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Resolute Mining Limited Annual Report 2022

Mar 7, 2023

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At 31 December 2022

8 March 2023

Increases in Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves from Ex loration Success p

Highlights

  • Mineral Resources increased by 1.7 million ounces (Moz) to 11.2 Moz of gold, net of depletion

  • Ore Reserves have increased by 0.6 Moz to 4.6 Moz, net of depletion

  • Syama Mineral Resources increased significantly following exploration success at Syama North

  • Mineral Resources at Syama North increased to 3.2 Moz and Ore Reserves increased to 854 koz, with 10% (85koz) of oxide material

  • Further 126 koz of Mineral Resources at Syama Underground converted to Ore Reserves due to improved mining productivities

  • Mako Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources reduced in line with mining depletion

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX/LSE: RSG, Resolute or the Company) is pleased to announce the Company’s Annual Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource Statement at 31 December 2022.

Ore Reserves have increased to 4.6 Moz of gold and Mineral Resources have increased to 11.2 Moz of gold after accounting for the effects of mining depletion, improved productivities underground and exploration success.

A detailed breakdown of the Company’s Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources at 31 December 2022 representing the Syama and Mako operations is presented in the tables below. The 2022 Annual Ore Reserve Statement is included at Table 3 of this announcement and the 2022 Annual Mineral Resource Statement is included at Table 4.

At 31 December 2022 Resolute’s direct share of Ore Reserves was 3.8 Moz and Mineral Resources of 9.1 Moz.

The exploration success at Syama North has added 2 million ounces of gold to the Mineral Resource this year and added 850,000oz to the Ore Reserve

All tonnes and grade information have been rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty of the estimate, small differences may be present in the totals.

Resolute’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Terry Holohan, commented:

“The continued success of the drilling program at Syama North over the second half of 2022 exceeded our expectations. The drill rigs are still turning on this contiguous strike discovery of over 6km which remains open at depth. At this stage the 850 koz of Syama North Ore Reserves focus only on the widest sections of the A21 pit, thus we expect further updates later this year as in-fill drilling continues delineating additional economic mineralisation. It is also worth noting that the 10% oxides delineated at Syama North now represent some of the highest grades of oxides at Syama such that they will get processing preference once mining starts in earnest.

“I am extremely proud of the 31 December 2022 Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement, which incorporates these significant additions to our business, demonstrating our exploration team's achievements.

Also due to recent sustainable efficiency improvements at the Syama underground operation over 2022, the Company was able to convert a further 126 koz of the existing Mineral Resource Estimate to Ore Reserves.

Resolute Mining Limited ABN 39 097 088 689 Level 2, Australia Place, Perth, Western Australia 6000 T +61 8 9261 6100 E [email protected]

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“The company now turns its focus to the Syama North pre-feasibility study (PFS), which is intended to be the first step in exploiting the sulphide reserve, due for publication in the middle of 2023. Significant additions to our Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, such as Syama North clearly demonstrate that the Syama Belt is surprisingly under-explored and justifies the need for further exploration work to be undertaken along the prospective >85 km of strike.”

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Table 1: Ore Reserves (100% Basis)

Ore reserves Proved Probable Total
As at Tonnes g/t oz Tonnes g/t oz Tonnes g/t oz
December 2022 (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s)
Syama 2,880 1.6 148 46,226 2.7 3,964 49,106 2.6 4,112
Mako 4,558 1.2 173 4,948 2.2 348 9,506 1.7 520
Managed Ore Reserves 7,438 1.3 320 51,174 2.6 4,312 58,613 2.5 4,633

Ore Reserves as at 31 December 2022 on a 100% basis total 4.6 Moz after mining depletion with the increase coming from the new reserve at Syama North.

In Mali, the Ore Reserves at the Syama Gold Mine (Syama) increased due to an expansion in the Ore Reserves at Syama North. Overall 40% of the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources were converted into Ore Reserves. We expect the Ore Reserve to increase this year as we continue to convert Inferred Resources to the Indicated category. Exploration success at Syama North in 2022 led to a significant increase in Mineral Resources after completing intensive drilling programs throughout the year. The large increase in Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources led to a substantial increase in Ore Reserves at Syama North to 10.6 million tonnes (Mt) at 2.5g/t Au for 854,000oz. Drilling is continuing at Syama North with the expectation of significant increases in the Ore Reserves during the year.

Underground Ore Reserves at Syama only decreased slightly as inventory increases in the cave flow modelling, due to productivity improvements offset mining depletion reductions.

Ore Reserves at the Mako Gold Mine (Mako) decreased in line with mining depletion.

Resolute’s asset ownership is 80% of Syama (Mali Government 20%), 90% of Tabakoroni (Mali Government 10%), 90% of Mako (Senegalese Government 10%). As such, the Company’s fully attributable Ore Reserves position net government interests, is 3.8 Moz of gold.

The chart below presents the proposed pit design at A21 in Long Section.

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Table 2: Mineral Resources (100% Basis)

Mineral
Resources Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resources
As at Tonnes g/t oz Tonnes g/t oz Tonnes
g/t
oz Tonnes g/t oz
December 2022 (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s)
Syama 25,603 3.2 2,645 58,834 2.9 5,570 39,207
1.8
2,265 123,644
2.6
10,481
Mako 4,955 1.1 177 8,458 1.8 487 682 0.9 19 14,095 1.5 683
Managed Mineral Resources 30,558 2.9 2,823 67,293 2.8 6,057 39,888
1.8
2,284 137,739
2.5
11,164

Mineral Resources (inclusive of Ore Reserves) at 31 December 2022, on a 100% basis, contain 11.2 Moz of gold. The Company’s fully attributable Mineral Resources position, net of government interests is 9.1 Moz of gold.

In Senegal, the Mineral Resources at Mako decreased in line with mining depletion. At Syama the Mineral Resources increased significantly in 2022 following the addition of 2 Moz discovered at Syama North during the year.

The highly successful drilling programs in 2021 and 2022 at Syama North have outlined a company significant Mineral Resource which has the potential to transform the mining operation at Syama. During 2022 the Syama North Mineral Resource increased to 34Mt @ 2.9g/t Au for 3.2 Moz an increase of 2 Moz.

Syama North Plan view:

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Table 3: Ore Reserves Statement

Proved
Probable
**Total **
Group
Share
Ore Reserves
As at December 2022
Tonnes
g/t
oz
Tonnes
g/t
oz
Tonnes
g/t
oz
(000s)
(000s)
(000s)
(000s)
(000s)
(000s)
oz
(000s)
Mali
Syama Underground
0
0.0
0
25,500
2.6
2,094
25,500
2.6
2,094
Syama Stockpiles
707
2.0
46
1,817
1.3
78
2,523
1.5
124
80%
1,675
99
Sub Total (Sulphides)
707
2.0
46
27,317
2.5
2,172
28,023
2.5
2,218
1,774
Syama Satellite Deposits
164
2.2
11
12,367
2.5
975
12,530
2.4
987
Stockpiles (satellite deposits)
881
1.3
38
1,403
1.0
43
2,284
1.1
81
789
65
Sub Total Satellite Deposits
1,045
1.5
49
13,770
2.3
1,018
14,815
2.2
1,067
854
Tabakoroni Underground
0
0.0
0
5,028
4.7
766
5,028
4.7
766
Tabakoroni Open Pit
48
1.9
3
222
1.7
12
270
1.7
15
Tabakoroni Satellite Deposits
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
Tabakoroni Stockpiles
1,080
1.4
50
0
0.0
0
1,080
1.4
50
90%
689
13
0
45
Sub Total Tabakoroni
1,129
1.5
53
5,250
4.6
778
6,378
4.1
831
748
Mali Total
2,880
1.6
148
46,226
2.7
3,964
49,106
2.6
4,112
3,373
Senegal
Mako
697
2.0
44
4,948
2.2
348
5,645
2.2
392
Mako Stockpiles
3,861
1.0
128
0
0.0
0
3,861
1.0
128
Senegal Total
4,558
1.2
173
4,948
2.2
348
9,506
1.7
520
90%
353
115
468
Total Ore Reserves
7,438
1.3
320
51,174
2.6
4,312
58,613
2.5
4,633
3,841

Notes:

  1. Mineral Resources include Ore Reserves.

  2. All tonnes and grade information have been rounded to reflect relative uncertainty of the estimate, small differences may be present in the totals.

  3. Syama Underground mine planning is based on a shut-off grade of 2g/t.

  4. Syama Satellite Reserves are reported above 0.8g/t cut-off.

  5. Tabakoroni Underground Reserves are reported above a 2.75g/t cut-off.

  6. Tabakoroni Satellite Reserves are reported above 0.8g/t cut-off.

  7. Mako Reserves are reported above 0.9g/t cut-off.

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Table 4: Mineral Resources Statement

Measured Measured Indicated Indicated Inferred Inferred Total Resources Total Resources Total Resources Group
Share
Mineral Resources Tonnes g/t oz Tonnes g/t oz Tonnes g/t oz Tonnes g/t oz oz
As at December 2022 (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s) (000s)
Mali 80%
Syama Underground 21,235 3.5 2,362 25,920 3.0 2,483 1,359 2.6 112 48,514 3.2 4,957 3,966
Stockpiles (sulphide) 707 2.0 46 1,771 1.3 75 0 0.0 0 2,478 1.5 120 96
Sub Total (Sulphides) 21,942 3.4 2,408 27,691 2.9 2,558 1,359 2.6 112 50,992 3.1 5,077 4,062
Satellite Deposits 1,748 2.5 141 24,102 2.8 2,135 19,156 2.6 1,604 45,006 2.7 3,880 3,104
Stockpiles (satellite deposits) 739 1.6 38 1,657 1.0 52 46 1.1 2 2,442 1.2 91 73
Sub Total Satellite Deposits 2,487 2.2 179 **25,759 ** 2.6 2,187 19,202 2.6 1,606 47,448 2.6 3,972 3,177
Old Tailings 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 17,000 0.7 365 17,000 0.7 365 292
90%
Tabakoroni Open Pit 33 3.9 4 205 5.0 33 1 6.0 0 239 4.9 38 34
Tabakoroni Underground 6 3.5 1 5,179 4.8 792 1,644 3.5 182 6,829 4.4 976 878
Tabakoroni Satellite Deposits 190 2.0 12 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 190 2.0 12 11
Tabakoroni Stockpiles 945 1.4 42 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 945 1.4 42 38
Sub Total Tabakoroni 1,174 1.6 59 5,384 4.8 826 1,646 3.5 183 8,204 4.0 1,067 960
Mali Total 25,603 3.2 2,645 **58,834 ** 2.9 5,570 39,207 1.8 2,265 123,644 2.6 10,481 8,492
Senegal 90%
Mako 1,103 1.6 56 8,458 1.8 487 682 0.9 19 10,243 1.7 561 505
Mako Stockpiles 3,852 1.0 121 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 3,852 1.0 121 109
Senegal Total 4,955 1.1 177 8,458 1.8 487 682 0.9 19 14,095 1.5 683 614
Total Mineral Resources 30,558 2.9 2,823 67,293 2.8 6,057 39,888 1.8 2,284 137,739 2.5 11,164 9,106

Notes:

  1. Mineral Resources include Ore Reserves.

  2. All tonnes and grade information have been rounded to reflect relative uncertainty of the estimate, small differences may be present in the totals.

  3. Resources are reported above 1.0g/t cut-off for the Syama North.

  4. Resources for the SLC at Syama is reported within an MSO shape generated at 1.3g/t and south of the SLC within an MSO shape generated at 1.5g/t.

  5. Resources for the Cashew NE, Paysans, Tellem and Porphyry Zone (Splay) are reported above a cut-off of 1.0g/t.

  6. Resources for Tabakoroni Open Pit are reported above a cut-off of 1.0g/t and within a US$2,000 optimised shell.

  7. Resources for the Tabakoroni Underground are reported within an MSO shape generated at 1.75g/t (equivalent to US$2,000).

  8. Mako Resources are reported above a cut-off of 0.5g/t and within a US$2,000 optimised shell.

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Summary of Mineral Resource Parameters

A summary of JORC Table 1 is provided below for compliance regarding the Mineral Resources reported within and in-line with the requirements of ASX Listing Rule 5.8.1. There has been a material change to Syama Satellite Mineral resource as detailed in the ASX release dated January 2023. Syama Mineral Resources increased significantly following exploration success at Syama North.

Geology and geological interpretation

The Syama Project is found on the northern margin of the Achaean-Proterozoic Leo Shield which forms the southern half of the West African Craton. The project area straddles the boundary between the Kadiana– Madinani terrane and the Kadiolo terrane. The Kadiana-Madinani terrane is dominated by greywackes and a narrow belt of interbedded basalt and argillite. The Kadiolo terrane comprises polymictic conglomerate and sandstone that were sourced from the Kadiana-Madinani terrane and deposited in a late- to syntectonic basin.

Prospects are centred on the NNE striking, west dipping, Syama-Bananso Fault Zone and Birimian volcanosedimentary units of the Syama Formation.

Sampling and sub-sampling techniques

Diamond core has been sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half to obtain a 2-4kg sample.

Reverse circulation samples were collected on 1m intervals by riffle split (dry) or by scoop (wet) to obtain a 2-4kg sample (Syama) or 1-3kg sample.

Sample preparation for diamond core and RC samples includes oven drying, crushing to 10mm and splitting, pulverising to 85% passing -75um. These preparation techniques are deemed to be appropriate to the material and element being sampled.

Drill core coarse duplicates were split by the laboratory after crushing at a rate of 1:20 samples. Reverse circulation field duplicates were collected by the company at a rate of 1:20 samples.

Drilling techniques

Drill types used include diamond core of HQ and NQ sizes. Core is oriented at 3m down hole intervals using a Reflex Act II RD Orientation Tool and more recently using a Reflex north seeking gyro instrument.

Classification criteria

Mineral Resources were classified in accordance with the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC, 2012).

The deposit has been classified as Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Mineral Resource based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative criteria which include geologic continuity, confidence in volume models, data quality, sample spacing, lode continuity, and estimation parameters (number of informing composites, estimation pass number, kriging quality parameters, and minimum and average distance composites).

The Measured portion of the Resource was defined using areas populated on the first estimation pass, within 20m of informing composites; the kriging efficiency and slope of regression were generally >=0.7; and high confidence exists in lode continuity (strike and thickness).

The Indicated portion of the Resource was defined using areas populated on the first two estimation passes within 50m of informing composites; the kriging efficiency and slope of regression were generally >=0.7; and moderate to high confidence exists in lode continuity (strike and thickness).

Mineralisation that not classified by the above parameters has been classified as Inferred.

The input data is comprehensive in its coverage and does not favour or misrepresent the in situ mineralisation. The definition of the mineralised zones is based on a high level of geologic understanding from good quality

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sample data, producing models of continuous mineralised lodes. Validation of the block model shows good correlation of the input data to the block estimated grades.

The Mineral Resource estimate appropriately reflects the view of the Competent Person

Sample analysis method

All samples were dispatched to ALS Bamako for gold analysis by 30g fire assay fusion with AAS instrument finish (method code Au-AA25). Over-range results were re-analysed and reported by 30g fire assay fusion with gravimetric finish (method code Au-GRA21). The analytical method was appropriate for the style of mineralisation.

No geophysical tools were used to determine elemental concentrations.

Quality control (QC) procedures included the use of certified standards (1:40), non-certified sand blanks (1:40), diamond core coarse duplicates (1:20) and reverse circulation field duplicates (1:20).

Laboratory quality control data, including laboratory standards, blanks, duplicates, repeats, grind size results and sample weights were also captured into the digital database.

Analysis of the QC sample assay results indicates that an acceptable level of accuracy and precision has been achieved.

Estimation methodology

Estimation of gold grade has been completed using Ordinary Kriging (OK).

The deposit mineralisation has been constrained by wireframes constructed using a combination of downhole gold assay and associated lithological logging. These lode wireframes have been used to define domain codes used for estimation. The drillholes have been flagged with the domain code and composited using the domain code to segregate the data.

Domain boundary analysis has been undertaken, with hard boundaries used for all domains.

Drillholes have been composited to 1m intervals using Leapfrog Geo 2021.2.5 with residual lengths distributed evenly across all composites. There are no residual samples.

The influence of extreme gold assays has been reduced by top-cutting across selected domains. Top-cuts have been determined using a combination of log probability, log histogram, and mean-variance plots. Topcuts have been reviewed and applied to the composites on a domain-by-domain basis.

Variography has been determined using Datamine Supervisor v.8.14 software using top-cut values. Where there is insufficient data in individual domains to generate meaningful variograms, domains have been grouped, or variograms borrowed from other similar domains.

Drillhole data spacing ranges from 10m spacing in areas of dense drilling to approximately 100m spacing in sparsely drilled, deeper areas.

The block model parent block size is 5m (X) by 10m (Y) by 5m (Z) with sub-blocks down to 0.3125m (X) by 0.625m (Y) by 0.3125m (Z), with the sub-blocks estimated at the scale of the parent block. The block size is considered appropriate for the drillhole spacing throughout the deposit.

Grade estimation has been completed in three passes:

Pass 1 estimation has been undertaken using a minimum and maximum number of sample composites (determined using Datamine Supervisor v.8.14 KNA tool) into a search ellipsoid with dimensions equal to half the variogram range of the domain.

Pass 2 estimation has been undertaken with the same minimum/maximum samples as Pass 1 into a search ellipsoid twice the first pass.

Pass 3 estimation has been undertaken with a minimum of 4 samples, and the same maximum number of samples as the first two passes into a search ellipsoid twice the second pass

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A four drillhole limit has been applied to the passes.

Previous Mineral Resource estimates are comparable in size and scope when considering the additional extensional drilling included in the current estimate.

The Mineral Resource estimate has been validated using visual validation tools, mean grade comparisons between the block model and declustered composite grade means, and swath plots comparing the input composite grades and the block model grades by Northing, Easting, and RL

No selective mining units are assumed in the estimate. There will be no by-products recovered from mining. No additional or deleterious elements have been estimated. The model focuses on interpreting mineralisation beneath existing open pits. Historical reconciliation data is incomplete and has not been used.

Basis for selected cut-off grade

A cut-off grade of 1.0 g/t Au has been used for construction of mineralised wireframes, based on mining parameters of the nearby Syama and Tabakoroni deposits.

Mining and metallurgical methods and other material modifying factors

Extensive metallurgical investigations and reporting have been completed prior to the commencement of mining and milling at the nearby Syama deposit.

The processing method involves crushing, milling, flotation and roasting, followed by conventional CIL recovery.

There is no evidence to suggest that the metallurgical characteristics of ore extracted from Syama North would change from that encountered at Syama.

Summary of Ore Reserve Parameters

A summary of JORC Table 1 is provided below in Appendix for compliance regarding the Ore Reserves reported within and in-line with the requirements of ASX Listing Rule 5.9.1. There has been a material change to the Syama North Satellite Reserve; i.e, change in tonnes, grades, rock type (Oxide; Transistional and Fresh).

Material assumptions and the outcomes of the [preliminary] feasibility study

The Syama North deposit consist of A21, Beta, Alpha & Ba04 pits.

Feasibility Studies were completed for mining of Northern satellite deposits in 2009, and mining of satellite pits has been occurring since then. Recent drilling in Syama North has identified a significant resource in sulphide, spread across the Syama North region, an extension to the known oxide deposit. Additional drilling was completed targeting the A21 area and the resource model was updated in Dec 22 with additional information. Overall, 40% of the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources were converted into Ore Reserves. Infill drilling is ongoing, and we expect the Ore Reserve to increase this year as we convert Inferred Resources to Indicated category.

Pit was reoptimized using the new resource model and redesigned to match the latest optimisation. All Reserves were declared as Probable as more test works and drilling is ongoing to firm up the modifying factors (geotechnical inputs).

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The work undertaken to date has addressed all material Modifying Factors required for the conversion of a Mineral Resources estimate into an Ore Reserve estimate and has shown material change where there is a significant increase in Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources. As a result, Ore Reserves at Syama North increases to 10.6 million tonnes (Mt) at 2.5g/t Au for 854,000oz. Drilling is continuing at Syama North with the expectation of significant increases in the Ore Reserves during the year.

Classification criteria

The Ore Reserves are based on the Mineral Resource estimate detailed in the ASX release dated January 2023.

Proved and Probable Ore Reserves were declared based on the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources. None of the Measured Mineral Resource was converted to Proven Ore Reserves as the PFS study for plant expansion is underway and drilling is ongoing to firm up the geotechnical inputs.

Mining methodology

Mining is planned to be undertaken by conventional open pit methods of drill and blast, followed by load and haul. The Ore from Syama North will be trucked to Syama and treated through Syama Processing plant.

Detailed pit design work was completed based on pit optimisations result. Only Measured and Indicated Resources were used in the pit optimisation.

Processing method

Metallurgical test work was conducted on multiple samples. The tests indicated that, similarly to the Syama ore. The processing of the ore will be similar to that of the Syama sulphide circuit which has been in operation for several years and is well understood, consisting of the following stages:

  • Crushing and grinding utilising the existing oxide process plant infrastructure

  • Gravity gold recovery utilising the existing oxide gravity circuit

  • Flotation to produce a sulphide rich concentrate

  • Concentrate thickening

  • Roasting, followed by calcine quench and wash

  • Carbon-in-leach (CIL)

  • Tailings disposal

A total gold recovery of 86%, 80% and 78%, has been assumed for Oxide, Transistional and Fresh Material respectively, based on test results to date. This is in line with similar ore being processed at Syama.

Basis for selected cut-off grade

The mill cut-off grade is used for Reserve Reporting. It is the derived from the long-term gold price, processing cost, mining dilution, royalty and selling costs. The above-mentioned economic parameters are the same as in the Financial Model 2022

Estimation methodology

The reported Ore Reserve estimates for Syama North are based on pit optimisations conducted using the Lerchs-Grossman (LG) algorithm utilizing the NPV Scheduler and reviewed in Whittle to calculate the optimal pit at specific input parameters and pit designs. Costs are based on existing contract mining and haulage rates and site costs which are understood with a high degree of accuracy.

Detailed pit design work was completed based on pit optimisations result. Only Measured and Indicated Resources were used in the pit optimisation.

Overall slope angles are dependent on rock type; approximately 34° for Oxide, 38° for Transisitional and 50° for Fresh as recommended by Geotechnical consultants and operational experience in mining other similar pits in same region.

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A 5% dilution and 10 % mining loss factor applied. All Inferred material is treated as waste and is excluded from Reserve Reporting.

Inferred Mineral Resources are not included in the pit optimisation and pit design. A mining and production schedule were completed with Inferred Mineral Resource treated as waste. As a result, the conversion of Inferred Mineral Resource to processed product is not required for the overall financial viability of the project.

Material modifying factors

Detailed pit design work was completed based on pit optimisations result. Only Measured and Indicated Resources were used in the pit optimisation.

Overall slope angles are dependent on rock type; approximately 34° for Oxide, 38° for Transistional and 50° for Fresh as recommended by Geotechnical consultants and operational experience in mining other similar pits in same region.

A 5% dilution and 10 % mining loss factor applied. The Dilution and mining loss assumptions are derived from the reconciliation results at Syama. All Inferred material is treated as waste and is excluded from Reserve Reporting.

The Syama North pits are located within approximately 8km of Syama. Ore is trucked to Syama where it is processed at Syama. General and administration costs are shared between the oxide plant and the sulphide plant. As part of ongoing operations, capital and operating budgets are prepared from first principles and considering existing contractual agreements.

The processing plant produces gold doré (without problematic deleterious elements) that is subsequently refined offsite. Refining costs are not material.

A gold price of US$1,500/oz formed the basis of the Ore Reserves

Exchange rates used for planning purposes are from consensus forecasts provided by external corporate advisers.

Ad valorem Government royalties of 6% are payable on gold production.

No penalties are incurred, nor is any revenue received from co-products.

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Competent Persons Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to data quality, geological interpretation and Mineral Resource estimation for the various projects unless specified in the list below is based on information compiled by Bruce Mowat, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and a full-time employee of Resolute Corporate Services Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Mining Limited. Mr Mowat has sufficient experience that is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activity being undertaken as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (JORC Code 2012). Mr Mowat consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the material compiled by him in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this statement that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves listed below is based on information and supporting documents prepared by the Competent Person identified. Each person specified in the list has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity, which has been undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012.

Mr Ndjibu and Mr Patani are full-time employees of Resolute Corporate Services Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Mining Limited. Mr Johnson is a full-time employee of MPR Geological Consultants Pty Ltd.

Mr Osiejak is a full-time employee of Cube Consulting Pty Ltd. Ms Havlin is an employee of Snowden Optiro Pty Ltd. Each person identified in the list below consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the material compiled by them in the form and context in which it appears.

Activity Competent Person Membership Institution
Syama Resource Patrick Smillie Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Syama Reserve Gito Patani Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Syama North Resource Patrick Smillie Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Syama North Reserves Kitwa Ndjibu Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Syama Tailings Facility Susan Havlin Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Tabakoroni OP Resource Susan Havlin Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Tabakoroni OP Reserves Kitwa Ndjibu Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Tabakoroni UG Resource Susan Havlin Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Tabakoroni UG Reserves Gito Patani Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Tellem Resource Nic Johnson Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Tellem Reserves Kitwa Ndjibu Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Cashew NE Resource Bruce Mowat Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Cashew NE Reserves Kitwa Ndjibu Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Paysans Resource Nic Johnson Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Paysans Reserves Kitwa Ndjibu Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Porphyry Zone Resource Bruce Mowat Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Porphyry Zone Reserves Kitwa Ndjibu Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Mako Resources – In Situ Marcus Osiejak Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Mako Resources – Stockpiles Bruce Mowat Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Mako Reserves Kitwa Ndjibu Australasian Institute of Miningand Metallurgy

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Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains certain “forward-looking statements” including statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations with respect to Resolute’s business and operations, market conditions, results of operations and financial condition, and risk management practices. The words "likely", "expect", "aim", "should", "could", "may", "anticipate", "predict", "believe", "plan", "forecast" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings, anticipated production, life of mine and financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Resolute’s actual results, performance and achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements, or industry results, expressed or implied by these forwardlooking statements. Relevant factors may include (but are not limited to) changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange fluctuations and general economic conditions, increased costs and demand for production inputs, the speculative nature of exploration and project development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licences and permits and diminishing quantities or grades of reserves, political and social risks, changes to the regulatory framework within which Resolute operates or may in the future operate, environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions, recruitment and retention of personnel, industrial relations issues and litigation.

Forward-looking statements are based on Resolute’s good faith assumptions as to the financial, market, regulatory and other relevant environments that will exist and affect Resolute’s business and operations in the future. Resolute does not give any assurance that the assumptions will prove to be correct. There may be other factors that could cause actual results or events not to be as anticipated, and many events are beyond the reasonable control of Resolute. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forwardlooking statements, particularly in the current economic climate with the significant volatility, uncertainty and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Forward-looking statements in this document speak only at the date of issue. Except as required by applicable laws or regulations, Resolute does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements or to advise of any change in assumptions on which any such statement is based. Except for statutory liability which cannot be excluded, each of Resolute, its officers, employees and advisors expressly disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the material contained in these forward-looking statements and excludes all liability whatsoever (including in negligence) for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person as a consequence of any information in forward-looking statements or any error or omission.

About Resolute

Resolute Mining (ASX/LSE: RSG) is an African gold miner, developer and explorer with more than 30 years of experience across Australia and Africa. To date, the company has produced over nine million ounces of gold. It currently operates the Syama Gold Mine in Mali and the Mako Gold Mine in Senegal. Resolute’s gold production and cost guidance for FY2023 is 350,000oz at an All-In Sustaining Cost of $1,480/oz.

Through all its activities, sustainability is the core value at Resolute. This means that protecting the environment, providing a safe and productive working environment for employees, uplifting host communities, and practising good corporate governance are non-negotiable priorities. Resolute’s commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship has been cemented through its adoption of and adherence to the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs). This framework, which sets out clear expectations for consumers, investors, and the gold supply chain as to what constitutes responsible gold mining, is an initiative of the World Gold Council of which Resolute has been a member since 2017. The Company is on track to reach full compliance with the RGMPs in 2023.

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For further information, contact:

Resolute

Public Relations

James Virgo, GM Finance and Investor Relations Jos Simson / Emily Moss, Tavistock [email protected] [email protected] +61 8 9261 6100 +44 207 920 3150 / +44 7788 554 035

Corporate Broker Jennifer Lee, Berenberg +44 20 3753 3040

Authorised by Mr Terry Holohan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

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APPENDIX

Ore Reserves Comparison to 31 December 2021

Reserves and Resources comply with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Reserves (The JORC Code 2004 and JORC Code 2012).

