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CATALYST METALS LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2022

Nov 9, 2022

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ASX Announcement
10 November 2022
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Maiden Reserve for Henty Hold Mine - Updated

Catalyst Metals Limited (Catalyst) ( ASX: CYL ) refers to the announcement titled Maiden Reserve for Henty Hold Mine which was lodged with ASX on 8 November 2022.

The announcement has been updated to incorporate all reporting requirements under ASX Listing Rules 5.9.1 and 5.9.2.

Attached is a copy of the updated announcement.

This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Directors of Catalyst Metals Limited.

Investors and Media:

James Champion de Crespigny John McKinstry Managing Director and CEO Chief Operating Officer

T: +61 (8) 6107 5878 [email protected]

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ASX Announcement
8 November 2022
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HENTY GOLD MINE, TASMANIA

Maiden Reserve advances strategy to grow mine life and production rate

Catalyst continues to build foundations of a more sophisticated operation at Henty with the reporting of a maiden Reserve

Key Points

  • Over last 18 months, Catalyst has been progressively building Henty’s foundations into that of a more stable operation

  • Reporting of this maiden Reserve is a further step in that direction

  • Henty’s maiden Ore Reserve is 983,000t @ 3.6g/t for 115,000oz Au

  • Reserves support a life of mine plan beyond 5 years

  • This base provides Catalyst with a stable platform from which to continue executing its strategy of extending mine life and increasing the production rate

Catalyst Metals Limited (Catalyst) ( ASX: CYL ) is pleased to announce an initial JORC 2012-compliant Ore Reserve Estimate of 983,000t at 3.6g/t for 115,000oz at its Henty Gold Mine in Tasmania.

Catalyst Managing Director & CEO, James Champion de Crespigny said: “This Reserve is key strategic milestone for Henty because it underpins our growth plan and highlights the project’s increasingly strong future.

“This is shown by the fact that we have been able to convert 55% of the Indicated Resource to Ore Reserve. Importantly, the anticipated Henty mine life now extends beyond five years using a mine plan which incorporates the increased production rates being targeted in coming years”.

This maiden Reserve follows the recently released Mineral Resource Estimate (Refer ASX release dated 27 September 2022) which showed that after accounting for the Financial Year 2022 production, there was an increase of 10% in the operation’s Mineral Resource and a 20% increase in Resources since Catalyst acquired Henty in January 2021.

The 2022 Reserve has been derived from the Mineral Resource models using ore classified in the Indicated category. Individual stopes may contain up to 20% Inferred ore, and in total these comprise less than 1% of the ORE. Stopes designed within the Life of Mine plan that contain insufficient Indicated Resource will be targeted for upgrade drilling.

This is important because these represent areas where Catalyst can target relatively low cost conversion from Inferred to Indicated Resource, and provide additional material to be assessed in future Reserve estimates.

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Table 1 below summarises the Henty 2022 Ore Reserve Estimate (ORE).

Table 1 Henty Ore Reserve Es�mate as at 30 June 2022

JORC Classification Tonnage (Mt) Au(g/t) Ounces(koz)
Proved
Probable
-
983
-
3.6
-
115
Total 983 3.6 115

Note: The ORE utilises a 2.7g/t breakeven cut-off, and 1.9g/t incremental cut-off grade respectively i.e. the variable cost for mining, administration and processing. The ORE is based on the same $2,600/oz gold price as the MRE. Tonnage estimates have been rounded to the nearest 1,000 tonnes

The ORE has been developed from the Life of Mine Plan. The ORE is the subsection of the Life of Mine plan being in the Indicated Resource category. The Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) on which the ORE is based was prepared by consultants CSA Global based on drill hole data as of 30 June 2022.

HENTY GOLD MINE

The Henty Gold Mine is located 23 kilometres from the town of Queenstown in north western Tasmania, consisting of an underground mine and a nameplate capacity 300,000tpa conventional CIL processing plant.

Catalyst acquired 100% of the Henty Gold Mine and regional exploration tenements, in January 2021. Since acquisition, Catalyst has been pursuing a strategy to increase mining inventory to support higher gold production and lower costs. Catalyst has invested heavily in exploration and recent updates to its Reserve and Resource estimates will inform a life of mine plan to support this strategy.

In the FY22 June quarter production at Henty was 6,397oz at an AISC of A$2,100oz. Production for FY22 was 25,199oz and Catalyst is targeting an annualised gold production rate of 35,000oz by the end of FY23.

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ORE RESERVE ESTIMATION

The Ore Reserve is the economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is mined or extracted and is defined by studies at Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility level that include application of Modifying Factors. The studies demonstrate that, at the time of reporting, extraction could reasonably be justified.

A ‘Probable Ore Reserve’ is the economically mineable part of an Indicated Mineral Resource. The confidence in the Modifying Factors applying to a Probable Ore Reserve is lower than that applying to a Proved Ore Reserve.

A Proved Ore Reserve represents the highest confidence category of reserve estimate and implies a high degree of confidence in geological and grade continuity, and the consideration of the Modifying Factors. All Reserves in the 2022 ORE are classified as Probable.

Table 2 below details the Mineral Resource es�mate which was reported on 27 September 2022.

Table 2 Mineral Resource es�mate by JORC Classification – Henty Deposit

JORC Classification Tonnage (Mt) Au(g/t) Ounces(koz)
Indicated
Inferred
1.8
0.9
4.5
4.0
257
111
Total 2.6 4.3 368

Note: The MRE utilises a 1.7g/t cut-off, the variable cost for mining and processing. The MRE is based on $2600/oz gold price. Tonnage estimates have been rounded to the nearest 0.1 million tonnes

MINING METHODS

The Henty Mine uses bench mining and flatback mining as the principle means of ore extraction. In selected places where development allows, a modified Avoca method has been used with success. Mining method selection is based on:

  • Width and grade of the ore

  • Regularity along strike and up dip

  • Proximity to the Henty Fault zone

  • General ground conditions

Each orebody has unique characteristics. Where conditions permit, benching provides the most costeffective method of extraction. Where the ore value is high, but ground conditions are critical to minimising dilution flatback mining is preferred.

In bench stoping, heights are limited to 12-15m. Where it is economic to do so, development is completed top and bottom. The choice of uphole or downhole drilling is based on geometry of the ore. Extraction is bottom up.

As a generality, the mining areas in the lower section of the mine have wider widths, more modest grades and are away from the Henty Fault. Conversely the upper areas of the mine tend to be higher grade, narrow and occasionally interact with the Henty Fault.

Production drilling is carried out using a long hole drill rig equipped with a Minnovare Production Optimiser system for drillhole accuracy. Blasting is carried out using ANFO and electronic detonators.

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PROCESSING METHOD

The Henty Gold Mine has been operational since 1996. The process plant has an annual plant capacity of 300,000 tonnes and comprises a semi-autogenous mill (SAG) feeding a conventional carbon-in-leach (CIP) circuit. Catalyst has operated the plant since January 2021. Feed grade during that time has been 3.5-4.0g/t. The 94% recovery used in the ORE estimation is consistent with current plant recoveries and there is no foreseeable reason to change to projected recovery.

MATERIAL ASSUMPTIONS

Gold grades were built into the geological block model for the MRE and ORE. The various cut-off grades were based on current gold price of AUD2,600/oz. The current gold price is considered relevant because of the relatively short projected mine life.

The MRE has been estimated with a lower cut-off grade of 1.7g/t in line with 2012 JORC Code stating that:

  • A gold price of AUD 2,600/oz has been used in both MRE and ORE

  • Metallurgical recovery of 94% is based on the FY23 Budget.

