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Attachment 1 Table 1 – JORC Code 2012

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g.
cut channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as downhole gamma sondes, or
handheld XRF instruments, etc.). These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and
the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.

Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report.

In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done;
this would be
relatively simple (e.g. '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 (e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.

1,444 soil samples were conducted at 100 m intervals along northwest–
southwest sample lines oriented across the Segele deposit. Each sample
was collected manually and weight between 2–3 kg.

4.25 km of trenching was completed over the deposit. The trenches were
geologically logged and sampled at 1
m intervals, with samples weighing
between 2–3
kg, and the samples were then sent to the laboratory for gold
analysis. An additional, approximately 10
kg,
sample of material was taken
from the trench floor at 1 m
intervals and
was then panned in the Akobo
River.

Artisanal pits were logged and sampled at 1
m intervals using
an
iron
framed escalator/pulley system, moving down to the bottom of each pit.
Each pit was logged in vertical sections, which showed petrology,
alteration, and mineralisation contrast down depth. 123
samples were
collected from the pits weighing approximately 2
kg each and
then
prepared and
sent for analysis.

4 Reverse Circulation (RC) holes were completed using a face sampling
hammer with a hole diameter of 140
mm. Samples were collected at 1
m
intervals via a rig mounted cyclone and Jones-type three-tiered
riffle
splitter. Samples weighed between 2–3
kg.

99
Diamond drill holes were completed for 13,810.99
m using either NQ
(47.6 mm diameter core) NQTK (50.6 mm diameter core) or HQ (63.5 mm
diameter core) sized drilling and using a standard tube drilling. Core loss
was encountered frequently at depths less than 30
m
(average 78.9%),
however,
all the mineralised intersections in the drill holes occurred below
this depth. Core recovery from depths greater than 30
m was consistently
above 97% except for 29 intervals over 95.2
m with recoveries <90%
which
represents <1% of the drilled metres >30
m depth. Diamond drill samples
were taken over intervals ranging from 0.1
to 2.7
m although most samples
were taken over 1
m intervals.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drilling techniques
Drill type (e.g.
core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. 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.).

4 RC
holes were completed in 2015 using a face sampling hammer with a
hole diameter of 140
mm.

99 Diamond drill holes were completed using either NQ (47.6 mm diameter
core) NQTK (50.6 mm diameter core) or HQ (63.5 mm diameter core) sized
drilling
and using a standard tube drilling.
Core was oriented using a
Devicore BBT system
which marks the base of the hole for each core run.
Drill sample recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed.

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.

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.

The
mass of RC sample splits and sample spoil was not recorded and
therefore there has been no assessment of the relationship between
recovery and grade for the RC holes.

Diamond drill recoveries were calculated by measuring the core recovered
against the drillers recorded depth for each diamond core run. Core loss
was encountered frequently at depths less than 30 m (average 78.9%),
however,
all the mineralised intersections in the drill holes occurred below
this depth. Core recovery from depths greater than 30 m was consistently
above 97% except for 29 intervals over 95.2
m with recoveries <90% which
represents <1% of the drilled meters >30
m depth. There is no apparent
correlation between grade and sample mass,
hence it is not believed that
the drilling method could have introduced bias.
Logging
Whether 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.

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc.) photography.

The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.

Full qualitative lithology logging has been completed for all the trench
sampling intervals and the RC drilling intervals.

Full qualitative lithology and structural logging have
been performed for
Diamond drill holes.
Sub-sampling techniques
and sample preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.

For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.

Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.

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.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material
being sampled.

Soil samples were sieved and quartered to produce a 50
g sub-sample
using a -80 mesh at the exploration field camp and then sent
for analysis.

Trench and pit samples were collected manually as channel samples
weighing approximately 2–3 kg. The samples were weighed upon receipt at
the laboratory and then crushed
with a jaw crusher to 70% passing 2
mm.
The crushed material was split using a Jones-type riffle splitter to split off a
1000
g sub-sample. The crushed sample was then pulverised to 85%
passing 75 microns.

RC samples were collected at 1
m intervals via a rig mounted cyclone and
Jones-type three-tiered riffle splitter weighing between 2–3
kg.
The
samples were then weighed upon receipt at the laboratory
and subjected to
crushing with a jaw crusher to 70% passing 2
mm. The crushed material
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
was split using a Jones-type riffle splitter to split off a 1000
g sub-sample.
The crushed sample was then pulverised to 85% passing 75 microns.

