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PEEL MINING LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2021

Mar 30, 2021

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  • Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the May Day deposit 1.07 Mt at 1.02 g/t Au, 26.3 g/t Ag, 0.74% Zn, 0.50% Pb.

  • Estimate based on Net Smelter Return (NSR) cut offs for open pit oxide and sulphide resources of $27/t and $37/t respectively, and $80/t and underground resources.

  • MRE contains approximately 35,100 oz gold, 903,000 oz silver, 7,950 t zinc, 5,330 t lead.

  • MRE shows a very strong conversion of Inferred to Indicated classification and is a further positive step towards Peel’s South Cobar Project.

  • MRE incorporates optimal stope shapes (SSO) for underground resources pointing to the potential to add further underground resources in the future.

Peel Mining Ltd ( ASX Code: PEX ) (Peel or the Company) is pleased to report an updated Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the May Day deposit, located ~100km south of Cobar in western NSW (Australia). May Day is contained within Peel’s 100%-owned ML1361.

The May Day MRE incorporates gold, silver, zinc, and lead AUD prices of $2,338/oz, $31.2/oz, $3,377/t, and $2,727/t, respectively. These prices reflect Peel’s interpretation of potential commodity prices. Overall metal recoveries derived from test-work performed on samples of May Day mineralisation were: gold 90% and silver 20% for oxide mineralisation; and gold 80%, silver 60%, zinc 60% and lead 50% for sulphide mineralisation. It is the company’s opinion that all the elements included in the MRE have a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.

The MRE has been reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition) and is reported within an optimal pit shell, and optimised stope shapes generated at appropriate relevant NSR cut-offs. Table 1 presents the estimates with the open pit components subdivided by oxidation zone. The figures in this table are rounded to reflect the precision of the estimates and include rounding errors.

Estimates for oxide mineralisation exclude zinc and lead and as, for this zone, these metals do not have reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction. Underground resources are reported for sulphide mineralisation inclusive of internal dilution within optimal stope outlines.

Table 1 – March 2021 May Day Indicated Mineral Resource Estimates

COMBINED MAY DAY INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (ROUNDED) COMBINED MAY DAY INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (ROUNDED) COMBINED MAY DAY INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (ROUNDED) COMBINED MAY DAY INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (ROUNDED) COMBINED MAY DAY INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (ROUNDED) COMBINED MAY DAY INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (ROUNDED) COMBINED MAY DAY INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (ROUNDED) COMBINED MAY DAY INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (ROUNDED)
Cut off
$NSR
Tonnes
Kt
Au
g/t
Ag
g/t
Zn
%
Pb
%
Open Pit Oxide $27/t 510 1.03 20.4 - -
Sulphide $37/t 390 1.00 28.2 1.31 0.84
Subtotal 900 1.02 23.8 0.57 0.36
Underground (Sulphide) $80/t 170 1.03 39.4 1.67 1.21
Combined 1,070 1.02 26.3 0.74 0.50

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734

Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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“The updated May Day resource is another important step for the Company adding high-quality, near-surface, gold-rich mineral resources to our asset base as we continue building critical mass for the South Cobar Basin Project.

The latest May Day MRE is wholly of Indicated mineral resource classification, representing a 95% conversion from the previous Inferred MRE, whilst increasing Peel’s global South Cobar Project Indicated resources by approximately 25%.

May Day mineralisation shares strong similarities to other Cobar-style gold-rich deposits such as Hera and Peak, and importantly, remains completely open down dip and along strike – we look forward to investigating its greater potential in due course.”

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The May Day MRE was reported using an NSR cut-off value to determine the proportion of the deposit having reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. The NSR methodology is common practice at polymetallic mines and deposits and considers metallurgical recoveries for each of the product streams, along with metal prices, exchange rates, payabilities, deductions/penalties, transport, treatment/refining charges, and royalties.

The general formula for calculating the NSR is:

NSR = (metal grades x expected metallurgical recoveries x expected payabilities x metal prices) – (deductions/penalties + transport + treatment/refining charges + royalties)

Overall metal recoveries included in the NSR calculation are based on results of metallurgical test work on samples of May Day mineralisation, which were as follows: oxide mineralisation: - gold 90%, silver 20%; fresh mineralisation: - gold 80%, silver 60%, zinc 60%, and lead 50%. The NSR calculation also included estimates of metal payabilities and other offsite costs for the oxide and sulphide processing streams based on Peel’s interpretation of potential processing routes.

It is the company’s opinion that all elements included in the MRE have a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.

Table 2 shows the metal prices used in the NSR calculation and these prices reflect Peel’s interpretation of potential commodity prices. Metallurgical recoveries utilised for the NSR calculation are listed in Table 3.

Table 2 – Metal price assumptions used in MRE (AUD/USD 0.77 exchange rate)

Commodity Price Metal Price Assumption
$USD
Metal Price Assumption
$AUD
Gold Price per ounce 1,800 2,338
Silver Price per ounce 24 31.2
Lead Price per tonne 2,100 2,727
Zinc Price per tonne 2,600 3,377

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Metallurgical testwork by Peel at ALS Burnie and NAGROM Perth, along with testwork completed by previous explorers, has guided the company’s metallurgical assumptions for the May Day Mineral Resource Estimate. Work by Peel to date has been limited in nature with investigation of gravity precious metals recovery, cyanide leach and base metal flotation.

The NSR parameters and pit and stope shape optimisations underlying the MRE reflect a conceptual sequential processing flowsheet for the project comprising the following:

  • Oxide mineralisation – gravity concentration and CIL extraction of gold and silver

  • • Fresh mineralisation – gravity concentration; bulk base metal float; and cyanide leach

Cumulative metallurgical recoveries for the metals of interest are listed in Table 3. Metallurgical testwork at ALS Burnie is ongoing and the conceptual processing flowsheet is subject to change in the future.

It is Peel Mining’s opinion that all elements included in the conceptual processing flowsheet have a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.

Table 3 – Metallurgical recovery assumptions used in MRE

Metal Oxide
Cumulative Recovery (%)
Sulphide
Cumulative Recovery (%)
Gold 90 80
Silver 20 60
Lead - 50
Zinc - 60

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MPR Geological Consultants Pty Ltd (MPR) estimated resources for the May Day deposit based on drilling information, NSR and mining and processing parameters supplied by Peel. The estimates are reported in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code (2012)).

In addition to constructing a resource model with estimates for gold, silver, lead and zinc, MPR’s evaluation included generating an optimal pit to give estimates with reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction by open pit mining. Estimates with potential for extraction by underground mining are reported within optimal stope shapes produced by Antcia Consulting trimmed by the optimal pit constraining open pit resources.