  • Combined royalty equivalent to 5.9%

  • Ore Reserve cut-off grade of 2.7g/t is based on the all-in cost of mining and processing

  • Mineral Resource cut-off grade of 1.7g/t is based on the variable cost of mining and processing

  • The cut-off grade for incremental stoping ore within the ORE boundaries (which requires no further development) is 1.9g/t.

  • The cut-off grade for development ore is 1.0g/t

MINING INVENTORY

A three-dimensional (3D) block model representing the mineralisation was created using Datamine software. Diamond core and underground face samples were used to interpolate Au grades into blocks using Ordinary Kriging. Several methods validated the block model, including visual review and comparison of sampling and block model grades. The stopes were created by applying the Shape Optimiser (SO) software in Deswik CAD to the various Mineral Resource models which were completed in Datamine by CSA Global Pty Ltd (CSA).

The parameters used to create the initial stope shapes were:

  • All Mineral Resource categories included;

  • 16m level intervals, split into 4m vertical slices. The 4m slices were also reviewed for flat backing;

  • 4m strike length;

  • Minimum mining width (MMW) of 1.5m;

  • Minimum dip of 50 degrees;

  • Minimum waste pillar between parallel stopes of 5m;

  • Initially a 2.7g/t Au breakeven cut-off was applied to create the 4m shapes. A head grade of 3.2g/t for each shape was applied to allow for stope recovery and dilution; and

  • An additional 1.9g/t Au incremental cut-off applied to create additional 4m shapes. A head grade of 2.3g/t for each incremental shape was applied to allow for stope recovery and dilution.

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In order to convert Inferred Mineral Resources to higher classification categories, further infill drilling is required in parts of the deposit. CSA Global have recommended infill drilling to a spacing of 10–15 m(E) x 10–15 m(RL) along the main mineralised structures to support the delineation of Indicated material.

ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY

The ORE was based on the Mineral Resource classifications in the current geological block models. Details relating to the estimation of the Mineral Resource were provided in Catalyst’s release to market on 27 September 2022

Development and stopes were evaluated for tonnes and grade, as well as the proportions of Mineral Resource classifications. Where activities include various classifications within a stope the following process was used to determine if the ore was a Proved Ore Reserve, Probable Ore Reserve or an Inferred Production Target.

  • If (Measured tonnes) / (Measured + Indicated + Inferred tonnes) > 80% the stope (or ore development) tonnes were classified as Proved ORE , otherwise

  • If (Measured + Indicated tonnes) / (Measured + Indicated + Inferred tonnes) > 80% the stope (or ore development) tonnes were classified as Probable ORE , otherwise

  • The remaining ore tonnes were classified as Inferred Production Target and not included in the ORE.

The ORE includes 103Kt of unplanned footwall and hangingwall dilution at zero grade based on the dilution factors summarised in Table. This equates to 11% of the overall ORE tonnes. There is an additional 229Kt of planned dilution included in the ORE and this accounts for 23% of the total tonnes. The planned dilution consists of waste material within the stope due to minimum mining width and stope geometry. It also includes waste within the ore development profile. Where the development head grades dropped below the 1.0 g/t cut-off applied, the tonnes were deemed as waste and Unclassified.

The 80% Ore Reserve factor allows up to 20% of lower classified material to be included in a higher Ore Reserve classification before the entire stope or development round is downgraded to a lower Ore Reserve classification. It is the competent person’s opinion that 20% of a lower classified material is not material to the integrity of an individual stope or development round, and the process used is deemed appropriate for an ORE.

The Probable Ore Reserve includes 9,100t of Inferred Mineral Resource. This equates to 0.9% Inferred Mineral Resource in the Probable Ore Reserve and is deemed immaterial to the ORE.

The 559Kt of Production Target, which is based on Inferred Mineral Resource, has not been included in the ORE. The Production Target includes 79Kt of Indicated Mineral Resource. The tonnes have been excluded from the ORE as the development and stope shapes include more than 20% of Inferred Mineral Resource in the design.

Underground mining commenced in 1996 and approximately 1.4 million ounces have been mined from the underground since the operation commenced. This includes 216Kt (27koz) mined in FY2022.

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All ORE stopes are subject to economic analysis using current operating costs to determine the financial viability of each stope included in the estimate. Catalyst has operated the Henty Mine since January 2021, and has well established cost criteria.

There is a 55% conversion factor from the 2022 MRE (Indicated MRE only) to the 2022 ORE. This is a reasonable conversion, considering the MRE used a lower cut-off and doesn’t include modifying factors.

Table 3. Henty 2022 Probable Ore Reserve Estimate by Orebody

Category Mine Area Tonnes (kt) Au (g/t) Au (koz)
Proved Total 0 0.0 0
Probable Darwin Central 33 2.9 3
Darwin North 60 3.9 8
Darwin South 186 4.1 24
Intermediate Zone 73 3.3 8
Mount Julia 171 3.3 18
Newton 92 3.5 10
Sill Zone 86 3.8 10
Tear Away 16 4.4 2
Zone 15 91 3.0 9
Zone 96 174 4.0 22
Probable Total 983 3.6 115
Henty Mine Ore Reserves (P+P) 983 3.6 115

A schematic of the Henty 2022 ORE and Production target can be seen in Figure 4 below.

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Figure 4: Longitudinal projection of Henty Gold Mine showing 2022 Reserve zones.

STATEMENT RELATING TO PRODUCTION TARGET

Where reference is made to Production Target, this has been determined by the same means as Ore Reserve, but the stopes contain ore classified as Inferred Resource. The Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) on which the Production Target is based is the same as the Ore Reserve Estimate.

The Life of Mine Plan (LOM) is developed by scrutinising all orebodies for stope shapes that meet the parameters referenced above. The ORE is the subsection of the Life of Mine plan being in the Indicated Resource category. Stopes designed within the Life of Mine plan that contain insufficient Indicated Resource will be targeted for upgrade drilling. The Production Target is the remaining

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portion of the LOM that contains predominantly Inferred Resource. The Competent Person considers the Production Target has reasonable prospect of being converted to Ore Reserve.

There is a low level of geological confidence associated with Inferred Mineral resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of indicated mineral resources or that the production target itself will be realised. The stated production target is based on the company’s current expectations of future results or events and should not be solely relied upon by investors when making investment decisions. Further evaluation work and appropriate studies are required to establish sufficient confidence that this target will be met.

This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Directors of Catalyst Metals Limited.

Investors and Media:

James Champion de Crespigny

Managing Director and CEO T: +61 (8) 6107 5878 [email protected]

John McKinstry Chief Operating Officer

Competent person’s statement for JORC 2012 Ore Reserves

The information in this report that relates to Ore Reserve Estimate is based on, and fairly reflects, information compiled by Mr John McKinstry, a Competent Person, who is a full-time employee of Catalyst Metals Limited. Mr McKinstry has sufficient experience relevant to estimation, assessment, evaluation and economic extraction of Ore Reserves and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). Mr McKinstry consents to the disclosure of information in this report in the form and context in which it appears.

Mr McKinstry verifies that the Ore Reserve section of this report is based on and fairly and accurately reflects in the form and context in which it appears, the information in his supporting documentation relating to the Ore Reserves.

JORC 2012 Mineral Resource

Catalyst confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.

