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GEOPACIFIC RESOURCES LTD Investor Presentation 2021

Dec 22, 2021

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23 December 2021

Woodlark Gold Project

Exploration and Development Update

Geopacific Resources Limited (‘ Geopacific’ or ‘the Company’ ; ASX: GPR) is pleased to provide a development and exploration update for the Woodlark Gold Project (‘ the Project ’).

Highlights

Exploration

  • Results from the initial six holes from the recently commenced grade control RC drill campaign on Woodlark Island (ref ASX release 30 September 2021) have been received by the Company. This drilling campaign is being undertaken to refine ore zones in advance of mining and to provide certainty around early production.

  • Drilling results include:

  • 080KUL159 with 29 metres at 7.6 g/t Au:

  • 080KUL158 with 31 metres at 6.7 g/t Au;

  • 080KUL172 with 50 metres at 4.6 g/t Au;

  • 080KUL173 with 44 metres at 4.7 g/t Au; and

  • 080KUL171 with 41 metres at 3.9 g/t Au.

While a further 18 holes (1,200 samples) are currently in the laboratory in Lae, Papua New Guinea pending assay, the initial results compare favorably with the resource model which has an average grade of 1.04 g/t Au[1] .

  • The drilling campaign remains active on site with a 20,000 metre grade control and near pit extension drilling campaign underway and a second drill rig scheduled to commence drilling in early Q1 2022.

  • Post completion of the grade control drilling, the RC drill rig will move into exploration drilling with an anticipated 40,000 metres of exploration drilling budgeted in CY 2022:

  • Exploration drilling will be focused on the significant near pit exploration potential previously inaccessible due to the proximity of community;

  • All three planned open pits at the Woodlark Gold Project are open at depth and laterally; and

  • The current pit shells are constrained by data and not economics and an extensive drilling campaign has the potential to add additional in-pit ounces, reduce strip ratio and increase the life-of-mine production.

Development

  • Progress continues with the essential development work packages including the construction of the permanent camp, community relocation, engineering and the process plant ground preparation. Key updates include:

  • Earthwork activities to prepare the CIL tanks foundations is progressing with the placement of geotextile and fill material (see Figure 1);

  • Geotechnical drilling has been completed for the wharf validating the revised location (see Figure 2);

1.See ASX Release – 12 March 2018

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  • Earthworks completed for the permanent camp, with flat pack buildings scheduled for delivery to the island in early Q1 2022;

  • GR Engineering Services engineering of the process plant over 70% complete; and

  • Continued community relocation program with over 50% of buildings complete.

  • Further to the ASX Announcement of 11 November 2021, the work program to review the Project Development Schedule and Cost Estimate is continuing. Key updates include:

  • Consistent with the experiences being noted more broadly across the resources industry, cost increases continue to be observed for a number of key Project related activities;

  • Additional internal resources with extensive project development experience have been secured to assist with the review of all development assumptions, work packages and cost drivers and a number of these individuals will then join the Project Execution Team;

  • Tender documents are being released for the revised wharf solution and deep sea tailings line to firm up these cost components; and

  • The Board plans to engage a third party technical reviewer to assess Management’s proposed revisions to the Project execution plan and the resulting costs to complete.

Chief Executive Officer, Tim Richards commented

The initial grade control drill results are extremely pleasing and support our view that there remains significant upside potential at the Project both within the existing pits and more broadly across the mining lease. With the impending arrival of the second drill rig, the drilling campaign will begin focusing on defining near pit potential concurrent with development activities. These early results highlight the possible upside that exists to add further mineral resources, and eventually ore reserves with the potential to significantly enhance the metrics of the Project. I look forward to updating the market on our exploration and development activities in coming periods.”

Development Activity

Figure 1: Engineered backfill of the CIL Boxcut

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Figure 2: Wharf access road and Geotech drilling

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Figure 3: Completed Community Housing

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This announcement was authorised by the Board of Geopacific.

For further information, please visit www.geopacific.com.au or contact Mr Tim Richards, CEO.

Company details Board & Management Projects
Geopacific Resources Limited Ian ClyneChairman PAPUA NEW GUINEA
ACN 003 208 393 Ian MurrayNon-Executive Director Woodlark Island Gold
ASX Code: GPR Colin GilliganNon-Executive Director
[email protected] Sir Charles LepaniNon-Executive Director
http://www.geopacific.com.au Tim RichardsChief Executive Officer
T +61 8 6143 1820 Matthew SmithCFO and Company Secretary
HEAD OFFICE Mike MeintjesCompany Secretary
Level 1, 278 Stirling Highway
Claremont WA 6010.
PO Box 439, Claremont WA 6910.

