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EMERALD RESOURCES NL Capital/Financing Update 2024

Dec 12, 2024

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ASX Announcement & Media Release

13 December 2024

Fast Facts

Shares on issue: 657,045,406 Market Cap: ~A$2.5 billion Cash: A$157.4m (US$109.1m) (30 Sep 2024) Bullion: A$23.4m (US$16.2m) (30 Sep 2024)

Board & Management

Jay Hughes, Non-Executive Chairman Morgan Hart, Managing Director Mick Evans, Executive Director Ross Stanley, Non-Executive Director Billie Slott, Non-Executive Director Michael Bowen, Non-Executive Director Mark Clements, Company Secretary Bernie Cleary, Operations Manager Okvau Josh Redmond, Operations Manager DRGP Brett Dunnachie, Chief Corporate Officer Shannon Campbell, Chief Financial Officer

Company Highlights

Team

  • Highly credentialed gold project operational and in-house development team;

  • A proven history of building projects on time and on budget.

Gold Production

  • Okvau Gold Mine commissioned on time on budget in 2021;

  • 2024 production guidance achieved of 114koz gold production at AISC US$818/oz;

Growth

  • Significant exploration and resource growth potential in Cambodia: o Okvau Gold Mine reserve expansion; o Memot Project (100%) open pit inferred resource of 19.5MT @ 1.65g/t Au for 1.03Moz

  • 1,428km[2] of prospective tenure

  • Significant exploration and resource growth potential in Australia: o Dingo Range Gold Project (100%) located on the underexplored Dingo Range greenstone belt

  • ~950km[2] of prospective tenure

  • o Resource expected calendar 2024

ESG

  • Focussed on a net positive impact on near-mine environmental and social values by targeting strict compliance with corporate governance, international guidelines (IFC PS’s) and local laws by engaging and collaborating with all stakeholders.

  • Commitment to carbon neutral operations in Cambodia

Registered Office 1110 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005

T: +61 8 9286 6300

F: +61 8 6243 0032

  • W: www.emeraldresources.com.au

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Memot Gold Project Resource Increases by 120% to 1,030,000ozs

Highlights

  • Memot Gold Project Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 19.5Mt @ 1.65g/t Au for 1.03Moz;

  • This represents an increase of 120% from the previous estimate announced in December 2023;

  • 68% of resource estimate classified as “Indicated”;

  • Memot Gold Project remains open in all directions and at depth. Four double shifting diamond drill rigs continue targeting extensions of the mineralisation with the aim of a mid-2025 resource update;

  • The style of mineralisation intersected to date, gives the Company confidence that the Memot Gold Project can lend itself to either selective mining (higher grade) or bulk mining (higher tonnage) options when developed;

  • +85% metallurgical recoveries anticipated from conventional CIL flow sheet;

  • Feasibility studies continue in advance of a development decision and anticipated commencement of development in 2025;

  • Work to date supports Emerald’s view that the Memot Gold Project has the potential to be a second standalone operation for the Company in Cambodia;

  • Results in the Updated Resource Estimation include:

  • 6m @ 348.76g/t Au from 125m including 1m @ 2,090g/t Au from 130m (DD24MMT243);

  • 9m @ 12.61g/t Au from 193m including 1m @ 64.50g/t Au from 197m (DD24MMT256);

  • 14.8m @ 3.94g/t Au from 288.4m including 0.6m @ 58.10g/t Au from 292.4m (DD24MMT303); and

  • 4m @ 13.49g/t Au from 63m including 2m @ 26.31g/t Au from 63m (RCDD24MMT158).

Emerald’s Managing Director, Morgan Hart, commented:

“Emerald is pleased to announce the updated Gold Resource at our 100% owned Memot Gold Project following the completion of the 50,000m Stage 2 drill program. Results from the recently completed program has seen the resource ounces over double, demonstrating that the deposit remains open in all directions and at depth and confirms our view that the Memot Gold Project will become our second operation in Cambodia.

“In parallel with the Stage 2 drill program, the Company has been progressing with feasibility studies which will continue along with licencing and permitting with the view of commencing development of the Project in 2025.

“The positive results obtained from ongoing metallurgical studies confirm a high gravity component in the orebody that suggests a conventional CIL process flow sheet will be economically optimal. Results to date give Emerald the flexibility to investigate the development of the Project as a standalone conventional CIL circuit that allows a lower cut to be incorporated in the resource model and ultimately a larger resource.

“With significant progress at the Memot Gold Project, alongside the current operations at our 100% owned Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia and exploration activities at our 100% owned Dingo Range Gold Project in Western Australia, Emerald continues on the pathway of becoming a +300koz per annum multi-mine gold producer with operations across two continents.”

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29 April 2022

Introduction

The 107km[2] Memot Exploration Licence is 100% owned and is located in Cambodia, 95km to the southeast of the 1.3Moz Okvau Gold Mine (current and mined resource) (refer Figure 1).

In January 2021, the Company announced its successful application of a highly prospective gold exploration licence at the Memot Gold Project, which was selected based on the presence of extensive artisanal workings and the prospective location relative to the same Intrusive belts that hosts the Okvau Gold Mine.

By December 2023, the Company had completed 130 collars (19,315 metres) of Resource definition drilling including 9,601 metres of diamond and 9,714 metres of RC drilling and announced a maiden inferred resource of 8Mt @ 1.84g/t Au for 470koz (refer ASX announcement 21 December 2023).

In February 2024, the Company mobilised 5 drill rigs (both diamond and RC) and completed a 182 collar (52,083 metres) infill resource to a nominal drill spacing of 50 x 50m with some closer spaced 25 x 25m grids to increase the confidence in the grade continuity. The program includes 43,391 metres of diamond and 8,692 metres of RC drilling.

Drilling used in the Memot 2024 Resource estimation includes 312 collars (71,399 metres) including 52,993 metres of diamond and 18,406 metres of RC drilling.

Figure 1 | Emerald Resources Cambodian licences with Memot Gold Project highlighted

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Recent Drill Results

Since the previous exploration update (refer ASX announcement 30 October 2024) circa 5,000 assay results were returned before the database was closed in mid-November 2024 for the Memot 2024 Resource estimate. Recent significant intercepts include (refer Figure 2 and Appendix One):

  • 14.8m @ 3.94g/t Au from 288.4m including 0.6m @ 58.10g/t Au from 292.4m (DD24MMT303);

  • 3.2m @ 11.11g/t Au from 120.8m including 0.6m @ 57.60g/t Au from 120.8m (DD24MMT311);

  • 0.8m @ 39.10g/t Au from 15.6m (DD24MMT321);

  • 2.4m @ 11.31g/t Au from 384m including 0.6m @ 42.20g/t Au from 384m (DD24MMT303);

  • 21m @ 1.25g/t Au from 191m (DD24MMT310);

  • 0.8m @ 31.20g/t Au from 325.6m (DD24MMT315);

  • 5.2m @ 4.60g/t Au from 152.6m (RCDD24MMT034);

  • 0.6m @ 38.00g/t Au from 170.2m (DD24MMT309);

  • 9.8m @ 2.24g/t Au from 162.2m (DD24MMT305);

  • 0.6m @ 36.20g/t Au from 207.6m (DD24MMT303); and

  • 3.6m @ 5.61g/t Au from 118.6m (DD24MMT313).

