Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report

Thor Energy PLC
30 April 2024
 

30 April 2024

Thor Energy PLC

 

("Thor" or the "Company")

 

Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report

January to March 2024

Highlights

Outlook for next quarter (June 2024)

URANIUM & VANADIUM

Wedding Bell & Radium Mountain, Colorado, USA

Vanadium King, Utah, USA

· RC drilling program at Wedding Bell Project returns high grade assay results of

· uranium up to 6,250ppm (0.63%) U3O8 and

· vanadium up to 30,348ppm (3.0%) V2O5

· Uranium downhole gamma results consistent with uranium assay results.

 

 

 

 

·  Preparation for resource drilling at Groundhog, Rim Rock and Wedding Bell Projects and initial drilling at Vanadium King

COPPER - RARE EARTH ELEMENTS (REE)

Alford East, SA, Australia

· 3D geological model combining ANT model, provides targeting criteria for extensions to existing copper mineralisation and shows the potential for new discoveries of oxide copper-gold-REE mineralisation.

 

EnviroCopper ("ECL") (via 26.3% equity holding)

Alligator Energy completed its initial investment of A$0.9m for a 7.8% interest in ECL

 

 

· Permitting for drilling and hydrogeological pump testing  

Kapunda, SA, Australia

· Site Environmental Lixiviant trials ("SELT") underway

Alford West, SA, Australia

· Modelling of geophysical data including ANT and seismic data 

 

 

·  Copper-gold recoveries to be reported from lixiviant trials

 

·  Continuing to assess the amenability of Alford West for ISR, including pump testing

Tungsten-Molybdenum-Copper

Molyhil, NT Australia

· Investigator Resources Ltd ("IVR") have successfully completed their Stage 1 Commitment Earn-in by funding A$1m on exploration activities

 

 

· Gravity and drilling results to be reported

· Updated Mineral Resource Estimate anticipated in May 

 

GOLD/NICKEL

Ragged Range, Pilbara region, WA Australia

· Seeking divestment or joint venture partner


Nicole Galloway Warland, Managing Director, Thor Energy Plc, commented:

"High-grade uranium and vanadium assay results continue to drive Thor's resource drilling at our Groundhog, Rim Rock prospects within the Wedding Bell Project. We were particularly pleased to confirm high-grade uranium up to 0.63% and vanadium up to 3.0% at Groundhog, during the period.

"Uranium spot price remains at its high levels, with continued long-term demand and persistent threats to near-term supply. These positive fundamentals are supported by US producers reviving their deposits, including the reopening of Energy Fuels La Sal Operation in the Uravan Mineral Belt. Given the close proximity to Thor's assets, it validates the Company's continued optimism in its green energy metals portfolio. 

"We are also progressing well with our copper projects in Australia. We recently conducted 3D ANT modelling at our Alford East Project, which provided significant lithological and structural insights. Our exciting new 3D model now indicates key observations such as that the highest-grade copper oxide mineralisation is commonly found in metasediments (pelitic and carbonaceous sediments) and intermediate intrusives. This has allowed us to refine our targeting strategy and focus on the areas with potential high-grade REE and oxide copper-gold mineralisation. 

"We are delighted that IVR has completed their Stage 1 Earn-in Commitment by funding A$1m on exploration activities at the Molyhil Project and look forward to working with them as we move to the next joint venture phase.

"Looking ahead, we are preparing for resource drilling at our uranium and vanadium assets in our US portfolio, pump testing for ISR assessment in our Alford Copper Belt portfolio, with ECL continuing copper-gold recoveries from SELT at Kapunda.

"The Company continues its primary focus on the uranium potential at Wedding Bell, Radium Mountain and Vanadium King, as well as always continuing to identify new opportunities to add to the Thor portfolio."

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Photo 1: Visible uranium in drill chips


URANIUM AND VANADIUM PROJECTS (USA)

 

Thor holds a 100% interest in two US companies with mineral claims in Colorado and Utah, USA (Figure 1). The claims host uranium and vanadium mineralisation in an area known as the Uravan Mineral Belt, which has a history of high-grade uranium and vanadium production.

Within an economical transport distance is the only uranium and vanadium processing facility in the region (Energy Fuels White Mesa Mill), which may enable a low-hurdle processing option for any production from these projects.

Details of the projects may be found on the Thor website.

