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ORA BANDA MINING LTD Capital/Financing Update 2016

May 18, 2016

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 19 May 2016

Drill results from Golden Eagle delivers near term mining target

Eastern Goldfields Limited (ASX:EGS) ( Eastern Goldfields or the Company ) is pleased to announce that drilling on the Golden Eagle Deposit ( GED ), located near Davyhurst in Western Australia has confirmed the Company’s recently revised geological model and the importance of the Quartz-Feldspar-Lode ( QFL ) association with the location of high gold grades.

Highlights

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr Michael Fotios Executive Chairman

Mr Craig Readhead Non-Executive Director

Mr Alan Still Non-Executive Director

Ms Shannon Coates Company Secretary

ISSUED CAPITAL

Shares: 489m Options: 50m

Current Share Price: $0.29 Market Capitalisation: $141m Cash as at 31/3/2016: $19.6m

  • 2.95m @ 11.06g/t Au from 157.05m

  • 2.66m @ 13.74g/t Au from 112.84m o Incl 0.70m @ 36.60g/t Au

  • 6.11m @ 4.81g/t Au from 229.23m4.25m @ 6.08g/t Au from 165.95m o Incl 1.55m @ 12.91g/t Au

  • 5.00m @ 5.00g/t Au from 119.0m3.43m @ 5.66g/t Au from 188.42m2.98m @ 6.27g/t Au from 134.02m1.74m @ 9.43g/t Au from 162.36m

The GED has been identified as an additional near term underground mining target. The revised geological model was developed with a focus on defining the high grade hanging-wall mineralisation (see Figure 1 & 2) from the broader 10-20 metre wide mineralised zone that was previously bulk mined in a large open pit.

The first phase of drilling is now complete, with results confirming that mineralisation extends over 100m north of the existing resource boundary and remains open at both depth and in the down plunge direction. These results will now be incorporated into an updated and extended underground Resource model. The exploration potential of this deposit remains high with both the hanging wall and footwall horizons remaining open at depth.

The GED is hosted within the same geological unit as the Lights of Israel Deposit that historically produced 4.7Mt @ 3.0g/t Au and was mined to over 500 vertical metres below the natural surface. The GED displays numerous geological similarities, suggesting the exploration potential for down plunge continuation remains significant.

The Company has previously informed the market that underground mining evaluation work has returned positive results. The Company is now in advanced discussions with a specialist underground mining contractor regarding the commencement of mining in the second half of 2016. All the statutory approvals required to commence mining have been lodged with the regulator and are currently being assessed.

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Figure 1: Visible gold – Hole GEDD001 @ 115.8m Hanging-wall contact of the mineralised zone

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Figure 2: Looking North – Quartz Feldspar Lode (QFL) as mined in the GE open pit (Croesus 2005)

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Figure 3: Looking East – long Section showing drill hole intersections and resource outline

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Figure 4: Looking North – Cross Section 930N showing lode position

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Figure 5: Looking North – Cross Section 990N showing lode position

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Figure 6: Plan View – Showing hole positions and historical open pit

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Figure 7: Project Location plan

Michael Fotios Executive Chairman T: +61 8 6241 1888

Michael Jardine

General Manager Corporate & Investor Relations T: +61 424 615 047

E : [email protected]

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Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Potential and Results is based on information compiled by Mr Andrew Czerw, a full time employee of Eastern Goldfields Limited, who is Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Czerw has sufficient experience which 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’. Mr Czerw consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statements

