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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2020

Apr 22, 2020

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QUARTERLY REPORT – For the period ending 31 March 2020

HIGHLIGHTS

Increased cash flow

  • Mine operating cash flow increased 10% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to A$257.4 million

  • Net mine cash flow increased 11% QoQ to A$159.7 million

  • Record net mine cash flow at Mungari (A$31.9 million) and Cracow (A$27.6 million)

  • Group free cash flow increased 33% QoQ to A$111.5 million

  • Total liquidity of A$528.9 million including cash of A$168.9 million and an undrawn A$360.0 million revolver

Improved Sustainability performance

  • Continued improvement in safety performance with TRIF[1] reduced to 7.2 (31 December 2019: 8.4)

  • ▪ MSCI ESG Rating upgraded to A from BBB

Consistent operational delivery

  • No material impact to Evolution’s operations from COVID-19 virus

  • Group gold production declined 3% QoQ to 165,502 ounces

  • All-in Sustaining Cost[2] (AISC) declined 7% QoQ to A$991 per ounce (US$652/oz)[3]

Red Lake to drive significant growth

  • Successful completion of Red Lake gold mine acquisition in Ontario, Canada on 31 March 2020

  • Leaner site leadership team established and Interim General Manager appointed

  • Evolution to receive A$18.8 million in cash flow for March 2020 quarter under ‘locked box’ mechanism

Continued exploration success with best intersections at:

  • Red Lake’s Cochenour: 6.60m (4.88m etw) grading 16.97g/t Au and 3.30m (2.67 etw) grading 11.40g/t Au

  • Cowal’s GRE46 and Dalwhinnie: 5.0m (4.0m etw) grading 28.9g/t Au and 12m (9.6etw) grading 10.8g/t

  • Mungari’s Boomer: 0.30m (0.27m etw) grading 256.74g/t Au and 1.22m (1.03m etw) grading 119.95g/t Au

FY20 Group guidance unchanged

  • Group FY20 gold production, excluding Red Lake, is expected to be around 725,000 ounces at an AISC[4] at the top end of guidance of A$990/oz

  • Should current spot metal prices be maintained during the June quarter, net cash flow is expected to be A$90 – 95 million higher[4] but AISC would be negatively impacted by ~A$20 – 25/oz due to higher royalties and lower by-product credits

This announcement is authorised by the Board of Directors.

Consolidated production and sales summary

Units Jun 2019
**qtr **
Sep 2019
**qtr **
Dec 2019
**qtr **
Mar 2020
**qtr **
FY20 YTD
Goldproduced oz 194,886 191,967 170,890 165,502 528,359
Silverproduced oz 184,693 182,948 137,262 118,224 438,435
Copperproduced t 5,648 5,382 5,572 4,832 15,786
C1 Cash Cost A$/oz 579 741 778 767 761
All-in Sustaining Cost A$/oz 915 1,018 1,069 991 1,026
**All-in Cost5 ** A$/oz 1,213 1,330 1,584 1,584 1,488
Gold sold oz 190,810 205,188 173,408 167,374 545,970
Achievedgoldprice A$/oz 1,858 2,111 2,091 2,366 2,183
Silver sold oz 180,039 175,128 144,757 118,472 438,357
Achieved silverprice A$/oz 22 25 24 27 25
Copper sold t 5,776 5,370 5,612 4,801 15,783
Achieved copperprice A$/t 8,350 8,476 8,802 8,174 8,500
  1. TRIF: Total recordable injury frequency. The frequency of total recordable injuries per million hours worked

  2. Includes C1 cash cost, plus royalties, sustaining capital, general corporate and administration expense. Calculated per ounce sold

  3. Using the average AUD:USD exchange rate of 0.6584 for the March 2020 quarter

  4. FY20 metal price assumptions for AISC calculations: gold A$2,100/oz; copper A$8,400/t

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

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HIGHLIGHTS

Group Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF) at 31 March 2020 declined to 7.2 (31 Dec 2019: 8.4) reflecting a continued trend of improving safety performance. Evolution’s MSCI ESG rating was upgraded to ‘A’ from ‘BBB’, highlighting the Company’s achievements in Sustainability performance.

Group gold production for the March 2020 quarter was 165,502 ounces (Dec qtr: 170,890oz) at an AISC of A$991/oz (Dec qtr: A$1,069/oz). Using the average AUD:USD exchange rate for the quarter of 0.6584, Group AISC equated to US$652/oz – ranking Evolution as one of the lowest cost gold producers in the world.

As at 31 March 2020, Evolution had cash in the bank of A$168.9 million and bank debt of A$570.0 million post draw down of the Red Lake facility on 31 March 2020 to fund the acquisition. By the date of this report on 23 April 2020 the cash balance and liquidity had increased to approximately A$240.0 million and A$600.0 million respectively.

Evolution delivered mine operating cash flow and net mine cash flow of A$257.4 million and A$159.7 million respectively (Dec qtr: A$233.1M; A$144.4M). Mine capital expenditure increased to A$97.7 million (Sep qtr: A$88.7M).

Standout operational performances for the quarter:

  • Mungari produced 32,721oz at an AISC of A$1,099/oz generating record net mine cash flow of A$31.9 million

  • Cracow produced 22,227oz at an AISC of A$1,150/oz generating record net mine cash flow of A$27.6 million

  • Ernest Henry produced 20,261oz at an AISC of A$(188)/oz generating net mine cash flow of A$59.6 million

Drilling at Cowal’s GRE46 and Dalwhinnie focused on underground resource conversion and extensions. Several significant intersections including 5.0m (4.0m etw) grading 28.99g/t Au and 12m (9.6etw) grading 10.8g/t Au continue to demonstrate the continuity and grade of this 2.5Moz orebody.

Infill drilling completed at the newly discovered Boomer prospect, 300 metres west of development at Frogs Leg, continued to intercept a narrow folded laminated vein with visible gold with a best intersection of 0.30m (0.27m etw) grading 256.74g/t Au and 1.22m (1.03m etw) grading 119.95g/t Au.

Resource definition and extensional drilling has commenced at Red Lake with four underground drill

rigs operating. Initial results are particularly pleasing at Cochenour where the best extensional hole intersected 6.60m (4.88m etw) grading 16.97g/t Au and the best resource definition hole intersected 3.30m (2.67 etw) grading 11.40g/t Au.

FY20 Group production, excluding Red Lake, is expected to be around 725,000 ounces at an AISC at the top end of guidance of A$990 per ounce. Should current spot metal prices be maintained during the June quarter, net cash flow is expected to be A$90 – 95 million higher[4] but AISC would be negatively impacted by ~A$20 – 25/oz due to higher royalties and lower by-product credits. The majority of the higher production in the June quarter is expected to come from Mt Rawdon accessing higher grade ore in the open pit and Mt Carlton achieving first production from the higher-grade underground mine.

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Group safety performance (TRIF)
9.3
8.3 8.4
7.2
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
250 Group production (koz)
200
150 194.9 192.0
170.9 165.5
100
50
0
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
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Group AISC (A$ per ounce)
1,2001,1501,100 1,018 1,069 991
1,0501,000 915
950
900
850
800
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
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Group operating mine cash flow
300250200 278.7 (A$M) 257.4
233.1
150 217.4
100
50
0
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
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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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COVID-19 UPDATE

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Evolution continues to actively respond to the ongoing COVID-19 virus currently impacting people and businesses globally. The health and safety of every person working at Evolution, their families and our communities remains paramount during this time.

To date there has been no material impact on Evolution’s operations from the COVID-19 virus.

No Evolution employee or contractor has tested positive to COVID-19. Evolution continues to work closely with regulators and industry groups to ensure all our operations are complying with agreed protocols and all changing requirements.

Evolution is operating under protocols developed to minimise risks to our people and communities and ensure we can safely produce gold during this challenging period. These plans include activation of our crisis management protocols, suspending international travel, restricting domestic travel, suspending activities across most of the Company’s greenfields exploration projects, enacting strict social distancing protocols including reducing faceto-face interactions, increasing flexible working arrangements, ensuring best practice health management is maintained at all times and regular COVID-19 communication with the entire workforce.

We have also been actively engaging with our communities to share our COVID-19 approach and offer support. Examples of community assistance include providing educational materials for local school children who are learning remotely, donating hampers to nurses in local hospitals, donating PPE and hand sanitisers to hospitals and emergency

services providers, offering temporary employment to community members who have lost their jobs, and providing iPads to a local aged care facility.

