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DATELINE RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2024

Jun 5, 2024

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1.1 million ounces of Gold at the Colosseum

DATELINE RESOURCES LIMITED

(ACN 149 105 653) ASX Code: DTR

Highlights

  • Colosseum Mineral Resource Estimate increases by 35% to 1.1 million ounces gold.

  • Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 736,000 ounces are 67% of the total Mineral Resource Estimate.

CAPITAL STRUCTURE Share Price (05/06/24) $0.013 Shares on issue 1.45 billion Market Cap $18.9 million

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

  • Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource increases by 1.6 million tonnes at an average grade of 3.07g/t gold.

  • Volume of Measured Resource increased by 77% and the grade has increased to 1.47g/t gold.

  • With a high proportion of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, the Company has engaged AMDAD for mine planning studies.

Dateline Resources Limited ( Dateline or the Company ) is pleased to announce a significant increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate ( MRE ) for the Colosseum Gold Project, located in San Bernardino County, California.

DIRECTORS & MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson AO Chairman

The updated MRE represents a 35%, or 288koz, increase in the total MRE since it was first reported in July 2022[1] . Importantly, the Measured component of the MRE has increased by 77% in ounces to 455koz and 23% in grade to 1.47g/t Au.

Stephen Baghdadi Managing Director

Greg Hall Non-Executive Director

Tony Ferguson Non-Executive Director

Bill Lannen Non-Executive Director

John Smith Company Secretary

CONTACT

John Smith Phone: +61 2 9375 2353 Postal Address: Level 29, 2 Chifley Square Sydney NSW 2000 Email: [email protected]

Table 1: Colosseum Gold Mine Updated MRE

Category Cut-off
grade
Volume
(m3)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade (g/t
Au)
Ounces
(koz)
Percentage
Measured 0.50 3.62 9.60 1.47 455.0 41%
Indicated 0.50 2.73 7.23 1.21 281.4 26%
Inferred 0.50 3.87 10.27 1.10 364.6 33%
TOTAL 0.50 10.23 27.10 1.26 1,101.0 100%

Commenting on the Mineral Resource update, Managing Director, Stephen Baghdadi, stated:

“These results are extremely encouraging and demonstrate that our drilling has added higher grade tonnes, particularly to the Measured mineral resource.

“As 736,000 ounces out of the total Mineral resource estimate of 1.1 million ounces of gold are Measured and Indicated, the Company will now commence mining studies to determine what material can be mined in the most suitable and economically viable way and review the drill program to determine how best to expand the known resource further.”

1 ASX Announcement 6 July 2022 - 813,000oz Gold Maiden Resource at Colosseum

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Mineral Resource Estimate

The Company engaged H&S Consultants Pty Ltd ( HSC ) to update the Mineral Resource Estimate ( MRE ) for the Colosseum gold deposit. The previous MRE of 20.9Mt @ 1.2g/t Au for 813koz gold was released in July 2022[1] and was based entirely on historical drilling undertaken by previous operators.

The updated MRE includes diamond drilling undertaken by the Company since the project was acquired in 2021.

Category Cut-off (g/t
Au)
**Volume (m3) ** Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t Au) Ounces (koz)
South Pit Measured 0.50 1.01 2.67 2.23 191.2
Indicated 0.50 1.13 3.00 1.28 123.8
Inferred 0.50 1.89 5.01 1.13 182.6
TOTAL 0.50 4.03 10.68 1.45 497.6
North Pit Measured 0.50 2.62 6.93 1.18 263.8
Indicated 0.50 1.59 4.22 1.16 157.7
Inferred 0.50 1.99 5.26 1.07 182.0
TOTAL 0.50 6.20 16.42 1.14 603.4
Combined Measured 0.50 3.62 9.60 1.47 454.98
Indicated 0.50 2.73 7.23 1.21 281.44
Inferred 0.50 3.87 10.27 1.10 364.60
TOTAL 0.50 10.23 27.10 1.26 1,101.0

Table 2: June 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate

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Figure 1: Grade Tonnage Curve for the June 2024 MRE

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Comparison with July 2022 Mineral Resource Estimate

Table 3 below shows the comparison between the June 2024 MRE and the previous estimate completed in July 2022. Overall, a 30% increase in tonnage has resulted in a 35% increase in the contained ounces in the new MRE.

Table 3: Comparison of June 2024 MRE with the July 2022 MRE

June 2024 MRE June 2024 MRE Tonnes
Variance
Grade
Variance
Ounces
Variance
July 2022 MRE
Category Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
(g/t Au)
Ounces
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade (g/t
Au)
Ounces
(koz)
Measured 9.6 1.47 455 6.9 1.20 257 40% 23% 77%
Indicated 7.2 1.21 281 8.3 1.20 321 -13% 1% -12%
Inferred 10.3 1.10 365 5.8 1.30 234 79% -15% 56%
TOTAL 27.1 1.26 1,101 20.9 1.20 813 30% 5% 35%

Summary of Mineral Resource Estimate and Reporting Criteria

Geology and geological interpretation

The Colosseum deposit is located at the southern end of the Sevier foreland thrust belt in the southern Basin and Range Province, SW USA. The project lies within in the Clark Mountain Mining District in the northeast portion of the Clark Mountain Range. The district includes the Mountain Pass rare earth mine seven miles south of the Colosseum Mine, numerous abandoned copper mines, and scattered fluorite, antimony, and tungsten prospects. Most gold and silver deposits in the district are within the northeast quadrant of the district north of Clark Mountain and are associated with emplacement of a felsic breccia complex into Precambrian basement rocks.

The deposit itself is associated with the emplacement of a breccia complex into Precambrian gneissic basement rocks. The complex is comprised of two felsite breccia pipes that form a northeast-southwest elongate zone, which contains mineralised zones of disseminated auriferous pyrite.

Gold at the Colosseum deposit is generally sub-microscopic and associated with sulphide mineralisation, chiefly pyrite. It occurs as free gold, with minor alloyed silver. Gold is primarily in contact with pyrite, in fractures in the pyrite or along pyrite grain edges. It also occurs as isolated particles in quartz and other gangue minerals but spatially always close to pyrite but rarely as particles encased in euhedral pyrite.

The Colosseum deposit style is a hydrothermal breccia pipe with a combination of epithermal mineralisation at original higher levels and mesothermal mineralisation at the lower levels.

Drilling Information

A total of 616 holes for a total of 59,136.58 metres have been drilled in the Colosseum Mine area. The historical drilling was completed from 1972 to 1991 and includes 599 holes for a total of 55,609 metres. Most of the historical drilling was done using reverse-circulation ( RC ) and conventional rotary methods. An inventory of known drilling in the area totals 5,166 metres in 262 Air Trac holes, 6,611 metres in 31 core holes, 40,288 metres in 273 RC holes and 3,543 metres in 33 rotary/percussion holes.

Between April 2022 and April 2024, Dateline drilled 17 diamond core holes (with one abandoned hole) along existing haul roads within the South Pit, for a total of 3,527.65 metres. The majority of this drilling is aimed at confirming mineralisation grades at depth and to better define lateral margins to the deposit.

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All the Colosseum drillhole data is used in developing the Mineral Resource model, with the exception of one historic drillhole, CP-2, which is an exploration hole testing an IP anomaly and is outside the area of the Mineral Resource.

Sampling and sub-sampling techniques

Sampling was predominantly on 5 feet (1.6m) intervals with a sizeable proportion at 2 feet (0.6m) intervals. Core sampling consisted of sawn half core whilst RC and rotary sampling comprising a split of the bulk sample using a free standing riffle splitter. No compositing was undertaken on the RC samples. The sub-samples were then sent to a commercial laboratory for sample preparation and analysis.

