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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2023

Sep 12, 2023

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RED LAKE SITE VISIT

13 and 14 September 2023

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

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

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

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

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

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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

This presentation has been approved for release by Evolution's Executive Chair, Jake Klein

All amounts are expressed in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"I would like to acknowledge the land where we gather today. This is Treaty No.3 territory, the traditional lands of Lac Seul First Nation and Wabauskang First Nation, our partners here at the Red Lake Operation"

Note: Artwork sourced from Government of Canada

AGENDA

1 Day 1

Mining Tour 1 - Upper Campbell – 11 level Tour 2 - Balmer/Cochenour

2 Day 2

Discovery - Core shed tour Processing - Campbell mill tour Sustainability - Tailings storage facility (TSF) and wetland tour

SITE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Leading our values driven culture Safety, Excellence, Accountability and Respect

RED LAKE OVERVIEW

Mine life To 2040
Location Ontario, Canada –
approximately 535km north-west of
Thunder Bay
Ownership 100%
Mineralisation type Orogenic gold deposit (vein and sulphide replacement hosted)
Mining method Underground –
sub-level open stoping, avoca and modified avoca
stoping
Mill capacity Campbell mill 800ktpa nameplate
Red Lake mill 350ktpa
Land package 710km2
(incl. JVs)
Power Grid Power via 115kv line from Ear Falls (33MW allotment)
Hydro power
Workforce ~900 Evolution and permanent contract partners, ~80% Evolution
residential in Red Lake District

SUSTAINABILITY

Improved safety performance

  • Visible leadership
  • Hazard and interaction reporting
  • Safety systems updates

FY24 focus

  • Critical risk management
  • Training needs analysis/programs
  • Embedding risk-based change management

Red Lake Operations accounted for only 5% of Evolution's total CO2 emissions in FY22

FY24 focus

  • Battery electric vehicles
  • Power shedding during peak power days
  • ~30ha constructed wetland
  • Tailings and water treatment plant expansion

First Nation Collaboration Agreements

  • Lac Seul First Nation (2013)
  • Wabauskang First Nation (2014)

FY24 focus

  • Training, employment, environmental, consultation and business opportunities
  • Renegotiate and modernise a single agreement with both communities in FY24

7

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Red Lake contributed over CAD\$300,000 into the local and First Nation Communities in FY23

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

  • ✓ Workforce restructure completed (~10% headcount reduction), optimisation continues
  • ✓ Transitioned to Group performance-linked remuneration structure from hourly pay
  • ✓ Improving alignment at all levels of the organisation
  • Roster harmonisation

OUR

  • Risk based learning and reporting culture
  • ✓ Developing operational discipline a big performance lever
  • Consistent and reliable the right way every time
  • Integrated systems and processes

Leading to increased productivity

Pre-Evolution FY23 FY24 Guidance Development (metres advanced/person)

Ore mined (tonnes/person))

THE VISION FOR RED LAKE

Delivering a safe, reliable, long-life, margin focused operation

RED LAKE OVERVIEW Click here to view the overview video

MINING – PRODUCTIVITY GAINS

  • Efficiency improving every day
  • Over 60% reduction in primary equipment (↓ to 39)
  • Increase in equipment capacity
  • Introduction of
    • jumbo bolting
    • carousel production drill rigs driving a 22% improvement1
    • a cable bolter to improve safety & productivity

Average drill metres per shift in last two months1

Stopemaster Simba

Old Air Buggies Old Stopemasters New Simbas

MINING – PRODUCTIVITY GAINS

  • 100% improvement in daily loader rates since acquisition
  • Replacement of old fleet
  • Introduction of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)

FOCUS ON INCREASING MARGIN

Consistent and stable operations Cultural alignment Margin and cash driven Financially self fundingOperational flexibility sufficient contingencyOperational excellence reliable deliverySafety and people focusCapacity to pivot the plan for value based on drill resultsCompeting for capitalImproving rates of return

* Current mine plan by year

FY24 GUIDANCE

AISC to reduce by ~24% to ~\$2,000/oz Production to increase by ~40% to ~170koz

New mine areas drives cost and production improvements

Sets the foundation for stable and consistent cash flow moving forward

FY24 production will ramp up and AISC will trend down from Q1 September production planned at ~15-19% of FY24 Guidance