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Figure 1: Uravan Mineral Belt showing project locations and nearby White Mesa processing plant


Wedding Bell and Radium Mountain Project, Colorado:

The recently completed RC drill program at Wedding Bell Project comprised 23 shallow drillholes, totalling 2,737m. It was designed to target uranium and vanadium mineralisation within the Salt Wash Sandstone Member (sandstone/mudstone) of the Morrison Formation (Figure 2). This is the primary lithology for historic uranium and vanadium production in the prolific Uravan Mineral Belt.

The program successfully identified shallow (maximum depth is 125m at Section 23 and above 100m at Rim Rock and Groundhog), uranium and vanadium mineralisation in all holes; drilled at Section 23, Rim Rock Mine and Groundhog Mine (Figure 2, Table A). Uranium mineralisation is hosted within reduced sandstones close to the oxidation/reduction contact (redox front) within the Salt Wash Sandstone (Figure 3 and Photo 2) of the Jurassic Morrison Formation (Figure 2 and Figure 5). The Salt Wash Sandstone comprises four distinct massive, laterally continuous, ledge-forming sandstone layers (locally called "rims"), interbedded by thin siltstone and clay layers. This is the primary lithology for historic uranium and vanadium production in the Uravan Mineral Belt. 

Significant uranium and vanadium assay results include (ASX/AIM: 29 February 2024):

23WBR020:                         4.9m @ 1199ppm (0.12%) U3O8 and 6306ppm (0.63%) V2O5 from 82m,

Including,            0.6m @ 6250ppm (0.63%) U3O8 and 30348ppm (3.0%) V2O5 from 82.6m

Including,            1.8m @ 2999ppm (0.3%) U3O8 and 14912ppm (1.5%) V2O5 from 82m.

23WBR011:                         6.1m @ 563ppm (0.06%) U3O8 and 9100ppm (0.9%) V2O5 from 74.7m

Including,            1.5m @ 1624ppm (0.16%) U3O8 and 19637ppm (2.0%) V2O5 from 76.2m.

23WBR016:                         3m @ 636ppm (0.06%) U3O8 and 4677ppm (0.5%) V2O5 from 67.0m

Including,            1.5m @ 1044ppm (0.1%) U3O8 and 4677ppm (0.5%) V2O5 from 67.0m.

23WBR019:                         1.2m @ 1112ppm (0.11%) U3O8 and 3744ppm (0.4%) V2O5 from 90.8m,

The vanadium mineralisation forms extensive broader zones or haloes, adjacent to the uranium mineralisation. The vanadium-to-uranium ratio averages roughly 10:1, which is typical of the Uravan Mineral Belt. The exploration focus is on defining high-grade uranium mineralisation, with vanadium as a secondary endowment.

Copper (Cu), base metals (Pb, Zn), Molybdenum (Mo) and Selenium (Se) are path-finder elements associated with the uranium and vanadium mineralisation and can be used to determine the direction of the roll front of the uranium mineralising system (Figure 3, Figure 4, and Photo 2). Copper values up to 0.82% Cu and silver up to 55ppm Ag, were reported.

Chemical assays reported:

23WBRA015:  0.61m @ 190ppm U3O8, 3963ppm V2O5, 55.2g/t Ag and 8260ppm Cu from 58.83m

Groundhog Mine area drilling, comprising seven drillholes was designed to test areas along strike of historic mine workings predominately in the second and third sandstone rim (above 100m depth). 23WBRA020 returned the highest uranium and vanadium intercepts of 0.91m @ 0.69% eU3O8 uranium (downhole gamma) and 0.6m @ 0.62% U3O8 uranium (assay) and 1.8% V2O5 vanadium within a grey reduced sandstone (Figure 2 and 6). Further work is required to correlate these results with historic mine working levels and the 2022 drilling.

Chemical assays reported:

23WBR020:                         4.9m @ 1199ppm (0.12%) U3O8 and 6306ppm (0.63%) V2O5 from 82m,

Including,            0.6m @ 6250ppm (0.63%) U3O8 and 30348ppm (3.0%) V2O5 from 82.6m

Including,            1.8m @ 2999ppm (0.3%) U3O8 and 14912ppm (1.5%) V2O5 from 82m

Drilling at Rim Rock Mine area (seven drillholes) has identified high-grade zones of up to 0.32% eU3O8 uranium and up to 1.8% V2O5 vanadium adjacent to, as well as along strike from the historic workings (Figure 3 and 7). Uranium and vanadium mineralisation appears to be concentrated in the third sandstone rim of the Salt Wash Sandstone, approximately 60m below surface. Further work is required to correlate these results with historic mine workings and the 2022 drilling, to delineate mineral resources.

