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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2016
Jan 26, 2016
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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QUARTERLY REPORT – For the period ending 31 December 2015
HIGHLIGHTS
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Record quarterly Group gold production of 203,700 ounces
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Group All-In Sustaining Cost[1] (AISC) of A$1,016 per ounce (US$732/oz)[2]
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Record quarterly production from Mt Carlton of 30,026 ounces at an AISC of A$507 per ounce (US$365/oz)
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Continued strong cash flow from operations of A$97.8 million
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Early debt repayment of A$50 million plus a further A$25 million repaid in January 2016
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Phoenix Gold acquisition finalised – materially increasing Mungari resources and ground holding
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High grade intersections[3] from drilling programs targeting mine life extensions:
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Mt Carlton (V2): 10m (5.7m*) grading 22.0g/t gold from 69m (HC15DD1147)
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Mungari (Frog’s Leg): 17.2m (11.8m*) grading 4.5g/t gold from 185m (FLRD110)
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Upgraded FY16 Group guidance to:
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Production of 770,000 – 820,000 ounces ( increased from 730,000 – 810,000 ounces)
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C1 cash costs of A$700 – A$740 per ounce ( decreased from A$715 – A$795 per ounce)
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AISC of A$970 – A$1,020 per ounce ( decreased from A$990 – A$1,060 per ounce)
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Consolidated production and sales summary
| Units | Jun quarter FY15 |
Sep quarter FY16 |
Dec quarter FY16 |
FY16 YTD |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold produced | oz | 113,821 | 174,169 | 203,700 | 377,869 |
| By-product silver produced | oz | 111,580 | 170,202 | 169,767 | 348,199 |
| C1 Cash Cost | A$/oz | 690 | 631 | 759 | 700 |
| All-In Sustaining Cost1 | A$/oz | 1,048 | 882 | 1,016 | 954 |
| All-in Cost4 | A$/oz | 1,318 | 1,015 | 1,164 | 1,095 |
| Gold sold | oz | 111,783 | 179,256 | 205,863 | 385,119 |
| Achieved gold price | A$/oz | 1,533 | 1,559 | 1,536 | 1,547 |
| Silver sold | oz | 112,681 | 178,432 | 169,767 | 348,199 |
| Achieved silver price | A$/oz | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
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Includes C1 cash cost, plus roy alty expense, sustaining capital, general corporate and administration expense. Calculated on per ounce sold basis 2. All US dollar prices in this report hav e been calculated using the av erage AUD:USD exchange rate f or the Dec 2015 quarter of 0.7204 3. Reported interv als are down hole widths as true widths are not currently known. *An estimated true width (etw) is prov ided
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Includes AISC plus growth (major project) capital and discov ery expenditure. Calculated on per ounce sold basis
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OVERVIEW
Group gold production for the December 2015 quarter was a record 203,700 ounces. This was a 17% increase compared to the prior quarter (Sep qtr: 174,169oz) reflecting the first full quarter of production from the Cowal and Mungari assets. Average C1 cash cost for the quarter was A$759/oz (Sep qtr: A$631/oz) and AISC[1] was A$1,016/oz (Sep qtr: A$882/oz).
Using the average AUD:USD exchange rate for the quarter of 0.7204, Evolution’s Group costs equated to: C1 US$547/oz and AISC of US$732/oz.
Evolution continued its strong financial performance in the December 2015 quarter with a net mine cash flow of A$97.8 million (Sep qtr: A$105.0 million). All sites again produced positive net mine cash flow.
Mt Carlton was a standout performer achieving record production of 30,026 ounces at a C1 cash cost of A$337/oz (US$243/oz) and AISC of A$507/oz (US$365/oz). Higher production and lower unit costs were due to the mined grade continuing to significantly outperform the Ore Reserve estimate.
The strong operational cash flow allowed Evolution to make early repayments totalling A$50.0 million into its Senior Secured Syndicated Facility during the December quarter. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, an additional A$25.0 million early repayment was made. Since the beginning of September 2015 total debt outstanding has been reduced by A$152.0 million to A$455.0 million. Outstanding debt comprises of A$130.0 million in the Senior Secured Syndicated Revolver Facility and A$325.0 million in the Senior Secured Syndicated Term Facility. The Group cash balance at 31 December 2015 was A$45.3 million.
The Company’s commitment to exploration is now yielding exciting results with good drill intercepts reported at most of the operations. Highlights include the potential for mine life extension at Mt Carlton and Mungari following successful drilling programs. At Mt Carlton, a drilling program testing the strike and dip extensions of the V2 open pit high-grade bonanza lodes returned significant intersections including 10m (5.7m etw) grading 22.0g/t Au from 69m (HC15DD1147). At Mungari significant intercepts included 6.9m (5.1m etw) grading 8.4g/t Au (FLRD105) from resource definition drilling testing extensions to Frog’s Leg high-grade mineralisation.
Evolution’s takeover offer for Phoenix Gold closed on 30 December 2015 with Evolution having a relevant interest in 95.67% of all Phoenix shares on issue. Evolution is now proceeding with the compulsory acquisition of the remaining Phoenix shares on issue.
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Cracow 22,120 59,782 46,010
40,692
Pajingo 18,026 32,317
Mt Rawdon
FY16 Dec FY16 YTD
Edna May qtr ounces 19,777 ounces 48,275
Mt Carlton 101,211
Cowal 54,792 18,266
36,035
Mungari
30,026 54,239
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- AISC includes C1 cash cost, plus roy alty expense, sustaining capital, general corporate and administration expense. Calculated on per ounce sold basis f ollowing transition to “All-in” cost metric calculation to World Gold Council standards in FY16. Prev iously reported on a per ounce produced basis. Prior periods hav e not been restated
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Revised FY16 Group guidance
The strong operational performance in the first half of FY16 has allowed Evolution to upgrade its Group production and cost guidance.
FY16 Group guidance has been upgraded to:
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Production of 770,000 – 820,000 ounces ( increased from 730,000 – 810,000 ounces)
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C1 cash costs of A$700 – A$740 per ounce ( decreased from A$715 – A$795 per ounce)
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AISC of A$970 – A$1,020 per ounce ( decreased from A$990 – A$1,060 per ounce)
Cowal FY16 AISC guidance has been decreased to A$800 – A$850 per ounce (from A$860 – A$950 per ounce).
Mt Carlton’s outperformance due to consistent positive grade reconciliation is expected to continue. Evolution expects Mt Carlton to materially exceed the top end of original FY16 production guidance of 80,000 – 87,500 ounces and deliver costs below the bottom end of guidance (C1: A$525 – A$575/oz; AISC: A$760 – A$810/oz).
Group safety performance
Group total recordable injury frequency rate as at 31 December 2015 was 11.5 (30 Sep 2015: 13.6). The lost time injury frequency rate was 1.1 (30 Sep 2015: 1.3). During the quarter Evolution continued to focus on the reduction of vehicle incidents. The Evolution 100,000 km health challenge was held during the quarter with 680 participants over a 6-week period walking 142,384 km.
| As at 31 Dec 2015 | LTI | LTIFR | TRIFR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowal | 0 | 0 | 10.7 |
| Mungari | 1 | 2.6 | 14.1 |
| Mt Rawdon | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Edna May | 1 | 3.7 | 7.4 |
| Cracow | 0 | 0 | 19.0 |
| Pajingo | 0 | 0 | 21.6 |
| Mt Carlton | 0 | 2.2 | 4.4 |
| Group | 2 | 1.1 | 11.5 |
LTI: Lost time injury. A lost time injury is defined as an occurrence that resulted in a fatality, permanent disability or time lost from w ork of one day/shift or more
LTIFR: Lost time injury frequency rates. The frequency of injuries involving one or more lost w orkdays per million hours w orked. Results above are based on a 12 month moving average
TRIFR: Total recordable injury frequency rate. The frequency of total recordable injuries per million hours w orked. Results above are based on a 12 month moving average
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OVERVIEW
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December 2015 quarter production and costs
| December Qtr FY16 | Units | Cowal | Mungari | Mt Rawdon |
Edna May |
Cracow | Pajingo | Mt Carlton |
Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG lat dev - capital | m | - | 381 | - | - | 660 | 487 | - | 1,527 |
| UG lat dev - operating | m | - | 345 | - | - | 625 | 405 | - | 1,374 |
| Total UG lateral dev elopment | m | - | 726 | - | - | 1,284 | 891 | - | 2,902 |
| UG ore mined | kt | - | 196 | - | - | 116 | 101 | - | 413 |
| UG grade mined | g/t | - | 5.28 | - | - | 5.74 | 5.80 | - | 5.54 |
| OP capital waste | kt | - | 234 | 3,205 | 635 | - | - | 623 | 4,697 |
| OP operating waste | kt | 935 | 1,990 | 142 | 1,457 | - | - | 106 | 4,630 |
| OP ore mined | kt | 2,279 | 366 | 522 | 538 | - | - | 220 | 3,926 |
| OP grade mined | g/t | 1.08 | 1.38 | 0.95 | 0.94 | - | - | 7.40 | 1.42 |
| Total ore mined | kt | 2,279 | 562 | 522 | 538 | 116 | 101 | 220 | 4,339 |
| Total tonnes processed | kt | 1,736 | 406 | 804 | 759 | 121 | 109 | 194 | 4,128 |
| Grade processed | g/t | 1.18 | 3.32 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 6.12 | 5.49 | 6.51 | 1.76 |
| Recov ery | % | 82.9 | 93.9 | 90.2 | 92.1 | 93.2 | 94.0 | 89.3 | 88.0 |
| Gold produced | oz | 54,792 | 40,692 | 19,777 | 18,266 | 22,120 | 18,026 | 30,026 | 203,700 |
| Silv er produced | oz | 51,282 | 5,660 | 26,407 | 7,999 | 14,274 | 16,147 | 53,669 | 175,438 |
| Copper produced | t | - | - | - | - | - | - | 298 | 298 |
| Gold sold | oz | 52,820 | 43,894 | 21,894 | 19,183 | 22,891 | 17,273 | 27,907 | 205,863 |
| Achiev ed gold price | A$/oz | 1,518 | 1,536 | 1,551 | 1,588 | 1,540 | 1,538 | 1,515 | 1,536 |
| Silv er sold | oz | 51,282 | 5,660 | 26,407 | 7,999 | 14,274 | 16,147 | 47,998 | 169,767 |
| Achiev ed silv er price | A$/oz | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Copper sold | t | - | - | - | - | - | - | 301 | 301 |
| Achiev ed copper price | A$/t | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,455 | 6,455 |
| Cost Summary | |||||||||
| Mining | A$/prod oz | 286 | 521 | 154 | 590 | 380 | 478 | 72 | 343 |
| Processing | A$/prod oz | 468 | 250 | 496 | 538 | 209 | 229 | 242 | 351 |
| Administration and selling costs | A$/prod oz | 105 | 58 | 136 | 134 | 118 | 123 | 213 | 120 |
| Stockpile adjustments | A$/prod oz | (116) | (66) | 206 | 29 | 60 | (0) | (93) | (29) |
| By -product credits | A$/prod oz | (19) | (3) | (27) | (9) | (13) | (18) | (97) | (26) |
| C1 Cash Cost (produced oz) | A$/prod oz | 725 | 760 | 965 | 1,282 | 754 | 812 | 337 | 759 |
| C1 Cash Cost (sold oz) | A$/sold oz | 752 | 704 | 871 | 1,221 | 729 | 848 | 362 | 751 |
| Roy alties | A$/sold oz | 49 | 34 | 79 | 63 | 94 | 81 | 114 | 67 |
| Gold in Circuit and other adjustments |
A$/sold oz | (45) | 85 | 89 | 133 | 53 | (14) | (75) | 23 |
| Sustaining capital 1 |
A$/sold oz | 28 | 113 | 158 | 60 | 221 | 272 | 67 | 111 |
| Reclamation and other adjustments |
A$/sold oz | 56 | 21 | 30 | 17 | 13 | (20) | 38 | 28 |
| Administration costs 2 |
A$/sold oz | 4 | 37 | ||||||
| All-in Sustaining Cost | A$/sold oz | 839 | 961 | 1,227 | 1,494 | 1,109 | 1,166 | 507 | 1,016 |
| Major project capital | A$/sold oz | 0 | 34 | 477 | 144 | 75 | 67 | 140 | 104 |
| Discov ery | A$/sold oz | 9 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 60 | 9 | 44 |
| All-in Cost | A$/sold oz | 848 | 1,039 | 1,705 | 1,639 | 1,218 | 1,292 | 657 | 1,164 |
| Depreciation & Amortisation³ | A$/prod oz | 312 | 532 | 490 | 422 | 427 | 221 | 589 | 428 |
