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MIDAS MINERALS LTD Capital/Financing Update 2022

Jan 24, 2022

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ASX / MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT 25 January 2022

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Gold and Nickel drill targets defined at Weebo

Drill rig booked and preparations underway for Q1 2022 drill campaign

Highlights

  • Midas has now received assays for the remaining 8 RC holes from Weebo with results including:

Scone Stone Prospect

  • Multiple 1m to 4m intercepts of 0.7g/t to 2.1g/t gold with the periphery of mineralisation previously reported (refer ASX 22 December 2021).

Otto Bore Prospect

  • Significantly, the 6m at 0.7g/t gold from MDRC0021 at Otto Bore east, which only penetrated 11m of basement below cover, confirms an anomalous zone over 1.2km by >200m, where 8 prior holes[1 ] all intersected gold mineralisation.

  • Midas has now received all assays from the initial 2,255 auger program completed in Q4 2021:

  • Auger soil sampling is proving superior in clearly defining both gold and nickel anomalies compared to previous soil sampling results.

  • Over 10 priority gold anomalies are now defined coincident with untested gold workings or wide-spaced historic RAB drill intercepts.

  • The Warrida nickel auger geochemical anomaly, defines an extensive channelised ultramafic unit, north along strike from the ASX:NST-owned Waterloo and Amorac nickel deposits.

  • Based on this early success, Midas will now follow up several targets defined by the maiden exploration programs with RC drilling, planned for Q1 2022.

Executive Director Nick Katris commented:

“Within four months of our ASX listing, the Company has undertaken significant exploration on the Weebo project and has successfully defined a good compilation of early-stage to advanced gold drill targets. In addition, several priority nickel targets have been identified for drilling.

“The Company is currently making final preparations for a program of deeper drilling to follow up these encouraging first-pass results, and to test the extensive gold and nickel geochemical anomalies defined from these latest auger results.

“We are well-funded to continue high-impact exploration and are excited to be in a position to continue our strong news flow in the coming months.”

1 Historic Weebo exploration drilling results refer to ASX:MM1 on 3 September 2021 – Prospectus – Appendix C – Independent Geological Report, Appendix B.

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Midas Minerals Limited | Ground Floor, 24 Outram St, West Perth WA 6005

P: +61 8 6283 6595 | E: [email protected] www.midasminerals.com

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Midas Minerals Limited (Midas ”, or “ The Company ”) (ASX: MM1) is pleased to announce it has received remaining assay results from its auger geochemical sampling completed in October 2021 and aircore (AC) and reverse circulation (RC) drilling program, completed in November 2021, at its Weebo Gold Project ( Weebo ) in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

EXPLORATION AND GEOLOGICAL DETAIL

WEEBO GOLD PROJECT

Drilling

Drilling focused on defining gold mineralisation at the Ockerburry, Scone Stone and Otto prospects (refer ASX releases on the 29 November 2021 and 22 December 2021 ), testing prospects located along strike and proximal to Northern Star Resources’ (ASX: NST) Thunderbox mine and Otto Bore gold deposit. Results were recently reported for seven RC holes (refer ASX 22 December 2021).

Midas’ program was successful in delineating significant gold mineralisation in several areas, all at shallow depths, including previously and current reported intercepts of:

Scone Stone Prospect[2]

  • 6m @ 1.3g/t gold from 11m and 6m @ 4.4g/t gold from 54m

  • 3m @ 6.7g/t gold from 43m including 1m @ 18.2g/t gold from 44m

  • 7m @ 0.7g/t gold from 87m and 29m @ 1.1g/t gold from 98m including 16m @ 1.7g/t gold from 108m

Ockerburry 1 Prospect[2]

  • 32m @ 0.7g/t gold from 40m including 6m @ 1.5g/t gold and 14m @ 0.7g/t gold from 52m.

  • 4m @ 0.9g/t gold from 46m and 28m @ 0.6g/t gold from 66m, including 2m @ 3.1g/t gold from 66 and 3m @ 1.5g/t gold from 81m.

  • 2m @ 18.4g/t gold from 8m.

  • 6m @ 0.6g/t gold from 33m and 7m @ 0.9g/t gold from 45m.

  • 4m @ 0.6g/t gold from 44m and 10m @ 0.8g/t gold from 70m including 1m @ 4.7g/t gold from 76m

Otto Prospect

  • 6m at 0.7g/t gold from MDRC0021 - which only penetrated 11m of basement through transported cover.

