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PRODIGY GOLD NL Capital/Financing Update 2021

Oct 5, 2021

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT / MEDIA RELEASE

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ASX: PRX

6 October 2021

Drilling Extends Shallow Gold Mineralisation at Buccaneer Heap Leach Scoping Study Advances

KEY POINTS

  • 17 aircore holes for 1,224m completed at Buccaneer Resource to test for shallow extensions to existing resource

  • Buccaneer Resource is 10Mt @ 1.8g/t Au for 585koz above a 1g/t cut off

  • Scoping study geotechnical and metallurgical diamond drilling is underway to further evaluate a potential low-cost, heap leach processing scenario for the Buccaneer Resource

  • Latest drilling confirms oxide mineralisation at Buccaneer extends 150m to the south of the existing resource – results include the following intersections: o 6m @ 1.4 g/t Au from 12m (BCAC21007) o 9m @ 0.5 g/t Au from 21m (BCAC21012) o 6m @ 0.7 g/t Au from 9m (BCAC21016)

  • An additional 94 holes for 4,091m of aircore drilling completed at the PHD Prospect which is an 11km long soil gold anomaly

  • Previous RC drilling at the PHD Prospect has intersected:

  • 8m @ 2.1g/t Au from 56m, including 1m @ 9.4g/t Au from 63m (FM06RC586) (ORD ASX: 28 September 2007)

  • Aircore drilling defined the mineralised structure with coincident gold and arsenic anomalies

Prodigy Gold NL (ASX: PRX) (‘Prodigy Gold’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce results of aircore drilling on the Buccaneer Resource and Hyperion Projects in the Northern Territory (Figure 1 and Figure 3).

At the Buccaneer Resource, a program of 17 aircore holes for 1,124m was completed to test the potential for shallow oxide mineralisation south of the resource and south of the current pit design (Figure 1). Drilling has confirmed that oxide mineralisation at Buccaneer extends a further 150m to the south of the existing resource. A detailed summary of the results is provided below.

Scoping study diamond drilling continues at the Buccaneer Resource. This drilling aims to project geotechnical data for inclusion into a scoping study scenario to treat the 10Mt @ 1.8g/t Au for 585 koz Buccaneer Resource through a low capital heap leach processing facility.

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In addition, results are pending for diamond drilling recently completed at the Tregony Deposit, with initial observations of drill intersections highlighting several intervals of veining, including one with visible gold.

Management Commentary

Prodigy Gold Managing Director, Matt Briggs said: “We are very pleased with the initial outcomes from this latest round of drilling, highlighted by confirmation that oxide mineralisation extends for over 150m to the south of the existing Buccaneer Resource. The resource model is currently restricted to the monzogranite intrusion. The conceptual evaluation of the resource under a heap leach processing scenario has highlighted the potential for oxide extensions to the south.

In line with recent aircore drilling, scoping study activity continues to advance at Buccaneer with a diamond drilling program in progress. This drilling will provide both geotechnical data, and samples for metallurgical recovery testwork. Several of the holes are drilling areas outside the known mineralisation and have the potential to add to the resource.

Results of aircore drilling at the PHD Prospect defined the structure consistently along strike, however it did not demonstrate near surface mineralisation of interest. The broader Hyperion Project remains of significant interest to Prodigy Gold and work will now focus on high grade extensions to the Tregony Deposit including the strike extensions under cover to the north. Results are pending from recent drilling at Tregony and we look forward to reporting first assays as soon as possible.”

Buccaneer Oxide Mineralisation Extended to the South

Recently completed aircore drill holes were sampled and assayed over 3m composites. The results include:

  • 6m @ 1.4 g/t Au from 12m (BCAC21007)

  • 9m @ 0.5 g/t Au from 21m (BCAC21012), and

  • 6m @ 0.7 g/t Au from 9m (BCAC21016).

5 of 17 holes drilled intersected significant oxide mineralisation (Appendix 1). The resource model is currently restricted to the monzogranite intrusion.

Pleasingly, these result show that oxide mineralisation extends for over 150m to the south of the current Buccaneer Resource. The oxide extensions to the south have the potential to be included in the resource under a heap leach processing scenario.

Buccaneer Scoping Study Continues

The Company’s focus is on advancing the heap leach processing scenario for the Buccaneer Resource. Scoping study activities are advancing with a diamond drilling program in progress. This drilling will provide both geotechnical data, and samples for metallurgical recovery testwork to optimise the crush size for heap leach extraction of the gold.

Studies undertaken over the last 9 months have evaluated a heap leach processing scenario for the Buccaneer Deposit. When the type of mineralisation is appropriate, heap leaching is a simple, lowcost process that can result in significant savings in capital expenditures and operating costs, which can significantly improve a project's economics. Deep weathering in the Tanami results in softer weathered rocks, and sulphide is often completely oxidised up to 100m below surface.

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Figure 1a – Highlighted recent and previous drill intercepts (max Au) along the Buccaneer Monzogranite

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Figure 1b – Recent results highlight potential extensions to oxide mineralisation to the south of the monzogranite (pink). The current resource is restricted to the monzogranite.

– Buccaneer Project Background

The Buccaneer Resource is currently estimated to be 10Mt @ 1.8g/t Au for 585koz above a 1g/t cutoff grade[1 ] (Appendix 5). The resource cut-off grade is based on processing at a mill the scale of Northern Star’s Central Tanami JV Processing Plant or a similar mill built on the Twin Bonanza Mineral Lease.

Gold mineralisation is disseminated within a monzogranite intrusion, and typically associated with quartz veins with visible gold often observed in the quartz stockwork veining. Mineralisation extends from near surface to a depth of over 500m and has been defined in several zones over an area of 2,300m by 800m. Mineralisation is often up to 150m thick with intervals of 20-40m wide at 1-5g/t Au[2] . The deposit remains open at depth, and aircore and RAB drilling suggest the potential for further strike extensions.

Studies undertaken so far have evaluated a heap leach processing scenario for the Buccaneer Deposit. When the type of mineralisation is appropriate, heap leaching is a simple, low-cost process that can result in significant savings in capital expenditures and operating costs and can significantly improve a project's economics. Deep weathering in the Tanami results in softer weathered rocks, and sulphide is often completely oxidised up to 100m below surface.

