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RTG Mining Inc. Interim / Quarterly Report 2024

Jan 30, 2025

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DECEMBER 2024 QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE

31 JANUARY 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

- – High Grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project Philippines

  • RTG Mining holds a 40% interest in Mt. Labo Exploration and Development Corporation (“Mt. Labo”) which owns the high-grade Copper and Gold Mabilo Project in the Philippines, together with a 2% Net Smelter Royalty and a loan of approximately US$27M, to be repaid out of the proceeds of Stage 1 Direct Shipping Operation (“DSO”).

  • Stage 1 DSO financing process for Mabilo nearing completion: Mt. Labo is well advanced in delivering a binding term sheet for finance for 100% of the planned capital expenditure for Stage 1 of the Mabilo Project with execution expected shortly.

  • Feasibility Study confirmed the capital budget for start-up of the DSO to be less than US$25m.

  • Financing completion will drive a year of significant milestones for RTG : key deliverables to include a commitment to start-up at Mabilo to capitalise on strong copper and gold prices, the early repayment of the US$27M of debt owing to RTG following start up, strong cashflow generation from the 2% NSR and 40% of net profits, which will assist with internally financing the Stage 2 equity contribution to the project – the construction and operation of a 1.35mtpa plant.

  • Development plans with joint venture partner, TVI Resource Development (Phils) Inc. (“TVIRD”) continue to progress - key advancements made during and subsequent to the quarter include:

  • Strong collaboration on financing plans;

  • Financing process to be completed imminently, only one date to be agreed;

  • o Strong progress on land acquisition plans; and o Strong progress on clearing and grubbing and coconut tree permitting.

  • Mabilo DSO operation will access the primary source of ore being the 0.104Mt of supergene chalcocite material at an average reserve grade of 20.7% Cu, expected to produce approximately 25,200 tonnes of copper, with an additional 52,900 ounces of gold from other products.

– Chanach Project Kyrgyz Republic

  • RTG holds a majority stake (90%) in the high-grade Chanach Gold and Copper Project (“Chanach Project”) in the Kyrgyz Republic.

  • Chanach demonstrates clear potential to host both a high-grade, large Copper – Gold Porphyry Skarn system, combined with a high-grade epithermal gold system.

  • Field work was curtailed during the quarter with the onset of the winter months. Demobilisation of the camp was also completed during the quarter.

  • Processing of the collected data from the IP program was completed by Southern Geoscience during Q4 2024.

  • The final interpretation of the 2DIP and 3DIP programs was completed during the quarter.

  • The 2DIP interpretation showed several anomalies that warrant drill testing. The 3DIP interpretation showed “textbook type” porphyry signatures with a very strong chargeable anomaly (sulphides) that has a resistive centre with a demagnetised zone in the middle. The size of the chargeable anomaly is 1.5km in diameter by 800m deep and is open to the west and at depth. The size of the anomaly combined with the very high signal response make it a significant porphyry target for drilling.

- Panguna Project Bougainville PNG

  • RTG is the nominated development partner with the joint venture company established by the Special Mining Lease Osikaiyang Landowners Association (“SMLOLA”) and Central Exploration Pty Ltd (“Central”) in the Landowner proposal with respect to the redevelopment of the Panguna Copper-Gold Project located in the Central Region of the island of Bougainville, within the Autonomous Region of Bougainville PNG.

  • RTG’s understands the Autonomous Bougainville Government (“ABG”) is working diligently to move redevelopment of the Panguna Mine forward in conjunction with reputable and qualified joint venture partners to support their Independence plans.

  • RTG continues to engage with the Toroama Government to evaluate how we can assist in their future plans for Bougainville and their people.

Corporate Summary

  • Cash and liquid assets as at 31 December 2024 were A$1.7 million (including a receivable of US$0.30 million from other consultants).

RTG Mining Inc. ( ASX:RTG, TSX:RTG ) (“RTG” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide its quarterly activities report for the period ended 31 December 2024.

OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS

PHILIPPINES INTERESTS – THE MABILO COPPER AND GOLD PROJECT

Development Strategy: Working towards near-term DSO start-up

RTG’s primary focus continues to be on advancing the Mabilo Project to start-up.

Importantly, the Mabilo Project has a significant advantage, with the first phase of the Project being a DSO, with limited capital expenditure requirements, for which, Mt. Labo received multiple offers of debt finance and offtake to fund 100% of the planned capital expenditure for Stage 1 of the Project.

The Feasibility Study for the DSO confirmed the capital budget for start-up of the DSO less than US$25m, with the primary source of ore being the 0.104Mt of supergene chalcocite material at an average reserve grade of 20.7% Cu.

The relationship with joint venture partner, TVIRD continues to progress well, with a strong collaboration between the teams.

Once the financing process is completed, the key remaining issues to address prior to a commitment to development are to refresh any remaining operational permitting matters and finalise the acquisition of surface rights.

RTG conducts fortnightly meetings with TVIRD, and good progress continues to be made towards the completion of start-up plans.

Mabilo Project: Background Summary

Mt. Labo has secured the Mining Permit, the successful Final Award in the SIAC matter, won the Setting Aside action of Galeo Equipment Corporation (“Galeo”) in Singapore and has now secured multiple offers of debt finance and offtake agreements to fund 100% of the planned capital development budget for start-up of Stage 1 of the Mabilo Project. RTG has finalised due diligence and is now completing the necessary Board approvals to accept a term sheet.

  • The Villar Family, our partner in the Mabilo Project, is one of the most prominent families in the Philippines and RTG is pleased to partner with them in the development of the Mabilo Project, which is a significant mining project for the country.

  • Under the terms of the agreement: RTG will have 40% of Mt. Labo; a 2% net smelter royalty; RTG’s loans to Mt. Labo, currently in the order of US$27 million (A$42.8 million), will be repaid early out of the proceeds of Stage 1, the DSO, subject to customary requirements to address liquidity and ongoing operations of Mt. Labo; funding of the project renegotiated and replaced with a pro-rata funding obligation (ie 40%); with debt repayments in full and the NSR, RTG will be entitled to approximately 50% of the proceeds of Stage 1.

  • Mt. Labo received written confirmation in May 2020 that the MGB has approved the consolidation of the current Mineral Production Sharing Agreement No. MLC-MRD-459 for the Nalesbitan Project to include the Mabilo Project, having already secured an approved Declared Mine Feasibility Study and Environmental Clearance Certificate for the Project.

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Figure 1: Consolidated MPSA Showing Included Parcels of Land

Exploration and Development Activities

Resource Extensions

No exploration activities were undertaken during the December quarter.

The next round of exploration will likely focus primarily on the porphyry target located under volcanic cover between the South Mineralised Zone and the East Mineralised Zone and extension drilling of the skarn system around the northern orebody.

The porphyry target is well supported by mineralized porphyry veins (b-veins) that have been intercepted in the resource drilling, combined with increasing intensity of calc-silicate alteration and the trending of metallogenic vectors.

Mabilo Mineral Resource

Table 1 - Total Mabilo Resource at 0.3 g/t Au Cut-off Grade

Mineral Resource Estimate Results - Reporting at 0.3 g/t Au lower cut-off - Mabilo South and North Deposits

Contained
Contained
Contained
Million
Classification Weathering
Cu %
Au g/t Ag g/t Fe % Au Cu Fe
Tonnes
('000s Oz) ('000s t) ('000s t)
Indicated Oxide + Supergene 0.78 4.1 2.7 9.7 41.2 67.1 32.1 320.8
Indicated Fresh 8.08 1.7 2.0 9.8 46.0 510.5 137.7 3,713.7
Indicated Total All Materials 8.86 1.9 2.0 9.8 45.6 577.6 169.8 4,034.5
Inferred Oxide + Supergene 0.05 7.8 2.3 9.6 26.0 3.5 3.7 12.3
Inferred Fresh 3.86 1.4 1.5 9.1 29.1 181.5 53.3 1,121.8
Inferred Total All Materials 3.91 1.5 1.5 9.1 29.0 184.9 57.0 1,134.1
Note: The Mineral Resource was estimated within constraining wireframe solids based on the mineralised geological units. The
Mineral Resource is quoted from all classified blocks above a lower cut-off grade 0.3 g/t Au within these wireframe solids.
Differences may occur due to rounding

Mabilo Mineral Reserves

Mineral Reserves are quoted within specific pit designs based on Indicated Resources only and take into consideration the mining, processing, metallurgical, economic and infrastructure modifying factor.