Individual laboratory sample preparation procedures for the different historical drilling campaigns varied slightly but followed a standard analytical industry process of taking submitted samples through successive stages of reducing particle sizes and weights to obtain representative subsamples for assaying. Procedures comprised drying, crushing (jaw or rolls), splitting (riffle), pulverizing (spindle, plate, bowl), splitting (scoops) and fire assaying.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control ( QAQC ) programs for the drilling have demonstrated that sample preparation and laboratory performance for the various drilling campaigns provided sample assays which are considered appropriate, with sufficient accuracy and precision, for the purpose of defining a Mineral Resource estimate.

There were no reports of significant numbers of wet samples for the RC drilling. Field duplicates were collected for the RC drilling at a ratio of 1 in 21 samples and indicate good precision and accuracy for the gold results.

The sample preparation, sample size and analytical method are deemed appropriate.

Sample Analysis

Historic sample analysis was by fire assay with a 30 to 60g charge using a lead collector and an AAS finish. Use of Certified Reference Materials (standards) indicate no issues with the accuracy of the reported laboratory results. There were no unusual or questionable gold assaying methods used. Copies of submittal sheets and assay certificates are available for most of the later drilling campaigns. Gold assay values were reported as ounces per short ton and were converted to grammes per tonne for the resource estimation.

The DTR core samples were assayed for gold at ALS Global and Paragon Geochemical in Reno, NV, using a fire assay method with a 30g charge. The QAQC procedure included standards, blanks, and duplicates which indicate no issues with the assay results.

The fire assay analytical methods used for Colosseum are considered as total digest techniques and appropriate for the commodity type and style of mineralisation.

Estimation Methodology

Recoverable Multiple Indicator Kriging ( MIK ) was used to complete the gold grade estimation using HSC’s inhouse GS3M modelling software. The geological interpretation, such as it is, block model creation and validation were completed using the Surpac mining software. HSC considers MIK to be an appropriate estimation technique for the type of mineralisation and extent of data available.

The drillhole database was composited, with no constraints, to 1m intervals covering the whole of the prospect. The 1m composite interval may lead to a smoothing out of the variance but is unlikely to have a significant impact on the global estimates. A minor amount of peripheral, isolated data was removed from the composite

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file. A total of 54,313 composites were generated from the drillhole database, using the Surpac ‘best fit’ option and modelled for gold only. Two drilling domains were employed, one for the South Pit (domain 1) and another for the North Pit (domain 2), reflecting a difference in intensity of drilling and assay grades.

Metal variogram maps of gold for domains 1 and 2 indicated weak results, which points to a lack of structure to the gold data. Overall grade continuity was very modest with a weak E-W trend for domain 1 coupled with a steeply west plunging feature in the XZ plane and a vertical plunge in the YZ plane. For domain 2, a WNW trend was interpreted with a subvertical plunge in both the XZ and ZY planes.

Grade interpolation was unconstrained, except by the search parameters and the variography, in acknowledgement of the gradational nature to the margins of the gold mineralisation and the abundance of buffering low grade peripheral values.

No base of oxidation was used. No cover surface was created as the mineralisation is outcropping and is exposed in many places along its ridge line and flanks and where previous open pit mining had occurred.

A fundamental concept behind MIK method is that it generally precludes the need for top cutting. However, in this case, two extreme consecutive samples from one drillhole were top cut to 500g/t.

Block dimensions are 10m by 10m by 5m (E, N, RL respectively) with no sub-blocking. The selective mining unit ( SMU ) is 5m by 5m by 2.5m. The north and east dimensions were chosen as they are a close to the nominal drillhole distances in the detailed drilled area of the South Pit. The vertical dimension was chosen as a compromise between the two deposits, a reflection of the sample spacing, possible mining bench heights and to allow for flexibility in potential mining scenarios after discussions with independent mining consultants AMDAD.

Both domains were modelled as a combined dataset with soft boundaries and separate conditional statistics. A total of 5 search passes were employed with progressively larger radii and/or decreasing data point criteria. The initial search parameters for domain 1 were 20m by 20m by 35m with a minimum of 16 data and 4 octants increasing to a final Pass 5 search of 60m by 60m by 120m with a minimum of 8 data and 2 octants. For domain 2, the initial search was 25m by 25m by 25m with the same data requirements expanding to a Pass 5 search of 70m by 70m by 70m with a minimum of 8 data and 2 octants. The slightly different search dimensions are a function of the mineralisation in each pit.

The maximum extrapolation for the Mineral Resources is the Pass 5 search.

No other elements were modelled, therefore there are no assumptions about correlation between variables. No by-products are anticipated from production. No assessment has been made for any deleterious elements.

Drillhole spacing ranges from 10 to 15m in the core of the two domains but at a variety of directions giving rise to relatively close spaced samples. Downhole sampling was generally at 5 feet (and 2 feet) intervals.

The mineral resource estimates are controlled by the data point distribution, the variography, block size and the search ellipse. Conventional use of wireframes to control the mineralisation was not considered necessary in this case.

The new block model was reviewed visually by HSC and it was concluded that the block model fairly represents the grades observed in the drillholes. HSC also validated the block model using a variety of summary statistics and statistical plots. No issues were noted. Validation confirmed the modelling strategy as acceptable with no

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significant issues.

Comparison with the 2022 mineral resource estimates indicated a larger tonnage for the 2024 Mineral Resource by 27% and at a very slightly higher gold grade. None of this is unexpected based on the different modelling strategy and the additional drilling data.

Tonnages are estimated on a dry weight basis and moisture content has not been determined.

The historic mining operation exploited both the South and North Pits but there are no meaningful production figures available to allow for any reconciliation with the new Mineral Resources.

Density

No historical density data was supplied.

53 density measurements were supplied by the Company from their recent drilling. Samples consisted of single pieces of core 10-15cm long and density was measured using an immersion in water technique i.e. the Archimedes Principle of weight in air / (weight in air minus weight in water). The average density value was 2.66t/m[3] with a range of 1.96 to 3.37t/m[3] . Density values tended to show an increase with hole depth.

A default density of 2.65t/m[3] was used for the Mineral Resources and is considered reasonable.

Cut-off grades

The recoverable MIK resources are reported at a gold cut-off of 0.5g/t based on the outcome of a recently completed pit optimisation study by independent mining consultants AMDAD of Brisbane. The cut-off grade at which the mineral resource is quoted reflects the intended bulk-mining approach. Consideration of “reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction” has utilised an optimised pit shell with a revenue factor of 1.3 at a US$2,400/oz gold price with preliminary estimates of mining costs and pit wall slopes.

Classification criteria

The classification of the recoverable Mineral Resources is based on the data point distribution which is a function of the drillhole spacing and the search parameters. Search Pass 1 equals Measured Resource, Search Passes 2 & 3 equal Indicated Resources and Search Passes 4 & 5 equals Inferred Resource.

Other aspects have been considered in the classification including the host geology and style of mineralisation, validation of the historic drilling, sampling methods and recoveries, the QAQC programmes and results and comparison with previous resource estimates.

HSC believes the confidence in tonnage and grade estimates, the continuity of geology and grade, and the distribution of the data reflect Measured, Indicated and Inferred categorisation. The estimates appropriately reflect the Competent Person’s view of the deposit.

Mineral Resource

The new recoverable Mineral Resources for the Colosseum gold deposit are reported for a gold cut-off grade of 0.5g/t constrained to the block centroid being above the optimised pit shell and below the current topographic surface.

