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EAGLE MOUNTAIN MINING LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2019

Oct 28, 2019

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Proposed Acquisition of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine in Arizona

  • ➢ Eagle Mountain proposes to acquire 80% of the high-grade Oracle Ridge Copper Mine for an upfront purchase price of US$500,000 with the remaining US$6.4 million on attractive delayed terms

  • ➢ Oracle Ridge is located in Arizona, 26km from BHP’s San Manuel mine – once the largest underground mine in the US

  • ➢ Underpinned by an 11.7 million tonnes Mineral Resource Estimate (Measured + Indicated + Inferred) grading 1.57% Cu and 17.47 g/t Ag estimated at a 1% CuEq cut-off in a 2014 NI43-101 report [1]

  • ➢ Oracle Ridge is an advanced stage opportunity, comprising an existing underground mine (currently on care and maintenance) with 18km of underground development and significant exploration upside

  • ➢ US$26 million invested since 2011 on technical studies, permitting and exploration drilling

  • ➢ Upon completion of the acquisition, Eagle Mountain intends to commence a significant resource expansion exploration program beginning with the consolidation of existing data

  • ➢ Oracle Ridge is complementary to the Silver Mountain Project providing Eagle Mountain with an ideal mix of advanced and greenfields exploration projects

Eagle Mountain Mining Limited (ASX:EM2) (‘Eagle Mountain’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce the proposed acquisition of an 80% interest in the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine (‘Oracle Ridge’) (Figure 1) located near Tucson, Arizona.

1 Cautionary Statement: references in this announcement to the publicly quoted resource tonnes and grade of the Project are historical and foreign in nature and not reported in accordance with the JORC Code 2012, or the categories of mineralisation as defined in the JORC Code 2012. A competent person has not done sufficient work to classify the resource estimate as mineral resources or ore reserves in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. It is uncertain that following evaluation and/or further exploration work that the foreign/historic resource estimates of mineralisation will be able to be reported as mineral resources or ore reserves in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. Resource estimates and other information used in this announcement are based on the March 2014 NI43-101 compliant Independent Technical Report prepared by Dr Giles Arseneau of Arseneau Consulting Services Inc for Oracle Mining Corp. This report can be found on the Company’s website “www.eaglemountain.com.au”.

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Oracle Ridge presents Eagle Mountain with an advanced stage opportunity underpinned by a high-grade copper and silver resource of 11.7 million tonnes at 1.57% Cu and 17.47 g/t Ag, substantial underground development work and significant exploration upside.

The Eagle Mountain management team has spent several months completing due diligence on the opportunity at Oracle Ridge and believe it has the characteristics that represent a long-term, flagship operation. The Company’s immediate focus will be on developing and advancing Oracle Ridge, and in particular upgrading and expanding the known resource.

Charles Bass, Eagle Mountain’s CEO and Managing Director commented, “The Oracle Ridge Mine presents an amazing opportunity and one that doesn’t come along very often. It is an advanced stage copper and silver opportunity that perfectly complements our early stage, but highly prospective Silver Mountain Project.

The management team has completed significant due diligence on Oracle Ridge, and I along with the Board believe this project can take Eagle Mountain to the next level.

Once we formally complete the acquisition, we will focus on exploration aimed at expanding the resource and some complementary early development studies. Our newly-appointed CEO, Tim Mason – an underground mining expert – will be the driving force behind advancing Oracle Ridge.”

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Oracle Ridge Copper Mine Overview

Resource Highlights

  • 11.76 million tonnes Mineral Resource Estimate (Measured + Indicated + Inferred) grading 1.57% Cu and 17.47 g/t Ag estimated at a 1% CuEq cut-off in a 2014 NI43-101 report[2] ;

  • 409 million lbs Cu and 6.8 million ounces Ag are contained in this resource estimate; and

  • Multiple drill targets within 6 km of the main mine area based on a 1995 aeromagnetic survey[2] .

Significant Existing In-Ground Investment

The project benefits from some significant existing underground investment including:

  • Over 76,000 metres of historical drilling completed in 613 drill holes[2] ;

  • Approximately 18 kilometres of underground workings[2] ;

  • Refurbished buildings and equipment remain onsite; and

  • US$26 million invested since 2011 on technical studies, permitting, exploration, underground development and equipment by the previous owner, Oracle Ridge Mining LLC.

Advanced Permitting

  • Most required mining permits previously secured with some requiring amendment depending upon final project design.

Arizona is a Premier Mining Jurisdiction

  • Long mining history with multiple world class operations;

  • Mining-friendly regulatory and permitting regime;

  • Mining workforce located nearby at towns of Oracle, San Manuel and Mammoth; and

  • Good access to site and in close proximity to railway and smelters.

2 Cautionary Statement: references in this announcement to the publicly quoted resource tonnes and grade of the Project are historical and foreign in nature and not reported in accordance with the JORC Code 2012, or the categories of mineralisation as defined in the JORC Code 2012. A competent person has not done sufficient work to classify the resource estimate as mineral resources or ore reserves in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. It is uncertain that following evaluation and/or further exploration work that the foreign/historic resource estimates of mineralisation will be able to be reported as mineral resources or ore reserves in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. Resource estimates and other information used in this announcement are based on the March 2014 NI43-101 compliant Independent Technical Report prepared by Dr Giles Arseneau of Arseneau Consulting Services Inc for Oracle Mining Corp. This report can be found on the Company’s website “www.eaglemountain.com.au”.

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Proposed Acquisition Conditions

The Asset Purchase Agreement and other formal documentation has been significantly advanced, however as the vendor is a Receiver acting on behalf of a secured creditor, no agreement or letter of intent (binding or non-binding) has been exchanged with the Receiver or the secured creditor . The Receiver has filed a motion with the Arizona Superior Court in relation to the proposed sale to Eagle Mountain’s Arizona subsidiary. All formal documentation will be executed upon approval by the Arizona Superior Court together with the completion of a statutory notice period.

The Oracle Ridge Copper Mine and associated assets held by Oracle Ridge Mining LLC are subject to a receivership action, and control by a Receiver, in judicial proceedings pending before the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, Arizona (‘Superior Court’). The Superior Court had previously entered a Sale Order authorizing the Receiver to sell the Receivership Property to Vincere Resource Holdings LLC (‘Vincere’) or its nominee.

Following negotiations with Eagle Mountain and its subsidiary company Wedgetail Operations LLC, the Receiver has filed a “Motion to Amend Previous Order Approving Sale of Receivership Property Free and Clear of Liens, Claims and Interests”

The Superior Court is due to schedule a hearing on the current Receiver’s Motion and the Receiver will provide notice of this hearing date to all individuals and entities who have appeared or previously received notices in the receivership proceedings. The Company will provide an update on the hearing date when it is advised, we anticipate that the Superior Court will sign an order designating Wedgetail Operations LLC as the nominee/buyer and approve the terms set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement on the date of the hearing.

The various parties will work to close the transaction pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement as soon as practicable following the Superior Court hearing and if the order sought is granted. We anticipate that the closing will occur within two to three business days from signing of the order.