LOCATION

Superior Craton – similar age and mineralisation to gold deposits in the Yilgarn Craton Western Australia but comparatively under-explored 17

REGIONAL GEOLOGY

  • Under explored, immature, well-endowed greenstone terrane with large potential (5Moz discovery at Great Bear in 2021)
  • Limited access with freshwater lakes ~30% total surface area and remote forests
  • Balmer assemblage host to Red Lake-Campbell deposits
  • Main gold event at Red Lake Campbell prior to 2712Ma
  • Late-stage spectacular gold event after 2702Ma

District gold endowment of ~50Moz and growing - 37Moz on Evolution ground1

  1. District gold endowment includes 29Moz past production and 21.2 Moz from publicly declared gold production and Mineral Resources (Evolution's Red Lake, Equinox Gold's Hasaga, West Red Lake Gold Mine's Madsen and Kinross' Great Bear deposits inclusive of Ore Reserves). Evolution's gold endowment includes 25Moz past production both previous to and by Evolution and Red Lake's 12.3Moz Mineral Resource at 31 December 2022 (see Appendix of this presentation for information). See also Equinox Gold, West Red Lake Gold Mine and Kinross websites for information on the Hasaga, Madsen and Great Bear Mineral Resources respectively 18

  • Discovered late 1980s at Lower Campbell
  • MM - Miro Mittney (Discovering Geologist)
  • TP - Tony Petrina (President Placer Dome)
  • South-west plunge ~60º to 250º sub-parallel to stretching lineation (Ls) favorable high-grade plunge along with other key geological ingredients
  • Near-term mining opportunity proximal to base of Reid shaft
  • Dominantly sulphide-replacement style mineralisation

Mineral Resource expanded by ~50% through recent drilling and recognition of alternate mineralisation styles1

Long section of MMTP Zone (red) at Campbell looking NE 19

CASE STUDY – LOWER CAMPBELL (MMTP)

  • 399km drilled at MMTP prior to 2021
  • 253km (63%) not assayed for gold (core not kept)
  • Subtle mineralisation, different orebody context
  • Significant drill program ongoing:
  • FY22 ~12,000m drilled
  • FY23 ~11,000m drilled
  • FY24 ~15,000m planned (includes grade control)

Foliated basalt with sulphide-magnetite replacement from MMTP with high-grade gold mineralisation

10m cross section of MMTP mineralised domains (red) looking SE showing unsampled material as black lines

A CASE STUDY – LOWER CAMPBELL (MMTP)

1See the Appendix of this presentation for information on the Mineral Resource as at December 2022 and "Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement" dated 17 Feb 2022 for details on Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au. MMTP forms part of the 'Lower Campbell' Mineral Resource detailed in this report. Design changes related to metal price assumptions and reduction in cut-off grades also contribute toward Mineral Resource growth along with new drilling data

RECENT DRILLING: UPPER CAMPBELL

  • Multiple high-grade stacked lodes in hangingwall of historic "A Zone"
  • Maiden area of gold mineralisation and growth potential informed by recent drilling results
  • Can be strongly mineralised in domains enveloping historic mining voids
  • Potential opportunity to pivot the plan to unlock value adjacent to planned future development

Further information on drilling results included in this presentation is provided in the Drill Hole Information Summary and JORC Code 2012 Table 1 presented in the Appendix of this report. Differences between assay intervals reported above and those in the Table 1 for the corresponding drill holes are attributed to rounding

PROCESSING INFRASTRUCTURE

Red Lake

McKenzie Island

N

Campbell TSF

Balmer Lake

Red Lake mill

  • 0.35Mtpa capacity
  • Conventional crushing, grinding, gravity concentration, CIP
  • Flotation/concentrate handling
  • Paste plant

Red Lake TSF

Campbell mill

plant

Airport

0.8Mtpa capacityCrushing and grinding, gravity concentration and CIL/CIPAutoclave; paste

Red Lake town

Red Lake

1,000m

PROCESSING

  • Mill remains mine-constrained with ample capacity available
  • Unit costs reducing by ~30% since acquisition with significant focus on controlling costs in inflationary environment

COST DRIVERS AND SENSITIVITIES

  • Employees and contract mining services account for ~56% total costs
  • Contract management remains a significant management focus
  • Further reduction in primary fleet and personnel requirements to support sustained reductions in cost base
  • Operations working with supply chain focused on realising value from recent market engagements for key mine consumables
  • Ground support
  • Reagents
  • Explosives