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Figure 2: Gold Block Grade Distribution for the Colosseum Mineral Resources (HSC), (view looking down to NNW)

Mining Studies

The updated MRE will be used as the basis for the Company to determine the best mining and development option for the Colosseum project. Australian Mine Design and Development Pty Ltd ( AMDAD ), have been retained to advise and manage the study.

Three options will be considered being

  1. Open pit both breccia pipes

  2. Sub level cave the South breccia pipe and open pit the North breccia pipe

  3. Bulk mine both breccia pipes by expaning the two pits into a single large pit

AMDAD have extensive experience in advancing projects similar to the Colosseum through mine development and production.

Drilling program

The Company is currently reviewing options for its drilling program. The objective of the review is to ascertain the most cost effective way to determine the depth extent of the gold mineralisation and expand the Mineral Resource beyond the 1.1 million ounces of gold disclosed in this release.

Additional Information

The Company continues to pursue non-dilutive funding to undertake exploration for Rare Earth Elements (REE) at the Colosseum. If the Company is succesful at securing non-dilutive funding then the overall work program at the Colosseum mine will be expanded accordingly

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This announcement has been authorised for release on ASX by the Company’s Board of Directors.

For more information:

Stephen Baghdadi Andrew Rowell Managing Director White Noise Communications +61 2 9375 2353 +61 400 466 226 www.datelineresources.com.au [email protected]

Follow Dateline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dateline_DTR

About Dateline Resources Limited

Dateline Resources Limited (ASX: DTR) is an Australian publicly listed company focused on mining and exploration in North America. The Company owns 100% of the Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California.

The Colosseum Gold Mine is located in the Walker Lane Trend in East San Bernardino County, California. On June 6, 2024, the Company announced to the ASX that the Colosseum Gold mine has a JORC-2012 Mineral Resource Estimate of 27.1Mt @ 1.23g/t Au for 1,101,000oz. Of the total Mineral Resource, 455koz @ 1.47g/t Au (41.3%) are classified as Measured, 281koz @ 1.21g/t Au (25.5%) as Indicated and 365koz @ 1.1g/t Au (33.2%) as Inferred.

The Colosseum is located less than 10km north of the Mountain Rare Earth mine. Work has commenced on identifying the source of the mantle derived rocks that are associated with carbonatites and are located at Colosseum.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement may contain “forward-looking statements” concerning Dateline Resources that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Generally, the words “will”, “may”, “should”, “continue”, “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “anticipates” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Dateline Resources’ ability to control or estimate precisely, such as future market conditions, changes in regulatory environment and the behaviour of other market participants. Dateline Resources cannot give any assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Dateline Resources assumes no obligation and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements set out herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

Competent Persons Statement

Sample preparation and any exploration information in this announcement is based upon work reviewed by Mr Greg Hall who is a Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CPIMM). Mr Hall has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves" (JORC Code). Mr Hall is a Non-Executive Director of Dateline Resources Limited and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.

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The data in this report that relates to Mineral Resource estimates for the Colosseum gold deposit is based on information evaluated by Mr Simon Tear who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM) and who has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the “JORC Code”). Mr Tear is a Director of H&S Consultants Pty Ltd and he consents to the inclusion in the report of the Mineral Resource in the form and context in which they appear.

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels,
As of 5 May 2024, the resource database includes data from
techniques random chips, or specific specialised industry 613 holes, for a total of 189,221.07 feet (57,671.77 metres),
standard measurement tools appropriate to the that were drilled by Dateline and various historical operators
minerals under investigation, such as down hole in the Colosseum Mine area.
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments,
etc). These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling. Historic Drilling
Include reference to measures taken to ensure The historical drilling was completed from 1972 to 1991 and
sample representivity and the appropriate includes 599 holes for a total of 182,444 feet (55,609
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
meters) of drilling. Most of the historical drilling was done
used. using reverse-circulation (“RC”) and conventional rotary
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation
that are Material to the Public Report.
methods. An inventory of known drilling in the area totals
16,948 feet (5,166 meters) in 262 Air Trac holes, 21,691 feet
(6,611 meters) in 31 core holes, 132,180 feet (40,288
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has meters) in 273 reverse circulation holes and 11,625 feet
been done this would be relatively simple (eg (3,543 meters) in 33 rotary/percussion holes.
‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1
m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases, more explanation may be required, such
as where there is coarse gold that has inherent
sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
The preponderance of samples for all drill programs of all
operators were taken at 5-foot intervals, which is customary
for RC drilling, and is significantly less than the thickness of
the bulk-tonnage style of mineralisation at the Colosseum
mine. Each drill sample interval is therefore a fraction of the
true thickness of the mineralized zones. The predominant
sample length for the drill intervals in the Colosseum
database is five feet (28,339 samples out of 35,836– 79%)
of assays with values, with the remaining percentage of
shorter or longer intervals. The difference in length reflects
two-foot, and five-foot sample length for reverse circulation
holes, twelve-foot sample length for air track holes, and
various sample lengths for core holes based on lithology.
Historic work programs are described below:
Draco Mines 1972-1974
Draco completed five core holes (CP-1 to 5) totalling 7,065
ft and submitted 654 samples of varying lengths to Cortez
Met, Skyline, Rocky Mountain Geochem, and Mineral Assay
laboratories for gold and silver fire assays.
Multi-element analyses were completed on selected
samples. There is no record of the sample preparation
procedures used by the assay labs and there is no record of
usage of CRMs, BLKs, and DUPs. Drill hole results and
supporting assay certificates are available.
Placer Amex – 1975-1976
Placer Amex completed 18 core holes (CP-6 to 23) totalling
8,230 ft and submitted 1,608 five-foot samples to Cortez Met
and Mineral Assay laboratories for gold and silver fire
assays. There is no record of usage of CRMs,BLKs,and

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Criteria JORC Code explanation

Commentary

DUPs. Sample submittal sheets with drill hole results and supporting assay certificates are available.

Draco Mines – 1979-1980

Draco completed 26 rotary percussion holes (CH-24 to 52) totalling 10,777 ft and submitted 2,293 five-foot samples to Skyline and Mineral Assay laboratories for gold and silver fire assays. Multi-element analyses were completed on selected samples. There is no record of usage of CRMs, BLKs, and DUPs. Sample submittal sheets with drill hole results and supporting assay certificates are available.

Amselco – 1982 – 1984

Amselco completed two drilling campaigns comprising reverse circulation and core holes.

1982-84 – 163 reverse circulation holes (CM series) totalling 95,436 ft with 22,763 samples submitted to Monitor and Rocky Mountain laboratories for gold fire assays. Multielement analyses were completed on selected holes by Cone Geochemical and Amselco's own laboratory.

QC monitoring comprised 10% control material of known grades, 5% silica sand blanks, and 5% repeat samples inserted with each batch of samples. In addition, 10% duplicate samples, with controls, were shipped to Amselco's own laboratory. Control materials returned most results within + 5% of the known grade with a maximum of + 10%.

1982-84 – 6 core holes totalling 3,738 ft were completed for metallurgical and engineering (Section 13, Mineral Processing).

Colosseum Gold Inc – 1987

Colosseum Gold completed two drilling campaigns comprising core and air track blast holes.

1987 – 2 core holes totalling 2,625 ft with 337 samples submitted to Monitor and Rocky Mountain laboratories for gold fire assays, and copper, zinc, and sulphur analyses. Sample record sheets, and mine assay records are available for these holes, but assay certificates are not.

1987 – 6 percussion (C87-3 to 8) holes totalling 447 ft were completed and 43 samples submitted to Chemex and American Assay for gold fire assays and multi-element analyses. Assay certificates are available for these holes.

