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Tannenberg Copper Project Expanded to 1,900km2

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Tannenberg Copper Project expanded to 1,900km2 in Germany, a seven-fold increase, with second licence awarded covering 1,628km2.

  • Tannenberg Project Area 1,900km2 (prior 272km2)
  • Tannenberg 2 Licence Area 1,628km2
  • Project Expansion Factor seven-fold increase
  • Selected Drill Intercept - Ro20 0.69m at 3.1% Cu and 31.7ppm Ag
  • Selected Drill Intercept - Ro35 2.23m at 0.9% Cu and 23.1ppm Ag
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GreenX Metals Limited (ASX:GRX, LSE:GRX) (GreenX or Company) is pleased to advise that it's Tannenberg Copper Project (Tannenberg or Project) has expanded to 1,900km2 from 272km2 which includes a new region containing additional historic drill intercepts. The expanded project is highly prospective for sediment-hosted (Kupferschiefer type) copper deposits.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Tannenberg exploration licence now covers 1,900 km2, a seven-fold increase from the original 272 km2 project area
  • Original Tannenberg exploration licence extended for a further three years (Tannenberg 1)
  • Second, large Tannenberg exploration licence awarded, which covers 1,628km2, and is valid for three years (Tannenberg 2). Tanneberg 2 can be extended for an additional 3 years under German law

Figure 1: Expanded Tannenberg Project Area

  • The Tannenberg project is held through an earn-in agreement whereby GreenX can earn a 90% interest
  • In January 2025, Tannenberg was one of eight early-stage exploration projects selected by BHP for the 2025 BHP Xplor program
  • Funding from BHP Xplor is currently being used, in collaboration with BHP, to accelerate the geological concept build-out and exploration timeframe at Tannenberg including the newly expanded license area
  • The Tannenberg area contains historically producing copper mines and multiple historical drill intercepts, with excellent potential for new discoveries of shallow (50 m to 500 m), large scale and high-grade copper and silver mineralisation, with much of the new expanded licence area remaining untested by modern exploration
  • In addition to the historic drilling results announced in August 2024, Tannenberg 2 also contains excellent multiple drill intercepts including: 0.69m at 3.1% Cu and 31.7ppm Ag from 378m; and 2.2m at 0.9% Cu and 23.1ppm Ag from 378m

GreenX CEO, Mr Ben Stoikovich, said "Following a comprehensive review of the historical data, we identified that the expanded area had similar Kupferschiefer style geology as seen at the Richelsdorf historic mining district in the original Tanneberg 1 license area. Kupferschiefer style sediment hosted copper deposits are widely acknowledged as one of the most prolific sources of modern-day copper production globally. With the Tannenberg Copper Project expanding to 1,900km2, we now have an even larger scale, relatively shallow and potential high-grade copper brownfields exploration project that is strategically located in the heartland of German industry, with copper being recognised as a strategic raw material by the European Union."

Figure 2: Tannenberg is located in the industrial centre of Europe within the Basal Zechstein trend (brown shading)

TANNENBERG COPPER PROJECT

Following the expansion of the Project from 272km2 to 1,900km2, the Company is pleased to report new historical drill results in accordance with the JORC Code (2012).

Table 1: Selected Drill Holes.

LocalityHole IDIntersect (m)Cu (%)Ag (ppm)
FromToInterval
RonshausenRo23365.48367.582.102.72.7
Ro18209.50211.001.503.73.7
Ro19339.50342.002.501.71.7
Ro15285.86289.313.451.01.0
Ro20377.53378.220.693.131.7
Ro25533.38534.391.011.8N/A
Ro17481.51482.420.801.511.6
Ro35378.27380.502.230.923.1
Ro38536.25538.001.750.715.7
NentershausenRo45268.00269.632.001.61.6

Bold equates to previously reported drill holes. Refer to ASX announcement dated 2 August 2024. N/A equates to not assayed.

Figure 3: Historical mining around Richelsdorf District exploited mineralisation near the surface. Historical drilling intercepted mineralised Kupferschiefer down to 436 m. Much of the Kupferschiefer between 50 to 600 m remains untested

Figure 4: The expanded licence area includes an addition 1,628km2 of ground which is underlain by the same prospective T1 Kupferschiefer sequence as seen around the Richelsdorf historic mining district

In the south of the licence area near the town of Ronshausen, drill holes intersected mineralised Kupferschiefer sequence at depths ranging from 211 to 368 m below the surface (e.g., Ro18 and Ro23). Near the town of Nentershausen in the north, an isolated drill hole intersected 2 m at 1.6% Cu (Ro45).

