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EMERALD RESOURCES NL Capital/Financing Update 2019

Jul 1, 2019

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ASX Announcement & Media Release

2 July 2019

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High Grade Results from Structural Feeder Zone to Okvau

Fast Facts

ASX Code: EMR Capital Structure Shares on issue: 3,042 million Market Cap: ~A$124 million Cash: A$21.8 million (31 Mar 2019) Listed Investments: A$0.1 million (31 Mar 2019)

HIGHLIGHTS

- Including 8m @ 19.98g/t Au

  • New drilling results targeting Okvau mineralisation include:

Board & Management

Simon Lee AO, Non-Executive Chairman Morgan Hart, Managing Director Mick Evans, Executive Director Ross Stanley, Non-Executive Director Ross Williams, Non-Executive Director Mark Clements, Company Secretary Brett Dunnachie, Chief Financial Officer

  • 15m @ 11.92g/t from 143m (RC19OKV390)*

  • *drill hole extended from previously announced 7m @ 18.75g/t from 143m to EOH

  • 8m @ 19.98g/t from 172m (RC19OKV397)

  • 7m @ 5.99g/t from 46m (RC19OKV403)

  • 13m @ 1.52g/t from 105m (RC19OKV410)

Company Highlights

 First mover in an emerging gold province in Cambodia

  • Industrial Mining Licence granted over the Okvau Gold Project (100% owned) allowing for the development of the Okvau Deposit

  • Okvau Deposit: Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 1.14Moz at 2.0g/t Au (Refer Table 1)

  • DFS completed and demonstrates high grade, low cost, compelling development economics:

  • Ore Reserve of 14.3Mt & 2.0g/t Au for 0.9Mozs in a single open pit with waste:ore ratio of 5.8:1

  • LOM average annual production of 106,000ozs pa

  • AISC US$731/oz over LOM

  • Using US$1.250/oz Au gold price:

    • NPV(5%) US$223M pre-tax and US$160M post-tax

    • IRR 48% pa pre-tax and 40% post-tax

    • Payback ~2.2 years pre-tax and 2.5 years post-tax

  • Highly credentialed gold project development team

  • Significant resource growth potential

Registered Office 1110 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005

  • 4m @ 5.33g/t from 238m (RCDD19OKV392)

  • (refer Appendix 1 for complete results)

High grade intersections support structural feeder zone interpretation potential to increase the Okvau economics

Emerald Resources NL (ASX: EMR) (“Emerald”) is pleased to provide further encouraging exploration results from recent drilling at the Okvau Gold Project.

As previously announced, Emerald commenced a follow up 13 collars (plus 2 collar reentries) 2,466m drill program targeting a potential feeder zone for the Okvau mineralisation.

The drilling intersected the interpreted brecciated mineralised zone on several sections including 8m @ 19.98g/t down dip from the previously announce intersection in RC19OKV390, refer to Figure 1. Further work is currently planned to understand the significance of the potential feeder zone which potentially leads to a positive impact to the Okvau Gold Project economics.

Figure 2 illustrates, in cross section, the 179 gram metre (RC19OKV390) and 160 gram metre (RC19OKV397) intersections and shows the mineralisation is still open at depth.

Figure 3 cross section is north 50m along strike from Figure 2 illustrating the potential for additional drilling to identify mineralisation both between existing drill holes and at depth.

Additional drilling of the fault/feeder zone mineralisation and the extension of the zone has the potential to significantly add to the existing resource and add to the in pit reserve.

Managing Director Morgan Hart commented “The tenor of grade and widths in the recent drilling campaign gives Emerald great confidence in the potential for increasing reserves beyond the current levels at Okvau.

In addition the continued progress on the early development aspects of the Okvau Gold Project, including the upgraded road access and high voltage power line construction are very positive developments in the construction schedule.”

T: +61 8 9286 6300 F: +61 8 6243 0032

W: www.emeraldresources.com.au

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Figure 1 | Drill Status Plan

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Figure 2 | Cross Section (Oblique) - 650mRL (local grid)

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Figure 3 | Cross Section (Oblique) - 700mRL (local grid)

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Project Development Update

Access Road

Site access construction activities, which include the construction of a 35 tonne bridge across the Prek Te River, upgrades to an existing rural road and the construction of a new 14 km section of planned road, are progressing in line with the commitments included in the binding MoU with the Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Rural Development.