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Group Sustaining Capital includes a reduction of A$1.03/oz for Corporate capital expenditure from project capitalisations
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Includes Share Based Payments
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Group Depreciation and Amortisation includes Corporate Depreciation and Amortisation of A$1.33/oz
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FY16 production summary
| July 2015 – Dec 2015 | Units | Cowal | Mungari | Mt Rawdon |
Edna May |
Cracow | Pajingo | Mt Carlton |
Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG lat dev - capital | m | - | 516 | - | - | 1,289 | 1,136 | - | 2,941 |
| UG lat dev - operating | m | - | 562 | - | - | 1,337 | 963 | - | 2,862 |
| Total UG lateral dev elopment | m | - | 1,077 | - | - | 2,626 | 2,099 | - | 5,803 |
| UG ore mined | kt | - | 277 | - | - | 227 | 203 | - | 707 |
| UG grade mined | g/t | - | 5.38 | - | - | 6.34 | 5.03 | - | 5.59 |
| OP capital waste | kt | - | 331 | 7,294 | 1,172 | - | - | 1,409 | 10,206 |
| OP operating waste | kt | 1,972 | 2,915 | 247 | 3,022 | - | - | 177 | 8,333 |
| OP ore mined | kt | 3,966 | 509 | 1,232 | 1,087 | - | - | 359 | 7,154 |
| OP grade mined | g/t | 1.06 | 1.36 | 1.13 | 0.94 | - | - | 7.59 | 1.41 |
| Total ore mined | kt | 3,966 | 787 | 1,232 | 1,087 | 227 | 203 | 359 | 7,861 |
| Total tonnes processed | kt | 3,060 | 583 | 1,701 | 1,534 | 249 | 215 | 382 | 7,723 |
| Grade processed | g/t | 1.23 | 3.39 | 0.96 | 0.80 | 6.14 | 4.97 | 5.97 | 1.75 |
| Recov ery | % | 83.5 | 94.1 | 91.8 | 91.6 | 93.5 | 94.1 | 89.0 | 88.6 |
| Gold produced | oz | 101,211 | 59,782 | 48,275 | 36,035 | 46,010 | 32,317 | 54,239 | 377,869 |
| Silv er produced | oz | 100,591 | 9,374 | 55,423 | 15,248 | 26,728 | 30,266 | 108,011 | 345,640 |
| Copper produced | t | - | - | - | - | - | - | 610 | 610 |
| Gold sold | oz | 98,372 | 66,987 | 47,695 | 38,340 | 45,180 | 32,460 | 56,084 | 385,120 |
| Achiev ed gold price | A$/oz | 1,542 | 1,557 | 1,551 | 1,580 | 1,543 | 1,549 | 1,517 | 1,547 |
| Silv er sold | oz | 100,591 | 9,374 | 55,423 | 15,248 | 26,728 | 30,266 | 110,570 | 348,199 |
| Achiev ed silv er price | A$/oz | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Copper sold | t | - | - | - | - | - | - | 647 | 647 |
| Achiev ed copper price | A$/t | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,728 | 6,728 |
| Cost Summary | |||||||||
| Mining | A$/prod oz | 266 | 510 | 118 | 586 | 407 | 487 | 61 | 323 |
| Processing | A$/prod oz | 391 | 229 | 367 | 596 | 201 | 243 | 264 | 328 |
| Administration and selling costs | A$/prod oz | 110 | 53 | 104 | 144 | 105 | 141 | 227 | 122 |
| Stockpile adjustments | A$/prod oz | (164) | (52) | 91 | (19) | 8 | 18 | (23) | (43) |
| By -product credits | A$/prod oz | (20) | (3) | (23) | (9) | (12) | (19) | (121) | (30) |
| C1 Cash Cost (produced oz) | A$/prod oz | 583 | 737 | 656 | 1,298 | 710 | 869 | 408 | 700 |
| C1 Cash Cost (sold oz) | A$/sold oz | 599 | 658 | 664 | 1,220 | 723 | 865 | 394 | 686 |
| Roy alties | A$/sold oz | 43 | 33 | 79 | 63 | 92 | 81 | 112 | 67 |
| Gold in Circuit and other adjustment | A$/sold oz | (18) | 132 | (5) | 67 | (20) | 10 | 32 | 28 |
| Sustaining capital 1 |
A$/sold oz | 30 | 112 | 180 | 44 | 219 | 250 | 89 | 114 |
| Reclamation and other adjustments | A$/sold oz | 39 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 31 | 25 |
| Administration costs 2 |
A$/sold oz | 11 | 35 | ||||||
| All-in Sustaining Cost | A$/sold oz | 693 | 963 | 942 | 1,411 | 1,026 | 1,221 | 658 | 954 |
| Major project capital | A$/sold oz | 0 | 37 | 444 | 136 | 71 | 80 | 145 | 111 |
| Discov ery | A$/sold oz | 7 | 37 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 63 | 13 | 30 |
| All-in Cost | A$/sold oz | 700 | 1,036 | 1,386 | 1,551 | 1,122 | 1,364 | 816 | 1,095 |
| Depreciation & Amortisation³ | A$/prod oz | 298 | 516 | 483 | 419 | 480 | 280 | 502 | 417 |
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Group Sustaining Capital includes a reduction of A$0.40/oz for Corporate capital expenditure from project capitalisations
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Includes Share Based Payments
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Group Depreciation and Amortisation includes Corporate Depreciation and Amortisation of A$1.48/oz
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OPERATIONS
Cowal, New South Wales (100%)
Cowal produced 54,792oz of gold in the December quarter at a C1 cash cost of A$725/oz and AISC of A$839/oz (Sep 2015 qtr: 46,419oz attributable, C1 A$415/oz and AISC A$524/oz). Mine cash flow of A$30.1 million was generated in the quarter.
Mining continued in the Stage G cutback to a current operating level of 948mRL. Ore tonnes mined were higher than forecast due to positive ore reconciliation, higher total ex-pit volumes mined and mining in ore concentrated areas.
Ore grades mined and processed were lower during the quarter which was in line with the mine plan. Cash costs increased as a result of the lower grades. Milling costs per tonne increased due to lower utilisation relating to a plant shutdown.
Processed grades are expected to return to above 1.3g/t in the second half of FY16.
Cowal FY16 AISC guidance has been revised to A$800 – A$850 per ounce (reduced from A$860 – A$950 per ounce). Since Cowal was acquired by Evolution in late July 2015 it has generated an impressive A$69.0 million in net cash flow.
The March 2016 quarter will see mining continue in the Stage G cutback with higher grades anticipated. Exploration activity will focus on resource growth opportunities within the mining lease and adjacent tenements.
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524
00
0
FY15 Q3 FY15 Q4 FY16 Q1 FY16 Q2
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
54,792oz
46,419oz
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Mungari, Western Australia (100%)
Mungari produced 40,692oz of gold in the December quarter at a C1 cash cost of A$760/oz and AISC of A$961/oz (Sep 2015 qtr: 19,090oz attributable, C1 A$690/oz and AISC A$968/oz). Mine cash flow of A$25.9 million was generated during the quarter. Above budget ore production was achieved from underground with ore mined from various sources. Development activities focussed on the rehabilitation of the bottom four Mist levels.
The March 2016 quarter will see a return to usual development activities. A key stoping area in the Mist orebody was offline during the quarter whilst geotechnical modelling of the planned extraction was completed.
Mining of the White Foil open pit focussed on the Stage 2B cutback. The total open pit material movements were close to plan despite being impacted by continued lightning and rain events.
Opportunities for reducing costs and improving productivities at Mungari continue to be identified and are expected to be realised over time.
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FY15 Q3 FY15 Q4 FY16 Q1 FY16 Q2
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
40,692oz
19,090oz
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OPERATIONS
Mt Rawdon, Queensland (100%)
Mt Rawdon produced 19,777oz of gold at C1 cash cost of A$965/oz and AISC of A$1,227/oz (Sep 2015 qtr: 28,498oz, cash cost A$441/oz, AISC A$700/oz).
Capital waste movement was focused on the north-eastern section of the Stage 4 cutback. The cutback has now accessed ore and initial reconciliation against the resource model has been positive.
In November seasonal storms across Central Queensland resulted in heavy rainfall at Mt Rawdon. This reduced access to high-grade ore from the Stage 3 pit floor. Mining recommenced on the Stage 3 pit floor in late December.
Ore feed consisted of low-grade stockpiled material, ore mined from the Stage 3 pit and, late in the quarter, ore from Stage 4. Mill throughput was lower due to a planned shutdown.
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1,200
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700
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0
3 0
0 0
FY15 Q3 FY15 Q4 FY16 Q1 FY16 Q2
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
27,242oz 28,498oz
21,315oz 19,777oz
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Edna May, Western Australia (100%)
Gold production of 18,266oz was achieved in the December quarter at a C1 cash cost of A$1,282/oz and AISC of A$1,494/oz (Sep 2015 qtr: 17,769oz, C1 cash cost A$1,315/oz, AISC A$1,328/oz). Unit costs increased primarily due to higher sustaining capital expenditure associated with the open-pit cutback which is progressing as planned.
Mining was focussed on the southern section of the Stage 2 cutback. Grades were in line with the previous quarter. A return to higher grade ore at the base of the cutback is anticipated in the June 2016 quarter.
Record quarterly plant utilisation of 95.2% was achieved despite a one-day planned mill shutdown and unscheduled 18-hour shutdown for controlled, remedial SAG mill lining repairs.
An updated geological interpretation and further modelling of the Edna May Underground was completed in late 2015. This has resulted in a significant improvement in the confidence of the economic viability of this project. A feasibility study is currently underway.
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1,328
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825 1,000
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4 0
25, 0 0
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FY15 Q3 FY15 Q4 FY16 Q1 FY16 Q2
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
25,267oz
22,283oz 17,769oz 18,266oz
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OPERATIONS
Cracow, Queensland (100%)
Cracow produced 22,120oz of gold in the December quarter at a C1 cash cost of A$754/oz, and AISC of A$1,109/oz (Sep 2015 qtr: 23,890oz, C1 A$669/oz, AISC A$940/oz).
The primary ore sources were the Kilkenny, Empire and Tipperary ore bodies.
The grade was above plan during the quarter due to the management of stope dilution and selective mining of ore in low grade development headings in Empire 1809 level. Remnant stoping commenced during the quarter at Klondyke.
Total milling costs were impacted by increased reagent consumption due to increased grade treated and lower utilisation as a result of planned shut downs.
Power costs were temporarily impacted by damage caused by a lightning strike to the main feeder line in November.
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873
9 0
25, 0 0 6 0
3 0
0 0
FY15 Q3 FY15 Q4 FY16 Q1 FY16 Q2
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
27,868oz
23,890oz 22,120oz
20,112oz
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Pajingo, Queensland (100%)
Pajingo produced 18,026oz of gold in the December quarter at a C1 cash cost of A$812/oz and an AISC of A$1,166/oz (Sep 2015 qtr: 14,290oz, C1 A$941/oz and AISC A$1,284/oz). Improved grade from some high-grade Sonia Splay stopes resulted in higher production ounces for the quarter.
The primary ore sources continued to be the Sonia East, Sonia Splays, Zed East and Zed West orebodies. The Camembert underground platform has allowed the commencement of diamond drilling to further define this shoot. This has resulted in improved drilling angles and reduced drilling costs while also gaining access for production. The rehabilitation of the Nancy North decline commenced during the quarter.
An in pit tailings facility utilising the old Janet A pit was approved during the quarter to provide around 2.5 years of tails storage at a lower cost compared to continued upstream lifts.
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1,211 1,166
1,068 1,200
25, 0 0
9 0
6 0
3 0
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FY15 Q3 FY15 Q4 FY16 Q1 FY16 Q2
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
18,151oz 18,026oz
15,583oz 14,290oz
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OPERATIONS
Mt Carlton, Queensland (100%)
Record quarterly gold production was achieved in the December quarter. A total of 30,026oz of payable gold contained in 16,235 dry metric tonnes (dmt) of gold concentrate was produced. A site monthly payable gold ounce record of 10,703oz gold was achieved in December. Concentrate shipments for the quarter were 15,567 dmt across seven shipments.
C1 cash costs decreased to A$337/oz and AISC decreased to A$507/oz (Sep 2015 qtr: production 24,213oz, C1 A$495/oz, AISC A$807/oz). Higher production and lower unit costs were due to consistent positive reconciliation of V2 west ore grade processed. This is now expected to continue.