Mostly fixed cost base - production increases contribute to reduction in AISC

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REDUCING CAPITAL

  • of existing mining areas drops off
  • Upper Campbell mine investment FY21-24 developing new mining front

INTENSITY Significant reinvestment ▪ Major capital intensity reduction as re-capitalisation since acquisition

1Major capital comprises project capital and major mine development. FY24 (\$/oz) is mid-point of guidance

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Premier gold mine in a Tier 1 jurisdiction

Safe, reliable, margin delivery focus

Improvements guided for FY24: AISC reducing by ~24% and Production increasing by ~40%

Large mineral endowment to support future growth potential

GROUP GOLD MINERAL RESOURCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

( W I T H E R N E S T H E N RY J U N E 2 0 2 3 M I N E R AL R E S O U R C E U P D AT E )

Gold Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource
Project Type Cut-off
(g/t Au)
Tonnes (Mt) Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
CP7
Cowal1 Open pit 0.35 29.5 0.46 440 182.9 0.86 5,033 26.5 0.80 682 238.9 0.80 6,155 1
Cowal UG 1.50 - - - 22.0 2.49 1,760 12.4 2.33 925 34.4 2.43 2,685 1
Cowal1 Total 29.5 0.46 440 204.9 1.03 6,793 38.8 1.29 1,607 273.3 1.01 8,840 1
Red Lake2 Total 2.5-3.3 - - - 35.7 6.66 7,639 24.8 5.90 4,702 60.4 6.35 12,342 2
Mungari1,3 Open pit 0.31-0.34 - - - 53.8 1.08 1,864 24.0 1.16 894 77.8 1.10 2,758 3
Mungari1,4 UG 1.46-2.44 1.4 4.66 205 9.7 4.28 1,332 8.7 3.74 1,043 19.7 4.07 2,580 3
Mungari1 Total 1.4 4.66 205 63.5 1.57 3,196 32.7 1.84 1,937 97.5 1.70 5,338 3
Mt Rawdon1 Total 0.23 5.5 0.30 54 21.0 0.58 389 2.3 0.48 35 28.8 0.52 478 4
Ernest Henry5,6 Total N/A2 35.0 0.75 847 35.0 0.76 852 31.5 0.66 668 101.5 0.73 2,368 5
Marsden Total 0.20 - - - 119.8 0.27 1,031 3.1 0.22 22 123.0 0.27 1,053 1
Total 71.4 0.67 1,546 479.9 1.29 19,901 133.2 2.09 8,972 684.5 1.38 30,419

Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding. "UG" denotes underground

Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves

  1. Includes stockpiles

  2. Red Lake Mineral Resource cut-off varies from 2.5g/t Au to 3.3g/t Au and is dependent on deposit and location from surface and processing plant

  3. Mungari Open Pit Mineral Resource cut-offs vary from 0.31g/t Au to 0.34g/t Au. The average open pit cut-off is 0.32g/t Au

  4. Mungari Underground Mineral Resource cut-offs vary from 1.46g/t Au to 2.44g/t Au per deposit. The average underground cut-off is 1.96g/t Au

  5. Ernest Henry Operations reported Mineral Resources are reported within an interpreted 0.7% Cu mineralised envelope

  6. Ernest Henry reported Mineral Resource estimate is depleted to 30 June 2023

  7. Group Gold Mineral Resources Competent Person (CP) Notes refer to 1. James Biggam; 2. Jason Krauss; 3. Brad Daddow; 4. Matthew Graham-Ellison; 5. Phil Micale

This information is extracted from the releases titled 'Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement' dated 16 February 2023, "Mungari Mine Life Extended to 15 Years at 10 to 20% lower AISC" dated 5 June 2023 and "Further Increase in Ernest Henry Mineral Resource" dated 17 August 2023 available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the release and that all material assumptions and parameters underpinning the estimates in the release continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the Reports

GROUP GOLD ORE RESERVES AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

( W I T H E R N E S T H E N RY J U N E 2 0 2 3 O R E R E S E R V E U P D AT E )