Geochemical Sampling Wheel of Fortune

Midas has received assays for an additional 477 auger geochemical drill holes completed in the Wheel of Fortune area, selected for sampling based on the existence of historic gold workings and a lack of prior exploration. The shallow auger drilling, totalling 881 samples, completed on a nominal 200m by 20m grid was successful in defining strong gold anomalism proximal to and along strike of areas containing historic gold workings. Limited rock chip sampling by Midas (refer ASX announcement 25 October 2021) also returned significant gold results from several gold workings including 24.0g/t gold, 21.7g/t gold and 3.25g/t gold. The strong gold anomalism and the lack of prior exploration highlights the potential of the 2.4 km of strike, between the Wheel of Fortune South and Wheel of Fortune gold deposits.

2 Intercepts previously announced refer to the ASX on 22 December 2021.

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Table 1: Summary of Auger Gold Anomalies Wheel of Fortune

Anomaly Strike
length
(m)
Peak
gold
ppb
Samples
≥10ppb
Au
Comment
WOF1 300 35 23 Historic surface gold workings, 4 prior RAB holes – likely
wrongdirection.
WOF2 <200 206 4 Wheel of Fortune workings, 1 prior drill hole.
WOF3 <200 20 5 Anomalous arsenic, no prior drilling.
WOF4 450 81 17 Wheel of Fortune Central workings, anomalous lead, no
prior drilling. Rock chipsamples1upto 24g/tgold.
WOF5 <200 66 3 No prior drilling.
WOF6 800 43 5 No prior drilling.
WOF7 500 66 53 Wheel of Fortune South workings, anomalous arsenic.
Rock chips samples* up to 21.7g/t gold, no recorded
drilling.

*Refer to Midas, ASX announcement 25 October 2021.

Geochemical Sampling Sir Samuel

Midas has received assay results for all 1,374 shallow auger drill holes completed on the Sir Samuel Prospect soil grids sampled in the September quarter 2021 (refer ASX announcement 25 October 2021). The two areas were selected based on gold mineralisation intercepted in very wide-spaced prior RAB drilling completed on an 800m by 100m grid, and coincident lithological/structural targets identified from geophysics.

The shallow auger geochemical drilling completed on 200m by 20m and 200m by 40m grids was generally successful in penetrating transported cover or residual regolith with an estimated 90% of samples from insitu clays or saprock. The auger geochemistry assay results have enabled the interpretation of relatively coherent and robust gold anomalies that now represent excellent priority drill targets.

Table 2: Summary of Auger Gold Anomalies Sir Samuel

Anomaly Strike
length
(m)
Peak
gold
ppb
Samples
≥10ppb
Au
Peak gold
RAB
*drilling **
Comment
SS1 1,400 44 12 1.0g/t (1m) Open to south
MSR1250 [email protected]/tgold.
SS2 800 55 11 - MSR0983 along strike, 1m @ 13.0g/t
gold.
SS3 2,300 27 19 1.9g/t (1m) Open to south and north.
SS4 500 20 3 0.4g/t (4m) -
SS5 1,800 53 18 2.0g/t (1m) Recent eluvial gold workings
MSR2063 [email protected]/tgold.
SS6 800 43 5 0.02g/t (1m) Recent eluvial gold workings.

*Refer to ASX:MM1 on 3 September 2021 – Prospectus – Appendix C – Independent Geological Report, Appendix B.

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Sulphides Nickel Targets Emerging

Auger drilling has successfully refined the previously poorly defined 1.7km long ultramafic channelised flow unit, which is up to 400m wide, and where multiple A-B flows within the sequence are characterised by important lithological features including ortho-cumulate bases and well-developed spinifex textured flow tops. Prior limited exploration identified a main cut down channel with an apparent strike of at least 500m. This is now a priority nickel-sulphide drill target.

Auger drilling and recent geophysics has also successfully extended the ultramafic to a strike of at least 2.6km within the Weebo project. Auger drilling has identified at least two trends of elevated Ni, Cr, PGE and Cu, including one at the base of the overturned south-east plunging channel sequence.

Highly anomalous PGE associated with moderately anomalous Mg, Ni and Cu has been defined in a zone parallel to gold anomaly SS3. Platinoids are important pathfinders for the Waterloo deposit located 17km along strike to the south, and in other deposits in the region.

Weebo Agreement

Based on recent results Midas is pleased to report it has notified the vendors of the Weebo Gold Project that it has elected to extend its option for a further 12 months.

