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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2021
Jul 15, 2021
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Executing a growth strategy focused on sustainable high margin ounces 16 July 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.
This presentation has been approved for release by Evolution's Board of Directors.


PRODUCTION TARGET
| Group Three Year Outlook |
FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production (oz) | 670,000 – | 750,000 – | 880,000 – |
| 730,000 | 810,000 | 950,000 |
Cautionary statement concerning the proportion of Exploration Targets
Of Evolution's Group Production Outlook, 4% is comprised of Exploration Targets. The potential quantity and grade of this exploration target is conceptual in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to determine a Mineral Resource and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of Mineral Resources or that production target itself will be realised.
The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the Production Target and Forecast Financial information derived in the initial report continue to apply and have not materially changed.
For information on Production Targets, refer to the initial ASX release entitled "Cowal Underground Board Approval, Red Lake Growth Update and Group Three-year Outlook" released to the ASX on 16 July 2021 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au.
EXECUTING A GROWTH STRATEGY FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABLE HIGH MARGIN OUNCES
- Sustainable, long life, low cost, high margin assets to cornerstone Evolution's future
- Clear plan to grow Group annual gold production to over 900koz from FY24
- Board approval of projects at Cowal and Red Lake extends mine lives to 15+ years with upside potential
- Cowal Underground Project will support the goal of sustainable annual production of 350koz from FY24
- Red Lake value realisation projects targeting sustainable annual production of 350koz from FY26


SUSTAINABILITY - INTEGRATED INTO EVERYTHING WE DO
▪ Keeping our people healthy and safe
◼ Through strong collective leadership Evolution continues to operate safely through COVID-19 with no material impact on operations
▪ Environment, climate risk and emissions
- ◼ Committed to "Net Zero" emissions1 by 2050 and 30% emissions reduction by 2030
- ◼ Water security mitigating risk through reduction of fresh-water demand, reuse of water and reduction of total demand
▪ Cultural Heritage & Community
◼ Engaging with our First Nation partners and our communities to move beyond our obligations to 'doing the right thing'
▪ MSCI ESG rating upgraded to AA
▪ The highest rating among global gold mining peers


DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
THE USE BY EVOLUTION MINING OF ANY MSCI ESG RESEARCH LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES ("MSCI") DATA, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT, RECOMMENDATION, OR PROMOTION OF EVOLUTION MINING BY MSCI. MSCI SERVICES AND DATA ARE THE PROPERTY OF MSCI OR ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND ARE PROVIDED 'AS-IS' AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. MSCI NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI.

FY21 & June Quarter Review
FY21 OPERATING RESULTS
- Strong cash flow underpins future growth
- Operating mine cash flow of A\$937 million and net mine cash flow of A\$555 million
- Production of 681koz ounces delivered to original guidance of 670 730koz and was ~2% below the bottom end of revised guidance of 695 – 710koz issued in April 2021
- All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) of A\$1,215 per ounce beat original guidance of A\$1,240 A\$1,300 per ounce and in line with revised guidance of A\$1,190 – A\$1,220 per ounce
- Sustaining capital of A\$105 million was below original guidance of A\$113 A\$138 million and in line with revised guidance of A\$100 – A\$110 million
- Major capital of A\$274 million was within original guidance of A\$260 A\$290 million
| FY21 | Production | AISC | AIC | Mine Operating | Net Mine Cash | Group Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (oz) | (A\$/oz) | (A\$/oz) | Cash Flow (A\$M) | Flow (A\$M) | Flow (A\$M) | |
| Group | 680,788 | 1,215 | 1,696 | 937.3 | 554.8 | 327.3 |