1 ASX: 1 September 2017

2 ASX: 20 May 2021

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Figure 2 – Location of PHD Prospect within the Hyperion Project Area

PHD Prospect Recent Aircore Drilling Results

Recent reconnaissance aircore drilling tested the potential for shallow mineralisation associated with a soil anomaly of 11km in length and a “splay” structure of the regional-scale Suplejack Fault Zone (Figure 2). Holes were sampled and assayed using 3m composites, or shorter intervals for visible mineralisation. No significant results (over 0.5g/t Au) were reported.

Results of aircore drilling at the PHD Prospect defined the structure consistently along strike (Figure 3). Future work at the Hyperion Project will focus on high grade extensions to the Tregony Deposit including the strike extensions under cover to the north.

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Figure 3 – Location of recent hole PHDDD2101[3] and previous drill intercepts (max Au) within PHD Prospect

PHD Prospect Background

PHD is an 11km soil gold anomaly within the Hyperion Project, located 30km northwest of the existing 4.93Mt @ 1.95g/t 310koz gold resource[4] and 40km north of Northern Star’s 1.1Moz Groundrush Resource (Figure 2). Shallow RC drilling by previous owner Ord River Resources in 2005 and 2006 defined gold within two zones over 3.5km of strike at PHD. Sampling along strike of the historic anomalism extended the soil gold anomaly over the structure to 11km in length. Airborne magnetic surveying completed in 2019 highlighted the extensions of the structure along strike and the potential for parallel structures. The area of interest is underlain by sequences belonging to the favourable Tanami Group. It is poorly exposed, with the majority of the geology interpreted from regional

3 ASX: 11 August 2021

4 ASX: 31 July 2018

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magnetics and limited drilling. Localised outcrop that occurs on the PHD and Tregony Prospects has been the focus of historic exploration.

Five existing deposits (Figure 2) are known along the Suplejack Fault, the major structural control of the project:

  • Groundrush Deposit (10.5Mt @ 3.3g/t Au for 1.129Moz[5] - 50% Tanami Gold, 50% Northern Star) is located 42km to the south with the same NW trend as PHD.

  • Hyperion Deposit (4.93Mt @ 1.95g/t Au for 310koz above a 0.8g/t cut off - 100% Prodigy Gold) located 27km to the south.

  • Crusade Deposit (1.4Mt @ 2.6g/t Au for 119koz[5] - 50% Tanami Gold, 50% Northern Star) is located 22km to the northeast.

  • Ripcord Deposit (1.1Mt @ 2.5g/t Au for 89koz[5] - 50% Tanami Gold, 50% Northern Star) is located adjacent to the Groundrush Deposit.

  • The Tregony Deposit (~0.64Mt @ 3.02g/t for 62.7koz[6] ounce deposit (JORC 2004), 100% Prodigy Gold) is located 11km to the east. The deposit consists of what appear to be shallow dipping quartz vein arrays within the Killi Killi Formation with some exceptionally high historic gold grades in drilling, including [email protected]/t Au, [email protected]/t Au, and [email protected]/t Au.

Authorised for release by Prodigy Gold’s Interim Executive Chairman on behalf of the board of directors.

For further information contact:

Matt Briggs

Managing Director

+61 8 9423 9777

About Prodigy Gold NL

Prodigy Gold has a unique greenfields and brownfields exploration portfolio in the proven multimillion-ounce Tanami Gold Province. Prodigy Gold remains highly active in its systematic exploration approach and following the removal of COVID-19 restrictions intends to continue exploration prioritising on:

  • drilling targets on its Tanami Projects

  • a scoping study on the Buccaneer Resource

  • systematic evaluation of high potential early stage targets

  • joint ventures to expedite discovery on other targets

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5 2020 Tanami Gold Annual Report

6 ORD ASX: 22 November 2012 (see cautionary endnote)

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Figure 4 - Prodigy Gold Major Project Areas

Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this announcement relating to the PHD exploration target and exploration results from the Hyperion Project and the Buccaneer Resource are based on information reviewed and checked by Mr Matt Briggs, MAusIMM. Mr Briggs is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the “JORC Code”). Mr Briggs is a fulltime employee and shareholder of the Company in the position of Interim Executive Chairman and consents to the inclusion of the Exploration Results in the form and context in which they appear.

The information in this report that relates to previous exploration results, was either prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004 or under the JORC Code 2012 and was previously disclosed to ASX on 28 September 2007 or has been cross-referenced in the text to the date of original announcement to ASX. In the case of the 2004 JORC Code Exploration Results first reported by Ord River, they have not been updated to comply with the JORC Code 2012. Refer to the caution in the announcement body regarding historic data validation underway.

The information in this report that relates to gold Mineral Resources for the Hyperion Project was reported to the ASX on 31 July 2018 (JORC 2012) and for the Buccaneer Resource on 1 September 2017. Prodigy Gold confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the announcements of 31 July 2018 and 1 September 2017, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the announcement of 31 July 2018 and 1 September 2017 continue to apply and have not materially changed.

The Company cautions that the previous 2004 Tregony Mineral Resource is not reported in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. A Competent Person has not yet done sufficient work to classify the estimates of Mineral Resources in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. Prodigy Gold notes that nothing has come to its attention that causes it to question the accuracy or reliability of the former owner's estimate as first announced by Ord River Resources in ASX release dated 22 November2012, however the Company is in the process of independently validating the former owner's data and estimates and therefore cannot be regarded as reporting, adopting or endorsing those estimates.

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Appendix 1: Significant Results from Buccaneer AC Drilling

Hole ID From
Depth
(m)
To Depth
(m)
Interval
(m)
Au
g/t
Target
BCAC21007 12 18 6 1.4 Buccaneer
BCAC21012 21 30 9 0.5 Buccaneer
BCAC21013 69 72 3 1.0 Buccaneer
BCAC21016 9 15 6 0.7 Buccaneer
BCAC21017 9 12 3 0.7 Buccaneer

Intersections reflect intervals of >0.5g/t Au or where geologically significant. Intervals are geologically significant where sulphide and/or veining is logged and samples are above 0.1g/t Au and adjacent to samples of >0.5g/t Au.