Evolution expects Mt Carlton to materially exceed the top end of original FY16 production guidance of 80,000 – 87,500 ounces and deliver costs below the bottom end of cost guidance (C1: A$525 – A$575/oz; AISC: A$760 – A$810/oz).
Plant optimisation projects are advancing on schedule to maximise efficiencies for V2 ore.
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507
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FY15 Q3 FY15 Q4 FY16 Q1 FY16 Q2
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
30,026oz
18,460oz 20,845oz 24,213oz
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CORPORATE
Financials
Evolution continued its focus on managing its debt position and further strengthening its balance sheet during the quarter. Notwithstanding the A$22.5 million of cash flow utilised for the Phoenix Gold acquisition, as a result of the strong performance the Company was also able to make early repayments totalling A$50.0 million into the Senior Secured Syndicated Term Facility.
Subsequent to the end of the quarter, an additional A$25.0 million early repayment was made into the Senior Secured Syndicated Term Facility. This further reduces the debt outstanding to A$455.0 million, comprising A$130.0 million in the Senior Secured Syndicated Revolver Facility and A$325.0 million in the Senior Secured Syndicated Term Facility. The undrawn amount of the Senior Secured Syndicated Revolver Facility remains at A$170.0 million.
Importantly, Evolution has now met all of its repayment obligations for the current financial year and half of its repayment obligations for the September 2016 quarter.
As at 31 December 2015 the hedge book stood at 726,394oz at an average price of A$1,589/oz, including 80,706oz due for delivery during the March 2016 quarter at an average price of A$1,607/oz.
The December quarter maintained Evolution’s strong performance for the 2016 financial year with outstanding cash flow from operations of A$97.8 million (Sept 2015 qtr: A$105.0 million). All operations were again cash flow positive despite a lower average realised gold price and after all sustaining and major capital expenditure.
| Cash flow | Mine operating cash flow A$ million |
Sustaining capital A$ million |
Major capital A$ million |
Net mine cash flow A$ million |
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| Cowal | 31.6 | (1.5) | 0.0 | 30.1 |
| Mungari | 32.3 | (1.2) | (5.3) | 25.9 |
| Mt Rawdon | 17.2 | (3.5) | (10.4) | 3.3 |
| Edna May | 6.4 | (0.9) | (3.0) | 2.5 |
| Cracow | 17.8 | (2.5) | (4.3) | 11.0 |
| Pajingo | 10.5 | (3.0) | (2.9) | 4.7 |
| Mt Carlton | 26.2 | (1.9) | (3.9) | 20.4 |
| December 2015quarter | 142.0 | (14.4) | (29.8) | 97.8 |
| September 2015quarter | 147.3 | (15.8) | (26.4) | 105.0 |
| FY16year to date | 289.3 | (30.2) | (56.2) | 202.8 |
Discovery expenditure in the quarter totalled A$9.0 million (Sept 2015 qtr: A$2.5 million) with increased expenditure at Mungari, Puhipuhi and the Tennant Creek JV. Corporate administration costs for the quarter were A$6.0 million (Sept 2015 qtr: A$4.9 million).
Total capital expenditure for the quarter was A$44.2 million (Sept 2015 qtr: A$42.3 million). This consisted of A$14.4 million in sustaining capital and A$29.8 million in major capital spend.
The Group cash balance at 31 December 2015 was A$45.3 million (30 Sept 2015: A$58.3 million). A further A$10.1 million of finished product awaited shipment as at 31 December 2015. The table below shows the movement of cash for the December quarter and year to date.
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CORPORATE
| Dec 15 Qtr A$ million |
FY16 YTD A$ million |
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|---|---|---|
| Cash balance 30 June 2015 | 205.8 | |
| Cash balance 30 September 2015 | 58.3 | |
| Net mine cash flow | 97.8 | 202.8 |
| Corporate and discovery | (15.1) | (25.6) |
| Interest expense | (8.8) | (15.4) |
| Dividendpayment(Net of DRP) | (11.6) | (11.6) |
| Debt repayment | (50.0) | (127.0) |
| Workingcapital movement | 29.1 | (0.4) |
| Acquisition and integration costs | (31.9) | (54.7) |
| Phoenix Gold acquisition | (22.5) | (28.4) |
| Debt drawdown for Cowal | 0.0 | 607.0 |
| Payment for Cowal | 0.0 | (707.2) |
| Closing Group cash balance as at 31 December 2015 | 45.3 | 45.3 |
The takeover of Phoenix Gold successfully closed on 30 December 2015. During the quarter Evolution paid consideration for this acquisition of A$22.5 million and issued 20,018,913 new Evolution shares.
Evolution declared a final unfranked dividend of 1 cent per share for FY15 which was paid on 2 October 2015. The participation rate for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) was 18.8%. The cash dividend payment net of the DRP was A$11.6 million.
As a part of accounting for the acquisition of the Cowal and Mungari assets, under the accounting standards, Evolution is required to complete the purchase price allocation. This process entails allocating the total consideration paid for both Cowal and Mungari.
The allocation is to be made at fair value on the respective acquisition date across all identifiable assets acquired (tangible and intangible) and the liabilities assumed. The fair value uplift to the balance sheet is then to be ‘unwound’ or amortised over future periods.
Evolution is in the process of completing the purchase price allocation. Evolution expects to amortise A$70 – 80 million in the FY16 half year accounts to December 2015 and A$40 – 45 million in the second half of the financial year. This is a non-cash adjustment at the consolidated level which impacts statutory profit and not underlying profit. Full details will be provided with the half year financial statements.
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EXPLORATION
Highlights
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Significant potential to extend mine life at Mungari and Mt Carlton
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Commenced extension drilling at Cowal within the mining lease and adjacent tenements to the south to define the full size potential of this significant mineral system
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Acquisition of Mineral Resources from Phoenix Gold provides short term cost effective replacement of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
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Consolidated position in the world-class Kalgoorlie Terrane and about to commence aggressive exploration program supported by acquisition of 2D seismic across Zuleika Shear Zone
During the quarter exploration drilling was undertaken at Cowal, Cracow, Mt Carlton, Mungari, Pajingo and Tennant Creek. Approximately 30,650m of resource definition drilling and 15,500m of exploration drilling was completed. Exploration spend for the quarter was A$9.0 million compared to A$2.5 million in the previous quarter.
Further information on reported exploration results is provided in the Drill Hole Information Summary and JORC Code 2012 Table 1 presented in Appendix 1 and 2 of this report.
Cowal, New South Wales (100%)
Significant progress has been made on building a local-scale 3D geological model linking the current mine 3D models for E41, E42, and E46, and extending them beyond the mining lease. The expanded structural model will assist in targeting extensions to the known ore system. It will also inform opportunities for relatively shallow blind targets where preferred host rocks remain untested.
Near mine exploration
At Cowal, the first two diamond holes of an eight hole program (1535DD270 - 1535DD271) where completed for 704m (Figure 1). These holes intersected phyllic alteration and shearing reflecting extension to the south of the mineral system. Assays results are pending. Follow-up drilling will commence in January 2016 on the basis of these positive visual results.
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Figure 1: E42 South drilled (labelled) and planned hole collar locations
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EXPLORATION
Mungari, Western Australia (100%)
The acquisition of Phoenix Gold by Evolution has produced a consolidated land position of approximately 920km[2] in the world-class Kalgoorlie Terrane. This combined position incudes tenements that cover a 45km strike length of the fertile Zuleika Shear Zone and associated structures. Evolution considers parts of the Zuleika Shear to be underexplored.
The total Mineral Resources over the former Phoenix tenements estimated in accordance with JORC Code 2012 by Phoenix Gold stand at 54.2 million tonnes at 1.7g/t gold for 2.9 million ounces[1] (excluding the heap leach Mineral Resource estimate). As previously stated, Evolution intends to re-estimate the Phoenix Mineral Resources using the same estimation practices and assumptions used by Evolution at its other projects. This is expected to lead to a decrease in Phoenix Mineral Resources. However, the potential to increase Mineral Resources with further drilling and the potential for new discoveries on the Phoenix tenements is considered to be very high.
A number of drill programs were undertaken during the period which included drilling at Johnson’s Rest, Strzelecki and the Innis prospect. At the same time, 4D studies commenced to fast track the next phases of exploration in and around this highly prospective gold corridor. A depth of cover model and a detailed regolith map have highlighted a number of areas for further work.
Three 2D seismic lines for 60km traversing the southern part of the Mungari Project and extending from the Kunanalling Shear Zone to the west and across the Zuleika Shear Zone were completed during the quarter. First phase processing of the data will be completed in mid-January.
Near mine exploration
Johnson’s Rest, located approximately 30km to the north-west of the Mungari processing plant, lies on the highly prospective Zuleika Shear Zone corridor. The prospect remains open along strike to the south and at depth and to date anomalism has been identified over an 800m strike length with numerous targets areas remaining untested. The southern extent is interpreted to continue into an adjoining lease which was part of the Phoenix Gold transaction. Follow up drilling is planned to test Johnson’s Rest over the consolidated tenement package.
Significant intersections[2] returned from previously unreported historic drilling included:
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5.0m (4.0m etw) grading 4.7g/t from 186m BDDD0008
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8.8m (7.0m etw) grading 3.7g/t from 193.2m BDRC036D
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10.5m (8.4m etw) grading 3.5g/t from 279.45m BDRC059D
Five diamond holes were drilled during the quarter targeting a continuation of the Strzelecki structure between White Foil and Frog’s Leg with most assays pending. RC precollar MERC673 returned 8m[1] grading 2.2g/t Au from 17m and diamond hole LGDD011 returned 5.3m[1] grading 1.3g/t from 15.7m.
Innis, located directly south of Frog’s Leg, has been an area of continued exploration efforts in recent years. In 2015 hole PDRC0104D intersected 1.8m grading 29.5g/t Au from 155m including 1m grading 53.1g/t from 155m and although a follow-up hole failed to repeat the significant intercept there is no RC or diamond drilling within 500m along strike to both the north and south.
The focus of the coming quarter will be on Johnson’s Rest, Broads Dam, Strzelecki and the Innis Prospect. At the same time integration of the recent 4D work and the 2D seismic is expected to bring forward new projects with multiple drill targets.
Reported interv als are down hole widths as true widths are not currently known. An estimated true width (etw) is prov ided
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This inf ormation is extracted f rom the ASX release by Phoenix Gold entitled ”Phoenix’s Mineral Resources Grow Bey ond 4 Million Ounces” released on 15 January 2015
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Figure 2: Mungari drill hole location plan showing drill hole traces and significant intersections of reported holes
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Figure 3: Johnson’s Rest at Broads Dam project drill hole location plan showing drill hole collars and significant intersections of reported holes
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EXPLORATION
Resource definition drilling
A 24-hole diamond drilling program (Mist 7785 DDP) for 6,405m designed to test the strike and down-plunge extensions of the Frog’s Leg high-grade mineralisation commenced and by quarter end, five holes for 1,195m had been completed with four of the five holes returning significant results (Figure 4). The program is anticipated to add to Frog’s Leg Mineral Resource and provide future opportunities to extend mine life. Mineralisation was intercepted at mineable widths both below and north of the current Ore Reserve up to the Mary Fault. The Mist 7785 program will be completed in the March 2016 quarter and resource definition drilling programs targeting extensions to the Central and Rocket South zones will be undertaken in the March and June 2016 quarters.
Significant intersections[1] included:
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6.9m (5.1m etw) grading 8.4g/t Au (FLRD105)
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8.5m (6.9m etw) grading 4.0g/t Au (FLRD106)
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6.0m (3.9m etw) grading 4.9g/t Au (FLRD109)
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17.2m (11.8m etw) grading 4.5g/t Au (FLRD110)
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Figure 4: Resource definition drilling at Frog’s Leg (Mist) showing extensions to mineralisation outside of the current Ore Reserve envelope
Mt Carlton, Queensland (100%)
Resource definition drilling
A six-hole diamond drilling program for 1,120m testing the strike and dip extensions of the V2 open pit highgrade bonanza lodes was completed during the December quarter (Figure 5). The success of this drilling program will provide future opportunities for mine life extension. Further drilling will target additional high-grade gold zones below and outside the current pit shell.