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Appendix A: Woodlark Project Significant Intercepts

Hole ID North East RL Dip/
Azimuth
Total
Depth
Down-hole
Mineralised Intersection
Down-hole
Mineralised Intersection
Down-hole
Mineralised Intersection
Down-hole
Mineralised Intersection
m m M degrees m From To Interval Gold
grade
m m m g/t Au
080KUL158 8995914 469116 85 -60/270 57 8 39 31 6.72
50 56 6 4.81
Including 13 14 1 17.3
17 19 2 25.3
25 26 1 35.7
52 56 4 6.57
080KUL159 8995910 469120 87 -60/270 60 14 43 29 7.62
45 49 4 1.87
Including 14 15 1 87.7
21 22 1 18.6
080KUL171 8995925 469113 84 -60/270 60 0 7 7 0.56
13 54 41 3.90
Including 23 24 1 37.7
27 28 1 10.2
36 37 1 22.9
40 41 1 13.7
080KUL172 8995925 469119 84 -60/270 60 0 50 50 4.61
Including 13 14 1 22.3
20 21 1 10.9
29 30 1 10.1
31 35 4 25.2
080KUL173 8995924 469125 85 -60/270 55 0 2 2 0.88
11 55 44 4.66
Including 11 13 2 11.6
22 25 3 19.2
32 37 5 11.2
40 41 1 11.6
080KUL174 8995924 469131 85 -60/270 37 0 2 2 2.86
21 37 16 7.08
Including 21 22 1 23.5
28 36 8 10.2
BSRC21026 8993602 473100 65 -90/0 90 No significant Results
BSRC21037 8993552 472975 64 -90/0 30 No significant Results
BSRC21036 8993552 472950 64 -90/0 70 44 47 3 3.23
Including 46 47 1 8.53