Eastern Goldfields Limited has prepared this announcement based on information available to it. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information, opinions and conclusions contained in this announcement. To the maximum extent permitted by law, none of Eastern Goldfields Limited, its directors, employees or agents, advisers, nor any other person accepts any liability, including, without limitation, any liability arising from fault or negligence on the part of any of them or any other person, for any loss arising from the use of this announcement or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with it. This announcement is not an offer, invitation, solicitation or other recommendation with respect to the subscription for, purchase or sale of any security, and neither this announcement nor anything in it shall form the basis of any contract or commitment whatsoever. This announcement may contain forward looking statements that are subject to risk factors associated with gold exploration, mining and production businesses. It is believed that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable but they may be affected by a variety of variables and changes in underlying assumptions which could cause actual results or trends to differ materially, including but not limited to price fluctuations, actual demand, currency fluctuations, drilling and production results, reserve estimations, loss of market, industry competition, environmental risks, physical risks, legislative, fiscal and regulatory changes, economic and financial market conditions in various countries and regions, political risks, project delay or advancement, approvals and cost estimates.

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Appendix 1: Significant Intersections Table

Hole ID Drill
Type
MGA
Easting
MGA
Northing
AHD RL Dip Azimuth Max Depth From To Interval m Grade g/t Comments
GEDD001 DD 273843 6673900 468 -58 90 161.10 119 124.00 5.00 5.00
Incl
122.00
124.00 2.00 8.02
GEDD002 DD 273840 6673930 468 -60 90 191.10 112.84 115.50 2.66 13.74
Incl
112.84
113.60 0.70 36.60
117.00 118.04 1.04 5.43
GEDD003 DD 273825 6673930 468 -60 90 242.10 139.10 140.63 1.53 3.95
142.90 142.35 0.45 13.60
GEDD005 DD 273807 6673956 468 -60 90 239.10 155.27 157.1 1.83 8.30
GEDD006 DD 273813 6673990 468 -60 90 194.10 134.02 137 2.98 6.27
Incl
136.50
137 0.50 22.00
139.55 140.1 0.55 4.89
GEDD007 DD 273793 6673990 468 -60 90 215.1 157.05 160.00 2.95 11.06
162.36 164.10 1.74 9.43
Incl
163.20
163.50 0.30 32.00
171.53 172.50 0.97 3.20
176.52 177.2 0.68 3.50
GEDD008 DD 273802 6674014 468 -57 90 175.40 136.3 137.86 1.56 6.68
Incl
136.30
136.70 0.40 17.10
GEDD009 DD 273780 6674012 468 -57 90 230.10 157.87 161.90 4.03 3.95
164.6 165.60 1.00 7.55
GEDD010 DD 273795 6674060 468 -60 90 200.10 137.1 137.75 0.65 14.00
140.4 140.7 0.30 3.59
GEDD011 DD 273765 6674060 468 -60 90 221.10 165.95 170.2 4.25 6.08
Incl
165.95
167.5 1.55 12.91
181.7 182.4 0.70 3.83

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Hole ID Drill
Type
MGA
Easting
MGA
Northing
AHD RL Dip Azimuth Max Depth From To Interval m Grade g/t Comments
GEDD013 DD 273760 6674040.39 468 -60 90 260.10 173.75 179.2 5.45 3.37
198 198.95 0.95 3.55
201.1 201.88 0.78 3.29
205.5 206.62 1.12 3.53
229.25 229.9 0.65 10.50
GEDD0014 DD 273740 6674117 468 -60 90 272.1 168.14 168.7 0.56 7.42
229.23 235.34 6.11 4.81
Incl
231.90
232.9 1.00 12.60
GEDD015 DD 273720 6674117 468 -60 90 284.1 188.42 191.85 3.43 5.66
Incl
188.42
189.2 0.78 15.90
GERC096 RC 273838 6673836 470 -60 91 170 NSI Historical Drill Hole
GERC098 RC 273876 6673858 471 -60 90 130 68 70 2 9.20 Historical Drill Hole
GERC112D DD 273862 6673731 471 -60 92 168 141 143 2 11.93 Historical Drill Hole
GERC113 RC 273843 6673811 470 -61 90 176 NSI Historical Drill Hole
GERC119 DD 273864 6673858 470 -60 95 196 91 94 3 12.13 Historical Drill Hole
GERC126 RC 273856 6674057 467 -61 90 160 NSI Historical Drill Hole
GERC127 RC 273817 6673957 468 -59 92 170 139 143 4 12.29 Historical Drill Hole
GERC130 RC 273858 6673837 469 -61 92 150 106 116 10 11.13 Historical Drill Hole
GERC134 RC 273797 6673959 467 -62 89 220 206 208 2 4.13 Historical Drill Hole
GERC135 RC 273818 6674040 467 -61 88 220 NSI Historical Drill Hole
GERC140 RC 273854 6673877 469 -60 90 130 104 109 5 11.41 Historical Drill Hole
GERC141 RC 273839 6673877 469 -60 90 150 NSI Historical Drill Hole
GERC142 RC 273812 6673899 468 -61 89 200 NSI Historical Drill Hole
GERC147 RC 273853 6673857 469 -62 94 143 NSI Historical Drill Hole
GERC151 RC 273798 6674117 467 -61 90 180 NSI Historical Drill Hole
GERC152 RC 273778 6674038 466 -60 89 216 167 171 4 7.50 Historical Drill Hole
GERC167 RC 273762 6674117 467 -60 90 240 NSI Historical Drill Hole

