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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2018
Sep 3, 2018
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2018 INVESTOR DAY

INVESTOR DAY AGENDA
11.20am – 1.00pm Session Two


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2018 INVESTOR DAY COWAL OPERATION
CRAIG FAWCETT - GENERAL MANAGER
EVOLUTION'S CORNERSTONE
Sustainable, reliable, low cost production
3 year net mine cash flow of A\$431M
Developing a pathway to increase production to >300kozpa
Exploration success delivering 10+ years organic mine life extensions
Underexplored region offers immense untapped potential
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SITE OVERVIEW
| Location | Approximately 40km north-east of West Wyalong in New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Mining method | Conventional open pit |
| Minerals | Gold |
| Mineralisation type | Structurally hosted epithermal to mesothermal sheeted veins and shear hosted lodes |
| Process method | Grinding, gravity, flotation and cyanide leaching circuits |
| Plant capacity | >8Mtpa |
| Recovery | Increasing from 82% to additional 4-6% with Float Tails Leach |
| Ore Reserves1 | 116.28Mt @ 0.81g/t Au for 3.05Moz Au |
| Mineral Resources1 | 199.80Mt @ 0.95g/t Au for 6.08Moz Au |
| Workforce | Residential |
| Employees and contractors |
520 |
| Access | Sealed road connecting to West Wyalong and major regional highways |
| Power | Grid power supplied to the mine by 132kV transmission line |
Cowal – a world class deposit

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See the Appendix of this presentation for details on Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves
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Barrick (Australia Pacific) Pty Limited estimate depleted to 31 December 2014 – refer to ASX release 26 Aug 2015 entitled "resources and Reserves Increased at Cowal" available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au
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Prior to mining depletion of 0.9Moz
FY18 PERFORMANCE FY19 GUIDANCE
| Gold production | 258koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$877/oz |
| Tonnes processed | 7,795kt |
| Grade processed | 1.25g/t Au |
| Operating mine cash flow | A\$226M |
| Net mine cash flow | A\$101M |
| EBITDA margin | 55% |
| ROIC1 | 23% |
| Gold production | 240 – 250koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$975 – A\$1,075/oz |
| Sustaining capital | A\$55 – A\$60M |
| Major capital | A\$90 – A\$100M |
| Resource definition | A\$3 – A\$7M |
| Discovery | A\$15 – A\$20M |

SUSTAINABILITY
SAFETY
- TRIF reduced by 55% to 3.3 as at June 2018
- Focus on:
- Cultural safety
COMMUNITY
- Total local procurement spend of A\$28M p.a.
- ~75% of employees are permanent residents
- ~6% of employees are Indigenous
- Partnership with Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation
- Supporting local business and community groups
ENVIRONMENT
- ISO14001 certified & ICMI Cyanide code certification
- Lake Cowal Conservation Centre environmental studies, monitoring and initiatives
- Operating above strict guidelines

TRIF: Total recordable injury frequency. The frequency of total recordable injuries per million hours worked. Results above are based on a 12 month moving average
Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF)
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Inge Higgins representing Cowal operation in West Wyalong at the Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games 2018
MODIFICATION 14 APPLICATION
Integrated Waste Landform (IWL)
- Proposed tailings solution to support plant expansion to 9.8Mtpa
- Footprint contained within existing Mining Lease boundary
- Key enabler of future mine development and expansion
- Significantly reduced costs over LOM
Plant expansion feasibility study
- Expansion for expedient processing of stockpiles and other resources
- Assessing increased throughput up to 9.5Mtpa
- Targeting a drop in processing unit costs of 10 15%
- On track for completion in December 2018 quarter
Proposed layout of Integrated Waste Landform (IWL) joining with current waste dump and surrounding TSF

VALUE ADDING PROJECTS
A significant investment in Cowal's future
Stage H cutback on track
- Planned material movement achieved in FY18
- Major capital stripping scheduled to be completed in FY21
Float Tails Leach project
- On time and on budget
- Expected to increase recoveries by 4 6%
- Enables flexibility and co-treatment of oxides
- Commissioning on track for December quarter
GRE46 underground exploration decline
- Board approved and pending government approval
- Development planned to commence in June 2019 half year
- Work commenced on contracts

UNTAPPED POTENTIAL
E42 Reserves 3.0Moz Resource 4.1Moz Past Production 2.8Moz Total E42 Endowment >6Moz
December 2017 Resource 5.8Moz Au Reserves 3.0Moz Au

PRELIMINARY GRE46 UG AND IN-WALL RAMP
New high-grade intercepts from infill drilling include:
| Hole ID | Intercept *downhole width | From |
|---|---|---|
| 1535DD331B | [email protected]/t | 753m |
| 1535DD331C | [email protected]/t | 747m |
| 1535DD331D | [email protected]/t | 712m |
| [email protected]/t | 766m | |
| [email protected]/t | 805m | |
| 1535DD331E | [email protected]/t | 751m |
| [email protected]/t | 806m | |
| [email protected]/t | 834m | |
| 1535DD331G | [email protected]/t | 754m |
| Evolution Mining Limited – | [email protected]/t Macquarie Australia Conference |
792m |

E41 OPEN PIT AND UNDERGROUND POTENTIAL

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Current Ore Reserves and Mine Plan to 2032
Underground development on GRE46 to commence in June 2019 half year
Planning underway to achieve a consistent production rate in excess of 300kozpa for 20+years
2018 INVESTOR DAY MUNGARI OPERATION
ANDREW MILLAR –GENERAL MANAGER