JUNE 2021 QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Commitment to "Net Zero" emissions by 2050
- MSCI ESG rating upgraded to sector leading 'AA'
- Record low costs achieved at Ernest Henry; strong quarter at Mt Carlton
- Cowal performed well despite 12-day unplanned shut down
- Production adversely impacted by seismicity at Red Lake temporarily restricting access to lower areas of the mine and lower than planned ore mined from Mt Rawdon open pit
- Drilling identified new high-grade gold zone at Cue Joint Venture
- Completion of Battle North Gold acquisition to accelerate Red Lake growth
| June Qtr FY21 | Production (koz) |
AISC (A\$/oz) |
AIC (A\$/oz) |
Mine Operating Cash Flow (A\$M) |
Net Mine Cash Flow (A\$M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowal | 52.3 | 1,106 | 1,969 | 63.9 | 12.2 |
| Ernest Henry | 20.9 | (1,304) | (1,304) | 80.2 | 77.2 |
| Red Lake | 30.2 | 2,233 | 2,928 | 8.3 | (21.9) |
| Mungari | 22.8 | 1,927 | 2,794 | 16.0 | (5.3) |
| Mt Rawdon | 20.7 | 1,338 | 1,347 | 20.5 | 18.0 |
| Mt Carlton | 22.2 | 1,301 | 1,541 | 22.9 | 19.6 |
| Group | 169.1 | 1,239 | 1,794 | 211.8 | 99.7 |
COWAL – A WORLD CLASS ASSET
- Evolution acquired Cowal in July 2015
- Acquisition price plus all subsequent investment fully repaid with 17+ year mine life remaining
- Significant investment in Cowal underground development expected to further improve quality of asset by FY24
- Production to increase by ~70%
- All-in Cost to decrease by ~28%


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Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimate at 31 December 2020. See the Appendix of this release for details on Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
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Seeking regulatory approval to extend mine life to 2040
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Post all capital and exploration
COWAL UNDERGROUND APPROVAL
A\$380 million capital investment to achieve 350kozpa goal
- Board approval received for the accelerated development of the Cowal underground operation
- Strong community support for the project
- Regulatory approval expected in the current quarter which will extend permitted mine life to 2040
For information on the Cowal Underground production target, refer to the initial ASX release entitled "Board Approves Development of Cowal Underground, Red Lake Growth Update and Group Three-year Outlook" released to the ASX on 16 July 2021 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au. The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the Production Target and Forecast Financial information derived in the initial report continue to apply and have not materially changed.
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- Pre-tax using a gold price assumption of A\$2,200 per ounce
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- Pre-tax IRR of 21% at current spot gold price of A\$2,400 per ounce
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- Includes three-year ramp up period
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- Operating cost (excl major project capital). Includes mine development costs. Average cost per tonne is higher than the upper range in early years due to mine development profile
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- Additional processing costs to treat underground ore
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- See the Appendix of this presentation for details on the Ore Reserve

| Feasibility Study Key Metrics | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Approved pre-production capital |
A\$M | 380 |
| IRR1,2 | % | ~15 |
| Payback period | Years | ~8 |
| Mine life3 | Years | ~17 |
| Life of Mine ounces mined | Moz | 1.7 |
| Mining method | Sub level open stoping with backfill |
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| Mining costs4 | A\$/t | 65 – 85 |
| Incremental processing costs5 | A\$/t | 3 – 6 |
| Ore Reserves6 | Moz | 1.05 |
| Reserve grade6 | g/t | 2.5 10 |
COWAL UNDERGROUND KEY MILESTONES
- Production is targeted to ramp up to ~350kozpa over the next three years at Cowal
- Major capital items:
- ~A\$240M for surface infrastructure, paste plant, process plant modifications and accommodation village
- ~A\$140M for initial mine development
- Production schedule to be optimised based on continued underground resource definition drilling from Galway decline
| FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep | Dec | Mar | Jun | Sep | Dec | Mar | Jun | Sep | Dec | Mar | Jun | ||
| Board and Regulatory Approval |
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| Underground resource definition drilling |
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| Ongoing development of Galway decline |
Commencement of underground development |
First production ore | Ore mining rates ramped up to +1.0Mtpa |
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| Paste plant procurement |
plant construction | Commencement of paste | Paste plant commissioning | ||||||||||
| Procurement and construction of village |