Upcoming Work Programs

These new and previous reported drill results will be used as a basis for future work programs at the Project, in collaboration with BHP, to aid drill targeting by the combined interpretation of geophysical, geological and data collation methods. The Tannenberg project is data-rich and the GreenX project team are well advanced with the process of collation of data from historic drilling and reporting. The Company expects the first collection of magnetic data to begin within weeks; core relogging and gravity data collection will be ongoing over the summer months.

Key features of the 2025 exploration program will include:

  • Relogging, reassaying and scanning of archived core;
  • Completion of an airborne magnetic and radiometric survey;
  • Collection of additional ground gravity measurements;
  • Reprocessing of archived geophysical data; and
  • Collation of historic mining and production data.

As the Tannenberg 1 exploration licence has been renewed, GreenX can now elect to exercise its option over the Project, pursuant to the earn-in agreement (refer to ASX announcement dated 2 August 2024).

Table 2: Tenement information.

Licence NameCommoditiesArea (km 2 )Issue DateExpiry Date
Tannenberg 11 copper, silver 2 antimony, arsenic, lead, gallium, germanium, gold, indium, cadmium, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, selenium, thallium, vanadium, bismuth, and zinc27207.06.202206.06.2028
Tannenberg 21 copper, silver 2 antimony, arsenic, lead, gallium, germanium, gold, indium, cadmium, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, selenium, thallium, vanadium, bismuth, and zinc1,62822.04.202506.06.2028

Notes

1 Target commodities

2 Commodities included in the exploration licence

Appendix 1: Exploration Results and JORC Tables

Table 1: Historical drill hole information

Hole IDEastingNorthingElevation (m MSL)Dip (°)Depth (m)Assay available
Blankenheim4342597564651030690485No
Eschwege 24355595567723923890167No
Herlefeld4342907566287937090151No
HKZ100143418215654654241901702No
Kuechen4348218567502640590533Yes
Moershausen4333331566618326190412No
Obergude4339370566206230590200No
Quentel4336189567684837790445Yes
Ro114348498564565026690n/aNo
Ro1443484765646141265900No
Ro164348604564667029190461Yes
Ro174348767564624230590551Yes
Ro24350453564829530790n/aNo
Ro204349264564691326090395Yes
Ro224349147564649727790460Yes
Ro244344929564676922090443Yes
Ro254349554564665633190553Yes
Ro284350624564526137490770Yes
Ro294343660564942321590459Yes
Ro324342070564415719690504Yes
Ro354349084564617929490399Yes
Ro374345377564795227490530Yes
Ro384351640564747224990559Yes
Ro44350142564740726890n/aNo
Ro404339918565277934390359Yes
Ro434344247564477021990492Yes
Ro444338910565322129090257Yes
Ro484342284564168127990563No
Ro494342293565494531090553No
Ro74349567564640435690n/aNo
Ro94349394564547737690n/aNo
Rohrbach4339609564383222790558Yes
Schemmern-14347035566714529990118No
TH_7400814360947567811920990115No
VB Ro I4350214564677927990n/aNo
Weidenhausen435906156775161789031No
Weisenborn-243485565639399391901750No

Note: Coordinates are DHDN / 3-degree Gauss-Kruger zone 4.