Table 2 - Probable Mineral Reserve Estimate

Ore Ore Waste Strip Ratio
Class Type Mt Fe % Aug/t Cu % Ag g/t Mt
Probable Gold Cap
Supergene
Oxide Skarn
Fresh
0.351
40.1
3.11
0.38
3.26
0.104
36.5
2.20
20.7
11.9
0.182
43.6
2.52
4.17
19.9
7.155
45.9
1.97
1.70
8.73
77.713 10.0
Total Probable Ore 7.792
45.5
2.04
1.95
8.79

The November 2015 Resource estimation provided by CSA classified the Resource for the Mabilo Project as Indicated and Inferred. Only Indicated Mineral Resources as defined in NI 43-101 were used to establish the Probable Mineral Reserves. No Reserves were categorized as Proven.

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC INTERESTS – THE CHANACH PROJECT

RTG holds a 90% interest in the Chanach Project.

Highlights of the Chanach Project include:

  • Strategic addition to RTG’s portfolio with an existing high-grade JORC compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of 2.95 Mt @ 5.11 g/t Au for 484,000 ounces of Au and 17.23 Mt @ 0.37% Cu for 64,000t of Cu[1] (141.1 Mlbs Cu) from only limited drilling to date .

  • Acquisition cost of US$3.65 / ounce of Gold and US$0.0063 / pound of Copper.

  • Experienced technical expert, advising RTG, believes the exploration potential at the Chanach Project is excellent.

  • A three-year renewal of the Exploration Licence, was finalised and granted. The Exploration Licence was issued by the State Committee of Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Chanach Project is located in the prolific southern Tien Shan metallogenic belt, which runs more than 1,500 km from Uzbekistan through to China and hosts one of the world’s largest open pit gold mines, Murantau (175 Moz[2] ) with production believed to be in the order of 2 million ounces per annum[2] . RTG has appointed Mr. Greg Hall of Phoenix Gold International and former Chief Geologist for Placer Dome, as a consultant given his knowledge of the Chanach Project and other projects in similar geological settings.

The Chanach Project has extensive outcropping mineralised geology with high-grade gold veins from surface and significant gold and copper Inferred Mineral Resources. With only 5% of the identified strike length tested to date, RTG believes the Chanach Project has substantial upside. The Chanach Project

1 The Mineral Resource estimates were originally compiled and announced by White Cliff Minerals Ltd (“WCN”) on 30 May 2018, in accordance with the JORC Code, 2012 and was last disclosed in WCN’s March, 2019 quarterly report on 30 April 2019 - https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20190430/pdf/444pg6f8t5ln5t.pdf

2 Wilde, A. and Gilbert, D. 2000. Setting of the giant Muruntau Gold Deposit: Implications for ore genesis. In: (Ed.) Gordon Lister, Geological research for the exploration industry, Journal of the Virtual Explorer, Electronic Edition, ISSN 1441-8142, volume 1, paper 1, doi:10.3809/jvirtex.2000.00004

area is considered to be highly prospective for world class epithermal gold, porphyry copper-gold and polymetallic skarn deposits with numerous targets already identified.

To date the limited exploration activities have defined an Inferred Mineral Resource of 2.95 Mt @ 5.11 g/t Au for 484,000 ounces of Au and 17.23 Mt @ 0.37% Cu for 64,000t of Cu .

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Figure 2: Chanach Project Location

Exploration and Development Activities

Geophysics

2DIP work covering the quartz veining in the west that hosts the 500,000-ounce inferred resource and the mineralised sandstones in the east and 3DIP work covering the copper intrusion area which hosts several intrusives and an inferred resource of 64,000t of copper was completed in the September Quarter (See Figure 3 below).

