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TEMPLATE 1D
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES
SPECIFIC OUTLINE OF TECHNICAL REPORT
FOR EXPLORATION RESULTS AND MINERAL RESOURCES
OF NICKEL LATERITE DEPOSITS
General Notes:
1. This Outline is for the use of geologists in the minerals industry for reporting Exploration
Results and Mineral Resources specifically for Nickel Laterite deposits. It serves to
improve the TR-FORM 1 of the Philippine Mineral Reporting Code (“PMRC”)
Implementing Rules and Regulations (“IRR”) of 2010 with respect to the
abovementioned deposits.
2. In this document, the Current TR-FORM 1 is shown on the left column while the Specific
Proposed Revision is shown on the right column.
3. The headings (X.) and sub-headings (X.X) are mandatory sections and sub-sections in
the Technical Report; while the bullet points and sub-bullet points are guidance notes
relevant to the headings and sub-headings.
4. In the Specific Proposed Revision, changes to the Current Form are shown in red while
the guidance notes are shown as indented blue italics when unchanged and as
indented red italics when changed or added. Notes to the deletion/revision of some
original sections are shown in green.
CURRENT FORM
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
SPECIFIC PROPOSED REVISION
TITLE PAGE
Title of the Report
Include Location of the Project and
Mining Rights Coverage (in the title)
Include Location of Project (in the title)
Name and professional designation of
each of the CPs
Effective date of the Report
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CERTIFICATES AND CONSENTS OF
CPs FOR TECHNICAL REPORTS
Certificates and Consents of CPs for
Technical Reports
Scope of Work of each CP involved
Reliance on Other Experts indicating
therein objective, nature and coverage
Signatures of CP
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TITLE PAGE
Title of the Technical Report
Include Location of the Project and
Mining Rights Coverage (in the title)
Name and professional designation of
each of the CPs
Effective date of the Technical Report
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CERTIFICATES AND CONSENTS OF
CPs FOR TECHNICAL REPORTS
Certificates and Consents of CPs for
Technical Reports
Scope of Work of each CP involved
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Signatures of CP
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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4.0
4.1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Listing of the contents of the report
4.0
4.2
4.3
4.4
Listing of Figures and Tables
Listing of photographs if applicable
Listing of attachments or appendices
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5.1
INTRODUCTION
Who commissioned the report
preparation and to whom it should be
submitted
Purpose for which the report was
prepared
Scope of Work or Terms of Reference
Duration of the preparation, including
field visits and verification
Members of the technical report
preparation team
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5.2
5.3
5.4
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5.6
Host company representative.
Compliance of report with PMRC
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RELIANCE ON OTHER EXPERTS OR
CPs
If a CP relied on the report, opinion,
statement of a legal or another expert,
who is not a CP on matters pertaining
to the mineral project, the CP may
include a disclaimer of
responsibility on such information
incorporated in the technical report.
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TENEMENT AND MINERAL RIGHTS
Description of mineral rights
Location of area, Barangay,
Municipality, Province
Coordinate locations as per MGB
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6.1
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7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3 Number of claims and hectares
covered by EP/MPSA/FTAA mode of
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Listing of the contents of the Technical
Report
Listing of Figures and Tables
Listing of photographs if applicable
Listing of Appendices including data
provided by the Issuer (Note:
“attachment” is the same as “appendix”
and therefore removed to avoid
ambiguity)
INTRODUCTION
Who commissioned the Technical
Report preparation and to whom it
should be submitted
Purpose for which the Technical Report
was prepared
Scope of Work or Terms of Reference
Duration of the preparation, including
field visits and verification
Members of the Technical Report
preparation team
Issuer’s representative
Compliance of Technical Report with
PMRC
RELIANCE ON OTHER EXPERTS OR
CPs
If a CP relied on the report, opinion,
statement of a legal or another expert,
who is not a CP on matters pertaining
to the mineral project, the CP may
include a disclaimer of
responsibility on such information
incorporated in the Technical Report
TENEMENT AND MINERAL RIGHTS
Description of mineral rights
o Location of area, Barangay,
Municipality, Province
o Coordinate locations as per Mines
and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
o Number of tenements and hectares
covered
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agreement
7.1.4 Type of permit or agreement with
government
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.6.1
7.6.2
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History of mineral rights
Current owners of mineral rights
Validity of current mineral rights (state
date of validity of rights at the date of
reporting)
Agreements with respect to mineral
rights.
