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Resolute Mining Limited

23 January 2024

24 January 2024

Resolute Announces Maiden Mineral Resource at Tomboronkoto

Resolute Mining Limited ("Resolute" or "the Company") (ASX/LSE: RSG) is pleased to provide an update on our Senegal exploration prospects, including a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate at the Tomboronkoto ("Tombo") project.

Resolute has been focusing on three potential satellite deposits that could result in an extension to the Mako mine. These are Tomboronkoto and the prospects at Bantaco and Laminia where Joint Venture agreements have been concluded.

Highlights

Tomboronkoto

-- Maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Tomboronkoto prospect of 3.4Mt grading 2.2g/t Au for 264 koz at 1g/t cut-off or 10.2Mt grading 1.2 g/t Au for 403 koz at 0.5 g/t cut-off

   --    Tomboronkoto is located 20km by road from the Mako Processing Plant 

-- The MRE is based on shallow drilling completed to date with the majority of the current resource located in the top 100m and remains open along strike to the west and down dip

-- Preliminary metallurgical test-work on samples from Tomboronkoto show the mineralisation is free milling with recoveries exceeding 90% from fresh and weathered gold mineralised materials

-- The focus over the remainder of 2024 will be on both infill drilling to convert Inferred resources to the Indicated category and further drilling to expand the resource

Bantaco

-- Resolute has signed a Joint Venture ("JV") with SNEPAC, a local Senegalese company, to earn into the Bantaco project located 20km east of Mako

-- Bantaco also provides an excellent opportunity to discover an open cut gold resource within trucking distance of Mako

Laminia

-- Resolute has signed a Joint Venture on the Laminia Project which is located east and contiguous with the Bantaco JV area

-- The Laminia Project covers the southern extensions of the Massawa Shear zone which controls the gold mineralisation hosted in the Massawa Deposits held by Endeavour Mining Corporation

Terry Holohan, CEO commented: " We are very pleased to report the progress we are making in Senegal to extend the life of our Mako operation with now three projects close to our mine and within the same Greenstone Belt following the recent successful conclusion of the two JVs. We will be stepping up our overall exploration efforts in 2024 on these exciting projects which have well known areas of outcropping mineralisation, and we expect further progress updates throughout the year. The completion of the maiden Inferred Mineral Resource at Tomboronkoto within 6 months is a significant achievement and reflects the efforts and ability of our exploration and operations teams on the ground ."

Tomboronkoto

Location

Tomboronkoto is located 16km east of the Mako Processing Plant - see Figure 1. It is approximately 20km by road and, therefore pending cost analysis, we are confident of the opportunity for hauling material to the existing Plant.

Figure 1: Senegal Geology and Project Locations.

Drilling Program

Resolute commenced its first Reverse Circulation drilling campaign at Tomboronkoto in mid-2023. A total of 54 holes for 8,900 metres was completed with the program ending in October 2023.

This was the first program completed by Resolute on the prospect and was focused on better defining the gold mineralisation zone identified by previous explorers including Randgold Resources.

The drilling program achieved the goals as set out with assay results confirming the target zone with broad intersections of medium to high-grade gold mineralisation in most holes drilled during the program. Significant intersections are listed in Appendix 1.

Figure 2. Tomboronkoto Geological Interpretation and Drillhole Locations

Mineralisation is currently interpreted to be within a shear in the granodiorite unit. Intensity of gold mineralisation appears to correlate with the intensity of pyrite development and exhibits good lateral and vertical continuity through the mineralised zone.

Mineralisation has a relatively simple geometry comprising a zone that varies from 30 to 60m in width, along the 1,700m strike length drilled to date. The zone dips approximately 70 to the south-southeast - a cross section representative of the typical mineralisation shape is shown on Figure 3.

Figure 3: Cross Section Tomboronkoto

Mineral Resource Estimate

The Tomboronkoto MRE was developed in December 2023 using wireframe constrained Ordinary Kriged ("OK") estimation methodology, within two nested Leapfrog Indicator wireframes at 0.2 g/t Au and 0.75g/t Au.

A Global Mineral Resource Estimate of 10.4Mt grading 1.2g/t Au for 403,000oz was estimated at a cut-off of 0.5g/t (in-line with the current cut-off grade used to define Mako's Mineral Resources). At a higher 1g/t cut off the grade increases to 2.2g/t with a total of 264,000oz Au. Further cost analysis is required to determine the appropriate cut-off grade for Tomboronkoto.

 
 
 Classification      Tonnes     Grade (g/t   Ounces (Au) 
                                    Au) 
 Inferred          10,204,000      1.2         403,000 
----------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Total             10,204,000      1.2         403,000 
----------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 

Table 1: Tomboronkoto Mineral Resources at December 2023 (0.5g/t cut off)

 
 
 Classification     Tonnes     Grade (g/t   Ounces (Au) 
                                   Au) 
 Inferred          3,685,000      2.2         264,000 
----------------  ----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Total             3,685,000      2.2         264,000 
----------------  ----------  -----------  ------------ 
 

Table 2: Tomboronkoto Mineral Resources at December 2023 (1g/t cut off)

So far most of the Tomboronkoto deposit is only drilled to 100m below surface and is open along strike and down dip. Further drilling is expected to expand the Mineral Resource.

Preliminary metallurgical test work was undertaken by Resolute on Reverse Circulation ("RC") samples from the recent drilling campaign conducted at Tomboronkoto.

The sample selection encompassed different ore types of the ore body across various depths from the surface. Leach tests were conducted under conditions that closely mimic the current Mako Plant CIL circuit parameters. The results from the leach test work demonstrate that the Tomboronkoto ore body is free milling, with recoveries exceeding 90% from fresh and weathered gold mineralised material.

Future Exploration

Future exploration at Tomboronkoto in 2024 will be focused on both infill drilling to convert Inferred Mineral Resource to Indicated category and further drilling to expand the resource. The deposit remains open at depth and along strike to the west.

Drilling at Tomboronkoto will focus on open pit extractable Mineral Resources and will generally be restricted to mineralisation within 200m of the surface. The 2024 exploration program at Tomboronkoto comprises a drilling program of 20,000m of RC drilling and 3,000m of diamond drilling with a budget cost of US$4 million. This work is aimed at increasing the Mineral Resources.

