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S2 RESOURCES LTD — Investor Presentation 2023
Oct 9, 2023
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Activities update 10th October 2023
COMPETENT PERSON AND FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT
This presentation is for information purposes only. Neither this presentation nor the information contained in it constitutes an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of shares in any jurisdiction. This presentation may not be distributed in any jurisdiction except in accordance with the legal requirements applicable in such jurisdiction. Recipients should inform themselves of the restrictions that apply in their own jurisdiction. A failure to do so may result in a violation of securities laws in such jurisdiction. This presentation does not constitute financial product advice and has been prepared without taking into account the recipient's investment objectives, financial circumstances or particular needs and the opinions and recommendations in this presentation are not intended to represent recommendations of particular investments to particular persons. Recipients should seek professional advice when deciding if an investment is appropriate. All securities transactions involve risks, which include (among others) the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments.
Certain statements contained in this presentation, including information as to the future financial or operating performance of S2 Resources Ltd (S2) and its projects, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements: are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, whilst considered reasonable by S2, are inherently subject to significant technical, business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies; involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results reflected in such forward-looking statements; and may include, among other things, statements regarding targets, estimates and assumptions in respect of metal production and prices, operating costs and results, capital expenditures, ore reserves and mineral resources and anticipated grades and recovery rates, and are or may be based on assumptions and estimates related to future technical, economic, market, political, social and other conditions. S2 disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "indicate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "intends", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "schedule" and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this presentation are qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. Investors are cautioned that forward- looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. The information in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results from Finland, Western Australia and New South Wales is based on information compiled by Mr John Bartlett who is an employee and shareholder of the Company and which fairly represents this information. Mr Bartlett is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Bartlett consents to the inclusion in this presentation of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears. The information in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results from Victoria is based on information compiled by Mr Rohan Worland who is an employee and shareholder of the Company and which fairly represents this information. Mr Worland is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Worland consents to the inclusion in this presentation of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears.
Exploration results are based on standard industry practices, including sampling, assay methods, and appropriate quality assurance quality control (QAQC) measures. Reverse circulation (RC), aircore (AC) and rotary air blast (RAB) drilling samples are collected as composite samples of 4 or 2 metres and as 1 metre splits (stated in results). Mineralised intersections derived from composite samples are subsequently re-split to 1 metre samples to better define grade distribution. Core samples are taken as half NQ core or quarter HQ core and sampled to geological boundaries where appropriate. The quality of RC drilling samples is optimised by the use of riffle and/or cone splitters, dust collectors, logging of various criteria designed to record sample size, recovery and contamination, and use of field duplicates to measure sample representivity. For soil samples, PGM and gold assays are based on an aqua regia digest with Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) finish and base metal assays may be based on aqua regia or four acid digest with inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICPOES) or atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) finish. In the case of reconnaissance RAB, AC, RC or rock chip samples, PGM and gold assays are based on lead or nickel sulphide collection fire assay digests with an ICP finish, base metal assays are based on a four acid digest and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICPOES) and atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) finish, and where appropriate, oxide metal elements such as Fe, Ti and Cr are based on a lithium borate fusion digest and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) finish. In the case of strongly mineralised samples, base metal assays are based on a special high precision four acid digest (a four acid digest using a larger volume of material) and an AAS finish using a dedicated calibration considered more accurate for higher concentrations. Sample preparation and analysis is undertaken at Minanalytical, Genalysis Intertek, and laboratories in Perth and Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, ALS laboratories in Loughrea and Ireland. The quality of analytical results is monitored by the use of internal laboratory procedures and standards together with certified standards, duplicates and blanks and statistical analysis where appropriate to ensure that results are representative and within acceptable ranges of accuracy and precision. Where quoted, nickel-copper intersections are based on a minimum threshold grade of 0.25% Ni and/or Cu, and gold intersections are based on a minimum gold threshold grade of 0.1g/t Au unless otherwise stated. Intersections are length and density weighted where appropriate as per standard industry practice. In Australia, all sample and drill hole co-ordinates are based on the GDA/MGA grid and datum unless otherwise stated. In Finland, all sample and drill hole co-ordinates are based on the ETRS-TM35FIN grid and datum unless otherwise stated. Exploration results obtained by other companies and quoted by S2 have not necessarily been obtained using the same methods or subjected to the same QAQC protocols. These results may not have been independently verified because original samples and/or data may no longer be available.
THIS IS WHAT WE DO – HUNT FOR HIDDEN ELEPHANTS