Chemical assays reported:

23WBR011:                         6.1m @ 563ppm (0.06%) U3O8 and 9100ppm (0.9%) V2O5 from 74.7m,

Including,            1.5m @ 1624ppm (0.16%) U3O8 and 19637ppm (2.0%) V2O5 from 76.2m

Section 23 is an underexplored area with no historic workings. The drilling (nine drillholes) was designed to test stratigraphic extensions to mineralisation in the Salt Wash Sandstone, targeting the uranium mineralisation identified from the first pass drilling program in 2022, as well as testing a portion of the airborne radiometric anomalies (Figure 8). The initial data review of the drilling has identified uranium mineralisation in all four sandstone rims within the Salt Wash Sandstone Member, increasing the potential for multiple mineralised zones in this area. Pathfinder geochemistry in 23WBRA009 and 23WBRA005 indicates roll front fluid pathway, which indicates uranium mineralisation potential to the southwest.

 

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Table 1: Uranium Intercepts above 100ppm U3O8

(ASX/AIM: 29 February 2024)

Prospect

Drill Hole

Depth from

Depth To m

Interval m

U3O8 ppm

V205 ppm

Section 23

23WBRA001

No Significant intercepts

Section 23

23WBRA002

101

102.11

1.52

118

712

Section 23

23WBRA003

99

99.67

0.61

60

666

Section 23

23WBRA004

101

102.41

1.22

176

1550

Section 23

including

101.19

101.80

0.61

248

2169

Section 23

23WBRA005

101.19

101.80

0.61

565

1350

Section 23

23WBRA006

121.92

125.27

3.35

79

1513

Section 23

23WBRA007

121.92

123.44

1.52

69

843

Section 23

and

124.05

124.66

0.61

94

766

Section 23

23WBRA008

No significant intercepts

Section 23

23WBRA009

123.44

126.49

3

303

2371

Rim Rock

23WBRA0010

51.82

54.86

3

163

1148

Rim Rock

including

53.34

54.86

1.5

212

1316

Rim Rock

23WBRA0011

73.15

80.77

7.6

463

7404

Prospect

Drill Hole

Depth from

Depth To m

Interval m

U3O8 ppm

V205 ppm

Rim Rock

including

74.68

80.77

6.1

563

9100

Rim Rock

including

76.20

77.72

1.5

1621

19637

Rim Rock

23WBRA0012

62.48

65.84

3.4

514

454

Rim Rock

including

62.48

64.01

1.5

952

98

Rim Rock

and

65.23

65.84

0.6

100

2392

Rim Rock

23WBRA0013

60.96

62.48

1.5

745

1392

Rim Rock

and

65.23

66.45

1.2

241

1861

Rim Rock

23WBRA0014

56.39

59.74

3.4

250

1801

Rim Rock

including

58.52

59.13

0.6

522

5124

Rim Rock

23WBRA0015

57.61

59.44

1.8

218

3371

Rim Rock

23WBRA0016

67.06

70.1

3.0

636

4677

Rim Rock

including

67.06

68.58

1.5

1044

7141

Groundhog

23WBRA0017

88.39

91.44

3.0

154

586

Groundhog

23WBRA0018

89.61

90.22

0.6

1179

8426

Groundhog

and

90.83

91.44

0.6

38

3071

Groundhog

23WBRA0019

90.83

92.05

1.2

1112

3744

Groundhog

23WBRA0020

81.99

86.87

4.9

1199

6306

Groundhog

including

81.99

83.82

1.8

2999

1,4912

Groundhog

including

82.60

83.21

0.6

6250

30,348

Groundhog

23WBRA0021

80.77

82.60

1.2

90

503

Groundhog

23WBRA0022

82.30

88.39

6.1

280

3866

Groundhog

including

83.82

86.87

3.0

466

5945

Groundhog

23WBRA0023

Not sampled





 

Next Steps:

§ Detailed mineralisation and geological interpretations are underway combining the 2022 and 2023 drilling results.

§ Preparation for 2024 resource - infill and extension - drilling at Rim Rock and Groundhog mine areas, plus continuing brownfield exploration drilling across tenure.

