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BOSS ENERGY LTD Capital/Financing Update 2018

Feb 27, 2018

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ASX Announcement ASX: BOE

28 February 2018

ADDITIONAL HIGH-GRADE RESULTS AT JACKHAMMER HILL

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Golden Hill Project is one of the most exciting gold projects in West Africa

  • Five high-grade prospects discovered at Golden Hill to date, including Jackhammer Hill, increasing confidence that this project may represent Teranga’s third gold mine in West Africa

  • Diamond drill results confirming Jackhammer Hill discovery is a large mineralized system hosting a high-grade central core

  • Early-stage drilling intersect additional high-grade, near surface and deeper gold mineralization

  • Visible gold and favorable drill results continuing

  • Jackhammer Hill Prospect Highlights:

  • 9 m @ 34.25 g/t Au including 1 m @ 294.4 g/t Au (GHDD-221) - uncut

  • 8 m @ 10.49 g/t Au including 1 m @ 71.93 g/t Au (GHDD-222) - uncut

  • 8 m @ 4.36 g/t Au including 1 m @ 10.19 g/t Au (GHDD-197)

  • 12 m @ 2.68 g/t Au including 4 m @ 5.83 g/t Au (GHDD-225)

  • Jackhammer Hill – Prior Selected Drill Highlights (Released November 2017)

  • 15 m @ 5.72 g/t Au including 4 m @ 16.37 g/t Au including 1 m @ 42.1 g/t Au (GHDD-104) - uncut

  • 14 m @ 110.6 g/t Au including 5 m @ 306.7 g/t Au including 1 m @ 1,499 g/t Au (GHDD-111) -uncut

Boss Resources Limited (ASX: BOE) (“Boss” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that Teranga Gold Corporation (" Teranga ") (TSX: TGZ) announced on 27 February 2018 (Canadian time) that ongoing, early-stage drilling has intersected additional high-grade, near surface and deeper gold mineralization at its newest discovery, Jackhammer Hill, situated on the Golden Hill property in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Teranga has an earn-in agreement on the Golden Hill property with Boss.

Diamond drill results returned to date are confirming that the Jackhammer Hill discovery is a large mineralized system hosting a high-grade central core. Drilling has intersected multiple mineralized zones that are often associated with visible gold, especially within the central area of the prospect.

Teranga is aggressively drilling all five prospects at Golden Hill. Each prospect is located within approximately five kilometres from a central point (Figure 1).

Suite 23, 513 Hay St, Subiaco WA P: +61 (8) 6143 6730 E: [email protected] ABN 38 116 834 336

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The full Teranga announcement is enclosed.

Richard Young, Teranga’s President and CEO, states “Today’s positive results continue our strong momentum at the Golden Hill Project and confirm its status as one of the most exciting gold projects in West Africa. We have discovered five high-grade prospects at Golden Hill to date, including Jackhammer Hill, increasing our confidence that this project may represent Teranga’s third gold mine in West Africa.”

Boss currently holds a 49% interest in joint venture with Teranga over the Golden Hill and Gourma Gold Projects located in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Teranga manages the joint venture and is funding all exploration on the projects up to the completion of a definitive feasibility study (“ DFS ”) and Decision to Mine.

On delivery of the DFS, Teranga’s interest in the joint venture will increase to 70% and they retain the rights to acquire an additional 10% in the joint venture for A$2.5 million. Upon completion of the DFS but prior to a Decision to Mine, Boss may elect to convert the remainder of their interest to a 1.5% Net Smelter Return, otherwise Boss shall be free carried to a decision to mine and will then be required to contribute on a pro rata basis.

David Mallo, Teranga’s Vice President, Exploration, follows “Jackhammer Hill continues to provide a series of high-grade gold intersections. Although we are still at an early stage of evaluation, we recognize strong potential for considerable upside with continued exploration success as we extend our drilling evaluation program at Jackhammer Hill, both along trend beyond the initial target area and to depth where the mineralized structures remain open for further expansion.”

Boss Managing Director, Mr Duncan Craib, states “Teranga’s latest drilling results from Jackhammer Hill further confirms our project is located in one of the most prospective gold belts in the world which hosts a number of high-grade gold discoveries, including the Siou, Yaramoko and Houndé deposits.

