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Resolute Mining Limited Capital/Financing Update 2014

Feb 19, 2014

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20 February 2014

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Mount Wright Increases Ore Reserves and Extends Mine Life

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Underground diamond drilling, modelling and mine design has confirmed a 46% increase in Mount Wright gold mine ore reserves

  • A further 1.7 million tonnes of ore and 137,000 ounces of gold have been defined to extend the Mount Wright mine life by up to 14 months

  • Exploration drilling will continue to test potential mineralisation extensions at depth and to the north

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG, “Resolute” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a 46% increase in reserves at its Mount Wright underground gold mine which is part of the Ravenswood Operation in NorthEast Queensland, Australia.

Recent detailed underground diamond drilling conducted from the bottom of the mine has confirmed sufficient mineralisation present for the viable development of a further three underground levels and stoping operations below the current mining base. The increased mining zone comprises a consistently uniform mineralised depth extension which follows the down-dip continuation of the ore body and adjoins the current operation (see Figure 1).

The Mount Wright mining operation has used a sublevel shrinkage (SLS) mining method since 2010 to successfully mine high grade ore from a vertically dipping rhyolite breccia pipe within the Ravenswood batholith. The mine was originally developed as a sublevel open stope operation in 2007, but was converted to SLS to increase the ore production rate and reduce mine costs. The mining operation relies on the introduction of loose waste fill into the void above the production front to prevent caving of the overlying

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strata. Since the introduction of the SLS mining method, cash costs have improved to an average $803/oz.

As at 31 December 2013, the updated proven and probable Mount Wright ore reserve is 4.1 million tonnes at 2.7g/t for 352,000 ounces as outlined in Table 1. After allowing for mining depletion over the six month period to December 2013, the ore reserve has been increased by 1.7 million tonnes for an additional 137,000 ounces. The additional production extends the mining and processing operations until at least the September quarter of 2016.

Exploratory drilling continues from deeper parts of the mine seeking potential extensions of mineralisation at depth and north of the current rhyolite breccia ore body.

Resolute Chief Executive Officer, Peter Sullivan, was pleased with the outcomes of the Mt Wright underground evaluation.

“This is a meaningful addition to the Mt Wright mine life that also gives us some further flexibility in planning the development of the Ravenswood operation” said Mr Sullivan.

Table 1: Mount Wright Ore Reserves as at 31 December 2013

Mount Wright
(includes stockpiles)
Project
Tonnes
Gold grade
(g/t)
Project
Contained
Ounces Gold
Resolute Group
Share
%
Resolute Group
Share
ounces
Proved and Probable
Mt Wright (insitu)
Mt Wright Stockpiles
4,079,000
43,000
2.7
2.8
348,000
4,000
100%
100%
348,000
4,000
Total Reserves 4,122,000 2.7 352,000 352,000

The updated reserve at the Mt Wright Project has been estimated after completion of a Life of Mine extension study was completed internally.

The mining study was completed internally by site geologists and mining engineers and include:

  • Geological models using 3 dimensional Conditional Simulation techniques.

  • Resources estimated from these models at an initial cut off of 1.8g/t. This is calculated as a marginal cut off utilising Sub Level Shrinkage underground mining methods.

  • Stope optimisations at 2.4g/t, 2.2g/t, 2.0g/t, 1.8 g/t and 1.5 g/t cut-offs, were constructed as part of the simulation process using 50 block conditional simulations.

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  • Cut-off grades for mine design were calculated using current budget cost models. The mine design was completed using a fully-costed cut-off grade estimate. Some opportune ore has been identified and included using an incremental cut-off grade

  • Operating costs have been calculated from first-principles using both fixed and variable components. Recent operating history and performance against budget costs. Total site operating costs have been estimated at $77 per tonne.

  • The processing plant has been operating in its current configuration for several years and no changes to the circuit are anticipated. The plant uses conventional CIP technology.

  • The Mt Wright underground mine is in the mature phase of its operating life. Its environmental management is permitted by an Environmental Authority and supported by an Environmental Management Plan.

  • All Inferred Resources were excluded from the optimisation and mine design.

  • In the estimate, a discount rate of 10% was applied and gold price of A$1,361 per oz. used.

  • Bulk densities used were derived from historical test work and validated against current production.

  • Reserves have been depleted to December 31[st] 2013.

