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RAMELIUS RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

Sep 9, 2015

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Capital/Financing Update

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10[th] September 2015 For Immediate Release

RESOURCES AND RESERVES STATEMENT

The Directors of Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) are pleased to announce new estimates of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves as at 30 June 2015.

Total Mineral Resources are estimated to be;

  • 28.15Mt at 2.5g/t Au for 2,227,000 ounces of gold

  • Represents a 4% increase in grade and similar ounces to 30 June 2014

Total Ore Reserves are estimated to be;

  • 4.85Mt at 2.7g/t Au for 424,000 ounces of gold

  • Represents a 12% increase in grade and similar ounces to 30 June 2014

Overall changes to Resources and Reserves since 2014, are relatively minor, as increases in Resources and the addition of Reserves from Kathleen Valley have virtually matched mining depletions & adjustments.

The Mt Magnet and Kathleen Valley Ore Reserves have been estimated at a gold price of A$1,400 per ounce, whilst Vivien Ore Reserves are based on a A$1,450 per ounce price which was the price used for the Bankable Feasibility Study.

Managing Director, Mr Mark Zeptner today said:

“I am encouraged to see that our latest Resource and Reserve position has effectively replaced gold production over the past 12 months, without needing to use the recent higher A$ gold price to justify an increase. In saying that, we will be strongly focused on converting more of our +2Moz resource base into Reserves and then Mine Plan over the next 12 months, through brownfields exploration and resource development. We have a very good opportunity to grow the current three year mine plan utilising the cornerstone asset that is the 1.7Mtpa Checker gold mill at Mt Magnet.”

Detailed tables of Resources and Reserves are attached below.

For further information contact:

Mark Zeptner Managing Director Ramelius Resources Limited Ph: (08) 9202 1127

Duncan Gordon Executive Director Adelaide Equity Partners Ph: (08) 8232 8800

ABOUT RAMELIUS

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Figure 1: Ramelius’ Operations & Development Project Locations

Ramelius owns the Mt Magnet Gold mining and processing operation and has commenced the high grade Vivien and Kathleen Valley gold mines near Leinster, also in Western Australia. The Burbanks Treatment Plant is located approximately 9 kilometres south of Coolgardie and is currently on care and maintenance.

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MINERAL RESOURCES

Table A: Mineral Resources

Table A:Mineral Resources Table A:Mineral Resources Table A:Mineral Resources Table A:Mineral Resources Table A:Mineral Resources
MINERAL RESOURCES AS AT 30 JUNE 2015 - INCLUSIVE OF RESERVES
Deposit Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource
Tonnes
Au
Au
('000s)
g/t
Oz
Tonnes
Au
Au
('000s)
g/t
Oz
Tonnes
Au
Au
('000s)
g/t
Oz
Tonnes
Au
Au
('000s)
g/t
Oz
Galaxy
MorningStar
823
1.5
40,000
6,318
1.9
393,000
1,765
1.8
103,000
4,436
1.3
180,000
4
1.4
-
11,577
1.6
613,000
1,770
1.8
103,000
Total major deposits 823
1.5
40,000
8,084
1.9
496,000
4,441
1.3
180,000
13,347
1.7
716,000
Bartus Group
Blackmans
Boomer
Britannia Well
Bullocks
Eastern Jaspilite
Eclipse
Golden Stream
Hill 60
Lone Pine
O'Meara Group
Shannon
Spearmont - Galtee
Stellar
Welcome - Baxter
49
2.2
4,000
146
2.2
10,000
199
2.5
16,000
94
2.5
8,000
160
2.1
11,000
222
1.6
11,000
115
2.1
8,000
336
2.6
28,000
1,194
1.8
68,000
179
2.0
12,000
202
3.3
21,000
121
2.8
11,000
167
2.2
12,000
154
2.9
14,000
277
1.7
15,000
231
2.5
18,000
35
2.5
3,000
25
2.9
2,000
87
1.9
5,000
276
1.6
15,000
238
1.6
12,000
121
2.6
10,000
786
1.0
26,000
40
2.5
3,000
134
2.5
11,000
41
2.1
3,000
7
1.7
-
309
4.6
46,000
147
1.7
8,000
151
1.5
7,000
42
2.6
3,000
207
4.3
28,000
59
1.8
3,000
198
1.8
11,000
402
1.8
24,000
457
2.6
38,000
1,980
1.5
94,000
179
2.0
12,000
242
3.2
25,000
401
2.4
32,000
208
2.1
14,000
160
2.8
15,000
309
4.6
46,000
623
1.9
38,000
383
2.1
26,000
170
2.5
14,000
232
4.1
31,000
306
2.0
19,000
696
1.7
37,000
Total satellite deposits 869
2.1
60,000
3,399
2.1
232,000
2,480
2.1
171,000
6,748
2.1
463,000
Hill 50 Deeps
Morning Star Deeps
Saturn UG
St George UG
Water Tank Hill UG
279
5.5
49,000
110
4.9
17,000
932
7.0
209,000
195
4.2
26,000
149
4.2
20,000
229
6.6
49,000
396
6.4
81,000
334
5.0
53,000
1,607
2.5
127,000
42
4.0
5,000
89
4.9
14,000
1,607
6.6
339,000
528
4.7
79,000
1,607
2.5
127,000
302
4.4
42,000
318
6.1
63,000
Total UG deposits 390
5.3
66,000
1,504
6.3
304,000
2,468
3.5
280,000
4,362
4.6
650,000
Mt Magnet Stockpiles 794
0.7
19,000
-
-
-
-
794
0.7
19,000
Mt Magnet Total 2,876
2.0
185,000
12,987
2.5
1,032,000
9,388
2.1
631,000
25,251
2.3
1,848,000
Western Queen South
Coogee
Vivien
Kathleen Valley
Mossbecker
Yellow Aster/Nils D.
104
3.6
12,000
31
3.6
4,000
499
8.8
141,000
463
4.0
59,000
205
4.4
29,000
81
3.4
9,000
65
3.3
7,000
306
4.4
43,000
186
2.3
14,000
960
2.0
61,000
185
3.5
21,000
96
3.4
11,000
805
7.1
184,000
650
3.5
73,000
1,165
2.4
90,000
Non Mt Magnet Total 1,302
5.9
245,000
1,599
2.6
134,000
2,901
4.1
379,000
Total Resources 2,876
2.0
185,000
14,289
2.8
1,277,000
10,987
2.2
765,000
28,152
2.5
2,227,000

Note: Figures rounded to nearest 10,000 tonnes, 0.1 g/t and 1,000 ounces. Rounding errors may occur.

Mineral Resource Commentary

Galaxy comprises of a number of deposits surrounding the historic Hill 50 underground mine, including Saturn, Mars, Titan, Perseverance and Brown Hill. Galaxy Resources for the Saturn and Mars open pits were depleted by 72,000 ounces for mining to 30 June 2015. Mt Magnet deposits (with the exception of Blackmans) are contained within the Mt Magnet contiguous tenement holding and located within an 8 km radius of the Checkers gold mill. The Blackmans deposit is a new resource (38,000oz), located 30km north of Mt Magnet. All resources except Hill 50 Deeps, Morning Star Deeps, Saturn UG, St George UG and

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Water Tank Hill UG are generated as open pit resources and reported to maximum vertical depth of 200m below pre-existing topography. Net change to resources is shown below in Figure 2. The Kathleen Valley deposits were drilled and re-modelled in 2014/15 and increased by 33,000 ounces.

All resources are based on combinations of RC (usually predominant) and diamond drillholes. Sampling has been via riffle or cone splitters (RC) or by sawn half core. Assay is carried out by commercial laboratories and accompanied by QAQC samples. Mineralisation has been modelled as cross-sectional interpretations using deposit suitable lower cut-offs & geological interpretation or characteristics. Interpretations have then been wireframed using geological software, including Micromine & Surpac. Mineralisation has been grouped by domain where required and statistical analysis, top-cutting and estimation carried out using anisotropic search ellipses. Estimation uses Ordinary Kriging and/or Inverse Distance methods. Modelling has been undertaken with recognition of the probable mining method and resource classifications reflect drill spacing, data quality, geological and grade continuity.