Appendix 2: Intersections (Maximum Au) from PHD AC Drilling

Hole ID From
Depth
(m)
To Depth
(m)
Interval
(m)
Interval
(m)
Au
g/t
Target
PHDAC21047 30 33 3 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21036 18 21 3 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21070 57 60 3 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21086 49 50 1 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21067 9 12 3 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21028 70 71 1 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21043 48 50 2 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21069 60 62 2 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21086 59 60 1 0.1
PHD
PHDAC21028 60 63 3 0.1
PHD
Intervals summarised are those interpreted to be anomalous for 1km spaced reconnaissance drilling, here consistently
above 0.1g/t Au.
Appendix 3: JORC Table 1 Buccaneer Aircore Drilling
SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, Prodigy Gold has used a Bullion Drilling Company aircore (AC) drill rig. For
techniques random chips, or specific specialised industry the Buccaneer vertical aircore program, samples were collected from
standard measurement tools appropriate to the surface to end of hole. I riffle splitter was used to produced 1m samples.
minerals under investigation, such as down hole The entire samples was retained with nominal 3m composite samples taken
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.).
These examples should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
from surface to the end of hole. Where anomalous gold grades are returned
in composite sample analyses (and where more precise spatial definition is
desired), 1m riffle split samples will be analysed for gold.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
The full length of each hole was sampled. Sampling was carried out under
sample
representivity
and the appropriate
Prodigy Gold’s protocols and QAQC procedures as per industry standard
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
practice. Bag sequence is checked regularly
by field staff and supervising
used geologist against a dedicated sample register. Laboratory QAQC was also
conducted. Sample moisture and estimated recovery are recorded for each
sample.
The rig mounted cyclone assisted to homogenise the sample. The full
sample was collected in green bags (at one metre intervals) prior to
splitting, and a composite sample being produced.
Oxide mineralisation is interpreted to be near horizontal and laterally
extensive. Vertical drilling sampling the entire width ensure consistent and
complete sampling of the mineralisation.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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
AC drilling was sampled as 3m composites by spear or scoop, sampling the
total reject to produce a 2-3kg representative composite sample.
Prodigy Gold samples were submitted to a contract laboratory for crushing
and pulverising to produce a 40 g charge for Fire Assay with AAS finish.
For all AC holes the final metre of each hole (end‐of-hole) was collected as
a single metre multi-element (ME) sample. The ME sample is assayed for
gold as described above and is additionally assayed for a suite of 59
different accessory elements (multi-element using the Bureau Veritas
MA100/1/2 routine which uses a mixed acid digestion and finished by a
combination of ICP-OES and ICP-MS depending on which method provides
the best detection limit). The nature of gold mineralisation could be variable
and include high grade, high nugget quartz veins, and disseminated
sulphide typical of other deposits in the area. Mineralisation has shown a
correlation to sulphide and veining in the area in the past.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.)
and details (e.g. core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face sampling bit or
other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc.).

AC drilling was undertaken by Bullion Drilling with an AC drill rig with a




500cfm/250psi on-board compressor. This rig has a depth capacity of
approximately 120m for AC drilling. A 3 ½” aircore bit and hammer were
used for the holes.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed

Recoveries from drilling were generally 90%-100%, though occasional near
surface samples have recoveries of 50%. Anomalous samples reported in
the announcement all have acceptable (complete or near complete)
sample recovery. Samples were typically dry with minor wet samples near
the bottom of hole. Moist or wet samples were not riffle-split into 1m
samples, and instead were left open to dry out for potential future analysis.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples

The cyclone was cleaned after every hole and every 30m or after wet
samples to minimise potential for contamination. The scoop/spear used to
produce composite samples was cleaned regularly. The riffle splitter was
cleaned after each metre for 1m 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.



There is no relationship between grade and recovery due to the
consistently high sample recovery. Aircore drilling is typically designed as
a reconnaissance tool to define gold and multi-element anomalies in the
regolith. Additional measures were taken for this AC program to
potentially use results in future resource estimation or extension. One
metre dry samples were riffle split and set aside for possible analyses,
where corresponding composite sampling demonstrated anomalous gold
results. Sample recovery does not impact identification of anomalies and
consequently no detailed analysis has been undertaken to determine a
relationship between grade and recovery for this program. With sample
recovery >90% bias is unlikely due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geo-technically logged to a level of
detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical
studies.




Prodigy Gold AC samples were geologically logged at the drill rig by a
geologist. Data on lithology, weathering, alteration, mineral content and
style of mineralisation, quartz content and style of quartz were collected.
Sample rejects are preserved in green bags for re-logging by the competent
person detailed on this report where anomalous grades were encountered
in preliminary composite sampling. All anomalous composite samples
were reviewed by the competent person on this report.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature.
Core
(or
costean,
channel,
etc.)
photography.


Logging is both qualitative and quantitative. Lithological factors, such as the
degree of weathering and strength of alteration are logged in a qualitative
fashion. The presence of quartz veining, and minerals of economic
importance are logged in a quantitative manner. Logging records
interpreted lithology, mineralogy, mineralisation, weathering, colour and
other features of the samples. EOH samples are wet‐sieved and stored in a
chip tray. Chip trays are photographed for posterity. Remaining sample
materials are preserved and stored in open green bags for any moisture to
evaporate, until such time as it is determined the material should be
rehabilitated.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged

All holes were logged in full by Prodigy Gold geologists.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.

No core was collected
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry.

1m samples were collected from a cyclone into green plastic bags. Green
bags were additionally sampled using a riffle splitter utilizing the entirety of
the sample reject contained in each green bag. The entire 1m sample was
riffle split to create a 2-3kg representative sample of the 1m return. Drilling
was sampled as 3m composites by spear/scoop sampling the total reject to
produce a 2-3kg composite sample. At the end of hole (EOH) a 1m 2-3kg
spear/scoop sample was collected for ME analyses.
Samples were typically dry with minor wet samples. Wet and dry samples
were not mixed in the composites. Wet samples were not riffle split.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation
technique.