Under the Tenement Option and Acquisition Agreement, entered into on the 24 January 2021 (Option Agreement), Midas has paid a cash consideration of $60,000 ( Extension Payment ) to the vendors.

In consideration for the Extension Payment, the new option anniversary will be the 24 January 2023. At any time during the 12-month option period, the Company can acquire 100% of the tenements under option by making a cash payment of $600,000.

Next steps

Midas has identified a compilation of early and advanced stage gold and nickel drill targets on the Weebo project.

The Company is planning a program to follow up the three more advanced gold prospects, Scone Stone, Ockerburry and Otto with a larger capacity RC drill rig, capable of penetrating deeper into bedrock.

The Company is also planning to drill additional gold and nickel targets generated from recent geochemical and geophysical surveys.

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Figure 1: Weebo Gold Project auger traverse and drill hole locations as at 25 January 2022.

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Figure 2: Wheel of Fortune North auger gold anomalies as at 25 January 2022.

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Figure 3: Wheel of Fortune South auger gold anomalies as at 25 January 2022.

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Figure 4: Sir Samuel auger gold anomalies as at 25 January 2022.

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Figure 5: Sir Samuel North gold and Warrida nickel auger anomalies as at 25 January 2022.

ENDS

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This release was authorised by the Board of Midas Minerals Limited.

For more information:

Nick Katris Nathan Ryan Executive Director Media / Investor Relations E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

About Midas

Midas Minerals is a junior mineral exploration company listed on the ASX on 7 September 2021. Midas is based in Western Australia, targeting economic mineral deposits.

Midas’ primary focus is gold; however, our projects are prospective for nickel, platinoids, copper, nickel, base metals, silver and lithium.

The Company has three projects located in the Leinster, Leonora, and Mt Magnet areas of Western Australia. Midas’ projects, Weebo, Challa and Sunset, have prospective areas that remain essentially unexplored due to prior fragmented or private ownership. All projects are proximal to infrastructure and within 60km of mining towns and processing plants.

Midas’ Board and management have extensive experience in mineral discovery and a proven track record of significant gold discoveries and mine development.

Forward Looking Statement

Statements regarding Midas’s plans, forecasts and projections with respect to its mineral properties and programmes are forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that Midas’s plans for development of its mineral properties will proceed. There can be no assurance that Midas’s will be able to confirm the presence of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, that any mineralisation will prove to be economic or that a mine will be successfully developed on any of Midas’s mineral properties. The performance of Midas’s may be influenced by a number of factors which are outside the control of the Company, its directors, staff or contractors.

Competent Person's Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Mark Calderwood, a consultant of the Company. Mr Calderwood is a Competent Person and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Calderwood has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation under consideration and to the activity being undertaken 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 Calderwood consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information and supporting documents in the form and context in which it appears.

Mr Calderwood is a shareholder of the Company and the Company does not consider this to constitute an actual or potential conflict of interest to his role as Competent Person due to the overarching duties he owes to the Company. Mr Calderwood is not aware of any other relationship with Midas which could constitute a potential for a conflict of interest.

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APPENDIX A: DRILLING RESULTS

Table 3: Summary of Reverse Circulations Drill Intercepts

Prospect Hole ID Depth
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Intercept
(m)
Au
(g/t)
Scone Stone MDRC0015 125 82 83 1 1.72
96 97 1 1.27
Scone Stone MDRC0016 119 8 10 2 0.38
19 21 2 0.41
66 67 1 0.79
96 100 4 0.74
Incl. 96 97 1 2.06
Scone Stone MDRC0017 122 55 56 1 0.57
61 62 1 0.49
83 84 1 0.46
Scone Stone MDRC0018 125 81 82 1 1.02
95 96 1 1.66
103 104 1 0.70
108 109 1 1.99
Otto MDRC0019 77 NSI
Otto MDRC0020 77 NSI
Otto MDRC0021 116 108 114 6 0.73
Incl. 109 112 3 1.12
Otto MDRC0022 98 NSI

Notes

1) NSI denotes - no significant intercepts

Refer to JORC tables 1 and 2

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APPENDIX B: JORC CODE 2012 EDITION - TABLE 1 FOR EXPLORATION RESULTS