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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 Reverse Circulation Drilling (RC).
Sampling of the diamond drilling comprised half
core samples taken based on lithological,
alteration, and mineralisation breaks observed in
geological logging. Generally, sampling is at 1m
intervals.
1 in 50 samples is a duplicate sample, taken from
quarter core.
Core recovery is routinely recorded for each drill
run
RC drilling samples were collected in 1m intervals
from a cyclone and weighed. The entire sample is
riffle split using a 75% / 25% splitter, yielding
approximately 3kg sub split for assaying. The 75%
split is stored in plastic sample bags and removed
from site on the completion of the hole to a bag
farm for future reference if required.
The sample splitter is cleaned with compressed air
and water if necessary to ensure no contamination
between samples.
1 in 50 samples is a duplicate sample, collected as a
re-split of the residual sample material.
All samples were submitted to ITS Pty Ltd PNG
(Intertek Services Ltd) - operated sample
preparation laboratory on site.
Sample pulps were sent for fire assay gold at
Intertek’s Lae analytical laboratory with with four-
acid multi-element analysis by ICPMS method at
Intertek Genalysis Townsville analytical laboratory.
Blank, duplicate, and standard samples were
inserted at various intervals based on Geopacific’s
QAQC procedure to ensure sample representivity
and repeatabilityof the samplingresults.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
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 in half using a core saw. Where core
competency was low, whole core was wrapped in
plastic clingfilm to help maintain integrity of the
sampled interval while being cut. Samples were
prepared on the on-site sample prep laboratory
operated by ITS Pty Ltd PNG (Intertek Services Ltd).
Standard preparation of samples is to kiln dry
samples, crush ~2kg through a jaw crusher, with a
blank bottle wash between each sample. Crushed
sample is then transferred to a LM-2 pulveriser for
reduction to pulp. A 150gm pulp sample is split
from the master sample and submitted for
analysis. Coarse reject material and pulps are
bagged and stored on site for future reference.
Samples were sent for fire assay gold analysis using
a 50g charge, to Intertek’s Lae laboratory, with
multi-element analysis using multi-acid digest with
ICP finish at Intertek’s Townsville laboratory.
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.).
Geopacific Resources diamond drilling was
undertaken using triple tube methodology in PQ or
HQ core diameter depending on the ground
conditions and depth of investigation.
Casing of DD holes was to variable depths
depending on ground conditions.
All core was oriented using Reflex ACT III digital
orientation equipment.
Pre 2021Geopacific Resources RC drilling utilised a
dual-purpose Sandvik D880 rig, capable of drilling
RC and diamond. RC drilling used a 139mm face
sampling hammer and cyclone return. All RC holes
were pvc collared to 12m minimum. A 350psi /
850cfm compressor plus booster compressor were
utilised for RC drilling.
Some holes completed by Geopacific used RC
drilling for a pre-collar and diamond drilling for the
lower part of the hole. These holes are prefixed RD,
e.g. KU17RD011 is an RC pre-collar hole with a
diamond tail.
All holes were downhole surveyed using a Reflex EZ
Gyroscope.
From mid 2021, a KL-150 was used to undertake RC
drilling pending the arrival to site of the Schramm
485/650. This rig was used to drill shorter holes
befitting its smaller capacity. It was fitted with a
108mm face sampling hammer and a cyclone/cone
splitter sampling system.
From late 2021 a Schramm 450/685 mounted on a
tracked carrier was used instead of the dual
purpose rig to undertake Resource definition and
exploration RC drilling on the island. This rig used a
130 to 146mm face sampling hammer and was
fitted with an integrated cyclone/cone splitter
system.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
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 drill hole against the actual
drilled metres.
RC drilling samples were all weighed on collection
from the cyclone, with relative moisture content
noted. A back-calculation of sample weight relative
to estimated specific gravity is made to assess for
potential downhole blowouts (where the hole
diameter gets enlarged by the action of the
compressed air against the wall rock at certain
intervals, potentially causing downhole
contamination).
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples.
Triple tube drilling as well as shorter runs in zones
of broken ground were used to maximise the
sample recovery. A rigorous programme of
experimentation and refinement of drilling mud
regimes was conducted, resulted in significant
improvements to recoveries in poor ground
conditions when compared to historical drilling in
similar zones.
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.
Historically, some core loss was recorded in
particularly poor ground, especially at Kulumadau
West diamond drilling. Gold mineralisation in the
cataclasite zones is typically preferentially within
the fine, muddy breccia matrix as opposed to the
harder, resistant breccia clasts. Unless great care is
taken through these zones, DD drilling may
inadvertently wash away the mineralised clays,
resulting in overall core loss and significantly
reduced gold grades in the sampled interval.
Geopacific has gone to great lengths to improve
drilling methodology and practice and as a result,
has consistently achieved good core recoveries.
Overall, there is no discernible bias recorded
against gold values and sample recoveries in
Geopacific DD and RC holes.
Some concerns over potential smearing of gold
grades in RC drilling pre 1996 were identified.
These holes were removed from the database for
resource calculation purposes and replaced by new
RC holes.
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 samples were geologically logged by
Geopacific geologists using Geopacific’s logging
procedure.
Geotechnical logging of Rock Quality Designation
(RQD), hardness, degree of fracturing and
weathering is undertaken by Geopacific staff using
Geopacific’s logging procedure.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.)
photography.
Drill core and RC 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 coreyard.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
All holes are logged their entire length.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
Sub-sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.
Core is halved, with one half sent for sample
preparation and analysis. The remaining core is
stored in the core trays on site.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry.
RC drilling used a cyclone and riffle splitter for dry
samples. If samples were damp, cuttings were
heaped, quartered, spear sampled, with the
process repeated 8 times per sample to generate a
representative sample. Unless drilling a pre-collar,
RC drilling is terminated if water inflows
compromise sample integrity. For pre-collar RC
drilling, RC drilling is outside the target ore zone
and as there is no expectation of encountering
mineralisation, there is minimal concern over
potential sample contamination for this section of
the drill hole if the sample is delivered wet. 4
metre composite samples are collected for this
style of drilling to ensure analytical coverage of the
entire hole.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
Samples are kiln dried, crushed to a nominal 2mm
by a jaw crusher, with the whole sample pulverised
to 85% passing 75µm and then split; one 150gm
sample for submission with residue stored on site.
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. Two blank samples, two reference
standard samples and two duplicate samples are
includedper 100 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. This includes two
blank samples and two field duplicate samples.
Field duplicated for RC drilling are created by
splitting a 1m sample twice into two separate
samples. For DD core, core is quartered, with
quarter coreper sample interval used.
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 beingsampled.
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.
50gm 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.
Representative check samples were submitted to
ALS laboratories to assess the effectiveness of
50gm Fire Assay method by repeating both Fire
Assay and Aqua Regia gold analyses, with
acceptable results.
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 included in this
report. Some modelling of As values of historical
drill sample pulps using a hand held XRF
instrument was undertaken.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
Field and lab blank, duplicate, and independent
certified standard samples were used in drilling.
Laboratory blanks, duplicates and reference
standards are routinely used. Results from these
QAQC samples were within the acceptable ranges,
with the only exception being the detection of very
low values of gold in a blank sample. The weak gold
value in a blank sample was attributed to a
preceding sample containing significant amounts of
free gold, which appeared to have contaminated
the jaw crusher in the sample prep laboratory. A
full review of equipment cleaning and increased
attention to the bottle wash process has
eliminated anyrepeat of this occurrence.
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. Twin holes were drilled as part of the evaluation
and QAQC process for Kulumadau, Busai and
Woodlark King deposits. Twin holes were utilised in
the resource calculations for each respective
deposits.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
Data entry, data validation and database protocols
are an integral part of the capture and use of
geological information. A rigorous industry-
standard system is utilised, which is administered
by an Independent third party to ensure data
integrityand off-site data backup.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments were made or required to be
made to the assay data. Some historical RC drill
holes were removed from the database due to
sample contamination concerns. These holes were
re drilled.
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.
Drill hole collars were located using a total station
surveying instrument. Survey control points were
established in 2007 across the project and provide
excellent ground control for total station surveying.
Downhole surveys using a Reflex EZ Gyro were
conducted on all drillholes with readings recorded
every 5 metres downhole.
Historical drilling utilised both a single shot down
hole camera and a multi shot downhole camera to
determine downhole dipand azimuth readings.
Specification of the grid system used. Coordinates are recorded in PNG94 geodetic
system
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. LiDAR survey data obtained over the licence area,
tied in to total station collar readings provide sub-
metre accuracy.
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of resource calculation
results.
Drilling used to inform the resource estimates is
variably spaced from as close as 5m x 5m basis in
some areas to a more nominal 25m x 40m spacing.
Generally speaking, the high grade sections of both
Busai and Kulumadau are verytightlydrilled.
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.
Drilling results referred to in this report confirm
mineralisation delineated in previous drilling and
confirm both grade and geological continuity. Drill
spacing is deemed to be appropriate for this style
of mineralisation.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
Whether sample compositing has been applied. Some RC drilling utilised 4m composites for initial
sampling of zones considered unlikely to host
mineralisation. All samples were split at 1m
intervals and where deemed appropriate,
composited using a 75/25 riffle splitter. Where
composite samples returned a gold value greater
than 0.25g/t Au, the zone was re sampled using
original 1 metre sample splits collected when the
hole was drilled.
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.
Current interpretations of the mineralised zones in
all areas indicate that the orientation of the
drillholes has achieved unbiased sampling of the
structures.
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.
An interpretation of the mineralisation has
indicated that no sampling bias has been
introduced to the drillholes reported herein.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. All samples are collected by GPR staff and put into
numbered plastic bags, along with a corresponding
sample ticket, which are immediately sealed and
placed in order on a pallet with other samples in an
area directly adjacent to the onsite sample
preparation laboratory. The pallet containing the
sealed samples is then delivered directly into the
onsite sample prep lab, where chain of custody
hands over to ITS Ltd.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
QAQC sample data is constantly collected and
reviewed for each sample submission.