Further details are available from RMS ASX Releases for individual projects. Further detailed information relating to generation of the resource estimates is attached below in Table 1 – JORC 2012 Reporting Criteria.

Resource Inventory Change

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2,400,000
2,200,000
2,000,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
June 2014 Mining Depletion Drilling, re- Acquistion or June 2015
modelling, exploration
categorisation addition
Ounces
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Figure 2: Resource Inventory Change

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Mineral Resource Diagrams

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Figure 3: Perseverance (Galaxy), truncated view looking N, model, voids, drilling, pit design & June 2015 pit

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Figure 4: Water Tank Hill UG, 3D view to NE, model, drilling & voids

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Figure 5: Vivien UG, 3D view to NW, model, drilling & decline

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Figure 6: Mossbecker, 3D view to N, model, drilling & pit design

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ORE RESERVES

Table B: Ore Reserves

Table B:Ore Reserves Table B:Ore Reserves Table B:Ore Reserves
ORE RESERVE STATEMENT AS AT 30 JUNE 2015
Proven Probable Total Reserve
Tonnes
Au
Au
('000s)
g/t
Oz
Tonnes
Au
Au
('000s)
g/t
Oz
Tonnes
Au
Au
('000s)
g/t
Oz
Galaxy Pits
Saturn
Mars
Titan
Perseverance
Brown Hill
Morning Star Cutback
Morning Star
Satellite Pits
Boomer
Lone Pine
O'Meara
Golden Stream
Underground
Water Tank Hill
St George
Stockpiles
21
1.5
1,000
20
1.9
1,000
667
1.4
30,000
73
3.6
8,000
794
0.7
19,000
92
2.2
7,000
65
1.7
4,000
483
1.4
21,000
452
2.7
39,000
109
2.6
9,000
478
2.8
43,000
132
2.9
12,000
258
1.8
15,000
46
3.4
5,000
95
3.0
9,000
176
6.5
37,000
86
3.0
8,000
113
2.1
8,000
84
1.8
5,000
1,150
1.4
51,000
452
2.7
39,000
109
2.6
9,000
478
2.8
43,000
132
2.9
12,000
258
1.8
15,000
46
3.4
5,000
95
3.0
9,000
176
6.5
37,000
159
3.3
16,000
794
0.7
19,000
Mt Magnet Total 1,575
1.2
59,000
2,471
2.6
209,000
4,045
2.1
268,000
Vivien Underground 400
7.9
101,000
400
7.9
101,000
Mossbecker pit
Yellow Asterpit
321
4.1
42,000
88
4.6
13,000
321
4.1
42,000
88
4.6
13,000
Kathleen Valley Total 408
4.2
55,000
408
4.2
55,000
Total Reserves 1,575
1.2
59,000
3,279
3.5
365,000
4,854
2.7
424,000

Note: Figures rounded to nearest 10,000 tonnes, 0.1 g/t and 1,000 ounces. Rounding errors may occur.

Ore Reserve Commentary

All Ore Reserves have been reported from Measured and Indicated Resources only. Saturn, Mars & Perseverance ore reserves are generated from current operational pit designs and resource models depleted by end of June 2015 open pit pick-ups. All ore reserves have been calculated from a number of internal and external mining optimisation studies using appropriate cost, geotechnical, slope design criteria, dilution, cutoff grade and recovery parameters. A gold price of A$1,400/oz has been generally used with A$1,450/oz for Vivien.

Mining costs for the Galaxy and Kathleen Valley open pits are currently budgeted operating costs. Costs for Vivien Underground mining and ore haulage are based on current contract rates. Reserves for Morning Star and some Mt Magnet Satellite Pits utilise older resource models that existed when Ramelius acquired the project in 2010. Reserves for Satellite pits are generated from new pit optimisations and have been compared to earlier pit designs. Mt Magnet Stockpiles consist of ROM stocks & Low Grade stocks mined post 2010. The Vivien reserve is based on underground mine design and BFS study carried out by Ramelius in 2014.

Further detailed information relating to generation of the reserve estimates is attached below in Table 1 - JORC 2012 Reporting Criteria.

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Reserve Inventory Change
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
June 2014 Mining Depletion Resource change/re- Acquistion or June 2015
design exploration addition
Ounces
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Figure 7: Reserve Inventory Change

Competent Persons Statements

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Rob Hutchison, a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Rob Hutchison has sufficient experience that is 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’. Rob Hutchison is a full‐time employee of the company and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mark Zeptner, a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mark Zeptner has sufficient experience that is 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’. Mark Zeptner is a full time employee of the company and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statements

This report contains certain forward looking statements with respect to Ramelius’ operations, production grades and other matters that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could be significantly different from those expressed in or implied by those forward looking statements. Such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond the control of Ramelius that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward looking statements contained herein. Ramelius Resources Limited gives no warranties in relation to the information and statements within this report.

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TABLE 1 - JORC REPORTING CRITERIA

