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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Feb 16, 2021

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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2021 HALF YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS

Jake Klein – Executive Chairman Lawrie Conway – Finance Director and CFO Glen Masterman – VP Discovery and Business Development

17 February 2021

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

These materials 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.

Non-IFRS Financial Information

The Company results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This presentation also includes non-IFRS information including EBITDA and Underlying Profit. The non-IFRS information has not been subject to audit or review by the Company's external auditor and should be used in addition to IFRS information.

HIGHLIGHTS

SUSTAINABILITY

Keeping our people safe

  • Zero COVID-19 cases at our operations
  • TRIF1 improved by 6% to 7.9 (December 19: 8.4)
  • Strong reporting, investigating and learning culture

Sustainability performance

  • Inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability Index Australia
  • 'A' ranking in MSCI ESG rating assessment
  • Published Modern Slavery Statement

Supporting our communities

  • Four Shared Value Projects approved
  • Forest fire recovery support at Red Lake
  • Provided A\$2.0+ million in community COVID support

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Financials Units H1 FY21 H1 FY20 Change
Statutory Profit after tax1 A\$M 228.7 147.2 55%
Underlying Profit after tax1 A\$M 234.0 149.1 57%
EBITDA Margin % 52% 49% 6%
AIC Margin A\$/oz 852 655 30%
Earnings Per Share cps 13.4 8.7 55%
Mine Cash flow2 A\$M 354.0 351.8 1%
Group Cash flow2 A\$M 218.1 242.7 10%
Interim dividend (fully franked) cps 7.0 7.0 -
  1. Refer to slide 6 for the statutory and underlying profit after tax reconciliations

  2. FY20 & FY21 cash flows impacted by Cracow sale (A\$29.9M in FY20) and Red Lake acquisition (A\$15.1M in FY21)

RECORD UNDERLYING NET PROFIT

  • Record underlying profit up 57% to A\$234.0M
  • Revenue up 9% due to higher metal prices offset by slightly lower metal sold
  • Operating costs were in-line with prior period (up ~1%)
  • Favourable inventory movements relate to stockpile utilisation and grades between two periods at Cowal
  • Exploration expense relates predominantly to Drummond, Connors Arc and Cowal brownfields
  • Tax expense was higher primarily driven by higher operating profits

Net Profit After Tax A\$M

STRONG MARGINS & CASH FLOWS

  • Sector leading group EBITDA margin up 6% to 52%
  • High margin at long life assets of Ernest Henry (73%), Cowal (60%) and Mungari (60%)
  • Good base at Red Lake (34%) which will improve as benefits of transformation programs are realised
  • Strong improvement at Mt Rawdon
  • Mine cash flow being banked with group cash flow of A\$218M (A\$625/oz sold)

CONSISTENT DIVIDENDS

Interim dividend

  • Fully franked 7 cents per share
  • A\$119.6M to be paid on 26 March 2021
  • Equal to 12% of revenue
  • Strong yield at 3.5%(1)
  • Record date of 2 March 2021

Consistent dividend program since introduction

  • 16 consecutive dividends returning A\$851M
  • Paying based on cash flow targeting 50%
  • Interim dividend payout rate is 55%

Cumulative Dividends (A\$M)

Dividends Declared (A\$ cents per share)

IMPROVING PORTFOLIO QUALITY

  • Track record of improving portfolio quality via M&A and discovery
  • All assets acquired must repay their investment
  • Ernest Henry repaid and Cowal will be repaid soon
  • Significant improvement at Mungari last few years
  • Short payback periods at 4 to 6 years
  • Annual returns on investment averaging 15 to 25%
  • Red Lake payback has started
  • Will improve as transformation and growth delivered
  • Mines lives extended through growing resource base
  • Selling well via royalties and contingent payments
  • Pajingo: A\$2.5M received (up to A\$10M)
  • Edna May: A\$2.3M received (up to A\$50M)
  • Cracow: A\$15M deferred payment (June 2022) Royalty up to A\$50M

SIGNIFICANT RESOURCE AND RESERVE GROWTH

  • Mineral Resources up 74% year-on-year to 26.4Moz1
  • Red Lake Mineral Resource of 11.0Moz
  • Cowal Mineral Resource of 9.6 million ounces
  • Ore Reserves up 49% year-on-year to 9.9Moz
  • Red Lake first JORC Code Ore Reserve of 2.9Moz
  • Cowal Underground Ore Reserves increased to +1Moz
  • Ore Reserves continue to be estimated based on a conservative gold price of A\$1,450 per ounce