Additional site specific health and safety initiatives introduced by our operations include:

  • Extending rosters to reduce movement of people

  • Relocation of interstate employees

  • Introducing flexible working arrangements with people working from home where possible

  • Hiring additional vehicles and charter flights to ensure social distancing is maintained while travelling to site and during site activities

  • Floor markings 1.5 metres apart in pre-start areas to ensure social distancing

  • Reduced number of contractors permitted on site to perform mill shutdowns and extending shutdowns to perform tasks in compliance with required protocols

  • Introducing occupancy limits in offices and meeting rooms

  • Additional paramedics hired for the duration of the pandemic to ensure at least two paramedics are on site per roster

  • Daily temperature testing and screening of all personnel on site

  • Daily COVID-19 briefings to employees

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OVERVIEW

March 2020 quarter production and cost summary[1]

March 2020 quarter Units Cowal Mungari Mt
**Carlton **
Mt
**Rawdon **
Cracow Ernest
Henry
Group
UG lat dev - capital m 0 165 359 0 261 189 973
UG lat dev - operating m 0 224 487 0 471 1,675 2,857
Total UG lateral development m 0 389 846 0 731 1,864 3,830
UG ore mined kt 0 111 24 0 127 1,755 2,017
UG grade mined g/t 0 3.62 3.27 0 5.62 0.60 1.11
OP capital waste kt 4,625 5 955 884 0 0 6,469
OP operating waste kt 0 400 245 873 0 0 1,517
OP ore mined kt 626 563 168 1,137 0 0 2,494
OP grade mined g/t 0.94 2.04 3.62 0.58 0 0 1.21
Total ore mined kt 626 674 191 1,137 127 1,755 4,511
Total tonnes processed kt 2,026 471 220 833 133 1,496 5,179
Grade processed g/t 1.15 2.39 2.81 0.70 5.72 0.60 1.22
Recovery % 81.1 90.6 82.7 87.9 90.7 70.3 81.7
Gold produced oz 60,554 32,721 13,306 16,434 22,227 20,261 165,502
Silver produced oz 14,251 2,632 55,216 19,546 10,398 16,181 118,224
Copper produced t 0 0 362 0 0 4,470 4,832
Gold sold oz 59,451 33,028 12,931 16,088 22,307 23,570 167,374
Achieved gold price A$/oz 2,307 2,301 2,756 2,415 2,387 2,341 2,366
Silver sold oz 14,251 2,632 55,463 19,546 10,398 16,181 118,472
Achieved silver price A$/oz 28 25 27 25 25 27 27
Copper sold t 0 0 331 0 0 4,470 4,801
Achieved copper price A$/t 0 0 8,938 0 0 8,117 8,174
Cost Summary
Mining A$/prod oz 88 681 229 369 459 355
Processing A$/prod oz 559 346 636 638 243 457
Administration and selling costs A$/prod oz 133 99 451 173 149 192
Stockpile adjustments A$/prod oz 140 (162) (4) (27) 18 19
By-product credits A$/prod oz (7) (2) (335) (30) (12) (1,812) (256)
C1 Cash Cost A$/prod oz 914 962 977 1,123 857 (510) 767
C1 Cash Cost A$/sold oz 931 953 1,005 1,148 854 (439) 759
Royalties A$/sold oz 66 61 189 118 132 178 104
Gold in Circuit and other
adjustments
A$/sold oz (32) 16 103 (23) 4 (2)
Sustaining capital2 A$/sold oz 59 37 85 96 150 72 78
Reclamation and other
adjustments
A$/sold oz 7 32 35 19 11 15
Administration costs3 A$/sold oz 38
All-in Sustaining Cost A$/sold oz 1,031 1,099 1,417 1,357 1,150 (188) 991
Major project capital A$/sold oz 857 121 1,708 460 33 0 509
Discovery A$/sold oz 122 117 13 2 22 0 83
All-in Cost A$/sold oz 2,011 1,337 3,138 1,819 1,205 (188) 1,584
Depreciation & Amortisation4 A$/prod oz 413 463 616 509 470 1,459 586
  1. All metal production is reported as payable. Ernest Henry mining and processing statistics are in 100% terms while costs represent Evolution's cost 2. Sustaining Capital includes 60% UG mine development capital. Group Sustaining Capital includes A$3.96/oz for Corporate capital expenditure 3. Includes Share Based Payments

  2. Group Depreciation and Amortisation includes non-cash Fair Value Unwind Amortisation of A$39/oz in relation to Cowal (A$34/oz) and Mungari ($88/oz) and Corporate Depreciation and Amortisation of A$2.00/oz

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OVERVIEW

FY20 year to date production and cost summary[1]

FY20 YTD Units Cowal Mungari Mt
**Carlton **
Mt
**Rawdon **
Cracow Ernest
Henry
Group
UG lat dev - capital m 1,935 296 1,389 0 1,321 511 5,451
UG lat dev - operating m 0 789 487 0 1,849 5,230 8,355
Total UG lateral development m 1,935 1,085 1,876 0 3,170 5,741 13,806
UG ore mined kt 0 330 24 0 360 5276 5,990
UG grade mined g/t 0 3.51 3.27 0.00 5.79 0.58 1.07
OP capital waste kt 11,047 5 3,248 2,811 0 0 17,111
OP operating waste kt 165 2,299 741 2,532 0 0 5,737
OP ore mined kt 2,230 1,381 538 2,841 0 0 6,989
OP grade mined g/t 1.21 1.97 3.20 0.67 0.00 0.00 1.29
Total ore mined kt 2,230 1,711 562 2,841 360 5,276 12,979
Total tonnes processed kt 6,413 1,410 661 2,484 389 5,008 16,366
Grade processed g/t 1.20 2.33 2.97 0.80 5.60 0.58 1.22
Recovery % 81.6 91.2 84.3 88.2 91.5 75.0 82.1
Gold produced oz 201,441 96,210 43,970 56,022 63,997 66,719 528,359
Silver produced oz 123,849 9,128 160,327 66,642 28,090 50,399 438,435
Copper produced t 0 0 933 0 0 14,853 15,786
Gold sold oz 208,588 97,005 47,787 55,862 63,568 73,160 545,970
Achieved gold price A$/oz 2,144 2,136 2,344 2,224 2,209 2,197 2,183
Silver sold oz 123,849 9,128 160,250 66,642 28,090 50,399 438,357
Achieved silver price A$/oz 25 25 26 25 23 26 25
Copper sold t 0 0 930 0 0 14,853 15,783
Achieved copper price A$/t 0 0 8,695 0 0 8,488 8,500
Cost Summary
Mining A$/prod oz 96 743 185 573 460 370
Processing A$/prod oz 471 352 597 582 247 417
Administration and selling costs A$/prod oz 128 110 417 156 163 190
Stockpile adjustments A$/prod oz 148 (86) 61 120 (6) 58
By-product credits A$/prod oz (15) (2) (278) (30) (10) (1,909) (275)
C1 Cash Cost A$/prod oz 829 1,118 981 1,401 855 (729) 761
C1 Cash Cost A$/sold oz 800 1,108 903 1,405 861 (665) 737
Royalties A$/sold oz 64 53 180 108 120 176 98
Gold in Circuit and other
adjustments
A$/sold oz 20 (1) 46 (16) (4) 9
Sustaining capital2 A$/sold oz 39 77 333 147 256 111 120
Reclamation and other
adjustments
A$/sold oz 6 25 34 17 12 13
Administration costs3 A$/sold oz 49
All-in Sustaining Cost A$/sold oz 931 1,263 1,496 1,660 1,244 (378) 1,026
Major project capital A$/sold oz 549 57 1,199 207 59 0 353
Discovery A$/sold oz 174 147 14 2 33 0 109
All-in Cost A$/sold oz 1,654 1,467 2,708 1,868 1,336 (378) 1,488
Depreciation & Amortisation4 A$/prod oz 372 455 759 651 432 1,428 591
  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$1.69/oz for Corporate capital expenditure

  3. Includes Share Based Payments

  4. Group Depreciation and Amortisation includes non-cash Fair Value Unwind Amortisation of A$30/oz in relation to Cowal (A$34/oz) and Mungari

($91/oz) and Corporate Depreciation and Amortisation of A$1.89/oz

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OPERATIONS

Cowal, New South Wales (100%)

Cowal produced 60,554oz of gold at an AISC of A$1,031/oz (Dec qtr: 65,080/oz, AISC A$898/oz). The planned lower production reflected the continued treatment of low grade stockpile material which was partially upgraded through ore-sorting.

Mine operating cash flow for the quarter was A$89.0 million (Dec qtr: A$95.9M). Net mine cash flow was A$34.5 million, post sustaining capital of A$3.6 million and major capital of A$51.0 million. Major projects investment included a continuation of Stage H stripping, the completion of the water pipeline twinning, the continuation of the Integrated Waste Landform (IWL) tailings facility construction and the underground Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS).

Total ore processed of 2.0Mt was lower than the December quarter due to both planned and unplanned shutdowns resulting in lower mill utilisation. Throughput is expected to increase back to the 9.0Mtpa run rate in the June 2020 quarter.

The combination of recent rains and increased pumping capacity through the completion of the pipeline twinning work have eased immediate water security issues. Work continues to further reduce the reliance on fresh groundwater offtake through accessing subsurface saline water sources.

GRE46 is Cowal’s major project which provides significant production and mine life growth for the asset. The underground mine PFS is progressing to plan with an EPCM contractor mobilised during the quarter for initial design work. Underground drilling continues to upgrade resource classification and grow the 2.5Moz Mineral Resource. The maiden Ore Reserve is on track to be released in the December 2020 half year.

As Cowal progresses multiple projects, major capital for the year is expected to be A$165.0 – A$175.0 million. The higher investment is related to timing or new projects approved during the year comprising; Stage H development; water security infrastructure; and the underground mine PFS.

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1,031
1,002
885 898
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
67,878oz 75,807oz 65,080oz 60,554oz
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Mungari, Western Australia (100%)

Mungari produced 32,721oz of gold at a significantly lower AISC A$1,099/oz (Dec qtr: 32,751oz, AISC A$1,344/oz).

Mine operating cash flow for the quarter was a record A$37.2 million (Dec qtr: A$30.4M). Net mine cash flow was also a record A$31.9 million (Dec qtr: A$24.8M) post sustaining and major capital investment of A$5.3 million.

The record net mine cash flow reflects a continued impressive turnaround as the operation consistently delivers to its operating plan. Mungari experienced strong margin expansion during the quarter driven by increased grade, lower sustaining capital and a higher gold price.

The Frog’s Leg underground produced a consistent ore feed of 111kt at an increased grade of 3.62g/t gold (Dec qtr: 116kt at 3.27g/t gold). Total development of 389 metres was in line with operating plan.

Development to access the Boomer high grade vein is 90 metres from breaking through to the first ore position. Detailed drilling completed during the quarter informed design of the optimal access point for commencement of ore development. Vein access is expected to occur late in the June 2020 quarter.

White Foil open pit total material movement was 1,512kt, with ore mined at 563kt grading at 2.05g/t gold. Ore was sourced from both Stage 3a and 3b.

