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Alkane Resources Capital/Financing Update 2020

Oct 27, 2020

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ASX and MEDIA RELEASE

28 October 2020

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Final Assays Received for Infill Resource Drilling at Roswell

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  • Final assay results have been received from the infill drilling of the Roswell Inferred Resource. The infill resource drilling program comprised 92 holes for a total of 29,000 metres.

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  • The final assay results were received from 21 drill holes for a total of 6,250 metres. Latest significant intercepts for the Roswell deposit include:

RWD041 34.3 metres grading 3.76g/t Au from 387 metres; incl 6.0 metres grading 9.63g/t Au from 403 metres. RWD042 21.0 metres grading 3.46g/t Au from 349 metres; and 6.0 metres grading 2.22g/t Au from 382 metres; and 20.7 metres grading 10.3g/t Au from 414 metres; incl 8.0 metres grading 23.9g/t Au from 420 metres. RWRC352D 73.0 metres grading 1.49g/t Au from 286 metres; and 31.4 metres grading 2.88g/t Au from 382 metres; incl 1.6 metres grading 9.87g/t Au from 410 metres. RWRC378D 12.0 metres grading 1.11g/t Au from 332 metres; and 31.0 metres grading 2.23g/t Au from 400 metres; incl 2.0 metres grading 10.3g/t Au from 409 metres. RWRC379D 45.0 metres grading 6.14g/t Au from 380 metres; incl 1.0 metre grading 102g/t Au from 391 metres. RWRC380D 4.0 metres grading 4.76g/t Au from 258 metres; and 2.0 metres grading 6.14g/t Au from 265 metres; and 102.0 metres grading 2.26g/t Au from 280 metres; incl 3.0 metres grading 14.8g/t Au from 289 metres; also 11.0 metres grading 4.43g/t Au from 350 metres. RWRC391 25.0 metres grading 3.05g/t Au from 351 metres to bottom of hole; incl 5.0 metres grading 6.85g/t Au from 353 metres.

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  • An updated resource estimation for Roswell is expected to be released in early November 2020.

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  • San Antonio infill resource drilling is continuing. The San Antonio updated resource estimate, with preliminary mine plans for Roswell and San Antonio, is scheduled for release late in Q4 2020.

CONTACT : INVESTORS : MEDIA : JOHN GARDNER, CITADEL-MAGNUS, TEL +61 413 355 997

: NIC EARNER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALKANE RESOURCES LTD, TEL +61 8 9227 5677

: NATALIE CHAPMAN, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, TEL +61 418 642 556

Ground Floor, 89 Burswood Road, Burswood WA 6100, AUSTRALIA (PO Box 4384, Victoria Park WA 6979, AUSTRALIA) Telephone: +61 8 9227 5677 Facsimile: +61 8 9227 8178 www.alkane.com.au [email protected]

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Tomingley Gold Project

Alkane Resources Ltd 100%

The Tomingley Gold Project (TGP) covers an area of approximately 440km[2 ] stretching 60km north-south along the Newell Highway from Tomingley in the north, through Peak Hill and almost to Parkes in the south. The TGP contains Alkane’s currently operating Tomingley Gold Operations (TGO), an open pit mine and underground operation with a 1Mtpa processing facility.

Over the past two years Alkane has conducted an extensive regional exploration program which led to the definition Resources at the Roswell and San Antonio prospects. These are:

  • Roswell Deposit: 7.02 Mt @ 1.97 g/t Au for 445 koz (Inferred Mineral Resource – refer ASX Announcement 28 January 2020)

  • San Antonio Deposit: 7.92 Mt @ 1.78 g/t Au for 453 koz (Inferred Mineral Resource – refer ASX Announcement 20 April 2020)

Alkane has continued consultation with its key stakeholders, including landholders and regulators. The Company has approval to develop an exploration drive from the Wyoming One deposit to Roswell, and has prepared preliminary plans for both open-cut and underground mines beneath Roswell and San Antonio that it is using for consultation purposes as it seeks approval for mining development both underground and open cut (refer ASX Announcement 19 August 2020).

Detailed mine plans for Roswell and San Antonio, to enable an economic assessment, will be prepared once the Indicated Resources have been compiled and released in Q4 2020.