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data Sampling Techniques and Data Sampling Techniques and Data Sampling Techniques and Data Sampling Techniques and Data Sampling Techniques and Data
Project Mt Magnet, includes Galaxy, Morning Star, Water Tank Hill, Hill 50
Deeps, Morning Star Deeps and numerous smaller deposits - Mt
Magnet Satellite Deposits. Galaxy consists of the Saturn, Mars,
Titan, Perseverance and Brown Hill open pit deposits. Blackmans
satellite deposit announced June 2015.
Western Queen Coogee Vivien Kathleen Valley
Project
History
Field discovered in 1891. Hill 50 UG mine operated 1934-1976 &
1981-2007. Recorded production of 5.5 Moz. Majority of drilling
data is historic and by numerous companies including WMC,
Metana Minerals, Hill 50 Gold and Harmony Gold. Project acquired
by Ramelius Resources Ltd (RMS) in 2010, with exploration,
mining and milling recommencing early 2012. Blackmans deposit
drilled by Harmony 2006 & RMS 2014/15.
Historic underground
production in 1936/37.
Significant drilling and
exploration by WMC in
early 1990's. Western
Queen (WQ) pit mined
by Equigold 1998-2001.
Western Queen South
(WQS) mined by
Harmony Gold in 2007.
Mined by RMS 2013/14.
Discovered in mid-
1990's. Majority of
drilling by Sovereign
Resources shortly after
discovery in 1996, with
lessor amounts by
Harmony Gold (2002)
and recently by
Ramelius (2012). Mined
by RMS 2013/2014.
Historic underground
production in early
1900's. Early drilling by
Asarco, Wiluna Mines
and Australian
Goldfields (AGFNL). Pit
mined on 1997/98 by
AGFNL. Major drilling by
Agnew Gold Mining
Company in 2000's.
RMS acquisition and
drilling 2013.
Historic underground
production in early 1900's at
Yellow Aster (YA) and Nils
Desperandum (ND).
Explored by Newmont
(1980's), Sir Samuel
Mines/Jubilee Mines (1990's
- 2000's) and Xstrata (2012).
RMS acquisition & drilling in
2014.
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg
cut channels, random chips, or
specific specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
down hole gamma sondes, or
handheld XRF instruments, etc).
These examples should not be taken
as limiting the broad meaning of
sampling.
Sampling was completed using a combination of Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond Drilling (DD). RC drill samples were collected at 1m
intervals in a cyclone at the side of the drilling rig and a sub-sample collected via a riffle or cone splitter. A split portion weighing 2-3kg was in
collected in numbered sample bags. The remaining portion was laid out on the ground for logging. Occasional wet samples were not split but
collected in a plastic bag then spear sampled. Some samples were collected as 2m or 4m composites. These were generally outside
mineralised areas, with exception of early Kathleen Valley holes. Diamond Drilling (DD) core was sampled as 1m or geologically selected
intervals. Core was sawn to provide half core samples for analysis. Core outside lode or mineralised zones is not always sampled.
Include reference to measures taken
to ensure sample representivity and
the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
All sampling by conventional gold industry drilling methods. More recent RC drilling have duplicate samples collected to test sample
representivity.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report. In cases where
‘industry standard’ work has been
done this would be relatively simple
(eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was
used to obtain 1 m samples from
which 3 kgwaspulverised toproduce
Sampling Technique details for historic drilling are often partial or unknown. At Mt Magnet numerous reports exist referencing similar
methods of sampling, however detailed information is incomplete or lacking for the majority of older data or exists in hardcopy formats which
have not been systematically investigated. Early RC drill sampling (pre 1990's) is likely to have used cross-over subs which could affect
sample recovery and contamination to a greater degree than modern face sampling hammers. Early RC drilling may have been collected in
bagged 1m samples and manually riffle split.
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a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be
required, such as where there is
coarse gold that has inherent
sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types
(eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse
circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary
air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
and details (eg core diameter, triple
or standard tube, depth of diamond
tails, face-sampling bit or other type,
whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).
Recent (+2009): 860 RC and DD holes, with majority
as RC using face sampling bit. Diamond drilling (DD)
consists of NQ or HQ drill core. Most core not
orientated.Old: Exploration/resource database
contains 74,000 holes, with around 23,000 RC and
5,000 DD. Not all hole types recorded. Older RC
holes may have used cross-over subs. Some RAB,
AC or VAC holes may be included in shallow
resource estimates (i.e. surficial laterites).
Underground drilling includes some smaller core
sizes such as BQ and grade control sludge holes.
Resource defined by
140 RC holes and 2 DD
holes. RC used face
sampling bit. 15 RC and
2 HQ diamond core
holes were drilled by
RMS in 2012. Core not
orientated. RAB and AC
holes exist but are not
used for estimation
Drillholes for resource
comprise 70 RC and
158 DD holes. DD holes
are NQ size and
normally have RC
precollars.≈80% of
drilling is post 2002 and
deeper holes are mostly
Diamond. Ramelius
drilled 12 infill,
geotechnical and
exploratory DD holes (3
x HQ3, 7 x NQ2) in
2013. Core orientated
using EzyMark.
Drillholes for resources
comprise 854 RC and 56
Diamond holes. DD drillholes
include HQ and NQ core
sizes. Core was not
orientated. The majority of
drilling was completed by
Jubilee Mines in 1992-96.
Xstrata drilled 73 RC and 30
DD holes in 2012. RMS
drilled 28 RC infill holes in
2014.
Drill
sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed.
Core recovery has been logged for more recent drilling at Mt Magnet, Western Queen South, Kathleen Valley (post 2009) and Vivien (post
2002) and is generally excellent (≈100%). Minor wet intervals occur and can affect RC sample recovery. Chip sample recovery is generally
not logged. Voids relating to historic UG workings are logged as open or filled stope voids
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
Sample recovery at all deposits is generally excellent in weathered and fresh rocks. Recent drilling has utilised RC rigs of sufficient size and
air capacity to maximise recovery and provide dry chip samples.
Whether a relationship exists
between sample recovery and grade
and whether sample bias may have
occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.
No indication of sample bias is evident or has been established
Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.
Recent drilling (+2009) has been logged for lithology, oxidation, alteration, veining and sulphides and all core is photographed and
unsampled core retained. Chip-trays were retained for RC precollars and holes. Older drilling generally has a minimum of lithology is logged
for +90% of holes, with varying degrees of other information. All projects have a number of holes drilled and logged specifically for
geotechnical purposes and the level of detail supports resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical understanding.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel, etc) photography.
Drillhole logging of RC chips & DD core is qualitative on visual recordings of rock forming minerals & estimates of mineral abundance.
Photography exists for recent (+2002) DD core from all projects (except Blackmans).
The total length and percentage of
the relevant intersections logged.
The entire length of drillholes are geologically logged
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Sub-
sampling
techniques
and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core
taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
sampled wet or dry.
Core holes are sawn and sampled as half core. Some 1/4 core sampling has occurred as checks. Older drilling details incomplete but where
available were similar. Old Mt Magnet core may have been hand split in some instances
Recent RC holes sub-sampled by rig mounted cone or riffle splitter. Majority of old drilling details unknown. Kathleen Valley (KV) 90's drilling
collected in plastic bags and manually riffle split. Occasional wet samples spear sampled from plastic bags.
For all sample types, the nature,
quality and appropriateness of the
sample preparationtechnique.
Sub-sample methods appear appropriate for deposit and sample type using excepted industry practices.
Quality control procedures adopted
for all sub-sampling stages to
maximiserepresentivity ofsamples.
Recent RC samples have field duplicate samples taken at regular intervals and compared. For older sampling reports exist referencing
similar methods, however detailed information is incomplete or lacking for the majority of older data or exists in hardcopy formats which have
not beensystematicallyinvestigated.
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.
All recent samples sub-sampled using accepted splitting techniques and have been delivered to laboratory for total preparation by crushing
and pulverisation, before being sub-sampled for analysis. For recent Mt Magnet (+2009) samples pill standards have been frequently
submitted testing sample preparation and homogenisation.
Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
Sample sizes are generally appropriate for grain size and material types being sampled, although nuggety gold exists at Vivien and Kathleen
Valley and smaller samples, i.e. half NQ core, may be less representative than larger RC samples.
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.
Recent assaying (+2002) has all been by commercial laboratories including ALS, SGS, KalAssay and Genalysis, typically by 40-50g Fire
Assay to give total contained gold. Screen Fire Assays have been used for 2013 vein samples at Vivien. Earlier assaying includes a number
of techniques and laboratories and details are often incomplete or unknown. 1990's assays at Kathleen Valley were typically by Aqua regia
25g, but mineralised zones re-assayed by 1kg BLARG (Multilab - Leonora). Older Mt Magnet assays frequently use PAL assays conducted
by site laboratories.
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 field analyses of gold grades are completed. Quantitative analysis of the gold content and trace elements is undertaken in a controlled