We seek BIG resources to create value for shareholders and stakeholders
If our targets don't deliver, we are not afraid to walk
If our discoveries are financially robust, technically low risk, environmentally responsible and beneficial to local communities we have the capability of developing them into profitable mines
If our discoveries don't make the grade we monetise and move on
- by sale for cash to fund our core projects
- by vending into other entities for exposure to their success
- by farming out and keeping a no/low cost slice of the pie for potential future value uplift through exploration funded by others

This stops us getting cornered with inferior assets and the opportunity cost associated with misplaced perseverance
It enables us to continually explore for big prizes while lessening the need for new equity funding, protecting our capital structure
This stops us getting cornered with inferior assets and avoids the associated opportunity cost
S2 = high-risk/high-reward exploration + clinical turnover of targets + prudent financial/equity management
RECORD OF DISCOVERY, DEVELOPMENT & TURNOVER

Discovered 1Moz Wahgnion gold mine, Burkina Faso Development of Nova within 2.5 years of discovery Discovered 5Moz Thunderbox gold mine, WA Sirius taken over by IGO for A$1.8B, S2 demerged and listed Vended 2x WA projects into Pacific State Metals for 7M shares (28.6% of PSM) Discovered Waterloo nickel mine, WA Discovered Lounge Lizard nickel mine, WA Discovered Nova nickel-copper mine, WA Discovered Baloo gold mine, WA Discovered Aarnivalkea gold prospect, Finland Sold Baloo gold mine to Westgold for A$9M Farmed out Finland ground to Kinross - US$9.5M earn-in for 70% Sold 2x Finland EL's to Aurion for 200K shares Sold 2x Finland ELA's to Kinross for US$175K Granted Greater Fosterville EL, Victoria Granted Koonenberry EL's, NSW Farmed out Finland ground to Rupert - €3.4M earn-in for 70% 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Awarded Block 4 of NCVG tender (Fosterville) Discoveries/developments/acquisitions Sales/vendouts/farmouts
CORPORATE METRICS


| Cash1 | A$5.77M | |
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| TRT shareholding2 | A$0.75M | |
| PSM shareholding3 | A$1.40M | |
| Debt | Nil |
WELL FUNDED CAPITAL STRUCTURE
| Shares on issue | 410.10M |
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| Options on issue4 | 50.00M |
| Market capitalisation5 | A$79.96M |
| Enterprise value6 | A$72.04M |

TOP 20 HOLDERS: 57.6%
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- Cash at 30th June 2023
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- 75.2M shares in Todd River Resources (ASX:TRT) @ A$0.010/share
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- 7M shares in Pacific State Metals (unlisted) @ nominal A$0.20/share
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- Weighted average price of A$0.293 per option = A$14.66M if exercised
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- Based on share price of A$0.195 per ordinary share
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- Based on market capitalisation less cash & investments
GREATER FOSTERVILLE BLOCK 4 NOW GRANTED TO S2 – DRILLING STARTS IN 3 WEEKS


S2 won the highly contested Block 4 of the Victorian Government ground release around the Fosterville Gold Mine The Exploration licence, which surrounds the Fosterville Gold Mine, has now been granted and drilling is scheduled to start in 3 weeks This is some of the most prospective gold ground in Australia and where better to look than in the shadow of the headframe!
GREATER FOSTERVILLE THE 4 TENDER BLOCKS – AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BLOCK 4


GREATER FOSTERVILLE WELL DOCUMENTED DISTRICT GEOLOGY ENABLES INTELLIGENT TARGETING

District scale anticlines (pink) + area of enhanced structure (plumbing) in constraining bend of Redesdale Fault (yellow) = sweetest spots (orange)
GREATER FOSTERVILLE SIMILAR CONTROLS AT A SMALL SCALE CONTROL HIGH GRADE TARGETS


The trick is to find local flexures on or links between otherwise insignificant structures where dilation enhances plumbing to create physically small but very high grade bonanzas. These flexures often occur where structures refract across fold hinges
GREATER FOSTERVILLE SIMILAR CONTROLS AT A SMALL SCALE CONTROL HIGH GRADE TARGETS