Bantaco Joint Venture

Resolute recently signed a Joint Venture with SNEPAC, a local Senegalese company, to earn into the Bantaco prospect located east of Mako - see Figure 1 for location.

The Bantaco project presents an opportunity in the short term to find an economically exploitable gold resource to extend the life of Mako.

The project area has extensive artisanal workings in two main locations, Baisso in the southwest and Bantaco in the northeast of the permit.

Exploration activity is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2024. The approved exploration budget for Bantaco for 2024 is US$1.4 million which will include a 10,000m RC drilling program, over areas of known outcropping mineralisation.

Figure 4: Bantaco Location and soil geochemistry

Laminia Joint Venture

Resolute has signed a Joint Venture on the Laminia Project which is located east and contiguous with the Bantaco JV area - see figure 1. The Laminia Project covers the southern extensions of the Massawa Shear zone which controls the gold mineralisation hosted in the Massawa Deposits held by Endeavour Mining Corporation.

Auger drilling in the northwestern part of the permit covering the southern extensions of the Massawa shear zone, delineated a 3km gold anomaly open to the South. Subsequent RC drilling encountered encouraging results.

The eastern part of the permit covers the southern extension of the Makosa (Thor Exploration) and Makabingui (Bishop Resources) shears. Gold in soil results highlighted two long anomalies along the shears which will be tested by auger drilling.

Summary of Tomboronkoto Resource Parameters

A summary of JORC Table 1 is provided below for compliance regarding the Mineral Resources reported within and in-line with requirements of ASX Listing Rule 5.8.1.

Geology and geological interpretation

Mineralisation is currently interpreted to be within a shear in the granodiorite unit. Intensity of gold mineralisation appears to correlate with the intensity of pyrite development and exhibits good lateral and vertical continuity through the mineralised zone.

Mineralisation has a relatively simple geometry comprising a zone that varies from 30 to 60m in width, along the 1,700m strike length drilled to date. The zone dips approximately 70 to the south-southeast.

Sampling and sub-sampling techniques

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

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

Reverse circulation and core field duplicates were collected by the company at a rate of 1:20 samples.

Sampling, sample preparation and quality control protocols are of industry standard, and all attempts were made to ensure an unbiased representative sample was collected.

Drilling techniques

Drill types used include reverse circulation with face sampling bit and historic core drilling using PQ and HQ sized bits. All Resolute drilling to date has been RC. Historic core drilling has been incorporated into the resource.

Classification criteria

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

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

With a lack of confirmatory diamond drilling conducted by Resolute, relatively wide drill-spacing, and only 139 specific gravity readings all mineralisation has been classified as Inferred even where geologic and estimation parameters may support a higher classification.

The input data is comprehensive in its coverage and does not favour or misrepresent the in-situ mineralisation. The definition of the mineralised zones is based on a high level of geologic understanding from good quality sample data, producing models of continuous mineralisation. Validation of the block model shows good correlation of the input data to the block estimated grades.

Sample analysis method

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

No geophysical tools were used to determine elemental concentrations.

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

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

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

Basis for selected cut-off grade

The cut-off grades selected has been selected using previous Resource (0.5 g/t Au) and Reserve (1.0 g/t Au) cut-off grades used at the nearby Mako deposit.

Mining and metallurgical methods and other material modifying factors

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

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

There is no evidence to suggest that the metallurgical characteristics of ore extracted from Tomboronkoto would change from that encountered at Mako. Preliminary metallurgical test-work on samples from Tomboronkoto show similar characteristics to the Mako ore and is expected to be treated though the existing circuits.

Contact

 
 Resolute                                   Public Relations 
  Matthias O'Toole-Howes                     Jos Simson, Tavistock 
  matthias.otoolehowes@resolutemining.com    resolute@tavistock.co.uk 
                                             +44 207 920 3150 
 
                                             Corporate Brokers 
                                             Jennifer Lee, Berenberg 
                                             +44 20 3753 3040 
 
                                             Tom Rider, BMO Capital Markets 
                                             +44 20 7236 1010 
 

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

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this report that relates to the Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr Bruce Mowat, a member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Bruce Mowat has more than 5 years' experience relevant to the styles 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" (the JORC Code). Mr Bruce Mowat is a full-time employee of the Resolute Mining Limited Group and holds equity securities in the Company. He has consented to the inclusion of the matters in this report based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. This information was prepared and disclosed under the JORC Code 2012 except where otherwise noted.

The information in this announcement that relates to the Mineral Resource estimate has been based on information and supporting documents prepared by Mr Patrick Smillie, a Competent Person who is a Registered Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME). Mr Smillie is a full-time employee Resolute Mining Limited Group and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which has been undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person. Mr Smillie confirms that the Mineral Resource estimate is based on information in the supporting documents and consents to the inclusion in the report of the Mineral Resource estimate and related content based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

