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GEOPACIFIC RESOURCES LTD Capital/Financing Update 2015

Oct 25, 2015

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5.5m @4.22% Cu eq. – OPEN AT DEPTH

26 OCTOBER 2015

The Board of Geopacific Resources Limited (“Geopacific”) is pleased to provide an exploration update of the Kou Sa copper gold Project in Cambodia.

GEOPACIFIC RESOURCES LIMITED

ACN 003 208 393

ASX Code: GPR

[email protected] www.geopacific.com.au

AUSTRALIAN OFFICE

Level 1, 278 Stirling Highway Claremont, WA 6010. PO Box 439, Claremont, WA 6910. T +61 8 6143 1823

Geopacific’s strategy is to release an initial maiden resource and scoping study for Kou Sa in early 2016. This is seen as a ‘kickstarter’ to take the project into production on an efficient path. Exploration will continue, looking to continually increase the overall scale of the project well beyond the initial resource. The intention is to develop a project that’ll generate revenue to support expansion.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Prospect 117:

  • to be included in an initial resouce estimate

  • open along strike and at depth

  • close to a deep mineralising source

  • Prospect 128:

FIJI OFFICE

PO Box 9975 Nadi Airport Nadi T +679 6 72 7150 F +679 6 72 7152

DIRECTORS

Chairman: Milan Jerkovic Managing Director: Ron Heeks Non-Exec Director: Mark Bojanjac Company Secretary: John Lewis

PROJECTS

CAMBODIA: Kou Sa Copper

  • now well-defined, near-surface mineralisation

EXPLORATION UPDATE

The RC and two diamond drill-rigs currently on site have made good progress through the Cambodian wet season, which is expected to end shortly. Drilling commenced in July, following funding being secured for 12 months.

Prospect 117

Prospect 117 is at an advanced exploration stage. A re-evaluation of previous work and the current round of drilling has for the first time, enabled mineralisation to be joined to form discrete, continuous zones. This will allow Geopacific to incorporate new and previous drilling into an initial resource estimate. The true extent of the prospect remains to be tested.

Significantly, the latest deeper holes in Prospect 117 have encountered strong rock alteration and minerology including epidote, haematite and magnetite which suggests that the zones are closer to a hot deeper mineralising source.

FIJI:

Sabeto/Vuda Gold-Copper Rakiraki Gold Nabila Copper-Gold

Recent results for Prospect 117 include:

  • KDH133: 11.9m @2.27% Cu eq. from 87m

  • incl. 5.5m @4.22% Cu eq.from 87.9m

  • KDH133: 2.1m @3.01% Cu eq. from 38.9m

  • KDH135: 3.5m @1.88% Cu eq. from 21.9m

  • KDH131: 9.3m @ 1.11% Cu eq. from 62.7m

  • incl. 2m @ 2.67% Cu eq. from 65.0m

Previous results include (released 26 June 2014 and 15 January 2015):

  • KRC019: 10m @ 2.9% Cu eq. from 36.0m

  • KDH030: 11.7m @ 3.23% Cu eq. from 66.7m

  • KDH022: 17.05m @ 1.49% Cu eq. from 70.4m

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Figure 1: Prospect 117 showing three zones of parallel mineralisation

All three of the zones identified are open at depth and in both directions along strike.

Geophysics and geochemistry both indicate that there is potential for further repetitions of the current zones to the west and east.

The geological interpretation displayed in Figure 2 shows the north north-west orientation of the zones and highlights that they are open in both directions as well as at depth. The geophysical corridor that the zones sit

in is also open to the east and for a long distance to the west where some of the best geochemical signatures on the licence have been identified.

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Results from recent drilling at Prospect 117 combined with new and re-interpreted geophysics has led to a re-evaluation of the nature of the mineralisation within the area. This interpretation is quite different from previous assumptions. Several diamond drill holes have now confirmed that this new model appears to be correct.

Figure 2: Prospect 117 showing multilayered zones of copper mineralisation that dip to the west and strike to the north, north-west.