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Appendix A:

JORC 2012 Table 1

JORC Table 1, Section 1 – Key Classification Criteria

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
downhole gamma sondes, or handheld
XRF instruments, etc.). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.
The sampling database for Henty includes data collected by
diamond drilling (DD), channel sampling (CH) and sludge sampling
(SL) techniques. SL samples were not used for grade estimation.
The sampling database has been compiled from information
collected when the project was under ownership of numerous
companies including (listed from most recent):
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Catalyst Metals (2021 to current)
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Diversifed Minerals (2016 to 2020)
3
Unity Mining (2009 to 2016)
4
Barrick Gold (2006 to 2009)
5
Placer Dome (2003 to 2006)
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Aurion Gold (2001 to 2003)
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RGC/Goldfelds (1996 to 2001).
Details relating to drilling techniques, quality assurance (QA)
protocols and quality control (QC) results for data gathered prior to
2009 is largely unavailable. Drilling carried out during this period is
collectively termed “Historical Drilling” herein. For drilling carried
out since acquisition of the project by Unity Mining in 2009 a
reasonable, although partially incomplete, level of information is
typically available describing data collection procedures and
relevant QAQC. Drilling carried out during this period is collectively
termed “Modern Drilling” herein.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
For drillhole data, either whole core or half core is generally
submitted. In areas where infill drilling is required, whole core is
typically submitted given that there are other holes available with
half core for future reference. Samples are taken at 0.2–1 m
intervals and honour different rock types, alteration zones and
mineralised zones as defined by geologists.
Face sampling is carried out at grade height (~1.5 m). A duplicate
sample is taken on all faces to assist in monitoring sample precision
and representivity. Samples are taken at 0.2–1 m intervals and
honour different rock types, alteration zones and mineralised zones
as defined by geologists.
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. “RC 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
Diamond drilling and face sampling methods were used to obtain
0.2 m to 1 m length samples which were subsequently pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay with determination by atomic
absorption spectrometry (FA/AAS) for gold.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
(e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, RC, 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.).
Underground mobile diamond drill rigs are utilised to produce
either LTK60 or NQ2 size core. Drill core is not routinely oriented.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
Drilling recoveries are recorded for diamond core samples as part of
geotechnical logging.
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
Recovery of drill core is maximised by using drilling techniques and
drilling fluids suited to the particular ground conditions.
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.
No relationship between grade and recovery has been identified.
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.
Drilling
For drillhole data, logging is completed on a lap top computer
directly into an Excel based spreadsheet which has been designed
for the mine site. Logging is carried out at a core shed with
adequate facilities including roller-racks, lighting, core photograph
facilities and an automatic core saw. A template with project-
specific codes has been set up to ensure consistent collection of
relevant geological information. Alteration, geotechnical, structure
and rock type information are collected into separate tables using
standalone codes. Zones of core loss are also recorded.
Face Mapping/Sampling
For underground workings, the backs are mapped 6 m from the
face to provide a check for the mapping from the previous round. If
a round is missed, then 9 m requires mapping to provide the 3 m
overlap for checking. Faces are photographed for future reference.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc.) photography.
Logging is generally qualitative in nature. All core is stored at site
and has been photographed wet.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
All diamond core has been geologically logged in full (100%).
Subsampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
Drilling
Diamond samples are generally half-core, with core sawn in half
using a core-saw. In areas where infill drilling is required, whole
core may be submitted given that there are other holes available
with half core for future reference. An automatic core saw is used
to cut the core.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.
Face Sampling
Face sampling is carried out at grade height (~1.5 m). A duplicate
sample is taken on all faces to assist in monitoring sample precision
and representivity. An effort is made to collect representative
samples and reduce the potential for contamination.
For all sample types, the nature, quality
and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
Several laboratories and assay techniques have been used
throughout the Project’s history. Typically, samples are initially
crushed in a jaw crusher to a size of 10 mm. The jaw crusher is
cleaned by compressed air between samples. The sample is then
riffle split down to 1 kg, with the remaining samples returned as
coarse reject to site and stored under cover for future reference.
The 1 kg sample is pulverised using an LM5 pulveriser to a size of
85% passing 75 microns, and the mill cleaned with a barren silica
flush between samples. 200 g of this fine material is taken via
scoop, from which 30 g is taken for fire assay (FA50).
Quality control procedures adopted for
all subsampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Subsampling is performed during the sample preparation stage
according to the assay laboratories’ internal protocols.
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.
Field duplicates of diamond core, i.e. other than half of cut core,
have not been routinely assayed.
Field duplicate samples are taken on all underground faces to assist
in monitoring sample precision and representivity.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to
the grain size of the material being
sampled.
Sample sizes are considered appropriate for the material being
sampled.
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 techniques are considered total.
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All samples are currently submited to ALS Burnie for gold
analysis. Samples are crushed and pulverised prior to selec�on of a
30 g subsample for fre assay with determina�on by atomic
absorp�on spectrometry (AAS). Previous owners have adopted
similar methods.
Occasionally, Bi, Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn, As and Mo analyses are completed
to assist with understanding the nature of the mineralisation and
for metallurgical assessment. Cu, for example, may consume
cyanide during processing. If required, pulps are sent from Burnie to
ALS Townsville for determination via ICP analysis.
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 tools were used to support the preparation of this
Mineral Resource estimate.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Details relating QA protocols and QC results for data gathered prior
to 2009 is largely unavailable.
Monthly QC reports were compiled by Unity Mining for the period
2010 to 2015. The available QC data compiled by Unity Mining was
reviewed by CSA Global and considers the results as suitable to
support the data gathered. Monthly QC reports compiled by CYL
between February and June 2021 have also been reviewed by CSA
Global and found to be reasonable.
QA protocols that have been adopted since 2016 are summarised
below.
Drilling
CYL specifies inclusion of field blanks at a rate of one blank every 30
samples submitted. The blanks are composed of barren basalt
material, which is obtained from a commercial distributor in the
town of Devonport on the north coast of Tasmania.
CYL specifies inclusion of certified reference materials (CRMs) at a
rate of two CRM’s every 30 samples of core samples submitted, and
two CRM’s for every batch of channel/sludge samples submitted.
Commercially available CRM’s covering ranges considered as
representing low, moderate and high values for gold were obtained
from OREAS.
Inclusion of field duplicates for core samples is not routinely carried
out by CYL Pulp duplicates insertion rates are not specified by CYL.
Assay laboratory internal QA protocols are relied upon for analysis
of pulp duplicates.
Results are not routinely monitored to the best of CSA Global’s
knowledge.
Face Sampling
CYL specifies two CRMs and a blank are submitted with each batch
to monitor analytical bias and cross-sample contamination
respectively. The quality control samples are suffixed A, B and C at
the end of each submission sheet. Low, medium and high-grade
CRMs are used.
CYL specify a field duplicate interval is taken and submitted for
analysis for each heading sampled, with final results averaged
across the two samples submitted for each interval. Pulp duplicates
insertion rates are not specified by CYL. Assay laboratory internal
QA protocols are relied upon for analysis of pulp duplicates.
Results are not routinely monitored to the best of CSA Global’s
knowledge.
The Competent Person has reviewed all available data and
considers that acceptable levels of precision and accuracy have
been established for the modern drilling dataset. There is a greater
degree of uncertainty attached to the historical dataset.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
Significant intersections have been verified by alternative CYL
company personnel.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The use of twinned holes. No twinning has been completed.
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
The summary below relates to current methods. Historical methods
are not known with any certainty.
Drilling
Logging is completed on a lap top computer directly into an Excel
based spreadsheet which has been designed for the mine site.
Logging is carried out at a core shed with adequate facilities
including roller-racks, lighting, core photograph facilities and an
automatic core saw. A template with project-specific codes has
been set up to ensure consistent collection of relevant geological
information. Alteration, geotechnical, structure and rock type
information are collected into separate tables using standalone
codes.
Core is photographed wet at the core shed. Core photographs are
stored on the server for future reference.
Face Mapping/Sampling
Face mapping and sampling data is entered in a face mapping
sheet, along with the face number, distance to the nearest survey
station, the width and the height of the face, over-break estimate,
time and date, scale and name of geologist and classification of face
(run of mine (ROM) or waste). Once the geologist returns to the
office, the data is entered in an Excel spreadsheet.
The location of the face is then determined in Datamine using the
query line command. The face sample is treated as a short drillhole,
with collar and survey information. The output of the query line
command is entered in the Excel spreadsheet which then updates
the collar information.
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Core logging and sampling data is saved in the same logging
and sampling spreadsheet that is used for face sampling. The data is
then manually exported to a specifc directory. The exported fles and
Datashed database are then opened, and data from each sheet of
the export document is then copied into the relevant Datashed table.
Data is then exported from Datashed as CSV fles ready for import
into Datamine.
10
Analy�cal data is imported directly into the Datashed
database from fles sent by the laboratory.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments were made to the analytical data, other than
replacing below detection results with a value equal to half the
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locate drillholes (collar and downhole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
The summary below relates to current methods. Historical methods
are not known with any certainty; however, the Competent Person
considers it is reasonable to assume that industry standard
techniques have been adopted over the Projects history.
Diamond drillhole collar positions are set out by mine surveyors.
The drilling crew has an azi-reader device that enables them to set
up at the correct azimuth and dip according to the drillhole plan.
Final collar positions are then picked up by Mine Surveyors at hole
completion. Downhole surveys are completed using a Devi-flex tool,
with surveys taken every few metres.
Development drives are regularly picked up by Mine Surveyors. At
stope completion, a cavity monitoring system (CMS) is generally
used to model the final voids. There are historical stopes that have
not been picked up, however.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid system used is Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994
(GDA94).
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
A topographic fie was not used in the preparation of this Mineral
Resource estimate.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.
Areas that remain in situ are generally drilled at 10–20 m E by 10–
20 m RL spacings in the Mineral Resource area. The drill spacing
varies between deposits, and lenses within a deposit. Areas towards
the periphery of the lenses are often drilled at broader spacings.
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 believes the mineralised domains have
sufficient geological and grade continuity to support the
classifications applied to the Mineral Resources given the drill
pattern.
Mineral Resource estimation procedures are also considered
appropriate give the quantity of data available and style of
mineralisation under consideration.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
Compositing was not applied at the sampling stage.
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.
The drilling has been undertaken at various orientations, given the
limited platforms available underground. For the most part, holes
are drilled at a high angle to the mineralisation. Some holes,
however, have been drilled close to sub-parallel to the
mineralisation. Face sampling is carried out close to orthogonal to
the mineralisation.
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.
The relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures is not considered to have
introduced a sampling bias.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
The summary below relates to current methods. Historical methods
are not known with any certainty; however, the Competent Person
considers it is reasonable to assume that industry standard
techniques have been adopted over the Projects history.
Core is transported to the core shed for processing, which is locked
at the end of each day. Core samples are placed in a polyweave sack
for transportation to the laboratory.
Face samples are placed in an oven on site after the geologist
returns from underground.
The primary laboratory (ALS in Burnie) collects the samples each
morning.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
CSA Global completed a review of data collection techniques in
2017.

