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BULLETIN RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2014

Oct 8, 2014

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ANNOUNCEMENT

9 October 2014

More high-grade gold at Nicolsons

The board of Pacific Niugini advises that it has received the final assays from the recent diamond drilling campaign at Nicolsons (ASX:PNR 49% increasing to 80%, Bulletin Resources ASX:BNR 51% reducing to 20%).

The remaining holes of the current drill program all intecepted the interpreted mineralised structures and returned high grade gold intercepts including:

NRCD14008 – 2.0m @ 43.4g/t gold from 144m including 1.4m @ 61.1g/t gold from 144m.0m NRCD14008 – 1.6m @ 11.45g/t gold from 134.5m including 0.55m @ 18.9g/t gold from 135.2m NRCD14008 – 2.9m @ 4.38g/t gold from 147.94m including 0.9m @ 6.22g/t gold from 149.9m NRCD14017 – 1.1m @ 9.52g/t gold from 157.8m including 0.5m @ 18g/t gold from 157.8m NRCD14017 – 1.8m @ 5.94g/t gold from 148.6m including 0.5m @ 19.5g/t gold from 148.6m

In addition to the gold assays received, assaying has demonstrated further coincident silver intercepts in holes NRCD14008 and NRCD 14017:

NRCD14008 – 2.0m @ 39.0g/t Silver from 144m, including 0.8m @ 91.3g/t Silver from 144.6m.

NRCD14017 – 1.1m @ 18.9g/t Silver from 157.8m, including 0.5m @ 33.3g/t Silver from 157.8m.

These new results provide further evidence that the mineralized lode structures at Nicolsons’ are narrower and often of significantly higher grade than is depicted by block modeling from predominantly RC drilling with 1m sample intervals. Pacific Niugini is confident that the recent high grade results from diamond drilling will be realised when mining the deposit, and that the high grades will enhance economic returns from the mine when developed.

Of particular importance is the high-grade assay returned from Hole NRCD 14017. This hole targets a zone previously modeled as low-grade from RC drilling that consequently resulted in the interpretation of a low grade hole in the resource model. As a consequence, this area

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did not previously make it into the mine plan. The new result however confirms potential for further continuity in the high-grade ore shoot. All assay results that have not been previously reported are included at the end of this release after the competent persons statement.

Coincidently, the company now intends to complete mine planning, permitting, and financing activities, ahead of commencing mine development as soon as possible. Validation metallurgical test work to confirm previous studies by the project vendor, which returned high gold metallurgical recoveries of approximately 96%, is also underway.

The company advises that it expects to complete its first stage expenditure of $1.2 million dollars within the next month, after which ownership in the project will increase to 65%, with only a further $1.2 million to be spent in order to reach 80% ownership.

Background:

Pacific Niugini acquired the Halls Creek Project in April 2014, and is progressing with required activities to re-commence mining and ore processing at the high-grade Nicolsons Deposit and processing facility near Halls Creek in Western Australia.

The strategic assessments completed by Pacific Niugini have highlighted a number of opportunities to improve the quality and quantity of previously defined resources. It has completed an 11-hole diamond drilling program (approximately 2500m) along the entire strike length of the initial mine plan to verify these opportunities. The drilling has been a resounding success, consistently showing high-grade assays in the modeled ore positions, and has resulted in increased gold gram-metre intervals in comparison with the current resource model in a number of cases.

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Resource Long Section showing hole NRCD14017, which returned high grade gold intercepts in a low grade zone of the current resource model

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Results from hole NRCD14017, which intentionally targeted a zone currently modeled as low grade, and below mining cut-offs are extremely encouraging and demonstrate the potential for initial planned mining zones to be extended once the ore body is exposed and true ore widths and grades are fully understood. Despite the obvious upside potential, the company believes that the best way to maximize value at this point is to progress with mine development and ore delineation from underground, rather than continuing further drilling programs from surface.

Pacific Niugini’s Managing Director, Paul Cmrlec said “ The results from this short drilling program at Nicolsons have continued to exceed our expectations, and we are keen to complete our preparation activities, and then commence mining the resource as soon as possible.”

Ends

Enquiries – Paul Cmrlec, Managing Director, (08) 9215 6005

The information in this report that relates to exploration, mineral resources or ore reserves is based on information compiled by Mr. Peter Cook (B.Sc. Geol) ) MAusIMM (111072) who is the non-executive chairman of Pacific Niugini Limited. Mr. Cook 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 described by the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Cook consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Hole Name : NRCD14008

Hole Collar Coordinates: 7963773.92N, 326539.2 E (MGA 94) Hole Azimuth: 270°

Hole Dip: -57°

Interval lengths are approximately true width based on current resource interpretation.