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Prospect 128

Prospect 128 comprises several discrete zones of copper mineralisation.

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The first of these zones to be drilled has now been covered with a 40m x 40m spaced pattern of Diamond and RC drilling. This has outlined a main cohesive zone copper sulphide approximately 300m long, 50m wide and up to 25m thick and several other pods of associated mineralisation as shown in Figure 3. The main zone dips gently to the south and has a shallow plunge to the west. Depth from surface to the top of mineralisation ranges from 10m in the north to 50m in the south.

Figure 3: Prospect 128 cross section showing mineralisation.

The mineralisation still has the potential to extend to the north-east as shown in Figure 4. Further drilling will be used to test for this extension and other zones at the Prospect in the near future.

Figure 4: Prospect 128 showing drillhole locations.

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Managing Director, Ron Heeks said

Last week’s results continue to highlight the potential of our most advanced prospects, while providing encouraging results from exploring new areas.

We are focussed on achieving our strategy – growing the long-term potential of Kou Sa while targeting a ‘kickstarter’ resource and completing a scoping study. Recent great results support our action plan and help achieve the key milestones of our strategy. Our aggressive, 3-rig drill-program continues.”

Ongoing exploration

RC drilling will continue to test near surface mineralisation at Prospect 160 before moving to Prospects 120 and 190 in the coming months. A diamond drill-rig currently drilling the potential feeder zone at Prospect 150 will be moved to Prospect 160 to continue testing the depth potential of the thicker zone of copper sulphide mineralisation that was recently identified. The second diamond drill rig on-site continues to test the Prospect 117 area.

In the Prospect 190 area, a dipole-dipole IP geophysics program is assessing the potential of deep-seated mineralising sources. Recent drilling and a reinterpretation of the airborne magnetics indicate these source rocks may be present. The results of this survey should be available within the next few weeks. These results will be used to target further drilling in the Prospect 190 area.

A new track-mounted diamond rig is currently being mobilised from Thailand to enable the drilling of deeper diamond holes and facilitate mobility between drill-holes. This rig is expected to be on-site shortly.

SUMMARY OF PROSPECTS ACCORDING TO STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT

Prospect location plan over IP Geophysics

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The local village of Chep and exploration camp, which are located on a bitumen highway, are situated in the north-east corner. Current prospects at Kou Sa are marked and overlain on the IP chargeability geophysics (IP). The IP has been invaluable in accurate drill-targeting, with over 80% of drill-holes resulting in mineralisation. Areas of high chargeability are shown in red and white. An overview of the project with this in mind indicates the prospectivity of Kou Sa. The initial maiden resource will form the starting point which will continue to be increased with ongoing exploration.

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Development status of prospects

The pyramid below shows the status of development and process of advancement toward delivering a mineral reserve for all identified Prospects at Kou Sa. This is followed by a technical summary of each of the prospects, grouped according to stage of development.

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Reserve
P150
P160
Resource drilling
P100 P128
Assessment drilling
P117 P190
Advanced exploration
P120 P170 P180
Greenfields exploration
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Resource Drilling

Status Prospect Commodity Summary
P150 Cu, Au, Ag The majority of the prospect area is now drilled on a 40m x 40m pattern with some
infill on a 20m x 20m pattern. Understanding of the structure and orientation of the
zone is now high. A deep feeder zone to the near surface mineralisation is currently
being assessed. Most of mineralisation contains copper, gold and silver with some
extremely high grades. Depth of the mineralisation is currently less than 70m from
the surface. Some infill and extensional drillingremains to be completed.
P160 Cu, Ag, (±Au) The geometry of the deposit is now fairly well understood. The zone has a, thick core
of copper sulphide mineralisation that tapers towards the sides of the zone. The zone
has a strike length of 300m. Drilling continues to extend the mineralisation down
plunge. There is potential for gold mineralisation combined with the copper sulphide
at depth,as mineralisation approaches what is thought to be the feeder zone.