Significant intersections[1] included:
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8m (5.6m etw) grading 4.4g/t Au from 107m (HC15DD1146)
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10m (5.7m etw) grading 22.0g/t Au from 69m (HC15DD1147)
- Reported interv als are down hole widths as true widths are not currently known. An estimated true width (etw) is prov ided
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EXPLORATION
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Figure 5: Mt Carlton drill hole location plan showing drill hole traces of reported resource definition drilling, significant drill hole intercepts, and local geology map
Pajingo, Queensland (100%)
Resource definition drilling
A total of 39 underground holes and 8 surface holes for 9,945m of resource definition diamond core and an additional 927m in RC pre-collars were drilled during the December quarter.
Of this, 6,011m was drilled into Camembert to test the western extension back towards the underground workings. A previously unknown hangingwall splay was intersected and showed good continuity and grade from wide spaced drilling. Development in recently mined and active areas such as Zed West and Sonia East shows a good correlation to a 10 gram-metres gold contour with a smaller proportion of development into 20 gram-metres gold material. A similar gram-metres gold signature is evident in Camembert (Figure 6). A number of parallel vein sets were intersected on the footwall (southern) side, with one smaller structure returning very high-grade assays.
Significant intersections[1] included:
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1.6m (1.5m etw) grading 39.1g/t Au (0937_01_ZE)
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4.5m (3.4m etw) grading 6.6g/t Au and 7.04m (5.0m etw) grading 5.2g/t Au (0937_04_ZE)
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7.7m (4.6m etw) grading 8.9g/t Au (0939_01_CA)
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5.8m (2.1m etw) grading 11.8g/t Au (0939_06A_CA)
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6.7m (3.9m etw) grading 4.7g/t Au (0939_07_CA)
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Reported interv als are down hole widths as true widths are not currently known. An estimated true width (etw) is prov ided
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Figure 6: Schematic long section through Camembert, Pajingo, showing recent intersections and >10 and >20 gram-metre contours
A total of 2,837m were drilled below the Nancy North workings which have been flooded for some time. A model and mine plan was completed based on historical data and showed positive economic returns. The workings were dewatered during 2015 and rehabilitated to allow for further drilling to infill to 20m x 20m spacing approximately 60m below the current base of development. Results to date support the model and drilling will be completed in January. Other drilling was into Zed, Veracity and Janet B with assays pending.
Significant intersections included:
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2.6m (2.1m etw) grading 9.9g/t Au from 118m (1065_01_NN) at Nancy North
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9.2m (5.9m etw) grading 5.6g/t Au from 133.8m (1065_04_NN) at Nancy North
Near mine exploration
Drilling this quarter completed the planned work on the Fellows Fault. While the structure contains quartz vein textures, low-grade gold and alteration that suggest the potential for high-grade gold mineralisation the limited number of drill holes allocated to the program were unsuccessful in defining a significant mineralised system.
Cracow, Queensland (100%)
Near mine exploration
Eight surface diamond holes for a total of 3,070m were completed on the Fault G/J and Phoenix South targets within the seismic cube. Both these targets are considered high-potential due to their proximity to fertile structures and proximity to current underground development and infrastructure. The Fault G/J hole intersected alteration around a structure, while the Phoenix South target drilling remains underway. Follow-up drilling will be undertaken in January 2016.
Tennant Creek, Northern Territory (earning 65% in Stage 1)
Follow-up drilling at the Mauretania Prospect, Tennant Creek by Emmerson Resources failed to replicate highgrade mineralisation, previously reported from the discovery drilling. The significance of drill hole results from the last phase of drilling reported by Emmerson on 21 December 2015 in ASX release “Mauretania Discovery – Exploration Update” are being considered ahead of any further possible work after the wet season.
- Reported interv als are down hole widths as true widths are not currently known. An estimated true width (etw) is prov ided
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EXPLORATION
Puhipuhi, New Zealand
Exploration work has included the completion of an extensive CSAMT geophysics survey, completed in December 2015. New and existing results have been used to create an updated 3D model of the geology and to define new targets for drilling. Initial drill testing will commence in March 2016 quarter pending negotiation of land access.
Forward looking statements
This report prepared by Evolution Mining Limited (or “the Company”) include forward looking statements. Often, but not always, forward looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward looking words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “continue”, and “guidance”, or other similar words and may include, without limitation, statements regarding plans, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated production or construction commencement dates and expected costs or production outputs.
Forward looking statements inherently involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements. Relevant factors may include, but are not limited to, changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange fluctuations and general economic conditions, increased costs and demand for production inputs, the speculative nature of exploration and project development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits and diminishing quantities or grades of reserves, political and social risks, changes to the regulatory framework within which the Company operates or may in the future operate, environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions, recruitment and retention of personnel, industrial relations issues and litigation.
Forward looking statements are based on the Company and its management’s good faith assumptions relating to the financial, market, regulatory and other relevant environments that will exist and affect the Company’s business and operations in the future. The Company does not give any assurance that the assumptions on which forward looking statements are based will prove to be correct, or that the Company’s business or operations will not be affected in any material manner by these or
other factors not foreseen or foreseeable by the Company or management or beyond the Company’s control.
Although the Company attempts and has attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in forward looking statements, there may be other factors that could cause actual results, performance, achievements or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and many events are beyond the reasonable control of the Company. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements. Forward looking statements in these materials speak only at the date of issue. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange listing rules, in providing this information the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Competent person statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results listed in the table below is based on work compiled by the person whose name appears in the same row, who is employed on a full-time basis by Evolution Mining Limited and is a member of the institute named in that row. Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012. Each person named in the table consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the results.
| Activity | Competent person | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Mungari exploration results | James Potter | Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |
| Mt Carlton | Matthew Obiri-Yeboah | Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |
| Pajingo exploration results | Andrew Engelbrecht | Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
ABN 74 084 669 036
Board of Directors
Jake Klein Executive Chairman Lawrie Conway Finance Director Jim Askew Non-executive Director Sebastien de Montessus Non-executive Director Graham Freestone Non-executive Director Colin (Cobb) Johnstone Non-executive Director Tommy McKeith Non-executive Director John Rowe Non-executive Director Naguib Sawiris Non-executive Director
Company Secretary
Evan Elstein
Investor enquiries
Bryan O’Hara Group Manager Investor Relations Evolution Mining Limited Tel: (612) 9696 2900
Media enquiries
Michael Vaughan Fivemark Partners Tel: (61) (0)422 602 720
Internet address
www.evolutionmining.com.au
Registered and principal office
Level 30, 175 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: (612) 9696 2900 Fax: (612) 9696 2901
Share register
Link Market Services Limited Locked Bag A14 Sydney South NSW 1235 Tel: 1300 554 474 (within Australia) Tel: (612) 8280 7111 Fax: (612) 9287 0303 Email: [email protected]
Stock exchange listing
Evolution Mining Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under code EVN
Issued share capital
At 31 December 2015 issued share capital was 1,463,086,167 ordinary shares
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Conference call
Jake Klein (Executive Chairman), Lawrie Conway (Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer), Mark Le Messurier (Chief Operating Officer), Aaron Colleran (VP Business Development and Investor Relations) and Roric Smith (VP Discovery and Chief Geologist) will host a conference call to discuss the quarterly results at 11.00am Sydney time on Wednesday 27 January 2016.
Shareholder – live audio stream
A live audio stream of the conference call will be available on Evolution’s website www.evolutionmining.com.au. The audio stream is ‘listen only’. The audio stream will also be uploaded to Evolution’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call and can be accessed at any time.
Analysts and media – conference call details
Conference call details for analysts and media includes Q & A participation. Please dial in five minutes before the conference starts and provide your name and the participant PIN code.
Participant PIN code: 621785#
Dial-in numbers:
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Australia: 1800 268 560
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International Toll: (612) 8047 9300
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APPENDIX 1 – DRILL HOLE INFORMATION SUMMARY
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Mungari
| Hole | Hole Type |
Northing MGA (m) |
Easting MGA (m) |
Elevation AHD (m) |
Hole Length (m) |
Dip MGA |
Azi MGA |
From (m) | Interval 1 (m) |
ETW (m) |
Au (g/t) |
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| BDDD0003 | Core | 6,618,085 | 316,816 | 372 | 393 | -60 | 260 | 55 | 7.5 | 2.25 | 1.95 |
| 63 | 3 | 0.9 | 67.48 | ||||||||
| Including | 64 | 1 | 0.3 | 181.9 | |||||||
| 104 | 3.9 | 1.17 | 1.5 | ||||||||
| 211 | 6 | 1.8 | 1.94 | ||||||||
| BDDD0006 | Core | 6,618,040 | 316,618 | 372 | 288 | -60 | 74 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDDD0007 | Core | 6,618,108 | 316,579 | 373 | 120 | -60 | 74 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDDD0008 | Core | 6,617,964 | 316,656 | 372 | 255.4 | -60 | 74 | 186 | 5 | 4 | 4.72 |
| Including | 189 | 1 | 0.8 | 13.5 | |||||||
| BDDD0009 | Core | 6,618,341 | 316,376 | 371 | 446.1 | -60 | 65 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC036D | Core | 6,618,113 | 316,593 | 373 | 312.5 | -61 | 74 | 193.2 | 8.8 | 7.04 | 3.74 |
| Including | 196 | 1 | 0.8 | 6.6 | |||||||
| 200 | 1 | 0.8 | 19.2 | ||||||||
| BDRC037 | RC | 6,618,173 | 316,707 | 372 | 104 | -60 | 75 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC038 | RC | 6,618,176 | 316,662 | 373 | 110 | -60 | 72 | 104 | 5 | 4 | 2.4 |
| Including | 108 | 1 | 0.8 | 8.1 | |||||||
| BDRC039 | RC | 6,618,120 | 316,764 | 372 | 104 | -60 | 75 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC040 | RC | 6,618,110 | 316,722 | 372 | 104 | -59 | 76 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC041 | RC | 6,618,092 | 316,773 | 372 | 86 | -60 | 72 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC042 | RC | 6,618,082 | 316,733 | 372 | 122 | -60 | 71 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC043 | RC | 6,618,072 | 316,691 | 372 | 122 | -60 | 72 | 86 | 5 | 4 | 3.55 |
| Including | 86 | 1 | 0.8 | 14.5 | |||||||
| BDRC044 | RC | 6,618,031 | 316,780 | 372 | 92 | -60 | 74 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC045 | RC | 6,618,023 | 316,741 | 372 | 104 | -60 | 73 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC046 | RC | 6,618,014 | 316,701 | 372 | 134 | -60 | 72 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC047 | RC | 6,617,970 | 316,823 | 372 | 104 | -59 | 76 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC048 | RC | 6,617,963 | 316,780 | 372 | 110 | -60 | 76 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC049 | RC | 6,617,954 | 316,744 | 372 | 128 | -61 | 74 | 71 | 2 | 1.6 | 10.98 |
| Including | 72 | 1 | 0.8 | 16.00 | |||||||
| BDRC050 | RC | 6,617,906 | 316,883 | 372 | 104 | -61 | 75 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC051 | RC | 6,617,896 | 316,841 | 372 | 134 | -60 | 77 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC052 | RC | 6,617,827 | 316,944 | 372 | 104 | -60 | 77 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC053 | RC | 6,617,825 | 316,909 | 372 | 104 | -61 | 75 | 21 | 4 | 3.2 | 1.29 |
| BDRC054 | RC | 6,617,814 | 316,865 | 372 | 146 | -60 | 74 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC055D | Core | 6,617,676 | 316,826 | 372 | 333.5 | -61 | 63 | No significant intersections | |||
| BDRC056D | Core | 6,617,815 | 316,748 | 372 | 282.53 | -59 | 61 | 177.92 | 0.98 | 0.78 | 6.38 |
| 210 | 1.85 | 1.48 | 3.00 | ||||||||
| BDRC057D | Core | 6,617,887 | 316,708 | 372 | 270.53 | -60 | 61 | 170.47 | 4.08 | 3.26 | 3.17 |
| Including | 170.47 | 0.53 | 0.42 | 6.00 | |||||||
| Including | 171.5 | 0.3 | 0.24 | 7.90 | |||||||
| 179 | 7.9 | 6.32 | 1.40 | ||||||||
| 198 | 2.61 | 2.08 | 1.96 |
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APPENDIX 1 – DRILL HOLE INFORMATION SUMMARY
| Hole | Hole Type |
Northing MGA (m) |
Easting MGA (m) |
Elevation AHD (m) |
Hole Length (m) |
Dip MGA |
Azi MGA |
From (m) | From (m) | Interval 1 (m) |
ETW (m) |
Au (g/t) |
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| Including | 200.3 | 0.31 | 0.24 | 10.20 | ||||||||
| BDRC058 | RC | 6,617,916 | 316,596 | 372 | 90 | -60 | 60 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC059D | Core | 6,617,914 | 316,594 | 372 | 471.59 | -60 | 62 | 279.45 | 10.53 | 8.42 | 3.53 | |