The ultra-high grade Swan zone at Fosterville is an example of what can happen when narrow bedding parallel faults breach a fold hinge and refract through stiffer rocks - otherwise insignificant structures dilate and enhance fluid flow leading to physically small but very high grade bonanzas. The same syndrome controls the flat, high grade "link" shoots at Norseman gold mine and at the Golden Mile (eg, the Oroya shoot)
GREATER FOSTERVILLE FIRST CAB OFF THE RANK: STARTING WHERE KIRKLAND LAKE LEFT OFF


The most obvious place to start is where Kirkland Lake left off
At Goornong a favourable target zone is interpreted to plunge south from a historic oxide resource
Relogging of holes by S2 indicates that this was not tested by previous drilling
This comprises a south plunging corridor where faults intersect the hinge zone of an anticline – exactly the sort of situation where these faults may refract, flatten and dilate
Drilling will test this idea – the initial 3 month program will start in 3 weeks, from roadsides, with council permits and aboriginal heritage approvals in place

GREATER FOSTERVILLE FIRST CAB OFF THE RANK: STARTING WHERE KIRKLAND LAKE LEFT OFF


S2 also plans to drill along the axis of the south plunging target zones (rather than the conventional way of drilling across strike) so that each hole can test multiple horizons where faults potentially transect the hinge zone of these anticlines at various stratigraphic levels
GREATER FOSTERVILLE THE BIGGER PICTURE – NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL DRILL TARGETS

Trial induced polarisation geophysical lines across the Fosterville mine were inherited as part of Kirkland Lake's massive dataset
The IP appears to detect the signature of mineralisation along the main Fosterville trend and in other areas such as Goornong South
The IP coverage is limited so S2 intends to systematically extend and infill this where possible to provide another vector for drilling throughout the EL
This has the potential to highlight sweet spots along the numerous potentially mineralised structures

| Ownership | 100% S2 Resources -won in highly competitive Victorian ground releasetender process, with Exploration Licencenow granted |
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| Premier location | Surrounds Agnico Eagle Mines' world class +7.5Moz Fosterville Gold Mine –highly strategic position |
| Tenement | Extensive landholding of 394km2over a 55km strike |
| Prospectivity | Multiple known gold occurrences and anomalies –structures and stratigraphyhosting Fosterville mine extend into S2's tenure both north and south |
| Drill Ready | Multiple targets and drill intercepts to follow-up, with council roadside drillpermits andheritage clearances approved –drilling starting in 3 weeks |
| Expenditure | 5 year minimum spend commitment of A$10.4M, with approx. A$2M in first twoyears (Agnico Eagle committed to A$90M on other three blocks) |
KOONENBERRY A BELT SCALE NICKEL-COPPER-PGE OPPORTUNITY


KOONENBERRY ANALOGOUS TECTONIC SETTING TO OTHER MAJOR NICKEL CAMPS


KOONENBERRY ANOTHER MOBILE BELT WRAPPED AROUND A CRATON

Belt scale blank canvas
Analogous craton edge setting to Nova-Bollinger Ni-Cu-Co deposit (discovered by S2 team)
District-scale project covering 2,712km2
Little exploration despite known magmatic Ni-Cu sulphide occurrences
Tenements recently granted
Ground EM survey to start in October/November 2023


KOONENBERRY LINEAR GRAVITY RIDGE WITH NUMEROUS INTRUSIVE SILLS



Numerous magnetic anomalies (LHS) representing mafic-ultramafic intrusions occur within a strong regional gravity high ridge (RHS)
JILLEWARRA JOINT VENTURE SEARCHING FOR A THUNDERBOX / BIG BELL LOOKALIKE


SUCCESSFUL AND EXPERIENCED BOARD – SIRIUS 2


Mark Bennett Executive Chairman
- Founding managing director and CEO of Sirius Resources and S2 Resources, and PhD qualified geologist
- Two-time winner of the "Prospector of the Year" award for discovery of Thunderbox, Waterloo & Nova-Bollinger mines, and 2014 Mines & Money "Legend in Mining"
- Experienced in equity capital markets and transactions, chairman of Falcon Metals, former director of IGO
Jeff Dowling Non-Executive Director
- Former chairman of Sirius Resources
- 40 year career in financial sector as an accountant and former managing partner with Ernst & Young, WA
- Extensive experience in corporate finance and transactions, and company management
- Director of Fleetwood, Battery Minerals, NRW, former director of Atlas Iron
- Former executive director of Sirius Resources
- Chartered accountant with BSc in Mathematics
- Former executive director and company secretary of Sirius Resources
- Chairperson of Tombador, director of MLG, former auditor with Deloitte, London and Perth
- Accounting and corporate governance professional with 20 year's experience
- Chartered accountant with Bcomm, Grad Dip in Applied Finance and MBA
- Company Secretary of various public and private companies


