Molopo Farms Complex Feeder Zone.

The Tshepo (Hope) Central Target Area lies within the centre of the interpreted feeder zone inside the near-surface sub-crop of the Molopo Farms Complex in Licence PL311/2016.

COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Mr Nick O’Reilly (MSc, DIC, MIMMM, MAusIMM, FGS), who is a qualified geologist and acts as the Competent Person under the AIM Rules – Note for Mining and Oil & Gas Companies. Mr O’Reilly is a Principal consultant working for Mining Analyst Consulting Ltd which has been retained by Power Metal Resources PLC to provide technical support.

The information contained within this announcement is considered to be inside information prior to its release, as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation No.596/2014 and is disclosed in accordance with the Company’s obligations under Article 17 of those Regulations.

For further information please visit https://www.powermetalresources.com/ or contact:

Notes to Editors:

Power Metal Resources plc (LON:POW) is an AIM listed metals exploration and development company seeking a large scale metal discovery.

The Company has a global portfolio of project interests including precious metal exploration in North America and Australia together with base metal exploration in Africa. Project interests range from early stage greenfield exploration to later stage prospects currently subject to drill programmes.

The Board and its team of advisors have expertise in project generation, exploration and development and have identified an opportunity to utilise the Company’s position to become a leader in the London market for investors wishing to gain exposure to proactive global metals exploration.

Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW) the AIM listed metals exploration and development company is pleased to announce the commencement of the second diamond drill hole (KKME 1-6) at the Kalahari Key Mineral Exploration Pty Ltd Molopo Farms Complex Project, which is targeting prospective massive nickel sulphide and platinum-group metal (“PGM”) mineralisation in Botswana.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The second hole (KKME 1-6) of a planned 2,505 metre four-hole programme commenced diamond drilling yesterday.
• Hole KKME 1-6 is inclined at 60 degrees and has a planned down-hole target depth of 500m to the upper side of a conductive body modelled from geophysical survey data.
• This second drill collar is located in the project’s Tshepo (Hope) Central Target Area, approximately 20km west-southwest of the programme’s first drill hole KKME 1-14 and along strike on the shear zone interpreted as the Molopo Farms Complex Feeder Zone.
• The Tshepo (Hope) Central Target Area lies within the centre of the interpreted feeder zone inside the near-surface sub-crop of the Molopo Farms Complex in Licence PL311/2016.
• An analysis of data from agricultural water boreholes in the vicinity shows that serpentinite ultramafic units can be expected directly under the Kalahari cover in this area.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UPDATE

Paul Johnson Chief Executive Officer of Power Metal Resources commented:

“I am pleased to report the second exploration hole, KKME 1-6, to test conductive targets within theMolopo Farms Complex feeder zone has now commenced.

This hole is designed to test Target 1-6 a conductive geophysical body within the Tshepo (Hope) Central Target Area, approximately 20km WSW of the previous hole KKME 1-14, which is located in the project’s Chipo (Gift) Northern Target Area.

We look forward to sharing further findings in due course.” 

OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE – MOLOPO FARMS COMPLEX PROJECT

Power Metal currently has an 18.26% shareholding in Kalahari Key and has elected to earn in (“Earn-In”) to a 40% direct interest in the MFC Project by funding US$500,000 of exploration expenditure in 2020, notably the diamond drilling of selected targets (the “Drill Programme”). On completion of the Earn-In, and on the basis of the current 18.26% shareholding in Kalahari Key, Power Metal will have an effective economic interest of 50.96% in the MFC Project.

THE DRILL PROGRAMME

The Drill Programme is for an initial planned 2,505m across four diamond core drill holes with planned target hole depths varying from 525m to 710m.

The Drill Programme is designed to intersect four high priority targets prospective for massive nickel sulphide mineralisation, delineated by both Time Domain Electromagnetic (“EM”) and Natural Field Audio Magneto Telluric (“NF-AMT”) geophysics surveys.

COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Mr Nick O’Reilly (MSc, DIC, MIMMM, MAusIMM, FGS), who is a qualified geologist and acts as the Competent Person under the AIM Rules – Note for Mining and Oil & Gas Companies. Mr O’Reilly is a Principal consultant working for Mining Analyst Consulting Ltd which has been retained by Power Metal Resources PLC to provide technical support.

The information contained within this announcement is considered to be inside information prior to its release, as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation No.596/2014 and is disclosed in accordance with the Company’s obligations under Article 17 of those Regulations.

For further information please visit https://www.powermetalresources.com/ or contact:

Notes to Editors:

Power Metal Resources plc (LON:POW) is an AIM listed metals exploration and development company seeking a large scale metal discovery.

The Company has a global portfolio of project interests including precious metal exploration in North America and Australia together with base metal exploration in Africa. Project interests range from early stage greenfield exploration to later stage prospects currently subject to drill programmes.

The Board and its team of advisors have expertise in project generation, exploration and development and have identified an opportunity to utilise the Company’s position to become a leader in the London market for investors wishing to gain exposure to proactive global metals exploration.

Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW) the AIM listed metals exploration and development company is pleased to provide a drilling update confirming completion of the first hole (KKME 1-14) at the Kalahari Key Mineral Exploration Pty Ltd (“KKME”) Molopo Farms Complex Project, which is targeting prospective massive nickel sulphide and platinum-group metal (“PGM”) mineralisation in Botswana.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The first hole (KKME 1-14) of a planned 2,505 metre four-hole programme has been completed successfully and achieved target depth of 520 metres with near 100% core recovery.
• The suite of rocks encountered in KKME 1-14 has successfully confirmed the proposition that the geology at the MFC Project is that of a feeder zone.
• About 167 metres of ultramafic rock, a potential host for PGMs and nickel, has been encountered below an altered contact around 41 metres down hole. Samples to be prepared and assay tested.
• Downhole geophysics to be undertaken at the end of hole to identify and clarify the conductive structures around and below the 520 metre hole depth.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UPDATE

Paul Johnson Chief Executive Officer of Power Metal Resources commented: “I am extremely pleased to report the programme has got off to a great start with successful completion of the first exploration hole KKME 1-14 down to the planned depth of 520m.

For the MFC Project we have successfully and significantly validated the geological proposition that the geology at the Project is that of a feeder zone.

We have some important work to undertake utilising the core from KKME 1-14 which includes field-based core review and sample preparation for assay testing. We are also to undertake downhole geophysics shortly to confirm the conductive structures at depth.

Whilst the analysis of the core and down hole geophysics is being carried out at KKME 1-14, and to keep the programme running efficiently, we will now move the drill rig to the second hole location where drilling is expected to commence imminently. Further details on this to follow shortly.

In summary, we are now full thrust into the MFC Project programme, and are already many steps forward from just a few weeks ago.  We have validated the geological model, successfully completed our first drill hole and have core from the 520m hole which we are now examining and will be testing.” 