JORC Code 2012).
Ore Reserves Dec-22
Dec-21
Tonnes
Gold
grade
Ounces
Group
Share
Group
Share
Tonnes
Gold
grade
Ounces
Group
Share
Group
Share
(000s)
(g/t)
(000s)
%
Ounces
(000s)
(g/t)
(000s)
%
Ounces
Proved
Proved
Comment on Changes
Mali
Syama Stockpiles (Sulphide)
Syama North
Stockpiles (Oxide)
Porphyry Zone (Splay)
Tabakoroni Open Pit
Tabakoroni Stockpiles
Senegal
707
2.0
46
80%
37
760
1.8
44
80%
35
Movement in operating
stockpiles
0
0.0
0
80%
0
793
1.8
46
80%
37
New Reserve (A21,
Ba01N, Ba04, Alpha)
881
1.3
38
80%
30
768
1.5
38
80%
30
Movement in operating
stockpiles
164
2.2
11
80%
9
New pit design
48
1.9
3
90%
0
962
1.6
49
90%
44
New Reserve
1080
1.4
50
90%
45
596
2.0
39
90%
35
Mining depletion
Mako
Mako Stockpiles
697
2.0
44
90%
40
2,037
1.9
122
90%
109
COG change and
mining depletion
3861
1.0
128
90%
115
3,054
1.1
103
90%
93
Movement in operating
stockpiles
Total Proved 7438
1.3
320
279
9,858
1.5
482
421
Probable
Probable
Comment on Changes
Mali
Syama Underground
Syama Stockpiles (sulphide)
Syama North
Stockpiles (Syama North)
Cashew South
Cashew NE
Paysans
Tellem
Folona
Tabakoroni Open Pit
Tabakoroni Underground
Senegal
25,500
2.6
2,09
4
80%
1,675
25,678
2.6
2,159
80%
1,727
Depletion from mining
& additional ounces
from Optimisation
1,817
1.3
78
80%
63
1,806
1.3
77
80%
62
Movement in operating
stockpiles
10,582
2.5
854
80%
683
184
1.3
8
80%
6
New pit optimisation
(A21, Ba01N, Ba04,
Alpha): design soon
1,403
1.0
43
80%
34
1,403
1.0
43
80%
34
Movement in operating
stockpiles
109
1.4
5
80%
4
0
90
2.0
6
80%
5
Combined with
Paysans
609
1.7
33
80%
27
715
2.0
46
80%
37
New pit design
1,065
2.5
84
80%
68
435
2.1
29
80%
23
New pit optimisation.
Loew confidence in
modifying factors
2
1.6
0.1
80%
0
New pit design
222
1.7
12
90%
11
209
1.8
12
90%
11
Mining depletion &
Optimisation at Taba
Fresh
5,028
4.7
766
90%
689
5,028
4.7
766
90%
689
No change
Mako 4,948
2.2
348
90%
313
7,101
1.9
437
90%
393
Mining depletion
Total Probable 51,284
2.6
4,31
7
3,566
42,649
2.6
3,583
2,988
Total Reserves 58,723
2.5
4,63
7
3,845
52,506
2.4
4,065
3,409

Appendix Table 1: Ore Reserves Comparison – 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2021

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Notes:

  1. Mineral Resources include Ore Reserves.

  2. All tonnes and grade information have been rounded to reflect relative uncertainty of the estimate, small differences may be present in the totals.

  3. Syama Underground mine planning is based on a shut-off grade of 2g/t.

  4. Syama Satellite Reserves are reported above 0.8g/t cut-off.

  5. Tabakoroni Underground Reserves are reported above a 2.75g/t cut-off.

  6. Tabakoroni Satellite Reserves are reported above 0.8g/t cut-off.

  7. Mako Reserves are reported above 0.9g/t cut-off.

Mineral Resources Comparison To 31 December 2021

Mineral Resources Dec-22 Dec-21
Group
Share
Tonnes
Gold
grade
Ounces
Group
Share
Group
Share
Ounces
(000s)
(g/t)
(000s)
%
Ounces
Measured
Comment on Changes
Tonnes Gold
grade
Ounces
Group
Share
(000s) (g/t)
(000s)
%
Measured
Mali
Syama Underground
Syama Stockpiles (Sulphide)
Syama North
Stockpiles (Oxide)
Cashew NE
Tabakoroni Open Pit
Tabakoroni Underground
Tabakoroni Stockpiles
Porphyry Zone (Splay)
21,235
3.5
2,362
80%
1,890
14,417
3.6
1,644
80%
1,315
Depletion due to mining and new
Resource
37
760
1.8
44
80%
35
Movement in operating stockpiles
65
4,332
2.7
375
80%
300
New Resource
30
768
1.5
38
80%
30
Movement in operating stockpiles
48
1,031
1.8
60
80%
48
New Resource
4
524
3.3
55
90%
50
New Resource
1
6
3.5
1
90%
1
New Resource
38
888
1.5
43
90%
39
Movement in operating stockpiles
11
2,192
1.7
122
90%
110
New Resource

707
2.0
46
80%
717 3.5
81
80%
739 1.6
38
80%
1,031 1.8
60
80%
33 3.9
4
90%
6 3.5
1
90%
945 1.4
42
90%
190 2.0
12
90%
Senegal
Mako
Mako Stockpiles
1,103 1.6
56
90%
50
2,455
1.7
135
90%
241
Depletion due to mining and new
Resource
109
3,054
1.1
103
90%
88
Movement in operating stockpiles
3,852 1.0
121
90%
Total Measured 30,558
2.9
2,823
2,282
30,426
2.7
2,620
2,142
Indicated Indicated
Mali
Syama Underground
Syama Stockpiles (Sulphide)
Syama North
Stockpiles (Oxide)
Cashew NE
Paysans
Tellem
Tabakoroni Open Pit
Tabakoroni Underground
Senegal
Mako
25,920
3.0
2,483
80%
1,986
25,447
3.0
2,456
80%
1,965
Depletion due to mining and new
Resource
60
1,825
1.4
79
80%
63
Movement in operating stockpiles
1,419
4,123
2.7
363
80%
291
New Resource
42
1,403
1.0
43
80%
34
No change
0
0
0.0
0
80%
0
Depletion due to mining and new
Resource
159
4,210
1.7
230
80%
184
No change
130
1,770
1.9
110
80%
88
No change
30
2,127
4.6
318
90%
286
New Resource
713
5,179
4.8
792
90%
713
New Resource
438
9,913
1.8
560
90%
504
New Resource and mining depletion

1,771
1.3
75
80%
18,457
3.0
1,774
80%
1,657 1.0
52
80%
0 0.0
0
80%
3,437 1.8
199
80%
2,208 2.3
162
80%
205 5.0
33
90%
5,179 4.8
792
90%
8,458 1.8
487
90%
Total Indicated 67,293 2.8
6,057
4,977
55,997
2.8
4,951
4,128

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Mineral Resources Dec-22
Dec-21
Tonnes
Gold
grade
Ounces
Group
Share
Group
Share
Tonnes
Gold
grade
Ounces
Group
Share
Group
Share
(000s)
%
Ounces
(000s)
(g/t)
(000s)
%
Ounces
(000s)
(g/t)
Inferred
Inferred
Comment on Changes
Mali
Syama Underground
Syama North
Stockpiles (Syama North)
Cashew NE
Paysans
Tellem
Tabakoroni Open Pit
Tabakoroni Underground
Porphyry Zone
Tailings Storage Facility
1,359
2.6
112
80%
90
10,582
2.6
883
80%
706
1,319
80%
1,055
3,495
3.2
358
80%
286
2
80%
1
45
1.1
2
80%
1
0
80%
0
0
0
0
80%
0
98
80%
78
920
1.6
40
80%
32
187
80%
150
400
2.5
35
80%
28
0
80%
0
21
5.6
4
80%
3
182
90%
164
1,644
3.5
182
90%
164
0
90%
0
0
0
0
90%
0
365
80%
292
17,000
0.7
365
80%
292
New resource and depletion due
to mining
New resource
Movement in operating stockpiles
No change
Updated resource
Updated resource
Depletion due to mining
No change
No change
No change
14,683
2.8
46
1.1
0
0
1,765
1.7
2,528
2.3
1
6
1,644
3.5
0
0
17,000
0.7
Senegal
Mako 682
0.9
19
90%
17
986
0.9
28
90%
25
Mining depletion
Total Inferred 39,888
1.8
2,284
1,848
35,094
1.7
1,896
1,538
Total Resources 137,739
2.5
11,164
9,106
121,517
2.4
9,467
7,808

Appendix Table 2: Mineral Resources Comparison – 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2021

Notes:

  1. Mineral Resources include Ore Reserves.

  2. All tonnes and grade information have been rounded to reflect relative uncertainty of the estimate, small differences may be present in the totals.

  3. Resources are reported above 1.0g/t cut-off for the Syama North.

  4. Resources for the SLC at Syama is reported within an MSO shape generated at 1.3g/t and south of the SLC within an MSO shape generated at 1.5g/t.

  5. Resources for the Cashew NE, Paysans, Tellem and Porphyry Zone (Splay) are reported above a cut-off of 1.0g/t.

  6. Resources for Tabakoroni Open Pit are reported above a cut-off of 1.0g/t and within a US$2,000 optimised shell.

  7. Resources for the Tabakoroni Underground are reported within an MSO shape generated at 1.75g/t (equivalent to US$2,000).

  8. Mako Resources are reported above a cut-off of 0.5g/t and within a US$2,000 optimised shell.

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 Report

Syama Gold Mine

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
Sampling •Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random The mineral resource estimate was based on data collected from
techniques chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement reverse circulation (RC) and diamond core (DD) drill holes
tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as completed by Resolute Mining Limited (2003-2017), Randgold
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.). Resources Ltd (1996-2000) and BHP (1987-1996).
These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.
•Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Diamond core was sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half, to
provide a 2-4kg sample, which was sent to the laboratory for
crushing, splitting and pulverising, to provide a 30g charge for
analysis.
•Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material RC samples were collected on 1m intervals via a cyclone by riffle
to the Public Report. split (dry), or by scoop (wet), to obtain a 2-4kg sample which was
•In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this sent to the laboratory for crushing, splitting and pulverising to
would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was provide a 30g charge for analysis.
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
Resolute sampling and sample preparation protocols are industry
standard and are deemed appropriate by the Competent Person.
gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual The Randgold and BHP diamond core and RC samples were
commodities or mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules) taken on 1m intervals. Due to the historical nature of the data
may warrant disclosure of detailed information. sampling protocols are not known.
Drilling •Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, Drill types used include diamond core of HQ and NQ sizes.
techniques 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.).
Core is oriented at 3m down hole intervals using a Reflex Act II RD
Orientation Tool and more recently using a Reflex north seeking
gyro instrument.
Drill sample •Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample Drill core interval recoveries are measured from core block to core
recovery recoveries and results assessed. block using
•Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure a tape measure.
representative nature of the samples.
•Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to
Appropriate measures are taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples.
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. No apparent relationship between sample recovery and grade.
Logging •Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and Drill holes were geologically logged by geologists for colour,
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate grainsize, lithology, minerals, alteration and weathering on
Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical geologically domained intervals.
studies.
•Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
•Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography.
Geotechnical and structure orientation data was measured and
logged for all diamond core intervals.
•The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections Diamond core was photographed (wet and dry).
logged. Holes were logged in their entirety (100%) and this logging was
considered reliable and appropriate.

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CRITERIA
JORC CODE EXPLANATION
COMMENTARY
Diamond core has been sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half
to obtain a 2-4kg sample.
Reverse circulation samples were collected on 1m intervals by
riffle split (dry) or by scoop (wet) to obtain a 2-4kg sample.
Sample preparation for diamond core and RC samples includes
oven drying, crushing to 10mm and splitting, pulverising to 85%
passing -75um. These preparation techniques are deemed to
be appropriate to the material and element being sampled.
Drill core coarse duplicates were split by the laboratory after
crushing at a rate of 1:20 samples. Reverse circulation field
duplicates were collected by the company at a rate of 1:20
samples.
Resolute sampling, sample preparation and quality control
protocols are of industry standard and all attempts were made
to ensure an unbiased representative sample was collected.
The methods applied in this process were deemed appropriate
by the Competent Person.
Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation completed
by previous owners is not known.
All Resolute samples were analysed for gold by 30g fire assay
fusion with AAS instrument finish. The analysis was performed
by ALS Bamako or SGS Morila. The analytical method was
appropriate for the style of mineralisation.
No geophysical tools were used to determine elemental
concentrations.
Quality control (QC) procedures included the use of certified
standards and blanks (1:20), non- certified sand blanks (1:20),
diamond core coarse duplicates (1:20) and reverse circulation
field duplicates (1:20).
Laboratory quality control data, including laboratory standards,
blanks, duplicates, repeats and grind size results were also
captured into the digital database.
Analysis of the QC sample assay results indicates that an
acceptable level of accuracy and precision has been achieved.
The assay techniques used by Randgold and BHP include fire
assay fusion with AAS instrument finish and aqua regia with
AAS. The majority of the samples were analysed at the onsite
Syama laboratory. Due to the historical nature of the Randgold
and BHP data the assay procedures are not known for all
samples.
Sub-sampling
techniques
and
sample
preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all
core taken.

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc.
and whether sampled wet or dry.

For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.

Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.

Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in-situ material collected, including for
instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying
and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique
is considered partial or total.

For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and model, reading
times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.

Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias)
and precision have been established.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying

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

The use of twinned holes.

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

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Verification of significant intersections have been completed by
company personnel and the competent person.
No drill holes within the resource area were twinned.
Drill holes were logged onto paper templates or Excel templates with
lookup codes, validated and then compiled into a relational SQL 2012
database using DataShed data management software. The database
has a variety of verification protocols which are used to validate the
data entry. The drill hole database is backed up daily to the head
office server.
Assay result files were reported by the laboratory in PDF and CSV
format and imported directly into the SQL database without
adjustment or modification.
Resolute has conducted extensive reviews, data validation and data
verification on the historic data collected by the previous owners,
Randgold and BHP.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes Collar coordinates were picked up in UTM (WGS84) by staff
data points (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.
surveyors using an RTK DGPS with an expected accuracy of
±0.05m; elevations were height above EGM96 geoid.
Specification of the grid system used. Down hole surveys were collected using single shot and multi shot
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. magnetic survey tools including Reflex EZTrac and EZShot
instruments. A time-dependent declination was applied to the
magnetic readings to determine UTM azimuth. Diamond drilling
completed in 2017 and 2018 has utilised a Reflex EZ Gyro downhole
survey instrument to provide more frequent data points and reduced
magnetic interference.
Coordinates and azimuth are reported in UTM WGS84 Zone 29
North in this release.
Coordinates were translated to local mine grid where appropriate.
Local topographic control is via satellite photography and drone UAV
Aerial Survey.
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. The drill hole spacing was sufficient to demonstrate geological and
and distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to grade continuity appropriate for
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity Mineral Resource estimation and classification in accordance with
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve the 2012 JORC Code.
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
The appropriateness of the drill spacing was reviewed by the
geological technical team, both on site and within the Resolute
group. This was also reviewed by the Competent Person.
RC and diamond core samples were collected on 1m intervals; no
sample compositing is applied during sampling.
Orientation of data
in relation to
geological structure


Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased
sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this
is known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
Holes were drilled predominantly perpendicular to mineralised
domains where possible.
No orientation-based sampling bias has been identified in the
data.
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed
and reported if material.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were collected from the drill site and stored on site.
All samples were individually bagged and labelled with unique
sample identifiers then securely dispatched to the laboratories.
All aspects of sampling process were supervised and tracked by
SOMISY personnel.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques External audits of procedures indicate protocols are within
and data. industry standards.

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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 security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along
with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.
Drilling was conducted within the Malian Exploitation
Concession Permit PE 93/003 which has an area of
200.6km2.
Resolute Mining Limited has an 80% interest in the Syama
project and the Exploitation Permit PE—93/003, on which it
is based, through its Malian subsidiary, Sociêtê des Mines de
Syama SA (SOMISY). The Malian Government holds a free
carried 20% interest in SOMISY.
The Permit is held in good standing. Malian mining law
provides that all mineral resources are administered by
DNGM (Direction Nationale de la Géologie et des Mines) or
National Directorate of Geology and Mines under the
Ministry of Mines, Energy and Hydrology.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
The Syama deposit was originally discovered by a regional
geochemical survey undertaken by the Direction National de
Géologie et des Mines (DNGM) with assistance from the
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in 1985.
There had also been a long history of artisanal activities on
the hill where an outcropping chert horizon originally marked
the present-day position of the open pit.
BHP during 1987-1996 sampled pits, trenches, auger, RC
and diamond drill holes across Syama prospects.
Randgold Resources Ltd during 1996-2000 sampled pits,
trenches, auger, RAB, RC and diamond drill holes across
Syama prospects.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
The Syama Project is found on the northern margin of the
Achaean-Proterozoic Leo Shield which forms the southern
half of the West African Craton. The project area straddles
the boundary between the Kadiana–Madinani terrane and
the Kadiolo terrane. The Kadiana-Madinani terrane is
dominated by greywackes and a narrow belt of interbedded
basalt and argillite. The Kadiolo terrane comprises polymictic
conglomerate and sandstone that were sourced from the
Kadiana-Madinani terrane and deposited in a late- to
syntectonic basin.
Prospects are centred on the NNE striking, west dipping,
Syama-Bananso Fault Zone and Birimian volcano-
sedimentary units of the Syama Formation. The major
commodity being sought is gold.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding
of the exploration results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar.
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole collar.
o dip and azimuth of the hole.
o down hole length and interception depth.
o Whole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the
basis that the information is not Material and this exclusion
does not detract from the understanding of the report,
the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the
case.
No new exploration results have been reported in
this release.
The listing of the entire drill hole database used to estimate
the resource was not considered relevant for this release.

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COMMENTARY
Data aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations
(e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of
high-grade results and longer lengths of low-grade results,
the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated
and some typical examples of such aggregations should be
shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting
of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated.
No new exploration results have been reported in
this release.
Metal equivalent values are not used in reporting.
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 mineralisation is steeply dipping at approximately 600
from the horizontal.
Most of the drill holes are planned at local grid 0900at a
general inclination of -600east to achieve as close to
perpendicular to the ore zone as possible.
At the angle of the drill holes and the dip of the ore zones,
the reported intercepts will be slightly more than true width.
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.
Relevant maps, diagrams and tabulations are included in the
body of 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.
Mineral Resources are being reported in this announcement.
No new exploration results have been reported in this
release.
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.
No geophysical and geochemical data and any additional
exploration information has been reported in this release, as
they are not deemed relevant to the release.
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.
Depth extension drilling is planned to test the down-dip
potential of the Syama ore body at depth, and beneath the
current limit of drilling.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY
Database Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted by, Data has been compiled into a relational SQL database; the
integrity for example, transcription or keying errors, between its initial setup of this database precludes the loading of data which does
collection and its use for Mineral Resource estimation purposes. not meet the required validation protocols. The data is managed
Data validation procedures used. using DataShed© drill hole management software using SQL
database techniques. Validation checks are conducted using
SQL and DataShed© relational database standards. Data has
also been checked against original hard copies for 100% of the
data, and where possible, loaded from original data sources.
Resolute completed the following basic validation checks on the
data supplied prior to resource estimation:
•Drill holes with overlapping sample intervals.
•Sample intervals with no assay data. Duplicate records.
•Assay grade ranges.
•Collar coordinate ranges.
•Valid hole orientation data.
There are no significant issues identified with the data.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent The Competent Person visited site in November, 2022.
Person and the outcome of those visits.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is
the case.
All aspects of drilling, sampling and mining are considered by the
Competent Person to be of a high standard.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the
geological interpretation of the mineral deposit.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.
The digital database used for the interpretation included
logged intervals for the key stratigraphic zones of Syama.
Detailed geological logs were available in hardcopy and digital
and reviewed where necessary.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation.
Drill density (50m by 50m) for the majority of the Syama area
The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral
Resource estimation.
allows for confident interpretation of the geology and mineralised
domains. More recent grade control (gc) drilling (at 25m by 25m
spacing) confirms the positions of mineralised zones.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and
geology.
Geological andstructuralcontrols support modelled mineralised
zones, which are constrained within geological units.
Continuity of mineralisation is affected by proximity to
structural conduits (allowing flow of mineralised fluids),
stratigraphic position, lithology of key stratigraphic units and
porosity of host lithologies.
Wireframes used to constrain the estimation for Syama South
and Nafolo are based on drill hole intercepts and geological
boundaries. All wireframes at Syama South and Nafolo have
been constructed to a 1g/t Au cut-off grade for shape
consistency.
The incorporation of an independent structural model (Steve
King, 2019) gives limited options for large scale alternate
interpretations.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource The Syama area extends for approximately 1,500 metres in
expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan width, strike and the west dipping gold mineralised zone is between
and depth below surface to the upper and lower limits
of the Mineral Resource.
100-200 metres in horizontal width, narrowing at its southern and
northern limits. The Mineral Resource is limited in depth by
drilling, which extends from surface to a maximum depth of
approximately 800 metres vertically.

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  • EstimationThe nature and appropriateness of the estimation and modelling technique(s) applied and key assumptions, including techniques 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.

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

  • The assumptions made regarding recovery of byproducts.

  • Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine drainage characterization).

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

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

  • Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units.

  • Any assumptions about correlation between variables.

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

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

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

Estimation was completed in Datamine Studio RM using Categorical Indicator (CI) approach to define the mineralised blocks followed by an Ordinary Kriged (OK) model to estimate the gold grade. Grades were estimated into parent block of 5mE by 12.5mN by 5mRL for Syama underground and 10mE by 25 mN by 10mRl for Syama South and Nafolo. Sub- celling down to 5mE by 12.5mN by 5mRL was employed for resolution of the mineralisation boundary at Nafolo.

The categorical model used a cut-off of 1 g/t gold once the mineralised blocks have been identified another categorical model within this mineralisation is carried out at a cut-off of 2 g/t to identify higher grade zones. A 5mE by 12.5mN by 5mRL block size was employed during the categorical process used to delineate mineralised regions.

After this process, the model was reblocked up to 5mE by 25mN by 10mRL for Nafolo while retaining the smaller size blocks as subcells at mineralisation boundaries.

The resource model included estimates for sulphide sulphur and organic carbon which assist with metallurgical characterisation. The sulphide sulphur is estimated via a categorical indicator approach with a cut-off grade of 1% to identify the higher grade blocks and then an OK estimation was carried out within these blocks. Organic carbon was just estimated without boundaries into the block model. There are reduced assays at depth of these two elements so there is some smoothing at depth.

Kriging neighbourhood analysis was performed to optimise the block size, sample numbers and discretisation levels with the goal of minimising conditional bias in the gold grade estimates.

A larger blocks size for Nafolo and Syama South was chosen based on this analysis than was employed in the previous resource estimate and the wider drill spacing.

A total of three search passes was used, with the first search pass set to the range of the variogram for each element. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 samples were used. The search stayed the same for the second pass but was increased by a factor of 2 for the third and final pass. The minimum number of samples was reduced to 8 for the second pass and 6 for the third pass.

Semi-soft boundaries were used between the higher grade and lower grade domains and between the lower grade domain and the waste domain for Syama Main. Two samples either side of the mineralisation boundary were used in the OK estimation. Hard boundaries were utilised for the domains at Nafolo, Syama South and all of the domains for sulphide sulphur.

Un-estimated blocks (less than 1% for gold) were assigned the domain average grades. No deleterious elements were found in the ore.

No selective mining units have been assumed.

No assumptions have been made regarding the correlation of variables although it is noted that a broad positive correlation exists between gold and sulphur.

Estimation searches have been orientated to respect the orientation of the Syama Formation which hosts the mineralisation.

Top cuts were applied to reduce the variability of the data and to remove the outliers.

The estimated block model grades were visually validated against the input drillhole data and comparisons were carried out against the drillhole data and by northing and elevation slices. Global comparison between the input data and the block grades for each variable is considered acceptable (±10%).

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Comparison with the 2020 and 2021 Mineral Resources has been
carried out.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with All tonnages are estimated on a dry basis.
natural moisture, and the method of determination of the
moisture content.
Cut-off parameters The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality Mineral Resources for the main part of Syama was reported
parameters applied. within a shape generated using a MSO (Mineable Shape
Optimiser) at 1.3g/t cut-off grade (equivalent to a US$2,000 gold
price) this was based on the current Sub-Level Caving (SLC)
mining method. The material south of the main zone was
reported within an MSO shape generated at 1.5 g/t cut-off grade
(equivalent to a US$2,000 gold price) as this is planned to be
mined by Open Stoping.
Mining factors Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, The current mining method for underground exploitation is
or assumptions minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if applicable, SLC.
external) mining dilution. It is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual
The resource model extends from 1,250 mRL to 600 mRL.
economic extraction to consider potential mining methods, but Open pit mining methods were used by Resolute to 1,120
the assumptions made regarding mining methods and mRL. Material testing conducted on samples of underground
parameters when estimating Mineral Resources may not ore confirmed that properties such as metallurgical factors,
always be rigorous. structural trends and geological continuity remain the same as
Where this is the case, this should be reported with an
explanation of the basis of the mining assumptions made.
observed in the fresh rock portion of the open pit.
This Mineral Resource does not account for mining recovery.
Metallurgical factors The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding Resolute has conducted metallurgical testwork on variability
or assumptions metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of samples taken from within the proposed underground ore
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
zone. A testwork program was supervised by consultants
MineLogix Pty Ltd based on analytical testwork completed at ALS
Metallurgy Laboratory.
when reporting Mineral Resources may not always be The program included comminution, flotation, roasting and
rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported leaching assessments.
with an explanation of the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.
The planned processing flowsheet involves crushing, milling,
flotation and roasting, followed by CIL recovery of the calcine
product. The Syama sulphide processing facility has been in
operation in its current form since 2007.
The various testwork programs did not identify any contrasting
metallurgical behaviour from samples within the underground ore
zone and theperformanceof theundergroundore typically
matches that observed for open pit ore.

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

It is a requirement of Decree No.03-594/P-RM of 31 December 2003 of Malian law that an Environmental and Social Impact Study (Étude d’Impact Environmental et Social – EIES) must be undertaken to update the potential environmental and social impacts of the mine’s redevelopment. The EIES for the Syama Gold Mine was approved in November 2007 and an Environment Permit (07- 0054/MEA – SG) was issued by the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation on the 22 November 2007. The Ministry of Environment conduct timely reviews of the Syama Gold Mine to ensure that the Company maintains compliance with the EIES guidelines.

At Syama there are three key practices for disposal of wastes and residues namely, stacking of waste rock from open pit mining; storage of tailings from mineral processes; and “tallstack dispersion” of sulphur dioxide from the roasting of gold bearing concentrate. All waste disposal practices are in accordance with the guidelines in the EIES.

The Environmental and Social Impact Study – “Société des Mines de Syama, Syama Gold Mine, Mali, dated 2007 indicated there was minimal potential for acid mine drainage from waste rock due to the elevated carbonate content which buffers a potential acid generation. Resolute maintains a plan for progressive rehabilitation of waste rock landforms as part of ongoing mine development and waste rock dumping.

The landform of tailings impoundments does not have a net acid generating potential. The largest volume is flotation tailings where the sulphide minerals have already been removed from the host rock. Its mineralogy includes carbonates which further buffer any acid-formation potential from sulphides that may also be present.

Cyanide levels in the leached-calcine tailings are typically less than 50 ppm in the weak acid dissociable form. Groundwater away from the tailing’s landform is intercepted by trenches and sump pumps.

Sulphur dioxide is generated from the roasting of gold concentrate so that gold can be extracted and refined. Tall-Stack “dispersion” of the sulphur dioxide emission is monitored continuously. Prevailing weather and dissipation of the sulphur dioxide is modelled daily to predict the need to pause the roasting process to meet the air quality criteria set out in the Environmental and Social Impact Study.

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  • Bulk densityWhether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency of the measurements, the nature, size and representativeness of the samples.

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

  • Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the evaluation process of the different materials.

COMMENTARY

Site personnel have completed numerous bulk density comparative estimates on HQ drill core to assess variability using the Archimedes method of dry weight versus weight in water. This method was used for 96% of the bulk density measurements.

Other tests were completed by SGS using the pycnometer method.

Based on the data collected the following SG estimates were applied to the model:

  • Syama Formation 2.82

  • • Sikoro Formation 2.75

  • Banmbere Conglomerate 2.75

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Classification

  • The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into varying confidence categories.

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

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

The Measured Mineral Resource classification is based on good confidence in the geology and gold grade continuity with less than 25m x 25m spaced drillhole density in the central part of the deposit directly below the current pit.

The Indicated Mineral Resource classification is based on good confidence in the geology and gold grade continuity with less than 75m x 75m spaced drillhole density in the central part of the deposit.

The Inferred Mineral Resource classification is applied to extensions of mineralised zones on the margins of the deposit where drill spacing is more than 100m x 100m and the extents of mineralisation at depth. The Nafolo orebody to the south of Syama which is tested by wider drill spacing has also been classified as Inferred.

The validation of the block model has confirmed satisfactory correlation of the input data to the estimated grades and reproduction of data trends.

The Mineral Resource estimate appropriately reflects the view of the Competent Persons.

Audits or reviews

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

The Mineral Resource has been audited internally. There has been no external review of the Mineral Resource estimate.