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL
10 year mine life Reliable low cost mill Strategic footprint in world class gold district
Opportunity for high-grade discoveries to increase production, lower costs and extend mine life
Vastly improved cash flow expected in FY19

SITE OVERVIEW
| Location | 600km east of Perth, 20km west of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Mining method | White Foil: open-pit |
| Frog's Leg: underground | |
| Minerals | Gold |
| Mineralisation type | Quartz and stockwork veins |
| Process method | 3-stage crush and conventional CIL |
| Plant capacity | Above nameplate at 1.6Mtpa |
| Recovery | 93 – 94% |
| Ore Reserves1 | 14.13Mt @ 1.82g/t for 828koz Au |
| UG reserve grade: 5.10g/t Au | |
| OP reserve grade: 1.55g/t Au | |
| Mineral Resources1 | 50.52Mt @ 1.59g/t for 2,583koz Au |
| Workforce | Residential |
| Employees & contractors | 343 |


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- See Appendix for details on Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Mungari resource definition drilling and regional projects
FY18 PERFORMANCE FY19 GUIDANCE
| Gold production | 118koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$1,181/oz |
| Tonnes processed | 1,654kt |
| Grade processed | 2.36g/t Au |
| Operating cash flow | A\$71M |
| Net mine cash flow | A\$24M |
| EBITDA margin | 35% |
| ROIC | 14% |
- Mine life extension 10 year base load
- Reserves increased by 38% year-on-year to 828Koz1: addition of Castle Hill
- Investment in White Foil cutback

- Post mining depletion and inclusive of Castle Hill re-estimation. See the Appendiix of this presentation for details on Mungari Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates
| Gold production | 125 – 135koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$1,050 – A\$1,100/oz |
| Sustaining capital | A\$10 – A\$15M |
| Major capital | A\$0 – A\$5M |
| Resource definition | A\$2 – A\$4M |
| Discovery | A\$15 – A\$20M |
- Increase in production
- Reduction in capital expenditure
- Investment in discovery
EMBRACING INNOVATION
In progress
- Un-constraining the crushing and leach circuits to increase throughput (1.9 – 2.0Mtpa)
- Heap leaching studies
- Ore sorting to deliver highest grade to plant
- Data analysis of seismicity to identify potential mineralisation
On the radar
- Application of Azi Aligner technology
- Radar deformation mapping improved ground monitoring
- Drone applications surface and underground
- Process water quality salinity reduction
- Transportation of feed from satellite operations
- Mechanical installed dynamic ground support Western Australian School of Mines

Example image of deformation mapping showing regions of localised deformation at a drive

Example image of deformation mapping data showing bulking in shoulders and backs (left) and large deformation in walls of a drive (right)
SUSTAINABILITY
SAFETY
- Significant reduction in TRIF under Evolution ownership from 35 to 8.5
- Operational personnel seconded to safety; ownership of safety; focus on small things; training commitments
COMMUNITY
- Strong local community support: e.g. Hannans Primary School adventure playground completed, Coolgardie Skate Park.
- Native Title and Cultural Heritage agreements signed with Maduwongga
ENVIRONMENT
Kalgoorlie Boulder Urban Land Care
DIVERSITY
- Lead partner in the 2018 Women in Leadership Forum Kalgoorlie
- Back to work program
TRIF: Total recordable injury frequency. The frequency of total recordable injuries per million hours worked. Results above are based on a 12 month moving average

Hannans Primary School Adventure Playground
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL
- Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources provide solid 10 year base load production platform to build on
- Current 10 year mine plan ore sources
- Frog's Leg underground
- White Foil open pit and underground
- Castle Hill open pit
- Regional open pits
- Targeting 150koz through organic growth
- Plant efficiency lift throughput to 1.9 2.0Mtpa
- High-grade discoveries
- Frog's Leg Deeps
- Regional opportunities eg Ora Banda camp and Kunanalling Camp
- Heap leach opportunity
- Supplementary ore feed
Objective Increase production to 150,000oz per annum


LIFT IN CASH FLOW
- Investment in White Foil cutback to deliver increased cash flow FY19 and FY20
- Strip ratio reducing to 3.3:1 (FY18: 18.8:1)


CASTLE HILL

- Evolution 100% ownership and unfettered access to the Castle Hill deposit – termination of Norton agreement
- 25km from Mungari processing plant
- Mineral Resources of 695,000 ounces and Ore Reserves of 236,000 ounces1
- Castle Hill project
- Kiora, Mick Adam and Wadi deposits
- Ore Reserve includes Mick Adam only others to be progressed in FY19
- Infill drilling and engineering studies underway
- Asset optimisation opportunities
1. Post mining depletion and inclusive of Castle Hill re-estimation. See the appendices of this presentation for details on Mungari Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates
ORA BANDA CAMP
- Focused exploration program prioritising targets with potential to deliver high grade
- Recent drilling results illustrating grade potential in the well endowed Ora Banda camp – ~3Moz historic production and resources at >3g/t Au
- Several areas ineffectively explored for Ora Banda style mineral systems
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Results at Perimeter and Scottish Archer confirming new target models and transfer of knowledge from Frog's Leg
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Historic production information and resources sourced from:
Mindat (www.mindat.org)
Tripp, Gerard Ignatius (2013) Stratigraphy and structure in the Neoarchaean of the Kalgoorlie district, Australia: critical controls on greenstone-hosted gold deposits. PhD thesis, James Cook University Evolution: See the Appendix of this presentation for details on Mungari Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates



2018 INVESTOR DAY MT CARLTON OPERATION
RICHARD HAY – GENERAL MANAGER

EXCEPTIONAL RETURNS
Three year average net mine cash flow A\$101 million
Three year average ROIC of 34%
One of the highest grade open pit gold mines in the world
Innovative culture driving impressive performance
Current mine life to FY25
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SITE OVERVIEW
| Location | 150km southeast of Townsville, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Mining method | Open pit |
| Minerals | Gold, silver, copper |
| Mineralisation type | High-sulphidation epithermal |
| Process method | Crush-grind-gravity-flotation |
| Plant capacity | 800 – 840ktpa |
| Recovery | 90 – 91% |
| Ore Reserves1 | 4.50Mt @ 4.92g/t for 712koz Au |
| Mineral Resources1 | 11.89Mt @ 2.76g/t for 1,056koz Au |
| Workforce | 175 |
| Employees and contractors |
155 + 20 |



FY18 PERFORMANCE FY19 GUIDANCE
| Gold production | 112koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$535/oz |
| Tonnes processed | 801kt |
| Grade processed | 5.61g/t Au |
| Operating cash flow | A\$140M |
| Net mine cash flow | A\$109M |
| EBITDA margin | 64% |
| ROIC | 34% |
| Gold production | 95 – 105koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$670 – A\$720/oz |
| Sustaining capital | A\$7.5 – A\$12.5M |
| Major capital | A\$25 – A\$30M |
| Resource Definition and Discovery |
A\$1 – A\$3M |

SUSTAINABILITY
Safety
- TRIF reduced from 8.2 to 3.9 in FY18
- Critical Controls and Safety Culture focus
Environment
- ISO14001 Certification August 2018
- Environmental enhancement project Kalamia Creek
- Burdekin waterways improvement reducing harmful runoff into the Great Barrier Reef
Community
- High approval rating from community stakeholders in 2018
- Shared Value Project
- Traditional Owners freight business
People capability
Continued focus on people leadership development

TRIF: Total recordable injury frequency. The frequency of total recordable injuries per million hours worked. Results above are based on a 12 month moving average

Environmental enhancement project: Burdekin waterway improvement
INNOVATIVE CULTURE MAINTAINING A LOW COST OPERATION
Achieved
- Successful commercialisation of a refractory high-sulphidation epithermal gold-silver-copper deposit
- Gravity circuit increased overall recoveries
- Improved concentrate thickener performance
- Open pit cutback on budget and schedule
Future focus
- Realtime data capture and analysis to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Cutting edge technology world first online gold analysis trial developed by CSIRO
- Recovery improvements tails retreatment and grind optimisation work
- Evaluation of retreating tailings by gravity concentration
- Regional low-sulphidation ore co-treatment
- Production profile of >100koz for at least the next 4 years

Gravity gold circuit
MINE LIFE EXTENSIONS
Open pit and underground
- Finalising assessment of a Stage 4 open pit with an underground expected to commence in Q1FY20
- Underground brings forward mining of high-grade ore
- Maintain current owner miner model for open pit mining fleet
- Contractor to be used for underground
- Mine life extensions likely
De-bottlenecking plant constraints
- Radial launders in flotation circuit
- Increased filtration performance to maintain throughput
- Recovery improvements

Underground concurrent with Stage 3 & 4a finishing prior to Stage 4b
VALUE PROPOSITION
Proven innovative culture maintaining focus on maximising value
Continued high cash margin operation
Mine life extensions
2018 INVESTOR DAY CRACOW OPERATION
JASON FLOYD –GENERAL MANAGER

LEADING INNOVATION
Strong history of reserve replacement
Consistent operational performance
Three year average net mine cash flow ~A\$40 million
Current mine life to 2023
Exciting exploration potential
Motivated team unlocking value through innovation

SITE OVERVIEW
| Location | 500km north-west of Brisbane, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Mining method | Underground – open stoping |
| Minerals | Gold and silver |
| Mineralisation type | Low-sulphidation epithermal |
| Plant capacity | 550ktpa |
| Process method | Conventional crush-grind-CIP |
| Recovery | 93 – 95% |
| Ore Reserves1 | 1.48Mt @ 5.14g/t for 245koz Au |
| Mineral Resources1 | 3.13Mt @ 5.08g/t for 511koz Au |
| Workforce | FIFO/DIDO |
| Employees and contractors |
285 |



FY18 PERFORMANCE FY19 GUIDANCE
| Gold production | 90koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$1,181/oz |
| Tonnes processed | 529kt |
| Grade processed | 5.63g/t Au |
| Operating cash flow | A\$46M |
| Net mine cash flow | A\$37M |
| EBITDA margin | 48% |
| ROIC | 17% |
| Gold production | 80 – 85koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$1,250/oz – A\$1,300/oz |
| Sustaining capital | A\$17.5M – A\$22.5M |
| Major capital | A\$10M – A\$15M |
| Resource definition and Discovery |
A\$4M – A\$10M |

SUSTAINABILITY
SAFETY
- TRIF reduced from 25.8 to 14.0
- Significant focus in FY18 on fatigue management
COMMUNITY
- High approval rating for social licence to operate from community stakeholders – 2018 Stakeholder Perception Survey
- Good relationship with local government
- Partnering with local council on upgrade to Theodore aerodrome and expansion to Cracow caravan park
ENVIRONMENT
Ongoing commitment to progressive rehabilitation – historic Golden Mile area completed in FY18
PEOPLE CAPABILITY
Strong focus on the development and empowerment of site leaders

TRIF: Total recordable injury frequency. The frequency of total recordable injuries per million hours worked. Results above are based on a 12 month moving average