Drilling in the May Day area comprises 169 open-hole percussion holes, 106 RC holes and 21 diamond holes for a combined 23,947m of drilling completed by Peel and previous property owners. The modeling dataset include only RC and diamond drilling. The mineralised domain estimation dataset is dominated by composites from Peel’s RC and diamond sampling which contribute 69% and 16% of the remnant data respectively. RC and diamond drilling by Epoch Mining during the 1980’s contribute 12% and 2% respectively.

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Modelling domains comprise oxidation surface interpretations provided by Peel and mineralised domain interpretations by MPR in conjunction with Peel geologists.

The oxidation surfaces subdivide the mineralisation into an oxide zone comprising strongly oxidized and moderately oxidized material, and a sulphide zone comprising predominantly fresh and fresh material. The mineralised domains comprise a hanging wall gold domain capturing continuous zones of composited gold grades of greater than approximately 0.1 g/t, and a contiguous footwall domain capturing mineralisation with variably elevated base metal grades. These two domains encompass a high-grade base metal domain capturing zones of elevated lead and zinc grades.

Peel geologists have reviewed the mineralised domains and confirmed they are consistent with their current geological understanding and are appropriate for the current study.

Gold grades were estimated by Multiple Indicator Kriging of two metre composited assays with silver, lead and zinc and grades estimated by Ordinary Kriging. Bulk densities were assigned by mineralisation and oxidation domain. Strongly oxidized, moderately oxidized mineralisation and combined sulphide mineralisation outside the high-grade base metal domain was assigned densities of 2.30, 2.55 and 2.75 t/bcm respectively. The high-grade base metal domain was assigned densities of 2.50, 2.60 and 2.90 t/bcm for these oxidation zones respectively.

The Mineral Resource estimates are classified as Indicated reflecting the consistently close spaced drilling information in the resource area which is dominated by high quality sampling by Peel.

The NSR parameters reflect a conceptual processing plant with gravity concentration and CIL extraction of gold and silver from oxide mineralisation, and a polymetallic circuit extracting gold, silver, lead and zinc from sulphide mineralisation. They include gold, silver, lead, and zinc AUD prices of $2,338/oz, $31.2/oz, $2,727/t and $3,377/t respectively.

The open pit component of the Mineral Resource estimates is constrained within an optimal pit generated based on the metal prices and recoveries used for the NSR assignment factored by 92%. This factor was selected to reflect potentially more profitable underground mining relative to larger, higher strip ratio pit shells. The pit optimisations included mining costs for oxide and sulphide material of $10/bcm and $12/bcm respectively, and processing costs inclusive of G&A of $27/t and $37/t for oxide and sulphide material respectively.

The underground component of the Mineral Resource estimates is constrained by a stope shape optimisation (SSO) based on the metal prices and recoveries used for the sulphide NSR assignment. The SSO cut-off of $80/t NSR reflects conceptual underground mining costs as well as processing and G&A costs.

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The May Day deposit is contained within Peel’s 100%-owned ML1361 (see Figure 1) and represents a substantial polymetallic VMS-style mineral system.

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The Cobar Superbasin is one of several intracratonic, half-graben basins developed within the Lachlan Orogen during the Silurian/Devonian; it is the richest polymetallic basin in the Lachlan Orogen as evidenced by estimated pre-mining metal inventories: >2.5 million tonnes copper, >200t of gold, >4.8 million tonnes of zinc, >2.8 million tonnes of lead, and >4,000t of silver.

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Peel believes that the prospectivity of the southern portion of the Cobar Superbasin (the area covered by Peel Mining’s tenements) is extremely high, factoring in the presence of metal-bearing fluids and high strain domains which favour mineral deposits and occurrences; this is supported by the presence of major deposits/mines in the area such as Nymagee, Hera, Federation, May Day, Mallee Bull, Mt Hope and Southern Nights-Wagga Tank.

The Cobar Basin developed as four deep-water troughs bordered by shallow-water shelves. The southern parts of the Basin, where the May Day deposit is located, are covered by the Mount Hope and Rast Troughs which were filled with sediments, volcaniclastics, and volcanics of bi-modal nature. The Cobar Basin is believed to have developed in two phases; the first was a period of rapid basin deepening/extension and active faulting during a period of sinistral trans-tension around 420Ma to 400Ma; the second phase was marked by a period of basin inversion at ~400Ma when the fault arrays became active fluid pathways for the mineral deposits in the field.

The geology of the May Day deposit has been described in detail by Gary Burton, Geological Survey NSW, in “A geological study of the May Day open cut mine, Gilgunnia area” July 2012. The following description is based off this and Peel’s current interpretation.

The May Day deposit occurs at the contact between the Mount Hope Volcanics and the Upper Amphitheatre Group. The Mount Halfway Volcanics mostly comprise massive porphyritic crystal tuffs and rhyolitic to rhyodacitic lavas, as well as lithic-crystal tuffs and crystal-vitric tuffs, and locally intercalated sandstone and siltstone.

The depositional setting has been interpreted to have been deep marine with the rocks having been deposited as pyroclastic ashflows with interbedded turbidites. The Mount Halfway Volcanics are conformably overlain by and interfinger with the Upper Amphitheatre Group. The Upper Amphitheatre Group consists of a sequence of thin to medium-bedded siltstones and sandstones. It contains minor rhyolitic to rhyodacitic crystal, lithic-crystal and vitric tuffs which are interpreted to be stratigraphically equivalent to the Mount Halfway Volcanics. The rocks are interpreted to have been deposited as turbidites within a deep marine environment.

The host rock sequence within the May Day deposit consists of a (lithic)-crystal-vitric tuff (Volcaniclastic Unit 1) in faulted contact with volcaniclastic mudstone and tuff (Volcaniclastic Unit 2) which appears to grade stratigraphically upward into interbedded tuffaceous mudstone and terrigenous turbidites. This in turn grades upward into terrigenous turbidites with sporadic volcaniclastic layers within it (Upper Amphitheatre Group). Based upon consistent younging directions within the Upper Amphitheatre Group rocks, Volcaniclastic Unit 1 is the stratigraphically lowermost unit in this local sequence. The overall sequence appears to represent deposition of volcaniclastic material within a deep marine environment being immediately overlain by terrigenous turbidites.

The sequence later underwent deformation which produced steeply northeasterly plunging folds. Within Volcaniclastic Unit 2 and parts of Volcaniclastic Unit 3 the cleavage has manifested as a strong shear fabric. It is considered that the chloritic and talc alteration of those rocks occurred synchronous with the deformation. Mineralised quartz veins were probably emplaced into this shear fabric during its formation, resulting in deformation of those veins. It is considered that the mineralised veins probably formed steeply plunging shoots. It is considered that the folding, shear geometry and mineralisation within the deposit can be explained via asymmetric folding. This deformation is considered to have been associated with the Cobar deformation, because of the steeply plunging nature of the structures.