In order to make clear the net revenue
that may be derived from the project,
include the following:
Royalties, taxes, advances and
similar payments paid or to be
paid by the company to the
mineral rights holder, joint
venture partner(s), government,
Indigenous People, local
government, and others
Receivables and payable sums to
the company and mineral rights
holder.
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Type of permit or agreement
with government - Exploration
Permit (EP), Mineral
Production Sharing
Agreement (MPSA), Financial
or Technical Assistance
Agreement (FTAA)
o Tenement map
History of mineral rights
Current owners of mineral rights
Validity of current mineral rights (state
date of validity of rights at the date of
reporting)
Agreements with respect to mineral
rights
In order to make clear the net revenue
that may be derived from the project,
include the following:
o Royalties, taxes, advances and
similar payments paid or to be paid
by the Issuer to the mineral rights
holder, joint venture partner(s),
government, Indigenous People,
local government, and others
o Receivables and payable sums to
the Issuer and mineral rights holder
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GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES
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8.1
Location and accessibility
8.1
8.2
Topography, physiography, drainage
and vegetation
8.2
8.3
Climate, population
8.4
Land Use
8.5
Socio Economic Environment
8.6
Environmental features
GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES
Location and Accessibility
 Map showing geographic features
Physiography, Climate and Vegetation
 Topography
 Drainage
(Note: “Climate” has been included in section
8.2 and “Population” included in section
8.4 as “Demography”)
8.3
8.4
8.5
Land Use and Infrastructure
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Socio-Economic Environment
Demography
Environmental Features
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9.0
9.1
PREVIOUS WORK
History of previous work
9.2
Briefly describe essential work done by
previous workers
Conclusions of each of the previous
workers
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PREVIOUS WORK
 History of previous work
o Arrange significant
historical/previous work and
discussion chronologically (e.g., by
date and company) from oldest to
most recent work (e.g., use table
listing)
o Indicate sources of information
(references) by bibliographic
citation (personal communication or
any previous published/unpublished
report)
 Briefly describe essential work done by
previous workers
 Conclusions of each of the previous
workers
HISTORY OF PRODUCTION
Production history of district and area,
if any
Which areas were mined within the
subject tenement area
General description of mining, ore
beneficiation, concentrate, mineral
product market
Tonnage mined and sold
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HISTORY OF PRODUCTION
Production history of district and area
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Which areas were mined within the
subject tenement area
General description of mining, ore
beneficiation, concentrate, mineral
product market
Production statistics
o Whenever available, cite historical
annual production figures such as
tonnage and grade
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REGIONAL GEOLOGY
11.1
REGIONAL AND DISTRICT
GEOLOGY
Regional Geologic Setting
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Regional Geological Setting
Regional Geological Map
11.2
Stratigraphy
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Regional Stratigraphy
Regional Geological Section(s)
11.3
Structural Geology
11.3
Regional Structures
11.4
Mineralization location(s) and general
description
11.5
Historical Geology
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10.3
10.4
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Prospects and/or Deposits
Mineralization location(s) and general
description
(Note: Historical Geology is not relevant to
PMRC technical reporting)
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12.1
12.2
MINERAL PROPERTY GEOLOGY
Geological work undertaken by the
company in the property, to include
scale of mapping and laboratory tests