Assessment Drilling

Status Prospect Commodity Summary
P100 Cu, Ag Several holes have been drilled into the Prospect 100 area that was identified from IP
geophysics. These holes have intercepted high-grade copper and low-grade gold
mineralisation near surface. Further drilling is required to extend the zone to depth
and alongstrike.
P128 Cu, Ag, (±Au) The Prospect 128 mineralisation has been systematically drilled on a 40m x 40m
pattern. The mineralisation is predominantly copper sulphide, of good grade and near
surface, forming a zone 40 to 50m wide, 250m long and up to 25m thick. Further
drilling is planned to extend the zone to the north and further along strike. Potential
also exists for further adjacent zones of mineralisation of a similar style to be
identified as several nearbyholes have intercepted significant mineralisation.

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Advanced Exploration

Status Prospect Commodity Summary
P117 Cu, Ag, (±Au) Initial drilling of the Prospect 117 mineralisation was difficult to interpret but, further
drilling and a recent reassessment of all the available data including radial IP work has
shown that the zones dip to the west and strike north-northwest. Several recent
holes have confirmed this new interpretation. Potential exists for further drilling to
extend the zones to depth and along strike to the north and south. There is excellent
chance of findingfurther zones repeated to the east and west of the current drilling.
P190
(Gold)
Au, Ag Several initial holes have been drilled into the Prospect 190 (Gold) area. Results have
yielded broad zones of near-surface, low-grade gold mineralisation and several zones
of deeper gold-mineralisation including a narrow but very high-grade zone. This area
is currently interpreted to be the upper level of an epithermal system. The area is
beingassessed with deeper IPgeophysics before further drillingis undertaken.
P190
(South)
Cu, Ag Three areas of shallow copper-sulphide and silver mineralisation have been identified
from first-pass drilling. A deep IP geophysics program is currently in progress over the
area to helptarget the next stage of drilling.

Greenfields Exploration

Status Prospect Commodity Summary
P120 Cu, Au A significant but discrete zone of gold and copper soil geochemistry was identified
and follow-up gradient array geophysics has confirmed the presence of an IP
anomaly. Several lines of RC drilling over the geophysics are planned to be
undertaken in the near future.
P170 Au, Ag Prospect 170 has a large base-metal and gold geochemical anomaly associated with
other geochemical signatures that would suggest the mineralisation came from a
deep source. An assessment of airborne magnetics also suggests that a deep
mineralising source is nearby. A few holes drilled over the anomaly produced
scattered copper and gold results with extremely wide zones of anomalous silver.
This would also suggest we are at the top of the system and that deeper holes need to
be drilled. A deep IP geophysics program will be undertaken to further define the
deeper zone before drillingcommences.
P180 Cu, Au, Ag Prospect 180 was identified from broad copper and gold geochemistry and IP
geophysicis. First-pass drilling intercepted wide low-grade copper mineralisation in
oxide and sulphide zones. This indicates the presence of mineralising system,
potentially located at depth. Further drilling is required to allow a better assessment
of the Prospect 180 area.

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WHY DOES MINERALISATION DIFFER BETWEEN THE PROSPECTS?

The mineralisation at Kou Sa is thought to be derived from one or more deep intrusive sources.

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Geochemistry, geophysics and petrology all point to a deep source as the origin of the near-surface mineralisation. Our current understanding suggests that as the intrusive(s) cooled, mineralising fluids under pressure have taken the path of least resistance to the surface. In places the solutions have hit an impermeable layer and as pressure has built up under the layer, the fluids have moved sideways into the rock units that fracture most

easily. The first fluids emplaced are predominantly copper-sulphides. If the pressure buildup is significant enough to crack the impermeable horizon there is a rapid decrease in fluid pressure that causes the gold and silver solutions to deposit in the area of the pressure decrease. Therefore, as you move away from the area of the cracking the mineralisation transitions from being high in gold and silver, to gold, silver and copper rich and then to predominantly copper mineralised. In areas where the seal does not crack, mineralisation is predominantly just copper rich. There can be multiple episodes of cracking and emplacement of solution, which can considerably improve the overall grade of the mineralisation.