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Figure 1 – Location of May Day deposit, Gilgunnia NSW

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Mineralisation visible within the existing pit appears pod-like and consists of malachite, azurite and chrysocolla blebs, smears and stains within deformed milky quartz veins within chlorite-altered volcaniclastic and sedimentary rock.

Mineralisation at May Day occurs as a steeply dipping zone of highly altered, sheared and partly brecciated siltstone and volcaniclastics. Primary mineralisation identified in deeper drilling (100-250m below the surface) comprises pyrite, pyrrhotite, sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite, tetrahedrite with gold and silver considered to occur within both galena and tetrahedrite.

The sulphides occur within a low grade disseminated zone up to 30m wide with local massive sulphide concentrations. Massive sulphides form steeply dipping discrete tabular bodies and are commonly associated with quartz veining and silicification. The sulphides show evidence of recrystallisation and remobilisation. Within about 70m of surface, mineralisation has been affected by weathering and secondary enrichment to produce a gold and silver-rich zone approximately 300m long and 30m wide, with significant amounts of copper, lead and zinc.

It is believed that mineralisation was initially emplaced as exhalative sulphides within a marine environment. Remobilisation of sulphides is considered as possible or that sulphides were syngenetic but have been overprinted by a hydrothermal mineralising event.

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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May Day has undergone several campaigns of drilling by various companies as outlined in Table 4. Exploration and Resource Definition drilling included Rotary Air Blast (RAB), Open Hole Percussion (Air Track), Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond Drilling (DD) methods. For a number of drillholes, a combination of mud-drilled pre-collars with diamond drill tails was used to reduce drilling cost through the barren overburden. Only RC and DD drilling has been used in the estimation process.

Table 5 shows the contribution of each sampling phase to the mineralised domain estimation dataset subset to the optimal pit constraining resources. This table provides an indication of the impact of the reliability of sampling and assaying for each drilling phase on confidence in resource estimates. It shows that the estimation dataset is dominated by composites from Peel Mining drilling which provide 86% of the data, with information from drilling completed by Epoch Mining from the 1980’s contributing 14%.

Information available to indicate the reliability of sampling for Epoch Mining RC drilling is limited to paired comparison of composite gold grades from Epoch Mining diamond drilling, which showed similar mean grades. A small set of fire assay repeats provides some support for the reliability of the “AAS” gold assays which dominates these data.

Peel’s RC holes were generally sampled over one metre down-hole intervals by cone or riffle splitting with selected un-mineralised intervals composited to four or rarely two or three metre intervals for analysis. The samples were analysed by ALS Laboratories. After oven drying, crushing and splitting, samples were analysed for a range of attributes including copper, lead, zinc, silver by four acid digest with ICPAES (Method ME-ICP61) or ICP-MS (Method ME-OG62) determination. All gold assaying was by 30 gram (Au-AA25) or rarely 50 gram (Au-AA26) fire assay.

QAQC information compiled for Peel’s RC drilling comprises assay results for reference standards, RC field duplicates and diamond core recovery measurements. These data provide good confidence in the reliability of assaying for Peel’s RC drilling.

Reliability of the sampling data informing the estimates has been confidently established, which is reflected by classification of the MRE as Indicated.

Table 4 – Summary of May Day drilling

Company RAB/Open-hole RC* Diamond Total
Holes
Metres
Holes
Metres
Holes
Metres
Holes
Metres
Union Corporation 69
640
-
-
-
-
69
640
Mount Hope Minerals -
-
-
965
11
1,066
11
2,031
Le Nickel Exploration -
-
-
225
3
670
3
895
Epoch Mining 78
1,160
52
3,614
4
281.8
134
5,056
Triako Resources -
-
-
-
3
979.3
3
979.3
Peel Mining 22
1,197
54
11,387
16
1762
92
14,346
Total 169
2,997
106
16,191
37
4,759
312
23,947

Note: * Includes RC precollars for diamond drillholes

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Table 5 – Mineralised domain composites by sampling phase subset below as mined pit

Company Drill Type Number Proportion
Epoch Mining RC 291 12%
Diamond 51 2%
Total 342 14%
Peel Mining RC 1,643 69%
Diamond 383 16%
Total 2,026 86%
Total 2,368 100%

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The estimation dataset includes composited assay grades from RC and diamond drilling by Epoch Mining and Peel. Epoch’s holes were included only in areas without reasonably close coverage by Peel drilling. Subset below the current topography, the mineralised domain estimation dataset is dominated by composites from Peel’s RC and diamond sampling which contribute 69% and 16% respectively. Samples from Epoch Mining RC and diamond drilling contribute 12% and 2% respectively.

MPR used Micromine software for data compilation, calculating and coding of composite values. GS3M was used for Kriging, and the estimates were then imported into a Micromine block model for pit optimisations and reporting.

Modelling domains comprise oxidation surface interpretations provided by Peel and mineralised domains interpreted by MPR in conjunction with Peel geologists.

The oxidation surfaces subdivide the mineralisation into an oxide zone comprising strongly oxidized and moderately oxidised material, and a sulphide zone comprising predominantly fresh and fresh material. Within the resource area, the depths from natural surface to the base of strong oxidation and moderate oxidation average around 70m and 90m respectively, with the fresh rock zone occurring at an average depth of around 130m.

May Day mineralisation strikes perpendicular to the 166[o] azimuth drilling traverses and dips steeply to the north-northwest at an average of around 75[o] . The mineralised domains comprise a hanging wall gold domain capturing continuous zones of composited gold grades of greater than approximately 0.1 g/t, and a contiguous footwall domain capturing mineralisation with variably elevated base metal grades. These two domains encompass a high-grade base metal domain capturing zones of elevated lead and zinc grades.

The hanging wall gold domain extends over a strike length of around 300m with average widths of around 28m. The footwall domain extends over around 350m of strike with an average horizontal width of around 20m. The elevated base metal domain extends over 250m of strike averaging around 11m wide.

The block model was set up on a rotated grid (model axes aligned to 166 degrees) to honour the main mineralisation orientation. Parent block dimensions of 25x10x5m (X, Y, Z) were selected on the basis of sample spacing in the more closely drilled portions of the deposit. Parent blocks were sub-blocked to minimum dimensions of 6.25m by 1.25m by 1.25m for precise representation of domain boundaries.

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Gold grades were estimated by Multiple Indicator Kriging of two metre composited assays with silver, lead and zinc and grades estimated by Ordinary Kriging. Bulk densities were assigned by mineralisation and oxidation domain. Strongly oxidized, moderately oxidized mineralisation and combined sulphide mineralisation outside the high-grade base metal domain was assigned densities of 2.30, 2.55 and 2.75 t/bcm respectively. The high-grade base metal domain was assigned densities of 2.50, 2.60 and 2.90 t/bcm for these zones respectively.

MPR’s block model includes estimates classified as Indicated and Inferred primarily on the basis of estimation search pass. Model blocks tested by consistently 25m spaced drilling are classified as Indicated with blocks in more broadly areas classified as Inferred.