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PETER SULLIVAN Chief Executive Officer

The information in this report that relates to the Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr Richard Bray who is a Registered Professional Geologist with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Mr Andrew Goode, a member of The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Richard Bray and Mr Andrew Goode both have more than 5 years’ experience relevant to the styles of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person, as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Richard Bray and Mr Andrew Goode are full time employees of Resolute Mining Limited Group and have consented to the inclusion of the matters in this report based on their information in the form and context in which it appears. This information was prepared to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has materially changed since it was last reported.

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Figure 1: Mount Wright Mining Status and Updated Reserves as at 31 December 2013 04

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Mount Wright Project - Queensland Australia. JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report format.

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.
Mineral resource estimates were based on data collected from diamond core (DD) drill holes.
Diamond core are sampled at 1m intervals and either sampled whole (LTK) or cut in half to
provide a 2-4kg sample which is sent to the laboratory for crushing to 10mm, splitting and
pulverising to 85% passing 75 microns, to provide a 30g charge for analysis.
Sampling and sample preparation protocols are of industry standard and are deemed
appropriate by the Competent Person.
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.).
Drill types used include diamond core of HQ, NQ, LTK48 and LTK60 sizes.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximize sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery
Underground diamond core intervals are measured and logged for RQD and core loss.
Diamond core drilled from surface were logged for recovery and RQD.

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and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred
due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
No bias due to core loss was recorded. No bias due to core loss was recorded. No bias due to core loss was recorded. No bias due to core loss was recorded. No bias due to core loss was recorded. No bias due to core loss was recorded.
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 was geologically logged in entirety (100%).
Core Recovery and RQD are logged for 30% of the drill holes.
Diamond core was photographed (wet)
Between Oct 2011 and Sep 2013, 127 resource drill holes for 24,356 metres were completed
at the Mt Wright (MTW) underground project. Carpentaria Gold (CG) sent the diamond core
samples to the laboratory as whole LTK core or half NQ2 core samples. Drilling statistics for
CG drilling campaigns are listed below:
Company Date/Hole Range Hole Type # Holes # Metres # Samples
CG Oct 2011 - Sep 2013
MTWR428 - MTWR560
Diamond
LTK48
Diamond NQ2
67
60
7,346
17,010
23,387
15,702
Previous drilling, included in the Resource / Reserve Estimation, consists of 52 holes drilled
by Mt Isa Mining & Exploration (MIM) between Jul 1992 and Jun 2000 and a further 428 holes
drilled by CG between Jun 2003 and Oct 2011, for a combined total of 89,319 metres.
Detail QAQC of historic data determined practises were of a high industry standard.
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.
Diamond core were sampled at 1m intervals and sent to the laboratory for crushing to 10mm,
splitting and pulverising to 85% passing 75 microns. Core of HQ and NQ size are cut in half
to provide a 2-4kg sample while LTK core sampled whole to collect a sufficient sample size.
Diamond core coarse duplicates are collected at the laboratory after crushing, at a rate of
1:20 samples.
Sampling, sample preparation and quality control protocols are industry standard, with best
practises applied, and are deemed appropriate by the Competent Person.
The sampling was deemed appropriate for the grain size of the material being sampled.

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Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying
and laboratory procedures used and whether the
technique is considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining
the analysis including instrument make and model,
reading times, calibrations factors applied and their
derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e.
lack of bias) and precision have been established.
Samples are assayed for gold by ALS Global Townsville Au-AA25 method or Genalysis
Townsville FA25/AAS method, which are 30gram fire assay fusion with AAS instrument finish;
the analytical method was appropriate for the style of mineralisation.
No geophysical tools were used to determine elemental concentrations used in resource
estimations.
Quality control (QC) procedures include the use of certified standards, certified blanks, non-
certified blanks and coarse crush duplicates (1:20). QC samples are included in all
dispatches to the laboratory and the results are routinely analysed for accuracy and precision.
Umpire pulp analysis was on selected pulps was performed by a second external laboratory
in Townsville.
Laboratory quality control data, including laboratory standards, blanks, duplicates, repeats
and grind size results are also captured into the database and analysed for accuracy and
precision.
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.
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 were checked manually on section.
No drill holes within the resource were twinned.
Drill holes are logged digitally into Excel templates with lookup codes, validated and then
compiled into a relational SQL2008 database using DataShed data management software.
The database was backed up on a daily basis to the head office server.
Assay files are reported by the laboratory in CSV format and are imported into the SQL
database without adjustment or modification.
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.
Collar coordinates are picked up in UTM by underground surveyors using a Leica TS15 Total
Station survey instrument.
Down hole surveys are collected at 30 metre intervals using instruments including Reflex
EZShot and gyroscopes.
Coordinates and azimuth are reported in UTM AMG84 Zone 55.
RL data was converted to a "Local_RL" which was 1000 metres above AHD.
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
The drill hole spacing is sufficient to demonstrate geological and grade continuity appropriate
for the Mineral Resource and the classifications applied under the 2012 JORC Code.