Diamond drill core was split using a diamond saw and half core was
sampled at intervals ranging from 0.1 to 2.7
m.
The samples were then
weighed upon receipt at the laboratory and crushed
with a jaw crusher.
After crushing either 1000
g or the entire sample of the crushed material
was pulverised.

Analysis of half
and quarter core field duplicates has resulted in a
coefficient of variation of 4.7
which is consistent with a highly variable,
nuggety gold deposit. However, the
size of samples taken from the
Diamond drilling at Segele may be
too small given the coarse-gold nature
of the mineralisation. Akobo Minerals AB is investigating options for bulk
sampling to validate the Diamond drilling results.
Quality of assay data and
laboratory tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.

For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc., the
parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make
and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation,
etc.

Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of
bias) and precision have been established.

Soil samples processed prior to 2015 were analysed at
ALS Chemex
Gauteng (South Africa) using Aqua Regia extraction with ICP-MS and ICP
AES finish analytical techniques for gold and all other elements (ALS code
ME-MS41). In 2015,
soil samples were sent to Ezana laboratory (Mekele,
Ethiopia) and analysed using fire assay with an ASS finish.

Trench and pit samples
were analysed at ALS (Gauteng)
using a 50
g fire
assay with an
ICP-AES finish. A 50
g fire assay with
a
gravimetric finish
was used where the initial fire assay was greater than 10
g/t Au.

RC samples were prepared at ALS (Addis Ababa)
and then sent to ALS
(Romania)
and analysed using a 50
g fire assay with an ICP-AES finish. A
50
g fire assay with gravimetric finish was used where the initial fire assay
was
greater than 10
g/t Au.

Diamond drill samples were
prepared at ALS (Addis Ababa) and then sent
to ALS (Loughrea
or Rosia Montana)
and analysed. Samples submitted
prior to September 2020 were analysed using a 30 g fire assay for samples
not containing visible gold or a screen fire assay for samples that did
contain visible gold. Some of the 30 g fire assays were subsequently re
assayed using a 50 g fire assay. From September 2020 onwards,
samples
not containing visible gold were analysed using a 50 g fire assay.

Quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC)
sampling:

RC drilling and trench sampling –
insertion of certified reference material
samples (CRMs) at a rate of 1:30, pulp duplicates at a rate of 1:20.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Diamond Drilling -
blanks at a rate 1:25, CRMs at a rate of 1:25, field
duplicates at a rate of 1:20, crush duplicates at a rate of 1:20 and pulp
duplicates at a rate of 1:20.

The analysis of the available
QC data indicates acceptable accuracy and
precision of the RC and Diamond drilling assay results with no major failed
results recorded.
Verification of sampling and
assaying

The verification of significant intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.

The use of twinned holes.

Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification,
data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.

The Competent Person has independently verified the database by
checking drill hole collar locations, sampling and logging intervals and
validating a selection of assay results against laboratory certificates.

There are no twin drill holes completed at Segele.

The company has implemented a cloud-based data management system
(MX Deposit) which minimises transcription errors and allows transparent
and accurate data collection.

No adjustments to assay data have been made.
Location of data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and
downhole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in
Mineral Resource estimation.

Specification of the grid system used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

840 topographic points were surveyed using a Leica Total Station survey
tool.

RC collars were picked up using a handheld GPS unit.

All the Diamond drill holes were surveyed by a qualified surveyor in early
April 2022 using a Leica TCR803 total station using the Adinda/ UTM Zone
36N datum

Downhole surveys of holed drilled prior to SEDD41 were conducted using a
DeviCore BBT tool which oriented the core and recorded changes in the
drill hole dip at irregular intervals. The DeviCore tool does not record
changes in azimuth and the drill holes are assumed to be straight.

All drill
holes drilled from June 2021 (SEDD42 –
99) have been surveyed
using a DeviFlex Rapid instrument that measures changes both in Azimuth
and Dip.

All work has been carried out using Adinda/UTM Zone 36N datum
coordinate system

Topographic control is based upon 840 survey points but is complicated by
the extensive artisanal mining which has occurred through the Segele
deposit area. A topographic surface has been modelled.
Data spacing and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.