1987 – 211 air track blast holes totalling 14,398 ft and 1,236 samples were submitted to Strobeck laboratory for gold and silver fire assays. A check assaying program was completed by Cimetta and Hunter laboratories. Discrepancies were noted for the number of holes drilled and between some assay samples and drill hole identifiers. Sample submittal sheets and assays certificates are available for some samples.

Bond Gold Colosseum Inc – 1988-1991

Bond Gold completed three campaigns of reverse circulation drilling.

1988 – 36 holes (C88 series) totalling 18,555 ft and 3,926 samples submitted to Skyline for gold and silver fire assays. Assay certificates are available.

1989 – 2 deep holes totalling 1,330 ft and 266 samples submitted to American Assay laboratory for gold fire assays, total sulphur, and CN soluble copper and zinc analyses. QC monitoring comprised 10% random duplicate samples. Drill hole results and supporting assay certificates are available.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation

Commentary

1990 – 67 holes (R90 and DB90 series) totalling 18,200 ft and 3,113 samples submitted to American Assays Laboratories. QC monitoring comprised 10% random duplicate samples, and selected duplicate samples were submitted to Chemex and Skyline laboratories for check assays. Job order forms and assay certificates are available.

Lac Minerals - 1991

Lac Minerals completed one campaign of reverse circulation drilling.

1991 – 18 holes (SP91 series) totalling 3,200 ft and 640 samples submitted to American Assay Laboratories for gold and silver fire assays. QC monitoring comprised 10% random duplicate samples. Job order forms and assay certificates are available.

2022 Drilling

Dateline Resources Limited completed 605 metres (1,986 feet) of drilling in 5 drill holes at the Colosseum Project. All the drilling was done from the surface with HQ diamond drill core. Industry standard core handling and sampling procedures were employed to ensure high quality samples.

Core samples were collected at 5 foot intervals.

All core was logged for rock type, RQD, and recovery and dispatched for assay with standard 5 foot long sample intervals.

Logging geologist identified zones of interest, but the entire hole was measured and marked up in 5 foot intervals. Whole core was sampled.

Core was bagged into pre-numbered bags, and taken to the FEDEX Freight office in Las Vegas, palletised by the Logging Geologist, covered in shrink wrap and handed over to the FEDEX dock personnel for overnight shipping to Paragon Geochemical Laboratory in Sparks Nevada.

Samples were sent to Paragon Geochemical in Sparks, Nevada for sample preparation and assaying. Samples were dried, weighed, crushed and split to obtain 1 kg. The split samples were placed in a ring and puck mill to produce 85% minus 75 micron pulp. This material was blended on clean cloth and packaged in paper pulp bags. Using a pulp balance, a 30gm sample was weighted out for standard lead collector fire assay with an AAS finish. Overlimit values using a 5 ppm threshold were analysed via gravimetric analysis.

All samples followed a strict Chain of Custody.

Routine QAQC samples were inserted in the sample runs at a rate of 20%, comprising Certified Reference Materials from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd., and verified blank granitic material.

Sampling practice is appropriate to the geology and mineralisation of the deposit and complies with industry best practice.

2023 Drilling

Dateline Resources Limited completed 1,653.1 metres (5,423.9 feet) of drilling in 7 drill holes at the Colosseum Project. All the drilling was done from the surface with HQ diamond drill core. Industry standard core handling and sampling procedures were employed to ensure high quality samples.

Core samples were collected at maximum of 5-foot intervals or at any lithologic or noteworthy mineralisation changes.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
All core was logged for rock type, RQD, and recovery and
dispatched for assay with usually 5 foot long sample
intervals
or
smaller
intervals
to
break
out
lithology/mineralisation changes.
Logging geologist identified zones of interest, but the entire
hole was measured and marked up. Core was halved with
half going for assay and half remaining for reference.
Core was bagged into pre-numbered bags, and palletised by
the Logging Geologist, covered in shrink wrap and handed
over to the freight company for shipping to Paragon
Geochemical Laboratory in Sparks Nevada or ALS Global in
Reno Nevada.
Samples were sent to ALS Global or Paragon Geochemical
in Sparks, Nevada for sample preparation and assaying.
Samples were dried, weighed, crushed and split to obtain 1
kg. The split samples were placed in a ring and puck mill to
produce 85% minus 75 micron pulp. This material was
blended on clean cloth and packaged in paper pulp bags.
Using a pulp balance, a 30gm sample was weighted out for
standard lead collector fire assay with an AAS finish.
Overlimit values using a 5 ppm threshold were analysed via
gravimetric analysis.
All samples followed a strict Chain of Custody.
Routine QAQC samples were inserted in the sample runs at
a rate of 20%, comprising Certified Reference Materials from
CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd., and verified blank granitic
material.
Sampling practice is appropriate to the geology and
mineralisation of the deposit and complies with industry best
practice.
2024 Drilling (To Date)
Dateline Resources Limited completed 558.4 metres (1,832
feet) of drilling in 2 drillholes at the Colosseum Project. All
the drilling was done from the surface with HQ diamond drill
core. Industry standard core handling and sampling
procedures were employed to ensure high quality samples.
Core samples were collected at maximum of 5-foot intervals
or at any lithologic or noteworthy mineralisation changes.
All core was logged for rock type, RQD, and recovery and
dispatched for assay with usually 5 foot long sample
intervals
or
smaller
intervals
to
break
out
lithology/mineralisation changes.
Logging geologist identified zones of interest, but the entire
hole was measured and marked up. Core was halved with
half going for assay and half remaining for reference.
Core was bagged into pre-numbered bags, and palletised by
the Logging Geologist, covered in shrink wrap and handed
over to the freight company for shipping to Paragon
Geochemical Laboratory in Sparks Nevada or ALS Global in
Reno Nevada.
Samples were sent to ALS Global or Paragon Geochemical
in Sparks, Nevada for sample preparation and assaying.
Samples were dried, weighed, crushed and split to obtain 1
kg. The split samples were placed in a ring and puck mill to
produce 85% minus 75 micron pulp. This material was
blended on clean cloth and packaged in paper pulp bags.
Using a pulp balance, a 30gm sample was weighted out for
standard lead collector fire assay with an AAS finish.
Overlimit values using a 5 ppm threshold were analysed via
gravimetric analysis.
All samples followed a strict Chain of Custody.