laboratory environment.
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (e.g. standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias)
and precision have beenestablished.
Recent assaying (+2002) has had QAQC measures including certified reference standards, field duplicates, blank samples and umpire
laboratory check samples carried out for all deposits by the various companies and have shown acceptable levels of accuracy and precision.
For older data reports and tables exist, referencing similar QAQC methods, however detailed information is incomplete or lacking for the
majority of old data. 1990's Kathleen Valley samples lack blanks and standards, but have frequent repeat assays using BLARG or SFA and
a reasonable number of interlab check assays (Genalysis) carried out and compared.
Verification
of
sampling
and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel
The Competent person has verified significant intersections of recent RMS drilling during the resource modelling process
The use of twinned holes In most projects holes were not twinned deliberately, but there are frequent holes that are effectively twinned by varied drill angles and hole
density. All significant projects have holes drilled more recently as a check of older drilling data.
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification,
data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
Recent (+2002) data was captured using logging software (i.e. Field Marshall) and transferred to a central databases (i.e. SQL). Assay
results are loaded electronically. All drillhole data is visually validated prior to resource modelling. For old data detailed information for
verification of sampling and assaying is generally not available. In some cases i.e. Kathleen Valley, hardcopy data is available and checks
have beenconducted toverify originaland electronic datasets.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data No adjustment of assay data
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Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used
to locate drill holes (collar and down-
hole surveys), trenches, mine
workings and other locations used in
Mineral Resource estimation.
Recent (+2002) collars have been surveyed by DGPS instruments or by mine site surveyors to sub-metre accuracy. RMS holes drilled at Mt
Magnet, WQS and Vivien were downhole surveyed using electronic camera or gyroscopic survey tools. Old: Collar survey method is not
recorded for all old holes, however at Mt Magnet and Vivien mine site surveyors were available and used. At Kathleen Valley older holes
were frequently planned to a pegged survey grid and drilled on the grid to +/- 1-2m accuracy. Downhole surveys not available for all older
drilling,notablyvertical RC drillingat Coogee and Kathleen Valley. Ifpresent,downhole surveymethod frequentlyunknown.
Recent (+2002) collars have been surveyed by DGPS instruments or by mine site surveyors to sub-metre accuracy. RMS holes drilled at Mt
Magnet, WQS and Vivien were downhole surveyed using electronic camera or gyroscopic survey tools. Old: Collar survey method is not
recorded for all old holes, however at Mt Magnet and Vivien mine site surveyors were available and used. At Kathleen Valley older holes
were frequently planned to a pegged survey grid and drilled on the grid to +/- 1-2m accuracy. Downhole surveys not available for all older
drilling,notablyvertical RC drillingat Coogee and Kathleen Valley. Ifpresent,downhole surveymethod frequentlyunknown.
Recent (+2002) collars have been surveyed by DGPS instruments or by mine site surveyors to sub-metre accuracy. RMS holes drilled at Mt
Magnet, WQS and Vivien were downhole surveyed using electronic camera or gyroscopic survey tools. Old: Collar survey method is not
recorded for all old holes, however at Mt Magnet and Vivien mine site surveyors were available and used. At Kathleen Valley older holes
were frequently planned to a pegged survey grid and drilled on the grid to +/- 1-2m accuracy. Downhole surveys not available for all older
drilling,notablyvertical RC drillingat Coogee and Kathleen Valley. Ifpresent,downhole surveymethod frequentlyunknown.
Recent (+2002) collars have been surveyed by DGPS instruments or by mine site surveyors to sub-metre accuracy. RMS holes drilled at Mt
Magnet, WQS and Vivien were downhole surveyed using electronic camera or gyroscopic survey tools. Old: Collar survey method is not
recorded for all old holes, however at Mt Magnet and Vivien mine site surveyors were available and used. At Kathleen Valley older holes
were frequently planned to a pegged survey grid and drilled on the grid to +/- 1-2m accuracy. Downhole surveys not available for all older
drilling,notablyvertical RC drillingat Coogee and Kathleen Valley. Ifpresent,downhole surveymethod frequentlyunknown.
Recent (+2002) collars have been surveyed by DGPS instruments or by mine site surveyors to sub-metre accuracy. RMS holes drilled at Mt
Magnet, WQS and Vivien were downhole surveyed using electronic camera or gyroscopic survey tools. Old: Collar survey method is not
recorded for all old holes, however at Mt Magnet and Vivien mine site surveyors were available and used. At Kathleen Valley older holes
were frequently planned to a pegged survey grid and drilled on the grid to +/- 1-2m accuracy. Downhole surveys not available for all older
drilling,notablyvertical RC drillingat Coogee and Kathleen Valley. Ifpresent,downhole surveymethod frequentlyunknown.
Specification of the grid system used. Local grids have been used for resource modelling of all deposits. Holes may have been picked up in local grid or MGA94 and then
translated. Original survey coordinates are retained.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
Quality topographic surfaces have been generated more recently from aerial photogrammetry or detailed surveys. Some older drillhole RL
data has been adjusted to match accurate topography
Data
spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
The majority of Mt Magnet
deposits are drilled on a
25m based sections and
frequently closed to
12.5m. On section
spacing is generally 20-
50m, with spacing
generally closer near
surface and wider at
depth. Some deposits are
drilled on 20m section
spacings.
WQS resource holes on
25m sections with
variable 10-50m on
section spacing.
Majority of Coogee
drilling is 25m section by
10m on section spacing,
with some infill to 5m on
lines in core high grade
zones and/or selected
12.5m sections.
Vivien drilling pattern
generally on 25m
sections and 10-30m
eastings.
KV drilling pattern generally
on 25m sections and 10-20m
eastings and frequently
closer.
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.
Data spacing is appropriate to defining deposits and estimation process
Whether sample compositing has
been applied.
RC: Vast majority of samples are 1m with minor 2 or 4m composites, generally outside mineralised areas. Diamond: 1m samples or
geologically defined 0.3 - 1.5m samples. All data composited to 1m lengths for resource calculations.
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.
Orientation of geological
structure and deposit
geometry is varied at Mt
Magnet. Intercept angles
are usually orthogonal or
high-angle to stratigraphy
and vary to suit individual
deposits. Mineralisation is
frequently complex with
structurally controlled
stratigraphic and cross-
cutting sub-vertical trends.
Drillhole dip angles are
generally at a moderate to
high angle to steeply
dipping stratigraphy and
mineralisation.
Drillholes are orientated
orthogonal to the
geological and
mineralised trend.
Intercept angles are
moderate to high angle.
Typically as -60° east
dipping holes drilling a
steeply -80° west
dipping lode zone.
Drillholes are orientated
orthogonal to the
geological and
mineralised trend.
Intercept angles are at a
high angle and close to
true width. Most holes
are vertical drilling a
shallow -30° west
dipping lode zone. New
RMS drilling is -60° to
the east.
Drillholes are orientated
orthogonal to the
geological and
mineralised trend.
Intercept angles are at a
moderate to high angle
to the lode. Typically as
-60° NW dipping holes
drilling a -75° SE
dipping lode zone.
Drillholes are orientated
orthogonal to the geological
and mineralised trend.
Intercept angles are at a high
angle to the lode. Typically
as -60° E dipping or vertical
holes drilling a flat to shallow
W dipping lode zone.
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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 bias considered present for all deposits. At Mt Magnet, potential for orientation bias for some individual holes exists, but no bias is
believed evident at deposit scales.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure
sample security.
Recent: All samples have been collected by Ramelius geological staff. Samples are transported to the laboratory by commercial transport
companies. The laboratory receipts received samples against the sample dispatch documents and issues a reconciliation report for every
sample batch.Old:unknown
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews
of sampling techniques and data.
No external audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data collection have been undertaken.
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 parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interests, historical
sites, wilderness or national park
and environmental settings.
Mt Magnet resources and
reserves fall within the
contiguous Mt Magnet
tenement group. Consists
of 62 Mining Leases and
6 Prospecting leases
100% owned by Mt
Magnet Gold Pty Ltd, a
wholly owned subsidiary
of Ramelius Resources
Ltd.
WQS falls within
M59/208 owned 100%
by Mt Magnet Gold Pty
Ltd
Coogee falls within
M26/477 owned 100%
Ramelius Resources
Ltd
Vivien falls within
M36/34 owned 100%
Ramelius Resources
Ltd
Kathleen Valley mineral
resources fall within M36/375
owned 100% Ramelius
Resources Ltd
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.
Operating mine site. No
known impediments.
Recently operating
mine site. No known
impediments.
Recently operating
mine site. No known
impediments.
Operating minesite as
of May 2015.
Operating minesite as of May
2015.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
In all deposits a large proportion of exploration work has been carried out by previous owners. i.e. Mt Magnet - WMC, Metana Minerals, Hill
50 Gold and Harmony Gold. Western Queen South - WMC, Equigold, Harmony Gold. Coogee - Sovereign Gold, Harmony Gold. Vivien -
Asarco, Wiluna Mines, Australian Goldfields and Agnew Gold Mining Company. Kathleen Valley - Newmont, Sir Samuel Mines/Jubilee