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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
representativity 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
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.
All drilling and sampling was undertaken in an industry standard manner
Reverse circulation (RC) holes at Weebo were sampled on a 1m basis with
samples collected from a cone splitter mounted on the drill rig cyclone. 1m
samples ranged from 2.0-3.5kg.
The independent laboratories pulverised the entire samples for analysis as
described below
Industry prepared independent standards were inserted approximately 1 in 19
to 1 in 29 samples. Field duplicates were inserted 1 in 19 samples.
Sample sizes are considered appropriate for the material sampled.
The samples are considered representative and appropriate for the types of
drilling.
RC samples are appropriate for use in a mineral resource estimate.
Auger geochemical samples comprise <0.5kg of ---2mm auger drill cutting
collected at the drill hole collar. Auger holes. One sample was collected per
auger hole, field duplicates were taken at intervals of 1:20 holes
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.).
RC drilling - utilising 121mm face sampling DTH hammer and inter-tube
reverse circulation sample return.
Drill sample
recovery

Method of recording and
assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.

Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the
samples.

Whether a relationship exists
between sample recovery and
grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
RC samples were visually assessed for recovery.
Samples were generally considered representative with acceptable recovery.
Any intervals having less than optimal recovery or possible contamination
were recorded.
No sample bias was observed.

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Criteria JORC Code 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.
The entire holes were geologically logged. Logging is qualitative in nature.
RC sample logging is appropriate for use in a resource estimation.
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.
RC sampling at Weebo was, carried out by a cone splitter on the drill rig
cyclone and drill cuttings were sampled at 1m intervals.
Industry prepared independent standards were inserted approximately 1 in 19
to 1 in 29 samples. Field duplicates were inserted 1 in 19 samples.
Sample sizes are considered appropriate for the material sampled.
The entire samples were dried, jaw crushed and a 1kg sub sample pulverised.
Pulps were split for analysis. Aurum Laboratories has internal QA/QC
procedures to ensure a representative sample.
The entire samples were dried, jaw crushed and the whole sample pulverised.
Pulps were split for analysis. Aurum has internal QA/QC procedures to
ensure a representative sample.
The samples are considered representative and appropriate for the methods
of drilling.
The RC samples are appropriate for use in a resource estimation.
The auger geochemical samples dried, jaw crushed and the whole sample
pulverised. Pulps were split for analysis. Bureau Veritas has internal QA/QC
procedures to ensure a representative sample.
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 (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates,
external laboratory checks) and
whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.
The samples were submitted to commercial independent laboratories in
Perth, Australia.
At Aurum Laboratories a 50 gram sample weight was fire assayed with lead
collection and the resultant prill after digest read for gold to 0.01 parts per
million.
The auger geochemical samples were analysed by ICP Optical Emission
Spectrometry and Mass Spectrometry for Au (Aqua Regia), As, Cr, Cu, (MS),
Li, Mo, Ni, Mg, Fe ICP, Pb, Pt, Sb, Ta, Zn, (MS). Selected samples were fire
assayed for Au, Pt, Pd. The techniques are considered quantitative in nature.
As discussed above certified reference standards were inserted by the
Company and the laboratory also carries out internal standards in individual
batches.
Based on QA/QC, assays were considered satisfactory.
Field duplicates provide an indication of sample variability associated with
sampling techniques and coarse gold. No alarming results were received from
field duplicates.
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, data storage (physical
and electronic) protocols.

Discuss any adjustment to assay
data.
Results have been uploaded in digital datasheets prepared by consulting
geologists prepared on site. The results have been checked and verified.
No adjustments have been made to assay data.
Results are reported on a length weighted basis.

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Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary
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.

Specification of the grid system
used.

Quality and adequacy of
topographic control.
All locations have been presented in zone 51 GDA 1994 MGA.
RC and Auger hole locations are currently located using handheld GPS to an
accuracy of 3m. DGPS surveying will be undertaken of RC holes prior to use
in a resource estimate.
RL have not been currently recorded and will require DGPS or similar level of
survey accuracy.
The terrain drilled is nominally flat.
Hole ID Easting Northing Depth
(m)
Azimuth Decl. Cover
(m)
MDRC0015 305303 6908183 125 95 -60 9
MDRC0016 355262 6908183 119 96 -58 9
MDRC0017 305224 6908181 122 90 -58 9
MDRC0018 305184 6908182 125 90 -60 9
MDRC0019 305225 6894858 77 92 -58 16?
MDRC0020 305180 6894860 77 92 -58 43?
MDRC0021 305968 6894460 116 92 -57 105
MDRC0022 305805 6894461 98 91 -57 73?
Cover refers to minimum interpreted down hole depth of transported
sediments.
Data spacing
and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.

