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EMERALD RESOURCES NL Interim / Quarterly Report 2022

Apr 28, 2022

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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ASX Announcement & Media Release

29 April 2022

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Fast Facts

ASX Code: EMR Shares on issue: 577,287,061 Market Cap: ~A$692 million Cash: A$34.1 million (at 31 Mar 2022) Bullion: A$17.1 million (at 31 Mar 2022)

Board & Management

Simon Lee AO, Non-Executive Chairman Morgan Hart, Managing Director Mick Evans, Executive Director Ross Stanley, Non-Executive Director Billie Slott, Non-Executive Director Mark Clements, Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary Bernie Cleary, Operations Manager Brett Dunnachie, Chief Financial Officer

Company Highlights

  • First mover in an emerging gold province in Cambodia;

  • Okvau Deposit: Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 1.14Moz at 2.0g/t Au;

  • Project built in 2021 on time on budget and now in operation;

  • Forecast economics demonstrates high grade, low cost, compelling project;

o 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;

o LOM average annual production of 106,000ozs pa;

o AISC US$754/oz over LOM (at a US$1,450 gold price assumption);

Quarterly Report for the period ended 31 March 2022

Highlights

Operational Activities - Okvau Gold Project

  • Gold production of 27,216oz to end of Quarter with 28,041oz gold poured

  • Milestone of over 2,000kgs of gold poured at Okvau Gold Mine

  • Process plant throughput continues to perform at 10% above 2.0Mtpa DFS targeted nameplate rate

  • Okvau fresh rock orebody continuing to achieve strongly positive reconciliation (+12%) to reserve to end of Quarter

  • Mining operations remain on schedule and in line with milling requirements, meeting all ore and waste feed requirements

  • AISC of US$748/oz for Quarter

  • AISC of US$756/oz for 68,449oz of gold production from August 2021 to end of Quarter (74,297oz project to date, including commissioning)

  • AISC continues to be materially on budget with guidance for remainder of FY2022 in line with DFS forecasts at 25-30koz per Quarter at cash costs in a range of US$720 – US$780/oz

Exploration Activities – Memot Gold Project

  • Continued significant gold mineralisation from the maiden diamond drill program at the Memot Gold Project.

    • 1.3m @ 7.41 g/t Au from 18m (DD22MMT013),

    • 0.4m @ 17.05 g/t Au from 34m (DD22MMT013)

    • 2m @ 8.60 g/t Au from 73m (DD22MMT013),

    • 0.3m @ 23.10 g/t Au from 50.15m (DD22MMT019).

  • Mineral Investment Agreement governs significant tax and duty concessions for first 5 years and includes offshore arbitration process;

  • Highly credentialed gold project operational and development team;

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

  • 0.3m @ 29.1g/t Au from 159m (DD22MMT023)[1] ,

  • 0.3m @ 23.1g/t Au from 50.15m (DD22MMT019)[1] ; and

  • 0.4m @ 18.55g/t Au from 150.9m (DD22MMT022)[1]

1Multi-element assays pending

  • Significant resource growth potential;

  • 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 law by engaging and collaborating with all stakeholders.

Exploration Activities – Preak Klong Gold Project

Significant gold mineralisation from the maiden RC drill program at the Preak Klong and Gossan Prospects

  • 3m @ 31.09g/t Au from 65m (Incl. 1.0m @ 92.1g/t from 67m) (RC22PRK016); and

  • 2m @ 14.07g/t Au from 21m (Incl. 1.0m @ 26.2g/t Au from 21m) (RC22GSN025)

Exploration Activities – Okvau Gold Project

  • Significant gold mineralisation from near-mine exploration RC drill program

Registered Office 1110 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005

  • 3m @ 36.19g/t Au from 13m (140_675_015),

  • 4m @ 9.05g/t Au from 1m (145_665_106); and

  • o 7m @ 4.18g/t Au from 2m (135_665_001)

T: +61 8 9286 6300 F: +61 8 6243 0032 W: www.emeraldresources.com.au

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Highlights (contd)

Corporate

  • Consolidated cash and gold bullion on hand at 31 March 2022 of A$51.2m (31 Dec 21: A$37.4m) with A$34.1m in cash (31 Dec 21: A$17.9m) and A$17.1m gold bullion (31 Dec 21: A$19.5m)

  • Debt repayment to date of US$6.5m with US$58.5m remaining debt at the end of Quarter

  • Gold deliveries to the refinery resulting in total gold sales of A$75.1m (US$57.6m) to end of Quarter

  • Increased relevant interest in recommended and unconditional takeover offer of Bullseye Mining to 49.4% (47.15% is directly owned with an additional 2.2% pending allotment of Emerald consideration shares to Bullseye shareholders who have accepted the Offer)

  • Intention is to take formal control of Bullseye when voting power exceeds 50% and commence assessment of exploration and development activities on the Dingo Range greenstone belt

COVID-19

  • COVID-19 restrictions both in Cambodia and Australia were relaxed late in the Quarter allowing for a more efficient roster routine with no quarantine restrictions for international workers

  • Management of health and safety protocols remains highest priority to ensure continued protection of the workforce, stakeholders and ensure efficient operation of the Company’s projects

Figure 1 |Gold Doré Bar No OKV0143 of 531oz representing milestone of 2 tonne of gold poured at the Okvau Gold Mine

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Emerald’s Managing Director, Morgan Hart, said:

“The Board and management of Emerald are very pleased with the excellent results from our 100% owned Okvau Gold Mine. The operational workforce continues to deliver very strong production and operational results in all aspects of safety, environment, gold production and cash costs. The results achieved in the Company’s first full two quarters of production are a credit to our team’s extensive skills and experience and accomplished despite the negative impacts of worldwide supply line delays and travel restrictions resulting from the continuation of the global Coronavirus crisis. Thankfully the difficulties encountered due to COVID-19 have now largely abated and we can get on with expanding our resource and production base in Cambodia and Australia.