From To Interval Sample ID Au(g/t) Ag (g/t)
68.5 69 0.5 B043087 <0.01 0.6
69 69.74 0.74 B043088 <0.01 0.5
69.74 70.4 0.66 B043089 <0.01 0.3
70.4 71.4 1 B043090 <0.01 0.2
71.4 72.4 1 B043091 <0.01 0.2
72.4 73 0.6 B043092 <0.01 0.2
73 73.7 0.7 B043093 <0.01 0.2
73.7 74.7 1 B043094 <0.01 <0.2
74.7 75.7 1 B043095 0.01 0.2
75.7 76.7 1 B043096 0.01 <0.2
76.7 77.7 1 B043097 <0.01 0.2
77.7 78.7 1 B043098 0.01 0.3
78.7 79.66 0.96 B043099 <0.01 0.2
82.9 83.1 0.2 B043100 <0.01 <0.2
82.5 82.9 0.4 BO43102 0.01 <0.2
84.1 84.4 0.3 BO43103 0.01 <0.2
84.4 85.4 1 BO43104 0.01 <0.2
85.4 86.1 0.7 BO43105 <0.01 <0.2
131.5 131.7 0.2 BO43106 <0.01 <0.2
131.7 132.7 1 BO43107 <0.01 <0.2
132.7 133.7 1 BO43108 <0.01 <0.2
133.7 134.3 0.6 BO43109 0.14 0.2
134.3 134.5 0.2 BO43110 0.18 3.2
134.5 135.15 0.65 BO43111 6.9 18.7
135.15 135.7 0.55 BO43112 18.9 18.4
135.7 136.1 0.4 BO43113 8.6 0.7
136.1 136.3 0.2 BO43114 0.23 2.2
136.3 137 0.7 BO43115 0.47 0.3
137 137.8 0.8 BO43116 0.07 <0.2
137.8 138.2 0.4 BO43117 1.89 <0.2

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138.2 139.2 1 BO43118 0.04 <0.2
139.2 140.2 1 BO43119 0.05 0.2
143.2 144 0.8 BO43120 <0.01 <0.2
144 144.6 0.6 BO43121 30.5 6.6
144.6 145 0.4 BO43122 14.1 76.5
145 145.4 0.4 BO43123 154 106
145.4 146 0.6 BO43124 1.96 1.7
146 146.7 0.7 BO43125 0.05 0.5
146.7 147.4 0.7 BO43126 0.34 0.7
147.4 147.7 0.3 BO43127 0.89 3.3
147.7 147.9 0.2 BO43128 0.02 1
147.9 148.3 0.4 BO43129 7.3 3
148.3 148.7 0.4 BO43130 1.53 4.6
148.7 149.1 0.4 BO43131 1.06 0.7
149.1 149.6 0.5 BO43132 6 30
149.6 149.9 0.3 BO43133 0.5 7.6
149.9 150.1 0.2 BO43134 17.3 16.2
150.1 150.8 0.7 BO43135 3.06 5.5
150.8 151.6 0.8 BO43136 <0.01 0.3
151.6 152.4 0.8 BO43137 0.02 <0.2
152.4 153.1 0.7 BO43138 0.08 <0.2
153.1 153.5 0.4 BO43139 <0.01 <0.2
167.5 168.4 0.9 BO43140 <0.01 <0.2
168.4 169.4 1 BO43141 0.04 0.9
169.4 170.4 1 BO43142 0.04 0.8
170.4 171.2 0.8 BO43143 0.05 1.3
171.2 171.5 0.3 BO43144 0.59 10.5
171.5 172 0.5 BO43145 0.02 0.6
172 173 1 BO43146 <0.01 0.6
173 174 1 BO43147 <0.01 0.3
174 174.5 0.5 BO43148 <0.01 <0.2

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Hole Name : NRCD140017

Hole Collar Coordinates: 7963723.1N, 326555.9E (MGA94)

Hole Azimuth: 270° Hole Dip: -57°

Interval lengths are approximately true width based on current resource interpretation.

