Initial Maiden Underground Mining Reserve 419,000 oz Gold
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
8 April 2021
Initial Maiden Underground Mining Reserve 419,000 oz Gold
Highlights
NEW 419,000 oz @ 5.49 g/t Gold Maiden Underground Mining Reserve declared
TOTAL 580,000 oz @ 3.98 g/t Global Mining Reserve (Open Pit & Underground)
63 % Conversion factor for Maiden Underground Mining Reserve
3.5 M oz of Underground resource (Inferred) remaining for future conversion into Mining Ore Reserve
Global Mineral Resource 6 M oz Au includes o 4.5 Moz Underground (26.3 Mt @ 5.4 g/t Au) (Measured, Indicated, and Inferred)
969,400 oz (4.87 Mt @ 6.20 g/t Au) (Measured & Indicated)
o 1.3 Moz Open pit resources (13.02 Mt @3.25 g/t Au) (Indicated & Inferred )
917 Koz Theta Project (9.6 Mt @ 2.99g/t Au) (Indicated & Inferred; 0-130m depth)
161 Koz (2.16 Mt @ 2.31 g/t Au at a 0.4 g/t Au cut-off) Probable Ore Reserve estimate
(Theta Project Open Pit Ore Reserve)
o Tailings & Rock dumps – 174, 000 oz (Indicated & Inferred)
(see Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Theta Gold Mines Limited (“Theta Gold” or “Company”) (ASX: TGM, OTC: TGMGF) is pleased to announce its
Maiden Underground Mining Reserve of 419,000 oz gold (2,366 Kt @ 5.49 g/t). In total, the global Mining Reserve
is now 580,000 oz gold (4,530 Kt @ 3.98 g/t) (see Table 1). The global Mineral Resource (JORC 2012) remains over 6
Moz (45.5 Mt @ 4.17 g/t Au) (see Table 2).
The Maiden Underground Mining Reserve of 419koz (see Tables 3,4 & 5) is a result of a Prefeasibility Study for Beta,
Frankfort and CDM mines. All mines are in the Central Northern area and collectively will be referred to as TGME
Underground Project (see Figure1). The initial study focused on the easily accessible gold in TGME underground
areas for 684 Koz Underground Indicated Resources (see Appendix 1). The Indicated Resource converted at a ratio
of 63%. Theta Gold still has 3.5 Moz of underground Inferred Resources available for conversion into Measured
and Indicated Resources, a portion of which could potentially be converted to mining reserve in the future subject
to further technical studies.
Over the past 6 months, Theta Gold has focused on a strategy to convert part of a very large underground Mineral
Resource into a Mine Reserve. Today’s announcement highlights the Company’s potential to deliver reserve
conversions from its existing extensive resource base in a cost-effective manner.
The Theta Open-pit Ore Reserves for this update has only included 83MR, a granted Mining Right, and has reduced
from the previously stated 205 Koz to 161 Koz. This is as a result of the impact of additional studies when combining
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open-pit and underground operations. The new CEO’s Development Strategy scheduled for April 2021 will mitigate
and address economic impacts of delays in open pit permitting by moving the open-pit resources into later mine
schedule.
TGME Underground Project Summary
The TGME Underground Project is close to the central processing plant (TGME Gold Plant Footprint) and Starter
Theta Open-pit Project. Mineral Resource inventory sits adjacent to the TGME Gold Plant Footprint. Approximately
95% of the Global Mining Reserve (580,000 oz @ 3.98 g/t) sits within 3 km of the TGME Gold Plant Footprint.
The Prefeasibility Study (PFS) has confirmed that the potential TGME Underground Project, comprising large flat
narrow reef systems can be economically mined by modern mechanised long-hole stoping. This method allows for
on-reef development which reduces development costs, with little development in waste rock. Mechanisation will
increase production and reduce ore dilution. Mechanised long-hole stoping can cope with reef widths ranging from
60cm to 6m. The method is well known to our team, and they are working closely with the Sandvic team
(equipment suppliers) and blast engineers. The method has been used successfully in companies like Anglo
Platinum and Sibanye Gold, where stoping widths of under 50cm were achieved.