The 2D and 3D IP has provided better definition of mapped structures and associated sulphides which helps in targeting next year’s drilling program.

Final interpretation of the 2DIP and 3DIP programs were completed during the December Quarter. The 2DIP interpretation showed a number of anomalies that require drill testing. The 3DIP interpretation shows “textbook type” porphyry signature with a very strong chargeable anomaly (sulphides) that has a resistive centre with a demagnetised zone in the middle. The size of the chargeable anomaly is 1.5km in diameter by 800m deep and is open to the west and at depth. The size of the anomaly combined with the very high signal response make it a significant porphyry target for drilling. (see Figure 4 below).

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Figure 3: IP Survey Area showing 2DIP lines on the east and west and 3DIP lines within the defined boundary

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Figure 4: Preliminary Isosurfaces of the 3DIP program showing significant chargeable anomaly (blue) with coincident strong resistivity anomaly (Magenta)

December Quarter Field Work

Field work was curtailed during the quarter with the onset of the winter months. Demobilisation of the camp was also completed during the quarter.

Geological Setting

The Chanach Project (exploration licence AP6771) is located in the North Western part of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Jalal-Abad province and covers an area of 57.25 km[2] of the Chatkal Rangers inside the south-western Tien Shan metallogenic belt, which runs more than 1,500 km from Uzbekistan through to China and hosts one of the world’s largest open pit gold mines, Murantau (175 Moz) with production believed to be in the order of 2 million ounces per annum[2] .

Discovery & Drill Results

The Chanach Project area was discovered around 1963 with geological mapping and surface sampling intermittently up to 2010. The geology of the Chanach Project area is prospective for epithermal gold

deposits, porphyry copper deposits and polymetallic skarn deposits. The project area has outcropping mineralised geology seen as multiple high-grade outcropping epithermal veins and skarns, which have indicated several porphyry targets.

Exploration drilling at the Chanach Gold Project commenced in 2014 and to date there have been spectacular intersections of gold mineralisation spanning across the project area, as previously reported by WCN. Below are some early drilling results while the project was held by the previous owner and further in the Quarterly are some more current results from more recent costeaning and sampling work.

Significant intervals from the Quartz Gold Zone include:

  • UGZ-15-35 - 8m @ 57.08 g/t Au from 75m including 1m @ 85.53 g/t Au from 76m, 1m @ 89.34 g/t Au from 80m followed by 1m @ 73.28 g/t Au from 81m.

  • ERC16-035 - 7m @ 23.52 g/t Au from 45m including 1m @ 149.41 g/t Au from 45m.

  • ERC16-036 - 12m @ 15.65 g/t Au including 1m @ 63.24 g/t Au from 82m followed by 1m @ 95.12 g/t Au from 83m.

Significant intervals from the Sandstone Gold Zone include:

  • UGZ-15-33 - 4m @ 99.15 g/t Au from 65m including 1m @ 348.48 g/t Au from 67m.

  • UGZ-15-32A - 3m @ 41.45 g/t Au including 1m @ 71.58 g/t Au from 53m.

Significant intervals from the Lower & Upper Gold Zone include:

  • LGZ-15-29A - 6m @ 38.40 g/t Au from 26m with 4m @ 56.46 g/t Au from 26m including 1m @ 49.79 g/t Au from 26m, 1m @ 23.55 g/t Au from 27m, 1m @ 95.22 g/t Au from 28m and 1m @ 57.29 g/t Au from 29m.

  • CH14-18 - 4m @ 23.83 g/t Au from 85m including 1m @ 30.19 g/t Au from 86m.

Readers are advised that these assay intervals have not been top-cut prior to reporting and true mineralisation widths are not reported. Mineralisation is expected to be sub-vertical. Intervals selected have used a lower cut-off of 0.50 g/t Au. Locations of significant drill intercepts with respect to the mapped mineralised zones are shown in Figure 5.