Construction of the aerodrome at Theodore
ONGOING INNOVATION
Fast First and Early Adopter
- Partnered with Outotec on world-first application of a high-intensity grind mill resulting in a 2% increase in recovery
- Partnered with Minnovare to develop the Azi Aligner– early adopter
- Improved drilling accuracy
- Up to 50% reduction in stope dilution
On the radar
- Ore sorting to increase grade to the plant
- Remote bogging from surface
- Electric mobile equipment

EXCITING EXPLORATION POTENTIAL
- 150,000 ounces added to Ore Reserves1 in December 2017
- Key focus areas for further resource growth Killarney, Sterling
- Approximately 20% of annual production sourced from outside Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves


- Prior to mining depletion. See the Appendix of this presentation for details on the Location map of the western vein field at Cracow Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves
EXCITING EXPLORATION POTENTIAL

EXCITING EXPLORATION POTENTIAL

- This information is extracted from the report entitled "December 2017 Quarterly Report" released to the ASX on 30 January 2018 and "March 2018 Quarterly Report" released to the ASX on 19 April 2018 and available to view on www.evolutionmining.com.au. Further information on exploration results is provided in the Drill Hole Information Summary and JORC Code 2012 Table 1 presented in the Appendix of this presentation
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Consistent operational performance and cash flow generation
Track record of reserve replacement and exciting exploration potential
Empowered team driving innovation
2018 INVESTOR DAY MT RAWDON OPERATION
JAMIE COAD –GENERAL MANAGER
TRANSITIONING TO CASH FLOW GROWTH
Over 1.5Moz gold produced since 2001
Current mine life to 2025
Talented and motivated local workforce
Engaged and supportive community
Potential reserve expansion

SITE OVERVIEW
| Location | 75km south west of Bundaberg, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Mining method | Conventional open-pit |
| Minerals | Gold and silver |
| Mineralisation type | Volcaniclastic hosted |
| Process method | Conventional crush-grind-CIL |
| Plant capacity | 3.5Mtpa |
| Recovery | 88 - 90% |
| Ore Reserves1 | 26.44Mt @ 0.79g/t for 671koz Au |
| Mineral Resources1 | 48.44Mt @ 0.69g/t for 1,067koz Au |
| Workforce | Residential |
| Employees and contractors |
250 |

Mt Rawdon Ore Reserves vs Depletion


FY18 PERFORMANCE FY19 GUIDANCE
| Gold production | 105koz |
|---|---|
| Tonnes processed | 3,241kt |
| Grade processed | 1.14g/t Au |
| AISC | A\$884/oz |
| Operating cash flow | A\$69M |
| Net mine cash flow | A\$50M |
| EBITDA margin | 52% |
| ROIC | 12% |
| Gold production | 95 – 105koz |
|---|---|
| AISC | A\$1,000 – A\$1,050/oz |
| Sustaining capital | A\$5 – A\$10M |
| Major capital | A\$25 – A\$30M |
| Exploration | A\$0 – A\$2M |

SUSTAINABILITY
SAFETY
- TRIF reduced from 43.1 to 5.1 since November 2011
- Innovation to reduce manual handling
- Barrel Mate wins "Peoples Choice Award" Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety 2018
COMMUNITY
- Shared Value Project Mt Perry Men's Shed
- Local health initiatives
DIVERSITY
Working with Traditional Owners the Port Curtis Coral Coast and their Gidarjil Group on a training program

Shared value project: Mt Perry Men's Shed

TRIF: Total recordable injury frequency. The frequency of total recordable injuries per million hours worked. Results above are based on a 12 month moving average
POTENTIAL RESERVE EXPANSION

INNOVATIVE CULTURE
Innovations in technology
- Truck payload optimisation Titan software
- CaBolter underground cable bolter applied in an open pit for faster bolting
- Driverless drill rig safety and cost saving benefits
- Barrel Mate safety innovation developed at Mt Rawdon
- Innovative tyre bund for ground control
Innovations in blast efficiencies
- Improved fragmentation; reduced blast delays; and reduction in downtime for blast evacuations
- Processing downtime analysis identifying incremental reductions in mill downtime

Innovative tyre bund for ground control at Mt Rawdon


CLOSING REMARKS AND Q&A

A BUSINESS THAT PROSPERS THROUGH THE CYCLE
High quality, low cost, long life assets
Discovery success
Financial discipline
Strong vision, values and sense of purpose
Counter-cyclical investment