RED LAKE – RECAPITALISE, EXPAND, OPTIMISE
Board has approved a clear and defined pathway to annual production of 350koz
- Large Mineral Resource of 11Moz1
- 15+ year life of mine plan
- Stage 1 transformation plan ahead of schedule to produce over 200,000 ounces per year at an AISC of <US\$1,000 per ounce by the end of FY23
- Battle North acquisition enables accelerated growth
- Investment is expected to deliver significant improvement by FY24
- Production to increase by ~110%
- All-in Sustaining Cost to decrease by ~30%
- All-in Cost to decrease by ~26%
- Targeting production of 350kozpa by FY26

- Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimate at 31 December 2020. See the Appendix of this release for details on Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
Campbell Young Dickenson box cut construction commenced in the March 2021 quarter
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RED LAKE OPERATIONS
Airport
Bateman mill
Red Lake
Cochenour shaft
A
CYD box cut
Balmer Lake
Campbell shaft
Reid shaft
Campbell mill
3 Shaft
Red Lake mill
Red Lake

N
1,000m
B
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A LARGE MINERAL SYSTEM

McFinley deposit is projected onto this schematic section and is not to scale. Slide 13 shows the section plane (A-B) to which the orebodies are projected
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NI43-101 Bateman Gold Project Feasibility Study Technical Report and available to view under Battle North Gold's profile at www.sedar.com
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Mineral Reserve estimate of 3.56Mt grading 5.54g/t for 635koz Au
- Measured & Indicated Mineral Resource estimate (excluding Mineral Reserves) of 1.71Mt grading 7.09g/t for 390koz Au
- Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.56Mt grading 6.83g/t for 343koz Au
Mineral Resources are exclusive of Mineral Reserves
STAGE 1 TRANSFORMATION ON TRACK
| Achievements: First 12 months |
FY22 | FY23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▪ Consolidated land position through Battle North acquisition ▪ Commenced development of decline into Upper Campbell ▪ Delivered FY21 production and cost guidance ▪ 11Moz Maiden Mineral Resource (JORC) ▪ 2.9Moz Maiden Ore Reserves (JORC) ▪ Workforce restructure ▪ Reduced number of mining fronts ▪ Rationalisation and automation of infrastructure ▪ Underground development rates of over 1,000m per month achieved |
▪ Consistent monthly development rate of 1,200m ▪ Increase mining rates to above 1Mtpa ▪ Campbell and Red Lake mills operating at full capacity ▪ Implement remote mining technology ▪ Commence fleet replacement and transition to remote electric vehicles (through to FY26) |
▪ Increase combined processing capacity to above 1.5Mtpa ▪ Increase Campbell mill capacity to ~800ktpa ▪ Commission Bateman mill and commence works to expand to ~900ktpa ▪ First ore from decline into Upper Campbell expected in September 2022 quarter to commence production ramp up ▪ Install underground Control Room |
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| Pathway to achieve 200kozpa at an AISC <us\$1,000 by="" fy23<="" oz="" td=""> |
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KEY MILESTONES
- Delivery of three-year transformation plan on track with FY21 production and cost guidance achieved
- Campbell mill expansion studies have commenced to increase total milling capacity of the Red Lake Operations to over 1.5Mtpa within the next three years
- Bateman mill expansion to ~900ktpa is expected to increase the combined long term milling capacity to over 2.0Mtpa
| FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2021 Half Year |
June 2022 Half Year |
December 2022 Half Year |
June 2023 Half Year |
December 2023 Half Year |
June 2024 Half Year |
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| Geology | Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves |
McFinley bulk sample |
Updated McFinley Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC) |
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| Development rates at 1,200m per month | Ongoing mine development | Ongoing mine development | |||||||
| Existing Operations |
FY22 ore mined: ~850kt | FY23 ore mined: ~850kt | FY24 ore mined: ~750kt | ||||||
| Mining | Upper Campbell |
Commence CYD decline development |
Ongoing development |
First ore from Upper Campbell |
Production ramp up | ||||
| FY22 ore mined: ~50kt | FY23 ore mined: ~325kt | FY24 ore mined: ~750kt | |||||||
| McFinley | Development to support bulk sample | Investment in underground infrastructure | |||||||
| Campbell mill |
Debottlenecking constraints |
Expansion Front End Engineering Design | Mill expansion | Ramp up of throughput rates | |||||
| FY22 throughput: ~625kt | FY23 throughput: ~650kt | FY24 throughput: ~800kt | |||||||
| Red Lake | Throughput ramp up in line with ore mined | Consistent operational throughput (excluding major shut of ~30 days) |
Consistent operational throughput | ||||||
| mill | FY22 throughput: ~250kt | FY23 throughput: ~350kt | FY24 throughput: ~375kt | ||||||
| Processing | Bateman mill |
Dry commissioning | Mill expansion | Commission expanded mill |
Ramp up of throughput rates | ||||
| FY22 throughput: ~25kt | FY23 throughput: ~175kt | FY24 throughput: ~325kt | |||||||
| TOTAL | TOTAL FY22 THROUGHPUT: ~900kt | TOTAL FY23 THROUGHPUT: ~1,175kt | TOTAL FY24 THROUGHPUT: ~1,500kt |