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Figure 5: Locations of Significant Drill Intercepts at Chanach Gold Project Mineral Resource

In May 2018, WCN reported an Inferred Mineral Resource of 2.95 Mt at 5.1 g/t gold for 484,000 ounces and 17.23 Mt at 0.37% copper for 64,000 copper tonnes.

The most recent mineral resource estimates for the Chanach Gold Project are summarised in Table 3 for gold and Table 4 for copper. These Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with JORC Code, 2012 and were first publicly reported 30 May 2018 by WCN. Refer to the cautionary statement below.

Table 3 - Chanach May 2018 Gold Mineral Resource (cut-off grade 1.0g/t Au)[1 ]

Resource
Category
Zone Tonnes
(Kt)
Au
(g/t)
Ounces
(KOz)
Inferred Lower Gold Zone 1,155 4.00 148
Inferred Upper Gold Zone 772 4.67 116
Inferred SandstoneZone 279 11.41 102
Inferred Quartz Main 325 6.22 65
Inferred Quartz Min 185 1.87 11
Inferred Eastern Gold Zone 123 2.79 11
Inferred Camp Gold Zone 106 8.77 30
Inferred **Total ** 2,945 5.11 **484 **

Table 4 - Chanach May 2018 Copper Mineral Resource (cut-off grade 0.25% Cu)[1 ]

Resource
Category
Zone Tonnes
(Kt)
% Cu
(Kt)
Inferred Quartz Cu 700 0.51 4
Inferred Chanach 16,534 0.36 60
Inferred **Total ** **17,234 ** **0.37 ** **64 **

RTG believes that this information has not materially changed since it was last reported. The Mineral Resources have been reviewed by RTG’s Competent Person.

A structural survey was conducted in 2022 showing occurrences of Cu-Au bearing magnetite skarns, indicating a larger porphyry centre as the key driver for mineralisation. Key findings of the structural survey were:

  • 3km strike length of high-grade epithermal veins in the ‘central’ region

  • Multiple copper intrusions in the ‘copper’ region over a 1.5km strike

  • Multiple occurrences of magnetite skarns mapped over a 7km strike

  • Historic rock grades >20g/t Au and 5% Cu

  • Potential to extend tenement to east extending strike of skarns

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Figure 6: Plan of Tenement - Major Structures from Structural Survey Conducted in 2022

Costeaning and sampling during the 2023 field season identified areas of high-grade intercepts including:

  • 17m @ 5.13g/t Au and 0.78%

  • 3m @ 2.52g/t Au and 10.48%

  • 1m @2.25% Cu

  • 2m @ 2.45%

  • 2m @ 1.13% Cu

  • 11m @ 1.29g/t Au (including 1m @ 3.13g/t Au and 1.03% Cu)

  • 3m @ 4.15% Cu

  • 1m @ 1.32g/t Au

  • 1m @ 1.13% Cu

  • 2m @ 4.05g/t Au and 1.56% Cu

  • 1m @ 1.10g/t Au and 0.76% Cu

  • 7m @ 2.94g/t Au (including 4m @ 4.87g/t Au) and 1.12% Cu

  • 1m @ 1.26g/t Au

  • 1m @ 2.05g/t Au

  • 6m @ 1.56% Cu (including 3m @ 2.11%Cu)

  • 5m @ 1.70g/t Au and 1.6% Cu

  • 5m @ 5.53g/t Au

  • 2m @ 2.18% Cu

BOUGAINVILLE INTERESTS – THE PANGUNA PROJECT OPPORTUNITY

RTG is the nominated development partner with the joint venture company established by the SMLOLA and Central in the Landowner proposal with respect to the redevelopment of the Copper-Gold Panguna Project located in the Central Region of the island of Bougainville, within the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, PNG. RTG owns just under 70% of Central, with additional loans to Central that can be converted to increase our interest. The proposal, being led by the SMLOLA, is a landowner initiative and will be subject to the success or otherwise of the SMLOLA in securing a role in the redevelopment of the mine and the minerals which are owned by the landowners exclusively represented by the SMLOLA.

The members of the SMLOLA are the owners of the customary land which is the subject of the old Panguna open pit mine, and in which the mineral resources of the Panguna mine are located.