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29 April 2022 Figure 2 | Plan view of the collars and significant intercepts from drilling completed with aerial drone photography

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Significant Intercepts (Previously announced)

Significant intercepts included in drilling completed in the 2024 Memot Resource infill drill program includes:

  • 6m @ 348.76g/t Au from 125m including 1m @ 2,090g/t Au from 130m (DD24MMT243)[2] ;

  • 9m @ 12.61g/t Au from 193m including 1m @ 64.50g/t Au from 197m (DD24MMT256)[3] ;

  • 4m @ 13.49g/t Au from 63m including 2m @ 26.31g/t Au from 63m (RCDD24MMT158)[ 1] ;

  • 2.5m @ 20.67g/t Au from 134.5m (DD24MMT200)[2] ;

  • 31m @ 1.80g/t Au from 239m including 0.7m @ 21.80g/t Au from 257.6m (DD24MMT168)[2] ;

  • 0.8m @ 63.30g/t Au from 99m (DD24MMT298)[ 3] ;

  • 1.1m @ 44.30g/t Au from 214m (DD24MMT219)[ 3] ;

  • 15.2m @ 3.11g/t Au from 246.4m including 1m @ 29.9g/t Au from 252m(DD24MMT292)[ 3] ;

  • 1m @ 46.00g/t Au from 135m (DD24MMT188)[2] ;

  • 7m @ 6.13g/t Au from 277m including 1m @ 40.00g/t Au from 277m (DD24MMT243)[2] ;

  • 3m @ 13.95g/t Au from 72m including 1m @ 36.40g/t Au from 73m (RCDD24MMT159)[1] ;

  • 2m @ 20.63g/t Au from 21m (RC24MMT197)[2] ;

  • 1.5m @ 27.00g/t Au from 206.2m (RCDD24MMT269)[3] ;

  • 8.4m @ 4.74g/t Au from 278.8m including 0.6m @ 28.10g/t Au from 278.8m (DD24MMT299)[ 3] ;

  • 1m @ 38.70g/t Au from 280.8m (DD24MMT290)[ 3] ;

  • 1.1m @ 33.30g/t Au from 288m (RCDD24MMT197)[ 3] ;

  • 1m @ 35.10g/t Au from 131m (DD24MMT279)[ 3] ;

  • 23.8m @ 1.47g/t Au from 197m (DD24MMT287)[ 3] ;

  • 1m @ 33.60g/t Au from 162m (DD24MMT192)[2] ;

  • 2m @ 16.33g/t Au from 355m (RCDD24MMT151)[2] ;

  • 1m @ 32.60g/t Au from 226m (RCDD24MMT172)[ 3] ;

  • 1m @ 28.50g/t Au from 365m (RCDD24MMT197)[ 3] ;

  • 2m @ 14.13g/t Au from 294.6m (DD24MMT287)[ 3] ;

  • 4.6m @ 6.02g/t Au from 187.8m (DD24MMT301)[ 3] ;

  • 1.1m @ 25.00g/t Au from 252m (RCDD24MMT266)[ 3] ;

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  • 2m @ 13.62g/t Au from 54m (RC24MMT251)[2] ;

  • 9m @ 3.02g/t Au from 96m (DD24MMT208)[2] ;

  • 0.6m @ 45.30g/t Au from 234.6m (RCDD24MMT195)[ 3] ;

  • 0.6m @ 44.60g/t Au from 115m (DD24MMT294)[3] ;

  • 2m @ 12.49g/t Au from 146m including 1m @ 23.60g/t Au from 146m (RC24MMT155)[1] ;

  • 6m @ 4.07g/t Au from 1m (RC24MMT198)[2] ;

  • 18m @ 1.39g/t Au from 242m (DD24MMT221)[3] ;

  • 1m @ 23.10g/t Au from 143m (RC24MMT157)[1] ;

  • 7.4m @ 3.11g/t Au from 338m (DD24MMT287)[ 3] ;

  • 2m @ 11.3g/t Au from 152m (RCDD24MMT264)[ 3] ;

  • 0.6 @ 36.80g/t Au from 364m (DD24MMT291)[ 3] ;

  • 1m @ 21.50g/t Au from 45m (DD24MMT168)[2] ;

  • 0.6m @ 35.80g/t Au from 389.60m (RCDD24MMT265)[ 3] ;

  • 7m @ 3.04g/t Au from 138m (RCDD24MMT175)[2] ;

  • 1m @ 19.6g/t Au from 122m (RC24MMT191)[2] ; and

  • 1m @ 13.5g/t Au, 89g/t Ag, 0.74% Pb and 4.33% Zn from 282m (DD24MMT194)[2] .

  • 1 refer ASX announcement 19 April 2024

  • 2 refer ASX announcement 18 July 2024 3 refer ASX announcement 31 October 2024

Previously announced significant intercepts included in the Memot Maiden Resource (21 December 2023) include:

  • 5m @ 15.36g/t Au from 210m including 1m @ 67.4g/t Au from 214m (DD23MMT136)[6] ;

  • 2m @ 23.29g/t Au from 131m (DD23MMT090)[5] ;

  • 1m @ 37.20 g/t Au from 33m (DD21MMT005)[1] ;

  • 4m @ 8.06g/t Au from 151m including 1m @ 19.90g/t Au from 154m and 1m @ 12.30g/t Au from 151m (DD22MMT080W)[4] ;

  • 1m @ 31.70g/t Au from 49m (DD21MMT010)[1] ;

  • 1m @ 31.4g/t Au from 132m, 0.52% Cu and 0.52 % Zn (RC22MMT073)[3] ;

  • 4m @ 7.85g/t Au from 30m including 1m @ 10.25 g/t Au from 30 and 2m @ 9.48g/t Au from 32m (DD22MMT080W)[4] ;

  • 1m @ 27.8g/t Au from 249m (DD23MMT081)[4] ;

  • 5.6m @ 4.85g/t Au and 0.67% Cu from 187m including 0.6m @ 31.60 g/t Au, 6.04% Cu, 0.16% Pb and 0.25% Zn from 192m (DD22MMT080W)[5] ;

  • 1m @ 25.40 g/t Au from 30m (DD21MMT006)[1] ;

  • 4m @ 5.74g/t Au from 131m including 2m @ 9.74g/t Au from 133m and 0.46% Zn (RC22MMT074)[4] ;

  • 1m @ 21.30g/t Au from 69m and 1.06% Cu (RC22MMT039)[3] ;

  • 1m @ 11.10 g/t Au from 28m (DD21MMT002)[1] ;

  • 0.3m @ 29.10g/t Au from 159m (DD22MMT023)[2] ;

  • 0.4m @ 18.55g/t Au from 150.9m (DD22MMT022[2] ;

  • 0.4m @ 17.70 g/t Au, 230 g/t Ag, 2.78% Cu, 0.56% Pb and 1.74% Zn from 190m (DD22MMT013)[2] ;

  • 0.3m @ 23.10g/t Au from 50.15m (DD22MMT019)[2] ;

1 refer ASX announcement 31 January 2022 2 refer ASX announcement 29 April 2022

3 refer ASX announcement 31 January 2023

4 refer ASX announcement 28 April 2023

5 refer ASX announcement 4 July 2023

6 refer ASX announcement 30 October 2023

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Memot 2024 Resource Estimation Summary

The Memot Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource is 19.5Mt at 1.65 g/t Au with 1,030,000 ounces and is reported at a 0.7g/t Au cut-off grade as summarised in Table 1. The Mineral Resource estimates are reported in accordance with the 2012 Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code).

Table 1 | Updated Memot Indicated and Inferred Resource Estimate (December 2024)

Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate Memot Gold Project Resource Estimate
Measured Resources
Indicated Resources
Inferred Resources
*Total Resources
Au Lower Tonnage Grade Contained Tonnage Grade Contained Tonnage Grade Contained Tonnage Grade Contained
Cut off (t) (g/t
Au)
Au (oz) (t) (g/t Au) Au (oz) (t) (g/t
Au)
Au (oz) (t) (g/t Au) Au (oz)
0.5 - - - 15,900,000 1.49 760,000 9,400,000 1.26 380,000 25,300,000 1.41 1,150,000
0.625 1,070,000
- - - 13,700,000 1.64 720,000 7,600,000 1.43 350,000 21,400,000 1.56
0.7 - - - 12,600,000 1.72 700,000 6,900,000 1.52 330,000 19,500,000 1.65 1,030,000
0.9 - - - 10,000,000 1.97 630,000 4,900,000 1.80 280,000 14,900,000 1.91 920,000
1 - - - 9,000,000 2.08 600,000 4,400,000 1.90 270,000 13,400,000 2.02 870,000
1.5 - - - 5,500,000 2.62 460,000 2,500,000 2.40 200,000 8,000,000 2.55 660,000
2 - - - 3,500,000 3.16 350,000 1,500,000 2.83 140,000 5,000,000 3.06 490,000

*tonnage is rounded to the nearest 100Kt, grade is rounded to the second decimal point and ounces are rounded to the nearest 10,000oz

Resource Parameters

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.8.1, the following summary information is provided for the understanding of the reported estimates of the Resources.