“Boss is a direct beneficiary of Teranga’s project spend which continues to add incremental value to the projects. In just one year, Golden Hill has produced a series of high-grade, near-surface drill results at the first four prospects: Ma, Nahiri, Peksou, and Jackhammer Hill (where bonanza gold grades have been intercepted) and C-Zone.

“Due to the free carried nature of the joint venture agreement prior to the completion of a DFS and Decision to Mine, Boss directly benefits from the expanded exploration program planned for 2018 in the order of C$8M. The solid results combined with a renewed interest in the West African gold sector has resulted in the Boss being approached regarding the potential divestment of its interest in the joint venture. To assist in assessing this interest, Boss has appointed corporate advisors in relation to assessing options to maximise the inherent value of the joint venture interest and Boss will provide further updates as appropriate.

“Boss’s Board of Directors genuinely regards the Golden Hill Project as a significantly attractive exploration and development opportunity, and they remain focused on maximising shareholder value.”

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Jackhammer Hill Prospect

The Golden Hill property is comprised of three adjacent exploration permits covering 470km[2] located in southwest Burkina Faso in the central part of the Houndé Greenstone Belt. This belt hosts a number of highgrade gold discoveries, including the Siou, Yaramoko and Houndé deposits, the latter property being contiguous with Golden Hill. To the south of Golden Hill is another large land position where active exploration programs are well underway.

Sixteen diamond drill results from recent drilling at the Jackhammer Hill prospect are reported within this news release (Appendix 1). Cumulative results from Jackhammer Hill drilling are available on Teranga’s website www.terangagold.com under Exploration.

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Figure 1: Golden Hill Property – Prospect Location Plan Map

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The gold mineralized zones identified thus far comprise a series of southeast dipping horizons hosted within an altered and sheared diorite intrusive unit. Drilling has been initiated along an approximate 1,000-metre strike extent, predominantly to vertical depths of 50 - 75 metres and locally to vertical depths of approximately 125 metres (GHDD-197). The Jackhammer Hill drilling program completed to date is outlined on Figure 2. Additionally, two representative sections demonstrating excellent continuity of mineralization are also included (Figures 3 and 4).

A central core portion of the Jackhammer Hill prospect includes a number of intersections reflective of highergrade visible gold occurrences in the drill core over a current strike extent of 160 metres (Section 0+80 SW to Section 2+40 SW in Figure 2). A number of the higher-grade intervals associated with the visible gold occurrences will be re-analyzed by metallic screen (total gold) analytical methods.

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Figure 2: Jackhammer Hill Plan Map

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  • Figure 3: Ma Prospect – Representative Drill Section

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Figure 4: Ma Prospect – Representative Drill Section

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Earn-in Agreement

The salient terms of the earn-in agreement with Teranga and Boss on the Golden Hill and Gourma Gold Projects are as follows:

  • Teranga and Boss currently own 51% and 49% respective interest in the Golden Hill and Gourma Gold Projects;

  • Teranga to sole manage the joint venture and fund all exploration on the projects up to the completion of a DFS and Decision to Mine;

  • Boss has a free carried interest to completion of a DFS and decision to mine;

  • On delivery of the DFS Teranga’s interest in the joint venture will increase to 70%;

  • Teranga has the right to acquire an additional 10% in the joint venture for A$2.5 million cash;

  • Upon completion of the DFS but prior to a Decision to Mine, Boss may elect to convert the remainder of their 20% interest to a 1.5% Net Smelter Return, otherwise Boss shall be free carried to a decision to mine and will then be required to contribute on a pro rata basis; and

  • Pre-emptive rights stipulated should a third-party offer exist.

Competent Persons Statements

Teranga's exploration programs are being managed by Peter Mann, FAusIMM. Mr. Mann is a full-time employee of Teranga and is not "independent" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Mann 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" (the “JORC Code”). Mr. Mann is a "Qualified Person" under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The technical information contained in this news release relating exploration results are based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr. Mann. Mr. Mann has verified and approved the data disclosed in this release, including the sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information. The RC and diamond core samples are assayed at the BIGS Laboratory in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Mr. Mann has consented to the inclusion in this news release of the matters based on his compiled information in the form and context in which it appears herein. See Appendix 2 for the JORC Code explanations relating to the results in this press release.