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appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
The appropriateness of the drill spacing was reviewed by the geological team and Competent
Person.
Nominal drill hole spacing was 40m by 40m with infill grade control sampling occurring before
the ore was extracted. The drill hole spacing sufficiently demonstrates geological and grade
continuity that was appropriate for the mineral resource and classifications applied.
Samples were collected on 1 metre intervals; no sample compositing was 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
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this should be
assessed and reported if material.
Drill holes were drilled predominantly perpendicular to the mineralised domains where
possible.
No orientation based sampling bias has been identified in the data.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Diamond core are initially stored on site and then securely despatched to the Townsville
laboratory.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
External audits of procedures indicate protocols are within industry standards.

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Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

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.
Resolute Mining Limited carried out the following basic validation checks on the data prior to
resource estimation:
Drill holes with overlapping sample intervals.
Sample intervals with no assay data.
Duplicate records.
Assay grade ranges.
Collar coordinate validation.
Composite and Univariate Statistics.
Valid hole orientation data
There was no significant issues 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.
Mr Richard Bray is a Registered Professional Geologist with the Australian Institute of
Geoscientists and Mr Andrew Goode, a member of The Australian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy are the Competent Persons who have both visited this site on numerous occasions.
All aspects of drilling, sampling and mining are, in the opinion of 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.
Geological interpretations have been constructed from all drill holes data and underground
exposures. Mineralisation is predominantly contained within the rhyolite breccia body. The
domains within the model have been defined using interpretations of the lithologies into the
following types :
Domain 1 – rhyolite.
Domain 2 – tuffisite.
Domain 3 – granite breccia.
Domain 4 – granite mineralisation outside of the 3 above domains.
Underground mapping and observations during mining have all confirmed a robust geological
model.
The assay data within the main ore zone data (Domain 1 - Rhyolite), shows a Log Normal
distribution with a low number of outliers. The quartile statistics also show a relatively
continuous sequence of grades from minimum to maximum with few outliers in the upper
percentiles that potentially could lead to any overestimation of the higher grades.

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As the distribution of the grades was uniform and the mineralisation within the rhyolite and
surrounding domains was relatively homogeneous, no top cutting was applied to the assays.
Two metre drill hole composites were used in the modelling. These were declustered due to
the vertical north south fan nature of the underground drilling, using a moving window method
that weights the composites captured in the window. The declustered mean of the samples
was found to be consistently less than the naïve mean, approximately 10% less.
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.
All drill data to date was used as the database from which two metre composite gold assays
were extracted between mine grid RLs 700m RL and 400m RL.
The extents of the model were 340m y direction and 200m in x direction. The vertical extent, z
direction, of the model, was 300m.
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 characterisation).
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 conditional simulation model was constructed using a 6m (x) by 10m (y) by 12.5m (z) block
size rotated 300to fit the direction of the majority of the drilling, the strike of the rhyolite pipe
and the mine development.
The software used to build the conditional simulation model was Hellman & Schofield’s MP ©,
Grade Control System program. The block model used all available mine development and
exploration data on the Mt Wright deposit to date.
The block models were validated against annual production which confirms they match to
within 10% of the interpreted values.
A second sub-celled model was generated at smaller cell size 2m (x) by 2m (y) and 6.25 (z)
from the parent block model to enable more accurate volume definition against mine
development drives and stopes.
Both models have attributes that identify the blocks as background Granite (4), Rhyolite (1),
Granite Breccia (3) and Tuffisite (2). The block model cells are also identified by a model
attribute if they are within the 2.4g/t, 2.2g/t, 2.0g/t, 1.8 g/t or 1.5 g/t optimised stope generated
by the simulation program.
The estimates were validated using:
A visual comparison of the block grade estimates to the input drill hole composite.
Generation of moving window average plots of the block grade estimates compared to
the declustered composites.
A global comparison of the estimated block grades to the average declustered
composite grades.