Geology and Geological Interpretation

The Memot Deposit is largely hosted in a Cretaceous diorite intrusion emplaced within an upper Triassic metasedimentary host rock package. Gold mineralisation is contained in a set of parallel, north-east dipping veins. The veins are hosted primarily within the diorite intrusion, however, have been observed to extend beyond the diorite contact into the hornfels metasediments. Gold mineralisation is concentrated along a network of parallel, sub horizontal sulphide-rich veins. The mineralised veins typically comprise 30cm to 3m wide zones of highly sulphidic material. Structural and geological observations were used to determine the overall orientation of the individual lodes.

Figure 3 | North Mineralised veins in Memot Diamond Core. Quartz veining with Pyrite, Arsenopyrite, Pyrrhotite, Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite sulphides. Top: DD21MMT001 - 1m @ 8.91g/t Au, 2.16% Cu from 48m Middle: DD22MMT013 - 0.4m @ 17.70 g/t Au, 230 g/t Ag, 2.78% Cu, 0.56% Pb and 1.74% Zn from 190m Bottom: DD21MMT006 – 1m @ 25.4 g/t Au, 73 g/t Ag, 1.81% Cu, 0.1% Zn

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The mineralisation has been delineated over a strike length of approximately 1,100m, a width of approximately 900m and to a depth of 450m below surface.

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Drilling Techniques, Sampling and Assaying

Drilling used in the Memot 2024 Resource estimation includes 312 collars (71,399 metres) including 52,992 metres of diamond and 18,406 metres of RC drilling.

The Memot 2024 Resource Estimate is based on a database of 312 drill holes, for a total of 71,399 metres. The database is comprised of 139 diamond holes (39,541 metres), 117 RC drill holes (12,411 metres) and 56 RC with diamond tails (RC 5,995 metres and diamond 13,452 metres). Drill spacing for the Memot 2024 Resource Estimate is approximate 50m by 50m with some selected areas drilled to 25m by 25m for the purpose of adding to the confidence of the grade continuity (refer Figures 4, 5 and 6).

The diamond core was sampled using half-core where the core is cut in half down the longitudinal axis. The core was predominantly sampled on 1m sample intervals with a minimum sample interval of 0.6 metres, as determined by a geologist based on viewing potential mineralisation. In zones of interpreted waste the core was sampled at 2m intervals.

Reverse circulation (RC) drilling is used to collect both a 4m composite and 1m samples. The 4m composites are taken from the excess bagged material from the cyclone, taken every 1m. A spear sampling technique is then used to produce a 3-5kg composite sample. The 1m samples are split with a three tier riffle 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.

Sample preparation was carried out at a commercial off-site laboratory (ALS Phnom Penh). Gold assays are conducted at ALS Vientiane, Laos, utilising Au-AA26 50g fire assay read by AAS. Multi-element assay is completed at ALS, Brisbane, Australia with ME-MS44 and ME-ICP44 + Au 50g (Au-TL44) aqua regia extraction with ICP-MS finish.

Potential for Eventual Economic Extraction

The Memot 2024 Resource Estimate used costs that are currently utilised by the current Open Pit mining operations at the Okvau Gold Project and is based on a gold price of US$2,500/oz. The resource is reported above a lower cut-off grade 0.7g/t Au (refer Table 1).

A metallurgical investigation was carried out at ALS using exploration diamond drill hole intersections across the Memot Deposit and across a range of depths. The tested intercepts mainly consist of fresh rock. Comprehensive head assays were conducted on each intercept used to generate the metallurgical testing composite sample, which identified gold and sulphides at similar concentrations to Okvau. Screen fire assays on also conducted on these intersections identified coarse gold in support of logging observations identifying visible gold presence.

A metallurgical test program based on the Okvau flowsheet but with a gravity gold recovery process was developed with additional whole ore comparative leaching testwork. Whole ore leach testwork at a grind size of 106microns was able to extract 86% of the gold of which 40% of the gold was recovered via the gravity gold recovery stage. Comparative flotation testwork at the same grind size was able to recover 98% of the gold to a gravity concentrate. Leaching of the flotation concentrate was able to extract 84% of the gold including the gravity gold recovered component. Additional leach testing of flotation concentrate samples did not demonstrate an economic advantage from concentrate regrinding. This preliminary testing program identified that there is a significant amount of easily recoverable gravity gold, that an intricate Okvau gold extraction flowsheet is not warranted and gold can be readily recovered by a conventional CIL gold flowsheet.

Mineral Resource Estimation

The gold estimate is based on mineralised domains (estimation domain) generated using Micromine’s implicit vein modelling tool, using drill holes coded with a mineralisation interpretation by Emerald technical staff. Selections were considered when interpreting subsequent sections to maintain lode shape and continuity. A nominal 0.2g/t Au lower cutoff grade was utilized and includes a maximum 5 metres of internal dilution plus 1 metre of external dilution and was generated using the known geological controls on gold mineralisation. The mineralised domain outline incorporates lower grades if the general shape and continuity of mineralisation appeared consistent. The modelled lithology includes diorite and metasedimentary (hornfels) host rocks. An oxidation surface representing the top of fresh rock was also modelled.

The Mineral Resource was determined using Ordinary Kriging (‘OK’) within the mineralisation zone constraints. A ‘parent’ block size of 5 mN x 10 mE x 2.5 mRL was used and the model was constrained by a topographic survey and the geological model. Due to historical mining activities at surface, and subsequent reworkings, in-situ oxide material was excluded from the resource calculation.

The OK estimate was generated using a three-pass estimation approach, with search parameters of 70m x 70m x 14m for pass 1 and with expanded dimensions for pass 2 and 3 to allow interpreted mineralisation to be estimated. Blocks were estimated with a minimum distance of approximately 25m from data (maximum distance of 120m) with the sample searches optimised based on geostatistical investigations and variography generated for gold variables.

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29 April 2022 The grade estimates are based on 2m down-the-hole composites of the RC and diamond drilling. High-grade cuts were applied to the composite data to limit the influence of high-grade outliers. High-grade cuts have been determined via outlier analysis studies with a high-grade cut of 30g/t Au being applied to the data set.

Estimates located within approximately 25 metres of drilling, with an average distance of less than 50 metres, are classified as an Indicated Mineral Resource. Conversely, estimates situated within approximately 25 metres of drilling but with an average distance greater than 50 metres and less than 90 metres have been classified as an Inferred Mineral Resource.

In the resource no rigorous application has been made of minimum mining width, internal or external dilution or other modifying factors and the Resource is reported in situ. The grade estimate was validated statistically and visually.

The Memot Gold Project remains open along strike and at depth. The Company has continued drilling at the Memot Gold Project, with the aim of upgrading the Inferred Mineral Resource classification and to test the continuity of the mineralisation further along strike and at depth. Further resource estimate updates are planned within first half calendar year 2025.

Additional prospective targets include two nearby diorite intrusions interpreted with data collected by geophysical surveys (Ground magnetics and Gradient Array IP) with coincident Au and Cu in-soil anomalies (refer ASX announcement dated 29 July 2022). These geochemical and geophysical anomalies located within 3kms of the Memot 2024 Resource Estimation.

