First Annual for EL 31698 Battle Creek Manganese Project 18 April 2018 to 17 April 2019

Abstract

EL 31698 was granted to Holdfast Exploration Pty Ltd on April 18, 2018 for a term of 6 years. The Battle Creek Manganese Project is located 75 km WNW of the settlement of Top Springs and 220 km from Katherine, within the Victoria River Downs Pastoral Lease (PPL 1154). The tenement is comprised of 143 blocks that covers an area of approximately 471 square kilometres. The tenement EL 31698 is shown in Figure 3-2. During the year one reporting period, the work programme was restricted to office studies, information gathering, a short field trip and negotiating with stakeholders. Findings from the rock chip sampling undertaken in the field has influenced the future exploration for the Battle Creek Manganese Project.