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Discussion of Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and The relative accuracy of the Mineral Resource estimate is
relative accuracy/
confidence
confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate using an
approach or procedure deemed appropriate by the
Competent Person. For example, the application of statistical
reflected in the reporting of Indicated and Inferred resource
categories as defined by 2012 JORC Code guidelines.
or geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy The geostatistical techniques applied to the estimate of
of the resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an underground resources at Syama are deemed appropriate to
approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion the estimation of Sub Level Caving (SLC) mining method and
of the factors that could affect the relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate.
hence applicable for reserve estimation.
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
The estimation was compared with the production history at
Syama and it is within 15-20% which is within the limits for the
relevant classifications.
evaluation. Documentation should include assumptions made
and the procedures used.
These statements of relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate should be compared with
production data, where available.

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CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION
COMMENTARY
Mineral Resource Description of the Mineral Resource estimate used as a The Syama 1122 Mineral Resource is the basis for the
estimate for
conversion to Ore
basis for the conversion to an
Ore Reserve.
estimation of Syama Ore Reserves.
Reserves Clear statement as to whether the Mineral Resources are The Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves.
reported additional to, or inclusive of, the Ore Reserve.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent The Competent Person, Mr. Gito Patani, is a full-time employee
Person and the outcome of those visits. of Resolute Mining Ltd and a Member of the Australasian
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He recently started with the
the case. company and conducted a site visit to the project area in January
2022. Travel to site was restricted during the 2021 due to covid-
19 travel restrictions, but weekly contact with site teams was
maintained throughout the period.
Study status The type and level of study undertaken to enable Mineral Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility studies were previously conducted
Resources to be converted to Ore Reserves. for Syama. The Syama UG mine is a going concern. The Ore
The Code requires that a study to at least Pre-Feasibility Reserves are derived from LOM plan maintained for the ongoing
Study level has been undertaken to convert Mineral scheduling and management of Syama UG operations.
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.
Cut-off parameters The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters The LOM plan for Syama is designed based on variable shut-off
applied. grade with dilution and recovery estimation undertaken in cave flow
modelling. The shut-off grade strategy used for cave flow modelling
is based on COG calculation for various years from Fy22 financial
model.
The COG is estimated using: a gold price of USD 1,500/oz, a
metallurgical recovery of 78%, an ad valorem royalty rate of 6%.
Mining factors The method and assumptions used as reported in the Pre- Most of mining at Syama UG is planned to be undertaken by Sub-
or assumptions Feasibility or Feasibility Study to convert the Mineral Resource
to an Ore Reserve (i.e. either by application of appropriate
factors by optimization or by preliminary or detailed design).
Level Caving (SLC) mining methods. Geotechnical studies have
concluded that the deposit is amenable to SLC, and that caving is
likely to be induced at hydraulic radii of between 12 and 17.
The choice, nature and appropriateness of the selected mining Observed progress from mining to date supports these conclusions.
method(s) and other mining parameters including associated
design issues such as pre-strip, access, etc.
The assumptions made regarding geotechnical parameters
(e.g. pit slopes, stope sizes, etc.), grade control and pre-
Resolute undertakes a program of grade control drilling at Syama
UG to progressively upgrade its geological confidence at Syama and
enable further detailed mine planning.
production drilling. The Ore Reserve was estimated using the block model prepared for
The major assumptions made and Mineral Resource model estimating the 2021 Mineral Resource.
used for pit and stope optimization (if appropriate). The Syama LOM plan is prepared —from the Mineral Resource
The mining dilution factors used. block model— using mining industry standard computer aided
The mining recovery factors used. design and scheduling software. Initially, production rings are
designed to extract ore. Subsequently, lateral development and other
Any minimum mining widths used. infrastructure are designed to access production rings and enable
The manner in which Inferred Mineral Resources are utilized in safe and efficient ore extraction.
mining studies and
the sensitivity of the outcome to their inclusion.
Mining dilution and recovery are estimated for production rings using
flow modelling software, PGCA. Dilution and recovery are inversely
The infrastructure requirements of the selected mining methods. related at Syama. In general, the greater the recovery, the higher the
level of dilution that will be experienced. The Syama LOM planning
process balances recovery against dilution so the cash-flow is
maximized..

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With respect to minimum mining widths, production areas at Syama are planned to ensure that minimum hydraulic radius is achieved so that caving is induced in the overlying ground.

Inferred Mineral Resources are not included in the Syama UG mine planning. All material from Syama Underground for 2021 OR inventory is categorised as Probable; comprised mainly of Indicated material. All Inferred and Unclassified material is classified as waste and not included in ore reserves

The infrastructure necessary to extract the Syama UG Ore Reserve is maintained by the company.

  • Metallurgical factorsThe metallurgical process proposed and the appropriateness of or assumptions that process to the style of mineralization.Whether the metallurgical process is well-tested technology or novel in nature.

  • The nature, amount and representativeness of metallurgical test work undertaken, the nature of the metallurgical domaining applied and the corresponding metallurgical recovery factors applied.

  • Any assumptions or allowances made for deleterious elements.

  • The existence of any bulk sample or pilot scale test work and the degree to which such samples are considered representative of the ore body as a whole.

  • For minerals that are defined by a specification, has the ore reserve estimation been based on the appropriate mineralogy to meet the specifications?

The Syama deposit is refractory due to locking of gold within the sulphides and variable amounts of reactive natural carbon which robs cyanide leach solutions of dissolved gold. Resolute has years of operating data processing Syama ore and metallurgical testwork data. Processing of the ore will be via the following stages:

Crushing and grinding.

Flotation to produce a sulphide rich concentrate.

Concentrate thickening.

Roasting, followed by calcine quench and wash.

CIL.

Tailings disposal.

EnvironmentalThe status of studies of potential environmental impacts of the The Syama Gold Mine operates in accordance with its’ mining and processing operation. Details of waste rock Environmental & Social Impact Study – “Société des Mines de characterization and the consideration of potential sites, status Syama, Syama Gold Mine, Mali, dated 2007. Waste rock of design options considered and, where applicable, the status characterisation has been included in prior studies for this of approvals for process residue storage and waste dumps Environmental & Social Impact Study. Work is ongoing to should be reported. optimise the mining operation and environmental management through the following :

Drilling to investigate rock characteristics

mineralogical assay analysis of drill core

routine testing of rock material types for acid generating properties

developing a sequence, rate and design optimization for open-pit mine walls, ramps and the waste rock dump landform to meet the requirements of rock characteristics.

The outcomes of this work are part of a continuous improvement program that contributes to the waste rock dump management plans, annual reporting and consultation-committee meetings with government and community representatives.

Tailings storage for the life of mine is forecast to be impounded over the existing footprint area approved in the Environmental & Social Impact Study. Progressive raising of the tailings impoundments will occur to contain life-of-mine storage capacity. Routine progress on the monitoring is reported to government and at stakeholder meetings in concert with routine inspections by government representatives.

The Syama Project is mature in its operating life with environmental management permitted by an Environmental Authority and supported by an Environmental Management Plan. No impediments are anticipated to the development of the underground mine

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Infrastructure The existence of appropriate infrastructure: availability of land The Syama Mine and the underground mine site are located
for plant development, power, water, transportation (particularly
for bulk commodities), labour, accommodation; or the ease with
which the infrastructure can be provided or accessed.
near the two major towns of Kadiola and Sikasso. Kadiola, 55km
southeast, is the regional capital while Sikasso, approximately 85
km to the northeast, is the second largest city in Mali and located
close to the border with Burkina Faso.
Access is via formed gravel road off the sealed Sikasso to Côte
d’Ivoire highway through Kadiola, and then from Fourou to site.
Most consumables and supplies use this route as it can be
approached either from Côte d’Ivoire through the border post at
Zegoua or alternatively from Burkina Faso and Togo through
Sikasso. The road north through Bananso to Farakala, on the
main highway from Bamako to Sikasso, provides an alternate
and shorter route to Bamako. This road is generally impassable
during the wet season when the low level “bridge” at Bananso is
covered with water.
Supporting infrastructure for the current operations has included
upgrading of the 70km section of road from Kadiola to the site,
refurbishment of administration buildings, plant site buildings and
accommodation for housing expatriate and senior national staff.
The underground operations will also use this infrastructure, with
additional allowance made in the study for underground specific
infrastructure on surface, such as primary ventilation fan
installations, additional work shops and offices, and change
rooms for underground workers.
The site is serviced by two Internet and mobile
telecommunications providers (Sotelma & Orange), in addition to
a point to point satellite connection to Perth.
The current operation has a peak continuous power demand of
approximately 22MW with an installed power capacity of 27MW.
Power is currently supplied from a diesel fired power station.
Supply of power from the national grid is being considered in the
near future and was incorporated into the underground study.
Costs The derivation of, or assumptions made, regarding projected Syama is a going concern with established mining, processing
capital costs in the study. and administration operations with respect to cost estimates. As
The methodology used to estimate operating costs. part of ongoing operations, capital and operating budgets are
Allowances made for the content of deleterious elements. prepared from first principles and considering existing
The derivation of assumptions made of metal contractual agreements.
or commodity price(s), for the principal minerals and co- Syama produces gold doré (without problematic deleterious
products. elements) that is subsequently refined offsite. Refining costs are
The source of exchange rates used in the study. not material.
Derivation of transportation charges. Exchange rates used for planning purposes are from consensus
The basis for forecasting or source of treatment and refining forecasts provided by external corporate advisers.
charges, penalties for failure to meet specification, etc.
The allowances made for royalties payable, both Government
and private.
Ad valorem Government royalties of 6% are payable on gold
production.
Revenue The derivation of, or assumptions made regarding revenue Syama’s head grade is estimated by mine planning and flow
factors factors including head grade, metal or commodity price(s) modelling from the Mineral Resource Estimate.
exchange rates, transportation and treatment charges,
penalties, net smelter returns, etc.
All revenue and cost estimates have been made in USD.
The derivation of assumptions made of metal or commodity The Ore Reserve is based on a planning gold price of
price(s), for the principal metals, minerals and co-products. US$1,500/oz.

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  • MarketThe demand, supply and stock situation for the particular There is a transparent quoted market for the sale of gold. Assessment commodity, consumption trends and factors likely to affect supply and demand into the future.

  • A customer and competitor analysis along with the identification of likely market windows for the product.

  • Price and volume forecasts and the basis for these forecasts.For industrial minerals the customer specification, testing and acceptance requirements prior to a supply contract.

  • EconomicThe inputs to the economic analysis to produce the net present The economic assessment of the project demonstrates robust value (NPV) in the study, the source and confidence of these economics. economic inputs including estimated inflation, discount rate, etc.

NPV ranges and sensitivity to variations in the significant assumptions and inputs. SocialThe status of agreements with key stakeholders and matters Resolute assumed management of Société des Mines de Syama leading to social license to operate. in May 2004. The recently completed open pit operated under the 1993 Permit Syama (No.PE-93/003) and the proposed underground will do the same.

The selected posts requiring specific skills or experience will most likely be filled by expatriates. In addition to performing their job function, expatriate personnel will be expected to transfer knowledge and expertise to develop their Malian staff's capabilities. In the longer term it is anticipated that Malian nationals will fill most operating and management positions within the company.

It is the intention to encourage economic development within the local community. Local contracts therefore, are let wherever possible and the company works actively with existing and emerging companies to achieve this aim. The Syama Mine Community Consultative Committee was established in February 2001 with representatives from local villages, the Malian Government and SOMISY. Since April 2004 the Committee has met regularly as a communication forum and to address community issues and assist with community project proposals. OtherTo the extent relevant, the impact of the following on the project High seasonal rain fall events present a risk for the underground and/or on the estimation and classification of the Ore Reserves: operations. • Any identified material naturally occurring risks. All current government agreements and approvals are in good • The status of material legal agreements and marketing standing and no anticipated changes are expected. 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 All Measured and Indicated Resources were converted to
confidence categories. Probable Reserves, given the sub-level caving method.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
The proportion of Probable Ore Reserves that have been
derived from Measured Mineral Resources (if any).

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Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of Ore Reserve estimates. Snowden Mining Industry Consultants completed the Syama
Underground Pre-Feasibility study in 2015 and later contributed
to detailed designs incorporated in the Definitive Feasibility
Study. Subsequent mining studies have been conducted in
conjunction with various industry experts from external
companies relevant to the areas of study.
No other external audits of Ore Reserves were undertaken.
Discussion of Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and Treatment costs and recoveries are based on the actual
relative accuracy/
confidence
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
performance of processing underground ore and provide
a high level of confidence.
quantify the relative accuracy of the reserve within stated Resolute has extensive experience with a similar underground
confidence limits, or, if such an approach is not deemed operation at the Company’s Mt Wright mine in Australia. This
appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the factors which could affect experience was combined with industry average assumptions,
the relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate. where required, to provide a level of accuracy and confidence
The statement should specify whether it relates to global or
local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages, which that falls within the required standard for a Definitive Feasibility
should be relevant to technical and economic evaluation. Study and the subsequent Mining studies.
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
All the parameters assumed and adopted including the
financial modelling and analysis have been subject to internal
peer review.
material impact on Ore Reserve viability, or for which there are
remaining areas of uncertainty at the current study stage.
It is recognized that this may not be possible or appropriate in
all circumstances. These statements of relative accuracy and
The Ore Reserve estimate is based on the Mineral Resource
estimate. Consequently, the Ore Reserve estimate accuracy is
dependent on the Mineral Resource estimate accuracy.
confidence of the estimate should be compared with production
data, where available.

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Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random The samples were collected from reverse circulation (RC) and
techniques chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement diamond core drill holes.
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.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.
RC samples were collected on 1m intervals by riffle split (dry) or
by scoop (wet), to obtain
a 1-3kg sample which was sent to the laboratory for crushing,
splitting and pulverising to provide a 30g charge for analysis.
Diamond core was sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half, to
provide a 2-4kg sample,
which was sent to the laboratory for crushing, splitting and
pulverising to provide a 30g charge for analysis.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this
would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was
Sampling and sample preparation protocols are industry
standard and are deemed appropriate by the Competent Person.
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.
Drilling Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, Drill types used include diamond core of PQ and HQ sizes
techniques rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. and RC.
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.).
Core is oriented at 3m down hole intervals using a Reflex Act II
RD Orientation Tool.
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample Drill core interval recoveries are measured from core block to
recovery recoveries and results assessed. core block using a tape measure.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Appropriate measures are taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure the representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
No apparent relationship is noted between sample recovery and
grade.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and Drill holes were geologically logged by geologists for colour,
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support grainsize, lithology, minerals, alteration and weathering on
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and geologically-domained intervals.
metallurgical studies. Geotechnical and structure orientation data was measured and
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core
(or costean, channel, etc.) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged for all diamond core intervals.
Diamond core was photographed (wet and dry).
logged. Holes were logged in their entirety (100%) and this logging was
considered reliable and appropriate.

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Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all Diamond core was sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half to
techniques core taken. obtain a 2-4kg sample.
and sample
preparation
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc. and
whether sampled wet or dry.
Reverse circulation samples were collected on 1m intervals by
riffle split (dry) or by scoop (wet) to obtain a 1-3kg sample.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness
of the sample preparation technique.
Sample preparation for diamond core and RC samples includes
oven drying, crushing to 10mm, splitting and pulverising to 85%
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling passing -75µm. These preparation techniques are deemed to be
stages to maximise representivity of samples. appropriate to the material being sampled.
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.
Drill core coarse duplicates were split by the laboratory after
crushing at a rate of 1:20 samples. Reverse circulation field
duplicates were collected by the Company at a rate of 1:20
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the samples.
material being sampled. Sampling, sample preparation and quality control protocols are
of industry standard and all attempts were made to ensure an
unbiased representative sample was collected. The methods
applied in this process were deemed appropriate by the
Competent Person.
Quality of assay The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and All samples were dispatched to ALS Bamako for gold analysis by
data and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is 30g fire assay fusion with AAS instrument finish (method code
laboratory tests considered partial or total. Au-AA25). Over-range results were re-analysed and reported by
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and model, reading times,
30g fire assay fusion with gravimetric finish (method code Au-
GRA21). The analytical method was appropriate for the style of
mineralisation.
calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. No geophysical tools were used to determine elemental
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, concentrations.
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether
acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
Quality control (QC) procedures included the use of certified
standards (1:40), non-certified sand blanks (1:40), diamond core
coarse duplicates (1:20) and reverse circulation field duplicates
(1:20).
Laboratory quality control data, including laboratory standards,
blanks, duplicates, repeats, grind size results and sample
weights were also captured into the digital database.
Analysis of the QC sample assay results indicates that an
acceptable level of accuracy and precision has been achieved.
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by either Verification of significant intersections have been completed by
sampling independent or alternative company personnel. the Company personnel and the Competent Person.
and assaying The use of twinned holes. No drill holes within the resource area were twinned.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
Drill holes were logged into digital templates with lookup codes,
validated and then compiled into a relational SQL 2012 database
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. using DataShed data management software. The database has
verification protocols which are used to validate the data entry.
The drill hole database is backed up on a daily basis to the head
office server.
Assay result files were reported by the laboratory in PDF and
CSV format and imported into the SQL database without
adjustment or modification.

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Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes Collar coordinates were picked up in UTM (WGS84) by staff
data points (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and surveyors using an RTK DGPS with an expected accuracy of
other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. 0.05m; elevations were height above EGM96 geoid.
Specification of the grid system used. Down hole surveys were collected at intervals between 5m and
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. 30m using either a Reflex EZ-Gyro north seeking instrument or a
Reflex EZ-Trac magnetic instrument in single shot or multi shot
mode. A time-dependent declination was applied to the magnetic
readings to determine UTM azimuth.
Coordinates and azimuths are reported in UTM WGS84 Zone 29
North.
Coordinates were translated to local mine grid using 1 point and
rotation.
Local topographic control is via LIDAR surveys, satellite
photography and drone UAV
aerial survey.
Data spacing and Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Drill hole spacing was sufficient to demonstrate geological and
distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity
grade continuity appropriate for a Mineral Resource and the
classifications applied under the 2012 JORC Code.
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
The appropriateness of the drill spacing was reviewed by the
geological technical team, both on site and head office. This was
Whether sample compositing has been applied. also reviewed by the Competent Person.
Samples were collected on 1m intervals; no sample compositing
is applied during sampling.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased Holes were drilled predominantly perpendicular to mineralised
data in relation to sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is domains where possible.
geological
structure
known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
No orientation-based sampling bias has been identified in
the data.
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have
introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and
reported if material.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were collected from the drill site and stored on site. All
samples were individually bagged and labelled with unique sample
identifiers, then securely dispatched to the laboratories. All aspects of
sampling and dispatch process were supervised and tracked by
SOMIFI personnel.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques External audits of procedures indicate protocols are within industry
and data. standards.

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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 security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along
with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate
in the area.
Tabakoroni drilling was completed within the Finkolo-Tabakoroni
Exploitation Licence PE 13/19. Resolute Mining Limited has an
90% interest in Exploitation Permit PE 13/19, through its Malian
subsidiary, Sociêtê des Mines de Finkolo SA (SOMIFI). The
Malian Government holds a free carried 10% interest in SOMIFI.
The Permits are held in good standing. Malian mining law
provides that all Mineral Resources are administered by DNGM
(Direction Nationale de la Géologie et des Mines) or National
Directorate of Geology and Mines under the Ministry of Mines,
Energy and Hydrology.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
Etruscan Resources Inc explored Tabakoroni during 2002-2003
by auger, aircore, RC and diamond drill hole tails. The
Tabakoroni area was previously explored by BHP (1988-1990)
and Barrick Gold (1990) by auger, pits, trenches, RAB and
diamond core drilling.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
The Tabakoroni deposit is hosted in upright tightly folded
greenstone rocks of the Syama Formation, comprising
interbedded basalt and sediment units, and an overlying complex
sequence of deep marine and turbiditic sediments. The
sequence overlying the basalts contains interbedded
carbonaceous units (silts and shales) that are preferentially
deformed, and which form the Tabakoroni Main Shear Zone
(TMSZ) that lies along the approximate contact of the
greenstone-sediment sequence. Gold mineralisation occurs
within the TMSZ associated with quartz vein stockworks and
stylolitic quartz reefs.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding of
the exploration results including a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drill holes:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
o
Whole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that
the information is not Material and this exclusion does not
detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent
Person should clearly explain why this is the case.
All information, including easting, northing, elevation, dip,
azimuth, coordinate system, drill hole length, intercept length and
depth are measured and recorded in UTM Zone 29 WGS84.
The Syama belt is mostly located on the Tengrela 1/200,000
topo sheet (Sheet NC 29-XVIII).
The Tabakoroni local grid has been tied to the UTM Zone 29
WGS84 co-ordinate system.
Spectrum Survey and Mapping from Australia established survey
control at Tabakoroni using AusPos online processing to obtain
an accurate UTM Zone 29 (WGS84) and ‘above geoid’ RL for
the origin of the survey control points.
Accuracy of the survey measurements is considered to meet
acceptable industry standards.
Drill hole information has been tabulated for this release in the
intercepts table of the accompanying text.
For completeness the following information about the drill holes
is provided:

Easting, Northing and RL of the drill hole collars are
measured and recorded in UTM Zone 29 (WGS84).

Dip is the inclination of the drill hole from horizontal. A drill
hole drilled at -60° is 60° from the horizontal.

Down hole length is the distance down the inclination of the
hole and is measured as the distance from the horizontal to
end of hole.

Intercept depth is the distance from the start of the hole down
the inclination of the hole to the depth of interest or assayed
interval of interest.

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Data aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g.
cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material
and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high-
grade results and longer lengths of low-grade results, the
procedure used for such aggregation should be stated and
some typical examples of such aggregations should be shown
in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
No new exploration results have been reported in this release.
Metal equivalent values are not used in reporting.
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 the Tabakoroni mineralisation is vertical. There is
one domain which dips at 45oto the west.
The majority of the drill holes are planned at a general inclination
of -60 degrees east and as close to perpendicular to the ore
zone as possible.
At the angle of the drill holes and the dip of the ore zones, the
reported intercepts will be slightly more than true width.
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.
Relevant maps, diagrams and tabulations are included in the body
of 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.
Mineral Resources are being reported in this announcement.
No new exploration results have been reported in this release.
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.
No geophysical and geochemical data or any additional
exploration information has been reported in this release,
as they are not deemed relevant to the release.
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.
Depth extension drilling is planned to test the down-dip potential
of the Tabakoroni ore body at depth, and beneath the current limit
of drilling.

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Database integrity Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted
by, for example, transcription or keying errors, between its initial
collection and its use for Mineral Resource estimation
purposes.
Data validation procedures used.
Data has been compiled into a relational SQL database; the
setup of this database precludes the loading of data which do not
meet the required validation protocols. The data is managed
using DataShed© drill hole management software using SQL
database techniques. Validation checks are conducted using
SQL and DataShed© relational database standards. Data has
also been checked against original hard copies for 100% of the
data, and where possible, loaded from original data sources.
Resolute completed the following basic validation checks on the
data supplied prior to resource estimation:
•Drill holes with overlapping sample intervals.
•Sample intervals with no assay data or duplicate records.
•Assay grade ranges.
•Collar coordinate ranges.
•Valid hole orientation data.
There are no significant issues identified with the data.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those visits.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is
the case.
Mrs Susan Havlin, an employee of Snowden Optiro Pty Ltd and
a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
is the Competent Person who has visited this site in February
and October 2019.
All aspects of drilling, sampling and mining are considered by the
Competent Persons to be of a high industry standard.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation.
The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Resource
estimation.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.
The digital database used for the interpretation included logged
intervals for the key stratigraphic zones of Tabakoroni. Detailed
geological logs were available in hardcopy and digital and
reviewed where necessary.
There is a high level of confidence for the interpretation of the
Tabakoroni Main Shear Zone (TMSZ) due to the close-spaced
grade control drilling at surface and the confirmation of the
position in the current oxide pits. Since an independent structural
model was created there is high level of confidence in the
geological interpretation of the minor lodes adjacent to the
TMSZ.
Wireframes used to constrain the estimation are based on drill
hole intercepts and geological boundaries. All wireframes at
Tabakoroni have been constructed to a 1g/t Au cut-off grade for
shape consistency.
The mineralisation in the TMSZ is generally quite consistent and
drill intercepts clearly define the shape of the mineralised zones
with limited options for large scale alternate interpretations.
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.
The mineral resource at Tabakoroni comprises four individual
domains. The main zone is the TMSZ, which extends for
approximately 1,800 metres along strike; the sub-vertical dipping
gold mineralised zone width varies between 1.5 and 15 metres,
with an average thickness of 5 metres. The Mineral Resource is
limited in depth by drilling, which extends from surface to a
maximum depth of approximately 450 metres vertically.
There is a zone parallel to the TMSZ which is generally at depth
and not as consistent; this is dominantly in the central part of the
deposit. The northeast (NE) domain is a zone which is striking at
20° and is sub vertical in the north of the deposit. The southern
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portion of the deposit. The whole of the Tabakoroni deposit, including domains additional to the TMSZ, extends for 450 metres in the horizontal plane.

  • Estimation andThe nature and appropriateness of the estimation technique(s) modelling applied and key assumptions, including treatment of extreme grade techniques 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.

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

  • The assumptions made regarding recovery of by- products.

  • Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine drainage characterization).

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

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

  • Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units.

  • Any assumptions about correlation between variables.

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

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

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

Estimation was completed in Datamine Studio RM using an Ordinary Kriged model to estimate the gold grade. Grades were estimated into parent block of 5 mE by 10 mN by 5 mRL with sub- celling down to 1mE by 2 mN by 1 mRL was employed for resolution of the mineralisation boundaries as defined by wireframes. The drill spacing at Tabakoroni varies from 12.5 by 12.5 metres for grade control to between 25 and 50 metres for the exploration holes.

Drillhole sample data was flagged using domain codes generated from three-dimensional mineralisation domains. The grade control samples and exploration samples were composited to 1 metre intervals.

Variogram orientations were largely controlled by the strike of the mineralisation and downhole variography. Variograms for estimation purposes were determined for each domain.

Kriging neighbourhood analysis was performed to optimise the block size, sample numbers and discretisation levels with the goal of minimising conditional bias in the gold grade estimates.

Mineralisation domains were treated as hard boundaries in the estimation process while oxidation surfaces were treated as soft boundaries for gold, sulphide sulphur and organic carbon. A hard boundary was utilised in the estimation of arsenic between fresh material and transitional material following a boundary analysis review.

Three search passes were used, with the first search pass set to the range of the variogram for each element. A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 30 samples were used. The search stayed the same for the second pass but was increased by a factor of 2 for the third and final pass. The minimum number of samples was reduced to 6 for the second pass and 4 for the third pass.

No deleterious elements were found in the ore.

No selective mining units have been assumed.

Top cuts were applied to reduce the variability of the data and to remove the outliers.

The estimated block model grades were visually validated against the input drillhole data and comparisons were carried out against the drillhole data and by northing and elevation slices. Global comparison between the input data and the block grades for each variable is considered acceptable (±10%).

Comparison with the mine production to date was carried out and was within an acceptable limit.

  • MoistureWhether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with natural moisture, and the method of determination of the moisture content.

All tonnages have been estimated on a dry basis.

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

Mineral Resources for open pit extraction have been reported at a 1 g/t Au grade cut-off and above a US$2000/oz optimised shell.

The Mineral Resources for underground mining are undiluted and the mineralised blocks (within the mineralisation wireframes) have been reported within MSO wireframes created at

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US$2,000/oz which is equivalent to 1.75 g/t Au cut-off grade.
Mining factors
or assumptions
Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods,
minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if applicable,
external) mining dilution. It is always necessary as part of
the process of determining reasonable prospects for
eventual economic extraction to consider potential mining
methods, but the assumptions made regarding mining
methods and parameters when estimating Mineral
Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is the
case, this should be reported with an explanation of the
basis of the mining assumptions made.
A Pre-Feasibility study determined the mining method would be
by long hole open stoping. No Mineral Resource margin
(external) dilution has been modelled. A minimum stope dip of
30 degrees on the footwall was applied. More rigorous mining
assumptions and parameters will be applied during the
conversion to Ore Reserves.
Metallurgical factors
or assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding
metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider potential metallurgical
methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical
treatment processes and parameters made when reporting
Mineral Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is
the case, this should be reported with an explanation of the
basis of the metallurgical assumptions made.
No metallurgical factors or assumptions have been made during
the resource estimation process as these will be addressed
during the conversion to Ore Reserves.
Environmental
factors
or assumptions
Assumptions made regarding possible waste and
process residue disposal options. It is always necessary
as part of the process of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider
the potential environmental impacts of the mining and
processing operation. While at this stage the
determination of potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a green fields project, may not always be
well advanced, the status of early consideration of these
potential environmental impacts should be reported.
Where these aspects have not been considered this
should be reported with an explanation of the
environmental assumptions made.
It is a requirement of Decree No.03-594/P-RM of 31 December
2003 of Malian law that an Environmental and Social Impact
Study (Étude d’Impact Environmental et Social – EIES) must be
undertaken to update the potential environmental and social
impacts of the mine’s redevelopment. The EIES for the Syama
Gold Mine (including Tabakoroni) was approved in November
2007 and an Environment Permit (07- 0054/MEA – SG) was
issued by the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation on 22
November 2007. The Ministry of Environment conducts timely
reviews of the Syama Gold Mine to ensure that Company
maintains compliance with the EIES guidelines.
At Syama and Tabakoroni, there are three key practices for
disposal of wastes and residues namely, stacking of waste rock
from open pit mining; storage of tailings from mineral processes;
and “tall-stack dispersion” of sulphur dioxide from the roasting of
gold bearing concentrate. All waste disposal practices are in
accordance with the guidelines in the EIES.