CONTACT

For further information on this update or the Company generally, please visit our website at www.geopacific.com.au or contact:

Mr Ron Heeks

Managing Director

Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to exploration results is based on information compiled by or under the supervision of Ron Heeks, a Competent Person who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Managing Director of Geopacific. Mr Heeks has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Heeks consents to the inclusion in the announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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ABOUT GEOPACIFIC AND KOU-SA, CAMBODIA

Kou Sa Project

Geopacific is actively exploring for copper and gold in Cambodia and Fiji. In Cambodia, its rapidly advancing Kou-Sa copper-gold project is a well-funded exploration vehicle in a highly prospective district. Project highlights include high grade, near surface deposits, excellent logistics, low cost environment, compelling geology and exceptional initial metallurgy results. With a proven management team and a focused strategy to target a maiden resource and scoping study, exploration success is expected to continue and add to the potential of the project.

Ownership

In 2013, Geopacific (85%) and its JV Partner The Royal Group (15%) signed a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the Kou Sa Project from the vendor. The Kou Sa Project covers 158km[2] .

The Royal Group is the largest conglomerate in Cambodia. It has entered into corporate ventures in Cambodia with the likes of ANZ and Siemens.

Location

Kou-Sa is in Cambodia’s Chep district in the province of Phreah Vihear. The Project is a 3 hour drive from Siem Reap international Airport or alternatively a 5 hour drive from the capital city of Phnom Penh, both routes follow high-quality bitumen highways.

Discovery

Kou-Sa was identified by French geologists in the 1960’s, predating the Vietnamese and regional civil wars. In 2009, the Vendors began shallow drilling along parts of visibly outcropping mineralisation. In 2013, after agreeing to purchase the Project, Geopacific commenced detailed exploration with airborne magnetics (3,800 line kms), regional soil geochemistry (approx. 8,000 samples) and detailed IP and EM geophysics. The work undertaken allowed Geopacific to identify a number of high priority prospects in an East – West arc across the project area. Geopacific has continued exploration with encouraging results.

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Above: Kou Sa site office located on a bitumen highway, showing the position of two prospects in the background.

Follow the links to watch the fly-through video (showing drilling) and an update on Kou Sa with Managing Director, Ron Heeks.

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APPENDIX A – DRILLING DETAILS

Key for results tables

Colour % org/t
Orange 0.2 - 0.5
Red 0.5 – 1.0
Pink >1.0

Significant Drill Results by Prospect

Prospect 117 – Diamond drilling Prospect 117 – Diamond drilling Prospect 117 – Diamond drilling
Hole ID From Interval Au(g/t) Ag (g/t) Cu(%) CuEq (%) **Zn(%)1 **
KDH131 62.70 9.30 0.03 8.91 1.01 1.11 1.10
incl. 65.00 2.00 0.04 18.05 2.48 2.67 0.03
KDH133 38.90 2.10 0.13 94.04 2.08 3.01 0.02
KDH133 87.00 11.90 0.04 12.43 2.13 2.27 0.04
incl. 87.90 5.50 0.04 22.20 4.00 4.22 0.03
KDH135 21.90 3.50 0.02 4.85 1.82 1.88 0.12
incl. 23.10 1.40 0.01 7.10 3.64 3.71 0.09

Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits

Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits Prospect 128 – RC drilling one metre splits
Hole ID From Interval Au(g/t) Ag (g/t) Cu(%) CuEq (%) Zn(%)1
KRC129 20.00 22.00 0.02 4.53 1.59 1.65 0.16
incl. 20.00 4.00 0.03 8.93 3.18 3.27 0.35
and 28.00 2.00 0.02 6.35 5.26 5.32 0.18
and 40.00 1.00 0.04 10.30 4.28 4.40 0.18
KRC131 26.00 3.00 0.03 10.63 1.74 1.85 0.78
KRC131 60.00 3.00 0.01 2.08 0.48 0.50 0.88
KRC132* 53.00 4.00 0.04 5.43 1.55 1.62 6.60
KRC133 17.00 15.00 0.06 5.97 2.00 2.09 0.43
incl. 18.00 3.00 0.07 8.30 4.69 4.81 0.45
KRC138 21.00 5.00 0.01 2.84 0.69 0.72 0.50
KRC138 43.00 6.00 0.02 4.08 0.62 0.67 1.89
KRC140* 51.00 4.00 1.90 61.58 0.93 2.61 15.08
incl. 51.00 1.00 3.30 110.00 1.48 4.44 35.60
KRC140* 59.00 4.00 0.10 5.98 0.69 0.80 0.45
KRC141* 96.00 2.00 0.04 5.05 1.50 1.56 0.10
KRC143 34.00 9.00 0.03 4.40 0.81 0.87 0.39

1 Zinc not included in copper equivalent calculation

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Drilling summary by Prospect

Prospect 117 Prospect 117
Hole ID Prospect **Type ** Easting Northing RL Depth Dip/Azi Analysis Status
KDH131 117 DDH 550237 1518843 152 81.7 -45 / 360 Released
KDH133 117 DDH 550199 1518896 151.73 119.2 -60 / 360 Released
KDH135 117 DDH 550199 1518710 147.7 82.8 -60 / 360 Released
KDH155 117 DDH 550241 1518959 152 163.8 -50 / 65 AwaitingResults
Prospect 128 Prospect 128
Hole ID Prospect **Type ** Easting Northing RL Depth Dip/Azi Analysis Status
KRC129 128 RC 546840 1518090 126.6 60.00 -60 / 360 1m Splits
KRC130 128 RC 546840 1518050 126.0 66.00 -60 / 360 No Significant Results
KRC131 128 RC 546840 1518010 125.0 93.00 -60 / 360 1m Splits
KRC132 128 RC 546840 1517970 123.0 104.00 -60 / 360 1m Splits
KRC133 128 RC 546880 1518120 127.0 54.00 -60 / 360 1m Splits
KRC134 128 RC 546880 1518080 126.0 66.00 -60 / 360 Weak Cu mineralisation
KRC135 128 RC 546880 1518040 125.0 78.00 -60 / 360 No Significant Results
KRC136 128 RC 546880 1518000 123.0 78.00 -60 / 360 No Significant Results
KRC137 128 RC 546920 1518100 126.6 54.00 -60 / 360 No Significant Results
KRC138 128 RC 546760 1518040 126.0 68.00 -70 / 360 1m Splits
KRC139 128 RC 546760 1518000 124.8 105.00 -70 / 360 No Significant Results
KRC140 128 RC 546760 1517960 123.4 72.00 -70 / 360 1m Splits
KRC141 128 RC 546720 1518020 126.0 124.00 -60 / 360 1m Splits
KRC142 128 RC 546801 1517989 124.5 84.00 -70 / 360 No Significant Results
KRC143 128 RC 546878 1518148 127.0 60.00 -60 / 360 1m Splits

NOTES:

All RC results reported are one metre splits. Any interval marked with an asterisk (*) are wet samples.

Intervals are selected on a 0.5% Cu eq. cut-off.

Equivalent grades are based on a US dollar gold price of $1,300/oz, copper price of $7,000/tonne, and silver price of $20/oz. Equivalent grades were calculated as follows:

Cu % (Eq) = Cu % + [((Au g/t x Au price per gram) ÷ Cu price per tonne) x 100] + [((Ag g/t x Ag price per gram) ÷ Cu price per tonne) x 100]

Initial metallurgical testwork suggests that metal recoveries for the 150 Prospect will be in the range of: copper >95%, gold >92% silver >90% (ASX release 26 March 2015). Metallurgical testwork has not been undertaken on other prospects at this time.

Drillhole collar information in this table is presented in the ‘WGS84 zone 48N’ coordinate system. This data was collected using a handheld GPS unit as well as tape and compass from known survey points.

