Epenarra Project, Final surrender report for the period 27 May 2010 to 22 March 2013, EL 27635

Abstract

Northern Minerals Limited is targeting Cambrian phosphorite deposits in the Georgina Basing. The Cambrian Gum Ridge Formation and the Middle Cambrian Wonarah Formation are interpreted to underlie EL 27635. These rocks host significant regional phosphate resources and are considered to be a potential host for phosphate mineralisation. Regional bushfires burnt throughout August 2011 which delayed on-ground activities scheduled for that time. In addition, heavy rains during late 2011 further postponed exploration. Work during 2010 and 2011 included compilation of geological and geophysical datasets where available. Work conducted from 2011 to 2013 focused on desktop analysis of existing geological and geophysical data. Despite the prospectivity of the tenements for economic phosphate mineralisation, as indicated by the data review and compilation, the areas covered by tenements EL 27635 effectively remain untested. Due to Northern Minerals focus on other commodities, the tenements have been surrendered.