Three-year Outlook
PRODUCTION TARGET & FORECAST FINANCIALS
| Group Three Year Outlook |
FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production (oz) | 670,000 – | 750,000 – | 880,000 – |
| 730,000 | 810,000 | 950,000 | |
| AISC | 1,220 – | 1,125 – | 1,170 – |
| (A\$/oz)1 | 1,280 | 1,185 | 1,230 |
| Sustaining | 120 – | 115 – | 120 – |
| Capex (A\$/M) | 150 | 155 | 160 |
| Major Capital | 440 – | 490 – | 290 – |
| (A\$M) | 510 | 560 | 360 |
Cautionary statement concerning the proportion of Exploration Targets
Of Evolution's Group Production Outlook, 4% is comprised of Exploration Targets. The potential quantity and grade of this exploration target is conceptual in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to determine a Mineral Resource and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of Mineral Resources or that production target itself will be realised.
The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the Production Target and Forecast Financial information derived in the initial report continue to apply and have not materially changed.
For information on Production Targets, refer to the initial ASX release entitled "Cowal Underground Board Approval, Red Lake Growth Update and Group Three-year Outlook" released to the ASX on 16 July 2021 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au.
PRODUCTION AND COST OUTLOOK
- ◼ Cornerstone assets driving production to >900koz by FY24
- ◼ Cowal trends up to 350koz by FY24 from Stage H & Underground
- ◼ Red Lake achieves >200koz in FY23 and >250koz in FY24
- ◼ Discipline applied at Mungari by removing high-cost Boomer ounces
- ◼ Mt Rawdon production lower due to change to wall angles
- ◼ Mt Carlton benefits from Crush Creek in FY24
- ◼ Copper production of 18 20ktpa
- ◼ Maintaining low cost (AISC) position
- ◼ Labour costs remain at ~53% of cost base
- ◼ Expected to move at 3 4% each year
- ◼ Production mix drives AISC for FY22 mainly Mungari
- ◼ Cowal and Red Lake main drivers to lower costs in FY23
- ◼ Increase in FY24 is driven predominantly by higher mine development (operating and capital) at Red Lake to match with increased processing capacity

Three-year production outlook and forecast financials to be read in conjunction with information provided on slide 18 of this presentation "Growth Strategy Focused on High Margin Ounces" including the cautionary statement on exploration targets

- AISC is based on Gold price of A\$2,200/oz (royalties) and Copper price of A\$11,000/t (By-product credits) 19
CAPITAL OUTLOOK

Three-year production outlook and forecast financials to be read in conjunction with information provided on slide 18 of this presentation "Growth Strategy Focused on High Margin Ounces" including the cautionary statement on exploration targets