  1. See the Appendix of this release for further details on the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve estimates provided in this presentation

ERNEST HENRY

  • 2020 drilling program successfully completed
  • Over 14km of drilling at cost of A\$6M (100%)
  • Additional infill drilling (10km) completed to assist in improving orebody knowledge & understanding
  • Increased drilling program planned for 2021
  • Budget is up 100% on 2020 program
  • Further infill drilling planned towards end of year
  • Study programs planned in 2021
  • Concept study during June 2021 half-year
  • Pre-feasibility study possibly to commence at end of 2021
  • Study timing not critical as sufficient ore remaining above 1200mRL

Red Lake Mineral Resources of 11.0Moz gold (7.0Moz at acquisition) Red Lake Ore Reserves of 2.9Moz gold (~1.3Moz at acquisition )

CAMPBELL YOUNG DICKENSON (CYD) DECLINE APPROVED

  • Surface decline to access to Upper Campbell
  • Hosts Ore Reserves of 1.85Moz at an average grade of 7.4g/t Au
  • Two new mining fronts independent of current shaft constrained infrastructure
  • Production rates expected to be in excess of 1.0Mtpa
  • Regulatory approval already in place
  • A\$60 A\$70 million capital investment over three years
  • Box cut construction to commence in current quarter
  • First ore from Upper Campbell expected by June 2022 quarter

TRANSFORMATION PLAN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

Stage 1 transformation plan: 200kozpa+ at an AISC <US\$1,000 per ounce by 2023

✓ 11Moz Initial Mineral Resource

✓ 2.9Moz Initial Ore Reserve

✓ Increased development to 1,152m in Jan 21 (Jan 20: 635m) ✓ Building ore stockpile close to mill (Jan 21: 42kt)

✓ Improved Campbell Mill reliability (Dec 20 qtr utilization: 97%) ✓ Mill throughput in December of 51kt (highest since 2017)

  • ✓ Decommissioned ~70 pieces of underground equipment ✓ Completed Phase I Hoist Automation Project
  • ✓ Right sized workforce (26% reduction)
  • ✓ Introduced performance-based bonus program

SUMMARY

STRONG FINANCIAL RETURNS

SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES & RESERVES UPLIFT

RED LAKE DELIVERING

SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES

The objective of our sustainability efforts is to deliver long-term stakeholder value through safe, low-cost gold production in an environmentally and socially responsible manner

Be an employer of choice attracting the most talented people and foster a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace

management and safety leadership

Contribute positively to local, regional and national sustainability efforts by achieving an outstanding level of environmental stewardship

Actively manage climate related risks and opportunities including improving energy efficiency and the responsible management of water

Be transparent at all levels of Corporate Governance, comply with applicable laws and regulations and operate at the highest standards of financial and ethical behaviour

Protect and enhance our reputation as a trusted partner and provide community benefits that endure beyond the life of our mines

Advance the outcomes for indigenous peoples and protect their Cultural Heritage

Respect the human rights of all our stakeholders

Relentlessly drive for operational excellence through an innovative culture and inspired people delivering to plan

FY21 GUIDANCE: PRODUCTION AND COSTS

FY21 Guidance Gold production All-in sustaining cost Sustaining Capital Major Capital
(oz) (A\$/oz) (A\$M) (A\$M)
Cowal 205,000 –
230,000
990 –
1,040
12.5 –
17.5
170.0 –
180.0
Red Lake 125,000 –
135,000
2,050 –
2,100
55.0 –
60.0
30.0

40.0
Mungari 120,000 –
130,000
1,320 –
1,370
17.5 –
22.5
45.0 –
50.0
Mt Rawdon 87,500 –
92,500
1,290 –
1,340
10.0 –
15.0
15.0 –
20.0
Mt Carlton 47,500 –
52,500
1,700 –
1,750
5.0 0
Ernest Henry 85,000 –
90,000
(350) –
(300)
10.0 –
15.0
0
Corporate 65 –
70
2.5 0
Group 670,000 –
730,000
1,240 –
1,300
112.5 –
137.5
260.0 –
290.0