For further information, contact: Duncan Craib Managing Director +61 (08) 6143 6730

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Drilling Results Tables

APPENDIX 1

Table 1: Jackhammer Hill Prospect – Selected Drill Highlights

Hole # **Northing *** **Easting ***
Elevation
Azimuth Dip EOH
(m)
Interval
(m)*
Core
length(m)*
Grade
(g/t Au)
GHDD-194 1230075 452952 339 311 -55 122 52-54 2 1.24
GHDD-195 1230028 452914 335 311 -55 119 78-79 1 1.53
GHDD-196 1230015 452886 332 311 -55 134 24-27 3 1.20
88-91 3 2.37
93-101 8 1.17
GHDD-197 1229872 452925 339 311 -55 221 117-125 8 4.36
Including 117-120 3 10.19
131-132 1 3.32
171-173 2 1.38
176-179 3 1.00
GHDD-198*** 1229890 452825 331 311 -55 110 8-13 5 1.06
13-15 No Sample
15-18 3 1.10
28-31 3 2.16
67-70 3 1.67
GHDD-199*** 1229919 452823 332 311 -55 71 11-13 2 2.16
13-14 No Sample
14-15 1 3.11
45-49 4 1.31
58-60 2 1.50
GHDD-200 1229918 452851 329 311 -55 110 16-19 3 1.46
67-73 6 6.35
GHDD-220*** 1229820 452809 330 311 -55 111 2-4 2 1.00
22-23 No Sample
23-24 1 1.21
26-27 1 1.00
39-42 3 2.00
55-56 1 1.87
63-65 2 1.08
GHDD-221 ** 1229904 452837 329 311 -55 110 34-35 1 1.16
Uncut 62-71 9 34.25
Uncut Including 65-71 6 51.10
Uncut Including 65-66 1 294.4
Cut 62-71 9 4.87

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Hole # **Northing *** **Easting ***
Elevation
Azimuth Dip EOH
(m)
Interval
(m)*
Core
length(m)*
Grade
(g/t Au)
Cut Including 65-71 6 7.02
Cut Including 65-66 1 30.00
GHDD-222 ** 1229930 452869 330 311 -55 109 21-23 No Sample
and *** 23-24 1 2.70
38-41 3 1.07
69-70 1 5.90
Uncut 73-81 8 10.49
Uncut Including 78-81 3 26.36
Uncut Including 78-79 1 71.93
Cut 73-81 8 5.25
Cut Including 78-81 3 12.39
Cut Including 78-79 1 30.00
94-95 1 4.97
GHDD-223 1229950 452900 333 311 -55 154 50-52 2 1.05
74-88 14 2.04
Including 74-75 1 10.73
91-94 3 2.30
106-107 1 2.90
132-134 2 4.16
141-144 3 1.40
GHDD-224 1230020 453007 342 311 -55 180 39-40 1 3.63
50-52 2 1.18
GHDD-225 ** 1229948 452877 329 311 -55 110 17-22 5 1.70
and *** 22-23 No Sample
24-25 1 4.46
30-38 8 1.06
66-78 12 2.68
Including 66-70 4 5.83
GHDD-226 1230020 453009 337 311 -55 180 14-15 1 1.16
25-26 1 1.02
49-50 1 1.12
73-74 1 2.63
96-97 1 1.70
GHDD-227 1230003 452994 338 311 -55 140 51-55 4 1.21
126-127 1 1.69
* Intervals calculated with a 0.4g/t Au cut-off and 2 metres maximum internal dilution. True widths are unknown. UTM's are WGS84-30N
Intervals withgrade x thickness(gram x metre)of 10 or higher are in highlighted in bold.
** Visible Gold observed in core. Uncut and cut intervals are reported. All individual sample results in excess of 30g/t Au are cut to that value.
*** Hole GHDD-198 encountered an artisanal openingfrom 13-15 m for which no sample was taken within the 8-18 m mineralized interval.
*** Hole GHDD-199 encountered an artisanal openingfrom 13-14 m for which no sample was taken within the 11-15 m mineralized interval.
*** Hole GHDD-220 encountered an artisanal openingfrom 22-23 m for which no sample was taken within the 22-27 m mineralized interval.
*** Hole GHDD-222 encountered an artisanal openingfrom 21-23 m for which no sample was taken within the 21-24 m mineralized interval.
*** Hole GHDD-225 encountered an artisanal openingfrom 22-23 m for which no sample was taken within the 17-24 m mineralized interval
  • Intervals calculated with a 0.4 g/t Au cut-off and 2 metres maximum internal dilution. True widths are unknown. UTM's are WGS84-30N Intervals with grade x thickness (gram x metre) of 10 or higher are in highlighted in bold.

