Burmeister Lithium Potential Defined
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Burmeister Lithium Potential Defined
Company targets stand-alone operation at Lake Johnston
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Exploration Target defines significant Australian hard rock lithium
deposit for Burmeister
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Size, grade and geometry of deposit provides for a stand-alone mining
and processing opportunity
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Burmeister is the first of several high tenor lithium soil anomalies to be
drill tested at Lake Johnston
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Drilling to recommence in May with testing of new target areas and
resource definition
Exploration Target Statement
TG Metals Limited (TG Metals or the Company) (ASX:TG6), is pleased to announce independent
consultants Hyland Geological and Mining Consultants (HGMC) have completed an Exploration Target
(Target) estimate (Table 1) for the Burmeister Lithium deposit within the Lake Johnston Project, Western
Australia.
Tonnes Range
Low
Tonnes Range
High
Li2O Range
Low (%)
Li2O Range
High (%)
15.6 million
20.1 million
0.97
1.19
Table 1 – Exploration Target Range at 0.4% Li2O cutoff
The Exploration Target quantity and grade is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration
to estimate a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a
Mineral Resource. The Target is based on the Company’s resource definition drilling undertaken since
discovery in October 2023. The current drill hole density (spacing between holes) at Burmeister is not
considered sufficient to determine a Mineral Resource.
TG Metals CEO, Mr. David Selfe stated; “The work done by our external consultants based on existing
drilling has delivered a high quality, robust Exploration Target at Burmeister. It is shaping up to be a
potential top 10 hard rock lithium deposit in Australia. Burmeister is a standout for various reasons, one
being the distinctive mineralogy of the pegmatites, which have a consistent lithium grade and spodumene
content. It is our view that this will be born-out in our first metallurgical results, which are expected later in
the current quarter. The conceptual pit optimization work tends towards taking in all the currently defined
mineralisation which opens the scope for drilling for extensions down dip.”
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The drilling defining the Burmeister pegmatites has been modelled within grade envelopes and aggregated
to determine the total Exploration Target ranges as per Table 1 above.
The cutoff grade of 0.4% Li2O was determined as the lowest grade assayed within all pegmatite intercepts,
including RC drilling intervals, which crossed pegmatite-basalt boundaries. This captures all the lithium
mineralisation within the pegmatite hosts which is predominantly spodumene.
The Company believes this Exploration Target is of a high quality and provides an achievable goal for
further resource definition drilling. Preliminary examinations indicate that infill drilling will likely only require
a 100m x 100m spacing to achieve an inferred resource. Next pass drilling will target this infill spacing.
The size of the Target and the results of “Conceptual Pit Optimisations” (details provided within this
announcement) provide support for the Company’s strategy to develop a stand-alone lithium mining and
processing operation at Lake Johnston. The deposit remains open at depth and at the limit of the
conceptual pit shells, 290m depth for the USD$1500 shell and 340m depth for the USD$2500 shell, offering
further opportunities at depth for deposit extensions.
Further studies including metallurgical testwork and mining assessments are required to confirm the validity
and economics of a custom processing Plant suitable for the Burmeister ore.
Figure 1 – Isometric view of interpreted lithium pegmatites with conceptual optimised pit shells
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Burmeister Exploration Target Statement Estimation Method
The Burmeister lithium deposit was discovered by TG Metals in October 2023 (ASX announcement 30
October 2023). The deposit was initially identified by targeted soil sampling for lithium and associated LCT
(lithium, caesium, tantalum) pegmatite elements. No previous historical lithium exploration had been
conducted in the Burmeister deposit area. The drilling completed to date, and used in the determination of
the Exploration Target, comprises 34 Reverse Circulation (RC) drillholes and 7 RC pre-collars for 7,755m,
as well as 7 diamond core holes for 730.6m.
The deposit has been drilled on a relatively wide spaced drilling pattern of approximately 200m x 200m
and 200m x 100m. This drill-spacing is considered too widely spaced to reliably define any formal Mineral
Resources at this stage.
Bulk density determinations were completed on the pegmatite core intercepts and averaged 2.7 t/m3, with
a bulk density of 3.0 applied to the surrounding mafic host rock. Further test work will be required to
determine more accurate bulk density across all mineralisation types.