DRILL PROGRAMME FURTHER INFORMATION

• The first drill hole KKME 1-14 at the MFC Project has now attained a target depth of 520m.  The hole was completed safely and securely and has achieved near 100% core recovery.
• KKME 1-14 was sited in the Jwaneng-Makopong Shear/Feeder zone to the east of the main Molopo Farms Complex intrusion. (The next two holes are planned to intersect the same zone within the main part of the intrusion.)
• KKME 1-14 has successfully confirmed the geological proposition that the geology at Molopo Farm is that of a feeder zone.  In addition, the hole appears to confirm the geophysical modelling, with some precision in the identification of conductors at depth.
• The drill core is now the subject of field-based analysis and after cutting and visual inspection, samples will be prepared for assay testing at an accredited laboratory in South Africa.  In addition, thin sections of rock will be taken for petrographic analysis.
• The assay testing will confirm the composition of the drill core and metal content.  The petrographic analysis is an in-depth investigation of the chemical and physical features of the rock which will add considerably to our geological understanding of the area.
• The drilling has confirmed the presence of ultramafic rocks of the Molopo Farms Complex along the Jwaneng-Makopong Shear/Feeder zone.
• The outcome of the drilling includes the discovery of a serpentinite intrusion into the Transvaal strata.  This intrusion comprises 167 metres of ultramafic serpentinite in the drill core (the planned petrographic and chemical analysis of the core will allow a more exact lithological description).
• The ultramafic serpentinite extended from 41m to 208m (with the top 20m highly weathered) within the drill hole.  Serpentinite is a potential host rock for PGMs and nickel and therefore the rock will be subject to assay testing.
• The hole finished after passing through 25m of pyritic and graphitic mudstones from around 480m to 505m which could be the conductor identified from geophysical work or could overlie it.
• The graphitic and iron sulphide mudstones (“Mudstones”) encountered towards the bottom of the hole died out with depth, while the geophysics carried out before drilling indicated an anomaly stronger with depth.
• Moreover, the Mudstones should be a continuous unit (at the base of the Segwagwa Group) and yet the geophysical conductor target appears to be more confined.
• As a result further investigation is required to confirm or eliminate the presence of other conductive structures around or below the end of hole.
• A down-hole geophysical probe is now being deployed into the first hole to gather additional deep-seated data to supplement the surface derived Time Domain Electromagnetic (“EM”) and Natural Field Audio Magneto Telluric (“NF-AMT”) geophysical modelling.
• The down-hole geophysics work will detect any other conductive structures for 300m around and below the drill hole. This will provide detailed and more precise data to help identify the location of any other conductive structures that should be targeted with further drilling.
• Should the geophysical probe results and modelling show the presence of a significant conductor below the current end of hole, we have the option of reinstating the rig to extend or deviate the hole.
• Whilst analysis work is undertaken at KKME 1-14 and to ensure programme continuity we are making preparations to move the drill rig to the second drill hole location out of a planned four-hole programme at the MFC Project and further information in respect of this drill target will be provided shortly.

OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE – MOLOPO FARMS COMPLEX PROJECT

Power Metal currently has an 18.26% shareholding in Kalahari Key and has elected to earn in (“Earn-In”) to a 40% direct interest in the MFC Project by funding US$500,000 of exploration expenditure in 2020, notably the diamond drilling of selected targets (the “Drill Programme”). On completion of the Earn-In, and on the basis of the current 18.26% shareholding in Kalahari Key, Power Metal will have an effective economic interest of 50.96% in the MFC Project.

THE DRILL PROGRAMME

The Drill Programme is for an initial planned 2,505m across four diamond core drill holes with planned target hole depths varying from 525m to 710m.

The Drill Programme is designed to intersect four high priority targets prospective for massive nickel sulphide mineralisation, delineated by both Time Domain Electromagnetic (“EM”) and Natural Field Audio Magneto Telluric (“NF-AMT”) geophysics surveys.

FINANCING OF THE EARN-IN

In respect of the US$500,000 Earn-in spend Power Metal has to date sent cash payments for initial expenses of US$133,641 to Kalahari Key, leaving a balance of US$366,359 (approximately £278,000) remaining.

This balancing amount is fully funded and covered by Power Metal existing working capital comprising cash and listed investments which as at 13 November 2020 was approximately £1,734,000.

COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Mr Nick O’Reilly (MSc, DIC, MIMMM, MAusIMM, FGS), who is a qualified geologist and acts as the Competent Person under the AIM Rules – Note for Mining and Oil & Gas Companies. Mr O’Reilly is a Principal consultant working for Mining Analyst Consulting Ltd which has been retained by Power Metal Resources PLC to provide technical support.

The information contained within this announcement is considered to be inside information prior to its release, as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation No.596/2014 and is disclosed in accordance with the Company’s obligations under Article 17 of those Regulations.