| Including | 279.45 | 0.55 | 0.44 | 6.50 | ||||||||
| Including | 281.74 | 0.82 | 0.65 | 17.00 | ||||||||
| BDRC060D | Core | 6,617,994 | 316,577 | 372 | 330.5 | -60 | 61 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC061D | Core | 6,618,056 | 316,504 | 373 | 390.7 | -60 | 61 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC062 | RC | 6,617,678 | 316,990 | 371 | 151 | -60 | 62 | 35 | 4 | 3.2 | 4.05 | |
| Including | 35 | 1 | 0.8 | 9.60 | ||||||||
| 56 | 4 | 3.2 | 2.13 | |||||||||
| Including | 59 | 1 | 0.8 | 5.60 | ||||||||
| BDRC063 | RC | 6,617,736 | 316,935 | 372 | 134 | -60 | 62 | 37 | 12 | 9.6 | 2.62 | |
| Including | 40 | 1 | 0.8 | 9.40 | ||||||||
| Including | 46 | 1 | 0.8 | 8.80 | ||||||||
| BDRC064 | RC | 6,617,848 | 316,800 | 372 | 182 | -60 | 61 | 98 | 9 | 7.2 | 1.32 | |
| BDRC065 | RC | 6,617,912 | 316,749 | 372 | 152 | -61 | 58 | 103 | 7 | 5.6 | 1.30 | |
| BDRC066 | RC | 6,617,979 | 316,708 | 372 | 176 | -60 | 61 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC067 | RC | 6,617,994 | 316,660 | 372 | 224 | -60 | 57 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC068 | RC | 6,618,059 | 316,659 | 372 | 206 | -61 | 61 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC069 | RC | 6,618,112 | 316,695 | 372 | 145 | -61 | 58 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC070 | RC | 6,618,091 | 316,659 | 372 | 194 | -60 | 59 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC071 | RC | 6,618,160 | 316,618 | 372 | 206 | -61 | 57 | 122 | 7 | 5.6 | 1.63 | |
| BDRC072 | RC | 6,618,201 | 316,607 | 373 | 182 | -61 | 59 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC073 | RC | 6,618,263 | 316,551 | 373 | 188 | -61 | 60 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC074 | RC | 6,618,333 | 316,521 | 373 | 152 | -61 | 56 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC075 | RC | 6,617,941 | 316,715 | 372 | 194 | -58 | 58 | 182 | 2 | 1.6 | 3.96 | |
| BDRC076 | RC | 6,618,390 | 316,301 | 371 | 100 | -60 | 60 | No significant intersections | ||||
| BDRC077D | Core | 6,618,479 | 316,296 | 371 | 435 | -60 | 60 | No significant intersections | ||||
| LGDD011 | Core | 6,594,055 | 333,387 | 342 | 411.1 | -60 | 70 | 15.67 | 5.33 | 4.26 | 1.28 | |
| 58 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.82 | |||||||||
| MERC673 | RC | 6,594,063 | 333,397 | 342 | 85 | -60 | 70 | 23 | 8 | 6.4 | 2.21 | |
| Including | 25 | 1 | 0.8 | 7.10 | ||||||||
| 35 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.80 | |||||||||
| FLRD103 | Core | 6,596,014 | 333,849 | -210.3 | 255.4 | -6 | 11 | No significant intersections | ||||
| FLRD105 | Core | 6,596,010 | 333,852 | -210.1 | 265.1 | -22 | 20 | 178 | 6.86 | 5.15 | 8.37 | |
| FLRD106 | Core | 6,596,010 | 333,852 | -210.1 | 205 | -25 | 31 | 174 | 8.47 | 6.96 | 4.03 | |
| Including | 181 | 3 | 2.43 | 8.01 | ||||||||
| FLRD109 | Core | 6,596,010 | 333,852 | -210.1 | 265.3 | -36 | 20 | 193 | 6.03 | 3.95 | 4.91 | |
| FLRD110 | Core | 6,596,010 | 333,852 | -210.1 | 230.2 | -41 | 31 | 185 | 17.26 | 11.81 | 4.54 | |
| Including | 199 | 3.61 | 2.33 | 14.2 | ||||||||
| MEDD151 | Core | 6,595,091 | 334,484 | 345 | 444.2 | -54 | 56 | No significant intersections | ||||
| MEDD152 | Core | 6,594,994 | 334,624 | 341 | 339.7 | -61 | 54 | No significant intersections | ||||
| MEDD153 | Core | 6,593,649 | 334,042 | 350 | 474 | -57 | 42 | No significant intersections | ||||
| PDDD011 | Core | 6,594,456 | 335,257 | 340 | 624.4 | -55 | 66 | No significant intersections |
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APPENDIX 1 – DRILL HOLE INFORMATION SUMMARY
| Hole | Hole Type |
Northing MGA (m) |
Easting MGA (m) |
Elevation AHD (m) |
Hole Length (m) |
Dip MGA |
Azi MGA |
From (m) | From (m) | Interval 1 (m) |
ETW (m) |
Au (g/t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDRC0100D | Core | 6,594945 | 334,852 | 344 | 555.6 | -55 | 43 | No significant intersections | ||||
| PDRC0101D | Core | 6,594355 | 335,558 | 355 | 351.4 | -55 | 73 | 44 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.66 | |
| 134.95 | 1.05 | 0.84 | 10.76 | |||||||||
| PDRC0102D | Core | 6,594300 | 335,448 | 349 | 512.4 | -55 | 69 | No significant intersections | ||||
| PDRC0103D | Core | 6,594147 | 335,642 | 345 | 402 | -59 | 71 | No significant intersections | ||||
| PDRC0104D | Core | 6,593768 | 336,040 | 345 | 366.5 | -60 | 68 | 155 | 1.84 | 1.47 | 29.46 | |
| Including | 155 | 1 | 0.8 | 53.1 | ||||||||
| PDRC0105D | Core | 6,594683 | 335,354 | 346 | 332.8 | -60 | 69 | No significant intersections | ||||
| PDRC0106D | Core | 6,595143 | 335,449 | 343 | 362 | -60 | 68 | No significant intersections | ||||
| PDRC0107D | Core | 6,594888 | 335,194 | 349 | 372.4 | -60 | 69 | No significant intersections | ||||
| PDRC0109D | Core | 6,593702 | 335,962 | 349 | 501.5 | -61 | 62 | 211 | 0.2 | 0.16 | 10.41 |
Notes:[1] Reported intervals are dow n hole w idths as true w idths are not currently known. An estimated true w idth (ETW) is provided
Mt Carlton
| Hole | Northing MGA (m) |
Easting MGA (m) |
Elevation AHD (m) |
Hole Length (m) |
Dip MGA |
Azi MGA |
From (m) |
Interval 1 (m) |
ETW (m) |
Au (g/t) |
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Type |
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| HC15DD1146 | Core | 7,758,293 | 559,347 | 140 | 175.8 | -75 | 141 | 107 | 8 | 5.65 | 4.45 |
| 116 | 6 | 4.59 | 0.63 | ||||||||
| HC15DD1147 | Core | 7,758,244 | 559,335 | 131 | 156.5 | -66 | 167 | 69 | 10 | 5.73 | 22.00 |
| Including | 70 | 1 | 0.57 | 16.20 | |||||||
| and | 71 | 1 | 0.57 | 31.80 | |||||||
| and | 72 | 1 | 0.57 | 44.40 | |||||||
| and | 73 | 1 | 0.57 | 12.60 | |||||||
| and | 74 | 1 | 0.57 | 60.20 | |||||||
| and | 75 | 1 | 0.57 | 32.10 | |||||||
| 79 | 21 | 16.08 | 0.59 | ||||||||
| Including | 88 | 1 | 0.76 | 3.03 | |||||||
| HC15DD1144 | Core | 7,758,280 | 559,379 | 141 | 195.8 | -62 | 141 | No significant intersections | |||
| HC15DD1145 | Core | 7,758,293 | 559,347 | 140 | 201.2 | -52 | 154 | No significant intersections |
Notes:[1] Reported intervals are dow n hole w idths as true w idths are not currently known. An estimated true w idth (ETW) is provided
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APPENDIX 1 – DRILL HOLE INFORMATION SUMMARY
Pajingo
| Hole | Hole Type |
Northing MGA (m) |
Easting MGA (m) |
RL MGA (m) |
Hole Length (m) |
Dip MGA |
Azi MGA |
From (m) |
Interval 1 (m) |
ETW (m) |
Au (g/t) |
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| 0937_01_ZE | Core | 445528 | 7726296 | -7.8 | 146 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 2.70 | 1.60 | 1.5 | 39.10 |
| 0937_02_ZE | Core | 445528 | 7726296 | -8.2 | 220 | 17.5 | 52.4 | 3.03 | 1.33 | 1.3 | 15.90 |
| 30.86 | 1.25 | 1.1 | 9.80 | ||||||||
| 0937_03_ZE | Core | 445528 | 7726296 | -8.6 | 299.7 | 4.5 | 53 | 2.74 | 1.39 | 1.2 | 29.30 |
| 98.77 | 1.58 | 1.4 | 6.40 | ||||||||
| 0937_04_ZE | Core | 445528 | 7726296 | -9.4 | 209.6 | -29.2 | 55.3 | 3.10 | 4.49 | 3.4 | 6.60 |
| 164.35 | 7.04 | 5.0 | 5.20 | ||||||||
| 0937_05_ZE | Core | 445528 | 7726296 | -8.0 | 221.5 | 16.9 | 39.4 | 1.75 | 1.55 | 1.2 | 34.90 |
| 0937_06_ZE | Core | 445528 | 7726296 | -8.3 | 206.5 | 5.7 | 39.9 | No significant intersections | |||
| 0937_07_ZE | Core | 445528 | 7726296 | -8.9 | 200.7 | -10.6 | 39.3 | 1.74 | 2.12 | 1.9 | 25.10 |
| 126.42 | 0.93 | 0.8 | 9.10 | ||||||||
| 0937_08_ZE | Core | 445527 | 7726297 | -8.5 | 245.5 | 0.8 | 27.6 | 1.30 | 0.60 | 0.6 | 28.30 |
| 0937_09_CA | Core | 445527 | 7726297 | -9.9 | 170.7 | -40.6 | 14 | 1.78 | 1.38 | 1.0 | 36.40 |
| 0937_10_CA | Core | 445526 | 7726297 | -9.6 | 161.2 | -16.9 | 347.3 | 1.55 | 0.67 | 0.5 | 104.00 |
| 0939_01_CA | Core | 445561 | 7726206 | -8.1 | 357.1 | -15.5 | 63 | 340.20 | 7.75 | 4.6 | 8.90 |
| 0939_02_CA | Core | 445561 | 7726206 | -7.8 | 420.2 | -7.1 | 63.7 | 263.50 | 6.76 | 3.7 | 4.20 |
| including | 265.35 | 2.75 | 1.6 | 7.70 | |||||||
| 325.18 | 3.02 | 2.2 | 7.70 | ||||||||
| 0939_03A_CA | Core | 445561 | 7726206 | -8.0 | 384.7 | -10.9 | 64.4 | 356.56 | 3.78 | 2.4 | 7.90 |
| 0939_04_CA | Core | 445561 | 7726206 | -7.7 | 408.1 | -4.5 | 63.2 | No significant intersections | |||
| 0939_05_CA | Core | 445561 | 7726206 | -7.6 | 375.6 | -0.2 | 70.2 | No significant intersections | |||
| 0939_06A_CA | Core | 445561 | 7726206 | -8.0 | 543.2 | -13 | 73.2 | 467.42 | 5.80 | 2.1 | 11.80 |
| 0939_07_CA | Core | 445561 | 7726206 | -7.5 | 411.3 | 2.5 | 75.3 | 348.50 | 6.71 | 3.9 | 4.70 |
| 0939_08_CA | Core | 445560 | 7726207 | -8.3 | 330.4 | -27 | 48.5 | 239.47 | 5.05 | 3.0 | 2.50 |
| 0939_09_CA | Core | 445560 | 7726207 | -7.8 | 300.3 | -8.4 | 47.5 | 159.94 | 8.26 | 7.5 | 1.90 |
| 0939_10_CA | Core | 445560 | 7726207 | -6.9 | 360.0 | 18.5 | 48 | 158.50 | 3.50 | 3.3 | 2.50 |
| 187.37 | 0.79 | 0.7 | 12.25 | ||||||||
| 200.35 | 0.73 | 0.7 | 30.6 | ||||||||
| 1065_01_NN | Core | 443004 | 7728755 | 118.9 | 170.3 | -31 | 187 | 118.00 | 2.65 | 2.1 | 9.95 |
| 1065_04_NN | Core | 445561 | 7726206 | -7.5 | 411.3 | 2.5 | 75.3 | 112.75 | 4.05 | 2.4 | 3.88 |
| 133.85 | 9.23 | 5.9 | 5.67 | ||||||||
| 1065_07_NN | Core | 443003 | 7728756 | 119.2 | 186 | -32 | 213 | 154.20 | 5.90 | 3.5 | 3.66 |
| Including | 154.90 | 0.45 | 0.3 | 17.9 |
Notes:[1] Reported intervals are dow n hole w idths as true w idths are not currently known. An estimated true w idth (ETW) is provided
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APPENDIX 2 – JORC CODE 2012 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING CRITERIA
The following information is provided in accordance with Table 1of Appendix 5A of the JORC Code 2012 – Section 1 (Sampling Techniques and Data), and Section 2 (Reporting of Exploration Results)
Mungari
Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary |
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| 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 downhole 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 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) |
Sampling of gold mineralisation at Mungari w as undertaken using diamond core (surface and underground), reverse circulation (RC) and drill chips. All drill samples w ere logged prior to sampling. Diamond drill core w as sampled to lithological, alteration and mineralisation contacts, w hile RC samples w ere collected at 1m dow nhole intervals. Sampling w as carried out according to Evolution protocols and QAQC procedures w hich comply w ith industry best practice. Most drill hole collars w ere surveyed using a total station theodolite or total GPS w ith a small proportion utilising hand held GPS. The sampling and assaying methods are appropriate for the orogenic mineralised system and are representative for the mineral deportment. The sampling and assaying appropriateness was validated using Evolution’s QAQC protocol and no instruments or tools requiring calibration w ere used as part of the sampling process RC drilling w as sampled to obtain 1m samples from w hich 5 to 3 kg w as crushed and pulverised to produce a 30g to 50g subsample for fire assay. Diamond drillcore sample intervals w ere based on geology to ensure a representative sample, w ith lengths ranging from 0.2 to 1m. Diamond core from underground w as predominantly w hole core sampled, w hile surface diamond drilling w as half core sampled. All diamond core samples w ere dried, crushed and pulverised (total preparation) to produce a 30g to 50g charge for fire assay of Au. A suite of multi elements are determined using four-acid digest w ith ICP/MS and/or ICP/AES finish for some sample intervals. |
| Drilling techniques | Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open- hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg 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). |
RC sampling w as completed using a 4.5” to 5.5” diameter face sampling hammer. Diamond holes w ere from both surface and underground was predominantly w ireline NQ2 (50.5mm) or HQ (63.5mm) holes. All diamond core from surface and underground was orientated using the reflex (act II or ez-ori) tool |
| 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. |
RC drilling sample w eights w ere recorded for each sample interval and monitored for fluctuations against the expected sample w eight. If samples w ere below the expected w eight, feedback w as given promptly to the RC driller to modify drilling practices to achieve the expected w eights. All diamond core w as orientated and measured during processing and the recovery recorded into the drill hole database. The core w as reconstructed into continuous runs on a cradle for orientation marking. Holes depths w ere checked against the driller’s core blocks Inconsistencies betw een the logging and the driller’s core depth measurement blocks w ere investigated. Core recovery has been excellent as all holes are drilled into fresh competent rock. Surface drilling recoveries were generally excellent with the exception of oxide zones how ever these rarely fell below 90%. Measures taken to maximise sample recoveryinclude |
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APPENDIX 2 – JORC CODE 2012 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING CRITERIA
| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| instructions to drillers to slow dow n drilling rates or reduce the coring run length in less competent ground. Analysis of drill sample bias and loss/gain w as undertaken w ith the Overall Mine Reconciliation performance w here available. |
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| 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. |
RC drill chips and diamond core has been geologically logged to a high level of detail that is required for the Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. All logging is both qualitative and quantitative in nature recording features such as structural data, RQD, sample recovery, lithology, mineralogy, alteration, mineralisation types, vein density, oxidation state, w eathering, colour etc. All holes are photographed both dry and w et All RC and diamond holes w ere logged in entirety from collar to end of hole |
| 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. |