EVOLUTION 2017 GOLD ORE RESERVES EVOLUTION 2017 GOLD MINERAL RESOURCES
| Group Gold Mineral Resources – | December 2017 | ||||||||||||||
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| Gold | Measured | Indicated | Inferred | Total Resource | |||||||||||
| 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) |
CP3 |
| Cowal1 | Open pit | 0.4 | 46.64 | 0.70 | 1,049 | 141.99 | 0.91 | 4,173 | 5.27 | 1.50 | 255 | 193.90 | 0.88 | 5,476 | |
| Cowal | Underground | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.90 | 3.17 | 603 | 5.90 | 3.17 | 603 | |
| Cowal1 | Total | 0.4 | 46.64 | 0.70 | 1,049 | 141.99 | 0.91 | 4,173 | 11.17 | 2.39 | 858 | 199.80 | 0.95 | 6,079 | 1 |
| Cracow1 | Total | 2.8 | 0.17 | 8.52 | 46 | 1.40 | 7.13 | 321 | 1.56 | 2.87 | 144 | 3.13 | 5.08 | 511 | 2 |
| Mt Carlton1 | Open pit | 0.35 | 0.59 | 3.65 | 69 | 10.36 | 2.38 | 793 | 0.69 | 4.58 | 101 | 11.64 | 2.57 | 963 | |
| Mt Carlton | Underground | 2.4 | - | - | - | 0.21 | 11.56 | 78 | 0.05 | 10.38 | 15 | 0.25 | 11.35 | 93 | |
| Mt Carlton1 | Total | 0.59 | 3.65 | 69 | 10.57 | 2.60 | 870 | 0.73 | 4.90 | 117 | 11.89 | 2.76 | 1,056 | 4 | |
| Mt Rawdon1 | Total | 0.2 | 2.89 | 0.58 | 54 | 39.79 | 0.71 | 905 | 5.77 | 0.58 | 108 | 48.44 | 0.69 | 1,067 | 5 |
| Mungari1 | Open pit | 0.5 | 0.18 | 0.94 | 5 | 33.06 | 1.30 | 1,379 | 11.69 | 1.51 | 566 | 44.93 | 1.35 | 1,950 | |
| Mungari | Underground | 2.5/1.5 | 0.41 | 9.46 | 124 | 1.48 | 4.50 | 214 | 3.70 | 2.47 | 294 | 5.59 | 3.52 | 633 | |
| Mungari1 | Total | 0.59 | 6.84 | 130 | 34.54 | 1.43 | 1,593 | 15.40 | 1.74 | 860 | 50.52 | 1.59 | 2,583 | 3 | |
| Ernest Henry2 | Total | 0.9 | 13.20 | 0.69 | 293 | 67.10 | 0.62 | 1,338 | 15.00 | 0.60 | 289 | 95.30 | 0.63 | 1,920 | 6 |
| Marsden | Total | 0.2 | - | - | - | 119.83 | 0.27 | 1,031 | 3.14 | 0.22 | 22 | 122.97 | 0.27 | 1,053 | 7 |
| Total Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding |
64.07 | 0.80 | 1,640 | 415.22 | 0.77 | 10,231 | 52.77 | 1.41 | 2,398 | 532.06 | 0.83 | 14,269 |
Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves
1 Includes stockpiles 2 Ernest Henry Operation cut-off 0.9% CuEq
Group Mineral Resources Competent Person3 (CP) Notes refer to 1. James Biggam; 2. Chris Wilson; 3. Andrew Engelbrecht; 4 Matthew Obiri-Yeboah; 5. Tim Murphy; 6. Colin Stelzer (Glencore); 7. Michael Andrew
This information is extracted from the reports entitled "Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement" released on 19 April 2018 and "Restructure of Ownership of Castle Hill Gold Deposit" released to ASX on 18 July 2018 and both available 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 2017" released February 2018 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. Ernest Henry Resource is reported on a 100% basis for gold and 30% for copper (Evolution Mining has rights to 100% of the revenue from future gold production and 30% of future copper and silver produced from an agreed life of mine area and 49% of future gold, copper and silver produced from the Ernest Henry Resource outside the agreed life of mine area). Apportioning of the resource into the specific rights does not constitute a material change to the reported figures
EVOLUTION 2017 GOLD ORE RESERVES EVOLUTION 2017 GOLD ORE RESERVES
| Group Gold Ore Reserves – | December 2017 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Proved | Probable | Total Reserve | ||||||||||
| 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) |
CP3 | |
| Cowal1 | Open pit | 0.4 | 46.64 | 0.70 | 1,049 | 69.64 | 0.89 | 1,998 | 116.28 | 0.81 | 3,046 | 1 | |
| Cracow1 | Underground | 3.4 | 0.17 | 5.72 | 32 | 1.31 | 5.08 | 213 | 1.48 | 5.14 | 245 | 2 | |
| Mt Carlton1 | Open pit | 0.8 | 0.59 | 3.65 | 69 | 3.63 | 4.96 | 578 | 4.22 | 4.77 | 647 | 3 | |
| Mt Carlton | Underground | 3.7 | - | - | - | 0.28 | 7.20 | 65 | 0.28 | 7.20 | 65 | 6 | |
| Mt Carlton1 | Total | 0.59 | 3.65 | 69 | 3.91 | 5.11 | 643 | 4.50 | 4.92 | 712 | |||
| Mt Rawdon1 | Open pit | 0.3 | 2.89 | 0.58 | 54 | 23.56 | 0.81 | 617 | 26.44 | 0.79 | 671 | 4 | |
| Mungari | Underground | 2.75 | 0.37 | 5.86 | 70 | 0.71 | 4.70 | 107 | 1.08 | 5.10 | 177 | ||
| Mungari1 | Open pit | 0.7/0.85- 0.95 |
0.18 | 0.79 | 5 | 12.87 | 1.57 | 646 | 13.05 | 1.55 | 651 | ||
| Mungari1 | Total | 0.55 | 4.24 | 75 | 13.58 | 1.75 | 753 | 14.13 | 1.82 | 828 | 5 | ||
| Ernest Henry2 | Underground | 0.9 | 10.20 | 0.77 | 253 | 41.20 | 0.49 | 649 | 51.40 | 0.55 | 902 | 7 | |
| Marsden | Open pit | 0.3 | - | - | - | 65.17 | 0.39 | 817 | 65.17 | 0.39 | 817 | 3 | |
| Total | 61.03 | 0.78 | 1,530 | 218.37 | 0.81 | 5,690 | 279.41 | 0.80 | 7,220 |