The Environmental and Social Impact Study – “Société des Mines de Syama, Syama Gold Mine, Mali”, dated 2007 indicated there was minimal potential for acid mine drainage from waste rock due to the elevated carbonate content which buffers a potential acid generation. Resolute maintains a plan for progressive rehabilitation of waste rock landforms as part of ongoing mine development and waste rock dumping.

The landform of tailings impoundments does not have a net acid generating potential. The largest volume is flotation tailings where the sulphide minerals have already been removed from the host rock. Its mineralogy includes carbonates which further buffer any acid-formation potential from sulphides that may also be present.

Cyanide levels in the leached-calcine tailings are typically less than 50 ppm in the weak acid dissociable form. Groundwater away from the tailings landform is intercepted by trenches and sump pumps.

Sulphur dioxide is generated from the roasting of gold concentrate so that gold can be extracted and refined. Tall-Stack “dispersion” of the sulphur dioxide emission is monitored continuously. Prevailing weather and dissipation of the sulphur dioxide is modelled daily to predict the need to pause the

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Environmental and Social Impact Study.
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis Site personnel have completed numerous bulk density
for the assumptions. If determined, the method used, comparative estimates on HQ drill core to assess variability
whether wet or dry, the frequency of the measurements, using the Archimedes method of dry weight versus weight in
the nature, size and representativeness of the samples. water. This method was used for 76% of the bulk density
The bulk density for bulk material must have been measurements. The other 34% is by unknown method.
measured by methods that adequately account for void
spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and differences
between rock and alteration zones within the deposit.
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in
the evaluation process of the different materials.
On the basis of the data collected the following SG estimates
were applied to the model by weathering type:

Oxide 2.12 t/m3

Transitional 2.38 t/m3

Fresh
2.72 t/m3
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources The Measured Mineral Resource classification is based on good
into varying confidence categories. confidence in the geology and gold grade continuity with 12.5 m x 12.5
Whether appropriate account has been taken of all m spaced drillhole density in the central part of the deposit.
relevant factors (i.e. relative confidence in tonnage/grade
estimations, reliability of input data, confidence in
continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity
and distribution of the data).
The Indicated Mineral Resource classification is based on good
confidence in the geology and gold grade continuity with less than 50 m
x 50 m spaced drillhole density in the central part of the deposit.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent The Inferred Mineral Resource classification is applied to extensions of
Person’s view of the deposit. mineralised zones on the margins of the deposit where drill spacing is
more than 50 m x 50 m and the extents of mineralisation at depth.
The validation of the block model has confirmed satisfactory correlation
of the input data to the estimated grades and reproduction of data
trends.
The Mineral Resource estimate appropriately reflects the view of the
Competent Persons.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource The Mineral Resource has been audited internally and in
estimates. conjunction with resource consultants at Snowden Optiro Pty Ltd
as part of the routine validation process. There has been an
external review of the Mineral Resource estimation completed by
Cube Consulting Pty Ltd in February 2022.
Discussion of Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy The relative accuracy of the Mineral Resource estimate is
relative and confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate reflected in the reporting of Measured, Indicated and Inferred
accuracy/
confidence
using an approach or procedure deemed appropriate by
the Competent Person. For example, the application of
statistical or geostatistical procedures to quantify the
resource categories as defined by 2012 JORC Code guidelines.
The estimate is considered to be relevant to an annual level of
relative accuracy of the resource within stated reporting of tonnage and grade.
confidence limits, or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the factors that
could affect the relative accuracy and confidence of
the estimate.
The estimation was compared with the production history at
Tabakoroni and it is within 15%, which is within the limits for the
relevant classifications.
The statement should specify whether it relates to global or
local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages,
which should be relevant to technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation should include assumptions
made and the procedures used.
These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of
the estimate should be compared with production data,
where available.

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  • CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION COMMENTARY Mineral ResourceDescription of the Mineral Resource estimate used as estimate for a basis for the conversion to an Ore Reserve. conversion toClear statement as to whether the Mineral Resources

  • Ore Reserves are reported additional to, or inclusive of, the Ore Reserve.

The Ore Reserves are based on the Mineral Resource estimate detailed in the ASX release dated December 2021, prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd. The resource was reported above a 1.75 g/t gold grade cut-off, based on an equivalent gold price of US$2,000/oz and an underground mining method utilising long hole stoping mining methods with paste fill. Material below this cut-off is not included in the Mineral Resource.

Ore Reserves are the material reported as a sub-set of the resource, that which can be extracted from the mine and processed with an economically acceptable outcome. The resource is depleted for open pit material already mined and future cut back planned for Taba North. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves.

  • Site visitsComment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent Person and the outcome of those visits.

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

The Competent Person, Mr Gito Patani, is a full-time employee of Resolute Mining Ltd and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He conducted a site visit to the project area in January 2022. Travel to site was restricted during the 2021 due to covid-19 travel restrictions, but weekly contact with site teams was maintained throughout the period.

The site visit reviewed the project site and proposed portal location in the mined out Namakan Pit western wall, a review of current operations at both Syama and Tabakoroni, existing open pit infrastructure available for immediate underground use, a review of selected drill core and various meetings were held with site personnel and key stakeholders to the study. A pit wall failure was noticed in the eastern wall of the Namakan pit. This failure was monitored since then through the past wet season and have stabilised at its natural angle of repose and does not pose further material risk to the proposed underground portal location.

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Study status

  • The type and level of study undertaken to enable Mineral Resources to be converted to Ore Reserves.

  • 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.

A Pre-Feasibility Study was completed on Tabakoroni Underground in late 2020.

Tabakoroni open pit has been in continuous mining operation since August 2018. During this time the performance of the open pit has shown a positive reconciliation between mineral resources and gold production and delivered positive cashflows. Data from the current open pit operations which also applies to the intended underground operation, such as existing infrastructure and ore haulage cost, were used as part of the underground study. The open pit reconciliation data was not considered as it relates to oxide ore only and the underground will focus on fresh ore only.

No underground operations have been undertaken at Tabakoroni yet. However, underground operations and processing of similar underground material have been undertaken for several years at the nearby Syama Mine where the Tabakoroni Underground ore will also be processed under the current toll treatment agreement, providing actual data to further support the Tabakoroni study assumptions.

Primary contributors to the study were:

  • Optiro Pty Ltd – Mineral Resources.

  • Solid Geology Pty Ltd – Structural Model.

  • • AMC Consultants – mining geotechnical study and portal review.

  • Piteau – dewatering.

  • Digby Wells – environmental and social impact assessment.

  • Outotec – backfill, concentrate roasting, floatation plant.

  • Osprey – security assessment.

  • Practara – economic evaluation.

  • ALS – metallurgical variability testing.

  • • Resolute Mining Ltd – mine design and scheduling, processing and overall study management.

  • Cut-offThe basis of the cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters parameters applied.

A marginal cut-off grade (COG) of 2.5g/t gold has been applied for Tabakoroni Underground. This is based on long hole open stoping with paste fill at a gold price of U$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 78%, and includes royalties of 6%.

Individual underground zones and levels were further tested to confirm each area achieves the required financial returns to offset the capital investment required to access that zone or level. Sub-economical areas were removed from the reserves.

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  • Mining factors orThe method and assumptions used as reported in the assumptions Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility Study to convert the Mineral Resource to an Ore Reserve (i.e. either by application of appropriate factors by optimization or by preliminary or detailed design).

  • 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.

  • The assumptions made regarding geotechnical parameters (e.g. pit slopes, stope sizes, etc.), grade control and pre-production drilling.

  • The major assumptions made and Mineral Resource model used for pit and stope optimization (if appropriate).

  • The mining dilution factors used.

  • The mining recovery factors used.

  • Any minimum mining widths used.

  • The manner in which Inferred Mineral Resources are utilized in mining studies and the sensitivity of the outcome to their inclusion.

  • The infrastructure requirements of the selected mining methods.

The Tabakoroni mineralisation is mostly steeply dipping, between 80 to 90°, with an average width of 4m to 15m. Some mineralisation is located parallel to, and adjacent to the main Tabakoroni mineralisation. These shallower dipping zones are located predominantly in a competent basalt zone, ranging in dip between 40° and 80°, with an average width of 2m to 10m.

Long hole open stoping is considered the most suitable mining method to extract the underground deposit. Long term support will be providing by backfilling the stopes with cemented paste in the main mineralised zone, create by adding binder to a large supply of highly weathered oxide waste already available on site from the previous open pit mines. Shallower dipping zones in the competent basalt zones will also use open stoping with pillars, where appropriate.

Longitudinal sub-level caving and open stoping with rock fill were also reviewed but not considered appropriate methods. The mineralisation is too long and narrow to use sub-level caving and it would result in caving breaking through into the current open pit, increasing inrush risk for the underground. Paste fill was selected over waste fill as it provides a better cashflow with a top-down mining method, provides improved stability and in general there is a lack of suitable fresh rock to use as backfill material. It also improves the extraction of parallel mineralised zones which was not possible with open stopes and loose rock fill.

The reported Ore Reserve estimates for Tabakoroni are based on Deswik.SO (Mineable Shape Optimiser / MSO) results, followed by detailed mine design in Deswik.CAD and activity-based task and resource scheduling in Deswik.Sched. Economic modelling was performed in consultation with an external financial consultant experienced in Malian mining economic modelling.

Stope dilution is considered separately for hangingwall and footwall conditions as part of the MSO optimisation. Equivalent Linear Overbreak Slough (ELOS) is applied based on geotechnical domaining, resulting in 0.5m dilution in competent (basalt) ground to 2.0m in poor, highly structured zones. The average dilution considered is 0.5 to 1.0m, applied individually to both hangingwall and footwall conditions. A global mine recovery of 90% was applied.

Minimum Mining Width used was 3.0m, but average stoping widths range between 4.5m and 10.0m. Level spacings are selected at 20m vertical, floor to floor. Stope lengths of 10m to 50m are recommended based on the geotechnical modelling and chosen level spacing. The study conservatively limited stope lengths to 20m, which will be further optimised during actual operations. For the shallower dipping stopes a minimum footwall dip of 40° was selected to ensure blasted material can be moved effectively to the drawpoint for loading during production.

Costs are based on existing contract mining rates from the nearby Syama Operation with a contract proposal provided for the study to account for potential changes expected at Tabakoroni, contract haulage rates to the Syama process plant from the current Tabakoroni open pit operation, processing costs are based on the current Syama process plant and site costs which are understood with a high degree of accuracy from current operations.

Equipment for the underground were selected considering the selected mining method, planned production rate, existing experience and equipment in operation at Syama Underground. Loading will be done by 21t loaders from the development headings and stopes and hauled by 63t trucks to surface via a decline. From surface stockpiles ore will be hauled to the process plant at Syama using the current open pit truck haulage fleet and waste will dumped directly onto the existing open pit waste dumps.

The mine plan includes an insignificant amount of Inferred Resources, which is not material to the outcome of the Ore Reserves. Inferred Resources were considered when positioning life

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of mine infrastructure but does not materially influence the outcome of the current reserves.

Existing open pit infrastructure and a dedicated haul road to Syama is available for immediate use by the underground operation. The only additional infrastructure consists of:

  - A power shed to house diesel generators for power generation. Existing diesel generators will be relocated from the current Syama operation as part of their power upgrades and the power shed is just for weather protection.

  - Paste plant for paste fill generation.

  - Explosives magazine (open pit operations did minimal blasting and did not establish an explosive magazine).

  - Underground primary ventilation fans.

  - Upgraded security control facilities.

  - Minor fit-out to the existing open pit offices and workshops to comply with underground requirements (change house, lamp room, etc).

  - Float circuit modifications to allow the existing Syama Oxide plant to process sulphide ore.
  • Metallurgical factorsThe metallurgical process proposed and the or assumptions appropriateness of that process to the style of mineralization.

  • Whether the metallurgical process is well-tested technology or novel in nature.

  • The nature, amount and representativeness of metallurgical test work undertaken, the nature of the metallurgical domaining applied and the corresponding metallurgical recovery factors applied.

  • Any assumptions or allowances made for deleterious elements.

  • The existence of any bulk sample or pilot scale test work and the degree to which such samples are considered representative of the ore body as a whole.

  • For minerals that are defined by a specification, has the ore reserve estimation been based on the appropriate mineralogy to meet the specifications?

Metallurgical test work was conducted on multiple samples, representative of the spatial and mineralogical distribution of the deposit. The tests indicated that, similarly to the Syama ore, the Tabakoroni ore can be double refractory in nature due to locking of gold within the sulphides and organic carbon. Processing of the ore will be similar to that of the Syama sulphide circuit which has been in operation for several years and is well understood, consisting of the following stages:

  • Crushing and grinding utilising the existing oxide process plant infrastructure

  • Gravity gold recovery utilising the existing oxide gravity circuit

  • Flotation to produce a sulphide rich concentrate through a new flotation circuit, prior to blending with the current Syama concentrate circuit for further:

  • Concentrate thickening.

  • Roasting, followed by calcine quench and wash.

  • o Carbon-in-leach (CIL). o Tailings disposal.

The oxide crushing and grinding circuit has an oxide capacity of 1.5Mtpa, with a modelled sulphide throughput capacity of up to 1.0Mtpa. The Syama roaster, CIL circuit and tailings storage facility has enough capacity to process the additional concentrate.

A number of metallurgical test work programmes have been conducted on a range of Tabakoroni ore samples to date. The most recent variability test programme, conducted as part of the PFS, focussed on optimising the flowsheet to then assess the metallurgical performance of the various mineralised domains to be encountered. A total gold recovery of 83% has been assumed based on test results to date. This is in line with similar ore being processed at Syama.

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EnvironmentalThe status of studies of potential environmental impacts of the mining and processing operation. Details of waste rock characterization 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.

The Tabakoroni mining area and haul road to Syama are covered under current environmental approval and permitting. An ESIA update and approval for the changes brought about by the new underground operation is currently being conducted by an experienced local consultant as per Malian regulations, with external specialist consulting input where required. The ESIA only considers the changes due to the existing Tabakoroni operation going underground as the current open pit operations and processing at Syama is already covered under existing approvals (Refer Section 3). A draft ESIA report for the changes has been submitted for approval and is pending government approval. No reasons are known to the Competent Person why this approval will not be granted.

An active waste rock characterisation program has been put in place for Tabakoroni open pit operation. Underground waste will be co-disposed underground with paste fill where possible, with the remainder being stored on the current open pit waste dump under the current waste rock management protocols to prevent potentially acid forming waste rock from contaminating water sources. The current waste dump has much more space than is required by the underground operation.

Ore Reserves from Tabakoroni will be processed at Syama and tailings storage will be impounded in existing footprint area approved in the current ESIA. Progressive raising of the tailings occurs regularly with the 9th lift completed in 2019. Routine progress on the monitoring is reported to government and at stakeholder meetings in concert with routine inspections by government representatives.

Arsenic is naturally occurring in the Tabakoroni mineralisation. A groundwater characterisation programme was conducted as part of the ESIA submission and did not identify any adverse impacts on water being discharged to the environment.

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  • InfrastructureThe 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.

All required mining infrastructure is already in place at the Tabakoroni open pit mine and processing and camp facilities at Syama Mine, except for the additions required specifically for the Tabakoroni underground, consisting of:

  • A power shed to house diesel generators for power generation. Existing diesel generators will be relocated from the current Syama operation as part of their power upgrades.

  • • Paste plant for paste fill generation.

  • Explosives magazine.

  • Upgraded security control facilities.

  • Minor fit-out to the existing open pit offices and workshops to comply with underground requirements, such as change rooms and lamp rooms.

  • Float circuit modifications to allow the existing Syama Oxide plant to process Tabakoroni sulphide ore.

Tabakoroni is linked to the Syama Mine through a purpose built 35km haul road. The Syama Mine is located near the two major towns of Kadiola and Sikasso. Kadiola, 55km southeast, is the regional capital while Sikasso, approximately 85km to the northeast, is the second largest city in Mali and located close to the border with Burkina Faso.

Access is via formed gravel road off the sealed Sikasso to Côte d’Ivoire highway through Kadiola, and then from Fourou to site. Most consumables and supplies use this route as it can be approached either from Côte d’Ivoire through the border post at Zegoua or alternatively from Burkina Faso and Togo through Sikasso. The road north through Bananso to Farakala, on the main highway from Bamako to Sikasso, provides an alternate and shorter route to Bamako. This road is generally impassable during the wet season when the low level “bridge” at Bananso is covered with water.

The 70km section of road from Kadiola to the site was upgraded for the Syama Mine. In addition to the current open pit infrastructure left behind by open pit operations at Tabakoroni, the Syama Mine provides access to administration buildings, plant site buildings and accommodation for housing expatriate and senior national staff.

Tabakoroni site is serviced through a local telecommunications provider Orange. Provision is made in the study to allow have a dedicated link to Syama Mine, from where two Internet and mobile telecommunications providers (Sotelma & Orange) are available, in addition to a point to point satellite connection to Perth.

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  • CostsThe derivation of, or assumptions made, regarding projected capital costs in the study.

  • The methodology used to estimate operating costs.

  • Allowances made for the content of deleterious elements.

  • The derivation of assumptions made of metal or commodity price(s), for the principal minerals and coproducts.

  • The source of exchange rates used in the study.

  • Derivation of transportation charges.

  • The basis for forecasting or source of treatment and refining charges, penalties for failure to meet specification, etc.

  • The allowances made for royalties payable, both Government and private.

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Cost estimates are based mostly on existing operations at Syama and Tabakoroni, with modifications where identified in the study. Current operations, and existing costs were used for:

  • Ore haulage to Syama for processing under the current open pit haulage contract.

  • Owner-operated processing, general and administration costs are shared between the oxide plant and the sulphide plant at Syama, which processes the current Syama UG orebody. These costs are well understood, and minor changes were included based on Tabakoroni specific metallurgical variability test work results.

  • Power generation cost utilising the current Syama diesel generators.

  • Development and production rates are based on the current Syama mining contract schedule of rates, with updated quotes provided by the contractor as required for mining method changes expected at Tabakoroni.

  • Ground support consumables, fuel, explosives, bulk cement based on current Syama mining contract.

  • Mine closure costs (existing open pit component).

  • PFS level cost estimates were calculated for:

  • Paste fill cost – based on locally supplied bulk cement prices and an independent paste fill study to determine consumption rate.

  • Environmental and mine closure costs specific to underground.

The oxide plant produces gold doré (without problematic deleterious elements) that is subsequently refined offsite. Refining costs are allowed for as per current Syama Mine, but are not material.

Ad valorem Government royalties of 6% are payable on gold production.

  • Revenue factorsThe 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.

  • The derivation of assumptions made of metal or commodity price(s), for the principal metals, minerals and co-products.

  • Market assessmentThe demand, supply and stock situation for the particular commodity, consumption trends and factors likely to affect supply and demand into the future.

  • A customer and competitor analysis along with the identification of likely market windows for the product.

A gold price of US$1,500/oz formed the basis of the Ore Reserves. Gold price used for planning purposes is from consensus forecasts provided by external corporate advisers.

No penalties are incurred, nor is any revenue received from coproducts.

The market for gold is robust with prevailing gold price being well above US$1,500/oz.

Supply and demand are not considered material to the Ore Reserve calculations.

  • Price and volume forecasts and the basis for these forecasts.

  • For industrial minerals the customer specification, testing and acceptance requirements prior to a supply contract.

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  • EconomicThe 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.

  • NPV ranges and sensitivity to variations in the significant assumptions and inputs.

The financial evaluation undertaken as part of the evaluation indicated a positive net present value (NPV) at a 7% annual discount rate. The following major economic inputs were used:

  • Costs as previous described.

  • Gold price of US$1500/oz.

  • Royalties of 6%.

  • Effective tax rate of 25% (Corporate tax rate of 30% with 5% discount provided by the Malian government to Tabakoroni).

  • Discount rate of 7% per annum for real, post-tax cash flows.

A Statistical PERT sensitivity (SPERT) analysis was conducted as part of the PFS. The NPV is most sensitive to revenue contributors, i.e. gold grade and gold price. This is expected as the study covered all the upfront costs in establishing the underground mine, but only considered the upper Measured and Indicated components of the Mineral Resource. It is expected that this sensitivity will greatly improve once the large Inferred Resource, open both along strike and at depth, has been drilled and confidence increased to be included in future Ore Reserves.

SocialThe status of agreements with key stakeholders and Tabakoroni falls under the SOMIFI exploitation permit and is matters leading to social license to operate. managed by SOMISY under Management and Toll Treatment agreements lodged with the Government of Mali. It is the intention to encourage economic development within the local community. During the operation of Tabakoroni open pit focus has been on improving farming and health care plus providing access to water; this will continue to remain a focus. The Syama Mine Community Consultative Committee, which includes representation from Tabakoroni and the villages adjacent to the Syama Satellites, was established in February 2001 with representatives from local villages, the Malian Government and SOMISY. Since April 2004 the Committee has met regularly as a communication forum and to address community issues and assist with community project proposals; it continues to meet on the first or second Tuesday of each month. Initial consultation as part of the underground updates to the ESIA indicated no major concerns with the underground operation.

OtherTo the extent relevant, the impact of the following on the All current government agreements and approvals are in good project and/or on the estimation and classification of the standing and no anticipated changes are expected. Political Ore Reserves: instability is a potential risk in Mali, but the owner has many • Any identified material naturally occurring risks. years operating experience in this environment through the • The status of material legal agreements and marketing current Syama and Tabakoroni operations. The current Malian arrangements. government is supportive of mining operations and the current Syama and Tabakoroni operations are in good standing with the • The status of governmental agreements and approvals authorities. There are no current unresolved matters affecting critical to the viability of the project, such as mineral this project. tenement status, and government and statutory approvals. There must be reasonable grounds to expect It is expected that the updated ESIA for moving the Tabakoroni that all necessary Government approvals will be operations underground will be approved by the Malian received within the timeframes anticipated in the Pre- government and will not affect the viability of the project. 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.

It is the intention to encourage economic development within the local community. During the operation of Tabakoroni open pit focus has been on improving farming and health care plus providing access to water; this will continue to remain a focus.

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Classification The basis for the classification of the Ore Reserves into Proved and Probable Ore Reserves were declared based on the
varying confidence categories. Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
The Ore Reserve estimate appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
The proportion of Probable Ore Reserves that have
been derived from Measured Mineral Resources (if any).
None of the Measured Mineral Resource was converted to
Proven Ore Reserves. The Measured Resource component is
located below the previous open pit and forms part of the crown
pillar to be extracted at the end of the underground mine life.
Due to the inherent risk of extracting the crown pillar at a much
later stage in the mine’s life, it is appropriate in the Competent
Person’s opinion to classify this material as Probable Ore
Reserves and not Proved Ore Reserves.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of Ore Reserve Major parts of the study were completed by external,
estimates. independent contributors and were internally reviewed by each
contributor prior to submission to Resolute. These inputs were
then further reviewed by Resolute Corporate and Site
operational teams prior to inclusion in the PFS. The combined
PFS and Ore Reserves output was then internally reviewed, but
no external review of the combine PFS and Ore Reserves has
been conducted yet.
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,
The relative accuracy and confidence of the Ore Reserve
estimate is inherent in the Ore Reserve Classification.
The mine design and schedule were prepared to a PFS level of
accuracy. Conservative mining modifying factors were used to
account for potential variations in ground and geotechnical
conditions.
a qualitative discussion of the factors which could affect
the relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate.
The open pit operations had a slight positive reconciliation, but
this was not considered material to the underground project as
The statement should specify whether it relates to global the open pit operations only focused on oxide material, and the
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.
underground will be focusing on fresh, sulphide ore.
Reconciliation procedures will be implemented as part of the
underground operation and will be considered in future Ore
Reserve updates.
Accuracy and confidence discussions should extend to
specific discussions of any applied Modifying Factors
Costs are at PFS level of confidence or better due to existing
that may have a material impact on Ore Reserve capital infrastructure and open pit operations at Tabakoroni, and
viability, or for which there are remaining areas of existing underground operations and processing at Syama,
uncertainty at the current study stage. which will be re-used for the Tabakoroni underground project.
It is recognized 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.
Metallurgical results are in line with Syama parameters for
similar ore, and are consistent between various test
programmes, providing confidence in the assumptions used for
the study.

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Syama Satellite Deposits – Cashew NE, Paysans, and Tellem

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
The samples were collected from reverse circulation (RC) and
diamond core drill holes.
tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as RC samples were collected on 1m intervals by riffle split (dry) or
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.). by scoop (wet), to obtain
These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad a 1-3kg sample which was sent to the laboratory for crushing,
meaning of sampling. splitting and pulverising to provide a 30g charge for analysis.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Diamond core was sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half, to
provide a 2-4kg sample,
which was sent to the laboratory for crushing, splitting and
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material pulverising to provide a 30g charge for analysis.
to the Public Report. Sampling and sample preparation protocols are industry
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this standard and are deemed appropriate by the Competent Person.
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.
Drilling techniques Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, Drill types used include diamond core of PQ and HQ sizes and
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. RC.
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.).
Core is oriented at 3m down hole intervals using a Reflex Act II
RD Orientation Tool.
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample Drill core interval recoveries are measured from core block to
recovery recoveries and results assessed. core block using a tape measure.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and
Appropriate measures are taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure the representative nature of the samples.
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to No apparent relationship is noted between sample recovery and
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. grade.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and Drill holes were geologically logged by geologists for colour,
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate grainsize, lithology, minerals, alteration and weathering on
Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical geologically-domained intervals.
studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel, etc.) photography.
Geotechnical and structure orientation data was measured and
logged for all diamond core intervals.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections Diamond core was photographed (wet and dry).
logged. Holes were logged in their entirety (100%) and this logging was
considered reliable and appropriate.

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Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all Diamond core was sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half to
techniques core taken. obtain a 2-4kg sample.
and sample
preparation
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc. and
whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness
Reverse circulation samples were collected on 1m intervals by
riffle split (dry) or by scoop (wet) to obtain a 1-3kg sample.
of the sample preparation technique. Sample preparation for diamond core and RC samples includes
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling oven drying, crushing to 10mm, splitting and pulverising to 85%
stages to maximise representivity of samples. passing -75µm. These preparation techniques are deemed to be
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative appropriate to the material being sampled.
of the in-situ material collected, including for instance results Drill core coarse duplicates were split by the laboratory after
for field duplicate/second-half sampling. crushing at a rate of 1:20 samples. Reverse circulation field
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the duplicates were collected by the Company at a rate of 1:20
material being sampled. samples.
Sampling, sample preparation and quality control protocols are
of industry standard and all attempts were made to ensure an
unbiased representative sample was collected. The methods
applied in this process were deemed appropriate by the
Competent Person.
Quality of assay The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and All samples were dispatched to ALS Bamako for gold analysis by
data and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is 30g fire assay fusion with AAS instrument finish (method code
laboratory tests considered partial or total. Au-AA25). Over-range results were re-analysed and reported by
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF 30g fire assay fusion with gravimetric finish (method code Au-
instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining the GRA21). The analytical method was appropriate for the style of
analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, mineralisation.
calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards,
No geophysical tools were used to determine elemental
concentrations.
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether
acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision Quality control (QC) procedures included the use of certified
have been established. standards (1:40), non-certified sand blanks (1:40), diamond core
coarse duplicates (1:20) and reverse circulation field duplicates
(1:20).
Laboratory quality control data, including laboratory standards,
blanks, duplicates, repeats, grind size results and sample
weights were also captured into the digital database.
Analysis of the QC sample assay results indicates that an
acceptable level of accuracy and precision has been achieved.
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by either Verification of significant intersections have been completed by
sampling and independent or alternative company personnel. Company personnel and the Competent Person.
assaying The use of twinned holes. No drill holes within the resource area were twinned.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. Drill holes were logged into digital templates with lookup codes,
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. validated and then compiled into a relational SQL 2012 database
using DataShed data management software. The database has
verification protocols which are used to validate the data entry.
The drill hole database is backed up on a daily basis to the head
office server.
Assay result files were reported by the laboratory in PDF and
CSV format and imported into the SQL database without
adjustment or modification.