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Brief History of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine

Property Owner Time
Period
Events
Phelps Dodge Copper Co. 1873-1937
Mining in district begins

20 t/day copper smelter constructed

Exploration and Development
Daily Arizona Copper Co,
Control Mines
1937 - 1968
90 t/day flotation plant constructed

Operations occur sporadically
Continental Copper Inc,
Union Mines Inc
1968 - 1988
Large scale analysis of mineralisation

Reported US$19 million expenditure on
exploration and development
Santa Catalina Mining
Corp
1988 - 2004
750 short ton (st)/day mill constructed
1991

1000 st/day mill expansion completed
1993

Roughly 1 million st of ore processed
1991-1995

2000 st/day feasibility study 1994

Operation closed 1996 and mill removed
Marble Mountain
Ventures LLC
2004 - 2010
Real estate developers – no mining or
exploration
Oracle Mining Corp 2010 - 2014
Gold Hawk, renamed Oracle Mining Corp,
purchased 100% in the Oracle Ridge
property from Marble Mountain Ventures

15,850 metre validation drill program
2010-2012

Air Quality Permit received 2012

MOU with Pima County on land exchange

NI43-101 2014

Secured notegranted to Vincere
Receiver of Oracle Ridge
Mining LLC (ORM) -
Vincere Resource
Holdings LLC
2014 –
current

Vincere’s secured note puts ORM in
receivership

Oracle Ridge Mine assets held on care
and maintenance at cost of approx.
US$400,000 per annum

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Proposed Acquisition

Key Commercial Terms

Consideration for the proposed acquisition of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine and the key transaction terms are as follows:

  • US$500,000 payable to the Receiver of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine for the benefit of Vincere;

  • A 20% interest in Wedgetail Operations LLC granted to Vincere (Three Keys Capital Advisors LLC acted as an exclusive financial advisor to Vincere in connection with this transaction);

  • Eagle Mountain’s 80% interest in Wedgetail Operations will be held through a 100% owned Arizona subsidiary, Wedgetail Holdings LLC;

  • Osisko Gold Royalties has a 3% NSR attached to the property;

  • A secured loan (‘Seller Note’) for the amount of US$6,423,000 is repayable to Vincere over 10 years with no repayments due over the first 5 years;

  • Interest accrues on the principal for the first 5 years and is interest free thereafter;

  • Eagle Mountain, through Wedgetail Holdings, will free-carry Vincere for the first US$5,000,000 of expenditure. There is no time frame or minimum spend required, however if Eagle Mountain does not incur the expenditure of US$5,000,000 or otherwise wishes to withdraw, it will relinquish its 80% interest in Wedgetail to Vincere with no additional recourse to Eagle Mountain;

  • Vincere will have a one-time only election to contribute its pro rata share of costs or dilute its interest in Wedgetail Operations upon the $US5,000,000 expenditure being reached;

  • Eagle Mountain’s wholly owned subsidiary Silver Mountain Mining Operations Inc will be the Operator of Wedgetail Operations; and

  • Replacement reclamation and environmental bonds will be put in place by Wedgetail Operations to satisfy regulatory requirements.

The Loan Agreement

Wedgetail Operations and Vincere have agreed terms for a Loan and Security Agreement and Convertible Term Note (the Loan Agreement) in the amount of US$6,423,000. Interest will accrue to the principal for the first five years at the rate of 3.15% per annum, and the interest rate shall be zero for the remaining five years.

The Loan Agreement will be secured solely against the assets comprising the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine and the 80% interest in Wedgetail Operations held by Wedgetail Holdings.

The Loan Agreement is evidenced by a Convertible Term Note (the Seller Note). The Seller Note will carry a 10 year term commencing on the Closing Date and continuing until the 10th anniversary of the Closing Date. Repayments will commence on the 5th anniversary of the Closing Date and on each anniversary of the Closing Date thereafter in annual instalments of US$1,500,000.

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Upon the occurrence of each of three milestone events, Vincere can elect to convert up to US$1,000,000 of the Note into ordinary shares in Eagle Mountain.

The three milestone events are as follows:

  • The completion by Wedgetail Operations of a preliminary feasibility study in connection with the Mortgaged Properties;

  • The completion of a feasibility study in connection with the Mortgaged Properties leading to a decision to proceed with a bankable feasibility study; and

  • The decision by Wedgetail Operations to commission the financing for the Mortgaged Properties as evidenced by a feasibility study sufficient to obtain third party financing for the Mortgaged Properties.

Notwithstanding the conversion rights to be held by Vincere, in no event can Vincere hold greater than 10% of Eagle Mountain’s issued shares. Any Eagle Mountain shares issued to Vincere upon the exercise of these conversion rights will be subject to transfer and sale restrictions for six months from date of issue. Eagle Mountain will provide a performance guarantee in relation to the issuance of shares on conversion.

The Operating Agreement

Wedgetail Operations will be subject to an operating agreement between Wedgetail Holdings and Vincere. It will have a Management Committee comprising three members nominated by Wedgetail Holdings and two members nominated by Vincere, with each side holding their respective interests. For certain circumstances that may affect the asset base or financial stability of Wedgetail Operations, there must be 100% agreement between the parties. Eagle Mountain’s wholly owned and Tucson-based subsidiary Silver Mountain Mining Operations Inc will be the Operator of Wedgetail Operations.

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Location and Geologic Context

  • The Oracle Ridge Copper Mine is located north east of Tucson (see Figure 2 and 3 below) and 26km from BHP’s San Manuel mine – once the largest underground mine in the US.

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Figure 2 Arizona state map showing Eagle Mountain project locations and existing copper deposits.

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Figure 3 Location of Oracle Ridge Mine located to the NE of Tucson, Arizona. EM2's office in Arizona is approximately a two-hour drive from the minesite.

  • Oracle Ridge is adjacent to EMX Royalty Corp’s Lomitas Negra porphyry project under option to South32;

  • Oracle Ridge is hosted in Cambrian to Mississippian limestones and dolomites;

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  • Source of alteration and mineralisation is intrusion by Cretaceous (Laramide) Leatherwood granodiorite stock, sills and dikes (Figure 4);

  • Skarn and endoskarn mineralisation

  • Bornite, chalcocite, chalcopyrite

  • Significant silver and minor gold

  • Concentrated magnetite in some areas; and

  • Mineralisation contained within four limestone beds ranging from Cambrian to Pennsylvanian in age.

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Figure 4 Simplified north-south cross section displaying local geology at Oracle Ridge. The intrusion of the Laramide Leatherwood granodiorite (pink colour) caused skarn alteration and Cu-Ag mineralisation in the overlying carbonate beds

The geological conditions at the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine provide for:

  • Exceptionally favourable geotechnical conditions;

  • Neutralisation of any acidic run-off through the limestone host rock; and

  • Hardness of host rock is well suited for underground mining.

Mineralisation

Copper mineralisation exists in a copper-bearing skarn (Figures 5 and 6). Mining and exploration to date have identified:

  • 12 major deposits (Figure 7);

  • 15 minor and medium size deposits; and

  • Locally massive magnetite associated with dolomitic beds.

Copper sulphide minerals are dominantly bornite and chalcocite (Figure 5), with chalcopyrite occurring near the Leatherwood intrusive contact.

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Figure 5 Skarn-hosted mineralisation. Escabrosa Formation - 6400 Level

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Figure 6 High-grade, bornite-rich ore from the 5900 level. Specimen is approximately 10 centimetre long

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Figure 7 Plan view of underground developments and extent of known skarn zones. Patented claims boundary is shown in green

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Mineral Resource Estimation

The resource estimates provided in this announcement have been taken from the 31 March 2014 Independent Technical Report for the Oracle Ridge Project prepared by Dr Gilles Arseneau, P.Geo, principal of Arseneau Consulting Services Inc.

These resource estimates are Canadian NI43-101 compliant. As such, the Canadian Institute of Mining applies a standard that there are “reasonable prospects for economic extraction” in its definition of Mineral Resources.

Arseneau considers that ”major portions of the Oracle Ridge Project are amenable to underground extraction”.