The high overall grade (5.49 g/t Au) for TGME Underground Project is largely contributed by the Beta Mine which
hosts the bulk of Underground Mine reserves 348,000 oz @ 6.51 g/t Au. The Beta Mine still has 587,000 oz @ 5.43
g/t Inferred Resources not in the current mine plan (see Figure 2). As the mine opens up and is developed, the
Inferred Resource at Beta can be further converted into a mining reserve. At Theta Gold’s southern tenements,
the Rietfontein Mine has 242,000 oz @ 8.2 g/t Au Indicated Resources scheduled to be the next project for PFS
work and bulk metallurgical test work has already been conducted. None of the Rietfontein resources for part of
the underground reserve statement.
. Figure 1: Surface Infrastructure Plan TGME Underground Mine Layout for Beta
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New Mine Area
Historical Mine out Area
587,000 oz Inferred Mineral Resource
(Not included in New Mine design)
Figure 2: Beta underground resources and mine design (Mine design includes only Mine Reserves)
Amendments to the Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Assessment Statement will be required
for underground mining for non-conforming changes to the existing approved Environmental Management Plan
Chairman Bill Guy commented, “Theta Gold has made good progress in demonstrating that a significant portion of
the underground 4.5 M oz can be converted into a mining reserve. The historical mining techniques of the mineral
field in which we operate meant the Company has traditionally carried a large percentage of its Mineral Resources
in Inferred categories. Now the company is showing clearly that modern mining and production methods will allow
us to develop this extensive shallow underground reef system.”
“We have shown in a very short period that we can deliver an initial Ore Reserve, with high grades achieved. As we
go forward with the underground mine development, the Life of Mine (LOM) can be extended as more inferred
resources are converted into mine reserve as part of the underground development work. Later this year, a
Rietfontein scoping study will be upgraded to PFS, allowing for another round of mining reserve upgrade. We are
very excited about the potential to follow-up these results with future reserve conversions.”
“As shareholders are also aware, we are working continuously on securing the permit to commence open pit mining.
The open-pit process is taking longer than first anticipated due to a backlog of applications caused by the COVID-19
pandemic which the relevant South African departments are diligently working their way through. Any delays in
open pit permitting will not affect our ongoing works program. Theta Gold’s continued investment is a reflection of
our confidence in the area’s rich mining history.”
“Theta Gold is pleased to be breathing life into this large goldfield, delivering reserves and showing a path to
production. It is exciting for the team and the shareholders as we develop the initial projects and look out to the
future to other 39 historical mine sites that require exploration and development work. Following this success of
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the Maiden Underground Mining Reserve, the team is refining the Development Strategy for the company’s 5 Year
Plan.”
Table 1: Combined Underground and Open Pit Ore Reserves as at 1 February 2021
Grade
g/t
Operation
Beta
Frankfort
CDM
Open Pit (MR83)
Total
Notes:
1.
Tonnes
kt
6.51
4.13
2.31
2.74
3.98
Au Content
kg
1,662
319
385
2,164
4,530
10,822
1,317
889
4,996
18,023
koz
347.94
42.33
28.58
160.61
579.46
The information pertaining to the Ore Reserve estimation is detailed in the notes of the Ore Reserve tabulation for the individual
operations.
Table 2: Combined Mineral Resource as at 1 February 2021
Combined Mineral Resource
Resource
Classification
Measured
Type of Operation
Tonnage
Gold Grade
Mt
g/t
Underground
Open pit
Tailings
Total Measured
Indicated
Underground
Open Pit
Tailings
Total Indicated
Inferred
Underground
Open pit
Tailings
Rock Dump
Total Inferred
Grand Total
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Gold Content
Kg
koz
0.091
5.37
489
15.7
0.091
4.774
8.109
5.244
18.128
21.452
4.907
0.023
0.885
27.267
45.485
5.37
6.21
2.14
0.83
2.84
5.22
5.11
0.57
1.20
5.06
4.17
489
29 661
17 364
4 373
51 398
111 880
25 057
13
1 059
138 009
189 896
15.7
953.7
558.2
140.6
1652.5
3597.0
805.6
0.4
34.0
4 437.0
6 105.2
Columns may not add up due to rounding.
Gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD1,500/oz.
UG Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off of 160 cm.g/t, open pit at 0.5 g/t and 0.35 g/t, tailings and rock dumps at 0.35 g/t.
Fault losses of 5% for Measured and Indicated, 10% for Inferred Mineral Resources.