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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.
Collar coordinates were picked up in UTM (WGS84) by staff
surveyors using an RTK DGPS with an expected accuracy of
0.05m; elevations were height above EGM96 geoid.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
Down hole surveys were collected at intervals between 5m and
30m using either a Reflex EZ-Gyro north seeking instrument or a
Reflex EZ-Trac magnetic instrument in single shot or multi shot
mode. A time-dependent declination was applied to the magnetic
readings to determine UTM azimuth.
Coordinates and azimuths are reported in UTM WGS84 Zone 29
North.
Coordinates were translated to local mine grid using 1 point and
rotation.
Local topographic control is via LIDAR surveys, satellite
photography and drone UAV aerial survey.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity
Drill hole spacing was sufficient to demonstrate geological and
grade continuity appropriate for a Mineral Resource and the
classifications applied under the 2012 JORC Code.
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
The appropriateness of the drill spacing was reviewed by the
geological technical team, both on site and head office. This was
Whether sample compositing has been applied. also reviewed by the Competent Person.
Samples were collected on 1m intervals; no sample compositing
is applied during sampling.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased Holes were drilled predominantly perpendicular to mineralised
data in relation to sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is domains where possible.
geological known, considering the deposit type.
structure If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the No orientation-based sampling bias has been identified in the
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have data.
introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and
reported if material.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were collected from the drill site and stored on site.
All samples were individually bagged and labelled with unique
sample identifiers, then securely dispatched to the laboratories.
All aspects of sampling and dispatch process were supervised
and tracked by SOMIFI personnel.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques External audits of procedures indicate protocols are within
and data. industry standards.

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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 security of the tenure held at the time of reporting
along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence
to operate in the area.
Drilling at Syama was conducted within the Malian
Exploitation Concession Permit PE 93/003 which covers an
area of 200.6km2.
Resolute Mining Limited has an 80% interest in the Syama
project and the Exploitation Permit PE 93/003, on which it is
based, through its Malian subsidiary, Sociêtê des Mines de
Syama SA (SOMISY). The Malian Government holds a free
carried 20% interest in SOMISY.
The Permits are held in good standing. Malian mining law
provides that all Mineral Resources are administered by
DNGM (Direction Nationale de la Géologie et des Mines) or
National Directorate of Geology and Mines under the Ministry
of Mines, Energy and Hydrology.
Exploration done
by other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
The Syama deposit was originally discovered by a regional
geochemical survey undertaken by the Direction National de
Géologie et des Mines (DNGM) with assistance from the
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in 1985. There
had also been a long history of artisanal activities on the hill
where an outcropping chert horizon originally marked the
present-day position of the open pit.
BHP during 1987-1996 sampled pits, trenches, auger, RC
and diamond drill holes across Syama prospects. Randgold
Resources Ltd during 1996-2000 sampled pits, trenches,
auger, RAB, RC and diamond drill holes across Syama
prospects.
Etruscan Resources Inc explored Tabakoroni during 2002-
2003 by auger, aircore, RC and diamond drill hole tails. The
Tabakoroni area was previously explored Barrick Gold (1990)
by auger, pits, trenches, RAB and diamond core drilling.
Geology

Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Syama Project is found on the northern margin of the
Achaean-Proterozoic Leo Shield which forms the southern
half of the West African Craton. The project area straddles
the boundary between the Kadiana–Madinani terrane and the
Kadiolo terrane. The Kadiana-Madinani terrane is dominated
by greywackes and a narrow belt of interbedded basalt and
argillite. The Kadiolo terrane comprises polymictic
conglomerate and sandstone that were sourced from the
Kadiana-Madinani terrane and deposited in a late- to
syntectonic basin.
Prospects are centred on the NNE striking, west dipping,
Syama-Bananso Fault Zone and Birimian volcano-
sedimentary units of the Syama Formation. The major
commodity being sought is gold.

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Drill hole
Information

A summary of all information material to the understanding
of the exploration results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material drill holes:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
o
Whole length.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis
that the information is not Material and this exclusion does
not detract from the understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly explain why this is
the case.
All information, including easting, northing, elevation, dip, azimuth,
coordinate system, drill hole length, intercept length and depth are
measured and recorded in UTM Zone 29 WGS84.
The Syama belt is mostly located on the Tengrela 1/200,000 topo
sheet (Sheet NC 29-XVIII).
Spectrum Survey & Mapping from Australia established survey
control at Tabakoroni using AusPos online processing to obtain an
accurate UTM Zone 29 (WGS84) and ‘above geoid’ RL for the
origin of the survey control points.
Accuracy of the survey measurements is considered to meet
acceptable industry standards.
Drill hole information has been tabulated for this release in the
intercepts table of the accompanying text.
For completeness the following information about the drill holes is
provided:
•Easting, Northing and RL of the drill hole collars are
measured and recorded in UTM Zone 29 (WGS84).
•Dip is the inclination of the drill hole from horizontal. A drill
hole drilled at -60° is 60° from the horizontal.
•Down hole length is the distance down the inclination of the
hole and is measured as the distance from the horizontal to
end of hole.
•Intercept depth is the distance from the start of the hole
down the inclination of the hole to the depth of interest or
assayed interval of interest.
Data aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations
(e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.

Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of
high-grade results and longer lengths of low-grade results,
the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated
and some typical examples of such aggregations should be
shown in detail.

The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
Exploration results are tabulated using the following parameters:
•Grid coordinates are WGS84 Zone 29 North.
•Cut-off grade for reporting of intercepts is >=1g/t Au.
•No top cut of individual assays prior to length weighted
compositing of the reported intercept has been applied.
•Maximum 3m consecutive internal dilution included within
the intercept.
Metal equivalent values are not used in reporting.
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 Cashew NE, and Paysans mineralisation is shallowly dipping
at about 30 degrees to the west (local grid).
The majority of the Tellem mineralisation is narrow and sub
vertical.
The majority of the drill holes are planned at a general inclination
of -60 degrees east and as close to perpendicular to the ore zone
as possible.
At the angle of the drill holes and the dip of the ore zones, the
reported intercepts will be slightly more than true width.
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.
No exploration results have been reported in this release.

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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.
Significant intercepts of new drill holes have not been
reported in this release.
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.
No geophysical and geochemical data or any additional
exploration information has been reported in this release, as
they are not deemed relevant to the release.
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 drilling is planned.

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CRITERIA
JORC CODE EXPLANATION
COMMENTARY
Database
integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted by, for
example, transcription or keying errors, between its initial
collection and its use for Mineral Resource estimation purposes.
Data validation procedures used.

Cashew NE,Paysans and Tellem
Data has been compiled into a relational SQL database; the setup
of this database precludes the loading of data which do not meet
the required validation protocols. The data is managed using
DataShed© drill hole management software using SQL database
techniques. Validation checks are conducted using SQL and
DataShed© relational database standards. Data has also been
checked against original hard copies for 100% of the data, and
where possible, loaded from original data sources.
Resolute completed the following basic validation checks on the
data supplied prior to resource estimation:
•Drill holes with overlapping sample intervals.
•Sample intervals with no assay data or duplicate records.
•Assay grade ranges.
•Collar coordinate ranges.
•Valid hole orientation data.
There are no significant issues identified with the data.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent Person
and the outcome of those visits.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why
this is the case.
Cashew NE and Paysans
Mr Bruce Mowat, a full-time employee of Resolute Mining Ltd and
a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy is
the Competent Person who has visited this site multiple times.
Tellem
Mr Nicholas Johnson, as employee of MPR Geological
Consultants Pty Ltd and a Member of the Geological Institute of
Geoscientists is the Competent Person who has visited this site on
numerous occasions, the most recent being May 2014 to review
the grade control protocols ad review the Mineral Resource
estimates at Syama.
All aspects of drilling, sampling and mining are considered by the
Competent Persons to be of a high industry standard.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation.
The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Resource
estimation.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.
Cashew NE and Paysans
The digital database used for the interpretation included logged
intervals for the key stratigraphic zones of Cashew NE, Paysans
and Tellem. Detailed geological logs were available in hardcopy
and digital and reviewed where necessary.
Wireframes used to constrain the estimation are based on drill
hole intercepts and geological boundaries. All wireframes at
Cashew NE and Paysans have been constructed to a 0.3g/t Au
cut-off grade for shape consistency. At Tellem they were
constructed at nominal 0.1g/t Au mineralised envelope.
There is a moderate level of confidence for the interpretation at
Cashew NE, Paysans, and Tellem due to the relatively close-
spaced drilling at surface. The mineralisation is generally quite
consistent and drill intercepts clearly define the shape of the
mineralised zones with limited options for large scale alternate
interpretations.

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DimensionsThe extent and variability of the Mineral Resource Cashew NE expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan width, The mineral resource at Cashew comprises three individual and depth below surface to the upper and lower limits of the domains they all dip at about 30 degrees to the west (local grid) Mineral Resource. from surface and extend 200 metres down dip. The three domains extend for approximately 350 metres along strike and the gold mineralised zone width varies between 1.5 and 20 metres, with an average thickness of 7 metres.

Paysans

Three domains have been identified at Paysans. The three domains all dip at about 30 degrees to the west (local grid) and extend for 300 metres down dip. The mineralised zone width varies between 1.5 and 10 metres with an average thickness of 3 metres. They strike northsouth (local grid) for approximately 1,700 metres. The deposit has been divided into three areas by two faults which run east-west (local grid).

Tellem There are three mineralised domains at Tellem. The three domains are narrow sub vertical zone of stockwork veins modelled to be between a few metres to 1.5 metres in thickness. The strike length is approximately 4.3 kilometres and covers a vertal extent of 270 metres.

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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.

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

  • The assumptions made regarding recovery of by- products.

  • Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine drainage characterization).

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

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

  • Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units.

  • Any assumptions about correlation between variables.

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

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

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

Cashew NE

Estimation was completed in Datamine Studio RM using an Ordinary Kriged model to estimate the gold, sulphide sulphur and organic carbon grades. Grades were estimated into parent block of 5mE by 5mN by 2.5mRL with sub- celling down to 2.5mE by 2.5mN by 2.5mRL was employed for resolution of the mineralisation boundaries as defined by wireframes. The drill spacing at Cashew is a nominal 25 by 25 metres for the exploration holes for the majority of the deposits and 50 by 50 metres around the periphery. The main part of the deposit has been gc drilled out to 12.5 by 5 metres.

Drillhole sample data was flagged using domain codes generated from three-dimensional mineralisation domains. The samples were composited to 1 metre intervals.

Variogram orientations were largely controlled by the strike of the mineralisation and downhole variography. One set of variograms was generated for all the mineralisation due to similar orientation of each of the domains.

Kriging neighbourhood analysis was performed to optimise the block size, sample numbers and discretisation levels with the goal of minimising conditional bias in the gold grade estimates.

The mineralisation domains were treated as hard boundaries in the estimation process while oxidation surfaces were treated as soft boundaries.

Three search passes were used, with the first search pass set to the range of the variogram for each domain. A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 30 samples were used. The search stayed the same for the second pass but was increased by a factor of 2 for the third and final pass. The minimum number of samples was reduced to six for the second pass and for the third pass.

No deleterious elements were found in the ore.

No selective mining units have been assumed.

Top cuts were applied to reduce the variability of the data and to remove the outliers.

The estimated block model grades were visually validated against the input drillhole data and comparisons were carried out against the drillhole data and by northing and elevation slices. Global comparison between the input data and the block grades for each variable is considered acceptable (±10%)

Paysans

Estimation was completed in Datamine Studio RM using an Ordinary Kriged model to estimate the gold grade. Grades were estimated into parent block of 10mE by 20mN (at Cashew, 25mN at Paysans) by 5mRL with sub- celling down to 2.5mE by 2.5mN by 2.5mRL was employed for resolution of the mineralisation boundaries as defined by wireframes. The drill spacing at Paysans is a nominal 25 by 25 metres for the exploration holes for the majority of the deposits and 50 by 50 metres around the periphery.

Drillhole sample data was flagged using domain codes generated from three-dimensional mineralisation domains. The samples were composited to one metre intervals.

Variogram orientations were largely controlled by the strike of the mineralisation and downhole variography. One set of variograms was generated for all the mineralisation due to similar orientation of each of the domains and sometimes lack of composites. Kriging neighbourhood analysis was performed to optimise the block size, sample numbers and discretisation levels with the goal of minimising conditional bias in the gold grade estimates.

At Cashew mineralisation domains were treated as hard boundaries in the estimation process while oxidation surfaces were treated as soft boundaries. At Paysans the mineralisation

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domains were treated as hard boundaries as well as the boundary between the transitional and fresh material within each domain.

The boundary between the oxide and transitional is treated as a soft boundary. Three search passes were used, with the first search pass set to the range of the variogram for each domain. A minimum of eight and a maximum of 30 samples were used. The search stayed the same for the second pass but was increased by a factor of three for the third and final pass. The minimum number of samples was reduced to six for the second pass and four for the third pass.

No deleterious elements were found in the ore.

No selective mining units have been assumed.

Top cuts were applied to reduce the variability of the data and to remove the outliers.

The estimated block model grades were visually validated against the input drillhole data and comparisons were carried out against the drillhole data and by northing and elevation slices. Global comparison between the input data and the block grades for each variable is considered acceptable (±10%).

Tellem

Multiple Indicator Kriging (MIK) with block support adjustment to estimate gold resources into blocks with dimensions of 10mE by 25mN by 5mRL. MIK of gold grades used indicator variography based on the two metre resource composite sample grades. Gold grade continuity was characterised by indicator variograms at 14 indicator thresholds spanning the global range of grades. A block support adjustment was used to estimate the recoverable gold resources at each deposit. The shape of the local block gold grade distribution has been assumed lognormal and an additional adjustment for the “Information Effect” has been applied to arrive at the final Mineral Resource estimates.

MIK was used as the preferred method for estimation of gold resources at Tellem as the approach has been demonstrated to work well in a large number of deposits of diverse geological styles. The gold mineralisation seen at the Tellem deposit is typical of that seen in most structurally controlled gold deposits where the MIK method has been found to be of most benefit.

Data viewing, compositing and wire-framing were performed using Micromine software. Exploratory data analysis, variogram calculation and modelling, and resource estimation have been performed using FSSI Consultant (Australia) Pty Ltd GS3M software. GS3M is designed specifically for estimation of recoverable resources using MIK methodology.

The sample data set containing all available assaying were composited to two metre intervals each located by their mid-point co-ordinates and assigned a length weighted average gold grade. The composite length of two metres was chosen because it is a multiple of the most common sampling interval (1.0 metre) and is also an appropriate choice for the kriging of gold into the model blocks where open pit mining is undertaken on 2.5 metre benches.

Block dimensions are 10mE by 25mN by 5mRL and was chosen as it approximates the average drill hole spacing in the horizontal direction, with the 5m elevation being a multiple of the mining bench height of 2.5m. The interpolation utilised a 3 pass octant search strategy with search radii generally in the order of category 1 searching 15m in the x, 25m in the y and 15m in the z direction, 16 minimum composites used, a maximum of four composites per octant and a minimum of four octants with data.

Category 2 uses a 50% search distance increase but otherwise the same parameters and category 3 uses the same search distance as category 2 but only requires eight minimum composites and only 2 octants require data. The search ellipse on each category is consistently orientated orthogonal to

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modelling grid.
The 2m resource composites were initially coded by the
mineralisation domain interpretation and the resultant primary
domain coding further subdivided using the weathering surfaces to
form sub-domains. Sample composites in each primary and sub-
domain combination were reviewed for their univariate and
indicator statistics and spatial continuity and were the basis of
grade modelling.
A combination of outlier high grade composites being ignored for
each sub-domain for the generation of the indicator statistics, and
selection of the median instead of mean for the highest indicator
threshold were used to guard against a few higher grades within
the population from having a disproportional influence on the gold
estimation.
A block support adjustment was used to estimate the recoverable
gold resources. The shape of the local block gold grade
distribution has been assumed lognormal and an additional
adjustment for the “Information Effect” has been applied to arrive
at the final Resource estimates. Selective mining unit assumed to
be in the general range 4mE by 8mN by 2.5mRL.
Visual validation of grade trends and gold distributions was
carried out.
These is no mine production, so no comparisons were carried out.
Moisture

Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with
natural moisture, and the method of determination
of the moisture content.
Cashew NE, Paysans, and Tellem
All tonnages have been estimated on a dry basis.
Cut-off
parameters

The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
Cashew NE, Paysans and Tellem
Mineral Resources for open pit extraction have been reported at a
1g/t Au grade cut-off.
Mining factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods,
minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if applicable,
external) mining dilution. It is always necessary as part of
the process of determining reasonable prospects for
eventual economic extraction to consider potential mining
methods, but the assumptions made regarding mining
methods and parameters when estimating Mineral
Resources may not always be rigorous. Where this is the
case, this should be reported with an explanation of the
basis of the mining assumptions made.
Cashew NE, Paysans, and Tellem
The Resource models assume that a moderate level of mining
selectivity is achieved in open pit mining. It has been assumed
that high quality grade control will be applied to ore/waste
delineation processes using RC drilling, or similar, at a nominal
(and no greater) spacing of 5 metre by 12.5 metre and applying a
pattern sufficient to ensure adequate coverage of the
mineralisation zones.
This is consistent with current mining practises at Syama.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding
metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of
the process of determining reasonable prospects for
eventual economic extraction to consider potential
metallurgical methods, but the assumptions regarding
metallurgical treatment processes and parameters made
when reporting Mineral Resources may not always be
rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported
with an explanation of the basis of the metallurgical
assumptions made.
Cashew NE, Paysans, and Tellem
No metallurgical factors or assumptions have been made during
the resource estimation process as these will be addressed during
the conversion to Ore Reserves.

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

It is a requirement of Decree No.03-594/P-RM of 31 December 2003 of Malian law that an Environmental and Social Impact Study (Étude d’Impact Environmental et Social – EIES) must be undertaken to update the potential environmental and social impacts of the mine’s redevelopment. The EIES for the Syama Gold Mine (including Tabakoroni) was approved in November 2007 and an Environment Permit (07- 0054/MEA – SG) was issued by the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation on 22 November 2007. The Ministry of Environment conducts timely reviews of the Syama Gold Mine to ensure that the Company maintains compliance with the EIES guidelines.

At Syama, there are three key practices for disposal of wastes and residues namely, stacking of waste rock from open pit mining; storage of tailings from mineral processes; and “tall-stack dispersion” of sulphur dioxide from the roasting of gold bearing concentrate. All waste disposal practices are in accordance with the guidelines in the EIES.

The Environmental and Social Impact Study – “Société des Mines de Syama, Syama Gold Mine, Mali”, dated 2007 indicated there was minimal potential for acid mine drainage from waste rock due to the elevated carbonate content which buffers a potential acid generation. Resolute maintains a plan for progressive rehabilitation of waste rock landforms as part of ongoing mine development and waste rock dumping.

The landform of tailings impoundments does not have a net acid generating potential. The largest volume is flotation tailings where the sulphide minerals have already been removed from the host rock. Its mineralogy includes carbonates which further buffer any acid-formation potential from sulphides that may also be present.

Cyanide levels in the leached-calcine tailings are typically less than 50ppm in the weak acid dissociable form. Groundwater away from the tailings landform is intercepted by trenches and sump pumps.

Sulphur dioxide is generated from the roasting of gold concentrate so that gold can be extracted and refined. Tall-Stack “dispersion” of the sulphur dioxide emission is monitored continuously. Prevailing weather and dissipation of the sulphur dioxide is modelled daily to predict the need to pause the roasting process to meet the air quality criteria set out in the Environmental and Social Impact Study.

Bulk densityWhether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for Paysans and Tellem No bulk density measurements have been taken at Paysans. the assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether An average SG was applied to the model by weathering type wet or dry, the frequency of the measurements, the nature, based on similar deposits at Syama: size and representativeness of the samples.The bulk density for bulk material must have been Oxide 1.80 t/m[3] measured by methods that adequately account for void Transitional 2.40 t/m[3] spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and differences Fresh 2.70 t/m[3] between rock and alteration zones within the deposit. Cashew NE • Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the One hole had density measurements at Cashew. The average evaluation process of the different materials. density was adjusted to reflect the density of this hole. The density was assigned based on weathering: Oxide 2.00 t/m[3] Transitional 2.56 t/m[3] Fresh 2.75 t/m[3]

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Classification

The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources
into varying confidence categories.

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

Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
Cashew NE and Paysans
The Indicated Mineral Resource classification is based on
moderate confidence in the geology and gold grade continuity with
25m x 25m spaced drillhole density or less.
The Inferred Mineral Resource classification is applied to
extensions of mineralised zones on the margins of the deposit
where drill spacing is more than 50m x 50m and the extents of
mineralisation at depth.
The validation of the block model has confirmed satisfactory
correlation of the input data to the estimated grades and
reproduction of data trends.
Tellem
The Resource model uses a classification scheme producing a
resource code based on the number and location of gold
composites used to estimate proportions and gold grade of each
block. This is based on the principle that larger numbers of
composites, which are more evenly distributed within the search
neighbourhood, will provide a more reliable estimate.
The strategy adopted in the current study uses category 1 and 2
from the 3 pass octant search strategy as Indicated and category
3 as Inferred. This results in a geologically sensible classification
whereby Category 1 and 2 are surrounded by data in close
proximity. Category 3 blocks may occur on the peripheries of
drilling but are still related to drilling data within reasonable
distances.
The Mineral Resource estimates appropriately reflects the view of
the Competent Persons.
Audits or reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral

Resource estimates.
Cashew NE, Paysans, and Tellem
There has been no external review of the Mineral Resource
estimate.
Discussion of
relative accuracy/
confidence

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

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

These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of
the estimate should be compared with production data,
where available.
Cashew NE, Paysans, and Tellem
The Mineral Resource estimate has been classified based on the
quality of the data collected, the density of data, the confidence of
the geological models and mineralisation models, and the grade
estimation quality. This has been applied to a relative confidence
based on data density and zone confidence for resource
classification. No relative statistical or geostatistical confidence or
risk measure has been generated or applied.
The relative accuracy of the Mineral Resource estimate is
reflected in the reporting of Indicated and Inferred resource
categories as defined by 2012 JORC Code guidelines.
The estimate is considered to be relevant to an annual level of
reporting of tonnage and grade.
No production data available for comparison.

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Section 4 Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves

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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.

Clear statement as to whether the Mineral Resources
are reported additional to, or inclusive of, the Ore
Reserve.
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
Resources and Reserves at Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and
Tellem are reported above a 1 g/t cut-off. This was calculated as a
marginal cut-off utilising open pit mining methods. Material below
this cut-off is not included in the mineral resource.
Ore Reserves are the material reported as a sub-set of the
resource, that which can be extracted from the mine and
processed with an economically acceptable outcome.
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.

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why
this is the case.
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
Mr Kitwa Ndjibu a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining
and Metallurgy and is a Competent Person who has visited the
site the project is in the year 2022
Study status
The type and level of study undertaken to enable
Mineral Resources to be converted to Ore Reserves.

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.
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
Feasibility studies were completed for mining of open satellite
deposits in 2009 and mining of satellite pits has been occurring
since 2014.
Further optimisations have been undertaken in 2022 given the
change in gold price and other inputs such as mining and
processing costs. The above-mentioned optimisations resulted in
new pit designs at all sites, Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and
Tellem.
Cut-off parameters
The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem. use a cut-off of 0.8
g/t, based on the economic parameters described in subsequent
sections.

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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 optimization or by preliminary or
detailed design).

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.

The assumptions made regarding geotechnical
parameters (e.g. pit slopes, stope sizes, etc.), grade
control and pre-production drilling.

The major assumptions made and Mineral Resource
model used for pit and stope optimization (if appropriate).

The mining dilution factors used.

The mining recovery factors used.

Any minimum mining widths used.

The manner in which Inferred Mineral Resources are
utilized in mining studies and the sensitivity of the
outcome to their inclusion.

The infrastructure requirements of the selected mining
methods.

Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
The reported Ore Reserve estimates Cashew NE, Tellem and
Paysans are based on pit optimisations conducted using the
Lerchs-Grossman (LG) algorithm utilizing the Whittle to determine
the optimal pit at specific input parameters and pit designs. Costs
are based on existing contract mining and haulage rates and site
costs which are understood with a high degree of accuracy.
Mining is planned to be undertaken by conventional open pit
methods of drill and blast, followed by load and haul.
Detailed pit design work was completed based on pit optimisations
using Whittle Four-X optimisation software. Only Measured and
Indicated Resources were used in the pit optimisation.
Overall slope angles are approximately 40° based on empirical
experience from the mining other similar satellite pits
Grade control consists of RC drilling, based on a 5.0mE x 12.5mN
drill pattern
A 5 % dilution factor and 10% mining loss factors have been
applied to all satellite Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and
Tellem.
Minimum Mining Width used is 15m
Metallurgical factors
or assumptions

The metallurgical process proposed and the
appropriateness of that process to the style of
mineralization.

Whether the metallurgical process is well-tested
technology or novel in nature.

The nature, amount and representativeness of
metallurgical test work undertaken, the nature of the
metallurgical domaining applied and the corresponding
metallurgical recovery factors applied.

Any assumptions or allowances made for deleterious
elements.

The existence of any bulk sample or pilot scale test work
and the degree to which such samples are considered
representative of the ore body as a whole.

For minerals that are defined by a specification, has the
ore reserve estimation been based on the appropriate
mineralogy to meet the specifications?
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
Processing is by conventional primary crushing followed by single
stage SAG milling. Gold recovery is by means of a gravity
recovery circuit and carbon in leach process.
Processing recoveries used are 90%, 80% and 65% for Oxide,
Transitional and Fresh material respectively.
Mine is operational with good reconciliation between predicted
recoveries and actuals.
Allowances are made in the recovery estimates for Transitional
and Fresh ore as the Au recovery is impacted by some of the gold
being hosted in refractory sulphide and preg-robbing carbon
Environmental

The status of studies of potential environmental impacts
of the mining and processing operation. Details of waste
rock characterization 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.
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
An active waste rock characterisation program has been put in
place for Tabakoroni and will extend to this satellite open pit
deposits
Ore from these pits will be processed at Syama and tailings
storage will be impounded in existing footprint area approved in
the Environmental & Social Impact Study. Progressive raising of
the tailings occurs regularly with the 9th lift completed in 2019.
Routine progress on the monitoring is reported to government and
at stakeholder meetings in concert with routine inspections by
government representatives.

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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.

Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
These pits will be supported by existing infrastructure at Syama as
they are close to the main facility. Folona ore is hauled to the
Syama infrastructure.
Costs
The derivation of, or assumptions made, regarding
projected capital costs in the study.

The methodology used to estimate operating costs.

Allowances made for the content of deleterious elements.

The derivation of assumptions made of metal or
commodity price(s), for the principal minerals and co-
products.

The source of exchange rates used in the study.

Derivation of transportation charges.

The basis for forecasting or source of treatment and
refining charges, penalties for failure to meet
specification, etc.

The allowances made for royalties payable, both

Government and private.

Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
The Cashew South, Paysan, Folona and Tellem pits are located
within approximately 10km of Syama. Ore is trucked to Syama
where it is processed at Syama’s oxide circuit. General and
administration costs are shared between the oxide plant and the
sulphide plant which treats the Syama UG orebody. As part of
ongoing operations, capital and operating budgets are prepared
from first principles and considering existing contractual
agreements.
The oxide plant produces gold doré (without problematic
deleterious elements) that is subsequently refined offsite. Refining
costs are not material.

Exchange rates used for planning purposes are from
consensus forecasts provided by external corporate
advisers.

Ad valorem Government royalties of 6% are payable on
gold production
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.

The derivation of assumptions made of metal or
commodity price(s), for the principal metals, minerals and
co-products.

Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
A gold price of US$1,500/oz formed the basis of the Ore
Reserves.
Market assessment
The demand, supply and stock situation for the particular
commodity, consumption trends and factors likely to
affect supply and demand into the future.

A customer and competitor analysis along with the
identification of likely market windows for the product.

Price and volume forecasts and the basis for these
forecasts.

For industrial minerals the customer specification, testing
and acceptance requirements prior to a supply contract.
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
The market for gold is robust with prevailing gold price being
around US$1,850/oz.
Supply and demand are not considered material to the Ore
Reserve calculations.
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.

NPV ranges and sensitivity to variations in the significant
assumptions and inputs.
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
The financial evaluation undertaken as part of the evaluation of
these open pits indicated a positive net present value (NPV) at 7%
discount rate and operating results to date have exceeded
production and NPV forecasts.

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Social
The status of agreements with key stakeholders and
matters leading to social license to operate.
Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
The Southern Satellite Pits fall within the Syama exploitation
permit and will be managed and operated by SOMISY SA.
Development of the Southern Satellite pits has required updating
of the SOMISY ESIA which has been lodged with the Government
of Mali since December 2019. The ESIA process has required
consultation with local community and local government
leadership plus other relevant stakeholders. Engagement will
continue up to and during operations including the payment of
compensation to farmers whose fields are disturbed as per Malian
legal requirements.
It is anticipated that Malian nationals will fill most operating and
management positions related to the Southern Satellite open pits.
It is the intention to encourage economic development within the
local community
The Syama Mine Community Consultative Committee, which
includes representation from Tabakoroni and the villages adjacent
to the Southern Satellites, was established in February 2001 with
representatives from local villages, the Malian Government and
SOMISY. Since April 2004 the Committee has met regularly as a
communication forum and to address community issues and assist
with community project proposals; it continues to meet on the first
or second Tuesday of each month.
Other
To the extent relevant, the impact of the following on the
project and/or on the estimation and classification of the
Ore Reserves:

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.