The table below presents the Mineral Resource Estimate calculated by Arseneau at a 1.0% CuEq (copper equivalent) cut-off grade. The Mineral Resource Estimate is not JORC compliant.

mpliant.
Resource
Class
Tonnes
(Millions)
Cu
%
Ag
g/t
Au
g/t
Contained
Cu, lbs
(Millions)
Contained
Ag, oz
(Millions)
Contained
Au, oz
(‘000)
Measured 1.06 1.59 18.86 0.24 37 0.6 8
Indicated 5.58 1.61 17.83 0.21 199 3.2 38
Inferred 5.12 1.53 16.80 0.14 173 3 22
Total 11.76 1.57 17.47 0.18 409 6.8 68

Table 1 Summary of latest Mineral Resource Estimate – NI43-101 Compliant. (See Figure 8 and Figure 9 for a 3D representation of the orebodies and MRE block model)

Note in respect to Copper Equivalency:

The cut-off grade of 1% CuEQ was used to ensure reasonable prospects of economic extraction assuming underground mining. Silver and gold grade estimates were based on a less comprehensive data set than the copper grade estimates. Where copper grade estimates exist without accompanying silver and gold grade estimates, the drill hole was not used to estimate silver or gold grade. Copper equivalency has been estimated using metal pricing of US$2.80 per pound of copper, US$20 per ounce of silver and US$1,300 per ounce of gold. Metallurgical recovery was derived from preliminary locked cycle test results and assumed to be 81% for gold and silver. The prices used were a reflection of market at the time of the Mineral Resource Estimate and reasonable forecasts. The formula used is as follows:

CuEQ= Cu% + {(Ag oz/tonUS$200.81)+(Au oz/tonUS$1,300 0.81)} /$2.80/2,000*100

Cautionary Statement: references in this announcement to the publicly quoted resource tonnes and grade of the Project are historical and foreign in nature and not reported in accordance with the JORC Code 2012, or the categories of mineralisation as defined in the JORC Code 2012. A competent person has not done sufficient work to classify the resource estimate as mineral resources or ore reserves in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. It is uncertain that following evaluation and/or further exploration work that the foreign/historic resource estimates of mineralisation will be able to be reported as mineral resources or ore reserves in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. Resource estimates and other information used in this announcement are based on the March 2014 NI43-101 compliant Independent Technical Report prepared by Dr Giles Arseneau of Arseneau Consulting Services Inc for Oracle Mining Corp. This report can be found on the Company’s website “www.eaglemountain.com.au”.

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Figure 8 3D model looking westward of existing underground infrastructure (black), modelled orebodies (blue) and completed drill-holes. (Note: axes values are in feet. 1ft = 0.3048m)

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Figure 9 3D model showing historical mineral resource block model (green: Measured Resource; yellow: Indicated Resource; red: Inferred Resource), underground infrastructure and drilling (Note: axes values are in feet. 1ft = 0.3048m)

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Mineral Resource Expansion Potential

Documents reviewed by Eagle Mountain suggest there is significant potential for expansion of the Mineral Resource Estimate for the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine.

The potential expansion of Mineral Resource Estimate for the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine will be a key focus for the Company.

Current Site Conditions

A recent site visit by Eagle Mountain personnel and its consultants has confirmed that the site conditions at Oracle Ridge Copper Mine are as follows:

  • Portals are secured but accessible (Figure 1 and Figure 10);

  • Buildings in good repair with various amounts of goods and materials (Figure 11);

  • All underground infrastructure (Figure 12), air lines, water and electrification intact

  • 150 and 50 HP fans with switchgear in place;

  • No power underground at present but transformer and switchgear at 6400 Level portal (Figure 10);

  • Underground drill rig and rods stored underground;

  • No fuel storage at site and chemical footprint has been minimised;

  • Video and telecommunications infrastructure installed, but requires repair; and

  • Surface access roads well maintained.

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Figure 10 Refurbished 6400 Level portal with electric power infrastructure to left of portal. Note that generator shown in this photograph is currently off site

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6400 Level Portal
Historical Mine Shops
5900 Level Portal
Core Shed/Office
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Figure 11 Surface infrastructure at Oracle Ridge mine.

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Figure 12 Underground infrastructure map

Eagle Mountain’s Forward Plan at Oracle Ridge

  • Consolidate all historical data into a comprehensive database;

  • Acquisition of new geological and geophysical data;

  • Convert resource estimate to a JORC 2012 standard;

  • Determine further potential resource targets both within existing mine and in the nearby vicinity;

  • Commence and exploration program focussed on upgrading and expanding the existing mineral resource base;

  • Assess potential for magnetite which has been reported to be up to 39% in some mineralisation; and

  • Commence mining studies on the basis of an enlarged resource base.

For further information please contact:

Charles Bass Mark Pitts BSc, MSc, FAusIMM, FAIG, FAICD B.Bus, FCA, GAICD Managing Director & CEO Company Secretary [email protected] [email protected]

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COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The information in this document that relates to technical information about the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine is based on, and fairly represents information and supporting documentation compiled and reviewed by Mr Kevin Francis who is an independent consultant to the company. Mr Francis is a Registered Member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. Mr Francis holds no interest in the Company and 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 December 2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (‘JORC Code’). Mr Francis consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based upon the information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this announcement that relates to information in respect of foreign resource estimates provided pursuant to ASX Listing Rules 5.12.2 to 5.12.7 is an accurate representation of the available data and studies for the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine Project, and has been compiled by Mr Francis who is an independent consultant to the company.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN MINING LIMITED

Eagle Mountain is a copper-gold explorer focused on the strategic exploration and development of highly-prospective greenfields and brownfields projects in Arizona, USA.

Arizona is at the heart of America’s mining industry and home to some of the world’s largest copper discoveries such as Bagdad, Miami and Resolution, one of the largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world.

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Annexure 1

Reporting of Foreign Estimates

With respect to the reporting of mineral resources estimates for the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine, the Company provides the following information pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 5.12:

  • 5.12.1 The Oracle Ridge Copper Mine Mineral Resource Estimate (“Foreign MRE”) has been extracted from a report prepared by Dr Gilles Arseneau, P.Geo, principal of Arseneau Consulting Services Inc. The report dated 31 March 2014 is publicly available and can be downloaded at: www.eaglemountain.com.au

  • 5.12.2 The Foreign MRE is NI43-101 compliant and as a result categories of mineralisation have been included at Table 1 in the body of this announcement. The Company considers that the Foreign MRE uses a classification system which is readily comparable to that used in the JORC Code.

  • 5.12.3 The Foreign MRE is considered by Eagle Mountain to be both relevant and of significant materiality to the proposed acquisition of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine as it provides an appropriate level of context and background to the Project. Informing shareholders of publicly available mining information over a former producing mine is assessed to be relevant in allowing shareholders to be fully informed to assess the merits of the Transaction. The Company has undertaken its own due diligence on the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine Project (as set out in JORC Sections 1 and 2 of this announcement). Section 3 has also been completed, however additional work is required prior to determining whether a resource can or will be disclosed under JORC Code (2012).

  • 5.12.4 and 5.12.5

Eagle Mountain considers that investors can rely on the Foreign MRE. Although the Foreign MRE has not been converted to JORC it is noted that the Canadian Reporting Code is generally considered an equivalent reporting code to JORC. A summary of work programmes, historic mining activity and assumptions is set out in the body of this announcement. The full report including the Foreign Mineral Resource Estimate is available and can be downloaded from www.eagle mountain.com.au.

Since 2010, diamond drill core has been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support Mineral Resource Estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. Drill core was logged in detail for lithology, alteration, mineralisation, structure and veining. In addition, rock quality designation was kept for geotechnical purposes. Core photos and the remaining half core have been retained for further geologic or geotechnical samplings as may become necessary. Since 2011, the project has assayed 6,771 core samples, 5,672 were assayed at Skyline Assayers and Laboratories and 1,099 were assayed at the SGS Mineral Services laboratory.

The surface and underground geology was examined an independent consultant. The mineralisation was observed in drill core and in the underground workings. Drill sites were located at surface and underground. The core logging, sample handling procedures and were also examined. The historical drill core was examined for integrity and all historical drill core was re-sampled so that silver and gold values could be included in the database and so that the apparent high assay bias associated with the historical data could be better quantified.

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Of the 10,499 assay data in the drill hole database, 6,771 were verified against original assay certificates and no significant errors were identified. In addition, all historical assay data for the surface drilling program against the scanned copies of original drill logs were verified. Several discrepancies were noted with the historical drill holes. All were corrected to match the information on the drill logs.

