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GREAT BOULDER RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Jun 16, 2021

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FURTHER HIGH-GRADE DRILL RESULTS & LARGE INTRUSION-RELATED GOLD SYSTEM IDENTIFIED AT MULGA BILL

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Assays received from remaining RC holes at Mulga Bill confirm depth continuity of highgrade gold mineralisation. Highlights include:

  • 8m @ 13.36g/t from 151m, including 4m @ 26.42g/t Au from 151m (21MBRC017)

  • 4m @ 7.33g/t Au from 111, including 1m @ 20.68g/t Au from 111m (21MBRC017)

  • o 8m @ 3.31g/t Au from 124m (21MBRC026)

  • New results support the interpretation of two parallel quartz-sulphide lodes in the central Mulga Bill prospect

  • Multi-element sampling at Mulga Bill shows Copper grades in excess of 1% associated with gold in parts of the veins. The mineralised veins occur within an extensive district with highly elevated levels of Bismuth and Molybdenum, suggesting Mulga Bill is part of a large intrusion-related vein system

  • The multi-element pathfinder footprint is over 1.2km long and open along strike

  • Follow-up drilling planned for July to test extensions to high-grade zones and new targets generated by geochemical sampling

  • RC drilling is continuing at Blue Poles within the Whiteheads Gold Project near Kalgoorlie

Great Boulder Resources (“ Great Boulder ” or the “ Company ”) (ASX: GBR ) is pleased to announce further assay results from Reverse Circulation (RC) holes drilled at the Mulga Bill prospect within the Side Well Gold Project (“ Side Well ”) in Western Australia. These are the final assays from the drilling campaign in April.

Great Boulder’s Managing Director, Andrew Paterson commented:

“I’m pleased to see this last batch of RC results supports our geological interpretation at Mulga Bill. This gives us confidence to plan further definition drilling in the next program, and we also have new zones to follow up in the northern section”.

“The identification of such a strong pathfinder signature at Mulga Bill is even more exciting. This is an important step forward in our understanding of the project and it indicates the potential for a very large gold system”.

“Dr Scott Halley assessed the geochemical data for us. According to Scott the pathfinder association and style of hydrothermal alteration is most unusual in the Yilgarn. Although drilling to date has

ASX Code: GBR Contact: Andrew Paterson, Managing Director E: [email protected] GREATBOULDER.COM.AU P: +61 8 9321 6037 Level 1, 51 Colin St West Perth WA 6005 ABN 70 611 695 955

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intersected narrow high grade veins, the chemistry is indicative of a big magmatic-related gold system”.

“Bismuth forms distinct haloes around the veins and gives us immediate targets for follow-up drilling outside the current area of focus and also justifies some deeper holes into the western and eastern zones. We’d like to get some diamond holes into these areas as soon as we can”.

RC DRILLING PROGRAM RESULTS

The remaining results support Great Boulder’s interpretation of two sub-parallel lode positions striking north-south through the central area of Mulga Bill.

Significant intersections include:

  • 4m @ 7.33g/t Au from 111m in 21MBRC017, including 1m @ 20.68g/t Au from 111m, and 8m @ 13.36g/t Au from 151m, including 4m @ 26.42g/t Au from 151m

  • 8m @ 3.31g/t Au from 124m in 21MBRC023

  •  1m @ 10.99g/t Au from 82m in 21MBRC028

  •  74m @ 0.76g/t Au from 88m to EOH in 21MBRC019, including 3m @ 2.96g/t Au from 122m and 4m @ 2.40g/t Au from 156m to EOH.

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FIGURE 1: CROSS SECTION 7060500N. COPPER GRADES ARE AVERAGED HANDHELD XRF RESULTS.

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Only three out of 20 holes targeting the western lode position were unsuccessful at encountering significant mineralisation. One of these was abandoned at 21m after it intersected a Proterozoic dyke. This very high success rate for the first RC program targeting this structure is very encouraging for further drilling and inferred continuity. The western zone has been drilled over a 1km strike extent south from a cross-cutting Proterozoic dyke, with a best result of 6m @ 31.25g/t Au from 130m in hole 21MBRC002. The zone appears to be open to the south and also has potential to continue to the north on the other side of the dyke (Figure 2).

Five holes targeting the eastern zone were all successful in intersecting significant mineralisation. This eastern zone has now been drilled over an extent of approximately 500m, with a best result of 8m @ 7.51g/t Au from 68m in 21MBRC016. The eastern zone remains open to the north and south. Both lodes remain open down dip and are completely untested at depth.

An intersection of 8m @ 3.31g/t Au from 124m in hole 21MBRC026 is potentially a new mineralised zone. The hole is located north of the dyke, in an area only tested previously by historic AC drilling.