“Corporately, our focus this Quarter has been on the recommended and unconditional takeover of Australian public, unlisted company, Bullseye Mining and we are now very close to achieving a controlling interest. We intend to take formal control of Bullseye once we have a voting majority and move quickly to commence exploration and feasibility activities on the Dingo Range greenstone belt in Western Australia to assess the development opportunities in the next 12 to 36 month timeframe.

“We welcome those Bullseye shareholders who have recently joined our register and encourage those that have not yet taken up our Offer to do so to share in the potential upside created by combining our strong cashflow and experienced management team with Bullseye’s highly prospective gold tenure.”

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Activities during the Quarter

Okvau Gold Mine

Operating Overview

During the Quarter, the Okvau Gold Mine has continued to build on the successful commissioning activities of the first quarter (September 2021) and strong operational performance of the first full production quarter (December 2021). The Okvau Gold Mine achieved guidance this Quarter producing 27,216 ounces at US$748/oz AISC. The Okvau Gold Mine has now settled into a sustainable operational mode and is forecast to achieve an annualised AISC per ounce of US$720 to US$780/oz for the remainder of the financial year.

Mining

Mining operations advanced during the Quarter in Stages 1 through 3. Work in the Stage 1 Pit targeting fresh sulphide ore. Increased mining of waste from Stage 2 was performed to expose ore for the current quarter. Minimal waste mining was completed from Stage 3 allowing for the completion of required ancillary infrastructure during the dry season at the Okvau Gold Mine. Mining remains marginally ahead of schedule and in line with milling requirements. Actual fresh sulphide ore mined project to date of 2.526kt @ 1.599g/t for 129,856oz (lower cut 0.5g/t), reconciles positively against reserve (+12.4%) against 1,831kt @ 1.962g/t for 115,501oz (lower cut 0.625g/t). The positive reconciliation has allowed the Company the flexibility of preferentially milling the highest-grade ore zones whilst maintaining a substantial +1g/t stockpile (+607kt). Total surveyed movement for the Quarter was 1,379,144 BCM of ore and waste against a scheduled 1,300,000 BCM with 1,399,218 BCMs blasted.

Figure 2 | Okvau Gold Mine Open Pit (As at end of Quarter)

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Processing

Since achieving practical completion in the September quarter, the process plant has run consistently above nameplate of 2.0Mtpa and is now achieving a throughput rate 10% above DFS target. A summary of throughput and mill availability for the Quarter is as follows:

January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 Total
Ore milled 170,023t 165,973t 202,124t 538,120t
Milling rate (DFS: 250tph) 260tph 252tph 285tph 267tph
Availability (DFS: 91.3%) 87.8% 98.1% 95.2% 93.8%

Sulphide ore gold recoveries improved significantly during the Quarter as the impact of organic carbon lessened and operational adjustments improved recovery to circa 80%. The continued lessoning impact of organic carbon and the refinement of grind and throughput parameters are expected to improve recoveries to, at or above, DFS estimates of 83% in the coming quarters.

Figure 3 | Okvau Gold Mine Processing Plant

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Gold Production

Gold production since commissioning on oxide ore in June 2021 (inclusive of gold in circuit) is 74,297 ounces to the end of the Quarter. This includes production for the Quarter of 27,216 ounces, in line with guidance of 100,000 to 110,000 ounces per annum. Gold poured during the Quarter totalled 28,041 ounces.

During the Quarter, 14 shipments totalling 27,258 ounces of gold have been received by the refinery with out-turns received. All of these shipments have been sold during the Quarter at an average price of US$1,879 per ounce. Revenue from the final December quarter shipment was received at US$1,803 per ounce for 1,764 ounces of gold. A further 6,567 ounces of gold doré has been poured ahead of mint out-turn.

Operating Physicals

January 2022 February 2022 March 2022
Ore mined (‘000 BCM)
91

92
73
Waste mined (‘000 BCM) 349 376 399
Stripping ratio (w:o) 3.85 4.09 5.44
Ore mined (‘000 t) 266 299 275
Ore milled (‘000 t) 170 166 202
Head grade (g/t) 1.72 2.12 2.06

Recovery (%)
78.6% 80.0% 80.1%
Gold production (ozs) 7,406 9,064 10,746

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During steady state operations in the Quarter, an external review on the project to date gold in circuit figures was conducted. The review identified the need for a month-on-month adjustment of gold in circuit and monthly gold production numbers. The revised gold production numbers and AISC are detailed in the table below:

August
2021
September
2021
(Adj)
October
2021
(Adj)
November
2021
(Adj)
December
2021
(Adj)
January
2022
February
2022
March
2022
Total
Goldproduction(ozs) 6,932
9,187

8,855

5,861

10,398
7,406 9,064 10,746 68,449
AISC US$/oz 933 612 691 1,145 620 911 654 715 756

The final production numbers from August to end of the Quarter show that the Okvau Gold Mine has produced 68,449 ounces of gold at an average AISC of $756 per ounce. Total project to date gold poured of 69,754 ounces remains unchanged.

Operational Outlook

Gold production guidance at the Okvau Gold Mine remains in line with the DFS of 100,000oz to 110,000oz on an annualised basis. Production guidance for the remainder of FY2022 remains in line with DFS forecasts at 25-30,000/oz per quarter and cash costs of US$720 – US$780/oz.

Environment and Social

The Company is focussed on a net positive impact on near-mine environmental and social values with the Company engaging and collaborating with all stakeholders in the Okvau Gold Project area and the Company’s wider exploration tenure and advancing the Company’s climate strategy with reference to international guidelines.

In January, the Company was pleased to host 10 delegates from the Extractive Industry Governance Forum (EIGF) Civil Society Organisations (CSO) (8 organisations including the WWF, Oxfam, DPA and ANSA), at its Okvau Gold Mine. The visit enabled delegates to view an international standard mining operation and understand more about how the Company is directing significant resources to environmental and social management, including the Biodiversity Offset Program (BOP) implemented in the Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary. Overall, delegates were impressed by the Company’s approach, high level of compliance and quantifiable outcomes. The Company looks forward to hosting the Ministry of Mines & Energy’s 9th EIGF.