No upper cut applied, Significant intersections greater than 3g/t, 2m maximum internal waste, 50g Fire assay with AAS finish on half diamond core, Coordinates in MGA94 zone 51

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1. JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION – TABLE 1 REPORT TEMPLATE

1.1 Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Information for historical (Pre Eastern Goldfields Limited from 1996 and 2000) drilling, sampling, mining and milling of the Golden Eagle deposit has been extensively viewed and validated where possible. Information pertaining to historical QAQC procedures and data is incomplete but of a sufficient quality and detail to allow drilling and assay data to be used for resource estimations. Further, Eastern Goldfields Limited has undertaken extensive infill and confirmation drilling which confirm historical drill results. Sections 1 and 2 describe the work undertaken by Eastern Goldfields Limited and only refer to historical information where appropriate and/or available.

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, WMC - RC Sampling methods unknown.
techniques random chips, or specific specialised industry ConsEx – RC Sampling methods unknown.
standard measurement tools appropriate to the Cons Gold – RC 1m samples where alteration is visible. Remainder of
minerals under investigation, such as down hole hole composited to 4m. 2 to 3 kg samples sent to laboratory for
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). crushing, pulverising and 50g Fire Assay.
These examples should not be taken as limiting the Croesus – RC 1m samples collected under cyclone. 5m comps assayed
broad meaning of sampling. for gold by 50g Fire assay.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
Eastern Goldfields Limited (EGL) DD- Half core samples, cut by saw.
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any Samples intervals selected by geologist and defined by geological
measurement tools or systems used. boundaries. Minimum sample length is 0.3m, maximum 1.5m. Core is
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that aligned and measured by tape, comparing back to down hole core
are Material to the Public Report. blocks, consistent with industry practice. Samples are pulverized and
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been a 40g charge is analysed by Fire Assay.
done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘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 (eg
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
WMC RC drilling detail unknown.
and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube,
ConsEx RC drilling detail unknown.
depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what Cons Gold Reverse Circulation drilling – 4.25” to 5.5” dia. Face
method, etc). sampling hammer used. Stabilisers used to control hole direction.
Croesus RC drilling detail unknown.
Cons Gold Diamond holes NQ diameter. All core oriented, unknown
method.
Croesus Diamond holes NQ2 diameter.
EGL Diamond – HQ3 to approx. 40m, then NQ2 to BOH. All core
oriented by spear
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip RC drill recoveries were not recorded by WMC, ConsEx, Cons Gold
recovery sample recoveries and results assessed. or Croesus.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and Diamond drill recoveries are recorded as a percentage calculated
ensure representative nature of the samples. from measured core against downhole drilled intervals (core
Whether a relationship exists between sample blocks).Currently achieving 98% recovery in very competent ground.
recovery and grade and whether sample bias may There is no known relationship between sample recovery and grade,
have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of sample recovery is very high
fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been WMC – All holes logged, not all logging captured in the database.
geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of ConsEx - RC chip logging not available
detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource Cons Gold – All RC holes logged, quantitative logging applied to
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. veining percentage.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in Croesus – All holes logged.
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography. EGL - Core loggingis completed byCompanyGeologists who log

