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PREDICTIVE DISCOVERY LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2021

Jan 21, 2021

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22 JANUARY 2021

BANKAN GOLD PROJECT DRILLING ACCELERATED

Predictive Discovery Limited (Predictive or the Company) (ASX: PDI) is pleased to announce that three RCDD drill rigs are active across the Bankan Gold Project, located in Guinea, with a second Diamond Drill (DD) rig now in operation at the NE Bankan gold discovery. All three rigs are operating on double shift, targeting a maiden JORC resource in mid-2021.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The 25,000m Bankan-2 drilling program is now operating at full capacity:

  • NE Bankan : One Reverse Circulation (RC) and one DD rig both on double shift with 10 RCholes completed so far.

  • Bankan Creek : One DD Rig at Bankan Creek also on double shift with 3 DD-holes completed so far.

  • A second DD rig was mobilised to NE Bankan to undertake DD “tails”, extending the RC pre-collars to their designed depths. The combined RC and DD holes are testing the down-dip extent of the thick zones of gold mineralisation on the western side of the deposit (incl. 55m at 2.9g/t gold[1] ).

  • The Company is awaiting assay results from SGS Bamako (Mali) with 740 DD, 1,406 RC and 1,101 power auger samples now submitted for testing.

  • Assay results are expected by early February and will continue for some months during the extensive 25,000 metre Bankan-2 drill program.

  • Geological understanding of the gold mineralised system is improving with abundant gold observed in a new petrological study of core samples.

  • At least 10,000m of power auger drilling will be completed in the next 2 months with two rigs substantially extending auger coverage on the Bankan Project.

  • An airborne magnetic and radiometric survey designed to identify structural drill targets across the Bankan Project is expected to commence in approximately two weeks.

  • With cash on hand of $14 million at end December 2020, Predictive is well funded to complete its aggressive drill campaign and delivery of its maiden JORC Resource in mid-2021.

1 ASX Announcement – 55M AT 2.94G/T GOLD – BROAD TRUE WIDTHS CONFIRMED AT BANKAN, GUINEA (10th Sept 2020) https://www.investi.com.au/api/announcements/pdi/94452194-ceb.pdf

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Figure 1 – RC rig drilling at NE Bankan

DRILL PROGRESS AND SAMPLES SUBMITTED

Total metres drilled to date in the Bankan-2 drill program comprise 9,356m of power auger, 1,573m of RC and 989m of DD. At present 10 RC-holes have been drilled at NE Bankan and 3 DD-holes have been completed at Bankan Creek.

The RC holes at NE Bankan are designed to test the down-dip extensions of previously discovered thick zones of gold mineralisation in the centre of the gold deposit. RC holes have been drilled to a maximum down-hole depth of 200m, with DD “tails” now in progress, designed to complete the full planned length of each of these holes and completing coverage of the target zones. The diamond tails are designed to extend the length of each hole by 110m on average.

At Bankan Creek DD has tested below and along strike to the north of the outstanding KKODD020 gold intercept of 91.6m at 1.9g/t gold[2] .

Samples submitted to the SGS laboratory in Bamako in the past 9 days have included:

  • 740 DD core samples from the first two DD-holes drilled at Bankan Creek,

  • 1,406 RC samples from the first 10 RC-holes (pre-collars) at NE Bankan, and

  • 1,101 auger samples, from 209 holes totalling 3,397m drilled to the west and east of Bankan Creek on a 320 x 80m spaced grid.

2 ASX Announcement – 92M AT 1.9G/T GOLD - DIAMOND DRILLING EXPANDS BANKAN PROJECT (13 October 2020) https://www.investi.com.au/api/announcements/pdi/d858335b-e93.pdf

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GEOLOGICAL UPDATE

Over the past 2 months, Predictive has continued to enhance its understanding of the NE Bankan and Bankan Creek gold mineralised systems through re-logging of diamond drill core, petrological studies of gold mineralised core samples and multielement geochemistry. This work has improved the Company’s understanding of the gold system, including:

  • Gold mineralisation is most strongly associated with altered granitic rocks (typically tonalites). As reported previously, these granitic rocks have been intruded into more mafic rocks (mostly mafic volcanics), some of which are also gold-bearing.

  • Gold mineralisation in fresh rock is strongly associated with sulphide mineralisation in variously oriented veins and disseminations. Sulphide contents typically range from 2 to 5%.

  • At Bankan Creek, metasediments have been logged in DD core, including carbonates and shales, in contrast to NE Bankan. Some gold values were obtained in altered carbonates (skarns) in hole KKODD020.

  • Partly silver-bearing (argentian) gold has been identified in many polished thin sections (e.g. Figures 2-3), commonly but not exclusively associated with pyrite and chalcopyrite (copper-iron-sulphide). Gold grains of up to 80 microns have been observed in polished thin sections and some coarser gold has been seen in panned saprolite (e.g. Figure 4).