All samples have been analysed for gold by Bureau Veritas in Adelaide.
Samples were dried and the whole sample pulverised to 85% passing 75µm,
and a sub sample of approximately 200g is retained for Fire Assay which is
considered appropriate for the material and mineralisation and is industry
standard for this type of sample.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.


The cyclone is routinely cleaned and samples visually inspected for
contamination. Drilling of wet samples is avoided and the nature of the
sample is recorded. 3m composite samples are aimed for anomaly
detection with an expectation that the 1m riffle-split (dry) samples to be
subsequently analysed and used for additional resource extension where
appropriate. Blanks and standards were inserted in sequence at a
frequency of approximately 1 in 20 for initial 3m composite analyses.
Similar QAQC procedures will be used for any subsequent 1m riffle split
sample submissions. QAQC results are screened by the database geologist
prior to final review by the competent person on this release. Laboratory
internal QAQC was conducted at Bureau Veritas, as per industry standard.
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.



3m composites are taken from the 1m sample bags. Samples are collected
to weigh less than 3kg to ensure total preparation in the pulverisation
stage.
1m riffle split samples were taken on all dry samples in the program. The
multi-tier riffle splitter is cleaned with compressed air after each sample.
The entirety of the sample contained in the green bag is processed through
the riffle splitter, which splits a representative 2-3 kg sample directly into
a calico bag, with the remainder of the sample reject deposited into a
bucket and subsequently returned into the original green bag. The bucket
used to contain the sample reject below the riffle splitter is routinely
cleaned at the same time as was the riffle splitter after each sample. !m
sample results will be compared to 3m composite results. Field duplicates
are not produced for composite samples.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.

Sample sizes are considered appropriate to give an indication of
mineralisation given the particle size and preference to keep the sample
weight below 3kg to ensure the requisite grind size in a LM5 sample mill.
Anomalous intervals reported are all in oxide. Gold grains are not expected
to be coarse.
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
Prodigy Gold use a lead collection fire assay using a 40g sample charge. For
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or total.


low detection, this is read by ICP-AES, which is an inductively coupled
plasma atomic emission spectroscopy technique, with a lower detection
limit of 0.001ppm Au and an upper limit of 1,000ppm Au which is considered
appropriate for the material and mineralisation and is industry.
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.




No geophysical data is reported.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
A blank or standard was inserted approximately every 20 samples. For drill
samples, blank material was supplied by the assaying laboratory. Two
certified standards, acquired from GeoStats Pty. Ltd., with different gold
grade and lithology were used. QAQC results are reviewed on a batch by
batch basis and at the completion of the program.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.

Significant intersections were calculated independently by both the project
geologist and database administrator and verified by the competent person
on this release.
The use of twinned holes. No dedicated twin holes have been drilled. Twin holes may be considered
prior to inclusion of results into possible future resource extension.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures,
data
verification,
data
storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.


Primary data was collected into an Excel spreadsheet and the drilling data
was imported in the Maxwell Data Schema (MDS) version 4.5.1. The
interface to the MDS used is DataShed version 4.5 and SQL 2008 R2 (the
MDS is compatible with SQL 2008-2012 – most recent industry versions
used). This interface integrates with LogChief and QAQC Reporter 2.2, as
the primary choice of data capture and assay quality control software.
DataShed is a system that captures data and metadata from various
sources, storing the information to preserve the value of the data and
increasing the value through integration with GIS systems. Security is set
through both SQL and the DataShed configuration software. Prodigy Gold
has an external consultant database administrator with expertise in
programming and SQL database administration. Access to the database by
the geoscience staff is controlled through security groups where they can
export and import data with the interface providing full audit trails. Assay
data is provided in MaxGEO format from the laboratories and imported by
the database administrator. The database assay management system
records all metadata within the MDS and this interface provides full audit
trails to meet industry best practice.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No transformations or alterations are made to assay data stored in the
database. The lab’s primary Au field is the one used for plotting and
resource purposes. No averaging is employed. Assay data below the
detection limit were adjusted to equal half of the detection limit value.
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill
The AC collars were surveyed with a handheld GPS pre- and post- drilling.
holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches,
mine workings and other locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.


Handheld GPS reading accuracy is improved by the device ‘waypoint
averaging’ mode, which takes continuous readings of up to 5 minutes and
improves accuracy.
No DH Surveys were collected due to the vertical nature of all drill holes,
flat ground at the collar location and the shallow drill depths. The mast of
the Bullion AC rig is designed to be physically constrained for vertical
drilling.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid system used is MGA GDA94, Zone 52.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. For holes surveyed by handheld GPS the RL has been updated based off the
15m SRTM data and recorded in the database. Higher vertical accuracy may
be obtained through subsequent surveys and transposed.
Data spacing and
distribution
_Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. _ Drill spacing was either 50m or 25m between holes. Two drill lines were
spaced 150 metres apart.
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.




The drilling subject to this announcement has not been used to prepare
Mineral Resource Estimates.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. AC drill samples from this program were composited from 1m green bags to
3m composites samples. 1m riffle split samples were also taken from the
1m green bags without compositing.
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.



All holes were drilled vertically. The vertical AC holes were designed to test
true vertical thickness for supergene related mineralisation in the oxidized
portion of the regolith profile or continuous palaeochannel hosted
mineralization.
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.



No orientation based sampling bias has been identified in this data.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. All samples were transported from the rig to a secure core storage shed at
Wilson’s camp by Prodigy Gold personnel. 3m composite samples were
loaded onto a Toll Express truck and delivered to Bureau Veritas
Laboratories secure preparation facility in Adelaide. Prodigy Gold personnel
have no contact with the samples once they have been picked up for
transport. Tracking sheets have been set up to track the progress of the
samples. The preparation facilities use the laboratory’s standard chain of
custody procedure. 1m riffle split samples remain in secure storage at
Wilson’s Camp.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling The competent person and other Prodigy Gold representatives inspected
techniques and data. the Bureau Veritas laboratory facilities in Adelaide in May 2021 and found
no faults. QA/QC review of laboratory results show that protocols and
procedures are effective.

SECTION 2: REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material issues
with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.