All diamond core drilled from surface w as half cored sampled and the remaining half w as retained. Diamond core drilled from underground w as predominantly w hole core sampled and submitted for analysis. A small proportion of all underground diamond core holes w as half core sampled and the remaining core retained for further geological or metallurgical analysis All RC samples w ere split by a cone or a riffle splitter and collected into a sequenced calico bag. Any w et samples that could not be riffle split w ere dried then riffle split. Sample preparation of RC and diamond samples w as undertaken by external laboratories according to the sample preparation and assaying protocol established to maximise representivity for the Mungari mineralisation. Laboratories performance w as monitored as part of Evolution’s QAQC procedure. Regular laboratory inspections w ere undertaken to monitor the laboratories compliance to the Mungari sampling and sample preparation protocol. The sample and size (2.5kg to 4kg) relative to the particle size (>85% passing 75um) of the material sampled is a commonly utilised practice for gold deposits w ithin the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia for effective sample representivity. Quality control procedures adopted to maximise sample representivity for all sub-sampling stages include the collection of field and laboratory duplicates and the insertion of certified reference material as assay standards (1 in 20) and the insertion of blank samples (1 in 75) or at the geologist’s discretion. Coarse blank material is routinely submitted for assay and is inserted into each mineralised zone w here possible. The quality control performance w as monitored as part of Evolution’s QAQC procedure. The sample preparation has been conducted by commercial laboratories. All samples are oven dried (betw een 85°C and 105°C), jaw crushed to nominal <3mm and if required split by a rotary splitter device to a maximum sample w eight of 3.5kg as required. The primary sample is then pulverised in a one stage process, using a LM5 pulveriser, to a particle size of >85% passing 75um. Approximately 200g of the primary sample is extracted by spatula to a numbered paper pulp bag that is used for a 50g fire assay charge. The pulp is retained and the bulk residue is disposed of after tw o months. Measures taken to ensure sample representivity include the collection of field duplicates duringRC |
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APPENDIX 2 – JORC CODE 2012 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING CRITERIA
| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary | Commentary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| drilling at a frequency rate of 5%, and quarter core sampling of surface diamond drill holes. Duplicate samples for both RC chips and diamond core are collected during the sample preparation pulverisation stage. A comparison of the duplicate samples vs. the primary sample assay result w as undertaken as part of Evolution’s QAQC protocol. It is considered that all sub-sampling and lab preparations are consistent w ith other laboratories in Australia and are satisfactory for the intended purpose The sample sizes are considered appropriate and in line w ith industrystandards. |
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| 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. |
The sampling preparation and assaying protocol used at Mungari w as developed to ensure quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures to the mineralisation types. Fire assay is designed to measure the total gold w ithin a sample is identified as suitable in this type of mineralisation and has been extensively used throughout the Goldfields region. Screen fire assay and LeachWELL / bottle roll analysis techniques have also been used to validate the fire assays. The technique involved using a 30g, 40g or 50g sample charge w ith a lead flux, w hich is decomposed in a furnace, w ith the prill being totally digested by 2 acids (HCI and HN03) before measurement of the gold content by an AAS machine. No geophysical tools or other remote sensing instruments w ere utilised for reporting or interpretation of gold mineralisation. Quality control samples w ere routinely inserted into the sampling sequence and also submitted around expected zones of mineralisation. Standard procedures are to examine any erroneous results (a result outside of expected statistically derived tolerance limits) and validate if required; establishing acceptable levels of accuracy and precision for all stages of the sampling and analytical process. Typically batches w hich fail quality control checks are re-analysed. |
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| 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 |
Independent internal or external verification of significant intercepts is not routinely completed. The quality control / quality assurance (QAQC) process ensures the intercepts are as representative as can be expected in orogenic gold deposits. Retained half core and sample pulps are retained at Mungari if further verification is required. Routine tw in holes are not completed. The face sample and drill hole data w ith the mill reconciliation data is of sufficient density to validate neighbouring samples. Data w hich is inconsistent w ith the know n geology undergoes further validation to ensure its quality. All sample and assay information is stored in acQuire database softw are. Data undergoes QAQC validation prior to being accepted into the database. Assay results are merged w hen received electronically from the laboratory. The geologist review s the database to ensure that it is correct, has merged correctly and that all data has been received and entered. Any adjustments to this data are recorded permanently in the database. Historical paper records where available are retained in the exploration and mining offices. No adjustments or calibrations have been made to the finalised assaydata received from the laboratory. |
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| Location of data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drillholes (collar and downhole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations |
All surface drill holes at Mungari have been surveyed for easting, northing and reduced level. Recent data is collected and stored in MGA 94 Zone 51 and AHD. Resource drill hole collarpositions are surveyed by |
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APPENDIX 2 – JORC CODE 2012 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING CRITERIA
| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| used in Mineral Resource estimation. Specification of the grid system used. Quality and adequacy of topographic control. |
the site-based survey department or contractor surveyors (utilising a differential GPS or conventional surveying techniques, with reference to a know n base station) w ith a precision of less than 0.2m. Underground dow n hole surveys consist of regular spaced digital single-shot borehole camera shots (generally 30m apart dow n hole), and digital electronic multi-shot surveys (generally 3m apart dow n hole). In instances w here strong ground magnetics affect the result of the measured azimuth reading for these survey instruments they are removed. The RC and surface drill hole survey data consists of surveys taken w ith north seeking gyro instruments. Gyro survey measurements are obtained every 5 to 10m dow n hole. A proportion of these holes utilise digital single shot survey technique similar to that of the underground holes except the survey spacing is typically 25-50m apart. Topographic control w as generated from detailed Lidar surveys to 0.2m accuracy and void estimates are competed using reconciled Cavity Monitoring System (CMS) of the stopes and detailed survey pickup of the development. |
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| 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 compositing has been applied. |
The nominal drill spacing for Exploration drilling is 80m x 80m or w ider and for Resource Definition is 40m x 40m or in some areas 20m x 20m. This spacing includes data that has been verified from previous exploration activities on the project. Data spacing and distribution is considered sufficient for establishing geological continuity and grade variability appropriate for classifying a Mineral Resource. Sample compositing w as not applied due to the often narrow mineralised zones. |
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| 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. |
Mineralisation at Frog’s Leg is hosted w ithin a number of steeply dipping NNW-SSE structures that are vertical or steeply (~80 degrees) to the w est. Surface and underground drilling intersect the mineralisation at an angle to minimise bias. Mineralisation at White Foil is hosted w ithin a brittle quartz gabbro unit. The gold is associated w ith quartz stockw orks. Structural studies confirms the presence of tw o main vein sets at White Foil w ith a dominant moderately NNW dipping set (51º/346º dip and dip direction) and a secondary SSE dipping set (56º/174º dip and dip direction).. An identifiable systematic bias associated w ith drilling direction has not been established. The main strike to the gabbro unit is NNW-SSE and it plunges steeply tow ards the NNE. The predominant drill direction w as to the SE. Surface holes and underground resource holes typically intersect at an angle to the mineralisation and there is no observed bias associated w ith drilling orientation. The relationship betw een the drilling orientation and the orientation of key mineralised structures at Mungari is not considered to have introduced a sampling bias and is not considered to be material. In a minority of instances on extreme edges at the Frog’s Leg of deposit the drill angle is sub parallel w ith the lodes and does not intersect the w idth of the mineralisation. |
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| Sample security | The measures taken to ensure sample security. |
Normal sample security precautions w ere follow ed. Prior to submission samples w ere retained on site w ith restricted access. Collected samples are dropped off at the respective commercial laboratories in Kalgoorlie w here theyw ere in a secured fenced compound |
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| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary |
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| security w ith restricted entry and tracked under supervision of the laboratory staff. Some periods samples are collected from site by the commercial laboratory. While various laboratories have been used the sample security methodology has remained similar. |
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| Audits or reviews | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
The Mungari geology and drilling database w as review ed by acQuire in December 2015 and no material issues w ere identified. |
Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
| 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 drilling w as undertaken on M15/688, M15/830, P16/2367, M15/1407 amd M15/1287 w hich are wholly owned by Evolution Mining Limited. All tenements are in good standing and no know n impediments exist. Prospecting leases w ith imminent expiries w ill have mining lease applications submitted in due course. |
| Exploration done by other parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
The initial discovery of Frog’s Leg w as made by Mines and Resources Australia Ltd w ho w as a precursor company to La Mancha Resources Australia Pty Ltd. The deposit w as discovered in 2000 as a result of follow ing up on regional anomalism identified through rotary air blast (RAB) and aircore drilling. La Mancha w as acquired by Evolution in August 2015. At White Foil the initial anomaly w as identified by Afmeco w ho found the Kopai trend w hich eventually included White Foil. The discovery w as made in 1996 by Mines and Resources Australia w ho w as a precursor company to La Mancha Resources Australia Pty Ltd. Placer Dome Ltd w as a 49% joint venturepartner duringthe first miningcampaign in 2002-2003 |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The Frog’s Leg deposit is located in the southern portion of the Kundana mining area, w ithin the Achaean Norseman-Wiluna greenstone belt of the Eastern Goldfields Province. The Kundana gold deposits are structurally related to the Zuleika Shear Zone, a regional NNW-trending shear zone that juxtaposes the Ora Banda domain to the east and the Coolgardie domain to the w est. The Frog’s Leg deposit is located on the sheared contact betw een the porphyritic “cat rock” (regionally know n as the Victorious Basalt) and volcaniclastic rocks of Black Flag Beds The White Foil gold deposit is a quartz stockw ork hosted in a gabbro. The gabbro is differentiated broadly into a quartz-rich phase in the w est. This quartz gabbro unit is the most hydrothermally altered unit and contains the bulk of the gold mineralisation. The White Foil deposit is bounded to the w est by hangingw all volcaniclastic rocks. To the east mineralisation becomes irregular and uneconomic in the more melanocratic phase of gabbro. Mineralisation is controlled by sheeted systems of stockw ork veining, w hich has imparted strong alteration and sulphidation to thequartzgabbro. |
| Drill hole Information | A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration results including a tabulation of the following information |
Refer to Appendix 1 for the drill hole information table |
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| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary |
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| for all Material drillholes: o easting and northing of the drillhole collar o elevation or RL of the drillhole collar o dip and azimuth of the hole o downhole length and interception depth o hole length. |
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| 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. |
Intercept length w eighted average techniques, and minimum grade truncations and cut-off grades have been used in this report. At Frog’s Leg composite grades of > 3 g/t have been reported At Strzelecki, Johnson’s Rest, Innis and other regional properties composite grades >1 g/t have been reported Composite lengths and grade as w ell as internal significant values are reported in Appendix 1. No metal equivalent values are used. |
| 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 downhole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘downhole length, true width not known’) |
There is a direct relationship betw een the mineralisation w idths and intercept w idths at Mungari. The assay results are reported as dow n hole intervals how ever an estimate of true w idth is provided in Appendix 1. |
| 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 |
Refer to the body of the text for a drill hole location plans for exploration holes and a schematic long section (Frog’s Leg) resource definition holes. Other diagrams are provided below . |
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| Frog’s Leg resource definition drill hole traces Schematic section for Johnson’s Rest drill hole BDDD0008 and BDRC036D Schematic section for Strzelecki drill holes LGDD011 and M ERC673 |
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| Schematic section for Innis drill hole PDRC0104D and PDRC0109D |
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| 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 Exploration and Resource Definition results have been reported in Appendix 1 to ensure balanced reporting |
| Other substantive exploration data |
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
Work continued on a 4D geological study incorporating the entire Mungari Project lease holding. Three 2D seismic lines w ere completed. |
| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or largescale 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 Exploration, Near Mine Exploration and Resource Definition w ork on the Mungari tenements is planned for the remainder of 2016 |