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Routine QAQC samples were inserted in the sample runs at
a rate of 20%, comprising Certified Reference Materials from
CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd., and verified blank granitic
material.
Sampling practice is appropriate to the geology and
mineralisation of the deposit and complies with industry best
practice.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic,
etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
Historic Data
Company Date Series # Holes Feet Type
Draco Mines 1972-1974 CP 5 7,070 Core
Placer Amex 1975-1976 CP 18 8,256 Core
Draco Mines 1979-1980 CH 27 11,148 Rotary/
Percussion
Amselco 1982-1984 CM 162 95,160 Reverse
Circulation
1983-1984 EDDH,
WDDH
6 3,740 Core
Colosseum
Gold Inc
1987 C87-1,2 2 2,625 Core
C87-3-8 6 477 Rotary/
Percussion
ATDH* 262 16,948 Air Trac
Cond Gold
Colosseum
Inc.
1988 C88 31 16,415 Reverse
Circulation
1989 C89 2 1,330 Reverse
Circulation
1990 R90 53 15,265 Reverse
Circulation
DB90 6 690 Reverse
Circulation
LAC Minerals
– Colosseum
Inc.
1991 SP91 18 3,220 Reverse
Circulation
TOTAL 599 182,444
Drill
sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and
chip sample recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure representative nature of the
samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample
recovery and grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.
Historic data
Sample recoveries for historic drillholes unknown.
Relationship between recovery and grade unknown
2022 Drilling
All drilling recoveries have been logged and notated each
run based on 10 foot tooling.
To maximize sample recoveries, use of triple tube and long
chain polymer muds were used to increase recovery.
Recovery was good overall at better than 90%
There has been no analysis between sample recoveries and
grade to date.
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.
Historic data
Core and chip samples were geologically and geotechnically
logged at the mine site to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies
and metallurgical studies.
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary
Routine QAQC samples were inserted in the sample runs at
a rate of 20%, comprising Certified Reference Materials from
CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd., and verified blank granitic
material.
Sampling practice is appropriate to the geology and
mineralisation of the deposit and complies with industry best
practice.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic,
etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
Historic Data
Company Date Series # Holes Feet Type
Draco Mines 1972-1974 CP 5 7,070 Core
Placer Amex 1975-1976 CP 18 8,256 Core
Draco Mines 1979-1980 CH 27 11,148 Rotary/
Percussion
Amselco 1982-1984 CM 162 95,160 Reverse
Circulation
1983-1984 EDDH,
WDDH
6 3,740 Core
Colosseum
Gold Inc
1987 C87-1,2 2 2,625 Core
C87-3-8 6 477 Rotary/
Percussion
ATDH* 262 16,948 Air Trac
Cond Gold
Colosseum
Inc.
1988 C88 31 16,415 Reverse
Circulation
1989 C89 2 1,330 Reverse
Circulation
1990 R90 53 15,265 Reverse
Circulation
DB90 6 690 Reverse
Circulation
LAC Minerals
– Colosseum
Inc.
1991 SP91 18 3,220 Reverse
Circulation
TOTAL 599 182,444
Drill
sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and
chip sample recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure representative nature of the
samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample
recovery and grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.
Historic data
Sample recoveries for historic drillholes unknown.
Relationship between recovery and grade unknown
2022 Drilling
All drilling recoveries have been logged and notated each
run based on 10 foot tooling.
To maximize sample recoveries, use of triple tube and long
chain polymer muds were used to increase recovery.
Recovery was good overall at better than 90%
There has been no analysis between sample recoveries and
grade to date.
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.
Historic data
Core and chip samples were geologically and geotechnically
logged at the mine site to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies
and metallurgical studies.

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Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in Geological logging of core samples is qualitative and
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) quantitative in nature.
photography. 2022-2024 Drilling
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
All core was geologically logged. Lithology, veining,
alteration, mineralisation and oxides were recorded in the
appropriate tables of the drill hole database.
Each core box was photographed dry and wet, after logging
of unit and structures were notated on the core.
Geological logging of core samples is qualitative and
quantitative in nature.
Sub- If core, whether cut or sawn and whether Historic Data
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation

quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
It is not known if whole or split core samples were taken.
Up to 1987, samples were shipped by various trucking and
courier companies from the project site to laboratories in
For all sample types, the nature, quality and western
United
States.
In
1987,
American
Assay
appropriateness of the sample preparation Laboratories established an on-site laboratory for mine
technique. production samples.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub- Individual laboratory sample preparation procedures varied
sampling stages to maximise representivity of slightly but still followed a standard analytical industry
samples. process of taking submitted samples through successive
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.
stages of reducing particle sizes and weights to obtain
representative subsamples for assaying. Procedures
comprised drying, crushing (jaw or rolls), splitting (riffle),
pulverizing (spindle, plate, bowl), splitting (scoops), and fire
assaying (30-60g charge using lead collector and AAS
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the finish). There were no unusual or questionable gold
grain size of the material being sampled. assaying methods used. Copies of submittal sheets and
assay certificates are available for most of the later drilling
2022 Drilling
All drill core was sampled using whole core samples.
Samples were placed in heavy-duty, pre-numbered poly
sample bags. Samples were placed on pallets and secured
with stretch wrap and packing tape and shipped in batches
by company personnel directly to Paragon Geochemical via
FedEx Freight following standard chain of custody protocols.
Routine QAQC samples were inserted at a 20% rate into the
sample batches and comprised Certified Reference
Materials (CRMs) from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd. and
verified blank granitic material.
Rock samples sent to Paragon Geochemical in Sparks,
Nevada were dried, weighed, crushed and 1 kg subsample
split, which was pulverized to better than 85% passing 75
microns. Rocks samples were analysed by standard 30gm
fire assay for gold.
Sample size assessment was not conducted but used
sampling size which is typical for gold deposits.
2023-2024 Drilling
All drill core was cut in half lengthwise with half being
assayed and half remaining for reference and kept in place
in original box. Samples were placed in heavy-duty, pre-
numbered poly sample bags. Samples were placed on
pallets and secured with stretch wrap and packing tape and
shipped in batches by company personnel directly to
Paragon Geochemical or ALS Global via a local freight
company following standard chain of custody protocols.
Routine QAQC samples were inserted at a 20% rate into the
sample batches and comprised Certified Reference
Materials (CRMs) from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd. and
verified blank granitic material.

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Rock samples sent to ALS Global or Paragon Geochemical
in Reno or Sparks, Nevada were dried, weighed, crushed
and 1 kg subsample split, which was pulverized to better
than 85% passing 75 microns. Rocks samples were
analysed by standard 30gm fire assay for gold.
Sample size assessment was based on lithologic
boundaries and distinct mineralisation changes.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the Historic Data
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or
total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld
XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in
determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
1972-1984 samples were sent to reputable labs that
followed standard analytical procedures and QAQC
procedures of the day.
Amselco (BHP) 1984-1985 had rigorous security and QAQC
standards that exceed current reporting requirements. Fire
assays for gold were completed using industry standard fire
assay methodology. External standards and blank material
were inserted into routine sample stream prior to laboratory
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
submission.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision
1987 Samples were sent to multiple assay labs for analysis
of the same sample.
have been established. 1987-1991 American Assay Laboratories on-site laboratory
analysed the samples. Standards and blanks were inserted
at regular intervals.
2022 Drilling
Samples were assayed by industry standard methods by
Paragon Geochemical in Sparks, Nevada.
Fire assays for gold were completed using industry standard
fire assay methodology.
External certified reference materials and blank materials
were inserted into the routine sample stream prior to
laboratory submission.
2023-2024 Drilling
Samples were assayed by industry standard methods by
ALS Global in Reno, Nevada or Paragon Geochemical in
Sparks, Nevada.
Fire assays for gold were completed using industry standard
fire assay methodology.
External certified reference materials and blank materials were
inserted into the routine sample stream prior to laboratory
submission.
Verification
The verification of significant intersections by
Historical Data
of sampling
and
assaying