An intersection of 16m @ 2.35g/t Au from 100m in 21MBRC017 also contained copper sulphides (chalcopyrite and bornite) with an average pXRF reading of 1.3% Cu. Investors are reminded that pXRF values do not have the same accuracy as laboratory assays, however these readings are further evidence of a relationship between gold and copper in the fresh rock at Mulga Bill.

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FIGURE 2: MULGA BILL DRILLING RESULTS SHOWING THE TWO LODE POSITIONS AND NEW INTERSECTIONS TO THE NORTH. COMPARE THIS TO PATHFINDER MAPS IN FIGURE 3 BELOW.

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GEOCHEMICAL PATHFINDER ANOMALY

Great Boulder has also received multi-element geochemical analyses from 450 drill samples at Mulga Bill. The geochemical data show a large-scale, high-tenor pathfinder footprint indicating Mulga Bill is likely part of a significant intrusion-related vein system (Figure 3). This association suggests significant size potential to the deposit, both along strike and at depth.

The pathfinder elements bismuth, copper and molybdenum are coincident with anomalous gold values in both Great Boulder’s RC and AC drilling, an association indicative of an intrusive-related gold system. The bismuth anomaly is particularly compelling, showing an extremely high-tenor footprint stretching more than 1.2km along the western lode structure (Figure 2) with a peak value of 121.34ppm Bi in hole 21MBRC016.

To put this number into context, the background concentration of bismuth in the Yilgarn province is around 0.1ppm Bi and values of 1ppm or above are regarded as significantly anomalous. As a pathfinder element bismuth is associated with a number of large gold systems in Western Australia including the St Ives deposits and the Enterprise mine in the Goldfields and the Deflector mine in the Murchison.

Great Boulder will use bismuth as a regional exploration tool in future drilling. Bismuth is an oxyanion and as such is stable during weathering, whereas both gold and copper are relatively mobile creating broad amorphous anomalies that are difficult to interpret for follow-up drilling. Any bottomof-hole AC samples with values of 1ppm Bi or above will be proximal to gold mineralisation. Such an approach to defining future drill targets will generate immediate priorities for follow-up drilling, eliminating the need for extensive fences of RC holes to intersect a lode in fresh rock.

A number of the Company’s AC holes outside the area of current drilling have returned significant bottom-of-hole bismuth values, and the Company plans to review and identify potential drill targets from these holes as part of its forthcoming exploration program.

Contours of anomalous bismuth, bismuth, molybdenum and silver geochemistry are plotted against gold assays in Figure 3 below. Only gold assays deeper than 100m down-hole are shown on these figures to remove supergene gold values from the data.

ASX Code: GBR Contact: Andrew Paterson, Managing Director E: [email protected] P: +61 8 9321 6037 Level 1, 51 Colin St West Perth WA 6005 ABN 70 611 695 955

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FIGURE 3: PATHFINDER ELEMENT CONTOURS SHOWN IN RELATION TO GOLD MINERALISATION. GOLD ASSAYS ARE EXTRACTED BELOW 100M DOWN-HOLE TO SHOW PRIMARY MINERALISATION ONLY.

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This announcement has been approved by the Great Boulder Board.

For further information contact:

Andrew Paterson Managing Director Great Boulder Resources Limited [email protected] www.greatboulder.com.au

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Competent Person’s Statement

Exploration information in this Announcement is based upon work undertaken by Mr Andrew Paterson who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). Mr Paterson has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which 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’ (JORC Code). Mr Paterson is an employee of Great Boulder Resources and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

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TABLE 1: SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTIONS. 1M SAMPLES ARE REPORTED AT A 1G/T AU CUT-OFF; 4M COMPOSITES ARE REPORTED AT A 0.2G/T AU CUT-OFF.