Site Activities

Installation of a security fence around the PDA to ensure the safety of personnel, visitors and wildlife is materially complete allowing the site to be secured for construction activities.

Raw materials for producing concrete have been transported to site during the dry season to allow construction activities to commence during the wet season prior to completion of the access road.

Grid Power

The power line to supply grid power to the Okvau Gold Project is progressing in line with expectations. Civil works between the Kratie sub station and site are nearing completion with the erection of towers and stringing of lines progressing. The power line contractor expects completion prior to the end of 2019. The provision of grid power is a critical step to production and is on track to be available upon commissioning of operations.

Early works Design Engineering

The early works engineering phase has been completed by Mintrex Pty Ltd. This phase included technical and commercial evaluation of major equipment to allow fast tracking of procurement activities to ensure site deliveries in line with the project development timeline requirements.

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Mineral Investment Agreement (“MIA”)

Following the previous Mineral Investment Committee workshop held at the end of the prior quarter, the next step in the process has been to translate the negotiated draft of the MIA into Khmer in preparation for final approval and signing. The translated version of the MIA has been submitted to the Ministry of Mines & Energy (“MME”) for their review of the translation prior to final agreement by the MME and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

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Figure 4| New Road Construction Progress 21 June 2019
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Figure 5| Bridge Construction Progress 26 June 2019
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Figure 6| PDA Fence 27 June 2019
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Figure 7| Raw Materials 3 June 2019
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Figure 8| Aerial View Powerline Towers and Corridor 15 km from site 5 June 2019

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Detailed information on all aspects of Emerald’s projects can be found on the Company’s website; www.emeraldresources.com.au .

For further information please contact; Emerald Resources NL Morgan Hart Managing Director

Table 1 | Okvau Mineral Resource Estimate

Okvau Mineral Resource Estimate Okvau Mineral Resource Estimate Okvau Mineral Resource Estimate Okvau Mineral Resource Estimate
Indicated Resource Inferred Resource Total Resource
Cut-off Tonnage
Grade
Contained
Tonnage

Grade
Contained
Tonnage
Grade Contained
(Au g/t)
(Mt)
(g/t Au) Au (Koz) (Mt) (g/t Au) Au (Koz) (Mt) (g/t Au) Au (Koz)
0.70 15.11 2.08 1,008 2.57 1.61 133 17.68 2.01 1,141

Table 2| Okvau Ore Reserve Estimate

Okvau Ore Reserve Estimate
Tonnage Grade Contained
(Mt) (g/t Au) Au (Koz)
Probable Ore Reserve 14.26Mt 1.98g/t Au 907koz

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Forward Looking Statement

This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry in which Emerald Resources operates, and beliefs and assumptions regarding the Company’s future performance. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”’ “estimates”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, which reflect the view of Emerald Resources only as of the date of this announcement. The forward-looking statements made in this release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Emerald Resources will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this announcement except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.

This announcement has been prepared in compliance with the current JORC Code 2012 Edition and the ASX listing Rules. All material assumptions on which the forecast financial information is based have been included in this announcement.

The Company believes that is has a reasonable basis for making the forward-looking statements in this announcement, including with respect to any production targets and financial estimates, based on the information contained in this announcement. Reference is made to the Company’s ASX release dated 1 May 2017 titled Okvau DFS Delivers Ore Reserve of 907,000oz. All material assumptions underpinning the production target or the forecast financial information continue to apply and have not materially changed.

100% of the production target referred to in the 1 May 2017 announcement is based on Probable Ore Reserves.

Emerald has a highly experienced management team, undoubtedly one of the best credentialed gold development teams in Australia with a proven history of developing projects successfully, quickly and cost effectively. They are a team of highly competent mining engineers and geologists who have overseen the successful development of gold projects in developing countries such as the Bonikro Gold Project in Cote d’Ivoire for Equigold NL and more recently, Regis Resources Ltd.

The Company believes it has a reasonable basis to expect to be able to fund and develop the Okvau Gold Project for the reason set out above and in this announcement. However, there is no certainty that the Company can raise funding when required.