Geology

The Tomingley gold deposits are interpreted as orogenic gold systems positioned within a major structural zone. The mineralisation is primarily hosted by ‘brittle’ andesite units as per the structural setting observed at the Tomingley gold deposits. These volcanics host structural zones generated by a competency contrast between the ‘brittle’ volcanics and ‘ductile’ volcaniclastic meta-sediments. Mineralisation is characterised as shear hosted quartz-carbonate-pyrite-arsenopyrite veins primarily hosted within an andesite unit and/or along its brecciated margin and occasionally in coarse grained volcaniclastic meta-sediments.

The recent drilling has been infilling the defined Inferred Resources at a nominal 20 metre line spacing to facilitate definition to Indicated and Measured Resources and assist with the development of mining operations. Several RC holes that had previously not completed to target depth were extended by diamond core drilling. These holes retained the original RWRC number designator but had ‘D’ added after the number. The results from the original sampling is designated in blue in the following tables.

As part of the infill, a number of core holes were drilled at a nominal 60 metre spacing to test the down dip and down plunge potential of the defined mineralisation at Roswell. These widely spaced holes returned a number of significant intercepts such as:

RWRC379D 45.0 metres grading 6.14g/t Au from 380 metres;
incl 1.0 metre grading 102g/t Au from 391 metres
RWD041 34.3 metres grading 3.76g/t Au from 387 metres;
incl 6.0 metres grading 9.63g/t Au from 403 metres.
RWD042 21.0 metres grading 3.46g/t Au from 349 metres;
and 20.7 metres grading 10.3g/t Au from 414 metres;
incl 8.0 metres grading 23.9g/t Au from 420 metres.
RWD043 36.0 metres grading 1.63g/t Au from 443 metres;
incl 4.0 metres grading 4.98g/t Au from 446 metres.

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RWRC352D 31.4 metres grading 2.88g/t Au from 382 metres; Incl 1.6 metres grading 9.87g/t Au from 410 metres. RWRC378D 31.0 metres grading 2.32g/t Au from 400 metres; Incl 2.0 metres grading 10.3g/t Au from 409 metres.

These intercepts are approximately up to 100 metres below the base of the previously defined Inferred Resource and confirm potential of the system to extend to depth.

The infill drilling is completed at Roswell. An updated resource estimation (Indicated and Inferred) for Roswell is anticipated to be released in early November 2020. Infill drilling continues at San Antonio with an updated resource estimate for San Antonio anticipated late Q4 2020 along with preliminary mine plans for Roswell and San Antonio.

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Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020 (>0.5g/t Au)

Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au)
Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth Total Interval Interval Intercept Au Prospect
(MGA) (MGA) (m) (Grid) Depth From(m) To(m) (m) (g/t)
RWRC248D 614007 6390762 267 -58 270 244 61** 75 14 0.90 Roswell
incl 62 64 2 3.32
and 131 134 3 0.89
and 149 221 72 1.27
incl 191 193 2 14.5
also 214 215 1 11.2
and 229 234 5 2.38
incl 230 231 1 9.37
and 249.2 264 14.8 1.28
incl 255.2 261 5.8 2.48
and 272 277 5 0.50
and 310 311 1 1.90
and 314 325 11 0.60
incl 314 315 1 1.92
RWRC352D 614148 6390682 268 -60 270 397.1 272 274 2 1.79
and 277 282 5 1.75
incl 279 280 1 6.93
and 286 359 73 1.49
incl 325 332 7 2.94
and 369 372 3 0.52
and 382 413.4 31.4 2.88
incl 410 411.6 1.6 9.87
and 448.6 449.5 0.9 2.62
and 462 463 1 1.36
and 476.3 477.7 1.4 4.54
and 488 489.2 1.2 0.66
and 501 502 1 0.76
RWRC378D 614184 6390701 268 -61 270 465.77 235 239 4 1.09
and 332 344 12 1.11
incl 342 344 2 2.56
and 347.2 351.5 4.3 1.62
and 378 386 8 1.08
and 395 397.5 2.5 3.04
and 400 431 31 2.23
incl 409 411 2 10.3
and 437 438.6 1.6 0.65
and 442.8 443.8 1 2.54
RWRC379D 614187 6390731 268 -60 270 463.5 315 316 1 0.55
and 322 323 1 1.2
and 327 329 2 1.34
and 336 345 9 1.28
and 349 350 1 3.61
and 357 358 1 0.51
and 361 374 13 0.52
and 380 425 45 6.14

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Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020 (>0.5g/t Au)

Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au)
Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth Total Interval Interval Intercept Au Prospect
(MGA) (MGA) (m) (Grid) Depth From(m) To(m) (m) (g/t)
incl 391 392 1 102 Roswell
also 398 399 1 25.1
also 404 405 1 18.2
also 420 422 2 17.8
RWRC380D 614150 6390695 267 -60 270 407.92 228 234 6 0.52
and 258 262 4 4.76
incl 259 260 1 14.8
and 265 267 2 6.14
and 280 382 102 2.26
incl 289 292 3 14.8
also 317 323 6 5.37
also 350 361 11 4.43
also 364 367 3 5.68
RWRC391 614180 6390729 268 -56 282 376* 286 290 4 2.41
incl 286 287 1 7.04
and 293 308 15 0.83
and 316 317 1 1.14
and 326 334 8 1.11
and 351 376* 25 3.05
incl 353 358 5 6.85
RWRC392 614109 6390702 268 -60 278 436 209 215 6 2.38
and 224 225 1 1.51
and 228 229 1 0.76
and 231 232 1 0.67
and 259 269 10 1.22
incl 261 263 2 3.50
and 279 280 1 0.79
and 308 309 1 0.74
and 387 389 2 3.46
and 410 417 7 0.57
and 423 429 6 1.54
incl 425 427 2 3.14
RWRC393 614116 6390867 268 -50 291 166* 142 144 2 0.51
and 161 163 2 0.51
RWRC394 614125 6390874 268 -60 282 172 78 93 15 1.08
and 97 103 6 0.68
and 113 114 1 0.92
and 161 162 1 1.07
RWRC395 614131 6390873 268 -65 270 334 116 118 2 1.43
and 131 134 3 0.52
and 139 146 7 0.53
and 278 286 8 2.66
incl 280 282 2 6.67
and 289 295 6 0.89
and 298 299 1 0.67

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Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020 (>0.5g/t Au)

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Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth Total Interval Interval Intercept Au Prospect
(MGA) (MGA) (m) (Grid) Depth From(m) To(m) (m) (g/t)
and 317 320 3 0.81 Roswell
RWRC396D 614169 6390838 268 -58 270 405.36 261 268 7 2.51
and 296 297 1 3.03
and 299 306 6 0.53
and 320 323 3 0.50
and 326 328 2 4.06
and 348 349 1 1.42
and 358 363.3 5.3 2.26
and 365.7 367 1.3 0.91
and 375 382 7 1.76
incl 379 381 2 4.31
RWRC397 614187 6390850 268 -58 270 382 247 249 2 0.63
and 291 317 26 0.81
incl 309 311 2 2.76
and 321 325 4 1.40
and 348 349 1 1.46
and 354 360 6 0.96
RWRC398 614155 6390744 268 -56 282 124* Hole abandoned early
RWRC399 614158 6390744 268 -58 282 328 249 263 14 0.72
and 272 282 10 1.73
incl 279 280 1 4.85
and 291 294 3 0.77
and 313 314 1 0.54
and 318 325 7 0.85
incl 321 322 1 2.88
RWRC410 613942 6390778 267 -60 270 256 No significant mineralisation
RWRC411 613920 6390712 267 -60 270 214 No significant mineralisation
RWD041 614138 6390601 268 -60 270 540.41 328 331 3 1.65
incl 330 331 1 4.16
and 342.4 351 8.6 1.17
and 387 421.3 34.3 3.76
incl 403 409 6 9.63
also 414 415.8 1.8 11.0
and 499.9 505 5.1 1.47
RWD042 614174 6390628 268 -60 270 478.72 349 370 21 3.46
incl 350 353 3 9.05
also 355 357 2 11.3
and 375 376 2 0.58
and 382 388 6 2.22
incl 386 388 2 4.93
and 400 401 1 1.30
and 406 407 1 2.30
and 414 434.7 20.7 10.3
incl 420 428 8 23.9
RWD043 614224 6390798 268 -60 270 496.92 402 402.7 0.7 1.00