Hole ID Depth
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Grade
(g/t Au)
Comment
Width
(m)
Grade
(g/t Au)
Comment
Width
(m)
Grade
(g/t Au)
Comment
Target
21MBRC017 160 48 52 4 0.56 4m composite Western zone
88 96 8 0.25 4m composite
100 116 16 2.35 4m comps to 108m
Including 111 115 4 7.33 1m splits
Including 111 112 1 20.68 1m split
151 159 8 13.36 4m composites
151 155 4 26.42 4m composite
21MBRC018 160 72 76 4 0.37 4m composite Western zone
84 88 4 0.97 4m composite
124 128 4 0.21 4m composite
140 144 4 2.27 4m composite
156 160 4 0.93* 4m composite
21MBRC019 162 44 48 4 0.26 4m composite Western zone
88 162 74 0.76* 1m splits 120-128m
Including 122 125 3 2.96 1m splits
And 156 160 4 2.40 4m composite
21MBRC020 160 20 24 4 0.34 4m composite Eastern zone
84 88 4 1.19 4m composite
96 100 4 0.21 4m composite
104 112 8 2.48 4m composite
132 152 20 0.87 4m composites
Including 140 144 4 2.40 4m composite
21MBRC021 162 80 84 4 0.22 4m composite Eastern zone
124 128 4 0.57 4m composite
21MBRC022 145 76 84 8 1.04 4m composites Intermediate zone
115 117 2 0.42 1m splits
128 132 4 0.28 4m composite
21MBRC023 150 80 96 16 0.92 4m composites Western zone
108 110 2 0.22* 2m composite EOH
21MBRC024 110 No Significant Intersection Western zone
21MBRC025 100 44 48 4 0.62 4m composite New target
88 92 4 0.26 4m composite
21MBRC026 160 124 132 8 3.31 4m composites New target
21MBRC027 180 16 20 4 0.20 4m composite New target
120 124 4 0.57 4m composite
139 140 1 1.16 1m split
21MBRC028 144 16 20 4 0.41 4m composite New target
36 40 4 0.25 4m composite
68 84 16 1.00 4m comps to 80m
Including 82 83 1 10.99 1m split
108 116 8 0.22 4m composites
117 120 3 1.16 1m splits
Including 117 118 1 2.50 1m split

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133 134 1 0.94 1m split
21MBRC029 190 88 96 8 1.07 4m composites Western zone
116 132 16 0.30 4m composites

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FIGURE 4: SIDE WELL PROJECT LOCATION PLAN.

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About Great Boulder Resources

Great Boulder is a mineral exploration company with a portfolio of highly prospective gold and base metals assets ranging from greenfields through to advanced exploration located in Western Australia. The Company’s core focus is advancing the Whiteheads and Side Well gold projects while progressing initial exploration at the earlier stage Wellington Base Metal Project located in an emerging MVT province. Great Boulder is also conducting a strategic review of the advanced Yamarna copper-nickel-cobalt project. With a portfolio of highly prospective assets plus the backing of a strong technical team, the Company is well positioned for future success.

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FIGURE 5: GREAT BOULDER’S PROJECTS

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TABLE 2: COLLAR DETAILS. COORDINATES ARE IN GDA94, ZONE 50 PROJECTION.

Hole ID Easting Northing RL Depth Dip Azimuth
21MBRC001 658421 7060901 512 126 -60 270
21MBRC002 658465 7060898 511 186 -60 270
21MBRC003 658430 7060952 512 102 -60 270
21MBRC004 658467 7060949 509 198 -60 270
21MBRC005 658421 7061001 515 150 -60 270
21MBRC006 658430 7061050 512 150 -60 270
21MBRC007 658468 7061047 510 21 -60 270
21MBRC008 658509 7060098 519 126 -60 270
21MBRC009 658547 7060098 515 168 -60 270
21MBRC010 658535 7060148 514 150 -60 270
21MBRC011 658531 7060250 513 180 -60 270
21MBRC012 658525 7060300 513 160 -60 270
21MBRC013 658678 7060300 515 150 -60 270
21MBRC014 658515 7060350 511 160 -60 270
21MBRC015 658505 7060400 511 160 -60 270
21MBRC016 658668 7060398 515 160 -60 270
21MBRC017 658504 7060449 513 160 -60 270
21MBRC018 658475 7060498 512 160 -60 270
21MBRC019 658515 7060500 512 162 -60 270
21MBRC020 658673 7060498 514 160 -60 270
21MBRC021 658711 7060496 514 162 -60 270
21MBRC022 658644 7060647 506 145 -60 270
21MBRC023 658432 7060795 512 150 -60 270
21MBRC024 658429 7061143 513 110 -60 270
21MBRC025 658695 7061397 513 100 -60 270
21MBRC026 658784 7061397 502 160 -60 270
21MBRC027 658434 7062241 493 180 -60 090
21MBRC028 658462 7062324 510 144 -60 090
21MBRC029 658476 7060801 514 190 -60 270

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Appendix 1 - JORC Code, 2012 Edition Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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