Of the holes drilled, four were twinned (RC and core) which provided valuable data on the variability of the
mineralisation showing very good mineralisation continuity and sampling and assaying repeatability.
All available drilling data has been used to build a ‘precursor’ mineralisation model by delineation of
polygons on a sectional basis to guide Exploration Target estimation.
To help estimate the Exploration Target, the pegmatites were wireframed using mining/exploration
software and a preliminary 3D block model created to estimate both the tonnages and grade.
These wireframes were only extended (extrapolated) one average section spacing from the last drill-hole
‘point of observation’.
The set of wireframes were sub-divided into four (4) main areas or ‘swarms’ of pegmatite intrusive
mineralisation, based on location and associated orientation geometry (see Figures 1 and 2).
Sample data was composited to one (1) metre down-hole intervals initially based on the Lithium (Li2O)
assay item, also incorporating the Al, Ca, Fe & K elements. Within each of the 4 area domains, spatial
statistical analysis of the composites was carried out on the following data items, Li2O, Al, Ca, Fe & K, to
help understand and describe spatial distribution and variability of each element species within the deposit.
The statistical review included standard probability distribution statistical analysis for each element species
and for each Area domain separately. This information was used to review localised average grades,
composite ‘outlier’ values and related coefficient of variation prior to carrying out domain based variography
analysis.
The domained composites were then subsequently used to model down-hole and longer range between
hole semi-variograms models to establish interpolation ranges and relative nugget and sill ratios used for
Ordinary Kriging (OK) interpolation of the main element species in the ‘precursor’ block model.
The Block model was constructed using a 3D array of blocks with dimensions of using 10.0m x 20.0m x
5.0m (E-W, N-S, Bench) block cells coded with the mineralisation wire-frames.
The block model coordinate boundaries (Local Grid System) are:
+ 282,800m E to 285,400m E (260 x 10m blocks)
+ 6,398,800m N to 6,402,000m N (160 x 20m blocks)
+ 40m RL to 400m RL (72 x 5.0m benches)
The OK interpolation method was used for the estimation of the Li 2O, Al, Ca, Fe & K elements using the
previously modelled variogram parameters for each element.
All statistical analysis and grade item interpolation runs were restricted and contained within the main
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mineralised lithium pegmatite zone wire-frames. No extrapolation of grades outside the mineralisation wireframes was permitted.
The precursor model was then interrogated to assess the approximate ranges of tonnages and grades
present withing the Burmeister Pegmatites. This base assessment information was then further modified
using a range of assumptions and modifying factors to arrive at a likely conceptual Exploration Target
estimate.
Figure 2 – Plan view of modelled lithium pegmatites with conceptual pit shells and drill traces
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Exploration Target Reporting
HGMC has defined an Exploration Target for part of the Burmeister pegmatite mineralisation by examining
TG Metals recently acquired drilling information in conjunction with the existing interpretation of
mineralisation at Burmeister. This Exploration Target identified is not yet fully drill tested but is known with
significant reliability to be categorised as a typical spodumene bearing pegmatite system, which is outlined
by sufficient drilling and assayed drilling intercepts.
The Exploration Target derived for the Burmeister pegmatite mineralisation is reported as potential range
estimates of tonnages and grades as per the Clause 17 of the JORC Code Guidelines (2012) and is
presented in Table 1.
Conceptual Pit Optimisation
MineComp consultants were engaged to analyse the model created for the Exploration Target
determination for generation of optimised conceptual pit shells to be used as a guide for further infill drilling
on Burmeister. The shells also provide confirmation of appropriate mineralisation depth, grade and quality
for a future study into the feasibility of Burmeister as a deposit amenable to open pit mining. The pit shells
are conceptual in nature and have not been subjected to detailed mine design criteria. For the analysis,
Minecomp used the cost parameters applied in the August 2023 published NI43-101 report for the Mt
Cattlin Stage 4 Expansion Project (www.allkem.co/projects/mt-cattlin). This was chosen by TG Metals as
a close approximation to Burmeister for deposit orientation, depth and relative distance to port (Esperance)
for concentration product shipment. A range of shells were generated from a mid-base product pricing of
USD$2,000/tonne for SC6 concentrate and a low and high case was selected of USD$1,500 and
USD$2,500/tonne for SC6 concentrate to display, see Figures 2 and 3. At the USD$1,500/tonne shell the
conceptual pit is 1,500m long x 800m wide and 290m deep.