Mines and Xstrata. Work includes geological interpretation, soil sampling, exploration and resource drilling, geophysical surveys, data
collationandmodelling.
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Geology Deposit type, geological setting
and style of mineralisation
Archaean gold
mineralisation.
Mineralisation is
principally hosted within
Banded Iron Formations
(BIF) where gold is
spatially associated with
NE trending faults and
associated with pyrrhotite
or pyrite mineralisation.
Additionally gold is
commonly found in late
stage felsic intrusives or
structurally controlled
zones which cross-cut
stratigraphy on NE trend.
Interpretation for Mt
Magnet resources is
based on a long-history
of exploration, open-pit
and underground mining.
Numerous geological
interpretations, pit fact
maps and reports exist
and almost all resources
have been previously
mined
Archaean gold
mineralisation. The
WQ, WQ central and
WQ south zones are
hosted by steeply
dipping mafic -
ultramafic greenstone
stratigraphy.
Mineralisation occurs as
within a steeply dipping,
NNW trending foliated
mafic lode/shear zone
displaying silica veining
and alteration, and
disseminated pyrite.
The lode sits adjacent
to an ultramafic contact.
Coogee is hosted by a
felsic dacitic and
rhyolitic units.
Mineralisation is hosted
within a shallow (-30°)
west dipping lode/shear
zone. Pit exposures
show the lode zone to
be associated with
sericite-chlorite
alteration, coarse pyrite-
hematite mineralisation
and foliation. It is
interpreted as a
Archaean structurally
hosted lode gold
deposit possibly
occurring on a
sedimentary layer within
the volcanic sequence.
High grade zones occur
as SE plunging shoots
within the shear.
Vivien is a typical
orogenic structurally
controlled Archaean
gold lode system. It is a
steeply dipping narrow
quartz vein hosted
within a dolerite/gabbro
unit. It has strong
geological continuity
and is well understood
from diamond drill core
and historic mining and
investigation.
Mineralisation is related
to a secondary phase of
quartz veining with
associated sulphide
mineralisation. Vein
width may relate to
flexures in the lode and
current interpretation is
that several higher
grade shoots plunge
shallowly to the NE
within the overall lode.
Kathleen Valley deposits are
orogenic structurally controlled
Archaean gold lode systems.
The mineralisation is
controlled by a W dipping N/S
trending fault contact between
the Jones Creek
Conglomerate and underlying
ultramafic rocks. Gold occurs
in flat lying silica-biotite-pyrite
altered lodes hosted by the
Conglomerate just above the
fault contact. The Mossbecker
deposit, for example, extends
over 350m strike and consists
of 1 - 2 main sub-horizontal
lodes.
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.
No detailed tabulation of drilling is given. All drilling is historic and too numerous to list. Representative deposit views are attached.
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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.
This report relates to resources and reserves based on existing drillhole datasets. No new exploration results are reported. All previous RMS
significant new drilling results have been previously reported.
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.
No exploration results are reported. Intercepts used in resource modelling are typically defined by cut-off and/or geological interpretation.
Lower cut-off varies from 0.5 to 2 g/t based on deposit style and whether open pit or underground mining scenario.
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.
Vivien is example of highly mixed grade population with all quartz vein material modelled as lode zone but very erratic and nuggety gold
grade values (frequently below nominal cut-off)
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalents, gold only
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.
No exploration intercepts reported. Mineralisation widths are effectively constrained by interpretation and modelling process
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’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections
(with scales) and tabulations of
intercepts should be included for
any significant discovery being
reported These should include, but
not be limited to a plan view of drill
hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
Appropriate deposit views have been included in the body of this report
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Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of
all Exploration Results is not
practicable, representative
reporting of both low and high
grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
No exploration intercepts reported
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if
meaningful and material, should be
reported including (but not limited
to): geological observations;
geophysical survey results;
geochemical survey results; bulk
samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test
results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating
substances.
All deposits have had some degree of additional sampling or testwork in regard to geotechnical investigation, geochemical characterisation,
metallurgical testwork and density measurement, usually on specific selected diamond core holes. Other exploration data is not material to
resource estimation.
Further work The nature and scale of planned
further work (eg tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
Further work will consist of selected infill or extensional drilling on material projects likely to convert to reserves to extend mine life.
Examples are Nil Desperandum at KV, Vivien depth extensions and a number of Mt Magnet open pit deposits.
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 mainly comprises of infill drilling and no diagrams are attached
Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources
Database
integrity
Measures taken to ensure that
data has not been corrupted by,
for example, transcription or
keying errors, between its initial
collection and its use for Mineral
Resource estimation purposes.
Recent (+2002): Ramelius employs an SQL central database using Datashed information management software. User access to the
database is regulated by specific user permissions. Only specific users can overwrite data. Data collection uses Field Marshall software with
fixed templates and lookup tables for collecting field data electronically. A number of validation checks occur upon data upload to the main
database. Recent data from Vivien (AGMC) & Kathleen Valley (Xstrata) has employed similar measures.Old: The majority of data has been
inherited as SQL or access databases and integrity measures is largely unknown. Numerous old resource reports list previous validation
exercises, however new checks have not been undertaken.
Data validation procedures used. Validation checks include electronic checks for missing assays and geology intervals, overlapping intervals, duplicate assays, EOH depth,
hole collar elevations and assay value detection limits, negative and zero values. Some historic data, notably Kathleen Valley, has been
checked against hardcopy logs and assay reports.
Site visits Comment on any site visits
undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those
visits
The Competent Person is a full time employee of Ramelius Resources Ltd and has made multiple site visits to all deposits. Visits confirmed
understanding of deposits and datasets
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If no site visits have been
undertaken indicate why this is the
case.
Site visits made Site visits made Site visits made Site visits made Site visits made
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the
uncertainty of) the geological
interpretation of the mineral
deposit.
Confidence in the geological interpretation of the deposits is high. All deposits have had a significant history of exploration or recent mining
(except Kathleen Valley & Blackmans). Geological interpretations have been formulated over many years and multiple drilling campaigns.
Nature of the data used and of any
assumptions made.
Numerous geological interpretations, pit or underground maps and reports exist and almost all resources have been previously mined to
some degree. Drillhole geological logging and mapping data is primary information used to interpret geological and structural wireframes.
The effect, if any, of alternative
interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation.
No alternate interpretations have been considered necessary
The use of geology in guiding and
controlling Mineral Resource
estimation.
At Mt Magnet mineralisation is principally hosted within Banded Iron Formations (BIF) where gold is spatially associated with NE trending
faults and associated with pyrrhotite and pyrite mineralisation. Additionally gold is commonly found in late stage felsic intrusives which
cross-cut stratigraphy in NE trend. For resource modelling the geology has generally been interpreted first followed by a separate
interpretation of mineralisation envelopes. At WQS mineralisation occurs as within a steeply dipping, NNW trending foliated mafic
lode/shear zone displaying silica veining and alteration, and disseminated pyrite. At Coogee mineralisation is hosted within a shallow (-30°)
west dipping silica-pyrite lode zone within felsic volcanic units. At Vivien mineralisation is hosted by a steeply dipping quartz vein within a
dolerite host unit and strongly associated with sulphide mineralisation within the vein. At Kathleen Valley mineralisation sits in sub-horizontal
silica-biotite-pyrite altered lodes within a granitic conglomerate unit just above shallow dipping fault contact with underlying ultramafics.
The factors affecting continuity
both of grade and geology.
Continuity is affected by geological extents and mineralisation as currently defined by drilling
Dimensions The extent and variability of the
Mineral Resource expressed as
length (along strike or otherwise),
plan width, and depth below
surface to the upper and lower
limits of the Mineral Resource.
Numerous variations.
Examples: current Saturn
pit cutback being mined is
700m long, 350m wide &
190m deep. Main Saturn
BIF hosted orezone strikes
length of pit, is 5-30m
wide, subvertical and
currently drilled to 350m
vertical depth. Higher
grade zones typically
occurring as vertical
shoots in BIFs. Titan felsic
hosted stockwork deposit
is wide zone 120m long,
70m wide and 70m high.
Occurs 70-160m below
surface. Minimum width in
resource interpretations
generally 3-4m, example
Golden Stream narrow
sub-vertical BIF hosted
resource over 270m strike
length, drilled to 90m
down-dip.