either independent or alternative company
personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Computer printouts and assay certificates are available for the CP,
CH and CM series holes. The Amselco CM drill hole assays were
loaded onto the computer in Denver directly from the Amselco lab.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
Assay data was then broken down into specific drill hole intervals
to form a final data base. All assay data entered in the computer
was subsequently checked against original lab submittal sheets to
remedy any errors. The completed geological and assay
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. information was combined with drill hole collar and down the hole
surveys to form an integrated data base (Amselco, 1984).
There are a total of 37,147 assays in the historic database. The
data for holes drilled prior to Dateline’s work are available as
scanned copies of paper files in PDF file format. The data for
assays ranges from scans of original assay certificates and
submittal forms to scanned printouts from early digital assay
databases thru 1985. The computer print-out files were processed
using an OCR text recognition system, the results compared
against the
originals and any errors found corrected. Those results were then
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corrected. Subsequent assays were scanned from assay
certificates and verified. The author considers the scans of original
assay certificates to be primary sources, whereas the printouts
from an earlier database are secondary sources.
2022 Drilling
Sampling, documentation and sample submittal were under the
guidance and care of Chris Osterman, PhD Geol (Registered
Member SME) and Raymond Harris, Arizona RG.
Geologic information was recorded directly on paper drill logs
developed specifically for the Colosseum Mine project to collect
pertinent information relating to sample depths, RQD, lithology,
veining, alteration, mineralisation, and oxides. Sample sheets
containing sample depths, QA/QC (duplicates, standards, and
blanks inserted in sample runs) was stored in excel spreadsheets.
Logs were scanned and sent to database manager along with
sample sheets for entry into MX Deposit, the Company’s secured
data management system available through Seequent.
2023-2024 Drilling
Logging, sampling, documentation and sample submittal were
under the guidance and care of Graham Craig, B.Sc. Geol
(Registered Member APEGM).
Geologic information was recorded directly into MX Deposit
logging software to collect pertinent information relating to sample
depths, RQD, lithology, veining, alteration, mineralisation, and
oxides. Sample sheets containing sample depths, QA/QC
(duplicates, standards, and blanks inserted in sample runs) were
completed using this same software.
MX Deposit is the Company’s secured data management system
available through Seequent, which feeds directly into the Seequent
3D modelling software, Leapfrog.
Location of
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate
Historic Data
data points drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys),
trenches, mine workings and other locations
used in Mineral Resource estimation.
Collar coordinates for historic drill holes were surveyed in their
respective local mine grid coordinate system in use at the time of
survey.
Specification of the grid system used. Collar survey files were available for most of the collars.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. 1990 computer printouts were found in the Barrick data files that
contained the collar coordinate information for the Hole Series,
C87, CH, CM, CP, WDDH, ATDH, C88, EDDH in the
Amselco/Bond local mine grid system. The files were processed
using an OCR text recognition system, the results compared
against the originals and any errors found corrected. Hole Series
generated in the Amselco/Bond grid were checked against the
corresponding survey files. The remaining collars were entered
from the survey files and compared against collar locations on plan
maps. Discrepancies were noted in the Collar table.
A total of 599 drill holes were entered into the collar table within the
Colosseum mine area to be used in the resource estimate. Drill
holes for exploration targets were not included in the database.
Additionally, 22 holes from the ATDH series assays contained
references to drill holes with no known coordinates.
The Amselco/Bond local mine grid was rotated 45 degrees from
true north. Drill hole traces from the historic data base were plotted
and compared to plan maps and sections. Azimuth discrepancies
were observed in some of the SP91, BD90, ATDH series angle
holes when comparing the historic database to the holes plotted in
plan or section. Resolution to the difference in Azimuth was noted
in the Collar table.
Downhole deviation surveys for the azimuth and inclination of the
CP and CH series holes were taken at 5 foot intervals. Computer
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Drillhole downhole deviation surveys for inclination and azimuth
were obtained by Amselco at 200 foot intervals using an Eastman
borehole camera. It was not possible to survey certain of the holes
where collars collapsed immediately below the casing or where
difficult conditions were encountered during drilling. Surveys were
completed for 76 of the 163 CM holes and indicated that the holes
tended to steepen by 1° per 200 feet while the azimuth showed
little variation. These criteria were applied to unsurveyed holes.
(Amselco, 1984).
Later datasets used for resource estimation or level/cross sections
did not include downhole survey information. Subsequent sections
showed downhole surveys only for holes CP-1, CP-2, CH-50 and
CH-52. Those surveys were included in the data set for the
historical data set. The unsurveyed drill-holes were evaluated on
section and found to have similar locations for geologic and grade
breaks as compared to the surrounding surveyed drill-holes and
blast hole assay data, and therefore, are considered suitable for
resource estimation.
2022 Drilling
All drill hole collars were surveyed using differential Trimble R12i
GPS and Trimble S7 Total Station. The positions are accurate to
within 10 cm x-y and height (z) to +/- 20 cm.
The holes are surveyed in the California State Plane Zone V
coordinate system in feet. Hole locations are reported in UTM
WGS84 coordinate system in metres.
Downhole survey results were provided by Oretest using a Reflex
ACT2 camera to record core orientation. Initial surveys were taken
at 50 feet, then 75 feet intervals thereafter inside the drill string and
EOH. Outputs were provided on paper and as digital files.
2023-2024 Drilling
All drillhole collars were surveyed using handheld GPS. The
positions are accurate to within 4 metres.
The holes are surveyed in UTM WGS84 coordinate system in
metres.
Downhole survey results were completed using a Reflex EZ-TRAC
magnetic survey tool to record core orientation. Initial surveys were
taken at 50 foot, then 100 feet intervals thereafter outside the drill
string and at EOH. Outputs were stored on tablets and the REFLEX
online storage software.
Data Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Historic Data
spacing
and
distribution
Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is
sufficient to establish the degree of geological
The historic drill hole data was used for prior mining of the
Colosseum deposit to establish the degree of geological and grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied at the time and
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation is appropriate to be used for the current Mineral Resource
procedure(s) and classifications applied. Estimate.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. The original uncut assay intervals were composited to reflect a
standard 20 foot bench height based on previous mining at
Colosseum. This method computes a length-weighted average of
the portions of assay intervals which fall within each 20-foot bench.
Composite intervals with less than 10 feet of assayed length were
not used for grade estimation. The maximum composite length
allowed was 30 feet to allow for inclined holes.
2022 Drilling
Current drill holes were drilled to confirm lithological and grade
boundaries established from historical drilling. Hole spacing varied
depending on target.
Data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree
of geological and grade continuity appropriate for resource
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No sample compositing was done.
Orientation Whether the orientation of sampling achieves Historic Data, 2022-2024 Drilling
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
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

Drillholes were drilled obliquely to near perpendicular to the known
mineralized structures. Definition of structure location was the
principal goal.
Sample orientation is deemed to be representative for reporting
is considered to have introduced a sampling purposes.
bias, this should be assessed and reported if
material.
No bias is considered to have been introduced by the existing
sampling orientation.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. Historic Data
security Sampling techniques were developed and reviewed by mine site
personnel.
2022-2024 Drilling
Drill hole sampling techniques and QAQC procedures were
developed and reviewed by Dale A. Sketchley, M.Sc., P. Geo. of
Acuity Geoscience Ltd. and Graham Craig, B.Sc. Geol, GIT of
Colosseum Rare Metals.
The QAQC program returned only a few CRM and BLK failures,
which were deemed to be non-material for resource estimation.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling Historic Data
reviews techniques and data. Sampling techniques were developed and reviewed by mine site
personnel.
2022-2024 Drilling
Drill hole sampling techniques and QAQC procedures were
developed and reviewed by Dale A. Sketchley, M.Sc., P. Geo. of
Acuity Geoscience Ltd. and Graham Craig, B.Sc. Geol, GIT of
Colosseum Rare Metals.
The QAQC program returned only a few CRM and BLK
failures, which were deemed to be non-material for resource
estimation.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in theprecedingsection also applyto this section.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location and The Colosseum Mine project is located in T17N R13E Sec 10,
tenement ownership including agreements or material 11, 14, 15, 22, 23 SB&M.
and land
tenure
status
issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
All tenements are 100% owned by Dateline Resources Limited or
a wholly owned subsidiary and there exist production-based
royalties. Barrick Gold is entitled to a 2.5% Net Smelter Return
royalty on all future production of any metals from the Colosseum
The security of the tenure held at the time of Gold Mine.
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration Historical work was completed by various mining companies since
done by by other parties. 1972.
other
parties

Draco Mines (1972-1974)

Placer Amex (1975-1976)

Draco Mines (1980)

