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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2018

Jul 18, 2018

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QUARTERLY REPORT – For the period ending 30 June 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

June 2018 quarter highlights

  • Gold production of 202,254 ounces at an All-in Sustaining Cost[1] (AISC) of A$846 per ounce (US$640/oz)[2]

  • Record operating mine cash flow of A$221.9 million and net mine cash flow of A$136.0 million

  • Group cash balance increased by A$115.2 million to A$323.2 million

  • Net bank debt reduced by 62% to A$71.8 million (31 Mar 2018: A$187.0M)

  • Drilling at Cowal GRE46 extends mineralisation with best intercept of 10.0m (7.5m etw) grading 10.0g/t Au

  • Acquisition of Connors Arc exploration project in Queensland

FY18 summary

Continued delivery from operations

  • Seventh consecutive year of achieving production and cost guidance

  • Gold production of 801,187 ounces (Original guidance: 750 – 805koz)[3]

  • Four operations beat top end of production guidance: Cowal, Mt Carlton, Cracow and Ernest Henry

  • Record low AISC of A$797 per ounce (US$618/oz)[2] (Original guidance: A$820 – A$870/oz)[3]

  • Record low All-in Cost (AIC)[4] of A$1,033 per ounce (US$800/oz)[2]

Sector leading cash generation

  • Record operating mine cash flow of A$811.8 million and record net mine cash flow of A$539.9 million

  • Record net mine cash flow at Ernest Henry (A$219.2M), Mt Carlton (A$108.7M) and Mt Rawdon (A$49.7M)

  • ▪ Group cash balance increased by A$285.8 million to A$323.2 million (30 Jun 2017: A$37.4M)

  • Net bank debt reduced by A$325.8 million to A$71.8 million (30 Jun 2017: A$397.6M)

  • Fully franked cash dividends of A$109.9 million paid during FY18

Sustainable long-life asset portfolio

  • Group average reserve life extended to beyond nine years

  • Organic growth delivered through exploration success at Cowal, Mungari and Cracow

  • Cowal’s growth projects Stage H cutback and Float Tails Leach project remain on schedule and budget

FY19 Guidance

  • Forecast FY19 Group gold production of 720,000 – 770,000 ounces with AISC in the range of A$850 – A$900 per ounce

Consolidated production and sales summary[5]

Units Sep 2017
**qtr **
Dec 2017
**qtr **
Mar 2018
**qtr **
Jun 2018
**qtr **
FY18
Goldproduced oz 220,971 186,488 191,474 202,254 801,187
Silverproduced oz 290,812 238,429 236,274 223,737 989,253
Copperproduced t 5,922 6,026 5,685 5,634 23,268
C1 Cash Cost A$/oz 558 448 536 499 512
All-in Sustaining Cost A$/oz 786 784 768 846 797
All-in Cost A$/oz 965 1,026 1,014 1,130 1,033
Gold sold oz 221,158 188,546 180,157 208,239 798,101
Achievedgoldprice A$/oz 1,604 1,640 1,664 1,675 1,645
Silver sold oz 280,181 242,732 194,540 264,100 981,553
Achieved silverprice A$/oz 21 22 21 22 22
Copper sold t 5,860 6,036 5,451 5,824 23,171
Achieved copper price A$/t 8,381 9,595 8,440 9,223 8,923
  1. Includes C1 cash cost, plus royalty expense, sustaining capital, general corporate and administration expense

  2. Using the average AUD:USD exchange rate of 0.7569 for the June 2018 quarter and 0.7752 for FY18

  3. FY18 guidance updated on 19 April 2018 to 790-805koz at an AISC of A$780-A$820/oz

  4. Includes AISC plus growth (major project) capital and discovery expenditure. Calculated on per ounce sold basis

  5. Production relates to payable production

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OVERVIEW

Group total recordable injury frequency (TRIF) at 30 June 2018 quarter was 5.5 (Jun 2017: 7.96), a 31% year-on-year decrease.

Group gold production for the June 2018 quarter was 202,254 ounces (Mar qtr: 191,474oz) at an AISC of A$846/oz (Mar qtr: A$768/oz). Using the average AUD:USD exchange rate for the quarter of 0.7569, Group AISC equated to US$640/oz – ranking Evolution as one of the lowest cost gold producers in the world.

Evolution delivered a record operating mine cash flow of A$221.9 million (Mar qtr: A$174.8M) and net mine cash flow of A$136.0 million (Mar qtr: A$111.4M). Group capital expenditure was A$85.9 million (Mar qtr: A$63.4M).

As at 30 June 2018, gross debt outstanding under the Senior Secured Syndicated Term Facility D was A$395.0 million. Net bank debt was reduced by 62% during the quarter to A$71.8 million. The Group cash balance increased by A$115.2 million to A$323.2 million (31 Mar 2018: A$208.0M).

quarter gold production is expected to be between 190,000 – 195,000oz and AISC is expected to be up to A$100/oz higher than the June 2018 quarter and the highest cost quarter of FY19. This is primarily due to: planned lower grades at some sites; treatment of stockpile material at Mt Rawdon; timing of sustaining capital and the impact of a possible lower copper price.

Group safety performance (TRIF)

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7.30
6.20 6.30
5.50
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18Q3 FY18Q4
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Group AISC (A$ per ounce)

Standout operational performances for the quarter:

  • Ernest Henry: 24,202oz at an AISC of A$(823)/oz generating a record net mine cash flow of A$58.1 million

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  • Mt Carlton: 26,708oz at an AISC of A$712/oz generating net mine cash flow of A$35.2 million

  • Mt Rawdon: 31,244oz at an AISC of A$934/oz generating record net mine cash flow of A$22.5 million

Drilling at Cowal continued at GRE46 and confirmed high-grade mineralisation extends well outside the underground Mineral Resource model. Discovery drilling at Mungari further delineated the mineral systems identified at Perimeter and Scottish Archer which are both located in the Ora Banda camp 50km north of the Mungari processing facilities.

Group gold production in FY18 totalled 801,187 ounces which was at the top end of the original guidance range of 750,000 – 805,000 ounces. Four of Evolution’s six operations exceeded the top end of their production guidance range for the year – Cowal, Mt Carlton, Cracow and Ernest Henry.

Group FY18 AISC declined 12% year-on-year to a record low of A$797 per ounce (US$618/oz) which was substantially below the original guidance range of A$820 – A$870 per ounce. Three of Evolution’s operations achieved AISC below the bottom end of their respective FY18 guidance range – Cowal, Mt Carlton and Ernest Henry.

Evolution is forecasting FY19 Group gold production guidance of 720,000-770,000 ounces and AISC are expected to be in the range of A$850A$900 per ounce. Detailed FY19 Guidance will be provided with the FY18 Financial Results scheduled to be released on 20 August 2018. September 2018

FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18 Q3 FY18 Q4

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Group operating mine cash flow (A$M)
221.9
210.4 204.7
174.8
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18 Q3 FY18 Q4
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Group production (koz)

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21.6
202.2
199.3
191.5
186.5
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18 Q3 FY18 Q4
Group production (koz) Edna May
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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

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OVERVIEW

June 2018 quarter production and cost summary[1]

June Qtr FY18 Units Cowal Mungari Mt
**Carlton **
Mt
**Rawdon **
Cracow Ernest
Henry
Group
UG lat dev - capital m 0 196 0 0 635 233 1,065
UG lat dev - operating m 0 215 0 0 1,029 964 2,209
Total UG lateral development m 0 412 0 0 1,664 1,198 3,274
UG ore mined kt 0 123 0 0 147 1,717 1,987
UG grade mined g/t 0.00 5.45 0.00 0.00 5.95 0.57 1.27
OP capital waste kt 6,389 783 1,079 282 0 0 8,533
OP operating waste kt 351 1,524 142 1,063 0 0 3,080
OP ore mined kt 1,883 262 189 1,134 0 0 3,468
OP grade mined g/t 1.20 1.33 5.15 1.15 0.00 0 1.41
Total ore mined kt 1,883 385 189 1,134 147 1,717 5,455
Total tonnes processed kt 1,992 407 199 880 144 1,672 5,294
Grade processed g/t 1.22 2.44 5.49 1.24 6.02 0.57 1.40
Recovery % 81.8 94.5 88.4 89.4 93.5 81.2 86.9
Gold produced oz 63,777 30,169 26,708 31,244 26,154 24,202 202,254
Silver produced oz 70,246 5,272 88,174 29,978 11,578 18,490 223,737
Copper produced t 0 0 462 0 0 5,172 5,634
Gold sold oz 63,011 28,780 33,474 34,107 26,107 22,760 208,239
Achieved gold price A$/oz 1,669 1,605 1,707 1,685 1,672 1,727 1,675
Silver sold oz 70,246 5,272 128,536 29,978 11,578 18,490 264,100
Achieved silver price A$/oz 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Copper sold t 0 0 652 0 0 5,172 5,824
Achieved copper price A$/t 0 0 9,066 0 0 9,242 9,223
Cost Summary
Mining A$/prod oz 199 679 67 447 367 346
Processing A$/prod oz 420 302 271 353 209 325
Administration and selling costs A$/prod oz 150 115 257 97 119 162
Stockpile adjustments A$/prod oz (40) (56) 22 (136) (5) (40)
By-product credits A$/prod oz (24) (4) (326) (21) (10) (1,991) (294)
C1 Cash Cost A$/prod oz 706 1,037 291 741 679 (996) 499
C1 Cash Cost A$/sold oz 715 1,087 232 678 681 (1,059) 484
Royalties A$/sold oz 48 50 128 87 90 177 87
Gold in Circuit and other adjustments A$/sold oz 4 (50) 218 57 29 42
Sustaining capital2 A$/sold oz 198 129 134 87 419 59 174
Reclamation and other adjustments A$/sold oz 13 18 (1) 25 14 12
Administration costs3 A$/sold oz 0 47
All-in Sustaining Cost A$/sold oz 976 1,235 712 934 1,232 (823) 846
Major project capital A$/sold oz 571 164 175 48 53 0 238
Discovery A$/sold oz 21 151 9 0 18 0 45
All-in Cost A$/sold oz 1,569 1,550 896 982 1,304 (823) 1,130
  1. All metal production is reported as payable. Ernest Henry mining and processing statistics are in 100% terms while costs represent Evolution's cost and not solely the cost of Ernest Henry's operation

  2. Sustaining Capital includes 60% UG mine development capital. Group Sustaining Capital includes A$1.54/oz for Corporate capital expenditure

  3. Includes Share Based Payments

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OVERVIEW

FY18 production and cost summary[1]