The SMLOLA was established by the ABG nearly a decade ago to represent the customary owners of the land at the old Panguna pit. The SMLOLA constitution was prepared by the ABG legal officers representing the ABG Department of Justice and remains unchanged to this day.

The ABG established the SMLOLA as the Landowner Association to represent the Customary Owners of the land contained within the original but now expired Panguna Special Mining Licence - SML (hence the name SMLOLA, and the similarly EL 01), which covers the entire Panguna Open Pit area. This membership is automatic for those persons born into the 7 named villages, which comprise the customary land area within the SML.

RTG continues to work with the SMLOLA team and the community to progress meaningful and transparent discussions with the ABG on the redevelopment proposal for Panguna and support local community and social programs, reconciliations and unity programs.

RTG also continues to engage with the Toroama Government to understand how we can assist in their future plans for Bougainville and their people.

CORPORATE SUMMARY

Cash and liquid assets as at 31 December 2024 were A$1.7 million (including a receivable of US$0.30 million from other consultants).

During the quarter, payments to related parties of the Company totalled US$146,276 for Directors’ remuneration, which included salary, fees and superannuation.

ABOUT RTG MINING INC

RTG Mining Inc. is a mining and exploration company listed on the main board of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange. RTG is currently focused primarily on progressing the Mabilo Project to start-up having now received a mining permit for the Project, with a view to moving quickly and safely to a producing gold and copper company.

RTG also has a number of exciting new opportunities including the Panguna Project in Bougainville, which it remains committed to while also considering further new business development opportunities.

RTG has an experienced management team which has to date developed seven mines in five different countries, including being responsible for the development of the Masbate Gold Mine in the Philippines through CGA Mining Limited. RTG has some of the most respected international institutional investors as shareholders including Franklin Templeton, Equinox Partners and Sun Valley.

ENQUIRIES

President & CEO – Justine Magee Tel: +61 8 6489 2900 Email: [email protected]

Australian Investor and Media Contact Sam Burns: +61 400 164 067 Email: [email protected]

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed nor does it accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

This announcement includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation including, among others, statements made or implied relating to the interpretation of exploration results, accuracy of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, parameters and assumptions used to estimate mineral reserves and mineral resources, realization of mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, estimated economic results of the Mabilo Project, future operational and financial results, including estimated cashflow and the timing thereof, estimated expenditures, expansion, exploration and development activities and the timing thereof, including expectations regarding the DSO, plans for progressing Stage 2 development, completion of a debt funding package, the negotiation of contracts for start-up works and offtake arrangements and the completion of merged documentation, RTG’s objectives, strategies to achieve those objectives, RTG’s beliefs, plans, estimates and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements generally can be identified by words such as “objective”, “may”, “will”, “expected”, “likely”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “plans”, or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and are based on certain factors and assumptions. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from RTG’s expectations include uncertainties related to fluctuations in gold and other commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, recovery rates, production estimates and estimated economic return; the need for cooperation of government agencies in the development of RTG’s mineral projects; the need to obtain additional financing to develop RTG’s mineral projects; the possibility of delay in development programs or in construction projects and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones for RTG’s mineral projects and other risks and uncertainties as discussed in RTG’s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2023 and detailed from time to time in our ‐ other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedar.com. The forward looking statements made in this announcement relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. ‐ RTG will not release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this announcement except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.

QUALIFIED PERSON AND COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The information in this release that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resource Estimates of the Chanach Project is based upon information compiled, reviewed and approved by Elizabeth Haren who is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“ NI 43-101 ”) and a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ who is a Member and Chartered Professional of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Elizabeth Haren is employed by Haren Consulting Pty Ltd and is a consultant to RTG. Elizabeth Haren has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person and a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101. Elizabeth Haren consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on her information in the form and the context in which it appears.

