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PREDICTIVE DISCOVERY LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

Sep 14, 2015

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Capital/Financing Update

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15[th] September 2015

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ASX

Announcement

Predictive Discovery Limited is a gold exploration company with strong technical capabilities focused on its advanced gold exploration projects in West Africa.

ASX: PDI

Issued Capital: 651M shares

Share Price: 0.3 cents

Market Capitalisation: $1.95M

Directors

Phillip Jackson Non-Exec Chairman

Paul Roberts Managing Director

Phil Henty Non-Executive Director

Tim Markwell Non-Executive Director

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Introduction High Grade Gold Results from Cote D’Ivoire JV

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX:PDI) is pleased to report on new results from exploration of the Company’s Kokoumbo permit in Cote D’Ivoire by Joint Venture partner, Toro Gold Limited. Highlights include:

  • Rock chip and selective quartz samples with high values including 98g/t Au, 54g/t Au , 44g/t Au and 23g/t Au.

  • Widespread, strong soil gold geochemical anomalies with peak values of 5.6g/t Au , 3.4g/t Au and 3.3g/t Au :

  • A 6km long WNW trending gold in soil anomaly on the contact with an interpreted granite body and coinciding with PDI’s strongest stream sediment anomaly on the permit.

  • A strong gold anomaly covering more than 2 km[2] including the historic Kokoumbo Mine workings

  • 4,886 soil, rock and trench samples were collected at Kokoumbo in the recent program. A follow-up geochemical program is now planned.

  • Assays are awaited for 3,590 samples from Toro’s soil and rock chip sampling programs on Predictive’s Boundiali and Ferkessedougou exploration permits.

Mr Paul Roberts, the Predictive’s Managing Director said: “Toro Gold is making excellent progress on Predictive’s ground in Cote D’Ivoire as these new results demonstrate. They have continued their exploration program throughout the rainy

season, which indicates their commitment to exploring our ground. We look forward to releasing more news from Toro’s work on our Cote D’Ivoire permits as results come to hand.”

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Figure 1: Locality map of PDI permits in Cote D’Ivoire

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INTRODUCTION

Predictive is in Joint Venture with Toro Gold Limited, a UK-based company, on all four of its permits in Cote D’Ivoire – Kokoumbo, Boundiali, Ferkessedougou and Kounahiri (Figure 1). Under the terms of the Joint Venture agreement, Toro can earn a 51% interest in Predictive Discovery Cote D’Ivoire SARL (Predictive CI), which holds Predictive’s interest in the four permits, by spending US$1 million on exploration and option payments. Once Toro has achieved its 51% interest, PDI may contribute 49% of expenditure from then on or reduce its interest. If PDI decides to dilute, Toro can earn a further 14% in Predictive CI by spending an additional US$2.5 million on exploration of the ground, which would leave PDI with a 35% holding.

Kokoumbo Background

Predictive CI is earning a 90% interest in the Kokumbo exploration permit in southern Cote D’Ivoire from an Ivoirian company, Ivoir Negoce. The Kokumbo permit covers an area of historic artisanal and French colonial era mining located in a highly prospective belt of rocks which also includes the Bonikro gold mine, currently in production by Newcrest, and Agbaou gold mine, where Endeavour Mining commenced commercial production in January 2014 (Figure 1).

Toro Exploration Program - Kokoumbo

Toro has carried out a large scale exploration program on the Kokoumbo permit, consisting of extensive geological mapping and the following sampling program:

Sample Type Number
Soil, lag and laterite 4,236
Rock chip and selective quartz vein samples 208
Spoil Heap samples 198
Channel/Trench 244
TOTAL 4,886

The results reported here relate to the soil, lag, laterite, rock chip and selected quartz vein sampling programs. Assays for most of the trench samples have not yet been received.

Toro’s rock chip sampling and selective quartz vein was focused mainly around existing artisanal workings (Figure 2). Very high grade values were obtained in places, including:

  • Bandama area, an 8 hectare site of artisanal workings, which covers part of the old Kokoumbo Mine complex. Best values were:

  • 98.2g/t Au (over 3oz/t) – selective grey quartz vein sample with visible gold and oxidised sulphides,

  • 53.5g/t Au – selective grey quartz vein sample with oxidised sulphides, and

  • 43.8g/t Au – selective grey quartz vein sample with visible gold and oxidised sulphides.