Appendix 1: Recent Drilling Results

Tomboronkoto

 
   Hole_ID      North     East     RL    Dip    Azi      EOH    From    To    Width     Au 
                (WGS)     (WGS)    (m)          (WGS)    (m)     (m)    (m)    (m)     (g/t) 
   TADD005     1416598   793896   117    -50    320     203.5    46     87     41      2.2 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TADD008     1416388   793610   102    -50    320      223     68     74      6      6.14 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                103    115     12      2.1 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
 TADDH98_04    1416511   793553    3     -50    160      84      5     50.5   45.5     1.07 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC015     1416704   793898    1     -50    160      57      0      22     22      1.23 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC021     1416570   793734    1     -48    160      63      0      30     30      0.9 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC026     1416429   793569    2     -50    160      63      16     63     47      2.12 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC027     1416486   793559    3     -50    160      60      0      57     57      2.83 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC041     1416856   794269    21    -50    340      75      13     28     15     12.84 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC051     1416566   793625    0     -50    160      75      0      74     74      1.59 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC054     1416624   793828    4     -50    160      75      32     40      8      9.13 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC055     1416646   793820    5     -50    160      75      0      61     61      2.61 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC056     1416694   793803    9     -50    160      87      40     87     47      1.02 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
   TARC058     1416704   794015    1     -50    160      75      2      48     46      2.07 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00003    1416687   793958   103    -61    160      160     32     63     31      2.36 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                 71     89     18      1.94 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                130    150     20      1.03 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
 TBRC00005A    1416549   793898   107    -60    340      180    102    137     35      1.5 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00008    1416708   793819   120    -61    160      108     17     52     35      0.63 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                 59     89     30      0.86 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
 TBRC00008A    1416690   793863   114    -60    160      138     0      94     94      1.68 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00009    1416748   794145   103    -61    160      120     21     36     15      1.39 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                 72    100     28      0.92 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00015    1416650   794077   105    -59    340      99      62     81     19      1.55 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00029    1416699   793902   111    -60    160      160     0      24     24      1.18 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00031    1416674   793881   111    -60    160      160     3      81     78      2.06 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                138    150     12      2.78 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00032    1416665   793809   114    -59    160      102     10     89     79      1.28 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
 TBRC00032A    1416667   793812   114    -60    160      162     11     56     45      1.06 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                 67    114     47      0.99 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00034    1416702   793861   114    -60    340      180     0      37     37      0.71 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00035    1416681   793996   106    -60    160      90      14     21      7      3.37 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00038    1416590   793907   106    -60    340      180     60     84     24      3.77 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00041    1416555   793809   105    -59    340      165     54     92     38      2.87 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00044    1416633   793798   110    -59    160      172     1     104     103     2.47 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                108    140     32      0.85 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                146    168     22      1.29 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
 TBRC00045A    1416585   793675   106    -61    160      125     0      53     53      2.11 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00046    1416556   793685   105    -59    160      93      10     67     57      1.65 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                 72     93     21      1.88 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00048    1416560   793688   105    -60    340      144     9      53     44      1.74 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00049    1416815   794283   124    -62    340      142     81     84      3     11.04 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00051    1416574   793737   106    -60    160      138     8      55     47      1.84 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
                                                                 69    121     52      1.1 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00052    1416597   793723   107    -61    160      180    149    174     25      1.35 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
  TBRC00054    1416608   794037   110    -59    340      170     81     96     15      2.22 
              --------  -------  -----  ----  -------  ------  -----  -----  ------  ------- 
 

Notes to Accompany Table:

   --      Grid coordinates are WGS84 Zone 29 North 

-- RC intervals are sampled every 1m by dry riffle splitting or scoop to provide a 1-3kg sample

   --      Diamond core are sampled every 1m by cutting the core in half to provide a 2-4kg sample 

-- Cut-off grade for reporting of intercepts is >1g/t Au with a maximum of 3m consecutive internal dilution included within the intercept; only intercepts >=3m and >20 gram x metres are reported

-- Samples are analysed for gold by 30g fire assay fusion with AAS instrument finish; over-range results are reanalysed by 30g fire assay fusion with gravimetric finish