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Pajingo Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | Explanation | Commentary |
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| 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 downhole 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 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) |
Surface reverse circulation drilling w as used to obtain 1m samples. Each interval w as logged by a geologist before determining intervals for analysis. A 2kg – 5kg sub-sample of the selected individual or composited sample intervals w as obtained using a rig mounted static cone or riffle splitter. The subsamples w ere pulverised by the assaying laboratory to produce 50g charge for assaying. Surface diamond drill core w as logged by a geologist w ho subsequently determines the required sample intervals. Surface diamond drill core w as sampled as half-core w ith a minimum sample interval of 0.2m and maximum sample interval of 1.5m. Diamond core samples w ere crushed, dried and pulverised (total preparation) to produce a sub-sample for analysis by fire assay w ith AAS finish for Au. Selected samples w ere also assayed by four-acid digest w ith ICP/MS and/or ICP/AES finish for multi-elements, including Ag. Underground grade control and selected Resource Definition holes w ere whole core sampled. The remainder are half core sampled as per surface drilling. Underground drillholes are assayed for gold by fire assay, and individual holes are selected for multi element assaying. The location of drillhole collars w as determined by surveyors on surface using RTK (Real Time Kinetic) GPS and underground using TST (Total Station Tools). |
| Drilling techniques | Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg 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). |
Drilling w as undertaken as reverse circulation collars w ith diamond core tails. The diameter of the RC component of the holes w as 5.5 inches (140mm); the diamond component w as HQ and NQ2. The core w as oriented using a Reflex Orientation Tool. Underground diamond drillholes w ere w ireline NQ2 or conventional LTK60. No underground core w as orientated. |
| 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. |
Recovery of surface and underground diamond core w as recorded w ith the collection of geotechnical data, recovery has been determined based on core length compared to run length w hich is consistent w ith industry practice. Recovery has also been indirectly recorded w ith the qualitative geological data as “core loss”. Overall, diamond core recovery exceeds 95%. Evolution protocols and QAQC procedures are follow ed to preclude issues of sample bias due to loss or gain of material during the drilling process. A recovery and grade correlation study has not been completed w ith regard to recovery of reverse circulation drillholes |
| 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. |
Diamond and reverse circulation drill holes w ere qualitatively geologically logged in full for lithology, alteration, structure and veining. The level of detail recorded in the geological logging adequately supports the Mineral Resource estimation and related studies. The individual logs w ere stored electronically then uploaded to a central acQuiregeological database. |
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| Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel etc) photography. The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
Drill core and chip trays are routinely digitally photographed and stored. Remaining core is stored on-site and available for review . |
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| 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. |
Diamond drill core w as logged by the geologist w ho subsequently determines the required sample intervals. Surface diamond drill core w as sampled as half-core w ith a minimum sample interval of 0.2m and maximum sample interval of 1.5m. Core samples w ere submitted to the assaying laboratory where they were dried, coarse crushed to around 10mm and then pulverised to 85% passing 75µm. Subsamples w ere typically less than 3kg w hich allow ed the total subsample to be prepared and pulverised. Underground Grade Control and selected Resource Definition diamond drillholes have been sampled as w hole core, w ith the remainder being half core sampled and processed as per surface drilling. Reverse circulation w as generally used to obtain 1m samples, each interval w as logged by the geologist before determining intervals for analysis. The samples selected for assaying w ere dried before a 2kg – 5kg subsample w as taken at the drill site using a Rig mounted static cone or riffle splitters producing 1/8 split. Preliminary composite samples w ere collect using the spear method. The subsample w as sent to the assaying laboratory where it w as dried, split using a riffle splitter and pulverised to a grind size of 85% passing 75µm. Field duplicates for RC samples have been collected but not submitted as the material is expected to be barren. Field duplicates w ere not submitted w ith w hole core samples. The sample sizes are considered appropriate and in line w ith industry standards. |
| 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. |
Core sample analytical techniques used a four-acid digest (ME-MS61 or MS62) multi-element suite w ith ICP/MS and/or ICP/AES finish. Gold w as analysed using a 50gm fire assay w ith AAS finish. The acids used include nitric, perchloric, hydrochloric and hydrofluoric and are suitable for silica based samples. The method approaches total dissolution for most minerals. Analysis of one spot w ithin each metre w as undertaken using a short w ave infrared spectrometer (ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res) to obtain information on alteration minerals associated w ith epithermal veining and gold mineralisation. Raw spectra w ere processed using The Spectral Geologist Professional (TSG Pro) softw are to obtain an automated mineral identification (w ith manual checks) and calculate spectral indices providing information on alteration mineral chemistry. This information w as used to assist in geological interpretation and correlation of alteration zones and epithermal veining. Sample preparation checks for grind size w ere carried out by the laboratory as part of their internal procedures to ensure the grind size of 85% passing 75 micron w as being attained. Laboratory QAQC procedures involve the use of internal standards using certified reference material, blanks, and repeats. Additional certified reference materials (standards) and coarse blanks w ere submitted at a ratio of 1:30 w ith diamond core and reverse circulation chips. The performance of standards and blanks w ere review ed for each batch, unexpected results were investigated and typically resolved w ith re-assays. All assays w ere review ed bybatch and |
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| flagged in the geological database as accepted, pending or rejected. The performance of standards over time w as review ed and no significant bias w as observed. |
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| 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 significant intersections are verified by company personnel and all are associated w ith low -sulphidation epithermal veining. There w ere no tw inned holes. RC and diamond drill hole logs are recorded onto laptops w hich in turn are transferred to the database. All primary data (geological data, collar, dow n holes survey, interval sample) w hich w as documented in hard copy has been manually entered into an acQuire database and all assays w hich w ere in electronic files have been imported into an Acquire database. Data verification w as done in the process of transferring from original hard copy and electronic files to the database. No adjustment or calibrations w ere made to any assay data used in this report. |
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| Location of data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drillholes (collar and downhole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. Specification of the grid system used. Quality and adequacy of topographic control. |
Surface drilling rigs w ere positioned using surveyed collar pegs w hen proximal to underground w orkings or handheld GPS in remote locations. Once drilling is complete, the actual drill hole collar is located by a company surveyor using a Differential GPS. During drilling, drill hole direction is monitored through the use of a Reflex single-shot digital survey tool every 30m. At the completion of drilling, drill hole direction is recorded at a 12m spacing using a Reflex multi- shot digital survey tool. The presence of magnetic minerals is rare due to magnetite destructive alteration and consequently down hole surveys are generally very reliable. Any anomalous surveys are excluded from use. Underground drilling collar positions w ere set out by the mine surveyor using conventional total station method. The rig is aligned w ith front and back sight positions marked by the surveyor with an inclinometer used to set the correct dip angle. Drilled collar locations and surveyed at the end of each drill program, the surveyed coordinates are tabulated and entered into the geological database. The grid system is Map Grid of Australia 1994 (MGA94) Zone 55. The local mine grid (VN1) has been located relative to MGA94 by a licenced surveyor. Topographic control is provided by a range of digital terrain models (DTMs) at different resolutions. The most recent DTM w as last updated in March 2012. |
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| 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 compositing has been applied. |
A nominal 40m x 40m drill pattern regularly in-filled to 20m x 20m spacing, used in conjunction w ith face data and mapping is required to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity to generate an Indicated or Measured Mineral Resource. Drill spacing of intercepts reported is highly variable, but w ill be included w ith all historical data for assessment as part of the December 2015 Resource statement. No composite samples have been reported. |
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| 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 |
The holes have been drilled near perpendicular to the interpreted strike of the structure. How ever, due to the depth of the intercepts and the steepness of the structure, the dow n hole (“apparent”) thickness of intercepts are greater than “true” thickness. Estimated true thickness is provided in the Drill hole Information Table in Appendix 1 of this report. Low angle and sub parallel intercepts are excluded from resource estimates. No orientation bias has been indicated in the drilling data to date. |
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| Sample security | The measures taken to ensure sample security. |
Diamond core samples are stored on site at the core yard, collected by NQX Couriers and delivered to ALS Tow nsville laboratories for assaying. Whilst in storage at the lab they are kept in a locked yard. All remaining diamond core and RC material is stored at the mine site core yard, pulp rejects from exploration drilling are stored at the core yard as w ell. Tracking sheets have been set up to track the progress of batches of samples. |
| Audits or reviews | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
ALS w as audited by Evolution in October 2015. Mill to mine reconciliation checks are performed monthly and periodically review ed for individual lodes. |
Pajingo Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
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| 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 drilling w as undertaken on ML1575, 10246. The tenements are ow ned by NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd a company w holly ow ned by Evolution Mining Ltd. The area is not subject to any Native Title claims although cultural heritage agreements are in place w ith the Birriah and Kudjala Peoples. The tenement is in good standing and no know n impediments exist. |
| Exploration done by other parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
The area has been subject to previous soil sampling, RC and diamond drilling, mapping and geophysical exploration by various companies including Battle Mountain, ACM Ltd, Normandy Mining, New mont, NQM Ltd and Conquest Mining Ltd. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The exploration target is low -sulphidation-epithermal gold hosted in an extensional setting w ithin an intermediate volcanic terrain of mid-Palaeozoic age |
| 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 drillholes: o easting and northing of the drillhole collar o elevation or RL of the drillhole collar o dip and azimuth of the hole o downhole length and interception depth o hole length. |
Refer to Appendix 1 for the drill hole information table |
| Data aggregation methods |
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) |
Intercept length w eighted average techniques, and minimum grade truncations and cut-off grades have been used in this report. Composite, as w ell as internal significant values are stated for clarity. |
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| 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 metal equivalent values are used |
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| 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 drillhole angle is known, its nature should be reported. If it is not known and only the downhole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘downhole length, true width not known’) |
The sampling technique confirms the presence of epithermal quartz veining The assays are reported as dow n hole intervals and an estimated true w idth is provided. |
| 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 drillhole |
Refer to the body of the text for a schematic long section of Camembert. Drill hole location plans for reported intersections at Pajingo in the quarter and representative sections from Nancy North are provided below . Pajingo drill hole location plan of all reported drill holes |
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| 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 |
Assay results reported are of specific regions w ithin the drill hole identified by epithermal quartz veining |
| Other substantive exploration data |
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
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| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or largescale 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. |