The geologic model is considered robust with information from over 600 surface and underground diamond drill holes.

The Company is confident that the existence of the NI43-101 estimate and the historic production records for the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine provide a reasonable basis for relying on the Foreign MRE which was prepared by Dr Gilles Arseneau, P.Geo, principal of Arseneau Consulting Services Inc, an independent consultant.

  • 5.12.6 Eagle Mountain is not aware of any recent estimates or data relevant to the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine Mineral Resource Estimate, other than that already disclosed.

  • 5.12.7 The Company intends, upon successful completion of the proposed transaction, to undertake further geological fieldwork, interpretation and if necessary, drilling to support a JORC 2012 Mineral Resource Estimate at Oracle Ridge. Prior to declaring a mineral resource, the Company will be required to undertake its own estimation work, which will include site visits, geological interpretation, data assimilation, new estimation and modelling techniques, assessment of relevant environmental factors and assumptions, assumptions regarding the accuracy and confidence of any prospective resource estimates and assumptions regarding mining methods, processing and potential dilution. The Company reiterates that there is no guarantee that after undertaking such work, a mineral resource consistent with the JORC Code (2012) will be reported.

  • 5.12.8 Planning for the exploration and evaluation work that is proposed to take place. The Company anticipates that it will commence a data compilation exercise which may take up to six months, during which time targeting will also be undertaken with a view to commencing a drilling program in the second half of 2020.

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template

This Table 1 report pertains specifically in respect to the technical information relating to the Oracle Ridge Mine as set out in the attached Announcement.

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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

  • Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary SamplingNature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or Oracle Ridge Mining (ORM, 2010 onwards): techniques specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate • Diamond drill core was sampled as half core at nominal 1.52 metre (5 to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma ft) increments beginning and ending at geologic contacts.

  • sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should • 100% of the drilling is derived from diamond drill core. There is a

  • not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. total of 613 diamond drill holes totaling 76,773.6 metres.

  • Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity • Contacts and sampling increments were defined by geologists and and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems marked on the core prior to splitting into two halves by a core splitting used. hammer. • Skyline Laboratories of Tucson Arizona has been the primary assay

  • Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to lab utilizing the following assay methods: • FA-3 fire assay with gravimetric finish of a 30g charge.

  • the Public Report. In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been • SEA-Cu total copper analysis with complete acid digestion.

  • done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to • During initial surface (19 holes) and underground core drilling (9 produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more holes), SGS labs was used for sample assays utilizing the following criteria:

  • Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report. In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘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.

  • Wt. sample submission weight captured in kilograms • FAA303 SGS Laboratories, 30 g fire assay with AAS finish for gold • ICP90Q Sodium Peroxide Fusion ICP-AES analysis for Cu, Fe and Mo

  • AAS42E 2g 4 acid digestion with AAS finish

  • SQL01D sequential copper leach H2SO4 soluble Cu

Historical

  • 485 of the core holes were by several companies prior to ORM’s involvement. Drilling campaigns were completed by Continental Copper, Continental-Union Miniere and Oracle Ridge Mining Partners from 1970 to early 1990. Core samples from these campaigns were assayed at independent commercial labs. From 2010 onward successful efforts were made to relocate historical drill hole collars, obtain original assay certificates and in the case of 67 holes with

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
existing core, were relogged, photographed and submitted for a
current assay with QA/QC samples inserted. In general, current
assays compared favourably to historical results; however, a copper
grade reduction factor of 12.5% was applied to all historical samples
without a current assay. The source of the bias has not been
identified and appears to be consistent across all copper grade
ranges. Current assays replaced the historical assays. Eleven
historical underground percussion drill holes were twinned by core
and showed generally little correlation, as a result all percussion drill
samples were removed from the assay database.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air •Diamond core drilling was used exclusively from 2010 to present at
techniques blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple core diameter HQ reducing to NX as drill conditions dictated. The
or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other core was not oriented but the initial azimuth and dip was selected in
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). order to pierce the skarn mineralisation perpendicular to bedding. The
drill hole collars and downhole survey were completed by contractors.
Downhole surveys used gyroscopic survey tools with backsight due to
presence of magnetite.
•Historical diamond drill core is primarily BQ sized.
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries •Cores were measured, recorded and compared to the drilled interval
recovery and results assessed. to estimate recovery.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure •The driller controlled rig speed and down pressure in order to
representative nature of the samples. maximize recovery. Diamond drill core is the preferred sampling
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade method to ensure representative nature of samples.
and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential •No relationship between sample recovery and grade has been
loss/gain of fine/coarse material. identified. Mineralisation is primarily controlled by veins along narrow
structures and sample bias is not believed to be material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and •Since 2010, diamond drill core has geologically and geotechnically
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate
Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical
studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel, etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.
logged to a level of detail to support Mineral Resource estimation,
mining studies and metallurgical studies. Drill core was logged in
detail for lithology, alteration, mineralisation, structure and veining. In
addition, rock quality designation (RQD) was kept for geotechnical
purposes. Core photos and the remaining half core have been
retained for further geologic or geotechnical samplings as may
become necessary.
•Historical core has been geologically logged and infilled by
contemporarydrilling.

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•Geologic rock types, alteration and structure are recorded based on
visual determination.
•Diamond core was photographed prior to splitting.
•Post 2010 drill holes were logged in full. Historical core boxes that
appeared to be complete and unmixed were logged in full.
Sub- If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core •Diamond drill core collected after 2010 was mechanically split into
sampling taken. two halves, one submitted for assay and the other kept. The
techniques
and sample
preparation
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and
whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the
resampling program of historical core used the entire remaining half
core.
•Samples were 100% core.
sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to •Industry standard diamond drilling techniques were used and are
maximise representivity of samples. considered appropriate for use in Mineral Resource estimation.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the
in situ material collected, including for instance results for field •For diamond drill core, sample quality was maintained by a geologist
duplicate/second-half sampling. responsible for defining each sample interval based on geologic
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material
contact or sample length.
being sampled.
•No second half core sampling has been completed to date. The
Oracle Ridge project is a copper skarn not typically associated with
half core scale variability. A core library exists in the event that
duplicate sampling is necessary. Core recovery is generally excellent.
•Sample sizes are considered appropriate to the copper mineralisation
based on the style of mineralisation, the thickness of the
intersections, the sampling methodology and the assay value ranges
for copper.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and •The copper analysis undertaken is a total copper assay using 4 acid
assay data laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered total digestion. Total copper analysis is appropriate given that the
and partial or total. primary copper minerals are sulphides and oxide and silicate minerals
laboratory For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, of copper are absent or in minor amounts. Fire assay with gravimetric
tests the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and

finish of gold and silver samples is a total method and provides
precise and accurate results.
their derivation, etc. •HandheldNiton XRF instruments are used qualitatively toidentify the