The conceptual pit shells will be used for the refinement of infill drilling and are not intended for
determination of economic parameters for the Burmeister deposit. Further work including infill drilling and
mining and metallurgical studies are required to determine accurate deposit specific economic parameters.
Figure 3 – Long Section view of modelled lithium and conceptual pit shells
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Robust Deposit
Examination of the USD$1,500 and USD$2,500/tonne conceptual pit shells show the Burmeister
mineralisation to be robust. The shells take in the majority of the mineralisation wire frame model indicating
that there is further depth potential to Burmeister which may be accessible by open pit mining methods in
the future. Figure 3 long section shows the sliced pit shells going to maximum depth on the Burmeister
pegmatites. This will be used to further guide the infill drilling. With the consistency in grade distribution
seen in the modelling infill may only require a 100m x 100m drill spacing to achieve an inferred resource
estimation. Close spaced test drilling will determine the required spacing for indicated and measured
resource determination.
Additional Potential Outside Burmeister
The successful discovery methodology used on the Burmeister lithium deposit has been applied to the
neighbouring Jaegermeister lithium prospect, where four high priority soil targets have been defined. These
targets are an order of magnitude larger than the Burmeister soil anomaly signature. Figure 4 shows the
location of the Burmeister deposit and the proximity of the four priority drill targets on Jaegermeister. The
Burmeister deposit and the defined Jaegermeister priority anomalies are all within 4km of each other and
are easily accessible by existing tracks and planned access routes. Programs of Work (POWs) approvals
for the infill drilling at Burmeister and maiden drilling at Jaegermeister are expected later in May. Priority
will be given to drilling Jaegermeister targets whilst the drilling at Burmeister will also be completed as new
areas of Jaegermeister are being prepared for drilling. The Company maintains a flexible approach to
drilling and has allowed for expansion in each area in the event of the discovery of new lithium
mineralisation.
Next Steps
The Company is working towards drilling re-commencing at Lake Johnston as soon as the requisite
approvals are received.
Flora and Fauna and Aboriginal Heritage Surveys have been completed for the Jaegermeister initial drilling
and the 100m x 100m infill drilling on Burmeister. As soon as program of work (POW) approvals have been
obtained from DEMIRS, a combined drilling program on both Burmeister and Jaegermeister will
commence.
A seismic survey has recently been conducted over Burmeister and Jaegermeister. Field data acquisition
is complete and data processing has commenced. The results will inform drilling depths to pegmatite
intercepts which will refine the Burmeister resource drilling program and allow better targeting for first
drilling at Jaegermeister.
Metallurgical testwork on Burmeister diamond drill core samples has commenced at Independent
Metallurgical Operations (IMO’s) facilities in Perth. The whole process is expected to take up to 18 weeks
to complete. The tests involve ore sorting, heavy liquid separation, magnetic separation, flotation and
innovative spodumene ore sorting. The aim of the testwork is to determine which concentration methods
are best suited to the unique high spodumene mineralogy of the Burmeister ore and the proportions
applicable to each technique.
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Figure 4 – Burmeister Lithium Deposit and Jaegermeister soil anomalies Datum: Zone 51 (AGD84)
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About TG Metals
TG Metals is an ASX listed company focused on exploring for lithium, nickel and gold at its wholly owned
Lake Johnston Project (Figure 5) in the stable jurisdiction of Western Australia. The Lake Johnston
Project boasts proximity to current producing lithium mines, processing plants and geochemical and
geophysical targets for immediate exploration.
Figure 5 – Lake Johnston Project Location
Authorised for release by TG Metals Board of Directors.
Contact
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Competent Person Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Targets for the Bremer Range nickel laterite
deposits contained within the Lake Johnston Project is based on information compiled by Mr Stephen
Hyland who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and who has provided
expert guidance on resource modelling and resource estimation. Mr Hyland is a Principal Consultant
Geologist at HGMC consultants and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and
type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he 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. Mr Hyland consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters
based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.
Information in this announcement that relates to exploration results, exploration strategy, geology, drilling
and mineralisation is based on information compiled by Mr David Selfe who is a Fellow of the Australasian
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Selfe has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activities that he 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. Mr Selfe has consented to the inclusion in
this presentation of matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement may contain certain statements that may constitute “forward looking statements”.