The Buccaneer Deposit is contained within ML29822 located in the
Northern Territory. The mining lease is wholly owned by Prodigy Gold,
and subject to a mining agreement between Prodigy Gold and the
Traditional Owners via Central Land Council (CLC). This agreement is
completed with a view to meet obligations of Part IV of the Aboriginal
Land Rights (NT) Act 1976. A heritage clearance has been completed prior
to drilling to ensure the protection of cultural sites of significance. A NT
mine management plan is in place for the operation of the mineral lease.
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.


The mining lease is in good standing with the NT DPIR and no known
impediments exist.
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.

The Buccaneer Resource was originally discovered by North Flinders
Mines in the late 1990s. Newmont Asia Pacific Ltd. (Newmont) acquired
the property and continued active exploration through 2006.
Newmont/North Flinders drilled a total of 830 holes into the prospect –
103 aircore, 669 RAB, 48 RC, and 10 RC with diamond extensions –
totalling 51,082m and provided the foundation of understanding of the
Buccaneer Deposit.
The Buccaneer Project has had a considerable amount of drilling
completed by previous explorers, which has defined the existing
resource. The sampling has been carried out using a combination of
aircore (AC), reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling.
Significant historic RAB drilling covers the area and was used in
developing the lithological and mineralisation interpretation. However,
this data was not used in the estimate and is not detailed here. 124 AC,
163 RC, 8 RC(D) with diamond tails and 5 diamond holes were drilled
between 1993 and 2015 and was undertaken by several different
companies:

1993– 1996 – RAB and DDH drilling by North Flinders Mines

1997 – 1999 – RC and RAB drilling by North Flinders Mines

2004 – AC, RAB and RC drilling by North Flinders Mines

2010 – 2015 - AC, RC, RCD and DD byABM Resources
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

Gold mineralisation is disseminated within a monzogranite intrusion, and
typically associated with quartz veins. Visible gold is seen in the quartz
stockwork veining. Mineralisation extends from near-surface to a depth
of over 500m and has been defined in several zones over an area of
2,200m by 800m. Mineralisation within the main body of the
monzogranite has been recognised to have a moderate north-easterly
dip. Horizontal oxide mineralisation is observed overlying the
Monzogranite intrusion.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.

All relevant historical drill hole information has been previously reported


through open file reporting by previous explorers.

Summaries of all material drill holes from previous Prodigy Gold drilling
are available within the Company’s ASX releases.
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 exploration information material to the announcement has been

excluded. Subsequent to the completion of the 2017 resource estimate,

approximately 35,000 geological logging records from drilling completed

in 2012-2016 were identified as missing from the Company’s database.
These have been loaded into the database and are being reviewed to
assess the potential for a resource estimate with enhanced geological
input.
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.




Prodigy Gold reports length weighted intervals with a nominal 0.5g/t gold
lower cut-off. As geological context is understood in exploration data
highlights may be reported in the context of the full program. No upper
cut-offs have been applied as intersections.
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.





Summaries of all material drill holes and approach to intersection
generation are available within the Company’s ASX releases. All results
are shown on maps. Highlight holes are reported individually. It should
not be assumed all results are represented labelled on diagrams.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.

No metal equivalents are being reported.
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 majority of drilling is RC, and thus the exact geometry of the
mineralisation with respect to drill angle cannot be determined. From the

limited diamond drilling, the Company identified stockwork veining at


various orientations. The overall trend of the fresh mineralisation has a

moderate north-easterly dip. Subsequently, drill holes are angled at 60

degrees to drill as close to orthogonal to mineralisation as possible.

Intercepts reported are down hole length, true width is not known.

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.
Refer to Figures and Tables in the body of the text.
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.

The Company reports all assays as they are finalised by the laboratory. All

material assays received to date from Prodigy Gold’s drilling above reflect

intervals of >0.5g/t Au or where geologically significant. Intervals are

geologically significant where sulphide and/or veining is logged and
samples are above 0.1g/t Au.
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.







Appropriate data is provided in the announcement. Multi-element
geochemistry and spectral logging studies have been completed on the
deposit. These are used to influence the interpretation of the regolith
profile and host rock lithology. Metallurgical test work has previously
been published on 17thAugust 2015. No deleterious elements are noted.
Subsequent to the completion of the 2017 resource estimate,
approximately 35,000 geological logging records from drilling completed
in 2012-2016 were identified as missing from the Company’s database.
These have been loaded into the database and are being reviewed to
assess the potential for updating the resource estimate with enhanced
geological input.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g.
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions,
including
the
main
geological
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided
this information is not commercially sensitive

Further work would include improved geological understanding to

confirm continuity of mineralisation and could be used as a basis to target



extensions of the Resource as it is currently open at depth and in several
strike directions. A scoping study is currently underway with samples to
improve the understanding of the metallurgical recovery and
geotechnical parameters of the rock being collected.

Appendix 4: Buccaneer Project 2021 AC Drillhole Collar Locations

Hole ID East North RL Hole Type Depth Azimuth Dip Target
BCAC21001 514672 7772138 430 AC 70 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21002 514624 7772165 430 AC 69 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21003 514587 7772193 430 AC 44 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21004 514547 7772226 430 AC 98 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21005 514502 7772256 430 AC 81 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21006 514467 7772294 430 AC 81 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21007 514421 7772322 430 AC 78 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21008 514379 7772343 430 AC 75 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21009 514346 7772382 430 AC 48 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21010 514309 7772410 430 AC 51 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21011 514271 7772442 430 AC 39 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21012 514316 7772582 430 AC 87 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21013 514361 7772562 430 AC 84 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21014 514400 7772525 430 AC 84 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21015 514415 7772505 430 AC 78 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21016 514438 7772488 430 AC 81 0 -90 Buccaneer
BCAC21017 514451 7772480 430 AC 76 0 -90 Buccaneer

Coordinates MGA 94 Zone 52

Appendix 5: Buccaneer August 2017 Mineral Resource Estimate (ASX: 1 September 2017)