Table 2: Historical drill hole assays

Hole IDIntersect (m)Cu (%)Ag (ppm)
FromToInterval
Kuechen515.72515.7650.0450.4483
Ro16403.16403.210.050.3417
Ro17478.13478.1430.0130.6646
Ro17481.385481.4650.080.3333
Ro17481.465481.5070.0420.3683
Ro17481.507481.5630.0562.7349
Ro17481.563481.6040.0411.1668
Ro17481.604481.6580.0541.64111
Ro17481.658481.7040.0461.0247
Ro17481.704481.7540.050.9767
Ro17481.754481.7830.02918
Ro17481.783481.7970.0142.0939
Ro17481.797481.8090.0121.9989
Ro17481.809481.8190.011.7138
Ro17481.819481.8510.0321.87914
Ro17481.851481.8710.021.8089
Ro17481.871481.8860.0151.9267
Ro17481.886481.9340.0481.7368
Ro17481.934481.9640.031.8089
Ro17481.964481.9740.011.7847
Ro17481.9744820.0261.8317
Ro17482482.0250.0252.149
Ro17482.025482.0360.0112.47312
Ro17482.036482.050.0142.525
Ro17482.05482.060.012.4415
Ro17482.06482.0660.0062.06914
Ro17482.066482.0890.0230.7154
Ro17482.089482.1010.0120.3614
Ro17482.101482.1180.0170.3284
Ro17482.118482.1320.0140.71516
Ro17482.132482.1560.0240.3976
Ro17482.254482.2590.0050.64111
Ro17482.259482.2670.0081.25526
Ro17482.267482.2790.0121.09621
Ro17482.279482.30.0212.00535
Ro17482.3482.3110.0111.89124
Ro17482.326482.3450.0190.70917
Ro17482.345482.3580.0131.16426
Ro17482.358482.3730.0151.34629
Ro17482.373482.3830.011.09624
Ro17482.383482.3910.0081.59631
Ro17482.391482.4020.0110.89119
Ro17482.402482.4230.0211.07329
Ro17482.423482.5070.0840.61816
Ro17482.556482.5680.0120.40123
Ro20377.533780.474.139
Ro20378378.220.221.116
Ro22436.26436.760.50.6710
Ro22436.76437.260.50.79
Ro22437.26437.760.50.598
Ro22437.76438.260.517
Ro22438.26438.760.50.37-2
Ro22438.76438.90.1410.5160
Ro22438.9438.950.054.158
Ro22438.95439.10.151.520
Ro22439.1439.40.30.546
Ro25533.38533.890.512.9-
Ro25533.89534.390.50.65-
Ro32486.86487.060.20.65-2
Ro35378.27378.550.282.244
Ro35378.553790.451.334
Ro35379379.50.50.3410
Ro35379.53800.50.7720
Ro35380380.50.50.5918
Ro38536.25536.660.410.9317
Ro38536.665370.341.328
Ro38537537.50.50.410
Ro38537.55380.50.3712
Rohrbach522.9055230.0951.538
Rohrbach524524.190.190.7094

Note: Only assay results equal to or greater than 0.3% copper are reported.

JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 Report

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

CriteriaJORC Code explanationCommentary
Sampling techniquesNature 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.Due to the historic nature of the drilling results reported herein, it is not possible to comment on the quality of the sampling used to produce the results described. It is known from historic reports that the drill core was sawn. Sampling of ¼ core was conducted during multiple exploration phases between 1980 and 1987 within the licence area by St Joes Exploration GmbH (" St Joes Exploration "). The information shown here was collated from scans of hard copy reports from that era and a State Survey Database. Assays, geological logging and gamma ray logs were conducted by St Joes Exploration.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.No QAQC was reported.
Drilling techniquesDrill 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, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).St Joes Exploration · 10 cm drill cores were collected, further specifications are not known. State Survey Database · Unknown drilling techniques.
Drill sample recoveryMethod of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed.Due to the historic nature of the drilling results reported herein, it is not possible to comment on the recoveries achieved at the time.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples.Not reported.
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.Not reported.
LoggingWhether 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.Information available is not appropriate for a Mineral Resource estimate.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.Available logs are qualitative only.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.The entire hole was logged, the target zone is typically 2 m thick.
Sub-sampling techniquesIf core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.A reference to ¼ core is reported by St Joes Exploration however this is not specific to every hole/phase.
and sample preparationIf non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.N/A
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.N/A
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of samples.N/A
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.N/A
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled.N/A
Quality of assay data and laboratory testsThe nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.A St Joes Exploration reference reports that geochemical analysis was carried out by Robertson Research Ltd, Wales, however it is not specified if this was for each hole/phase.
Verification of sampling and assayingThe verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel.No verification carried out.
The use of twinned holes.No twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.Limited data is available via hard copy reports. Data was digitised by Group 11 Exploration and merged with State/Federal databases.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.N/A
Location of data pointsAccuracy 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.Location accuracy is unknown. The location of holes drilled by St Joes Exploration comes from collar tables in historical reports. All other collar locations come from State/Federal databases.
Specification of the grid system used.Latitude and Longitude in degree, minutes and seconds were provided by St Joes Exploration. All drill collar coordinates are reported here in the DHDN / 3-degree Gauss-Kruger zone 4 grid system.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.N/A
Data spacing and distributionData spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.Drillholes within the Ronshausen mineralised area are spaced between 400 - 700m. Outside of this area the drilling is sparce.
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.Not sufficient for the establishment of a JORC compliant resource.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.N/A
Orientation of data in relation to geological structureWhether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type.The target Kupferschiefer layer is flat to slightly dipping, vertical drilling therefore intercepts at right angles and is appropriate.
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 material.No sampling bias.
Sample securityThe measures taken to ensure sample security.N/A
Audits or reviewsThe results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.N/A