  • Outcrops 600m NW of Bandama:

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  • 23.0g/t Au – block of quartz vein float,

  • 20.3g/t Au – 1m wide milky quartz vein outcrop, and

  • 43.7g/t Au - subcrop of quartz veining in metasediment, 2km west of Bandama

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Figure 2: Location of Toro soil sampling grid with location and grade of rock chip and selective quartz samples highlighted

Toro collected soil, lag and laterite samples on lines 200m apart at a sample spacing along lines of 50m. The samples were assayed for gold by fire assay at the ALS laboratory at Loughrea in Ireland. This sampling revealed extensive gold anomalous values (>20ppb Au) throughout the gridded area. Of particular interest are two large areas of gold anomalism (Figure 3):

  • A 6km long gold geochemical anomaly with peak values of 3.4 and 3.3g/t Au . This new target is of interest because:

  • It is in the same orientation as the major cross-cutting fault trend which attracted PDI to the Kokoumbo area initially,

  • It appears to be localised along a possible fault contact between granitic and mafic volcanic rocks (based on Toro’s Ti/Zr XRF measurements of selected soil samples), and

  • The north-west (downstream) end of the anomaly coincides with the very high (656ppb Au) BLEG stream sediment obtained by PDI in 2014 (reported to ASX in September 2014 Quarterly Activities Report).

  • An area of over 2 km[2] covering the historic Kokumbo workings and surrounding area. This contains peak soil values of 1.2 and 1.3g/t Au.

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Figure 3: Close-up image of gridded soil, lag and laterite gold geochemical results obtained by Toro, highlighting two major areas of interest – around the old Kokoumbo mine on Kokoumbo Hill and along a 6km long WNW-oriented gold anomaly south and west of Kokoumbo Hill.

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Figure 4: Gold soil geochemistry image showing all Toro Gold soil, lag and laterite sampling results obtained on Predictive’s Kokoumbo permit, colour-coded by gold value ranges.

Planned Follow-up Work

Toro plan to collect a further 1,666 soil and lag samples to follow up these results with infill sampling.

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TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE

RESULTS

Geochemical Results

TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
TABLE 1 – SOIL, LAG, LATERITE AND ROCK CHIP SAMPLING SAMPLE
RESULTS
Geochemical Results
Sample
numbers
Northing
(WGS84-
30N)
Easting
(WGS84 –
30N)
RL Hole
dips
Azimuth Hole Depth From Interval Au (ppb)
Toro sample
numbers in the
range10001-
15337
Refer to
Figures 2-4 for
map locations
of all samples
Refer to
Figures 2-4
for map
locations of
all samples
See
notes

Not
relevant
to the
samples
described
in this
report
Not
relevant
to the
samples
described
in this
report
Soil samples were collected
from 10-50cm depth. Lag,
laterite, rock chip and selective
quartz samples were collected
from surface or within artisanal
mine openings
Not
relevant
to the
samples
described
in this
report
Not
relevant
to the
samples
described
in this
report
See notes
and Figures
2-4
Notes: Soil and lag sampling are reconnaissance exploration techniques. In the sampling and sample preparation method used
by Toro, soil samples were collected from shallow holes and dried and subsampled at a local field camp. The prepared samples
were then sent to the ALS laboratory in Loughrea in Ireland for fire assay analysis. Rock chip and laterite samples were
collected from outcrops and from within artisanal mine openings. Selective quartz samples consisted of the quartz material
extracted selectively from larger rock chip samples that also contained country rock material. The RL ranges for the Kokumbo
permit is 133-483m. Individual RLs are not reported in this announcement because they are not relevant to interpreting
geochemical data of this type.

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
Sampling Technique
Drilling
JORC Code
Explanation
Commentary
Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
downhole gamma sondes, or handheld
XRF instruments, etc). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling Include
reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
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 (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
detailedinformation.
The sampling described in this report refers samples obtained
from the Kokoumbo exploration permit in Cote D’Ivoire.
The soil and lag samples were collected from shallow holes
with depths between 10 and 50cm and the laterite, rock chip
and selective quartz samples were collected from outcrops and
artisanal mine openings.
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation,
open- hole hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details
(eg core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core
is oriented and if so,bywhat method,
This is not relevant to a rock and soil sampling program.

