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Summary of Mineral Reserve & Mineral Resource Estimates

Mineral Reserves are reported from pit designs and underground stope designs based on Indicated Mineral Resources. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of those Mineral Resources that have been converted to Mineral Reserves.

Economic parameters such as mining costs, processing costs, metallurgical recoveries and geotechnical considerations have been applied to determine economic viability of the Mineral Reserves based on a gold price of US$1,500 per ounce (“/oz”) (unless otherwise stated). Mineral Reserves contained in stockpiles that meet the project-specific Mineral Reserve cut-off grades are also included for the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine.

Mineral Resources amenable to open pit mining are constrained with conceptual pit shells defined by economic parameters and using a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral Resources amenable to underground mining methods are reported above cut-off grades defined by site operating costs and using a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral Resources contained in stockpiles that meet the project-specific cut-off grades are also included for the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine. Gold grades are expressed in grams per tonne of gold (“g/t Au”).

Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates for our operating mines have been updated to account for mining depletion, using topographic surfaces as of December 31, 2022. These Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates are reported by project/mine on both a 100% project basis reflecting the total Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and the applicable project/mine specific attributable basis reflecting our ownership interest (details in table footnotes below).

Probable Mineral Reserves Statement

Country Mine or Project 100% Project Basis Attributable Ownership Basis
Tonnes
(x 1,000)
Gold Grade
(g/t Au)
Contained Gold
Ounces
(x 1,000)
Attributable
(%)
Contained Gold
Ounces
(x 1,000)
Mali

Fekola Mine
(including Cardinal Zone and stockpiles)

55,300 1.73 3,080 80 2,460
Fekola Regional (Bantako Nord Permit) 1,430 2.01 90 90 80
Total Fekola Complex 56,730 1.74 3,170   2,550
Philippines Masbate Gold Project 66,700 0.77 1,650 100 1,650
Namibia Otjikoto Open Pit and Wolfshag Underground 7,930 1.90 480 90 440
Total Probable Mineral Reserves
(includes stockpiles)
5,300   4,630
Notes: (Click to expand)

Notes:
1. Mineral Reserves have been classified using the CIM Standards. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

 

2. Fekola Mine: Mineral Reserves are reported on a 100% project and an 80% attributable basis, the remaining 20% interest is held by the State of Mali. The Mineral Reserves have an effective date of December 31, 2022 and have been prepared by Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mineral Reserves of the Fekola Mine are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$126.38/oz including royalties, average mining cost of US$2.95/t mined, average processing cost of US$15.58/t processed, and site general costs of US$7.22/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss for Fekola was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.65 g/t cut-off grade there is a 0.3% increase in tonnes, a 1.3% reduction in grade, and 1.0% reduction in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Mineral Reserves are reported above a cut-off grade of 0.65 g/t Au. Mineral Reserves of the Cardinal Zone are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$126.38/oz including royalties, mining costs ranging from US$1.90/t mined for saprolite to US$2.40 for fresh rock, processing costs ranging from US$10.84/t processed for saprolite to US$15.58/t processed for fresh rock, and site general costs of US$0.44/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss for the Cardinal Zone was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.40 g /t cut-off grade there is a 26% increase in tonnes, a -24% reduction in grade, and 5.0% reduction in ounces when compared to the subcell model. Mineral Reserves are reported above a cut-off grade of 0.65 g/t Au. 
 

3. Fekola Regional: Mineral Reserves for the Bantako Nord Permit are reported on an 90% attributable basis. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Reserves of the Bantako Nord Permit are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$139.13/oz including royalties, mining costs ranging from US$1.90/t mined for saprolite to US$2.40 for fresh rock, processing costs ranging from US$11.87/t processed for saprolite to US$16.61/t processed for fresh rock, and site general costs of US$1.75/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss for the Bantako Nord Permit was applied to whole block resource model using 1 m edge dilution to the grade domain contacts such that at a 0.65 g/t Au cut-off grade there is a 1.7% increase in tonnes, a 6.1% reduction in grade, and 4.2% reduction in ounces when compared to the subcell model.
 