From To Interval (m) Sample ID Au (g/t) Ag (g/t)
145.1 146.1 1 BO43187 0.02 1
146.1 147 0.9 BO43188 0.06 0.8
147 147.6 0.6 BO43189 0.06 0.8
147.6 148.2 0.6 BO43190 0.9 1.2
148.2 148.6 0.4 BO43191 0.9 1.3
148.6 149.1 0.5 BO43192 19.5 14.4
149.1 149.4 0.3 BO43193 0.3 2.3
149.4 150 0.6 BO43194 0.07 1
150 150.4 0.4 BO43195 2.04 2.4
150.4 151.1 0.7 BO43196 0.05 1
151.1 151.7 0.6 BO43197 <0.01 1.2
151.7 152.5 0.8 BO43198 0.03 0.8
152.5 153.2 0.7 BO43199 <0.01 0.7
153.2 154.1 0.9 BO43200 <0.01 0.7
154.1 154.9 0.8 BO43201 <0.01 0.7
154.9 155.9 1 BO43202 <0.01 0.6
155.9 156.6 0.7 BO43203 0.02 0.5
156.6 157.2 0.6 BO43204 0.02 0.5
157.2 157.8 0.6 BO43205 0.03 0.5
157.8 158.3 0.5 BO43206 18 33.3
158.3 158.9 0.6 BO43209 2.45 6.9
158.9 159.3 0.4 BO43210 <0.01 0.6
159.3 159.6 0.3 BO43211 0.74 1.4
159.6 160.6 1 BO43212 0.06 0.7
160.6 161.6 1 BO43213 0.02 0.6
161.6 162.6 1 BO43214 <0.01 0.7
162.6 163.6 1 BO43215 0.02 0.8

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Hole Name : NRCD14014

Hole Collar Coordinates: 7963989.9N, 326615.6E (MGA94)

Hole Azimuth: 270°

Hole Dip: --63°

Interval lengths are approximately true width based on current resource interpretation.

From To Interval(m) Sample
ID
Au(g/t) Ag (g/t)
87.25 87.8 0.55 B043001 0.45 <0.2
92.34 93.15 0.81 B043002 <0.01 <0.2
117.7 118.35 0.65 B043003 <0.01 <0.2
152.7 153.4 0.7 B043004 <0.01 <0.2
153.4 154.4 1 B043005 <0.01 <0.2
154.4 155.4 1 B043006 <0.01 <0.2
155.4 156.4 1 B043007 <0.01 <0.2
156.4 156.74 0.34 B043008 <0.01 <0.2
179.04 179.35 0.31 B043009 1.2 <0.2
186.13 186.3 0.17 B043010 <0.01 <0.2
212.36 213.2 0.84 B043011 <0.01 <0.2
213.2 214 0.8 B043012 <0.01 <0.2
214 214.36 0.36 B043013 <0.01 <0.2
290 291 1 B043014 <0.01 <0.2
291 291.2 0.2 B043015 <0.01 <0.2
291.2 291.77 0.57 B043016 <0.01 <0.2
291.77 292.77 1 B043017 0.35 <0.2
292.77 293.77 1 B043018 <0.01 <0.2
293.77 294.77 1 B043019 <0.01 <0.2
294.77 295.77 1 B043020 0.35 <0.2
295.77 296.77 1 B043021 0.3 <0.2
296.77 297.1 0.33 B043022 <0.01 <0.2
297.1 298.1 1 B043023 <0.01 <0.2
298.1 298.95 0.85 B043024 <0.01 <0.2
298.95 299.6 0.65 B043025 <0.01 <0.2
299.6 300.45 0.85 B043026 <0.01 <0.2

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Hole Name : NRCD140010

Hole Collar Coordinates: 7963937.3N, 326513.5E (MGA94)

Hole Azimuth: 270° Hole Dip: -59° Interval lengths are approximately true width based on current resource interpretation.