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- Includes A\$15-20M for completion of Galway Decline 2. Mine capital development post-commissioning
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- Includes water treatment project of A\$15-20M
SUSTAINING CAPITAL
- ◼ Equipment and infrastructure replacement due to longer mine life plans
- ◼ Cowal A\$35 45M per year
- ◼ Red Lake A\$40 45M (FY22); A\$45M 55M (FY23 & FY24)
- ◼ Red Lake mine development: A\$15 20M per year
MAJOR CAPITAL
| Cowal | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground | 160M1 A\$145 – |
A\$235 – 245M |
40M2 A\$35 – |
| Integrated Waste Landform | A\$75 – 80M |
A\$45 – 50M |
A\$25 – 30M |
| Open Pits Feasibility Study | A\$15 – 20M |
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| Red Lake | |||
| Existing Mining Operations | A\$50 – 55M |
A\$50 – 55M |
A\$55 – 60M |
| Upper Campbell | A\$35 – 40M |
A\$70 – 75M |
A\$55 – 60M |
| McFinley | A\$25 – 30M |
A\$35 – 40M |
A\$10 – 15M |
| Campbell Mill Expansion | A\$10 – 15M |
A\$20 – 25M |
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| Bateman Mill Expansion3 | A\$10 – 15M |
A\$40 – 45M |
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| Mungari | |||
| Mine development | A\$20 – 30M |
A\$20 -30M | |
| Plant expansion | A\$80 – 90M |
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Robust Balance Sheet
- ◼ Modest gearing1 of 15% as at 30 June 2021
- ◼ Cash and liquidity of A\$815M2
- ◼ Strong cash generation to fund growth projects
- ◼ Work is advanced on restructuring debt profile
- ◼ Aligning to the longer group average mine life
- ◼ Aim to move average tenor from 3 year to 6 years
- ◼ Targeted completion by end of September quarter
- ◼ Restructure will further enhance balance sheet flexibility
Returning Cash to Shareholders
- ◼ Current policy based on percentage of group cash flow
- ◼ FY21 Final Dividend expected to be in range of 4 6cps3
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- Unaudited 2. Assuming Facility E drawn in July net of repaying Revolver
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- Subject to finalisation of FY21 Financials and Board approval
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- Facility E was drawn in July 2021 with part of proceeds used to repay Revolver

SUMMARY
▪ Delivered original FY21 production and cost guidance
▪ Cowal and Red Lake growth projects driving significant value
▪ Robust Three-Year Outlook building towards annual low-cost production of 900koz


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
EVOLUTION 2020 GOLD MINERAL RESOURCES
| Gold | Measured | Indicated | Inferred | Total Resource | Dec 19 | |||||||||||
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| Project | Type | Cut-Off | Tonnes (Mt) |
Gold Grade (g/t) |
Gold Metal ( |
Tonnes (Mt) |
Gold Grade |
Gold Metal |
Tonnes (Mt) |
Gold Grade |
Gold Metal |
Tonnes (Mt) |
Gold Grade |
Gold Metal |
CP4 | Resource Gold Metal |
| koz) | (g/t) | (koz) | (g/t) | (koz) | (g/t) | (koz) | (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 | Underground | 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 | Underground | 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 | Underground | 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 except for the Cowal Underground. This revised information is provided in ASX release entitled 'Cowal Underground Board Approval, Red Lake Growth Update and Group Three-year Outlook' released on 16 July 2021 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com. 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 | Dec 19 Reserves |
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| Tonnes | Gold | Gold Metal | Tonnes | Gold Grade | Gold Metal | Tonnes | Gold | Gold Metal | Competent Person4 |
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 | Underground | 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 except for the Cowal Underground. This revised information is provided in ASX release entitled 'Cowal Underground Board Approval, Red Lake Growth Update and Group Three-year Outlook' released on 16 July 2021 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com. 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Underground | 2.55 | - | - | - | 0.33 | 1.30 | 4 | 0.08 | 1.07 | 1 | 0.40 | 1.25 | 5 | 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.