Amselco (1982-1984

Dallhold Resources/Bond Gold (1986-1989

Lac Minerals (1989-1994)

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All the companies were reputable, well-known mining/exploration
companies that followed the accepted industry standard protocols
of the time
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of The Colosseum project is hosted by Proterozoic granites,
mineralisation. gneisses. These were intruded by Tertiary age rhyolitic stocks,
dykes and breccias.
The gold mineralisation occurs in a number of different breccia
pipes with both sedimentary and volcanic rock fragments. Gold is
associated with pyrite within the breccia pipes.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the No Exploration Results are being reported.
Information 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.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting No Exploration Results are being reported.
aggregation averaging techniques, maximum and/or
methods minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material
and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths of high grade results and longer
lengths of low grade results, the procedure
used for such aggregation should be stated
and some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
Relationship
These relationships are particularly important
Drillholes are orientated vertically and obliquely to the mineralized
between in the reporting of Exploration Results. structures and disseminated bodies.
mineralisati
on widths
and
intercept
If the geometry of the mineralisation with
respect to the drill hole angle is known, its
nature should be reported.
Interception angles of the mineralized structures are estimated by
geometries from known occurrences in the adjacent mine
workings and the core drilling intercepts.
lengths If it is not known and only the down hole
lengths are reported, there should be a clear
statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length,
true width not known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) No Exploration Results are being reported.
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
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Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all No Exploration Results are being reported.
reporting 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.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and All meaningful and material data has been included in a previous
substantive material, should be reported including (but not report.
exploration
data
limited to): geological observations;
geophysical survey results; geochemical
survey results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test results;
3D geophysical interpretations have recently been created from
historical data. The outcomes have suggested possible additional
exploration targets close to the existing set of deposits.
bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and
rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
Further The nature and scale of planned further work The objective of the future work will be a PFS. Additional drilling is
work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth likely for metallurgical and geotechnical purposes.
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). Continued processing and interpretation of the geophysical data is
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of ongoing. Currently working on a follow-up program involving IP or
possible extensions, including the main MT surveys to test deeper and with greater resolution.
geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database Measures taken to ensure that data has not been
The current Dateline drill-hole databases were directly created by
integrity corrupted by, for example, transcription or keying GeoGRAFX using original digital analytical certificates in the case of
errors, between its initial collection and its use for
the assay tables, drill log lithologies, and checking against original
Mineral Resource estimation purposes. digital records in the case of the collar and down-hole deviation
Data validation procedures used. tables. Working copies of collar coordinates, downhole survey
information, assays and lithology were converted into excel
templates for data verification.
These templates contain data checking routines designed to prevent
common data entry errors. This original mine-site drill-hole
information was then subjected to various verification measures, the
primary one consisting of auditing of the digital data by comparing
the drill-hole collar coordinates, hole orientations, and analytical
information in the database against historical paper records in the
Barrick data set. Verified data was loaded into a Project specific MS
Access database. This database is secure, operated by a single
database administrator.
The drilling data was supplied by DTR to HSC as an MS Access
database (2022) plus the most recent 2023-4 drilling as CSV files.
This data was re-imported into an MS Access database to allow for
some error checking.
HSC completed some independent validation of the new data to
ensure the drill hole database is internally consistent. The minimum
and maximum values of assays and density measurements were
checked to ensure values are within expected ranges. Further
checks include testing for duplicate samples and overlapping
sampling or logging intervals.
DTR takes responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of the data
used in the Mineral Resource estimates.
HSC used the national grid system converted from the local imperial
grid for all interpretation and modelling work.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Database Manager Barbara Carroll (CPG) conducted a field
Competent Person and the outcome of those examination of the project area on 4 April 2022 and met with
visits. consulting geologist Chris Osterman PhD.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate The visit included field review of the property geology, current drilling,
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of the historic drill holes and collection of representative core
samples to verify assays results from current drilling.
No site visit was completed by HSC due to time and budgetary
constraints.
Geological Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of ) The gold mineralisation comprises disseminated auriferous pyrite
interpretation the geological interpretation of the mineral hosted by a combination of felsite dyke intrusion, felsite breccias,
deposit. sedimentary breccias and altered granite.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions Mineralisation is diffuse and not hosted exclusively by a particular
made. rock type.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on There is no obvious visible lithological or structural control to the gold
Mineral Resource estimation. mineralisation, save for a broad NE/SW-striking enriched zone,
The use of geology in guiding and controlling presumably a structural corridor related to the felsite intrusions.
Mineral Resource estimation. No geological interpretation per se for the mineralisation has been
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and
geology.
completed as the gold grades define the gold mineralisation in the
various host rocks. Any wireframe for the gold mineralisation would
ultimately be a simple grade shell.
Lithological units were delineated for the felsite/felsite breccia,
sedimentary breccia and granite.
There is insufficient data to define with confidence any specific or
significant fault structure playing a role in the control of
mineralisation.
No oxidation surface was created due to a lack of logging data.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource
The Mineral Resources have an 800m by 800m surface extent. With
expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), two separate bodies 200x200m
plan width, and depth below surface to the upper
and lower limits of the Mineral Resource.
The mineralisation is exposed at surface and the Mineral Resources
continue to a depth of approximately 300m below surface at an RL
of 1410m.
The lower limit to the Mineral Resource is an arbitrary one being the
result of a supplied pit shell from a cursory pit optimisation study. The
mineralisation is open at depth and laterally to the southeast, beyond
the North Pit zone.
Estimation The nature and appropriateness of the estimation
Recoverable Multiple Indicator Kriging (MIK) with two search
and technique(s) applied and key assumptions, domains was used to complete the gold grade estimation using
modelling including treatment of extreme grade values, HSC’s in-house GS3M modelling software. The geological
techniques domaining, interpolation parameters and interpretation such as it is, and block model creation and validation
maximum distance of extrapolation from data were completed using the Surpac mining software. HSC considers
points. If a computer assisted estimation method recoverable MIK to be an appropriate estimation technique for the
was chosen include a description of computer type of mineralisation and extent of data available.
software and parameters used. The drillhole database was composited with no constraints to 1m
The availability of check estimates, previous intervals covering the whole of the prospect. A minor amount of
estimates and/or mine production records and peripheral, isolated data was removed from the composite file.
whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.
A total of 54,313 composites were generated from the drillhole
database, using the Surpac ‘best fit’ option and modelled for gold
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by- only.
products. Two drilling domains were employed, one for the South Pit (domain
Estimation of deleterious elements or other non- 1) and another for the North Pit (domain 2), reflecting a difference in
grade variables of economic significance (eg intensity of drilling and assay grades.
sulphur for acid mine drainage characterisation). Grade interpolation was unconstrained, except by the search
In the case of block model interpolation, the block
parameters and the variography, in acknowledgement of the
size in relation to the average sample spacing gradational nature to the margins of the gold mineralisation and the
and the search employed. abundance of buffering low grade peripheral assays.
Any assumptions behind modelling of selective No base of oxidation was used. No cover surface was created as the
mining units. mineralisation is outcropping and is exposed in many places along
Any assumptions about correlation between its ridge line and flanks and where previous mining had occurred.
variables. A fundamental concept behind MIK is that it precludes the need for
Description of how the geological interpretation
was used to control the resource estimates.
top cutting. However in this case two extreme consecutive samples
from one drillhole were top cut to 500g/t.

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

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

Commentary

Block dimensions are 10m by 10m by 5m (E, N, RL respectively) with no sub-blocking. The selective mining unit (SMU) is 5m by 5m by 2.5m. The north and east dimensions were chosen as they are a half to a third of the nominal drillhole distances in the detailed drilled area of the South Pit. The vertical dimension was chosen to reflect the sample spacing and possible mining bench heights and to allow for flexibility in potential mining scenarios.