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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.
Woodlark Mining Limited (WML) holds a 100%
interest in Mining Lease 508, within which all
reported resources in this report are located. WML
is 100% owned by Geopacific Resources Limited
(Geopacific), a Public Company incorporated in
Western Australia, Australia. Mining Lease 508 was
granted to Woodlark Mining Limited on the 4th of
July 2014 and is valid for 21 years, renewable.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
This report is primarily based on work done by
Geopacific Resources Limited.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
Most of Woodlark Island is covered by a veneer of
Plio-Pleistocene limestones (coronus) of variable
thickness with associated marine clays and basal
conglomerates. A central elevated portion of the
island (horst structure) contains Miocene volcanic
rocks.
Gold mineralisation within the Woodlark Island
Gold Project is principally hosted by andesites and
their sub-volcanic equivalents within the Miocene
age stratigraphic unit known as the Okiduse
Volcanics. The mineralisation is variously
associated with lodes, quartz veins, stockwork
zones and breccias developed within proximal
phyllic and marginal propylitic alteration envelopes
regionally associated with intrusive breccia
complexes. Gold mineralisation is consistent with
low sulphidation, base metal carbonate,
epithermal systems typical of the south-west
Pacific.
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.
This report does not refer to exploration results
specifically.
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.
This report does not refer to exploration results
specifically.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
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.
Aggregated intercepts are not reported.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalent values are reported.
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’). _
The orientation of drilling relative to strike and dip
of mineralisation encountered suggests there is
some variability to how perpendicular drillholes
have intersected mineralised zones. All drilling
attempts to intersect mineralised as close to
perpendicular as is possible. All intercepts are
downhole and not true width calculations.
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.
This report does not refer to exploration results
specifically.
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.
Additional information generated through the
exploration process and through specific, targeted
work programmes is utilised in the calculation of
Resources and Reserves
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.
Exploration activities undertaken by Geopacific to
date have identified numerous exploration targets
that are actively being assessed. Geopacific intends
to maintain an active exploration presence on
Woodlark Island.

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 Jeffrey Moncrieff, a Competent Person who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Manager – Planning and Growth for Geopacific. Mr Moncrieff 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 Moncrieff 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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