undertaken for the samples
Rock types and their geological
relationships
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Description of various geological
structures and their trends
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13.2
MINERALIZATION IN THE MINERAL
PROPERTY
Overview of the mineralization (as per
reference reports)
Type of mineralization as mapped
13.3
Style of mineralization
13.4
Wall rock alteration, paragenesis
13.5
13.6
Geological structures
Localization of the deposit
13.7
Length, width, depth of mineralization
13.1
MINERAL PROPERTY GEOLOGY
Local geological setting of the Mineral
Property
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Rock types and their geological
relationships
o Local Stratigraphy – lithological
definition, extent and correlation
with regional rock formation. Show
stratigraphic column
o Petrographic studies
o Age dating
Local Structures
o Description of various geological
structures and their trends, e.g.,
Lineaments and Faults
Geological model as shown in Map,
Sections and Level Plans
MINERALIZATION IN THE MINERAL
PROPERTY
Overview of the Mineralization
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Type(s) of Mineralization
o Mineralization domain types if more
than one (i.e. Limonite, Saprolite,
etc)
 Style of Mineralization
o Mineral Deposit Model showing
Mineralization patterns and grade
distribution shown in Sections,
Level Plans and/or Isopach Map(s)
o Ore/gangue mineralogy, e.g., in
Limonite and Saprolite
o Other mineralogical studies –
SEM/microprobe, XRD, etc.
(Note:”Wall rock alteration, paragenesis” is
not applicable to Nickel Laterite
Deposits)
 Geological structures
 Localization of the deposit and
continuity of Mineralization
 Mineralization controls – e.g.,
lithological, supergene
oxidation/enrichment, etc.
 Geometry of the Mineralization
o Length, width, and depth of
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13.8
13.9
Element grade levels and patterns
Development of “ore shoots”
13.10 Continuity of mineralization
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EXPLORATION
14.1 Geological work (by issuer)
14.1.1 Geological data generated from
mapping and surface sampling
14.1.2 Geological map and sections
14.1.3 Sample location map
14.2
Surface sampling (Refer to PMRC
Table 1)
14.2.1 Outcrop sampling (grab or
measured)
14.2.2 Trench sampling (measured
vertical, horizontal, etc)
14.2.3 Test pit sampling (measured
vertical, horizontal, etc)
Mineralization
 Element grade levels and patterns
(Note: section 13.9 – “Development of “ore
shoots” deleted since applicable only to
Vein-type)
(Note: section 13.10 - “Continuity of
mineralization” is lumped with
“Localization of the deposit” above)
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Geological work (by Issuer)
Geological data generated from
mapping and sampling
 Geological Map, Sections and
Level Plans
o Isopach Maps (for Limonite
and Saprolite)
(Note: “Sample location map” is inserted
under section 14.2)
14.2 Sampling (Refer to PMRC Table 1)
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Exploration Geochemistry (by issuer or
previous work)
14.4.1 Describe geochemical survey
type: drainage, soil, rock,
vegetation, bogs, etc.
14.4.2 Describe sampling and analytical
methods employed
14.4.3 Define background, threshold and
anomaly levels for the elements
determined
14.4.4 Apply synthesis and interpretive
techniques (for single and multi
EXPLORATION
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In situ sampling (measured)
o Channel sampling
o Bulk sampling
Trench sampling (measured
vertical, horizontal, etc.)
Test pit sampling (measured
vertical, horizontal, etc.)
Sample location Map(s)
Exploration Geochemistry (by Issuer or
previous work)
Describe geochemical survey
type:
drainage, soil, rock,
vegetation, bogs, etc.
Describe sampling and analytical
methods employed
o Laboratory(ies) utilized
o Quality Assurance/Quality
Control measures employed
o Detection limits of analytical
method(s)
Describe background, threshold
and anomaly levels for the
elements determined
Describe synthesis and
interpretive techniques (for single
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element) to bring out significant
geochemical features related to
mineralization.