** Visible Gold observed in core. Uncut and cut intervals are reported. All individual sample results in excess of 30 g/t Au are cut to that value. *** Hole GHDD-198 encountered an artisanal opening from 13-15 m for which no sample was taken within the 8-18 m mineralized interval. *** Hole GHDD-199 encountered an artisanal opening from 13-14 m for which no sample was taken within the 11-15 m mineralized interval. *** Hole GHDD-220 encountered an artisanal opening from 22-23 m for which no sample was taken within the 22-27 m mineralized interval. *** Hole GHDD-222 encountered an artisanal opening from 21-23 m for which no sample was taken within the 21-24 m mineralized interval. *** Hole GHDD-225 encountered an artisanal opening from 22-23 m for which no sample was taken within the 17-24 m mineralized interval

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APPENDIX 2

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 Report

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria 2012 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
down hole 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.
Diamond Core holes are being reported in this news release.
These drill holes are part of an ongoing drilling program at the
Golden Hill Property where a number of Prospects are being
evaluated. Sampling is of half NQ core from the DD drilling.
Drill core was sawn in half over 1-metre defined sampling
intervals, then one-half sampled and assayed for gold.
Oriented core markings were used as guides for sawing.
Occasionally quarter core was submitted for check assays.
Diamond core was sampled selectively based on visual
identification of mineralisation. Further sampling will occur
should initial results warrant extending the sampling intervals.
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.).
Diamond drill holes were drilled using standard HQ or NQ
sized rods.

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Criteria 2012 JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Diamond core recoveries were measured and recorded for
each sample. Core was sampled on standard 1 m core
lengths based on metre-to-metre drill measurement markings.
Drill contractors have been requested to maximize recoveries
throughout each drill hole and there has not been a significant
issue with core recovery either oxide or fresh rock.
There is no evidence to suggest a relationship between
sample recovery and grade as there is no significant loss of
material. Sample recoveries are of good quality.
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.
Core samples were geologically and geotechnically logged
following established standard operating procedures and
include sufficient and appropriate detail to support Mineral
Resource estimation, mining and metallurgical studies.
Logging is qualitative in nature. All core was photographed.
All recovered core was logged, but not all drilled core was
sampled.
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.
Drill core sampling intervals were defined then cut in half with
a diamond saw along the core length following orientation
lines. Half core was sampled over one-metre lengths.
The primary sample is pulverized in entirety at BIGS Global
laboratory in Ouagadougou by LM2 and split to a 200g sub
sample using riffle splitting. A 50g subsample from this pulp is
then selected for analysis. Sampling and subsampling
methods are industry standard and are appropriate for the
type of drilling. The use of the riffle tiered splitter is a
demonstrated method of accurately splitting the primary
sample and the field method has been validated with the field
duplicate data over the 8 years of exploration activity in
Burkina Faso.
Field duplicate data is routinely reviewed and show
acceptable precision and variability.
Field duplicate data indicates acceptable variability indicating
coarse gold is not a significant issue in the sampling.

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Criteria 2012 JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 (ie lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
Gold assays for Core drilling were obtained by using a 50g
charge for a lead collection fire assay with an AAS finish. This
is considered to be total gold estimate. Assaying was
conducted in Ouagadougou by BIGS Global laboratory.
Not applicable.
Certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates are
regularly inserted into the sample preparation and analysis
process with approximately 10% of all samples being related
to quality control.
Data is reviewed before being accepted into the database.
Any batches failing QAQC analysis resubmitted for check
assays. Dataset QAQC contains acceptable levels of
precision and accuracy.
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.
Significant intersections have been reviewed by staff geologists
to check the geological context.
All sample and recovery data is recorded on paper forms at the
time of drilling. Data is then keypunched into controlled excel
templates with validation. Geological logging is directly logged
into template log sheets on a Toughbook computer. The
templates are then provided to an internal database manager for
loading in Datashed database management software.
Referential integrity is checked as part of the data loading
process into Datashed.
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.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
Drill hole collar locations were surveyed by trained site-based
technicians using real time differential GPS (DGPS) to a sub
decimetre accuracy in horizontal and vertical position. Signal
correction completed using the Omnistar network. Vertical
precision was supplemented using a Digital Surface Model
created from WorldView-2 stereo imagery incorporating DGPS
ground control points. Down hole drill hole surveys were
undertaken by the drill contractor utilizing a Reflex EZ-Shot
downhole survey instrument and by single shot Eastman
Cameras. Survey intervals of 30m and end of hole were
routinely collected. No strongly magnetic units are present
within the deposit which may upset magnetic based readings.
Topographic control is based on World View 2 stereoscopic
processed image, providing additional <1m RL precision.