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
Group Ore Reserve Competent Person3 (CP) Notes refer to 1. Ryan Kare; 2. Phillip Jones; 3. Anton Kruger; 4. Dimitri Tahan; 5. Matt Varvari; 6. Tully Davies; 7. Mark Jamieson (Glencore)
This information is extracted from the reports entitled "Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement" released on 19 April 2018 and "Restructure of Ownership of Castle Hill Gold Deposit" released to ASX on 18 July 2018 and both available 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 2017" released February 2018 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 2017 GOLD ORE RESERVES EVOLUTION 2017 COPPER RESERVES & RESOURCES
| Group Copper Mineral Resources Statement | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Measured | Indicated | Inferred | Total Resource | |||||||||||
| 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 |
| Marsden | Total | 0.2 | - | - | - | 119.83 | 0.46 | 553 | 3.14 | 0.24 | 7 | 122.97 | 0.46 | 560 | 7 |
| Ernest Henry2 | Total | 0.9 | 3.96 | 1.30 | 51 | 20.13 | 1.18 | 238 | 4.50 | 1.00 | 45 | 28.59 | 1.17 | 334 | 6 |
| Mt Carlton1 | Open pit | 0.35 | 0.59 | 0.37 | 2 | 10.36 | 0.41 | 43 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 5 | 11.64 | 0.43 | 50 | |
| Mt Carlton | Underground | 2.4 | - | - | - | 0.21 | 0.99 | 2 | 0.05 | 1.40 | 1 | 0.25 | 1.06 | 3 | |
| Mt Carlton1 | Total | 0.59 | 0.37 | 2 | 10.57 | 0.43 | 45 | 0.74 | 0.73 | 5 | 11.89 | 0.44 | 52 | 4 | |
| Total | 4.55 | 1.18 | 54 | 150.53 | 0.56 | 836 | 8.38 | 0.68 | 57 | 163.45 | 0.58 | 946 |
Group Copper Ore Reserves Statement
| Copper | Proved | Probable | Total Reserve | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
CP3 |
| Marsden | 0.3 | - | - | - | 65.17 | 0.57 | 371 | 65.17 | 0.57 | 371 | 3 | |
| Ernest Henry2 | Total | 0.9 | 3.06 | 1.50 | 46 | 12.36 | 0.96 | 119 | 15.42 | 1.07 | 165 | 7 |
| Mt Carlton1 | Open pit | 0.8 | 0.59 | 0.37 | 2 | 3.63 | 0.70 | 25 | 4.22 | 0.64 | 27 | 3 |
| Mt Carlton | Underground | 3.7 | - | - | - | 0.28 | 0.37 | 1 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 1 | 6 |
| Mt Carlton1 | Total | 0.59 | 0.37 | 2 | 3.91 | 0.66 | 26 | 4.50 | 0.62 | 28 | ||
| Total | 3.65 | 1.32 | 48 | 81.44 | 0.63 | 516 | 85.09 | 0.66 | 564 |
Group Mineral Resources Competent Person3 (CP) Notes refer to 1. James Biggam; 2. Chris Wilson; 3. Andrew Engelbrecht; 4 Matthew Obiri-Yeboah; 5. Tim Murphy; 6. Colin Stelzer (Glencore); 7. Michael Andrew
Group Ore Reserve Competent Person3 (CP) Notes refer to 1. Ryan Kare; 2. Phillip Jones; 3. Anton Kruger; 4. Dimitri Tahan; 5. Matt Varvari; 6. Tully Davies; 7. Mark Jamieson (Glencore)
The following notes relate to both tables above
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
1 Includes stockpiles 2 Ernest Henry Operation cut-off 0.9% CuEq
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 2017" released February 2018 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 Report and that all material assumptions and parameters underpinning the estimates in the Report 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 Report. Ernest Henry Resource is reported on a 100% basis for gold and 30% for copper (Evolution Mining has rights to 100% of the revenue from future gold production and 30% of future copper and silver produced from an agreed life of mine area and 49% of future gold, copper and silver produced from the Ernest Henry Resource outside the agreed life of mine area). Apportioning of the resource into the specific rights does not constitute a material change to the reported figures
COMPETENT PERSONS
Competent Persons Statement
The information in this report that relates to exploration results and exploration targets 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 Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. 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.
On previously reported exploration results at Cracow, Cowal and Mungari, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in this presentation. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified.
| Activity | Competent persons | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Cracow Exploration Targets | Shane Pike | Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |
| Cracow Exploration Results | Chris Wilson | Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |
| Cowal Exploration Results and Resource Definition |
James Biggam | Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |
| Mungari exploration results |
Julian Woodcock | Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |

DRILL HOLE INFORMATION SUMMARY
Cowal
| CBK131* | DD | 7201630 | 223651 | 268 | 735.00 | -50 | 94 | 639.2 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 24.7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBK330* | DD | 7201475 | 223590 | 284 | 819.70 | -55 | 84 | 698.0 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 6.4 |
| CNU214 | UG DD | 7201290 | 224302 | -194 | 236.50 | -25 | 265 | 220.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 6.7 |
| CNU216 | UG DD | 7201290 | 224302 | -194 | 231.10 | -19 | 267 | 206.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 12.8 |
| CNU222A | UG DD | 7201326 | 224241 | -204 | 185.80 | -24 | 256 | 160.9 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 10.8 |
| CNU223 | UG DD | 7201138 | 224135 | -204 | 188.50 | -25 | 249 | 163.2 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 20.8 |
| CNU226 | UG DD | 7201326 | 224241 | -203 | 185.70 | -26 | 265 | 163.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 4.3 |
* Historic hole

| Cracow Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Commentary |
| Sampling techniques |
Sample types collected at Cracow and used in the reporting of assays were all diamond drill core. Sample intervals for drill core were determined by visual logging of lithology type, veining style/intensity and alteration style/intensity to ensure a representative sample was taken. In addition, sampling is completed across the full width of mineralisation. Minimum and maximum sample intervals were applied using this framework. No instruments or tools requiring calibration were used as part of the sampling process. Industry standard procedures were followed with no significant coarse gold issues that affected sampling protocols. Nominal 3 kg samples from drill core are subsampled to produce a 50g sample submitted for fire assay. |
| Drilling techniques |
A combination of drilling techniques was used across the Cracow Lodes. Diamond HQ, NQ3 and LTK60 were the most commonly used. Reported significant intercepts were drilled both from surface and underground. |
| Drill sample recovery |
Drill core – the measurement of length drilled Vs. length of core recovered was completed for each drilled run by the drill crew. This was recorded on a core loss block placed in the core tray for any loss identified. Marking up of the core by the geological team then checked and confirmed these core blocks, and any additional core loss was recorded and blocks inserted to ensure this data was captured. Any areas containing core loss were logged using the lithology code "Core Loss" in the lithology field of the database. Sample loss at Cracow was calculated at less than 1% and wasn't considered an issue. Washing away of sample by the drilling fluid in clay or fault gouge material is the main cause of sample loss. In areas identified as having lithologies susceptible to sample loss, drilling practices and down-hole fluids were modified to reduce or eliminate sample loss. The drilling contract used at Cracow states for any given run, a level of recovery is required otherwise financial penalties are applied to the drill contractor. This ensures sample recovery is prioritised along with production performance. Mineralisation at Cracow was within Quartz-Carbonate fissure veins, and therefore sample loss rarely occurs in lode material. No relationship between sample recovery and grade was observed. |
| Logging | Geological logging was undertaken onsite by Evolution employees and less frequently by external contractors. Logging was completed using Software and uploaded directly to the database. A standard for logging at Cracow was set by the Core Logging Procedure Drill Core is logged recording lithology, alteration, veining, mineral sulphides and geotechnical data. RC chip logging captured the same data with the exclusion of geotechnical information. Logging was qualitative. All drill core was photographed wet using a camera stand and an information board to ensure a consistent standard of photography and relevant information was captured. All core samples collected were fully logged. |
| Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation |
All LTK60 and most NQ drill holes reported were whole core sampled. A small number of NQ and all HQ samples were cut and half core sampled. Whole core samples were crushed in a jaw crusher to > 70% passing 2mm; half of this material was split with a riffle splitter for pulverising. No RC samples required crushing in the jaw crusher. Core and RC samples were pulverised for 10-14 minutes in a LM5 bowl with a target of 85% passing 75µm. Grind checks were undertaken nominally every 20 samples. From this material approximately 120g was scooped for further analysis and the remaining material re-bagged. Duplicates were performed on batches processed by ALS every 20 samples at both the crushing and pulverising stages. This sample preparation for drill samples is considered appropriate for the style of mineralisation at Cracow. Duplicates were performed on batches processed by ALS Brisbane every 20 samples at both the crushing and pulverising stages. Grind checks were undertaken nominally every 20 samples, to ensure sample grind target of 85% passing 75µm was met. Duplicates were completed every 20 samples at both the crushing and pulverising stages, with no bias found at any sub-sampling stage. The sample size collected is considered to be appropriate for the size and characteristic of the gold mineralisation being sampled. |
| Quality of assay data and laboratory tests |
Sample Analyses – The samples were analysed by 50g Fire Assay for Au with Atomic Absorption (AAS) finish and was performed at ALS Townsville and ALS Brisbane for underground and surface holes respectively. For Ag an Aqua Regia digest with AAS finish was completed. An analytical duplicate was performed every 20 samples, aligned in sequence with the crushing and pulverising duplicates. The Fire Assay Method is a total technique. No other instruments that required calibration were used for analysis to compliment the assaying at Cracow. Thirteen externally certified standards at a suitable range of gold grades (including blanks) were inserted at a minimum rate of 1:20 with each sample submission. All non-conforming results were investigated and verified prior to acceptance of the assay data. Results that did not conform to the QAQC protocols were not used in resource estimations. Monthly QAQC reports were produced to watch for any trends or issues with bias, precision and accuracy. An inspection of both the prep lab in Brisbane and the assay lab in Townsville was conducted in December 2017 by Cracow personnel. |

| Cracow Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Commentary |
| Verification of sampling and assaying |
Verification of assay results was standard practice, undertaken at a minimum once per year. In 2015, 547 pulp samples from Cracow drillcore were retested at SGS Townsville to compare to the results produced by ALS Townsville. The umpire sampling confirmed the accuracy of the ALS Townsville assaying was within acceptable error limits. All sample information was stored using Datashed, an SQL database. The software contains a number of features to ensure data integrity. These include (but not limited to) not allowing overlapping sample intervals, restrictions on entered into certain fields and restrictions on what actions can be performed in the database based on the individual user. Data entry to Datashed was undertaken through a combination of site specific electronic data-entry sheets, synchronisation from Logchief and upload of .csv files. No adjustments are made to the finalised assay data received from the laboratory. |
| Location of data points |
Underground drill-hole positions were determined by traversing, using Leica TS15 Viva survey instrument (theodolite) in the local Klondyke mine grid. Down-hole surveys were captured by an Eastman camera for older holes and a Reflex camera on recent holes. The mine co-ordinate system at Cracow is named the Klondyke Mine Grid, which transforms to MGA94 Grid and was created and maintained by onsite registered surveyors. |
| Data spacing and distribution |
Spacing and distribution varied a range of drill patterns: 20x20, 40x40x and 80x80. The sample spacing required for the resource category of each ore body is unique and may not fit the idealised spacing indicated above. All datasets were composited prior to estimation. The most frequent interval length was 1 metre, particularly inside and around mineralised zones. Sample intervals for most domains were composited to 1m, with a maximum sample length of no greater than 1.5m and a minimum sample interval of 0.2m. A small number of lodes utilised a 1.5m composite as was appropriate for the sample set for those deposits. |
| Orientation of data in relation to geological structure |
Sample bias from non-orientation of core is considered minimal in respect to mineralisation at Cracow. All the significant drill hole results reported were whole core sampled with the exception of the two historical holes (CBK131 and CBK330) which were cut and half core sent to the lab. Drill holes were designed to ensure angles of sample intersection with the mineralisation was as perpendicular as possible. Where a poor intersection angle of individual holes locally distorted the interpreted mineralisation, these holes may not have been used to generate the wireframe. |
| Sample security | All staff undergo Police Clearances, are instructed on relevant JORC 2012 requirements and assaying is completed by registered laboratories. The core was transported by a private contractor by truck to the assay laboratories. |
| Audits or reviews |
An inspection of sample preparation facility in Brisbane and the Fire Assay laboratory in Townsville was conducted in by Cracow personnel in May 2018. No major issues were found. |