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

Whether sample compositing has
been applied.
The RC data spacing for Weebo was generally 40m x 160m, is not sufficient
for Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation.
Sample compositing has not been applied for RC drilling except in reporting of
drill intercepts. .
Auger drill holes: spacing was generally 200m by 20m. Average hole depth
was 1.27m
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.
Drilling is believed to be approximately perpendicular to the strike of
mineralisation and the dip of mineralisation is anticipated to be near vertical or
steeply to the west. All holes were drilled at about -60 degrees to the east.
Drill hole orientation may have exaggerated intercept intervals and may have
resulted in mineralised structures being missed. Given the early stage of
exploration the CP is satisfied that determining the true width of mineralised
intercepts is not as critical as defining areas containing anomalous results for
further exploration. Future follow-up drilling should focus on understanding the
orientation of mineralised structures.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure
sample security.
Samples were collected by consultants and company personnel and delivered
direct to the laboratory via a transport contractor.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or
reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques has been undertaken. A review
of sample QA/QC is routinely undertaken on receipt of assays.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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.
Weebo Project: Exploration licences E36/792, E36/797,
E36/798, E36/811, E36/845, E36/846, E36/860, E36/934,
E36/952 and prospecting licence PL36/1878 located east
of Leinster in Western Australia. The Company has
entered into an agreement pursuant to which it has the
option to purchase 100% legal and beneficial ownership
of the foregoing tenements, subject to satisfying a cash
payment of $600,000 and granting a 1.5% gross revenue
royalty payable to the vendors. Following completion, the
Company will assume responsibility for the payment of
the State Government royalty. All tenements are in good
standing.
There are no registered native title interests, wilderness
areas, national park or environmental impediments (other
than usual environmental and rehabilitation conditions on
which the granted tenements have been granted) over
the outlined current areas. There are no current
impediments to obtaining a license to operate in the
project areas.
There are several registered heritage sites covering
limited areas within the Weebo Project including part of
the Otto prospect.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
This report refers to prior exploration results. The prior
exploration is comprehensively referenced in the
Independent Geologists Report and Appendices within
the Midas Prospectus of 3 September 2021.and Midas
announcement 22 December 2021
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Weebo Project is located within the Yilgarn Craton,
the project overlies a NW to North trending sequence of
Archaean greenstones that form part of the Norseman-
Wiluna Greenstone Belt of the Kalgoorlie Terrane. The
greenstone sequence in the project area comprises
tholeiitic and high-magnesian basalts, felsic volcanics,
interflow sediments including chert, shale and iron
formation, mafic intrusives and ultramafic rocks.
The Project is prospective for shear and vein hosted gold
mineralisation and ultramafic hosted nickel sulphide
mineralisation
Transport Tertiary to Permian sediments are common, a
significant number of the auger geochemical samples
may be from within transported Wiluna hard pan regolith.
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.
Table 3 and Appendix B Section 1 contain details of RC
drill collar location and drill hole directional details
Table 3 contains summaries of intercepts for all holes.
Relative level information is not included and remains
pending DGPS survey.
All co-ordinates refer to GDA1994 MGA Zone 51.
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.
RC intercepts are reported to a minimum cut-off of 0.4g/t
gold with an internal dilution of 4m maximum.

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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.

The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
Intercepts of less of greater than 0.2g/t gold are included
if they include values of at least 0.4g/t gold.
Any higher-grade intervals exceeding 2g/t within a broad
lower grade interval are reported as subintervals.
Intercepts are length weighted averaged.
No maximum cuts have been made
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 relationship between intercept widths and true
widths is unknown.
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.
Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5 show auger sample locations and
relative locations of prior drilling (subject to limitations on
positioning of prior collars).
Indicative cross sections for RC and AC drilling have
been included in ASX announcement dated 22
December 2021.
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.
Co-ordinates for all RC holes are included in Tables 3.
For those areas reporting is comprehensive.
All auger geochemical sample sites are plotted on
Figures 2 to 5, values ≥5ppb Au are considered
anomalous if supported by neighbour samples. Individual
values above 10ppb Au plotted
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.
All relevant and material exploration data for the target
areas discussed, has been reported.
Areas containing deeper transported cover and saprolite
may remain poorly tested, holes. Indications of the depth
of transported cover is included in Appendix B Section 1
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.
Further drilling is warranted across the tenements to
improve the understanding of the mineralisation.
All relevant diagrams have been incorporated in this
report.

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