Andrea Betti




| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling techniques | Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised industrystandard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down holegamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting thebroad meaning of sampling. | Historic drilling from surface includes diamond core and Reverse Circulation (RC).All historical drilling data has been obtained from open file reporting, the majority which was compiled andreported by KirlandLake Gold in the EL3539 Final Relinquishment Report (2019). Data has been reviewed,appraised and integrated into a database. Data is of sufficient quality, relevance and applicability. |
| Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivityand the appropriate calibration ofany measurement tools or systems used | No information about the historic QAQC procedures have been compiled. | |
| 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 drillingwas used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fireassay'). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that hasinherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (e.g. submarine nodules)may warrant disclosure of detailed information | Sampling intervals were typically 0.3 to 2.0m for core and 1 to 4m for RC. Core was typically split in half bycore saw. All samples were sent to an external laboratory for preparation and analysis. Based on thedistribution of mineralisation the sample size is considered adequate for representative sampling. | |
| 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 orother type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). | Historic drilling from surface includes diamond core and Reverse Circulation (RC). Diamond core is oriented.No details about hole diameter have been compiled. |
| Drill sample recovery | Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed | Core recoveries have been compiled. No information about chip sample recoveries has been compiled. |
| Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples | No information about maximising sample recovery has been compiled. | |
| Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may haveoccurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. | A link between sample recovery and grade is not apparent. | |
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail tosupport appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. | The compilation of historic diamond core and RC drilling includes records of lithology, alteration, structureand recovery. |
| Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography. | The compilation of historic diamond core and RC logging is quantitative and qualitative. Core photography isavailable. | |
| The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged | The compilation of historic diamond core and RC logging is comprehensive for all exploration resultsreported. S2R geologists and consultants have been able to relog 80% of the core for the Goornong Southprospect. |

| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-sampling | If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. | Core is split in half by core saw and one-half submitted to the laboratory for analysis. | ||
| techniques andsample preparation | If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry. | No information about RC sampling has been compiled. | ||
| For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. | Historic samples were submitted to reputable commercial laboratories (OSLS Bendigo and Bureau VeritasAdelaide) that used standard industry preparation techniques. | |||
| Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of samples. | Historic reports note QAQC protocols but no data has been compiled to assess the QAQC results. | |||
| 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. | No information regarding the representativity of the sampling has been compiled. | |||
| Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled. | Sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled. | |||
| Quality of assay dataand laboratory tests | The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and whetherthe technique is considered partial or total. | Core and RC samples were analysed for Au by OSLS (Bendigo) using a 25g fire assay with AAS finish (PE01S) orby Bureau Veritas (Adelaide) using a 40g fire assay with AAS finish (FA001). | ||
| Core and RC samples were analysed for a variable suite of multi-elements by OSLS (Bendigo) using methodB010 (aqua regia digest and ICP-AES finish) or by Bureau Veritas (Adelaide) by technique MA101/102 (fouracid digest and ICP-AES/MS finish). | ||||
| Fire assay for Au is considered total. Multi-element assay four acid digest are considered near-total for all butthe most resistive minerals (not of relevance). Aqua-regia digestion is considered partial depending onelement and minerals present, but sulphide minerals as seen on the project are readily and completelydigestible. | ||||
| For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used indetermining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factorsapplied and their derivation, etc. | No geophysical tools were used to determine any element concentrations. | |||
| Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratorychecks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have beenestablished. | Historic reports note QAQC protocols, but no data has been compiled to assess the QAQC results. |

| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verification ofsampling and assaying | The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel. | Significant intersections have been checked and verified by alternative company personnel or independentconsultants. | ||
| The use of twinned holes. | No twin holes are reported. | |||
| Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical andelectronic) protocols. | All historical drilling data has been obtained from open file reporting, the majority which was compiled andreported by KirlandLake Gold in the EL3539 Final Relinquishment Report (2019). Data has been reviewed,appraised and integrated into S2's central database. | |||
| Discuss any adjustment to assay data. | No adjustments made. | |||
| Location of datapoints | Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drillholes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mineworkings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. | Most drill collar locations were recorded using a handheld GPS with a small number of drill collars recordedusing a differential GPS. | ||
| Specification of the grid system used. | The grid system is MGA GDA94 (Zone 55). Local easting and northing are in MGA. | |||
| Quality and adequacy of topographic control. | Topographic control is provided by a high-resolution LiDAR survey DEM. The accuracy of the DEM is +/-1m. | |||
| Data spacing anddistribution | Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. | Data spacing (drill holes) is variable and appropriate to the geology. | ||
| Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of geological and gradecontinuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) andclassifications applied. | Not applicable. | |||
| Whether sample compositing has been applied. | No sample compositing has been applied. | |||
| Orientation of data inrelation to geologicalstructure | Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible structures and the extentto which this is known, considering the deposit type. | The drill holes may not necessarily be perpendicular to the orientation of the intersected mineralisation.Mineralised structures have multiple orientations. Some of the mineralised structures are intersected at lowangles to the drill holes resulting in multiple intersections of the same mineralised structure, though for themajority of drilling there is no significant orientation-based sampling bias. | ||
| Reported intersections are down-hole intervals and not true widths. | ||||
| If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key mineralised structures isconsidered to have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material. | Where the drilling orientation intersects a mineralised structure at a low angle appropriate commentary isprovided in the body of the report. | |||
| Sample security | The measures taken to ensure sample security. | No information regarding the sample security has been compiled. | ||
| Audits or reviews | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. | No records of any audits or reviews of sampling have been compiled to date. |
JORC Table 1 – Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Results

| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral tenementand land tenurestatus | Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues withthird parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historicalsites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. | The Greater Fosterville Project consists of two granted exploration licences (EL7795 & EL8074) and twodeferred exploration licence applications (EL8166 & EL8167) in the State of Victoria. The tenements areowned by Southern Star Exploration Pty Ltd (SSE), a wholly owned subsidiary of S2 Resources Ltd. |
| The Greater Fosterville Project is located within Recognition and Settlement Agreement Areas held by theDja DjaWurrungClans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) and the Taungurung Land and Waters CouncilAboriginal Corporation (TLaWC) under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic). Southern Star hasExploration Access agreements with both groups and has signed a special conditions agreement withDJAARA to enable it to conduct exploration activities. | ||
| Access and compensation agreements are required to conduct work on freehold land and while it is hopedthat landowners will agree to these there is no guarantee that they will be forthcoming. | ||
| The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments toobtaining a licence to operate in the area. | EL7795 & EL8074 are current and in good standing.EL8166 & EL8167 are deferred applications following a competitive assessment that resulted in thegovernment selecting an alternate preferred applicant. EL8166 & EL8167 will remain in abeyance until thehighest ranked application is either granted or refused. | |
| Exploration done byother parties | Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. | The Greater Fosterville Project has seen exploration conducted by the various owners of the FostervilleGold Mine that has included Perseverance Exploration Company Ltd, Northgate Minerals, AuRicoGold,Crocodile Gold, Newmarket and Kirkland Lake Gold over the period 1989-2019. Historic exploration has alsoincluded work by Planet Mining Company Pty Ltd (1965-70), Lone Star Exploration NL (1973-74), NorandaAustralia Ltd (1974-76), Brunswick NL (1989-92), Bendigo Gold Associates (1989-92), BHP Minerals Ltd(1986-90), Western Mining Corporation Limited (1978-89) and Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd (1980-1988).All historical work has been obtained from open file reporting, the majority which was compiled andreported by KirlandLake Gold in the EL3539 Final Relinquishment Report (2019). Data has been reviewed, |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. | appraised and integrated into a database. Data is of sufficient quality, relevance and applicability.The deposit style sought is orogenic gold mineralisation located in the Bendigo Zone of the Victorian GoldProvince.The Fosterville Goldfield is hosted by Lower Ordovician turbidites within the Castlemaine Group rocks. Thesequence is metamorphosed to sub-greenschist facies. |
| Gold mineralisation is typically hosted by quartz reefs located in fold and fault structures related to multiplecompression events that formed upright chevron style fold geometry. |

| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Drill holeInformation | A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration results including atabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes:•easting and northing of the drill hole collar•elevation or RL (Reduced Level –elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar•dip and azimuth of the hole•down hole length and interception depth•hole length. | A table of completed drill hole collar information for exploration results presented here is provided below. |
| Data aggregationmethods | In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum gradetruncations (e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated. | All Exploration Results reported are downhole weighted means. |
| Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade results and longer lengths of lowgrade results, the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated and some typical examplesof such aggregations should be shown in detail. | A table of significant intercepts presented here is provided below. | |
| The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated. | Not applicable. | |
| Relationshipbetweenmineralisationwidths and interceptlengths | These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results.If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature shouldbe reported.If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement tothis effect (e.g. 'down hole length, true width not known'). | The relationship between mineralization and drill hole angle is not fully understood, therefore the downhole mineralized and composited lengths are shown. A true width is not known at this time. |
| Diagram | Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included for anysignificant discovery being reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of drillhole collar locations and appropriate sectional views. | Appropriate maps, sections and tables are included in the body of the report. |
| Balanced reporting | Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representativereporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleadingreporting of Exploration Results. | Maps showing individual sample locations are included in the report.All results considered significant are reported. |

| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Other substantiveexploration data | Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to):geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples –sizeand method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical androck characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. | Previous exploration data reported include historic dipole-dipole IP-resistivity surveys (refer ASXAnnouncement 17 February 2023).Other historical exploration data has not yet been compiled to a level where it can be reported. Furthercompilation of such data will be reviewed and reported when considered material. |
| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions orlarge-scale step-out drilling).Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geologicalinterpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive | Planning of drill holes to test targets defined by historical data is in progress. Broader surface explorationactivities including IP-resistivity and soil geochemical surveys are also being planned to generate newtargets for drill testing.Drilling and surface exploration activities are planned to commence during the last Quarter of 2023. |
JORC Table 1 – Collar Table

| Hole ID | Easting (MGA) | Northing (MGA) | Elevation (m) | Dip | Azimuth | Depth (m) | Drill Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSDD073 | 278,265 | 5,943,281 | 147.7 | -84.0 | 258.1 | 69 | DD |
| GSDD081 | 278,070 | 5,943,280 | 146.2 | -40.0 | 99.5 | 246.8 | DD |
| GSDD082 | 278,069 | 5,943,279 | 146.2 | -55.0 | 99.5 | 261.1 | DD |
| GSDD083 | 278,068 | 5,943,279 | 146.2 | -73.0 | 99.5 | 192.5 | DD |
| GSDD084 | 278,049 | 5,943,104 | 146.3 | -40.0 | 99.5 | 305.6 | DD |
| GSDD085 | 278,056 | 5,942,555 | 147.1 | -60.0 | 99.5 | 526.7 | DD |
| GSDD086 | 278,628 | 5,942,481 | 147.5 | -51.7 | 261.2 | 443.4 | DD |
| GSDD087 | 278,628 | 5,942,481 | 147.5 | -45.7 | 252.1 | 455.7 | DD |
| GSDD088 | 278,630 | 5,942,482 | 147.4 | -79.2 | 73.2 | 533.4 | DD |
| GSDD089 | 278,572 | 5,941,643 | 148.9 | -46.0 | 81.2 | 650 | DD |
| GSDD090 | 278,568 | 5,941,645 | 148.9 | -50.7 | 259.2 | 434.2 | DD |
| GSDD091 | 277,165 | 5,940,959 | 149.0 | -50.5 | 69.4 | 16.7 | DD |
| GSDD091A | 277,163 | 5,940,959 | 149.0 | -48.6 | 78.2 | 402 | DD |
| GSDD094 | 278,630 | 5,942,482 | 147.4 | -64.5 | 73.0 | 590.5 | DD |
| GSDD096 | 278,288 | 5,941,689 | 148.2 | -55.3 | 39.8 | 1178.6 | DD |
| GSRC014 | 278,233 | 5,943,321 | 146.8 | -50.0 | 79.1 | 54 | RC |
| GSRC028 | 278,217 | 5,943,367 | 146.5 | -49.0 | 79.1 | 60 | RC |
| GSRC031 | 278,259 | 5,943,480 | 147.1 | -50.0 | 253.1 | 78 | RC |
| GSRC032 | 278,208 | 5,943,315 | 146.7 | -48.0 | 80.1 | 75 | RC |
| GSRC033 | 278,236 | 5,943,284 | 147.0 | -49.0 | 79.1 | 67 | RC |
| GSRC038 | 278,185 | 5,943,696 | 147.0 | -49.0 | 81.1 | 60 | RC |
| GSRC051 | 278,253 | 5,943,098 | 147.6 | -50.0 | 78.1 | 74 | RC |
| GSRC058 | 278,216 | 5,943,269 | 146.9 | -50.0 | 78.1 | 86 | RC |
| GSRC062 | 278,184 | 5,943,313 | 146.7 | -50.0 | 78.1 | 98 | RC |
JORC Table 1 – Assay Table

| Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSDD073 | 24 | 36 | 12.0 | 2.5 |
| including | 24 | 30 | 6.0 | 4.6 |
| including | 28 | 30 | 2.0 | 9.3 |
| GSDD081 | 191.9 | 198.2 | 6.3 | 0.7 |
| GSDD082 | 103.85 | 126.3 | 22.5 | 2.1 |
| GSDD082 | 196 | 203 | 7.0 | 0.3 |
| GSDD082 | 256.3 | 256.65 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| GSDD084 | 251.5 | 255 | 3.5 | 6.8 |
| including | 251.95 | 254 | 2.1 | 11.2 |
| GSDD084 | 281.55 | 286 | 4.5 | 1.6 |
| including | 281.55 | 284 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| including | 281.55 | 282.4 | 0.8 | 5.2 |
| GSDD088 | 213.1 | 217 | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| including | 213.1 | 215 | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| GSDD088 | 213.1 | 214 | 0.9 | 5.0 |
| GSDD088 | 448.9 | 451 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| including | 449.9 | 450.6 | 0.7 | 5.9 |
| GSDD090 | 80.2 | 87.7 | 7.5 | 2.3 |
| including | 84.8 | 86.5 | 1.7 | 6.0 |
| GSDD090 | 207.1 | 212.8 | 5.7 | 2.2 |
| Including | 211.05 | 211.6 | 0.5 | 7.9 |
| Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSDD094 | 437 | 461.5 | 24.5 | 1.3 |
| including | 438.7 | 444.4 | 5.7 | 2.0 |
| and | 454 | 461.5 | 7.5 | 2.2 |
| including | 460.1 | 461 | 0.9 | 6.7 |
| GSDD094 | 576.5 | 576.95 | 0.5 | 6.9 |
| GSDD096 | 350.2 | 363.8 | 13.6 | 1.5 |
| including | 357.4 | 363.2 | 5.8 | 3.2 |
| including | 360.55 | 361.45 | 0.9 | 5.7 |
| GSDD096 | 383.65 | 404.85 | 21.2 | 0.9 |
| including | 399.2 | 404.85 | 5.7 | 2.1 |
| including | 403.85 | 404.85 | 1.0 | 6.6 |
| GSRC014 | 50 | 54 | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| including | 50 | 52 | 2.0 | 4.6 |
| GSRC028 | 4 | 26 | 22.0 | 2.1 |
| including | 6 | 18 | 12.0 | 3.7 |
| including | 12 | 14 | 2.0 | 16.3 |
| GSRC031 | 12 | 40 | 28.0 | 1.9 |
| including | 32 | 36 | 4.0 | 11.0 |
| including | 32 | 34 | 2.0 | 17.2 |
| Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSRC032 | 60 | 75 | 15.0 | 1.4 |
| including | 72 | 75 | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| including | 72 | 74 | 2.0 | 5.7 |
| GSRC033 | 14 | 50 | 36.0 | 1.6 |
| including | 38 | 46 | 8.0 | 5.6 |
| including | 40 | 44 | 4.0 | 7.5 |
| GSRC038 | 18 | 28 | 10.0 | 2.5 |
| GSRC051 | 32 | 38 | 6.0 | 2.7 |
| GSRC058 | 14 | 34 | 20.0 | 2.2 |
| and | 16 | 18 | 2.0 | 7.9 |
| GSRC058 | 56 | 74 | 18.0 | 1.8 |
| including | 64 | 72 | 8.0 | 3.6 |
| GSRC062 | 52 | 66 | 14.0 | 1.0 |
| including | 52 | 56 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| GSRC062 | 70 | 94 | 24.0 | 5.0 |
| including | 88 | 90 | 2.0 | 29.4 |

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