A major milestone was reached with Cutters Ridge open pit mining commencing during the quarter.

A total of 471kt of ore was processed at an average grade of 2.39g/t gold. Plant throughput was above plan but at a slightly lower rate than the December quarter as capital works commenced to achieve a sustainable 2.0Mtpa processing rate.

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1,351 1,344
1,242
1,099
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
30,457oz 30,738oz 32,751oz 32,721oz
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OPERATIONS

Mt Carlton, Queensland (100%)

Mt Carlton produced 13,306oz of payable gold comprising of 11,672oz contained in 12,757 dry metric tonnes (dmt) of gold concentrate and 1,634oz in gold doré (Dec qtr: 9,787oz production; 9,710oz in concentrate; 77oz gold doré). AISC decreased to A$1,417/oz (Dec qtr: A$2,182/oz).

Mine operating cash flow was A$20.1 million (Dec qtr: A$2.7 million). Net mine cash flow was negative A$3.0 million post sustaining and major capital of A$23.2 million predominantly related to developing the new underground mine and capital development in the open pit (Dec qtr: A$22.7M).

Mill throughput exceeded plan with a total of 220kt of ore at 2.81g/t gold treated (Dec qtr: 229.2kt; 2.09g/t). Recoveries averaged 82.7%.

Underground development has reached the orebody three months ahead of schedule and underground stoping will commence in the June 2020 quarter providing higher grade feed to the mill. Orebody intersections in development are broadly aligning with expectations from drilling and grade control drilling continues to infill the underground orebody to a 10 x 10m pattern.

Mt Rawdon, Queensland (100%)

Mt Rawdon produced 16,434oz of gold at an AISC of A$1,357/oz (Dec qtr: 20,338oz; A$1,815/oz).

Mine operating cash flow was A$18.1 million (Dec qtr: A$13.9M). Net mine cash flow of A$9.1 million (Dec qtr: A$9.1M) was generated post sustaining and major capital investment of A$8.9 million.

Total material mined was in-line with plan as the western wall stabilisation project continued in the March quarter.

A total of 833kt of ore was processed at an average grade of 0.70g/t gold (Dec qtr: 832kt at 0.86 g/t). Plant recovery was 87.9% and plant utilisation was 96.2%.

Mt Rawdon is on track to deliver significantly higher production and lower AISC in the June 2020 quarter with recommencement of mining higher grade ore in the south-western end of the pit.

The early delivery of the underground mine and accelerated open pit waste stripping will result in major capital for FY20 of A$65.0 – A$70.0 million. The higher capital spend this financial year is related to timing of these projects which would have been invested in FY21.

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2,182
1,301 1,417
744
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
28,232oz 20,877oz 9,787oz 13,306oz
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1,748 1,815
1,357
1,065
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
24,404oz 19,250oz 20,338oz 16,434oz
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OPERATIONS

Cracow, Queensland (100%)

Cracow produced 22,227oz of gold at an AISC of A$1,150/oz (Dec qtr: 19,854oz, AISC A$1,284/oz).

Mine operating cash flow for the quarter was a record A$31.7 million (Dec qtr: A$23.0M). Net mine cash flow was also a record A$27.6 million (Dec qtr: A$16.0M), post sustaining capital of A$2.2 million and major capital of A$1.8 million.

A total of 127kt of ore was mined at an average grade of 5.62g/t gold. Primary ore sources were the Baz, Coronation and Imperial ore bodies. Mining was in line with forecasts with a continued focus on delivering to plan.

Mill throughput for the quarter was 133kt with record throughput of 51.6kt achieved in the month of March.

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1,329 1,307 1,284
1,150
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
18,095oz 21,917oz 19,854oz 22,227oz
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Ernest Henry, Queensland

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

Evolution’s interest in Ernest Henry delivered 20,261oz of gold and 4,470t of copper at an AISC of negative A$(188)/oz (Dec qtr: 23,080oz Au and 5,355t Cu at A$(526)/oz). Production in the quarter was negatively impacted by an unplanned breakdown in the ball mill which has been repaired. With excess processing capacity available, the operation is planning to make up for some of the March shortfall in the June quarter.

Ore mined was 1,755kt at an average grade of 0.60g/t gold and 1.10% copper. Underground lateral development was 2,234m, which includes 1,675m of operating development, 189m of capital development and 370m of rehab development. Ore processed was 1,496kt at an average grade of 0.60g/t gold and 1.09% copper. Gold recovery of 72.9% and copper recovery of 95.3% was achieved with mill utilisation at 79.4%.

Cash operating costs (C1) was negative A$(510)/oz after accounting for copper and silver by-product credits (Dec qtr: A$(925)/oz). Cash operating costs (C1) included by-product credits of A$(1,812)/oz.

Copper sales in the quarter were 4,470t at an average copper price of A$8,117/t.

Operating mine cash flow for the quarter was A$61.3 million representing the gold (A$55.2 million) and by-product sales of copper (A$36.3 million) and silver (A$0.4 million), net of Evolution’s contribution to operating costs of A$30.6 million. Ernest Henry contributed a net mine cash flow of A$59.6 million, post sustaining capital of A$1.7 million.

Drilling below the 1200mRL is proceeding to plan with the development of a third platform currently underway. Initial drilling results have indicated mineralisation as expected which provided confidence to move to the next stage in the program. Over 18,000m of drilling is planned for CY2020.

Regarding COVID-19, a significant volume of work has been completed to ensure the sustainability of the Ernest Henry operation. A number of measures have been implemented specifically in relation to hygiene, cleaning and social distancing. To date, no significant impacts have been noted on the Ernest Henry operation.

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(188)
(414)
(526)
(644)
FY19 Q4 FY20 Q1 FY20 Q2 FY20 Q3
Production gold (oz) AISC (A$/oz)
25,820oz 23,378oz 23,080oz 20,261oz
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  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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OPERATIONS

Red Lake, Ontario (100%)

(Acquisition completed 31 March 2020)

Under the ‘locked box’ agreement with Newmont since 1 January 2020, Evolution will receive A$18.8 million in April 2020 from Red Lake’s net cash generation in the March 2020 quarter. The mine produced and sold 37,895 and 42,141 ounces respectively in the March quarter.

Red Lake’s June 2020 quarter production is expected to be around 25,000 ounces at an AISC of A$2,100 – A$2,300[1] per ounce as the operation focuses on implementing the interim and transformation plans. Sustaining and major capital are expected to be A$5.0 – A$7.0 million and A$15.0 – A$17.0 million respectively. Exploration investment is expected to be A$3.0 – A$4.0 million.

Since the Red Lake acquisition was announced on 26 November 2019, all of Evolution’s executive team, in addition to many other senior leaders and technical experts, have spent a considerable amount of time on site to commence planning the turnaround strategy and to ensure a smooth integration into the Evolution portfolio.

Key observations include: a high level of confidence in the ability to substantially grow mineral inventory; confirmation of the belief that fixed and variable costs can be significantly reduced; very positive engagement with the workforce who acknowledge change is required to secure the long term future of the operation; and validation of the scale of the turnaround opportunity.

An interim plan is now being executed at Red Lake as part of the delivery of a longer-term operational transformation with key objectives of:

  • Improving and maintaining the safety culture

  • Reducing AISC to below US$1,000 per ounce

  • Increasing production to above 200,000 ounces per annum

In order to recapitalise the asset and materially reduce the cost base of the operation, Evolution has committed to a significant investment in capital development and exploration over the next three years.

On 1 April 2020, immediately post completion of the acquisition, the Evolution Leadership team commenced ‘virtual’ town hall meetings to welcome the Red Lake team into the Evolution business. A new site leadership structure was announced and implemented which reduced leadership roles by 40%. Restructuring of the broader workforce will continue in the June 2020 quarter.

Evolution has made good progress to date in several key areas including:

  • Underground development rates increased to 755 metres in March. Development is expected to average 850 – 900 metres per month in the June 2020 quarter as the operation ramps up towards sustained development rates of over 1,000 metres per month from the September 2020 quarter onwards. Development in noncore areas has been stopped

  • Decommissioning of redundant underground mobile equipment

  • Commenced procurement process for underground mobile equipment to increase capacity and efficiencies. Delivery of the equipment is expected by the end of FY21.

  • Commencement of decommissioning the #1 shaft. Decommissioning of the Campbell shaft is scheduled for the March 2021 quarter

  • Refurbishment of the Campbell mill to improve reliability is underway and expected to be completed in the September 2020 quarter

  • Four diamond drills have commenced near mine resource definition and extensional drilling with a plan to increase this number to eight over the next 12 months

  • A discovery update is provided in the Exploration section of this report.

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First gold doré bar poured at Red Lake under Evolution ownership

  1. Using an AUD:CAD FX assumption of 0.88 for the June 2020 quarter

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FINANCIALS

Evolution ended quarter with cash at bank of A$168.9 million. Group cash flow improved by 33% to A$111.5 million prior to paying dividends of A$119.3 million in March and costs associated with the Red Lake transaction. The completion of the Red Lake acquisition resulted in the drawdown of A$570.0 million of syndicated debt.

Net mine cash flow for the March 2020 quarter totalled A$159.7 million, exceeding the December 2019 quarter (A$144.4M) primarily due to favourable metal prices and record quarterly net mine cash flows at Mungari and Cracow.

Mungari generated a record net mine cash flow of A$31.9 million (Dec qtr: A$24.8M). This record builds on the positive momentum at the site over the last three quarters while achieving a consistent operating performance and a sustained improvement in mill throughput rates

Cracow also generated record net mine cash flow of A$27.6 million for the quarter (Dec qtr: A$16.0m) following further increases in plant throughput due to sustained improvements in crusher and mill utilisation as well as reduced capital spend at the site.