Competent Persons Statements

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Keith King, who is an employee to the Company and who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. Mr Keith King has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits 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 Keith King has reviewed the contents of this release and consents to the inclusion in this announcement of all technical statements based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources for the Okvau Gold Deposit was prepared by EGRM Consulting Pty Ltd, Mr Brett Gossage, who is a consultant to the Company, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AIG), and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Mr Gossage has reviewed the contents of this news release and consents to the inclusion in this announcement of all technical statements based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Information in this announcement that relates to Ore Reserves for the Okvau Gold Deposit is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Glenn Williamson, an independent specialist mining consultant. Mr Williamson is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. Mr Williamson 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 (or “CP”) as defined in the 2012 edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Mr Williamson has reviewed the contents of this news release and consents to the inclusion in this announcement of all technical statements based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Appendix One | Significant Intercepts (> 2 gram metre)

Hole Name Easting Northing RL Azi Dip End
Dept
h
From To Interval Gold Comment
(m) (m) (m) (m) (g/t)
RC19OKV390 694,675 1,396,795 149 316 -60 184 143 158 15 11.92 Re-entry
RC19OKV397 694,677 1,396,793 149 316 -60 200 172 180 8 19.98 New hole
RC19OKV399 694,663 1,396,771 150 316 -60 177 98 99 1 2.11 New hole
RC19OKV401 694,550 1,396,742 146 316 -60 99 39 40 1 6.61 New hole
RC19OKV401 694,550 1,396,742 146 316 -60 99 55 58 3 1.30 New hole
RC19OKV402 694,586 1,396,707 146 316 -60 145 142 145 3 0.86 New hole
RC19OKV403 694,544 1,396,713 145 316 -60 93 46 53 7 5.99 New hole
RC19OKV405 694,639 1,396,760 148 316 -60 150 66 68 2 1.07 New hole
RCDD19OKV406 694,759 1,396,782 162 316 -60 265 128 132 4 0.52 New hole
RCDD19OKV406 694,759 1,396,782 162 316 -60 265 251 254 3 2.99 New hole
RCDD19OKV406 694,759 1,396,782 162 316 -60 265 262 263 1 3.58 New hole
RCDD19OKV406 694,759 1,396,782 162 316 -60 265 284 285 1 2.45 New hole
RCDD19OKV407 694,623 1,396,705 150 316 -60 199 181 183 2 1.82 New hole
RCDD19OKV410 694,752 1,396,826 150 316 -60 232 94 96 2 1.00 New hole
RCDD19OKV410 694,752 1,396,826 150 316 -60 232 105 118 13 1.52 New hole
RCDD19OKV392 694,759 1,396,782 162 316 -60 265 238 242 4 5.33 Re-entry
RC19OKV391 694,625 1,396,845 141 316 -60 150 26 31 5 1.56 Previously announced (4 April 2019)
4m comps now 1m reassays
RCDD19OKV392 694,759 1,396,782 162 316 -60 265 94 96 2 3.03 Previously announced (4 April 2019)
4m comps now 1m reassays
RCDD19OKV392 694,759 1,396,782 162 316 -60 265 141 143 2 1.35 Previously announced (4 April 2019)
4m comps now 1m reassays
RCDD19OKV392 694,759 1,396,782 162 316 -60 265 150 151 1 6.17 Previously announced (4 April 2019)
4m comps now 1m reassays
RC19OKV393 694,690 1,396,922 143 316 -60 60 46 51 5 3.28 Previously announced (4 April 2019)
4m comps now 1m reassays
RC19OKV395 694,725 1,396,887 143 316 -60 81 33 36 3 1.69 Previously announced (4 April 2019)
4m comps now 1m reassays

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Appendix Two | JORC Code, 2012 Edition | ‘Table 1’ Report

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

( Criteriain this section applyto allsucceeding sections).
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random
chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement
tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc).
These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.

Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.

In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this
would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling
was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 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.

For the recent drill program, reverse circulation (RC) drilling is used
to collect both a 4m composite and 1m samples. The 4m composited
are taken from the excess bagged material off the cone splitter
taken every 1m. A spear sampling technique is then used to produce
a 3-5kg composite sample. The 1m samples are split with a cone
splitter at the drill rig to produce a 3-5kg sub-sample. These 1m
samples are submitted after the results of the 4m composites are
received to identify the zones of mineralisation.

Diamond core was sampled using half-core where the core is cut in
half down the longitudinal axis and sample intervals were
determined by the geologist based on lithological contacts, with
80% of the sample intervals being 1 metre in length and an
additional 15% of the sample intervals being 2m in length.

