Overdone? £315K drill vs £2.3m raise?7 Oct 2025 13:32
Phase I
Wallal Project
Immediately following the proposed AIM listing, FDR proposes to commence its Stage 1 diamond core
drilling program, which is estimated to cost £315,000, and comprises a single diamond drill hole targeting
the Proterozoic basement rocks below the Permian Grant Group. These basement rocks represent the
targeted host rocks to the magnetic bullseye anomalies observed in images generated from airborne
magnetic survey data. Due to their relative depths, FDR will initially target the Eastern anomaly before
relocating to, and drill testing, the Border anomaly in Phase II. The Western anomaly is not planned to be
drill tested due to its modelled depth. The proposed Stage 1 drilling program consists of one diamond hole
totalling 1,220 m. Subsequent drilling will be results driven following completion of the Stage 1 program.
Selta Project
Multiple lithium, REE, uranium and gold targets have been identified following the completion of an in-depth
desktop review of historical exploration data (FDR, 2024). To refine targets for further investigation, the
Company has completed a GIS based data compilation and data review which has generated nine targets
for future exploration. These targets have subsequently been ranked and prioritised, with the top four ranked
projects scheduled for first-pass exploration as part of the planned Phase 1 exploration at Selta. FDR plans
to complete Stage 1 of the methodical, multi-layered and systematic program of work within 6 months post
listing.
Phase II
Wallal Project
The Stage 2 diamond drilling programme is designed to test the Border magnetic anomaly. Two holes
totalling ~1300m are planned to be drilled to test the source of the magnetic anomaly which is believed to
be within the proterozoix basement rocks interpreted to be present at ~650m below surface.
The pre-requisite Heritage Clearance Survey has been completed to facilitate this work however, a Permit
of Works (PoW) will need to be applied for from the Western Australian Government Department of Mines
Industry Regulation and Safety.
Braeside West and Ripon Hills Projects
At Ripon Hills and Braeside West, the exploration targets are considered to be analogous to those found at
Rumble Resources’ Braeside Project, which has the same stratigraphy. Initial field reconnaissance is planned
to commence within 12 months post Admission and will involve:
1. Compilation of historical geochemical and geological data sets and bringing into GIS;
2. Re-processing and modelling existing airborne and ground based geophysical survey datasets, and
image remote sensing data for hydrothermal alteration;
3. Undertaking a desktop targeting study and drill planning;
4. Undertaking a field reconnaissance program and rock chip sampling; and
5. Undertaking follow up drilling at the most prospective target(s) by reverse circulation drilling programs,
based on the results from the preceding steps.
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