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JORC 2012 Table 1, Section 2 – Key Classification Criteria

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.
Land tenure consists of three Mine Leases, 7M/1991,
5M/2002 and 7M/2006. Two Exploration Licences
adjoin the Mine Leases; EL 8/2009 to the north and
east and EL 28/2001 to the south.
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.
Other companies to have held the project leases
include:
11
Unity Mining (2009 to 2016)
12
Barrick Gold (2006 to 2009)
13
Placer Dome (2003 to 2006)
14
Aurion Gold (2001 to 2003)
15
RGC/Goldfelds (1996 to 2001).
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Henty deposit lies within the Mt Read Volcanic
(MRV) Belt in western Tasmania. The belt hosts several
world-class polymetallic ore bodies including the
Hellyer, Que River, Rosebery, Hercules and Mount Lyell
deposits. The whole belt has been overprinted with a
regional lower green schist facies metamorphism.
Mineralisation consists of a series of small high-grade
lenses of gold mineralisation hosted in quartz-sericite
altered volcaniclastic and volcanic rocks that occupy a
large sub-vertical quartz-sericite alteration shear zone.
Gold is present as both free gold and as gold-rich
electrum associated with chalcopyrite and galena in the
main mineralised zone.
Drillhole
information
A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results including a
tabulation of the following information for all
Material drillholes:
Easting and northing of the drillhole collar
Elevation or RL (Reduced Level – Elevation above
sea level in metres) of the drillhole collar
Dip and azimuth of the hole
Downhole length and interception depth
Hole length.
Exploration results are not being reported.
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.
Exploration results are not being reported.
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade
Exploration results are not being reported.

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Data aggregation
methods
truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off
grades are usually Material and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths of high grade results and longer lengths of
low grade results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should be shown in
detail.
Exploration results are not being reported.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
Exploration results are not being reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
Exploration results are not being reported.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to
the drillhole angle is known, its nature should be
reported.
Exploration results are not being 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. “downhole length, true width not
known”).
Exploration results are not being reported.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
tabulations of intercepts should be included for any
significant discovery being reported These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drillhole
collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Relevant maps and diagrams are included in the body
of the report.
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.
Exploration results are not being reported.
Other
substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material,
should be reported including (but not limited to):
geological observations; geophysical survey results;
geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
No substantive exploration data not already mentioned
in this table has been used in the preparation of this
Mineral Resource estimate.
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).
Further work will be focused on testing for dip
extensions and strike extensions and to confirm grade
and geological continuity implied by the current block
model.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions, including the main geological
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this
information is not commercially sensitive.
Diagrams have been included in the body of this report.

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JORC 2012 Table 1, Section 3 – Key Classification Criteria

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.
The summary below relates to current methods.
Historical methods are not known with any certainty;
however, the Competent Person considers it is
reasonable to assume that industry standard techniques
have been adopted over the Projects history.
Geological logging was completed onto templates using
standardised logging codes.
Analytical results received by CYL are imported directly
into the Datashed database by a database specialist.
Data validation procedures used. CSA Global completed numerous checks on the data.
Absent collar data, multiple collar entries, suspect
downhole survey results, absent survey data, overlapping
intervals, negative sample lengths and sample intervals
which extended beyond the hole depth defined in the
collar table were reviewed. Only minor validation errors
were detected which were communicated to CYL and
corrected prior to the preparation of the Mineral
Resource estimate.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the
Competent Person and the outcome of those visits.
Site visits have been completed by Aaron Meakin and
Chris Adams, CSA Global consultants, from 2017 through
2020. Chris Adams assumes Competent Person status for
the Mineral Resource estimate.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why
this is the case.
Not applicable.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the
geological interpretation of the mineral deposit.
Geological controls on the mineralistion are relatively
well understood and have developed over the operating
life of the mine. Mineralised zone interpretations were
completed by DVM. Peer review of the interpretations
was completed by CSA Global.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions
made.
Sample intercept logging and assay results from drill core
and face sampling form the basis for the geological
interpretations. Geological mapping information has also
been used to assist with developing the geological
interpretations.
A 1 g/t to 1.2 g/t Au cut-off grade value, in conjunction
with geological logging information, has been used to
develop the mineralised zone interpretations.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on
Mineral Resource estimation.
Alternative interpretations are likely to materially impact
on the Mineral Resource estimate on a local but not
global basis.
The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral
Resource estimation.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and
geology.
Geological logging and underground mapping have been
used to guide the geological interpretations. The controls
on the mineralisation are both lithological and structural,
and this understanding has governed the resource
estimation approach.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource
expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan
The main part of the resource extends for a strike length
of approximately 3,300 m. Plan width varies from 2 m to