Current drill sample preparation is carried out at a commercial off-
site laboratory (ALS Phnom Penh). Gold assays are conducted at ALS
Vientiane, Laos utilising a 50gram subsample of 85% passing 75µm
pulped sample using Fire Assay with AAS finish on and Aqua Regia
digest of the lead collection button. Multi-element assay is completed
at ALS, Perth, Australia on a 1g pulp subsample digested by Aqua
Regia and determined by ICP-AES or ICP-MS for lowest available
detection for the respective element.

Oxide matrix standards, field duplicates and pulp blanks are
inserted in sample batches to test laboratory performance
Drilling techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer,
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (e.g.
core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond
tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc).

A track mounted UDR650 multipurpose drill rig is used to drill 5.5-inch
RC holes.

Recent drilling used a REFLEX survey tool to survey hole deviation. A
typical downhole survey was taken at 12m depth and then every
30m to the end of hole. Surveying of RC holes utilises 6m of stainless
drill rod to negate the magnetic interference from the rod string and
hammer assembly. All readings showed that down hole deviation
was negligible.

A track-mounted Boart Longyear LF70 M/P drill rig is used to drill
HQ3 and NQ2 diamond core.

A track mounted Boart Longyear DB540 M/P drill rig is used to drill
5.25 inch RC holes.

Core diameter varies – HQ, HQ3, NQ, NQ2, NQ3, NTW and BTW
used at various times.

Core was oriented by means of a REFLEX ACT orientation tool,
following a standard operating procedure, for all drilling subsequent
to 2009. A spear tool was used for drilling pre-2009.
Drill sample recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.

Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

All RC 1m samples and sub-samples (pre- and post-split) are
weighed at the rig, to check that there is adequate sample material
for assay. Any wet or damp samples are noted and that
information is recorded in the database; samples are usually dry.

Diamond core recovery is routinely monitored by comparing
recovered core vs drill run lengths – recovery is consistently high.
Recovery data are recorded on drill run lengths.
Logging
Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core
(or costean, channel, etc) photography.

The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged.

All RC chips and diamond core is routinely logged (qualitatively) by
a geologist, to record details of regolith (oxidation), lithology,
structure, mineralization and/or veining, and alteration. In addition,
the magnetic susceptibility of all samples is routinely measured. All
logging and sampling data are captured into a database, with
appropriate validation and security features.

A geotechnical log is produced for all diamond core

Core has been logged to an appropriate level of detail by a
geologist to support mineral resource estimation

100% of core is logged, with the mineralised intersections logged to
greater detail

In addition to the geological logging, other features recorded are:
location of bulk density samples; downhole camera survey calibration,
intervals confidently oriented; and core condition.
Standard field data are similarly recorded (qualitatively) routinely
byageologist for all soil samplingsites.
Sub-sampling
techniques and sample
preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all
core taken.

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 samplepreparation technique.

Most RC samples are dry and there is no likelihood of compromised
results due to moisture.

All types of samples are prepared for assay at the NATA
accredited ALS Cambodia sample preparation facility in Phnom
Penh; and that facility has been inspected, at the request of
Renaissance, numerous times and most recently by Mr Brett Gossage,

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.

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.
Mr Keith King and Mr Morgan Hart in Dec 2016. Samples are dried
for a minimum of 12 hours at 105˚C.

RC samples are split to <3kg and pulverized in an Essa LM5 Ring Mill.
A standard >85% pass rate is achieved (with particle size analysis
performed on every tenth sample as a check).

Diamond drill core is sawn in half with core split using a core saw; one
half is preserved as a geological record, the other is sent for assay.

At least three field duplicate samples are collected at an RC drill rig
to monitor sampling precision.

This sample technique is industry norm, and is deemed appropriate
for the material.
Quality of assay data
and laboratory tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is
considered partial or total.

For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and model, reading times,
calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.

Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards,
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether
acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision
have been established.

All drill samples are sent to the NATA accredited ALS Laboratory in
Vientiane, Laos, for fire assay (Au-AA26: 50g ore grade method, total
extraction by fusion, with an AA finish). Samples reporting >100ppm
upper detection limit are repeated by Au-AAGRA22 method,
Graphite furnace with gravimetric finish. Pre 2016, a 30g fire assay
was completed (Au-AA25: 30g ore grade method, total extraction by
fusion, with an AA finish), samples which report >100ppm upper
detection limit are repeated by Au-AAGRA22 method, graphite
furnace with gravimetric finish.