Whether the data spacing, and distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral

The trenching, pit sampling and geological mapping we used to help guide
the lithological and mineralisation modelling.

The four RC drill holes lie outside the Segele mineralisation and were not
used in the geological modelling or Mineral Resource estimation.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications
applied.

Whether sample compositing has been applied.

Seven Diamond drill holes were excluded from the geological modelling
and
Mineral Resource estimation. One drill hole had downhole surveying
errors while six drill holes were drilled to the east of the deposit.

92 Diamond drill holes were used to produce the 2022 Segele geological
model.

82 Diamond drill holes were used to produce the 2022 Mineral Resource
estimate. 8 Diamond drill holes were not used as they were completed as
either metallurgical or geotechnical holes and had no assays and two drill
holes were awaiting assays to be returned from the laboratory.

Diamond drilling at Segele was completed on a nominal drill spacing
varying
between 5–15
mE by 10–15
mN. The Diamond drilling spacing is
sufficient to establish the geological and grade continuity of the Segele
deposit for Mineral Resource estimation.

Diamond drill samples were composited to 1
m lengths,
for estimation
purposes,
broken by the mineralised domains, with residual composites
<0.5
m added to the previous 1
m composite.
Orientation of data in relation
to geological structure

Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of
possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the
deposit type.

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.

Diamond drilling at the Segele deposit has been conducted approximately
perpendicular to the trend of the mineralisation. It does not appear that the
orientation of the drilling has resulted in a sampling bias.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.

Diamond drill hole samples are sealed and labelled inside individual plastic
bags and then 10 samples are put in bulk bags and sealed.

All sampling intervals are recorded on paper logs and then entered into the
Akobo geological database. ALS laboratory electronic submission forms
are then completed for each sample batch and re-checked against the
geological database entries.

Samples are then transported by road to the ALS laboratory in Addis
Ababa using a company
truck. ALS performs
a sample reconciliation when
the samples are received.

Sample pulps are then exported to Ireland
or Romania
for analysis at the
ALS laboratory in Loughrea
or Rosia Montana
and a pulp split is sent back
to Akobo for storage.

Assay results are returned digitally and hard copy form and are checked
against the sampling interval recorded in the geological database.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.

There have been no audits or reviews of the sampling techniques and data,
however,
the Competent Person
has viewed/confirmed the conduct of the
sampling to the documented procedures during a virtual site visit.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in section 1 also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and land
tenure status

Type, 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 security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any
known impediments to obtaining a licence
to operate in the area.

which was granted
renewal.
The Segele deposit lies within the Mining
on 30 September
mining licence can be renewed up to a maximum of 10 years for each
There are no known issues relating to third parties, however,
5% on the sale price of gold extracted from the project and payable to the
Federal Government of Ethiopia applies.
2021 and is valid for 5 Licence (MOM/LSML/1898/2021) years. The
a royalty of
Exploration done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.

All exploration work has been carried out by ETNO Mining Plc (ETNO)
which is 99.97% owned by Akobo
Minerals
AB.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.

The Segele deposit is a high-grade orogenic gold deposit hosted within
altered ultramafic and mafic rocks. The mineralisation is controlled by east–
west shear movement which has created local dilatational zones oriented in
a northwest–southeast
direction which favoured precipitation of gold in
narrow zones and pockets of intense shearing within the ultramafic and
overlying mafic units. Gold appears to have been introduced during
hydrothermal alteration of the ultramafic pyroxenite, where the mineral
pyroxene was altered to amphibole by hydrous solutions carrying gold.

The mineralisation has been modelled as a series of compact thin and
sometimes bifurcating lenses using a cut-off 0.20–0.3
g/t Au. The lenses
occurred mostly within the ultramafic units but do also extend
upwards into
the overlying mafic units.
Drill hole Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding of the
exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all
Material drillholes:

RC drill holes

easting and northing of the drillhole collar
Hole
number
Easting Northing Elevation Dip Azimuth Hole
Depth

elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drillhole collar
SERC001 727,581 715228 634 -60 230 145

dip and azimuth of the hole
SERC002 727362 715025 642 -50 270 150

downhole length and interception depth
SERC003 727511 715303 635 -50 230 150

hole length.
SERC004 727622 715125 636 -50 300 150

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
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain
why this is the case.
Diamond drill Holes
Hole
number
Easting Northing Elevation Dip Azimuth Hole Depth
SEDD01 727,506 715,219 628 -60 180 32.8
SEDD02 727,505 715,220 629 -75 180 59.0
SEDD03 727,530 715,221 627 -75 180 101.1
SEDD04 727,516 715,250 627 -75 180 95.5
SEDD05 727,541 715,250 626 -75 180 134.8
SEDD06 727,555 715,223 620 -75 180 104.9
SEDD07 727,564 715,252 619 -75 180 137.5
SEDD08 727,479 715,220 630 -75 180 44.6
SEDD09 727,479 715,230 630 -60 150 95.9
SEDD10 727,531 715,221 627 -80 330 99.0
SEDD11 727,518 715,222 628 -70 180 69.3
SEDD12 727,539 715,219 626 -75 180 93.4
SEDD13 727,535 715,235 627 -75 180 105.0
SEDD14 727,524 715,233 627 -75 180 91.0
SEDD15 727,510 715,232 628 -75 180 24.0
SEDD16 727,510 715,235 628 -75 180 92.4
SEDD17 727,454 715,221 632 -75 180 129.3
SEDD18 727,527 715,281 626 -75 180 138.5
SEDD19 727,504 715,282 628 -75 180 126.2
SEDD20 727,542 715,296 625 -75 180 45.2
SEDD21 727,543 715,307 625 -75 180 156.3
SEDD22 727,516 715,298 627 -75 180 131.4
SEDD23 727,529 715,248 626 -75 180 111.3
SEDD24 727,524 715,221 627 -80 180 90.3
SEDD25 727,528 715,282 626 -65 160 129.2
SEDD26 727,537 715,265 625 -72 180 117.2
SEDD27 727,533 715,224 627 -75 180 33.5
SEDD28 727,533 715,227 627 -75 180 87.2
SEDD29 727,544 715,237 626 -75 180 99.2
SEDD30 727,550 715,251 625 -75 180 114.2
SEDD31 727,528 715,300 626 -75 180 144.0
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Hole
number
Easting Northing Elevation Dip Azimuth Hole Depth
SEDD32 727,516 715,282 627 -75 180 125.7
SEDD33 727,521 715,289 626 -75 180 123.2
SEDD34 727,533 715,291 626 -75 180 135.2
SEDD35 727,542 715,300 625 -65 160 150.2
SEDD36 727,552 715,307 624 -75 180 168.0
SEDD37 727,539 715,286 626 -75 180 150.2
SEDD38 727,536 715,330 624 -75 180 165.2
SEDD39 727,547 715,331 624 -75 180 180.1
SEDD40 727,523 715,321 625 -75 180 141.2
SEDD41 727,557 715,331 623 -75 180 183.2
SEDD42 727,517 715,222 628 -70 180 51.4
SEDD43 727,528 715,248 626 -75 180 99.0
SEDD44 727,543 715,237 626 -75 180 100.0
SEDD45 727,556 715,359 622 -75 180 220.5
SEDD46 727,543 715,359 623 75 180 220.5
SEDD47 727,605 715,289 622 -45 225 200.0
SEDD48 727,606 715,290 622 -55 225 200.2
SEDD49 727,607 715,291 622 -65 261 200.2
SEDD50 727,607 715,291 622 -57 261 200.0
SEDD51 727,530 715,359 624 -75 180 249.3
SEDD52 727,517 715,360 624 -75 180 222.3
SEDD53 727,542 715,360 623 75 180 225.0
SEDD54 727,556 715,387 621 -75 180 225.0
SEDD55 727,544 715,387 622 -75 180 222.0
SEDD56 727,532 715,387 623 75 180 225.0
SEDD57 727,557 715,226 620 -60 230 85.0
SEDD58 727,569 715,387 620 75 180 250.0
SEDD59 727,557 715,226 620 70 230 99.1
SEDD60 727,521 715,310 625 -75 180 180.0
SEDD61 727,557 715,225 620 65 220 93.4
SEDD62 727,499 715,226 629 -50 180 96.0
SEDD63 727,558 715,225 620 -75 240 96.1
SEDD64 727,499 715,227 628 -60 180 74.9
SEDD65 727,557 715,236 620 75 225 93.1
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Hole
number
Easting Northing Elevation Dip Azimuth Hole Depth
SEDD66 727,506 715,226 628 -50 180 85.0
SEDD67 727,506 715,227 628 -60 180 75.0
SEDD68 727,514 715,226 628 -50 180 85.0
SEDD69 727,514 715,227 628 -60 180 75.0
SEDD70 727,521 715,226 627 -50 180 85.0
SEDD71 727,565 715,243 619 75 225 111.1
SEDD72 727,521 715,226 627 -60 180 75.0
SEDD73 727,529 715,225 627 -50 180 85.4
SEDD74 727,529 715,226 627 -60 180 75.2
SEDD75 727,567 715,216 620 -50 225 83.3
SEDD76 727,537 715,224 627 -50 180 85.3
SEDD77 727,537 715,225 627 -60 180 75.0
SEDD78 727,534 715,414 622 -75 180 250.0
SEDD79 727,567 715,216 620 60 215 84.0
SEDD80 727,545 715,413 622 75 180 252.0
SEDD81 727,570 715,224 620 -50 225 89.8
SEDD82 727,570 715,224 620 -60 215 97.1
SEDD83 727,559 715,413 620 -75 180 260.0
SEDD84 727,754 715,032 630 -55 245 102.0
SEDD85 727,570 715,412 619 -75 180 261.0
SEDD86 727,760 715,019 630 55 245 117.1
SEDD87 727,535 715,438 621 -75 180 276.0
SEDD88 727,754 715,046 630 -55 245 115.0
SEDD89 727,776 715,054 630 -55 245 127.4
SEDD90 727,547 715,438 620 -75 180 276.9
SEDD91 727,766 715,064 630 -55 245 104.7
SEDD92 727,559 715,438 619 -75 180 285.0
SEDD93 727,754 715,057 629 -55 245 104.7
SEDD94 727,572 715,440 619 -75 180 300.0
SEDD95 727,610 715,252 624 -50 230 131.9
SEDD96 727,521 715,414 623 -75 180 150.0
SEDD97 727,533 715,324 625 -50 180 300.0
SEDD98 727,523 715,438 622 -75 180 276.0
SEDD99 727,672 715,552 653 -60 230 372.0
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data aggregation methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum
and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off
grades are usually Material and should be stated.

Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high-grade results
and longer lengths of low-grade
results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in detail.

The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should
be clearly stated.

All trench and drilling data is provided as weighted average intervals. The
weighting is applied according to intersection length. No high-
or low-grade
cut-off was used.

The minimum sampling width used was 1
m for RC and 0.1
m for Diamond
drill holes.

No Exploration Results are presented in this report. Mineral Resources are
reported and are based upon 3D geological modelling and Mineral
Resource estimates. The geological modelling has been based primarily on
Diamond drill sampling with the
trenching, pit sampling and geological
mapping only used
to help guide the lithological and mineralisation
modelling
up dip from the drill holes. The Mineral Resource estimate only
uses
information from the Diamond drill hole sampling.
Relationship between
mineralisation widths and
intercept lengths

These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.

If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drillhole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.

If it is not known and only the downhole lengths are reported, there should
be a clear statement to this effect (e.g. 'down hole length, true width not
known').

No Exploration
Results are presented in this report. Mineral Resources are
reported and are based upon
3D geological modelling and Mineral
Resource estimates. The geological modelling has been based primarily on
diamond drill sampling with the trenching, pit sampling and geological
mapping only used to help guide the lithological and mineralisation
modelling up dip from the drill holes. The Mineral Resource estimate only
uses
information from the Diamond drill hole sampling.
Diagrams
Appropriate 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 drillhole collar locations
and appropriate sectional views.

No Exploration
Results are presented in this report. Mineral Resources are
reported and are based upon 3D geological modelling and Mineral
Resource estimates. The geological modelling has been based primarily on
Diamond drill sampling with the trenching, pit sampling and geological
mapping only used to help guide the lithological and mineralisation
modelling up dip from the drill holes. The Mineral Resource estimate only
uses information from the Diamond drill hole sampling.
Balanced reporting
Where 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.

No Exploration
Results are presented in this report. Mineral Resources are
reported and are based upon 3D geological modelling and Mineral
Resource estimates. The geological
modelling has been based primarily on
diamond drill sampling with the trenching, pit sampling and geological
mapping only used to help guide the lithological and mineralisation
modelling up dip from the drill holes. The Mineral Resource estimate only
uses
information from the Diamond drill hole sampling.
Other substantive
exploration data

Other 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

Geological mapping has been conducted over the Segele
deposit at
various scales; 1:2000, 1:10,000 and 1:25,000.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
treatment; metallurgical test results;
bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.