Tomboronkoto

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

 
 CRITERIA                                         JORC CODE EXPLANATION                                 COMMENTARY 
===============================================  ====================================================  ================================ 
 Sampling techniques 
                                          *    Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels,       Sampling has been by diamond 
                                               random chips, or specific specialised industry           drill coring and reverse 
                                               standard measurement tools appropriate to the            circulation chip. 
                                               minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma    Historical diamond core has been 
                                               sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.). These        geologically logged and sampled 
                                               examples should not be taken as limiting the broad       to geological contacts with 
                                               meaning of sampling.                                     nominal sample lengths between 
                                                                                                        0.3m and 4.5m (most commonly 1m). 
                                                                                                        Core selected for assay is 
                                          *    Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample     systematically cut lengthwise 
                                               representivity and the appropriate calibration of any    into half core by diamond blade 
                                               measurement tools or systems used.                       rock saw. 
                                                                                                        Reverse circulation chips are 
                                                                                                        geologically logged and sampled 
                                          *    Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that      on regular lengths of 1m. Chip 
                                               are Material to the Public Report.                       material selected for assay is 
                                                                                                        systematically divided to a 1/8 
                                                                                                        proportion using a riffle 
                                          *    In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done    splitter, 
                                               this would be relatively simple (e.g. 'reverse           numbered and bagged before 
                                               circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples      dispatch to the laboratory for 
                                               from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g         analysis. 
                                               charge for fire assay'). In other cases more 
                                               explanation may be required, such as where there is 
                                               coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. 
                                               Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (e.g. 
                                               submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed 
                                               information. 
=================================  ==================================================================  ================================== 
 Drilling techniques 
                                          *    Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole 
                                               hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) 
                                               and details (e.g. core diameter, triple or standard      Reverse Circulation drilling with 
                                               tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or       4" or 4.5" hammer and 4" rod 
                                               other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by       string to target depth. 
                                               what method, etc.). 
=================================  ==================================================================  ================================== 
 Drill sample recovery 
                                          *    Method of recording and assessing core and chip          Diamond core recoveries are 
                                               sample recoveries and results assessed.                  measured in the core trays and 
                                                                                                        recorded as recovered metres and 
                                                                                                        recovered % as part of the 
                                          *    Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure    geological logging process. 
                                               representative nature of the samples.                    RC recoveries are monitored by 
                                                                                                        chip sample weight recording. 
                                                                                                        Sample weights have been analysed 
                                          *    Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery    for cyclicity with no 
                                               and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred      relationship between sample 
                                               due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse             weight and depth noted. 
                                               material. 
=================================  ==================================================================  ================================== 
 Logging 
                                          *    Whether core and chip samples have been geologically     Historical diamond core has been 
                                               and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to        geologically logged to a level of 
                                               support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation,         detail to support appropriate 
                                               mining studies and metallurgical studies.                classification and reporting of a 
                                                                                                        Mineral Resource. 
                                                                                                        Reverse circulation chip samples 
                                          *    Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in        have been geologically logged to 
                                               nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography.    a level of detail to support 
                                                                                                        appropriate classification and 
                                                                                                        reporting of a Mineral Resource. 
                                          *    The total length and percentage of the relevant          Total length of historical DD 
                                               intersections logged.                                    logged is 1,093m (260m Ashanti 
                                                                                                        Gold, 833m Randgold). Total 
                                                                                                        length 
                                                                                                        of RC logged is 12,565m (4,003m 
                                                                                                        Ashanti Gold, 8,562m Resolute 
                                                                                                        Mining) 
=================================  ==================================================================  ================================== 
 Sub-sampling techniques and 
 sample preparation                       *    If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,        Historic core has been 
                                               half or all core taken.                                  systematically cut lengthwise 
                                                                                                        into half core with a diamond 
                                                                                                        saw. 
                                          *    If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary       RC samples representing a 1/8 
                                               split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry.              split are by riffle splitter, 
                                                                                                        sample weight is recorded, sample 
                                                                                                        is bagged in pre numbered plastic 
                                          *    For all sample types, the nature, quality and            and sample tickets are inserted 
                                               appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.     and bag is sealed for transport 
                                                                                                        to preparation facility. 
                                                                                                        Generally, one of each of the 
                                          *    Quality control procedures adopted for all               control samples (blank,CRM 
                                               sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of        standard, or duplicate) is 
                                               samples.                                                 inserted 
                                                                                                        into the sample stream every 
                                                                                                        tenth sample. RC samples were 
                                          *    Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is            submitted to ALS Kedougou 
                                               representative of the in situ material collected,        (Senegal). 
                                               including for instance results for field                 The laboratories sample 
                                               duplicate/second-half sampling.                          preparation followed a standard 
                                                                                                        documented process flow with 
                                                                                                        whole 
                                          *    Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain        sample crushing (better than 70% 
                                               size of the material being sampled.                      passing 2mm) followed by a 1kg 
                                                                                                        riffle split for pulverisation 
                                                                                                        to 75 micron (better than 85% 
                                                                                                        pass). 
                                                                                                        Master pulps of 250g were split 
                                                                                                        and placed in airtight, sealed 
                                                                                                        bags and sent by courier to 
                                                                                                        the assaying laboratory for 
                                                                                                        analysis. 
                                                                                                        Sample size of 2-6kg is 
                                                                                                        appropriate for the grain size of 
                                                                                                        material. 
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 Quality of assay data and 
 laboratory tests                         *    The nature, quality and appropriateness of the           Au assays are determined by fire 
                                               assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether      assay with AAS finish. Laboratory 
                                               the technique is considered partial or total.            and assay procedures are 
                                                                                                        appropriate for Mineral Resource 
                                                                                                        estimation. 
                                          *    For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF       QAQC consisted of standards, 
                                               instruments, etc., the parameters used in determining    blanks and laboratory duplicates 
                                               the analysis including instrument make and model,        (both coarse and pulp). The 
                                               reading times, calibrations factors applied and their    QAQC sample results showed 
                                               derivation, etc.                                         acceptable levels of accuracy and 
                                                                                                        precision. 
                                                                                                        The assay data is considered to 
                                          *    Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g.       be suitable for Mineral Resource 
                                               standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory       estimation. 
                                               checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy 
                                               (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been 
                                               established. 
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 Verification of sampling and 
 assaying                                 *    The verification of significant intersections by         All aspects of the sampling, 
                                               either independent or alternative company personnel.     assay procedures and QA/QC 
                                                                                                        program have been reviewed and 
                                                                                                        were 
                                          *    The use of twinned holes.                                judged to be suitable for use in 
                                                                                                        the estimation of Mineral 
                                                                                                        Resources. 
                                          *    Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,    Drill hole assay result data has 
                                               data verification, data storage (physical and            been checked against the original 
                                               electronic) protocols.                                   hardcopy laboratory assay 
                                                                                                        reports for a representative 
                                                                                                        number of holes. 
                                          *    Discuss any adjustment to assay data.                    Below detection limit values 
                                                                                                        (negatives) have been replaced by 
                                                                                                        background values. 
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 Location of data points                                                                                Drill holes have been surveyed by 
                                          *    Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill     the Mako Mine staff surveyors 
                                               holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine     using a Leica GS14, GS15 and 
                                               workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource    GS18 DGPS. 
                                               estimation.                                              Down hole surveys were undertaken 
                                                                                                        by the drilling contractor using 
                                                                                                        a Reflex DeviGyro tool 
                                          *    Specification of the grid system used.                   with a reading taken. every 3m 
                                                                                                        down the hole. 
                                                                                                        Grid system is based on the 
                                          *    Quality and adequacy of topographic control.             UTM28N grid on the WGS84 
                                                                                                        ellipsoid. Survey heights are 
                                                                                                        based on 
                                                                                                        PRS097 (with independent checks 
                                                                                                        on AusPos) and are orthometric 
                                                                                                        (i.e. msl). 
                                                                                                        A topographic surface with 1m 
                                                                                                        resolution has been generated 
                                                                                                        from a 2022 Lidar survey of the 
                                                                                                        Tomboronkoto area. 
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 Data spacing and distribution 
                                          *    Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.       Data spacing is variable across 
                                                                                                        the deposit, ranging from 50x50m 
                                                                                                        at the periphery to 25x25m 
                                          *    Whether the data spacing and distribution is             in the more densely drilled core. 
                                               sufficient to establish the degree of geological and     This spacing is adequate to 
                                               grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource    determine the geological and 
                                               and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and              grade continuity for reporting of 
                                               classifications applied.                                 an Inferred Mineral Resources. 
                                                                                                        Drill samples were composited to 
                                                                                                        1m for use in the estimate. 
                                          *    Whether sample compositing has been applied. 
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 Orientation of data in relation 
 to geological structure                  *    Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased    Geological structures are 
                                               sampling of possible structures and the extent to        interpreted to be steeply-dipping 
                                               which this is known, considering the deposit type.       to the south-southeast. Drilling 
                                                                                                        intersects structures from the 
                                                                                                        north and south sides, generally 
                                          *    If the relationship between the drilling orientation     dipping -60 below horizontal, 
                                               and the orientation of key mineralised structures is     with azimuths either at 
                                               considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this      approximately 340 or 160 . 
                                               should be assessed and reported if material.             Drilling primarily targeted the 
                                                                                                        granodiorite unit which contained 
                                                                                                        the most significant 
                                                                                                        mineralisation 
                                                                                                        and dipped at about 70 to the 
                                                                                                        south-southeast. The drilling 
                                                                                                        orientation is adequate for a 
                                                                                                        non-biased assessment of the 
                                                                                                        orebody with respect to 
                                                                                                        interpreted structures and 
                                                                                                        interpreted 
                                                                                                        controls on mineralisation. 
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 Sample security 
                                          *    The measures taken to ensure sample security.            Labelling and submission of 
                                                                                                        samples complies with industry 
                                                                                                        standard. 
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 Audits or reviews 
                                          *    The results of any audits or reviews of sampling         An independent audit of the 
                                               techniques and data.                                     sample preparation laboratory has 
                                                                                                        been undertaken in 2018 (Fis, 
                                                                                                        2018) found no material issues 
                                                                                                        with the sampling methods or 
                                                                                                        data. 
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