Buccaneer Gold Deposit – Mineral Resource Estimate August 2017
Indicated Inferred Total
Oxide Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
Au(g/t)
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
Au(g/t)
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
Au(g/t)
Metal
(koz)
Oxidised 0.2 1.69 12 0.1 1.82 4 0.3 1.73 16
Transitional 0.7 1.69 40 0.5 1.52 22 1.2 1.63 62
Fresh 0.3 1.59 13 8.3 1.86 494 8.5 1.85 507
Total 1.2 1.67 65 8.8 1.84 521 10.0 1.82 585

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Appendix 6: JORC Table 1 PHD Aircore Drilling

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.
Vertical aircore (AC) drilling of 94 AC holes for 4,091 metres. Drilling was
completed along the 11km strike of soil gold anomalism.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample
representivity
and
the
appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
used



The full length of each hole was sampled. Sampling was carried out under
Prodigy Gold’s protocols and QAQC procedures. Bag sequence, sample
moisture, and estimated sample recovery is checked regularly and recorded
by field staff and supervising geologist against a dedicated sample register.
Laboratory QAQC was also conducted.
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
AC drilling was sampled as 1m samples, or 3m composites by spear sampling
the total reject to produce a 2-3kg composite sample. Holes are drilled
vertically aiming to identify lateral dispersion of gold in oxide, or pathfinder
elements to allow the subsequent targeting of infill drilling. Mineralisation
if directly intersecting is likely to be moderately dipping quartz veins within
a fault or shear zone, or sub horizontal supergene enrichment. Supergene
mineralisation is expected to have a relative homogenous distribution of
gold. Mineralisation intersected in rock is likely to be coarser and higher in
nugget.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic,
etc.) and details (e.g. core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face
sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented
and if so, by what method, etc.).





AC drilling was undertaken by Bullion Drilling with an AC drill rig with a
500cfm/250psi on-board compressor. This rig has a depth capacity of
approximately 120m for AC drilling. A 3 ½” aircore bit and hammer were
used for the holes.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed

Recoveries from drilling were generally 90%-100%, though occasional near
surface samples have recoveries of 50%. Samples were typically dry with
minor wet samples.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples

Drillers used appropriate measures to minimise down-hole and/or cross
hole contamination in AC drilling.
The cyclone and buckets were cleaned after every hole and every 30m or
after wet samples to minimise potential for contamination.
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.



Aircore drilling is designed as a reconnaissance tool to define gold and
multi-element anomalies in the regolith. Sample recovery does not impact
identification of anomalies and consequently no detailed analysis has been
undertaken to determine a relationship between grade and recovery for
this program. With sample recovery >90% bias is unlikely due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geo-technically logged to a level of
detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical
studies.




Prodigy Gold AC samples were geologically logged at the drill rig by a
geologist. Data on lithology, weathering, alteration, ore mineral content
and style of mineralisation, quartz content and style of quartz were
collected.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature.
Core
(or
costean,
channel,
etc.)
photography.


Logging is qualitative in nature and records interpreted lithology,
mineralogy, mineralisation, weathering, colour and other features of the
samples. EOH samples are wet‐sieved and stored in a chip tray.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged

All holes were logged in full by Prodigy Gold geologists.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.

No core was collected.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry.

1m samples were collected from a cyclone into a plastic bucket and then
laid out on the ground in rows of 10 or 20.
Drilling was sampled as 3m composites by spear sampling the total reject to
produce a 2-3kg composite sample. At the end of hole (EOH) a 1m 2-3kg
spear sample was collected.
Recoveries from drilling were generally 90%-100%, though occasional near
surface samples have recoveries of 50%. Samples were typically dry with
minor wet samples. Wet and dry samples were not mixed in the composites.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation
technique.


All samples have been analysed for gold by Bureau Veritas in Adelaide.
Samples were dried and the whole sample pulverised to 85% passing 75µm,
and a sub sample of approximately 200g is retained for Fire Assay which is
considered appropriate for the material and mineralisation and is industry
standard for this type of sample.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.


The cyclone is routinely cleaned and samples visually inspected for
contamination. Drilling of wet samples is avoided and the nature of the
sample is recorded. Reconnaissance drilling is aimed for anomaly detection
with an expectation of significant additional drilling prior to the declaration
of a resource. Blanks and standards were inserted in sequence at a
frequency of approximately 1 in 20. QAQC results are screened by the
database geologist prior to final review by the project geologist.
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.



3m composites are taken from the 1m sample piles using a spear which
penetrates across the full sample. The pile is sampled in multiple slices from
different angles ensuring a representative sample is taken. Samples are
collected to weigh less than 3kg to ensure total preparation in the
pulverisation stage.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.

Sample sizes are considered appropriate to give an indication of
mineralisation given the particle size and preference to keep the sample
weight below 3kg to ensure the requisite grind size in a LM5 sample mill.
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
Prodigy Gold use a lead collection fire assay using a 40g sample charge. For
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or total.


low detection, this is read by ICP-AES, which is an inductively coupled
plasma atomic emission spectroscopy technique, with a lower detection
limit of 0.001ppm Au and an upper limit of 1,000ppm Au which is considered
appropriate for the material and mineralisation and is industry standard for
this type of sample.
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.




ME results are only used for indicative analysis of litho-geochemistry and
alteration and to aid logging and subsequent interpretation. 4 acid digest
data on the ME and end of hole samples are used to assist in litho-
geochemical determination.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
A blank or standard was inserted approximately every 20 samples. For drill
samples, blank material was supplied by the assaying laboratory. Two
certified standards, acquired from GeoStats Pty. Ltd., with different gold
grade and lithology were used. QAQC results are reviewed on a batch by
batch basis and at the completion of the program.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.

Significant intersections were calculated independently by both the project
geologist and database administrator.
The use of twinned holes. No dedicated twin holes have been drilled as this is not considered
appropriate for early stage reconnaissance drilling.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures,
data
verification,
data
storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.