Cowal generated net mine cash flow of A$34.5 million (Dec qtr: A$51.9M) after investing A$53.7 million.

Ernest Henry and Mt Rawdon’s net mine cash flows were in line with the December quarter at A$59.6 million, and A$9.1 million respectively (Dec qtr: A$62.7M; and A$9.0M) while Mt Carlton’s net mine cash flow was negative A$3.0 million (due to the investment on developing the new underground mine) but was better than the December quarter (negative A$20.0M) due to improved costs, higher sales volumes and a higher gold price.

During the March quarter, Evolution sold 167,374oz of gold at an average gold price of A2,366/oz (Dec qtr: 173,408oz at A$2,091/oz). Deliveries into the hedge book totalled 25,000oz at an average price of A$1,786/oz with the remaining 142,374oz of gold was delivered on spot markets at an average price of A$2,468/oz.

Cash flow (A$ Millions) Operating
Mine Cash
flow
Sustaining
Capital
Major
Capital1
Net
Mine
Cash
flow
Net Mine
Cash
Flow
YTD
Cowal 89.0 (3.6) (51.0) 34.5 176.3
Mungari 37.2 (1.9) (3.4) 31.9 72.9
Mt Carlton 20.1 (1.0) (22.2) (3.0) (10.2)
Mt Rawdon 18.1 (1.5) (7.4) 9.1 26.7
Cracow 31.7 (2.2) (1.8) 27.6 57.5
Ernest Henry 61.3 (1.7) 0.0 59.6 188.4
March 2020 Quarter 257.4 (12.5) (85.9) 159.7
December 2019 Quarter 233.1 (20.1) (68.6) 144.4
September 2019 Quarter 278.7 (26.9) (44.4) 207.4
Year to Date March 2020 769.3 (60.2) (198.8) 511.5
1. Major Capital includes 100% of the UG mine development capital

Key capital investment items for the quarter included:

  • Cowal: Stage H Development (A$34.4 million); Integrated Waste Landform (A$5.5 million); Water security infrastructure (A$5.9 million), and underground mine Pre-Feasibility Study (A$2.7 million)

  • Mt. Carlton: Underground mine development (A$7.6 million) and Stage 4 Capital Stripping (A$6.4 million)

  • Mungari: Boomer deposit access (A$3.5 million)

  • Mt Rawdon: Open pit capital waste stripping and tails storage buttressing project (A$7.4 million)

FY20 Group Sustaining Capital is expected to be below the bottom end of guidance at A$80.0 – A$85.0 million (FY20 guidance: A$90.0 – A$130.0 million). Major Capital is expected to be above the top end of guidance at A$265.0 – A$275.0 million (FY20 guidance: (A$195.0 – A$235.0 million). This is primarily driven by acceleration of projects at Cowal and at Mt Carlton. Details are outlined in the commentary of the respective operations.

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FINANCIALS

Discovery expenditure for the quarter was A$13.9 million (Dec qtr: A$23.5M). This included investment in the Warraga Exploration Decline at Cowal (A$2.8 million), continued drilling at the GRE underground at Cowal (A$5.7 million), and commencement of the Crush Creek and Cue projects (A$2.0 million). A total of 77,615 metres were drilled across the group (Dec qtr: 52,000m).

Corporate administration costs were A$5.5 million (Dec qtr: A$7.8M).

The table below highlights the cash flow and movement during the quarter and for the financial year.

Cash flow (A$ Millions) September
2019 Qtr
December
2019 Qtr
March
2020 Qtr
March
2020 YTD
OperatingMine Cash flow 278.7 233.1 257.4 769.3
Total Capital (71.3) (88.7) (97.7) (257.7)
Net Mine Cash flow 207.4 144.4 159.7 511.5
Corporate and discovery (29.8) (31.3) (19.4) (80.6)
Net Interest expense (1.8) (1.7) (1.2) (4.7)
Dividend received 0.0 2.2 0.0 2.2
WorkingCapital Movement 3.8 (6.1) (13.3) (15.6)
Income Tax (20.9) (23.7) (14.3) (58.9)
GroupCash flow 158.6 83.8 111.5 353.9
Dividendpayment (102.1) 0.0 (119.3) (221.4)
Debt repayment (25.0) (275.0) (300.0)
Debt drawdown for Red Lake 570.0 570.0
Payment for Red Lake (551.9) (551.9)
Acquisitions and Integration 0.0 (5.2) (11.7) (16.9)
Net Group Cash flow 31.5 (196.4) (1.4) (166.3)
OpeningCash Balance 1 July2019 335.1
Opening Cash Balance 1 October 2019 366.7
OpeningCash Balance 1 January2020 170.3
Closing Group Cash Balance 366.7 170.3 168.9 168.9

Evolution’s hedge book as at 31 March 2020 was 325,000oz at an average price of A$1,865/oz for deliveries of 25,000oz per quarter to June 2023.

At the completion of the Red Lake transaction, the company sold forward 120,000 ounces of gold (10,000 ounces per quarter) at an average spot price of C$2,302/oz through to 30 June 2023. Due to the backwardation of the forward market this results in an averaged hedged price of C$2,272/oz. This is as part of the Company’s approach to have all operations funding their own capital investment requirements.

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EXPLORATION

Exploration highlights

Red Lake

  • Resource definition and extensional drilling commenced with four underground drill rigs. Initial results at Cochenour are encouraging with the best extensional hole intersecting 6.60m (4.88m etw) grading 16.97g/t Au and the best resource definition holes intersecting 3.30m (2.67 etw) grading 11.40g/t Au and 0.20m (0.15m etw) grading 955.53g/t Au

Cowal

  • Drilling at GRE46 and Dalwhinnie is now focused on underground resource conversion and extending mineralisation beyond underground resource outlines. Several significant intersections including: 5.0m (4.0m etw) grading 28.99g/t Au and 12m (9.6m etw) grading 10.8g/t Au continue to demonstrate continuity and grade of the orebody

Mungari

  • Infill drilling completed at the Boomer, prospect 300m west of development at Frogs Leg, continued to intercept a narrow folded laminated vein with visible gold. The best intersections returned were 0.24m (0.22m etw) grading 102.88g/t Au and 1.22m (1.03m etw) grading 119.95g/t Au. An access drive from the Frogs Leg decline is advancing and is expected to intersect the Boomer vein late in the June 2020 quarter

Mt Carlton

  • Drilling commenced at the Crush Creek project (EVN earning 100%) located 30 kilometres southeast of Mt Carlton. Crush Creek consists of numerous high grade mineralised epithermal vein targets which could become important satellite ore feed for the operations at Mt Carlton. A second rig is expected to be added to the drilling program during the June 2020 quarter. Evolution expects initial results will start to become available late in the June 2020 quarter.

Total drilling of 23,888m (resource definition) and 77,615m (discovery) was completed during the quarter. Evolution’s exploration tenement holding interests in Australia and Canada now stands at 8,708 km[2] .

Red Lake, Ontario (100%)

During the March quarter, drilling was focused on expanding and converting resource to reserves for the nearterm mine plan. It was concentrated at the Cochenour and the Balmer Complexes. A total of 47 underground diamond drill holes (7,104m) were drilled utilising four drill rigs, two at each complex. Balmer Complex drilled a total of 21 underground drill holes (3,219m) and Cochenour Complex drilled a total of 26 diamond drill holes (3,885m).

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Figure 1: Plan view showing map of the Red Lake Operations – Lower Red Lake and Cochenour

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EXPLORATION

Cochenour

Twenty six diamond drill holes were started and/or completed at Cochenour for a total of 3,885 metres. All holes were drilled by two underground rigs drilling from 4485L Exploration Drift.

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Figure 2: Inclined Long Section Looking East, highlighting all pierce points of holes drilled in March quarter

A large number of results received during the quarter were from drilling completed in late 2019 and included complete results for eight holes completed in this period. The best intercepts include:

  • 6.60m (4.88m etw) grading 16.97g/t Au from 122.8m (C44141) [BIF (Extensional)]

  • 0.20m (0.15m etw) grading 955.53g/t Au from 31m (C44143B) [BIF (Infill)]

  • 4.40m (3.18m etw) grading 7.32g/t Au from 64.9m (C44158) [BIF (Infill)]

  • 3.30m (2.67 etw) grading 11.40g/t Au from 69.5m (C44154) [BIF (Infill)]

Drilling will continue from the 4485L exploration drift in the June 2020 quarter to extend existing ore panels along with conversion of inferred resource to indicated classification.

Lower Red Lake

Underground drilling at Lower Red Lake utilised two drills targeting the Deep Sulphides (DS), Hanging Wall 7 (HW7) and Twin Otter (TO) targets. The drilling programs were designed for resource conversion and expansion of known mineralisation.

Significant results from infill drilling at Twin Otter include:

  • 6.70 (5.78m etw) grading 5.70g/t from 164.3m (44L911)

  • 7.00 (5.32m etw) grading 3.41g/t from 175.9m (44L911)

Grades and widths are consistent with those predicted in the resource model and have increased confidence in grade continuity Twin Otter.

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EXPLORATION

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Figure 3: Long Section looking North East, highlighting all pierce points of diamond drill holes drilled in March quarter within the Twin Otter project

Results from Deep Sulphides include:

  • 4.40m (4.26m etw) grading 6.87g/t from 69.2m (43L502) from extension drilling

  • ▪ 3.80m (3.25m etw) grading 6.85g/t from 98.4m (43L503) from infill drilling

Mineralised zones are typically 1 – 5m wide with an average strike length of 50m.

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Figure 4: Long Section Looking North East, highlighting all pierce points of holes drilled in March quarter targeting the Deep Sulphides project

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EXPLORATION

Cowal, New South Wales (100%)

During the March quarter, resource definition drilling continued at GRE46 with 17 surface diamond holes (5,061m), and 65 underground diamond holes (17,901m) being completed. Regional exploration continued at the Reflector, Central Cowal and E46 North target areas with the drilling of 226 aircore holes (25,462m) and two diamond drill holes (709.1m).