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etc).
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.
This is not relevant to a rock and soil sampling program.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnical
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/Trench, channel, etc)
photography.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
Rock chip sample lithologies and textures are described in some
detail. Soil, lag and laterite samples are described in terms of soil
type, regolith and landscape classification and colour. Descriptions
are largely qualitative.
Sub-Sampling
Technique 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 beingsampled.
The sample preparation method is appropriate and standard for soil
and lag samples of this type. Rock chip samples were generally
intentionally selective.
Quality of Assay Data
and Laboratory Tests
The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered
partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
The analytical method used has a very low (1ppb Au) detection
limit which is appropriate for samples of this type.

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Verification of
Sampling and
Assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes The
verification of significant intersections
by either independent or alternative
company personnel. Discuss any
adjustment to assay data
This is not relevant to a rock and soil sampling program.
Location of Data points Accuracy and quality of surveysused
tolocate drill holes (collar and down-
hole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control
Coordinates shown on the locality maps (Figures 2-4) are for
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), Datum WGS 84, Zone 30 -
Northern Hemisphere.
Data Spacing and
Distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results
Whether the data spacing and
distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s) and classifications
applied.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied
The soil sampling grid was 200 x 50m and is considered
appropriate for exploring this well mineralised area. No
Mineral Resource can be estimated from these data.
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 samples were collected along lines which were designed
cross cut the interpreted geological features in the area,
including variously orientated structural trends and interpreted
lithological contacts.
Sample Security The measures taken to ensure sample
security
Samples are stored securely at Toro Gold’s field office in
Yamoussoukro.
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Mineral Tenement and
Land Tenure Status
Type, reference name/number, location
and ownership including agreements or
material issues with third partiessuch
asjoint ventures, partnerships,
overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or
national park and environmental
settings.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operateinthe area.
The Kokumbo exploration permit was granted in June 2013.
PDI Cote D’Ivoire SARL is earning a 90% interest in the
Kokumbo permit from local partner, Ivoir Negoce. PDI Cote
D’Ivoire SARL is a wholly owned subsidiary of PDI. Toro Gold
Limited may earn a 51% interest in PDI Cote D’Ivoire SARL by
spending US$1 million.
Exploration Done by
Other Parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
Extensive historical exploration has been carried out on the
Kokumbo permit and was acknowledged and described in PDI’s
release to theASXdated10/6/14.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
The geology of Kokoumbo consists of granite,
metasediments, mafic volcanics and intrusives, and
conglomerates. Quartz-vein hosted mineralisation observed
at Kokoumbo is considered to be of the orogenic gold type.
Drill Hole Information A summary of all information material to
the understandingof the exploration
This is not relevant to a rock and soil sampling program.
Sample coordinate information is provided in Table 1 and on

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results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material drill
holes:

easting and northing of the drill
hole collar

elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

down hole length and interception
depth

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.
the maps included in this release.
Data Aggregation
Methods
In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg 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
clearlystated.
This is not relevant to a rock and soil sampling program..
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 (eg
‘down hole length, true width not
known’).
This is not relevant to a rock and soil sampling program.
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.
Appropriate plans showing the locations of the soil, lag,
laterite, rock chip and selective quartz samples, classified
by results, are shown in this release.
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.
All soil, lag, laterite, rock chip and selective quartz sample
results have been reported.
Other Substantive
Exploration Data
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to): geological
observations; geophysical survey
results; geochemical survey results;
bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results;
bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating
substances.
All relevant, new exploration data is reported in this release.

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Further Work The nature and scale of planned further
work (eg tests for lateral 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 commerciallysensitive.


Follow-up infill soil sampling, totalling 1,666 samples, is
planned on the permit as outlined in this release.

Predictive Discovery Limited (PDI) was established in late 2007 and listed on the ASX in December 2010. The Company is focused on exploration for gold in West Africa. The Company’s major focus is in Burkina Faso, West Africa where it has assembled a substantial regional ground position totalling 1,605km[2] and is exploring for large, open-pittable gold deposits. Exploration in eastern Burkina Faso has yielded a large portfolio of exciting gold prospects, including the high grade Bongou gold deposit on which a resource estimate was calculated in September 2014. PDI also has interests in a strategic portfolio of tenements in Côte D’Ivoire covering a total area of 1,533 km[2] .

Competent Persons Statement

The exploration results and the Exploration Target reported herein, insofar as they relate to mineralisation are based on information compiled by Mr Paul Roberts (Fellow of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists). Mr Roberts is a full time employee of the company and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits being considered to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Roberts consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

For further details please contact:

Paul Roberts Ric Moore Managing Director Company Secretary Tel: +61 402 857 249 Tel: +61 8 6143 1840 Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

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