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
The total length and percentage of the relevant lithology, alteration, mineralization and structure to industry
intersections logged. standards. Logging is qualitative, estimates are made of sulphide
and alteration percentages.
100% of core is geologically logged.
Some logging detail of historical holes was lost during translation
from one logging system to another. This has been rectified by
referringback to original logs.
Sub-sampling
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
techniques half or all core taken. Prior to Cons Gold, this is unknown in detail, assumed to compliant
and sample If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary with industry practice but is unlikely to be readily verified.
preparation split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and Consgold - RC Samples collected via cyclone at 1m intervals and
appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. passed through 3 stage riffle splitter. A 2-3kg fraction was calico
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub- bagged for analysis, the residue collected in plastic bags and stored
sampling stages to maximise representivity of on site. Potentially mineralised zones were sampled at 1m intervals,
samples. the remainder composited to 4m by unknown method. Composite
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is samples returning >0.19g/t were re submitted at 1m intervals.
representative of the in situ material collected, Samples underwent mixermill preparation (2-3kg) by Amdel
including for instance results for field Laboratories.
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
Cons Gold – Diamond drill samples were sawn into half core. One
half was jaw crushed, then pulverised using a labtechnics mill. A
quartz blank was pulverised between each sample to avoid
contamination.
Croesus RC – 1m samples collected under cyclone. 5m comps, spear
sampled with 50mm PVC pipe. Wet RC drill samples were
thoroughly mixed in the sample retention bag and scoop sampled to
form a composite sample. Five metre composite analytical samples,
returning values greater than 0.1g/t gold, were riffle split at 1m
intervals, were samples where dry, and grab sampled where wet.
Analysis for gold (Fire assay/ICP Optical Spectrometry) by Ultratrace
Laboratory in Perth. The analytical samples were dried, crushed and
split to obtain a sample less than 3.5kg, and then fine pulverised
prior to a 50gm charge being collected and analysed.
Croesus – Diamond tails were cut to half core and sampled based on
geological boundaries and identified prospective zones. Samples
size varied from 0.5m to 1m. Core samples were sent to Ultratrace
Laboratories of Perth.
EGL – Core is cut with brick saw and half core sampled. All
mineralized zones are sampled, including portions of visibly un-
mineralised hanging wall and footwall zones. Sample weights range
from >1kg to 3.5kg. Samples weighed by laboratory, dried and split
to <3kg if necessary and pulverized by LM-5.
Sample preparation technique is deemed adequate.
Field duplicates (remainder of half core) are not routinely assayed.
Coarse reject samples are retained by the laboratory and can be
used as a proxy for field duplicate samples.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the WMC drill samples were assayed by aqua regia method, unknown
assay data assaying and laboratory procedures used and laboratory.
and whether the technique is considered partial or total. ConsEx drill samples were assayed by aqua regia method, unknown
laboratory For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF laboratory.
tests instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining Croesus samples analysed for Au by Fire Assay/ICPOES by Ultratrace
the analysis including instrument make and model, in Perth. Samples were dried, crushed and split to obtain a sample
reading times, calibrations factors applied and their less than 3.5kg, and then fine pulverised prior to a 50gm charge
derivation, etc. being collected and analysed. Every 20thsample was duplicated in
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg the field and submitted for analysis. Gannet standards and blank
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory samples made by Croesus were submitted with split sample
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie submissions.
lack of bias) and precision have been established. Cons Gold samples were sent to Analabs for fire assay, 50g charge.
Gannet standards submitted to monitor lab accuracy.
QAQC analysis of repeats was analysed by Croesus Mining NL. for
their drilling completed during 2000.