Lenticular NNW striking
and steeply west
dipping (-70°) lode with
width of 5-15m. Strike
length of 350m. Drilled
down dip extent of
160m and higher grade
core zone plunging -40°
to S. Occurs from 40 to
300m below surface.
Shallow dipping (-30°)
tabular lode, 3-6m thick.
Strike extent of 230m,
drilled down dip extent
up to 130m. Occurs 25-
100m below surface.
Smaller flat lying
supergene zone, 2-5m
thick sits above lode at
base of complete
oxidation (25-30m
depth).
Narrow vein/lode style.
Strikes NNE and dips at
70° to ESE. Average
width approximately
2.7m, ranging between
1- 7m. Established
strike length of 600m
and down dip extent of
400m.
The Mossbecker deposit
extends over 350m strike (to
N).Gold mineralisation occurs
in shallow dipping lodes 2-
10m thick and 40-80m wide
and plunges around 15° to the
southwest. Lodes occur from
0-100m depth. The other
deposits are of similar
dimensions and geometry.
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Estimation
and modelling
techniques
The nature and appropriateness of
the estimation technique(s)
applied and key assumptions,
including treatment of extreme
grade values, domaining,
interpolation parameters and
maximum distance of
extrapolation from data points. If a
computer assisted estimation
method was chosen include a
description of computer software
and parameters used.
Recent: Core deposits
have been remodelled in
2012-2013. 3D
mineralisation wireframes
interpreted in Micromine.
Often multiple domains
were generated to reflect
geological host,
mineralisation style or
local spatial trends and
hard bound assay
information at a nominal
0.7g/t (open-pit) cutoff.
Estimation by anisotropic
Ordinary Kriging or ID
methods using 1m
composited assay data in
parent cells only. Topcuts
applied by domain
determined by review of
population stats. All
resources except Water
Tank Hill have previous
versions to compare.
Models were validated
visually against assay
data. Old: A number of
resources are based on
previous resource
estimates and models
generated by Harmony
Gold using Surpac
software. Reports exist
for all models to varying
degrees ofdetail.
Three dimensional
mineralisation
wireframes interpreted
in Micromine. One
primary and 2 minor
lode domains were
generated to hard
bound assay
information at a nominal
1g/t cutoff. Estimation
by anisotropic Ordinary
Kriging and comparison
ID³ methods using 1m
composited assay data
in parent cells only.
Appropriate topcuts
applied by domain
determined by
population stats.
Three dimensional
mineralisation
wireframes interpreted
in Micromine software.
One primary and one
supergene domain
were generated to hard
bound assay
information at a nominal
1g/t cutoff. Estimation
by anisotropic ID³
method using 1m
composited topcut
assay data in parent
cells only.
Three dimensional
mineralisation
wireframe interpreted in
Micromine. Single lode
domain interpreted
based on quartz vein
position, with minimum
1.5m downhole width.
Grade estimation by
Ordinary Kriging
method using 1m
composited topcut
assay data to parent
cells only. Anisotropic
search ellipse using
strike and dip and with
NE plunge used
reflecting previous
interpretations and
variography.
Three dimensional
mineralisation wireframes
interpreted in Micromine. Lode
domains interpreted based on
0.5g/t cutoff. Hard bounded
grade estimation by Inverse
Distance & Ordinary Kriging
methods using 1m composited
topcut assay data to parent
cells only. Anisotropic search
ellipse based on domain
variography.
The availability of check
estimates, previous estimates
and/or mine production records
and whether the Mineral Resource
estimate takes appropriate
account of such data.
All deposits have previous resource estimates which have been used as checks against current estimates. Mining by RMS at Mt Magnet
(Galaxy), WQS and Coogee has also occurred and allowed comparison of resource estimates to production.
The assumptions made regarding
recovery of by-products.
No by-products
Estimation of deleterious elements
or other non-grade variables of
economic significance (eg sulphur
for acid mine drainage
characterisation).
No non-gold elements of significance. Low sulphur or sulphur directly related to ore grade material.
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In the case of block model
interpolation, the block size in
relation to the average sample
spacing and the search employed.
Galaxy block size 4m(X)
x 10m(Y) x 5m(Z) with
subcells. Parent cell
estimation only. Other
deposits similar sizes.
Anisotropic search -
maximum range 120m
Block size 4m(X) x
10m(Y) x 5m(Z) with
subcells. Parent cell
estimation only.
Anisotropic search -
maximum range 100m
Block size 5m(X) x
12.5m(Y) x 2.5m(Z)
with subcells. Parent
cell estimation only.
Anisotropic search -
maximum range 50m
Block size 5m(X) x
12.5m(Y) x 10m(Z) with
subcells. Parent cell
estimation only.
Anisotropic search -
maximum range 65m
Block size 5m(X) x 10m(Y) x
5m(Z) with subcells. Parent
cell estimation only.
Anisotropic search - maximum
range 50m
Any assumptions behind
modelling of selective mining
units.
No assumptions made in modelling SMU at resource stage
Any assumptions about correlation
between variables.
Grades assumed to correlate along mineralised trends/wireframes and estimated using anisotropic searches matching correlation directions
Description of how the geological
interpretation was used to control
the resource estimates.
Mineralisation wireframes were constructed with reference to geological/mineralisation interpretations
Discussion of basis for using or
not using grade cuttingor capping.
All gold deposits with lognormal grade distributions. Top cutting used in all estimates as per industry practice, in 97.5 to 99.5 percentile
range.
The process of validation, the
checking process used, the
comparison of model data to drill
hole data, and use of
reconciliation data if available.
Validation has generally included visual comparison against drillhole grades, volume comparisons, global grade statistic comparison and
swath grade plots
Moisture Whether the tonnages are
estimated on a dry basis or with
natural moisture, and the method
of determination of the moisture
content
All tonnages are estimated on a dry basis
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off
grade(s) or quality parameters
applied.
Cut-off grades are adopted on current operating cut-off grades, with variances for deposit mineralisation tenor, location and mining method.
Mt Magnet open-pit resources are generally reported above 0.7 to 0.9 g/t. Mt Magnet, WQS and Vivien underground resources are
nominally above 2-3g/t. Coogee & Blackmans reported above 1g/t. Kathleen Valley mineralisation encompassed and reported above 0.5g/t
envelope. This cut-off encapsulates the mineralisation effectivelyand typicallydiscriminates economic material from waste
Mining factors Assumptions made regarding
possible mining methods,
minimum mining dimensions and
internal (or, if applicable, external)
mining dilution. It is always
necessary as part of the process
of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider potential
mining methods, but the
assumptions made regarding
mining methods and parameters
when estimating Mineral
Resources may not always be
rigorous. Where this is the case,
this should be reported with an
explanation of the basis of the
mining assumptionsmade.
Galaxy, Morning Star and Mt Magnet Satellite deposits, Coogee and Kathleen Valley are currently modelled as open pit deposits. Factors
include potential pit depths, minimum mineralisation widths and economic cut-offs based on current contract mining equipment and milling
facilities. Mt Magnet UG deposits, including Water Tank Hill, Vivien and WQS are currently modelled with consideration of extraction by
conventional sub-level open stoping methods. The Saturn UG resource assumes a bulk underground sub-level cave type method.
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Metallurgical
factors
The basis for assumptions or
predictions regarding metallurgical
amenability. It is always necessary
as part of the process of
determining reasonable prospects
for eventual economic extraction
to consider potential metallurgical
methods, but the assumptions
regarding metallurgical treatment
processes and parameters made
when reporting Mineral Resources
may not always be rigorous.
Where this is the case, this should
be reported with an explanation of
the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.
Metallurgical treatment is based on current ore production or metallurgical testwork. Milling is occurring at Ramelius' Checkers mill (Mt
Magnet), a 1.7 Mtpa CIL gold plant and Burbanks mill (Coolgardie), a 180Ktpa CIL gold plant. Mt Magnet and WQS deposits are currently or
have recently been processed with recoveries around 90-92%. Coogee recently processed with recovery of 97%. Vivien and Kathleen
Valley deposits have metallurgical testwork showing significant gravity recoveries (+50%) and good total recoveries (+95%) using
conventional CIL milling.
Environmental
factors
Assumptions made regarding
possible waste and process
residue disposal options. It is
always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic
extraction to consider the potential
environmental impacts of the
mining and processing operation.
While at this stage the
determination of potential
environmental impacts, particularly
for a greenfields project, may not
always be well advanced, the
status of early consideration of
these potential environmental
impacts should be reported.
Where these aspects have not
been considered this should be
reported with an explanation of the
environmental assumptions made.
All sites are now operating or recently operating mine sites and compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements. No significant
environmental issues are currently known or envisaged.
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined.
If assumed, the basis for the
assumptions. If determined, the
method used, whether wet or dry,
the frequency of the
measurements, the nature, size
and representativeness of the
samples.
