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About Globe
Globe Metals & Mining Limited is a Perth
based company listed on Australian Stock
Exchange (ASX Code: GBE)
March Quarter 2015
Review of Operations
Globe’s principal exploration focus is to
advance the Kanyika Niobium Project.
The Kanyika Niobium Project is regarded as
the 5th largest undeveloped niobium
resource in the world.
The Kanyika Niobium Project host to a 2004
JORC compliant Mineral Resource Estimate
of 68.3M tonnes of Nb2O5 using a 1,500 ppm
Nb2O5 cut-off (refer ASX announcement
dated 7 January 2013).
Highlights
Kanyika Niobium Project
Investment Summary
Work during the quarter involved the provision of
documentation in support of the Company’s Mining
Lease Application and a consideration of project
financing options.
100% interest held on projects in Malawi
(Africa) including niobium, graphite and rare
earths
Chiziro Graphite Project
Directors and Management
Ms Alice Wong - Non-Executive Chairperson
Mr Alistair Stephens - Managing Director
Mr William Hayden - Non-executive Director
Mr Bo Tan - Non-executive Director
Mr Alex Ko - Non-executive Director
A further 94 rock chip assay results were received
during the March 2015 Quarter with 36 samples
reporting assays of greater than 10% TGC, with a
highest assay of 20.7% TGC.
The assay results demonstrate additional high-grade
mineralisation within Globe’s Chirizo Graphite Project
area.
All assays have now been received from sampling
programs completed to date.
Capital Structure
Shares on Issue: 469,729,062
Options on Issue: 4,000,000 (various)
52 week range: $0.02 - $0.07
Last Price (29/4/2015): $0.029
Market Capitalisation: $13.622 million
Substantial Shareholders
Apollo Metals : 52.37%
Ao-Zhong International Minerals: 25.15%
Contact
Alistair Stephens
Managing Director
info@globemm.com
T: +61 (0)8 9327 0700
Corporate & Finance
Cash at bank and in term deposits at 31 March 2015 of
$16.451 million.
3,800,000 Unlisted Options lapsed as at 31 January
2015.
Michael Fry was appointed as Company Secretary on 2
February 2015.
Globe Metals & Mining Ltd | Suite 1, Level 1, 35 Havelock Street, West Perth, WA, 6005 | PO Box 1811 West Perth WA 6872 | P: +61 8 9327 0700
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Globe Metals & Mining Limited (ASX Code: GBE) (“Globe” or “the Company”) is pleased to
provide its activities report for the quarter ended 31 December 2014.
1.
Overview of Exploration Activities
Globe’s focus of operations is in Malawi in southeast Africa of which the Company’s most advanced
project is the Kanyika Niobium Project (KNP). The KNP is considered a world class niobium (Nb) and
tantalum (Ta) resource. These metals are key additives in steel manufacture, electronics and
ceramics.
At Globe’s KNP asset, a resource estimated sufficient to sustain a 20-year mine life has been defined,
however, the Company continues to explore its licence for further Nb-Ta resources.
In addition to KNP, Globe has three other exploration projects in Malawi as follows:
Chiziro Graphite Project - in 2014 Globe completed 6,266 metres of trenching at its
Chimutu Prospect and in the process outlined six kilometres strike of high-grade graphite
mineralisation. In addition to which mapping and rock chip sampling has located further
prospects. Work to date has defined drill targets that there are plans to test in 2015.
Favourable preliminary metallurgical test work has been reported on previously by Globe.
Machinga Rare Earths Project - this is an early stage exploration project, however, soil
sampling programmes in 2013 and 2014 field seasons have outlined substantial rare earth
element (REE) and Nb-Ta anomalism that will require further follow up in 2015.
Salimbidwe Rare Earths Project - This is also an early stage exploration project that will
have further evaluation completed during 2015.
Figure 1- Malawi Projects Location Map.
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2. Kanyika Niobium Project
2.1 Overview
Globe has been undertaking exploration and resource development activities at Kanyika since 2007
and in 2011 made the decision to proceed to undertaking a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), the
technical aspects of which were completed by 31 December 2012.
As part of undertaking the DFS process an updated Mineral Resource was completed and on 7
January 2013 Globe made a release to the ASX stating a mineral resource inventory of 68.3M
tonnes (equivalent) of Nb2O5 using a 1,500 ppm Nb2O5 cut-off (refer Table 1 & 2 below). No
additions or changes have been made to this resource statement and it complies with the 2004
JORC guidelines for mineral resource statements as made in that release, (please refer to the
“Competent Persons Statement” section on page 17).