Figure 4 | Plan View of the collars used in the mineral resource estimation and the resource above 0.7 g/t Au coloured by grade

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29 April 2022 Figure 5 | Cross section of the Memot Gold Project with the inferred resource block model (red). Significant intercepts announced after February 2024 are highlighted in blue, with the black highlights drilling completed before February 2024

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Figure 6 | Oblique Long section of the Memot Gold Project. Significant intercepts announced after February 2024 are highlighted in blue, with the black highlights drilling completed before February 2024

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Bulk Density

A bulk density dataset (+2,000 measurements) was collected throughout the deposit via the immersion method of core billets. Bulk densities of 1.80g/cm³ and 2.84g/cm³ were assigned to oxidised and fresh material respectively.

Illegal Artisanal Mining Activities

With the assistance of the Cambodian government and by actively collaborating with community leaders, all artisanal mining operations at the Memot Gold Project had ceased early in 2024.

Figure 7 | Previous artisanal mining activities at the Memot Gold Project

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This ASX release was authorised on behalf of the Emerald Board by: Morgan Hart, Managing Director.

For further information please contact Emerald Resources NL

Morgan Hart Managing Director

About Emerald Resources NL

Overview

Emerald is a developer and explorer of gold projects. Emerald’s Okvau Gold Mine, Cambodia was commissioned in June 2021 and in full production by September 2021. Emerald has now poured ~350kozs of gold from its operations.

Emerald has significant exploration and resource growth potential in Cambodia through its holdings in a number of other projects which are made up of a combination of granted mining licences (100% owned by Emerald) and interests in joint venture agreements. Together, Emerald’s interests in its Cambodian Projects covers a combined area of 1,428km².

Emerald has significant exploration and resource growth potential in Australia with ~950km² of highly prospective Western Australian tenure at the Dingo Range Gold Project covering the entire Dingo Range greenstone belt.

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, the Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia.

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Forward Looking Statement

This document 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 document has been prepared in compliance with the current JORC Code 2012 Edition and the ASX listing Rules.

The Company believes that is has a reasonable basis for making the forward-looking statements in this announcement, based on the information contained in this announcement. Reference is made to the ASX announcement dated 21 December 2023.

Competent Persons Statements

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Drill Results for the reported Resource from Memot 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 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 Mineral Resources for the Memot Project was prepared by Robert Wilson, who is an employee to the Company and who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. Mr Wilson 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 Wilson 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 work completed by Mr Robert Wilson has been peer reviewed by Brian Wolfe, Principal Consultant of International Resource Solutions Pty Ltd. Mr Wolfe is independent of Emerald and was Competent Person for the Maiden Inferred Resource estimation announced on the 21 December 2023.

No New Information

To the extent that this announcement contains references to prior exploration results and Mineral Resource estimates, which have been cross referenced to previous market announcements made by the Company, unless explicitly stated, no new material information is contained. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

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Appendix One | New Significant Intercepts - Memot Resource definition infill. Blank values for Ag, Cu, Pb and Zn indicate assays are still pending. (>2 gram metre Au or anomalous Ag, Cu, Pb or Zn values)

Prospect Hole Name Easting
WGS84
Northing
IND60
RL Azi Dip End
Depth
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
Gold
g/t
Silver
(g/t)
Copper
(ppm)
Lead
(ppm)
Zinc
(ppm)
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 288.4 303.2 14.8 3.94 2.52 660 43 62
including 292.4 293 0.6 58.10 17.30 1,450 60 53
Memot DD24MMT311 633,784 1,318,219 45 225 -77 402 120.8 124 3.2 11.11 13.96 1,933 304 2,342
120.8 121.4 0.6 57.60 71.00 9,540 1,180 12,050
Memot DD24MMT321 633,497 1,318,357 42 225 -65 384 15.6 16.4 0.8 39.10 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 384 386.4 2.4 11.31 1.55 345 32 121
384 384.6 0.6 42.20 1.30 247 3 37
Memot DD24MMT310 633,791 1,317,649 48 45 -75 347 191 212 21.0 1.25 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 325.6 326.4 0.8 31.20 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT034 633,355 1,317,946 46 225 -77 357 152.6 157.8 5.2 4.60 4.57 963 47 227
Memot DD24MMT309 633,451 1,317,833 47 210 -63 367 170.2 170.8 0.6 38.00 28.10 4,690 176 420
Memot DD24MMT305 633,432 1,317,874 48 220 -73 371 162.2 172 9.8 2.24 2.46 496 43 267
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 207.6 208.2 0.6 36.20 17.70 1,725 175 205
Memot DD24MMT313 633,500 1,317,793 46 225 -68 203 118.6 122.2 3.6 5.61 2.37 430 42 51
Memot DD24MMT324 633,463 1,318,250 43 225 -69 375 138.6 142.6 4.0 4.74 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT325 633,808 1,317,744 50 221 -60 377 303.8 304.4 0.6 29.90 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT310 633,791 1,317,649 48 45 -75 347 131 131.8 0.8 22.30 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT324 633,463 1,318,250 43 225 -69 375 325.2 326 0.8 20.80 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT320 633,550 1,318,197 44 225 -68 404 289.8 290.4 0.6 27.30 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT325 633,808 1,317,744 50 221 -60 377 183 187 4.0 4.09 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT305 633,432 1,317,874 48 220 -73 371 148.2 155 6.8 2.30 0.65 230 4 29
Memot RCDD24MMT248 633,956 1,318,034 51 225 -64 504 479.8 480.4 0.6 26.00 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 194.4 195 0.6 25.50 10.90 1,460 43 179
Memot DD24MMT309 633,451 1,317,833 47 210 -63 367 33.6 34.2 0.6 24.60 32.40 1,925 2,430 1,945
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 217.8 218.4 0.6 23.50 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT319 633,395 1,318,177 43 225 -62 248 132 135.6 3.6 3.86 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT311 633,784 1,318,219 45 225 -77 402 34.9 36.4 1.5 8.79 7.47 1,186 72 140
Memot DD24MMT325 633,808 1,317,744 50 221 -60 377 134 139.2 5.2 2.51 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT324 633,463 1,318,250 43 225 -69 375 370.2 370.8 0.6 21.50 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT312 633,815 1,318,033 48 225 -66 439 184.4 185 0.6 20.20 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT212 633,420 1,317,717 44 225 -60 208 136.1 140 3.9 3.02 1.67 119 708 871
Memot DD24MMT313 633,500 1,317,793 46 225 -68 203 134.4 135 0.6 19.45 18.90 4,760 117 268
Memot DD24MMT313 633,500 1,317,793 46 225 -68 203 143.6 144.2 0.6 19.25 21.50 807 228 61
Memot RCDD24MMT199 633,888 1,318,054 50 45 -72 452 319 330 11.0 1.04 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT258 633,816 1,318,068 46 330 -70 391 160 162 2.0 5.65 0.35 282 2 28
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 308 308.8 0.8 13.75 8.70 1,005 281 760
Memot DD24MMT239 633,322 1,317,833 44 225 -65 228 107.4 108 0.6 15.95 2.70 547 3 52
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 314.2 318.2 4.0 2.37 4.42 1,449 25 76
Memot DD24MMT306 633,728 1,317,727 51 210 -62 347 157.6 160.2 2.6 3.57 22.19 5,814 147 1,244
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 155.7 156.4 0.7 13.15 47.00 5,040 944 6,490
Memot DD24MMT302 633,594 1,317,705 46 225 -70 372 276.8 277.6 0.8 11.35 32.10 411 5,060 5,860
Memot DD24MMT280 633,808 1,317,887 49 225 -62 453 210.4 211 0.6 14.25 12.90 2,620 197 478
Memot DD24MMT306 633,728 1,317,727 51 210 -62 347 234 240 6.0 1.37 0.80 63 194 336
Memot DD24MMT312 633,815 1,318,033 48 225 -66 439 59 59.6 0.6 13.55 - - - -