During the Quarter environmental consultancy, Earth Systems were engaged to provide technical support to assist with the development of the Company’s climate strategy, including carbon neutrality targets and pathways and is researching options for a carbon offset program. Earth Systems have commenced monitoring the BOP to assess its impact and to identify opportunities for enhanced performance. They are also conducting a full environmental and social audit to evaluate compliance with relevant laws and guidelines and commitments made by the Company.

During the Quarter, the Company continued to engage and collaborate with all stakeholders in the Okvau Gold Project area. Community Liaison Officers visited the two communes nearby the Project to re-inform Commune Leaders, Village Chief’s, and Chief of Police about the Company’s Grievance Mechanism and to provide an opportunity for feedback from community representatives. The meetings were well received and the no grievance has been lodged, project to date.

Figure 4 | Left: CSO’s enjoying their visit in January 2022 Right: Community Liaison Officer at one of the Memong Commune meetings.

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An extensive environmental monitoring program of physical, biological, and social aspects is well-established to ensure the Company is meeting all required environmental standards and commitments. Ranger patrols in the Biodiversity Offset sites continued throughout the Quarter, helping to protect the sites from wildlife poaching, land clearing and logging. Additional downstream monitoring bores have been identified and planned to be drilled in the current quarter. A large nursery has been established at Okvau and together with the school nursery programs, is aiming to produce more than 5,000 trees annually for use in rehabilitation and offset activities. The tree planting program in the Offset sites is continuing in the current quarter.

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Okvau Nursery
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The Company continues to make regular financial contributions to Environmental, Social and Endowment funds with the aim of achieving a net-gain in both biodiversity and social values.

Regional Exploration

Emerald’s exploration tenements, which comprise of a combination of 100% owned granted licences and joint venture agreements now cover a combined area of 1,239 km².

Figure 5 | Cambodian Gold Project | Exploration Licence Areas

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Memot Project (100%)

During the Quarter, a broad spaced diamond core drill program continued targeting regional stratigraphy and structural continuity associated with historical drilling results and local artisanal workings. The drilling also targets strong chargeability anomalies identified from the recently completed IP geophysical surveys (refer ASX Announcement on 31 January 2022). The stratigraphic diamond drill program has been designed to allow better understanding of regional controls prior to a comprehensive RC drilling campaign on a tighter regular drill grid pattern, expected to commence late in the current quarter.

A total of 24 diamond holes have been drilled (4,280m drilled) with assays returned for each hole. The Company is awaiting multi-element assay results for 15 of the most recent holes.

Mineralised sub-horizontal quartz vein sets have been identified in most holes at less than ~100m vertical depth. Significant assays returned this Quarter from this continuous shallow, high grade mineralisation include, 1.3m @ 7.41 g/t Au from 18m, 0.4m @ 17.05 g/t Au from 34m and 2m @ 8.60 g/t Au from 73m (DD22MMT013), 3.5m @ 2.41 g/t Au from 58.5m (DD22MMT016) and 0.3m Au @ 23.10 g/t Au from 50.15m (DD22MMT019). Previously announced intersections include 1m @ 37.20 g/t Au from 33m (DD21MMT005), 1m @ 31.70g/t from 49m (DD21MMT010), 1m @ 25.40 g/t Au from 30m (DD21MMT006), and 1m @ 11.10 g/t Au from 28m (DD21MMT002).

During the Quarter, a second sub-horizontal structure was intersected which contained higher based metal values, results returned include 0.4m @ 17.70 g/t Au, 230 g/t Ag, 2.78% Cu, 0.56% Pb and 1.74% Zn from 190m (DD22MMT013), 0.3m @ 29.1g/t Au from 159m (DD22MMT023) (multi-element assays pending), 0.3m @ 23.1g/t Au from 50.15m (DD22MMT019) (multi-element assays pending) and 0.4m @ 18.55g/t Au from 150.9m (DD22MMT022) (multi-element assays pending).

The mineralisation is associated with quartz veining and sulphides including arsenopyrite, chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, pyrite and sphalerite (refer Figure 6).

Figure 6 | Memot artisanal workings with drilling completed in previous quarter and this Quarter with the historic drill collars

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The recent drill results confirm the reported mineralisation in the historical diamond drilling completed by previous tenement holders. Historic reported results include 3.54m @ 10.3g/t Au from 0m (ZK8-1), 0.3m @ 96g/t Au from 12.7m (ML7), 4m @ 5.98g/t Au from 7m (ML8), 0.3m @ 76.5g/t Au from 10.7m (ML6) and 3.8m @ 5.46g/t Au from 0m (ZK12-7). This historic drilling indicates the mineralisation continues towards the NE for at least ~500m beyond the current drill program (refer Figure 6).

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Figure 7 | Mineralised veins in Memot Diamond Core. Quartz veining with Pyrite, Arsenopyrite, Pyrrhotite, Chalcopyrite and Sphalerite sulphides. Top: DD21MMT001 - 1m @ 8.91g/t, 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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As the processing of the structural data from the core logging continues, additional drill targets at depth and along strike are being identified. Drilling will continue to investigate extensions of the known mineralisation in the current quarter.

The confirmation of multiple high grades, narrow vein gold mineralisation with structural continuity of circa 800m open at depth and along strike, are considered highly prospective by the Company and warrant significant further investigation.

During the Quarter, a geochemical auger soil sampling program was completed, covering the adjacent ground in a 1.5km radius around the artisanal workings and drill program. The 700 sample program was completed on a 50m x 200m grid. The auger results are still pending but will assist with identifying regional extensions of the mineralisation.

Preak Klong (100%)

During the Quarter, two RC drill programs commenced on the Preak Klong NW (15 collars – 1,760m) and Gossan prospects (10 collars - 600m) (refer Figure 8). Both prospects are located within 15km of the 1.1Moz Okvau Gold Project.

The programs were designed to investigate the continuity of historic drilling completed by the previous tenement holders such as:

  • 1m @ 16.16g/t Au from 74m (RC09PKL001);

  • 3m @ 8.92g/t Au from 73m (DD10PKL002);

  • 4m @ 10.25g/t Au from 56m (DD11PKL006);

  • 3m @ 12.94g/t Au from 38m (DD10GSN003);

  • 3m @ 8.51g/t Au from 58m (DD11GSN009);

  • 2m @ 13.49g/t Au from 89m (DD11GSN015).