EGL samples sent to Bureau Veritas laboratory in Kalgoorlie. The
samples have been analysed by firing a 40g (approx.) portion of the
sample. Lower sample weights may be employed for samples with
very high sulphide and metal contents. This is the classical fire assay
process and willgive total separation ofgold. An AAS finish is used.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Commercially prepared standard samples and blanks are inserted in
the sample stream at a rate of 1:10. Sizing results (percentage of
pulverised sample passing a 75μm mesh) are undertaken on
approximately 1 in 40 samples. The accuracy (standards) and
precision(repeats)of assayingare acceptable.
Verification The verification of significant intersections by either EGL geologists have viewed RC drill chips from previous operators
of sampling independent or alternative company personnel. and re-logged some holes. Intervals of mineralisation were
and assaying The use of twinned holes. confirmed.
Documentation of primary data, data entry Significant core intersections are viewed by senior geological
procedures, data verification, data storage (physical personnel. Holes have not been planned to specifically twin historic
and electronic) protocols. intercepts, however new intersections display similar tenor of
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. mineralization.
Geological and sample data logged directly into field computer at
the core yard. Data is transferred to Perth via email and imported
into GBIS SQL database by the database administrator (DBA). Assay
files are received in .csv format and loaded directly into the
database by the DBA. Hardcopy and/or digital copies of data are
kept for reference if necessary.
No adjustments are made to any assay data. First gold assay is
utilised for any resource estimation.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill Accurate collar surveys are available for all drilling, (apart from a
data points holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine few early WMC ‘DVC’ prefix holes). MGA zone 51 used for reporting.
workings and other locations used in Mineral Early holes surveyed in AMG zone 51 and converted to MGA using
Resource estimation. Geobank and or Datashed data management software.
Specification of the grid system used. Majority of Cons Gold holes containing mineralisation were down
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. hole surveyed by electronic gyro compass.
Croesus holes were down hole surveyed, unknown
method/instrument.
EGL - Drill hole collar positions are picked up using a Trimble DGPS
subsequent to drilling. Drill-hole, downhole surveys are recorded
every 30m using a reflex digital downhole camera.
Approximately 70% of the holes in the deposit have been down hole
surveyed.
The influence of magnetic rocks on the azimuths of magnetic down
hole surveys is minor.
Pit surveys were completed by mine surveyors at completion of
openpit mining.
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Data spacing is approximately 20m along orebody strike and
and Whether the data spacing and distribution is between 10 and 20m up and down dip.
distribution sufficient to establish the degree of geological and Data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish geological and
grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral grade continuity for future mineral resource estimation procedures
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications.
and classifications applied. Sample compositing has not been applied and will only be applied at
Whether sample compositing has been applied. the resource estimation stage.
Orientation Whether the orientation of sampling achieves The orientation of the ore body is north-north-west striking and
of data in unbiased sampling of possible structures and the steep west dipping. Drill holes are drilled at -60 to the east
relation to extent to which this is known, considering the deposit intersecting the ore body approximately 40o.
geological type. It is unknown but unlikely that the drilling orientation biases the
structure If the relationship between the drilling orientation sampling.
and the orientation of key mineralised structures is
considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if material.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. Unknown for earlier operators.
security EGL – Samples are bagged, tied and in a secure yard. Once
submitted to the laboratories they are stored in cages within a
secure fenced compound. Samples are tracked through the
laboratoryvia their LIMS.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling No audits of sampling techniques has been done.
reviews techniques and data.