The information in this release that relates to Exploration Results during the 2024 Field Work and Mineral Resource Estimates of the Chanach Project is based upon information compiled, reviewed and approved by Viktor Zabolotny

who is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“ NI 43101 ”) and a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ who is a Member and Chartered Professional of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Viktor Zabolotny is employed by BW Three Holdings Ltd and is a consultant to RTG. Viktor Zabolotny has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person and a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101. Viktor Zabolotny consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on her information in the form and the context in which it appears.

The information in this release that relates to Exploration Targets of the Chanach Project is based upon information compiled, reviewed and approved by Greg Hall who is a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ who is a Member and Chartered Professional of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Greg Hall is employed by Golden Phoenix International Pty Ltd and is a consultant to RTG. Greg Hall has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person and a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101. Greg Hall consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on his information in the form and the context in which it appears.

The information in this release that relates to exploration results at the Mabilo Project is based upon information prepared by or under the supervision of Robert Ayres BSc (Hons), who is a Qualified Person and a Competent Person. Mr Ayres is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Ayres has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken, 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” and to qualify as a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Mr. Ayres has verified the data disclosed in this release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information contained in the release. Mr. Ayres consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on his information in the form and the context in which it appears.

The information in this release that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information prepared by or under the supervision of Mr Aaron Green, who is a Qualified Person and Competent Person. Mr Green is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and is employed by CSA Global Pty Ltd, an independent consulting company. Mr Green has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” and to qualify as a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Mr. Green has verified the data disclosed in this release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information contained in the release. Mr Green consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this release that relates to Mineral Reserves and Mining is based on information prepared by or under the supervision of Mr Carel Moormann, who is a Qualified Person and Competent Person. Mr Moormann is a Fellow of the AusIMM and is employed by Orelogy Consulting, an independent consulting company. Mr Moormann has sufficient experience that is relevant to the type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” and to qualify as a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Mr Moormann has verified the data disclosed in this release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information contained in the release. Mr Moormann consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this release that relates to Metallurgy and Processing is based on information prepared by or under the supervision of David Gordon, who is a Qualified Person and Competent Person. David Gordon is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is employed by Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd, an independent consulting company. David Gordon has sufficient experience that is relevant to the type of process under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” and to qualify as a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). David Gordon has verified the data disclosed in this release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information contained in the release. David Gordon consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this release that relates to areas outside of exploration results, Mineral Resources, Mineral Reserves and Metallurgy and Processing is based on information prepared by or under the supervision of Mark Turner, who is a Qualified Person and Competent Person. Mark Turner is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of

Mining and Metallurgy and is employed by RTG Mining Inc, the Company. Mark Turner has sufficient experience that is relevant to the information under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” and to qualify as a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Mark Turner has verified the data disclosed in this release. Mark Turner consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this release based on historic and public information on the Panguna Project has been compiled and reviewed by Mark Turner, who is a Qualified Person and Competent Person. Mark Turner is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is employed by RTG Mining Inc, the Company. Mark Turner has sufficient experience that is relevant to the information under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” and to qualify as a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101). Mark Turner consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

For the ASX Feasibility Study announcement including JORC tables please refer to the RTG Mining website (www.rtgmining.com) and on the ASX, under announcements (www.asx.com.au).

Appendix 1 – Schedule of interests and location of Tenements

Tenement reference Location Nature of interest Interest at
beginning
of quarter
Interest
at end
of
quarter
Licence 6771 AP Kyrgyzstan Chanach Project 90% 90%
Consolidated MPSA No. MLC-MRD-459
(Renewal) Amended I includes:
Parcel 1 – MPSA No. MLC-MRD-459
(Renewal)
Parcel 2 – formerly EP-014-2013-V
Parcel 3 – formerly EXPA-000188-V
Parcels 4/5 – formerly EXPA-000209-V
Philippines RTG’s interest is held
through its interest in its
associate entity Mt. Labo
Exploration and
Development Corporation.
Mabilo Project and
Nalesbitan Project
40% 40%
APSA-002-V Philippines Nalesbitan Project 40% 40%
EP-019-2021-V (formerly EXPA-000231-V
and approved 16 April 2021)
Philippines Mabilo Project 40% 40%
Exploration Permit Application (“EXPA”) 118-
XI
Philippines RTG’s interest is held
through its interest in its
associate entity Bunawan
Mining Corporation.
40% 40%
APSA-003-XIII Philippines 40% 40%
EXPA-037A-XIII Philippines 40% 40%
EP 033-14-XIII Philippines RTG’s interest is held
through its interest in its
associate entity Bunawan
Mining Corporation.
(EP 033-14-XIII is subject
to 2ndrenewal and EP-
001-06-XI is an approved
1st renewal EP)
40% 40%
EP-001-06-XI Philippines 40% 40%
EP-01-10-XI Philippines RTG’s interest is held
through its interest in its
associate entity Oz Metals
Exploration &
Development Corporation.
(Both EP-02-10-XI and
EP-01-10-XI are subject to
2ndrenewal)
40% 40%
EP-02-10-XI Philippines 40% 40%
EXPA-123-XI Philippines 40% 40%