All model blocks within the optimal pit and optimal stope shapes constraining resources are classified as Indicated reflecting the consistently close spaced drilling in these areas.

The estimates make no allowance for historic underground workings. Available information including a small number of drill hole intersections with underground workings suggests the workings are narrow and volumetrically insignificant at the current level of project assessment.

The optimal pit used to constrain the Open Pit Mineral Resources was generated on the basis of conceptual cost and revenue, and mining parameters described above and in Table 6.

Underground Mineral Resources are reported within series of mineable shapes produced by Deswik’s Stope Shape Optimiser (SSO) using a NSR cut-off of AU$80/t. The SSO shapes were reviewed and areas of continuous stopes used to constrain the MRE. The smallest mineable unit (SMU) for the SSO shapes is 5 metres long, 5 metres high, with a minimum mining width of 3 metres. These inputs were used to provide a balance between practical mining and mineralisation shapes. For reporting of Mineral Resources the SSO shapes were trimmed below the optimal pit, and selected peripheral zones excluded.

The reported Underground Mineral Resource estimates include internal dilution representing material estimated at below the $80 NSR cut off. Material at this cut-off within optimised stope shapes, is considered by Peel to have reasonable prospects of extraction.

Figure 2 and Figure 3 show example cross section and a long section view of the modelling domains, and optimal pit and optimal stop shapes constraining resource estimates, respectively.

It is Peel’s opinion that this approach is appropriate for providing estimates with reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction in accordance with JORC 2012 guidelines.

Table 6 – Pit optimisation Parameters

Oxide Fresh
Mining cost ($A) Cost per bcm $10.00 $12.00
Processing cost ($A) Cost per tonne $20.00 $30.00
General & Admin ($A) Cost per tonne $7.00 $7.00
Wall Angles Degrees 50o 55o

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Directors.

For further information, please contact:

Rob Tyson – Peel Mining, Managing Director +61 (0)420 234 020

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The information in this announcement that relates to Mineral Resource estimates is based on information compiled by Mr Jonathon Abbott, who is a Member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Abbott is a full time employee of MPR Geological Consultants Pty Ltd and 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 Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Abbott consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and sampling information is based on information compiled by Mr Robert Tyson who is a fulltime employee of the company. Mr Tyson is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Tyson has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Tyson consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears. Exploration results are based on standard industry practices, including sampling, assay methods, and appropriate quality assurance quality control (QAQC) measures.

This release may include aspirational targets. These targets are based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events as of the time of the release of this document. Targets are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are outside the control of Peel Mining that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Peel Mining makes no undertaking to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Figure 2 – May Day pit optimisation cross section

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Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734

Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Figure 3 – May Day pit optimisation long section

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Peel Mining Limited ACN 119 343 734 Unit 1, 34 Kings Park Rd, West Perth, WA 6005. Ph: (08) 9382 3955. E: [email protected] www.peelmining.com.au

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Table 1 - (JORC Code, 2012 Edition)

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.

The database compiled for block modelling comprises 169 open-hole percussion holes, 62 RC holes
and 21 diamond holes for a combined 12,676 m of drilling. Resource estimates include only RC and
diamond assay data. The RC and diamond drilling data includes RC and diamond drilling by Peel
Mining (2010, 2019-20), and RC and diamond drilling by Triako Resources (2007), Epoch Mining NL
(1987-88), and historic drilling from the 1970’s by Mount Hope Minerals and Le Nickel Exploration.

Subset to the pit shell and SSO constraining Mineral Resources, the gold estimation and base metals
dataset includes composited assay grades from RC and diamond composites as follows: Peel Mining
RC(69%)and Diamond(16%);and Epoch MiningRC(12%)and Diamond(2%).

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity
and
the
appropriate
calibration
of
any
measurement tools or systems used.

Few details of sampling are available for pre-Peel Mining drilling. Available information indicates that
sampling of Epoch Mining’s RC drilling included industry standard methods at the time, including
riffle splitting to produce 1m or 2m down-hole samples for analysis.

Measures taken to ensure the representivity of Peel’s RC sampling include close supervision by field
geologists, use of appropriate sub-sampling methods, routine cleaning of splitters and cyclones, and
RC rigs with sufficient capacitytoprovidegenerallydry,high recoverysamples.

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

Few details of sampling and assaying are available for pre-Peel Mining drilling. Available information
indicates that sampling of Epoch Mining’s RC drilling included industry standard methods at the time,
including riffle splitting to produce 1m or 2m downhole samples for analysis. Epoch’s first 27 RC holes
were sampled over generally 2m intervals with riffle split samples submitted to ALS Brisbane for gold
analysis described as being by "AAS" with fire assay repeats of AAS assays of greater than 1.5 g/t. The
next 5 RC holes were sampled over generally 2m intervals with samples submitted to ALS in Orange
NSW for gold assaying, which available information suggests to have been by fire assay. The following
20 RC holes and 4 diamond holes were sampled over 1m intervals and composited to generally 2m
intervals for submission to ALS in Orange NSW for analysis for gold, silver, arsenic, copper, lead, and
zinc by "AAS".

Peel’s RC holes were generally sampled over 1m down-hole intervals by cone or riffle splitting with
selected un-mineralised intervals composited to four or rarely 2 or 3m intervals for analysis. The
samples were analysed by ALS Laboratories. After oven drying, crushing and splitting, samples were
analysed for a range of attributes including copper, lead, zinc, silver by four acid digest with ICPAES
(Method ME-ICP61) or ICP-MS (Method ME-OG62) determination. All gold assaying was by 30 gram
(Au-AA25)or rarely50gram(Au-AA26)fire assay.
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer,
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. core

Subset to the pit shell and SSO constraining Mineral Resources, the gold estimation and base metals
dataset includes composited assay grades from RC and diamond composites as follows: Peel Mining

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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 (69%) and Diamond (16%); and Epoch Mining RC (12%) and Diamond (2%).

Few details of sampling and assaying are available for pre-Peel Mining drilling. These holes predate
the common introduction of face sampling RC hammers in the early 1990's and the RC holes are
likely to have been drilled by crossover sub methods. In the experience of the Competent Person,
crossover-sub RC drilling can give less reliable samples, with greater potential for unrepresentative
sample recovery, and down-hole contamination than modern, face sampling RC drilling techniques.

Peel’s RC drilling used face-sampling bits of generally 5 ½ inch diameter.

Peel’s diamond drilling was completed as HQ and NQ diameter coring with triple tube used to
maximise recovery.

Diamond core has been orientated whenever possible using REFLEX ACTTMsystem where data is
stored on the controller and cannot be manipulated. Core samples are matched with orientation
data using a spirit level jig. Diamond core is reconstructed into continuous runs on an angle iron
cradle for orientation. Orientation quality is noted between orientation marks based on a tolerance.
Systematic failures are immediatelyraised with the drillingcontractor.
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.