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DD24MMT322
633,301 1,318,224 43 225 -63 197 144.2 145.8 1.6 4.93 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT306 633,728 1,317,727 51 210 -62 347 72.2 73 0.8 9.80 6.40 1,915 24 106
Memot DD24MMT317 633,575 1,318,153 44 225 -63 429 371 373.6 2.6 2.85 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 272 272.6 0.6 12.10 14.80 1,625 522 120
Memot DD24MMT314 633,799 1,318,164 46 225 -72 441 214 219.6 5.6 1.29 4.20 960 62 327
Memot DD24MMT307 633,847 1,317,825 48 215 -64 454 165.2 166.8 1.6 4.49 43.10 9,062 277 1,545
Memot DD24MMT220 633,466 1,317,622 45 225 -65 242 184 184.6 0.6 11.80 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT171 633,566 1,318,074 45 225 -63 441 356.6 357.2 0.6 11.55 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 214.4 220 5.6 1.15 4.21 277 692 40
Memot DD24MMT312 633,815 1,318,033 48 225 -66 439 271.8 273.6 1.8 3.58 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT317 633,575 1,318,153 44 225 -63 429 193.8 195.8 2.0 3.17 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT302 633,594 1,317,705 46 225 -70 372 42 46.6 4.6 1.37 3.57 157 352 94
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 260.4 261 0.6 10.45 4.30 477 68 88
Memot DD24MMT309 633,451 1,317,833 47 210 -63 367 133 135 2.0 2.96 0.33 167 3 35
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 353 355 2.0 2.95 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT034 633,355 1,317,946 46 225 -77 357 203 204 1.0 5.89 2.30 128 6 80
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 244 244.6 0.6 9.64 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT171 633,566 1,318,074 45 225 -63 441 437.2 437.8 0.6 9.64 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT314 633,799 1,318,164 46 225 -72 441 260.2 261.2 1.0 5.73 23.90 8,230 602 880
Memot DD24MMT258 633,816 1,318,068 46 330 -70 391 30.8 35.6 4.8 1.17 1.27 223 103 137
Memot DD24MMT305 633,432 1,317,874 48 220 -73 371 184.2 188.6 4.4 1.22 0.94 589 8 37
Memot RCDD24MMT248 633,956 1,318,034 51 225 -64 504 426.4 428.4 2.0 2.64 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 195 196.4 1.4 3.73 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT233 633,664 1,317,654 47 205 -55 324 9.6 10.7 1.1 4.57 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT304 633,617 1,318,064 46 220 -71 445 238.2 238.8 0.6 8.24 19.60 1,695 233 1,225
Memot DD24MMT305 633,432 1,317,874 48 220 -73 371 273.2 275 1.8 2.71 6.60 280 418 529
Memot DD24MMT312 633,815 1,318,033 48 225 -66 439 424.8 425.4 0.6 7.75 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT312 633,815 1,318,033 48 225 -66 439 380.4 384.2 3.8 1.20 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT248 633,956 1,318,034 51 225 -64 504 326.6 330 3.4 1.33 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT319 633,395 1,318,177 43 225 -62 248 115 116 1.0 4.44 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT250 633,744 1,318,115 45 225 -71 415 184 184.6 0.6 7.26 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT322 633,301 1,318,224 43 225 -63 197 77 81 4.0 1.08 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT302 633,594 1,317,705 46 225 -70 372 339 339.6 0.6 6.86 7.40 286 179 1,325
Memot DD24MMT324 633,463 1,318,250 43 225 -69 375 151.8 152.4 0.6 6.72 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT320 633,550 1,318,197 44 225 -68 404 351.8 352.4 0.6 6.57 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 231.4 232 0.6 6.06 4.40 212 36 31
Memot RCDD24MMT034 633,355 1,317,946 46 225 -77 357 246.8 247.4 0.6 6.02 1.60 119 44 67
Memot DD24MMT280 633,808 1,317,887 49 225 -62 453 350.2 351.2 1.0 3.58 36.20 3,680 1,020 17,250
Memot DD24MMT307 633,847 1,317,825 48 215 -64 454 274.4 277.6 3.2 1.11 3.66 576 100 82
Memot RCDD24MMT178 633,404 1,318,391 43 225 -55 345 173 174 1.0 3.52 0.40 117 2 19
Memot RCDD24MMT248 633,956 1,318,034 51 225 -64 504 411.8 412.4 0.6 5.80 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT312 633,815 1,318,033 48 225 -66 439 373.8 374.4 0.6 5.75 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 231 232 1.0 3.39 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT312 633,815 1,318,033 48 225 -66 439 0.6 1.6 1.0 3.32 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT306 633,728 1,317,727 51 210 -62 347 108.6 109.2 0.6 5.42 6.80 2,160 48 97
Memot DD24MMT250 633,744 1,318,115 45 225 -71 415 344.6 345.2 0.6 5.33 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT250 633,744 1,318,115 45 225 -71 415 306 307.8 1.8 1.77 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT311 633,784 1,318,219 45 225 -77 402 4 4.7 0.7 4.55 1.60 282 10 54

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DD24MMT307
633,847 1,317,825 48 215 -64 454 214.8 216.2 1.4 2.21 5.37 2,325 63 1,113
Memot DD24MMT320 633,550 1,318,197 44 225 -68 404 294.8 295.4 0.6 5.02 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT224 633,774 1,317,612 48 215 -55 282 153.2 154.6 1.4 2.14 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT309 633,451 1,317,833 47 210 -63 367 149.6 150.2 0.6 4.62 10.90 4,600 102 215
Memot DD24MMT305 633,432 1,317,874 48 220 -73 371 309 311.2 2.2 1.24 2.40 268 127 2,607
Memot DD24MMT258 633,816 1,318,068 46 330 -70 391 47 50 3.0 0.88 0.07 125 2 54
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 433 434.2 1.2 2.18 8.90 1,510 104 151
Memot RCDD24MMT199 633,888 1,318,054 50 45 -72 452 388.6 390 1.4 1.87 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT258 633,816 1,318,068 46 330 -70 391 71 73 2.0 1.30 0.08 122 1 27
Memot RCDD24MMT248 633,956 1,318,034 51 225 -64 504 451.8 452.4 0.6 4.32 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT258 633,816 1,318,068 46 330 -70 391 53 55 2.0 1.29 0.35 197 8 145
Memot DD24MMT313 633,500 1,317,793 46 225 -68 203 14 15 1.0 2.56 0.10 80 2 105
Memot DD24MMT317 633,575 1,318,153 44 225 -63 429 19.8 21.8 2.0 1.28 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT302 633,594 1,317,705 46 225 -70 372 79.6 81.8 2.2 1.12 0.30 110 15 44
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 10 10.6 0.6 4.06 12.40 1,625 443 86
Memot RCDD24MMT171 633,566 1,318,074 45 225 -63 441 301 301.6 0.6 3.97 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT248 633,956 1,318,034 51 225 -64 504 273.4 274 0.6 3.92 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT258 633,816 1,318,068 46 330 -70 391 25 27.6 2.6 0.90 0.61 217 8 234
Memot DD24MMT319 633,395 1,318,177 43 225 -62 248 56.6 57.4 0.8 2.92 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT316 633,593 1,317,606 46 225 -60 281 185 186 1.0 2.31 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT313 633,500 1,317,793 46 225 -68 203 67.2 68 0.8 2.85 2.30 299 124 1,180
Memot DD24MMT310 633,791 1,317,649 48 45 -75 347 271 272.6 1.6 1.39 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT310 633,791 1,317,649 48 45 -75 347 188 190 2.0 1.11 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT302 633,594 1,317,705 46 225 -70 372 16 17.2 1.2 1.84 4.50 974 24 145
Memot DD24MMT250 633,744 1,318,115 45 225 -71 415 193.6 194.2 0.6 3.64 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT248 633,956 1,318,034 51 225 -64 504 253 253.6 0.6 3.64 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT305 633,432 1,317,874 48 220 -73 371 327.4 328.6 1.2 1.76 0.45 401 3 21
Memot DD24MMT314 633,799 1,318,164 46 225 -72 441 231.4 232 0.6 3.52 11.10 2,190 62 176
Memot DD24MMT309 633,451 1,317,833 47 210 -63 367 14.5 15.4 0.9 2.34 1.00 66 10 66
Memot DD24MMT250 633,744 1,318,115 45 225 -71 415 362 363 1.0 2.10 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT302 633,594 1,317,705 46 225 -70 372 116.4 117 0.6 3.49 14.80 948 934 101
Memot DD24MMT320 633,550 1,318,197 44 225 -68 404 226 227 1.0 2.07 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 161 161.6 0.6 3.44 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT309 633,451 1,317,833 47 210 -63 367 141.4 142 0.6 3.41 3.60 669 95 92
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 60 60.6 0.6 3.40 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT222 633,427 1,317,685 44 225 -60 204 133 134.2 1.2 1.67 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT250 633,744 1,318,115 45 225 -71 415 83.6 85.4 1.8 1.10 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT307 633,847 1,317,825 48 215 -64 454 356.4 357 0.6 3.29 11.80 1,340 422 15,250
Memot DD24MMT311 633,784 1,318,219 45 225 -77 402 209.1 209.8 0.7 2.81 12.30 3,200 161 256
Memot DD24MMT314 633,799 1,318,164 46 225 -72 441 23.4 24.1 0.7 2.79 6.60 653 90 63
Memot RCDD24MMT034 633,355 1,317,946 46 225 -77 357 217 217.8 0.8 2.41 1.00 115 13 105
Memot DD24MMT307 633,847 1,317,825 48 215 -64 454 318 318.6 0.6 3.13 0.40 316 1 22
Memot DD24MMT310 633,791 1,317,649 48 45 -75 347 295 295.6 0.6 3.13 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT258 633,816 1,318,068 46 330 -70 391 208.4 209 0.6 3.12 4.20 875 86 116
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 362.6 363.2 0.6 3.05 4.00 1,555 9 95
Memot DD24MMT258 633,816 1,318,068 46 330 -70 391 224.4 225 0.6 3.01 3.90 2,160 7 69
Memot DD24MMT312 633,815 1,318,033 48 225 -66 439 431 431.6 0.6 3.01 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT305 633,432 1,317,874 48 220 -73 371 22.2 22.8 0.6 2.94 3.30 222 99 413