GRE46

Hole numbers 1535DD453G and 1535DD544C returned the deepest intercepts to date, 880m and 910m below surface respectively. Pleasingly these results confirm that mineralisation remains open down plunge. Assay results include:

  • 17m (13.6m etw) grading 4.56g/t from 1,267m (1535DD544C)

  • 28m (22.4m etw) grading 2.36g/t from 1,140m (1535DD453G)

  • 5m (4m etw) grading 9.19g/t from 1,222m (1535DD453G)

  • including 1m (0.8m etw) grading 38.7g/t from 1,225m

Surface drilling during the June quarter will focus on mineral resource extensions down plunge of known shoots.

The underground drilling program targeted mineralisation in the lava and Dalwhinne/volcaniclastics below the Warraga Decline with the aim of converting resources from inferred to indicated classification. Significant intercepts included:

  • 5m (4m etw) grading 28.99g/t from 40m (GRUD0120)

  • 12m (9.6m etw) grading 10.80g/t from 409m (GRUD0109)

  • 23m (18.4m etw) grading 5.12g/t from 252m (GRUD0116)

  • 34m (27.2m etw) grading 3.07g/t from 548m (GRUD0116)

  • 22m (17.6m etw) grading 4.3g/t from 246m (GRUD0108)

Underground drilling continues from the eastern drill platforms targeting inferred mineral resource blocks in order to convert to indicated classification in the northern lava and the Dalwhinnie areas.

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Figure 5: Long projection of the GRE46 structure looking west showing the location of drilling completed during the March 2020 quarter

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EXPLORATION

Mungari, Western Australia (100%)

A total of 12,930m of drilling was completed across three targets at Mungari during the quarter (Figure 6). Of this drilling, 45 surface diamond drill holes were completed at the Boomer prospect for 11,232m.

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Figure 6: Location map of Mungari resource definition and regional projects locations in the March quarter

Boomer

Extensional and infill drill holes at Boomer, located 300m west of Frog’s Leg development, continues to intercept a narrow, folded, laminated quartz vein, predominantly dipping 65° towards the south-west, with a shallow southeast plunge. Step-out drilling discovered a new lower lode, also folded and laminated, with a similar dip and plunge orientation. The vein contained visible gold and base metal sulphides. Best intercepts for the quarter include:

  • 1.22m (1.03m etw) grading 119.95g/t Au from 146.3m (EVDD0110)

  • 0.24 (0.22m etw) grading 102.88g/t Au from 215.8m (EVDD0082A)

  • 0.38m (0.33m etw) grading 37.24g/t Au from 197.7m (EVDD0072)

Assays are pending for seven holes. The Boomer access drive is 185m from the Frogs Leg decline and is expected to intersect the Boomer vein late in the June 2020 quarter.

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EXPLORATION

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Figure 7: Boomer prospect long section showing location of drilling during the March quarter

Picante Trend

Drilling continued along the Picante Trend approximately 1.5km north of the planned Castle Hill pit. Two diamond holes (443m in total) targeted a small high grade mineralised shoot now called Muy Picante. The holes intercepted mineralisation on the sheared contact between the tonalite and ultramafic and assisted with understanding controls on mineralisation and grade trends for estimation. Best intercepts include:

  • 4.00m (3.87m etw) at 1.65g/t Au from 108 m (PICD030)

  • 1.00m (0.97m etw) at 31.20g/t Au from 140 m (PICD031)

  • 9.00 (8.70m etw) at 1.96g/t Au from 163 m (PICD031)

Exploration will continue along the 5km strike extent of the Picante Trend in FY21.

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Figure 8: Long section of the Picante Trend looking west showing the location of drilling completed during the March quarter (Intervals reported at >0.3 g/t with a max dilution of 1m)

Australian Greenfields Exploration

At the Cue Project (EVN earning 75% from Musgrave Minerals Ltd, ASX:MGV) an initial diamond drilling program was completed with two holes drilled for 574m during the quarter. A large regional aircore drilling program is ongoing over Lake Austin, with 138 holes drilled for 14,382m. It is anticipated the program will be completed early in the June 2020 quarter.

At the nearby Murchison Joint Venture (EVN earning 80% from Enterprise Metals Limited, AZX:EML) an aircore drilling program completed 77 holes (6034m) before it was suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Exploration programs were suspended on the Drummond Project (EVN earning 80% from Andromeda Metals Limited, ASX:ADN) and at Connors Arc (EVN 100%) during the quarter also as a result of COVID-19.

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 1 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 resource definition and exploration results Marcelle Watson
Cowal resource definition and exploration results James Biggam
Red Lake resource definition and exploration results Dean Fredericksen

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 Tommy McKeith Jim Askew Jason Attew Andrea Hall Vicky Binns Peter Smith

Finance Director and CFO Lead Independent Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director 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

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]

Stock exchange listing

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

Issued share capital

At 31 March 2020 issued share capital was 1,704,404,430 ordinary shares.

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Conference call

Jake Klein (Executive Chairman), Lawrie Conway (Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer), Bob Fulker (Chief Operating Officer), Glen Masterman (VP Discovery and Business Development) and Bryan O’Hara (General Manager Investor Relations) will host a conference call to discuss the quarterly results at 11.00am Sydney time on Thursday 23 April 2020.

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. To be able to access the conference call please click on the link below. You will be required to preregister which you will then be provided with a dial-in number, passcode and a unique access pin. This information will also be emailed to you as a calendar invite.

https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10004834-invite.html

To then join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite and enter the passcode followed by your pin, and you will join the conference instantly. Please dial in five minutes before the conference starts and provide your name and the participant ID number.

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www.evolutionmining.com.au under the Investors tab. This useful interactive platform allows users to chart and export Evolution’s historical results for further analysis.

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APPENDIX 1 – JORC CODE 2012 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING CRITERIA

Drill Hole Information Summary

Red Lake

Hl ID Hole Northing Easting Elevation Hole
Lth
Dip Azimuth From Interval1 ETW Au
oe Type NAD83 (m) NAD83 (m) (m) eng
(m)
NAD83 NAD83 (m) (m) (m) (g/t)
43L502 DDH 5655579.70 448068.45 -1538.71 118.9 -20.8 50.2 69.2 4.40 4.26 6.87
Including 71.3 0.60 0.58 28.53
83.2 0.90 0.82 5.38
89.3 0.30 0.26 20.27
94.1 3.30 3.04 4.77
43L503 DDH 5655580 448068.5 -1538.3 126.6 -5.4 50.5 88.3 0.80 0.69 8.002
43L503 DDH 5655580 448068.5 -1538.3 126.6 -5.4 50.5 93.2 0.80 0.7 6.775
43L503 DDH 5655580 448068.5 -1538.3 126.6 -5.4 50.5 98.4 3.80 3.25 6.853
44L911 DD 5655146.51 448356.26 -1554.53 219.5 -6.5 60.3 87.8 0.90 0.70 6.35
164.3 6.70 5.78 5.70
173.9 0.60 0.48 13.58
175.9 7.00 5.32 3.41
C44141 DD 5658195.73 442570.58 -962.54 218.4 -21.5 260.6 8.5 0.80 0.61 28.63
48 2.40 1.95 5.19
Including 50.3 0.10 0.12 32.71
122.8 6.60 4.88 16.97
Including 125.7 0.80 0.55 130.52
168.5 3.70 3.58 4.23
C44155 DD 5658033.17 442519.26 -966.27 87.7 -2.8 259 79.3 1.90 1.23 10.65
Including 80.3 0.20 0.10 59.82
C44156 DD 5658033.25 442519.26 -966.90 120.4 -17.2 259.8 24.6 1.10 0.88 10.98
44.6 0.30 0.30 19.75
C44158 DD 5658033.04 442519.71 -964.93 78.8 22.4 247.2 45.4 0.30 0.26 22.23
64.9 4.40 3.18 7.32
C44143B DD 5658196.48 442570.87 -962.80 243.8 -20.5 284.7 31 0.20 0.15 955.53
169.2 1.50 0.98 5.73
C44154 DD 5658033.26 442519.27 -965.64 78 8.5 259.3 69.5 3.30 2.67 11.40
C44159A DD 5658032.81 442519.94 -966.44 97.5 -8.9 247.4 23.3 4.00 3.06 4.07
C44159A 87.3 3.80 2.97 7.75
C44159A Including 87.3 0.20 0.19 24.65
C44159A Including 90.3 0.20 0.19 27.97
C44160 DD 5658032.66 442520.61 -963.83 96.1 49.2 235.4 12.4 0.70 0.38 12.55