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Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, margins of mineralisation and not for Mineral Resource estimation
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels
and utilize the built-in calibration test and are sent to an authorized
of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established. repair facility for servicing.
•Since 2011, the project has assayed 6,771 core samples, 5,672 were
assayed at Skyline and 1,099 were assayed at SGS laboratories. In
addition to the core samples, ORM submitted 255 blank samples and
206 standard reference material (“SRM”). Blanks and SRMs were
only submitted starting with the 2012 drilling program. No SRM or
blanks were submitted with the 2011 drill samples. ORM geologists
insert blanks after each high-grade sample to check for contamination
at the lab’s sample preparation facility. SRM are inserted with each
mineralised interval. ORM used three commercially prepared SRM
samples. During the 2010 drilling program, 69 samples from holes
2011-016, 2011-051, 2011-071, ODH 002, ODH 006, ODH 007 and
ODH 008 were assayed at both of Skyline and ALS Chemex. The
ALS results agree well with the Skyline assays with ALS reporting
slightly lower copper grade than Skyline. The correlation is very good
between ALS and Skyline with the Skyline assays being slightly lower
than ALS between the ranges of 2.5 and 4% copper. The quality
control processes used for the historical drilling are unknown,
remaining historical core was submitted to Skyline Labs for a new
assay which included blanks and SRM’s. The paired data were
analyzed and an unexplained high copper assay bias of 12.5% was
corrected in the remaining historical assays not reassayed. The
programs adopted by the project have assured acceptable levels of
accuracy and precision.
Verification The verification of significant intersections by either independent or •The intersections were reviewed by the project’s Chief Geologist
of sampling
and
assaying
alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
during sample selection and after receipt of assay results.
•Two twin programs were drilled during deposit development. The first
program consisted of 8 diamond drill holes drilled from the surface
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. intended to replicate significant intervals in historical drilling. The
comparison of the twins is generally good regarding the location and
width of mineralised zones. However, significant grade differences
wereidentifiedinpartrelated to thevariability ofthe copper

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mineralisation. The second twin program tested underground
percussion drill holes with diamond drill holes. The analysis of the
twin samples prompted the removal of all percussion drilling from the
Mineral Resource estimate.
•All data are stored and validated within an electronic database. Drill
collars and downhole surveys were recorded by company staff,
recorded in the drill hole record and loaded into the database. Since
2010, all assays were received electronically and entered into the
database via positive matching of holeid, from and to depths using
Excel Vlookup function. Historical assay data has been transcribed
from original signed assay certificates into the electronic database.
The majority of original assay certificates from the 1980’s onward are
available.
•In 2012, Oracle carried out a limited re-sampling program of the
historical drill core stored at the mine site. In total 186 samples were
collected from the existing drill core. Not all of the re-sample intervals
matched the original intervals complicating the comparison of the re-
assay results with the original data. However, preliminary results
indicated that the historical copper assay data was possibly biased on
the high side. Prompted by these results, the project re-sampled all
known existing drill core in order to quantify any bias and determine if
an appropriate correction factor could be applied to the historical
copper assays. In total, 1,557 samples were collected from historical
drill core stored at the mine site, these included 753 new samples of
previously un-sampled core leaving a total 990 paired samples used
for the comparison to quantify the bias associated with the historical
data. Review of the paired data confirmed that the historical assay
data did appear to be biased on the high side when compared with
the re-assayed core. Re-assayed copper values plotted against the
original copper assays form the database on a scatter plot don’t
follow the one to one correlation line. The linear trend indicates that
the historical assay data are higher than the re-assayed data and
most of the points plot above the one to one correlation line indicating
that the historical assay data are higher than the re-assayed core. To
correct the bias associated with the historical data, the historical
assay data were adjusted until the QQ plot of the historical assay
datamatched there-assayed data.Severaladjustmentfactorswere

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evaluated from 5% to 20%. Based on an analysis of several grade
adjustments, the best fit appeared to be a reduction of historical
copper assays of 12.5%. The original and adjusted copper values are
both recorded in the drilling database.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and •Collar surveys are conducted by Darling Survey and Environmental of
data points down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations
used in Mineral Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
Tucson, Arizona, using a total station. Downhole surveys were
completed by IDS Surveys, an independent contractor using a back-
sighted gyroscopic survey instrument. In 2013, the project rented a
Reflex gyroscopic downhole survey instrument and the driller
completed the downhole survey. The collar and downhole surveys
are analyzed for discrepancies in azimuth and dip. Anomalous values
are removed from the drilling database.
•The ground coordinates are based on UTM Zone 12 Arizona Central
State Plane, the map datum is NAD83 and the vertical values are in
NAVD88. The centroid for scaling from grid to ground is N
538657.436 ft and E 1070796.672 ft and the scale factor is
1.00017864591
•The topographic surface is based on a January 14, 2011 survey by
Cooper Aerial Surveys Co. Using the National Standard for Spatial
Data Accuracy, the survey has an accuracy of ±0.3 metres (±1 foot) in
all key project areas. A surface and underground survey of locatable
historic drill collars was carried out by Darling Survey and
Environmental Ltd. (Darling) of Tucson, Arizona. A survey of the
accessible underground workings was carried out by 3D Digital Scan,
also by Darling.
Data spacing
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
•Data spacing within the mineralised skarn beds ranges from 10
and metres to 31 metres.
distribution
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the
•Data spacing is adequate to define the geological and grade
degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral continuity for Mineral Resource estimation. Classification has taken
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and into account drill spacing.
classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. •Sample lengths within the database are not composited. Sample
compositingwas applied to data extractsforstatisticalanalysis and

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Mineral Resource modelling.
Orientation Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of •To the extent limited by surface access and existing underground
of data in possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering openings, surface and underground geological mapping were used to
relation to the deposit type. guide the location of drill holes to minimize the impact of structures. In
geological If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation the area of the reported Mineral Resource estimate, drilling density
structure of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a has minimized the possibility of structural bias.
sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material. •No orientation-based sampling bias has been identified to date in the
data.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. •Chain of custody was managed by the project team under the
security supervision of the Chief Geologist.
•Core samples were bagged and sealed by duct tape.
•Samples were stored in a fenced and gated facility until driven by
company personnel to Skyline Labs in Tucson. In the event of using
Chemex or SGS labs, samples were sealed in 5 gallon buckets and
taken to a UPS facility for transport to the lab.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.
•During the development of the project, several NI43-101 technical
reviews reports were prepared and each Qualified Person reviewed the
sampling techniques and data.
•The drilling database was compared to existing assay certificates and
with the exception of a few minor errors which were corrected, the
database was deemed sufficient for Mineral Resource estimation.
•Percussion drilling information was found to be unsuitable for Mineral
Resource estimation and was removed from the database.
•Remaining core from historical diamond drill holes were re-assayed
and the remaining historical assays were adjusted downward by
12.5%.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including •The Oracle Ridge mine is located on Oracle Ridge and Marble Peak
tenement and
land tenure
status

agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint
ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests,
historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental
settings.
approximately 24 kilometres by air northeast of Tucson, Arizona,
U.S.A. and is located in Sections 17, 18, 19 and 20 of Township 11
South, Range 16 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. The
geographical coordinates are approximately Latitude 32º28' North,
Longitude 110º41' West.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with
any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the
•The Oracle Ridge mine was 100% owned by Oracle Ridge Mining
LLC. On completion of the acquisition it will be 80% owned by
area. Wedgetail Holdings LLC, an Arizona limited liability corporation and
wholly owned subsidiary of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited.
•The project consists of 57 patented mining claims covering
approximately 364 hectares, 143 hectares of private land and 405
hectares of unpatented claims.
•In 2009, the surface rights for the area necessary for potential mining
access, processing facilities and offices have been secured by an
industrial property lease. Under the Lease, Oracle Ridge Mining LLC
leased from Marble Mountain the surface rights to the project for the
purpose of carrying out its exploration, and potential development and
mining. The lease has an initial term of three years and is renewable
for nine additional extensions of three years each.
•On completion of the acquisition 100% of the mineral rights below 50ft
from surface will be owned by Wedgetail Operations LLC.
•There is a 3% net smelter returns royalty on the future sale of any
metals and minerals derived from the project.
•The land tenure is secure at the time of reporting and there are no
known impediments to obtaining permits to operate in the area.
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. •The Oracle Ridge Mining District was discovered in 1873. In 1881, a
done by other 18 tonne per day copper smelter was erected at nearby Apache
parties Camp. The ore for this smelter was supplied from the Hartman,
Homestake, Leatherwood, Stratton and Geesaman mines and other
small mines in the area.
•Phelps Dodge Copper Company (Phelps Dodge) entered the District
in 1910 and undertook considerable development and exploration
work.
• ContinentalCopper,Inc beganexploringintheDistrictinthe1950s.

