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DEEP YELLOW LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2019

Apr 25, 2019

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Capital/Financing Update

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ASX & NSX: DYL / OTCQX: DYLLF

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ASX Announcement

26 April 2019

NOVA JV ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVED AND FOLLOW-UP DRILLING COMPLETED

Key Points

  • JOGMEC approves annual Joint Venture budget of A$1.05M for year end March 2020

  • 18 hole, 1,404m follow-up drilling program completed on EPL 3669

Budget Approval

Deep Yellow Limited is pleased to advise that Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation ( JOGMEC ), who are sole funding the Nova Joint Venture ( Nova JV ) in Namibia, have approved a program and budget of $1.05M over the next 12 months for the period ending 31 March 2020.

The Nova JV, covering EPLs 3669 and 3667, is held in the corporate entity Nova Energy (Namibia) Pty Ltd in which Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd (RMR - wholly owned subsidiary of Deep Yellow) holds 65% (Manager), Nova Energy Africa Pty Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Toro Energy Limited, ASX listed) 25% and Sixzone Investments (Pty) Ltd 10%.

JOGMEC is currently earning a 39.5% equity interest in the Nova JV to be achieved after $4.5m has been spent by them over a four-year period.

Work on the Nova JV is focussing on target definition and drilling to test for both basement related uranium targets (Rössing/Husab style deposits) and palaeochannel/calcrete associated uranium targets (Langer Heinrich style deposits).

Follow-up Drilling

A short drilling program was completed during the March quarter following up a number of results from the 2018 drilling on EPL 3669. A total of 18 RC holes for 1,404m was drilled. This comprised two holes for 176m drilled at Goanna, four holes for 202m at Barking Gecko, six holes for 582m between Iguana and Festive prospects, four holes for 274m at Iguana and two holes for 170m at Berger's. Figure 1 shows tenement locations and Figure 2: Overview map of follow-up drilling on EPL3669, shown over a SPOT6 satellite image. Appendix 1 lists all drill hole details including intersections greater than 100ppm eU3O8 over 1m

Drilling at Iguana aimed at better defining the mineralisation encountered during 2018. This follow-up work confirmed the narrow, low grade nature of the vein system carrying the uranium mineralisation.

Unit 17, 100-104 Railway Road Subiaco WA 6008 / PO Box 1770 Subiaco WA 6904 Tel: 61 8 9286 6999 / Fax: 61 8 9286 6969 / ABN 97 006 391 948 Email: [email protected] / Website: www.deepyellow.com.au

Of the six angled holes drilled to test possible extensions of Iguana under cover to the northwest towards the Festive Prospect, TN145RC intersected 3m @ 135ppm eU3O8 (7-10m depth) in carbonate-rich gravel at the contact to granitic basement, and 3m @ 175ppm eU3O8 (79-82m depth) in granite. Both intersections are sub-economic and no other mineralisation was encountered.

Four angled RC drill holes for a total of 202m were drilled at Barking Gecko. No uranium mineralisation was intersected.

Two holes were drilled without success at each of Goanna and Berger’s to test the edges of previously identified palaeochannels.

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Figure 1: Tenement and Prospect location maps.

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Figure 2: Overview map of follow-up drilling on EPL3669, shown over a SPOT6 satellite image.

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Conclusions

Although exploration drilling did not encounter economic uranium mineralisation in palaeochannels, the identification of calcrete-associated mineralisation within the palaeochannels in the Nova JV area is considered significant as this has confirmed the prospectivity of the system of palaeochannels that has been identified. Further drilling is planned in 2019 to explore previously untested palaeochannels.

To date, basement drilling has not encountered economically significant uranium mineralisation. The next stage of basement exploration in 2019 will start testing blind targets beneath sand cover as defined by both ground and airborne geophysical methods.

Yours faithfully

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JOHN BORSHOFF Managing Director/CEO Deep Yellow Limited

Exploration Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this announcement as it relates to exploration results was compiled by Mr Martin Hirsch, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Institute of Materials, Mining and Metallurgy (IMMM) in the UK. Mr Hirsch, who is currently the Exploration Manager for Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd ( RMR ), has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Hirsch consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Hirsch holds shares in the Company.