 
 CRITERIA           JORC CODE EXPLANATION                                               COMMENTARY 
=================  ==================================================================  ============================= 
 Mineral tenement 
 and land tenure            *    Type, reference name/number, location and ownership    The Tomboronkoto Permit is 
 status                          including agreements or material issues with third     held by Ardimines SARL. Toro 
                                 parties such as joint ventures, partnerships,          Gold Limited is in a joint 
                                 overriding royalties, native title interests,          Venture 
                                 historical sites, wilderness or national park and      with Ardimines with Toro being 
                                 environmental settings.                                the manager and sole funder of 
                                                                                        the joint Venture. Toro Gold 
                                                                                        Limited is a company 
                            *    The security of the tenure held at the time of         controlled by resolute 
                                 reporting along with any known impediments to          Limited. 
                                 obtaining a licence to operate in the area.            The permit is in good 
                                                                                        standing. 
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 Exploration done 
 by other parties           *    Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other   Past exploration has been 
                                 parties.                                               performed by Ashanti Gold and 
                                                                                        Randgold Resources on a 
                                                                                        previously 
                                                                                        held Research Permit which was 
                                                                                        relinquished prior to being 
                                                                                        held by Ardimines SARL. 
                                                                                        Randgold 
                                                                                        had undertaken soil 
                                                                                        geochemistry, surface mapping 
                                                                                        and drilling on the entire 
                                                                                        Research Permit. 
                                                                                        Regional auger drilling 
                                                                                        identified gold anomalism 
                                                                                        which Ashanti Gold followed up 
                                                                                        with Diamond 
                                                                                        and Reverse Circulation 
                                                                                        drilling and trenching on the 
                                                                                        Tomboronkoto prospect. 
                                                                                        Subsequently 
                                                                                        Randgold undertook further DD 
                                                                                        drilling and trenching. 
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 Geology 
                            *    Deposit type, geological setting and style of          Mineralisation is currently 
                                 mineralisation.                                        interpreted to be within a 
                                                                                        shear in the granodiorite 
                                                                                        unit. Intensity 
                                                                                        of gold mineralisation appears 
                                                                                        to correlate with the 
                                                                                        intensity of pyrite 
                                                                                        development and exhibits 
                                                                                        good lateral and vertical 
                                                                                        continuity through the 
                                                                                        mineralised zone. 
                                                                                        Mineralisation has a 
                                                                                        relatively simple geometry 
                                                                                        comprising a zone that varies 
                                                                                        from 30 to 60m 
                                                                                        in width, along the 1,700m 
                                                                                        strike length drilled to date. 
                                                                                        The zone dips approximately 70 
                                                                                        to 
                                                                                        the south-southeast. 
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 Drill hole 
 Information                *    A summary of all information material to the           Easting, Northing and RL of 
                                 understanding of the exploration results including a   the drill hole collars are 
                                 tabulation of the following information for all        based on the UTM28N grid on 
                                 Material drill holes:                                  the WGS84 
                                                                                        ellipsoid. Survey heights are 
                                                                                        based on PRS097 (with 
                           o easting and northing of the drill hole collar              independent checks on AusPos) 
                           o elevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea       and are 
                           level in metres) of the drill hole                           orthometric (i.e. msl). 
                           collar                                                       The MRE has used drill hole 
                           o dip and azimuth of the hole                                collar RL derived from the 
                           o down hole length and interception depth                    topographical surface. 
                           o Whole length.                                              Dip is the inclination of the 
                            *    If the exclusion of this information is justified on   hole from the horizontal. For 
                                 the basis that the information is not Material and     example, a vertically down 
                                 this exclusion does not detract from the               drilled 
                                 understanding of the report, the Competent Person      hole from the surface is 
                                 should clearly explain why this is the case.           -90deg. Azimuth is reported in 
                                                                                        degrees as the grid direction 
                                                                                        toward 
                                                                                        which the hole is drilled. 
                                                                                        Down hole length of the hole 
                                                                                        is the distance from the 
                                                                                        surface to the end of the 
                                                                                        hole, as measured 
                                                                                        along the drill trace. 
                                                                                        Intersection depth is the 
                                                                                        distance down the hole as 
                                                                                        measured along 
                                                                                        the drill trace. Intersection 
                                                                                        width is the downhole distance 
                                                                                        of an intersection as measured 
                                                                                        along the drill trace. 
                                                                                        Drill hole length is the 
                                                                                        distance from the surface to 
                                                                                        the end of the hole, as 
                                                                                        measured along 
                                                                                        the drill trace. 
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 Data aggregation 
 methods                   *    In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging    Drillholes have been 
                                techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations     composited to 1m intervals 
                                (e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are     using Leapfrog Geo 2023.2.0 
                                usually Material and should be stated.                   with residual 
                                                                                         lengths distributed evenly 
                                                                                         across all composites within 
                           *    Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths     the domain. There are no 
                                of high grade results and longer lengths of low grade    residual 
                                results, the procedure used for such aggregation         samples. 
                                should be stated and some typical examples of such       The influence of extreme gold 
                                aggregations should be shown in detail.                  assays has been limited by 
                                                                                         top-cutting assays across all 
                                                                                         domains. 
                           *    The assumptions used for any reporting of metal          Top-cuts have been determined 
                                equivalent values should be clearly stated.              using a combination of log 
                                                                                         probability, log histogram, 
                                                                                         and mean 
                                                                                         variance plots. Top-cuts have 
                                                                                         been reviewed and applied to 
                                                                                         the composites on a 
                                                                                         domain-by-domain 
                                                                                         basis. 
                                                                                         The assay intervals are 
                                                                                         reported as down hole length 
                                                                                         as the true width variable is 
                                                                                         not known. 
                                                                                         Gold assays are rounded to 
                                                                                         two decimal places. 
                                                                                         No metal equivalent reporting 
                                                                                         is used or applied. 
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 Relationship 
 between                   *    These relationships are particularly important in the   The intersection width is 
 mineralisation                 reporting of Exploration Results.                       measured down the hole trace 
 widths and                                                                             and may not be the true width. 
 intercept lengths                                                                      All drill results are downhole 
                           *    If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to   intervals only due to the 
                                the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be     variable orientation of the 
                                reported.                                               mineralisation. 
 