No details of sample recovery are available for pre-Peel Mining drilling. To provide some indication
of the reliability of these data, 2m down-hole composited gold grades from Epoch RC drilling, were
compared with the nearest composite from Epoch diamond drilling. No holes from the other drilling
phases are sufficiently close to Epoch RC holes for similar comparisons. The comparison included 50
pairs of composites with an average separation distance of 10m. Excluding the two outlier pairs and
composites with gold grades of less than 0.1 g/t mean gold grades for the paired data are very
similar. Although not definitive, this comparison helps support the general reliability of Epoch RC
drilling samples.

Measures taken to maximise recovery for Peel’s RC drilling included use of face sampling bits and
drilling rigs of sufficient capacity to provide generally dry, high recovery samples. No information
such as recovered sample weights are available to demonstrate sample recovery.

Diamond drilling by Peel is typically undertaken using HQ triple tube methods to maximise recovery.

Peel’s core recoveries are recorded by the drillers in the field at the time of drilling by measuring the
actual distance drilled for a drill run against the actual core recovered. This measurement is checked
by a geologist or technician during core processing.

Peel’s diamond core is reconstructed into continuous runs on an angle iron cradle for orientation
marking and depths are checked against the depths recorded on core blocks. Rod counts are
routinely undertaken by drillers.

When poor sample recovery is encountered during drilling, the geologist and driller have
endeavoured to rectify the problem to ensure maximum sample recovery.

Analysis for diamond core indicates that there is no observed relationship between metal grades
and recoveryand no correction or weightingfactors were required.

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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.

Pre-Peel Mining drill holes were generally geologically logged. The logging was generally not detailed
and is not available in Peel’s digital drilling database.

Peel drill core and drill chip samples are qualitatively geologically and quantitatively geotechnically,
geochemically and structurally logged from surface to the bottom of each individual hole to a level
of detail to support MRE, mining studies and metallurgical studies.

Peel logging of diamond core, RC and RAB samples records lithology, alteration, mineralisation,
structure (DDH only), weathering, colour and other features of the interval important for defining
the location of the drillhole within the mineralised system.

Peel drill core and chip trays are photographed as both wet and dry.

Where core samples are orientated, drill core is logged for geotechnical and structural information
by measuring alpha and beta angles accompanied by a description of the feature being logged.

Bulk density by Archimedes principle are taken at regular intervals in diamond core (~2 every core
tray).

Magnetic susceptibilityis recorded at 1m intervals.
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.

Few details of sampling and assaying are available for pre-Peel Mining drilling. Available information
indicates that sampling of Epoch Mining’s RC drilling included industry standard methods at the time,
including riffle splitting to produce 1m or 2m downhole samples for analysis

Peel’s RC holes were generally sampled over 1m down-hole intervals by cone or riffle splitting with
selected un-mineralised intervals composited to 4 or rarely 2 or 3m intervals for analysis. Measures
taken to ensure the representivity of RC and diamond sub-sampling include close supervision by
field geologists, use of appropriate sub-sampling methods, routine cleaning of splitters and cyclones,
and rigs with sufficient capacity to provide generally dry, high recovery RC samples. The samples
were analysed by ALS Laboratories. After oven drying, crushing, and splitting, samples were analysed
for a range of attributes including copper, lead, zinc, silver by four acid digest with ICP-AES or ICP-MS
All gold assaying was by fire assay.

The available information demonstrates that the sub-sampling methods and sub-sample sizes are
appropriate for the grain size of the material being sampled and provide sufficiently representative
sub-samples for resource estimation.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests

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) andprecision have

No geophysical measurements including hand-held XRF measurements were used in the resource
estimates.

Assay quality control procedures adopted by Peel include reference standards. Although there is
some variability for individual samples, average assay results reasonably match expected values for
all attributes.

Analysis methods used for historical drilling is not known.

ALS LaboratoryServices located in Orange NSW,wasgenerallyused for samplepreparation,Au,and

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been established. multi-element analysis work. Requirements for Sulphur by Leco or multi-element 4 Acid digest was
undertaken at ALS Brisbane.
The laboratory preparation and analysis methods below are for all samples submitted to ALS by Peel
and are considered appropriate determination of the economic minerals and styles of mineralisation
defined at May Day. Sample preparation was generally undertaken at ALS Orange using the following
process:

Crush entire sample nominal >70% passing 6mm;

If sample > 3kg, Riffle split sample to maximum of 3.2Kg and pulverise split in LM5 to 85% passing
75 µm. Retain and bag unpulverised reject (bulk master). If sample < 3.2kg, entire sample is
pulverised;

Routine assays were completed using either:

ME-ICP41 analysis, Aqua-regia digest (GEO-AR01) ICP-AES finish performed at ALS Orange. Over-limit
assays were then undertaken using ME-OG46 analysis if triggered from above (i.e. Cu, Pb, Zn >1%,
Ag >100ppm) Aqua-regia digest (ASY-AR01) with ICPAES finish performed in Brisbane from pulp split.
Over-limit sulphur was undertaken with S-IR08 Leco Fusion (>10% S).

ME-ICP61 or ME-MS61, 4 acid digest (GEO-4 ACID) ICP-AES finish /ICP-MS finish performed at ALS
Brisbane from pulp split. Over-limit assays were then undertaken using ME-OG62 analysis if
triggered from above (i.e. Cu, Pb, Zn >1%, Ag >100ppm) 4 acid digest (ASY-4ACID) with ICP-AES finish
/ ICP-MS finish performed in Brisbane from pulp split. Over-limit sulphur was undertaken with S-IR08
Leco Fusion (>10% S).

Assaying of samples in the field was by portable XRF instruments: Olympus Delta Innov-X or Olympus
Vanta Analysers. Reading time for Innov-X was 20 seconds per reading with a total 3 readings per
sample. Reading time for Vanta was 10 & 20 seconds per reading with 2 readings per sample. At least
one daily calibration check was performed using standards and blanks to ensure the analyser was
operating within factory specifications. The XRF readings are only used as indicative and assist with
the selection of sample intervals for laboratory analysis.

QC samples were inserted in the form of Certified Reference Materials, blanks (sand and coarse) and
duplicates. CRM and blanks are inserted at the rate of at least 1 blank and standard every 20 samples.
Duplicates for percussion drilling are collected directly from the drill rig or the metre sample bag by
spearing using a half round section of pipe at a rate of 1 every 20 samples. The duplicate rate for drill
core varies as they are inserted by geologists to cover low, medium, and high-grade zones. These
duplicates are split at the laboratory after the crushing stage. At a minimum there is one duplicate
every 20 samples. Through high grade zones, additional blank lab wash is requested with analysis
randomly selected on these washes by Peel to monitor cross contamination.