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APPENDIX 1: Drill Hole Details and Uranium intersections

Table 1: Nova JV, Drill Hole Details - January 2019

HOLE
ID
Type Prospect X Y E.O.H. Dip Azi
Grid
Date
completed
TN138 RC Goanna 480407 7475350 79 -70 180 01/16/2019
TN139 RC Goanna 480408 7476148 97 -70 0 01/17/2019
TN140 RC Barking Gecko 478263 7477047 55 -60 221 01/17/2019
TN141 RC Barking Gecko 478231 7477010 49 -60 221 01/18/2019
TN142 RC Barking Gecko 478197.9 7476972 49 -60 221 01/18/2019
TN143 RC Barking Gecko 478164.8 7476935 49 -60 221 01/18/2019
TN144 RC Iguana 479416 7478631 97 -60 224 01/21/2019
TN145 RC Iguana 479386 7478589 97 -60 224 01/21/2019
TN146 RC Iguana 479350 7478549 97 -60 224 01/22/2019
TN147 RC Iguana 479234 7478360 97 -60 224 01/23/2019
TN148 RC Iguana 479199 7478328 97 -60 224 01/23/2019
TN149 RC Iguana 479168 7478292 97 -60 224 01/24/2019
TN150 RC Iguana 479733 7477747 79 -60 45 01/25/2019
TN151 RC Iguana 479892 7478127 79 -60 250 01/28/2019
TN152 RC Iguana 480097 7477820 55 -60 270 01/28/2019
TN153 RC Iguana 480082 7477880 61 -60 290 01/29/2019
TN154 RC Berger’s 479420 7475121 85 -90 0 01/30/2019
TN155 RC Berger’s 479365 7475202 85 -90 0 01/31/2019

Table 2 : Drill Hole Intersections greater than 100ppm eU3O8 over 1m

Hole ID From
[m]
Thickness
[m]
eU3O8
[ppm]
From
[m]
eU3O8
max
Easting Northing RL TD
(m)
TN145RC 7 3 135 8 198 479386 7478589 219 97
79 3 175 80 291
TN152RC 6 17 122 9 200 480097 7477820 242 55
34 1 111 34 111
41 1 218 41 218
TN153RC 50 1 105 50 105 480082 7477880 245 61

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Appendix 2: Table 1 Report (JORC Code 2012 addition)

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template

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 (e.g. cut channels, random The current drilling relies only on U3O8values derived from down-hole total
techniques chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement gamma counting (eU3O8). First check geochemical assay data are expected
tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as late March Quarter to Mid-June Quarter. Previous drill data used in this report
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.). includes both geochemical assay data (U3O8) and down hole gamma equivalent
These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad uranium derived values (eU3O8).
meaning of sampling. Appropriate factors were applied to all downhole gamma counting results to
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample make allowance for drill rod thickness, gamma probe dead times and
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any incorporating all other applicable calibration factors.
measurement tools or systems used. Selected Uranium intersection greater than 100ppm eU3O8 over 1m will be
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material assayed by ICP MS or XRF for U3O8 and selected trace elements.
to the Public Report. Total gamma eU3O8
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this 33 mm Auslog total gamma probes were used and operated by Company
would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was personnel.
used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30g 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.


Gamma probes were calibrated by a qualified technician at Langer Heinrich
Mine in May 2017, August 2017 and again in July 2018.
During the drilling, probes are checked daily by sensitivity checks against a
standard source.
Gamma measurements were taken at 5cm intervals at a logging speed of
approximately 2m per minute.
Probing was done immediately after drilling mainly through the drill rods and in
some cases in the open holes. Rod factors were established to compensate for
the reduced gamma counts when logging was done through the rods.
Some holes encountered water.
The gamma measurements were recorded in counts per second (c/s) and were
converted to equivalent eU3O8values over 1m intervals using the probe-specific
K-factor.

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Appendix 2: Table 1 Report (JORC Code 2012 addition) (continued)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Chemical sampling
Geochemical samples were derived from reverse circulation (RC) drilling at
intervals of 1 m. Samples were spilt at the drill site using either a riffle or cone
splitter to obtain a 1 kg sample for in house portable XRF analyses.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, RC drilling is being used for the Nova JV drilling program.
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (core All holes targeting palaeochannel mineralisation are being drilled vertically and
diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face- intersections measured present true thicknesses.
sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, All holes targeting basement are being drilled inclined at an angle of -60 or -70
by what method, etc.). degrees at azimuths optimized to geology.
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample RC drill chip recoveries are good at around 90%.
recovery recoveries and results assessed. Drill chip recoveries were assessed by weighing 1m drill chip samples at the
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure drill site. Weights were recorded in sample tag books.
representative nature of the samples. Sample loss was minimised by placing the sample bags directly underneath
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and cyclone/splitter.
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gainof fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and All drill holes are being geologically logged.
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate The logging is qualitative in nature. The lithology type is being determined for
Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical all samples.
studies. Other parameters routinely logged include colour, colour intensity, weathering,
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core oxidation, grain size, carbonate (CaCO3) content, sample condition (wet, dry)
(or costean, channel, etc.) photography. and total gamma count (measured by a Rad-eye scintillometer).
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections Lithology codes were used to record the geology.
logged.
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all A portable 2-tier (75%/25%) splitter was used to treat a full 1m sample from the
techniques and core taken. cyclone into an appropriate size assay sample. All sampling was dry.
sample preparation If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc. The above sub-sampling techniques are common industry practice and
and whether sampled wet or dry. appropriate.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness Sample sizes are considered appropriate to the grain size of the material being
of the sample preparation technique. sampled.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages
_to maximise representivity of samples. _