Mineral Resources are stated as inclusive of Ore Reserves.
Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.
Table 3: Beta Underground Ore Reserve as at 1 February 2021
Ore Reserve Category
Grade
g/t
Probable
Total
Notes:
7.
8.
9.
Tonnes
kt
6.51
6.51
Au Content
kg
1,662
1,662
10,822
10,822
koz
347.94
347.94
An Ore Reserve cut-off of 170 cm.g/t has been applied.
A gold price of USD 1,465 / oz and exchange rate of 16 ZAR / USD was used for the cut-off calculation.
Ore Reserves are reported as total Mineral Reserves and are not attributed.
Table 4: Frankfort Underground Ore Reserve as at 1 February 2021
Ore Reserve Category
Proved
Probable
Total
Notes:
1.
2.
Grade
g/t
Tonnes
kt
4.24
4.11
4.13
Au Content
kg
60
259
319
An Ore Reserve cut-off of 150 cm.g/t has been applied.
A gold price of USD 1,465 / oz and exchange rate of 16 ZAR / USD was used for the cut-off calculation.
4
koz
254
1,063
1,317
8.16
34.16
42.33
3.
Ore Reserves are reported as total Ore Reserves and are not attributed.
Table 5: CDM Underground Ore Reserve as at 1 February 2021
Grade
g/t
Ore Reserve Category
Probable
Total
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
Tonnes
kt
Au Content
kg
2.31
2.31
385
385
koz
28.58
28.58
889
889
An Ore Reserve cut-off of 121 cm.g/t has been applied.
A gold price of USD 1,465 / oz and exchange rate of 16 ZAR / USD was used for the cut-off calculation.
Ore Reserves are reported as total Ore Reserves and are not attributed.
Table 6: Ore Reserves for the Open pit Operations as at 1 February 2021
Ore Reserve Category in
LoM Plan
Probable
Probable
Probable
Total
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
Grade
g/t
2.61
2.43
1.62
2.31
Pit
Browns Hill
Iota
Theta Hill
Reef Tonnes
kt
279
1,490
395
2,164
Au Content
kg
koz
728
23
3,628
117
640
21
4,996
161
An Ore Reserve cut – off of 0.4 g/t was applied.
A gold price of USD 1,300 / oz was used for the cut - off calculation.
Ore Reserves are reported as total Ore Reserves and are not attributed.
Table 7: Total Theta Project - Mineral Resources, 1 February 2021
Resource
Classification
Indicated
Open Pit Mine
Reef
Inferred
Indicated
Content
Reef
Tonnes
g/t
1.02
cm
200
cmgt
204
Mt
0.397
Au Content
Kg
404
koz
13.0
Shale
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Bevett's
Upper Theta
1.08
223
241
0.856
925
29.7
2.41
100
241
0.651
1 571
50.5
Theta & Browns Hill
Lower Theta
3.79
100
379
0.839
3 178
102.2
Theta & Browns Hill
Beta
2.51
100
251
0.373
938
30.1
Columbia Hill
Bevett's
2.98
114
340
0.108
323
10.4
Columbia Hill
Upper Rho
2.33
402
937
0.897
2 090
67.2
Columbia Hill
Lower Rho
2.51
520
1306
0.981
2 464
79.2
Columbia Hill
Upper Theta
1.06
114
121
0.163
173
5.6
2.29
258
591
5.267
Reef
Grade
Reef
Width
Content
Reef
Tonnes
Theta & Browns Hill
Shale
g/t
1.12
cm
215
cmgt
240
Mt
0.600
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Bevett's
1.17
217
254
Upper Theta
1.86
100
186
Theta & Browns Hill
Lower Theta
8.06
100
Theta & Browns Hill
Beta
2.17
100
Columbia Hill
Upper Rho
5.12
134
3.84
Open Pit Mine
Reef
Total Inferred
Resource
Classification
Reef
Width
Theta & Browns Hill
Total Indicated
Resource
Classification
Reef
Grade
Open Pit Mine
Total Theta Project
Reef
All
12 066
387.9
Au Content
668
koz
21.5
0.451
528
17.0
0.948
1 762
56.6
806
1.384
11 153
358.6
217
0.778
1 686
54.2
687
0.131
673
21.6
129
497
4.292
Reef
Grade
Reef
Width
Content
Reef
Tonnes
g/t
2.29
cm
258
cmgt
591
Mt
5.3
5
Kg
16 470
529.5
Au Content
Kg
12 066
koz
387.9
Inferred
Total Theta Project
All
Total Indicated and Inferred
3.84
129
497
4.3
16 470
529.5
2.99
200
598
9.6
28 535
917.4
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Theta Project (Theta Hill, Browns Hill and Iota) cut-off is 0.35 g/t;
The gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD 1,500 / oz;
Geological losses applied are 10% for inferred and 5% for Indicated and Measured;
Theta Hill and Browns Hill - Upper Theta Reef, Lower Theta Reef and Beta Reef are diluted grades over 100cm;
Historical mine voids have been depleted from the Mineral Resource;
The inferred Mineral Resources have a high degree of uncertainty and it should not be assumed that all or a portion thereof will be converted to
Ore Reserves;
Mineral Resources fall within the mining right 83MR and 341MR.