Rule 5.5

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

Name of entity RTG Mining Inc. ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 70 164 362 850 31 December 2024

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$US
Year to date
(nine months)
$US
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
(a) exploration & evaluation (if expensed)
(b) development
(c) production
(d) staff costs
(e) administration and corporate costs
(f)
business development
(g) Chanach Project
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
1.6
Income taxes paid
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
1.8
Other - tax refund
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
-
(32,677)
-
-
(218,166)
(77,596)
(301,948)
(108,272)
-
360
-
-
-
-
-
(561,184)
-
-
(817,490)
(944,981)
(1,425,292)
(434,232)
-
38,580
-
-
-
-
(738,299) (4,144,599)

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2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) exploration & evaluation (if capitalised)
(e) investments
(f)
other non-current assets
(g) other – term deposit
2.2
Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) investments
(e) other non-current assets
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(81,054)
-
-
-
-
(44,834)
-
-
-
1,304,546
-
-
-
-
-
(356,907)
-
-
(81,054) 902,805
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of equity
securities or convertible debt securities
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
3.8
Dividends paid
3.9
Other - lease liability payment
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(42,809)
-
-
-
(37,018)
-
-
-
-
(163,210)
(42,809) (200,228)
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4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period7
1,715,145
(738,299)
(81,054)
(42,809)
(116,457)
4,364,940
(4,144,599)
902,805
(200,228)
(186,392)
736,526 736,526
1
The above cash and cash equivalents does not include a current receivable of US$0.30 million.
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
Current quarter
$US
Previous quarter
$US
5.1
Bank balances
5.2
Call deposits
5.3
Bank overdrafts
5.4
Other (provide details)
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
736,526
-
-
-
1,717,145
-
-
-
736,526 1,717,145
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
Current quarter
$US
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
146,276
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
146,276
-

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7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$US
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$US
Loan facilities
-
-
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
Other (please specify)
-
-
Total financing facilities
-
-
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$US
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$US
- -
- -
- -
- -
Description of loan facility in 7.1 above:
8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $US
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
(738,299)
(Capitalised exploration & evaluation classified as investing
activities) (item 2.1(d))
-
Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2)
(738,299)
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
736,526
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
-
Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5)
736,526
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by
item 8.3)
1.0
Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as “N/A”.
Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7.
If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.8.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
(738,299)
-
(738,299)
736,526
-
736,526
Answer:
The Company expects a similar level of net operating cash flows as it works
towards finalising financing plans and advancing towards development of Stage 1 of
the Mabilo Project.
8.8.2
Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further
cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
Answer:
The Company is actively negotiating a funding package for the Company to fund
business plans including a development of the Mabilo Project.

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  • 8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?

Answer:

The Company expects to be able to continue its operations through securing additional funding which is currently being negotiated. The availability and timing of funding will be a determining factor for the Company in meeting its objectives, including its focus on finalising financing plans and advancing towards development of Stage 1 of the Mabilo Project in the Philippines, as well as the Chanach Project.

Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

  • 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Date: 31 January 2025

Authorised by: By the Board of Directors

(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)

Notes

  1. This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.

  2. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.

  3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.

  4. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committeeeg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.

  5. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

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