14.4.5 Describe geochemical anomalies
detected
14.4.6 Relate geochemical findings to
geology and mineralization.
14.5
14.5.1
14.5.2
14.5.3
14.5.4
Applied Geophysics (by issuer or
previous work)
Describe geophysical method
used and objective of the survey
Describe the whether a
geophysical contractor,
independent consultant or an inhouse staff was engaged in the
conduct of the geophysical
survey
Describe equipment used, its
limitations and the survey
parameters adopted
Describe how it was carried out
(design of stations with respect to
mineralization trends)
14.5.5 Describe interpretive tools used
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14.5.6 Discuss essential results with
respect to the objective
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and multi element) to bring out
significant geochemical features
related to Mineralization.
Describe geochemical anomalies
detected with use of maps
Relate geochemical findings to
Geology and Mineralization
Applied Geophysics (by Issuer or
previous work)
Describe geophysical method(s)
used and objective of the survey
Describe whether a geophysical
contractor, independent
consultant or an in-house staff
was engaged in the conduct of
the geophysical survey
Describe equipment used, its
limitations and the survey
parameters adopted
Describe how it was carried out
(design of stations with respect to
Mineralization trends)
o Describe location method(s)
of survey grid or tracks
Describe the data processing and
interpretive tools used
Describe geophysical anomalies
detected with use of Maps,
Sections and Level Plans, if any
Relate geophysical findings to
Geology and Mineralization
Remote Sensing (by Issuer or previous
work), if any
Describe Remote Sensing method(s)
used and objective of the survey(s)
Describe whether a remote sensing
contractor, independent consultant or
an in-house staff was engaged in the
conduct of the remote sensing survey
Describe equipment used, its
limitations and the survey parameters
adopted
Describe how it was carried out (design
of stations with respect to
Mineralization trends
Describe the data processing and
interpretive tools used
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Drilling and sampling (Refer to PMRC
Table 1)
14.3.1 Describe type of drilling program
(DDH, RC drilling, auger, etc)
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14.3.2 Drill site spacing, depth of drilling
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14.3.3 Describe Core logging,
(lithological, core recovery,
specific gravity, geotechnical, etc)
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14.3.4 Drill sample method and interval
(regular interval or composite)
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14.3.5 Drill core photographs
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14.6
Sample Preparation, Analyses and
Security
14.6.1 Dispatch method
14.6.2 Preparation and assay facility (inhouse, contracted or commercial)
14.6.3 Sample preparation (description)
14.6.4 Analytical methods used
(describe types of methods
employed and effective grade
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Describe remote sensing features with
use of Maps
Relate remote sensing findings to
Geology and Mineralization
Drilling and Sampling (Refer to PMRC
Table 1)
Describe type of drilling program
o Types - DDH, auger, etc.
o Drilling contractor(s)
o Drilling equipment
o Drill diameter size(s)
o Downhole surveys and
instrument used
o Drillhole collar survey
Drill site spacing, depth of drilling,
hole orientation, number of drill
holes and meterage
Describe logging
o Geological logging
(lithological, weathering,
Mineralization, etc.)
o Geotechnical logging (drill
diameter size, Rock Quality
Designation (RQD), no. of
fractures, rock strength etc.)