Performance of standards for monitoring the accuracy, precision and reproducibility of the assay
results received from ALS have been reviewed. The standardsgenerally performed well with results

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
falling within prescribed two standard deviation limits and only random occurrences outside of these
limits.

The performance of the pulp and coarse blanks have been within acceptable limits with no significant
evidence of cross contamination identified.

ALS laboratories undertake internal QC checks to monitor performance. The results of these are
available to view on ALS Webtrieve™(an ALS online dataplatform).
Verification
of sampling
and assaying

The verification of significant intersections by either independent
or alternative company personnel.

No drill hole results are reported in this announcement.

The use of twinned holes.

No specific deliberate twinned holes have been drilled at MayDay.

Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.

Few details of data collection and data entry procedures are available for pre-Peel drilling. Available
information indicates that this drilling employed then-current industry standard methods, including
field logging onto logging sheets, with subsequent entering into a digital database.

Most of the drilling undertaken by Peel involved the logging of geological and sampling information
into excel spreadsheets. These spreadsheets were then validated and imported into a customized
SQL database at the Peel head office. During 2019 data was transferred into a Geobank database.
Logging is now undertaken via Geobank Mobile. The main database resides in the Peel Perth office
with a synchronised version available at the site office. Any issues identified by the Database
Administrator is raised with site staff to rectify.

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.

Assayvalues were not adjusted for resource estimation.
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.

Details for collar survey methods for pre-Peel drill holes are unknown. These holes were generally
either not down-hole surveyed or surveyed by single shot camera methods.

Collar locations of Peel’s RC holes were surveyed by differential GPS, with down-hole surveying with
a flexishot tool or gyro.

Details of the survey method used to survey the as-mined pit are unknown.

The locations of drill hole traces have been defined with sufficient accuracy for the current Indicated
estimates.

Specification of thegrid system used.

All surveyingwas undertaken in MapGrid of Australia 1994(MGA94)Zone 55 coordinates.

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

Topographic control is adequate for the current estimates.
Data spacing
and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.

No drill results are included in this announcement.

Central portions of the May Day mineralisation have been tested by generally 10m spaced, 166o
trending traverses of south-southwest inclined holes. For peripheral areas the spacing between
traverses is generally 40m or greater. Across strike spacing is variable and ranges from around 10m
commonly 20 to 40m and locally broader. Data spacing beneath the as-mined pit is notably broader
and more irregular than for as-minedportions of the mineralisation.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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 data spacing has established geological and grade continuity sufficiently for the current Mineral
Resource Estimates.

Drill hole samples were composited to 2m down-hole intervals for resource modeling.
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.

The mineralised domain strikes perpendicular to the 166oazimuth drilling traverses and dips steeply
to the north-northwest at an average of around 80o. Most resource RC and diamond holes are
inclined at around to 60othe south southeast. For the combined resource dataset true thicknesses
of mineralised intersections approximate 65% of down-hole intersection lengths.

The drilling orientations achieve un-biased sampling of the mineralisation.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample security.

Sample security measures for pre-Peel drill holes are unknown.

Sampling of Peel’s drill holes was undertaken by field staff supervised by Peel geologists. Subsequent
sample preparation and analyses were undertaken by commercial assay laboratories. Sub-samples
selected for assaying were collected in heavy-duty polywoven plastic bags which were immediately
sealed. These bags were delivered to the assay laboratory by independent couriers, Peel employees
or contractors.

May Day is in a remote area with limited access by the general public. The general consistency of
results between sampling phasesprovide confidence in thegeneral reliabilityof the resource data.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and
data.

Verification checks undertaken by the Competent Person included checking for internal consistency
between, and within database tables, comparison of all assay entries for Peel Mining holes with
laboratory source files, comparison of around 20% of gold assay entries for Epoch Mining holes
historic company reports, and comparison of collar coordinates with surveyor's reports for Peel's
drilling. These reviews showed no significant discrepancies.

The Competent Person considers that the sample preparation, security and analytical procedures
adopted for the May Day resource drilling provide an adequate basis for the current Mineral
Resource estimates.
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and

Type, reference name/number, location and ownership
including agreements or material issues with third parties such
asjoint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title

The May Day deposit is contained within Peel’s 100%-owned ML1361. The tenement is in good
standing and no known impediments exist.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
land tenure
status
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 license to operate in the
area.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

The drilling data includes RC and diamond Triako Resources (2007), Epoch Mining NL (1987-88), and
historic drilling from the 1970’s by Mount Hope Minerals and Le Nickel Exploration.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting, and style of mineralisation.

See body of announcement for greater detail.

Mineralisation at May Day occurs as a steeply dipping zone of highly altered, sheared and partly
brecciated siltstone and volcaniclastics. Primary mineralisation has been identified in deeper drilling
(100-250m below the surface) and comprises pyrite, pyrrhotite, sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite,
tetrahedrite with gold and silver considered to occur within both galena and tetrahedrite . The
sulphides occur within a low grade disseminated zone up to 30m wide with local massive sulphide
concentrations. Massive sulphides are believed to form steeply dipping discrete tabular bodies and
are commonly associated with quartz veining and silicification. The sulphides show evidence of
recrystallisation and remobilisation. Within about 70m of surface, mineralisation has been affected
by weathering and secondary enrichment. It is believed that mineralisation was initially emplaced as
exhalative sulphides within a marine environment. Remobilisation of sulphides is considered as
possible or that sulphides were syngenetic but have been overprinted by a hydrothermal
mineralisingevent.
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.

No drill hole results are reported in this announcement.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.

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.

No drill hole results are reported in this announcement.

The MRE includes NSR cut-offs incorporating gold, silver, zinc, and lead AUD prices of $2,338/oz,
$31.2/oz, $3,377/t, $2,727t respectively. These prices reflect Peel’s interpretation of potential
commodity prices. Overall metal recoveries included in the NSR calculation, which are based on
Peel’s interpretation of metallurgical test work results for May Day mineralisation are as follows:
oxide mineralisation:- gold 90%, silver 20%; fresh mineralisation:- gold 80%, silver 60%, zinc 60%, and
lead 50%.
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 mineralised domain strikes perpendicular to the 166oazimuth drilling traverses and dips steeply
to the north-northwest at an average of around 80o. Most resource RC and diamond holes are
inclined at around to 60othe south southeast giving true thicknesses of mineralised intersections
approximating 65% of down-hole intersection lengths.
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.

See diagrams included in this announcement.
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.

No drill hole results are reported in this announcement.
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.

Metallurgical testwork commissioned by Peel, along with historic testwork completed by previous
explorers, has guided the company’s metallurgical assumptions for the May Day Mineral Resource
Estimate. Work by Peel to date has investigated gravity precious metals recovery, cyanide leach and
base metal flotation.