All deposits (except Blackmans) have a number of density measurements based on core samples using water immersion method.
Calculated density is dry. The number of measurements is variable but there are enough to give representative average density values to
use in ore and waste tonnage calculations. Blackmans has assumed densities.
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The bulk density for bulk material
must have been measured by
methods that adequately account
for void spaces (vugs, porosity,
etc), moisture and differences
between rock and alteration zones
within the deposit.
Density measurements are available for fresh core, but fewer measurements exist for oxidised or transitional materials. Oxidised densities
used can include assumed values based on previous mining and CP experience.
Discuss assumptions for bulk
density estimates used in the
evaluation process of the different
materials.
All resources have dry densities assigned by geologically interpreted weathering horizon, plus rocktype where appropriate. At Vivien a
variable density calculation is applied to fresh quartz lode based on ore grade. This fits with measured densities and the correlation between
sulphide content with gold grade.
Discuss assumptions for bulk
density estimates used in the
evaluation process of the different
materials.
It is assumed the deposit densities can be represented by the average values determined or estimated by rocktype and oxidation type.
Classification The basis for the classification of
the Mineral Resources into varying
confidence categories.
Mineral Resources have been classified into Measured, Indicated and Inferred categories based on drillhole spacing, geological confidence,
information quality and grade continuity. Only a small proportion of resources have been classed as Measured and generally occur at a
areas of high drilling density at the base of previously mined pits.
Whether appropriate account has
been taken of all relevant factors
(ie relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations,
reliability of input data, confidence
in continuity of geology and metal
values, quality, quantity and
distribution of the data).
Appropriate account has been taken of all factors
Whether the result appropriately
reflects the Competent Person’s
view of the deposit.
The classification reflects the Competent Person’s view
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or
reviews of Mineral Resource
estimates.
The Galaxy, WQS, Coogee, Vivien, KV and Blackmans mineral resource estimates have been reviewed by an external geological
consultant. While a number of minor changes and enhancements were recommended, no significant flaws to the resource models were
found. Historic drilling data information quality was not reviewed. Other Mt Magnet resources have not been externally reviewed.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy
/confidence
Where appropriate a statement of
the relative accuracy and
confidence level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an
approach or procedure deemed
appropriate by the Competent
Person. For example, the
application of statistical or
geostatistical procedures to
quantify the relative accuracy of
the resource within stated
confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative
discussion of the factors that could
affect the relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate.
All deposits (except Blackmans) have a number of previous resource estimates for comparison. Much of the drilling data however is historic
and methodology detail and quality assurance information is not always complete or in hardcopy records which have not been
systematically investigated. Hence the bulk of resources have been assigned an indicated or inferred status. At the Mt Magnet deposits:
Perseverance, Morning Star, St George, Mars and at Vivien and Kathleen Valley some underground mining voids exist and surrounding
remnant resources if existing are given a maximum of Indicated status. Confidence levels are reflected by the classifications applied and
reported.
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The statement should specify
whether it relates to global or local
estimates, and, if local, state the
relevant tonnages, which should
be relevant to technical and
economic evaluation.
Documentation should include
assumptions made and the
procedures used.
The estimates are global estimates
These statements of relative
accuracy and confidence of the
estimate should be compared with
productiondata,where available.
For Mt Magnet, WQS, Coogee and Vivien all deposits have had some degree of recent or previous mining with production records available
for comparison. Galaxy resource estimates were modified in 2012-13 to better match production data.
Section 4 Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves
Mineral
Resource
estimate for
conversion to
Ore Reserves
Description of the Mineral
Resource estimate used as a
basis for the conversion to an Ore
Reserve.
Mt Magnet ore reserves
are based on revised
resource estimates
generated by Ramelius,
with the exception of the
Morning Star open pit
and St George
underground which are
based on previous
Harmony resources
WQS - no Ore Reserve Coogee - no Ore
Reserve
Vivien ore reserve is
based on the Ramelius
2014 Mineral Resource
model
Kathleen Valley is based on
Ramelius 2015 Mineral
Resource models
Clear statement as to whether the
Mineral Resources are reported
additional to, or inclusive of, the
OreReserves.
Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves
Site visits Comment on any site visits
undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those
visits.
The Competent Person is a full time employee of Ramelius Resources Ltd and has made multiple site. Visits have confirmed understanding
of reserve work.
If no site visits have been
undertaken indicate why this is the
case.
Study status The type and level of study
undertaken to enable Mineral
Resources to be converted to Ore
Reserves
At Mt Magnet reserves are based on budgeted production, life of mine planning, feasibility and pre-feasibility studies conducted with the last
1 to 4 years. The Vivien & Kathleen Valley ore reserves were derived from Bankable Feasibility Studies completed in 2014 & 2015
respectively.
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The Code requires that a study to
at least Pre-Feasibility Study level
has been undertaken to convert
Mineral Resources to Ore
Reserves. Such studies will have
been carried out and will have
determined a mine plan that is
technically achievable and
economically viable, and that
material Modifying Factors have
been considered.
Ore Reserves have been generated after studies appropriate to the deposit type, mining method and scale and are considered to be at least
Pre-Feasibility level. Mining studies have been carried out both internally and using external consultants with appropriate geotechnical,
hydrological, equipment, metallurgical and mining method information. Costs have been used from current budgeted mining, milling and
administration costs. Environmental, social and other factors have been considered internally.
Cut-off
Parameters
The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or
quality parameters applied
Mt Magnet - open pit cut-off grade of 0.7 g/t, selective UG cut-off 3.5g/t, Saturn bulk UG cut-off grade 2.0 g/t. Vivien UG cut-off 4.3g/t.
Kathleen Valley open pit cut-off of 1.7g/t.
Mining factors
or
assumptions
The method and assumptions
used as reported in the Pre-
Feasibility or Feasibility Study to
convert the Mineral Resource to
an Ore Reserve (i.e. either by
application of appropriate factors
by optimisation or by preliminary
or detailed design).
For Kathleen Valley & Mt Magnet Galaxy resources mineral resource models have been regularised to a parent block size to reflect likely
SMU block size and mining resolution prior to optimisation and design work to generate ore reserves. For Vivien the resource model is used
as is with appropriate planned development and stoping planned and unplanned dilutions.
The choice, nature and
appropriateness of the selected
mining method(s) and other
mining parameters including
associated design issues such as
pre-strip, access, etc.
Appropriate mining methods are used. Open pit mining methods for Mt Magnet & Kathleen Valley using current design, mining equipment
and cost parameters. Selective open stoping underground methods are used for Mt Magnet underground reserves, except for Saturn UG
which assumes bulk UG mining methods. For Vivien a conventional, narrow, top-down, long hole stoping method is used.
The assumptions made regarding
geotechnical parameters (eg pit
slopes, stope sizes, etc), grade
control and pre-production drilling.
Geotechnical parameters and grade control are established at Mt Magnet pits from past and current mining practices. At Vivien a
geotechnical study based on specific core holes has been carried out and used in the mine design. Grade control will be by level
development face sampling of the narrow lode. Pits at Kathleen Valley utilised existing & new geotechnical studies for wall designs.
The major assumptions made and
Mineral Resource model used for
pit and stope optimisation (if
appropriate).
For Kathleen Valley & Mt Magnet Galaxy resources mineral resource models have been regularised to a parent block size to reflect likely
SMU block size and mining resolution prior to optimisation and design work to generate ore reserves. For Vivien the resource model is used
as is with appropriate planned development and stoping planned and unplanned dilutions.
The mining dilution factors used. At Mt Magnet open pits dilution of 5% was used. At Vivien 20% dilution (0 g/t) is used if stopes between 1.5 and 2m and 10% dilution if
widerthan 2m. AtKVdilutionof 2.5- 7.5%was applied.
The mining recovery factors used. At Mt Magnet open pits mining recovery of 98% was used. At Vivien mining recovery was 95% with 5% left as island rib pillars. At KV 95%
mining recovery was used.
Any minimum mining widths used. At Mt Magnet a minimum width of around 3m is assumed. At Vivien, minimum stope width of 1.5m was assumed with 20% dilution (0 g/t)