Primary data was collected into an Excel spreadsheet and the drilling data
was imported in the Maxwell Data Schema (MDS) version 4.5.1. The
interface to the MDS used is DataShed version 4.5 and SQL 2008 R2 (the
MDS is compatible with SQL 2008-2012 – most recent industry versions
used). This interface integrates with LogChief and QAQC Reporter 2.2, as the
primary choice of data capture and assay quality control software. DataShed
is a system that captures data and metadata from various sources, storing
the information to preserve the value of the data and increasing the value
through integration with GIS systems. Security is set through both SQL and
the DataShed configuration software. Prodigy Gold has an external
consultant database administrator with expertise in programming and SQL
database administration. Access to the database by the geoscience staff is
controlled through security groups where they can export and import data
with the interface providing full audit trails. Assay data is provided in
MaxGEO format from the laboratories and imported by the database
administrator. The database assay management system records all
metadata within the MDS and this interface provides full audit trails to meet
industry best practice.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No transformations or alterations are made to assay data stored in the
database. The lab’s primary Au field is the one used for plotting and
Resource purposes. No averaging is employed. Assay data below the
detection limit were adjusted to equal half of the detection limit value.
Location of data
points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill
The AC collars were surveyed with a handheld GPS pre- and post- drilling.
holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches,
mine workings and other locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.


Handheld GPS reading accuracy is improved by the device ‘waypoint
averaging’ mode, which takes continuous readings of up to 5 minutes and
improves accuracy.
No DH Surveys were collected due to the early stage nature of the drilling
style and the shallow drill depths.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid system used is MGA_2020, Zone 52.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. For holes surveyed by handheld GPS the RL has been updated based off the
15m SRTM data and recorded in the database.
Data spacing and
distribution
_Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. _ Drill spacing varied dependent on the target being tested. Drill lines were
spaced on lines 600-1,500 metres apart with hole spacing along the line at
320m drill centres.
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.




The drilling subject to this announcement has not been used to prepare
Mineral Resource Estimates.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. AC drill samples from this program were composited from 1m piles to 3m
composites samples.
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.



All holes were drilled vertically.
As this is early stage of drilling the orientation of the drilling to
mineralisation is not known.
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.

No orientation based sampling bias has been identified in this data. Holes


are reconnaissance in approach and are drilled vertically.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were transported from the rig to the field camp by Prodigy Gold
personnel, where they were loaded onto a Toll Express truck and taken to
Bureau Veritas Laboratories secure preparation facility in Adelaide. Prodigy
Gold personnel have no contact with the samples once they have been
picked up for transport. Tracking sheets have been set up to track the
progress of the samples. The preparation facilities use the laboratory’s
standard chain of custody procedure. Details regarding sample security of
drilling prior to 2010 are not readily available.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.

Prodigy Gold conducted a Lab Visit to Bureau Veritas laboratory facilities in
Adelaide in May 2021 and found no faults. QA/QC review of laboratory
results shows that Prodigy Gold sampling protocols and procedures were
generally effective.

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SECTION 2: REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material issues
with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
The PHD Prospect is contained within EL31331 and is located in the
Northern Territory. The tenements are wholly owned by Prodigy Gold,
and subject to an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) between
Prodigy Gold and the Traditional Owners via Central Land Council (CLC).
A mine management plan (NT Govt) and Work Area Program (CLC)
including a heritage survey for sites of cultural significance.
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.


The tenements are in good standing with the NT Govt. and no known
impediments exist.
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
1995 – 2000 – AngloGold Ashanti/Acacia Resources
other parties. The first and only systematic exploration to occur over the tenement was
completed by AGA and Acacia Resources between 1995 – 2000, following
up on work (soils, rock chip and limited post hole campaigns) completed
by Messenger and Dominion Mining in the early 1990’s. AGA’s strategy
involved a first phase or regional soils and/or shallow VAC holes, with
anomalous areas quickly followed up on with a second phase of shallow
RAB drilling combined with several regional stratigraphic traverses. With
this strategy they discovered the Tregony Deposit and identified the
Boco, Thomas, PHD, Five Mile, Maly, Montegue Duck, and Trucks
prospects.
Critical analysis of soils indicates that the majority have been ineffective
at screening areas that are covered by shallow aeolian sand cover,
drainage or Cambrian Plateau basalts. The shallow cover (Aeolian sand,
paleo-drainage) has masked the underlying rocks, resulting in limited
anomalism and thus have not been followed up with drilling. Historic
drilling only followed up where soil samples returned anomalous results.
Large areas of Suplejack North remain untested by drilling (including Old
8 Mile Fault), despite the presence of favourable lithological units.
2004 - 2012 Ord River Resources
The last exploration to be completed over EL31331 was conducted by Ord
River Resources. Ord River completed limited drilling between 2004 and
2012;

60 RC holes at Five Mile and PHD in 2005-2006

12 RCD holes in 2012 at Tregony.
The program defined gold within two zones over 3.5km of strike at the
PHD Prospect.
Notable intersections at PHD included:

8m @ 2.12g/t Au, including 1m @ 9.37g/t Au at the EOH –
FM06RC586

8m @ 1.41 g/t Au – FM06RC579

11m @ 1.12 g/t Au – PH05RC546
No follow up exploration has been completed since 2006 at PHD other
than soil sampling and a stratigraphic diamond drillhole previously
reported by this Company.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

The target is gold mineralisation associated with structures within Tanami
Group Rocks. Deposits would likely be similar to analogous deposits listed
in the body of the announcement. These are typically quartz vein and
alteration related deposits within shears or fault within Tanami Group
rocks. A strong association to local are regionally extensive structures,
such as the Suplejack Fault is observed.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the
All relevant historical drill hole information has been previously reported
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.

through open file reporting by previous explorers. This data is provided

for context to illustrate where anomalous grades have previously been

intersected to guide exploration targeting. This data, with further review,
may be found to be unsuitable for use in resource reporting. All new drill
holes completed and assayed by Prodigy Gold with material results
(0.1g/t Au) are referenced in this release.
Summaries of all material drill holes from previous ABM/Prodigy Gold
drilling are available within the Company’s ASX releases. The reporting of

intersections may vary from initial announcements as additional drilling
might subsequently modify the interpretation to that current at the time
of the original announcement.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 information or data material to the reporting of the current program

has been excluded. Historic information is not fully reported for reasons


of conciseness.
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.




Prodigy Gold has reported length weighted intervals with a nominal
100ppb gold lower cut-off. As geological context is understood in
exploration data highlights may be reported in the context of the full
program. No upper cut-offs have been applied.
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.