This announcement was approved for release by the Board of Directors.
For more information please visit www.thetagoldmines.com or contact:
Bill Guy, Chairman
Theta Gold Mines Limited
T: + 61 2 8046 7584
billg@thetagoldmines.com
Investor Relations
Australia: Ben Jarvis, Six Degrees Investor Relations: +61 (0) 431 271 538
United States: Michael Porter, Porter, LeVay & Rose Inc: +1 212 564 4700, theta@plrinvest.com
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ABOUT THETA GOLD MINES LIMITED
Theta Gold Mines Limited (ASX: TGM | OTCQB: TGMGF) is a gold mining development company that holds a range of
prospective gold assets in a world-renowned South African gold mining region. These assets include several surface and nearsurface high-grade gold projects which provide cost advantages relative to other gold producers in the region.
Theta Gold’s core project is located next to the historical gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, in Mpumalanga Province, some
370km northeast of Johannesburg by road or 95km north of Nelspruit (Capital City of Mpumalanga Province). Following small
scale production from 2011 – 2015, the Company is currently focussing on the construction of a new gold processing plant
within its approved footprint at the TGME plant, and for the processing of the Theta Open Pit oxide gold ore. Nearby surface
and underground mines and prospects are being evaluated.
The Company aims to build a solid production platform to over 160 kozpa based primarily around shallow, open-cut or aditentry hard rock mining sources. Theta Gold has access to over 43 historical mines and prospect areas that can be accessed and
explored, with over 6.7Moz of historical production recorded.
Theta Gold holds 100% issued capital of its South African subsidiary, Theta Gold SA (Pty) Ltd (“SGSA”). SGSA holds a 74%
shareholding in both Transvaal Gold Mining Estates Limited (“TGME”) and Sabie Mines (Pty) Ltd (“Sabie Mines”). The balance
of shareholding is held by Black Economic Empowerment (“BEE”) entities. The BEE shareholding in TGME and Sabie Mines is
comprised of a combination of local community trusts, an employee trust and a strategic entrepreneurial partner.
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Competent Persons Statement
Ore Reserves
The information in this report relating to Ore Reserves is based on, and fairly reflects, the information and supporting
documentation compiled by Mr Daniel van Heerden (B.Ing (Mining M.Com (Business Management), member of Engineering
Council of South Africa (Pr.Eng. Reg. No. 20050318)), a director of Minxcon (Pty) Ltd and a fellow of the South African Institute
of Mining and Metallurgy (FSAIMM Reg. No. 37309).
Mr van Heerden has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation under consideration and to the
activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves
Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr van
Heerden consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it
appears.
Mineral Resources
The information in this report relating to Mineral Resources is based on, and fairly reflects, the information and supporting
documentation compiled by Mr Uwe Engelmann (BSc (Zoo. & Bot.), BSc Hons (Geol.), Pr.Sci.Nat. No. 400058/08, MGSSA), a
director of Minxcon (Pty) Ltd and a member of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions.
The original report titled “Theta Gold increases Mineral Resource to over 6Moz” was dated 16 May 2019 and was released
to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on that date. The Company confirms that –
it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the ASX
announcement; and
all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the ASX announcement continue to
apply and have not materially changed.