Results from Camembert have been modelled and estimated, and are being assessed for inclusion in the December 2015 Resource Statement. Further drilling w ill be required to generate an Indicated Resource due to drill density. A further 20 holes are to be drilled into Nancy in January 2016. These w ill be incorporated into a model update scheduled for March-April 2016. A site scale target ranking project is scheduled for completion in February. Follow up drilling of the Fellow s Fault w ill be included in this exercise. |
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Mt Carlton Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
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| 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 downhole 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 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) |
Holes for this program w ere planned to infill gaps in the existing drill hole data set and test dow n dip and extensions of bonanza lodes below and outside the A$1,800/oz optimised pit shell. Hole collar locations w ere set-out and picked up by Evolution Mining Survey Team. Dow nhole surveys w ere taken using Reflex digital camera. Industry best practise for sampling and QAQC protocols w ere employed. HQ3 drill core w as split in half using a diamond saw at nominal 1m intervals along orientation lines. Bottom half of core w as preserved and the other half sent for analysis. This is done consistently to avoid sampling bias. Samples w ere prepared at SGS and ALS Tow nsville facilities. Upon sample receipt at the laboratory, they are dried at 105OC and dry w eight recorded afterw ards then crushed to 6mm. Samples are split and excess bagged if crushed w eight is greater than 3kg. LM5’s are used to pulverise samples to 85% passing 75um. A 200g pulp split is taken for analysis w hich comprise; A 50g charge fire assay with AA finish and ICP for a 10 element suite. |
| Drilling techniques | Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open- hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg 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). |
All holes in this drilling campaign w ere HQ3 diamond drilled from surface to end of hole. Reflex Act RD2 orientation tool w as used throughout the campaign. |
| 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. |
Field recovery records are kept (database) and reconciled w ith driller’s depth blocks. Shot core runs w ere done in bad ground to ensure good core recovery. This technique forms part of the Evolution QAQC procedure w hich ensures core loss or gain is significantly minimised to prevent sample bias during the drilling process. Dow nhole surveys are conducted at regular intervals of 30m to monitor hole path and deviations. Core orientation lines and sample interval marks are done by field technicians. |
| 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. |
Geotechnical and general logging are undertaken for all drill cores. Structural and laboratory rock strength testing data collected are stored in a database. Data collected on oriented core included; core recovery, RQD, w eathering, alteration, estimated rock strength, joint spacing, joint condition, lithological description/units, number of defects, defect type, roughness, infill and infill thickness. General logging captures; lithology, alteration, texture, w eathering and mineralisation. Core w as routinely photographed after logging. Logging data is captured directly into computers via Logchief to minimise double handling of data and improve data integrity. All logging aspects are undertaken by geologist. |
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| Drill holes w ere logged as full core prior to photographing and cutting. |
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| 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. |
Core w as cut using a core saw and sampled at nominal one metre intervals from the same side in the tray at all times. Samples are also collected for litho- geochemical analysis at interval determined by the geologist. Core w as cut in half through marked orientation lines or on core axis. The sample preparation of diamond core follow s industry best practice in sample preparation involving oven drying, coarse crushing of the half core sample dow n to ~10 mm follow ed by pulverisation of the entire sample (total prep) using LM5 grinding mills to a grind size 85% passing 75 micron. Certified reference material along w ith blanks and field duplicates are inserted into sample stream along w ith the original samples. Standards, blanks and field duplicates cover 5% of sample volume. Quarter core is routinely taken as a field duplicate sample. Quarter core may also be taken for check analysis. The sample sizes are considered appropriate and in- line w ith industry standards. |
| 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. |
A cut sheet is generated in Datashed prior to core cutting. This contains sample numbers and CRM insertion protocol. CRM’s cover 5% of sample volume. These include; standards, blanks and field duplicates. Analysis is conducted at ALS and SGS Tow nsville. Specific analysis such as lithogeochem and multi- element analysis are exclusively conducted at ALS. The tw o facilities act as umpire on each other. Base and precious metals CRM’s are matrix-matched from Mt Carlton high sulphidation material. Size fraction analysis is conducted on all pulp residue samples at 1 in 20. Residues are held until w et screen test results are acceptable prior to disposal. The analytical method used by both ALS and SGS approaches total dissolution of high sulphidation epithermal mineral assemblages of the Mt Carlton deposit. Spectral data is collected consistently at a spot w ithin a meter mark using short w ave infrared spectrometer (ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res). Data is processed using TerraSpec/TSG Pro softw are in the context of the project geology. This contributes directly to the understanding of alteration and mineralisation relationships in the project area. Interpretation of the calculated spectral indices considers local geological know ledge. Field technicians and geologists are expertly trained to collect and process spectral data. The accuracy and spread of standard data is acceptable w ithin 2 standard deviations. Any outlier betw een the second and third standard deviation triggers an anomaly and is investigated. An entire batch is re-analysed w hen a sample plots outside three standard deviations. Blanks are acceptable w ithin 10Xpractical detection limit, five samples preceding and follow ing the outlier are re-analysed. The internal QAQC data of both laboratories are accessible online. Both systems captures data at all stages of the sample preparation and analytical process. The system minimises human error and ensures high data integrity. SGS and ALS participate in an international “Round Robin” QAQC program to ensure best industry practice is |
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| maintained. | ||
| 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 |
Sampling intervals and numbering are validated by geologist prior to cutting. Technicians systematically check pre-marked bags to ensure every sampled interval goes into the correct bag. There w ere no tw inned holes. Assay data is loaded directly into Datashed in batches. In-built checks in Datashed flags errors and ensures batches pass validation checks prior to upload. Validation checks include; mis-matching sample numbers, inconsistent “depth to intervals” etc. A batch QAQC control chart report is generated once the batch is successfully loaded. Visual checks of standards, duplicates and blanks of reported assays are also conducted before batches are uploaded into Datashed. Assay data is plotted in mining softw are package (Surpac) as a final validation check for collar location, hole path and assay data. No adjustment or calibrations w ere made to any assay data used in this report. |
| Location of data points |
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drillholes (collar and downhole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. Specification of the grid system used. Quality and adequacy of topographic control. |
All drillhole collars are marked and picked up by Evolution mining surveyors using Total stations and Differential Global Position System (DGPS). Dow nhole surveys are conducted using Reflex digital camera and entered into Datashed. The grid system is Map Grid of Australia 1994 (MGA94) Zone 55. Bench mark and temporary survey stations are checked annually by a third part (last audit by Minstaff Survey Pty – August 2015). |
| 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 compositing has been applied. |
Planned holes for this drilling campaign targeted high grade bonanza lodes plunging north-east infilling existing holes to 25m X 25m below and outside the A$1800/oz optimised pit shell. Areas of limited drill data 200m outside A$1800/oz shell along strike and dow n dips are infilled to 50m X 50m then close spacing to 25m X 25m upon initial success. The data spacing and distribution above w ill be sufficient to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedures and classifications for the Mt Carlton high sulphidation deposit. No compositing of samples w as applied. |
| 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. |
Dominant bonanza zones trend north-east at Mt Carlton. Holes w ere designed to intersect mineralised hydrothermal breccia’s perpendicularly at 135O azimuth to achieve maximum mineralised structural exposure. Structural lineaments data and pit exposures confirm the trend of interpreted mineralised domains. An estimated true w idth is provided in the Drill hole Information Table in Appendix 1 of this report. Drilling orientation has not indicated sampling bias to date |
| Sample security | The measures taken to ensure sample security. |
Samples are delivered to both Tow nsville laboratories in person by company personnel or through third party concentrate trucking company in cages or crates. Where samples on delivery arrive late at the laboratory facility, they are kept in locked yards prior to delivery. A reconciliation report is sent via email from the Laboratories to acknow ledge sample receipt. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
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| Audits or reviews | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
Internal audits and review s are conducted by Specialist Technical Services Group. Unannounced Laboratory visits and reviews from site personnel form part of a compliance audit. An external Database and QAQC audit w as conducted by Rock Solid Pty in 2013. Internal audits occur quarterly. |
Mt Carlton Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
| Criteria | JORC Code 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. |
This drilling program is w ithin ML10343. The ML area covers 1151.9 ha. Native title agreements are in place for activities w ithin the Mining Lease, and surrounding EPM’s. ML 10343 is surrounded by a number of EPM’s forming the Mt Carlton project area, w ith ML10343 w ithin EPM10164. The Mt Carlton project currently covers 875km2, the EPM’s are in good standing w ith no significant risk regarding land access w hich inhibit future w ork. A royalty agreement is currently in place betw een Conquest Mining Pty Ltd and Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd. |
| Exploration done by other parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Exploration w ithin the Mt Carlton EPM’s and ML10343 commenced in the 1970’s, w ith BHP, Ashton Mining, MIM exploration and others exploring the Capsize Range area w ithin the current EPM10164 for porphyry copper and epithermal styles of mineralisation. In 2006, Conquest Mining discovered the V2 high sulphidation epithermal Au- Cu deposit, and Ag rich A39 deposit, w ith follow up w ork w ithin the ML10343. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The Mt Carlton high sulphidation deposit is located in the Early Permian Lizzie Creek. Mineralisaton is hosted w ithin porphyritic rhyodacite w hich underlay a package of andesite lavas and fragmental volcanics. Basaltic to andesitic dykes crosscut mineralization and mirror pre-existing structures. Gold mineralisation at V2 is associated w ith enargite–tennantite copper and silver minerals. |
| 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 drillholes: o easting and northing of the drillhole collar o elevation or RL of the drillhole collar o dip and azimuth of the hole o downhole length and interception depth o hole length. |
Drill hole information is provided in Appendix 1 Drill hole information summary table. |
| Data aggregation methods |
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-offgrades are |
Significant intercepts calculation is based on a dow nhole intercept w eighted length of 1m above a 0.35g/t cut-off of the resource model w ith an allow able internal dilution for intervals of up to 2m. No top cuts have been applied in the calculation. Composite and internal significant values are stated for clarity. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
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| 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 metal equivalent values are used. |
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| 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 downhole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘downhole length, true width not known’) |
Mt Carlton mineralisation generally trends NE and dips moderately to the w est. Brecciated silica legdes w hich controls bonanza lodes dips steeply to the w est and plunges NE. These zones are discrete and discontinuous. True w idths are estimated based on dow nhole significant intercept. See Appendix 1 for estimated true w idths. |
| 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 |
Drill hole collar location plan is provided in the body of the text of this release. Representative orthogonal sections to mineralisation are presented below . M t Carlton schematic oblique section of reported hole HC15DD1146 M t Carlton schematic oblique section of reported hole HC15DD1147 |
| Balanced reporting | Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative _reporting of both low and high _ |
This release comprise of six diamond drill holes totalling 1,120m. Results for tw o holes (HC15DD1148 and HC15DD1149) are pending. Significant intercepts are reported for drill holes HC15DD1146 and HC15DD1147 – no significant intercepts w ere |
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| Criteria | JORC Code Explanation | Commentary |
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| grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results |
returned from HC15DD1144-45. | |
| Other substantive exploration data |
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. |
No significant exploration activities have occurred during the reporting period. |
| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or largescale 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 w ork w ill continue into the March quarter to close gaps in drilling and find strike and dow n dip extensions of the east/w est zones |
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