4. Masbate Gold Project: Mineral Reserves are reported on a 100% project and attributable basis. Pursuant to the ore sales and purchase agreement between Filminera and PGPRC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PGPRC has the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Gold Project. We have a 40% interest in Filminera, which owns the majority of the Masbate Gold Project tenements, and the remaining 60% is owned by Zoom Mineral Holdings Inc. (“Zoom”), a Philippine shareholder company. Please see “Material Properties – Masbate Gold Project” below for a further discussion of the foregoing. The Mineral Reserves have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mineral Reserves are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, modeled metallurgical recovery (resulting in average LoM metallurgical recoveries by pit that range from 64% to 89%), and average base operating cost estimates of US$1.92–$2.26/t mined (mining), US$13.62–14.55/t processed (processing) and US$2.17–3.62/t processed (general and administrative). Dilution and ore loss were applied through whole block averaging such that at a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au, there is a 5.8% increase in tonnes, a 5.5% reduction in grade and 0.1% increase in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Mineral Reserves are reported at cut-off grades that range from 0.37–0.39 g/t Au.
 

5. Otjikoto Mine: Otjikoto Mineral Reserves are reported on a 100% project and a 90% attributable basis, the remaining 10% interest is held by EVI Mining (Proprietary) Ltd. (“EVI”), a Namibian empowerment company. The Otjikoto Mine Mineral Reserves within the open pits and stockpiles have an effective date of December 31, 2022 and have been prepared by Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mineral Reserves to be mined using open pit methods or in stockpiles are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$63.49/oz Au including royalties and levies, average mining cost of US$2.78/t mined, average processing cost of US$12.80/t processed, and site general costs of US$3.75/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.45 g/t Au cut-off grade there is a 2.3% decrease in tonnes, a 2.2% reduction in grade, and a 4.4% reduction in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Mineral Reserves to be mined using open pit methods or in stockpiles are reported above a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au. Mineral Reserves to be mined using underground methods at Wolfshag have an effective date of December 31, 2022, and have been reviewed by Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mineral Reserves to be mined using underground methods are based on a modified transverse longhole stoping mining method, gold price of US$1,350/oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$63.49/oz including royalties and levies, average mining cost of US$84.83/t mined, average processing cost of US$12.06/t processed, general costs of US$3.07/t processed, 10% dilution, and 90% mining recovery. Mineral Reserves to be mined using underground methods are reported above a cut-off grade of 2.68 g/t Au. 
 

6. Stockpiles: Mineral Reserves in stockpiled material are reported in the totals for the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine, and were prepared by mine site personnel at each operation. Ore stockpile balances are derived from mining truck movements to individual stockpiles or detailed surveys, with grade estimated from routine grade control (“GC”) methods. Stockpile cut-off grades vary by deposit, from 0.40–0.65 g/t Au.

Indicated Mineral Resource Statement 

Country Mine or Project 100% Project Basis Attributable Ownership Basis
Tonnes
(x 1,000)
Gold Grade
(g/t Au)
Contained Gold
Ounces
(x 1,000)
Attributable
(%)
Contained Gold
Ounces
(x 1,000)
Mali Fekola Open Pit  99,420  1.38  4,400  80  3,520
Cardinal Zone 7,600 1.68 410  80 330
Total Fekola Mine  107,020  1.40  4,810    3,850
Anaconda Area  32,400  1.08  1,130  90  1,020
Dandoko Permit  8,190  1.49  390  90  350
Total Fekola Regional  40,580  1.17  1,520    1,370
Total Fekola Complex  147,600  1.33  6,330    5,220
Philippines Masbate Gold Project  108,350  0.82  2,850  100  2,850
Namibia Otjikoto Open Pit and Wolfshag Underground  43,540  0.86  1,200  90  1,080
Colombia Gramalote Project  193,080  0.68  4,220  50  2,110
Total Indicated Mineral Resources
(includes Stockpiles)
 14,600    11,260

Inferred Mineral Resource Statement

Country Mine or Project 100% Project Basis Attributable Ownership Basis
Tonnes
(x 1,000)
Gold Grade
(g/t Au)
Contained Gold
Ounces
(x 1,000)
Attributable
(%)
Contained Gold
Ounces
(x 1,000)
Mali

Fekola Open Pit

 6,800  0.94  200  80  160

Cardinal Zone

 13,720  1.25  550  80  440

Total Fekola Mine

 20,520  1.15  760    610

Anaconda Area

 63,680  1.12  2,280  90  2,060

Dandoko Permit

 1,300  0.79  33  90  30

Total Fekola Regional

 64,980  1.11  2,320    2,090

Total Fekola Complex

 85,510  1.12  3,070    2,690
Philippines Masbate Gold Project  21,130  0.87  590  100  590
Namibia Otjikoto Open Pit and Wolfshag Underground  3,290  2.99  320  90  280
Colombia Gramalote Project  86,160  0.54  1,480  50  740
Total Inferred Mineral Resources 5,460   4,310
Notes: (Click to expand)
Notes:
1. Mineral Resources have been classified using the CIM Standards. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of those Mineral Resources that have been modified to Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.
 