A ground magnetic geophysical survey has been completed over a
km2 section of the deposit area.
15.6
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for lateral
extensions or
depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including
the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this
information is not commercially sensitive.

No Exploration
Results are presented in this report. Mineral Resources are
reported and are based upon 3D geological modelling and Mineral
Resource estimates. The geological modelling has been based primarily on
diamond drill sampling with the trenching, pit sampling and geological
mapping only used to help guide the lithological and mineralisation
modelling up dip from the drill holes. The Mineral Resource estimate only
uses information from the Diamond drill hole sampling.

Future exploration work testing for lateral extensions of the Segele
mineralisation is ongoing.

Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in section 2, also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted by, for
example, transcription or keying errors, between its initial collection and its
use for Mineral Resource estimation purposes.

Data validation procedures used.

Akobo utilise a MX Deposit geological database which has built-in
validations for logging and sampling data entry.

The database is managed by an Akobo employee who performs regular
validations including sample interval checks, geological logging checks and
assay value checks against returned laboratory certificates.

In addition to this,
Akobo is implementing a Micromine Nexus data
management system to further improve the data management.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent Person and the
outcome of those visits.

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is the case.

The Competent Person has not been able to undertake a physical site visit
due to COVID-19 travel restrictions,
although a site visit is planned for
either May or June 2022.

The Competent Person has completed a virtual site visit with the Akobo
Minerals Chief Operating Officer and Geological staff using Microsoft
Teams
in 2021.
During the virtual site visit the Competent Person inspected
Diamond drill core processing (depth mark ups, geological logging, core
sampling and sample bagging prior to dispatch) as well as a virtual field
visit to the Segele deposit to inspect drill hole collars, artisanal pits and the
general geomorphology.
Geological interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit.

Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.

The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral Resource
estimation.

The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Resource estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.

Geological logging data from Diamond drill holes, trenches, artisanal pits
and surface mapping and
structural logging from Diamond drill holes was
used to generate the Segele geological model.

18 different lithologies have been logged at Segele, these were condensed
down to 5
main lithologies for the lithological model: mafic, meta
pyroxenite, ultramafic, mafic schist and a late-stage
vulcanite dyke which
crosscuts the other lithologies and the gold mineralisation.

Gold mineralisation was modelled as a series of compact,
thin,
and
sometimes bifurcating lenses,
using a cut-off 0.2–0.3
g/t Au. The lenses
occurred mostly within the ultramafic and meta-pyroxenite
units
but do also
extend upwards into the overlying mafic units. Six mineralised lenses were
modelled, a main lens
which extends to surface, three
footwall lenses,
two
of which extend at depth,
and two minor isolated lenses
occurring at the
periphery of the other lenses.

The Mineral Resource estimate used each of the mineralised lenses as
hard boundaries
for gold estimation,
and the lithological domains as hard
boundaries for density estimation.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

The geological modelling
demonstrates good continuity of the mineralised
lenses, particularly down plunge,
however,
uncertainly still exists about the
structural controls on the mineralisation.
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource expressed as length
(along strike or otherwise), plan width, and depth below surface to the
upper and lower limits of the Mineral Resource.

The Segele mineralisation is approximately 40
m wide (east–west) and
extends approximately 400
m down plunge to depths of up to 280
m below
the topographic surface. The mineralised lenses are typically between
2–5
m thick but can vary from 1
m to 15
m thick.
Estimation and modelling
techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the estimation technique(s) applied and
key assumptions, including treatment of extreme grade values, domaining,
interpolation parameters and maximum distance of extrapolation from data
points. If a computer assisted estimation method was chosen, include a
description of computer software and parameters used.

The availability of check estimates, previous estimates and/or mine
production records and whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate
account of such data.

The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-products.

Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade variables of
economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine drainage
characterisation).

In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in relation to the
average sample spacing and the search employed.

Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units.

Any assumptions about correlation between variables.

Description of how the geological interpretation was used to control the
resource estimates.

Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or capping.

The process of validation, the checking process used, the comparison of
model data to drillhole data, and use of reconciliation data if available.