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Figure 2 – Part of polished thin section showing silver-bearing (argentian) gold grains (yellow) up to 80 microns in diameter from NE Bankan in a chalcopyrite (copper-iron-sulphide) vein cutting through pyrite (iron sulphide) - from DD hole KKODD004, 194.6m

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Figure 3 – Part of polished thin section showing silver-bearing (argentian) gold vein (yellow) from NE Bankan cutting through pyrite (iron sulphide) - from DD hole KKODD009, 152.0m

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Figure 4 – Panned gold from air core hole KKOAC001 38-40m

  • The multielement geochemistry was focused on gold-mineralised fresh rock core samples with relatively limited sampling of gold mineralisation in weathered materials (i.e. saprolite and saprock). Relevant observations included:

  • Minor element associations observed with gold mineralisation in fresh rock are copper, with very minor lead, zinc and bismuth.

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  • Arsenic values in gold mineralisation are generally below 20ppm with very little arsenopyrite recorded.

  • Copper values are typically in the 100’s of ppm in gold mineralisation in fresh rock. No oxide copper minerals (e.g. malachite or azurite) have been observed in logging of weathered drill samples.

o Some bismuth tellurides have been observed but no gold tellurides.

  • Overall, early observations of the geological characteristics of the mineralisation have been positive. The Company plans to undertake a large metallurgical test work program once further drilling has been completed to ensure that the tested samples will be representative of the ore bodies.

A total of 61 DD core offcuts and 466 pulverised core samples were collected and submitted for petrology and multielement analysis respectively. Details of the petrological methods and multielement assay methods are provided in Table 1.

To date, geological interpretations of the mineralisation in fresh rock have been restricted with only one diamond drill hole testing a particular mineralised zone in fresh rock on each cross section. The only exceptions were one cross-section each at NE Bankan and Bankan Creek where pairs of scissor holes demonstrated west dipping gold mineralisation.

Once new gold assays are received from the new, deeper RC and DD holes, the Company will be able to correlate gold grades and geology in fresh rock on multiple cross sections. This is expected to offer new insights into gold grade distribution, as well as guidance for gold exploration elsewhere in the Bankan gold project area.

TABLE 1 – MULTIELEMENT GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSES AND PETROLOGICAL SAMPLES

Section 1: Sampling Techniques and Data

JORC Code Criteria Commentary Explanation Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg Samples assayed by multielement geochemical analyses were pulps Technique cut channels, random chips, or derived obtained previously from cut drill core. specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under Core had previously been cut in half with a core saw where competent investigation, such as downhole and with a knife in soft saprolite in the upper sections of the diamond gamma sondes, or handheld XRF drill holes. instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the Petrological samples were selected by project geologists from gold broad meaning of sampling Include reference to measures taken to mineralised intervals and various geological units. All samples were 5- ensure sample representivity and 10cm long quarter core pieces. the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems Sampling was supervised by qualified geologists. 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

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obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse Drill type was a diamond drill rig collecting PQ, HQ and NQ core. circulation, open- hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, facesampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). Drill Sample Method of recording and Core sample recoveries were measured in the normal way for diamond Recovery assessing core and chip sample drill core. Core recoveries were generally excellent except for the saprolite recoveries and results assessed. where some core loss was experienced owing to clayey core being washed Measures taken to maximise out in the diamond drilling process. Given that most of these saprolite sample recovery and ensure core loss zones were obtained in mineralised intervals, grade is probably representative nature of the underestimated in those sections as zones of core loss are assumed to samples. contain no gold. Whether a relationship exists Significant sample bias is not expected with cut core. between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. Logging Whether core and chip samples All drill samples were previously logged systematically for lithology, have been geologically and weathering, alteration, veining, structure and minor minerals. Minor geotechnical logged to a level of minerals were estimated quantitively. A core orientation device was detail to support appropriate employed enabling orientated structural measurements to be taken. 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. Sub-Sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and The diamond drill samples were collected by longitudinally splitting Technique and whether quarter, half or all core core using a core saw or a knife where core was very soft and clayey. Sample taken. If non-core, whether Half of the core was sent off to the laboratory for assay. The sampling Preparation riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or method is considered adequate for a diamond drilling program of this dry. type. For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the Quarter core petrology samples were collected from some gold sample preparation technique. Quality control procedures mineralised intervals as selected by project geologists to characterize adopted for all sub-sampling mineralization. The sampling method is considered adequate for a stages to maximise representivity drilling program of this type. 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.