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Continental leased the property in 1968 with an option to purchase
and undertook a large exploration and development program. This
was the first time there was a large scale look at the mineralisation.
•Union Miniere began a new exploration program in April 1980. In
1984, a feasibility study for a 1,814 tonne per day operation was
completed.
•In October 1988, South Atlantic Ventures acquired Union Miniere's
interest and entered into a 70-30 partnership with Continental to
develop the mine. Minproc Engineers Inc. was contracted to supervise
the confirmatory metallurgical test work. A detailed design was started
in November 1989 on a column flotation plant. Construction of the
facility commenced in April 1990 and the first ore was processed
through the plant on March 3, 1991. The capacity of the mill was
initially set at 771 tons per day.
•The mine closed in 1996 having produced an estimated 816,000
tonnes.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. •The deposit is classified as copper dominated skarn. Minerals
representative of both prograde and retrograde skarn development
are present, the former being represented by diopside and garnets,
the later by epidote, magnetite and chlorite.
•Copper dominated mineralisation generally contain chalcopyrite and
bornite. The deposits are most commonly associated with Andean-
type plutons intruded in older continental-margin carbonate
sequences. The associated intrusive rocks are commonly porphyritic
stocks, dikes and breccia pipes of quartz diorite, granodiorite, monzo-
granite and tonalite composition, intruding carbonate rocks,
calcareous-volcanic or tuffaceous rocks. The deposits shapes vary
from stratiform and tabular to vertical pipes, narrow lenses, and
irregular zones that are controlled by intrusive contacts.
•The copper rich skarn deposits at Oracle Ridge are found in
conformable lens along the contact with the Leatherwood Granodiorite
or associated with faults and shear zones which intersect the
Leatherwood. These have acted as feeders into the reactive
carbonate horizons. The later can form a “Christmas Tree” type
shape.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding of the • Exploration results are not presented in this announcement
Information exploration results including a tabulation of the following
_information for all Material drill holes: _

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 averaging techniques, •News releases reporting exploration results used a minimum cutoff
aggregation
methods
maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be
stated
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high
grade of 1% copper and allowed for the inclusion of one intervening
sample of less than 1% if it was bracketed by samples exceeding 1%
copper.
•Assays were not capped for Mineral Resource estimation; however,
copper values greater than 10% and silver greater than 68.6 g/t were
grade results and longer lengths of low grade results, the restricted to an influence of 6.1 metres.
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

•Intercepts are included in the Mineral Resource estimate as
composite samples.
should be clearly stated.
•Past reporting of metal equivalency used the following formula:
Copper equivalency has been estimated using metal pricing of
US$2.80 per pound of copper, US$20 per ounce of silver and
US$1,300 per ounce of gold. Metallurgical recovery was derived from
preliminary lock cycle test results and assumed to be 81% for gold
and silver. The formula used is as follows: CuEQ = Cu% + {(Ag oz/ton
* $20 * 0.81) + (Au oz/ton * $1,300 * 0.81)} / $2.80 / 2,000 * 100.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of •The mineralised skarn beds are irregular in orientation but generally
between Exploration Results. dip easterly. Drill hole orientation relative to skarn beds from surface
mineralisation If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole drilling was challenged by severe topography which limited the ability
widths and angle is known, its nature should be reported. to intercept skarn beds at right angles to dip. Underground drill holes
intercept
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
were designed to take skarn bed orientation into consideration.
•Due to variable skarn bed orientation and limitations imposed on drill
length, true width not known’). hole orientation, true versus drilled widths vary accordingly.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of •No significant discoveries being reported. Maps are images of the 3D
intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being

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reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of model are presented in the body of the announcement.
_drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views. _
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not •Mineral Resources are detailed elsewhere in this announcement.
reporting practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades Exploration results are not disclosed in this announcement.
and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
_Exploration Results. _
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be •Surface and underground mapping and sampling has been
substantive reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; undertaken over the life of the property.
exploration geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk •An airborne magnetic and resistivity geophysical survey was
data samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results;
conducted in 1995 by DIGHEM.
bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; •In 2011, metallurgical testing was conducted on drill hole samples
potential deleterious or contaminating substances. collected from the first 4 holes drilled under the Phase I surface drill
program and bulk chip samples collected from underground workings.
Samples were collected in July 2011 and shipped to Phillips
Enterprises LLC in Golden, Colorado for testing under the supervision
of Lyntek Inc. (Lyntek) of Lakewood, Colorado. Metallurgical testing
began in August 2011 with the completion of comminution studies.
The Bond Ball Mill work index determinations ranged from 9.09 to
11.63 kw-hr/st and an evaluation for SAG mill grinding was designated
as average. Samples tested demonstrated an average hardness and
resistance to grinding, typical of copper ores.
Flotation testing was conducted on 8 composites made up of the
assay pulps from early diamond drill holes 2011-016, 2011-039, 2011-
051 and 2011-071. Grind/recovery tests were completed and
indicated a p80 of 150 mesh (106 micron) was suitable for optimum
rougher flotation recovery.
In 2012, Resource Development Inc. (RDi) was awarded the contract
to undertake metallurgical testwork for the Project with the primary
objective of generating flowsheet and technical data to support
ongoing engineering studies.
The metallurgical test program objectives were to confirm/refine the
process flowsheet developed in earlier studies in order to produce
marketable-grade copper concentrate and evaluate the potential of
increasing metal recoveries. The metallurgical test results are
expected to be used to design a preliminary process flowsheet.
•No significant deleterious materials were identified in concentrates
generated from locked cycle testing. Contaminants were talc which
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•A methodical program of density determinations from core samples
from the drill program has been carried out. Samples were measured
in the core shack by weighing the sample and then submersing it to
establish the volume. The overall average of 5,363 density
measurements from skarn horizons 0.098 t/ft3 or 3.14 g/cm3.
Skyline initially determined the specific gravity (SG) on 440 samples.
Their technique was much more elaborate than the ORM system but
the results were similar. The 440 samples SG averaged 2.93 g/cm3
using the Skyline method and 2.94 g/cm3 using the ORM method.
Since then an additional 152 samples were added to the Skyline total.
The SG average of all the Skyline determinations is 2.95 g/cm3.
•Groundwater flow at the mine property is in fractured bedrock,
consisting of the Leatherwood Granodiorite (a Cretaceous sill), and
overlying meta-sedimentary units: the Abrigo (Cambrian), Martin
(Devonian), Escabrosa (Mississippian) formations. There is little to no
primary porosity. Maps of the underground workings and observations
at outcrops indicate that joints and faults are pervasive. The numerous
fractures and joints noted in the underground workings and the high
variability of the orientations increases the likelihood that the fractures
intersect, resulting in a single potentiometric groundwater surface at
the site. However, this does not preclude the possibility of perched
groundwater in isolated fractures; a common occurrence in other
fractured rock settings.
Slug testing of two piezometers indicates that the hydraulic
conductivity of the fractured rock aquifer is low, on the order of 1 x 10-
6 cm/sec. Elevations of water levels in the piezometers, at springs,
and in the underground workings indicate a potentiometric surface
that dips to the east, away from surface and groundwater hydraulic
divide located in the vicinity of Oracle Ridge west of the property. The
average horizontal hydraulic gradient is 0.13 ft/ft. The estimated
groundwater velocity is less than one foot per day, based on an
effective porosity of less than 2%.
Analysis of groundwater samples from the piezometers and
underground workings, and water discharging from springs indicates
that water is generally a calcium-bicarbonate or calcium-magnesium-
bicarbonate type water. Exceptions include Geesaman Spring and
PZ-3, which are located downgradient of the mineralised zone.
Geesaman Spring and PZ-3 have higher sulfate concentrations, and
PZ-3has arelatively elevatedTDS. The elevated sulfateisinterpreted