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width, and depth below surface to the upper and
lower limits of the Mineral Resource.
5 m for some lodes up to 10–20 m wide for the main
mineralised structures. The reported Mineral Resource
plunges to the south and occurs between 50 m and 850
m of surface.
The reported Mineral Resource is comprised of 11
separate model areas covering the dimensions of the
deposit as follows:
16
Sill Zone
17
Intermediate Zone
18
Zone 15
19
Zone 96
20 Newton Zone
21
Mt Julia
22 Read Zone
23 Darwin North
24 Darwin Central
25 Darwin South
26 Tear Away Zone.
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.
All geological domains used in the MRE were constructed
by CYL using Datamine software. Block modelling and
grade interpolation were carried out by CSA Global using
Datamine software. Statistical analysis was carried out by
CSA Global using Snowden Supervisor software.
Quantitative kriging neighbourhood analysis was
undertaken to assess the effect of changing key kriging
neighbourhood parameters on block grade estimates.
Kriging efficiency and slope of regression were
determined for a range of block sizes,
minimum/maximum samples, search dimensions and
discretisation grids.
Grade interpolation for Au was carried out by ordinary
kriging into either:
27 1.25 m(E) x 5 m(N) x 5 m(RL) parent cells, sub-celled
down to 0.25 m(E) x 0.5 m(N) x 0.5 m(RL) (for the Sill
Zone, Intermediate Zone, Zone 15 and Zone 96 model
areas), or
28 2.5 m(E) x 5 m(N) x 5 m(RL) parent cells, sub-celled
down to 0.5 m(E) x 0.5 m(N) x 0.5 m(RL) (all other
model areas).
1 m composites with top-cuts applied to Au values were
used for grade interpolation. For grade variables other
than Au interpolation was carried out into the same
parent cell/sub-cell scheme via inverse distance
methodology using 1 m composites with top-cuts
applied.
Dynamic anisotropy was employed to ensure undulation
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stratigraphy was captured by the search ellipses (i.e.
rotating search ellipses).
A three-pass search ellipse strategy was adopted
whereby search ellipses were progressively increased if
search criteria could not select sufficient data for the
block estimate. Initial search ellipse dimensions were set
to honour the maximum variogram ranges determined in
the three principal directions. Search ellipse expansion
for second and third pass interpolations were set to two
times and 10 times the initial search ellipse ranges
respectively.
29 All interpolated grades variable u�lise the same
search and sample selec�on plan. Sample selec�on
was either:
o
A minimum of 4 and maximum of 12 samples per
es�mate, with a maximum number of samples per
drillhole of 3 (for block schemas of 1.25 m(E) x 5
m(N) x 5 m(RL) parent cells); or
o
A minimum of 6 and maximum of 16 samples per
es�mate, with a maximum number of samples per
drillhole of 4 (for block schemas of (2.5 m(E) x 5
m(N) x 5 m(RL) parent cells).
The availability of check estimates, previous
estimates and/or mine production records and
whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.
No previous Mineral Resource estimates reported in
accordance with the JORC Code were available for
comparison. Production data was not available in a
format that could be utilised to reconcile against the
block models for each area.
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-
products.
No assumptions have been made regarding the recovery
of by-products.
Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-
grade variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur
for acid mine drainage characterisation).
Non-grade variables (i.e. variables other than Au)
estimated for metallurgical characterisation are Ag, Cu,
Pb, Zn, As and Bi.
In the case of block model interpolation, the block
size in relation to the average sample spacing and
the search employed.
A 2.5 m E x 5 m N x 5 m RL, or 1.25 m E x 5 m N x 5 m RL
parent cell size was used to honour wireframe
boundaries. The drillhole data spacing is variable
throughout the deposit but approximates 10 m to 15m
along strike by 10 m to 15 m down-dip. The block size
therefore represents approximately half the drillhole
spacing.
Any assumptions behind modelling of selective
mining units.
No assumptions were made regarding selective mining
units.
Any assumptions about correlation between variables No assumptions have been made regarding correlation
between variables.
Description of how the geological interpretation was
used to control the resource estimates.
A 1 g/t to 1.2 g/t Au cut-off grade value, in conjunction
with geological logging information, has been used to
develop the mineralised zone interpretations.
Each mineralised zone interpretation is considered as
being a separate estimation domain. Dynamic anisotropy
was used to ensure undulation in the mineralisation

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domains was captured by the search ellipses during
grade interpolation.
Discussion of basis for using or not using grade
cutting or capping.
Grade capping was applied to all grade variables prior to
grade interpolation. Histograms and log-probability plots
were reviewed for to understand the distribution of
grades and assess the requirement for grade capping for
each estimation domain. A visual inspection in Datamine
of any potential clustering of very high-grade sample
data was then carried out prior to selecting a capping
value. The drill samples were composited (1 m) prior to
capping assessment and application.
The process of validation, the checking process used,
the comparison of model data to drillhole data, and
use of reconciliation data if available.
Drillhole grades were initially visually compared with cell
model grades. Domain drillhole and block model
statistics were compared. Trend plots were then created
to compare drillhole grades with block model grades for
easting, northing and elevation slices throughout the
deposit. The block model reflected the tenor of the
grades in the drillhole samples both globally and locally.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis
or with natural moisture, and the method of
determination of the moisture content.
Tonnages are estimated on a dry basis. No moisture data
is available.
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
The Mineral Resource reported above a cut-off grade of
1.75 g/t Au. The adopted cut-off grade is the current
incremental cut-off grade for underground development
ore.
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.
In selecting the cut-off grades, it was assumed that the
current incremental cut-off grade will be applicable for
future mining activities.
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.
Henty is an operating mine and there are no material
metallurgical issues that are known to exist.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Environmental
factors or
assumptions
Assumptions made regarding possible waste and
process residue disposal options. It is always
necessary as part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider the potential environmental
impacts of the mining and processing operation.
While at this stage the determination of potential
environmental impacts, particularly for a greenfields
project, may not always be well advanced, the status
of early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported. Where
these aspects have not been considered this should
be reported with an explanation of the environmental
assumptions made.
Henty is an operating mine with environmental permits
in place.
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.
Bulk density determinations adopted the water
displacement method.
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.
Samples were not wax coated prior to immersion.
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used
in the evaluation process of the different materials.
Density has been applied on a global basis as follows:
• 2.76 g/cm3for all model areas.
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.
The Mineral Resource has been classified following due
consideration of all criteria contained in Section 1,
Section 2 and Section 3 of JORC 2012 Table 1.
After giving due consideration to the integrity of all input
data, available QC results, data distribution, geological
and grade continuity, areas of the deposit were classified
as Indicated where geological continuity is reasonable
and the deposit has been drilled on a 10-15 m E x 10-
15 m RL pattern (or denser). Given the complexity of the
deposit, CSA Global considers that a drill pattern of
approximately 10–15 m E by 10–15 m RL is required to
enable the broad architecture of the deposit to be
discerned prior to level development. This is also the
spacing that is roughly required to assume geological and
grade continuity between points of observation.
Areas with broader drill spacing (but still denser than 50
m) and within the modelled mineralisation envelopes
were classified as Inferred.
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).
Appropriate account has been taken of all relevant
criteria including data integrity, data quantity, geological
continuity, and grade continuity.