From To Interval(m) Sample ID Au(g/t) Ag (g/t)
70.25 70.63 0.38 B043067 0.02 <0.2
79.4 79.7 0.3 B043029 1.83 <0.2
81.7 82.02 0.32 B043030 0.08 <0.2
92.7 92.9 0.2 B043031 0.25 <0.2
92.9 93.15 0.25 B043032 0.33 <0.2
93.15 93.65 0.5 B043033 0.02 <0.2
93.65 93.9 0.25 B043034 <0.01 <0.2
93.9 94.4 0.5 B043035 0.03 <0.2
94.4 95 0.6 B043036 <0.01 <0.2
95 95.55 0.55 B043037 <0.01 <0.2
95.55 96.55 1 B043038 <0.01 <0.2
96.55 97.55 1 B043039 <0.01 <0.2
97.55 97.83 0.28 B043040 <0.01 <0.2
97.83 98.57 0.74 B043041 <0.01 <0.2
98.57 99.1 0.53 B043042 0.12 <0.2
99.1 100.1 1 B043043 0.03 <0.2
102.06 102.3 0.24 B043044 <0.01 <0.2
109 109.35 0.35 B043045 0.02 <0.2
109.35 110.35 1 B043046 0.11 <0.2
110.35 111.35 1 B043047 0.93 <0.2
111.35 112.35 1 B043048 0.4 <0.2
112.35 113.35 1 B043049 0.12 <0.2
113.35 114.1 0.75 B043050 0.02 <0.2
114.1 114.8 0.7 B043051 0.11 <0.2
114.8 115.8 1 B043052 <0.01 <0.2
115.8 116.8 1 B043053 <0.01 <0.2
116.8 117.65 0.85 B043054 0.07 <0.2
117.65 117.9 0.25 B043055 1.6 <0.2
117.9 118.9 1 B043056 0.15 <0.2
118.9 119.9 1 B043057 0.02 <0.2
119.9 120.7 0.8 B043058 1.54 <0.2
120.7 121.7 1 B043059 <0.01 <0.2
121.7 121.94 0.24 B043060 0.02 <0.2
121.94 122.84 0.9 B043061 1.35 <0.2
122.84 123.6 0.76 B043062 0.03 <0.2
123.6 124.12 0.52 B043063 0.13 <0.2
124.12 125.12 1 B043064 0.09 <0.2

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125.75 0.63 B043065 0.05 <0.2
126.75 1 B043066 <0.01 <0.2

JORC 2012 Table 1 declaration

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data

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 down hole
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments,
etc.). These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
The Nicolson’s deposit has been sampled predominantly by
RC and minor historical RAB about the Nicolson’s open pit
area. The Wagtails and Rowdies deposits were sampled
mainly by RC with follow-up aircore. Holes were sampled
on 1 m increments, or 3 m increments above the known
mineralisation. Anomalous intercepts from the 3 m
increments were re-split into 3 1 m increments.
Samples from the current drill program are RC collars with
diamond drill tails. All assays in this release are from
diamond drill core. Core was sampled in 1m intervals, or in
accordance with observedgeologyfor shorter runs.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
used.
For RC drilling, measures taken to ensure sample
representivity include the presence of a geologist at the rig
whilst drilling, cleaning of the splitter at the end of every 3
m drill string, confirmation that drill depths match the
accompanying sample interval with the drilling crew and
the use of duplicate and lab/blank standards in the drilling
programme.
For diamond drilling, measures taken include regular
survey of drill holes, cutting of core along the orientation
line where possible, and half core is submitted to an
accredited laboratory. Industry standard blanks and
standards are also submitted and reported by the
laboratory. Drillingis completed in HQ3.
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.
Historical holes - RC and aircore drilling was used to obtain
1 m samples from which 2 - 3 kg was crushed and sub-split
to yield 250 for pulverisation and then a 40 g aliquot for
fire assay. Upper portions of deeper holes were
composited to 3m sample intervals and sub-split to 1 m
intervals for further assay if an anomalous composite assay
result was returned. For later drilling programmes all
intervals were assayed.
Current Program – HQ3 core is logged and sampled
according to geology, with only selected samples assayed.
Core is halved, with one side assayed, and the other half
retained in core trays on site for further analysis. Samples
are a maximum of 1m, with shorter intervals utilised
accordingtogeology.
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.
RC drilling was completed with several rigs. All RC rigs used
face sampling hammers with bit size of 140 – 146mm.
Historical holes used a 130 mm bit size). Aircore drilling
was completed by the RC rig with an aircore bit assembly.
RAB drilling (20 holes only in the Nicolson’s pit area) is
historical and details are unknown.
HQ3 Diamond drillingwas conducted forgeotechnical and