The NSR parameters, pit optimisations and SSO underlying Mineral Resource estimates reflect a
conceptual sequential processing flowsheet for the project comprising the following: oxide
mineralisation – gravity concentration and CIL extraction of gold and silver; Fresh mineralisation –
gravity concentration; bulk base float; and cyanide leach.

The test work indicates cumulative recoveries for the oxide material of 90% and 20% forgold and

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
silver respectively, and for fresh mineralisation, recoveries for gold, silver, lead, and zinc of 80%, 60%,
50%, and 60% respectively.
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.

The consistency, grade, and potential for extensions to the mineral system at May Day warrants
further drilling. This drilling is currently in planning stages.

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Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in section 2, also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database
integrity

Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted by,
for example, transcription or keying errors, between its initial
collection and its use for Mineral Resource estimation
purposes.

Data validation procedures used.

The database of historical data has been validated by Peel Mining geologists who have reconciled
available hardcopy drill logs and assay results. This data has been reviewed in 3D against drilling
undertaken by Peel.

The Peel SQL database and recent Geobank database have robust validation and constraints
incorporated into them to ensure validated data is readily available for fit for purpose use. The
database is managed by a database administrator employed by Peel Mining.

Mr Abbott’s checking of the compiled database extract included checking for internal consistency
between, and within database tables, comparison of 93% of assay entries for Peel Mining holes with
laboratory source files, comparison of around 20% of gold assay entries for Epoch Mining holes
historic company reports, and comparison of collar coordinates with surveyor's reports for Peel's
drilling. These reviews showed no significant discrepancies.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those visits.

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is the
case.

Mr Abbott has not visited the May Day deposit. Mr Abbott worked closely with Peel geologists and
the mineralisation underlying the estimates are consistent with Peel’s current geological
understanding of the deposit and informing data.
Geological
interpretation

Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit.

Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.

The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation.

The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Resource
estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.

May Day mineralisation at occurs as a steeply dipping zone of highly altered, sheared and partly
brecciated siltstone and volcaniclastics. Primary mineralisation has identified in deeper drilling
comprises pyrite, pyrrhotite, sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite, tetrahedrite with gold and silver
considered to occur within both galena and tetrahedrite. It is believed that mineralisation was initially
emplaced as exhalative sulphides within a marine environment. Remobilisation of sulphides is
considered as possible or that sulphides were syngenetic but have been overprinted by a
hydrothermal mineralising event.

Mineralised domains used for the current estimates are consistent with geological understanding,
derived from mapping of exposures and drill core logging. Mineralisation controls are relatively well
understood, and confidence in mineralisation interpretation is adequate for the current Indicated
estimates.
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource expressed as
length (along strike or otherwise), plan width, and depth below
surface to the upper and lower limits of the Mineral Resource.

Modelling domains comprise oxidation surface interpretations provided by Peel and mineralised
domains interpreted by MPR in conjunction with Peel geologists.

The oxidation surfaces subdivide the mineralisation into an oxide zone comprising strongly oxidized
and moderately oxidised material, and a sulphide zone comprising predominantly fresh and fresh
material. With the resource area, the depths from natural surface to the base of strong oxidation
and moderate oxidation average around 70 and 90 m respectively,with the fresh rock zone

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
occurring at an average depth of around 130 m.

The mineralised domains strike perpendicular to the 166oazimuth drilling traverses and dips
steeply to the north-northwest at an average of around 75o.

The mineralised domains comprise a main hanging wall gold domain capturing continuous zones

The optimal pit constraining open pit resources has dimensions of around 300 by 200 m and
extends to around 130 m depth, approximately 90 m below the current pit floor. The SSO shapes
constraining Underground resource estimates extend over 60 to 80 m of strike from below the
resource pit to around 220 m depth.

The main hanging wall gold domain extends over a strike length of around 300 ms with
average widths of around 28 ms. The footwall gold/base metal domain extends over around
350 ms of strike with an average horizontal width of around 20 ms. The elevated base metal
domain extends over 250 ms of strike averaging around 11 ms wide.
of composited gold grades of greater than approximately 0.1 g/t, and a contiguous footwall domain
capturing mineralisation with variably elevated base metal grades.
These two domains encompass a high-grade base metal domain capturing
zones of elevated lead and zinc grades.
Estimation and
modelling
techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the estimation technique(s)
applied and key assumptions, including treatment of extreme
grade values, domaining, interpolation parameters and
maximum distance of extrapolation from data points. If a
computer assisted estimation method was chosen include a
description of computer software and parameters used.

Gold grades were estimated by Multiple Indicator Kriging of 2 m down-hole composited assays with
silver, lead, zinc, and copper (secondary metal) grades estimated by Ordinary Kriging.

Multiple Indicator Kriging of gold grades incorporated 14 indicator thresholds, with all bin grades
determined from bin mean grades, with the exception of the upper bin grades for the mineralised
domain which was determined from the bin median or rarely bin threshold grade reducing the
impact of small number of outlier grades.

Ordinary Kriging of silver, lead and zinc grades included a hard boundary between the combined
hanging wall and footwall domains and internal high grade base metal domain.

Estimation of the silver, lead, and zinc grades for the combined hanging wall and foot wall domains
included upper cuts of 60 g/t, 1.0% and 1.1% respectively. Estimation of these metals for the high-
grade base metal domain included upper cuts of 160, 6% and 9% respectively. These upper cuts were
selected from inspection of ranked composite lists and histograms and approximate the 99th
percentile of each dataset.

Mineral Resource estimates are extrapolated to a maximum of generally less than 15 m from drill
intercepts.

Micromine software was used calculating and coding of composite values. GS3M was used for
Kriging, and the estimates were imported into a Micromine block model for pit optimisations and
reporting. The estimation technique is appropriate for the mineralisation style.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

The availability of check estimates, previous estimates and/or
mine production records and whether the Mineral Resource
estimate takes appropriate account of such data.

Production records available for historic May Day open pit mining are insufficiently detailed for
meaningful comparison with model estimates.

Comparative check modelling included construction of a MIK recoverable resource estimate for gold.
The differences in model estimates are in-line with expectations.

The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-products.

Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade
variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine
_drainage characterisation). _

Estimated resources make no assumptions about recovery of by-products.

The block model includes no deleterious elements or other non-grade variables of economic
significance.

In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in
relation to the average sample spacing and the search
employed.

Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units

Central portions of the May Day mineralisation have been tested by generally 25m spaced, 166o
trending traverses of south-southwest inclined holes. For peripheral areas the spacing between
traverses is generally 40m or greater. Across strike spacing is variable and ranges from around 10m
to commonly 25 m and locally broader.

Grades were estimated for parent block aligned with the 166odrilling traverses with dimensions of
25x10x5m which were sub-blocked to minimum dimensions of 6.25 by 1.25 by 1.25 m for precise
representation of domain boundaries.