Assumes A\$2,200/oz Au and A\$8,400/t Cu for Royalties and By-products in AISC & AIC

FY21 GUIDANCE: DISCOVERY AND NON-CASH

FY21 Guidance Depreciation &
Amortisation*
Resource
Definition**
Discovery
A\$/oz A\$M A\$M
Cowal 320 – 3.0 – 35.0 –
370 5.0 45.0
Red Lake 400 – 10.0 – 15.0 –
450 15.0 20.0
Mungari 300 – 1.0 – 8.0 –
350 2.0 13.0
Mt Rawdon 550 – 1.0 – 1.0 –
600 2.0 2.0
Mt Carlton 975 –
1,025
0.0 –
1.0
3.0
Ernest Henry 1,350 –
1,400
0.0 –
2.0
0.0
Corporate 13.0 –
17.0
Group 550 – 15.0 – 75.0 –
600 27.0 100.0

* Depreciation & Amortisation FY21 guidance includes fair value unwind at Cowal & Mungari and amortisation of Ernest Henry prepayment (10-12%).

** Resource definition is included in the Sustaining Capital guidance

EVOLUTION 2020 GOLD MINERAL RESOURCES

Gold Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource Dec 19
Project Type Cut-Off Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade (g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
CP4 Resource
Gold Metal
(koz)
Cowal1 Open pit 0.35 20.63 0.46 306 209.19 0.85 5,724 22.90 0.84 615 252.71 0.82 6,645 1 6,0891
Cowal UG 1.5 - - - 22.78 2.55 1,868 14.75 2.43 1,151 37.53 2.50 3,019 1 2,502
Cowal1 Total 20.63 0.46 306 231.97 1.02 7,593 37.65 1.46 1,765 290.24 1.04 9,664 1 8,591
Red Lake3 Total 3.3 - - - 28.09 7.45 6,371 19.72 6.82 4,322 47.81 7.19 11,053 2 -
Mungari1 Open pit 0.5 - - - 37.55 1.19 1,443 6.80 1.35 296 44.36 1.22 1,739 3 1,849
Mungari UG 1.8 0.34 5.09 56 1.78 3.25 187 2.58 2.46 204 4.71 2.95 448 3 560
Mungari1 Total 0.34 5.09 56 39.34 1.29 1,629 9.39 1.66 500 49.07 1.39 2,186 3 2,409
Mt Rawdon1 Total 0.21 7.29 0.34 81 32.91 0.60 630 10.47 0.52 175 50.66 0.54 885 4 1,062
Mt Carlton1 Open pit 0.35 - - - 6.96 0.70 157 2.17 2.56 178 9.12 1.14 335 5 3431
Mt Carlton3 UG 2.55 - - - 0.33 4.26 45 0.08 3.19 7.88 0.40 4.05 52 5 75
Mt Carlton1 Total - - - 7.28 0.86 201 2.24 2.58 186 9.53 1.26 387 5 418
Ernest Henry2 Total 0.9 4.29 0.51 70 45.43 0.61 896 8.98 0.61 177 58.70 0.61 1,143 6 1,288
Marsden Total 0.2 - - - 119.83 0.27 1,031 3.14 0.22 22 122.97 0.27 1,053 1 1,053
Total 32.55 0.49 513 504.85 1.15 18,711 91.59 2.43 7,147 628.99 1.30 26,371 15,167

Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves. 'UG' denotes underground.

1 Includes stockpiles 2 Ernest Henry Operation cut-off 0.9% CuEq 3 Red Lake cut-off is 3.3g/t Au except for Cochenour (3.0g/t Au) and HG Young (3.2g/t Au) deposits

4Group Mineral Resources Competent Person (CP) Notes refer to 1. James Biggam; 2. Dean Fredericksen; 3. Brad Daddow; 4. Tim Murphy; 5. Ben Coutts; 6. Jessica Shiels (Glencore)

5The Mineral Resource for the Mt Carlton A39 underground deposit has been estimated using a AuEq (g/t) cut-off of 4.4g/t to enable quotation of this silver rich deposit as equivalent gold ounces.

The gold equivalent (AuEq) calculation accounts for silver recoveries determined from metallurgical test work and uses an assumed silver price of A\$26/oz and gold price of A\$2,000/oz as per the below equation.