Cashew South, Paysans and Tellem
All current government agreements and approvals are in good
standing and no anticipated changes are expected.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Ore Reserves into
varying confidence categories.

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

The proportion of Probable Ore Reserves that have been
derived from Measured Mineral Resources (if any).

Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
Probable Ore Reserves were declared based on the Indicated
Mineral Resources and Measured Resources considering the
uncertainty of the Modifying Factors such as geotechnical inputs.
Nevertheless, since Folona is an operating mine, the uncertainties
are reduced resulting in Measures Resources conversion into
Proved Reserve.
The Ore Reserve estimate appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Ore Reserve
estimates.
Cashew, Paysans, Folona and Tellem
No external audits of resources/reserves were undertaken.

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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.

  • 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 recognized 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.

Cashew South, Paysans, Folona and Tellem

The relative accuracy and confidence of the Ore Reserve estimate is inherent in the Ore Reserve Classification.

All the parameters assumed and adopted along with financial modelling and analysis have been subject to internal peer review.

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Tabakoroni Satellite Deposits – Porphyry Zone (Splay)

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

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Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random The samples were collected from reverse circulation (RC) and
techniques chips, or specific specialised industry standard diamond core drill holes.
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.
RC samples were collected on 1m intervals by riffle split (dry) or
by scoop (wet), to obtain a 1-3kg sample which was sent to the
laboratory for crushing, splitting and pulverising to provide a 30g
charge for analysis.

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.
Diamond core was sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half, to
provide a 2-4kg sample, which was sent to the laboratory for
crushing, splitting and pulverising to provide a 30g charge for
analysis.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this
would be relatively simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling
Sampling and sample preparation protocols are industry
standard and are deemed appropriate by the Competent Person.
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.
Drilling Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, Drill types used include diamond core of PQ and HQ sizes and
techniques rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. RC.
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.).
Core is oriented at 3m down hole intervals using a Reflex Act II
RD Orientation Tool.
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample Drill core interval recoveries are measured from core block to
recovery recoveries and results assessed. core block using a tape measure.

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and
Appropriate measures are taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure the representative nature of the samples.
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to No apparent relationship is noted between sample recovery
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. and grade.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and Drill holes were geologically logged by geologists for colour,
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support grainsize, lithology, minerals, alteration and weathering on
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies geologically-domained intervals.
and metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography.
Geotechnical and structure orientation data was measured and
logged for all diamond core intervals.
The total length and percentage of the relevant Diamond core was photographed (wet and dry).
intersections logged. Holes were logged in their entirety (100%) and this logging was
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Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all Diamond core was sampled at 1m intervals and cut in half to
techniques and core taken. obtain a 2-4kg sample.
sample
preparation

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc.
and whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness
Reverse circulation samples were collected on 1m intervals by
riffle split (dry) or by scoop (wet) to obtain a 1-3kg sample.
of the sample preparation technique. Sample preparation for diamond core and RC samples includes
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling oven drying, crushing to 10mm, splitting and pulverising to 85%
stages to maximise representivity of samples. passing -75µm. These preparation techniques are deemed to be
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is appropriate to the material being sampled.
representative of the in-situ material collected, including for
instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
Drill core coarse duplicates were split by the laboratory after
crushing at a rate of 1:20 samples. Reverse circulation field
duplicates were collected by the Company at a rate of 1:20
samples.
Sampling, sample preparation and quality control protocols are
of industry standard and all attempts were made to ensure an
unbiased representative sample was collected. The methods
applied in this process were deemed appropriate by the
Competent Person.
Quality of assay The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and All samples were dispatched to ALS Bamako for gold analysis by
data and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is 30g fire assay fusion with AAS instrument finish (method code
laboratory tests considered partial or total. Au-AA25). Over-range results were re-analysed and reported by
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF 30g fire assay fusion with gravimetric finish (method code Au-
instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining the GRA21). The analytical method was appropriate for the style of
analysis including instrument make and model, reading mineralisation.
times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks)
No geophysical tools were used to determine elemental
concentrations.
and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) Quality control (QC) procedures included the use of certified
and precision have been established. standards (1:40), non-certified sand blanks (1:40), diamond core
coarse duplicates (1:20) and reverse circulation field duplicates
(1:20).
Laboratory quality control data, including laboratory standards,
blanks, duplicates, repeats, grind size results and sample
weights were also captured into the digital database.
Analysis of the QC sample assay results indicates that an
acceptable level of accuracy and precision has been achieved.
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by either Verification of significant intersections have been completed by
sampling and independent or alternative company personnel. Company personnel and the Competent Person.
assaying
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
No drill holes within the resource area were twinned.
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. Drill holes were logged into digital templates with lookup codes,
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. validated and then compiled into a relational SQL 2012 database
using DataShed data management software. The database has
verification protocols which are used to validate the data entry.
The drill hole database is backed up on a daily basis to the head
office server.
Assay result files were reported by the laboratory in PDF and
CSV format and imported into the SQL database without
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Location of data Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes Collar coordinates were picked up in UTM (WGS84) by
points (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and staff surveyors using an RTK DGPS with an expected
other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. accuracy of0.05m; elevations were height above
Specification of the grid system used. EGM96 geoid.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Down hole surveys were collected at intervals between
5m and 30m using either a Reflex EZ-Gyro north seeking
instrument or a Reflex EZ-Trac magnetic instrument in
single shot or multi shot mode. A time-dependent
declination was applied to the magnetic readings to
determine UTM azimuth.
Coordinates and azimuths are reported in UTM WGS84
Zone 29 North.
Coordinates were translated to local mine grid using 1
point and rotation.
Local topographic control is via LIDAR surveys, satellite
photography and drone UAV aerial survey.
Data spacing and Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Drill hole spacing was sufficient to demonstrate geological
distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to and grade continuity appropriate for a Mineral Resource
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity and the classifications applied under the 2012 JORC
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Code.
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
The appropriateness of the drill spacing was reviewed by
the geological technical team, both on site and head
office. This was also reviewed by the Competent Person.
Samples were collected on 1m intervals; no sample
compositing is applied during sampling.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased Holes were drilled predominantly perpendicular to
data in relation to sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is mineralised domains where possible.
geological known, considering the deposit type.
structure If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to
No orientation-based sampling bias has been identified in
the data.
have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed
and reported if material.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were collected from the drill site and stored on
site. All samples were individually bagged and labelled
with unique sample identifiers, then securely dispatched
to the laboratories. All aspects of sampling and dispatch
process were supervised and tracked by SOMIFI
personnel.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques External audits of procedures indicate protocols are within
and data. industry standards.

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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.
Porphyry Zone drilling was completed within the Finkolo-Tabakoroni
Exploitation Licence PE 13/19. Resolute Mining Limited has an 90%
interest in Exploitation Permit PE 13/19, through its Malian
subsidiary, Sociêtê des Mines de Finkolo SA (SOMIFI). The Malian
Government holds a free carried 10% interest in SOMIFI.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along
with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.
The Permits are held in good standing. Malian mining law
provides that all Mineral Resources are administered by DNGM
(Direction Nationale de la Géologie et des Mines) or National
Directorate of Geology and Mines under the Ministry of Mines,
Energy and Hydrology.
Exploration done Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other Etruscan Resources Inc explored Tabakoroni during 2002-2003
by other parties parties. by auger, aircore, RC and diamond drill hole tails. The
Tabakoroni area was previously explored by BHP (1988-1990)
and Barrick Gold (1990) by auger, pits, trenches, RAB and
diamond core drilling.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. The Tabakoroni Porphyry Zone is located on a NNE trending
splay of the NNW oriented Main Tabakoroni Shear Zone.
Host rocks are comprised of interbedded greywacke and shale
with small intrusions of quartz feldspar phyric dacite porphyry.
Ductile shearing affects all units and is particularly focussed
within the shale units.
Mineralisation occurs as quartz-pyrite veins and sulphidic shears
within shale units. Visible gold is commonly seen in vein quartz.
The gold mineralisation at the ‘Porphyry Zone” is somewhat
erratic with more coherent zones striking NNE and dipping
shallowly and steeply west.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding No exploration results have been reported in this release.
Information of the exploration results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material drill holes:
All information, including easting, northing, elevation, dip,
azimuth, coordinate system, drill hole length, intercept length and
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
depth are measured and recorded in UTM Zone 29 WGS84.
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
The Syama belt is mostly located on the Tengrela 1/200,000
level in metres) of the drill hole collar topo sheet (Sheet NC 29-XVIII).
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
o
Whole length.
The Tabakoroni local grid has been tied to the UTM Zone 29
WGS84 co-ordinate system.
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
Spectrum Survey & Mapping from Australia established survey
control at Tabakoroni using AusPos online processing to obtain
an accurate UTM Zone 29 (WGS84) and ‘above geoid’ RL for
the origin of the survey control points.
the case. Accuracy of the survey measurements is considered to meet
acceptable industry standards.
Drill hole information has been tabulated for this release in the
intercepts table of the accompanying text.
For completeness the following information about the drill holes
is provided:

Easting, Northing and RL of the drill hole collars are
measured and recorded in UTM Zone 29 (WGS84).

Dip is the inclination of the drill hole from horizontal. A drill
hole drilled at -60° is 60° from the horizontal.

Down hole length is the distance down the inclination of the
hole and is measured as the distance from the horizontal to
end of hole.

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Intercept depth is the distance from the start of the hole
down the inclination of the hole to the depth of interest or
assayed interval of interest.
Data aggregation In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging Exploration results are tabulated using the following parameters:
methods techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations
(e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Grid coordinates are WGS84 Zone 29 North.
Material and should be stated. Cut-off grade for reporting of intercepts is >=1g/t Au.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of No top cut of individual assays prior to length weighted
high grade results and longer lengths of low grade results, compositing of the reported intercept has been applied.
the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated Maximum 3m consecutive internal dilution included within the
and some typical examples of such aggregations should be
shown in detail.
intercept.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent Metal equivalent values are not used in reporting.
values should be clearly stated.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the reporting The majority of the drill holes are planned at a general inclination
between of Exploration Results. of -60 degrees east and as close to perpendicular to the ore zone
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths

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,
as possible.
At the angle of the drill holes and the dip of the ore zones, the
reported intercepts will be slightly more than true width.
there should be a clear statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down
hole length, true width not known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations No exploration results have been reported in this release.
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.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is Significant intercepts of new drill holes have not been reported in
reporting not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high this release.
grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be No geophysical and geochemical data or any additional
substantive reported including (but not limited to): geological exploration information has been reported in this release,
exploration data observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey as they are not deemed relevant to the release.
results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment;
metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for Further drilling is planned.
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
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Database integrity Measures taken to ensure that data has not been Data has been compiled into a relational SQL database; the setup
corrupted by, for example, transcription or keying errors, of this database precludes the loading of data which do not meet
between its initial collection and its use for Mineral the required validation protocols. The data is managed using
Resource estimation purposes. DataShed© drill hole management software using SQL database
Data validation procedures used. techniques. Validation checks are conducted using SQL and
DataShed© relational database standards. Data has also been
checked against original hard copies for 100% of the data, and
where possible, loaded from original data sources.
Resolute completed the following basic validation checks on the
data supplied prior to resource estimation:

Drill holes with overlapping sample intervals.

Sample intervals with no assay data or duplicate records.

Assay grade ranges.

Collar coordinate ranges.

Valid hole orientation data.
There are no significant issues identified with the data.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those visits.
Mr Bruce Mowat, a fulltime employee of Resolute Mining Limited
and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is
the case.
Metallurgy is the Competent Person who has visited this site on
multiple occasions.
All aspects of drilling, sampling and mining are considered by the
Competent Persons to be of a high industry standard.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the
geological interpretation of the mineral deposit.
The digital database used for the interpretation included logged
intervals for the key stratigraphic zones of the Porphyry Zone.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made. Detailed geological logs were available in hardcopy and digital
and reviewed where necessary.
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation.
A wireframe was used to constrain the estimation is based on drill

The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral
Resource estimation.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.
hole intercepts and geological boundaries. The wireframe has
been constructed to a 0.5g/t Au cut-off grade for shape
consistency. Only one wireframe was constructed in the closely
spaced drilled area and the remaining mineralisation was in the
wider spaced drilling area and an alternate estimation method was
used.
The confidence in the geological interpretation is a moderate level
and is based on good quality drilling and ongoing drill hole
logging. The main zone has been gc drilled and therefore is
considered robust, the area outside the gc drilling has a lower
confidence give the sparse drilling. There could be alternative
interpretations in this area which is reflected in the classification.
The logging in the geological database of lithology and weathering
were considered during the mineralisation domain interpretations,
and where available.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource
expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan width,
The Porphyry Zone Mineral Resource area extends over a strike
length of 700 metres (from 1,164,600 mN to 1,165,300 mN) and
and depth below surface to the upper and lower limits of includes the 175 metre vertical interval from 345mRL to 170mRL.
the Mineral Resource. The overall plan width of the mineralised lodes varies between a
few metres to 20 metres in thickness and is 600 metres wide (from
810,265 mE to 810,865 mE).

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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.
Estimation was completed in Datamine Studio RM using two
estimation methods. Gold was estimation into a three-dimensional
block model by dynamic anisotropy using ordinary kriging (OK)
into the main domain (Domain 10). A hard boundary was used
between mineralisation domains. A soft boundary was used
between the oxide and transitional and a hard boundary between
transitional and fresh within the main domain. To capture the
The availability of check estimates, previous estimates
and/or mine production records and whether the Mineral
Resource estimate takes appropriate account of such
complex low angled surrounding mineralisation an unconstrained
inverse distance cubed (ID3) estimation technique was used.
data. The drill spacing at The Porphyry Zone is a nominal 25 by 25
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by- metres for the exploration holes for the majority of the deposits
products. and 50 by 50 metres around the periphery. The main part of the
Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade
variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid
deposit has been gc drilled out to 12.5 by 10 metres. Parent
blocks of 4mE by 10mN by 5mRl were used for the block model to
mine drainage characterization). tie in with the existing grade control model. Sub blocking down to
In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in
relation to the average sample spacing and the search
1mE by 2.5mN by 1.25mRl was employed for resolution of the
mineralisation boundaries as define by wireframes
employed.
In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in
relation to the average sample spacing and the search
employed.
Drillhole sample data was flagged using domain codes generated
from three-dimensional mineralisation domains. The samples
were composited to 1 metre intervals.
Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining Variogram orientations were largely controlled by the strike of the
units. mineralisation and downhole variography. The search ellipse for

Any assumptions about correlation between variables.
Description of how the geological interpretation was used
the background mineralisation is orientated striking towards the
north and dipping 30oto the west.
to control the resource estimates. Kriging neighbourhood analysis was performed to optimise the
Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or block size, sample numbers and discretisation levels with the goal
capping. of minimising conditional bias in the gold grade estimates.
The process of validation, the checking process used, the
comparison of model data to drill hole data, and use of
Three search passes were used, with the first search pass set to
reconciliation data if available. the range of the variogram for each domain. A minimum of eight
and a maximum of 30 samples were used. The search stayed the
same for the second pass but was increased by a factor of two for
the third and final pass. The minimum number of samples was
reduced to 6 for the second pass and four for the third pass.
No deleterious elements were found in the ore.
No selective mining units have been assumed.
Top cuts were applied to reduce the variability of the data and to
remove the outliers.

The estimated block model grades were visually validated against the input drillhole data and comparisons were carried out against the drillhole data and by northing and elevation slices. Global comparison between the input data and the block grades for each variable is considered acceptable (±10%).

Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or All tonnages have been estimated on a dry basis.
with natural moisture, and the method of determination of
the moisture content.
Cut-off parameters The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality The cut-off grade of 1g/t for the stated open pit Mineral
parameters applied. Resource estimate is determined from economic parameters
that reflect geotechnical, mining and processing parameters and
costs for an open pit mining operation.
Mining factors or Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, The Resource models assume that a moderate level of mining
assumptions minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if selectivity is achieved in open pit mining. It has been assumed
_applicable, external) mining dilution. It is always _

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necessary as part of the process of determining that high quality grade control will be applied to ore/waste
reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction to delineation processes using RC drilling, or similar, at a nominal
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
(and no greater) spacing of 10 metre by 12.5 metre and
applying a pattern sufficient to ensure adequate coverage of the
mineralisation zones.
with an explanation of the basis of the mining
assumptions made.
This is consistent with current mining practises at Syama.
Metallurgical factors The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding No metallurgical factors or assumptions have been made during
or assumptions metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of the resource estimation process as these will be addressed
the process of determining reasonable prospects for
eventual economic extraction to consider potential
during the conversion to Ore Reserves.
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.
Environmental Assumptions made regarding possible waste and It is a requirement of Decree No.03-594/P-RM of 31 December
factors or process residue disposal options. It is always necessary 2003 of Malian law that an Environmental and Social Impact
assumptions as part of the process of determining reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider
the potential environmental impacts of the mining and
processing operation. While at this stage the
determination of potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a green fields project, may not always be
well advanced, the status of early consideration of these
potential environmental impacts should be reported.
Where these aspects have not been considered this
should be reported with an explanation of the
Study (Étude d’Impact Environmental et Social – EIES) must be
undertaken to update the potential environmental and social
impacts of the mine’s redevelopment. The EIES for the Syama
Gold Mine (including Tabakoroni) was approved in November
2007 and an Environment Permit (07- 0054/MEA – SG) was
issued by the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation on 22
November 2007. The Ministry of Environment conducts timely
reviews of the Syama Gold Mine to ensure that the Company
maintains compliance with the EIES guidelines.
environmental assumptions made. At Syama and Tabakoroni, there are three key practices for
disposal of wastes and residues namely, stacking of waste rock
from open pit mining; storage of tailings from mineral processes;
and “tall-stack dispersion” of sulphur dioxide from the roasting of
gold bearing concentrate. All waste disposal practices are in
accordance with the guidelines in the EIES.
The Environmental and Social Impact Study – “Société des
Mines de Syama, Syama Gold Mine, Mali”, dated 2007 indicated
there was minimal potential for acid mine drainage from waste
rock due to the elevated carbonate content which buffers a
potential acid generation. Resolute maintains a plan for
progressive rehabilitation of waste rock landforms as part of
ongoing mine development and waste rock dumping.
The landform of tailings impoundments does not have a net acid
generating potential. The largest volume is flotation tailings
where the sulphide minerals have already been removed from
the host rock. Its mineralogy includes carbonates which further
buffer any acid-formation potential from sulphides that may also
be present.
Cyanide levels in the leached-calcine tailings are typically less
than 50ppm in the weak acid dissociable form. Groundwater
away from the tailings landform is intercepted by trenches and
sump pumps.
Sulphur dioxide is generated from the roasting of gold
concentrate so that gold can be extracted and refined. Tall-
Stack “dispersion” of the sulphur dioxide emission is monitored
continuously. Prevailing weather and dissipation of the sulphur
dioxide is modelled daily to predict the need to pause the
roasting process to meet the air quality criteria set out in the
Environmental & Social Impact Study.

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Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis No bulk density measurements have been taken at the Porphyry
for the assumptions. If determined, the method used, Zone.
whether wet or dry, the frequency of the measurements,
the nature, size and representativeness of the samples.
The bulk density for bulk material must have been
An average SG was applied to the model by weathering types
based on similar deposits at Syama:
measured by methods that adequately account for void
spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and differences
Oxide 2.12 t/m3
between rock and alteration zones within the deposit.
Transitional 2.38 t/m3
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in
Fresh 2.72 t/m3
the evaluation process of the different materials.
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral In general, the Inferred Mineral Resource classification is applied
Resources into varying confidence categories. to extensions of mineralised zones on the margins of the deposit
Whether appropriate account has been taken of all where drill spacing is more than 50m x 50m and the extents of
relevant factors (i.e. relative confidence in tonnage/ mineralisation at depth. However, due to the complexity of the
grade estimations, reliability of input data, confidence in surrounding mineralisation and the low confidence in the
continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity geological interpretation in addition to the estimation method
and distribution of the data). being unconstrained. The competent person decided to classify
Whether the result appropriately reflects the the whole of the deposit to Inferred until more drilling can be
Competent Person’s view of the deposit. carried out.
The validation of the block model has confirmed satisfactory
correlation of the input data to the estimated grades and
reproduction of data trends.
The Mineral Resource estimates appropriately reflects the view
of the Competent Person.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.
There has been no external review of the Mineral Resource
estimate.
Discussion of Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy The Mineral Resource estimate has been classified based on
relative accuracy/ and confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate the quality of the data collected, the density of data, the
confidence 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
confidence of the geological models and mineralisation models,
and the grade estimation quality. This has been applied to a
relative confidence based on data density and zone confidence
for resource classification. No relative statistical or geostatistical
confidence or risk measure has been generated or applied.
relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate. Mine production data was used in the validation process and
The statement should specify whether it relates to global
or local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant
showed to be within 20% of the estimated tonnes, grade and
ounces within the mined area.
tonnages, which should be relevant to technical and
economic evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.
These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of
the estimate should be compared with production data,
where available.

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Section 4 Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves

CRITERIA JORC CODE EXPLANATION
COMMENTARY
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.

Clear statement as to whether the Mineral Resources are
reported additional to, or inclusive of, the Ore Reserve.
Resources at Porphyry Zone are reported above a 1g/t cut-off.
This was calculated as a marginal cut-off utilising open pit mining
methods. Material below this cut-off is not included in the
Mineral Resource.
Ore Reserves are the material reported as a sub-set of the
resource, that which can be extracted from the mine and
processed with an economically acceptable outcome.
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.

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is
the case.
Mr Kitwa Ndjibu is member of the Australasian Institute of Mining
and Metallurgy and is a Competent Person who has visited the
site the project is located.
Study status


The type and level of study undertaken to enable Mineral
Resources to be converted to Ore Reserves.

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.
The Porphyry Zone deposit is adjacent to the Tabakoroni mine
which had a Feasibility study was completed in 2009 with
updates in 2012 and 2016.
Tabakoroni has been in continuous mining operation since
August 2018. During this time the performance the project has
shown a positive reconciliation between mineral resources and
gold production and delivered positive cashflows.
Cut-off parameters

The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters
applied.
A cut-off of 0.8 g/t has been applied for Tabakoroni Oxide ore.
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 optimization or by preliminary or
detailed design).

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.

The assumptions made regarding geotechnical
parameters (e.g. pit slopes, stope sizes, etc.), grade
control and pre-production drilling.

The major assumptions made and Mineral Resource
model used for pit and stope optimization (if appropriate).

The mining dilution factors used.

The mining recovery factors used.

Any minimum mining widths used.

The manner in which Inferred Mineral Resources are
utilized in mining studies and the sensitivity of the
outcome to their inclusion.

The infrastructure requirements of the selected mining
methods.
The reported Ore Reserve estimate for Porphyry Zone is based
on pit optimisations conducted using the Lerchs-Grossman (LG)
algorithm of the Whittle software to calculate the optimal pit at
specific input parameters and pit designs. Costs are based on
existing contract mining and haulage rates and site costs which
are understood with a high degree of accuracy.
Mining is undertaken by conventional open pit methods of drill
and blast, followed by load and haul, utilising mining equipment
comprising 120t – 230t diesel hydraulic excavators and 90t off-
highway dump trucks.
Detailed pit design work was completed based on pit
optimisations using Whittle Four-X optimisation software. Only
Indicated Resources were used in the pit optimisation.
Pit slope parameters for Porphyry Zone were based on a
geotechnical assessment that included a total of seven specific
geotechnical holes. Overall slopes angles are approximately
40°. All other pits adopt similar overall slope angles.
Grade control consists of RC drilling, based on a 5.0mE x
12.5mN drill pattern
The MIK resource estimation technique used for the Porphyry
Zone implicitly incorporates internal mining dilution at the scale
of the assessed SMU so no additional modifying factor was
applied.

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Metallurgical factors
or assumptions






The metallurgical process proposed and the
appropriateness of that process to the style of
mineralization.

Whether the metallurgical process is well-tested
technology or novel in nature.

The nature, amount and representativeness of
metallurgical test work undertaken, the nature of the
metallurgical domaining applied and the corresponding
metallurgical recovery factors applied.

Any assumptions or allowances made for deleterious
elements.

The existence of any bulk sample or pilot scale test work
and the degree to which such samples are considered
representative of the ore body as a whole.

For minerals that are defined by a specification, has the
ore reserve estimation been based on the appropriate
mineralogy to meet the specifications?
Processing is by conventional primary crushing followed by
single stage SAG milling. Gold recovery is by means of a gravity
recovery circuit and carbon in leach process.
Processing recoveries used are 90%, 80% and 65% for Oxide,
Transitional and fresh material respectively
Mine is operational with good reconciliation between predicted
recoveries and actual
Allowances are made in the recovery estimates for transitional
and fresh ore as the Au recovery is impacted by some of the
gold being hosted in refractory sulphide and preg-robbing
carbon.
Environmental

The status of studies of potential environmental impacts
of the mining and processing operation. Details of waste
rock characterization 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.
An active waste rock characterisation program has been put in
place for Porphyry Zone.
Ore Reserves from Porphyry Zone will be processed at Syama
and tailings storage will be impounded in existing footprint area
approved in the Environmental & Social Impact Study.
Progressive raising of the tailings occurs regularly with the 9th lift
completed in 2019. Routine progress on the monitoring is
reported to government and at stakeholder meetings in concert
with routine inspections by government representatives.
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.
All required infrastructure is already in place for the Porphyry
Zone deposit which is within the current the Tabakoroni mine
footprint
Costs








The derivation of, or assumptions made, regarding
projected capital costs in the study.

The methodology used to estimate operating costs.

Allowances made for the content of deleterious elements.

The derivation of assumptions made of metal or
commodity price(s), for the principal minerals and co-
products.

The source of exchange rates used in the study.

Derivation of transportation charges.

The basis for forecasting or source of treatment and
refining charges, penalties for failure to meet
specification, etc.

The allowances made for royalties payable, both
Government and private.
The Porphyry Zone deposit is adjacent to the Tabakoroni mine,
with established mining operations. Ore is trucked to Syama
where it is processed at Syama’s oxide circuit. General and
administration costs are shared between the oxide plant and the
sulphide plant which treats the Syama UG orebody. The
Porphyry Zone deposit will be mined contemporaneously with
the Tabakoroni pits using the same mining and haulage fleet.
The mining and haulage rates are based on known contract
rates.
The oxide plant produces gold doré (without problematic
deleterious elements) that is subsequently refined offsite.
Refining costs are not material.
Exchange rates used for planning purposes are from consensus
forecasts provided by external corporate advisers.
Ad valorem Government royalties of 6% are payable on
gold production.

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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.

The derivation of assumptions made of metal or
commodity price(s), for the principal metals, minerals
and co-products.
A gold price of US$1,500/oz formed the basis of the Ore
Reserves.
Market assessment




The demand, supply and stock situation for the particular
commodity, consumption trends and factors likely to affect
supply and demand into the future.

A customer and competitor analysis along with the
identification of likely market windows for the product.

Price and volume forecasts and the basis for these
forecasts.

•or industrial minerals the customer specification, testing
and acceptance requirements prior to a supply contract.
The market for gold is robust with prevailing gold price being
around US$1,850/oz.
Supply and demand are not considered material to the Ore
Reserve calculations.
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.

NPV ranges and sensitivity to variations in the significant
assumptions and inputs.
The financial evaluation undertaken as part of the evaluation of
these open pits indicated a positive net present value (NPV) at a
5% discount rate and operating results to date have exceeded
production and NPV forecasts.
Social

The status of agreements with key stakeholders and
matters leading to social license to operate.
The Porphyry Zone falls under the SOMIFI exploitation permit
and is managed by SOMISY SA under Management and Toll
Treatment agreements lodged with the Government of Mali.
It is the intention to encourage economic development within the
local community. During the operation of Tabakoroni and its
satellite deposits the focus has been on improving farming and
health care plus providing access to water; this will continue to
remain a focus.
The Syama Mine Community Consultative Committee, which
includes representation from Tabakoroni and the villages
adjacent to the Syama Satellites, was established in February
2001 with representatives from local villages, the Malian
Government and SOMISY. Since April 2004 the Committee has
met regularly as a communication forum and to address
community issues and assist with community project proposals; it
continues to meet on the first or second Tuesday of each month.
Other




To the extent relevant, the impact of the following on the
project and/or on the estimation and classification of the
Ore Reserves:

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.
All current government agreements and approvals are in good
standing and no anticipated changes are expected.

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Classification



The basis for the classification of the Ore Reserves into
varying confidence categories.

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

The proportion of Probable Ore Reserves that have been
derived from Measured Mineral Resources (if any).
Proved and Probable Ore Reserves were declared based on the
Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources.
The Ore Reserve estimate appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
Audits or reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of Ore Reserve
estimates.
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.

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 recognized 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.
The relative accuracy and confidence of the Ore Reserve estimate
is inherent in the Ore Reserve Classification.