The drill assay results confirmed the existing mineralisation (refer Figures 9 and 10) with significant results including;

  • 3m @ 31.09g/t Au from 65m (Incl. 1.0m @ 92.1g/t Au from 67m) (RC22PRK016);

  • 2m @ 14.07g/t Au from 21m (Incl. 1.0m @ 26.2g/t Au from 21m) (RC22GSN025);

  • 5m @ 3.11g/t Au from 41m (Incl. 1.0m @ 10.1g/t Au from 42m) (RC22GSN024B);

  • 2m @ 5.95g/t Au from 30m (Incl. 1.0m @ 10.1g/t Au from 31m) (RC22GSN023).

Further drilling is being planned to test the strike and down dip continuity of the high-grade mineralisation is being planned.

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Figure 8 | Preak Klong: Interpreted geology and prospect locations

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Figure 9 | Preak Klong NW : Interpreted geology and drill location and significant intersections

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Figure 10 | Gossan: Interpreted geology and drill location and significant intersections

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Okvau Near Mine Exploration (100%)

During the Quarter an exploration drill program focusing on infilling and extending the mineralisation proximally within and beyond northern wall of the reserve pit shell commenced. The program consisted of 392 collar (5,600m) on a close spaced ~10m x 10m grid. Depending on the drill target zone, the hole depths ranged from 5m to 50m with an average depth of 15m. The drill assays were processed by the mine sites in house laboratory using the same sample preparation and assaying methodology as Grade Control assays. The drilling identified significant mineralisation (refer Appendix 3) outside the current resource including 3m @ 36.19g/t Au from 13m (140_675_015), 4m @ 9.05g/t Au from 1m (145_665_106) and 7m @ 4.18g/t Au from 2m (135_665_001). Additional drilling is being planned to further test the depth and strike of these mineralised zone with the goal of extending the reserve beyond the current pit. Additionally all significant mineralised intersections will be sent to an external commercial laboratory for Fire Assay. The results will be incorporated in any future expansion of the Okvau resource and likely reserve base.

Other Exploration and Development

The Company continues to complete other exploration activities such as gradient array geophysical programs on the Ochhung and Memot licences and soil geochemistry programs on the Oktung and Phnom Ktung licences. The Company remains vigilant on opportunities to expand its regional footprint in Cambodia by identifying prospective tenure and advancing discussions with potential joint venture partners. The Company continues to assess additional gold development opportunities both in Australia and internationally with the aim to create a multi asset gold producing company.

Corporate

Recommended and Unconditional Takeover Offer for Bullseye Mining Limited

On 7 December 2021 the Company announced the signing of a Takeover Bid Implementation Agreement ( Implementation Agreement ) with Bullseye Mining Limited ( Bullseye ), an Australian unlisted public company. Under the Implementation Agreement, it is proposed that Emerald will acquire all of the issued shares of Bullseye in a share based transaction by way of a Bullseye Board recommended off-market takeover offer ( Offer ) on the basis Bullseye shareholders will receive 1 new Emerald share for every 3.43 Bullseye shares held. A Bidder’s Statement dated 8 December 2021 (Bidder’s Statement), containing further information about the Offer was dispatched to eligible Bullseye shareholders and released to ASX on 13 December 2021. The Company has subsequently dispatched a Supplementary Bidder’s Statement dated 18 February 2022 and a Second Supplementary Bidder’s Statement dated 12 April 2022.

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Emerald’s strategy is to become a multi-gold project producing company. The transaction with Bullseye creates an expanded gold exploration, development and production company, with a diversified portfolio of highly prospective gold project areas and provides an attractive investment proposition for existing and new shareholders.

Key benefits of the transaction include:

  • the creation of an enlarged gold exploration, development and production company with an established, attractive and complementary portfolio of gold assets at various stages of project maturity;

  • enhanced strategic, commercial, technical and financial strength to optimise exploration funding, including an increased level of liquidity and exposure to a larger global investor base giving greater funding flexibility;

  • a portfolio of highly prospective tenure in excess of 2,500km[2] across the combined group;

  • the ability to optimise exploration and development activity across the combined group’s highly prospective gold portfolio, with potential synergies associated with future project development and infrastructure requirements; and

  • Emerald will seek to develop Bullseye’s highly prospective tenure to create an Australian gold producing asset which will allow the payment of franked dividends.

Status

On 6 January 2022, the Company advised that it had declared the Offer free from all the conditions in section 10.8 of Emerald’s Bidder’s Statement. Accordingly, the Offer is now unconditional.

Subsequently the Takeovers Panel has received three applications submitted by a minority shareholder of Bullseye. The Company has complied with the orders as directed by the Takeovers Panel.

The Company currently has a direct equity ownership in Bullseye of 47.15% and a relevant interest in 49.38% of the 445,599,851 Bullseye shares currently on issue, comprising:

  • 210,108,221 shares held directly by Emerald (47.15%); and

  • ▪ 9,928,554 shares pursuant to acceptances of the Offer by Bullseye shareholders.

Emerald urges all Bullseye shareholders who have not yet accepted the Offer to accept without delay before the Offer closes at 5pm WST on 29 April 2022 and become an Emerald shareholder.

Cash and Debt Position

Emerald’s consolidated cash at 31 March 2022 was A$34.1m (31 December 2021: A$17.9m) with an additional A$17.1m (31 December 2021: A$19.5m) of gold bullion on hand.

Debt repaid to date totals US$6.5m, with a US$58.5m balance of the Sprott Private Resource Lending II debt facility at the end of the Quarter.

The Okvau Project finance facility provides the Company with access to a US$100m Acquisition and Development Facility to fund future development and acquisition opportunities (refer ASX announcement dated 26 June 2019). Emerald continues to assess value adding assets for subsequent developments to create a multi asset gold producing company.