| Cracow Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results | |
|---|---|
| Criteria Mineral tenement and land tenure |
Commentary ML3219, ML3221, ML3223, ML3224, ML3227, ML3228, ML3229, ML3230, ML3231, ML3232, ML3243, ML80024, ML80088, ML80089, ML80114, ML80120, ML80144, EPM15981 and EPM26311 are all wholly owned by Evolution Mining's wholly owned subsidiary, Lion Mining Pty Ltd. All tenure is current and in good standing. |
| status | The Cracow Goldfields were discovered in 1932, with the identification of mineralisation at Dawn followed by Golden Plateau in the eastern portion of the field. From 1932 to 1992, mining of Golden Plateau and associated |
| Exploration done by other parties |
trends produced 850Koz. Exploration across the fields and nearby regions was completed by several identities including BP Minerals Australia, Australian Gold Resources Ltd, ACM Operations Pty Ltd, Sedimentary Holdings NL and Zapopan NL. In 1995, Newcrest Mining Ltd (NML) entered into a 70 % share of the Cracow Joint Venture. Initially exploration was targeting porphyry type mineralisation, focusing on the large areas of alteration at Fernyside and Myles Corridor. This focus shifted to epithermal exploration of the western portion of the field, after the discovery of the Vera Mineralisation at Pajingo, which shared similarities with Cracow. The Royal epithermal mineralisation was discovered in 1998, with further discoveries of Crown, Sovereign, Empire, Phoenix, Kilkenny and Tipperary made from 1998 up to 2008 Evolution was formed from the divestment of Newcrest assets (including Cracow) and the merging of Conquest and Catalpa in 2012. Evolution continued exploration at Cracow from 2012. |
| Geology | The Cracow project area gold deposits are in the Lower Permian Camboon Andesite on the south-eastern flank of the Bowen Basin. The regional strike is north-northwest and the dip 20° west-southwest. The Camboon Andesite consists of andesitic and basaltic lava, with agglomerate, tuff and some inter-bedded trachytic volcanics. The andesitic lavas are typically porphyritic, with phenocrysts of plagioclase feldspar (oligocalse or andesine) and less commonly augite. To the west, the Camboon Andesite is overlain with an interpreted disconformity by fossiliferous limestone of the Buffel Formation. It is unconformably underlain to the east by the Torsdale Beds, which consist of rhyolitic and dacitic lavas and pyroclastics with inter-bedded trachytic and andesitic volcanics, sandstone, siltstone, and conglomerate. Mineralisation is hosted in steeply dipping low sulphidation epithermal veins. These veins found as discrete and as stockwork and are composed of quartz, carbonate and adularia, with varying percentages of each mineral. Vein textures include banding (colloform, crustiform, cockade, moss), breccia channels and massive quartz, and indicate depth within the epithermal system. Sulphide percentage in the veins are generally low (<3%) primarily composed of pyrite, with minor occurrences of hessite, sphalerite and galena. Rare chalcopyrite, arsenopyrite and bornite can also be found. Alteration of the country rock can be extensive and zone from the central veined structure. This alteration consists of silicification, phyllic alteration (silica, sericite and other clay minerals) and argillic alteration in the inner zone, grading outwards to potassic (adularia) then an outer propylitic zone. Gold is very fined grained and found predominantly as electrum but less common within clots of pyrite. |
| Drill hole Information |
Drill hole information is provided in the Appendix Drill hole information summary table. |
| Data aggregation methods |
Intercept length weighted average techniques, and minimum grade truncations and cut-off grades have been used in this report. Due to the nature of the drilling, some composite grades are less than the current resource cut off of 2.8g/t, but remain significant as they demonstrate mineralisation in veins not previously modelled. Composite, as well as internal significant values are stated for clarity. No metal equivalent values are used. |
| Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths |
The sampling technique confirms the presence of epithermal quartz veining. There is a direct relationship between the mineralisation widths and intercept widths at Cracow. The assays are reported as down hole intervals and an estimated true width is provided. |


| Other | ASD data collected from drill chips and drill core indicated that the dominate clay species recorded graded from Kaolonite close to surface, to Illite smectite, then illite at depth. This was interpreted along with the |
|---|---|
| substantive | anomalous arsenic and molybdenite geochemistry, as indicative of the upper levels of an epithermal system, increasing prospectivity at depth. |
exploration data
Further work Further Near Mine Exploration and Resource Definition work on the Cracow tenements will continue in FY18 and extend into FY19.