For further information please visit https://www.powermetalresources.com/ or contact:

Notes to Editors:

Power Metal Resources plc (LON:POW) is an AIM listed metals exploration and development company seeking a large scale metal discovery.

The Company has a global portfolio of project interests including precious metal exploration in North America and Australia together with base metal exploration in Africa. Project interests range from early stage greenfield exploration to later stage prospects currently subject to drill programmes.

The Board and its team of advisors have expertise in project generation, exploration and development and have identified an opportunity to utilise the Company’s position to become a leader in the London market for investors wishing to gain exposure to proactive global metals exploration.

Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW) the AIM listed metals exploration and development company is pleased to provide a drilling progress update on the Kalahari Key Mineral Exploration Pty Ltd Molopo Farms Complex Project, which is targeting prospective massive nickel sulphide and platinum-group metal mineralisation in Botswana.

OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE – MOLOPO FARMS COMPLEX PROJECT

Power Metal has an 18.26% shareholding in Kalahari Key and has elected to earn in (“Earn-In”) to a 40% direct interest in the MFC Project by funding US$500,000 of exploration expenditure in 2020, notably the diamond drilling of selected targets. On completion of the Earn-In, Power Metal will have an effective economic interest of 50.96% in the MFC Project.

For clarity, the US$500,000 cost is fully funded and covered by Power Metal existing cash resources.

Paul Johnson Chief Executive Officer of Power Metal Resources commented:

“We are pleased to provide a drilling update for our first drill hole at the Molopo Farms Complex where high-resolution geophysics has identified a series of exciting high conductivity bodies which could be related to massive sulphide mineralisation. 

The drill hole has now reached a depth of 445m and is now approaching the start of the target zone and the upper edge of the geophysically  modelled conductive body at around 505m depth.

As this is the first hole on the project into unknown geology the drilling has been proceeding cautiously to maintain the 100% core recovery, but with the rig now expected to average around 30m/shift we expect the hole to reach the start of the conductive target within the next few days.

We look forward to providing further updates as the programme progresses.”

DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS:

• Drill Hole 1 at the MFC Project has now attained a depth of 445m at end of shift on Tuesday 10^th November. As the hole has deepened the drilling has been proceeding cautiously as it is the first hole of the project and the drilling team are getting accustomed to the ground conditions whilst continually achieving 100% core recovery.
• Hole 1 is now approaching the start of the target zone and should reach the upper side of the modelled Target 1-14 conductor at a depth of  approximately 505m, within the next few days.
• In addition to recovering core samples from the target zone for assay at an accredited laboratory, the drill hole will be used by a down-hole geophysical probe which will gather additional deep-seated data to supplement the surface derived Time Domain Electromagnetic (“EM”) and Natural Field Audio Magneto Telluric (“NF-AMT”) geophysical modelling.
• The downhole geophysics should enable the conductive target model to be refined and will help determine whether the drill hole could be extended or deviated to gather more data.

COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Mr Nick O’Reilly (MSc, DIC, MIMMM, MAusIMM, FGS), who is a qualified geologist and acts as the Competent Person under the AIM Rules – Note for Mining and Oil & Gas Companies. Mr O’Reilly is a Principal consultant working for Mining Analyst Consulting Ltd which has been retained by Power Metal Resources PLC to provide technical support.

The information contained within this announcement is considered to be inside information prior to its release, as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation No.596/2014 and is disclosed in accordance with the Company’s obligations under Article 17 of those Regulations.

For further information please visit https://www.powermetalresources.com/ or contact:

Notes to Editors:

Power Metal Resources plc (LON:POW) is an AIM listed metals exploration and development company seeking a large scale metal discovery.

The Company has a global portfolio of project interests including precious metal exploration in North America and Australia together with base metal exploration in Africa. Project interests range from early stage greenfield exploration to later stage prospects currently subject to drill programmes.

The Board and its team of advisors have expertise in project generation, exploration and development and have identified an opportunity to utilise the Company’s position to become a leader in the London market for investors wishing to gain exposure to proactive global metals exploration.