AuEq=26/2,000*0.8203*silver grade (Silver price/Gold price*silver recovery*silver grade). It is the Competent Persons opinion that the assigned cut-off criteria satisfies the JORC Code requirement that the reported Mineral Resource meets reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction and that the silver present within the A39 deposit can be economically recovered.

Full details of the Evolution Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are provided in the report entitled "Annual Mineral Resources an Ore Reserves Statement" released to the ASX on 17 February 2021 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au Full details of the Ernest Henry Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are provided in the report entitled "Glencore Resources and Reserves as at 31 December 2020" released 3 February 2021 and available to view at www.glencore.com.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Reports and that all material assumptions and parameters underpinning the estimates in the Reports continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the Reports. Evolution Mining has an economic interest earning rights to 100% of the revenue from future gold production and 30% of future copper and silver produced from an agreed area, and 49% of future gold, copper and silver produced from the Ernest Henry Resource outside the agreed area. The Ernest Henry Resource is reported here on the basis of economic interest and not the entire mine resource. The above reported figures constitute 77% of the total Ernest Henry gold resource.

EVOLUTION 2020 GOLD ORE RESERVES

Gold Proved Probable Total Reserve Competent Dec 19
Tonnes Gold Gold Metal Tonnes Gold Grade Gold Metal Tonnes Gold Gold Metal Person4 Reserves
Gold Metal
Project Type Cut-Off (Mt) Grade (g/t) (koz) (Mt) (g/t) (koz) (Mt) Grade (g/t) (koz) (koz)
Cowal1 Open pit 0.45 20.60 0.46 306 104.72 0.96 3,241 125.32 0.88 3,547 1 3,6341
Cowal Underground 1.8 - - - 12.55 2.59 1,045 12.55 2.59 1,045 2
Cowal Total 20.60 0.46 306 117.27 1.14 4,287 137.87 1.04 4,593 4,438
Red Lake3 Total 4.4 - - - 13.16 6.90 2,929 13.16 6.90 2,929 3
Mungari Underground 2.9 - - - 0.30 3.57 35 0.30 3.57 35 4 68
Mungari1 Open pit 0.75 - - - 9.68 1.35 419 9.68 1.35 419 4 500
Mungari1 Total - - - 9.98 1.41 454 9.98 1.41 454 4 568
Mt Rawdon1 Open pit 0.3 4.26 0.41 56 15.82 0.67 342 20.08 0.62 398 5 538
Mt Carlton1 Open pit 0.8 - - - 6.13 0.63 124 6.13 0.63 124 6 2701
Mt Carlton5 Underground 3.2 - - - 0.30 4.52 44 0.30 4.52 44 6 40
Mt Carlton1 Total - - - 6.43 0.81 168 6.43 0.81 168 6 311
Ernest Henry2 Undergroun
d
0.9 2.67 0.81 70 29.94 0.47 455 32.62 0.50 525 7 660
Marsden Open pit 0.3 - - - 65.17 0.39 817 65.17 0.39 817 6 817
Total 27.54 0.49 432 257.77 1.14 9,452 285.31 1.08 9,884 6,642

Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding

1 Includes stockpiles 2 Ernest Henry Operation cut-off 0.9% CuEq 3Red Lake cut-off is 4.3g/t Au except for Lower Campbell (4.4g/t Au) and Upper Campbell (2.5g/t Au) deposits

4Group Ore Reserve Competent Person (CP) Notes refer to 1. Ryan Kare; 2: Joshua Northfield; 3.Brad Armstrong; 4: Ken Larwood; 5. Thomas Lethbridge; 6. Anton Kruger; 7. Michael Corbett (Glencore)

5The Ore Reserve for the Mt Carlton A39 underground deposit has been estimated using a AuEq (g/t) cutoff of 6.1g/t to enable quotation of this silver rich deposit as equivalent gold ounces.

The gold equivalent (AuEq) calculation accounts for silver recoveries determined from metallurgical test work and uses an assumed silver price of A\$20/oz and gold price of A\$1,450/oz as per the below equation.

AuEq = 20/1,450*0.8203*silver grade (Silver price/Gold price*silver recovery*silver grade). It is the Competent Persons opinion that the assigned cut-off criteria meets the minimum acceptable criteria to support economic extraction and that the silver present within the A39 deposit can be economically recovered.