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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 conclusions from the model validation work are:
Visual comparison of the model grades and the corresponding drill hole grades shows
a good correlation.
A comparison of the global mean declustered drill hole grades and the corresponding
model domain grades shows a good correlation.
Flitch plan plots generally show a good correlation between the patterns in the model
cell grades compared with the drill hole grades.
Moisture Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or
with natural moisture, and the method of determination
of the moisture content.
All tonnages are estimated on a dry basis
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality
parameters applied.
Mineral Resources were reported at a 1.8 g/t Au grade cut-off. This was an economic cut-off
which was considered at the commencement of the Underground Sub-Level Shrinkage Mining
Method in 2009.
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.
Optimised stope outlines at 2.4g/t, 2.2g/t, 2.0g/t, and 1.8g/t cut-offs were also constructed from
the model, using the conditional simulation program that encapsulates and estimates an
economic resource that can be extracted at these cut offs. The model blocks encapsulated in
this optimisation process were flagged by an identifier attribute.
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.
A material cut-off grade of 1.8 g/t Au was determined in the Mt Wright 2005 Feasibility Study.
Subsequent updates to mining and processing recovery parameters and updates of cost inputs
has confirmed the application of this cut-off grade.
All material has free milling properties and the 1.8 g/t cut-off closely corresponds to the
Rhyolite boundary.
The metallurgy performance and recovery estimates used have been validated by previous
years of production.

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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 greenfields project, may not always be
well advanced, the status of early consideration of
these potential environmental impacts should be
reported. Where these aspects have not been
considered this should be reported with an explanation
of the environmental assumptions made.
Environmental factors were determined in the 2006 Mt Wright Feasibility Study.
Ore mined from the Mt Wright underground mine is potentially acid forming. However, other
host rock formations have a sufficient acid neutralising capacity to prevent low and harmful pH
conditions from forming.
All waste rock is backfilled into the mine as part of the mining method. All tailings resulting from
the processing of Mt Wright ore are stored in a regulated storage facility at the Nolans-Sarsfield
site. On closure, the openings to the underground mine will be backfilled or sealed by a pentice
as a barrier for safety reasons and to control the movement of water.
.
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the
basis for the assumptions. If determined, the method
used, whether wet or dry, the frequency of the
measurements, the nature, size and
representativeness of the samples.
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.
In 1997 approximately 1,600 measurements were taken by down hole gamma probe from (at
least) two holes, producing an average density of 2.6t/m3. In 2005 the density of over 200
samples from drill holes was determined using the water displacement method. Samples were
collected at a frequency of one sample per two metres in the rhyolite pipe and within twenty
metres radius from the pipe, and at lower frequencies outside this zone. Samples in rhyolite
were sprayed with hairspray prior to weighing and immersion to prevent water adsorption.
Analysis of the first 154 samples recorded produced an average bulk density of 2.65t/m3, a
granite bulk density of 2.73t/m3, a rhyolite bulk density of 2.54t/m3and a mixed rhyolite-granite
breccia bulk density of 2.62t/m3.
An average 2.6t/m3has been adopted in resource models.
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.
Mineral Resources are classified on the density of drilling for a 25 vertical metre sub level
panel. If the panel was covered by 20 x 20 metre spaced drilling then the blocks are
considered measured resources. If the 25 metre panel was covered by 40 x 40 metre spaced
drilling then these blocks are considered indicated. Any blocks outside of these drilling
patterns are considered inferred.
Only material above 1.8 g/t au cut-off conditional simulated, optimised envelopes, was
considered in the Resource classification.
Underground mining operations, development mapping and sampling verify the continuity and
homogeneity of rhyolite breccia related mineralisation.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.
The last conditional simulation model constructed was completed in October 2013 using mine
development data and Exploration drill data to October 2013.

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The updated Ore Reserve and extended LOM referred to in this announcement used the
October 2013 resource model.
Annual reconciliation of actual production against the resource model has resulted in less than
10% difference. This is considered to be within Industry Standards.
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.
Mining of the ore is generally within a defined wireframe generated at a 1.8 g/t cut off so this
portion of the ore body was considered Measured and Indicated. This economic envelope was
mostly within the Rhyolite pipe.
Reconciliation with production has over the years provided confidence in the accuracy of this
method of estimation, with the successful mining method of Sub Level Shrinkage.
Monthly reconciliation of actual production versus resource model estimates indicate good
correlation with this geostatistical method of resource modelling. This has been successful
over the 7 years of production
Unlike estimation methods, such as distance-weighted averaging or kriging, conditional
simulation methods can be used to generate very detailed models of the distribution of grades
in an ore deposit. Properly constructed, and when sampling is sufficient, each simulation
honours the entire known sample grades at their locations and has univariate and spatial
statistics that are consistent with those sampling data. These properties allow each simulation
to be regarded as an equally likely view of the real distribution of ore grades throughout the
modelled region.
All Reserve calculations are considered representative on a global scale.
This methodology has been proven through its production history to be accurate for all aspects
of estimation, mining and reconciliation at the Mt Wright Project.