Estimates for gold
and density were completed using Ordinary Kriging
interpolation using Maptek Vulcan mining software. The Mineral Resource
estimate used each of the mineralised lenses as hard boundaries for gold
estimation and the lithological domains as hard boundaries for density
estimation.
No deleterious elements or additional grade variables of
economic significance have been estimated.

Drill hole samples were composited to 1
m lengths, broken by the
mineralised domains, with residual composites <0.5
m added to the
previous 1
m composite.

A top cut of 850
g/t Au was applied to remove two
high grade outliers
and
distance restrictions were applied to composite samples >150
g/t to control
high grade smearing within the estimate.

The estimation block size used was 5
mX x 5
mY x 1
mRL or approximately
half the drill hole spacing. The estimation was completed over four
passes
with searches ranging from 5 mX x 5
mY x 1
mRL to 240
mX x 120
mY x
60
mRL
and sample ranges of a
minimum number of 6 samples and a
maximum number of 22 samples,
with
a maximum of 3 samples per drill
hole.

Dynamic anisotropy searches were used during the estimates to account
for localised changes in the dip and plunge of the mineralised lenses.

Due to low sample numbers,
the average composite gold
grades were
assigned to the two
minor lenses which represent <1% of the Mineral
Resources.

Inverse distance squared and uncut Ordinary Kriging check estimates were
also completed.

The 2022 Segele Mineral Resource estimate has undergone several
validation checks including visual validation against the Diamond drill hole
sampling, a global statistical comparison between the composite samples
and the estimated blocks and swath plot validations comparing averaged
panel composite and estimated blocks grades along strike, along the dip
direction and vertically.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with natural
moisture, and the method of determination of the moisture content.

Tonnages have been estimated on a dry basis.

There has been no assessment of the moisture content.
Cut-off parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters applied.

A cut-off grade of 2.65
g/t Au has been used for Mineral Resource
reporting.

The cut-off grade assumes the deposit will be mined
using a cut and fill
underground mining technique which was studied by Akobo Minerals in a
2021 scoping study.
The scoping study outlined that ore would be hoisted
from the mine from an inclined shaft to a vertical depth of approximately
225
m, although it is expected that this depth could be extended pending
further study.

The cut-off grade was calculated using updated costs for mining,
processing, administration, environment, social and governance (ESG)
and
royalty costs, a gold recovery of 90% and a gold price of USD1,600
per
ounce.
Mining factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, minimum mining
dimensions and internal (or, if applicable, external) mining dilution. It is
always necessary as part of the process of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider potential mining
methods, but the assumptions made regarding mining methods and
parameters when estimating Mineral Resources may not always be
rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported with an
explanation of the basis of the mining assumptions made.

A Scoping study was completed for the Segele Deposit in September 2021
by Akobo Minerals, their subsidiary Etno Mining, Goshawk Network
Technologies CC (Metallurgy), Sazani Resource and Development Ltd
(ESG), Borrego Sun Pty Ltd (Mining Engineering) and SRK Consulting
(Australia) Pty Ltd (Mineral Resource Estimation).

The Scoping study concluded that the deposit would be accessed using an
inclined shaft from the surface and the ore be mined using shrinkage
stoping, post room
and pillar, narrow vein stull mining, or cut and fill
depending on the dip and orientation of the
orebody.
Metallurgical factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding metallurgical
amenability. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider
potential metallurgical methods, but the assumptions regarding
metallurgical treatment processes and parameters made when reporting
Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this
should be reported with an explanation of the basis
of the metallurgical
assumptions made.

A 258 kg sample of drill core has been processed by Peacocke & Simpson
in Harare, Zimbabwe. The ore sample was subjected to Extended Gravity
Recoverable Gold (EGRG) testing, an industry-standard test to determine
the
proportion, liberation properties and particle sizes of gravity recoverable
gold (GRG) in an ore, and thus to allow process design. The sample had a
very high GRG value of 76.0% at a final grind of 70.4% passing
75
microns
(μm). 55.0% of head gold was liberated as GRG at coarse grind
of nominal 80% passing 850
μm, and a further 13.1% at nominal 96.2%
passing 212
μm.

Cyanide leaching on the final gravity tailings realised a recovery of 83.9%
of the test feed (20.2% of the test head) in 25 hours of leaching, overall
recovery via gravity concentration and cyanide leaching on gravity tailings
was 96.1 % of the test head.