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to be the result of oxidized sulfide minerals in fractures upgradient of
PZ-3 and Geesaman Spring. Because water collected from the
underground workings did not generally contain elevated sulfate or
have high TDS, the source of elevated sulfate is interpreted to be
below the underground workings in the Leatherwood Granodiorite.
•JRT GeoEngineering (JRT) was retained to provide a Pre-Feasibility
Study (PFS) rock mechanics assessment for the proposed Oracle
Ridge underground mine project.
Evaluation of rock mass classification data from recent investigations
confirms that average values are similar to those from historic studies.
However, historic values consist only of summaries in reports, and do
not include a database where spatial and statistical variations can be
fully evaluated.
With the recently collected data, a complete database is now available
to assess both the spatial variations and statistical ranges in
geotechnical conditions. The data indicate:
~ 13% (say 15%) of the rock mass is of ‘Fair’ rock quality (RMR < 60,
average 50, Q’ of 2);
~ 30% is 'Fair-Good' quality (60 < RMR < 70, average 65, Q’ of 10);
and
~ 57% (say 55%) is 'Good' quality (RMR > 70, average 75, Q’ of 30).
From this data, two conditions are defined: a ‘Conservative Case’ and
a ‘Base Case’, for use in subsequent analyses, to appropriately
consider the range of rock mass conditions likely to be encountered
during mining at Oracle Ridge. For general stope planning tasks ‘base
case’ design criteria can be used by ORM mine planners. The
‘conservative case’ criteria are reserved for contingency planning
purposes, and for designing and costing stopes in lower quality rock
masses.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral •The project has seen various periods of exploration, development and
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). mining activity and compilation of the various works is necessary to
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, guide the next phase of exploration activity. The expectation is the
including the main geological interpretations and future drilling compilation will generate exploration targets for subsequent drilling
areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive. and Mineral Resource estimation update.
•Areas of possible extensions will be generated in the upcoming data
compilation program

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Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

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

Note: The information provided in this Section 3 is compiled from the 2014 NI43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate referred to in the attached announcement .

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Database
integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has
not been corrupted by, for example,

Checks were made of the geology contained in the database against the logs and were
found to match. A 1:2,400 scale map is also available for the location of the historical
transcription or keying errors, between surface drilling. Checks were made against this map to verify the collar locations of the
its initial collection and its use for surface drilling.
Mineral Resource estimation purposes. For holes collared from the surface, checks were made against topography to ensure that
Data validation procedures used. the hole collars started at ground level. Checks were made for the underground holes to
make sure that the hole collars were consistent with the underground workings. Checks
were made to ensure that holes were not duplicated and sixteen duplicate holes were
identified and deleted from the database.
At the time of ORM’s Mineral Resource Estimate none of the historical assay information
could be audited because assay certificates did not exist. The core re-sampling program
helped in re-establishing confidence in the historical database. Subsequently, the majority
of original, signed commercial laboratory certificates have been found and validate the
electronic database used to estimate the Mineral Resource Estimate.
The surface and underground geology was examined. The mineralisation was observed in
drill core and in the underground workings. Drill sites were located at surface and
underground. The core logging, sample handling procedures and were also examined.
The historical drill core was examined for integrity and all historical drill core was re-
sampled so that silver and gold values could be included in the database and so that the
apparent high assay bias associated with the historical data could be better quantified.
Of the 10,499 assay data in the drill hole database, 6,771 were verified against original
assay certificates and no significant errors were identified. In addition, all historical assay
data for the surface drilling program were verified against the scanned copies of original
drill logs. Discrepancies with the historical drill were corrected to match the information on
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Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken Kevin Francis from Mineral Resource Management LLC and former Vice President of
by the Competent Person and the Technical Services for ORM, has made numerous trips to the project during the drilling
outcome of those visits. programs and development of the Mineral Resource estimate from 2012 through 2014.
If no site visits have been undertaken
indicate why this is the case.
Kevin Francis is a Registered Member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and
Exploration (RM SME) and is the Competent Person for the Mineral Resource model and
reporting. The last trip to the project was in March 2019 where the surface and
underground conditions were examined and the Abrigo stope was visited. There was no
exploration activity at site at the time of this visit. In addition, the security of the core stored
at site was assessed and determined to be adequate.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the
uncertainty of ) the geological
The geologic model is considered robust with information from over 600 surface and
underground diamond drill holes.
interpretation of the mineral deposit. The data used were 100% from diamond drill core sampling and logging.
Nature of the data used and of any
assumptions made.
Effects of alternative interpretations on the Mineral Resource estimate have not been
tested. However, the Mineral Resource estimate was validated visually in plan and section
The effect, if any, of alternative view and swath plots were analysed comparing nearest neighbour grade estimates to the
interpretations on Mineral Resource block estimate.
estimation. The use of geology was imperative in guiding and controlling the Mineral Resource
The use of geology in guiding and estimate. Significant mineralisation is restricted to skarn alteration; therefore, skarn
controlling Mineral Resource estimation. shapes and grade shells within skarns were deemed necessary to appropriately constrain
The factors affecting continuity both of the grade estimate.
grade and geology. Continuity of grade is related to mineralisation intensity which is broadly variable in the
skarn deposit. Distance from feeder structures also influences grade continuity. Geologic
continuity is impacted by post mineral faulting which can offset mineralisation as much as
10 metres. Generally, structural offsets of mineralised skarn are minor.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral As presently defined by drilling, the mineralisation included in the Mineral Resource
Resource expressed as length (along estimate covers an extent of 1,280 metres easting and 1554 metres northing and a width
strike or otherwise), plan width, and of 457 metres. Mineralised skarn is exposed at the surface and extends to a depth of 152
depth below surface to the upper and metres below surface.
lower limits of the Mineral Resource.