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
assay data. Holes from the current program do not form
part of the current resource estimate. Diamond holes were
oriented using a Reflex orientation tool. Diamond holes
weregeologicallyandgeotechnicallylogged.
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed.
All holes were logged at site by an experienced geologist.
Recovery and sample quality were visually observed and
recorded. Recoveryfor older(pre 2011)holes is unknown.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples
All drilling was completed within rig capabilities. Rigs used
auxiliary air boosters when appropriate to maintain sample
quality and representivity. Where aircore drilling could not
provide sufficient penetration an RC drilling set-up was
used.
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 recovery and
grade. Diamond drilling of oxide and transitional material
in previous campaigns noted high core loss in mineralised
zones. No core loss was noted in fresh material. Good core
recovery has generally been achieved in all sample types in
the current drilling program.
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.
Geological logging parameters include: depth from, depth
to, condition, weathering, oxidation, lithology, texture,
colour, alteration style, alteration intensity, alteration
mineralogy, sulphide content and composition, quartz
content, veining, and general comments.
Geotechnical logging of diamond holes included the
recording of recovery, RQD, structure type, dip, dip
direction, alpha and beta angles, shape, roughness and fill
material of fractures
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.)
photography.
All drill chips were logged on 1 m increments, the minimum
sample size. A subset of all chip samples is kept on site for
reference.
Diamond drilling was logged to geological boundaries and
is consideredquantatative. Core wasphotographed.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
All drilling has been logged apart from diamond drill pre-
collars.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.
Core samples were saw in half with one half used for
assaying and the other half retained in core trays on site for
future analysis.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry.
RC drill chip samples were collected with either a three-
tier, rotary or stationary cone splitter depending on the
drill rig used. Aircore drill samples were subset using a 3
tier riffle splitter. Most (> 95%) of samples are recorded as
beingdry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
All RC and aircore sample splitting was to 12.5 % of original
sample size or 2 – 3 kg, typical of standard industry
practice. Samples greater than 3 kg were split on site
before submission to the laboratory.
For core samples, core was separated into sample intervals
and separately bagged for analysis at the certified
laboratory.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
The cyclone and splitter were cleaned every rod string and
more frequently when requested by the geologist. In the
case of spear sampling for re-splitting purposes, several
spears through the entirety of the drill spoil bag were taken
in a systematic manner to minimise bias.
Core was cut under the supervision of an experienced
geologist,was routinelycut on the orientation line.
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.
Duplicate samples were taken every 20 m from a second
cut of the splitter in the case of a cone splitter, or from a
reject split in the case of a riffle splitter. Certified
standards were inserted into the sample batch at a rate of
1 in 20 throughout all drilling programmes.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
Gold at Hall’s Creek is fine- to medium-grained and a
sample size of 2 – 3 kg is considered appropriate.
Half core is considered appropriate for diamond drill
samples.
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.
The Bureau Veritas lab in Perth has ISO-9001 and ISO14001
certification. Gold assays are determined using fire assay
with 40g charge and AAS finish. Other elements were
assayed using acid digest with ICP-MS finish. The methods
used approach total mineral consumption and are typical
of industrystandardpractice.
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.
No geophysical logging of drilling was performed. This is
not relevant to the style of mineralisation under
exploration.
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
Lab standards, blanks and repeats are included as part of
the QAQC system. In addition the laboratory had its own
internal QAQC comprising standards, blanks and duplicates.
Sample preparation checks of pulverising at the laboratory
include tests to check that the standards of 90% passing 75
micron is being achieved. Follow-up re-assaying is
performed by the laboratory upon company request
following review of assay data. Acceptable bias and
precision is noted in results given the nature of the deposit
and the level of classification. Early drilling shows a
pronounced negative bias with several of the external
certified standards.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by
either independent or alternative company
personnel.
Significant intersections are noted in logging and checked
with assay results by company personnel. Some significant
intersections have been resampled and assayed to validate
results. Diamond drilling confirms the width of the
mineralised intersections.
The use of twinned holes. The current drill program includes holes testing the current
resource and twinning existing RC holes as shown on
announcement sections.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
All primary data is logged on paper and later entered into
the database. Data is visually checked for errors before
being sent to an external database manager for further
validation and uploaded into an offsite database. Hard
copies of original drill logs are kept both onsite and in the
Perth office.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments have been made to assaydata.
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.
Drilling is surveyed using DGPS with accuracy of ± 0.3m.
Downhole surveys are conducted during drilling using
single shot cameras at 10 m then every 30 m thereafter.
Later drilling was downhole surveyed using a Reflex survey
tool. Mine workings (open pits) were surveyed by external
surveyors using RTK survey equipment. A subset of
historical holes was surveyed to validate collar coordinates.
Specification of the grid system used. The project lies in MGA 94, zone 52. Local coordinates are
derived by conversion:
GDA94_EAST =NIC_EAST * 0.9983364 + NIC_NORTH
0.05607807 + 315269.176
GDA94_NORTH = NIC_EAST * (-0.05607807) + NIC_NORTH
0.9983364 + 7944798.421
GDA94_RL =NIC-RL + 101.799
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Topographic control uses DGPS collar pickups and external
surveyRTK data and is considered adequate for use.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Drill hole spacing at Nicolson’s is generally between 10 m
by 10 m and 30 m x 30 m in the upper areas of the deposits
and extends to 50 m x 50 m at depths greater than 200 m.
The drill spacingat Wagtail and Rowdies isgenerally20 m x