Such statements are only predictions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, which could
cause actual values, results, performance achievements to differ materially from those expressed,
implied or projected in any forward looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Words such as “expect(s)”,
“feel(s)”, “believe(s)”, “will”, “may”, “anticipate(s)” and similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding future
production, resources or reserves and exploration results. All such statements are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company,
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by,
the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to: (i) those relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral
deposits and conclusions of economic evaluations, (ii) risks relating to possible variations in reserves,
grade, planned mining dilution and ore loss, or recovery rates and changes in project parameters as
plans continue to be refined, (iii) the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the
completion of feasibility studies, (iv) risks related to commodity price and foreign exchange rate
fluctuations, (v) risks related to failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable
terms or delays in obtaining governmental approvals or in the completion of development or construction
activities, and (vi) other risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s prospects, properties and
business strategy. Our audience is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements that speak only as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to revise and
disseminate forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to
reflect the occurrence of or non-occurrence of any events.
The Company believes that it has a reasonable basis for making the forward-looking Statements in the
presentation based on the information contained in this and previous ASX announcements.
The Company is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included
in this ASX release, and the Company confirms that, to the best of its knowledge, all material assumptions
and technical parameters underpinning the exploration results in this release continue to apply and have
not materially changed.
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Sampling
techniques
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Nature 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.
• Reverse Circulation (RC) samples were collected directly from the rig passing through
the cyclone and an industry standard fitted cone splitter. A labelled calico bag was
attached to a chute at the base of the cyclone and splitter to collect a 12% split of the
metre interval (drill cutting) to achieve a 3kg representative sample for assay. The
remainder of the drill cutting (metre interval) was collected in a labelled 600 x 900 mm
green bag, placed on the ground in order of depth (drilled interval). The calico bag was
placed, securely tied on top of the green bag. Only metre interval samples that were
logged as ‘pegmatite’ were analysed for lithium mineralisation. The metre intervals
logged as ‘mafic/ultramafic’ were later composite sampled (4m interval) in the field. A
representative composite sample was obtained using a polythene spear directly into
the drill cutting stored in the green bags of the 4m interval and placed in a prenumbered calico. The sample_id was recorded against the interval on the sheet. These
samples have been submitted to the lab for assay (low priority).
• Diamond Drill (DD) Core (HQ diameter) logged as pegmatite were sampled at intervals
pre-determined by the supervising geologist based on spodumene content and obvious
mineralogical/crystallisation zonations within the logged pegmatite. Only quarter core
was cut onsite at the Windy Hill core yard facility, half and quarter core samples cut at
All Points Sampling (APS) Warehouse in Perth.
• DD core and RC metre interval samples were sent to Jinning Laboratories for Sodium
Peroxide Fusion (Ni-crucibles) ICP-OES/MS 21 Element Scan.
•
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and
the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
• All samples despatched to Jinning Laboratory contained a series of reference samples.
This included:
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Sample blanks of yellow sand were inserted at every 50th sample interval.
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TG Metals Limited purchased 4 x lithium standards from Geostats Pty Ltd and
these were placed in the sequence at every 25th sample interval.
•
Field duplicate RC samples were split from the contents of the green bag
(remainder of the drill cutting) after assay results were received. The samples
were selected based on grade range to cover only zones of mineralisation.
Duplicate RC samples were split using a three-tier riffle splitter and the calico
duplicate sample was sent to Jinning Laboratories for assay. Duplicate DD core
samples were completed sparingly on the half and quarter core. Diamond drilling
was completed over known intervals of pegmatite (twinned holes) to obtain a
‘whole rock sample’ for metallurgical test-work.
1
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
• Jinning Laboratories included and reported their own lithium standards, blanks and pulp
replicates at rates compliant to industry standards.
•
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report.
• Certified Laboratory Assays – Jinning Laboratories Pty Ltd.
•
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be
relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples
from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold
that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation
types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
• The RC rig used was fitted with an industry standard cone splitter from which a
representative approx. 3kg sample of the drilling interval was collected directly from the
rig via a chute. The remainder of the drill material for the metre interval was collected
and placed in a labelled green bag (hole id and sample interval).