 

COPPER - REE PROJECTS (SA)

Thor holds direct and indirect interest in over 400,000 tonnes of Inferred copper resources in South Australia, via its 80% farm-in interest in Alford East copper-gold Project and its 26.3% equity interest in EnviroCopper Ltd in Kapunda and Alford West (Figure 9).

Each of these projects is considered by the Thor directors to have significant growth potential, and each is being advanced towards development via low-cost, environmentally friendly ISR techniques.

 

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Figure 9: Location Map -Copper Projects (left) and Tenement Map (right) with Thor's Alford East Project

 

Alford East Copper-Gold Project

 

Next Steps:

§ Drill preparations (based on drill targeting from ANT and structural modelling)

§ Pump testing and preparations for push/pull connectivity testing, followed by Site Environmental Lixiviant Trial

 

3D Structural and ANT Model:

After the acquisition of ANT data by Fleet across the northern part of the Alford East Project in 2023 (Figure 10), Thor engaged with the consultant, Doreen Mikitiuk, DXplorer to review and update the current Alford East structural model and geological interpretation of the survey areas.

In preparation for the new structural interpretation, historical logging codes were simplified and grouped using information acquired from reports, core photos and Hylogger data. Lithology groups were based on the lithogeochemical assessment of multi-element assays of the 2021 diamond core drillholes and reassay of selected historic core, which was completed in 2023.

The 3D ANT survey provided a clearer understanding of the structural setting of the Alford East area (Figure 11). With improved knowledge of geology and weathering through the review of lithological information, the ANT results mapped localising faults and intrusives at depth. Deeply weathered troughs in areas of sedimentary rocks were found to be associated with zones of faulting, deep oxidation and intrusives at depth.

With the newly gained understanding of the geological and structural setting, targeting criteria for primary copper and oxide mineralisation were developed providing excellent opportunities for the discovery of new copper and REE mineralisation, which may have been missed by previous explorers.

Key observations from the 3D Modelling include:

1)    The highest-grade copper oxide mineralisation is commonly hosted in pelitic and carbonaceous sediments and intermediate intrusives, within faults facilitating deeper weathering and alteration. For example, MRE Domain Area 6, 7 and 8 (Figure 11, 12 and 13)

2)      Mineralisation in Area 5 is predominantly adjacent to fault zones within dioritic and/or felsic intrusives and pelitic sediments. Host rocks are more competent and brittle and may have concentrated oxide mineralisation to brecciated zones along faults/shears. Lower grade copper intersected towards the base of drillholes is found within shears in more competent diorite.

3)         Psammites seem to be less favourable host rocks for copper oxide mineralisation.

4)      The ANT surveys confirm the significance of the prominent north-northeast (NNE) structure associated with copper oxide mineralisation (Figure 12 and 13).

5)     Mineralised features are subsequently offset by regional scale east-northeast (ENE) dextral strike slip faults and associated northwest (NW) trending faults.

6)        Zones of low velocity at shallow depths (approx. 70m) correlate with pelitic sediments in trough-like structures which are closely related to higher velocity intrusives at depth (Figure 14 and 15). These higher velocities suggest intermediate, rather than felsic composition.

 

ANT Geophysics Surveys:

Two comprehensive ANT surveys were executed at the Alford East Project, covering the northern portion of the Mineral Resource Estimate Domains (Figure 9). The surveys were designed to delineate the low-velocity, weathered 'troughs' that are known to host the oxide copper-gold and REE mineralisation within the Alford Copper Belt (Figure 10). The oxide copper-gold and REE mineralisation within the Alford Copper Belt is associated with rocks that are significantly less dense with lower seismic velocity than the surrounding fresh units.

The data collected from these two surveys was subject to extensive processing, leading to the development of a high-resolution 3D seismic velocity model of the subsurface. This model has revealed key features, such as regions with lower velocity within a high-velocity basement, inferring a 3D geometry of the interpreted variably weathered trough and a sheared metasedimentary basement, which is expected to host mineralisation (Figure 11).

 

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Figure 14: Cross Section through MRE Domain AE8 highlighting the ANT-defined trough of increased weathering and oxidation hosting copper mineralisation


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Figure 15: Cross Section through MRE Domain AE8 highlighting controlling NNE fault and the associated weathered trough hosting oxide copper-REE mineralisation


Background:

The Alford East Copper-Gold Project is located on EL6529, where Thor has 80% interest with unlisted Australian explorer Spencer Metals Pty Ltd, covering portions EL6529 (ASX/AIM: 20 November 2020).