FY18 Units Units Units Cowal Mungari Mt
Carlton
Mt
Rawdon
Cracow Ernest
Henry
Group
Excl. Edna
May
Edna
May
Group
UGlat dev -capital m 0 758 0 0 2,793 1,021 4,572 0 4,572
UG lat dev -
operating
m 0 992 0 0 2,975 5,101 9,068 0 9,068
Total UG lateral
development
m 0 1,749 0 0 5,768 6,122 13,640 0 13,640
UG oremined kt 0 462 0 0 537 6,819 7,817 0 7,817
UG grademined g/t 0.00 5.32 0.00 0.00 5.51 0.56 1.18 0.00 1.18
OP capital waste kt 16,600 6,286 4,407 2,616 0 0 29,909 0 29,909
OPoperatingwaste kt 1,574 3,086 470 4,650 0 0 9,781 1,294 11,075
OPoremined kt 7,770 501 609 4,444 0 0 13,323 1,130 14,453
OPgrademined g/t 1.18 1.61 7.47 1.03 0.00 0.00 1.43 0.86 1.39
Total ore mined kt 7,770 963 609 4,444 537 6,819 21,141 1,130 22,270
Total tonnes
processed
kt 7,795 1,654 801 3,241 529 6,759 20,779 646 21,425
Grade processed g/t 1.25 2.36 5.61 1.14 5.63 0.56 1.38 1.11 1.37
Recovery % 82.2 94.2 90.5 88.8 94.3 80.3 87.0 93.5 87.2
Gold produced **oz ** 257,951 118,498 112,479 105,053 90,357 95,209 779,547 21,639 801,187
Silverproduced oz 294,519 25,715 429,286 124,955 39,652 66,750 980,878 8,375 989,253
Copperproduced t 0 0 2,257 0 0 21,011 23,268 0 23,268
Gold sold **oz ** 254,874 118,206 110,895 106,992 89,551 94,680 775,197 22,903 798,101
Achieved gold
price
A$/oz 1,634 1,612 1,682 1,652 1,640 1,675 1,646 1,615 1,645
Silver sold oz 294,519 25,715 421,586 124,955 39,652 66,750 973,178 8,375 981,553
Achieved silverprice A$/oz 22 21 22 21 22 21 22 21 22
Coppersold t 0 0 2,160 0 0 21,011 23,171 0 23,171
Achieved copper
price
A$/t 0 0 8,916 0 0 8,923 8,923 0 8,923
Cost Summary
Mining A$/prod oz 193 562 50 462 406 324 678 333
Processing A$/prod oz 398 300 270 395 230 326 595 333
Administration and
selling costs
A$/prod oz 127 116 210 105 130 162 127 161
Stockpile
adjustments
A$/prod oz (19) 19 20 (244) 6 (33) 49 (31)
By-product credits A$/prod oz (25) (5) (252) (26) (9) (1,984) (292) (8) (284)
C1 Cash Cost **A$/prod oz ** 675 991 299 693 762 (921) 486 1,441 512
C1 Cash Cost A$/sold oz 683 994 303 680 769 (926) 489 1,362 514
Royalties A$/ sold oz 46 42 140 85 86 163 83 68 83
Gold in Circuit and
otheradjustment
A$/sold oz (17) 5 (9) 17 (1) (4) 70 (2)
Sustainingcapital2 A$/sold oz 153 129 89 80 314 123 145 70 146
Reclamation and
other adjustments
A$/sold oz 12 10 11 22 12 0 11 18 12
Administration costs3 A$/sold oz 49 44
All-in Sustaining
Cost
A$/sold oz 877 1,181 535 884 1,181 (641) 774 1,588 797
Majorproject capital A$/sold oz 333 264 189 102 65 0 199 134 197
Discovery A$/sold oz 13 158 10 1 23 0 41 0 40
All-inCost **A$/sold oz ** 1,223 1,604 735 987 1,269 (641) 1,013 1,723 1,033
Depreciation &
Amortisation4
A$/prod oz 414 509 436 524 354 1,320 550 287 543
  1. All metal production is reported as payable. Ernest Henry mining and processing statistics are in 100% terms while costs represent Evolution's cost and not solely the cost of Ernest Henry's operation

  2. Sustaining capital includes 60% UG mine development capital. Group Sustaining Capital includes A$3.13/oz for Corporate capital expenditure

  3. Includes Share Based Payments

  4. Group Depreciation and Amortisation includes non-cash Fair Value Unwind Amortisation of $A42/oz in relation to Cowal (A$71/oz) and Mungar (A$129/oz) and Corporate Depreciation and Amortisation of A$0.80/oz

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OPERATIONS

Cowal, New South Wales (100%)

Cowal delivered another strong quarter producing 63,777oz of gold at an AISC of A$976/oz (Mar qtr: 61,749oz, AISC A$999/oz). Plant throughput of 1,992kt was the second highest on record (Mar 2018 qtr: 1,996kt). TRIF reduced from 4.3 to 3.3 and was down 55% year-on-year from 7.4.

Mine operating cash flow for the quarter was A$54.6 million. Net mine cash flow was A$5.8 million (Mar qtr: A$8.0M) post sustaining capital of A$12.7 million and major capital of A$36.0 million. Major capital was associated with the Stage H and Float Tails Leach projects. Capital expenditure significantly increased in the June 2018 quarter as mining activity in Stage H was at full capacity and construction work on the Float Tails Leach project was in the main stage of construction.

Stage H material movement remains on plan. Mining activities have now transitioned from free digging in the oxides to drill and blast in the primary rock.

The Float Tails Leach project is on schedule for commissioning to commence in the September quarter.

The Modification 14 development application, which includes seeking approval to increase plant throughput from 7.5Mtpa to 9.8Mtpa, was submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in late March 2018. Public support has been strong. Evolution has submitted responses to public submissions and is now awaiting a decision from the regulator.

Total FY18 gold production of 257,951oz was above the top end of the 235,000 – 245,000oz. FY18 AISC of A$877/oz was below the bottom end of the A$950 – A$1,000/oz guidance range. Full year net mine cash flow was A$101.2 million.

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852
999
712 976
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18Q3 FY18Q4
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
70,140oz
62,286oz 61,749oz 63,777oz
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Mungari, Western Australia (100%)

Mungari produced 30,169oz of gold at an AISC of A$1,235/oz (March 2018 qtr: 29,820oz, AISC A$1,153/oz). TRIF decreased from 9.7 to 8.5 and was down 36% year-on-year from 13.3.

Mine operating cash flow for the quarter was A$11.8 million. Net mine cash flow was A$3.3 million (Mar qtr: A$9.1 million) post sustaining capital of A$2.3 million and major capital of A$6.2 million. The major capital relates to the cutback at White Foil and the commencement of an exploration decline at Frog’s Leg.

The Frog’s Leg Underground mine produced 123kt of ore at a grade of 5.45g/t gold. Total development was 412 metres. The White Foil open pit Stage 3 cutback progressed on plan and moved into an operating phase with subsequent reduced volumes of capital waste. Total material movement was 2.37Mt.

The process plant continued to perform well with 407kt of ore processed at an average grade of 2.44g/t gold. Recoveries were slightly lower at 94.5% (Mar 2018 qtr: 95.2%) due to maintenance works on a leach tank, partially offset by improvements in the gravity circuit.

Total gold production for FY18 of 118,498oz was slightly below guidance of 120,000 – 130,000oz. FY18 AISC of A$1,181/oz was above the guidance range of A$990 – A$1,050/oz. Full year net mine cash flow was A$23.7 million.

Mungari’s performance is expected to improve in FY19 driven by the completion of the White Foil Stage 3 cutback and increased availability of highgrade ore feed from Frog’s Leg.

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1,288 1,235
1,153
1,059
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18Q3 FY18Q4
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
30,353oz 28,156oz 29,820oz 30,169oz
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OPERATIONS

Mt Carlton, Queensland (100%)

Mt Carlton produced 26,708oz of payable gold during the quarter comprised of 20,908oz contained in 15,633 dry metric tonnes (dmt) of concentrate and 5,800oz in doré (Mar qtr: 25,850oz, 19,290oz in concentrate and 6,560oz in doré). AISC increased to A$712/oz (Mar qtr: A$445/oz) driven by an increase in capital with the purchase of a new excavator and the start of the Stage 5 Tailings Storage Facility wall raise. TRIF reduced from 4.1 to 3.9 over the quarter and was down 50% year-onyear from 8.2.

Operating mine cash flow was A$45.6 million and net mine cash flow was A$35.2 million (Mar qtr: A$16.1 million), post sustaining and major capital of A$10.5 million.

Cash flow was positively impacted by additional shipments of concentrate in the June 2018 quarter which included delayed shipments from the prior quarter.

A total of 198,562 tonnes of ore grading 5.49g/t gold was treated. Processing plant recoveries were 88.4%.

Mining continued to focus on the Stage 3b cutback and the new southern ramp.

The Mine Extension Feasibility Study was progressed during the quarter and has considered the relative merits of a Stage 4 cutback versus underground mining options.

Mt Rawdon, Queensland (100%)

Mt Rawdon completed the year with a strong quarter producing 31,244oz of gold at an AISC of A$934/oz (Mar qtr: 30,625oz, AISC A$536/oz). TRIF decreased from 5.2 to 5.1 and was down 23% yearon-year from 6.6.

Mine operating cash flow for the quarter was A$27.1 million. Net mine cash flow of A$22.5 million was a record under Evolution ownership (Mar qtr: A$15.9 million). Sustaining and major capital totalled A$4.6 million.

Mining activities were focussed on sourcing ore from the lower benches of the open pit.

Total ore mined was 1,134kt at an average grade of 1.15g/t gold. The plant processed 880kt at an average head grade of 1.24g/t gold. Plant utilisation was 98%.

In the September 2018 quarter, the plant will predominantly process stockpiles as mining activities focus on waste material in Stage 4 and installing additional ground support in the western area of the pit.

Total FY18 gold production was 105,053oz. A very strong June half year meant that production guidance of 105,000 – 115,000oz was achieved. AISC of A$884/oz was also within the guidance range of A$850 – A$900/oz. Full year net mine cash flow of A$49.7 million was a record under Evolution ownership.

FY18 production of 112,479oz exceeded the top end of the 100,000 – 110,000oz guidance range. Record low AISC of A$535/oz was substantially below guidance of A$680 – A$730/oz. Full year net mine cash flow was a record A$108.7 million.

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712
50,000
493
429 445
25,000
0
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18Q3 FY18Q4
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
29,994oz 29,927oz
25,850oz 26,708oz
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50,000 1,083 1,056 934
536
25,000
0
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18Q3 FY18Q4
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
30,625oz 31,244oz
21,766oz 21,418oz
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OPERATIONS

Cracow, Queensland (100%)

Cracow had a strong June 2018 quarter producing 26,154oz of gold at an AISC of A$1,232/oz (Mar qtr: 20,591oz, AISC A$1,210/oz). TRIF was 14.0 compared to 13.9 in the prior quarter and up from 5.2 in June 2017.