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Table 1 - TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au) TOMINGLEY GOLD PROJECT RC AND DIAMOND DRILLING – July 2020(>0.5g/t Au)
Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth Total Interval Interval Intercept Au Prospect
(MGA) (MGA) (m) (Grid) Depth From(m) To(m) (m) (g/t)
and 413 415 2 1.22 Roswell
and 428 431 3 0.95
and 443 479 36 1.63
incl 446 450 4 4.98
RWD046 614160 6390584 268 -58 269 396.7 Hole abandoned early
RWD048 614188 6390808 268 -60 270 455.68 288.3 297 8.7 3.63
and 305.5 318.5 13 1.18
incl 314 316 2 3.93
and 325 327 2 0.57
and 330 331 1 1.27
and 337 339.2 2.2 0.63
and 344.8 345.9 1.1 0.59
and 363 364.2 1.2 1.65
and 367 373 6 1.72
incl 369 371 2 3.53
and 376 377.8 1.8 1.53
and 382 383 1 3.58
and 386 390 4 0.66
and 395 396.7 1.7 0.77
  • hole abandoned early. Intercepts in blue previously announced. Gold intercepts calculated using a lower cut of 0.25g/t. True widths are approximately 60%.

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Competent Person

Unless otherwise advised above, the information in this report that relates to exploration results and mineral resources being reported for the first time is based on information compiled by Mr David Meates MAIG, (Alkane Exploration Manager NSW) who has sufficient experience which is 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 Meates has provided his prior written consent to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Meates is a shareholder in Alkane Resources Limited.

The information in this report that relates to previously reported exploration results and exploration targets is extracted from the Company’s ASX announcements noted in the text of the announcement and are available to view on the Company’s website. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original announcements and that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially altered.

Disclaimer

This report contains certain forward looking statements and forecasts, including possible or assumed reserves and resources, production levels and rates, costs, prices, future performance or potential growth of Alkane Resources Ltd, industry growth or other trend projections. Such statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as other factors which are beyond the control of Alkane Resources Ltd. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward looking statements depending on a variety of factors. Nothing in this report should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities.

This document has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Australian securities laws, which may differ from the requirements of United States and other country securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all ore reserve and mineral resource estimates included or incorporated by reference in this document have been, and will be, prepared in accordance with the JORC classification system of the Australasian Institute of Mining, and Metallurgy and Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

This document has been authorised for release to the market by Nic Earner, Managing Director.

ABOUT ALKANE ‐ www.alkane.com.auASX: ALK and OTCQX: ANLKY

Alkane Resources is poised to become Australia’s next multi-mine gold producer.

The Company’s current gold production is from the Tomingley Gold Operations in Central West New South Wales, where it has been operating since 2014 and is currently expediting a development pathway to extend the mine’s underground and open pit potential.

Alkane has an enviable exploration track record and controls several highly prospective gold and copper tenements. Its most advanced exploration projects are in the tenement area between Tomingley and Peak Hill, which have the potential to provide additional ore for Tomingley’s operations.

Alkane’s exploration success includes the landmark porphyry gold-copper mineralisation discovery at Boda in 2019. With a major drill program ongoing at Boda throughout 2020, Alkane is confident of further consolidating Central West New South Wales’ reputation as a significant gold production region.

Alkane’s gold interests extend throughout Australia, with strategic investments in other gold exploration and aspiring mining companies, including ~19.9% of Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD) and ~12.7% of Calidus Resources (ASX: CAI).

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The following tables are provided to ensure compliance with the JORC Code (2012) edition requirements for the reporting of exploration results.

APPENDIX 1

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report – Roswell and San Antonio

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 (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.
RC samples are collected at one metre intervals via a cyclone on the rig. The cyclone is cleaned
regularly to minimise any contamination.
Half core samples are collected at generally one metre intervals.

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
Drilling, sampling and QAQC procedures are carried out to industry standards.

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 (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.
RC Drilling – the total sample (~20-30kg) is delivered via cyclone into a large plastic bag which is
retained for future use if required. A sub-sample of approximately 1kg is spear sampled from each
plastic bag and composited to make a 3 metres sample interval. If strong mineralisation is
observed by the site geologist this is sampled as a final 1m interval instead. The 1m intervals
forming composite samples assaying ≥0.20 g/t Au or with high As are resplit using a cone splitter on
the rig into a separate calico at the time of drilling and re-submitted to the laboratory for re-assay.
Core is cut in half using a Corewise automatic diamond cutting saw.
All samples sent to laboratory are crushed and/or pulverised to produce a ~100g pulp for the assay
process.
Gold was determined by fire assay fusion of a 50g charge with an AAS analytical finish.
A multi-element suite was determined using an aqua regia or multi-acid digest with an AES, MS
analytical finish.
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).
Reverse circulation (RC) drilling using 110mm rods 144mm face sampling hammer.
Core drilling completed as an HQ tail on RC precollar. Core orientated using a Reflex tool.
Drill sample
recovery

Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
RC - sample recovery is visually estimated and generally very good (>90%) aided by the use of
oversized shrouds through oxide material. Samples are even sized. Samples are occasionally damp
or wet in RC holes drilled below 250 metres. Sample quality is assessed by the sampler by visual
approximation of sample recovery and if the sample is dry, damp or wet. Riffle and cone splitters
were used to ensure a representative sample was achieved on all 1 metre samples.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
DD - core loss is identified by drillers and calculated by geologists when logging. Generally ≥99%
was recovered.