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Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.
The Mineral Resource appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s views of the deposit.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.
The current model has not been audited by an
independent third party but has been subject to
CSA Global’s internal peer review processes.
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 Mineral Resource accuracy is communicated through
the classification assigned to this Mineral Resource.
The MRE has been classified in accordance with the JORC
Code (2012 Edition) using a qualitative approach. All
factors that have been considered have been adequately
communicated in Section 1 and Section 3 of this table.
High-grade gold mines are particularly susceptible to
Mineral Resource uncertainty. The presence significant
short scale variability increases the likelihood of
“unexpected” resource and financial results.
The statement should specify whether it relates to
global or local estimates, and, if local, state the
relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to
technical and economic evaluation. Documentation
should include assumptions made and the procedures
used.
The Mineral Resource statement relates to a global
tonnage and grade estimate. Grade estimates have been
made for each block in the block model.
These statements of relative accuracy and confidence
of the estimate should be compared with production
data, where available.
No collated mine production records were available to
enable meaningful comparison with the block model
estimates.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
downhole gamma sondes, or handheld
XRF instruments, etc.). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.
The sampling database for Henty includes data collected by
diamond drilling (DD), channel sampling (CH) and sludge sampling
(SL) techniques. SL samples were not used for grade estimation.
The sampling database has been compiled from information
collected when the project was under ownership of numerous
companies including (listed from most recent):

Diversified Minerals (2016 to 2020)

Unity Mining (2009 to 2016)

Barrick Gold (2006 to 2009)

Placer Dome (2003 to 2006)

Aurion Gold (2001 to 2003)

RGC/Goldfields (1996 to 2001).
Details relating to drilling techniques, quality assurance (QA)
protocols and quality control (QC) results for data gathered prior to
2009 is largely unavailable. Drilling carried out during this period is
collectively termed “Historical Drilling” herein. For drilling carried
out since acquisition of the project by Unity Mining in 2009 a
reasonable, although partially incomplete, level of information is
typically available describing data collection procedures and
relevant QAQC. Drilling carried out during this period is collectively
termed “Modern Drilling” herein.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
For drillhole data, either whole core or half core is generally
submitted. In areas where infill drillingis required,whole core is

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appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
typically submitted given that there are other holes available with
half core for future reference. Samples are taken at 0.2–1 m
intervals and honour different rock types, alteration zones and
mineralised zones as defined by geologists.
Face sampling is carried out at grade height (~1.5 m). A duplicate
sample is taken on all faces to assist in monitoring sample precision
and representivity. Samples are taken at 0.2–1 m intervals and
honour different rock types, alteration zones and mineralised zones
as defined by geologists.
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. “RC 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 drilling and face sampling methods were used to obtain
0.2 m to 1 m length samples which were subsequently pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay with determination by atomic
absorption spectrometry (FA/AAS) for gold.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, RC, 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.).
Underground mobile diamond drill rigs are utilised to produce
either LTK60 or NQ2 size core. Drill core is not routinely oriented.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
Drilling recoveries are recorded for diamond core samples as part of
geotechnical logging.
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
Recovery of drill core is maximised by using drilling techniques and
drilling fluids suited to the particular ground conditions.
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.
No relationship between grade and recovery has been identified.
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.
Drilling
For drillhole data, logging is completed on a lap top computer
directly into an Excel based spreadsheet which has been designed
for the mine site. Logging is carried out at a core shed with
adequate facilities including roller-racks, lighting, core photograph
facilities and an automatic core saw. A template with project-
specific codes has been set up to ensure consistent collection of
relevant geological information. Alteration, geotechnical, structure
and rock type information are collected into separate tables using
standalone codes. Zones of core loss are also recorded.
Face Mapping/Sampling
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face to provide a check for the mapping from the previous round. If
a round is missed, then 9 m requires mapping to provide the 3 m
overlap for checking. Faces are photographed for future reference.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc.) photography.
Logging is generally qualitative in nature. All core is stored at site
and has been photographed wet.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
All diamond core has been geologically logged in full (100%).
Subsampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
Drilling
Diamond samples are generally half-core, with core sawn in half
using a core-saw. In areas where infill drilling is required, whole
core may be submitted given that there are other holes available
with half core for future reference. An automatic core saw is used
to cut the core.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.
Face Sampling
Face sampling is carried out at grade height (~1.5 m). A duplicate
sample is taken on all faces to assist in monitoring sample precision
and representivity. An effort is made to collect representative
samples and reduce the potential for contamination.
For all sample types, the nature, quality
and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
Several laboratories and assay techniques have been used
throughout the Project’s history. Typically, samples are initially
crushed in a jaw crusher to a size of 10 mm. The jaw crusher is
cleaned by compressed air between samples. The sample is then
riffle split down to 1 kg, with the remaining samples returned as
coarse reject to site and stored under cover for future reference.
The 1 kg sample is pulverised using an LM5 pulveriser to a size of
85% passing 75 microns, and the mill cleaned with a barren silica
flush between samples. 200 g of this fine material is taken via
scoop, from which 30 g is taken for fire assay (FA50).
Quality control procedures adopted for
all subsampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Subsampling is performed during the sample preparation stage
according to the assay laboratories’ internal protocols.
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.
Field duplicates of diamond core, i.e. other than half of cut core,
have not been routinely assayed.
Field duplicate samples are taken on all underground faces to assist
in monitoring sample precision and representivity.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to
the grain size of the material being
sampled.
Sample sizes are considered appropriate for the material being
sampled.
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 techniques are considered total.
All samples are currently submitted to ALS Burnie for gold analysis.
Samples are crushed and pulverised prior to selection of a 30 g
subsample for fire assay with determination by atomic absorption
spectrometry (AAS). Previous owners have adopted similar
methods.
Occasionally, Bi, Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn, As and Mo analyses are completed
to assist with understanding the nature of the mineralisation and
for metallurgical assessment. Cu, for example, may consume
cyanide during processing. If required, pulps are sent from Burnie to
ALS Townsville for determination via ICP analysis.
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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.
Mineral Resource estimate.
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.
Details relating QA protocols and QC results for data gathered prior
to 2009 is largely unavailable.
Monthly QC reports were compiled by Unity Mining for the period
2010 to 2015. The available QC data compiled by Unity Mining has
been reviewed by CSA Global and considers the results as suitable
to support the data gathered during this time period.
QA protocols that have been adopted since 2016 are summarised
below.
Drilling
DVM specifies inclusion of field blanks at a rate of one blank every
30 samples submitted. The blanks are composed of barren basalt
material, which is obtained from a commercial distributor in the
town of Devonport on the north coast of Tasmania.
DVM specifies inclusion of certified reference materials (CRMs) at a
rate of two CRM’s every 30 samples of core samples submitted, and
two CRM’s for every batch of channel/sludge samples submitted.
Commercially available CRM’s covering ranges considered as
representing low, moderate and high values for gold were obtained
from OREAS.
Inclusion of field duplicates for core samples is not routinely carried
out by DVM. Pulp duplicates insertion rates are not specified by
DVM. Assay laboratory internal QA protocols are relied upon for
analysis of pulp duplicates.
Results are not routinely monitored to the best of CSA Global’s
knowledge.
Face Sampling
DVM specifies two CRMs and a blank are submitted with each batch
to monitor analytical bias and cross-sample contamination
respectively. The quality control samples are suffixed A, B and C at
the end of each submission sheet. Low, medium and high-grade
CRMs are used.
DVM specify a field duplicate interval is taken and submitted for
analysis for each heading sampled, with final results averaged
across the two samples submitted for each interval. Pulp duplicates
insertion rates are not specified by DVM. Assay laboratory internal
QA protocols are relied upon for analysis of pulp duplicates.
Results are not routinely monitored to the best of CSA Global’s
knowledge.
The Competent Person has reviewed all available data and
considers that acceptable levels of precision and accuracy have
been established for the modern drilling dataset. There is a greater
degree of uncertainty attached to the historical dataset.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
Significant intersections have been verified by alternative DVM
company personnel.
The use of twinned holes. No twinning has been completed.
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical and electronic)
The summary below relates to current methods. Historical methods
are not known with any certainty.
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protocols. Logging is completed on a lap top computer directly into an Excel
based spreadsheet which has been designed for the mine site.
Logging is carried out at a core shed with adequate facilities
including roller-racks, lighting, core photograph facilities and an
automatic core saw. A template with project-specific codes has
been set up to ensure consistent collection of relevant geological
information. Alteration, geotechnical, structure and rock type
information are collected into separate tables using standalone
codes.
Core is photographed wet at the core shed. Core photographs are
stored on the server for future reference.
Face Mapping/Sampling
Face mapping and sampling data is entered in a face mapping
sheet, along with the face number, distance to the nearest survey
station, the width and the height of the face, over-break estimate,
time and date, scale and name of geologist and classification of face
(run of mine (ROM) or waste). Once the geologist returns to the
office, the data is entered in an Excel spreadsheet.
The location of the face is then determined in Datamine using the
query line command. The face sample is treated as a short drillhole,
with collar and survey information. The output of the query line
command is entered in the Excel spreadsheet which then updates
the collar information.
Core logging and sampling data is saved in the same logging and
sampling spreadsheet that is used for face sampling. The data is
then manually exported to a specific directory. The exported files
and Datashed database are then opened, and data from each sheet
of the export document is then copied into the relevant Datashed
table. Data is then exported from Datashed as CSV files ready for
import into Datamine.
Analytical data is imported directly into the Datashed database
from files sent by the laboratory.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments were made to the analytical data, other than
replacing below detection results with a value equal to half the
detection limit.
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locate drillholes (collar and downhole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
The summary below relates to current methods. Historical methods
are not known with any certainty; however, the Competent Person
considers it is reasonable to assume that industry standard
techniques have been adopted over the Projects history.
Diamond drillhole collar positions are set out by mine surveyors.
The drilling crew has an azi-reader device that enables them to set
up at the correct azimuth and dip according to the drillhole plan.
Final collar positions are then picked up by Mine Surveyors at hole
completion. Downhole surveys are completed using a Devi-flex tool,
with surveys taken every few metres.
Development drives are regularly picked up by Mine Surveyors. At
stope completion, a cavity monitoring system (CMS) is generally
used to model the final voids. There are historical stopes that have
not been picked up, however.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid system used is Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994
(GDA94).
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
A topographic fie was not used in the preparation of this Mineral
Resource estimate.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.
Areas that remain in situ are generally drilled at 10–20 m E by 10–
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
varies between deposits, and lenses within a deposit. Areas towards
the periphery of the lenses are often drilled at broader spacings.
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 believes the mineralised domains have
sufficient geological and grade continuity to support the
classifications applied to the Mineral Resources given the drill
pattern.
Mineral Resource estimation procedures are also considered
appropriate give the quantity of data available and style of
mineralisation under consideration.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
Compositing was not applied at the sampling stage.
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.
The drilling has been undertaken at various orientations, given the
limited platforms available underground. For the most part, holes
are drilled at a high angle to the mineralisation. Some holes,
however, have been drilled close to sub-parallel to the
mineralisation. Face sampling is carried out close to orthogonal to
the mineralisation.
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.
The relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures is not considered to have
introduced a sampling bias.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
The summary below relates to current methods. Historical methods
are not known with any certainty; however, the Competent Person
considers it is reasonable to assume that industry standard
techniques have been adopted over the Projects history.
Core is transported to the core shed for processing, which is locked
at the end of each day. Core samples are placed in a polyweave sack
for transportation to the laboratory.
Face samples are placed in an oven on site after the geologist
returns from underground.
The primary laboratory (ALS in Burnie) collects the samples each
morning.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
CSA Global completed a review of data collection techniques in
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JORC 2012 Table 1, Section 4 Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves

(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in sections 2 & 3, also apply to this section)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
Resource
estimate for
conversion to
Ore Reserves
Description of the Mineral Resource
estimate used as a basis for the
conversion to an Ore Reserve.
Clear statement as to whether the
Mineral Resources are reported
additional to, or inclusive of, the Ore
Reserves.
• The 2022 ORE is based on the following Mineral Resource
block models:
• Darwin Central (dc_12_210720wd.m.dm)
• Darwin North (dn_32.1_220808wd.m.dm)
• Darwin South (ds_36.4_220721wd.m.dm)
• Intermediate Zone (iz_16.4_220815wd.m.dm)
• Mount Julia (mj_10.1_220812wd.m.dm)
• Newton Zone (nmj_32_210805wd.m.dm)
• Sill Zone (sz_21.1_220805wd.m.dm)
• Tear Away Zone (ta_19_210730wd.m.dm)
• Zone 15 (z15_2.2_220729wd.m.dm)
• Zone 96 (z96_29.4_220725wd.m.dm)
• The MRE includes the ORE.
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 Henty ORE was produced by John McKinstry, who is a
fulltime employee of Catalyst Metals and has good
knowledge of the project, with assistance from Anthony
Allman, director of ANTCIA Consulting Pty Ltd.
Study status The
type
and
level
of
study
undertaken
to
enable
Mineral
Resources to be converted to Ore
Reserves.
The Code requires that a study to at
least Pre-Feasibility Study level has
been undertaken to convert Mineral
Resources to Ore Reserves. Such
studies will have been carried out and
will have determined a mine plan that
is
technically
achievable
and
economically
viable,
and
that
material Modifying Factors have
been considered.
• The ORE is based on current operating parameters of the
Henty Mine.
• The study considered all material modifying factors and
concluded that the proposed mine plan was technically
feasible and economically viable.
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or
quality parameters applied.
• The cut-off value of 2.7g/t for stoping and 1.9g/t for
incremental stoping was used based on current operating
costs at Henty. Ore development used a 1.0g/t cut-off.
• Cut-off values incorporated all operating costs including
development,
stoping,
haulage,
processing
and
administration. (Table 6)
Mining factors or
assumptions
The method and assumptions used as
reported in the Pre-Feasibility or
Feasibility Study to convert the
Mineral Resource to an Ore Reserve
(i.e.
either
by
application
of
• Only stopes containing no more than 20% Inferred
Mineral Resource were considered for the ORE. The
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appropriate factors by optimisation
or by preliminary or detailed design).
The
choice,
nature
and
appropriateness of the selected
mining method(s) and other mining
parameters
including
associated
design issues such as pre-strip,
access, etc.
The assumptions made regarding
geotechnical parameters (e.g. pit
slopes, stope sizes, etc.), grade
control and pre- production drilling.
The major assumptions made and
Mineral Resource model used for pit
and
stope
optimisation
(if
appropriate).
The mining dilution factors used.
The mining recovery factors used.
Any minimum mining widths used.
The manner in which Inferred Mineral
Resources are utilised in mining
studies and the sensitivity of the
outcome to their inclusion.
The infrastructure requirements of
the selected mining methods.
• The mining method used for the LOM is a combination of
Longhole Benching and Flatbacking
• The ORE include an average of 11% of unplanned
dilution.
• The ORE also includes an average of 23% of planned
dilution due to minimum mining width and practical
stope shapes.
• Sub level intervals vary from 12-15m for the benching.
This is based on appropriate method for control of
dilution, reduction of pillars and ore loss, ground control,
safety and regional stability.
• A minimum stoping width of 1.5m has been used.
• Stable stope dimensions using a maximum HR=4m have
been based on geotechnical assessment.
• Practical designs have been included for ventilation,
power, pumping and drainage as well as second means
of egress.
• Majority of the stopes will be filled using unconsolidated
rock fill trucked from surface or underground
development waste. This will improve stope stability and
increase ore recovery while minimising the backfill costs.
Stopes will be filled with waste rock from development
where possible to minimise the trucking requirements.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions
The metallurgical process proposed
and the appropriateness of that
process to the style of mineralisation.
Whether the metallurgical process is
well-tested technology or novel in
nature.
The
nature,
amount
and
representativeness of metallurgical
test work undertaken, the nature of
the metallurgical domaining applied
and the corresponding metallurgical
recovery factors applied.
Any assumptions or allowances made
for deleterious elements.
The existence of any bulk sample or
pilot scale test work and the degree
to which such samples are considered
representative of the orebody as a
whole.
For minerals that are defined by a
specification, has the Ore Reserve
estimation been based on the
appropriate mineralogy to meet the
specifications
• The ORE is based on current performance of the Henty CIL
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Environmental The status of studies of potential
environmental impacts of the mining
and processing operation. Details of
waste rock characterisation and the
consideration of potential sites,
status of design options considered
and, where applicable, the status of
approvals for process residue storage
and waste dumps should be reported.
• Mine waste rock characterisation and process tailings
characterisation remain unchanged.
• The Henty Mine has been in operation since 1996.
Infrastructure The
existence
of
appropriate
infrastructure: availability of land for
plant development, power, water,
transportation (particularly for bulk
commodities),
labour,
accommodation; or the ease with
which the infrastructure can be
provided, or accessed.
• All Henty Mine infrastructure is in place
• The Henty TSF is approved for a further 6m height lift
which will allow production through to 2030.
Costs The derivation of, or assumptions
made, regarding projected capital
costs in the study.
The methodology used to estimate
operating costs.
Allowances made for the content of
deleterious elements.
The derivation of assumptions made
of metal or commodity price(s), for
the principal minerals and co-
products.
The source of exchange rates used in
the study.
Derivation of transportation charges.
The basis for forecasting or source of
treatment and refining charges,
penalties
for
failure
to
meet
specification, etc.
The allowances made for royalties
payable, both
Government and
private.
• Capital costs for decline development and accesses were
included in the financial evaluation. Other capital such as
surface and underground infrastructure have been
included in the financial evaluation.
• Operating costs for mining were based on FY22 costs
• Tasmania operates under a two-tiered system where
royalty is paid as a percentage of net sales and of profit.
The formula for the payment of royalty is specified in
Regulation 7 of the MRR. Royalty is payable at the rate of
1.9% of Net Sales, plus profit. A rebate of up to 20% is
available for the production of a metal within the State.
Maximum royalty payable is 5.35% of net sales.
• There is a royalty payable to royalty company Black Flag of
3% NSR (excluding transport and refining)
• There is a royalty payable to royalty company Franco-
Nevada of 1% of gold metal
Revenue
factors
The derivation of, or assumptions
made regarding revenue factors
including head grade, metal or
commodity price(s) exchange rates,
transportation
and
treatment
charges,
penalties,
net
smelter
returns, etc.
The derivation of assumptions made
of metal or commodity price(s), for
the principal metals, minerals and co-
products.
• An AUD gold price of AUD2600/oz was used for both MRE
and ORE
• Average realised gold price in FY22 was AUD2529/oz
Market
assessment
The demand, supply and stock
situation
for
the
particular
• The outlook for the gold market remains positive