Mine operating cash flow for the quarter was A$23.4 million. Net mine cash flow was A$12.3 million (Mar qtr: A$8.6 million), post sustaining capital and major capital of A$13.0 million. Sustaining capital was A$8.8 million comprising mainly of capital works to upgrade the airstrip servicing the site (A$3.0 million); mobile fleet replacement and refurbishment (A$1.6 million); and tailings facility (A$0.3 million). The elevated capital for the quarter, which impacted AISC, was due to the timing of the project spend.

A total of 147kt of ore was mined at an average grade of 5.95g/t gold. Primary ore sources were the Kilkenny, Coronation and Griffin ore bodies.

Total FY18 gold production of 90,357oz was above the top end of the 85,000 – 90,000oz guidance range. AISC of A$1,181/oz was in line with guidance of A$1,150 – A$1,200/oz. Full year net mine cash flow was A$36.7 million.

Ernest Henry, Queensland

(Economic interest; 100% gold and 30% copper production)[1]

Evolution’s interest in Ernest Henry delivered 24,202oz of gold and 5,172t of copper (Mar qtr 22,839oz and 5,067t of copper) at a record low AISC of negative A$(823)/oz (Mar qtr A$(510)/oz).

The cost performance continues to be exceptional with a C1 cash cost of negative A$(996)/oz after accounting for copper and silver by-product credits (Mar qtr A$(769)/oz). Cash operating costs (C1) were comprised of A$995/oz and by-product credits of A$(1,991)/oz.

Copper sales in the quarter were 5,172t at an average copper price of A$9,242/t.

Operating mine cash flow was A$59.4 million representing the gold (A$37.3 million) and byproduct sales of copper (A$47.8 million) and silver (A$0.4 million) that were produced during the quarter net Evolution’s contribution to operating costs of A$16.8 million. Ernest Henry generated a record net mine cash flow for Evolution of A$58.1 million, post sustaining capital of A$1.4 million.

Ore mined was 1,717kt at an average grade of 0.57g/t gold and 1.10% copper. Underground development was 1,479m. Ore processed was 1,672kt at an average grade of 0.57g/t gold and 1.10% copper. Gold recovery of 81.2% and copper recovery of 96.6% was achieved with mill utilisation at 88.2%.

Total FY18 gold production of 95,209oz was above the top end of the 85,000 – 90,000oz guidance range. AISC of A$(641)/oz was substantially below guidance of A$(200) – A$(150)/oz. Full year net mine cash flow was a record A$219.2 million.

  1. All metal production is reported as payable. Ernest Henry mining and processing statistics are in 100% terms while costs represent Evolution’s costs and not solely the cost of Ernest Henry’s operation

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50,000
1,237 1,210 1,2321,300
1,056
1,000
25,000
700
0 400
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18Q3 FY18Q4
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
26,154oz
23,398oz
20,215oz 20,591oz
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(510)
(614) (627)
(823)
FY18 Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18Q3 FY18Q4
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
23,682oz 24,486oz 22,839oz 24,202oz
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FINANCIALS

The June 2018 quarter rounded out an exceptional year for Evolution with record quarterly and annual operating mine cash flow of A$221.9 million and A$811.8 million respectively (Mar 2018 qtr: A$174.8 million; FY17: A$706.5 million). This was a 27% increase over the March 2018 quarter. All operations were cash flow positive after meeting their operating and capital needs for the quarter and financial year.

Evolution sold 208,239oz of gold at an average gold price of A$1,675/oz (Mar qtr: 180,157 at A$1,664/oz). Deliveries into the hedge book totalled 62,500oz at an average price of A$1,574/oz with the remaining 145,739oz of gold delivered on spot markets at an average price of A$1,719/oz.

Net mine cash flow of A$136.0 million was 22% higher than the prior quarter (Mar qtr: A$111.4 million). Capital investment for the quarter was A$85.9 million, split between sustaining (A$32.6 million) and major project (A$53.3 million).

Ernest Henry’s record net mine cash flow of A$58.1 million was 8% above the prior quarter (Mar qtr: A$53.8 million) with total FY18 cash flow amounting to A$219.2 million. Mt Carlton achieved A$35.2 million cash flow and Mt Rawdon had a strong finish to the year contributing A$22.5 million of net mine cash flow. The lower cash flow at Cowal was driven by the ongoing investments in mine life extension and production improvement projects, all of which remain on plan.

Cash Flow (A$ Million) Operating
Mine Cash
Flow
Sustaining
Capital
Major
Projects
Capital1
Net Mine
Cash
Flow
Net Mine
Cash
Flow YTD
Net Mine
Cash
Flow YTD
Cowal 54.6 (12.7) (36.0) 5.8 101.2
Mungari 11.8 (2.3) (6.2) 3.3 23.7
Mt Carlton 45.6 (4.5) (6.0) 35.2 108.7
Mt Rawdon 27.1 (3.0) (1.6) 22.5 49.7
Cracow 23.4 (8.8) (3.5) 11.1 36.7
Ernest Henry 59.4 (1.4) 0 58.1 219.2
June 2018 Quarter 221.9 (32.6) (53.3) 136.0 539.2
March 2018 Quarter 174.8 (21.2) (42.2) 111.4
December 2017 Quarter 204.7 (27.8) (42.7) 134.2
September 2017 Quarter 210.4 (19.2) (32.8) 158.3
Full Year to June 2018 811.8 (100.6) (171.0) 539.92
  1. Major Projects Capital includes 100% of the UG mine development capital

  2. Includes Edna May Net Mine Cash Flow of A$0.6M

Capital investment for the quarter was A$85.9 million (Mar qtr: A$63.4 million). Sustaining and major project capital expenditure was within guidance for the year. Major capital expenditure items included: Cowal Stage H capital waste stripping (A$15.7 million) and Float Tails Leach project costs (A$20.0 million); underground mine development at Cracow (A$3.5 million) and Mungari Frog’s Leg (A$2.4 million); and open pit capital waste at Mt Rawdon (A$1.6 million), Mungari White Foil (A$3.8 million) and Mt Carlton (A$6.0 million).

Discovery expenditure in the quarter totalled A$9.4 million (Mar qtr: A$6.1 million). Drilling metres for the quarter totalled 40,391m. Full year discovery expenditure was A$31.6 million.

Corporate administration costs were A$7.1 million (Mar qtr: A$8.1 million).

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FINANCIALS

The Group cash balance as at 30 June 2018 was A$323.2 million (31 March 2018: A$208.0 million). The table below shows the movement of cash during the quarter and for the financial year.

Net group cash flow of A$115.2 million was achieved for the quarter, adding to a strong financial year result. Income tax payments totalling A$16.3 million were made during the June 2018 quarter with Evolution now contributing monthly payments to the Australian Tax Office. Net group cash flow for the financial year was A$285.8 million.

Net bank debt has been reduced to A$71.8 million with unaudited gearing reduced to 2.7% as at 30 June 2018.

Evolution’s hedge book as at 30 June 2018 was 250,000oz at an average price of A$1,711/oz.

Cash flow (A$ Million) June 2018 quarter FY18
OperatingMine Cash Flow 221.9 811.8
Total Capital (86.0) (271.9)
**Net Mine Cash Flow ** 135.9 539.9
Corporate and discovery (16.5) (59.6)
Net Interest Expense (includes refinancing charges) (5.7) (24.0)
WorkingCapital Movement 17.7 (12.3)
Income Tax (16.3) (48.4)
**Group Cash flow ** 115.2 395.6
Dividend payment 0.0 (109.9)
Debtrepayment 0.0 (40.0)
Proceeds from sale of Edna May 0.0 40.0
Net Group Cash flow 115.2 285.8
Opening Cash Balance 1 July 2017 37.4
Opening Cash Balance 1 April 2018 208.0
Closing Group Cash Balance 323.2 323.2

Full year financial results

Evolution’s financial results for full year ended 30 June 2018 will be released on 20 August 2018. The following preliminary information is provided in relation to non-cash accounting items which will be included in the results. These items remain subject to audit.

  • Income Tax: As a part of ongoing capital management an independent taxation valuation of the Cowal open pit and Mungari open pit and underground has been completed. This will generate additional tax depreciation over the life of the mine at these operations. Evolution expects to record a reduction in income tax expense for the year of A$20.0 – 25.0 million of which A$5.0 – 10.0 million will be excluded from underlying profit for the year; and

  • Discovery expense: Exploration costs of A$4.0 – A$8.0 million are expected to be expensed for the financial year

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EXPLORATION

Exploration highlights

  • Cowal – High-grade drilling results were returned from a new area of the GRE46 structure including 10.0m (7.5m etw) grading 10.0g/t Au, 3.0m (1.6m etw) grading 58.2g/t Au and 5.4m (4.1m etw) grading 8.0g/t Au. These results indicate potential for additional underground resources at GRE46

  • Mungari – Further drilling at Perimeter and Scottish Archer has returned significant mineralisation. Best results from Perimeter were 18.4m (17.7m etw) grading 2.7g/t Au and 7.1 (6.8m etw) grading 2.5g/t Au. Best results from Scottish Archer were 7.0m (5.2m etw) grading 6.9g/t Au and 2.5m (1.9m etw) grading 6.7g/t Au

  • Connors Arc – Evolution acquired 100% of the Connors Arc Project, an early-stage exploration project covering approximately 3,200km[2] in north-east Queensland

  • Total drilling of 21,511m (resource definition) and 40,391m (discovery) was completed in the June 2018 quarter

Cowal, New South Wales (100%)

During the June 2018 quarter drill testing was completed on the target areas listed below (Figure 1). Aircore drilling at East Girral and E46 North outlined significant anomalies. Of note, a 7km long anomaly (>300ppb gold maximum in hole) has been outlined at East Girral.

  • GRE46 - A total of 6,500m has been completed in 14 diamond drill holes

  • E41 West - A total of 1,468m has been completed in three diamond drill holes

  • East Girral - A total of 2,337m of aircore drilling has been completed in 33 drill holes

  • E46 North - A total of 3,543m of aircore drilling has been completed in 45 drill holes

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Figure 1: Location of prospects at Cowal

Note: Reported intervals provided in this report are downhole widths as true widths are not currently known. An estimated true width (etw) is provided where available.