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the
samples.
RC drilling completed using oversized shrouds to maintain sample return in oxide zone and all samples
are split using riffle or cone splitters. Use of RC rigs with high air capacity assists in keeping samples dry.
Triple tube coring is used at all times to maximise core recovery.

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.
There is no known relationship between sample recovery and grade.
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.
RC - each one metre interval is geologically logged for characteristics such as lithology,
weathering, alteration (type, character and intensity), veining (type, character and
intensity) and mineralisation (type, character and volume percentage).
DD - all core is laid out in core trays and geologically logged for characteristics such as lithology,
weathering, alteration (type, character and intensity), veining (type, character and
intensity) and mineralisation (type, character and volume percentage). A detailed
geotechnical log is also undertaken collecting parameters such as core recovery, RQD,
fracture count, and fracture type and orientation.

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
All logging is qualitative with visual estimates of the various characteristics.
RC - A representative sample of each one metre interval is retained in chip trays for future
reference.
DD - Core is photographed and all unsampled core is retained for reference purposes.

The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.
All DD core and RC chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged by qualified
geologists.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.
DD - zones of visual mineralisation and/or alteration are marked up by the geologist and cut in half
using a Corewise automatic core cutting saw. The right half is sampled to sampling intervals that
are generally based on geology but do not exceed 1.3 metres in length. The left half is archived. All
mineralised zones are sampled, plus >5m of visibly barren wall rock.
Laboratory Preparation – drill core is oven dried prior to crushing to <6mm using a jaw crusher,
split to 3kg if required then pulverised in an LM5 (or equivalent) to ≥85% passing 75µm. Bulk
rejects for all samples are discarded. A pulp packet (±100g) is stored for future reference.

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or
dry.
RC - for each one metre interval with visual mineralisation and/or alteration the calico sample bag
is numbered and submitted to the laboratory for analysis. Intervals without visual mineralisation
and/or alteration are spear sampled and composited over three metres. Damp or wet samples are
recorded by the sampler. For composited intervals returning grades >0.2g/t Au the calico bags are
retrieved for assay.
Laboratory Preparation – the entire RC sample (3kg) is dried and pulverised in an LM5 (or equivalent)
to ≥85% passing 75µm. Bulk rejects for all samples are discarded. A pulp packet (±100g) is stored
for future reference.

For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation
ALK sampling techniques are of industry standard and considered adequate.

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JORC Code explanation
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Commentary
technique.

Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
RC - field duplicate samples collected at every stage of sampling to control procedures.
DD - external laboratory duplicates used.

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.
RC - Duplicate samples are riffle split from the riffle/conical split calico from the drill rig. Duplicates
show generally excellent repeatability, indicating a negligible “nugget” effect.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled.
Sample sizes are assumed to be within industry standard and considered appropriate.
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.
Gold is determined using a 50g charge fused at approximately 1100°C with alkaline fluxes, including
lead oxide. The resultant prill is dissolved in aqua regia and gold determined by flame AAS.
For other geochemical elements samples are digested in either aqua regia or a multi-acid digest with
each element concentration determined by ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometry or ICP Mass
Spectrometry. These additional elements are generally only used for geological interpretation
purposes, are not of economic significance and are not routinely reported.

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.
Not applicable to this report or deposit.

Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, duplicates,
external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias)
and precision have been established.
Commercially prepared Certified Reference Materials (CRM) are inserted at 1 in 20 samples. CRM’s
are not identifiable to the laboratory.
Field duplicate samples are inserted at 1 in 20 samples (alternate to CRM’s).
Laboratory QAQC sampling includes insertion of CRM samples, internal duplicates and screen tests.
This data is reported for each sample submission.
Failed standards result in re-assaying of portions of the affected sample batches.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying

The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative
company personnel.
Drill data is compiled and collated, and reviewed by senior exploration staff. Tomingley Gold Mine
staff review resource estimation procedures.