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
20 m with some areas of 10 m x 20 m infill.
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 Competent Person is of the view that the drill spacing,
geological interpretation and grade continuity of the data
supports the resource categories assigned.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. Sample compositing to 3 m occurred in holes above
predicted mineralised zones. Composite samples were re-
assayed in their 1 m increments if initial assay results were
anomalous.
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.
Drilling is predominantly at 270oto local grid at a dip of -
60o. Local structures strike north-south on the local grid
and dip at 60oE. No bias of sampling is believed to exist
through the drilling orientation.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security The chain of custody is managed by Pacific Niugini
employees and consultants. Samples are stored on site
and delivered in bulk bags to the lab in Perth. Samples are
tracked duringshipping.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data
A review of the resource was carried out by an
independent consultancy firm when the project was
acquired from Bulletin. No significant issues were noted.
Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Results
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.
Tenements containing Resources and Reserves are 49%
held by Pacific Niugini subsidiary company Halls Creek
Mining. They are: M80/343, M80/355, M80/359, M80/503
and M80/471.M80/362 Tenement transfers to HCM are
yet to occur as stamp duty assessments have not been
completed by the office of state revenue., The tenements
lie on a pastoral lease with access and mining agreements
and predate native title claims.
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 tenements are in good standing and no known
impediments exist.
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
The deposits were discovered by prospectors in the early
1990s. After an 8,500 m RC program, Precious Metals
Australia mined 23 koz at an estimated 7.7g/t Au from
Nicolson’s Pit in 1995/96 before ceasing the operation.
Rewah mined the Wagtail and Rowdy pits (5 koz at 2.7g/t
Au) in 2002/3 before Terra Gold Mines (TGM) acquired the
project, carried out 12,000 m of RC drilling and produced a
100 koz resource estimate. GBS Gold acquired TGM and
drilled 4,000 m before being placed in administration.
Review of available reports show work to follow
acceptable to standard industry practices.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation
Gold mineralization in the Nicolson’s Find area is
structurally controlled within the 400 m wide NNE
trending dextral strike slip Nicolson’s Find Shear Zone
(NFSZ) and is hosted within folded and metamorphosed
turbiditic greywackes, felsic volcaniclastics, mafic volcanics
and laminated siltstones and mudstones. This zone forms
part of a regional NE-trending strike slip fault system
developed across the Halls Creek Orogen (HCO).
The NFSZ comprises a NNE-trendinganastomosingsystem

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
of brittle-ductile shears, characterised by a predominantly
dextral sense of movement. The principal shear structures
trend NNE to N-S and are linked by NW, and to a lesser
extent, by NE shears. Individual shears extend up to 500m
along strike and overprint the earlier folding and
penetrative cleavage of the HCO.
The overall geometry of the system is characterized by
right step-overs and bends/jogs in the shear traces,
reflecting refraction of the shears about the granite
contact. Within this system, the NW-striking shears are
interpreted as compressional structures and the NE-
striking shears formed within extensional windows.
Mineralization is primarily focussed along NNE trending
anastomosing systems of NNE-SSW, NW-SE and NE-SW
oriented shears and splays. The NNE shears dip
moderately to the east, while the NW set dips moderately
to steeply to the NE. Both sets display variations in dip,
with flattening and steepening which result in a complex
pattern of shear intersections..
Mineralisation is strongly correlated with discontinuous
quartz veining and with Fe-Si-K alteration halos developed
in the wall rocks to the veins. The NE shears are
associated with broad zones of silicification and thicker
quartz veining (typically white, massive quartz with less
fracturing and brecciation); however, these are typically
poorly mineralized. The NW-trending shears are
mineralized, with the lodes most likely related to high fluid
pressures with over-pressuring and failure leading to vein
formation. Although the NE structures formed within the
same shear system, the quartz veining is of a different
generation to the mineralized veins.
Individual shears within the system display an increase in
strain
towards
their
centres
and
comprise
an
anastomosing shear fabric reminiscent of the pattern on a
larger scale.
(Adapted from Robertson(2003))
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
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.
Table 1 and Figures 1 - 3 summarise all drilling used in the
resource estimation.
Drillholes used in the Nicolson’s Resource estimate
included 242 RC and 20 RAB holes for a total of 1,338m
within the resource wireframes. Rowdies drilling included
36 RC and 2 aircore holes (AC) for a total of 241 m of
intersection within the resource wireframes. Wagtail
North comprised 84 RC and 6 AC holes for 553 m of
intersection with the resource wireframes. Wagtail South
comprised 23 RC and 20 AC holes for 203 m of intersection
within the resource wireframes.
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.
Drill results as reported are composited intersections
within the interpreted mineralisation wireframes which
form the basis of the resource. Intercepts are composited
from 1 m sample increments and no weighting other than
length is applied. The Lower cut-off grade is a nominal
0.5g/t Au with a minimum 2m downhole length above 200
mRL and a nominal 1.0g/t Au with a 1 m minimum
downhole length below 200 mRL. Top cuts for Nicolson’s
lodes were 40g/t and 45g/t Au for different domains