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Estimation and
modelling
techniques
The nature and appropriateness of the
estimation technique(s) applied and key
assumptions, including treatment of
All assay data were composited to a fixed length prior to estimation. The assay lengths for
the various data types were analysed and found that most samples had an average length
of 1.52 metres or less with 97% of samples lengths being less than 3 metres. For this
extreme grade values, domaining, reason, all assay data were composited to 3 metres prior to estimation.
interpolation parameters and maximum
distance of extrapolation from data
points. If a computer assisted estimation
method was chosen include a
description of computer software and
parameters used.
There are a total of 4,118 copper assays in the database but only 3,285 silver assays and
only 2,702 gold assays. Historically, copper grade was the sole ore/waste criteria. Silver
and gold were not assayed because there was no interest in their values, not that it was
believed they weren’t present. While common practice is to assume that missing or
unsampled intervals have a zero grade, the Competent Person is of the opinion that to
treat the missing silver and gold values as having zero grade would be incorrect and
The availability of check estimates, would adversely affect the true gold and silver grade of the deposit. For this reason, the
previous estimates and/or mine missing values were treated as un-sampled intervals and ignored during the compositing
production records and whether the process. Block grades are estimated by ordinary kriging constrained within individually
Mineral Resource estimate takes identified geological beds using sample data composited to 3 metre intervals into model
appropriate account of such data. blocks measuring 4.6 metres (15 ft) x 4.6 metres (15 ft) x 3 metres (10 ft) vertically. High
The assumptions made regarding
recovery of by-products.
grades, greater than 10% copper and greater than 68.6 g/t silver, were restricted to search
radii of 6.1 metres x 6.1 metres x 6.1 metres.
Estimation of deleterious elements or
other non-grade variables of economic
significance (eg sulphur for acid mine
drainage characterisation).
Grade interpolation strategies were based on zone orientations, drillhole distances and
parameters derived from variographic analysis. Grade interpolations were carried out in
three successive passes with increasing distances and decreasing sample numbers, only
interpolating block grades for blocks that had not been interpolated by the previous
passes. Search pass distances and orientations varied by domain with a minimum of 15 x
In the case of block model interpolation, 23 x 4.6 metres used in the first pass up to a maximum of 46 x 61 x 13.7 metres for the
the block size in relation to the average third pass. Composited samples were a minimum of 5 for pass 1, 3 for pass 2 and 2 for
sample spacing and the search pass 3 and a maximum of 12 composites for all passes.
employed. To simplify the estimation process, skarn horizons were grouped in four broad groups of
Any assumptions behind modelling of bodies with similar orientation.
selective mining units. A selective mining unit of 4.6 metres by 4.6 metres by 3 metres is considered reasonable
Any assumptions about correlation because it approximates the smallest increment of mining that could be reasonably
between variables. defined as ore or waste at the time of mining.
Description of how the geological
interpretation was used to control the There is a weak correlation between the variables. The same search ellipsoids are used
resource estimates. for each estimated variable. Spatial analysis was done for each variable and each used a
Discussion of basis for using or not
using grade cutting or capping.
unique variogram. While not specifically targeted, it is believed that any correlation would
be preserved by the kriging plan.
The skarn beds are divided into unique zones. Blocks and composite samples are coded
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
The process of validation, the checking that match the block zone code can be considered for inclusion in estimating the block
process used, the comparison of model grade.
data to drill hole data, and use of
reconciliation data if available.
Assay data were evaluated for high-grade outliers. Based on the analysis of the assay
distribution, capping of high grade was not warranted but a few higher grade values
needed to be restricted during grade interpolation. All composite values greater than 10%
Cu and 68.6 g/t Ag were restricted to a 6.1 metre search radius.
Three levels of model validation were carried out. First the model was visually validated
by examining the model in relation to the composite data to ensure that the model was
representative of the drilling. The block grades agree well with the drill hole information.
Second, the block model was validated both in section and plan views and the block
estimates agreed consistently with the drill hole grades. Third, the model was examined
geometrically and globally to ensure that the model was not biased.
No production data exists for the mine therefore reconciliation was not possible.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on Tonnages are estimated on a dry basis. Skyline Labs calculated as received and dried
a dry basis or with natural moisture, and sample Specific Gravity values. Dried fluorite was analysed to determine that the
the method of determination of the analytical setup was functioning properly.
moisture content.
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off
grade(s) or quality parameters applied.
The base case cut-off grade of 1.0% CuEq has been estimated to ensure reasonable
prospects of economic extraction assuming extraction by an underground mining
scenario, projected copper price of US$2.80 per pound and estimated total site operating
costs of US$45 per ton.

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Mining factors
or
assumptions
Assumptions made regarding possible
mining methods, minimum mining
dimensions and internal (or, if
The assumption is long hole stoping with backfill which was the main mining method
during prior operation. Longitudinal mining in narrow areas and transverse mining in wide
areas. Level spacing of 15 metres in the area of the existing level development and 12
applicable, external) mining dilution. It is metres elsewhere. The Mineral Resource estimate was purposely constructed to not
always necessary as part of the process include external dilution to permit engineers to apply their own dilution factors based on
of determining reasonable prospects for skarn bed orientation. Internal dilution is included in the Mineral Resource estimate since
eventual economic extraction to all samples within each zone were eligible for selection during block grade estimation.
consider potential mining methods, but
the assumptions made regarding mining
methods and parameters when
estimating Mineral Resources may not
always be rigorous. Where this is the
case, this should be reported with an
explanation of the basis of the mining
assumptions made.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions
The basis for assumptions or
predictions regarding metallurgical
amenability. It is always necessary as
Extensive bench-scale metallurgical testing has been completed. Eleven composites were
created to test mineralisation variability against a base case flotation design. Copper
recovery up to 96.4% was realized and copper concentrate grades up to 35.6%.
part of the process of determining
reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider
potential metallurgical methods, but the
assumptions regarding metallurgical
treatment processes and parameters
made when reporting Mineral
Resources may not always be rigorous.
Where this is the case, this should be
reported with an explanation of the
basis of the metallurgical assumptions
made.

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Environmental
factors or
assumptions
Assumptions made regarding possible
waste and process residue disposal
options. It is always necessary as part
Waste and process residue disposal has been considered with two possible alternatives,
waste rock can be placed back underground as rock fill within longhole stopes, in addition,
existing surface waste dumps are conveniently located at each portal. Process residue
of the process of determining may be used underground depending on geotechnical requirements as engineered fill.
reasonable prospects for eventual There also has been an assessment of process residue storage at the historical storage
economic extraction to consider the facility. There is adequate capacity to hold all of the current Mineral Resource estimate.
potential environmental impacts of the
mining and processing operation. While
at this stage the determination of
potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a greenfields project,
may not always be well advanced, the
status of early consideration of these
potential environmental impacts should
be reported. Where these aspects have
not been considered this should be
reported with an explanation of the
environmental assumptions made.
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If Project staff conducted bulk density determinations of each rock and alteration type using
assumed, the basis for the a methodical program of density measurements from core samples. Each core sample
assumptions. If determined, the method was weighed and then submerged to establish the volume. A total of 5,363 measurements
used, whether wet or dry, the frequency have been collected. Skyline Labs checked 592 samples using a more rigorous technique
of the measurements, the nature, size and their results were within 1% of the original measurement.
and representativeness of the samples. The skarns and associated mineralisation are massive units. Project staff have been
The bulk density for bulk material must cognizant of vugs and porosity but it has not been an issue to date.
have been measured by methods that
adequately account for void spaces
Bulk densities of each rock type have been determined; no assumptions are necessary.
(vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and
differences between rock and alteration
zones within the deposit.
Discuss assumptions for bulk density
estimates used in the evaluation
process of the different materials.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral resource classification is typically a subjective concept, however, industry best
Mineral Resources into varying practices suggest that resource classification should consider the confidence in the
confidence categories. geological continuity of the mineralised structures, the quality and quantity of exploration
Whether appropriate account has been
taken of all relevant factors (ie relative
confidence in tonnage/grade
data supporting the estimates and the geostatistical confidence in the tonnage and grade
estimates. Appropriate classification criteria should aim at integrating these concepts to
delineate regular areas at similar resource classification.
estimations, reliability of input data, The geological modelling reflects the current geological information and knowledge. The
confidence in continuity of geology and location of the samples and the assay data are sufficiently reliable to support resource
metal values, quality, quantity and evaluation. The sampling information was acquired primarily by core drill holes. Drilling
distribution of the data). samples were from sections spaced at 15 to 30 metres.
Whether the result appropriately reflects
Blocks estimated with at least three drill holes within a 15 metre radius can be classified in
the Competent Person’s view of the the Measured Mineral Resource category, blocks estimated with at least three drill holes
deposit. within a 30 metre radius can be classified in the Indicated Mineral Resource category and
all other estimated blocks can be classified in the Inferred Mineral Resource category.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
Mineral Resource estimates.
The Mineral Resource estimate has not been subjected to audit or review.

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Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence
Where appropriate a statement of the
relative accuracy and confidence level
in the Mineral Resource estimate using
an approach or procedure deemed
Estimated grades were compared to a nearest neighbour model to check for global bias.
There are a total of 189,062 estimated blocks with an average copper grade of 1.07% Cu
and an average nearest neighbour grade of 1.068% Cu., The global estimate is
considered within acceptable ranges.
appropriate by the Competent Person.
For example, the application of
statistical or geostatistical procedures to
quantify the relative accuracy of the
resource within stated confidence limits,


Local trends in the grade estimates were identified by plotting the mean values from the
nearest neighbour estimate versus the kriged results for Indicated blocks in east-west,
north-south and vertical swaths. The visual examination of the plots indicates very good
correlation between the models.
or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative discussion of
There is no production data available for comparison.
the factors that could affect the relative
accuracy and confidence of the
estimate.
The statement should specify whether it
relates to global or local estimates, and,
if local, state the relevant tonnages,
which should be relevant to technical
and economic evaluation.
Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures
used.
These statements of relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate should
be compared with production data,
where available.

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