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EXPLORATION

Galway Regal E46 (GRE46)

Additional diamond drilling below and to the south of the GRE46 Underground Mineral Resource was completed (Figure 2). Results highlight the potential to substantially grow the resource. Drilling in the September 2018 quarter is planned to delineate extensions to mineralisation which are open along strike and down dip (Figure 3).

Best results include:

  • 2.96m (1.6m etw) grading 58.21g/t Au from 283.1m (1535DD324)

  • 2.00m (1.6m etw) grading 16.30g/t Au from 304.0m (1535DD324)

  • 5.39m (4.1m etw) grading 8.04g/t Au from 66.6m (1535DD326)

  • 4.00m (2.1m etw) grading 14.25g/t Au from 183.0m (1535DD327)

  • ▪ 10.00m (7.5m etw) grading 9.99g/t Au from 532.0m (1535DD330)

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Figure 2: Long projection of the GRE46 structure looking west showing the location of drilling completed during the June 2018 quarter

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EXPLORATION

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Figure 3: Cross section of the GRE46 structure looking north showing recent drilling results

E41 West

Diamond drilling targeted extensions along strike and down dip of known mineralisation. Results returned from E41D2812 drilled in the previous quarter confirm the down dip continuation of a higher grade discrete structure illustrated in Figure 4. The best intersection from this hole was 27m grading 1.0g/t Au including 4m grading 5.11g/t Au. Drilling is continuing in the September 2018 quarter to delineate the full extent of this prospective structure.

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Figure 4: Cross section on 34550mN E41 West showing results of drill holes E41D2811 and E41D2812. A zone of structurally controlled high-grade appears to connect over 250 strike metres south of the main resource area

Details of previously reported intersections in hole E41D2811 are provided in the report entitled “Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 March 2018” released on 19 April 2018 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au.

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EXPLORATION

Mungari, Western Australia (100%)

Exploration

Over 30,000m of drilling was completed across 12 targets at Mungari during the quarter (Figure 5).

Perimeter

Significant intercepts continue to be received at Perimeter in an 800m-long corridor of mineralisation. Fifteen holes were completed testing both strike and down dip extensions (Figure 6). Best intercepts include:

  • 18.4m (17.7m etw) grading 2.7g/t Au from 329m (EVRC0420D)

  • 7.1m (6.8m etw) grading 2.5g/t Au from 382m (EVRC0435D)

Mineralisation is open along strike and at depth with higher grades showing an apparent steep plunge towards the southwest. Drilling in the September 2018 quarter is planned to step-out from previous holes to delineate the full scope of the mineralised system.

Scottish Archer

Four holes completed at Scottish Archer were drilled to extend mineralisation from previous high-grade hits (Figure 7 – Long Section). Best intercepts include:

  • 7.0m (5.2m etw) grading 6.9g/t Au from 204m (EVRC0383D)

  • 2.5m (1.9m etw) grading 6.7g/t Au from 215m (EVRC0384D)

Results have extended a high-grade zone identified in previous drilling. Further drilling to test the depth and strike extents of this high-grade zone will be planned in the September 2018 quarter.

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Figure 5: Location map of Mungari resource definition and regional projects locations in the June quarter

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EXPLORATION

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Figure 6: Perimeter longitudinal section viewed to the northwest. Mineralisation at Perimeter lines up on a northeast corridor similar to other deposits in the Ora Banda and Mt Pleasant camps (eg Enterprise)

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Figure 7: Scottish Archer longitudinal section. Mineralisation is hosted in a quartz vein developed in a carbonaceous shale situated on the contact between the Bent Tree and Victorious Basalt units

Details of previously reported intersections for holes EVRC0248 and EVR0315 are provided in the report entitled “Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 March 2018” released on 19 April 2018 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au

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EXPLORATION

Resource Definition

During the quarter, 8,169m of resource definition drilling was completed across five projects. Most of the drilling occurred in June with assays pending.

Frog’s Leg

Development has resumed on a drill platform from the bottom of the underground mine. The ~260m long drill drive is expected to be completed along with the first phase of drilling by December 2018. Drilling will target potential extensions of mineralisation beneath the lowest workings at Frog’s Leg.

Cracow, Queensland (100%)

Resource definition drilling

More than 10,000m of resource definition drilling was completed with two underground diamond drills focusing on extension and further delineation of the Coronation, Baz, Imperial, Griffin and Killarney Structures (Figure 8). Drilling targeted both resource conversion and high priority extensional underground targets. The best results were returned from the Killarney structure where mineralisation is continuing to be defined both down dip and along strike to the south of the currently defined resource (Figure 9).

Significant results included:

  • 10.7m (8.4m etw) grading 15.8g/t Au (KLU065) Killarney (extensional Z11 structure)

  • 12.9m (8.7m etw) grading 3.9g/t Au (KLU066) Killarney (extensional Z10 splay structure)

  • 1.3m (1.0m etw) grading 14.5g/t Au (KLU067) Killarney (extensional Z11 structure)

  • 1.9m (1.6m etw) grading 7.4g/t Au (KLU057) Killarney (extensional Z11 structure)

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Figure 8: Location map of the western vein field at Cracow

Figure 9: Long section of Killarney Z11 lode results for the quarter showing mine infrastructure

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EXPLORATION

Connors Arc, Queensland

Evolution entered into an agreement with Orion Minerals Limited (ASX:ORN) (“Orion”) to acquire 100% of the Connors Arc exploration project, a large early-stage exploration project covering approximately 3,200km[2] , located 160km northwest of Rockhampton in Queensland (see ASX announcement 2 May 2018). It is a technically compelling project with multiple and very extensive alteration zones which could be indicative of multiple preserved epithermal gold systems. The project area has similar geological characteristics to two of Evolution’s current mines, Mt Carlton and Cracow, both of which are greater than one million ounces epithermal gold deposits.

Tennant Creek, Northern Territory (65% earn in complete)

Emmerson Resources shareholders approved the restructure the Tennant Creek joint venture as previously released. The transfer of exploration and mining leases covering the Goanna / Gecko / Orlando corridor is progressing as agreed.

Further information on all reported exploration results included in this report is provided in the Drill Hole Information Summary and JORC Code 2012 Table 1 presented in Appendix 2 of this report.

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EXPLORATION

Competent person statement

Exploration results

The information in this report that relates to exploration results listed in the table below is based on work compiled by the person whose name appears in the same row, who is employed on a full-time basis by Evolution Mining Limited and is a member of the 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.

Activity Competent person
Mungari exploration results Julian Woodcock
Cracow resource definition results Christopher Wilson
Cowal resource definition results James Biggam

Forward looking statements

This report prepared by Evolution Mining Limited (or “the Company”) include forward looking statements. Often, but not always, forward looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward looking words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “continue”, and “guidance”, or other similar words and may include, without limitation, statements regarding plans, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated production or construction commencement dates and expected costs or production outputs.

Forward looking statements inherently involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements. Relevant factors may include, but are not limited to, changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange fluctuations and general economic conditions, increased costs and demand for production inputs, the speculative nature of exploration and project development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits and diminishing quantities or grades of reserves, political and social risks, changes to the regulatory framework within which the Company operates or may in the future operate, environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions, recruitment and retention of personnel, industrial relations issues and litigation.

Forward looking statements are based on the Company and its management’s good faith assumptions relating to the financial, market, regulatory and other relevant environments that will exist and affect the Company’s business and operations in the future. The Company does not give any assurance that the assumptions on which forward looking statements are based will prove to be correct, or that the Company’s business or operations will not be affected in any material manner by these or other factors not foreseen or foreseeable by the Company or management or beyond the Company’s control.

Although the Company attempts and has attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in forward looking statements, there may be other factors that could cause actual results, performance, achievements or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and many events are beyond the reasonable control of the Company. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements. Forward looking statements in these materials speak only at the date of issue. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange listing rules, in providing this information the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

ABN 74 084 669 036

Board of Directors

Executive Chairman

Jake Klein Lawrie Conway

Finance Director and CFO

Colin (Cobb) Johnstone Lead Independent Director Naguib Sawiris Non-executive Director Jim Askew Non-executive Director Sébastien de Montessus Non-executive Director Graham Freestone Non-executive Director Tommy McKeith Non-executive Director Andrea Hall Non-executive Director

Company Secretary

Evan Elstein

Investor enquiries

Bryan O’Hara General Manager Investor Relations Evolution Mining Limited Tel: +61 (0)2 9696 2900

Stock exchange listing

Evolution Mining Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under code EVN.

Issued share capital

At 30 June 2018 issued share capital was 1,692,612,049 ordinary shares.

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Media enquiries

Michael Vaughan Fivemark Partners Tel: +61 (0)422 602 720

Internet address

www.evolutionmining.com.au

Registered and principal office

Level 24, 175 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: +61 (0)2 9696 2900 Fax: +61 (0)2 9696 2901

Share register

Link Market Services Limited Locked Bag A14 Sydney South NSW 1235

Tel: 1300 554 474 (within Australia) Tel: +61 (0)2 8280 7111 Fax: +61 (0)2 9287 0303 Email: [email protected]

Conference call

Jake Klein (Executive Chairman), Lawrie Conway (Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer), Bob Fulker (Chief Operating Officer) and Glen Masterman (VP Discovery and Chief Geologist) will host a conference call to discuss the quarterly results at 11.00am Sydney time on Thursday 19 July 2018.

Shareholder – live audio stream

A live audio stream of the conference call will be available on Evolution’s website www.evolutionmining.com.au. The audio stream is ‘listen only’. The audio stream will also be uploaded to Evolution’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call and can be accessed at any time.

Analysts and media – conference call details

Conference call details for analysts and media includes Q & A participation. Please dial in five minutes before the conference starts and provide your name and the participant PIN code.