Full details of the Evolution Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are provided in the report entitled "Annual Mineral Resources an Ore Reserves Statement" released to the ASX on 17 February 2021 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au Full details of the Ernest Henry Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are provided in the report entitled "Glencore Resources and Reserves as at 31 December 2020" released 3 February 2021 and available to view at www.glencore.com.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Reports and that all material assumptions and parameters underpinning the estimates in the Reports continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the Reports. Evolution Mining has an economic interest earning rights to 100% of the revenue from future gold production and 30% of future copper and silver produced from an agreed area, and 49% of future gold, copper and silver produced from the Ernest Henry Resource outside the agreed area. The Ernest Henry Resource is reported here on the basis of economic interest and not the entire mine resource. The above reported figures constitute 86% of the total Ernest Henry gold reserve.

EVOLUTION 2020 COPPER RESERVES & RESOURCES

Group Copper Mineral Resource Statement
Copper Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource Dec 19
Resources
Project Type Cut-Off Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
CP3 Copper
Metal (kt)
Marsden Total 0.2 - - - 119.83 0.46 553 3.14 0.24 7 122.97 0.46 560 1 560
Ernest Henry2 Total 0.9 1.54 0.93 14 20.20 1.16 234 7.11 1.16 83 28.85 1.15 331 2 356
Mt Carlton1 Open pit 0.35 - - - 1.25 0.29 4 1.04 0.43 5 2.29 0.29 7 3 14
Mt Carlton UG 2.55 - - - 0.33 1.30 4 0.08 1.07 1 0.40 1.25 3 4
Mt Carlton1 Total - - - 1.58 0.50 8 1.12 0.48 5 2.69 0.49 13 3 18
Total 1.54 0.93 14 141.61 0.56 794 11.36 0.84 95 154.51 0.58 904 934

Group Copper Ore Reserve Statement

Copper Proved Probable Total Reserve Competent Dec 19
Reserves
Project Type Cut-Off Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade (%)
Copper
Metal (kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade (%)
Copper
Metal (kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade (%)
Copper
Metal (kt)
Person3 Copper
Metal (kt)
Marsden 0.3 - - - 65.17 0.57 371 65.17 0.57 371 1 371
Ernest Henry2 Total 0.9 0.80 1.49 12 12.94 0.91 117 13.74 0.94 129 2 150
Mt Carlton1 Open pit 1.8 - - - 0.32 0.12 0 0.32 0.12 0 1 10
Mt Carlton Underground 3.2 - - - 0.30 1.40 4 0.30 1.40 4 1 1
Mt Carlton1 Total - - - 0.62 0.74 5 0.62 0.74 5 1 11
Total 0.80 1.49 12 78.73 0.63 493 79.53 0.63 505 532

Group Mineral Resources Competent Person3 (CP) Notes refer to: 1. James Biggam; 2. Jessica Shiels (Glencore); 3 Ben Coutts

Group Ore Reserve Competent Person3 (CP) Notes refer to: 1. Anton Kruger; 2. Michael Corbett (Glencore)

The following notes relate to Tables 3 and 4.Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves. Evolution cut-off grades are reported in g/t gold 1 Includes stockpiles. 2 Ernest Henry Operation cut-off 0.9% CuEq

Full details of the Evolution Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are provided in the report entitled "Annual Mineral Resources an Ore Reserves Statement" released to the ASX on 17 February 2021 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au

Full details of the Ernest Henry Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are provided in the report entitled "Glencore Resources and Reserves as at 31 December 2020" released 3 February 2021 and available to view at www.glencore.com.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Reports and that all material assumptions and parameters underpinning the estimates in the Reports continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the Reports. Evolution Mining has an economic interest earning rights to 100% of the revenue from future gold production and 30% of future copper and silver produced from an agreed area, and 49% of future gold, copper and silver produced from the Ernest Henry Resource outside the agreed area. The Ernest Henry Resource is reported here on the basis of economic interest and not the entire mine resource. The above reported figures constitute 38% of the total Ernest Henry copper resource and 35% of the total Ernest Henry copper reserve.

GROUP MROR GROWTH SINCE INCEPTION

Group Mineral Resources growth of 283% Group Ore Reserves growth of 186%

  • Reinforces strategy of identifying and acquiring assets with strong mineral endowment where value can be unlocked by the Discovery team
  • Reserve life extended from 5 years to over 12 years
  • Focus on growing high margin, low cost ounces by using sector low reserve price assumption of A\$1,450/oz