Resource and Metallurgy samples are sent to the similarly accredited
ALS Lab in Brisbane, Australia, for multi-element ICP analysis, after
aqua regia digest of a 1g charge by ME-MS42: ICP-MS for Ag, As,
Bi, Cu, Sb, Te, Hg. Multi-element samples returning >250ppm upper
limit for Ag, As, Bi, Cu, Sb, Te by ME-MS42 are repeated by ME-IC41:
ICP-AES.

Samples are sent to the similarly accredited ALS Lab in Brisbane,
Australia and ALS Lab Perth, Australia, for multi-element ICP analysis,
after partial extraction by aqua regia digest ME-MS42: ICP-MS for
Ag, As, Bi, Sb, Te, Hg and Cu by ME-MS-41 ICP-AES.

Fire assay is considered a total gold assay.

The Au-AA26 method has a lower detection limit of 0.01g/t gold.

All magnetic susceptibility measurements of drill samples are made
with a Terraplus KT-10 magnetic susceptibility meter.

An appropriate sample preparation and analytical quality control
programme confirms that the gold fire assay values are of
acceptable quality to underpin mineral resource estimation.

Industry-standard QAQC protocols are routinely followed for all
sample batches sent for assay, which includes the insertion of
commercially available pulp CRMs and pulp blanks into all batches -
usually 1 of each for every 20 field samples. Additional blanks
used are home-made from barren quarry basalt. QAQC data are
routinely checked before any associated assay results are reviewed
for interpretation, and any problems are investigated before results
are released to the market - no issues were raised with the results
reported here.

All assay data, including internal and external QA/QC data and
control charts of standard, replicate and duplicate assay results, are
communicated electronically.
Verification of
sampling and assaying

The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.

The use of twinned holes.

Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.

Discuss anyadjustment to assaydata.

The calculations of all significant intercepts (for drill holes) are
routinely checked by senior management.

All field data associated with drilling and sampling, and all
associated assay and analytical results, are archived in a relational
database, with industry-standard verification protocols and security
measures in place.
Location of data
points

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes
(collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.

Specification of the grid system used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

Drill hole collar locations are first surveyed with a hand-held GPS
instrument (which generates relatively inaccurate RL values). The
locations of all holes used in Mineral Resource estimates are verified
or amended by survey using a differential GPS by and external
contractor with excellent accuracy in all dimensions using a local
base station reference). All locations are surveyed to the Indian
1960 Zone 48N UTM grid. Collar coordinates are routinely
converted to a local grid (local N is approx. equivalent to UTM
045˚), with an appropriate transformation about a common point -
to simplify the interpretation of drill cross sections.

Down-hole surveys are routinely undertaken at 30m intervals for all
types of drilling, using a single-shot or multi-shot REFLEX survey tool
(operated bythe driller and checked bythe supervising geologist).
Data spacing and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.

Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.

Whether sample compositinghas been applied.

This drill spacing is considered to be sufficient to establish geological
and grade continuity appropriate for the declaration of estimates of
resources.

No samples in the “Zone of Interest” were composited. Samples
outside of the “Zone of Interest” in RC Drilling, were composited to
4m and in Diamond composited to 2m.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure

Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased
sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is
known, considering the deposit type.

If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and
reported if material.

Drill holes are usually designed to intersect target structures with a
“close-to-orthogonal” intercept.

Most of the drill holes intersect the mineralised zones at sufficient
angle for the risk of significant sampling orientation bias to be low.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.

The chain of custody for all drill samples from the drill rig to the ALS
Sample Preparation facility in Phnom Penh is managed by
Renaissance personnel. RC drill samples are transported from the
drill site to the Okvau field camp, where they are logged and all
samples are batched up for shipment to Phnom Penh.

Sample submission forms are sent to the ALS Sample Prep facility in
paper form (with the samples themselves) and also as an electronic
copy. Delivered samples are reconciled with the batch submission
form prior to the commencement of any sample preparation.

ALS is responsible for shipping sample pulps from Phnom Penh to the
analytical laboratories in Vientiane, Brisbane and Perth and all
samples are tracked via their Global Enterprise Management
System.

All bulk residues are stored permanently at the ALS laboratory in
Vientiane.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.