Table 1: Mineral Resource Estimate for Kanyika using a 1,500 ppm Nb 2O5 lower cut
Category
Million Tonnes
Nb2O5 ppm
Ta2O5 ppm
Measured
5.3
3,790
180
Indicated
47.0
2,860
135
Inferred
16.0
2,430
120
Total
68.3
2,830
135
Table 2: Mineral Resource Estimate for Kanyika using a 3,000 ppm Nb 2O5 lower cut
Category
Million Tonnes
Nb2O5 ppm
Ta2O5 ppm
Measured
3.4
4,790
220
Indicated
16.6
4,120
190
Inferred
2.8
4,110
190
Total
22.8
4,220
190
In addition to on-going exploration activities, the Company is completing further Feasibility
Optimisation as it awaits Mining Licence approval.
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2.2 Development Agreement (DA) Negotiations
Globe held Development Agreement (DA) negotiations with representatives of the Government
of Malawi during December 2014.
In May of 2014 there was a change of government in Malawi and the meeting in December
2014 was for the benefit of the new Minister and relevant senior government personnel to be
brought up to date with the DA progress as part of the on-going DA negotiation process.
DA negotiations will continue in 2015 and it is anticipated they will be concluded to the benefit
of all parties involved.
2.3 Kanyika Definitive Feasibility Study
Globe has progressed discussions with several groups interested in purchasing niobium and
tantalum products from Kanyika, with the view to develop long-term product off-take
agreements.
The Kanyika Technical Economic Return (TER) model has been revised to include results from
the 2014 Kanyika concentrator pilot plant programme. Currently the TER model remains
incomplete until costed product off-take agreements are established.
2.4 Mining Licence Application
The Kanyika Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL0188) expired at the end of December 2014,
consequently Globe has applied for a Mining Licence (ML) to cover the Kanyika Nb-Ta resource,
and all areas covering proposed mine infrastructure and prospective exploration areas.
The ML application was submitted to the Ministry of Mines in mid-December and Globe is
awaiting Ministerial approval.
2.5 Kanyika Exploration Activities During This Quarter
No field work was completed during the March Quarter at Kanyika.
At the request of the Malawi Department of Mines information was provided in support of the
Company’s Mining Lease Application.
In addition, the Company gave consideration to various financing options.
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3. Chiziro Graphite Project
3.1 Overview
The Chiziro Graphite Project is located to the north-east of the city of Lilongwe in Malawi and
comprises Exploration Prospecting Licence (EPL0299).
During 2014, Globe completed trenching at the “Chimutu Prospect” and defined a six kilometre
strike of high-grade graphite mineralisation. Subsequent mapping of other areas within the
tenement area identified additional areas of interest.
3.2 Mapping & Sampling
During December 2014, reconnaissance rock chip sampling was carried out at Chimutu and two
prospective graphite prospects identified from mapping, referred to as “Chimutu East” and
“Katengeza”.
A total of 121 rock chip samples were collected, 95 from the Chimutu and Chimutu East
Prospects and a further 26 from the Katengeza Prospect.
By the end of the December Quarter, 27 assays had been returned of which 13 assayed greater
than 10% TGC, with a highest assay of 21.1% TGC.
During the March 2015 Quarter, the remaining 94 assays were received; 87 samples being from
the Chimutu and Chimutu East Prospects and 7 being from the Katengeza Prospect. 36 of these
samples assayed greater than 10% TGC, with a highest assay of 20.7% TGC.
These results were released by Globe as part of an ASX announcement dated 12 February 2015
titled “Chiziro Graphite Project Update”.
Table 1 below summarises the assay results received to date for all sampling programs
completed to date.
Assay Range
(% TGC)
0-2
2-5
5-10
10-20
>20
Total
Number of Samples
Katengeza
1
2
9
14
1
27
Number of Samples
Chimutu & Chimutu
East
2
16
74
61
7
160
Table 1: Summary of rock chip TGC assay results received at Katengeza Project and the Chimutu and Chimutu East Projects.
All assays have now been received for the sampling programs completed to date.
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Figures 2 and 3 below summarise the rock chip sample locations and TGC assays.
Figure 2: Chimutu and Chimutu East Prospect rock chip results. Assays received during the March Quarter are highlighted with a
thick black outline.
Figure 3: Katengeza Prospect rock chip results. Assays received during the March Quarter are highlighted with a thick black outline.
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3.3
Chiziro Exploration Activities During This Quarter
No field work was completed during the March Quarter at Chiziro.
4.
4.1
Machinga Rare Earths Project
Overview
Located just north of Zomba in southern Malawi, Machinga is host to rare earth, niobium and
tantalum mineralisation. Globe’s soil sampling programmes in 2013 and 2014 have outlined a
substantial rare earth element (REE) and niobium anomaly that will require further follow up.