2. Fekola Mine: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 80% attributable basis, the remaining 20% interest is held by the State of Mali. Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., Vice President, Projects. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.13/oz including royalties, average mining cost of US$2.57/t mined ) plus US$0.21/t mined (general and administrative), US$8.61–US$15.02/t processed (processing), average processing cost of US$13.91/t processed, and site general costs of US$5.41/t processed. Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au. 
 
3. Cardinal Zone: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 80% attributable basis, the remaining 20% interest is held by the State of Mali (as part of the Médinandi Exploitation Licence). Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating cost estimates of US$2.06–US$2.57/t mined (mining) plus a sinking rate of US$0.03 per 10 metres (“m”) depth, and US$0.21/t mined (general and administrative), US$9.60–US$13.91/t processed (processing), US$0.50/t processed (haulage), and US$5.41/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t Au for oxide and 0.40 g/t Au for sulphide. 
 
4. Anaconda Area (as defined below): Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 90% attributable basis for the Menankoto Permit. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Resources are reported on an 90% attributable basis for the Bantako Nord Permit. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Resources have an effective date of January 11, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating costs of US$0.97–US$2.00/t mined (mining at surface) plus a sinking rate of US$0.035 per 10 m depth, US$8.37–US$13.11/t processed (processing), US$3.50/t processed (haulage), and US$2.33/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.30 g/t Au for oxide and a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au for sulphide.
 
5. Dandoko Permit: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 90% attributable basis for the Dandoko Permit. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Resources have an effective date of February 17, 2023. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating costs of US$1.25–US$2.00/t mined (mining at surface) plus a sinking rate of US$0.035 per 10 m depth and US$0.45/t mined (general and administrative), US$8.61–US$15.02/t processed (processing), US$5.00/t processed (haulage), and US$1.67/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.30–0.35 g/t Au for oxide and a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au for sulphide.
 
6. Masbate Gold Project: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and attributable basis. Pursuant to the ore sales and purchase agreement between Filminera and PGPRC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PGPRC has the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Gold Project. We have a 40% interest in Filminera, which owns the majority of the Masbate Gold Project tenements, and the remaining 60% is owned by Zoom, a Philippine shareholder company. Please see “Material Properties - Masbate Gold Project” below for a further discussion of the foregoing. Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, modeled metallurgical recovery (resulting in average metallurgical recoveries by resource area that range from 60% to 88%), and operating cost estimates of US$1.58–US$2.03/t mined (mining), US$14.45/t processed (processing) and US$2.26–US$3.77/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at an average cut-off grade of 0.41 g/t Au.
 
7. Otjikoto Mine: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and a 90% attributable basis, the remaining 10% interest is held by EVI, a Namibian empowerment company. Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects. Mineral Resource estimates that are amenable to open pit mining methods are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$75.49/oz including royalties and levies, and operating cost estimates of US$2.78/t mined (mining), US$12.73/t processed (processing) and US$3.75/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources that are amenable to open pit mining are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.28 g/t Au. Mineral Resources that are amenable to underground mining are reported at cut-off grades of 1.5, 2.25 or 3.25 g/t Au and a minimum thickness of 1.5 m. 
 
8. Gramalote Project: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and a 50% attributable basis, the remaining 50% interest is held by a subsidiary of AngloGold. The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. Mineral Resources assume an open pit mining method and are reported within a conceptual pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 81.7–84% for oxide and 90.9– 97.6% for sulphide, selling costs of US$60.12/oz including royalties and levies, and operating cost estimates of US$2.23–US$2.55/t mined (average mining cost), US$5.03–US$5.13 for oxide, US$7.69–US$7.79/t for sulphide processed (processing) and US$2.10/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at cut-off grades of 0.15 g/t Au for oxide and 0.19 g/t Au for sulphide.
 
9. Stockpiles: Mineral Resources in stockpiled material are reported in the totals for the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine and were prepared by mine site personnel at each operation. Ore stockpile balances are derived from mining truck movements to individual stockpiles or detailed surveys, with grade estimated from routine GC methods.
 

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