Participant PIN code: 91081514#

Dial-in numbers:

  • Australia: 1800 093 431

  • International Toll: +61 (0)2 8047 9393

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Drill Hole Information Summary

Cowal

Hole Northing Easting Elevation Hole
Dip Azi From Interval1 ETW Au
Hole ID Type
MGA (m)

MGA (m)
AHD (m) Length
(m)

MGA
MGA (m) (m) (m) (g/t)
1535DD323 DD 6,278,657 538,017 209 412 -57 73 No significant intersection
1535DD324 DD 6,278,599 538,107 209 361 -64 82 283.1 2.96 1.60 58.21
304.0 2.00 1.60 16.30
1535DD325 DD 6,278,599 538,108 209 325 -57 83 No significant intersection
1535DD326 DD 6,278,490 538,070 205 421 -59 88 279.0 5.00 2.50 3.96
366.6 5.39 4.10 8.04
1535DD327 DD 6,278,495 538,063 205 463 -75 80 183.0 4.00 2.10 14.25
315.0 5.00 3.30 2.20
401.0 5.00 2.50 5.63
1535DD330 DD 6,278,495 538,063 205 720 -75 80 340.0 4.00 2.50 10.03
430.0 5.00 3.00 3.30
532.0 10.00 7.50 9.99
546.0 7.00 3.00 4.39
1535DD328 DD 6,278,597 537,925 206 540.9 -55 88 No significant intersection
1535DD328A DD 6,278,597 537,925 206 500.2 -55 83 381.0 3.00 2.10 7.73
463.0 10.00 7.00 3.02
1535DD329 DD 6,278,596 537,924 206 520.46 -55 80 No significant intersection
1535DD331 DD 6,279,082 537,666 205 535.5 -64 86 Hole abandoned
1535DD331A DD 6,279,081 537,665 205 863.1 -61 90 723.0 7.00 3.20 5.54
766.0 7.00 5.80 1.97
782.0 43.00 30.00 2.38
E41D2812 DD 6,276,233 537,535 210 721 -61 86 430.0 25.00 25.00 0.56
including 439.0 4.00 1.13
475.0 19.00 19.00 0.61
including 484.0 6.00 1.04
573.0 27.00 27.00 1.00
including 581.0 4.00 5.11
  1. Reported intervals provided in this report are downhole widths as true widths are not currently known. An estimated true width (etw) is provided where available

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Mungari

Mungari
Hole
Hole
Type
Northing
MGA (m)
Easting
MGA (m)
Elevation
AHD (m)
Hole
Length
(m)
Dip
MGA
Azi
MGA
From
(m)
Interval1
(m)
ETW
(m)
Au
(g/t)
EVDD0035 DD 6638748 312181 430 405.1 -50 18 358.0 19.5 15.2 4.82
339.0 16.0 12.4 2.63
201.0 21.4 16.6 0.80
EVRC0420D RC_DD 6639074 312127 428 411.68 -60 120 329.1 18.4 17.7 2.68
EVRC0435D RC_DD 6639098 312115 428 501.4 -60 145 382.0 7.1 6.8 2.47
391.0 2.2 2.1 2.38
396.0 2.0 1.9 2.71
EVRC0419D RC_DD 6639059 312218 428 318.7 -60 122 125.0 1.0 1.0 3.56
EVRC0421D RC_DD 6638999 312152 428 312.6 -60 120 279.0 5.5 5.3 2.64
258.5 4.5 4.3 2.17
EVRC0434 RC 6639318 312553 430 204.0 -60 120 155.0 2.0 1.9 2.87
EVRC0383D RC_DD 6631832 319607 431 243.3 -60 40 204.0 7.0 5.2 6.90
219.5 2.8 2.1 4.06
EVRC0384D RC_DD 6631777 319678 432 263.5 -60 40 215.0 2.5 1.9 6.73
223.7 0.5 0.3 18.14
EVRC0385D RC_DD 6631745 319709 432 294.4 -60 40 202.0 2.0 1.5 2.53
EVRC0382 RC 6631941 319610 434 192.0 -60 40 136.0 1.0 0.7 3.90
143.0 6.0 4.4 0.87
EVRC0438D RC_DD 6639186 312262 429 465.4 -60 150 334.0 1.0 1.0 3.41
EVRC0437DA RC_DD 6639238 312408 430 372.2 -60 150 No significant intersection
EVRC0431 RC 6638616 311843 431 240.0 -60 148 No significant intersection
EVRC0427 RC 6638709 311974 431 150.0 -60 148 No significant intersection
EVRC0428 RC 6638760 311948 430 240.0 -60 148 No significant intersection
EVRC0315 RC 6631944 319,703 435 150 -60 40 82 6.0 4.8 3.91
144 1.0 0.8 1.12
EVRC0317 RC 6631797 319915 435 160 -60 40 No significant intersection
EVRC0318 RC 6631759 319877 433 156 -60 40 No significant intersection
EVRC0319 RC 6632017 319608 435 126 -60 40 0 1.0 0.8 3.42
87 3.0 2.4 1.64
EVRC0320 RC 6631980 319517 434 180 -60 40 148 2.0 1.6 1.67
EVRC0248 RC 6631861 319743 433 168 -60 40 130 2.0 1.6 8.69
146 1.0 0.8 1.01

Cracow

Cracow
Hole
Hole
Type
Northing
MGA (m)
Easting
MGA (m)
Elevation
AHD (m)
Hole
Length
(m)
Dip
MGA
Azi
MGA
From
(m)
Interval1
(m)
ETW
(m)
Au
(g/t)
KLU056 DD 7,200,142 223,910 -378 96.20 -29 252 67.1 0.85 0.71 3.74
KLU057 DD 7,200,143 223,910 -378 94.70 -30 267 71.8 1.90 1.64 7.44
KLU058 DD 7,200,144 223,911 -378 110.10 -41 284 82.0 5.60 3.75 2.60
KLU058 DD 7,200,144 223,911 -378 110.10 -41 284 82.0 5.60 3.75 2.60
KLU059 DD 7,200,144 223,911 -378 85.60 -30 285 66.7 4.10 3.38 0.57
KLU060 DD 7,200,144 223,911 -378 95.20 -24 301 74.6 2.75 2.16 0.65
KLU063 DD 7,200,145 223,910 -376 88.90 27 312 71.0 0.95 0.77 1.33
KLU065 DD 7,200,093 223,908 -371 125.10 8 238 75.3 10.70 8.39 15.85
KLU066 DD 7,200,093 223,908 -371 115.90 -3 238 60.0 12.95 8.69 3.90
KLU066 DD 7,200,093 223,908 -371 115.90 -3 238 91.4 0.60 0.53 5.56
KLU067 DD 7,200,093 223,908 -371 104.00 -4 248 65.9 1.30 1.05 14.52
KLU069 DD 7,200,094 223,907 -372 102.50 -31 263 83.5 1.10 0.87 0.17
KLU070 DD 7,200,095 223,907 -372 104.00 -34 280 76.3 0.75 0.61 0.19
KLU071A DD 7,200,162 223,924 -382 114.00 -35 289 88.6 1.30 0.99 0.79
  1. Reported intervals provided in this report are downhole widths as true widths are not currently known. An estimated true width (etw) is provided where available

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Cowal

Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised
industry
standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
downhole gamma sondes, handheld
XRF instruments, etc.). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representation and the
appropriate
calibration
of
any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are material to the
Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’
work has been completed this would be
relatively
simple
(e.g.
‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain 1
m samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for
fire assay’). In other cases, more
explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems, or unusual
commodities/mineralisation types (e.g.
submarine nodules).

Holes in this report consist of conventional diamond core
drilling.

Drill holes were positioned strategically to infill gaps in the
existing drill data set and test continuity of known
lodes/mineralised structures. Collar and down hole surveys
were utilised to accurately record final locations. Industry
standard sampling, assaying and QA/QC practices were
applied to all holes.

Drill core was halved with a diamond saw in 1 m intervals,
irrespective of geological contacts. Oxide material that was too
soft and friable to be cut with a diamond saw was split with a
chisel. Core was cut to preserve the bottom of hole orientation
mark and the top half of core sent for analysis to ensure no bias
is introduced. RC samples were collected directly from a splitter
at the drill rig.

Sample preparation was conducted by SGS West Wyalong and
consisted of:

Drying in the oven at 105ºC; crushing in a jaw crusher; fine
crushing in a Boyd crusher to 2-3mm; rotary splitting a 3kg
assay sub-sample if the sample is too large for the LM5 mill;
pulverising in the LM5 mill to nominal; 90% passing 75 µm; and
a 50g fire assay charge was taken with an atomic absorption
(AA) finish. The detection limit was 0.01 g/t Au.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details
(e.g. core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core
is oriented and if so, by what method,
etc.).

Diamond drill holes were drilled HQ diameter through the
clay/oxide and NQ diameter through the primary rock to end of
hole.

All core has been oriented using accepted industry techniques.
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery
and
ensure
representative
nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential
loss/gain
of
fine/coarse
material.

Provisions are made in the drilling contract to ensure that hole
deviation is minimised, and core sample recovery is maximised.
Core recovery is recorded in the database. There are no
significant core loss or sample recovery issues. Core is
reoriented and marked up at 1m intervals. Measurements of
recovered core are made and reconciled to the driller’s depth
blocks, and if necessary, to the driller’s rod counts.

There is very no apparent relationship between core-loss and
grade.

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Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation,
mining studies and metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel etc.) photography.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.

Geologists log core for lithology, alteration, structure, and
veining. Logging was done directly onto laptop computers via
LogChief software which is validated and uploaded directly into
the Datashed database.

The Cowal logging system allows recording of both a primary
and a secondary lithology and alteration. Geologists also record
the colour, texture, grain size, sorting, rounding, fabric, and
fabric intensity characterising each lithological interval.

The logged structures include faults, shears, breccias, major
veins, lithological contacts, and intrusive contacts. Structures
are also recorded as point data to accommodate orientation
measurements.

Structural measurements are obtained using a core orientation
device. Core is rotated into its original orientation, using the
Gyro survey data as a guide. Freiberg compasses are used for
structural measurements.

Geologists log vein data including vein frequency, vein
percentage of interval, vein type, composition, sulphide
percentage per metre, visible gold, sulphide type, and
comments relative to each metre logged.

Geotechnical logging is done by field technicians and
geologists. Logging is on a per metre basis and includes
percentage core recovery, percentage RQD, fracture count, and
an estimate of hardness. The geotechnical data is entered into
the database.

All drill core, once logged, is digitally photographed on a core
tray-by-tray basis. The digital image captures all metre marks,
the orientation line (BOH) and geologist’s lithology, alteration,
mineralogy, and other pertinent demarcations. The geologists
highlight geologically significant features such that they can be
clearly referenced in the digital images.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality
and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in-situ
material collected, including for instance
results for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.

Diamond Core is cut with a diamond saw or chisel. Core is cut
to preserve the bottom of hole orientation mark and the top half
of core is always sent for analysis to ensure no bias is
introduced.

In 2003 Analytical Solutions Ltd conducted a Review of Sample
Preparation, Assay and Quality Control Procedures for Cowal
Gold Project. This study, combined with respective operating
company policy and standards (North Ltd, Homestake, Barrick
and Evolution) formed the framework for the sampling, assaying
and QAQC protocols used at Cowal to ensure appropriate and
representative sampling.

Results per interval are reviewed for half core samples and if
unexpected or anomalous assays are returned an additional
quarter core may be submitted for assay.
Quality of assay data
and laboratory tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness
of
the
assaying
and
laboratory
procedures
used
and whether
the
technique is considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments etc. the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations factors
applied and their derivation, etc.