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APPENDIX B – JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION – TABLE 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

CRITERIA JORC CODE 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 down hole gamma sondes, or
handheld XRF instruments, etc.). These examples should
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Sampling was conducted using diamond drilling (DD) and
percussion drilling (RC).
Sampling of the diamond drilling comprised quarter core
samples taken based on lithological, alteration, and
mineralisation breaks observed in geological logging.
Sampling of RC drilling comprised four metre composites
taken using a PVC tube/spear with one metre samples
collected using rifle splitter within zones of interest.
Samples were sent for fire assay gold and four-acid
multi-element analysis. Blank, duplicate, and standard
samples were inserted in at various intervals based on
Geopacific’s QAQC procedure to ensure sample
representivity and repeatability of the sampling results.
IP geophysical surveys completed include gradient array
geophysics at Prospects 150, 117, 128, 170, 180, and 190
as well as a dipole-dipole IP surveys at Prospect 100 and
150. Survey data was monitored on a day-by-day basis
by the consultant and company representative, and the
data was deemed to be of high quality.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done
this would be relatively simple (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. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types
(e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
Core was cut using a core saw in half then one side
quartered. RC samples comprised four metre
composites collected using a PVC spear, and one metre
splits collected using a rifle splitter.
The DD and RC samples were then sent for sample
preparation where they were crushed, pulverised, and
split to a nominal 200g sample size for analysis.
Samples were sent for fire assay gold analysis using a 30g
charge, as well as multi-element analysis using multi-acid
digest with ICP finish.
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 was undertaken using triple tube
methodology in a variety of core sizes including PQ and
HQ and NQ depending on the ground conditions and
depth of investigation.
RC drilling was completed using standard face sampling
RC drill hammers.
Drill Sample
Recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
Core recovery is recorded by measuring the core
recovered from the drillhole against the actual drilled
metres.
Bulk RC drill samples were visually inspected by the
supervising geologist to ensure adequate sample
recoveries were achieved.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
The use of triple tube drilling as well as shorter runs in
zones of broken ground were used to maximise the
sample recovery.
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.
Sample recovery was good throughout the drillholes,
consistently above 90%, and as such there is no sample
bias introduced as a result of sample recovery.
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.
All drill core and chips were geologically logged by
Geopacific geologists using the Geopacific’s logging
procedure.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography.
Drill core and chips were logged both qualitatively (e.g.
lithology, alteration, structure, etc.) and quantitatively
(e.g. veining and mineralisation percentage, structural
orientation angles, etc.). Drill core is photographed both
dry and wet and is stored in plastic core trays in our
exploration core yard.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
All holes are logged their entire length.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or
all core taken.
Core is sawn quarter core, with one quarter sent for
sample preparation and analysis. The remaining core is
stored in the core trays.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split,
etc. and whether sampled wet or dry.
Initial four metre composites are sampled using a PVC
tube/spear; with one metre samples collected using a
rifle splitter.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.
Samples are crushed to a nominal 2mm by a jaw crusher,
with the whole sample pulverised and then split to two
final 200g samples. One sample is stored on site with
the other sent for analysis.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Field blank, duplicate, and standard samples are
introduced to maximise the representivity of the
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.
Field duplicates are inserted in accordance with
Geopacific’s QAQC procedure.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
Sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
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.
Fire assay Au and four-acid digest ICP analysis are
thought to be appropriate for determination of gold and
base metals in fresh rock, and are considered to
represent a total analysis.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE 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.
No results from geophysical tools, spectrometers, or
handheld XRF instruments are reported in this release.
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.
Field and lab blank, duplicate, and standard samples
were used in the drilling. Results from these QAQC
samples were within the acceptable ranges.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
Significant intersections were inspected by senior
geological staff.
The use of twinned holes. No holes reported in this announcement are twins of
previous drilling.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
Primary assay data is sent from the lab to our database
administrator and then entered into Geopacific’s
database and validated by the database administrator
and senior staff.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments were made or required to be made to
the assay data.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes
(collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.
Drillhole collars were located using a Garmin handheld
GPS, and are being measured from accurately located
data points (RTK GPS survey data) using tap- and-
compass method for more accurate data. These collars
will be accurately located in the next round of surveying.
IP geophysical sampling points were located using
handheld GPS.
Specification of the grid system used. Coordinates are recorded in WGS84 zone 48 south.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. A digital terrain model of the various prospects was
created from detailed LiDAR data and is used to set the
RL of the drill collars.
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. The majority of drill holes discussed in this report
represent the exploration phase drill-out of new areas.
Holes were drilled on regionally selected exploration
targets and do not represent a resource drill-out stage.
Where drilling was infill in nature, the spacing of the
drillholes is a maximum of 40m.
IP geophysical surveys were completed using the
following spacings:

Gradient array: 25m dipoles on 100m spaced
lines
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.
No Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimations have
been made based on these results. Exploration in this
area is still in an early stage and therefore this point is
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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
Whether sample compositing has been applied. Results released in this announcement that refer to
diamond drilling are not subject to compositing. The
results that refer to RC drilling are all 4m composites.
One metre splits will be sent in from significant 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.
From recent IP work completed at Prospect 117, a new
interpretation of the orientation of the mineralisation
was suggested. The orientation of the drilling, while not
perpendicular to the mineralisation, is thought to not
have introduced significant bias to the sampling.
No sampling bias was introduced in the drilling at
Prospect 128.
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.
See above.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. All samples are collected by GPR staff and put into
numbered calico bags, which are immediately tied and
placed in larger polyweave bags with other samples.
These polyweave bags are tied and secured, and are
then sent with a consignment notice direct to ALS in
Phnom Penh using Geopacific staff.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
QAQC data is monitored on a batch-by-batch basis. An
audit of the database by a geochemical consultant has
shown that the current procedures are adequate.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

CRITERIA JORC CODE 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.
Geopacific has entered into a sale agreement with
Golden Resources Development Co. Ltd (“GRD”), a South
Korean controlled Cambodian company, for an option to
acquire an 85% interest in the highly prospective Kou Sa
Copper Project in Northern Cambodia. The remaining
15% has been acquired by a subsidiary of WWM’s
Cambodian partner, The Royal Group.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
This announcement is based on work done solely by
Geopacific Resources Limited and makes no reference to
work done by other companies.

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Geology Deposit
type,
geological
setting
and
style
of
mineralisation.
The geology of the tenement is dominated by andesitic,
dacitic and rhyolitic volcanic and volcaniclastic rocks with
minor lenses of limestone and sediments. Quartz-
feldspar porphyry intrusions are noted in the drilling
with outcropping dacitic porphyry observed in the west
of the tenement. Known mineralisation on the tenement
comprises
structurally-hosted
semi-massive
copper
sulphide veins.
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
drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above
sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis
that the information is not Material and this exclusion
does not detract from the understanding of the report,
the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is
the case.
Refer to tables in Appendix A.
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.
No top-cuts were used in the reporting of these
significant intercept. The interval selected using a cut off
value 0.5% CuEq, and were calculated using weighted
averaging.
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.
Shorter intercepts of higher grade within larger reported
intercepts are subsequently highlighted within the
summary drilling table.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
Due to the polymetallic nature of the Project, copper
equivalent values were calculated on the significant
intervals with the calculation and assumptions reported
below the relevant tables.
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 down hole lengths are
reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect
(e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not known’).
Information from other drilling in the area as well as
geological mapping indicate that the downhole intervals
may be fairly close to the true width, but more structural
information is needed to determine the exact
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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
collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Diagrams relevant to the report content are included in
the body of the report.
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.
Refer to tables in Appendix A.
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.
The references to IP geophysics refers specifically to
chargeability results from various methods of induced
polarisation geophysics unless otherwise specified.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests
for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale
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.
Refer to text.

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