The Project covers the northern extension of the Alford Copper Belt, located on the Yorke Peninsula, SA (Figure 9). The Alford Copper Belt is a semi-coherent zone of copper-gold oxide mineralisation, within a structurally controlled, north-south corridor consisting of deeply kaolinised and oxidised troughs within metamorphic units on the edge of the Tickera Granite, Gawler Craton, SA.

Utilising historic drill hole information, Thor completed an inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) by JORC (2012) classification as at 22 January 2021 (Figure 10), reporting for oxide material only, at a cut-off grade of 0.05% Copper which is consistent with the assumed ISR technique, (ASX/AIM: 27 January 2021), consisting of:

 

§ 125.6Mt @ 0.14% Cu containing 177,000t of contained copper

§ 71, 500oz of contained gold

Maiden Mineral Resources Estimate Release: (27 January 2021)

 

KAPUNDA and ALFORD WEST COPPER PROJECTS (Figure 9)

Thor holds a 26.3% equity interest in the private Australian company, EnviroCopper Limited. In turn, ECL has agreed to earn, in two stages, up to 75% of the rights over metals which may be recovered via ISR contained in the Kapunda deposit from Australian listed company, Terramin Australia Limited ("Terramin" ASX: "TZN"), and rights to 75% of the Alford West copper project comprising the northern portion of exploration licence EL5984 held by Andromeda Metals Limited (ASX: ADN).

Information about EnviroCopper Limited and its projects can be found on the EnviroCopper website:

Strategic Investment

Alligator Energy Limited ("Alligator") in January 2024 completed its initial strategic investment into EnviroCopper Ltd to further develop ISR copper projects. 

Investment Highlights (AIM/ASX: 25 January 2024):

§ Alligator completed an initial investment of A$0.9m for 7.8% of ECL, with the exclusive option to make further staged strategic investments to increase its ownership in ECL to 50.1%

§ ECL is currently advancing ISR trials for environmentally sustainable copper extraction at its flagship Kapunda copper project and has similar plans at its Alford West copper project to help meet copper demand for the green energy transition (Figure 9)

§ BHP Ltd (previously OZ Minerals) continues to fund part of ECL's field investigations, including a Site Environmental Lixiviant Trial ("SELT") of Copper ISR at Kapunda (AIM/ASX: 9 August 2022) 

§ ISR has been successfully (and economically) used to extract copper in several projects both in Australia and the US. It offers distinct economic advantages and environmental benefits over conventional open pit/crush/heap leach for shallow oxide copper projects.

§ A technical advisory committee formed, enabling Alligator to assist ECL with its planned In-Situ trial work across all projects and an ability to jointly apply any intellectual property ("IP") that is developed.    

Based on Alligator initial investment of A$0.9m for 7.8% interest in ECL, this values Thor's 26.3% equity interest at A$3.1m

Kapunda

The first phase of the Site Environmental Lixiviant Trial ("SELT") is underway, involving mixing a biodegradable solution called a "Lixiviant" with groundwater for placement within the copper orebody.  The lixiviant will reside in-situ for a period while being sampled and monitored (Photo 3), it will then be extracted, and the site rehabilitated.

The results are expected to be announced in Q2 2024.

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Photo 3: ECL Managing Director, Leon Faulkner with copper sample from current test work at Kapunda

 

 

GOLD/COPPER PROJECT


Ragged Range Project (WA)

The Ragged Range Project, located in the prospective Eastern Pilbara Craton, Western Australia is 100% owned by Thor - E46/1190, E46/1262, E46/1355, E46/1340 and E46/1393 (Figure 16).

Since the acquisition, Thor has conducted several programs of stream sediment and soil sampling to delineate drill targets. Thor has also flown an airborne magnetics survey over the tenement area to better define the structural features of the area.

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As Thor focuses on its Uranium and Energy Metal projects, a divestment or joint venture partner is being sought for the Ragged Range Project. This project has potential for gold, copper-gold, lithium, and nickel. With the change in focus of Thor Energy towards critical minerals in the energy and green economy, this group of tenements is no longer considered core in Thor's exploration portfolio.