 
                           *    If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are 
                                reported, there should be a clear statement to this 
                                effect (e.g. 'down hole length, true width not 
                                known'). 
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 Diagrams 
                            *    Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and        A plan view is contained 
                                 tabulations of intercepts should be included for any   within this document. New 
                                 significant discovery being reported These should      cross-sectional 
                                 include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill    interpretations are included. 
                                 hole collar locations and appropriate sectional 
                                 views. 
===================  ================================================================  =============================== 
 Balanced reporting 
                            *    Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration       Diamond and RC drill holes 
                                 Results is not practicable, representative reporting   forming the basis of the 
                                 of both low and high grades and/or widths should be    Mineral Resource estimate have 
                                 practiced to avoid misleading reporting of             been reported 
                                 Exploration Results.                                   previously.. Additional 
                                                                                        drilling has informed the 2023 
                                                                                        estimate. 
===================  ================================================================  =============================== 
 Other substantive 
 exploration data          *    Other exploration data, if meaningful and material,     No other exploration data is 
                                should be reported including (but not limited to):      considered meaningful and 
                                geological observations; geophysical survey results;    material to this document. 
                                geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and 
                                method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk 
                                density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock 
                                characteristics; potential deleterious or 
                                contaminating substances. 
===================  ================================================================  =============================== 
 Further work 
                            *    The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g.     Future exploration may involve 
                                 tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or    the drilling of more 
                                 large-scale step-out drilling).                        drillholes, both diamond core 
                                                                                        and reverse 
                                                                                        circulation, to further extend 
                            *    Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible    the mineralised zones and to 
                                 extensions, including the main geological              collect additional detailed 
                                 interpretations and future drilling areas, provided    data 
                                 this information is not commercially sensitive.        on known mineralized zones. 
                                                                                        Geophysical exploration is 
                                                                                        also planned as part of the 
                                                                                        future 
                                                                                        exploration of the permit. 
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Sec t ion 3 Es tim a tion and Reporting of M ineral Re sourc es

 
 
  CRITERIA            JORC CODE E XP L A N A T I ON                                   CO M M ENT ARY 
=================  ==============================================================  ========================================================= 
Database 
 integrity            *    Measures taken to ensure that data has not been             Data has been compiled into a 
                           corrupted by, for ex amp le, t ranscr ipti on or            relational SQL database; the setup 
                           keying errors, between its ini t i al c o llec t ion        of this database precludes the 
                           and its use for Mi neral Resource esti mati on pur          loading of data which do not meet 
                           poses.                                                      the required validation protocols. 
                                                                                       The data is managed using DataShed(c) 
                                                                                       drill hole management software 
                      *    Data v a l idat ion procedures used.                        using SQL database techniques. 
                                                                                       Validation checks are conducted 
                                                                                       using SQL and DataShed(c) relational 
                                                                                       database standards. Data has also 
                                                                                       been checked against original 
                                                                                       hard copies for 100% of the data, 
                                                                                       and where possible, loaded from 
                                                                                       original data sources. 
                                                                                       Resolute completed the following 
                                                                                       basic validation checks on the 
                                                                                       data supp l ied pri or to resource 
                                                                                       esti mation: 
 
                                                                                        *    Drill holes with overlapping sample intervals. 
 
 
                                                                                        *    Sample intervals with no assay data or duplicate 
                                                                                             records. 
 
 
                                                                                        *    Assay grade ranges. 
 
 
                                                                                        *    Collar coordinate ranges. 
 
 
                                                                                        *    Valid hole orientation data. 
 