Both domains were modelled as a combined dataset with soft boundaries. 5 search passes were employed with progressively larger radii and/or decreasing data point criteria. Details of search passes are:


passes are:
Dom 1 X (m) Y (m) Z (m)
Pass 1 20 20 35
Pass 2 30 30 60
Pass 3 40 40 70
Pass 4 60 60 120
Pass 5 60 60 120
Dom 2 Dom 1 X (m) Y (m)
Pass 1 25 25 25
Pass 2 35 35 35
Pass 3 50 50 50
Pass 4 70 70 70
Pass 5 70 70 70
Dom 1 Min Data Max Data Min Octants
Pass 1 16 48 4
Pass 2 16 48 4
Pass 3 16 48 4
Pass 4 16 48 4
Pass 5 8 48 2
Dom 2 Min Data Max Data Min Octants
Pass 1 16 48 4
Pass 2 16 48 4
Pass 3 16 48 4
Pass 4 16 48 4
Pass 5 8 48 2

The maximum extrapolation for the Mineral Resources is shown as the Pass 5 search.

No other elements were modelled therefore there are no assumptions about correlation between variables.

The resource estimates are controlled by the data point distribution, the variography, block size and the search ellipse. Conventional use of wireframes to control the mineralisation was not considered necessary.

The new block model was reviewed visually by HSC, and it was concluded that the block model fairly represents the grades observed in the drill holes. HSC also validated the block model using a variety

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of summary statistics and statistical plots. No issues were noted.
Comparison with the 2022 resource estimates indicated a larger
tonnage for the 2024 Mineral Resource by 27% but at a very slightly
higher gold grade.
No reconciliation possible because no mining cut off grades are
available and low grade stockpiles have no assays.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry Tonnages are estimated on a dry basis. Moisture not recorded.
basis or with natural moisture, and the method of
determination of the moisture content.
Cut-off The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or The recoverable resources are reported at a gold cut-off of 0.5g/t
parameters quality parameters applied. based on the outcome of a recently completed pit optimisation
study by independent mining consultants AMDAD of Brisbane.
The cut-off grade at which the resource is quoted reflects the
intended bulk-mining approach.
Consideration of “reasonable prospects of eventual economic
extraction” has utilised a pit shell with a revenue factor of 1.3 at a
US$2400/oz gold price with preliminary estimates of mining costs
and pit wall slopes.
Mining Assumptions made regarding possible mining The Mineral Resources were estimated on the assumption that the
factors or methods, minimum mining dimensions and material is to be mined by open pit using a bulk mining method.
assumptions 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

The proposed mining method is a conventional drill & blast, truck &
excavator with extracted material sent to an on-site ROM pad with
a processing plant adjacent to the planned pit.
methods, but the assumptions made regarding Minimum mining dimensions are envisioned to be around 5m by 5m
mining methods and parameters when estimating
by 2.5m (strike, across strike, vertical respectively).
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.
Internal Dilution has been incorporated as part of the MIK
modelling, but there is no allowance for external dilution and mining
losses.
Metallurgical The basis for assumptions or predictions The operation of the grinding mill (cyanide leach with carbon in pulp
factors or regarding metallurgical amenability. It is always recovery) in the January 1988 through June 1993 period
assumptions necessary as part of the process of determining conclusively demonstrated the feasibility of gold recovery from the
reasonable prospects for eventual economic Colosseum ore.
extraction to consider potential metallurgical
methods, but the assumptions regarding
metallurgical treatment processes and
Process recoveries during operations were reported to be around
92%.
parameters made when reporting Mineral For the current project a standard CIL plant is envisaged for the ore
Resources may not always be rigorous. Where processing, similar to the process used for the previous mining.
this is the case, this should be reported with an
explanation of the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.
Environmen- Assumptions made regarding possible waste and
A 2022 NI43-101 report stated: “There are no known environmental
tal factors or process residue disposal options. It is always liabilities that are adversely impacting air, water or soil resources on
assumptions necessary as part of the process of determining the Colosseum Mine project.”
reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider the potential environmental
impacts of the mining and processing operation.

The current tenement status over the project area permits the
resumption of opencut mining and ore processing.
While at this stage the determination of potential Future mining operations can be contained within the unpatented
environmental impacts, particularly for a mine leases.
greenfields project, may not always be well
advanced, the status of early consideration of
these potential environmental impacts should be
There are no reports of mine drainage for the stockpiles or the waste
dumps.
reported. Where these aspects have not been
considered this should be reported with an
explanation of the environmental assumptions
All waste and process residues will be disposed of in a responsible
manner and in accordance with the mining license conditions.
made. The area comprises modestly rugged terrain with alluvial fans, basalt
flows, hills, and low mountains and is generally sparsely vegetated.
The climate is typical of a high desert environment with high
temperatures in excess of 100°F during the summer and low
temperatures slightly below freezing in the winter. Annual
precipitation is approximately 8 inches.

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Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the
A default density of 2.65t/m3was used for the Mineral Resources.
basis for the assumptions. If determined, the
method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency
No historical density data was supplied.
of the measurements, the nature, size and 53 density measurements were supplied by DTR. Samples were
representativeness of the samples. from recent drilling by DTR. Samples consisted of weight in air
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
/(weight in air minus weight in water) measurements (Archimedes
Principle) on single pieces of core. The average value was 2.66t/m3
with a range of 1.96 to 3.37t/m3. Density values tended to show an
increase with depth.
alteration zones within the deposit. The default density value used in the resource estimates is
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates considered reasonable.
used in the evaluation process of the different
materials.
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral The classification of the resource estimates is based on the data
Resources into varying confidence categories. point distribution which is a function of the drillhole spacing and the
Whether appropriate account has been taken of search parameters.
all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in Pass 1 = Measured, Passes 2&3 = Indicated, Passes 4 & 5 =Inferred.
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input
data, confidence in continuity of geology and
metal values, quality, quantity and distribution of
the data).
Other aspects have been considered in the classification including,
the style of mineralisation, the geological model, validation of the
historic drilling, sampling methods and recoveries, the QAQC
programmes and results and comparison with previous resource
Whether the result appropriately reflects the estimates.
Competent Person’s view of the deposit. HSC believes the confidence in tonnage and grade estimates, the
continuity of geology and grade, and the distribution of the data
reflect Measured, Indicated and Inferred categorisation. The
estimates appropriately reflect the Competent Person’s view of the
deposit.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral No audits or reviews have been completed.
reviews Resource estimates.
Discussion of
Where appropriate a statement of the relative
No statistical or geostatistical procedures were used to quantify the
relative accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral relative accuracy of the resource. The global Mineral Resource
accuracy/ Resource estimate using an approach or estimates of the Colosseum gold deposit are moderately sensitive to
confidence procedure deemed appropriate by the Competent
lower cut-off grades.
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 and confidence level in the Mineral Resource
estimates are considered to be in line with the generally accepted
accuracy and confidence of the nominated Mineral Resource
categories. This has been determined on a qualitative, rather than
quantitative, basis, and is based on the Competent Person’s
experience with similar deposits and geology.
The statement should specify whether it relates to
global or local estimates, and, if local, state the
relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to

The Mineral Resource estimates are considered to be accurate
globally, but there is some uncertainty in the local estimates due to
a lack of geological definition in certain places eg fault zones.
technical and economic evaluation. Mining of the deposit has taken place, but production data is
Documentation should include assumptions unsuitable for comparison and/or reconciliation.
made and the procedures used.
These statements of relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate should be compared
with production data, where available.