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DD24MMT307
633,847 1,317,825 48 215 -64 454 261 262 1.0 1.75 0.20 238 4 25
Memot DD24MMT318 633,312 1,318,313 43 225 -60 222 196 197 1.0 1.74 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT305 633,432 1,317,874 48 220 -73 371 119.4 120 0.6 2.84 0.80 208 8 50
Memot DD24MMT250 633,744 1,318,115 45 225 -71 415 324 324.8 0.8 2.12 - - - -
Memot RCDD24MMT171 633,566 1,318,074 45 225 -63 441 401 401.6 0.6 2.81 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT303A 633,820 1,317,794 49 225 -58 16 10.2 11.2 1.0 1.68 3.50 348 379 104
Memot DD24MMT302 633,594 1,317,705 46 225 -70 372 142.4 143 0.6 2.74 5.10 319 257 79
Memot DD24MMT307 633,847 1,317,825 48 215 -64 454 374 375 1.0 1.61 1.60 279 114 601
Memot DD24MMT303 633,821 1,317,795 49 225 -58 442 163 164 1.0 1.60 0.05 237 0 37
Memot DD24MMT319 633,395 1,318,177 43 225 -62 248 71 72 1.0 1.60 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT311 633,784 1,318,219 45 225 -77 402 195.2 196 0.8 1.99 4.10 804 33 77
Memot DD24MMT306 633,728 1,317,727 51 210 -62 347 143.8 144.4 0.6 2.63 0.20 127 3 20
Memot DD24MMT307 633,847 1,317,825 48 215 -64 454 267 267.6 0.6 2.63 4.90 1,545 78 73
Memot RCDD24MMT171 633,566 1,318,074 45 225 -63 441 330.6 331.2 0.6 2.61 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT318 633,312 1,318,313 43 225 -60 222 107 108 1.0 1.56 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT212 633,420 1,317,717 44 225 -60 208 28.2 28.8 0.6 2.59 2.50 528 17 63
Memot DD24MMT321 633,497 1,318,357 42 225 -65 384 158 159 1.0 1.55 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT315 633,469 1,317,949 47 235 -68 397 252 252.6 0.6 2.58 - - - -
Memot DD24MMT306 633,728 1,317,727 51 210 -62 347 1.1 2 0.9 1.69 6.80 1,070 351 1,365
Memot DD24MMT310 633,791 1,317,649 48 45 -75 347 181 182 1.0 1.52 - - - -

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

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data from Drilling included in Resources

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

  • Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Sampling • Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut • Diamond drilling is used to recover a continuous core techniques channels, random chips, or specific specialised sample of bedrock. As a standard 1m length half-core industry standard measurement tools samples are submitted for assay, in a small number of appropriate to the minerals under cases sample interval lengths have been modified to use investigation, such as down hole gamma geological boundaries as the limit of sample interval for sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). assay. These examples should not be taken as limiting • Reverse circulation (RC) drilling is used to collect both a the broad meaning of sampling. 4m composite and 1m samples. The 4m composites are

  • • Include reference to measures taken to ensure taken from the excess bagged material off the cyclone sample representivity and the appropriate taken every 1m. A spear sampling technique is then calibration of any measurement tools or used to produce a 3-5kg composite sample. The 1m systems used. samples are split with a riffle splitter at the drill rig to

    • Reverse circulation (RC) drilling is used to collect both a 4m composite and 1m samples. The 4m composites are taken from the excess bagged material off the cyclone taken every 1m. A spear sampling technique is then used to produce a 3-5kg composite sample. The 1m samples are split with a riffle 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.
  • 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 (eg ‘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 (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.

  • 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, Brisbane and 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.

  • Certified reference materials and blanks are inserted in sample batches to assess laboratory performance.

  • Field duplicates are inserted regularly to assess the repeatability and variability of the mineralisation.

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JORC Code explanation Commentary


Laboratory
duplicates
were
also
completed
approximately every 15th sample to assess the precision
of the laboratory as well as the repeatability and
variability of the gold mineralisation.

Results of the QAQC sampling were considered
acceptable.
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg 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 Boart Longyear LF70 M/P drill rig is
used to drill HQ3 and NQ2 diamond core. Man-portable
rigs were used to drill HQ and NTW 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, NQ2, NTW used at
various times.

Core was oriented by means of a REFLEX ACT orientation
tool,followinga standard operating procedure.
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.

There is no observed relationship between sample
recoveryandgrade.
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, mineralisation 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 in greater detail.

In addition to the geological logging, other features
recorded are: location of bulk density samples;
downhole
camera
survey
calibration,
intervals
confidentlyoriented;and core condition.
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 sample preparation
technique.

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 beingsampled.

Field duplicates are inserted at regular intervals
downhole (every 25m) and are collected at the RC drill
rig to monitor sampling precision; while coarse crush
duplicates of diamond core are generated at the sample
prep stage (because of the need to preserve drill core).

This sample technique is industry standard and is
deemed appropriate for the deposit style at Memot.
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 determiningthe analysis including

All samples are sent to the NATA accredited ALS
Laboratory in Vientiane, Laos, for single Aqua Regia
digest with a 50g charge with an ICP-MS finish. Samples
are sent to the similarly accredited ALS Lab in Brisbane,
Australia and ALS Lab Perth, Australia, for multielement
ICP analysis, after partial extraction by aqua regia digest
then via a combination of ICP-MS and ICP-AES. This

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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.

method has a lower detection limit of 1ppm gold. If the
Au result is greater than 100ppm Au then sample is
reassayed by a 50g gravimetric analysis with a high
upper detection limit. Fire assay is considered a total
gold assay.

This method has a lower detection limit of 0.01g/t Au.

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 program 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 CRMs
and blanks into all batches - usually 1 of each for every
20 field samples. Some blanks used are home-made
from barren basalt or quarry granite. 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.

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

Reviews of QA/QC data by senior Emerald Technical staff
concluded that the quality of assay data is sufficient to
support reporting of the Memot 2024 Resource
Estimate.
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 any adjustment to assay data.