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
dependent upon the lode grade distribution. Rowdies,
Wagtail North and Wagtail South had top cuts of 20g/t,
45g/t and 50g/t Au respectively.
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.
All sample intervals within the interpreted wireframe
shells were used in the grade estimation.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalent values are used.
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 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 (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not
_known’). _
Drilling is predominantly at 270oto local grid at a dip of -
60o. Local structures strike 0oto the local grid and dip at
60oE (i.e. having a 60ointersection angle to lode
structures). Deeper holes have some drillhole deviation
which decreases or increases the intersection angle, but
not to a significant extent.
Downhole lengths are reported and true widths are
approximately 60 – 90% of down-hole length.
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.
Refer figures and table in this release.
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 drillhole intercepts currently available from the current
program are included or referenced to previous releases
in the release.
Historical intercepts are included in previous resource
reports released to the ASX.
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.
Groundwater is largely confined to fault structures, typical
of fracture rock systems with low yields and able to be
controlled with air pressure while drilling. Metallurgical
and geotechnical work studies have been completed as
part of feasibility studies in support of ore reserves with
no significant issues noted. No significant deleterious
substances have been noted.
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.
Further drilling is underway at Nicolsons. Studies relating
to re-starting production activities at the mine are
underway..
Section 3: Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources
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 input has been governed by lookup tables and
programmed import of assay data from lab into database.
The database has been checked against the original assay
certificates and survey records for completeness and
accuracy.
Data validation procedures used. Data was validated by the geologist after input. Data
validation checks were carried out by an external database
manager in liaison with Bulletin personnel. The database
was further validated by external resource consultants prior
to resource modelling. An extensive review of the data base