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Criteria 2012 JORC Code explanation Commentary
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
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s) and classifications
applied.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
Drilling was spaced at distances nominally divisible by 20m,
typically on 40m centres.
Drilling is of an initial investigative nature and not sufficient to
define mineral resources at this time.
No sample compositing has been utilized.
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.
Drill hole azimuths and dips have been oriented as much as
possible perpendicular to the interpreted mineralised zones in
order to intersect the true widths of the zones as closely as
possible. Occasionally, drilling was planned at oblique angles
when the mineralisation trends were not yet well defined or if
the optimal collar location was not accessible. Generally, the
majority of drilling is oriented such that the sampling of
mineralisation is unbiased.
While at an early stage drilling orientation is not considered to
introduce significant bias.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
Core samples are removed from the field immediately upon
drilling and stored in a secure compound for sub sampling and
preparation for lab dispatch.
Samples are collected directly from site by the laboratory.
Sample submission forms are sent in paper form with the
samples as well as electronically to the laboratory.
Reconciliation of samples occurs prior to commencement of
sample preparation of dispatches
Audits or
reviews
• The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
All QA/QC data is reviewed in an ongoing basis and reported
in monthly summaries. All QAQC data up until December
2012 has been reviewed and documented by CSA Global of
Perth. Data subsequent to this period has been reviewed by
the CP for this release.

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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.
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.
The Golden Hill JV comprises 3 permis covering 470km2.
2013-031 /MME/SG/DGMG Baniri Arrete
2013-030 /MME/SG/DGMG Intiedougou Arrete
2013-018 /MME/SG/DGMG Mougue Arrete
Boss Resources is 100% holder of the permis. Teranga has
an earn-in agreement on Golden Hill with Boss Resources
Limited pursuant to which Teranga, as operator, can earn a
minimum 80% interest in the joint venture upon delivery of a
feasibility study and payment of AU$2.5 million.
The Mougue Arrete (most southern of the Golden Hill Project)
is wholly within the “Reserve partielle de Nabere” Exploration
activities can take place within the partial forest reserve, but
special environmental permitting would likely be required as
part of any Mining License Application.
Exploratio
n done by
other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
Exploration completed by previous explorers, Boss
Resources and Orezone Ltd, included soil sampling,
geophysical data collection and drilling on some, but not all of
the prospects.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
The project is hosted in granite/greenstone belts of the
Proterozoic Birimian Shield in Burkina Faso. Exploration is
targetingorogenicgold mineralizing systems.
Drill hole
Informati
on
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.
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.
Drill hole collar locations, azimuth, dip and gold intercept
data received to date is tabulated in Table 1.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data
aggregati
on
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.
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.
Compositing was completed using a 0.4g/t Au cut off and 2
metres maximum internal dilution. The weighted average
grade for the composite interval is reported. No high-grade
cut was applied to composited data.
No metal equivalent reporting is applicable to this
announcement
Relations
hip
between
mineralis
ation
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 drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
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’).
Drill results report down hole intercept length only and no
correction has been made for true width.
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.
Maps of exploration data accompany this announcement. As
work completed by Teranga progresses and geological and
mineralization models are developed and drilling verified,
prospect scale details will be released.
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.
A representative selection of low and high grade intercepts
are reported in the body of the release, with a
comprehensive listing of all gold intercepts available on the
Teranga Gold company website at www.terangagold.com
Other
substanti
ve
exploratio
n 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
No other meaningful or material exploration data has been
collected.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
treatment; metallurgical test results;
bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating
substances.