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

Two close spaced (twin) holes confirm confidence in the
existence and projection of mineralised intercepts over
short ranges.

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

Emerald Senior Resource Geologist and Competent
Person, Robert Wilson visited the site in several times
throughout 2023 and 2024 and visually verified the
results in the assay database against mineralised
intersections evident in the stored half core.
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 surveyed with a differential
GPS used in RTK survey mode. The instrument has sub
centimetre accuracy for both horizontal coordinates and
vertical coordinates.

All locations are surveyed to the WGS84 UTM grid.

A topography surface was generated using data
collected from a UAV (drone) survey referencing
established survey control. This topography surface was
confirmed by the survey positions of the drill collars and
was applied to this Study.

Emerald technical staff with the assistance of contract
surveyor (Aruna Technology Ltd) recorded the collar
locations and generate digital terrain models of the site.

All drillholes are surveyed downhole at regular intervals,
usually 25-30m, for all types of drilling, using a single-
shot REFLEX survey tool (operated by the 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
andgrade continuityappropriate for the

Intersection spacing for the Memot 2024 Resource
Estimate is approximately 50m by 50m. Some selected
areas are drill tested to approximately 25m by 25m drill
spacing to provide additional confidence of the grade
continuity.

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procedure(s) and classifications applied.

Whether
sample
compositing
has
been
applied.


This drill spacing is considered to be sufficient to
establish geological and grade continuity appropriate
for the declaration of a Mineral Resource.

No samples within a “zone of interest” are ever
composited.
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.

Drilling has been done at various orientations;
moderately to steeply southwest dipping is the most
common.

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 and soil/auger samples from the field to the ALS
Sample Preparation facility in Phnom Penh is managed
by Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Limited personnel.
Drill samples are transported from the drill site to the
Memot exploration core farm, 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
laboratoryin Phnom Penh.
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.

Senior Emerald technical staff routinely review the
available quality data and have concluded the data
quality is robust and appropriate for resource estimation
studies.

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(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 obtaininga licence to operate in the area.


The Memot licences are held (100%) in the name of
Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Limited which is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Emerald Resources NL.

The tenure is considered to be secure.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.

Some shallow (<60 metre depth) diamond drill core
was previously completed by “Sun Trading” in 2008.
But no other modern exploration techniques have
been used prior to the Company’s involvement with
theproject.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

Gold occurrences within the licences is interpreted as
a
“intrusion-related
gold
system”
related
mineralisation. Gold mineralisation is hosted within
quartz and/or sulphide veins and associated within or
proximal distance to a Cretaceous age diorite.
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 clearly explain why
this is the case.

Drilling used in the Memot 2024 Resource Estimate
includes 312 collars (71,399 metres) including 52,993
metres of Diamond and 18,406 metres of RC drilling.
Intersection spacing for the Memot Resource Estimate
is approximately 50m by 50m. Some selected areas are
drill tested to approximately 25m by 25m drill spacing
to provide additional confidence of the grade
continuity.
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.

No high grade top cuts have been applied.

The reported significant intersections in Appendix One
are above 2 gram metre intersections and allow for up
to 4m of internal dilution with a lower cut trigger
values of greater than 0.5g/t.
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 (eg ‘down hole length,
true width not known’).

All reported intersections are down hole lengths. True
widths are unknown and vary depending on the
orientation of target structures.
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with scales)
and tabulations of intercepts should be

Appropriate map is included in the body of this
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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.
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
contaminatingsubstances.

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

Milling, flotation and bottle-roll leach testing used for
metallurgical testwork is commonly practiced by other
operations using similar flowsheets to those tested to
date for Memot.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work
(eg 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
commercially sensitive.

Further drilling at the Memot Gold Project will be
undertaken to test extensions of the known
mineralisation.

Further drilling will be undertaken to test new targets,
as potential is recognized.

Further
extensive
metallurgical
testwork
is
planned. This will include locking down of a flowsheet,
optimisation of conditions using composites and
variability samples covering possible mineralogical
domains.

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

Criteria Explanation Commentary
Database
integrity

Measures taken to ensure that data has not
been
corrupted
by,
for
example,
transcription or keying errors, between its
initial collection and its use for Mineral
Resource estimation purposes.

Data validation procedures used.


Geological metadata is centrally stored in a SQL
database
managed
using
Micromine’s
Geobank
Software. Emerald employ a database administrator
responsible for the integrity of data imported and
modified within the system. All geological and field data
is entered using logging software with lookup tables and
fixed formatting (and protected from modification), thus
only allowing data to be entered using the Emerald
geological code system and sample protocol. Data is
then emailed to the Emerald database administrator for
validation and importation into a SQL database using
Geobank. Sample numbers are unique and pre-
numbered calico sample bags are used.

Following importation, the data goes through a series of
digital and visual checks for duplication and non-
conformity, followed by manual validation by senior
Emerald technical staff.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by
the Competent Person and the outcome of
those visits.

If no site visits have been undertaken
indicate why this is the case.

Emerald Senior Resource Geologist and Competent
Person Rob Wilson has undertaken numerous visits to
the Cambodian Projects since 2023.

The ALS sample preparation laboratory in Phnom Penh
was reviewed by senior Emerald technical staff in
October 2023. No material issues were identified.

A review of the ALS Assay Laboratory in Vientiane, Laos
was conducted by senior Emerald technical staff in
October 2023 and no material issues were identified.

Diamond drilling was being completed during the
aforementioned site visit. The drilling and sampling was
completed consistent with good industry practice.

The core management facilities were observed and
appeared to be organised and well suited to managing
the logging and sampling procedure efficiently.

RC drilling was being completed during the site visit. The
drilling and sampling protocols were reviewed and are
considered to represent good industry practices.

Based on the site reviews, no data quality issues have
been identified sufficient to affect the currently
designated classification of the resources.
Geological
Interpretation

Confidence
in
(or
conversely,
the
uncertainty of) the geological interpretation
of the mineral deposit.

Nature of the data used and of any
assumptions made.

The
effect,
if
any,
of
alternative
interpretations
on
Mineral
Resource
estimation.

The use of geology in guiding and
controlling Mineral Resource estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of
grade and geology.

The confidence in the geological interpretation is high.
The mineralisation is hosted within a stacked set of
shallow north-east dipping, sulphide rich veins within
diorite host rock. At the current drill spacing, the
continuity of the interpreted mineralisation wireframes
can be considered extended and further drilling is
required to confirm the overall continuity. Uncertainty in
the mineralisation interpretation is reflected in the MRE
classification.

A wireframe representing the top of fresh material has
been interpreted by Emerald technical staff.

Wireframes of the mineralised domains were created by
Emerald technical staff using implicit vein modelling in
Micromine. The interpretation included 1m of external
dilution and a maximum 5m internal dilution. This
interpretation was completed applying the interpreted
geological controls.
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the Mineral
Resource expressed as length (along strike
or otherwise), plan width, and depth below
surface to the upper and lower limits of the
Mineral Resource.

The mineralisation has been delineated over a strike
length
of
approximately
1,100m,
a
width
of
approximately 900m and to a depth of 450m below
surface.

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Estimation and
modelling
techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the
estimation technique(s) applied and key
assumptions,
including
treatment
of
extreme
grade
values,
domaining,
interpolation parameters and maximum
distance of extrapolation from data points.
If a computer assisted estimation method
was chosen, include a description of
computer software and parameters used.

The availability of check estimates, previous
estimates and/or mine production records
and whether the Mineral Resource estimate
takes appropriate account of such data.

The assumptions made regarding recovery
of by-products.


Ordinary Kriging (OK) was chosen as the most
appropriate estimation method for the Memot Open Pit
gold resource.

The mineralisation domains to constrain the estimation
was modelled as described above.

A downhole composite length of 2m has been used in
this estimation. Each composite is located by their mid-
point co-ordinates and assigned a length weighted
average gold grade.