• Diamond Drill Core (HQ3) was orientated at the drill rig by the driller who annotated the
‘line’ with paint marker. The core was placed orientated into labelled trays at the drill
site. Trays were transported from the drill site to the core yard at Windy Hill Camp to
be logged. Core from:
•
TGRCD0009, TGRCD0024 and TGRCD0028 were transported to All Points
Sampling (APS) facility in Perth to be cut. TGRCD0009 and TGRCD0024 were
cut in half approx. 30 degrees from the orientation line and at the marked sample
interval. TGRCD0028 was cut and only a quarter core sample was submitted for
assay to ensure ample core sample was available for metallurgical testwork. The
cut core was placed into pre-numbered calico bags for despatch to Jinning
Laboratories.
•
TGRCD0032 To TGRCD0043 were cut on site at the Windy Hill Camp core yard
facility. Core was initially cut in half and the half without the orientation line
marking was cut into quarters. Samples were then cut from the quarter core at
the pre-determined interval. The sample was bagged into a pre-numbered calico
to be despatched to Jinning Laboratories.
• The sample intervals for core samples were pre-determined by the supervising
geologist and based on obvious lithology boundaries or crystallisation zonations within
the logged pegmatite rock unit.
• All ‘pegmatite’ RC and DD core samples were submitted to Jinning laboratory for 21
multielement analysis using Sodium Peroxide Fusion and ICP-OES analytical
technique. All samples were sorted, dried, and pulverized to less than 75 microns in a
tungsten mill. 0.25g of the pulverized sample was fused in a furnace (~650 deg) with
sodium peroxide in a nickel crucible. The melt was dissolved in dilute hydrochloric acid
and the solution analysed. This process provided complete dissolution of minerals
including silicates. It should be noted that volatiles can be lost at high fusion
temperatures.
2
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
• Bulk density determination was completed on 144 ½ and ¼ core samples submitted
for assay from holes TGRCD0009, TGRCD0024, TGRCD0028, TGRCD0033,
TGRCD0037. Jinning Laboratories (BD01) determined the bulk density of the core
sample by the weight of the sample, divided by the volume of water displaced by the
sample when it is submerged. All results were reported against the sample_id and
uploaded into the TG Metals Limited Micromine database.
Drilling
techniques
•
Drill 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).
• All samples for assay were obtained from a Reverse Circulation and Diamond Drill rig
owned and operated by Raglan Drilling Pty Ltd.
• The reverse circulation drilling process involved a hardened metal drill bit that fractures
rock driven by a drilling mechanism in the form of a pneumatic reciprocating piston,
referred as a ‘hammer’. The hammer is used to recover compressed rock samples that
have been forced through the rig. Air is pumped through the annulus (a ring-shaped
structure) of the rod, the pressure differential generates a reverse circulation, causing
the samples to ascend in the inner tube. The drill cuttings (rock sample) reach the top
of the rig and delivered to the cyclone through a hose. Drill cuttings will flow through
the cyclone via a cone splitter and fall through chutes specifically sized to collect
sample splits. TG Metals Limited requested that only one calico bag be collected per
drilling interval and the remainder of the drill cutting collected and placed in the green
labelled bag. The calico bags were labelled with a unique sample id.
• The diamond drill process is a type of core drilling in which a rotary drill and a diamond
drill bit cut the rock to deliver a core sample. The HQ core is removed from the inner
tube of the drill rod and placed in a labelled core tray with depth and recovery markers
(% of core recovered). The diamond core was orientated at the rig using an inbuilt
electronic orientation tool indicating the in-situ position of the core. The orientation line
was annotated using a paint pen and marker blocks clearly labelled depth intervals.
The driller was also experienced in determining core orientation in the event of tool
failure. All DD holes were RC pre-collared to a depth determined by the supervising
geologist based on interpreted pegmatite intercepts.
• RC and DD holes were generally orientated 60 degrees toward 50 degrees azimuth
along Program of Work (POW) approved lines. The exceptions were:
•
TGRC0006-TGRC0011, TGRCD0009. These holes were part of the maiden RC
program drilled at 60 degrees toward 230 azimuth;
•
TCRC0031 and TGRCD0032 drilled 60 degrees toward 230 to align with the
maid
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