o % Drill Recovery
Bulk density measurements
Drill Sampling method and
interval
o regular interval or composite
o whole core, half core, quarter
core
Drill core photography
Sample Preparation, Analyses and
Security
Sample Dispatch, Security and
Chain of Custody
o Site Security – location,
personnel and security
protocols
Preparation and assay facility
o In-house, contracted or commercial
Sample preparation
o Description and procedures
flow sheet
Analytical methods used
o Describe types of methods
employed and effective grade
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range)
14.6.5 Quality Assurance /Quality
Control of sample preparation
and analysis (demonstrate with
data, the precision and accuracy
of analytical determinations from
internal and external control
standards, and check assays)
14.6.6 Statement of the CP on the
quality of sample security,
preparation and analysis
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MINERAL RESOURCES ESTIMATE
15.1
Database used in the estimation of
resources
15.2
Integrity of database
15.3
Data verification and validation
(limitations)
15.4
cut-off grades used in the estimations
15.5
Mineral Resource estimation method
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Quality Assurance /Quality
Control of sample preparation
and analysis
o Demonstrate with data, the
precision and accuracy of
analytical determinations from
internal and external control
standards, duplicates, blanks
and check assays
Laboratory audits
Statement of the CP on the
quality of sample security,
preparation and analysis
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MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE
State historical Mineral Resource
estimate(s), if available
 Database used in the current
estimation of Mineral Resources
o Current and/or historic database
o Type of sample database –
drillcore, trench channel samples
o Survey data
o Assay data
o Bulk density, moisture and swell
factor data
 Integrity of database
o Drill hole database and software
used
o Accuracy of drill collar locations,
drill orientation and downhole
surveys
o Drill diameter sizes and recoveries
o Other physical measurements
relevant to Mineral Resource
estimation, eg. bulk density,
moisture, swell factor etc.
 Data verification and validation
o Verification of drill logs and assays
o Validation of historical data used in
the current Mineral Resource
estimates
(Note: “cut-off grades used in the estimations”
is a sub-bullet point under “Mineral
Resource estimation method used”)
o Resource domains used – e.g.,
Limonite vs. Saprolite, etc.
 Mineral Resource estimation method
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used
15.6
Mineral Resource categories used
(PMRC/JORC)
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Mineral Resources estimates
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INTERPRETATION AND
CONCLUSIONS
Synthesis of all the data
Discuss the adequacy of data, overall
data integrity and areas of uncertainty.
Overall conclusions by the CP
The CP must discuss whether the
completed project met the objectives
set forth.
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16.2
16.3
16.4
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used
o Basic statistics of the raw data
(mean, minimum, maximum,
standard deviation, normal or
lognormal population, etc.)
o Conventional methods – triangular,
polygonal, rectangular
o Computer-based geostatistical
methods using wireframes,
domains, variography, block
modeling etc.
o Top cut and cut-off grade(s) used
in the estimations
Mineral Resource categories used
o Bases for categorization
o Separate resources of Limonite
from Saprolite
Mineral Resources estimates
o If there is a previous Mineral
Resource estimate, explanation of
variance can be added
o Validation of Mineral Resource
Model and Estimate - e.g., manual
inspection of block model grades
compared to actual or composite
grades of drillholes and /or
underground workings plotted in
Sections and/or Level Plans
o Specify the swell factor, bulk
density, moisture content, and drill
hole spacing considered for each
resource classification
o Quantity should be in wet metric
tonnes (WMT) and dry metric
tonnes (DMT)
o Indicate average Ni, Fe and Co
content in % dry basis
INTERPRETATION AND
CONCLUSIONS
Synthesis of all the data
Discuss the adequacy of data, overall
data integrity and areas of uncertainty
Overall conclusions by the CP
The CP must discuss whether the
completed project met the objectives
set forth
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17.1
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the Summary and
Conclusions, a series of
recommendations are made to guide
management on the course of action to
take. Be it positive or negative, the CP
should ascertain that there is adequate
reason for such recommendations.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the Conclusions, a series of
recommendations are made to guide
management on the course of action to
take. Be it positive or negative, the CP
should ascertain that there is adequate
reason for such recommendations
18.0
18.1
REFERENCES
List of references used, whether
published or unpublished
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REFERENCES
List of references used, whether
published or unpublished
19.0
19.1
19.2
APPENDICES
List of tables
List of figures
19.0
APPENDICES
19.3
19.4
List of Photographs
Database used
19.5
Other Relevant Data
 Maps
 Sections and Level Plans
 Photographs
(Note: “Database used” is already taken care
of under “Other Relevant Data”)
 Other Relevant Data
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