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Cowal

Hole ID Hole
Type
Northing
MGA (m)
Easting
MGA (m)
Elevation
AHD (m)
Hole
Length
(m)
Dip
MGA
Azimuth
MGA
From
(m)
Interval
1
(m)
ETW
(m)
Au
(g/t)
1535DD453G DD 6,278,516 538,707 203.717 1382.67 -60 280 955 21 16.8 2.93
including 955 7 5.6 5.68
1002 4 3.2 3.46
1048 8 6.4 2.59
1140 28 22.4 2.36
1222 5 4 9.19
including 1225 1 0.8 38.7
1535DD466A DD 6,278,038 538,797 204 1122.31 -60 261 912 2 1.6 35.45
917 2.3 1.84 5.5
931.47 1.3 1.04 38.3
1114 1.3 1.04 8.9
1535DD466EXT DD 6,278,038 538,797 204 1047.35 -60 261 831 4 3.2 3.16
855 2 1.6 58.96
1535DD544C DD 6,278,183 538,565 208.78 1665.72 -57 309 1267 17 13.6 4.56
1535DD544D DD 6,278,183 538,565 208.78 925 -57 309 693 7 5.6 4.04
871 12 9.6 2.58
1535DD545 DD 6,277,796 538,509 204.06 870.34 -58 306 697 9 7.2 12.14
GRUD0071 DD 202.7 1.3 0.78 16.6
GRUD0078 DD 6,278,781 538,071 -28.39 218.34 29 61 101 10 8 2.91
113 3 2.4 3.21
183 1 0.8 12.5
GRUD0079 DD 6,278,781 538,070 -29.34 260.56 15 42.5 129 9 7.2 5.43
GRUD0081 DD 6,279,012 538,008 -65.75 242.54 15 62 157 1 0.6 49.5
168 7 4.2 3.5
GRUD0083 DD 6,279,012 538,008 -66.92 215.81 -12 86 155.8 2.2 1.32 5.05
161 7.24 4.34 2.25
GRUD0084 DD 6,279,012 538,008 -65.4 305.07 23 77 157 4 2.4 12.03
including 158 1 0.6 45.4
GRUD0086 DD 6,278,780 538,072 -29.41 190.25 10.5 88 87 6.1 3.66 3.86
102 26 15.6 3.03
GRUD0087 DD 6,278,781 538,070 -30.7 230 -20 58 139 2 1.2 8.17
GRUD0088 DD 6,278,887 538,041 -47.87 197.83 -12 88 97 4 2.4 3
GRUD0090 DD 6,278,889 538,041 -47.63 340.02 6 74 296 2 1.2 7.02
GRUD0091 DD 6,278,890 538,040 -47.84 224.51 -4 58 105 1 0.8 27.9
113 9 7.2 3.17
GRUD0093 DD 6,278,889 538,041 -48.68 239.76 -29.5 81 11 1 0.8 14.7
148 12 9.6 2.18
GRUD0095 DD 6,278,318 538,447 63.14 530 -30 314 366 29 23.2 2.79
GRUD0097 DD 6,278,318 538,448 63.22 494.88 -18.5 318 243 3 2.4 6.85
375 7 5.6 8.19
GRUD0098 DD 6,278,259 538,444 62.53 650 -54 285.5 350 3 2.4 4.65
358 10 8 6.52
409 8 6.4 7.02
518 9 7.2 13.14
GRUD0099 DD 6,278,259 538,444 62.53 530 -49 304 342 16 12.8 4.2
457 18 14.4 3.26
GRUD0100 DD 6,278,259 538,444 62 545.03 -46 302 274 15 12 3.75
327 3 2.4 14.66
335 1 0.8 27.5
398 3 2.4 3.13
430 3 2.4 6.58

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Hole ID Hole
Type
Northing
MGA (m)
Easting
MGA (m)
Elevation
AHD (m)
Hole
Length
(m)
Dip
MGA
Azimuth
MGA
From
(m)
Interval
1
(m)
ETW
(m)
Au
(g/t)
465 4 3.2 4.66
GRUD0101 DD 6,278,318 538,448 63 599.8 -36 310 336 17 13.6 2.89
376 10 8 6.31
455 2 1.6 8.5
565 3 2.4 5.13
GRUD0108 DD 6,278,890 538,040 -49.02 330.03 -52 58 127 7 5.6 5.05
156 4 3.2 3.41
168 1 0.8 13.7
217 6 4.8 3.74
246 22 17.6 4.3
321 4 3.2 3.95
GRUD0109 DD 6,278,259 538,444 62.53 570 -42 309.5 320 1 0.8 18.6
346 4 3.2 3.73
409 12 9.6 10.8
427 2 1.6 5.35
467 1 0.8 24.5
534 2 1.6 5.32
GRUD0110 DD 6,278,259 538,444 62 480 -37 310 255 7 5.6 10.52
GRUD0115 DD 6,278,805 538,393 -7 461.82 -26 313 381 7 5.6 3.52
GRUD0116 DD 6,278,805 538,393 -7 596.7 -22 324 220 1 0.8 15.08
252 23 18.4 5.12
including 262 9 7.2 11.13
517 8 6.4 3.96
548 34 27.2 3.07
including 552 15 12 4.44
GRUD0117 DD 6,278,805 538,393 -7 650.88 -31 319 407 5 4 2.77
512 18 14.4 2.64
including 518 3 2.4 8.81
543 5 4 4.86
including 544 1 0.8 19.4
GRUD0118 DD 6,278,259 538,444 62 535.42 -36.5 313 280 1 0.8 12.9
283.94 4.06 3.25 9.58
378 1 0.8 21.4
406 4 3.2 3.47
452 6 4.8 2.55
475 8 6.4 8.49
251 3 2.4 3.77
367 5 4 3.4
GRUD0120 DD 6,278,816 538,208 -10 418.72 -48 342 15 1.1 0.88 23.1
40 5 4 28.99
including 42 1 0.8 139
70 9 7.2 3.88
including 75 3 2.4 8.69
122 20 16 2.61
405 5.1 4.08 4.26
GRUD0121 DD 6,278,318 538,448 63 353.52 -36.5 303 235 1 0.8 27.6
247.94 2.06 1.65 34.99
GRUD0122 DD 6,278,273 538,389 61 236 -52.5 296.5 189 7 5.25 10.56
including 191.9 2.1 1.5 31.65
GRUD0123 DD 6,278,273 538,389 61 279.77 -38.5 310.5 266 1 0.75 19.03
GRUD0124 DD 6,278,273 538,389 61 221.7 -26 317 125 0.8 0.6 12.84
130 8 6 2.61

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Hole ID Hole
Type
Northing
MGA (m)
Easting
MGA (m)
Elevation
AHD (m)
Hole
Length
(m)
Dip
MGA
Azimuth
MGA
From
(m)
Interval
1
(m)
ETW
(m)
Au
(g/t)
150 9 6.75 4.22
202 3 2.25 7.48
GRUD0125 DD 6,278,753 538,391 -9 833.59 -40.5 316.5 17 3 2.4 3.73
GRUD0126 DD 6,278,273 538,389 61 510.41 -53.5 306 239 16 12 3.19
including 247 6.08 4.56 6.12
305 1 0.75 40.9
GRUD0127 DD 6,278,805 538,393 -7 791.68 -36 320 707 4 3.2 4.83
770 13 10.4 3.87
including 777 4 3.2 10.28
GRUD0128 DD 6,278,753 538,391 -9 1000 -46 321 329 2 1.6 6.7
338.24 3.06 2.45 10.21
440 1 0.8 72.26
737 5 4 2.57
812 2.3 1.84 6.32
914 4.12 3.3 3.21
GRUD0130 DD 6,278,273 538,389 61 280.03 -39 319 160 13 9.75 2.97
GRUD0131 DD 6,278,805 538,393 -7 599.39 -35 313 373 1 0.8 16.4
387 4 3.2 2.5
406 5 4 2.66
437 26 20.8 2.51
including 450 12 9.6 4.13
524 1 0.8 13.4
538 1 0.8 11.3
554 5 4 13.6
GRUD0132 DD 6,278,273 538,389 61 260.15 -45.5 307 157 3 2.25 8.04
235 4 3 2.78
GRUD0133 DD 6,278,273 538,389 61 266.44 -57 287 211 4 3 2.88
219 3 2.25 2.88
240 2 1.5 6.47
247 2 1.5 12.7
GRUD0137 DD 6,278,259 538,444 62 557.48 -53.5 280 290 16 12.8 2.58
317 34 27.2 2.72
including 329 6 4.8 7.05
390 9 7.2 2.52
404 8 6.4 4.43
425 19 15.2 2.42
including 437 7 5.6 3.81
454 13 10.4 2.46
537 7 5.6 3.68
GRUD0138 DD 6,278,273 538,389 61 215.2 -21 323 58 3 2.3 5.52
158 8 6 6.4
including 161 1 0.75 33.4
208 3 2.25 4.51

Note: Drillholes with the prefix GRUD denote that they are underground drill holes