Mineralogical investigations suggest that the mineralisation at the Segele
Deposit occurs as unevenly distributed, coarse to fine gold grains. The gold
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
appears to be unusually pure with very little associated sulphide and no
associated silver or metals.
Environmental factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process residue disposal
options. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider the
potential environmental impacts of the mining
and processing operation.
While at this stage the determination of potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a greenfields project, may not always be well advanced, the
status of early consideration of these potential environmental impacts
should be reported. Where these aspects have not been considered this
should be reported with an explanation of the environmental assumptions
made.

An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) has been
prepared in accordance with Ethiopian requirements.

A gap analysis is currently being undertaken to determine what is required
for the ESIA to meet Good International Industry Standards (GIIP).

Key impacts identified so far are the potential economic displacement of
artisanal miners and
the impact of the proposed mine on surface and
ground water availability.

An Environmental and Social Action Plan will be prepared to mitigate any
negative impacts resulting from the ESIA and gap analysis.

A water study comprising hydrogeological and hydrological components
is
planned to better understand and address potential water impacts.

Once completed,
an Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP) will be
implemented.

A stakeholder engagement plan, with grievance mechanism, has been
prepared to guide ongoing relationships with
the community local and
regional governments and transient artisanal miners. All engagements are
recorded,
and grievances tracked until resolved.

In parallel, a review of Environmental,
Social and Governance (ESG) risks
has been undertaken and a program initiated to support sustainable
livelihoods and environmental rehabilitation of degraded and damaged
areas
in the communities that host Akobo Minerals.
Within this program
are
a series of innovative measures to extend shared value across the project
area, facilitate resource stewardship and foster effective relationships
without a culture of dependency.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the
assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether wet or dry, the
frequency of the measurements, the nature, size and representativeness of
the samples.

The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured by methods
that adequately account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc.), moisture and
differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the evaluation
process of the different materials.

614
Diamond drill samples over intervals ranging from 0.25
m to 1.8
m
were selected from a range of stratigraphys;
and grade ranges and were
analysed for specific gravity at ALS (Loughrea) with
a multipycnometer
analytical method which uses an automated gas displacement pycnometer
to determine density by measuring the pressure change of helium within a
calibrated volume.

The gas pycnometer measures the volume of solid particles using gas
(helium) displacement which will penetrate the finest pores.

Exploratory data analysis showed that lithological domains should be used
as
hard boundaries for density estimation.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into varying
confidence categories.

Mineralisation
within the 2022
Segele Mineral Resource estimate has been
classified as either Indicated or Inferred Mineral Resources.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant factors (i.e.
relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input data,
confidence in continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity and
distribution of the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent Person's view of
the deposit.

The Competent Person is of the opinion
that the deposit has reasonable
prospects of eventual economic extraction using either shrinkage stoping,
post room and pillar, narrow vein stull mining, or cut and fill
underground
mining methods.

Artisanal mining, survey data, sampling and assaying methodology and
quality, drill hole spacing, confidence in the geological model,
estimation
performance and ESG factors were all taken into consideration when
classifying the Segele deposit Mineral Resources.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource estimates.

There have not been any audits or reviews of the 2022
Segele Mineral
Resource estimate other than internal peer review by SRK
Consulting
(Australasia) Pty Ltd.
Discussion of relative
accuracy/confidence

Where appropriate, a statement of the relative accuracy and confidence
level in the Mineral Resource estimate using an approach or procedure
deemed appropriate by the Competent Person. For example, the
application of statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative
accuracy of the resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the factors
that could affect the relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it relates to global or local estimates,
and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to
technical and economic evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate
should be compared with production data, where available.

The Competent Person considers that the unknown depth of artisanal shaft
mining, surveying methodologies, low sample counts in some domains,
low
amounts of density sampling, confidence in the geological modelling
and
the high gold grade variability
present the most significant impacts on the
confidence of the Mineral Resource estimate.

The Competent Person is of the opinion that the 2022
Segele Mineral
Resource estimate represents an appropriate global estimate that
reproduces the overall grade trends and tenor seen in the Diamond drill
hole samples. Due to the geological complexity and the high gold grade
variability;
the estimate should not be considered as an accurate local
estimate.

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