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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
Reserves.
Resources at Mt Wright are reported above a 1.8 g/t cut-off. This is calculated as a marginal
cut off utilising Sub Level Shrinkage underground mining methods.
Material below this cut-off is not considered in the 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.
Reported Ore Reserves are exclusive to the Resources.
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 Richard Bray who is a Registered Professional Geologist with the Australian Institute of
Geoscientists and Mr Andrew Goode, a member of The Australian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy are the Competent Persons. Both have conducted regular site visits to the project
location.
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.
Stope optimisations at 2.4g/t, 2.2g/t, 2.0g/t, 1.8 g/t and 1.5 g/t cut-offs, were constructed as part
of the simulation process using 50 block conditional simulations. A wireframe for each was the
resultant digital solid generated, that encapsulates the ore at this cut-off. This is generated
after a series of simulations to optimise profit and give confidence to cells that can be mined.
The optimisation parameters used were minimum stope dimensions of 12m (east) 20m (north)
and 25m (elevation).
Modifying factors have been applied in the study. The application of historic, current and
expected future costs, that would classify the mine plan as achievable, and economically viable
were carried out.
Cut-off
parameters
The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters
applied.
Cut-off grades for mine design were calculated using current budget cost models. The mine
design was completed using a fully-costed cut-off grade estimate. Some opportune ore has
been identified and included using an incremental cut-off grade. This is related to the overdraw
material estimated on current overdraw performance. Marker recoveries to date assisted with
the optimisation of drill and blast strategies. The results of the modelling provided a basis for
estimating tonnes and grade associated with the overdraw scenario in the lower levels.
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 Sub Level Shrinkage mine design is based on the Sub Level Caving mining method;
however unconsolidated back fill is introduced into the top of the cave zone (rather than
allowing the overlying strata to cave) to manage risks associated with void size and
infrastructure stability.

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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 ore body is a vertically dipping rhyolite breccia pipe hosted within granite and granodiorite.
The chosen mining method allows for maximum extraction of the defined Resource. The
competent granite has a UCS <180mpa while the ore body is typically 100mpa. The
competency contrast is favourable to the mining method.
The ore body outline is designed using a cut-off grade that is determined from recent site costs.
Assumptions for mining and dilution factors:
o
Development ore = 100% tonnes @ 100% grade
o
Slot ore = 50% tonnes @ 100% grade
o
Production rings attributed by level and drawpoint – determined by outcome of
PCSLC cave modelling.

Non overdraw levels – 100% tonnes @ 80% grade

Overdraw levels

625 mLv – 140% tonnes @ 82%

600 mLv – 160% tonnes @ 78%
o
Draw point spacing = 13m
o
Level spacing = 25m
No over break is included for development ore as this would require a corresponding
reduction in production ore to avoid double-accounting. This does not have a material
impact on the overall result.
The mining method and ore body geometry have not resulted in the need for a minimum mining
width to be considered.
There are currently no Inferred Resources included in the life of mine plan or Ore Reserves.
The mine is accessed via a haulage decline that is located to the west of the ore body,
approximately centrally along strike. Each level requires infrastructure for ventilation, second
means of egress, and drainage.
Grade control drilling is carried out from within the ore body. The typical drill hole spacing is
20m x 20m and the core diameter varies between 35mm and 45mm.
Sampling is carried out in the development ore drives. Chip sampling of the face and walls is
carried out at 1m intervals as a cross-check on short term production..
Production draw points are sampled with 6 grab samples immediately after every firing.
The ROM is sampled daily, one grab sample for every 50 tonnes.
All grab sample assays are determined on a PAL system on the mine site, then for every 10
samples a composite is produced which are then fire assayed at an external laboratory.