 

TUNGSTEN PROJECT

MOLYHIL TUNGSTEN - MOLYBDENUM-COPPER PROJECT - NT (100% Thor)

The Molyhil tungsten-molybdenum-copper deposit is 100% owned by Thor and is located 220km north-east of Alice Springs (320km by road) within the prospective polymetallic province of the Proterozoic Eastern Arunta Block in the Northern Territory (Figure 17).

The deposit consists of two adjacent outcropping iron-rich skarn bodies, the northern 'Yacht Club' lode and the 'Southern' lode. Both lodes are marginal to a granite intrusion; both lodes contain scheelite (CaWO4) and molybdenite (MoS2) mineralisation (Figure 12). Both the outlines of the lodes and the banding within the lodes strike approximately north and dip steeply to the east.

Thor executed an A$8m Farm-in and Funding Agreement through a Heads of Agreement ("HoA") with Investigator Resources Limited operating as Fram Ltd (Fram) (ASX: IVR) to accelerate exploration at the Molyhil Project on 24 November 2022 and the sale of Thor's interest in the Bonya tenement (EL29701) (ASX/AIM: 24 November 2022).

A full background on the project is available on the Thor website.

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Post the end of the Quarter,  Fram completed the "Stage 1 Commitment" obligations by funding A$1m of exploration activities ((ASX/AIM: 24 April 2024) (geophysics and drilling - results pending)), as per the HoA (ASX/AIM: 24 November 2022).

Under the HoA, Fram is now entitled to a 25% interest in the Tenements (25% Fram and 75% Molyhil) and 40% in the Bonya tenement (EL29107). By electing to transfer a 25% interest in the Tenements, a Joint Venture ("JV") will become effective.

IVR as per the HoA is to issue Thor A$250,000 worth of IVR shares upon formalising Fram's 25% JV interest.

Fram can opt to continue to earn up to 80% interest in the Tenements via a three-stage process.

As part of the exploration funding, Fram completed a 13-hole diamond drilling program at Molyhil Project to verify and update the Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"). A gravity survey was also conducted, with results from the exploration activities and revised MRE anticipated in May 2024.

 

Bonya JV- Jervois Vanadium Projects (40% Thor)

The Bonya copper, tungsten and vanadium deposits are located approximately 30km to the northeast of Molyhil (Figure 18). Thor, in a joint venture with Arafura, holds a 40% equity interest in the resources. Thor's interest in the Bonya tenement EL29701 (copper and tungsten deposit) is planned to be divested as part of the Farm-in and Funding agreement with Investigator Resources Limited.

Figure 18: Molyhil Project location showing adjacent Bonya tenements.

 

CORPORATE, FINANCE, AND CASH MOVEMENTS

For the Quarter, the Company had total net cash outflows of $479,000, comprising:

§ Net cash outflows from Operating and Investing activities for the quarter of $479,000 which included outflows of $193,000 directly related to exploration activities.

§ Cash outflows from financing activities for the quarter were $12,000, related to lease payments. This was offset by the effect of currency exchange rate movements on cash held in British pounds.

§ Providing an ending cash balance of $499,000.

Cashflows for the Quarter include payments of $88,000 to Directors, comprising the Managing Director's salary, and Non-Executive Directors' fees. 

 

The Board of Thor Energy PLC has approved this announcement and authorised its release.

For further information, please contact:

Thor Energy PLC


Nicole Galloway Warland, Managing Director

 

Ray Ridge, CFO & Company Secretary

 

Tel: +61 (8) 7324 1935

 

Tel: +61 (8) 7324 1935

WH Ireland Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)

Tel: +44 (0) 207 220 1666

Antonio Bossi / Darshan Patel / Isaac Hooper

 


SI Capital Limited (Joint Broker)

Tel: +44 (0) 1483 413 500

Nick Emerson

 


Yellow Jersey (Financial PR)

thor@yellowjerseypr.com

Sarah Hollins / Shivantha Thambirajah / Bessie Elliot 

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3004 9512

 

Competent Person's Report

The information in this report that relates to exploration results is based on information compiled by Nicole Galloway Warland, who holds a BSc Applied geology (HONS) and who is a Member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Ms Galloway Warland is an employee of Thor Energy PLC. She has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which she is undertaking 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'. Nicole Galloway Warland consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on her information in the form and context in which it appears.