SGS West Wyalong and ALS Orange are utilised as primary
sources of analytical information. Round robin checks are
completed regularly between the two laboratories. Both labs
operate to international standards and procedures and take part
in the Geostatistical Round Robin inter-laboratory test survey.
The Cowal QA/QC program comprises blanks, Certified
Reference Material (CRM), inter-laboratory duplicate checks,
and grind checks.

1 in 30 fine crush residue samples has an assay duplicate. 1 in
20 pulp residue samples has an assay duplicate.

Wet screen grind checks are performed on 1 in 20 pulp residue
samples. A blank is submitted 1 in every 38 samples, CRM’s

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Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted
(e.g.
standards,
blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and
whether
acceptable
levels
of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
are submitted 1 in every 20 samples. The frequency of repeat
assays is set at 1 in 30 samples.

All sample numbers, including standards and duplicates, are
pre-assigned by a QA/QC Administrator and given to the
sampler on a sample sheet. The QA/QC Administrator monitors
the assay results for non-compliance and requests action when
necessary. Batches with CRM’s that are outside the ±2SD
acceptance criteria are re-assayed until acceptable results are
returned.

Material used for blanks is uncertified, sourced locally,
comprising fine river gravel which has been determined to be
below detection limit. A single blank is submitted every 38
samples. Results are reviewed by the QA/QC Administrator
upon receipt for non-compliances. Any assay value greater than
0.1 g/t Au will result in a notice to the laboratory. Blank assays
above 0.20 g/t Au result in re-assay of the entire batch. The
duplicate assays (Au2) are taken by the laboratory during the
subsampling at the crushing and pulverisation stages. The
results were analysed using scatter plots and relative
percentage difference (RPD) plots. Repeat assays represent
approx. 10% of total samples assayed. Typically, there is a large
variance at the lower grades which is common for low grade
gold deposits, however, the variance decreases to less than
10% for grades above 0.40 g/t Au, which is the cut-off grade
used at Cowal.

Approximately 5% of the pulps, representing a range of
expected grades, are submitted to an umpire assay laboratory
(ALS Orange) to check for repeatability and precision. Analysis
of the data shows that the Principal Laboratory is performing to
an acceptable level.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying

The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification and
data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data

No dedicated twinning drilling has been conducted for this drill
program.

Cowal uses DataShed software system to maintain the
database. Digital assay results are loaded directly into the
database. The software performs verification checks including
checking for missing sample numbers, matching sample
numbers, changes in sampling codes, inconsistent “from-to”
entries, and missing fields. Results are not entered into the
database until the QA/QC Administrator approves of the results.
A QA/QC report is completed for each drill hole and filed with
the log, assay sheet, and other appropriate data. Only the
Senior Project Geologist and Database Manager have
administrator rights to the database. Others can use and sort
the database but not save or delete data.
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locate drillholes (collar and downhole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.

All drill hole collars were surveyed using high definition DGPS.
All drill holes were surveyed using a downhole survey camera.
The first survey reading was taken near the collar to determine
accurate set up and then at regular intervals downhole.

On completion of each angled drill hole, a down hole gyroscopic
(Gyro) survey was conducted. The Gyro tool was referenced to
the accurate surface surveyed position of each hole collar.

The Gyro results were entered into the drill hole database
without conversion or smoothing.

An aerial survey was flown during 2003 by AAM Hatch. This
digital data has been combined with surveyed drill hole collar
positions and other features (tracks, lake shoreline) to create a
digital terrain model (DTM). The survey was last updated in late
2014.

In 2004, Cowal implemented a new mine grid system with the
assistance of AAM Hatch. The current mine grid system covers
all areas within the ML and ELs at Cowal with six digits.
Data spacing and
distribution

Data
spacing
for
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
Whether
the
data spacing
and
distribution is sufficient to establish the

The exploration drillholes reported in this report are targeted to
test for continuity of mineralisation as interpreted from previous
drilling. It is not yet known whether this drilling is testing the full
extent of the mineralised geological zones. All drilling is
sampled at 1 m intervals down hole.

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Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
degree of geological and grade continuity
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and
Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and
classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this is
known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.

Diamond holes were positioned to optimise intersection angles
of the target area. In respect of the drilling at E41W drilling is
targeted to drill at right angles to the dominant vein direction
however the extent of the vein package is currently unknown.

The Drilling at Galway Regal is oriented perpendicular to the
known mineralised package.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

Drill contractors are issued with drill instructions by an Evolution
geologist. The sheet provides drill hole names, details, sample
requirements, and depths for each drill hole. Drill hole sample
bags are pre-numbered. The drill holes are sampled by
Evolution personnel who prepare sample submission sheets.
The submission sheet is then emailed to the laboratory with a
unique submission number assigned. This then allows
individual drill holes to be tracked.

An SGS West Wyalong (SGS) representative collects the
samples from site twice daily, however, if samples are being
sent to another laboratory a local freight company is used to
collect the samples from site and deliver them to the laboratory.
Upon arrival, the laboratory sorts each crate and compares the
received samples with the supplied submission sheet. The
laboratory assigns a unique batch number and dispatches a
reconciliation sheet for each submission via email. The
reconciliation sheet is checked, and any issues addressed. The
new batch name and dispatch information is entered into the
tracking sheet. The laboratory processes each batch separately
and tracks all samples through the laboratory utilising the LIMS
system. Upon completion, the laboratory emails Standard
Industry Format (SIF) files with the results for each batch to
Evolution personnel.

The assay batch files are checked against the tracking
spreadsheet and processed. The drill plan is marked off
showing completed drill holes. Any sample or QA/QC issues
with the results are tracked and resolved with the laboratory.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.

QA/QC Audits of the Primary SGS West Wyalong Laboratory
are carried out on an approximately quarterly basis and for the
Umpire ASL Orange Laboratory approximately on a six-monthly
basis. Any issues are noted and agreed remedial actions
assigned and dated for completion.

Numerous internal audits of the database and systems have
been undertaken by site geologists and company technical
groups from North Ltd, Homestake, Barrick and Evolution.
External audits were conducted in 2003 by RMI and QCS Ltd.
and in 2011 and 2014 review and validation was conducted by
RPA. MiningOne conducted a review of the Cowal Database in
2016 as part of the peer review process for the Stage H
Feasibility Study. Recent audits have found no significant
issues with data management systems or data quality.

Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and
land tenure status
Type, reference name/number, location
and ownership including agreements or
material issues with third parties such as
joint ventures, partnerships, overriding
royalties, native title interests, historical
sites, wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.

The Cowal Mine is located on the western side of Lake
Cowal in central New South Wales, approximately 38 km
north of West Wyalong and 350 km west of Sydney. Drilling
documented in this report was undertaken on ML1535. This
Lease is wholly owned by Evolution Mining Ltd. and CGO
has all required operational, environmental and heritage
permits and approvals for the work conducted on the Lease.
There are not any other known significant factors or risks
that may affect access, title, or the right or ability to perform
further work programs on the Lease.
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.

The Cowal region has been subject to various exploration and
drilling programs by GeoPeko, North Ltd., Rio Tinto Ltd.,
Homestake and Barrick.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.

The Cowal gold deposits (E41, E42, E46, Galway and Regal)
occur within the 40 km long by 15 km wide Ordovician Lake
Cowal Volcanic Complex, east of the Gilmore Fault Zone
within the eastern portion of the Lachlan Fold Belt. There is
sparse outcrop across the Lake Cowal Volcanic Complex
and, as a consequence, the regional geology has largely
been defined by interpretation of regional aeromagnetic and
exploration drilling programs.

The Lake Cowal Volcanic Complex contains potassium rich
calc-alkaline to shoshonitic high level intrusive complexes,
thick trachyandesitic volcanics, and volcaniclastic sediment
piles.

The gold deposits at Cowal are structurally hosted,
epithermal to mesothermal gold deposits occurring within and
marginal to a 230 m thick dioritic to gabbroic sill intruding
trachy-andesitic volcaniclastic rocks and lavas.

The overall structure of the gold deposits is complex but in
general consists of a faulted antiform that plunges shallowly
to the north-northeast. The deposits are aligned along a
north-south orientated corridor with bounding faults, the
Booberoi Fault on the western side and the Reflector Fault on
the eastern side (the Gold Corridor).
Drill hole Information A summary of all information material to
the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material
drillholes:

easting and northing of the drillhole
collar

elevation or RL of the drillhole collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

downhole length and interception
depth

hole length.

Drill hole information is provided in the Drill Hole Information
Summary presented in the Appendix of this report.
Data aggregation
methods

In
reporting
Exploration
Results,
weighting
averaging
techniques,
maximum
and/or
minimum
grade
truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades)
and cut-off grades are usually material
and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate
short lengths of high grade results and
longer lengths of low grade results, the
procedure used for such aggregation
should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should be
shown in detail.

Significant intercepts have nominally been calculated based
on a minimum interval length of 3m, max internal dilution of
5m and a minimum grade of 0.4g/t Au. However, some
intervals with sizable Au grades may be reported individually
if appropriate. Au Grades are reported un-cut.

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Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
The assumptions used for any reporting
of metal equivalent values should be
clearly stated.
Relationship between
mineralisation widths
and intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with
respect to the drill hole angle is known, its
nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the downhole
lengths are reported, there should be a
clear statement to this effect (e.g.
‘downhole length, true width not known’)

Mineralisation within the drilling area is bounded by large
north-south trending structures, however it has strong
internally oblique structural controls. Drill holes are typically
oriented to optimise the angle of intercept at the target
location. All significant intercepts are reported as down hole
intervals.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts
should be included for any significant
discovery being reported. These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view
of drill hole

Drill hole location plans for drilling at GRE46 and E41 West
are provided below. Representative sections are provided in
the body of the report.
GRE46 Drill hole location plan

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Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
E41 Drill hole location plan
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and
high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results

Significant intercepts reported are only those areas where
mineralisation was identified.

These assay results have not been previously reported.

All earlier significant assay results have been reported in
previous ASX announcements.

The intercepts reported for this period form part of a larger
drill program that was still in progress at the time of writing.
Remaining holes are awaiting logging, processing and
assays and future significant results will be published as
appropriate.
Other substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported including
(but
not
limited
to):
geological
observations; geophysical survey results;
geochemical survey results; bulk samples

size
and
method
of
treatment;
metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater,
geotechnical
and
rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.

No other substantive data was collected during the report
period.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further
work (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or
depth extensions or largescale step-out
drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas
of possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations
and
future
drilling areas, provided this information is
not commercially sensitive.

Results from these programs will be incorporated into current
models and interpretations and further work will be
determined based on the outcomes.