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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?
Gold is recovered using single-stage crushing, milling (SAG + ball), gravity circuit (Knelson
Concentrator), and a CIL circuit.
The metallurgical process is well-tested technology. The processing plant has been operating
in its current configuration for several years and no changes to the circuit are anticipated.
Improved metallurgical recovery in recent times has resulted in an improved recovery factor
compared to previous estimates. The current Ore Reserve only includes similar material from
the same domain as for previous production and no significant variation in recovery is
expected.
No deleterious elements have been experienced to date and are not expected.
No bulk samples were deemed necessary due to the current successful metallurgical
performance of the extraction methods applied.
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.
The Mt Wright underground mine is in the mature phase of its operating life. Its environmental
management is permitted by an Environmental Authority and supported by an Environmental
Management Plan.
The rock formations have a very low permeability and the mine is a net user of water for
operational purposes. An acid base accounting study was conducted on the Mt Wright
underground mine’s ore and waste, determining the waste to be non-acid forming and the ore
to be potentially acid forming. Process plant tailings is stored in an approved storage facility.
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.
The site is currently serviced by mains power, a water supply line from the Burdekin River and
accessed by sealed roads.
There are two mains power feeds available in the event that one becomes unserviceable.
The site is located approximately 120km from Townsville and 90km from Charters Towers. A
bus service operates twice a day to and from Charters Towers and serviced camp style
accommodation is available to all employees in Ravenswood. Some employees live in
Ravenswood.
Being close to major centres, one of which with an International Airport ensures easy and quick
supply of parts and materials.

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Carpentaria Gold has sufficient area on its leases to cater for its planned land requirements.
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 operating history of the mine has validated the capital requirements. Projected capital
costs are made up of forecast capital spend for the known capital expenditure requirements.
The capital estimate is determined by the needs of the site as required to continue to produce
in a safe and efficient manner and comply with all environmental requirements.
Operating costs have been calculated from first-principles using both fixed and variable
components. Recent operating history and performance against budget costs has validated
the cost assumptions.
Assumed gold prices have been derived by reference to recent AUD spot gold prices.
All revenue and cost estimates have been made in AUD, so exchange rate assumptions have
not been necessary.
Transportation charges have been derived from existing contractual arrangements.
Refining charges have been derived from existing contractual arrangements.
Current Queensland Government royalties equal to 5% of sales proceeds are included in the
cost model. There are no other royalties or Joint Venture agreements.
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.
It has been assumed that gold will be sold at the prevailing spot gold price. All revenue and
cost estimates have been made in AUD, so exchange rate assumptions have not been
necessary. Transportation charges have been derived from existing contractual arrangements.
Refining charges have been derived from existing contractual arrangements.
Assumed gold prices have been derived by reference to recent AUD spot gold prices.
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,
There is a transparent quoted market for the sale of gold.

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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 of these economic inputs including
estimated inflation, discount rate, etc.
NPV ranges and sensitivity to variations in the
significant assumptions and inputs.
A variety of gold price points and discount rates were used to assess the robustness of the
project, likely payback periods, the breakeven point and the projected internal rate of return. In
the estimate, a discount rate of 10% was used and a gold price of A$1,361 per oz.
Social The status of agreements with key stakeholders and
matters leading to social license to operate.
The Resolute group has a good relationship with neighbouring stakeholders, including
engagement with the local pastoralists. Part of the tenure held by the Company is located on
leasehold pastoral land with compensation agreements in place with the local pastoralist.
Granted mining leases cover all of the proposed mining and processing assets and there are
no Native title claims pending.
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.
Events such as cyclones and fires present a risk, although due to risk mitigants, these naturally
occurring risks, have not impacted the estimation or classification of the Ore Reserves.
Classification The basis for the classification of the Ore Reserves
into varying confidence categories.
Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Only Measured Resources are converted to Proved Reserves
Only Indicated Resources are converted to Probable Reserves
Inferred Resources are not included in the Ore Reserves

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Competent Person’s view of the deposit.
The proportion of Probable Ore Reserves that have
been derived from Measured Mineral Resources (if
any).
The Resource to Reserve conversions was deemed appropriate for the Mt Wright Ore Reserve
estimates by the Competent Persons.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Ore Reserve
estimates.
No external audits of resources / reserves were undertaken. Due to the success and maturity
of the processes applied, the company has deemed this unnecessary. However, periodic
reviews of the mining methods have been undertaken and reported as very successful.
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.
Recent operational performance against the mine plan for tonnage produced and production
head grade, indicate the assumptions used to generate the Ore Reserves, are valid.
There has been over the life of the Mt Wright Project strong mine to mill reconciliations. The
updated Ore Reserves, are the same mineralisation being mined at depth with similar sized
mining equipment being used.
The same mining and grade control methods will be applied and the ore will continue to be
processed through the existing facility.
Assuming all QA/QC standards are applied in the drilling, mining and processing, then it is
reasonable to expect similar levels of operating margins, experienced now.
All the parameters assumed and adopted along with financial modelling and analysis have
been subject to internal peer review.

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