DISCLAIMER
This announcement has been prepared by and issued by Theta Gold Mines Limited (ASX:TGM | OTCQB: TGMGF) to assist in
informing interested parties about the Company and should not be considered as an offer or invitation to subscribe for or
purchase any securities in the Company or as an inducement to make an offer or invitation with respect to those securities. No
agreement to subscribe for securities in the Company will be entered into on the basis of this announcement.
This announcement may contain forward looking statements. Whilst Theta Gold Mines has no reason to believe that any such
statements and projections are either false, misleading or incorrect, it does not warrant or guarantee such statements. Nothing
contained in this announcement constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice. This overview of Theta Gold Mines does
not purport to be all inclusive or to contain all information which its recipients may require in order to make an informed
assessment of the Company’s prospects. Before making an investment decision, you should consult your professional adviser,
and perform your own analysis prior to making any investment decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the
Company makes no representation and gives no assurance, guarantee or warranty, express or implied, as to, and take no
responsibility and assume no liability for, the authenticity, validity, accuracy, suitability or completeness of, or any errors in or
omissions, from any information, statement or opinion contained in this announcement. This announcement contains
information, ideas and analysis which are proprietary to Theta Gold.
FORWARD LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
This announcement may refer to the intention of Theta Gold Mines regarding estimates or future events which could be
considered forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are typically preceded by words such as “Forecast”,
“Planned”, “Expected”, “Intends”, “Potential”, “Conceptual”, “Believes”, “Anticipates”, “Predicted”, “Estimated” or similar
expressions. Forward looking statements, opinions and estimates included in this announcement are based on assumptions
and contingencies which are subject to change without notice, and may be influenced by such factors as funding availability,
market-related forces (commodity prices, exchange rates, stock market indices and the like) and political or economic events
(including government or community issues, global or systemic events). Forward looking statements are provided as a general
reflection of the intention of the Company as at the date of release of the document, however are subject to change without
notice, and at any time. Future events are subject to risks and uncertainties, and as such results, performance and achievements
may in fact differ from those referred to in this announcement. Mining, by its nature, and related activities including mineral
exploration, are subject to a large number of variables and risks, many of which cannot be adequately addressed, or be expected
to be assessed, in this document. Work contained within or referenced in this report may contain incorrect statements, errors,
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miscalculations, omissions and other mistakes. For this reason, any conclusions, inferences, judgments, opinions,
recommendations or other interpretations either contained in this announcement, or referencing this announcement, cannot
be relied upon. There can be no assurance that future results or events will be consistent with any such opinions, forecasts or
estimates. The Company believes it has a reasonable basis for making the forward looking statements contained in this
document, with respect to any production targets, resource statements or financial estimates, however further work to define
Mineral Resources or Reserves, technical studies including feasibilities, and related investigations are required prior to
commencement of mining. No liability is accepted for any loss, cost or damage suffered or incurred by the reliance on the
sufficiency or completeness of the information, opinions or beliefs contained in this announcement.
The Feasibility Study referred to in this announcement is based on technical and economic assessments to support the
estimation of Ore Reserves. There is no assurance that the intended development referred to will proceed as described, and
will rely on access to future funding to implement. Theta Gold Mines believes it has reasonable grounds the results of the
Feasibility Study. At this stage there is no guarantee that funding will be available, and investors are to be aware of any potential
dilution of existing issued capital. The production targets and forward looking statements referred to are based on information
available to the Company at the time of release, and should not be solely relied upon by investors when making investment
decisions. Theta Gold cautions that mining and exploration are high risk, and subject to change based on new information or
interpretation, commodity prices or foreign exchange rates. Actual results may differ materially from the results or production
targets contained in this release. Further evaluation is required prior to a decision to conduct mining being made. The
estimated Mineral Resources quoted in this release have been prepared by Competent Persons as required under the JORC
Code (2012). Material assumptions and other important information are contained in this release.