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Mako

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.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are
Material to the Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this
would be relatively simple (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.
Sampling has been by diamond drill coring and reverse
circulation chip techniques with minor trench and surface
sampling.
Diamond core is geologically logged and sampled to geological
contacts with nominal sample lengths between 0.3m and 4.5m
(most commonly 1.5m). Core selected for assay is systematically
cut lengthwise into half core by diamond blade rock saw,
numbered and bagged before dispatch to the laboratory for
analysis.
All core is photographed, wet and dry.
Reverse circulation chips are geologically logged and sampled
on regular lengths of 1m. Chip material selected for assay is
systematically divided to a 1/8 proportion using a rotary splitter
attached to the cyclone sample recovery system, numbered and
bagged before dispatch to the laboratory for analysis.
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.).
Diamond core drilling with standard inner tubes. NTW diameter
(57.1 mm) to target depth where possible with some smaller
NQ2 intervals as tails. Core is marked and oriented.
Reverse Circulation drilling with 4” or 4.5” hammer and 4” rod
string to target depth.
Drill sample
recovery


Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
Diamond core recoveries are measured in the core trays and
recorded as recovered metres and recovered % as part of the
geological logging process.
Diamond core drilling prior to the latest deep diamond drilling
had just over 96% of core sample intervals measured (28,701
measurements totalling 46,200m of core) with core recoveries of
75% or better. Approximately 85% of core sample intervals
measured had core recoveries of 100%. The percentage core
recovery data was examined graphically against the gold grades
and Cube established that no relationship is evident between
core loss and gold grade in the regions of low core recovery.
In 2016 % core recovery data was examined graphically against
the gold grades and no relationship is evident between core loss
and gold grade in the regions of low sample recovery.
RC recoveries are monitored by chip sample weight recording.
Of 43 RC holes reviewed by Cube in 2016 all recorded weight/m
in consolidated rock material ranged from 19 to 38kg/m
(mode=25; mean=25; median=25kg/m) which equates to rock
densities between 2 and 3gcm3.
Logging


Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies
and metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core
(or costean, channel, etc.) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged.
Diamond core has been geologically and geotechnically logged
to a level of detail to support appropriate classification and
reporting of a Mineral Resource.
Reverse circulation chip samples have been geologically logged
to a level of detail to support appropriate classification and
reporting of a Mineral Resource.
Total length of DD logged data is 69,728.01m from total
70,527.01m drilled.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all
core taken.
Core is systematically cut lengthwise into half core with a
diamond saw.

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sample
preparation




If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc.
and whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness
of the sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected, including for
instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
In the initial drill phases between 2kg and 6kg of broken core
sample was dispatched by contracted truck transport to SGS
Mali (Phase 1- 90 holes) or ALS Mali (Phases 2 and 3 – 88
holes) for sample preparation.
More recent samples (Phase 3 to 5 and the 2018 deep diamond
holes) have undergone sample preparation at the site sample
prep laboratory.
The 2018 deep diamond programme (PWD362 to 420) was
prepared onsite with assay pulps analysed by ALS Loughrea
(Ireland).
RC samples representing a 1/8 split are taken directly from the
rig mounted cyclone by rotary splitter, sample weight is recorded,
sample is bagged in pre numbered plastic and sample tickets are
inserted and bag is sealed for transport to preparation facility.
Generally, one of each of the two control samples (blank or CRM
standard) is inserted into the sample stream every tenth sample.
Over the 2018 deep diamond programme A total of 4,582
samples have had 249 CRM and 260 blanks inserted, sufficient
as per industry standards. An industry standard, documented
process of sample mark-up, core splitting, bagging and ticketing
and recording is in place at the Mako site. The laboratories
sample preparation followed a standard documented process
flow with whole sample crushing (better than 70% passing 2mm)
followed by a 1kg riffle split for pulverisation to 75 micron (better
than 85% pass).
Master pulps of 250g were split and placed in airtight, sealed
bags and sent by courier to the assaying laboratory for analysis.
For the majority of the Phase 1 drilling the mineralised interval
sample preparation done at SGS Mali has been repeated and re-
assayed. As a result the nature, quality and appropriateness of
the sample preparation technique are to industry standard.
Sample size of 2-6kg is appropriate for the grain size of material.
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests


The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is
considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and model, reading
times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias)
and precision have been established.
Au assays are determined by fire assay with AAS finish.
Laboratory and assay procedures are appropriate for Mineral
Resource estimation.
QAQC consisted of standards, blanks and laboratory duplicates
(both coarse and pulp). The QAQC sample results showed
acceptable levels of accuracy and precision.
The assay data is considered by Cube to be suitable for Mineral
Resource estimation.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying



The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
All aspects of the core sampling, assay procedures and QA/QC
program have been reviewed by Cube and were judged to be of
industry standard and suitable for use in the estimation of
Mineral Resources.
Independent sampling has been undertaken by Cube and the
results closely match the original data.
Drill hole assay result data has been checked against the original
hardcopy laboratory assay reports by Cube for a representative
number of holes.
Cube has in 2014 undertaken site based checks of the raw
assay data to verify grade intersections were consistent with a
visual inspection of mineralisation in the core.
Below detection limit values (negatives) have been replaced by
background values.

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Un-sampled intervals have been retained as un-sampled (null or
blank). The majority of these intervals occur within the waste
domain and have no material impact on the estimate.
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.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
Drill holes have been surveyed by a contract surveyor (P.C.
Drysdale Land and Engineering Surveyor) using a Leica GS12
GNSS (GPS) survey system.
Down hole surveys were undertaken by the drilling contractor
using a Reflex Ex-Trac tool with a reading taken approx. every
50m down the hole.
During the August 2018 site visit Cube made independent
verification of the collar surveys of three diamond core in
progress holes (PWD409, 408 and 407) which were all found to
be within an acceptable tolerance of the planned and reported
coordinates. Cube also verified the coordinated positions of laid
out grade control planned holes on the pit floor.
Grid system is based on the UTM28N grid on the WGS84
ellipsoid. Survey heights are based on PRS097 (with
independent checks on AusPos) and are orthometric (i.e. msl).
A topographic surface was provided based on a one metre
resolution satellite DTM surface of Central Mako, including the
Petowal prospect area, and a number of smaller resolution (10m
x 10m) data files derived from the one metre source data. Cube
utilised the smaller resolution data (10m x 10m) for all validation
and estimation purposes.
Data spacing and
distribution


Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Data spacing is variable being in the range of 80m x 40m to 20m
x 20m. Additionally, a significant area of grade control drilling at
10m x 10m has been completed defining a volume of
approximately four million BCM. This spacing is adequate to
determine the geological and grade continuity for reporting of
Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources.
Drill samples were composited to 3m for use in the estimate.
Orientation of
data in relation to
geological
structure

Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased
sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this
is known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed
and reported if material.
The drill hole orientation was designed to intersect the
mineralisation orthogonal to dip and strike of the major
mineralisation bodies. The majority of drill hole azimuths were
between 140° and 160⁰ with dips varying from -50 to -80⁰ below
horizontal. For a small number of holes, different orientations
were selected to target different portions of the mineralisation
depending on localised mineralised structures or features.
The preliminary RC grade control programme drilling was
all vertical (azimuth of 0⁰ and dip of -90⁰). Mine grade control
during 2017 and 2018 was primarily drilled on azimuth 140⁰
dipping -60⁰.
Drilling primarily targeted the FEL unit which contained the most
significant mineralisation and dipped at about 20-30⁰ to the
northwest near surface, steepening to about 45⁰ dip at depth.
The drilling orientation is adequate for a non-biased assessment
of the orebody with respect to interpreted structures and
interpreted controls on mineralisation.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Labelling and submission of samples complies with industry
standard.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
An independent audit of the sample preparation laboratory has
been undertaken in 2018 (Fis, 2018) and the review undertaken
at the project by Cube in August 2018 and both found no
material issues with the sampling methods or data.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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Mineral tenement Type, reference name/number, location and ownership To date no exploration results have been reported on a granted
and land tenure including agreements or material issues with third parties exploration permit, owned 100% by Petowal Mining Company
status such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, SA (Petowal).
native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
The permit is in good standing.
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.
Exploration done Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other Exploration has been performed by Mako Exploration Company
by other parties parties. SARL (“MEC”), 100% owned by TORO.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. It is currently interpreted that the northeast striking structure
controlled the flow of the gold bearing hydrothermal fluids, with the
preferential chemistry/rheology of the felsic volcanic horizon acting
as a favourable horizon for silicification and the deposition of the
gold-pyrite mineral assemblage. Intensity of gold mineralisation
appears to correlate with the intensity of pyrite development and
exhibits good lateral and vertical continuity through the mineralised
zone.
Mineralisation has a relatively simple geometry comprising a zone
that varies from 30 to 60m in width, along the 1,700m strike length
drilled to date. The zone dips approximately 20-30⁰ to the northwest
near surface, steepening to approximately 45⁰ dip
at depth.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding Easting, Northing and RL of the drill hole collars are based on the
Information of the exploration results including a tabulation of the UTM28N grid on the WGS84 ellipsoid. Survey heights are based on
following information for all Material drill holes: PRS097 (with independent checks on AusPos) and are orthometric
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
(i.e. msl).
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
The MRE has used drill hole collar RL derived from the topographical
level in metres) of the drill hole collar surface.
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
Dip is the inclination of the hole from the horizontal. For example, a
o
down hole length and interception depth
o
Whole length.
vertically down drilled hole from the surface is -90°. Azimuth is
reported in degrees as the grid direction toward which the hole is
drilled.
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.
Down hole length of the hole is the distance from the surface to the
end of the hole, as measured along the drill trace. Intersection depth
is the distance down the hole as measured along the drill trace.
Intersection width is the downhole distance of an intersection as
measured along the drill trace.
Drill hole length is the distance from the surface to the end of the
hole, as measured along the drill trace.
Data aggregation In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging Gold assay intercepts were composited to 3m length down the
methods techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations hole, using length weighting, in order to provide a uniform
(e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually sample support size for grade estimation.
Material and should be stated. High grade cuts have been applied to gold grade composites,
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of but only for use in producing check estimates. The primary,
high grade results and longer lengths of low grade results, reported estimates were based on a Uniform Conditioning
the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated approach which used cut grade values.
and some typical examples of such aggregations should be
shown in detail.
The assay intervals are reported as down hole length as the true
width variable is not known.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated. Gold assays are rounded to two decimal places.
No metal equivalent reporting is used or applied.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
The intersection width is measured down the hole trace and may
not be the true width.

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widths and If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill All drill results are downhole intervals only due to the variable
intercept lengths hole angle is known, its nature should be reported. orientation of the mineralisation.
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’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations
of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery
A plan view is contained within this document. New cross-
sectional interpretations are included.
being reported These should include, but not be limited to a
plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
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
Diamond and RC drill holes forming the basis of the Mineral
Resource estimate have been reported previously as part of the
2018 MRE. Additional drilling has informed the 2018 update.
misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
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
No other exploration data is considered meaningful and material
to this document.
survey results; bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating substances.
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 exploration may involve the drilling of more drill holes,
both diamond core and reverse circulation, to further extend the
mineralised zones and to collect additional detailed data on
known mineralized zones. Geophysical exploration is also
planned as part of the future exploration of the permit.
future drilling areas, provided this information is not
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Database
integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted
by, for example, transcription or keying errors, between its
Database is maintained by PMC who compile and validate all
data files on the project.
initial collection and its use for Mineral Resource estimation
purposes.
Cube completed validation checks on the database including
checks for overlapping sample intervals, checks on minimum
Data validation procedures used. and maximum assays, depths, azimuths, dips and co-ordinates
for consistency. No material errors were identified. Cube
undertook site based checks of the raw assay data to verify that
grade intersections were consistent with a visual inspection of
mineralisation in the core.
A number of drill hole collar positions were also verified in the
field.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those visits.
The competent Person (Marcus Osiejak) has not conducted a
site visit.
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this The previous Competent Person (Patrick Adams) a current
is the case. employee of Cube Consulting conducted a site visit to the Mako
Project between 8th and 14th February 2014 and 11th to 14th
August 2018 and undertook independent inspection of all
pertinent aspects of the project.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit.
The geological confidence is considered by Cube to be
moderate to high.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made. The mineralised volume at Petowal has been based on a drill
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation.
section interpretation of mineralisation defined by a lower limit
gold grade of 0.2 g/t Au, along with the observed close

The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral
Resource estimation.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.
association between mineralisation and the felsic lithological
unit. The overall shape and trend of the mineralisation was
guided by the form of the felsic unit and its contacts with the
surrounding basalt. Four mineralisation domains, the first
contained within the felsic unit, the second and third in the
adjacent footwall basalt and the fourth in the hanging wall basalt
unit, were defined (Domains 100 200 300 400, respectively). A
separate Domain (500) was created based on mineralisation
450m northwest of the Mako deposit. An overall envelope, called
Domain 1 encapsulating all the material not contained within
Domains 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 out to the limit of drill
coverage, was also created. The resulting volumes encapsulate
the complete mineralised distribution and produce a model that
reduces the risk of conditional bias that could be introduced
where the constraining interpretation and data selection is based
on a significantly higher grade than the natural geological grade
cut-off.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology are
most likely to be associated with structural controls and local
complexity, the knowledge of which is limited with the current
spacing of information. The broad approach to the mineralisation
modelling is an attempt to model an unbiased interpretation.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource expressed The gold mineralisation identified to date varies from 30m to
as length (along strike or otherwise), plan width, and depth 60m in width, along the 1,700m strike length drilled to date. The
below surface to the upper and lower limits of the Mineral
Resource.
zone dips approximately 20-30⁰ to the northwest near surface,
steepening to approximately 45⁰ dip at depth.
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
Three metre downhole composite gold grade data were
interpolated into 20mE x 20mN x 5mRL sized panels using
Ordinary Kriging (OK).
maximum distance of extrapolation from data points. If a
computer assisted estimation method was chosen include a
description of computer software and parameters used.
The minimum number of composites was set at 8 and the
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100), 26 (Domain 200) or 24 (Domains 300, 400 and 4000).

  • The maximum search ellipse radius was set at either 180m

  • The availability of check estimates, previous estimates and/or (Domain 100), 160 (Domain 200), 120m (Domain 300), 200m mine production records and whether the Mineral Resource (Domain 400) or 300m (Domain 4000). The orientation of the estimate takes appropriate account of such data. variogram model and search ellipse was dynamically set

  • The assumptions made regarding recovery of by- products. according to the shape of the felsic hanging wall and footwall, as • Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade well the trend of high grade mineralisation within the felsic unit. variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine Change of Support (CoS) calculations were conducted,

  • drainage characterization). conditioned to the panel grade estimates, for selectivity on 5mE

  • In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in x 5mN x 2.5mRL SMU-sized blocks in order to produce a relation to the average sample spacing and the search recoverable resource estimate. The Gaussian-based Uniform employed. Conditioning approach was applied to the OK check grade

  • In the case of block model interpolation, the block size in estimates. An information effect correction was applied during relation to the average sample spacing and the search the CoS calculations, to account for a future theoretical grade employed. control drill configuration of 10mE x 10mN x 1mRL. The CoS

  • Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units. process yields a set of array variables, stored in the panel block • Any assumptions about correlation between variables. model, detailing the estimates for tonnage, grade and metal above a range of grade cut-offs.

  • Description of how the geological interpretation was used to control the resource estimates. A process of localisation was completed, by which the output of

  • Discussion of basis for using or not using grade cutting or the CoS is mapped into single grade estimate per 5mE x 5mN x 2.5mRL block in an SMU block model, which comprises the final

  • capping. product of the grade estimation.

  • The process of validation, the checking process used, the comparison of model data to drill hole data, and use of Domain 500 was estimated using ID2 methodology. Due to the reconciliation data if available. limited number of samples within the domain a robust variogram could not be produced. Two passes were used with second pass having double the initial search radii of 45m.

Surpac Mining software 6.9 and Isatis were used for estimation.

No by-product recoveries were considered.

Estimations of density were also made with this Mineral Resource estimation. Block model validation was undertaken globally by comparing the mean LUC block grade estimates to the mean of the informing composite grades on a domain by domain basis. The LUC estimates were also compared to the mean grade of a check ID[2 ] estimation.

  • MoistureWhether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with Moisture was not considered in the density assignment. natural moisture, and the method of determination of the moisture content.
Cut-off parameters The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality A nominal lower cut-off grade of 0.2g/t Au was used to define
parameters applied. the mineralised domains to encompass the complete
mineralised distribution and produce a model that reduces the
risk of conditional bias that could be introduced where the
constraining interpretation and data selection is based on a
significantly higher grade than the natural geological grade
cut-off.

The cut-off grade for reporting (above 0.5g/t Au) was used in line with the previous resource reporting and is based on the results of Whittle optimisation shells using cost and recovery data sourced from the operation of the open pit mine by PMC during 2017-18. A Whittle optimisation shell using these operational costs and a gold price of US$2,000/ounce has been used to limit the reported MRE to that with reasonable expectations of economic exploitation.

Mining factors or assumptions

The shallow occurrence of the mineralisation indicates that open

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Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, pit mining is appropriate for Petowal in line with other deposits in
minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if applicable, the area.
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
The estimation methodology used results in an amount of edge
dilution being incorporated into the blocks of the model. No
account of mining loss has been incorporated.
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 assumptions made.
Metallurgical factors The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding No specific assumptions were made regarding metallurgical
or assumptions metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of the factors for this estimate.
process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider potential metallurgical
Metallurgical test work on the mineralisation commenced in
methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical 2012 and is ongoing.
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.
Environmental Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process No assumptions were made regarding environmental
factors or residue disposal options. It is always necessary as part of the restrictions.
assumptions process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider the potential environmental
impacts of the mining and processing operation. While at this
stage the determination of potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a green fields project, may not always be well
advanced, the status of early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported. Where these
aspects have not been considered this should be reported
with an explanation of the environmental assumptions made.
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the Specific gravity values for the Petowal Prospect have been
assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether wet or measured based on the Archimedean Principle using the
dry, the frequency of the measurements, the nature, size and
representativeness of the samples.
immersion method for individual core samples. A total of 16,078
density measurements were available for use, with the vast
The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured majority of these being in fresh rock below the saprock and
by methods that adequately account for void spaces (vugs, laterite domains. This data has been used as the basis of the
porosity, etc), moisture and differences between rock and block model bulk density.
alteration zones within the deposit.
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the
evaluation process of the different materials.
Visual inspection shows a clear relationship between lithology
and density in fresh rock. No relationship between density and
sulphur content or gold content could be established.
A default bulk density of 1.70t/m3was assigned to the thin
laterite horizon capping the deposit and to the underlying
saprock.
A default bulk density of 2.46t/m3was assigned to soft
(oxidised?) rock.
In fresh rock, Ordinary Kriging was used to estimate density,
with the variogram and search neighbourhood being dynamically
oriented as per the gold grade estimation. Default values for un-
estimated fresh rock were set as undifferentiated rock=2.86t/m3;
fresh UBU 2.99t/m3; fresh LBU 2.96t/m3and fresh FEL 2.75t/m3,
fresh RHD 2.69t/m3.
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into The Measured, Indicated and Inferred classification is based on
varying confidence categories. the confidence in the continuity of geology and mineralisation

Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant
factors (i.e. relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations,
reliability of input data, confidence in continuity of geology
and metal values, quality, quantity and distribution of the data).
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
and quality/confidence in the estimation and quality of assay data
and bulk density data. Sectional wireframe interpretations
encompass material of Measured and Indicated classification.
The classification is Measured where it is informed by 20m
spaced drilling on 20m spaced sections or better, the slope of
regression estimation quality parameter is greater than 0.8. It is
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Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral No external reviews have been completed.
Resource estimates.
Discussion of Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and Although the estimate for gold is considered to be without bias, it
relative accuracy/ confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate using an is for the some of the estimated volume based on relatively wide
confidence 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
spaced data. The estimate is therefore of moderate confidence
and expected to be of moderate relative accuracy at the local
(SMU) scale when drilling density exceeds 20m x 20m. Infill
grade control drilling will be required to improve the confidence
of the local estimate.
confidence of the estimate. The LUC estimate has been compared to ID estimates and in a

The statement should specify whether it relates to global or
local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages,
which should be relevant to technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation should include assumptions made
and the procedures used.
These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the
limited volume to an OK estimate of close spaced grade control
drilling. Differences have been identified, however these do not
exceed expectations and no material issues have been identified
in these comparisons and the LUC estimate appropriately
represents the source data.
estimate should be compared with production data, where
available.

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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.
Clear statement as to whether the Mineral Resources are
reported additional to, or inclusive of, the Ore Reserve.
Ore Reserves are the material reported as a sub-set of the
resource, that which can be extracted from the mine and
processed with an economically acceptable outcome. 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, Mr Kitwa Ndjibu, is a full-time employee
of Resolute Mining Ltd and a Member of the Australasian
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is
the case.
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He conducted a site visit to
the project area in October 2022.
Study status The type and level of study undertaken to enable Mineral
Resources to be converted to Ore Reserves.
A mining study update was conducted by Mining Focus
Consultants Pty Ltd in July 2020 based on the 2015 Definitive
The Code requires that a study to at least Pre-Feasibility feasibility study
Study level has been undertaken to convert Mineral Mako open pit has been in continuous mining operation since
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.
August 2017. During this time the performance of the open pit
has shown a positive reconciliation between mineral resources
and gold production and delivered positive cashflows.
Primary contributors to the study were:

Mining Focus Consultants
Cut-off parameters The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
A Mill breakeven cut-off grade (COG) change from 0.6 g/t to 0.9
g/t gold has been applied for Mako to account for the increase to
the long-term processing costs. .

Mako operations are open pit mining methods. Whittle
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 optimization or by preliminary or
detailed design).
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.
pit shell optimisations were conducted as component of
the mining study.

Ground conditions at Mako are good with overall slope
angle 55° with batter face angle of 75°.

Footwall slope is on average 45 degrees in line with the
dip of the orebody.

The Resource model was a diluted model; no additional
dilution is required.

95% Mining recovery used.
The assumptions made regarding geotechnical parameters
No Inferred Mineral Resource is included within the
(e.g. pit slopes, stope sizes, etc.), grade control and Reserve.
pre-production drilling.
No additional infrastructure is required for the remaining
The major assumptions made and Mineral Resource model mine
used for pit and stope optimization (if appropriate).
The mining dilution factors used.
The mining recovery factors used.
Any minimum mining widths used.
The manner in which Inferred Mineral Resources are utilized
in mining studies and the sensitivity of the outcome to their
inclusion.
The infrastructure requirements of the selected mining
methods.
Metallurgical factors
or assumptions

The metallurgical process proposed and the appropriateness
of that process to the style of mineralization.
Different recovery is used for different ore types. Basalt
and Felsic ore have 90% and 95% recoveries
Whether the metallurgical process is well-tested technology or
novel in nature.
respectively. The mentioned recoveries are in line with
current plant performance.
The nature, amount and representativeness of metallurgical
test work undertaken, the nature of the metallurgical
domaining applied and the corresponding metallurgical

Recovery process is well tested and performing to
expectation.
recovery factors applied.
No deleterious elements, no organics or other elements
Any assumptions or allowances made for deleterious impacting on Au recovery.
elements.

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The existence of any bulk sample or pilot scale test work and
the degree to which such samples are considered
representative of the ore body as a whole.
For minerals that are defined by a specification, has the ore
reserve estimation been based on the appropriate mineralogy
to meet the specifications?
Environmental The status of studies of potential environmental impacts of the
mining and processing operation. Details of waste rock
No acid generation from the waste dumps have been observed
in line with test work expectations. No acid forming metallurgy
characterization and the consideration of potential sites, within waste rock material.
status of design options considered and, where applicable,
the status of approvals for process residue storage and waste
dumps should be reported.
Infrastructure The existence of appropriate infrastructure: availability of land All infrastructure for the Mako project has been completed.
for plant development, power, water, transportation
(particularly for bulk commodities), labour, accommodation; or
the ease with which the infrastructure can be provided, or
Water supply dams, TSF dams have been completed with
ongoing TSF lifts planned through the remaining mine life. All
accessed. power station and camp accommodation infrastructure has been
completed.
Costs The derivation of, or assumptions made, regarding projected
capital costs in the study.
Royalties paid are variable dependent on gold price At 1500 the
gold royalty is 3.53%. at 1800 $/oz the royalty is 3.8%
The methodology used to estimate operating costs. Costs used are taken from mine actuals and Mining contractor
Allowances made for the content of deleterious elements. unit rates.
The derivation of assumptions made of metal or commodity
price(s), for the principal minerals and co- products.
The source of exchange rates used in the study.
Derivation of transportation charges.
The basis for forecasting or source of treatment and refining
charges, penalties for failure to meet specification, etc.
The allowances made for royalties payable, both Government
and private.
Revenue factors The derivation of, or assumptions made regarding revenue
factors including head grade, metal or commodity price(s)
A gold price of US$1,500/oz formed the basis of the Ore
Reserves. Gold price used for planning purposes are from
exchange rates, transportation and treatment charges, consensus forecasts provided by external corporate advisers.
penalties, net smelter returns, etc.
The derivation of assumptions made of metal or commodity No penalties are incurred for deleterious material
price(s), for the principal metals, minerals and co-products. No revenue received from co-products.
Market assessment The demand, supply and stock situation for the particular
commodity, consumption trends and factors likely to affect
The market for gold is robust with prevailing gold price being well
above US$1,500/oz.
supply and demand into the future. Supply and demand are not considered material to the Ore
Reserve calculations.
A customer and competitor analysis along with the
identification of likely market windows for the product.
Price and volume forecasts and the basis for these forecasts.
For industrial minerals the customer specification, testing and
acceptance requirements prior to a supply contract.
Economic The inputs to the economic analysis to produce the net
present value (NPV) in the study, the source and confidence
The financial evaluation undertaken as part of the evaluation
indicated a positive net present value (NPV) at a 7% annual
of these economic inputs including estimated inflation, discount rate. The following major economic inputs were used:
discount rate, etc.

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NPV ranges and sensitivity to variations in the significant Costs as previously described.
assumptions and inputs.
Gold price of US$1500/oz.
Royalties of 3.5%.
Social The status of agreements with key stakeholders and matters The government of Senegal has a 10% free carried interest in
leading to social license to operate. the operation.
No other stakeholder agreements in place.
Other To the extent relevant, the impact of the following on the No additional naturally occurring risks. No flood risk, low
project and/or on the estimation and classification of the Ore seismicity risk.
Reserves:
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 The Ore Reserve estimate appropriately reflects the Competent
varying confidence categories. Person’s view of the deposit.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
The proportion of Probable Ore Reserves that have been
derived from Measured Mineral Resources (if any).
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of Ore Reserve
estimates.
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
Discussion of of the factors which could affect the relative accuracy and
relative accuracy/ confidence of the estimate.
confidence 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 recognized 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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Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random
chips, or specific specialised industry standard
The samples were collected from reverse circulation (RC) and
diamond drill holes.
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.
RC samples were collected on 1m intervals by riffle split (dry) or by
scoop (wet), to obtain a 1-3kg sample which was sent to the
laboratory for crushing, splitting and pulverising to provide a 30g
charge for analysis. Following splitting adjacent to the bottom-of-hole
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
orientation line, the right-hand side of the core is sampled in 1m
intervals
measurement tools or systems used. Sampling and sample preparation protocols are industry standard
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are and are deemed appropriate by the Competent Person.
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.
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
Drill types used include reverse circulation with face sampling bit and
core drilling using PQ and HQ sized bits. A digital core orientation
system is used to define the bottom of the hole which is transferred
to the drilled core..
oriented and if so, by what method, etc.).
Appropriate measures are taken to maximise sample recovery and
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
ensure the representative nature of the samples.
No apparent relationship is noted between sample recovery and
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure grade.
representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and
grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and Drill holes were geologically logged by geologists for colour,
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support grainsize, lithology, minerals, alteration and weathering on
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and geologically-domained intervals.
metallurgical studies. Holes were logged in their entirety (100%) and this logging was
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core considered reliable and appropriate.
(or costean, channel, etc.) photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged.
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all Reverse circulation samples were collected on 1m intervals by riffle
techniques and core taken. split (dry) or by scoop (wet) to obtain a 1-3kg sample. Core samples
sample
preparation
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc.
and whether sampled wet or dry.
were sawn using a diamond saw blade with half of the core sent for
analysis.

For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness
of the sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Sample preparation includes oven drying, crushing to 10mm, splitting
and pulverising to 85% passing -75µm. These preparation
techniques are deemed to be appropriate to the material being
sampled.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected, including for
Reverse circulation and core field duplicates were collected by the
company at a rate of 1:20 samples.
instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling. Sampling, sample preparation and quality control protocols are of
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
industry standard and all attempts were made to ensure an unbiased
representative sample was collected. The methods applied in this
process were deemed appropriate by the Competent Person.