 
                                                                                       There are no significant issues 
                                                                                       identified with the data. 
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Site visits 
                      *    Comment on any site visits undertaken by the                Mr Bruce Mowat, a fulltime employee 
                           Competent Person and the outcome of those visits.           of Resolute Mining Limited and 
                                                                                       a Member of the Australasian Institute 
                                                                                       of Mining and Metallurgy is the 
                      *    If no site visits have been undertaken indicate why         Competent Person who has visited 
                           this is the case.                                           this site on multiple occasions. 
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Geological 
 interpretation       *    Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty of) the       The digital database used for 
                           geological interpretation of the mineral deposit.           the interpretation included logged 
                                                                                       intervals for the key granodiorite 
                                                                                       unit. There is a moderate level 
                      *    Nature of the data used and of any assumptions made.        of confidence in the interpretation 
                                                                                       of the mineralised shear zone 
                                                                                       primarily due to the relatively 
                      *    The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations on       wide-spaced drilling. Additionally 
                           Mineral Resource estimation.                                Resolute's drilling program was 
                                                                                       entirely RC, though historic core 
                                                                                       has been reviewed and logged. 
                      *    The use of geology in guiding and controlling Mineral       The mineralised volume has been 
                           Resource estimation.                                        constructed using nested Leapfrog 
                                                                                       Indicator wireframes at lower 
                                                                                       cut-offs of 0.2g/t Au and 0.75g/t 
                      *    The factors affecting continuity both of grade and          Au. The overall shape of the mineralised 
                           geology.                                                    unit has been guided by a sectional 
                                                                                       interpretation of the trend of 
                                                                                       mineralisation within the mineralised 
                                                                                       shear. 
                                                                                       The factors affecting continuity 
                                                                                       both of grade and geology are 
                                                                                       most likely to be associated with 
                                                                                       structural controls and local 
                                                                                       complexity, the knowledge of which 
                                                                                       is limited with the current spacing 
                                                                                       of information. The broad approach 
                                                                                       to the mineralisation modelling 
                                                                                       is an attempt to model an unbiased 
                                                                                       interpretation. 
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Dimensions 
                      *    The extent and variability of the Mineral Resource          Gold mineralisation varies from 
                           expressed as length (along strike or otherwise), plan       approximately 10 to 50m in thickness 
                           width, and depth below surface to the upper and lower       along the approximately 750m strike 
                           limits of the Mineral Resource.                             length of defined mineralisation. 
                                                                                       Mineralisation dips at approximately 
                                                                                       70 to the SSE and is defined to 
                                                                                       approximately 150m vertical depth. 
                                                                                       The deposit remains open at depth 
                                                                                       and to the west. 
===============  ================================================================  =========================================================== 
Estimation 
 and modelling        *    The nature and appropriateness of the estimation            Estimation of gold grade has 
 techniques                technique(s) applied and key assumptions, including         been completed using Ordinary 
                           treatment of extreme grade values, domaining,               Kriging (OK). Mineralisation has 
                           interpolation parameters and maximum distance of            been constrained using wireframes 
                           extrapolation from data points. If a computer               constructed using nested Leapfrog 
                           assisted estimation method was chosen include a             Indicator wireframes constructed 
                           description of computer software and parameters used.       within the host granodiorite unit. 
                                                                                       These wireframes have been used 
                                                                                       to define domain codes for estimation. 
                                                                                       Drillholes have been flagged with 
                                                                                       the domain code and composited 
                                                                                       using the domain code to segregate 
                      *    The availability of check estimates, previous               the data. 
                           estimates and/or mine production records and whether        Domain boundary analysis has been 
                           the Mineral Resource estimate takes appropriate             undertaken with hard boundaries 
                           account of such data.                                       used for all domains. 
                                                                                       Drillholes have been composited 
                                                                                       to 1m intervals using Leapfrog 
                      *    The assumptions made regarding recovery of by-              Geo 2023.2.0 with residual lengths 
                           products.                                                   distributed evenly across all 
                                                                                       composites within the domain. 
                                                                                       There are no residual samples. 
                      *    Estimation of deleterious elements or other non-grade       The influence of extreme gold 
                           variables of economic significance (e.g. sulphur for        assays has been limited by top-cutting 
                           acid mine drainage characterization).                       assays across all domains. Top-cuts 
                                                                                       have been determined using a combination 
                                                                                       of log probability, log histogram, 
                      *    In the case of block model interpolation, the block         and mean variance plots. Top-cuts 
                           size in relation to the average sample spacing and          have been reviewed and applied 
                           the search employed.                                        to the composites on a domain-by-domain 
                                                                                       basis. 
                                                                                       Variography has been undertaken 
                      *    In the case of block model interpolation, the block         on a domain-by-domain basis in 
                           size in relation to the average sample spacing and          Datamine Supervisor v.8.14.3.3 
                           the search employed.                                        using top-cut values. 
                                                                                       Drillhole data spacing ranges 
                                                                                       from 25m x 25m in densely drilled 
                      *    Any assumptions behind modelling of selective mining        areas to approximately 50m x 50m. 
                           units.                                                      The block model parent block size 
                                                                                       is 25m (X) by 25m (Y) by 5m (Z) 
                                                                                       with up to 16 sub-blocks per parent 
                      *    Any assumptions about correlation between variables.        block in the X and Y directions, 
                                                                                       and up to 8 sub-blocks per parent 
                                                                                       block in the Z direction. Sub-blocks 
                      *    Description of how the geological interpretation was        have been estimated at the parent 
                           used to control the resource estimates.                     block scale. Block size is considered 
                                                                                       appropriate for the drillhole 
                                                                                       spacing throughout the deposit. 
                      *    Discussion of basis for using or not using grade            Grade estimation has been completed 
                           cutting or capping.                                         in three passes: 
                                                                                       Ø Pass 1 estimation has been 
                                                                                       undertaken using a minimum of 
                      *    The process of validation, the checking process used,       4 and maximum of 25 sample composites 
                           the comparison of model data to drill hole data, and        (determined using Datamine Supervisor 
                           use of reconciliation data if available.                    v.8.14 KNA tool) into a search 
                                                                                       ellipsoid with dimensions equal 
                                                                                       to half the variogram range of 
                                                                                       the domain. 
                                                                                       Ø Pass 2 estimation has been 
                                                                                       undertaken with the same minimum/maximum 
                                                                                       samples as Pass 1 into a search 
                                                                                       ellipsoid twice the first pass. 
                                                                                       Ø Pass 3 estimation has been 
                                                                                       undertaken with a minimum of 2 
                                                                                       samples, and the same maximum 
                                                                                       number of samples as the first 
                                                                                       two passes into a search ellipsoid 
                                                                                       twice the second pass 
                                                                                       Ø A maximum of three samples 
                                                                                       per drillhole has been used in 
                                                                                       the first two passes, with no 
                                                                                       limits set on the third pass.. 
                                                                                       This is the first mineral resource 
                                                                                       estimate released for the Tomboronkoto 