Gold Proved Probable Total Reserve
Project Type Cut-off
(g/t Au)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold Grade
(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold Grade
(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold Grade
(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Competent
Person8
Cowal1,2 Open pit 0.45 27.4 0.47 414 86.2 0.99 2,745 113.6 0.87 3,160 1
Cowal3 UG 0.55/1.80 - - - 15.9 2.29 1,169 15.9 2.29 1,169 2
Cowal Total 27.4 0.47 414 102.1 1.19 3,915 129.5 1.04 4,329
Red Lake4 Total 2.5-4.0 - - - 13.0 6.90 2,878 13.0 6.90 2,878 3
Mungari5 UG 2.2-3.8 0.4 5.47 78 3.2 4.41 457 3.7 4.54 535 4
Mungari1,6 Open pit 0.57-0.74 - - - 20.7 1.06 703 20.7 1.06 703 4
Mungari1 Total 0.4 5.47 78 23.9 1.51 1,160 24.3 1.58 1,238
Mt Rawdon1 Open pit 0.31 1.9 0.40 25 9.0 0.66 191 10.9 0.61 216 5
Ernest Henry7,8 UG 0.50-0.75% CuEq 26.5 0.62 527 50.9 0.36 582 77.4 0.45 1,109 6
Marsden Open pit 0.30 - - - 65.2 0.39 817 65.2 0.39 817 7
Total 56.2 0.58 1043 264.0 1.12 9,544 320.3 1.03 10,587

Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding. "UG" denotes underground

  1. Includes stockpiles

  2. Ore Reserve has been updated for E42 Stage H Open Pit in line with 2022 corporate commodity price assumptions, updated modifying factors and allowing for depletion. All remaining 'Open Pit Continuation' Ore Reserves (OPC) are declared as per December 2021 Cowal Open Pit Ore Reserves. The OPC Ore Reserve will be updated at the completion of the OPC Feasibility Study ('FS'). Modifying factors to be updated during the FS include Mineral Resource, geotechnical, metallurgical, revenue and cost assumptions. To date, no fatal flaws have been identified during the FS. A materiality test was conducted on the impact of the change between the December 2021 and December 2022 Mineral Resource model on the OPC Ore Reserve, the change is expected to be less than 10%

    1. Cowal Underground Ore Reserve has been optimised using a \$1,600/oz price assumption, economically tested at up to \$2,200/oz and considers updated modifying factors and depletion. The Cowal Underground Ore Reserve includes development material at an incremental cut-off grade of 0.55g/t Au
    1. Red Lake Ore Reserve cut-off is 4.0g/t Au except for HG Young (3.0g/t Au) and Upper Campbell (2.5g/t Au)
    1. Mungari Underground Ore Reserve cut-off varies from 2.2g/t Au to 3.8g/t Au and is dependent on specific deposits and varies between each underground mine taking into account location and costs
  3. Mungari Open Pit Ore Reserves were optimised using a \$1,600/oz gold price assumption. The exceptions are the Paradigm and Castle Hill open pit operations which have been scheduled for production between 2023 and 2025 and have been optimised with a \$2,200/oz gold price assumption. Cut-offs vary by deposit from 0.57g/t Au to 0.74g/t Au and take into account location and costs

    1. Ernest Henry reported Ore Reserve estimate is based on the December 2022 Mineral Resource detailed in the ASX Release titled "Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement" dated 16 Feb 2023 and available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au. The applied flow model cutoff grades of 0.50 % and 0.75% copper equivalent ('CuEq') are determined through an economic evaluation process which considers the Net Smelter Return (NSR) and operating costs. The utlised copper equivalent equation is: CuEq = Cu + Au NSR/56.4 where; Au NSR = 38.5 * Au - 0.04
    1. Ernest Henry reported Ore Reserve estimate is depleted to 30 June 2023
  4. Group Gold Ore Reserve Competent Person (CP) Notes refer to 1. Dean Basile (Mining One); 2. Ryan Bettcher; 3. Brad Armstrong; 4. Blake Callinan; 5. Ben Young; 6. Michael Corbett; 7. Anton Kruger

This information is extracted from the releases titled 'Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement' dated 16 February 2023, "Mungari Mine Life Extended to 15 Years at 10 to 20% lower AISC" dated 5 June 2023 and "Ernest Henry Mine Life Extended to 2040 and Ore Reserves Doubled" dated 5 June 2023 available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the release and that all material assumptions and parameters underpinning the estimates in the release continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the Reports