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Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is
considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and model, reading
times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.
All samples were dispatched to ALS Bamako for gold analysis by
30g fire assay fusion with AAS instrument finish (method code Au-
AA25). Over-range results were re-analysed and reported by 30g fire
assay fusion with gravimetric finish (method code Au-GRA21). The
analytical method was appropriate for the style of mineralisation.
No geophysical tools were used to determine elemental
concentrations.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. Quality control (QC) procedures included the use of certified
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) standards (1:40), non-certified sand blanks (1:40) and reverse
and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) circulation/core field duplicates (1:20).
and precision have been established. Laboratory quality control data, including laboratory standards,
blanks, duplicates, repeats, grind size results and sample weights
were also captured into the digital database.
Analysis of the QC sample assay results indicates that an acceptable
level of accuracy and precision has been achieved.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying

The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Verification of significant intersections have been completed by
company personnel and the Competent Person.
No drill holes within the resource area were twinned.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data Drill holes were logged into digital templates with lookup codes,
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. validated and then compiled into a relational SQL 2012 database
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. using DataShed data management software. The database has
verification protocols which are used to validate the data entry. The
drill hole database is backed up on a daily basis to the head office
server.
Assay result files were reported by the laboratory in PDF and CSV
format and imported into the SQL database without adjustment or
modification.
Location of data Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes Collar coordinates were picked up in UTM (WGS84) by staff
points (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and surveyors using an RTK DGPS with an expected accuracy of +/-
other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. 0.05m; elevations were height above EGM96 geoid.
Specification of the grid system used. Down hole surveys were collected at 10m intervals using a Reflex
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. EZ-Gyro north seeking instrument.
Coordinates and azimuths are reported in UTM WGS84 Zone 29
North.
Tabakoroni drill holes were translated to local mine grid coordinates
using 1 point and rotation.
Local topographic control is via LIDAR surveys, satellite photography
and drone UAV aerial survey.
Drill hole spacing was sufficient to demonstrate geological and grade
Data spacing and Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. continuity appropriate for a Mineral Resource and the classifications
distribution Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to applied under the 2012 JORC Code.
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity The appropriateness of the drill spacing was reviewed by the
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve geological technical team, both on site and head office. This was
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. also reviewed by the Competent Person.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. Samples were collected on 1m intervals; no sample compositing is
applied during sampling.
Holes were drilled predominantly perpendicular to mineralised
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased domains where possible.
data in relation to
geological
sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this
is known, considering the deposit type.
No orientation-based sampling bias has been identified in the data.
structure 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.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were collected from the drill site and stored on site. All
samples were individually bagged and labelled with unique sample
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sampling and dispatch process were supervised and tracked by
SOMIFI personnel.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques External audits of procedures indicate protocols are within industry
and data. standards.

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Mineral tenement Type, reference name/number, location and ownership Drilling at Syama North was conducted within the Malian
and land tenure including agreements or material issues with third parties Exploitation Concession Permit PE 93/003 which covers an area of
status such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, 200.6 Km2.
native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
Resolute Mining Limited has an 80% interest in the Syama project
and the Exploitation Permit PE 93/003, on which it is based, through
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along its Malian subsidiary, Sociêtê des Mines de Syama SA (SOMISY).
with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to The Malian Government holds a free carried 20% interest in
operate in the area. SOMISY.
Tabakoroni drilling was completed within the Finkolo-Tabakoroni
Exploitation Licence PE 13/19. Resolute Mining Limited has an 90%
interest in Exploitation Permit PE 13/19, through its Malian
subsidiary, Société des Mines de Finkolo SA (SOMIFI). The Malian
Government holds a free carried 10% interest in SOMIFI.
The Permits are held in good standing. Malian mining law provides
that all Mineral Resources are administered by DNGM (Direction
Nationale de la Géologie et des Mines) or National Directorate of
Geology and Mines under the Ministry of Mines, Energy and
Hydrology.
Exploration done Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other The Syama and Syama North deposits were originally discovered
by other parties parties. by a regional geochemical survey undertaken by the Direction
National de Géologie et des Mines (DNGM) with assistance from the
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in 1985. There had
also been a long history of artisanal activities on the hill where an
outcropping chert horizon originally marked the present day position
of the open pit.
BHP during 1987-1996 sampled pits, trenches, auger, RC and
diamond drill holes across Syama prospects. Randgold Resources
Ltd during 1996-2000 sampled pits, trenches, auger, RAB, RC and
diamond drill holes across Syama prospects.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. The Syama Project is found on the northern margin of the Achaean-
Proterozoic Leo Shield which forms the southern half of the West
African Craton. The project area straddles the boundary between the
Kadiana–Madinani terrane and the Kadiolo terrane. The Kadiana-
Madinani terrane is dominated by greywackes and a narrow belt of
interbedded basalt and argillite. The Kadiolo terrane comprises
polymictic conglomerate and sandstone that were sourced from the
Kadiana-Madinani terrane and deposited in a late- to syntectonic
basin.
Prospects are centred on the NNE striking, west dipping, Syama-
Bananso Fault Zone and Birimian volcano-sedimentary units of the
Syama Formation. The major commodity being sought is gold.
All information, including easting, northing, elevation, dip, azimuth,
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding coordinate system, drill hole length, intercept length and depth are
Information of the exploration results including a tabulation of the measured and recorded in UTM Zone 29 WGS84.
following information for all Material drill holes:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
The Syama belt is mostly located on the Tengrela 1/200,000 topo
sheet (Sheet NC 29-XVIII).
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole collar
The Tabakoroni local grid has been tied to the UTM Zone 29
WGS84 co-ordinate system.
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception depth
Spectrum Survey & Mapping from Australia established survey
control at Tabakoroni using AusPos online processing to obtain an
o
Whole length.
accurate UTM Zone 29 (WGS84) and ‘above geoid’ RL for the origin
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis of the survey control points.
that the information is not Material and this exclusion does Accuracy of the survey measurements is considered to meet
not detract from the understanding of the report, the acceptable industry standards.
Competent Person should clearly explain why this is

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the case. Drill hole information has been tabulated for this release in the
intercepts table of the accompanying text.
For completeness the following information about the drill holes is
provided:

Easting, Northing and RL of the drill hole collars are measured
and recorded in UTM Zone 29 (WGS84)

Dip is the inclination of the drill hole from horizontal. A drill hole
drilled at -60° is 60° from the horizontal

Down hole length is the distance down the inclination of the
hole and is measured as the distance from the horizontal to end
of hole
Intercept depth is the distance from the start of the hole down the
inclination of the hole to the depth of interest or assayed interval of
interest.
Data aggregation In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging Exploration results reported in this announcement are tabulated
methods techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations using the following parameters:
(e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.

Grid coordinates are WGS84 Zone 29 North
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of
Cut-off grade for reporting of intercepts is >=1g/t Au
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

No top cut of individual assays prior to length weighted
compositing of the reported intercept has been applied
shown in detail.
Maximum 3m consecutive internal dilution included within the
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent intercept
values should be clearly stated. Metal equivalent values are not used in reporting.
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
The Syama North mineralisation is steeply dipping at approximately
50 degrees from the horizontal.
The majority of the drill holes are planned at a general inclination
of -60 degrees east and as close to perpendicular to the ore zone as
possible.
reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect At the angle of the drill holes and the dip of the ore zones, the
(e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not known’). reported intercepts will be slightly more than true width.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations
of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery
Relevant maps, diagrams and tabulations are included in the body
of text.
being reported These should include, but not be limited to a
plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is
not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high
Exploration results and infill drilling results are being reported in this
announcement and tabulated in the body of the text
grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid
misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
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
No geophysical and geochemical data or any additional exploration
information has been reported in this release, as they are not
deemed relevant to the release.
survey results; bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating substances.

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Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for Future drilling at depth is planned.
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.

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Database
integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has not been corrupted
by, for example, transcription or keying errors, between its
initial collection and its use for Mineral Resource estimation
purposes.
Data have been compiled into a relational SQL database; the setup
of this database precludes the loading of data which do not meet
the required validation protocols. The data is managed using
DataShed© drill hole management software using SQL database
techniques. Validation checks are conducted using SQL and
Data validation procedures used. DataShed© relational database standards. Data has also been
checked against original hard copies for 85% of the data, and
where possible, loaded from original data sources.
Resolute carried out the following basic validation checks on the
data supplied prior to resource estimation:

Drill holes with overlapping sample intervals;

Sample intervals with no assay data or duplicate
records;

Assay grade ranges;

Collar coordinate ranges;

Valid hole orientation data.
There are no significant issues identified with the data.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those visits.
The Competent Person – Mr. Patrick Smillie – is a full time
employee of Resolute Mining Ltd, and a member of the Society
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this
is the case.
for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, visited the site in November
of 2022.
Geological
interpretation
Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit.

The digital database used for the interpretation included logged
intervals for the key stratigraphic zones.
Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made. Drill density (25m by 50m) for the majority of the deposit area
The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on Mineral
Resource estimation.
allows for interpretation of the geology and mineralized domains.
More recent infill/verification drilling of selected more structurally
complicated areas, confirms the positions of mineralized zones.
The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral Geological and structural controls support modelled mineralized
Resource estimation. zones.
The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology. Continuity of mineralization is affected by proximity to structural
conduits, stratigraphic position, lithology of key stratigraphic units
and porosity of host lithologies.
The interpretations for the weathering surfaces have been
compiled by site geological personnel using the drill hole database
and the logs identifying Oxide, Transitional and Fresh material.
Dimensions The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource expressed The Syama North area extends for approximately 6,000 metres in
as length (along strike or otherwise), plan width, and depth strike and the west dipping gold mineralised zone is between 200-
below surface to the upper and lower limits of the Mineral 500 metres in horizontal width. The Mineral Resource is limited in
Resource. depth by drilling, which extends from surface to a maximum depth
of approximately 350 metres vertically.
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.

Estimation of gold grade has been completed using Ordinary
Kriging (OK).
The deposit mineralisation has been constrained by wireframes
constructed using a combination of downhole gold assay and
associated lithological logging. These lode wireframes have been
used to define domain codes used for estimation. The drillholes
have been flagged with the domain code and composited using the
domain code to segregate the data.
Domain boundary analysis has been undertaken, with hard
The availability of check estimates, previous estimates and/or boundaries used for all domains.
mine production records and whether the Mineral Resource
estimate takes appropriate account of such data.
The assumptions made regarding recovery of by- products.

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  • Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade Drillholes have been composited to 1m intervals using Leapfrog variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for acid mine Geo 2021.2.5 with residual lengths distributed evenly across all drainage characterization). composites. There are no residual samples.

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

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

  • Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining units.

  • Any assumptions about correlation between variables.

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

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

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

The influence of extreme gold assays has been reduced by topcutting across selected domains. Top-cuts have been determined using a combination of log probability, log histogram, and meanvariance plots. Top-cuts have been reviewed and applied to the composites on a domain-by-domain basis.

Variography has been determined using Datamine Supervisor v.8.14 software using top-cut values. Where there is insufficient data in individual domains to generate meaningful variograms, domains have been grouped, or variograms borrowed from other similar domains.

Drillhole data spacing ranges from 10m spacing in areas of dense drilling to approximately 100m spacing in sparsely drilled, deeper areas.

The block model parent block size is 5m (X) by 10m (Y) by 5m (Z) with sub-blocks down to 0.3125m (X) by 0.625m (Y) by 0.3125m (Z), with the sub-blocks estimated at the scale of the parent block. The block size is considered appropriate for the drillhole spacing throughout the deposit.

Grade estimation has been completed in three passes:

  • ➢ Pass 1 estimation has been undertaken using a minimum and maximum number of sample composites (determined using Datamine Supervisor v.8.14 KNA tool) into a search ellipsoid with dimensions equal to half the variogram range of the domain.

  • ➢ Pass 2 estimation has been undertaken with the same minimum/maximum samples as Pass 1 into a search ellipsoid twice the first pass.

  • ➢ Pass 3 estimation has been undertaken with a minimum of 4 samples, and the same maximum number of samples as the first two passes into a search ellipsoid twice the second pass

  • ➢ A four drillhole limit has been applied to the passes.

Previous Mineral Resource estimates are comparable in size and scope when considering the additional extensional drilling included in the current estimate.

The Mineral Resource estimate has been validated using visual validation tools, mean grade comparisons between the block model and declustered composite grade means, and swath plots comparing the input composite grades and the block model grades by Northing, Easting, and RL

No selective mining units are assumed in the estimate.

There will be no by-products recovered from mining.

No additional or deleterious elements have been estimated.

The model focuses on interpreting mineralisation beneath existing open pits. Historical reconciliation data is incomplete and has not been used.

Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with Tonnages are estimated on a dry basis. No moisture values have
natural moisture, and the method of determination of the been reviewed.
moisture content.
A cut-off grade of 1.0 g/t Au has been used for construction of
Cut-off parameters The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality mineralised wireframes, based on mining parameters of the nearby
parameters applied. Syama and Tabakoroni deposits.

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Mining factors or Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, It is assumed that mining methods would be similar to Resolute’s
assumptions minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if applicable, nearby Syama deposit.
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

Mining method for the extraction of gold at Syama was previously
by open pit mining excavating benches of 2.5 metres in height.
Grade control is conducted on sampling from high quality reverse
circulation drilling, spaced at approximately 4mE by 10mN, with
samples taken at one and half metre intervals down-hole. Sub-
Level Caving (SLC) is used for underground mining at Syama.
basis of the mining assumptions made.
Metallurgical factors The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding Extensive metallurgical investigations and reporting have been
or assumptions metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as part of the completed prior to the commencement of mining and milling at the
process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual nearby Syama deposit.
economic extraction to consider potential metallurgical
methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical
treatment processes and parameters made when reporting
The processing method involves crushing, milling, flotation and
roasting, followed by conventional CIL recovery.
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.
There is no evidence to suggest that the metallurgical
characteristics of ore extracted from Syama North would change
from that encountered at Syama.
Environmental Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process It is assumed that environmental factors would be largely similar to
factors or residue disposal options. It is always necessary as part of the those at the nearby Syama Deposit.
assumptions process of determining reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction to consider the potential environmental
impacts of the mining and processing operation. While at this
stage the determination of potential environmental impacts,
particularly for a green fields project, may not always be well
advanced, the status of early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported. Where these
aspects have not been considered this should be reported
with an explanation of the environmental assumptions made.
It is a requirement of Decree No.03-594/P-RM of 31 December
2003 of Malian law that an Environmental and Social Impact Study
(Étude d’Impact Environmental et Social – EIES) must be
undertaken to update the potential environmental and social
impacts of the mine’s redevelopment. In November 2007 the EIES
for the Syama Gold Mine was approved and an Environment Permit
(07- 0054/MEA – SG) issued by the Ministry of Environment and
Sanitation on the 22 November 2007.
At Syama there are three key practices for disposal of wastes and
residues namely, stacking of waste rock from open pit mining;
storage of tailings from mineral processes; and “tall-stack
dispersion” of sulphur dioxide from the roasting of gold bearing
concentrate.
The Environmental & Social Impact Study – “Société des Mines de
Syama, Syama Gold Mine, Mali, dated 2007, found “a minimal
potential for acid drainage from waste rock, as historical analysis
indicates that the high carbonate content of the material will
suppress any potential acid generation.” Progressive rehabilitation
of waste rock landforms has begun and a management plan for
waste rock dumping is the subject of ongoing development.
The landform of tailings impoundments does not have a net acid
generating potential. The largest volume is flotation tailings where
the sulphide minerals have already been removed from the host
rock. Its mineralogy includes carbonates which further buffer any
acid-formation potential from sulphides that may also be present.
Cyanide levels in the leached-calcine tailings are typically less than
50 ppm in the weak acid dissociable form. Groundwater away from
the tailings landform is intercepted by trenches and sump pumps.
Sulphur dioxide is generated from the roasting of gold concentrate
so that gold can be extracted and refined. Tall-Stack “dispersion” of
the sulphur dioxide emission is monitored continuously. Prevailing
weather and dissipation of the sulphur dioxide is modelled daily to
predict the need to pause the roasting process in order to meet the
air quality criteria set out in the Environmental & Social Impact
Study
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the
Bulk density values have been determined through analysis of rock
assumptions. If determined, the method used, whether wet or and diamond core samples.
dry, the frequency of the measurements, the nature, size and
representativeness of the samples.
A total of 576 bulk density measurements have been gathered
using the water immersion method.

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The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured An average bulk density value has been assigned to each of the
by methods that adequately account for void spaces (vugs, oxide, transitional, and fresh material across the deposit..
porosity, etc), moisture and differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the
evaluation process of the different materials.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into
varying confidence categories.
Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant
Mineral Resources were classified in accordance with the
Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC, 2012).
factors (i.e. relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations, The deposit has been classified as Measured, Indicated, and
reliability of input data, confidence in continuity of geology Inferred Mineral Resource based on a combination of quantitative
and metal values, quality, quantity and distribution of the data).
and qualitative criteria which include geologic continuity, confidence
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
in volume models, data quality, sample spacing, lode continuity,
and estimation parameters (number of informing composites,
estimation pass number, kriging quality parameters, and minimum
and average distance composites).
The Measured portion of the Resource was defined using areas
populated on the first estimation pass, within 20m of informing
composites; the kriging efficiency and slope of regression were
generally >=0.7; and high confidence exists in lode continuity (strike
and thickness).
The Indicated portion of the Resource was defined using areas
populated on the first two estimation passes within 50m of informing
composites; the kriging efficiency and slope of regression were
generally >=0.7; and moderate to high confidence exists in lode
continuity (strike and thickness).
Mineralisation that not classified by the above parameters has been
classified as Inferred.
The input data is comprehensive in its coverage and does not
favour or misrepresent the in situ mineralisation. The definition of
the mineralised zones is based on a high level of geologic
understanding from good quality sample data, producing models of
continuous mineralised lodes. Validation of the block model shows
good correlation of the input data to the block estimated grades.
The Mineral Resource estimate appropriately reflects the view of
the Competent Person
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral No external reviews have been completed.
Resource estimates.
Discussion of Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and The relative accuracy of the Mineral Resource estimate is reflected
relative accuracy/ confidence level in the Mineral Resource estimate using an in the reporting of Measured, Indicated and Inferred as per the
confidence approach or procedure deemed appropriate by the Competent
guidelines of the 2012 JORC Code.
Person. For example, the application of statistical or
geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of
the resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion
of the factors that could affect the relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate.
The statement should specify whether it relates to global or
local estimates, and, if local, state the relevant tonnages,
which should be relevant to technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation should include assumptions made
and the procedures used.
These statements of relative accuracy and confidence of the
estimate should be compared with production data, where
available.

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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.
Clear statement as to whether the Mineral Resources are
reported additional to, or inclusive of, the Ore Reserve.
The Ore Reserves are based on the Mineral Resource estimate
detailed in the ASX release dated January 2023. The resource
was reported above a 1.0 g/t gold grade cut-off, based on an
equivalent gold price of US$2,000/oz and using an Open pit
mining methodology. The Material below this cut-off is not
included in the Mineral Resource.
Ore Reserves are the Material reported as a sub-set of the
resource, that which can be extracted from the region and
processed with an economically acceptable outcome.
Site visits Comment on any site visits undertaken by the Competent
Person and the outcome of those visits.
The Competent Person, Mr Kitwa Ndjibu, is a full-time employee
of Resolute Mining Ltd and a Member of the Australasian
If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why this is Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
the case. Regular site visit to the project area was conducted during the
year 2022, and weekly contact with site teams was maintained
throughout the period. These site visits help to validate technical
and operating assumptions used in the preparation of these ore
reserves
The site visit reviewed the project site and proposed waste dump
location, a review of current operations at Syama and
Tabakoroni, existing open pit infrastructure available, a review of
selected drill core and various meetings were held with site
personnel key stakeholders to the study.
Study status The type and level of study undertaken to enable Mineral Syama North Consist of A21, Beta, Alpha & Ba04.
Resources to be converted to Ore Reserves.
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.
Feasibility Studies were completed for mining of Open pit
satellite deposits in 2009, and mining of satellite pits has been
occurring since then. Recent drilling in Syama North has
identified a significant resource in sulphide, spread across the
Syama North region, an extension to the known oxide deposit.
Additional drilling was completed targeting the A21 area and the
resource model was updated in Dec 22 with additional
information. Pit was reoptimized using the new model and
redesigned to match the latest optimisation. All Reserves were
declared as Probable as more test works and drilling is ongoing
to firm up the modifying factors (geotechnical inputs).
The work undertaken to date has addressed all material
Modifying Factors required for the conversion of a Mineral
Resources estimate into an Ore Reserve estimate and has
shown material change to the reserve; i.e, change in tonnes,
grades, rock type (Oxide; Transisitional and Fresh). Furthermore,
the result shows that the mine plan is technically feasible and
economically viable.
Cut-off parameters The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
Syama North uses a cut-off of 1.0 g/t, based on the economic
parameters described in subsequent sections.
The reported Ore Reserve estimates for Syama North are based
Mining factors or
assumptions
The method and assumptions used as reported in the
Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility Study to convert the Mineral
on pit optimisations conducted using the Lerchs-Grossman (LG)
algorithm utilizing the NPV Scheduler and reviewed in Whittle to
Resource to an Ore Reserve (i.e. either by application of calculate the optimal pit at specific input parameters and pit
appropriate factors by optimization or by preliminary or designs. Costs are based on existing contract mining and haulage
detailed design). rates and site costs which are understood with a high degree of
The choice, nature and appropriateness of the selected accuracy.
mining method(s) and other mining parameters including
associated design issues such as pre-strip, access, etc.
Mining is planned to be undertaken by conventional open pit
methods of drill and blast, followed by load and haul.

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The assumptions made regarding geotechnical parameters Detailed pit design work was completed based on pit optimisations
(e.g. pit slopes, stope sizes, etc.), grade control and result. Only Measured and Indicated Resources were used in the
pre-production drilling. pit optimisation.

The major assumptions made and Mineral Resource model
used for pit and stope optimization (if appropriate).
The mining dilution factors used.
Overall slope angles are dependent on rock type; approximately
34° for Oxide, 38° for Transisitional and 50° for Fresh as
recommended by Geotechnical consultants and operational
The mining recovery factors used. experience in mining other similar pits in same region.

Any minimum mining widths used.
The manner in which Inferred Mineral Resources are utilized
in mining studies and the sensitivity of the outcome to their
inclusion.
A 5% dilution and 10 % mining loss factor applied. All Inferred
material is treated as waste and is excluded from Reserve
Reporting.
The infrastructure requirements of the selected mining Inferred Mineral Resources are not included in the pit optimisation
methods. and pit design. A mining and production schedule were completed
with Inferred Mineral Resource treated as waste. As a result, the
conversion of Inferred Mineral Resource to processed product is
not required for the overall financial viability of the project.
Metallurgical test work was conducted on multiple samples. The
Metallurgical factors
or assumptions

The metallurgical process proposed and the appropriateness
of that process to the style of mineralization.
tests indicated that, similarly to the Syama ore. The processing
of the ore will be similar to that of the Syama sulphide circuit
Whether the metallurgical process is well-tested technology or
novel in nature.

which has been in operation for several years and is well
understood, consisting of the following stages:
The nature, amount and representativeness of metallurgical
test work undertaken, the nature of the metallurgical
domaining applied and the corresponding metallurgical
recovery factors applied.

Crushing and grinding utilising the existing oxide
process plant infrastructure

Gravity gold recovery utilising the existing oxide gravity
circuit
Any assumptions or allowances made for deleterious
elements.

Flotation to produce a sulphide rich concentrate
The existence of any bulk sample or pilot scale test work and
the degree to which such samples are considered
representative of the ore body as a whole.

Concentrate thickening

Roasting, followed by calcine quench and wash

Carbon-in-leach (CIL)
For minerals that are defined by a specification, has the ore
Tailings disposal
reserve estimation been based on the appropriate mineralogy
to meet the specifications?
The oxide crushing and grinding circuit has an oxide capacity of
1.6 Mtpa, and Sulphide crushing & grinding has a sulphide
capacity of 2.4 Mtpa. PFS study is underway to expand the oxide
circuit to a dual feed circuit to feed additional Sulphide ore once
the oxide ore depletes.
The Syama roaster, CIL circuit and tailings storage facility has
enough capacity to process the additional concentrate from
Syama North Sulphide ore stream.
A total gold recovery of 86%, 80% and 78%, has been assumed
for Oxide, Transitional and Fresh Material respectively, based on
test results to date. This is in line with similar ore being
processed at Syama.
Environmental The status of studies of potential environmental impacts of the
mining and processing operation. Details of waste rock
characterization and the consideration of potential sites,

An active waste rock characterisation program has been put in
place. Potentially Acid Forming (PAF) and Non Acid Forming
(NAF) will be identified for waste material dumping in light of
status of design options considered and, where applicable, closure plan consideration.
the status of approvals for process residue storage and waste
dumps should be reported. Ore from these pits will be processed at Syama and tailings
storage will be impounded in existing tailings storage area.
Infrastructure The existence of appropriate infrastructure: availability of land
for plant development, power, water, transportation
These pits will be supported by existing infrastructure at Syama
as they are close to the main facility.
(particularly for bulk commodities), labour, accommodation; or
the ease with which the infrastructure can be provided, or
accessed.
Costs The Syama North pits are located within approximately 8km of

The Syama North pits are located within approximately 8km of Syama. Ore is trucked to Syama where it is processed at Syama.

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The derivation of, or assumptions made, regarding projected General and administration costs are shared between the oxide
capital costs in the study. plant and the sulphide plant. As part of ongoing operations, capital

The methodology used to estimate operating costs.
Allowances made for the content of deleterious elements.
and operating budgets are prepared from first principles and
considering existing contractual agreements.
The derivation of assumptions made of metal or commodity The processing plant produces gold doré (without problematic
price(s), for the principal minerals and co- products. deleterious elements) that is subsequently refined offsite. Refining
The source of exchange rates used in the study. costs are not material.
Derivation of transportation charges.
Exchange rates used for planning purposes are from
The basis for forecasting or source of treatment and refining consensus forecasts provided by external corporate
charges, penalties for failure to meet specification, etc. advisers.
The allowances made for royalties payable, both Government
Ad valorem Government royalties of 6% are payable on gold
and private. production
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,
A gold price of US$1,500/oz formed the basis of the Ore
Reserves. Gold prices used for planning are from consensus
forecasts provided by external corporate advisers.
penalties, net smelter returns, etc.
The derivation of assumptions made of metal or commodity
price(s), for the principal metals, minerals and co-products.
No penalties are incurred, nor is any revenue received from co-
products.
Market assessment The demand, supply and stock situation for the particular
commodity, consumption trends and factors likely to affect
The gold market is robust with the prevailing gold price being
well above US$1,500/oz.
supply and demand into the future. Supply and demand are not considered material to the Ore
Reserve calculations.
A customer and competitor analysis along with the
identification of likely market windows for the product.
Price and volume forecasts and the basis for these forecasts.
For industrial minerals the customer specification, testing and
acceptance requirements prior to a supply contract.
Economic The inputs to the economic analysis to produce the net
present value (NPV) in the study, the source and confidence
The financial evaluation undertaken as part of the evaluation
indicated a positive net present value (NPV) at a 7% annual
of these economic inputs including estimated inflation, discount rate. The following major economic inputs were used:
discount rate, etc.
NPV ranges and sensitivity to variations in the significant
assumptions and inputs.

Costs as previous described

Gold price of US$1500/oz

Royalties of 6%

Effective tax rate of 25% (Corporate tax rate of 30%
with 5% discount provided by the Malian government
to Tabakoroni)

Discount rate of 7% per annum for real, post-tax cash
flows.
Social The status of agreements with key stakeholders and matters The Syama North Pits fall within the Syama exploitation permit
leading to social license to operate. and will be managed and operated by SOMISY SA.
Development of the Northern pits requires updating of the
SOMISY ESIA. The ESIA process requires consultation with local
community and government leadership and other relevant
stakeholders. Engagement will continue up to and during
operations including the payment of compensation to farmers
whose fields are disturbed as per Malian legal requirements.
Malian nationals are anticipated to fill most operating and
management positions related to the Southern Satellite open pits.
The intention is to encourage economic development within the
local community

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Other To the extent relevant, the impact of the following on the All current government agreements and approvals are in good
project and/or on the estimation and classification of the Ore standing and no anticipated changes are expected. Political
Reserves: instability is a potential risk in Mali, but the owner has many
Any identified material naturally occurring risks. years operating experience in this environment through the

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
current Syama and Tabakoroni operations. The current Malian
government is supportive of mining operations and the current
Syama and Tabakoroni operations are in good standing with the
authorities. There are no current unresolved matters affecting
this project.
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 Proved and Probable Ore Reserves were declared based on the
varying confidence categories. Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
The Ore Reserve estimate appropriately reflects the Competent
Person’s view of the deposit.
The proportion of Probable Ore Reserves that have been
derived from Measured Mineral Resources (if any). None of the Measured Mineral Resource was converted to
Proven Ore Reserves as the PFS study for plant expansion is
underway.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of Ore Reserve No external audits of Resources/Reserves were undertaken.
estimates.
The relative accuracy and confidence of the Ore Reserve
Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and estimate is inherent in the Ore Reserve Classification.
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
All the parameters assumed and adopted along with financial
modelling and analysis have been subject to internal peer
geostatistical procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of review.
the reserve within stated confidence limits, or, if such an
approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative discussion
Discussion of of the factors which could affect the relative accuracy and
relative accuracy/ confidence of the estimate.
confidence 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 recognized 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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