                                                                                       deposit. 
                                                                                       The mineral resource estimate 
                                                                                       has been validated using visual 
                                                                                       validation tools, mean grade comparisons 
                                                                                       between the block model and declustered 
                                                                                       composite grade means, and swath 
                                                                                       plots comparing the input composite 
                                                                                       grades and the estimated block 
                                                                                       model grades by Northing, Easting, 
                                                                                       and RL. 
                                                                                       Leapfrog Geo v2023.2.0 and Datamine 
                                                                                       Supervisor v8.14.3.3 software 
                                                                                       have been used for estimation. 
                                                                                       No by-product recoveries were 
                                                                                       considered. 
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Moisture 
                      *    Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or        Moisture was not considered in 
                           with natural moisture, and the method of                    the density assignment. 
                           determination of the moisture content. 
===============  ================================================================  =========================================================== 
Cut-off 
 parameters           *    The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality        A nominal lower cut-off grade 
                           parameters applied.                                         of 0.2g/t Au was used to define 
                                                                                       the mineralised domains to encompass 
                                                                                       the complete mineralised distribution 
                                                                                       and produce a model that reduces 
                                                                                       the risk of conditional bias that 
                                                                                       could be introduced where the 
                                                                                       constraining interpretation and 
                                                                                       data selection is based on a significantly 
                                                                                       higher grade than the natural 
                                                                                       geological grade 
                                                                                       cut-off. 
                                                                                       The cut-off grade for reporting 
                                                                                       (above 0.5g/t Au and above 1.0 
                                                                                       g/t Au) was used in line with 
                                                                                       the previous resource reporting 
                                                                                       at the nearby Mako deposit 
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Mining factors 
 or assumptions       *    Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods,         The shallow occurrence of the 
                           minimum mining dimensions and internal (or, if              mineralisation indicates that 
                           applicable, external) mining dilution. It is always         open pit mining is appropriate, 
                           necessary as part of the process of determining             in line with other deposits in 
                           reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction       the area. 
                           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         The estimation methodology used 
                           of the mining assumptions made.                             results in an amount of edge dilution 
                                                                                       being incorporated into the blocks 
                                                                                       of the model. No account of mining 
                                                                                       loss has been incorporated. 
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Metallurgical 
 factors or           *    The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding          No specific assumptions were 
 assumptions               metallurgical amenability. It is always necessary as        made regarding metallurgical factors 
                           part of the process of determining reasonable               for this estimate. 
                           prospects for eventual economic extraction to               Metallurgy is assumed to be similar 
                           consider potential metallurgical methods, but the           to the nearby Mako deposit. 
                           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. 
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Environmental 
 factors or           *    Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process       No assumptions were made regarding 
 assumptions               residue disposal options. It is always necessary as         environmental restrictions. 
                           part of the process of determining reasonable 
                           prospects for eventual economic extraction to 
                           consider the potential environmental impacts of the 
                           mining and processing operation. While at this stage 
                           the determination of potential environmental impacts, 
                           particularly for a green fields project, may not 
                           always be well advanced, the status of early 
                           consideration of these potential environmental 
                           impacts should be reported. Where these aspects have 
                           not been considered this should be reported with an 
                           explanation of the environmental assumptions made. 
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Bulk density 
                      *    Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis        Specific gravity values for the 
                           for the assumptions. If determined, the method used,        Tomboronkoto Prospect have been 
                           whether wet or dry, the frequency of the measurements,      measured based on the Archimedean 
                           the nature, size and representativeness of the              Principle using the immersion 
                           samples.                                                    method for individual core samples. 
                                                                                       A total of 215 density measurements 
                                                                                       were available for use, with the 
                      *    The bulk density for bulk material must have been           vast majority of these being in 
                           measured by methods that adequately account for void        fresh rock below the saprock and 
                           spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and                  laterite domains. This data has 
                           differences between rock and alteration zones within        been used as the basis of the 
                           the deposit.                                                block model bulk density. 
                                                                                       No relationship between density 
                                                                                       and sulphur content or gold content 
                      *    Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used         could be established. 
                           in the evaluation process of the different materials.       A default bulk density of 1.76t/m(3) 
                                                                                       was assigned to oxide rocks. 
                                                                                       A default bulk density of 2.16t/m(3) 
                                                                                       was assigned to transitional rock. 
                                                                                       A default bulk density of 2.72t/m(3) 
                                                                                       was assigned to fresh rock. 
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Classification 
                      *    The basis for the classification of the Mineral            The classification is based on 
                           Resources into varying confidence categories.              the confidence in the continuity 
                                                                                      of geology and mineralisation 
                                                                                      and quality/confidence in the 
                      *    Whether appropriate account has been taken of all          estimation and quality of assay 
                           relevant factors (i.e. relative confidence in              data and bulk density data. Sectional 
                           tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input data,      wireframe interpretations encompass 
                           confidence in continuity of geology and metal values,      material of Measured and Indicated 
                           quality, quantity and distribution of the data).           classification. As all of Resolute's 
                                                                                      drilling was RC, and no confirmation 
                                                                                      of previous diamond drilling has 
                      *    Whether the result appropriately reflects the              been undertaken, the entire Mineral 
                           Competent Person's view of the deposit.                    Resource has been classified as 
                                                                                      Inferred. 
                                                                                      The Mineral Resource estimate 
                                                                                      appropriately reflects the Competent 
                                                                                      Person's view of the deposit. 
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Audits or 
 reviews              *    The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral             No external reviews have been 
                                                                                       completed. 
 
                      *    Resource estimates. 
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Discussion 
 of relative          *    Where appropriate a statement of the relative               Although the estimate for gold 
 accuracy/                 accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral Resource       is considered to be without bias, 
 confidence                estimate using an approach or procedure deemed              it is for the some of the estimated 
                           appropriate by the Competent Person. For example, the       volume based on relatively wide 
                           application of statistical or geostatistical                spaced data. The estimate is therefore 
                           procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of the         of moderate confidence and expected 
                           resource within stated confidence limits, or, if such       to be of moderate relative accuracy 
                           an approach is not deemed appropriate, a qualitative        at the local scale when drilling 
                           discussion of the factors that could affect the             density exceeds 25m x 25m. Infill 
                           relative accuracy and confidence of the estimate.           grade control drilling will be 
                                                                                       required to improve the confidence 
                                                                                       of the local estimate. 
                      *    The statement should specify whether it relates to 
                           global or local estimates, and, if local, state the 
                           relevant tonnages, which should be relevant to 
                           technical and economic evaluation. Documentation 
                           should include assumptions made and the procedures 
                           used. 
 
 
                      *    These statements of relative accuracy and confidence 
                           of the estimate should be compared with production 
                           data, where available. 
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