4.2
Activities During this Quarter
No exploration activities were completed at Machinga during the March Quarter.
5.
5.1
Salimbidwe Rare Earths Project
Overview
The Salambidwe ring complex is located in southern Malawi, within the Chilwa Alkaline Province,
and is host to rare earth mineralisation. Globe has carried out geological mapping, soil and rock
chip sampling and ground radiometric surveys with promising results.
5.2
Activities During this Quarter
No exploration activities were completed at Salimbidwe during the March Quarter.
6.
6.1
Memba Iron Ore Project
Overview
The Memba licence is located in north-east Mozambique, the area is prospective for Ti-Fe
mineralisation. This project is the only one Globe has in Mozambique, and outside of Malawi.
6.2
Activities During this Quarter
No exploration activities were completed at Memba during the March Quarter.
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7.
Corporate
7.1
Cash at Bank
Cash at bank for the Company remains robust with A$16.451M at bank on call or in term deposit.
7.2
Options
During the March 2015 Quarter, 3,800,000 option lapsed.
As a consequence the options remaining on issue are as follows:
Grant Date
Number
Exercise Price
Expiry Date
2 July 2013
2 July 2013
2 July 2013
2 July 2013
Total
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
4,000,000
$0.10
$0.15
$0.20
$0.25
30 June 2017
30 June 2018
30 June 2019
30 June 2020
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Schedule of Mineral Tenements as at 31 March 2015
Table 2: Summary of Globe’s Exploration Tenements
Malawi
Mozambique
Project
Status
Tenement
Kanyika
Granted
EPL0188-2005R3
Interest
held
by Globe
100%
Salambidwe
Granted
EPL0289/10R
100%
Machinga
Granted
EPL0230/07R2
100%
Chiziro
Granted
EPL0299/10R
100%
Memba
Granted
4832L, 4831L
100%
NB:
EPL – Exclusive Prospecting Licence (Malawi)
L – Exclusive Prospecting Licence (Mozambique)
Contact:
Alistair Stephens
Managing Director
Globe Metals & Mining Ltd
Tel: +61 (0) 8 9327 0700
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Competent person: The contents of this report relating to the Mineral resource Estimate are based on
information compiled by Mr Michael Job, Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and
a consultant employed by Quantitative Group at the time the Mineral Resource Estimate was completed.
Mr Job had sufficient experience related to the activity undertaken to qualify as a “Competent person”, as
defined in the 2004 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources and Ore Reserves and consented to the inclusion in reports of matters compiled by him in the
form and context which they appear. The Mineral Resource Estimate was first reported to the ASX on 7
January 2013 and has not been updated since.
Competent person: The information in this report that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results,
Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Fergus Jockel, a competent person
who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australian Institute of
Geoscientists. Fergus Jockel is a full-time employee of the company and 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’. Fergus Jockel consents to the
inclusion in the report of matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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JORC TABLE 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
Sampling
techniques
Explanation
• 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.
Drilling
techniques
• 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, facesampling bit or other type, whether
core is oriented and if so, by what
method, etc).
Commentary
Ground
radiometric
surveys
were
conducted
using
a
handheld
ThermoScientific
RadEye
brand
scintillometer integrated with a GPS
(GARMIN GPSMAP 78s). Soil sampling was
carried out in a grid pattern with
approximately 2 kg samples collected at
each point. Rock chip samples were
collected where outcropping rock occurs.
Trenches were dug to the depth of
bedrock, or 1.5m and 2kg samples were
taken over a 1m length.
Careful bagging of samples in individual
plastic bags and accurate numbering and
labelling of samples was carried out in the
field. QAQC procedures such as the use of
field duplicates, were carried out to
ensure sample representivity. Re-sampling
was carried out where necessary. Hand
held GPS units (GARMIN GPSMAP 78s)
were used to locate sampling locations,
which undergo regular checks. Hand held
ThermoScientific
RadEye
brand
scintillometer is regularly calibrated.
For graphite analysis at the Chiziro project,
trenching was carried out to obtain 1m
samples of 2kg each, soil sampling was
carried out to obtain 2kg samples over a
grid pattern, and rock chip sampling of
outcrops was carried out. Samples were
pulverised, acidified and roasted for total
combustion analysis of total graphitic
carbon. For all analysis at Kanyika,
Machinga and Salambidwe projects, soil
sampling was carried out to obtain 2kg
samples over a grid pattern, and rock chip
sampling of outcrops was carried out. The
samples were pulverised and 120-150g
was analysed by the ICP-MS technique.