and 10% dilution if wider than 2m.
The manner in which Inferred
Mineral Resources are utilised in
mining studies and the sensitivity
of the outcome to their inclusion.
Inferred mineral resources for Galaxy pits have been tested in optimisations but are not included in Ore Reserves or final pit economic
evaluations. For Vivien the mining study includes 7% of gold production sourced from Inferred resources. These resources are immediately
adjacent or below reserve mined areas. It is reasonable to expect some upgrade of inferred resources to reserves upon mining and grade
control of less well drilled resource extents. The project viability is not dependent on the inferred resource.
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Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions
The metallurgical process
proposed and the appropriateness
of that process to the style of
mineralisation.
Milling will use Checkers mill at Mt Magnet, a conventional gravity recovery and CIL processing circuit. Significant milling information
historical and current is available for the Mt Magnet deposits.
Whether the metallurgical process
is well-tested technology or novel
in nature.
Process is proven technology
The nature, amount and
representativeness of
metallurgical test work
undertaken, the nature of the
metallurgical domaining applied
and the corresponding
metallurgical recovery factors
applied
Significant milling information, historical and current, is available for the Mt Magnet deposits with long term recovery around 92%. A number
of metallurgical tests, including gravity recovery, leach recovery, bond work index and concentrate mineralogy studies, have been carried
out for the Vivien deposit from representative core samples and show the deposit is free milling, has high gravity recovery (+50%) and high
overall recovery (95%).
Any assumptions or allowances
made for deleterious elements.
No deleterious elements present
The existence of any bulk sample
or pilot scale test work and the
degree to which such samples are
considered representative of the
orebody as a whole
No bulk samples or bulk sample requirement
For minerals that are defined by a
specification, has the ore reserve
estimation been based on the
appropriate mineralogy to meet
the specifications?
No specifications, gold
Environmental The status of studies of potential
environmental impacts of the
mining and processing operation.
Details of waste rock
characterisation and the
consideration of potential sites,
status of design options
considered and, where applicable,
the status of approvals for process
residue storage and waste dumps
should be reported.
Environmental studies including waste rock characterisation studies from drill samples, flora and fauna and hydrological surveys have been
carried out for all projects. Mining Approvals are currently granted for the Mt Magnet Galaxy pits and four proposed satellite pits, KV pits &
for the Vivien underground project. This included waste dump designs, tailings storage and clearing permits.
Infrastructure The existence of appropriate
infrastructure: availability of land
for plant development, power,
water, transportation (particularly
for bulk commodities), labour,
accommodation; or the ease with
which the infrastructure can be
provided, or accessed.
Current site infrastructure is in place and suitable for current and planned mining and milling operations. At Mt Magnet it includes
accommodation camp, Checkers mill and tailings dams, offices, magazines, roads and gas power station. At Vivien & KV infrastructure
requirements are relatively small, comprising offices, workshop, generators, underground fan, dewatering pumps, pipeline and magazine.
Site access roads largely exist. Accommodation will utilise existing camps at Mt Magnet and Leinster.
Costs The derivation of, or assumptions
made, regarding projected capital
costs in the study
Capital costs based on current costs and budget model or recent Feasibility studies.
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The methodology used to estimate
operating costs.
Operating costs based on current costs and budget models. Additional costs i.e. void backfilling added where required
Allowances made for the content
of deleterious elements.
No deleterious elements present
The derivation of assumptions
made of metal or commodity
price(s), for the principal minerals
and co-products
Using recent average gold price
The source of exchange rates
usedinthe study.
Cost models use Australian dollar
Derivation of transportation
charges.
Transport (Vivien & KV ore haulage) cost based on contracted rates
The basis for forecasting or source
of treatment and refining charges,
penalties for failure to meet
specification, etc.
Treatment costs based on known current milling costs. No penalties or specifications
The allowances made for royalties
payable, both Government and
private.
Royalty costs are included in budget models, financial evaluations and feasibility models
Revenue
factors
The derivation of, or assumptions
made regarding revenue factors
including head grade, metal or
commodity price(s) exchange
rates, transportation and treatment
charges, penalties, net smelter
returns, etc.
Mt Magnet and Kathleen Valley reserves use $A1,400/oz. Vivien uses A$1,450/oz.
T he derivation of assumptions
made of metal or commodity
price(s), for the principal metals,
minerals and co-products
Market
assessment
The demand, supply and stock
situation for the particular
commodity, consumption trends
and factors likely to affect supply
and demandinto thefuture.
Doré is sold direct to the Perth Mint at spot price
A customer and competitor
analysis along with the
identification of likely market
windows for the product.
Market window unlikely to change
Price and volume forecasts and
the basis for these forecasts
Price is likely to go up, down or remain same
For industrial minerals the
customer specification, testing and
acceptance requirements prior to
a supply contract.
Not industrial mineral
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Economic The inputs to the economic
analysis to produce the net
present value (NPV) in the study,
the source and confidence of
these economic inputs including
estimated inflation, discount rate,
etc.
Discounted cash flows were carried out to determine relative NPV's, using a 5% annual discount rate.
NPV ranges and sensitivity to
variations in the significant
assumptions and inputs
Sensitivity to gold price, grade and costs was also evaluated.
Social The status of agreements with key
stakeholders and matters leading
to social licence to operate.
Agreements are in place with stakeholders including traditional land owner claimants, pastoralists and the local Shires
Other To the extent relevant, the impact
of the following on the project
and/or on the estimation and
classification of the Ore Reserves:
No material risks or impacts are identified.
Any identified material naturally
occurring risks.
The status of material legal
agreements and marketing
arrangements.
The status of governmental
agreements and approvals critical
to the viability of the project, such
as mineral tenement status, and
government and statutory
approvals. There must be
reasonable grounds to expect that
all necessary Government
approvals will be received within
the timeframes anticipated in the
Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility study.
Highlight and discuss the
materiality of any unresolved
matter that is dependent on a third
party on which extraction of the
reserve is contingent.
Classification The basis for the classification of
the Ore Reserves into varying
confidence categories
Reserves have been classified according to Resource classification. The majority are Probable with a smaller amount of Proven
Whether the result appropriately
reflects the Competent Person’s
view of the deposit
They reflect the Competent Person's view
The proportion of Probable Ore
Reserves that have been derived
from Measured Mineral Resources
(if any)
No probable reserves are derived from measured resources
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Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or
reviews of Ore Reserve estimates
Vivien Ore Reserves have been reviewed by an independent mining consultant as part of the Bankable Feasibility process. No fatal flaws
were found. No other reserves have been reviewed.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy
/confidence
Where appropriate a statement of
the relative accuracy and
confidence level in the Ore
Reserve estimate using an
approach or procedure deemed
appropriate by the Competent
Person. For example, the
application of statistical or
geostatistical procedures to
quantify the relative accuracy of
the reserve within stated
confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative
discussion of the factors which
could affect the relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate.
Confidence is in line with gold industry standards and the companies aim to provide effective prediction for current and future mining
operations. No statistical quantification of confidence limits has been generated. Estimates are global by deposit. The Reserve is most
sensitive to a) resource grade prediction, and b) gold price.
The statement should specify
whether it relates to global or local
estimates, and, if local, state the
relevant tonnages, which should
be relevant to technical and
economic evaluation.
Documentation should include
assumptions made and the
procedures used
Accuracy and confidence
discussions should extend to
specific discussions of any applied
Modifying Factors that may have a
material impact on Ore Reserve
viability, or for which there are
remaining areas of uncertainty at
the current study stage.
It is recognised that this may not
be possible or appropriate in all
circumstances. These statements
of relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate should
be compared with production data,
where available.
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