  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

Hole ID Hole
Type
Northing MGA
(m)
Easting MGA (m) Elevation
AHD (m)
Hole
Length
(m)
Dip
MGA
Azimuth
MGA
From
(m)
Interval1
(m)
ETW
(m)
Au
(g/t)
PICD030 DD 311645.84 6610200.34 417.97 201.80 -59.84 269.66 108.00 4.00 3.87 1.65
PICD031 DD 311673.01 6610279.82 416.82 241.00 -59.91 269.19 140.00 1.00 0.97 31.20
PICD031 DD 311673.01 6610279.82 416.82 241.00 -59.91 269.19 163.00 9.00 8.70 1.96
EVDD0072 DD 6595472.47 333845.53 337.81 240.00 -58.45 45.03 197.70 0.38 0.33 37.24
EVDD0081 DD 6595421.79 333870.16 338.61 255.00 -55.00 46.00 199.10 0.25 0.23 11.70
EVDD0082A DD 6595412.98 333861.68 338.43 280.20 -55.00 46.00 215.89 0.24 0.22 102.88
EVDD0083 DD 6595563.00 333844.90 337.73 170.13 -64.70 43.80 125.40 0.60 0.49 9.58
EVDD0083 DD 6595563.00 333844.90 337.73 170.13 -64.70 43.80 100.10 0.90 0.74 1.82
EVDD0091A DD 6595417.00 333872.00 338.00 224.80 -40.00 63.00 197.00 1.00 0.91 10.10
EVDD0091A DD 6595417.00 333872.00 338.00 224.80 -40.00 63.00 178.28 0.42 0.38 2.49
EVDD0091A DD 6595417.00 333872.00 338.00 224.80 -40.00 63.00 205.51 0.32 0.29 2.39
EVDD0092 DD 6595299.32 333915.69 338.69 235.05 -45.36 45.83 218.80 0.21 0.20 29.13
EVDD0092 DD 6595299.32 333915.69 338.69 235.05 -45.36 45.83 185.13 0.87 0.83 3.71
EVDD0092 DD 6595299.32 333915.69 338.69 235.05 -45.36 45.83 191.00 1.00 0.96 3.09
EVDD0092 DD 6595299.32 333915.69 338.69 235.05 -45.36 45.83 207.33 0.67 0.64 3.64
EVDD0093 DD 6595368.32 333889.18 337.79 245.00 -49.00 39.32 208.50 0.20 0.19 6.86
EVDD0095 DD 6595381.51 333888.64 337.63 250.02 -59.00 46.00 204.60 1.29 1.12 4.47
EVDD0096 DD 6595369.18 333876.54 338.58 265.20 -57.50 45.39 225.10 0.20 0.18 2.03
EVDD0103 DD 6595398.84 333758.30 343.83 330.03 -59.00 48.00 259.52 1.00 0.87 2.63
EVDD0103 DD 6595398.84 333758.30 343.83 330.03 -58.00 48.00 293.97 1.56 1.36 26.90
EVDD0108 DD 6595273.95 333892.12 342.29 323.73 -61.22 50.31 290.70 1.30 1.09 3.18
EVDD0109 DD 6595224.06 333840.56 345.04 425.32 -64.75 46.22 421.10 0.30 0.25 3.67
EVDD0109 DD 6595224.06 333840.56 345.04 425.32 -64.75 46.22 395.50 0.40 0.33 2.65
EVDD0110 DD 6595535.36 333843.84 338.10 170.10 -62.00 42.00 146.28 1.22 1.03 119.95
EVDD0112 DD 6595371.31 333761.98 343.75 331.20 -56.00 48.50 311.40 0.30 0.27 32.93
EVDD0113 DD 6595342.30 333776.47 343.65 375.00 -61.00 53.00 342.30 0.60 0.50 2.62
EVDD0114 DD 6595436.87 333745.71 343.43 310.00 -58.00 48.00 246.00 0.25 0.22 1.88
EVDD0114 DD 6595436.87 333745.71 343.43 310.00 -58.00 48.00 246.53 0.47 0.41 1.94
EVDD0114 DD 6595436.87 333745.71 343.43 310.00 -57.60 48.54 261.00 2.00 1.75 3.70
EVDD0114 DD 6595436.87 333745.71 343.43 310.00 -57.60 48.54 265.00 0.50 0.44 2.60
EVDD0116 DD 6595462.51 333735.77 343.44 287.30 -55.00 53.00 240.00 2.00 1.77 2.27
EVDD0116 DD 6595462.51 333735.77 343.44 287.30 -55.00 53.00 249.50 0.50 0.44 2.18
EVDD0116 DD 6595462.51 333735.77 343.44 287.30 -55.00 53.00 250.50 1.00 0.88 3.95
EVDD0121 DD 6595410.27 333763.27 343.39 310.30 -54.00 47.00 279.90 0.40 0.36 3.37
EVDD0128 DD 6595298.56 333798.51 344.26 407.00 -61.00 47.00 369.00 1.30 1.11 5.97
EVDD0078 DD 6595579.86 333829.47 337.74 185.10 -69.96 47.46 No significant intercept
EVDD0084 DD 6595637.79 333827.85 339.46 111.10 -40.00 45.07 No significant intercept
EVDD0086 DD 6595604.60 333795.70 339.13 140.90 -41.00 44.31 No significant intercept
EVDD0087 DD 6595589.46 333778.91 339.83 155.00 -41.00 44.22 No significant intercept
EVDD0088 DD 6595595.50 333843.33 338.17 116.00 -45.00 45.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0090 DD 6595508.47 333883.92 337.73 165.00 -43.00 75.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0097 DD 6595358.80 333863.94 339.74 285.30 -58.74 45.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0098 DD 6595706.52 333824.95 339.99 90.03 -52.34 45.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0099 DD 6595676.45 333794.52 339.34 125.24 -58.71 45.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0101 DD 6595482.53 333730.77 342.65 298.14 -62.10 45.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0104 DD 6595301.87 333702.06 342.46 440.00 -59.45 47.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0106 DD 6595300.91 333805.48 344.17 390.00 -61.90 45.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0107 DD 6595237.76 333739.95 343.49 448.38 -58.46 45.00 No significant intercept
EVDD0111 DD 6595617.43 333812.25 338.23 130.30 -65.87 45.00 No significant intercept
FLRD378 DD 6595699.79 334164.38 234.50 333.40 -21.90 229.20 No significant intercept
EVDD0080 DD 6595425.56 333873.45 338.71 250.00 -53.00 42.44 No significant intercept

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Hole ID Hole
Type
Northing MGA
(m)
Easting MGA (m) Elevation
AHD (m)
Hole
Length
(m)
Dip
MGA
Azimuth
MGA
From
(m)
Interval1
(m)
ETW
(m)
Au
(g/t)
EVDD0085 DD 6595619.05 333811.97 338.72 124.00 -40.32 42.75 No significant intercept
EVDD0089 DD 6595509.46 333881.66 337.53 159.30 -41.20 53.02 No significant intercept
EVDD0094 DD 6595398.59 333882.70 337.87 233.70 -57.40 50.53 No significant intercept
EVDD0117 DD 6595444.00 333752.00 344.00 314.00 -66.39 41.00 Awaitingresults
EVDD0118 DD 6595466.00 333747.00 343.00 293.10 -64.04 50.00 Awaitingresults
EVDD0122 DD 6595381.00 333768.00 343.00 367.00 -68.76 35.50 Awaitingresults
EVDD0123 DD 6595387.00 333775.00 343.00 327.00 -58.59 45.00 Awaitingresults
EVDD0125 DD 6595329.00 333859.00 343.00 305.00 -58.00 38.00 Awaitingresults
EVDD0127 DD 6595368.26 333774.30 343.26 372.10 -68.16 45.00 Awaitingresults
EVDD0129 DD 6595289.11 333692.04 342.64 465.40 -61.78 45.00 Awaitingresults
  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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Red Lake

Red Lake Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Red Lake Operations Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Red Lake Operations 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 Red Lake Operation was
undertaken using diamond core (surface and underground).

All drill samples were logged prior to sampling. Diamond drill
core was sampled to lithological, alteration and mineralisation
related contacts. Sampling was carried out according to Red
Lake Operations 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 Red Lake Operations QAQC protocol and no
instruments or tools requiring calibration were used as part of
the sampling process.

Diamond drill core sample intervals were based on geology to
ensure a representative sample, with lengths ranging from 0.15
to 0.9m. Diamond drilling was half core sampled. All diamond
core samples were dried, crushed and pulverised (total
preparation) to produce a 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
(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.).

Drilling on site is conducted using diamond drill rigs, the core is
extracted using a standard tube and core diameter is either
BQTK (40.7mm) or NQ (47.6mm) in size,

All exploration drill core is orientated using the Tru-Core device.
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.

Percentage of drill core recovery is not recorded at this time on
site. All core is oriented and marked up at 1-foot intervals,
intervals are compared to drillers depth.

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Red Lake Operations Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Red Lake Operations 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.

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

All diamond holes were logged in entirely from collar to end of
hole.

All drill core once logged is digitally photographed. The
photographs capture all data presented on the core.
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 drilled was half core sampled and the remaining
half was retained.

Core is cut to preserve the bottom of hole orientation line, in
some instance core may be quarter cut and send for analysis.

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

The sample and size (1.5kg to 4kg) relative to the particle size
(>90% passing 75um) of the material sampled is a commonly
utilised practice for effective sample representation for gold
deposits within the Orogenic Gold deposits of the Superior
Craton Canada.

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 and always after a sample identified as having visible
gold. The quality control performance was monitored as part of
Red Lake Operations QAQC procedure.

The sample preparation has been conducted by commercial
laboratories. All samples are oven dried (60°C), jaw crushed to
90% passing <2mm and riffle split to a maximum sample weight
of 1kg as required. The primary sample is then pulverised in a
one stage process, using a LM2 pulveriser, to a particle size of
>90% passing 75um. Approximately 250g 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 four months.

Measures taken to ensure sample representation include the
collection of field duplicates during diamond core sampling
drilling at the geologist’s discretion and within the ore zone.
Duplicate samples for diamond core are collected during the
sample preparation crushing and pulverisation stage. A
comparison of the duplicate sample vs. the primary sample
assay result was undertaken as part of Red Lake Operations
QAQC protocol. It is considered that all sub-sampling and lab
preparations are consistent with other laboratories in Canada
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
whether the technique is considered
partial or total.

The sampling preparation and assaying protocol used at Red
Lake Operations was developed to ensure the quality and
suitability of the assaying and laboratory procedures relative to
the mineralisation types.

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

Fire assayis designed tomeasure the totalgoldwithina

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
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.
sample. Fire assay has been confirmed as a suitable technique
for orogenic type mineralisation. It has been extensively used
throughout the North Western Ontario region. Screen fire assay
have also been used to validate the fire assay techniques.

Quality control samples were routinely inserted into the
sampling sequence and also inserted at the discretion of the
geologist 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,
batcheswhich failquality controlchecks 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 Red Lake Operations for two years
if further verification is required.

The twinning of holes is not a common practice undertaken at
Red Lake Operations. 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.

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.

All drill holes at Red Lake Operations have been surveyed for
easting, northing and reduced level. Recent data is collected
and stored in RLO Mine Grid.

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

The nominal drill spacing for Exploration drilling is 22m x 42m
or wider and for Resource Definition is 11m x 21m.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.
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.

Mineralized zones in the Red Lake-Campbell deposit are
distinguished first by spatial orientation relative to structural
corridors and second by the style of mineralization. It is common
for mineralized zones to have multiple styles of mineralization
within the same host lithology.