Mungari

Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques Nature and quality of sampling (e.g.
cut channels,
random chips,
or
specific specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
downhole gamma sondes, handheld
XRF
instruments,
etc).
These
examples should not be taken as
limiting
the
broad
meaning
of
sampling.
Include reference to measures taken
to ensure sample representation and
the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are material to the
Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’
work has been completed this would
be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain 1
m samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge
for fire assay’). In other cases, more
explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has
inherent
sampling
problems,
or
unusual
commodities/mineralisation
types (e.g. submarine nodules).

Sampling of gold mineralisation at Mungari was undertaken
using diamond core (surface) and reverse circulation (RC) drill
chips.

All drill samples were logged prior to sampling. Diamond drill
core was sampled to lithological, alteration and mineralisation
related contacts, whilst RC samples were collected at 1m
downhole intervals. Sampling was carried out according to
Evolution protocols and QAQC procedures which comply with
industry best practice. All drill-hole collars were surveyed using
a total station theodolite or total GPS.

The sampling and assaying methods are appropriate for the
orogenic mineralised system and are representative for the
mineralisation style. The sampling and assaying suitability was
validated using Evolution’s QAQC protocol and no instruments
or tools requiring calibration were used as part of the sampling
process.

RC drilling was sampled to obtain 1m samples using a static
cone splitter from which 3 to 5 kg was crushed and pulverised
to produce a 30g to 50g subsample for fire assay. Diamond
drillcore sample intervals were based on geology to ensure a
representative sample, with lengths ranging from 0.2 to 1.2m.
Surface diamond drilling was half core sampled. All diamond
core samples were dried, crushed and pulverised (total
preparation) to produce a 30g to 50g charge for fire assay of Au.
A suite of multi elements are determined using four-acid digest
with ICP/MS and/or an ICP/AES finish for some sample
intervals.
Drilling techniques Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details
(e.g. core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core
is oriented and if so, by what method,
etc.).

RC sampling was completed using a 4.5” to 5.5” diameter face
sampling hammer. Diamond holes from surface were
predominantly wireline NQ2 (50.5mm) or HQ (63.5mm) holes.

All diamond core from surface core was orientated using the
reflex (act II or ezi-ori) tool.
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.

Whether
a
relationship
exists
between sample recovery and grade
and whether sample bias may have
occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.

RC drilling sample weights were recorded for selected sample
intervals and monitored for fluctuations against the expected
sample weight. If samples were below the expected weight,
feedback was given promptly to the RC driller to modify drilling
practices to achieve the expected weights.

All diamond core was orientated and measured during
processing and the recovery recorded into the drill-hole
database. The core was reconstructed into continuous runs on
a cradle for orientation marking. Hole depths were checked
against the driller’s core blocks.

Inconsistencies between the logging and the driller’s core depth
measurement blocks are investigated. Core recovery has been
acceptable. Surface drilling recoveries were generally excellent
with the exception of oxide zones however these rarely fell
below 90%.

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery include
instructions to drillers to slow down drilling rates or reduce the
coring run length in less competent ground.

Analysis of drill sample bias and loss/gain was undertaken with
the Overall MineReconciliationperformancewhere available.

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Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate
Mineral
Resource
estimation,
mining
studies
and
metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel etc.) photography.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.

RC drill chips and diamond core have been geologically logged
to the level of detail required for the Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies.

All logging is both qualitative and quantitative in nature
recording features such as structural data, RQD, sample
recovery, lithology, mineralogy, alteration, mineralisation types,
vein density, oxidation state, weathering, colour etc. All holes
are photographed wet.

All RC and diamond holes were logged in entirety from collar to
end of hole.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature,
quality and appropriateness of the
sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted
for all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in situ
material
collected,
including
for
instance
results
for
field
duplicate/second-half sampling.

Whether
sample
sizes
are
appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.

Most diamond core drilled from surface was half core sampled
and the remaining half was retained. In the oxide zone, where
cutting can wash away samples, some surface holes were full
core sampled.

All RC samples were split by a cone or a riffle splitter and
collected into a sequenced calico bag. Any wet samples that
could not be riffle split were dried then riffle split.

Sample preparation of RC and diamond samples was
undertaken by external laboratories according to the sample
preparation and assaying protocol established to maximise the
representation of the Mungari mineralisation. Laboratories
performance was monitored as part of Evolution’s QAQC
procedure. Laboratory inspections were undertaken to monitor
the laboratories compliance to the Mungari sampling and
sample preparation protocol.

The sample and size (2.5kg to 4kg) relative to the particle size
(>85% passing 75um) of the material sampled is a commonly
utilised practice for effective sample representation for gold
deposits within the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.

Quality control procedures adopted to maximise sample
representation for all sub-sampling stages include the collection
of field and laboratory duplicates and the insertion of certified
reference material as assay standards (1 in 20) and the
insertion of blank samples (1 in 20) or at the geologist’s
discretion. Coarse blank material is routinely submitted for
assay and is inserted into each mineralised zone where
possible. The quality control performance was monitored as part
of Evolution’s QAQC procedure.

The sample preparation has been conducted by commercial
laboratories. All samples are oven dried (between 85°C and
105°C), jaw crushed to nominal <3mm and if required split by a
rotary splitter device to a maximum sample weight of 3.5kg as
required. The primary sample is then pulverised in a one stage
process, using a LM5 pulveriser, to a particle size of >85%
passing 75um. Approximately 200g of the primary sample is
extracted by spatula to a numbered paper pulp bag that is used
for a 50g fire assay charge. The pulp is retained and the bulk
residue is disposed of after two months.

Measures taken to ensure sample representation include the
collection of field duplicates during RC drilling at a frequency
rate of 5%. Duplicate samples for both RC chips and diamond
core are collected during the sample preparation pulverisation
stage. A comparison of the duplicate sample vs. the primary
sample assay result was undertaken as part of Evolution’s
QAQC protocol. It is considered that all sub-sampling and lab
preparations are consistent with other laboratories in Australia
and are satisfactory for the intended purpose.

The sample sizes are considered appropriate and in line with
industry standards.
Quality of assay data
and laboratory tests

The
nature,
quality
and
appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory
procedures
used
and

The sampling preparation and assaying protocol used at
Mungari was developed to ensure the quality and suitability of
the assaying and laboratory procedures relative to the
mineralisationtypes.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
whether the technique is considered
partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments etc. the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted
(eg
standards,
blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.

Fire assay is designed to measure the total gold within a
sample. Fire assay has been confirmed as a suitable technique
for orogenic type mineralisation. It has been extensively used
throughout the Goldfields region. Screen fire assay and
LeachWELL / bottle roll analysis techniques have also been
used to validate the fire assay techniques.

The technique utilised a 30g, 40g or 50g sample charge with a
lead flux, which is decomposed in a furnace with the prill being
totally digested by 2 acids (HCI and HN03) before the gold
content is determined by an AAS machine.

No geophysical tools or other remote sensing instruments were
utilised for reporting or interpretation of gold mineralisation.

Quality control samples were routinely inserted into the
sampling sequence and were also inserted either inside or
around the expected zones of mineralisation. The intent of the
procedure for reviewing the performance of certified standard
reference material is to examine for any erroneous results (a
result outside of the expected statistically derived tolerance
limits) and to validate if required; the acceptable levels of
accuracy and precision for all stages of the sampling and
analytical process. Typically, batches which fail quality control
checks arere-analysed.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying

The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification and
data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data

Independent internal or external verification of significant
intercepts is not routinely completed. The quality control / quality
assurance (QAQC) process ensures the intercepts are
representative for the orogenic gold systems. Half core and
sample pulps are retained at Mungari if further verification is
required.

The twinning of holes is not a common practice undertaken at
Mungari. The face sample and drill hole data with the mill
reconciliation data is of sufficient density to validate
neighbouring samples. Data which is inconsistent with the
known geology undergoes further verification to ensure its
quality.

All sample and assay information is stored utilising the acQuire
database software system. Data undergoes QAQC validation
prior to being accepted and loaded into the database. Assay
results are merged when received electronically from the
laboratory. The geologist reviews the database checking for the
correct merging of results and that all data has been received
and entered. Any adjustments to this data are recorded
permanently in the database. Historical paper records (where
available) are retained in the exploration and mining offices.

No adjustments or calibrations have been made to the final
assay datareported by thelaboratory.
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used
to locate drillholes (collar and downhole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other
locations
used
in
Mineral
Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.

All surface drill holes at Mungari have been surveyed for
easting, northing and reduced level. Recent data is collected
and stored in MGA 94 Zone 51 and AHD.

Resource drill hole collar positions are surveyed by the site-
based survey department or contract surveyors (utilising a
differential GPS or conventional surveying techniques, with
reference to a known base station) with a precision of less than
0.2m variability.

Topographic control was generated from aerial surveys and
detailed Lidar surveys to 0.2m accuracy.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and
distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree
of
geological
and
grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s)
and
classifications
applied.

The nominal drill spacing for Exploration drilling is 80m x 80m
or wider and for Resource Definition is 40m x 40m or in some
areas 20m x 20m. This spacing includes data that has been
verified from previous exploration activities on the project.

Data spacing and distribution is considered sufficient for
establishing
geological continuity
and
grade
variability
appropriate for classifying a Mineral Resource.

Sample compositing was not applied due to the often-narrow
mineralised zones.

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Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Whether sample compositing has
been applied.
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves
unbiased
sampling
of
possible structures and the extent to
which this is known, considering the
deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.

Mineralisation at White Foil is hosted within a brittle quartz
gabbro unit. The gold is associated with quartz stockworks.
Structural studies confirm the presence of two main vein sets at
White Foil with a dominant moderately NNW dipping set
(51º/346º dip and dip direction) and a secondary SSE dipping
set (56º/174º dip and dip direction). An identifiable systematic
bias associated with drilling direction has not been established.
The main strike to the gabbro unit is NNW-SSE and it plunges
steeply towards the NNE. The predominant drill direction was to
the SE.

Surface holes typically intersect at an angle to the mineralisation
and there is no observed bias associated with drilling
orientation.

The relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures at Mungari is not
considered to have introduced a sampling bias and is not
considered to be material.

Resource Definition and Exploration drilling is typically planned
to intersect ore domains in an orientation that does not introduce
sample bias. A small number of holes are drilled at sub-optimal
orientations to testforalternate geological interpretations.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure
sample security.

Chain of custody protocols to ensure the security of samples are
followed. Prior to submission samples are retained on site and
access to the samples is restricted. Collected samples are
dropped off at the respective commercial laboratories in
Kalgoorlie. The laboratories are contained within a
secured/fenced compound. Access into the laboratory is
restricted and movements of personnel and the samples are
tracked under supervision of the laboratory staff. During some
drill campaigns some samples are collected directly from site by
the commercial laboratory. While various laboratories have
been used, the chain of custody and sample security protocols
haveremained similar.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews
of sampling techniques and data.