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

CriteriaJORC Code explanationCommentary
Mineral tenement and land tenure statusType, 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 Tannenberg 1 exploration licence is held 100% by Group 11 Exploration GmbH. The licence was originally granted on 7 June 2022 for three years and has now been extended for a further three years to 6 June 2028. The licence is free from overriding royalties and native titles interests. There are historical mine workings within the licence area, but no known historical sites of cultural significance outside of mining. The Tannenberg 2 exploration licence is held 100% by Group 11 Exploration GmbH. The licence was granted effective 22 April 2025 and is valid for three years. Within and surrounding both licence areas, there are environmental protections zones with differing levels of protections. There are small areas identified as Natura 2000 Fauna Flora Habitat Areas and Bird Sanctuaries. Other environmental protection designated areas include Nature Reserves, National Natural Monuments, Landscape Protection Area, and Natural Parks. Based on due diligence and discussions with various stakeholders and consultants, the presence of environmental protection areas does not preclude exploration or eventual mining if conducted in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The landform across the license area comprises mostly of farmland, forested areas, and small towns and villages.
Exploration done by other partiesAcknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.Exploration was carried out by St Joes Exploration (in JV with the Broken Hill Pty Co Ltd later BHP-Utah) between 1980 and 1987. Two projects were undertaken. The Richelsdorf project within the licence area as well as the Spessart-Rhoen project 85 km to the south. Hole IDs starting with 'Ro' were drilled by St Joes Exploration. All other drill holes come from State Survey databases with unknown history. Historical mining took place within the licence area. Mining activities ceased in the 1950's. Comprehensive records of all mine workings are not available to the Company (and may not exist).
GeologyDeposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.Mineralisation is of the classic Kupferschiefer type (copper slate) within the Permian Zechstein Basin of Germany and Poland. The Zechstein Basin is hosted within the Southern Permian Basin (" SPB ") of Europe. The SPB is an intracontinental basin that developed on the northern foreland of the Variscan Orogen. Very high-grade copper mineralisation is generally associated with the Kupferschiefer shale unit. However, minable copper mineralisation also occurs in the footwall sandstone and hanging wall limestone units in Poland. Mineralisation can be offset from the shale by up to 30 m above and 60 m below.
Drill hole InformationA summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes: easting and northing of the drill hole collar elevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar dip and azimuth of the hole down hole length and interception depth hole length.Appendix 1 above contains all relevant drillhole information.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the case.All available drill collars are provided. The availability of historical assay results are listed in Appendix 1 Table 1. Assay results less than 0.3% Cu are not reported.
Data aggregation methodsIn reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated.N/A
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated.N/A
Relationship between mineralisation widths and i ntercept lengthsThese relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results. If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.Drilling is perpendicular to mineralisation. Detailed sampling was done to lithological contacts on a range of scales from 1-50cm.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (eg 'down hole length, true width not known').Intercepts are true width.
DiagramsAppropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.Appropriate diagrams, including a maps, cross sections, and tables are included in the main body of this announcement.
Balanced reportingWhere comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.All available results are reported. Only assays above or equal to 0.3% Cu are reported for practical reasons.
Other substantive exploration dataOther exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances.All substantive results are reported. Geological logs and downhole gamma logs are not reported here.
Further workThe nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).Reloggging and reassaying of archived drill core will be carried out in order to support drill targeting. The search for additional archive material and historical records will continue. Desktop analysis and drill targeting will be conducted in consultation with subject-matter experts. Geophysical methods (such as seismic, magnetic, electrical, and gravity) will be evaluated and used if deemed appropriate for the project.

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