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.3.5 the Company advises that payments made to related parties and their associates during the Quarter included director fees, salaries and superannuation ($313k), rental payments to a director related party for the Company premises ($74k) and payments to a director related party for the provision of company secretarial services ($30k).

COVID-19 Update and Safety

The Company will continue to manage health and safety protocols to ensure continued protection of the workforce, stakeholders and ensure efficient operation of the Company’s projects.

COVID-19 restrictions both in Cambodia and Australia were relaxed late in the Quarter allowing operations to move to a more sustainable roster routine with no quarantine restrictions for international workers.

There were no serious incidents or injuries during the Quarter.

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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. In particular, Emerald has been focused on the development and commissioning of its most advanced project, the Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia which saw first production in June 2021. Since production commenced in June 2021, Emerald has now poured over 2,000kgs of gold bullion from its operations.

Emerald also hold a number of other projects in Cambodia which are made up of a combination of granted mining licences (100% owned by Emerald), and interests joint venture agreements. Together, Emerald’s interest in its Cambodian Projects covers a combined area of 1,239km[2] .

Okvau Gold Mine

The Okvau Gold Mine Operation is the most advanced of Emerald’s projects. The Okvau Gold Mine is located approximately 275km north-east of Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh in the province of Mondulkiri (refer Figures 11 and 12). The town of Kratie is located on the Mekong River approximately 90km to the west and the capital of Mondulkiri, Saen Monourom is located approximately 60km to the south-east.

The principal activity of the consolidated entity during the 2021 financial year was the development of Emerald’s 100% owned Okvau Gold Mine. On 26 June 2021 Emerald announced its maiden gold pour after successfully commissioning the processing plant and gold room. Subsequently, commissioning activities continued on the sulphide float regrind circuit which was successfully completed in July 2021. This marked the practical completion of the Okvau Gold Mine commissioning process and commencement of normal run of mine operations.

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Figure 11 | Cambodian Gold Project | Location Figure 12 | Cambodian Gold Project | Exploration Licence Areas
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Table 1 | 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

The Project has a JORC Ore Reserve (Probable) estimate of 14.26Mt @ 1.98g/t Au for 907,000 ounces gold (refer Table 2).

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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

Appendix One | Tenements

Mining and exploration tenements held at the end of March 2022 Quarter

Project Location Tenement
Interest at
31 March 2022
Okvau Cambodia Okvau Industrial Mining Licence
100%
Okvau Cambodia
Okvau Exploration Licence
100%
O’Chhung Cambodia
O’Chhung Exploration Licence
100%

Preak Klong
Cambodia
Preak Klong Exploration Licence
100%

O’Ktung
Cambodia
O’Ktung Exploration Licence
100%

Memot
Cambodia
Memot Exploration Licence
100%
**Mining and exploration tenements and licenses acquired and disp ** osed during the March 2022Quarter osed during the March 2022Quarter
Project
Location
Tenement
Interest at
beginning of
Quarter
Interest at end
of Quarter
Tenements Disposed

Nil
Tenements Acquired

Nil

Quarter Beneficial percentage interests in joint venture and earn-in agreements at the end of the March 2022 Quarter

Project Location Tenement
Interest at end of Quarter

Phnom Ktung
Cambodia
Phnom Ktung Exploration Licence
25.5%A

Snuol
Cambodia
Snuol Exploration Licence
25.5%A
A
Emerald Resources NL
is earningupto a 70% interest in theprojects.

Beneficial percentage interests in joint venture and earn-in agreements acquired or disposed of during the March 2022 Quarter

Project Location Tenement Interest at beginning
of Quarter
Interest at end
of Quarter
Joint Venture Interests
Disposed
Nil
Joint Venture Interests
Acquired
Phnom Ktung
Cambodia
Phnom Ktung
Exploration Licence
25.5%
25.5%
Snuol
Cambodia

Snuol Exploration
Licence
25.5%
25.5%

Interests in royalties

The Company has a 5% overriding royalty interest in all gas production from various oil and gas interests located in Magoffin County, Kentucky. During the Quarter, there was no product recovered and sold from the Leases and the royalty received for the period was Nil.

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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, including with respect to any production targets and financial estimates, based on the information contained in this announcement. Reference is made to ASX Announcements dated 1 May 2017 and 26 November 2019. 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 this 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.

Competent Persons Statements

The information in this report that relates to Exploration and Drill 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 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.

No New Information

To the extent that 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 Two | Drill Significant Intercepts Memot and Preak Klong Licences (>1 gram metre)

Hole Name Easting Northing RL Azi Dip End
Depth
From To Interval Gold Ag Cu Pb Zn
(m) (m) (m) (m) (g/t) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
RC22PRK016 689,547 1,382,206 120 290 -50 80 65 68 3 31.09 Assay results pending
Including 67 68 1 92.10

DD21MMT010
633,700 1,318,055 46 220 -60 201 49 51 2 16.62 18.50 1,827 165 1,800
Including 49 50 1 31.70 36.60 3,530 323 3,340

DD22MMT023
633,909 1,318,061 56 225 -55 203 179 180 1 31.40 Assay results pending
RC22GSN025 693,466 1,383,204 115 30 -50 60 21 23 2 14.07
Assay results pending
Including 21 22 1 26.20
Assay results pending

DD22MMT013
633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 73 75 2 8.60
3.75

403

68

348
Including 74.55 75 0.45 37.10 10.50 136 140 37

RC22GSN024B
693,459 1,383,191 109 30 -60 100 41 46 5 3.11 Assay results pending
Including 42 43 1 10.10
Assay results pending

RC22GSN023
692,778 1,383,703 118 350 -50 60 30 32 2 5.95
Assay results pending
Including 31 32 1 10.10
Assay results pending

DD21MMT010
633,700 1,318,055 46 220 -60 201 68 69 1 10.10
0.6

104

3

199
DD22MMT013 633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 18 19.3 1.3 7.41 0.20 101 10 331
DD22MMT023 633,909 1,318,061 56 225 -55 203 159 159.3 0.3 29.10 Assay results pending
DD22MMT013 633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 34 39 5 1.56
1.61