 

Updates on the Company's activities are regularly posted on Thor's website https://thorenergyplc.com which includes a facility to register to receive these updates by email, and on the Company's twitter page @thorenergyplc

 

About Thor Energy Plc

The Company is focused on uranium and energy metals that are crucial in the shift to a 'green' energy economy. Thor has a number of highly prospective projects that give shareholders exposure to uranium, nickel, copper, lithium and gold. Our projects are located in Australia and the USA.

Thor holds 100% interest in three uranium and vanadium projects (Wedding Bell, Radium Mountain and Vanadium King) in the Uravan Belt Colorado and Utah, USA with historical high-grade uranium and vanadium drilling and production results.

At Alford East in South Australia, Thor has earnt an 80% interest in oxide copper deposits considered amenable to extraction via In-Situ Recovery techniques (ISR). In January 2021, Thor announced an Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate¹. Thor also holds a 26.3% interest in Australian copper development company EnviroCopper Limited, which in turn holds rights to earn up to a 75% interest in the mineral rights and claims over the resource on the portion of the historic Kapunda copper mine and the Alford West copper project, both situated in South Australia, and both considered amenable to recovery by way of ISR.²³

Thor holds 100% of the advanced Molyhil tungsten project, including measured, indicated and inferred resources⁴, in the Northern Territory of Australia, which was awarded Major Project Status by the Northern Territory government in July 2020. Thor executed a $A8m Farm-in and Funding Agreement with Investigator Resources Limited (ASX: IVR) to accelerate exploration at the Molyhil Project on 24 November 2022.6

Adjacent to Molyhil, at Bonya, Thor holds a 40% interest in deposits of tungsten, copper, and vanadium, including Inferred resource estimates for the Bonya copper deposit, and the White Violet and Samarkand tungsten deposits.⁵ Thor's interest in the Bonya tenement EL29701 is planned to be divested as part of the Farm-in and Funding agreement with Investigator Resources Limited.6

Thor owns 100% of the Ragged Range Project, comprising 92 km2 of exploration licences with highly encouraging early-stage gold, copper, lithium and nickel results in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Thor is now looking for a JV partner or divestment of these group of tenements.

 

Notes

1 https://thorenergyplc.com/investor-updates/maiden-copper-gold-mineral-resource-estimate-alford-east-copper-gold-isr-project/

2 www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20172018/20180222-clarification-kapunda-copper-resource-estimate.pdf

³ www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/aim-report/20190815-initial-copper-resource-estimate---moonta-project---rns---london-stock-exchange.pdf

4 https://thorenergyplc.com/investor-updates/molyhil-project-mineral-resource-estimate-updated/

5 www.thorenergyplc.com/sites/thormining/media/pdf/asx-announcements/20200129-mineral-resource-estimates---bonya-tungsten--copper.pdf

6 https://thorenergyplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221124-8M-Farm-in-Funding-Agreement.pdf


TENEMENT SCHEDULE

 

As of 31 March 2024, the consolidated entity holds an interest in the following Australian tenements:

 

Project

Tenement

Area kms2

Area ha.

Holders

Company Interest

Molyhil

EL22349

228.10


Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

EL31130

9.51


Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

ML23825


95.92

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

ML24429


91.12

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

ML25721


56.2

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

AA29732


38.6

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS77


16.18

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS78


16.18

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS79


8.09

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS80


16.18

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS81


16.18

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS82


8.09

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS83


16.18

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS84


16.18

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS85


16.18

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Molyhil

MLS86


8.05

Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

100%

Bonya

EL29701

204.5


Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

40%

Bonya

EL32167

74.54


Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd

40%

Panorama

E46/1190

35.03


Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd

100%

Ragged Range

E46/1262

57.3


Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd

100%

Corunna Downs

E46/1340

48


Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd

100%

Bonney Downs

E46/1355

38


Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd

100%

Hamersley Range

E46/1393

11


Pilbara Goldfields Pty Ltd

100%

Alford East

EL6529

315.1


Hale Energy Pty Ltd

80% oxide interest

 

As of 31 March 2024, the consolidated entity holds 100% interest in the uranium and vanadium projects in USA States of Colorado and Utah as follows:

 

Claim Group

Serial Number

Claim Name

Area

Holders

Company Interest

Vanadium King (Utah)

UMC445103 to UMC445202

VK-001 to VK-100

100 blocks (2,066 acres)

Cisco Minerals Inc

100%

Radium Mountain (Colorado)

CMC292259 to CMC292357

Radium-001 to Radium-099

99 blocks (2,045 acres)

Standard Minerals Inc

100%

Groundhog (Colorado)

CMC292159 to CMC292258

Groundhog-001 to Groundhog-100

100 blocks (2,066 acres)

Standard Minerals Inc

100%

 

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly cash flow report

Name of entity

THOR ENERGY PLC

ABN


Quarter ended ("current quarter")

121 117 673


31 MARCH 2024

 

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Current quarter
$A'000

Year to date     (9 months)
$A'000

1.