There are four types of mineralization in Red Lake-Campbell
Deposit; 1) Vein Style Gold Mineralization, 2)
Veinand Sulphide Style GoldMineralization, 3)Disseminated

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Red Lake Operations Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Red Lake Operations Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
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.
Sulphide Style Mineralization locally referred to as replacement
mineralization 4) Free Gold Mineralization Style

The relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures at Red Lake 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 mineralised domains in an orientation that does not
introduce sample bias. A small number of holes are drilled at
sub-optimal orientations to test for alternate 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 North
Western Ontario. 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 have remained
similar.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews
of sampling techniques and data.

Internal and External audits have been conducted in the past at
Red Lake Operations.

Red Lake Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Red Lake Operations 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
mining claims: Cochenour & Red Lake Claims: PAT-8059,
PAT-8064,PAT-6850,PAT-6836,MLO-3508

All mining claims are in good standing. Tenure consists of
Patents, subject to annual Mining Land Taxes issued in
January.

Title registered on land tenure is 100% owned.

There are currently no paying Royalties. Of the five known
Royalties within the Mine Closure Plan, two are proximal to the
current Cochenour workings, TVX (Kinross) and Inco (Vale),
and one is proximal to the Red Lake workings (Hill). The
shapes are recorded in Engineering work files for future
reference and mine planning.

Historical sites have been rehabilitated and are monitored by
the Environmental Dept.
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.

Red Lake and Campbell were first staked during the Red Lake
Gold Rush in 1926. Subsequently, there was a period of claim
cancellations and re-staking of the area. Both mines opened in
the late 1940’s. Red Lake and Campbell Mine were combined
in 2006 when Goldcorp purchased Campbell Mine.

The earliest known exploration on the Cochenour–Willans
property was in 1925. Cochenour–Willans Gold Mines Ltd. was
incorporated in 1936 and production began in 1939 at a rate of
136–181 t/d. Operations ran for 32 years, from 1939–1971. It
was acquired by Goldcorp in 2008.

Aside from the Red Lake gold mines and Cochenour mine,
Evolution also holds past producing operations that include the
HG Young, Abino, McMarmac, Gold Eagle Mine, and McKenzie
Red Lake mines.

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Red Lake Operations Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.

The mineralization within the Red Lake Operations can be
classified as an Archean greenstone belt-hosted gold deposit.

Red Lake Operations is hosted in the Red Lake greenstone belt
within the Uchi Domain on the southern margin of the North
Caribou Terrane of the Superior Province, Canada.

Red Lake Operations is underlain mainly by tholeiitic basalt and
locally by komatiitic basalt of the Balmer Assemblage. The
mine sequence also includes felsic, peridotitic and other mafic
to lamprophyric intrusive rocks of various younger ages. Both
Red Lake- Campbell and Cochenour deposits are hosted within
significantly folded and sheared portions of the Balmer
assemblage. Shear zones act as primary hydrothermal fluid
corridors and host significant portions of the gold mineralization
in the area. Other significant mineralized structures occur within
lower-strain areas of the stratigraphy, usually associated with
brittle conjugate fracture systems in close proximity to
lithological boundaries possessing high competency contrasts.

Gold mineralization is hosted in a variety of rock types within
the Red Lake Greenstone belt, although the majority of the
productive zones occur as vein systems accompanying
sulphide replacement within sheared mafic to komatiitic basalts
of the Balmer Assemblage.

Gold bearing zones in the Red Lake-Campbell and Cochenour
deposit are distinguished first by spatial orientation relative to
structural corridors and second by the style of mineralization. It
is common for zones to have multiple styles of mineralization
within the same host lithology. There are four styles of
mineralization common in the Red Lake-Campbell and
Cochenour deposit; Vein style, Vein and Sulphide style,
Disseminated Sulphide (Replacement) style and free gold style.
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.

For results reporting: A minimum grade truncation of 2.74gpt
standard is followed; no maximum grade truncation standard is
applied.

Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high-
grade and longer lengths of low-grade results, a weighted
average of the values is applied to report the entire aggregate
intercept. A short length high-grade intercept is then highlighted
as an including value if result is >3 times the grade of the entire
aggregate intercept in which it is incorporated.

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

If a hole has NSA values (ie gxm is less then 4 or 4g/t x m) the
interval has been removed from the hole, if the entire hole has
NSA, the hole is noted in the table in the appendix with an NSA
value for g/t.

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

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

At Red Lake Operations where reliable estimated true widths
can be calculated these have been included along with down
holemeasurements.

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Red Lake Operations Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Red Lake Operations Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Red Lake Operations Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Red Lake Operations Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
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 (e.g. ‘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.
Plan view showing locations of drill holes and targeted
projects at Deep sulphides and Twin Otter
Plan view showing locations of drill holes and targeted
projects at Cochenour
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;

A substantial Exploration and Resource Definition program is
on-going at the Red Lake Operation site.

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Red Lake Operations Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
and
rock
characteristics;
potential
deleterious
or
contaminating
substances.
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. _

Further Exploration, Near Mine Exploration and Resource
Definition work on the Red Lake Operations is planned for the
remainder of FY20

Cowal

Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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.

Prior to 2018 drill core was halved with a diamond saw in 1 m
intervals, irrespective of geological contacts. Since 2018
Sampling to lithological contacts has been implemented. 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
ALS Orange. Sample preparation 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 technique 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 in this report has been drilled since 2009 and has been
oriented using accepted industry techniques at the time.
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.

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

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Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
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.
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.
• 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 and
Kenometer Core Orientation tools 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.

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

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Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Cowal Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
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
(e.g.
standards,
blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and
whether
acceptable
levels
of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
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
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_reviewed and re-assayed if definitive_
bias is determined or if re-assay will make a material difference.

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.
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Criteria Explanation Commentary
Data spacing and
distribution

Data
spacing
for
reporting
of
Exploration Results.

Whether
the
data spacing
and
distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade continuity
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and
Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and
classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.

The 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 prior to
2018 is sampled at 1 m intervals down hole. Lithological based
sampling was implemented in 2018 with a maximum sample
length of 1m and a minimum sample length of 0.3m to avoid
sampling across geological boundaries.
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.

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Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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 unless labelled as Estimated True Widths (ETW).
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 reported drilling at Cowal is
provided below. A representative section is provided.
Drill hole location plan
Cross section through E42 and GRE46
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.

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Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Cowal Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
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

Mungari Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data 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
(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 _

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.

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
core is oriented and if so, by what
method, etc.).
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.
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 sampleis thenpulverisedina one stage

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
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 40g fire assay charge. The pulp is retained and the bulk
residue is disposed of after two months.

There are two assay analysis methods used for Boomer
diamond samples with visible gold have four 40g charges
extracted from the parent pulp sample bag and fire assayed with
the average used for final reporting. This is to manage the
variability in assay grades due to the nuggetty gold. Boomer
vein intercepts without visible gold have the standard 1 x 40g
fire assay as described above.

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
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.

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
mineralisation types.

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
correctmerging of results and that alldatahas been received

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Criteria Explanation Commentary
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.
Whether sample compositing has
been 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.
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 Boomer is hosted within a narrow, folded,
laminated quartz vein, predominantly dipping 65° towards the
south-west, with a shallow south-east plunge. The mineralised
structure lies within a 35m wide shear zone dipping 70° west.
Surface and underground drilling intersect the mineralisation at
an angle to minimise bias.

Drilling at the Wookie prospect is planned to intersect the
structure in an orientation that does not introduce sample bias.

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 splitter has been in use for RC sampling at all
prospects. Data collected has returned more consistent
duplicate sample weights than a standard static cone splitter.

Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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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.

Resource Definition drilling was undertaken on the
following tenements: M15/1827

Exploration drilling was undertaken on the following
tenements: M15/0688, 16/532 and E15/961.

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

Exploration has been carried out by a number of parties
including Electrum Resources NL (1985-1989), Castle Hill
Resources NL (1989-1996), Goldfields Exploration Ltd (2001)
and Cazaly Resources Ltd (2004-2008). The historical data and
database have been reviewed by Cube and is deemed to be of
acceptable quality for Mineral Resource estimation.

The initial discovery of Frog’s Leg was made by Mines and
Resources Australia Ltd who was a precursor company to La
Mancha Resources Australia Pty Ltd. The deposit was
discovered in 2000 as a result of following up on regional
anomalism identified through rotary air blast (RAB) and aircore
drilling. La Mancha was acquired by Evolution in August 2015.

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 Greater Picante Trend is located on the eastern margin of
the Kintore Tonalite, NE of the Castle Hill deposit.
Mineralisation is shear hosted on the contact between the
Kintore tonalite and an ultramafic.

The Boomer prospect is located in the southern portion of the
Kundana mining area, within the Achaean Norseman-Wiluna
greenstone belt of the Eastern Goldfields Province. The
Kundana gold deposits are structurally related to the Zuleika
Shear Zone, a regional NNW-trending shear zone that
juxtaposes the Ora Banda domain to the east and the
Coolgardie domain to the west. The Boomer prospect is
located on the sheared contact between the Black Flag Group
turbidites and andesites and andesitic volcaniclastic rocks of
Black Flag Group.
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

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

At Boomer composite grades of > 1 g/t have been reported.

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

No metal equivalent values are used.

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APPENDIX 1 – JORC CODE 2012 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING CRITERIA

Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
typical examples of such aggregations
should be shown in detail.
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’) _

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.
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.
Location plan of drilling at the Picante Trend

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APPENDIX 1 – JORC CODE 2012 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING CRITERIA

Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results Mungari Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Location plan of drilling at the Boomer project
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 (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.

Further Exploration, Near Mine Exploration and Resource
Definition work on the Mungari tenements are planned for the
remainder of FY20

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