The Mungari geology and drilling database was reviewed by
acQuire in December 2015 and no material issues were
identified.

Oscillating cone splitters has been in use in the White Foil Pit
for grade control and has returned more consistent duplicate
sample weights than a standard static cone splitter. Trials in the
exploration environment are ongoing.

Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and
land tenure status

Type,
reference
name/number,
location
and
ownership
including
agreements or material issues with third
parties
such
as
joint
ventures,
partnerships,
overriding
royalties,
native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness
or
national
park
and
environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.

Resource Definition drilling was undertaken on the following
tenements, M15/830.

Exploration drilling was undertaken on the following tenements:
E15/934, E15/961, E15/964, E15/1368, E15/1499, E24/167,
M15/688,
M15/689,
M15/836,
M15/1188,
M15/1346,
M15/1347,
M15/1407,
M15/1826,
M16/139,
M24/274,
M24/388,
P15/5956,
P15/5957,
P15/5973,
P15/5974,
P16/2582,
P16/2583,
P16/2598,
P16/2599,
P16/2602,
P16/2603,
P16/2615,
P16/2641,
P16/2643,
P16/2645,
P16/2652, and P16/2791.

All tenements are in good standing and no known impediments
exist. Prospecting leases with imminent expiries will have
mining lease applications submitted in due course.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.

At White Foil the initial anomaly was identified by Afmeco who
found the Kopai trend which eventually included White Foil. The
discovery was made in 1996 by Mines and Resources Australia
who was a precursor company to La Mancha Resources
Australia Pty Ltd. Placer Dome Ltd was a 49% joint venture
partner during the first mining campaign in 2002-2003.

Significant historical work has been performed across the
Regional Tenement package by numerous parties since the
original discovery of gold in the region c.1890. Recent
exploration commenced during the 1970’s onwards and has
included exploration for base metal and gold mineralisation.

Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.

The White Foil gold deposit is a quartz stockwork hosted in a
gabbro. The gabbro is differentiated broadly into a quartz-rich
phase in the west. This quartz gabbro unit is the most
hydrothermally altered unit and contains the bulk of the gold
mineralisation. The White Foil deposit is bounded to the west
by hangingwall volcaniclastic rocks. To the east mineralisation
becomes irregular and uneconomic in the more melanocratic
phase of gabbro. Mineralisation is controlled by sheeted
systems of stockwork veining, which has imparted strong
alteration and sulphidation to the quartz gabbro.

The Perimeter and Scottish Archer prospects are located in the
northern portion of the Mungari tenements, in the Ora Banda
camp. The geology comprises Bent Tree Basalt. The
mineralisation is associated with structures related to the
Grants Patch Fault.
Drill hole Information
A summary of all information material
to the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material
drillholes:
o easting and northing of the drillhole
collar
o elevation or RL of the drillhole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o downhole length and interception
depth
o hole length.

Refer to the drill hole information table in the Appendix of this
report.
Data aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting
averaging
techniques,
maximum
and/or
minimum
grade
truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades)
and cut-off grades are usually material
and should be stated.

Where
aggregate
intercepts
incorporate short lengths of high grade
results and longer lengths of low grade
results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some
typical examples of such aggregations
should be shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.

Intercept length weighted average techniques, minimum grade
truncations and cut-off grades have been used in this report.

At Frog’s Leg composite grades of > 3 g/t have been reported.

At White Foil and other regional properties composite grades
>1 g/t have been reported.

Composite lengths and grade as well as internal significant
values are reported in Appendix.

At Perimeter and Scottish Archer, composite grades > 0.6 g/t
have been reported.

No metal equivalent values are used.
Relationship between
mineralisation widths
and intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.

There is a direct relationship between the mineralisation widths
and intercept widths at Mungari.

The assay results are reported as down hole intervals however
an estimate of true width is provided in Appendix.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the
downhole lengths are reported, there
should be a clear statement to this
effect (eg ‘downhole length, true width
not known’)
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts
should be included for any significant
discovery being reported. These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view
of drill hole

Drill hole location diagrams and representative sections of
reported exploration results are provided either below or in the
body of this report.
Perimeter Drill hole location plan

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Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
-
Scottish Archer Drill hole location plan
Balanced reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and
high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting
of Exploration Results

All Exploration and Resource Definition results have been
reported in the Drill Hole Information Summary in the Appendix
of this report.
Other substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to): geological
observations;
geophysical
survey
results; geochemical survey results;
bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results;
bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
and
rock
characteristics;
potential
deleterious
or
contaminating
substances.

A substantial Exploration and Resource Definition program is
on-going at the Mungari site. Other works include field mapping
and geophysical surveys.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned
further work (eg tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
largescale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the
areas of possible extensions, including

Further Exploration, Near Mine Exploration and Resource
Definition work on the Mungari tenements are planned for
FY19.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
the main geological interpretations and
future drilling areas, provided this
information
is
not
commercially
sensitive.

Cracow

Cracow Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Cracow Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cracow Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques Nature and quality of sampling
(eg cut channels, random chips, or
specific
specialised
industry
standard
measurement
tools
appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as downhole
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF
instruments,
etc).
These
examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of
sampling.
Include reference to measures
taken
to
ensure
sample
representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement
tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to
the Public Report. In cases where
‘industry standard’ work has been
done this would be relatively
simple (eg ‘reverse circulation
drilling was used to obtain 1 m
samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 30g
charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be
required, such as where there is
coarse gold that has inherent
sampling
problems.
Unusual
commodities
or
mineralisation
types (eg submarine nodules)

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 Drill type (eg core, reverse
circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary
air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
and details (eg core diameter, triple
or standard tube, depth of diamond
tails, face-sampling bit or other type,
whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).

A combination of drilling techniques was used across the Cracow
Lodes. Diamond NQ3 (standard) and LTK60 were the most
commonly used. Reported significant intercepts were all drilled
from underground and none of the holes reported were
orientated.

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Cracow Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cracow Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cracow Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise
sample
recovery
and
ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists
between sample recovery and grade
and whether sample bias may have
occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.

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 Whether core and chip samples
have
been
geologically
and
geotechnically logged to a level of
detail to support appropriate Mineral
Resource estimation, mining studies
and metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel etc) photography.
The total length and percentage of
the relevant intersections logged.

Geological logging was undertaken onsite by Evolution
employees and less frequently by external contractors. Logging
was completed using_LogChief_Software and uploaded directly to
the database. A standard for logging at Cracow was set by the
Core Logging Procedure_Cracow Procedures Manual 3rd Edition_.
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
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core
taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature,
quality and appropriateness of the
sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted
for
all
sub-sampling
stages
to
maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in-
situ material collected, including for
instance
results
for
field
duplicate/second-half sampling.

Whether
sample
sizes
are
appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.

All 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.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Quality of assay data
and laboratory tests

The
nature,
quality
and
appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered
partial or total.

For
geophysical
tools,
spectrometers,
handheld
XRF
instruments, etc, the parameters
used in determining the analysis
including
instrument
make
and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted
(eg
standards,
blanks,
duplicates,
external
laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias)
and precision have been established.

Sample Analyses – The samples were analysed by 50g Fire
Assay for Au with Atomic Absorption (AAS) finish and was
performed at ALS Townsville. For Ag an Aqua Regia digest with
AAS finish was completed, also at ALS Townsville.

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.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either independent
or alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data,
data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical
and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay
data

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.

The drilling of twin holes wasn’t common practice at Cracow. Twin
holes that have been drilled show the tenor of mineralisation
within the reportable domains were consistent between twin
holes.

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
Accuracy and quality of surveys
used to locate drillholes (collar and
downhole surveys), trenches, mine
workings and other locations used in
Mineral Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system
used.

Quality
and
adequacy
of
topographic control.

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
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and
distribution is sufficient to establish
the degree of geological and grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource
and
Ore
Reserve

No significant drill hole exploration results are being reported.

Sample spacing and distribution was deemed sufficient for
resource estimation.

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.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
estimation
procedure(s)
and
classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has
been applied.

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
Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves
unbiased
sampling
of
possible structures and the extent to
which this is known, considering the
deposit type.
If the relationship between the
drilling orientation and the orientation
of key mineralised structures is
considered to have introduced a
sampling
bias,
this
should
be
assessed and reported if material.

Sample bias from non-orientation of core is considered minimal
in respect to mineralisation at Cracow. All significant drill hole
results reported were whole core sampled

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 The measures taken to ensure
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 The results of any audits or
reviews of sampling techniques and
data.

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.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status

Type,
reference
name/number,
location
and
ownership
including
agreements or material issues with
third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships,
overriding
royalties,
native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.

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.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.

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 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

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
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 Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.

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
A summary of all information material
to the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material
drillholes:
o easting and northing of the
drillhole collar
o elevation or RL of the drillhole
collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o downhole length and interception
depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.

Drill hole information is provided in the Appendix Drill hole
information summary table.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Data aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting
averaging
techniques,
maximum
and/or
minimum
grade
truncations (eg cutting of high grades)
and cut-off grades are usually Material
and should be stated.

Where
aggregate
intercepts
incorporate short lengths of high grade
results and longer lengths of low grade
results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and
some
typical
examples
of
such
aggregations should be shown in
detail.
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.

Intercept length 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
These relationships are particularly
important
in
the
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the
downhole lengths are reported, there
should be a clear statement to this
effect (eg ‘downhole length, true width
not known’)

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.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts
should be included for any significant
discovery
being
reported.
These
should include, but not be limited to a
plan view of drill hole
Schematic sections are provided below. Reported resource
definition results are not considered exploration results.
Plan view of Killarney
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of
all
Exploration
Results
is
not
practicable, representative reporting
of both low and high grades and/or
widths should be practiced to avoid
misleading reporting of Exploration
Results

Assay results reported are of specific regions within the drill hole
identified by epithermal quartz veining.
Other substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to): geological

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

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
observations;
geophysical
survey
results; geochemical survey results;
bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results;
bulk
density,
groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics;
potential deleterious or contaminating
substances.
along with the anomalous arsenic and molybdenite geochemistry,
as indicative of the upper levels of an epithermal system,
increasing prospectivity at depth.
Further work The nature and scale of planned
further work (eg tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
largescale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the
areas of possible extensions, including
the main geological interpretations and
future drilling areas, provided this
information
is
not
commercially
sensitive.

Further Near Mine Exploration and Resource Definition work on
the Cracow tenements will continue into FY19.

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