GROUP RESOURCES & RESERVES AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

( W I T H E R N E S T H E N RY J U N E 2 0 2 3 O R E R E S E R V E AN D M I N E R AL R E S O U R C E U P D AT E S )

Group Mineral Resource – contained copper

Copper
Measured
Indicated Inferred Total Resource
Project Type Cut-off Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade (%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade (%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade (%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
CP3
Marsden Total 0.2g/t Au - - - 119.8 0.46 553 3.1 0.24 7 123.0 0.46 560 1
Ernest Henry1,2 Total 0.7% Cu 35.0 1.31 458 35.0 1.29 450 31.5 1.15 363 101.5 1.25 1,271 2
Total 35.0 1.31 458 154.8 0.65 1,003 34.6 1.07 370 224.4 0.82 1,831

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

  1. Ernest Henry Operations reported Mineral Resources are reported within an interpreted 0.7% Cu mineralised envelope

  2. Ernest Henry reported Mineral Resource estimate is depleted to 30 June 2023

  3. Group Mineral Resources Competent Person (CP) Notes refer to: 1. James Biggam; 2. Phil Micale

Group Ore Reserve – contained copper

Copper Proved
Probable
Total Reserve
Project Type Cut-Off Tonnes (Mt) Copper
Grade (%)
Copper
Metal (kt)
Tonnes (Mt) Copper
Grade (%)
Copper
Metal (kt)
Tonnes (Mt) Copper Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal (kt)
CP5
Marsden Total 0.3g/t Au - - - 65.2 0.57 371 65.2 0.57 371 1
Ernest Henry3,4 Total 0.50-0.75% CuEq 26.5 1.08 287 50.9 0.59 302 77.4 0.76 589 2
Total 26.5 1.08 287 116.1 0.58 673 142.6 0.67 960

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

  1. Ernest Henry reported Ore Reserve estimate is based on the December 2022 Mineral Resource detailed in the ASX Release titled "Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement" dated 16 Feb 2023 and available to view at

www.evolutionmining.com.au. The applied flow model cut-off grades of 0.50 % and 0.75% copper equivalent ('CuEq') are determined through an economic evaluation process which considers the Net Smelter Return (NSR) and operating costs. The utilised copper equivalent equation is: CuEq = Cu + Au NSR/56.4 where; Au NSR = 38.5 * Au - 0.04

  1. Ernest Henry reported Ore Reserve estimate is depleted to 30 June 2023

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

This information is extracted from the releases titled 'Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement' dated 16 February 2023,, "Ernest Henry Mine Life Extended to 2040 and Ore Reserves Doubled" dated 5 June 2023 and "Further Increase in Ernest Henry Mineral Resource" dated 17 August 2023 available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the release and that all material assumptions and parameters underpinning the estimates in the release continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the Reports

SITE LEADERSHIP

John Penhall – VP Red Lake Operations

John is a motivated, outcome focused professional with over 21 years of operational mine site and leadership experience delivering growth and strategic business outcomes in complex settings. John has experience across Australia and South America, successfully delivering the underground project as the Cowal Gold Operations General Manager and General Manager Australian Operations, since joining Evolution in 2020.

Prior to that, John held technical and leadership roles for 12 years with OZ Minerals, including COO Brazil, General Manager Prominent Hill and General Manger West Musgrave. Previously, John worked around Australia in iconic mining centres such as Kalgoorlie and Broken Hill, gaining extensive underground and open pit experience in multiple commodities (Au / Cu-Au / Zn-Ag-Pb/ Ni laterite) after graduating from Adelaide University with a Bachelor of Science (Hons), majoring in Geology.

John brings extensive capability in mine studies, construction and minesite execution, managing change and driving continuous improvement using a values-based approach with a proven track record of safely delivering results.

SITE LEADERSHIP

Thomas Lethbridge – General Manager Red Lake Operations

Thomas is a highly experienced mining professional with a strong track record of leadership and operational management in the mining industry. With a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) from the University of NSW, Thomas has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive operational excellence, safety, and innovation throughout his career.

He has worked in multiple commodities (Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper and Aluminium) and mining methods most recently as the Head of Operations at Cadia for Newcrest. His previous role with Evolution was as General Manager at the Mount Rawdon Operation in Queensland.