Criteria Commentary
Sampling techniques RC and AC samples were collected into calico bags over 1m intervals using a cyclone splitter. The
residual bulk samples are placed in lines, in green bags (for the RC drilling) or in piles on the ground
(for AC drilling). Visually prospective zones were sampled over 1m intervals and sent for analysis
while the rest of the hole was composited over 4m intervals by taking a spear sample from each 1m
bag.
The sampling techniques used are deemed appropriate for the style of exploration.
Drilling techniques RC Drilling was undertaken by Blue Spec Drilling. AC drilling was undertaken by Prospect Drilling.
Industry standard drilling methods and equipment were utilised.
Drill sample recovery Sample recovery data is noted in geological comments as part of the logging process. Sample
condition has been logged for every geological interval as part of the logging process. Significant
ground water was encountered in drilling which resulted in numerous wet samples.
No quantitative twinned drilling analysis has been undertaken.
Logging Geological logging of drilling followed established company procedures. Qualitative logging of
samples includes lithology, mineralogy, alteration, veining and weathering. Abundant geological
comments supplement logged intervals.
Sub-sampling techniques
and sample preparation
1m cyclone splits and 4m speared composite samples were taken in the field. Samples were
prepared and analysed at Genalysis Assay Laboratories Perth. Samples were pulverized so that each
samples had a nominal 85% passing 75 microns. Au analysis was undertaken using FA50/OE
involving 50g lead collection fire assay and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission
Spectrometry (ICP-OES) finish.
Quality of assay data
and laboratory tests
All samples were assayed by industry standard techniques.
Verification of sampling
and assaying
The standard GBR protocol was followed for insertion of standards and blanks with a blank and
standard inserted per 40 samples. No QAQC problems were identified in the results. No twinned
drilling has been undertaken.
Data spacing and
distribution
The spacing and location of the majority of drilling in the projects is, by the nature of early
exploration, variable.
The spacing and location of data is currently only being considered for exploration purposes.
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
Drilling is dominantly perpendicular to regional geological trends where interpreted and practical.
True width and orientation of intersected mineralisation is currently unknown or not clear.
The spacing and location of the data is currently only being considered for exploration purposes.
Sample security GBR personnel were responsible for delivery of samples from the drill site to the courier companies
dispatch center in Meekatharra. Samples were transported by Toll Internodal from Meekatharra to
the laboratory in Perth.
Audits or reviews None completed.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria Commentary
Mineral tenement and Side Well tenement E51/1905 is a 48-block exploration license covering an area of 131.8km2
land tenure status immediately east and northeast of Meekatharra in the Murchison province. Zebina Minerals Pty Ltd
currently owns 100% of the tenement with GBR acquiring a 24thMonth option to form a joint-
venture.
Exploration done by Tenement E51/1905 has a protracted exploration history but is relatively unexplored compared to
other parties other regions surrounding Meekathara. The Explroation history by previous explorers has been
described in the technical section of the announcement.
Geology The Side Well tenement group covers a portion of the Meekatharra-Wydgee Greenstone Belt north
of Meekatharra, WA. The north-north-easterly trending Archaean Meekatharra-Wydgee Greenstone
Belt, comprises a succession of metamorphosed mafic to ultramafic and felsic and sedimentary rocks
belonging to the Luke Creek and Mount Farmer Groups.
Over the northern extensions of the belt, sediments belonging to the Proterozoic Yerrida Basin
unconformably overlie Archaean granite-greenstone terrain. Structurally, the belt takes the form of
a syncline known as the Polelle syncline. Younger Archaean granitoids have intrusive contacts with
the greenstone succession and have intersected several zones particularly in the Side Well area.
Within the Side Well tenement group, a largely concealed portion of the north-north-easterly
trending Greenstone Belt is defined, on the basis of drilling and airborne magnetic data, to underlie
the area. The greenstone succession is interpreted to be tightly folded into a south plunging syncline
and is cut by easterly trending Proterozoic dolerite dykes.
There is little to no rock exposure at the Side Well prospect. This area is covered by alluvium and
lacustrine clays, commonly up to 60 metres thick.
Drill hole Information A list of the drill hole coordinates, orientations and intersections reported in this announcement are
provided as an appended table.
Data aggregation Results were reported using cut-off levels relevant to the sample type. For composited samples
methods significant intercepts were reported for grades greater than 0.1g/t Au with a maximum dilution of
4m. For single metre splits, significant intercepts were reported for grades greater than 0.8g/t Au
with a maximum dilution of 2m.
A weighted average calculation was used to allow for bottom of hole composites that were less than
the standard 4m and when intervals contain composited samples plus 1m split samples.
No metal equivalents are used.
Relationship between The orientation of structures and mineralisation is not known with certainty, but majority of the
mineralisation widths drilling drilling was conducted using appropriate perpendicular orientations for interpreted
and intercept lengths mineralisation. Diamond drilling has confirmed a mineralised intrusive body at Side Well has a near
vertical dip and trends broadly north-south. Due to the wide spacing of drill lines exact orientation is
not clear.
Diagrams Refer to figures in announcement.
Balanced reporting It is not practical to report all historical exploration results from the Side Well project. Selected
historical intercepts have been re-reported by GBR to highlight the prospectivity of the region. Full
drillhole details can be found in publicly available historical annual reports.
Other substantive Subsequent to Doray Minerals Limited exiting the project in 2015, private companies have held the
exploration data ground with no significant work being undertaken.
Further work Further work is discussed in the document.

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