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Appendix 2: Table 1 Report (JORC Code 2012 addition) (continued)

JORC Code explanation Commentary
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in-situ
material collected, including for instance
results for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to
the grain size of the material being
_sampled. _
Quality of assay data and
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
The analytical methods employed will be XRF (portable in
laboratory tests assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether house) NITON XL3t 500 and ICP-MS (ALS Perth: 4 acid
the technique is considered partial or total. digest /ME-ICP61).
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF Downhole gamma tools were used as explained under
instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining ‘Sampling techniques.
the analysis including instrument make and model,
reading times, calibrations factors applied and their
derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether
acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
_precision have been established. _
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by Geology was directly recorded into a tablet in the field and
sampling and either independent or alternative company personnel. sample tag books filed in at the drill site.
assaying The use of twinned holes. The drill data of those logs and tag books (lithology,
Documentation of primary data, data entry sample specifications etc.) were transferred by designated
procedures, data verification, data storage (physical personnel into a geological database.
and electronic) protocols. Twinning was not considered due to the high variability in
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. grade distribution.
Equivalent eU3O8values have been calculated from raw
gamma files by applying calibration factors and casing
factors where applicable.
The ratio of eU3O8vs assayed U3O8for matching
composites will be used to quantify the statistical error.

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Appendix 2: Table 1 Report (JORC Code 2012 addition) (continued)

Location of data Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill The collars are being surveyed by in-house operators using
points holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine a differential GPS.
workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource All drill holes are of exploratory nature and for this no
estimation. down-hole surveying was required.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid system is World Geodetic System (WGS) 1984,
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Zone 33 South.
Data spacing and Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. The data spacing and distribution is optimised to test the
distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient selected exploration targets.
to establish the degree of geological and grade The down hole gamma tool records at 5cm intervals.
continuity These were converted to eU3O8values as outlined in the
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve sampling techniques sections. The result was composited
to1m intervals.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
• _Whether sample compositing has been applied. _
Orientation of data in Whether the orientation of sampling achieves In the palaeochannels uranium mineralisation is strata
relation to geological unbiased sampling of possible structures and the bound and distributed in continuous horizontal layers.
structure extent to which this is known, considering the deposit Holes are being drilled vertically and mineralised intercepts
type. represent the true width.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and The basement target mineralisation is vertical to steeply
the orientation of key mineralised structures is dipping and the drill holes are aimed at appropriate angels
considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this into the target zones. The intersections will not represent
should be assessed and reported if material. the true width and has to be evaluated for each hole
depending on the structural setting
All holes were sampled down-hole from surface.
Geochemical samples are being collected at 1m intervals.
Total-gamma count data is being collected at
5cm intervals.

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Appendix 2: Table 1 Report (JORC Code 2012 addition) (continued)

Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. 1m RC drill chip samples were prepared at the drill site. The
samples were stored in plastic bags. Sample tags were
placed inside the bags. The samples are placed into plastic
crates and transported from the drill site to RMR’s site
premises in Swakopmund by Company personnel, prior to
analyses.
Upon completion of the portable XRF assay work the
remainder of the drill chip sample bags for each hole was
packed back into crates and then stored in designated
containers in chronological order, locked up and kept safe at
RMR’s dedicated sample storage yard at Rocky Point
located outside Swakopmund. Core trays are stored in
racks or are stacked at Rocky point as well.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling D. M. Barrett (PhD MAIG) conducted an audit of gross
techniques and data. count gamma logging procedures and log reduction
methods used by Deep Yellow Limited.
He concludes his audit commenting: “In summary, it is my
belief that the equivalent uranium grades reported by
Reptile from their gamma logging programs are reliable
and areprobablywithin a fewpercent to the truegrade”.

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