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News Release

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Teranga Gold Announces Additional High-Grade Gold Results at Golden Hill’s Jackhammer Hill Discovery

Results include 34.25 g/t gold over 9 metres and 10.49 g/t gold over 8 metres, and are confirming a large mineralized system hosting a core area of high-grade, near surface and deeper gold

Toronto, Ontario – February 27, 2018 – Teranga Gold Corporation ("Teranga" or the "Company") (TSX:TGZ; OTCQX:TGCDF) is pleased to announce that ongoing, early-stage drilling has intersected additional high-grade, near surface and deeper gold mineralization at its newest discovery, Jackhammer Hill, situated on the Golden Hill property in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Teranga has an earn-in agreement on the Golden Hill property with Boss Resources Limited (ASX:BOE) pursuant to which Teranga, as the operator, can earn an 80% interest in the joint venture upon delivery of a feasibility study and the payment of AUD2.5 million. Teranga is aggressively drilling all five prospects at Golden Hill. Each prospect is located within approximately five kilometres from a central point (Figure 1 in Appendix 1).

Diamond drill results returned to date are confirming that the Jackhammer Hill discovery is a large mineralized system hosting a high-grade central core. Drilling has intersected multiple mineralized zones that are often associated with visible gold, especially within the central area of the prospect.

Jackhammer Hill Prospect Highlights

  • 9 m @ 34.25 g/t Au including 1 m @ 294.4 g/t Au (GHDD-221) - uncut

  • 8 m @ 10.49 g/t Au including 1 m @ 71.93 g/t Au (GHDD-222) - uncut

  • 8 m @ 4.36 g/t Au including 1 m @ 10.19 g/t Au (GHDD-197)

  • 12 m @ 2.68 g/t Au including 4 m @ 5.83 g/t Au (GHDD-225)

Jackhammer Hill – Prior Selected Drill Highlights (Released November 2017)

  • 15 m @ 5.72 g/t Au including 4 m @ 16.37 g/t Au including 1 m @ 42.1 g/t Au (GHDD-104) - uncut

  • 14 m @ 110.6 g/t Au including 5 m @ 306.7 g/t Au including 1 m @ 1,499 g/t Au (GHDD-111) -uncut

“Today’s positive results continue our strong momentum at the Golden Hill Project and confirm its status as one of the most exciting gold projects in West Africa,” said Richard Young, Teranga Gold’s President & CEO. “We have discovered five high-grade prospects at Golden Hill to date, including Jackhammer Hill, increasing our confidence that this project may represent Teranga’s third gold mine in West Africa.”

“Jackhammer Hill continues to provide a series of high-grade gold intersections,” said David Mallo, Teranga’s Vice President, Exploration. “Although we are still at an early stage of evaluation, we recognize strong potential for considerable upside with continued exploration success as we extend our drilling evaluation program at Jackhammer Hill, both along trend beyond the initial target area and to depth where the mineralized structures remain open for further expansion.”

The Golden Hill property is comprised of three adjacent exploration permits covering 470 km[2] located in southwest Burkina Faso in the central part of the Houndé Greenstone Belt. This belt hosts a number of

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high-grade gold discoveries, including the Siou, Yaramoko and Houndé deposits, the latter property being contiguous with Golden Hill. To the south of Golden Hill is another large land position where active exploration programs are well underway.

Jackhammer Hill Prospect

Sixteen diamond drill results from recent drilling at the Jackhammer Hill prospect are reported within this news release (Table 1). Cumulative results from Jackhammer Hill drilling are available on the Company’s web-site www.terangagold.com under Exploration.

The gold mineralized zones identified thus far comprise a series of southeast dipping horizons hosted within an altered and sheared diorite intrusive unit. Drilling has been initiated along an approximate 1,000-metre strike extent, predominantly to vertical depths of 50 - 75 metres and locally to vertical depths of approximately 125 metres (GHDD-197). The Jackhammer Hill drilling program completed to date is outlined on Figure 2 in Appendix 1. Additionally, two representative sections demonstrating excellent continuity of mineralization are also included (Figures 3 and 4 in Appendix 1).

A central core portion of the Jackhammer Hill prospect includes a number of intersections reflective of highergrade visible gold occurrences in the drill core over a current strike extent of 160 metres (Section 0+80 SW to Section 2+40 SW in Figure 2 in Appendix 1). A number of the higher-grade intervals associated with the visible gold occurrences will be re-analyzed by metallic screen (total gold) analytical methods.