The variography applied to grade estimation has been
generated
using
Isatis
geostatistical
software.
Variography was based on combined gold grade
domains.

A three-pass estimation strategy was applied whereby
the second and third passes utilise expanded sample
search neighbourhood parameters to allow successive
estimation of the blocks not estimated in the first pass.

Sample neighbourhood of dimensions of 70m x 70m x
14m, was used for estimation pass 1 and with expanded
dimensions of 120m x 120m x 24m for pass 2 and 3 to
allow interpreted mineralisation to be estimated.

A minimum of six composites were required for grade
estimation for the first two passes with a maximum
number of 3 composites from any drill hole allowed to
estimate a single block. For the third pass, the criteria
have been relaxed to a minimum of 3 composites with
no restriction on composite numbers per drillhole. A
total maximum of 12 composites was used for all 3
passes.

Composite grades were capped at 30g/t.

Composite gold grades were length weighed in the
estimate to account for the relatively large number of
short or residual composite lengths constrained by the
mineralised wireframes.

An expanded drilling footprint and increased target
depth has led to an increase in the total MRE calculated
for Memot.

No by-products were modelled.

No check estimates or production data is available for
the Memot Gold Project.

Estimation of deleterious elements or other
non-grade variables of economic significant
(eg Sulphur for acid mine drainage
characterization).

In the case of block model interpolation, the
block size in relation to the average sample
spacing and the search employed.

Any assumptions behind modelling of
selective mining units.

Any assumption about correlation between
variables.

Description
of
how
the
geological
interpretation was used to control the
resource estimates.

Discussion of basis for using or not using
grade cutting or capping.
The process of validation, the checking process
used, the comparison of model data to
drillhole data, and use of reconciliation data
if available.

No deleterious elements have been estimated or are
expected
to
be
important
to
the
project
economics\planning at Memot.

A parent block size of 5mE x 10mN x 5mRL was used for
grade estimation. Blocks were sublocked to 5mE x 5mN
x 2.5mRL for block model volume resolution.

The topography surface was generated using data
collected from a UAV (drone) survey referencing
established survey control.

The selected block size for the estimate may
approximate a potential SMU.

No correlated variables have been estimated.

The grade estimate is based on mineralisation domains
which have been interpreted based on a geological
logging interpretation of individual veins and vein sets
and a nominal 0.2g/t Au lower cut-off grade. Grade was
estimated within each domain. The mineralisation
constraints have been used as hard boundaries for grade
estimation wherein only composite samples within that
domain are used to estimate blocks coded as within that
domain.

A review of the composite data captured within the
mineralisation constraints was completed to assess the
need for high grade cutting (capping). This assessment
was completed both statistically and spatially to
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isolated. On the basis of the investigation it was decided
that a top-cut of 30g/t appropriate.

The grade estimates were statistically and visually
validatedprior to acceptance.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a
dry basis or with natural moisture, and the
method of determination of the moisture
content.

Tonnages are estimated on a dry basis, as described
above.
Cut-off
parameters

The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or
quality parameters applied.

The resource model has been designed to be robust for
a range of lower cut-off grades between 0.5gt Au to
2.0gt Au.
Mining
factor
s or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible
mining
methods,
minimum
mining
dimensions and internal (or, if applicable,
extraction) mining dilution. It is always
necessary as part of the process of
determining
reasonable
prospects
for
eventual economic extraction to consider
potential metallurgical methods, but the
assumptions
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 miningassumptions made.

The resource model assumes open cut mining is
completed and a moderate to high level of mining
selectivity (SMU dimension of 5mE x 10mN x 2.5mRL) is
achieved in mining. This level of mining selectivity is
consistent with the grade control approach but mining
modifiers are required to account further for ore loss and
dilution.

It has been assumed that high quality close spaced
grade control will be applied to ore/waste delineation
processes using RC drilling, or similar, applying a pattern
sufficient to ensure adequate coverage of the
mineralisation zones.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions
regarding metallurgical amenability. It is
always necessary as part of the process of
determining
reasonable
prospects
for
eventual economic extraction to consider
potential metallurgical methods, but the
assumptions
regarding
metallurgical
treatment processes and parameters made
when reporting Mineral Resources may not
always be rigorous. Where this is the case,
this should be reported with an explanation
of
the
basis
of
the
metallurgical
assumptions made.

Emerald has undertaken metallurgical testwork on the
Memot Gold Project to evaluate flowsheet amenability.
Cyanide bottle-roll results indicate better recoveries to
the initial bottle-roll recoveries observed at the Okvau
Gold Mine. In addition, flotation testwork indicates
similar recoveries to flotation work conducted for Okvau
Gold Mine. The mineralogy at Memot is similar to that
found at Okvau except for Memot having a gravity
recoverable portion, and thus, similar or better
recoveries are expected.
Environmental
factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible
waste and process residue disposal options.
It is always necessary as part of the process
of determining reasonable prospects for
eventual economic extraction to consider
the potential environmental impacts of the
mining and processing option. While at this
stage the determination of potential
environmental impact, 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.

Due to the low relief and reasonably open topography
of the area, and the lack of land conflict issues, it is
assumed that waste and process residue would not
preclude the project from progressing.

Further environmental impact studies will be completed
as part of upcoming scoping studies for the Memot Gold
Project.
Bulk density
Whether
assumed
or
determined.
If
assumed, the basis for the assumptions. If
determined, the method used, whether wet
or dry, the frequency of the measurements,
the nature, size and representativeness of
the samples.

The bulk density for bulk material must
have been measured by methods that
adequately account for void spaces (vugs,
porosity, etc.), moisture and differences
between rock and alteration zones within
the deposit.

Over 2,000 dry bulk density measurements were taken
from selected core samples and measured using the
immersion method.

The measurements are predominantly from fresh
samples. Mineralisation is localised to high sulphide
veins, intervals of which have been selectively sampled.

Based on the above the bulk densities have been
assigned as either 1.80t/m³ or 2.84t/m³ for oxide and
fresh respectively.

No grade estimate has been undertaken in the oxide
material.

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Discuss assumptions for bulk density
estimates used in the evaluation process of
the different materials.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the
Mineral Resources into varying confidence
categories.

Whether appropriate account has been
taken of all relevant factors (ie. Relative
confidence in tonnage/grade estimations,
reliability of input data, confidence in
continuity of geology and metal values,
quality, quantity and distribution of the
data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects
the Competent Person’s view of the
deposit.

The estimate has been classified as Indicated and
Inferred based on the quality of the data collected, the
density of data, the confidence of the geological model
and mineralisation model, and the gold grade
estimation quality.

Block grade estimates that were within approximately
25m of drilling and with an average distance to all
informing composites of 50m or less have been
categorised as an Indicated Mineral Resource. Blocks
that were within approximately 25m of drilling and with
an average distance to all informing composites of 50m
to 90m have been categorised as Inferred. This approach
has ensured that only the areas that have been drilled at
an appropriate spacing have been categorised as
Indicated.

The result appropriately reflects the Competent Person’s
view of the deposit.
Audits
or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of
Mineral Resource estimates.

The resource estimation has been peer reviewed by Mr
Brian Wolfe, Principal Consultant of International
Resource Solutions Pty Ltd. Mr Wolfe is an independent
of Emerald and Competent Person for the Maiden
Inferred Resource estimation announced on 21
December 2023.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence

Where appropriate, a statement of the
relative accuracy and confidence level in the
Mineral
Resource
estimate
using
an
approach
or
procedure
deemed
appropriate by the Competent Person. For
example, the application of statistical or
geostatistical procedures to quantify the
relative accuracy of the resource within
stated confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed appropriate, a
qualitative discussion of the factors that
could affect the relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate.

The 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 statement of relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate should be
compared with production data, where
available.

The Indicated and Inferred classification assigned locally
to the estimation is considered appropriate to represent
the relative accuracy and confidence.

No quantitative analysis in confidence limits has been
undertaken.

The OK estimate was compared against the global
change of support for the selected SMU and both are
considered closely matched.

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