Prior to joining Evolution, Thomas has held roles with various companies including Glencore, Rio Tinto, Norton Gold Fields, CBH Resources, and Hecla, spanning Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, and Alaska. He brings extensive experience in underground mining (long hole stoping, cut and fill, remnant mining and block caving) and open-pit mining, both technically and operationally.

TIMELINE

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW

EVN fleet Right sizing the fleet –
Jumbos (8) 2 x Single Boom Sandvik DD311
(decommission 1 in January 24)
1 x Twin Boom Sandvik 6-240
1 x Twin Boom Sandvik D07-26
1 x Twin Boom Sandvik DD420-40
3 x Twin Boom Sandvik DD321-40
Primary Production units
targeting 32 pieces
(Jumbo, Scoops, Trucks)
Bolters (2) 1 x Maclean SSB (decommission in Jan)
1 x Sandvik Cable Bolter (rental)
Loaders (19) 1 x EJC 61D Reid Shaft Bottom
(Aux Equip)
1 X EJC 65D Lower Cochenour HST
(Aux Equip)
2 x Sandvik LH203
4 x CAT R1300G
4 x CAT R1600G
3 x R1600H
2 x CAT R1700K
2 x Epiroc BEV ST1030 (Battery Electric)
2 x Epiroc BEV ST14 (Battery Electric)
Teleremote
equipment
replacement –
RCT
systems with guidance
Trucks (10) 2 x EJC 417 (decommission 1 in Jan)
5 x CAT AD30
1 x Epiroc BEV MT42 (Battery Electric)
2 x Sandvik TH320 Continued fleet
rationalization (units & fit
for purpose)
Agitator (4) 3 x Normet
1500 Transmixer
1 x Normet
MF500 Transmixer
Spray unit (3) 1 x Normet 6050WP 2 x Normet
SF050 DV
Charge car (8) 2 x Normet Charmec M605 –
Anfo Loader
1 x Marcotte M-30 –
Anfo Loader
2 x Minecat 100G –
Anfo Loader (Dyno owned)
1 x Normet Charmec M605 –
Emulsion Loader
1 x Minecat 100G –
Emulsion Loader (Dyno)
1 x Self Propelled Emulsion Loader (Dyno)

MINING INFRASTRUCTURE

Cochenour shaft

Service shaft to Cochenour mine

Red Lake

McKenzie Island

Reid shaft

Primary ore hoist from Lower Campbell and Cochenour CYD decline

Surface portal and decline in development Primary access to Upper Campbell and HG Young