Drilling Results Tables

Table 1: Jackhammer Hill Prospect – Selected Drill Highlights

Hole # **Northing *** **Easting *** Elevation Azimuth Dip EOH
(m)
Interval
(m)*
Core
length (m)*
Grade
(g/t Au)
GHDD-194 1230075 452952 339 311 -55 122 52-54 2 1.24
GHDD-195 1230028 452914 335 311 -55 119 78-79 1 1.53
GHDD-196 1230015 452886 332 311 -55 134 24-27 3 1.20
88-91 3 2.37
93-101 8 1.17
GHDD-197 1229872 452925 339 311 -55 221 117-125 8 4.36
Including 117-120 3 10.19
131-132 1 3.32
171-173 2 1.38
176-179 3 1.00
GHDD-198*** 1229890 452825 331 311 -55 110 8-13 5 1.06
13-15 No Sample
15-18 3 1.10
28-31 3 2.16
67-70 3 1.67
GHDD-199*** 1229919 452823 332 311 -55 71 11-13 2 2.16
13-14 No Sample
14-15 1 3.11
45-49 4 1.31
58-60 2 1.50

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Hole # **Northing *** **Easting *** Elevation Azimuth Dip EOH
(m)
Interval
(m)*
Core
length (m)*
Grade
(g/t Au)
GHDD-200 1229918 452851 329 311 -55 110 16-19 3 1.46
67-73 6 6.35
GHDD-220*** 1229820 452809 330 311 -55 111 2-4 2 1.00
22-23 No Sample
23-24 1 1.21
26-27 1 1.00
39-42 3 2.00
55-56 1 1.87
63-65 2 1.08
GHDD-221** 1229904 452837 329 311 -55 110 34-35 1 1.16
Uncut 62-71 9 34.25
Uncut Including 65-71 6 51.10
Uncut Including 65-66 1 294.4
Cut 62-71 9 **4.87 **
Cut Including 65-71 6 **7.02 **
Cut Including 65-66 1 30.00
GHDD-222** 1229930 452869 330 311 -55 109 21-23 No Sample
and*** 23-24 1 2.70
38-41 3 1.07
69-70 1 5.90
Uncut 73-81 8 10.49
Uncut Including 78-81 3 26.36
Uncut Including 78-79 1 71.93
Cut 73-81 8 5.25
Cut Including 78-81 3 12.39
Cut Including 78-79 1 30.00
94-95 1 4.97
GHDD-223 1229950 452900 333 311 -55 154 50-52 2 1.05
74-88 14 **2.04 **
Including 74-75 1 10.73
91-94 3 2.30
106-107 1 2.90
132-134 2 4.16
141-144 3 1.40
GHDD-224 1230020 453007 342 311 -55 180 39-40 1 3.63
50-52 2 1.18
GHDD-225** 1229948 452877 329 311 -55 110 17-22 5 1.70
and*** 22-23 No Sample
24-25 1 4.46
30-38 8 1.06
66-78 12 2.68
Including 66-70 4 5.83
GHDD-226 1230020 453009 337 311 -55 180 14-15 1 1.16
25-26 1 1.02
49-50 1 1.12
73-74 1 2.63
96-97 1 1.70

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Hole # **Northing *** **Easting *** Elevation Azimuth Dip EOH
(m)
Interval
(m)*
Core
length (m)*
Grade
(g/t Au)
GHDD-227 1230003 452994 338 311 -55 140 51-55 4 1.21
126-127 1 1.69
* Intervals calculatedwitha 0.4g/tAu cut-offand2 metresmaximum internaldilution. Truewidths are unknown.UTM's areWGS84-30N
Intervalswithgradexthickness (gram x metre) of 10 or higherarein highlightedinbold.
** Visible Gold observedincore.Uncut and cutintervals arereported. All individualsampleresultsinexcess of30 g/tAu are cut to thatvalue.
*** Hole GHDD-198 encountered anartisanalopeningfrom 13-15m for which no samplewas taken withinthe 8-18m mineralizedinterval.
*** Hole GHDD-199 encountered anartisanalopeningfrom 13-14 m for which no samplewas taken withinthe11-15m mineralizedinterval.
*** Hole GHDD-220 encountered anartisanalopeningfrom 22-23m for which no samplewas taken withinthe22-27 m mineralizedinterval.
*** Hole GHDD-222encountered anartisanalopeningfrom 21-23m for which no samplewas taken withinthe21-24 m mineralizedinterval.
*** Hole GHDD-225 encountered anartisanalopeningfrom 22-23m for which no samplewas taken withinthe17-24 m mineralizedinterval