All QAQC data are reviewed routinely, batch by batch, and on a
quarterly basis to conduct trend analyses, etc. Any issues arising are
dealt with immediately and problems resolved before results are
interpreted and/or reported.

Comprehensive QAQC audits have been conducted on this project
by Duncan Hackman (August 2009, February 2010 & November
2011), SRK (February 2013) and Nola Hackman (January 2014),
Wolfe (July 2015).

Mr Brett Gossage reviewed the data used in the Okvau Resource up
to December 2016 and concluded that there are no concerns about
dataquality.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria Explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and
land tenure status

Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including
agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and environmental settings.

The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with
any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the
area.

The recent and historical Okvau drilling is located within the
Okvau exclusivity licence and within the 11.5km2of the
approved Industrial Mining Licence. Both the licences are
held or applied for (100%) in the name of Renaissance
Minerals (Cambodia) Limited which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Emerald Resources NL.

Industrial Mining Licence was issued on 27 June 2018.

Tenure is considered secure.
Exploration done by
other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd was formerly named
OZ Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd, a 100% owned subsidiary of
OZ Minerals Ltd. OZ Minerals was formed in 2009 by the
merger of Oxiana Ltd (who initiated the Okvau Project) and
Zinifex.

Oxiana and OZ Minerals completed the following work at
Okvau between 2006 and 2011: a resource drill-out of the
Okvau deposit; plus, a regional geological interpretation of
Landsat imagery; stream sediment geochemistry, with some
soil sampling follow-up; airborne magnetic and radiometric
surveys over both ELs, and various ground geophysical
surveys (including gradient array IP); geological mapping
and trenching; and the initial drill testing of various
exploration targets.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.

The Okvau deposit is interpreted as an “intrusion-related
gold system”. It is hosted mostly in Cretaceous age diorite
and, to a lesser extent, in surrounding hornfels
(metamorphosed, fine-grained clastic sediments). Gold
mineralization is hosted within a complex array of sulphide
veins, which strike northeast to east-west, and dip at shallow
to moderately steep angles, to the south and southeast.

Mineralisation is structurally controlled and mostly confined
to the diorite. The highest-grade intersections generally
occur at the diorite-hornfels contact.

The host diorite at Okvau is one of numerous similar
Cretaceous-aged intrusions in eastern Cambodia, which are
believed to be related to an ancient subduction zone that
was located to the east,off the coast of current Vietnam.
Drill hole Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding of the
exploration results including a tabulation of the following information
for all Material drill holes:
-
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
-
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
-
dip and azimuth of the hole
-
down hole length and interception depth
-
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
clearlyexplain whythis is the case

Details of significant drilling results are shown in Appendix
One.
Data aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques,
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
results and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used
for such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of
such aggregations should be shown in detail.

The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.

Drill intercepts are identified at a 0.5g/t Au cut-off grade,
with a continuous internal dilution of 4m (in any single zone
of waste). A weighted average grade is calculated as the
sum of the products of sample length and grade for each
sample in the relevant interval, divided by the total length
of the interval. All intercepts reported have a value greater
than 2 gram metres.

No high grade top cuts have been applied.

No rounding has been applied in the significant drill
intercept.

The gram metre values of the long section pierce points
were rounded to the nearest whole number.

All results reported aregold only.
Relationship between
mineralisation widths
and intercept lengths

These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.

If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole
angle is known, its nature should be reported.

If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there
should be a clear statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true
width not known’).

Most of the drill holes intersect the mineralised zones at
sufficient angle for the risk of significant sampling
orientation bias to be low.
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of
intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being
reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of
drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.

Appropriate maps and sections are included in the body of
this release.
Balanced reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not
practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades
and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.

All significant drilling results being intersections with a
minimum 2 gram metre values are reported in Appendix
One.
Other substantive
exploration data

Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be
reported including (but not limited to): geological observations;
geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples
– size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating substances.

Surface geological mapping and detailed structural studies
have helped inform the geological model of the Okvau
Deposit.

The Company has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study,
the results of which are reported the release dated 1 May
2017. The DFS included metallurgical, geotechnical and
hydrological studies.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions,
including the main geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not commerciallysensitive.

Further drilling is being undertaken at the Okvau Deposit,
including infill drilling and extensional drilling to test lateral
and depth extensions of the known mineralisation

Further drilling will be undertaken to test new regional
targets,aspotential is recognized.

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