Balmer Lake

High-speed tram

5.5km rail connection via diesel locomotives

Airport

Red Lake

Campbell mill

Red Lake town

Balmer (#3) shaft Primary ore hoist from Red Lake mining zones

Red Lake mill

1,000m

N

PROCESSING FLOW SHEET

CAMPBELL MILL RED LAKE MILL

RED LAKE QUARTERLY FINANCIALS

PRODUCTION AND COST SUMMARY1

Quarter Q4 20 Q1 21 Q2 21 Q3 21 Q4 21 Q1 22 Q2 22 Q3 22 Q4 22 Q1 23 Q2 23 Q3 23 Q4 23
Period Ended On Units 06/30/2020 09/30/2020 12/31/2020 03/31/2021 06/30/2021 09/30/2021 12/31/2021 03/31/2022 06/30/2022 09/30/2022 12/31/22 03/31/23 06/30/23
Production Summary
UG lat dev –
capital
m 2,136 1,479 1,674 1,775 1,148 2,048 2,794 2,424 2,500 2,460 2,859 3,483 3,164
UG lat
dev -
operating
m 787 1,199 1,283 1,097 1,301 1,085 1,009 1,495 1,334 943 631 419 1,010
Total UG lateral development m 2,922 2,678 2,956 2,872 2,449 3,132 3,803 3,919 3,834 3,403 3,490 3,902 4,173
UG ore mined kt 131 117 181 183 191 169 194 243 235 223 180 206 205
UG grade mined g/t 7.97 6.42 7.03 6.14 5.40 4.25 3.95 4.61 5.16 5.81 4.23 4.74 5.30
Total ore mined kt 131 117 181 183 191 169 194 243 235 223 180 206 205
Total tonnes processed kt 124 120 160 191 207 174 176 239 258 209 197 206 202
Grade processed g/t 8.12 6.35 7.11 6.34 4.96 4.70 3.89 4.74 5.11 5.82 4.40 4.72 5.29
Recovery % 93.7 93.6 92.2 91.9 91.3 90.3 90.1 90.5 91.3 92.2% 89.5% 90.0% 91.9%
Gold produced oz 27,428 26,638 33,709 35,810 30,182 23,768 19,832 33,056 38,620 36,140 24,960 28,178 31,562
Silver produced oz 2,291 1,169 1,640 1,906 1,575 667 1,141 1,650 1,991 1,848 1,115 1,614 1,318
Gold sold oz 29,190 26,053 33,556 32,992 28,568 21,622 22,302 27,481 34,672 33,412 23,008 29,314 25,975
Achieved gold price \$/oz 2,631 2,586 2,480 2,284 2,354 2,455 2,478 2,593 2,574 2,523 2,592 2,666 2,814
Silver sold oz 2,291 1,169 1,640 1,906 1,575 667 1,141 1,650 1,991 1,848 1,115 1,614 1,318
Achieved silver price \$/oz 24 36 35 32 36 32 32 34 30 31 36 32 35
Cost Summary
Mining \$/prod oz 979 1,045 842 900 1,284 1,248 1,532 1,273 1,019 985 1,505 1,214 1,335
Processing \$/prod oz 453 394 338 243 334 413 480 383 349 384 507 445 471
Administration and selling costs \$/prod oz 248 282 275 233 337 373 591 357 376 398 477 421 384
Stockpile adjustments \$/prod oz (105) (97) (106) 46 42 71 (189) 11 80 (61) 115 3 (26)
By-product credits \$/prod oz 18 (2) (2) (2) (2) (1) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (1)
C1 Cash Cost \$/prod oz 1,593 1,623 1,346 1,420 1,994 2,104 2,412 2,022 1,823 1,705 2,602 2,081 2,163
C1 Cash Cost \$/sold oz 1,497 1,659 1,353 1,542 2,107 2,313 2,145 2,432 2,030 1,845 2,823 2,001 2,628
Royalties \$/sold oz - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gold in Circuit and other
adjustments
\$/sold oz 97 11 246 (63) (349) (253) 269 (419) (56) 14 (716) 33 (431)
Sustaining capital2 \$/sold oz 323 377 317 408 450 610 623 357 258 389 637 478 721
Reclamation & other adjustments \$/sold oz 26 27 21 80 25 28 23 24 (72) 17 17 27 124
All-in Sustaining Cost \$/sold oz 1,943 2,074 1,937 1,966 2,233 2,697 3,060 2,394 2,161 2,266 2,761 2,538 3,042
Major project capital \$/sold oz 392 271 312 345 608 1,268 1,655 1,286 1,549 1,211 1,986 1,678 2,069
Discovery \$/sold oz 43 85 76 113 87 150 129 151 141 68 62 72 42
All-in Cost \$/sold oz 2,378 2,430 2,326 2,424 2,928 4,115 4,844 3,832 3,851 3,545 4,809 4,288 5,154
Depreciation & Amortisation \$/prod oz 168 189 236 221 372 446 342 299 347 373 408 462
Cash flow
Operating Mine Cash Flow \$M 30.8 21.6 34.2 26.1 8.3 4.8 3.7 4.8 22.0 20.5 (2.5) 19.6 4.0
Net Mine Cash Flow \$M (2.9) 4.7 10.3 1.2 (21.9) (36.8) (49.0) (41.1) (40.9) (33.6) (63.2) (44.1) (69.9)
  1. All metal production is reported as payable