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commodity, consumption trends and
factors likely to affect supply and
demand into the future.
A customer and competitor analysis
along with the identification of likely
market windows for the product.
Price and volume forecasts and the
basis for these forecasts.
For industrial minerals the customer
specification, testing and acceptance
requirements prior to a supply
contract
Economic The inputs to the economic analysis
to produce the net present value
(NPV) in the study, the source and
confidence of these economic inputs
including
estimated
inflation,
discount rate, etc.
NPV
ranges and sensitivity
to
variations
in
the
significant
assumptions and inputs.
• A financial LOM model of the Henty has been completed
by suitably qualified and experienced accounting and
financial staff employed by Catalyst Metals The financial
model demonstrates a positive NPV.
• The confidence in the inputs is consistent with the
assigned Probable classification of the ORE. Confidence in
the economic inputs is appropriate to the level of study
given that the mining cost inputs are current costs from
the Henty operation.
• Sensitivity analysis work has been undertaken on variables
such as mining costs, processing costs, foreign exchange
rate and metal price, with the NPV proving most sensitive
to changes in the AUD gold price.
Social The status of agreements with key
stakeholders and matters leading to
social licence to operate.
• All mining permits are current
Other To the extent relevant, the impact of
the following on the project and/or
on the estimation and classification
of the Ore Reserves:
Any identified material naturally
occurring risks.
The
status
of
material
legal
agreements
and
marketing
arrangements.
The
status
of
governmental
agreements and approvals critical to
the viability of the project, such as
mineral
tenement
status,
and
government and statutory approvals.
There must be reasonable grounds to
expect that all necessary Government
approvals will be received within the
timeframes anticipated in the Pre-
Feasibility
or
Feasibility
study.
Highlight and discuss the materiality
of any unresolved matter that is
dependent on a thirdparty on which
• There are no foreseeable risks associated with the Henty
Mine which are expected to impact on the ORE.

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extraction of the Ore Reserve is
contingent.
Classification The basis for the classification of the
Ore Reserves into varying confidence
categories.
Whether the result appropriately
reflects the Competent Person’s view
of the deposit.
The proportion of Probable Ore
Reserves that have been derived from
Measured Mineral Resources (if any).
• The ORE is based on the MRE. Indicated Mineral
Resources within stopes have been converted to Probable
ORE.
• To ensure practical stope shapes certain areas included
unclassified waste material at zero grade. This was
included as planned dilution.
• It is the competent person’s view that the classifications
used for the ORE are appropriate.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
Ore Reserve estimates.
• No external audit of this ORE has been completed, but the
process has been internally reviewed by Henty Mine
Management
Discussion of
relative accuracy/
confidence
• The ORE is mostly determined by the order of accuracy
associated with the MRE model, the metallurgical inputs
and the cost adjustment factors used.
• The ORE is based on design and financial model inputs
which are well understood and as such has a
corresponding level of confidence.
• Considerations in favour of a high confidence in the ORE
include;
• Catalyst is investing heavily on underground drilling to
improve confidence, expand the known Resource and find
new potential orebodies.
• Considerations in favour of a lower confidence in ORE
include;
• Future gold price and exchange rate forecasts carry an
inherent level of risk
• There is a degree of uncertainty associated with geological
estimates. The Ore Reserve classifications reflect the
levels of geological confidence in the estimates.

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