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APPENDIX A
JORC Global Mineral Resources
Mineral Resources for the TGM Underground Operations as at 1 February 2021
Mineral
Mine
Resource
Classificat
Measured
Frankfort
Total Measured
Frankfort
CDM
Beta
Indicated
Rietfontein
Vaalhoek
Olifantsgeraa
mte
Total Indicated
Total Measured & Indicated
Mineral
Resource
Classificat
UG Mine
Frankfort
CDM
Beta
Rietfontein
Olifantsgeraa
mte
Inferred
Vaalhoek
Vaalhoek
Glynns
Lydenburg
Ponieskrantz*
Frankfort
Theta*
Nestor*
Total Inferred
Notes:1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reef
Bevetts
Bevetts
Rho
Beta
Rietfontein
Vaalhoek
Olifantsgeraa
mte
Reef
Bevetts
Rho
Beta
Rietfontein
Olifantsgeraa
mte
Vaalhoek
Thelma
Leaders
Glynns
Portuguese
Theta
Sandstone
Reef
Gra
g/t
7.13
7.13
7.86
13.1
9
21.6
6
14.5
7
13.9
0
16.9
7
16.2
6
15.9
3
Reef
Gra
g/t
7.41
10.0
6
16.5
1
14.0
6
18.3
3
16.2
8
12.1
8
15.8
7
13.2
6
7.22
5.54
14.6
8
Stop
e
g/t
5.37
5.37
5.13
3.80
6.58
8.20
6.34
4.62
6.21
6.20
Reef
Widt
cm
73
73
58
23
23
52
36
25
36
38
Sto
pe
cm
103
103
96
90
90
92
90
90
91
91
Stop
e
g/t
4.27
3.02
5.43
8.52
4.68
4.77
9.47
5.19
3.99
3.24
2.92
5.22
Reef
Widt
cm
48
24
25
57
23
22
96
25
22
34
41
31
Sto
pe
cm
93
90
90
94
90
90
123
90
90
90
90
91
Conten
t
cm.g/t
520
520
452
307
499
755
499
416
591
600
Conten
t
cm.g/t
356
244
414
803
422
361
1166
397
287
244
225
458
Mineral Resource cut-off of 160 cm.g/t applied.
Fault losses of 5% for Measured and Indicated, 10% for Inferred Mineral Resources.
Gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD1,500/oz.
cm.g/t and g/t figures will not back calculate due to variable densities in reef and waste rock.
Mineral Resources are stated as inclusive of Ore Reserves.
Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.
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Reef
Tonn
Mt
0.069
0.069
0.243
0.258
0.716
0.517
0.064
0.026
1.824
1.893
Stope
Tonn
Mt
0.091
0.091
0.373
0.895
2.357
0.919
0.140
0.091
4.774
4.865
Au Content
kg
koz
15.7
489
15.7
61.5
1,912 109.4
3,401 498.5
15,506 242.2
7,534
28.5
887
13.6
422 953.7
29,661
30,150 969.4
Reef
Tonn
Mt
0.343
0.544
1.107
1.190
0.059
0.873
0.023
3.218
0.064
0.099
0.101
7.622
Stope
Tonn
Mt
0.596
1.811
3.367
1.962
0.248
2.980
0.030
9.833
0.213
0.220
0.193
21.45
2
Au Content
kg
koz
81.8
2,543 175.9
5,472 587.9
18,285 537.6
16,721
37.3
1,162 456.8
14,209
9.1
284
1
51,078 642.2
27.3
849
23.0
714
18.1
562 3,597
111,880 597.0
Mineral Resources for the TGM Open Pit Operations as at 1 February 2021
Mineral
Resource
Classification
Open Pit Mine
Indicated
Hermansburg
DG1
DG2
Vaalhoek
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Iota
Iota
Iota
Iota
Reef
Reef
Grade
g/t
1.79
2.24
0.66
17.25
1.02
1.08
2.41
3.79
2.51
2.98
2.33
2.51
1.06
2.14
Eluvial
Eluvial
Eluvial
Vaalhoek
Shale
Bevett's
Upper Theta
Lower Theta
Beta
Bevett's
Upper Rho
Lower Rho
Upper Theta
Total Indicated
Mineral
Resource
Classification
Open Pit Mine
Reef
Inferred
Hermansburg
DG1
DG2
Vaalhoek
Vaalhoek
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Iota
Eluvial
Eluvial
Eluvial
Vaalhoek
Thelma Leaders
Shale
Bevett's
Upper Theta
Lower Theta
Beta
Upper Rho
Reef
Grade
g/t
0.88
0.00
0.00
20.32
14.25
1.12
1.17
1.86
8.06
2.17
5.12
5.11
Total Inferred
Notes:1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reef
Width
cm
cm.g/t
Reef
Tonnes
Mt
0
0
0
574
204
241
241
379
251
340
937
1306
121
360
0.505
0.640
1.586
0.111
0.397
0.856
0.651
0.839
0.373
0.108
0.897
0.981
0.163
8.109
Content
cm.g/t
Reef
Tonnes
Mt
0
0
0
880
1 388
240
254
186
806
217
687
617
0.110
0.000
0.000
0.213
0.293
0.600
0.451
0.948
1.384
0.778
0.131
4.907
Content
0
0
0
33
200
223
100
100
100
114
402
520
114
168
Reef
Width
cm
0
0
0
43
97
215
217
100
100
100
134
121
Mineral Resource cut-off of 0.5 g/t and 0.35 g/t applied.