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
was undertaken when Pacific Niugini acquired theproject.
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 to site. He is highly
experienced in the mineralisation style, and has had
independent geologists from Optiro visit the site, along with
highly experienced consulting geologists.*
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of)
the geological interpretation of the mineral
deposit.
Confidence in the geological interpretation is generally
proportional to the drill density. Surface mapping confirms
some of the orientation data for the main mineralised
structures.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions
made.
Data used for the geological interpretation includes surface
and trench mappingand drill loggingdata.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on
Mineral Resource estimation.
An alternative interpretation (steeper lodes) of deeper
portions of the deposit was modelled and provides no
material change to the resource estimate. In general the
interpretation of the mineralised structures is clear.
The use of geology in guiding and controlling
Mineral Resource estimation.
Geological interpretation of the data was used as a basis for
the lodes which were then constrained bycut-offgrades.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and
geology.
Geology and grade continuity is constrained by quartz
veining within the NFSZ and by parallel structures for the
otherprospects.
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.
Refer to Figures 1 - 3
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.
Separate block models were generated for Nicolson’s,
Rowdies and Wagtail North and South. Individual
mineralised structures were domained separately. Models
contain grade estimates and attributes for blocks within
each domain only.
Ordinary Kriging (OK) using Surpac software was used to
generate the resource estimates. Variography of gold
grades from drilling data provides a maximum grade
continuity of 50 m down plane plunge, 20 m perpendicular
to plunge and 5 m across plunge for Nicolson’s Find; 90 m
down plunge, 55 m perpendicular to plunge and 5 m across
plunge for Nicolson’s South and 20.5m down plunge, 14.5
m perpendicular to plunge and 12, across plane for Wagtail
South. Rowdies and Wagtail North have a strike-dip control
on mineralisation. Rowdies grade continuity was 60 m
down-dip, 50 m along strike and 4 m across the plane.
Wagtail North parameters were 50 m along strike, 30 m
down-dipand 4 m across theplane.
The availability of check estimates, previous
estimates and/or mine production records and
whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.
A number of resource estimates by consultants, Optiro
have been generated with previous resource estimates
reconciled to later upgrades. Reconciliation of the
Nicolson’s open pit resource model with mine records
provides a difference of -6% in tonnes, +15% in grade and
+9% in gold metal compared to the resource model;
however, the open pit area is only a small proportion of the
current resource extents. Production figures from Rowdies
and Wagtails are low in confidence and have not reconciled
to the resource model.
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-
products.
By products are not included in the resource estimate.
Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-
grade variables of economic significance (e.g.
sulphur for acid mine drainage characterisation).
No deleterious elements have been estimated. Aresnic is
known to be present, however metallurgical test work
suggests that it does not adversely affect metallurgical
recovery.
In the case of block model interpolation, the block
size in relation to the average sample spacing and
Models were interpolated with a block model cell size of 10
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
the search employed. representation only to 0.3 m. Estimation used 4 passes at
Nicolson’s and 3 passes elsewhere. At Nicolson’s Find, the
1stpass used a search radius of 50 m with a minimum of 8
and maximum of 32 samples. Nicolson’s South estimation
used a 90m radius for the 1stpass with a minimum of 4 and
maximum of 12 samples. The search radius was increased
by 1.5 for second pass and the minimum number of
samples was decreased to 4 for the 3rdpass. The search
radius was increased by a factor of 3 and the minimum
number of samples decreased to 1 for the 4thpass at
Nicolson’s.
Any assumptions behind modelling of selective
mining units.
The size of the blocks was determined by Kriging
Neighbourhood
Analysis
in
conjunction
with
the
assumption of a relatively selective mining approach for
both openpit and underground operations.
Any assumptions about correlation between
variables.
Only gold has been estimated.
Description of how the geological interpretation
was used to control the resource estimates.
Geological interpretation constrained initial resource
wireframes; these were oriented along trends of grade
continuityand were constrained further bycut-offgrades.
Discussion of basis for using or not using grade
cutting or capping.
Grade distribution statistics were used to generate top cuts,
along with the analysis of distribution graphs and
disintegration analysis.
The process of validation, the checking process
used, the comparison of model data to drill hole
data, and use of reconciliation data if available.
Models
were
validated
visually
and
by
statistical
comparison to input data both on a whole-of-domain and
on a sectional basis usingcontinuityor swatheplots.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry
basis or with natural moisture, and the method of
determination of the moisture content
Tonnage was estimated on a dry basis.
Cut-off parameters The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied
Cut-off grades for reporting were based on notional mining
cut-off grades for open pit (0.6 g/t Au) and underground
operations(3g/t Au).
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.
An optimised pit shell was used to constrain material
described as open pit with material outside this shell
assigned to a potential underground operation.
The minimum downhole intersection width of 2m for
material above 200m and 1 m below 200m is considered to
represent minimum mining widths for selective open pit
and underground operations respectively.
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.
Metallurgical testwork has shown acceptable (> 95%) gold
recovery using CIP technology. No factors from the
metallurgy have been applied to the estimates.
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
The deposits are on granted mining leases with existing
mining disturbance and infrastructure present.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
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.
Bulk density measurements of ore were calculated from
drill core using the water displacement method and data
from historical mining. Pit data provided 29 samples and
drilling provided 91 samples.
Bulk density estimates used were:
Oxide All: 2.0 t/m3
Transitional All: 2.4t/m3
Fresh Rowdies and Wagtails: 2.7t/m3
Fresh Nicolson’s: 2.9t/m3
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.
Indicated material is defined where geology and grade
continuity was evident and supported by drill spacing of less
than 30 m by 30 m with at least 2 intercepts in the quartz
lode. Inferred material is defined where lodes are
supported by less than 3 holes and drill spacing was greater
than 30m x 30m.
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). _
Input data is considered sufficiently comprehensive for the
level of confidence assigned to the resource estimate by the
Competent Person.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.
The estimate appropriately reflects the view of the
Competent Person.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates
An audit of the estimate was carried out by an independent
consultant. No significant issues were noted.
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 relative accuracy of the Mineral resource estimate is
reflected in the reporting of the Mineral Resource as per
the guidelines of the 2012 JORC Code.
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 theprocedures used.
The statement reflects local estimates at the block size.
These statements of relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate should be compared
with production data, where available.
The resource model produced a 9% oz Au undercall against
recorded production for the Nicolson’s Find pit. This
amount is considered to be within acceptable limits for the
classification of the resource. Moreover, the open pit
mining represents a small fraction of the existing resource
area.

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