Competent Persons Statements

Teranga's exploration programs in Burkina Faso are being managed by Peter Mann, FAusIMM. Mr. Mann is a full time employee of Teranga and is not "independent" within the meaning of National Instrument 43101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Mr. Mann has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a "Qualified Person" under NI 43-101. The technical information contained in this news release relating to exploration results are based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr. Mann. Mr. Mann has verified and approved the data disclosed in this release, including the sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information. The RC and diamond core samples are assayed at the BIGGS Laboratory in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Mr. Mann has consented to the inclusion in this news release of the matters based on his compiled information in the form and context in which it appears herein.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"), which reflects management's expectations regarding Teranga's future growth and business prospects (including the timing and development of new deposits and the success of exploration activities) and opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as “objective to”, “likely”, “intend to”, “potential”, “belief”, “believe”, “expects”, “estimates”, “plans”, “anticipated”, “ability” and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results “should”, or "will" have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all disclosure regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations, future economic conditions and anticipated courses of action. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Teranga cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions, opinions and analysis made by management in light of its experience, current conditions and its expectations of future developments that management believe to be reasonable and relevant but that may prove to be incorrect. These assumptions include, among other things, the ability to obtain any requisite governmental approvals, including renewals of the Golden Hill exploration permits in 2018, the accuracy of sampling, analytical and test data underlying the exploration results included herein, gold price, exchange rates, fuel and energy costs, future economic conditions, and anticipated future estimates of free cash flow. Teranga cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements.

The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others: the inherent risks involved in exploration and development of mineral properties, including government approvals and permitting, changes in economic conditions, changes in the worldwide price of gold and other key inputs,

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changes in mine plans and other factors, such as project execution delays, many of which are beyond the control of Teranga, as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in Teranga's Annual Information Form dated March 29, 2017, and in other filings of Teranga with securities and regulatory authorities which are available at www.sedar.com. Teranga does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should assumptions related to these plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions change. Nothing in this document should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell Teranga securities. All references to Teranga include its subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.

About Teranga

Teranga is a multi-jurisdictional West African gold company focused on production and development as well as the exploration of more than 5,000 km[2] of land located on prospective gold belts. Since its initial public offering in 2010, Teranga has produced more than 1.4 million ounces of gold from its operations in Senegal, which as of June 30, 2017 had a reserve base of 2.7 million ounces of gold. Focused on diversification and growth, the Company is advancing its Wahgnion Gold Project, with a recently released positive feasibility study, and conducting extensive exploration programs in three countries: Burkina Faso, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire. Teranga has a strong balance sheet and the financial flexibility to execute on its growth strategy. The Company has nearly 4.0 million ounces of gold reserves from its combined Sabodala Gold operations and Wahgnion Gold Project.

Steadfast in its commitment to set the benchmark for responsible mining, Teranga operates in accordance with the highest international standards and aims to act as a catalyst for sustainable economic, environmental, and community development as it strives to create value for all of its stakeholders. Teranga is a member of the United Nations Global Compact and a leading member of the multi-stakeholder group responsible for the submission of the first Senegalese Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative revenue report. The Company's responsibility report is available at www.terangagold.com/responsibilityreport and is prepared in accordance with its commitments under the United Nations Global Compact and in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines.

Contact Information

Richard Young Trish Moran President & CEO Head of Investor Relations T: +1 416-594-0000 | E: [email protected] T: +1 416-607-4507 | E: [email protected]

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APPENDIX 1

Figure 1: Golden Hill Property – Prospect Location Plan Map

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Figure 2: Jackhammer Hill Prospect – Drill Plan

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Figure 3: Jackhammer Hill Prospect – Representative Drill Section (A - A’)

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Figure 4: Jackhammer Hill Prospect – Representative Drill Section (B - B’)

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