  2. Sustaining Capital includes 20% UG mine development capital

RED LAKE EXPLORATION RESULTS

RED LAKE DRILL HOLE INFORMATION SUMMARY

Hole ID Hole Type Northing
NAD83 (m)
Easting
NAD83
(m)
Elevation
(m)
Hole
Length
(m)
Dip
NAD83
Azimuth
NAD83
From
(m)
Interval
(m)
ETW
(m)
Au
(g/t)
D091128 DDH 5656543.0 448035.3 -10.5 65.0 -22 32 34.00 4.43 3.54 2.91
D091128 DDH 5656543.0 448035.3 -10.5 65.0 -22 32 48.10 4.50 3.60 2.89
D091128 DDH 5656543.0 448035.3 -10.5 65.0 -22 32 59.85 5.15 4.12 58.60
D091128 DDH Including 60.94 1.09 0.87 264.10
D091130 DDH 5656542.5 448035.4 -9.2 85.5 18 44 43.83 24.36 17.05 4.29
D091130 DDH Including 61.64 0.81 0.57 38.56
D091130 DDH 5656542.5 448035.4 -9.2 85.5 18 44 75.50 3.15 2.21 24.49
D091130 DDH Including 77.50 0.85 0.60 88.24
D091130 DDH 5656542.5 448035.4 -9.2 85.5 18 44 81.65 3.85 2.70 7.72
D091132 DDH 5656542.3 448035.4 -9.2 80.0 17 55 41.80 11.12 7.78 5.46
D091132 DDH Including 45.70 1.07 0.75 17.85
D091132 DDH 5656542.3 448035.4 -9.2 80.0 17 55 67.55 6.70 4.69 5.20
D091132 DDH 5656542.3 448035.4 -9.2 80.0 17 55 76.50 3.50 2.45 6.69

Red Lake 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 is undertaken using diamond core
(surface and underground) and sonic core (surface).

All drill samples were logged prior to sampling. Diamond drill core was sampled to overburden,
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 for diamond drilling 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 0.3m to 1m. 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.).

Diamond drilling on site is conducted using diamond drill rigs, the core is extracted using a
standard tube and core diameter is NQ2 (50.6mm) in size.

All exploration diamond 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-meter intervals, intervals are compared to drillers depth.

Red Lake 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 overburden
type, structural data, lithology, mineralogy, alteration, mineralisation types, vein density, colour
etc. All holes are photographed wet.

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

All drill core digitally photographed, before logging and data is collected.
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 samples were half core sampled with the remaining half core 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.

Red Lake Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
Sub
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
(continued)

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.

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 Red Lake Operations on diamond drill
core 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 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 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 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, batches which fail quality control
checks are re-analysed.

Red Lake Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
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, assay and grain count 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) and/or digital assay certificates are retained on site.

No adjustments or calibrations have been made to the final assay data reported by the
laboratory.
Location of
data points

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

Specification of the grid system used.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

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.

Diamond drill data spacing at A-HW is nominally 20m by 20m by 20m or closer 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.

Red Lake Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
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.

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.

In bedrock there are four types of mineralization in Red Lake-Campbell Deposit; 1) Vein Style
Gold Mineralization, 2) Vein and Sulphide Style Gold Mineralization, 3) Disseminated 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 diamond 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.

No documented Audits or Reviews have been conducted by independent third parties.

Internal reviews were completed on sampling techniques and data as part of ongoing quality
assessment practices.

Red Lake Section 2 Sampling Techniques and Data
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.

Drilling at A-Hangingwall zone was undertaken on the following mining claims: Cochenour &
Red Lake Claims: PAT-8009 (surface rights patents PIN 42012-0915).

All mining claims are in good standing.

Title registered on land tenure is 100% owned.

There are currently no paying Royalties replated to production. 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.

In 2021, Evolution acquired Battle North Gold Corporation and the Bateman Project (previously
the Phoenix project under Rubicon Minerals Corporation) on the McFinley peninsula including
all associated mineral claims, surface/mining rights, a processing mill and Mineral Resources
associated with the project.

Red Lake Section 2 Sampling Techniques and Data
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.

At the Bateman project gold is characterised by two distinct mineralisation styles; Vein hosted
mineralisation and Sulfide Replacement mineralisation. Mineralisation is generally hosted in
mafic units but limited mineralisation is also observed in felsic intrusions and ultramafic rock
types.

Red Lake Section 2 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
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.

Refer to the drill hole information table in the Appendix of this presentation.
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.

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
multiples of (generally >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 less than 1g/t Au over more than 2m's) 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.

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')

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

Red Lake Section 2 Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria Explanation Commentary
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 from 9 level A Hangingwall
zone drilling have
been reported in the Red Lake drill hole information summary where assays have been
received above a threshold level of 10gm (estimated true width (m) x gold grade (g/t). Any
results not reported are either below this threshold value or assays have not yet been received.
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 Red Lake
Operation site.
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 ongoing.