359

12

81
Including 34 34.4 0.4 17.05 17.70 2,480 122 531

DD22MMT013
633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 190 192 2 4.00 51.85 6,564 1,298 4,462
Including 190 190.4 0.4 17.70 230.00 27,800 5,660 17,400

DD22MMT016
633,548 1,318,116 41 225 -55 210 58.5 62 3.5 2.41 Assay results pending
DD21MMT010 633,700 1,318,055 46 220 -60 201 114 117 3 2.18
0.22

135

0

18
DD22MMT016 633,548 1,318,116 41 225 -55 210 0 1.5 1.5 4.91 Assay results pending
DD22MMT019 633,780 1,318,256 54 225 -55 130 50.15 50.45 0.3 23.10
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 150.9 151.3 0.4 18.55
Assay results pending
DD22MMT018 633,304 1,318,110 46 225 -55 201 162.76 166 3.24 1.48
Assay results pending
DD22MMT015 633,507 1,317,967 56 225 -55 105 57 57.3 0.3 14.00
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 9 10 1 3.62
Assay results pending
RC22PRK027 689,689 1,382,573 128 290 -70 102 77 81 4 1.06
Assay results pending
DD22MMT013 633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 89.4 91.25 1.85 1.61
2.20

525

48

135
DD22MMT015 633,507 1,317,967 56 225 -55 105 67.56 70.3 2.74 1.04 Assay results pending
DD22MMT018 633,304 1,318,110 46 225 -55 201 177 178 1 3.03
Assay results pending
DD22MMT020 633,607 1,318,079 45 225 -55 201 71.2 72.1 0.9 3.20
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 188 189 1 2.61
Assay results pending
RC22PRK020 689,613 1,382,333 120 290 -70 135 124 126 2 1.52
Assay results pending
DD22MMT013 633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 22.5 23.7 1.2 1.35
0.80

129

19

653
DD22MMT013 633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 125 125.3 0.3 5.18 2.70 486 35 34
DD22MMT017 633,405 1,318,337 39 225 -55 201 126 127 1 1.51 Assay results pending
DD22MMT020 633,607 1,318,079 45 225 -55 201 100.1 101.6 1.5 1.09
Assay results pending
DD22MMT021 633,534 1,317,689 43 225 -55 201 31.1 31.4 0.3 5.72
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 47 48 1 2.42
Assay results pending
RC22GSN017 692,970 1,383,784 90 170 -50 60 26 27 1 1.79
Assay results pending
RC22PRK020 689,613 1,382,333 120 290 -70 135 115 117 2 0.80
Assay results pending
RC22PRK020 689,613 1,382,333 120 290 -70 135 127 130 3 0.65
Assay results pending
DD21MMT010 633,700 1,318,055 46 220 -60 201 24 25 1 1.02
Assay results pending
DD21MMT010 633,700 1,318,055 46 220 -60 201 106 107 1 0.62
Assay results pending
DD21MMT010 633,700 1,318,055 46 220 -60 201 192 193 1 0.87
0.05

200

6

38
DD22MMT013 633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 48 49 1 1.26 0.20 142 10 48
DD22MMT013 633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 109 110 1 0.57 0.40 176 3 35
DD22MMT013 633,608 1,317,836 49 215 -50 225 117 118 1 1.10 0.50 152 3 39
DD22MMT015 633,507 1,317,967 56 225 -55 105 22 23 1 0.62 Assay results pending
DD22MMT015 633,507 1,317,967 56 225 -55 105 83.27 83.57 0.3 4.59
Assay results pending
DD22MMT015 633,507 1,317,967 56 225 -55 105 97.6 97.9 0.3 3.10
Assay results pending
DD22MMT016 633,548 1,318,116 41 225 -55 210 13 14 1 0.69
Assay results pending
DD22MMT016 633,548 1,318,116 41 225 -55 210 80 81 1 0.70
Assay results pending
DD22MMT016 633,548 1,318,116 41 225 -55 210 113 114 1 1.42
Assay results pending
DD22MMT016 633,548 1,318,116 41 225 -55 210 136.1 136.4 0.3 2.08
Assay results pending
DD22MMT018 633,304 1,318,110 46 225 -55 201 37 38 1 0.53
Assay results pending
DD22MMT018 633,304 1,318,110 46 225 -55 201 98 99 1 0.52
Assay results pending
DD22MMT020 633,607 1,318,079 45 225 -55 201 5.3 6 0.7 1.52
Assay results pending
DD22MMT020 633,607 1,318,079 45 225 -55 201 58 59 1 0.56
Assay results pending
DD22MMT021 633,534 1,317,689 43 225 -55 201 66 66.3 0.3 2.42
Assay results pending
DD22MMT021 633,534 1,317,689 43 225 -55 201 135 136 1 0.62
Assay results pending
DD22MMT021 633,534 1,317,689 43 225 -55 201 186 187 1 0.82
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 0 1.2 1.2 0.71
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 98 99 1 0.68
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 143 144 1 0.83
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 195.8 197 1.2 0.76
Assay results pending
DD22MMT022 633,789 1,317,824 48 225 -55 204 199 200 1 0.67
Assay results pending
DD22MMT024 633,636 1,318,256 61 225 -55 235 40 41 1 0.66
Assay results pending
RC22PRK013 689,543 1,382,256 120 290 -50 80 9 10 1 0.59
Assay results pending
RC22PRK013 689,543 1,382,256 120 290 -50 80 17 18 1 0.83
Assay results pending
RC22PRK017 689,536 1,382,122 120 290 -60 100 93 94 1 0.58
Assay results pending
RC22PRK020 689,613 1,382,333 120 290 -70 135 106 107 1 0.87
Assay results pending
RC22PRK022 689,669 1,382,420 124 290 -70 130 45 46 1 0.65
Assay results pending
RC22PRK023 689,638 1,382,436 122 290 -70 132 31 32 1 1.43
Assay results pending
RC22PRK024 689,702 1,382,411 137 290 -70 135 8 9 1 0.56
Assay results pending
RC22PRK027 689,689 1,382,573 128 290 -70 102 60 61 1 0.65
Assayresultspending