The use of twinned holes.
Twinned holes have not been drilled.

Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
All drill hole logging and sampling data is hard keyed into excel spreadsheet for transfer and
storage in an access database with verification protocols in place.
All primary assay data is received from the laboratory as electronic data files which are imported
into sampling database with verification procedures in place. QAQC analysis is undertaken for each
laboratory report.
Digital copies of Certificates of Analysis (COA) are stored in a central database with regular (daily)
backup.
Data is also verified on import into mining related software.

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
No assay data was adjusted. In the case of assay checks the original assay is utilised as there was no
statistical variability.

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JORC Code explanation
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Commentary
Location of
data points

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
Drill holes are laid out using hand held GPS (accuracy ± 2m) then surveyed accurately (± 0.1m) by
Tomingley Gold Operations trained surveyors on completion.
RC drill holes are surveyed using a single shot electronic camera at a nominal 30m down hole
interval.
DD are surveyed at nominal 30m down hole during drilling to maintain drilling direction and then at
6m intervals on retrieval of rod string using a multi shot electronic camera.

Specification of the grid system used.
MGA94 grid system was used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
A site based digital terrain model was developed from accurate (± 0.1m) survey control by licenced
surveyors.
Data spacing
and distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Nominal drill hole spacing is 20m x 20m for Roswell and San Antonio deposits.
For regional exploration drilling the drill hole spacing is variable as the focus is on geological
mapping and identifying new zones of mineralisation.

Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of
geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
The drill hole spacing has been shown to be appropriate to demonstrate spatial and grade continuity
of the mineralised domains to support the definition of Inferred Mineral Resources under the 2012
JORC code once all other modifying factors have been addressed.

Whether sample compositing has been applied.
RC – samples with no visible mineralisation or alteration are composited to 3m with 1m resamples
assayed if the composite returned a gold value of >0.2g/t gold. One metre samples override 3m
composites in the database.
DD – core is sampled togeology
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.
Much care is given to attempt to intersect structure at an optimal angle but in complex ore bodies
this can be difficult.

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.
It is not thought that drilling direction will bias assay data significantly.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample security.
All samples are bagged in tied numbered calico bags, grouped into larger tied polyweave bags and
transported 5 minutes away to Tomingley Gold Mine. The samples are placed in large sample
cages with a sample submission sheet and couriered to ALS in Orange via freight truck. All sample
submissions are documented via ALS tracking system and all assays are reported via email.
Sample pulps are returned to site and stored for an appropriate length of time (minimum 3 years).
The Company has in place protocols to ensure data security.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.
The Company does not routinely have external consultants verify exploration data until resource
estimation procedures are deemed necessary.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section 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.
EL5675 wholly owned by Alkane Resources Ltd (ALK).

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.
EL5675 is due to expire 17 January 2023.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.
All reported drilling completed by ALK.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
Mineralisation is similar to the well documented Tomingley Gold Deposits. Tomingley is associated
with quartz veining and alteration focused within andesite volcanics and adjacent volcaniclastic
sediments. The deposits appear to have formed as the result of a competency contrast between
the volcanics and the surrounding volcaniclastic sediments, with the volcanics showing brittle
fracture and the sediments ductile deformation, and have many similarities to well documented
orogenic - lode-style gold deposits.
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 drill holes:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill
hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
o
hole length.
See body of announcement and figures.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information is not
Material and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the case.
All drilling reported for the San Antonio and Roswell deposits.
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.
Exploration results reported –
for uncut gold grades;
grades are calculated by length weighted average.

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
Reported intercepts are calculated using a lower cut of 0.25g/t Au.
No top cut has been used.

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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.
No metal equivalents are reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths

These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results.
o
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its
nature should be reported.
o
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a
clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’).
Previously reported exploration results include an estimate of true width. The mineralisation is
structurally complex and true widths are variable depending on the ore zone intersected however
average 60% of the drill intersection.
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 drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Plans and sections are included in the body of the announcement.
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.
All completed drill holes are listed at the San Antonio and Roswell drilling with samples assaying
significant gold of ≥0.5g/t Au have been reported.
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 treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
No additional or new drilling results are being reported at this time.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).
Additional drilling is underway to infill the drilling to 20m x 20m spacing to convert the inferred
resources to indicated and measured. Deep core drilling is also being planned to test the continuation
high grade mineralised structures at depth.
Additional regional exploration is being planned to test the El Paso prospect.

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

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