General Information

Area District District mapping activities are conducted in the southern part of BR2&3
Mapping and DS regions within the concession area of PT. Sulawesi Cahaya
Mineral. This location was selected due to its geological potential and initial
research indicating the presence of lateritic nickel.

Accessibilities Access to the research area can be achieved via logistic roads (public
roads) and exploration roads using four-wheeled vehicles. Although some
parts of the area are challenging to access due to dense forests or difficult
terrain, most of the area can be reached easily.

Progress The district mapping focuses on the upside potential in BR2&3SE, and the
District result will used as a basis to propose PPKH Exploration and define the
Mapping 2024 next exploration drilling target. The field Work commences on February
24th, 2024, with statistical progress as per Week 11, March 17th ,2024:
223,95 Ha mapped area, 223 observation points, 3 samples are collected,
20 samples assay have released from Lab.

Result Of Geological Mapping

Geomorphology The Topographical analysis conducted on the district mapping site, reveals
a terrain characterized by hilly and mountains landscapes with elevations
ranging from 280 to 690 meters above sea level, exhibiting a varied relief
from gentle to Very steep slopes, ranging from 0% to 155%.

Lithology The underlying bedrock consists of ultramafic rocks, primarily peridotite,

which are well-exposed within creeks and downhill areas. Peridotite is
identified by its characteristic with greenish-gray color, coarse-grained
phaneritic texture, and high olivine content. It is described as massive in
structure.
The determination of lithology based on chemical mineral analysis of six
samples of bedrock utilized the norm CIPW method and the IUGS
(International Union of Geological Sciences) classification of ultramafic
rocks following Steckeisen's classification from 1976. This analysis
revealed that the research area is predominantly composed of harzburgite.
Harzburgite is a type of ultramafic rock characterized by a mineral
composition primarily consisting of olivine and orthopyroxene, with lesser
amounts of clinopyroxene.
Geological The geological structures present include joints and faults, with fault
Structure formations discerned by slickenside within ultramafic rock formations. The
fault formed is a strike-slip faults with Northwest-Southeast directions.

Laterization and The observed laterite soil comprises a mixture of minerals oxide, clay
Mineralization limonite, and roots, displaying hues of brown, yellowish-orange, reddish
and is primarily composed of goethite and hematite minerals, displaying a
fine-grained and homogeneous texture. The distribution pattern indicates a
prevalence of yellowish soil (Goethite) in areas characterized by
moderately steep to steep slopes, while reddish soil (Hematite) is more
abundant at gentle sloping regions.

Rocky laterite, represented by saprolite rock, is prominently exposed on

 downhill and road cut, sourced from ultramafic rock (peridotite). It exhibits
shades of gray-green and contains minerals composition of olivine,
pyroxene, antigorite, lizardite filling at fractures, coarse-grained (Phaneritic
textures), massive.

Bedrock found in the field is Peridotite (Harzburgite Type), where Peridotite

is the bedrock at this location. Based On Geochemical results (LOI
content) from 6 samples, this rock has a serpentinization process with a
degree of serpentinization that are Low serpentinite to High serpentinite,
and range of LOI content between 3.12-13.26 %.

Result Of Result of geochemical analysis from 20 samples, showing 13 samples

Geochemical defined as Limonite, 1 sample defined as Saprolite, and 6 Samples defined
Analysis as Bedrock (Fresh Rock).
1. Limonite Zone
Mineralogy is composed of oxide Goethite and Hematite. Geochemical
content showing Ni Content (0.568 -1.219)%, Fe content (35.6-
48.82)%, MgO content (0.66 – 2.92)%, and SiO2 content (2.58-
18.69)%.
2. Saprolite Zone
Mineralogy is composed of oxide goethite, olivine, pyroxene.
Geochemical content showing Ni Content (0.832%), Fe Content (
26.25%), MgO content (12.44%), and SiO2 Content (25.56%)
3. Bedrock Zone
Mineralogy is composed of primary minerals (Olivine, Pyroxene), and
secondary minerals (antigorite, lizardite, and minor silica filled fracture.
Geochemical content showing Ni content (0.226 -0.358)%, Fe content
(5.63-6.19), MgO content (35.35-42.01)%, SiO2 Content (40.67-
42.87)%.

Interpreted The potential for nickel laterite in the area is assessed based on integrated
Potential of by data lithology, topography model, geological structures, mineralogy, and
Nickel Laterite geochemical samples. The laterite nickel potential is found to be promising,
particularly in gentle to moderately steep areas on ridges and hillsides,
supported by the presence of suitable lithology, favorable topographical
conditions, indicating significant nickel content.
Approximately 9.2 % (143.6 ha) of the total area (223 hectares) to be
mapped exhibit potential for well-developed nickel laterite formation,
rendering it a significant area of interest for further exploration endeavors.

Conclusion The analysis conducted, integrating topographical, geological, lithological,

mineralogical, and geochemical data, presents a promising showing for
nickel laterite potential within the surveyed area.
1. The predominant presence of harzburgite, characterized by olivine and
orthopyroxene minerals, suggests a favorable geological setting for
nickel laterite formation. The serpentinization process observed in the
bedrock further enhances the potential for nickel enrichment.
2. The geochemical analysis of samples from different zones, including
limonite, saprolite, and bedrock, reveals significant nickel, iron, and
magnesium content, particularly in the limonite and saprolite zones. The
presence of goethite and hematite in the lateritic soils signifies
favorable conditions for nickel enrichment.
3. The terrain characterized by hilly and mountainous landscapes,
topographical conditions, supports the formation and preservation of
 nickel laterite deposits. The observed distribution patterns of lateritic
soils further corroborate the suitability of certain areas for nickel
enrichment.

4. Approximately 64% of the surveyed area exhibits favorable

conditions for well-developed nickel laterite formation, particularly
in gently to moderately steep areas on ridges and hillsides. This
represents a significant portion of the total area surveyed, highlighting
the substantial potential for further exploration and development of
nickel laterite resources.
Figure 1. Classification IUGS after Steckeinsen 1976, showing rock type in
research area is Harzburgite type