Summaries of all material drill holes and approach to intersection
generation are available within the Company’s ASX releases. All results
are shown on maps. Highlight holes are reported individually.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.

No metal equivalent values are used.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the
From surface mapping and previous drilling in the district, host lithologies
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’).
and mineralisation are most commonly steeply dipping (between 60 and

80 degrees).



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.
Refer to Figures and Tables in the body of the text. As the AC drilling is at
a reconnaissance stage, and broad drill spacing, cross sections are not yet
included in the 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.

All material assays received to date from Prodigy Gold’s drilling above a

0.1g/t Au gold lower cut-off have been reported together with reference


to historical drilling results of significance.
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.







Multi-element geochemistry of current downhole samples and historic
spoils has been compiled over the target area. Results are used to
influence the interpretation of the regolith profile and host rock lithology.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g.


Further work includes:
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


A review of the prospectivity of the PHD area currently

underway



Results from sampling of a stratigraphic diamond hole



recently completed are pending

Appendix 7: PHD Prospect 2021 AC Drillhole Collar Locations

Hole ID East North RL Hole Type Depth Azimuth Dip Target
PHDAC21001 601908 7863616 441.398 AC 57 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21002 601830 7863603 441.631 AC 62 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21003 601757 7863589 441.839 AC 24 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21004 601599 7863565 442.267 AC 9 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21005 601689 7863023 438.299 AC 18 0 -90 PHD

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Hole ID East North RL Hole Type Depth Azimuth Dip Target
PHDAC21006 601847 7863047 438.163 AC 6 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21007 601948 7863063 438.081 AC 68 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21008 602388 7863685 436.929 AC 39 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21009 602230 7863661 438.677 AC 99 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21010 602073 7863637 440.523 AC 69 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21011 601986 7863625 441.153 AC 84 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21012 602532 7863153 434.295 AC 46 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21013 602374 7863129 435.602 AC 44 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21014 602210 7863104 436.872 AC 62 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21015 602128 7863091 437.43 AC 73 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21016 602052 7863080 437.91 AC 52 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21017 603242 7860734 425.654 AC 36 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21018 603084 7860710 426.348 AC 30 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21019 602926 7860686 427.159 AC 22 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21020 602845 7860673 427.933 AC 47 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21021 602768 7860662 428.674 AC 54 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21022 602610 7860638 430.225 AC 55 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21023 602452 7860614 431.662 AC 30 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21024 602897 7859920 431.496 AC 44 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21026 603573 7860020 430.141 AC 49 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21027 603415 7859996 430.563 AC 47 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21028 603257 7859972 430.802 AC 72 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21029 603175 7859960 430.883 AC 48 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21030 603099 7859948 430.948 AC 36 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21031 604142 7859336 429.135 AC 44 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21032 603984 7859312 430.085 AC 52 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21033 603826 7859288 430.898 AC 30 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21034 603668 7859264 431.341 AC 55 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21035 603510 7859240 431.711 AC 65 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21036 603352 7859216 431.919 AC 60 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21037 603194 7859192 431.967 AC 38 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21038 603036 7859168 432.125 AC 48 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21039 604404 7858437 421.537 AC 38 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21040 604246 7858413 422.294 AC 57 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21041 604088 7858389 422.853 AC 46 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21042 603930 7858365 423.45 AC 33 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21043 603772 7858341 424.055 AC 51 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21044 603614 7858317 424.644 AC 49 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21045 603456 7858293 425.233 AC 48 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21046 603298 7858269 425.752 AC 51 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21047 602762 7857420 421.4 AC 42 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21048 602604 7857396 421.747 AC 36 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21049 602446 7857372 422.135 AC 36 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21050 602288 7857348 422.587 AC 36 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21051 600918 7865111 439.286 AC 15 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21052 601076 7865135 437.701 AC 4 0 -90 PHD

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Hole ID East North RL Hole Type Depth Azimuth Dip Target
PHDAC21053 601226 7865140 436.907 AC 36 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21054 601392 7865183 436.148 AC 22 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21055 601550 7865207 435.377 AC 54 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21056 600885 7865661 440.906 AC 13 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21057 601043 7865685 440.952 AC 6 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21058 601201 7865709 439.578 AC 67 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21059 601359 7865733 436.776 AC 78 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21060 601517 7865757 434.046 AC 52 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21062 601244 7866483 436.48 AC 42 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21063 601402 7866507 434.056 AC 61 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21064 601086 7866944 435.829 AC 15 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21065 601244 7866968 434.375 AC 75 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21066 601402 7866992 432.72 AC 94 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21067 600876 7867434 435.565 AC 20 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21068 601034 7867458 435.754 AC 23 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21069 601192 7867482 435.333 AC 63 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21070 601350 7867506 433.996 AC 70 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21074 600928 7866920 436.246 AC 6 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21075 600770 7866896 436.516 AC 43 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21076 600718 7867410 435.485 AC 37 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21077 601320 7868027 432.488 AC 54 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21078 601162 7868003 434.286 AC 53 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21079 601004 7867979 434.129 AC 37 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21080 600846 7867955 433.23 AC 60 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21081 600688 7867931 432.361 AC 60 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21082 601160 7868751 431.562 AC 4 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21083 600966 7868707 431.409 AC 16 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21084 600844 7868703 431.238 AC 55 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21085 600686 7868679 431.022 AC 51 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21086 600528 7868655 431.776 AC 63 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21087 602145 7863436 439.322 AC 76 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21088 603332 7859961 430.939 AC 29 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21089 603588 7859250 431.521 AC 79 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21090 602559 7861518 428.22 AC 61 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21091 603938 7858340 423.292 AC 54 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21092 602727 7861113 427.521 AC 24 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21093 602625 7861156 428.11 AC 37 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21094 602741 7861108 427.444 AC 9 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21095 602789 7861087 427.181 AC 14 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21096 616148 7875673 413.359 AC 8 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21097 616040 7875670 412.818 AC 2 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21098 615927 7875671 412.278 AC 9 0 -90 PHD
PHDAC21099 615698 7875673 411.19 AC 43 0 -90 PHD

Coordinates MGA 94 Zone 52

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