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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.
All samples were previously assayed by SGS technique FAA505 for gold
with a detection limit of 5ppb Au. All samples with gold values exceeding
10g/t Au were re-assayed using SGS method FAA515 with a detection
limit of 0.01g/t Au.
A selection of drill core samples were analysed for 34 multi-elements by
SGS technique ICP14B, Aqua regia digest with an ICP-OES finish. Elements
analysed and reported herein with detection limits in brackets include: Ag
(2ppm), As (3ppm), Bi (5ppm), Fe (0.01%), Pb (2ppm), S (0.01%), and Zn
(0.5ppm).
A selection of quarter core gold mineralised samples were dispatched to
Perth Western Australia. Townend Mineralogy prepared and described all
petrological samples and provided photomicrograph, SEM analysis and
reports, two images from which are provided for reference as figures 2-3.
Field duplicates, standards and blank samples were previously submitted
for every 15 samples on a rotating basis.
Duplicate and standards analyses were all previously returned were
within acceptable limits of expected values.
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
At this stage, the intersections have not been verified independently.
No twin holes were drilled in the holes reported here but some drilling
has been done previously sufficiently close to a previously drilled hole
to provide confirmation of the location of mineralisation. Specifically
KKODD002 was drilled close to Air Core Hole KKOAC001 and
demonstrated that that similar, consistent gold mineralisation was
present in the near surface.
Location of Data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys
used 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
Drill hole collar locations were recorded at the completion of each hole
by hand-held GPS.
Positional data was recorded in projection WGS84 Zone 29N.
Hole locations have been re-surveyed using a digital GPS system.
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 previously reported diamond drill holes were designed to explore
the gold mineralised system in fresh rock. Single DD holes are in the
process of being drilled on most 80m spaced sections in the 1.3km long
zone tested previously with RC drilling
The adequacy of the current drill hole spacing for Mineral Resource
estimation is not yet known as an appropriate understanding of
mineralisation continuity has not yet been established
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.
There is very limited outcrop in the immediate area but based on the
small number of geological observations and the overall strike of the
anomaly, an east west line orientation with holes inclined to the west was
considered most likely to test the target mineralised zone. Results from
earlier drilling has now determined that the overall dip of the gold
mineralised envelope is to the west. Three of the diamond drill holes
reported in this release were drilled from west to east to obtain true
widths through the gold mineralisation. The other diamond drill holes and
the RC holes reported here were drilled mostly from east to west or from
NE to SW.
Sample Security The measures taken to ensure
sample security
Core trays and RC chips are stored in a guarded location close to the
nearby Bankan Village. Coarse rejects and pulps will be eventually
recovered from SGS in Bamako and stored at Predictive’s field office
in Kouroussa.

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Petrological quarter core samples were selected, individually
bagged, labelled and sealed. These samples were then dispatched to
Perth Western Australia via secure international courier.
Audits or Reviews The results of any audits or
reviews of sampling techniques
and data
No reviews or audits of sampling techniques were conducted.
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 operate in
the area.
The Kaninko Reconnaissance Authorisation was granted to a
Predictive subsidiary in Guinea in June 2019. It was converted to an
Exploration Permit in early October 2019. It is 100% owned by
Predictive.
Exploration Done
by Other Parties
Acknowledgment and
appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
Predictive is not aware of any significant previous gold exploration over
the permit.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting
and style of mineralisation.
The geology of the Kaninko permit consists of mafic volcanics and
intrusives, granitic rocks and minor metasediments.
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:

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.
Relevant hole locations have previously been reported, see ASX
releases for PDI.
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.
Earlier diamond drill sampling was generally in one metre intervals.
Up to 2m (down-hole) of internal waste was previously included for results
reported at both the 0.25g/t Au and 0.5g/t Au cut-off grades.
Mineralised intervals were previously reported on a weighted average
basis.

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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’).
True widths have previously only been estimated for west to east
diamond drill holes. The overall orientation of mineralised zones on
the other drilled lines is not yet properly understood.
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.
Results for all holes discussed in this report have previously
been reported - see PDI ASX releases dated 31 July 2020 and 10
September 2020.
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.
Comprehensive reporting of drill results has previously been
reported- see PDI ASX releases dated 31 July 2020 and 10
September 2020.
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 other exploration data on this area has been reported previously by
PDI.
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 commercially sensitive.
These results form part of a large ongoing program of RC and diamond
drilling. Geological studies will continue to be conducted to
characterise the gold mineralisation going forward.

Predictive advises that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the exploration results contained in this announcement.

Competent Persons Statement

The exploration results reported herein 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.

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This announcement is authorised for release by Predictive Managing Director, Paul Roberts.

For further information please contact:

Paul Roberts Managing Director Tel: +61 402 857 249 Email: [email protected]

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ABOUT PREDICTIVE

Over the past 2 years, Predictive has built a commanding land position in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin (Figure 5), acquiring 861km[2] across ten permits with all ground identified utilising the Company’s Predictore[TM] methodology.

In July 2019, Predictive was granted the Kaninko Permit (now known as the Bankan Project) near the town of Kouroussa in the Siguiri Basin. This tenement, located approximately 10km from Cassidy’s Kouroussa gold deposit, laid the platform for the Company’s growth with exploration activity and drilling delivering highgold grades and broad gold mineralised widths at the NE Bankan and Bankan Creek gold discoveries.

”Gold is becoming an important commodity in Guinea as international exploration funding to the country is increasing significantly” – KPMG, Guinea Country Mining Guide

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Figure 5 – Predictive Discovery 100%-owned Guinea Portfolio of gold projects

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