Estimation of gold grades included a four-pass octant-based search strategy, with ellipsoids aligned
with mineralised domain orientations, with radii (strike, down dip, across strike) and data constraints
as follows:

Search 1: 30x30x8 m, minimum 16 data, minimum 4 octants, maximum 48 data.

Search 2, 45x45x12 m, minimum 16 data, minimum 4 octants, maximum 48 data,

Search 3, 45x45x12 m, minimum 8 data, minimum 2 octants, maximum 48 data.

Search 3, 90x90x16 m, minimum 8 data, minimum 2 octants, maximum 48 data.

Search 4, 135x135x24 m, minimum 8 data, minimum 2 octants, maximum 48 data.

Search pass 4 informs blocks in broadly sampled areas which are not included in the reported
Mineral Resource’s. Mineral Resources estimates for gold are primarily based on Search Pass 1 with
combined search 2 and 3 blocks contributing around 3% of estimated resources.

Ordinary Kriging of silver, lead and zinc grades included the following search passes:

Search 1: 30x30x8 m, minimum 8 data, minimum 4 octants, maximum 16 data.

Search 2, 45x45x12 m, minimum 8 data, minimum 4 octants, maximum 16 data,

Search 3, 45x45x12 m, minimum 4 data, minimum 2 octants, maximum 16 data.

Search 3, 90x90x16, minimum 4 data, minimum 2 octants, maximum 16 data.

Search 4, 135x135x24, minimum4 data, minimum 2 octants, maximum 16 data.

Mineral Resources estimates for silver, lead and zinc are primarily based on Search Pass 1 and 2
with combined search 3 and 4 blocks contributing around 4% of estimated resources.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Any assumptions about correlation between variables.

Grade modelling did not include any specific assumptions about correlation between variables.

Description of how the geological interpretation was used to
control the resource estimates.

Modelling domains comprise oxidation surface interpretations provided by Peel and mineralised
domains interpreted by MPR in conjunction with Peel geologists.

The mineralised domains comprise a main hanging wall gold domain capturing continuous zones
of composited gold grades of greater than approximately 0.1 g/t, and a contiguous footwall zone
capturing mineralisation with variably elevated base metal grades. These two domains encompass
a high-grade base metal domain capturing zones of elevated lead and zinc grades.

Peel geologists have reviewed the mineralised domain domains, and confirmed they are consistent
with their current geological understanding and are appropriate for the current study.

Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or
capping.

Multiple Indicator Kriging of gold grades incorporated 14 indicator thresholds, with all bin grades
determined from bin mean grades, with the exception of the upper bin grades for the mineralised
domain which was determined from the bin median reducing the impact of small number of outlier
grades.

Estimation of the silver, lead and zinc grades included upper cuts approximating the 99thpercentile
of each dataset which reduce the impact of a small number of outlier composite grades.

The process of validation, the checking process used, the
comparison of model data to drill hole data, and use of
reconciliation data if available.

Model validation included visual comparison of model estimates and composite and trend (swath)
plots.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with
natural moisture, and the method of determination of the
moisture content.

Tonnages are estimated on a dry tonnage basis.
Cut-off
parameters

The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters
applied.

Oxide and Sulphide Open Pit Mineral Resources are reported at NSR cut offs of $27t and $37/t
within an optimal pit shell generated at the parameters described in the body of this report. The
selected cut-off reflects the break-even grade at these parameters.
Mining factors
or assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods,
minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if applicable,
external) mining dilution. It is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider potential mining methods, but
the assumptions made regarding mining methods and
parameters when estimating Mineral Resources may not
always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be
reported with an explanation of the basis of the mining

Oxide and Sulphide Open Pit Mineral Resources are reported at NSR cut offs of $27t and $37/t within
an optimal pit shell generated at the parameters described in the body of this report. The selected
cut-off reflects the break-even grade at these parameters.

Underground Mineral Resources are reported within optimal stope shapes generated at $80/t which
were trimmed below the optimal pit, and selected peripheral zones excluded. They include internal
dilution within the optimised stope shapes.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
assumptions made.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding
metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider potential metallurgical
methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical
treatment processes and parameters made when reporting
Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is
the case, this should be reported with an explanation of the
basis of the metallurgical assumptions made.

The metallurgical recoveries underlying the NSR parameters and optimal pit and optimal stope
shapes constraining resources are based on test-work described in the body of this announcement,
which includes test-work commissioned by Peel at ALS Burnie and NAGROM Perth, along with
historic test-work completed by previous explorers.
Environmental
factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process
residue disposal options. It is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider the potential environmental
impacts of the mining and processing operation. While at this
stage the determination of potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a green fields project, may not always be well
advanced, the status of early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported. Where these
aspects have not been considered this should be reported with
an explanation of the environmental assumptions made.

Economic evaluation of the May Day deposit is at an early stage, and environmental considerations
for potential mining have not yet been evaluated in detail. Information available to Peel indicates
that there are unlikely to be any specific environmental issues that would preclude potential eventual
economic extraction.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the
assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether wet or
dry, the frequency of the measurements, the nature, size, and
representativeness of the samples.

The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured
by methods that adequately account for void spaces (vugs,
porosity, etc), moisture and differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the
evaluationprocess of the different materials.

Bulk densities were assigned by mineralisation and oxidation domain on the basis of 211 immersion
density measurements performed by Peel on diamond core samples. Strongly oxidized, moderately
oxidized mineralisation and combined sulphide mineralisation outside the high-grade base metal
domain was assigned densities of 2.30, 2.55 and 2.75 t/bcm respectively. The high-grade base metal
domain was assigned densities of 2.50, 2.60 and 2.90 t/bcm for these zones respectively.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into
varying confidence categories.

The block model constructed for the current study includes estimates classified as Indicated and
Inferred primarily on the basis of estimation search pass. This approach classifies model blocks
tested by consistently 25m spaced drilling to the Indicated category and estimates for more broadly
sampled mineralisation to the Inferred category.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

All reported estimates are classified as Indicated reflecting the consistently close spaced drilling
within the optimal pit shell and stope shapes constraining resources, and the dominance of high-
quality sampling by Peel in these areas.

Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant
factors (i.e. relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations,
reliability of input data, confidence in continuity of geology and
_metal values, quality, quantity, and distribution of the data). _

The resource classification accounts for all relevant factors.

Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.

The resource classifications reflect the Competent Person’s views of the deposit.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource
estimates.

The resource estimates have been reviewed by Peel geologists and are considered to appropriately
reflect the mineralisation and drilling data.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and
confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate using an
approach or procedure deemed appropriate by the Competent
Person. For example, the application of statistical or
geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of
the resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion
of the factors that could affect the relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it relates to global or
local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which
should be relevant to technical and economic evaluation.
Documentation should include assumptions made and the
procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the
estimate should be compared with production data, where
available.

Confidence in the relative accuracy of the estimates is reflected by the classification of estimates as
Indicated.

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