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Appendix Three | Drill Significant Intercepts Okvau Mine Site (>5 gram metre)

Hole Name Local
Easting
Local
Northing
RL Local Azi Dip End
Depth
From To Interval Gold g/t
140_675_015 11,511 52,676 140 315 -60 16 13 16 3 36.19
145_665_106 11,515 52,665 140 315 -60 24 1 5 4 9.05
135_665_001 11,281 52,668 134 315 -90 10 2 9 7 4.18
145_665_106 11,515 52,665 140 315 -60 24 19 24 5 5.19
145_685_046 11,472 52,685 141 315 -60 30 9 13 4 5.69
145_665_102 11,476 52,665 140 315 -60 24 8 14 6 3.13
140_705_017 11,365 52,705 139 315 -60 16 6 8 2 7.47
145_705_117 11,320 52,705 139 315 -60 24 12 14 2 7.09
140_715_002 11,445 52,715 141 315 -60 36 9 11 2 7.04
140_695_012 11,469 52,696 141 315 -60 18 0 3 3 4.68
130_665_009 11,350 52,665 133 315 -60 8 4 8 4 3.05
145_685_046 11,472 52,685 141 315 -60 30 0 4 4 2.72
145_685_040D 11,560 52,685 145 315 -60 10 0 2 2 5.09
145_665_019 11,522 52,665 144 315 -60 5 0 2 2 4.37
145_675_013 11,332 52,675 140 270 -60 6 0 5 5 1.74
145_705_110 11,460 52,705 141 315 -60 24 0 3 3 2.90
145_685_104 11,516 52,687 141 315 -60 26 20 23 3 2.81
145_665_022 11,329 52,665 140 315 -60 30 0 4 4 1.97
140_665_003 11,500 52,665 138 315 -60 15 0 8 8 0.96
145_665_009 11,316 52,665 140 315 -60 5 0 2 2 3.70
140_705_019 11,345 52,705 139 315 -60 15 0 4 4 1.84
145_685_045 11,425 52,685 140 315 -60 30 0 3 3 2.30
145_665_026 11,408 52,665 140 313 -60 30 4 5 1 6.52
145_695_121 11,355 52,695 139 315 -60 17 5 8 3 2.14
140_735_009 11,420 52,736 139 315 -60 48 5 7 2 3.20
145_685_049 11,292 52,685 140 270 -60 6 0 6 6 1.03
140_685_008 11,465 52,686 141 315 -60 17 0 4 4 1.52
145_675_107 11,538 52,675 144 315 -60 14 0 1 1 6.01
140_695_026 11,330 52,695 139 315 -60 16 0 3 3 1.91
145_695_125 11,315 52,695 139 315 -60 25 0 1 1 5.72
140_695_023 11,360 52,695 139 315 -60 16 7 9 2 2.81
140_715_026 11,455 52,715 141 315 -60 18 0 4 4 1.35
140_705_028 11,265 52,705 139 315 -60 18 10 11 1 5.38
130_665_008 11,355 52,665 133 315 -60 8 2 6 4 1.33
145_665_020 11,288 52,665 140 315 -60 5 1 5 4 1.30
145_685_019 11,539 52,685 145 315 -60 5 0 3 3 1.70

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

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques


Nature and quality of sampling (eg 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 (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.


Soil sample preparation is carried out at a
commercial off-site laboratory (ALS Phnom Penh).
Gold and multi-element assays are conducted at
ALS
Brisbane,
Australia
utilising
a
50gram
subsample of 85% passing 75µm pulped sample
digested by Aqua Regia and analysed by ICP-MS.

Standards are inserted in sample batches to test
laboratory performance.

Historical rock chip results in this ASX release refer
to historical rock chip sampling from OZ Minerals
Ltd.

Rock chip samples are collected as niche samples
of rock material of specific style or character of
interest. A target sample weight of 3-5kg is
collected for assay. 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, Australia utilising a 4
acid digest of a 1g subsample of 85% passing
75µm pulped sample and determination by ICP-
AES or ICP-MS for lowest available detection for
the respective element.

For the recent Preak Klong 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.

For the recent Okvau drill program, reverse
circulation (RC) drilling is used to collect a 1m
samples. The 1m samples are split with a cone
splitter at the drill rig to produce a 3-5kg sub-
sample.

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.

The
Non-Okvau
Exploration
drill
samples
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.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary


The Okvau Mine Site laboratory using Aqua Regia
digest with a AAS finish.
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 UDR650 multipurpose drill rig is
used to drill 5.5-inch RC holes and NQ2 Diamond
Core.

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.
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.
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.
Standard
field
data
are
similarly
recorded
(qualitatively) routinely by a geologist 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
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 being sampled.

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

All Non-Okvau samples were 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 Keith
King April 2022. Samples are dried for a minimum
of 12 hours at 105˚C.

The Okvau Mine site lab is not accredited.

Soil, Rock chip and drill 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).

This sample technique is industry norm and is
deemed appropriate for the material.

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 Non-Okvau samples are sent to the NATA
accredited ALS Laboratory in Vientiane, Laos, for
single Aqua Regia digest with a 50g charge with a
ICP-MS finish. 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 then
via a combination of ICP-MS and ICP-AES. This
method has a lower detection limit of 1ppm gold.

Samples processed at the Okvau Mine Site
laboratory were analysed using Aqua Regia digest
with a AAS finish.

Industry-standard QAQC protocols are routinely
followed for all sample batches sent for assay,

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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.

Historical
sampling
and
assay
verification
processes are unknown.
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.

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

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.

Historical
sampling
and
assay
verification
processes are unknown.

No sample recording procedures are known for
reported data from historic sampling. The historical
data was supplied data is in Microsoft access
format. Data is currently being migrated to
Emerald’s database.
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.

Whilst, all sample locations are first surveyed with
a hand-held GPS instrument (which generates
relatively inaccurate RL values), not all samples
were insitu. All locations are surveyed to the
WGS84 48N UTM grid or on the mine site local
grid if sampled within the mining area.

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).