Cash flows from operating activities



1.1

Receipts from customers

1.2

Payments for




(a)    exploration & evaluation


(b)   development




(c)    production




(d)   staff costs

(53)

(133)


(e)   administration and corporate costs

(238)

(801)

1.3

Dividends received (see note 3)



1.4

Interest received

6

33

1.5

Interest and other costs of finance paid

(6)

(12)

1.6

Income taxes paid



1.7

Government grants and tax incentives



1.8

Other

5

14

1.9

Net cash from / (used in) operating activities

(286)

(899)


2.

Cash flows from investing activities



2.1

Payments to acquire or for:


(a)    entities


(b)   tenements




(c)    property, plant and equipment




(d)   exploration & evaluation

(193)

(1,758)


(e)   equity accounted investments




(f)    other non-current assets (bonds)

-

(29)

2.2

Proceeds from the disposal of:




(a)    entities


(b)   tenements (bond refunds)

-

36


(c)    property, plant and equipment




(d)   investments

-

229


(e)   other non-current assets



2.3

Cash flows from loans to other entities



2.4

Dividends received (see note 3)



2.5

Other (Government grants)

-

87

2.6

Net cash from / (used in) investing activities

(193)

(1,435)


3.

Cash flows from financing activities

-

1,250

3.1

Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities)

3.2

Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities



3.3

Proceeds from exercise of options



3.4

Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities

-

(97)

3.5

Proceeds from borrowings



3.6

Repayment of borrowings (lease liability)

(12)

(35)

3.7

Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings



3.8

Dividends paid



3.9

Other (funds received in advance of a placement)



3.10

Net cash from / (used in) financing activities

(12)

1,118


4.

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period



4.1

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

978

1,711

4.2

Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above)

(286)

(899)

4.3

Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above)

(193)

(1,435)

4.4

Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above)

(12)

1,118

4.5

Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held

12

4

4.6

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

499

499

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts

Current quarter
$A'000

Previous quarter
$A'000

5.1

Bank balances

499

978

5.2

Call deposits



5.3

Bank overdrafts



5.4

Other (provide details)



5.5

Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)

499

978

 

6.

Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates

Current quarter
$A'000

6.1

Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1

88

6.2

Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 2


Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments.

 

The amount at item 6.1 above represents fees paid to Non-Executive Directors, and remuneration paid to the Managing Director.

 

7.

Financing facilities
Note: the term "facility' includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity.

Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity.

Total facility amount at quarter end
$A'000

Amount drawn at quarter end
$A'000

7.1

Loan facilities



7.2

Credit standby arrangements



7.3

Other (please specify)



7.4

Total financing facilities




 


7.5

Unused financing facilities available at quarter end


7.6

Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well.

 

 

 

 

8.

Estimated cash available for future operating activities

$A'000

8.1

Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)

(286)

8.2

(Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) (item 2.1(d))

(193)

8.3

Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2)

(479)

8.4

Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)

499

8.5

Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)

-

8.6

Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5)

499




8.7

Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3)

1.0

Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as "N/A". Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7.

8.8

If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:


8.8.1      Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?


Answer: The Company has minimised costs wherever possible and paused all non-discretionary expenditure.  Accordingly, the Company expects to have lower cash outflows in the next quarter.

 


8.8.2      Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?


Answer: The Company regularly monitors cashflow needs against available cash and seeks to raise capital through equity placements as and when needed.  The Company has a history of successful capital raising.


8.8.3      Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?


Answer: Yes, on the basis of available cash of $0.5m, reduced spending commitments in the coming quarter, together with capital raising alternatives.

 


Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.

 

Compliance statement

1          This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

2          This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

 

 

Date:                     30 April 2024...........................................................

 

 

Authorised by:  the Board....................................................................

(Name of body or officer authorising release - see note 4)

 

Notes

1.        This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity's activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.

2.        If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.

3.     Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.

4.      If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: "By the board". If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: "By the [name of board committee - eg Audit and Risk Committee]". If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: "By the Disclosure Committee".

5.         If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

 

 

 

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