No drilling was carried out in this quarter
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Criteria
Drill
sample
recovery
Logging
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
Explanation
• 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.
• 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.
Commentary
No drilling was carried out in this quarter
No drilling was carried out in this quarter.
Trenching was geologically logged over 1m
length intervals to an appropriate level of
detail.
Geological logging of trenching was
qualitative in nature.
The entire length of all trenches was
logged.
No drill core
Samples greater than 3kg were riffle split
in to two 50/50 samples by the laboratory
to create a sub-sample that can be milled
in one operation. Samples were dried at
121°C for 8 hours, until devoid of
moisture, by the laboratory.
Samples from Kanyika, Salambidwe, and
Machinga were submitted at the ISO
17025 accredited Genalysis Laboratory
Services in South Africa for sample
preparation. Samples from Chiziro were
submitted at the SANAS accredited
laboratory, Inspectorate Metals and
Minerals, a Bureau Veritas Group company
in Rustenburg, South Africa, for sample
preparation.
- At Genalysis Laboratories, samples
were received by the laboratory and
allocated a unique job number, then
sorted. The samples were dried, and
then crushed if required to either 2mm
or 10mm as appropriate. Large
samples were riffle split and the excess
stored. Samples were pulverised in a
closed pulveriser to 85% 75µm. 120150g analytical split was taken for
export to Australia and the pulp
residue was retained and stored.
- At Bureau Veritas Laboratory, samples
were received, sorted and dried.
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Criteria
Explanation
Commentary
Primary preparation was by crushing
the whole sample, which was then
pulverised in a vibrating disc pulveriser.
The samples were acidified and
roasted to remove carbonate and
organic carbon.
Appropriate industry standard quality
control procedures were adopted at each
stage of sub-sampling to maximise
representivity of samples, such as
laboratory repeat assays.
Field duplicates were used at a rate of 5%
and analysed to ensure representivity of in
situ material.
The field sample size of approximately 2kg
greater is appropriate to the grain size of
the material 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.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
• The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
• The use of twinned holes.
Samples from Kanyika, Salambidwe, and
Machinga were submitted at the ISO
17025 accredited Genalysis Laboratory
Services in South Africa for sample
preparation and chemical analysis,
applying the ICP-MS technique. Samples
from Chiziro were submitted at the SANAS
accredited laboratory, Inspectorate Metals
and Minerals, a Bureau Veritas Group
company in Rustenburg, South Africa, for
sample preparation and chemical analysis
using a total combustion analyser.
A Thermo Scientific RadEye brand
scintillometer was used to measure
ground radiation levels and conduct
surveys. The unit is regularly checked and
calibrated. A calibration factor was not
applied to the radiation counts per second
data.
A comprehensive quality control and
quality assurance programme undertaken
included the use of certified reference
materials (CRMs), blanks (silica sand) and
field duplicates at a 5% rate. The quality
assurance data was analysed on an ongoing basis. Re-assaying or umpire checks
were undertaken as necessary. From the
QAQC data review, it is reasonable to
accept the levels of accuracy and precision
were attained during the exploration
program and laboratory testing.
No drilling was carried out in this quarter
therefore there were no significant
intersections.
No drilling was carried out in this quarter,
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Criteria
Explanation
• 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
• 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.
Orientation of
data
in
relation
to
geological
structure
• 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
Commentary
therefore no twinned holes.
The collected field data was entered by
the Exploration geologists into Excel
spread sheets and emailed to the GIS and
Database Geologist based at Globe Metals
head office in Perth. All data was verified
by the GIS and Database Geologist in
Perth, and automatically verified by
database software. Data entry errors were
identified and returned to the Exploration
Geologists for correction. The data was
loaded into a Century Systems Fusion
Database.
Assay results were received by the Perth
Office,
directly
from
Genalysis
Laboratories by email. The assay files were
loaded into the database by the GIS and
Database Geologist. A spread sheet
containing assay data was sent to the
Exploration Geologists on site for their
evaluation.
Hand held GPS units (GARMIN GPSMAP
78s) are used to define field location of
soil, rock chip samples, trenches and
boreholes. These locations are considered
accurate to 5m.
The grid system used is UTM Zone 36S,
WGS 84.
The GPS has sufficient topographic control
warranted for geochemical sampling. GPS
data is downloaded via Map Source into
MS Excel.
No drilling was carried out in this quarter.
Soil sampling was carried out on a grid
pattern, where terrain allows, at a line
spacing of 200m and station spacing of
50m. Rock chip samples were taken only
where outcrops occur. Trenches were
sampled over 1m length intervals.