Fault losses of 5% for Measured and Indicated, 10% for Inferred Mineral Resources.
Gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD1,500/oz.
Vaalhoek, Theta Hill, Browns Hill and Iota Mineral Resources stated utilising pit optimisation.
Mineral Resources are stated as inclusive of Ore Reserves.
Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.
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Au Content
kg
koz
905
29.1
1 432
46.0
1 041
33.5
1920
61.7
404
13.0
925
29.7
1571
50.5
3178
102.2
938
30.1
323
10.4
2090
67.2
2464
79.2
173
5.6
17
558.2
364
Au Content
kg
koz
97
0
0
4 319
4 172
668
528
1762
11153
1686
673
25
057
3.1
0.0
0.0
138.9
134.1
21.5
17.0
56.6
358.6
54.2
21.6
805.6
Mineral Resources for the TGM Tailings Dams as at 1 February 2021
Mineral Resource
Classification
Surface Operation
Indicated
Glynn’s Lydenburg
Blyde 1
Blyde 2
Blyde 3
Blyde 4
Blyde 5
TGM Plant
Reef
Tailings
Tailings
Tailings
Tailings
Tailings
Tailings
Tailings
Total Indicated
Mineral Resource
Classification
Inferred
Total Inferred
Notes:1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Surface Operation
Blyde 3a
Reef
Tailings
Tonnage
Mt
1.211
0.590
0.280
0.316
0.164
0.022
2.661
5.244
Gold Grade
g/t
0.80
0.73
0.83
0.87
0.72
0.61
0.87
0.83
Gold Content
kg
koz
972
31.3
434
14.0
234
7.5
275
8.8
119
3.8
14
0.4
2,325
74.8
4,373
140.6
Tonnage
Mt
0.023
0.023
Gold Grade
g/t
0.57
0.57
Gold Content
kg
koz
13
0.4
13
0.4
Gold Grade
g/t
1.64
0.93
1.23
1.63
1.16
1.20
Gold Content
kg
koz
199
6.4
379
12.2
114
3.7
211
6.8
156
5.0
1,059
34.0
Mineral Resource cut-off of 0.35 g/t applied.
TGM Plant tailings: 10% discount applied for volume uncertainty.
Gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD1,500/oz.
Mineral Resources are stated as inclusive of Ore Reserves.
Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.
Mineral Resources for the TGM Rock Dumps as at 1 February 2021
Mineral Resource
Classification
Inferred
Inferred
Inferred
Inferred
Inferred
Total Inferred
Notes:1.
2.
3.
4.
Surface Operation
Vaalhoek
South East (DGs)
Peach Tree
Ponieskrantz
Dukes Clewer
Reef
Rock Dump
Rock Dump
Rock Dump
Rock Dump
Rock Dump
Tonnage
Mt
0.121
0.408
0.092
0.129
0.134
0.885
Mineral Resource cut-off of 0.35 g/t applied.
Gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD1,500/oz.
Mineral Resources are stated as inclusive of Ore Reserves.
Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.
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APPENDIX B
JORC Checklist – Table 1 Assessment and Reporting Criteria
SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
Criteria
Sampling
techniques
Explanation
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld
XRF instruments, etc.). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.
Detail
Sampling types discussed in this section mainly pertain to historical data with the exception of the Theta Project subsequent to the 2017-2019
drilling campaign. Drilling data sampling types include diamond, reverse circulation (“RC”), percussion and auger drilling. Other sampling data
types include underground channel chip sampling (as individual sample section composite data points on plans or as development or stope face
composite stretch values), grab sampling as well as trench and sample pit sampling for bulk sampling for the purposes of size fraction analysis.
The table below outlines the types of sampling data collected or utilised in the Mi
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