Section 2

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1.2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Mineral tenement Type, reference name/number, location and Golden Eagle deposit is on Tenement M30/5, held by Carnegie Gold
and land tenure ownership including agreements or material Pty. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of EGL. The tenement is in good
status issues with third parties such as joint ventures, standing.
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title There are no heritage issues.
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.
Exploration done Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration Drilling on the deposit was completed by WMC, ConsEx,
by other parties by other parties. Consolidated Gold and Croesus from the 1980’s to 2001. Drilling,
sampling and assay procedures and methods as stated in the
database and confirmed from Wamex reports and hard copy records
are considered acceptable and to industry standards.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of The mine amphibolite is a package of mafic amphibolite rocks
mineralisation. consisting of basalt intruded by dolerite and gabbro. Mine
amphibolites are the host rocks to the Golden Eagle deposit. The ore
zone is described as a biotite altered shear zone with discontinuous
rodded quartz lenses that plunge 20oto 30oto the NNW. The
footwall of the shear zone is basalt and the hanging wall is dolerite.
In the hangingwall of the shear zone is a generally narrow (<2m)
zone of plagioclase+quartz+calcite+biotite+
actinolite+pyrite+pyrrhotite alteration, locally known as Quartz
feldspar Lode (QFL). Veining in the Golden Eagle Lode consists of two
main types: early, narrow, deformed quartz+actinolite+
feldspar+diopside+pyrrhotite veins (including the QFL), and later,
boudinaged, massive quartz veins. An ENE-striking buck quartz vein
cuts and displaces the Golden Eagle lode by as much as 10m in a
dextral manner in the central part of the pit. Similar structures have
been mapped on surface and can be expected to dislocate the
northern strike extents of the deposit.
Mineralisation is associated with the biotite altered shear zone and
can be > 10m thick. The shear zone strikes NNW and is steeply
dipping to the west. Higher grades are dominantly associated with
the QFL if present. Minor, discontinuous shears are present in the
foot wall and hanging wall to the main shear and are mineralised.
Associated with the gold mineralisation are
plagioclase+quartz+calcite+biotite+ actinolite+pyrite+pyrrhotite
alteration minerals. A study of grade control drilling at the deposit
has identified a shallow 20oto 30oplunge to the NNW, similar to the
rodding seen in the ore zone and footwall of the deposit.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the Too many holes to practically list the complete dataset. Hole
Information understanding of the exploration results locations for drilling can be seen in the long section and plan.
including a tabulation of the following Significant intercepts listed in the intercepts table.
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.
Data aggregation In reporting Exploration Results, weighting Original assays are length weighted. Intercepts are reported using a
methods averaging techniques, maximum and/or 1g/t lower cut-off, minimum 1m width and maximum contiguous
minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high internal dilution of 2m. Grades are not top cut.
grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material No metal equivalent grades are reported as Au is the only metal of
and should be stated. economic interest.
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

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
typical examples of such aggregations should
be shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of
metal equivalent values should be clearly
stated.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important Intercept widths are down hole lengths. The approximate
between in the reporting of Exploration Results. intersection angle of the drillholes with the deposit is 40o. True
mineralisation If the geometry of the mineralisation with widths are approximately 65% of the down hole widths.
widths and respect to the drill hole angle is known, its
intercept lengths 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 (eg ‘down hole length,
_true width not known’). _
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) See plans and sections.
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.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Results from all holes in the current drilling have been reported.
reporting 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.
Other substantive Other exploration data, if meaningful and Metallurgical and geotechnical work in progress.
exploration data material, should be reported including (but not Metallurgical test work carried out by Croesus on fresh ore;
limited to): geological observations; Optimum grind size of 80 micron achieved extraction of between
geophysical survey results; geochemical survey 93.7% and 97.8%.
results; bulk samples – size and method of Limited Bulk Density measurements taken by Croesus give an
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk average of 2.94g/cm3in fresh ore.
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work Exploration drilling to test continuation of northern plunge and
(eg tests for lateral extensions or depth down dip target (see Long Section).
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.

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