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 by the driller and checked by the
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.

The reported sampling data is in no way sufficient
to establish mineral resources estimates.

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

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

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

Drilling has been done at various orientations.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
geological
structure


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.


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 personnel. 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.

All samples processed at the Okvau Mine site, are
handled by RNS employees and utilise the same
stringent internal paperwork and tracking systems
as the routinegrade control methodology.
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 data
quality.

Keith King completed his most recent site visit and
lab audit of the ALS Phnom Penh facilities on
1 April 2022.

Internal audit on the Okvau Mine site lab.

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

The Phnom Khtong Exploration Licence is held in
the name of Mekong Minerals (Cambodia) Limited

Emerald has entered into a joint venture
agreement with Mekong Minerals to earn up to
70% interest in the Phnom Khtong Project.

The tenure is considered to be secure.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Exploration done
by other parties


Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.


Rock chip sampling has been completed by
previous explorers; OZ Minerals Ltd.

Exploration has been completed by previous
explorers; Angkor Gold, Mekong Minerals Ltd and
Southern Gold Ltd including soil sampling,
geophysical data collection and drilling.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

Gold occurrences within the licences is interpreted
as either a “intrusion-related gold system” or
“Porphyry”
related
mineralisation.
Gold
mineralization 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.

Details of significant drilling and rock chip results
are shown in Appendix Two and Three.
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 clearlystated.

No high grade top cuts have been applied.

Only intercepts with a minimum width of 1 metre
at a 0.5g/t gold cut-off are considered significant
and reported in Appendix Two.

The reported significant intersections 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 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.

Rock chip location are depicted on the maps
contained in this announcement.

Soil and Rock chip geochemical anomalies are
depicted on the attached maps with sample points
locations denoted and auger and rock chip
symbols coloured by gold levels.

All significant drilling results being intersections
with a minimum 1gram metre values are reported

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Criteria Explanation Commentary

in Appendix Two and 5 gram metre values in
Appendix Three.
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.

Emerald will verify previous exploration data either
by confirming collar locations and resampling core,
or with further exploration.
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 commerciallysensitive.

Further soil sampling programs are being planned
on the identified regional targets.

Additional drilling programs are being planned
across all exploration licences.

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Rule 5.5

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

Name of entity Emerald Resources NL ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 72 009 795 046 31 March 2022

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(9 months)
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
(a) exploration & evaluation
(b) development
(c) production
(d) staff costs
(e) administration, corporate costs and
insurances
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
1.6
Income taxes paid
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
75,078
(1,687)
(70)
(34,793)
(631)
(539)
-
3
-
(1,596)
-
-
138,622
(3,276)
(326)
(61,699)
(1,792)
(2,077)
-
8
-
(2,258)
-
1
35,765 67,203
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(1,114)
-
-
(2,938)

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(9 months)
$A’000
(d) exploration & evaluation
mine development expenditure:
-
gold revenue during pre-
production
-
mine development
-
capitalised interest
(e) investments
(f)
other non-current assets
2.2
Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) investments
(e) other non-current assets
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
-
-
(764)
-
(327)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19,9321
(41,391)
(1,688)
(383)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,205) (26,468)
1Note: The Okvau Gold Mine reached a steady state of production in September 2021 with gold sales of $19.9M
relating to gold poured prior to this date credited against development costs.
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of equity
securities or convertible debt securities
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
3.8
Interest paid on borrowings
3.9
Payments for lease liabilities
3.10
Dividends paid
3.11
Other (Withholding tax)
3.12
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
-
-
192
(2)
-
(6,742)
-
(6,245)
(2,418)
-
(1,069)
-
-
346
(2)
-
(9,015)
-
(14,443)
(3,580)
-
(2,471)
(16,284) (29,165)

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(9 months)
$A’000
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
17,853
35,765
(2,205)
(16,284)
(995)
22,761
67,203
(26,468)
(29,165)
(197)
34,134 34,134
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
5.1
Bank balances
5.2
Call deposits
5.3
Bank overdrafts
5.4
Other (provide details)
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
34,064
70
-
-
17,783
70
-
-
34,134 17,853
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
Current quarter
$A'000
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
418
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
-
Directors fees, salaries and superannuation ($313k); and
-
Rental payments to a Director related party for the Company premises ($74k); and
-
Payments to a Director for the provision of Company secretarial services ($30k).
418
-

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
Loan facilities
78,215
78,215
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
Other (please specify)
-
-
Total financing facilities
78,215
78,215
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
-
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
78,215 78,215
- -
- -
78,215 78,215
1Credit Agreement with Sprott Private Resource Lending II (“Sprott”) for US$60.0 million plus
capitalised interest. The financial close of the Sprott facility occurred on 27 April 2020 (refer
to ASX announcement dated 28 April 2020). As at 31 March 2022, the Sprott facility
outstanding balance is US$58.5 million.
Term – 5 years
Interest - 6.5% pa plus the greater of (i) USD 3 month LIBOR, and (ii) 2.50% pa, payable
monthly with 75% of the interest capitalised during construction
Gold Price Participation Agreement – Commenced in September 2021, a gold price
participation payment on 1,449oz per month to a total of 62,307oz. Payment is calculated
based on the differential between the average LBMA Gold Price for the month subject to a
minimum gold price of US$1,127/oz, and a gold reference price of US$1,100/oz
Security – Sprott to have first ranking security over all undertakings, properties and assets of
Emerald including the Okvau Gold Project, to be released upon full repayment of all
obligations.
8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A’000
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
35,765
Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing
activities and mine development expenditure (item 2.1(d))
(764)
Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2)
35,001
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
34,134
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
-
Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5)
34,134
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by
item 8.3)
n/a
Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as “N/A”.
Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7.
If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.8.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
35,765
(764)
35,001
34,134
-
34,134
Answer: n/a

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Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

  • 8.8.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?

Answer: n/a

  • 8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?

  • Answer: n/a

Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

  • 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Authorised by the Emerald Board

Mark Clements Company Secretary 29 April 2022

Notes

  1. This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.

  2. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.

  3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.

  4. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committeeeg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.

  5. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

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