The data spacing and distribution of
surface sampling is sufficient to delineate
a mineralised target for further
investigation.
No sample compositing was applied.
No drilling was carried out in this quarter
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Criteria
Explanation
material.
• The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
Sample
security
Audits
reviews
or
Commentary
• The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
Samples were collected from the Lilongwe
office in Malawi by MANICA (freight
company in Malawi) transport, who
provide a secure service. Samples were
delivered to Genalysis Laboratory in
Johannesburg South Africa and securely
stored. Chain of custody was overseen by
the Geology Manager.
Sampling techniques undergo regular
review and improvements are made
where
necessary.
No
problematic
sampling issues have been highlighted.
Data undergoes regular review and
auditing, along with QAQC checks. No
problematic data issues have been
highlighted.
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria
Mineral
tenement and
land
tenure
status
Explanation
• 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.
Commentary
Exploration was conducted within
several licences in Malawi, there are:
- Kanyika EPL0188/07R3 which is 100%
held by Globe Metals and Mining Ltd,
2
and covers an area of 607 km .
- Chiziro EPL0299/10 which is 100%
held by Globe Metals and Mining Ltd,
2
and covers an area of 2052.76 km ,
with a small government exclusion
2
zone of 1.14 km .
- Machinga EPL0230/07R2 which is
100% held by Globe Metals and
Mining Ltd, and covers an area
2
367.37 km .
- Salambidwe EPL0289/10R which is
100% held by Globe Metals and
Mining Ltd, and covers an area 678.5
2
km .
All licences are in good standing and no
known impediments exist.
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Criteria
Exploration
done by other
parties
Explanation
• Acknowledgment and appraisal
exploration by other parties.
of
Commentary
Kanyika: Regional geological mapping was
carried out by the Geological Survey
Department of Malawi from 1967. An
airborne magnetic and radiometric
survey was carried out in 1984-85 by
Hunting Geology and Geophysics Limited
and interpreted by Paterson, Grant &
Watson Limited (‘PGW’) for a United
Nations
sponsored
Development
Program. The Kanyika target was
identified. In 1986 the Malawi
Geological Survey conducted brief
follow-up
ground
reconnaissance
programs. However, in 1987 it was
concluded in an internal Geological
Survey Department report that the
results were not encouraging.
Machinga: The American Smelting and
Refining Company and the Atomic
Energy Division of the Geological Survey
of Britain carried out preliminary
geological work in 1955 (scintillometer
survey, mapping, trenching, drilling).
Radiometric anomalies were found but
none of the generated data was made
available to Globe Metals. Detailed
geological mapping over the MalosaZomba mountains were completed by
Bloomfield et al in 1965. In 1986, an
airborne magnetic and radiometric
survey was carried out by Hunting
Geology and Geophysics Limited and
interpreted by Paterson, Grant &
Watson Limited (‘PGW’) in 1987 for a
United Nations sponsored Development
Program. It located Uranium channel
radiometric anomalies in the region. In
November 2009 Resource Star Limited
completed an orientation soil sampling
program over Machinga Main Anomaly,
136 samples were collected.
Chiziro: The Geological Survey Department
of Malawi conducted geological
mapping and Cooper et al. identified the
Chimutu and Katengeza targets in a
1949 Annual report. Trenching and
pitting was carried out by the Geological
Survey Department in 1963, and
indicated 15200 short tonnes of graphite
to a depth of 6 feet, averaging 5.1%
Graphite in weathered gneiss, in a zone
200 yards wide by 2300 feet in length.
This trenching is within the exclusion
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Criteria
Explanation
Geology
• Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
Commentary
zone of the Chiziro licence and not
currently available for exploration by
Globe.
Salambidwe: In 1963 The Geological Survey
Department of Malawi mapped the
“Geology of the Salambidwe Ring
Structure”. This mapping was digitised
for use by Globe. In 1986, an airborne
magnetic and radiometric survey was
carried out by Hunting Geology and
Geophysics Limited and interpreted by
Paterson, Grant & Watson Limited
(‘PGW’) in 1987 for a United Nations
sponsored Development Program. It
located radiometric anomalies in the
region.
Kanyika: The licence lies within the Malawi
Province of the Mozambique Orogenic
Belt. It is almost entirely underlain by
Precambrian and Lower Palaeozoic
Basement Complex, predominantly
gneissic metamorphic rocks. Most of the
rocks in the region are paragneisses
originating from variable protoliths
including pelites, sandstones and
limestones. Several granitoid bodies of
variable size have intruded the gneissic
basement and may have originated
wholly or in part by anatexis. A few
small concordant bodies of
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