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Tarra Prospect Summary Report Project Summary The Tarra Prospect consists of four main areas namely: Main Tarra (Tarra); Tarra Northwest; West Tarra and Sewatu. Of these sub-prospects, Tarra currently hosts the bulk of the exploration holes, which were drilled at 80-m fences and as close as 40m lines in places. The Tarra Prospect is located 4km north of the Awak Mas deposit and stands out as a prominent cliff face topographical feature. Regional Geology The Masmindo Mining Corporation ( Masmindo ) CoW is situated on the southern side of the Central Sulawesi Metamorphic Belt within a 50 km long, north-northeast trending fault bounded block of basement metamorphic rocks and younger sediments (Figure 1). The western margin of this block is represented by an easterly dipping thrust, whereas the eastern margin is defined by a major basement structure. Imbricate faulting has complicated the internal morphology of the block. The CoW is dominated by the late Cretaceous Latimojong Formation consisting of phyllites, slates basic to intermediate volcanics, limestone and schist representing a platform and/or fore arc trough flysch sequence. The Latimojong Formation overlies basement metamorphic rocks dominated by phyllites and slates. Both sequences have been intruded by late-stage plugs and stocks of diorite, monzonite and syenite. To the east of the metamorphic block, basic intermediate intrusives, pyroclastics and volcanogenic sediments comprising the Mesozoic Lamas Ophiolite Complex appears to have been obducted into a position effectively overlying the younger flyschoid sequence and basement metamorphics during continental accretion. One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 1 of 10

Figure 1 TARRA - Project Location and Regional Geological Setting History of Exploration on the CoW PT Asminco Bara Utama and New Hope Consolidated Industries Pty Ltd, through P.T. Masmindo Eka Sakti, were the first to initiate exploration activities in the area. This mainly involved reconnaissance surveys within Bajo River and Ulusalu areas. From 1988 to 1989, a regional reconnaissance survey was undertaken by Battle Mountain Gold Company, which resulted in the discovery of the Awak Mas Deposit and the identification of the Tarra Prospect. From 1991 to 1992, Battle Mountain identified a number of stream sediment anomalies in the vicinity of the Main Tarra Prospect. In 1996, a regional soil geochemical survey over the Tarra region delineated numerous gold anomalies, including a conspicuous signature extending to the northwest. From 1996 to 1998, Masmindo conducted infill and follow-up stream sediment sampling, Wacka drill soil sampling, float and rock chip/channel sampling and ultimately, diamond and reverse circulation drilling at the Main Tarra and Kandeapi Prospects. One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 2 of 10

From September 1998 to June 1999, Placer Dome Pacific ( Placer Dome ) conducted geochemical surveys, consisting of trenching and surface traverse sampling, coupled with prospect testing by diamond drilling in Tarra North West area. Prospect Geology The Tarra Prospect consists of a single 10 to 15m wide, northwest-trending, sub-vertical structurally controlled mineralized zone in the hanging wall of the Tarra Basal Fault. The Tarra Basal Fault is a northwest trending major structure traceable up to 1.5 km from Main Tarra to Tarra Northwest. The mineralisation is controlled by favourable sandstone and siltstone units in fault contact with an impermeable hematitic mudstone. The gold mineralisation occurs in a 30m silicified zone at the footwall of the fault and along quartz-pyrite filled fractures in the sandstone. Silica-albite±calcite alteration is associated with veins, stockworks and zones of silicified breccias. Significant supergene enrichment has occurred exploiting the high angle extensional structures, which has increased gold grades. Drilling Masmindo conducted diamond and reverse circulation drilling from 1996 to 1998 with a total of 32 diamond drill holes for 4,589m completed (Table 1). The holes were generally collared using PQ sized drill equipment with reduction to HQ as standard and further reducing to NQ on some deep holes. All diamond drilling used the triple tube recovery method with drill hole depths vary from 55m to 245m. In addition, 6 combined RC pre-collar and diamond tail holes were completed for 1,377m with depths varying from 193m to 264m. RC drilling was also completed during this period with 29 holes completed for 2,411m with depths varying from 34m to 120m. One Asia drilled 2 geotechnical drill holes in 2014 totalling 290.6m. One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 3 of 10

Figure 2 TARRA - Drillhole Location Plan and Mineralised Domains Sampling and Sub-Sampling Techniques Drill core (HQ) was generally sampled on 1m intervals, contingent on geology and core recovery with the core collected directly from the core barrel into core boxes. Core samples were split longitudinally in half, with half core sent for assay and other half retained as reference core in the core tray on site in a secure purpose build shed. RC cuttings were collected over 1m intervals via cyclone into plastic bags. Dry samples of nominal 20-25kg weight were riffle split to provide 3-5kg primary samples for assay. Wet samples were sampled from the settled and decanted sample bag using multiple spear samples to form the primary sample. For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique is consistent with industry standard practices. Sample Analysis method All on-site preparation of samples and assays were performed by internationally accredited labs PT Intertek Utama Services (formerly Inchcape). The fire assay gold analyses undertaken are considered a total assay method and are an appropriate assay method with limited blanks and duplicate samples being submitted by Masmindo. One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 4 of 10

Geological Interpretation The interpreted mineralised domain is tabular, orientated northwest-southeast, has an overall strike length of approximately 440m, and dips 70 to the northeast (Figure 2 and Figure 3). The mineralised domain width varies from 10 to 15m in thickness and extends to 300m below the surface with the top of the mineralisation capped by a cover of colluvium. The mineralised zones are primarily defined by diamond drill core with the aid of limited surface mapping and sampling. Drilling was inclined between 30 and 65, and angled from 2 directions (northeast-southwest) in order to target the mineralised Tarra Basal Fault which forms a topographic cliff face. A structural interpretation (the Tarra Basal Fault) was modelled to provide a guiding framework to the modelling of the estimation domain. No other faults were able to be modelled. A combination of a nominal 0.2g/t Au cut-off grade and the Tarra Basal Fault surface was used as a guide to define the continuity of mineralisation to be wireframed. Figure 3 TARRA Cross Section, Mineralised Domain and Block Grades with Tarra Basal Fault Surface and Existing Drill Holes One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 5 of 10

Estimation Methodology and Cut-Off Grade including Basis for Selection Estimation was by a non-linear technique Localised Uniform Conditioning ( LUC ) which is a recoverable estimation technique typically used for estimation into small blocks using wider spaced resource definition drilling. Grade interpolation used 2m composited samples constrained by hard boundaries within the modelled mineralisation zones. The bulk of the drilling data was on 40m (strike) x 60m to 100m (dip) spaced sections. Top cutting was applied to the data prior to estimation where necessary, taking into account the influence of higher grade spatial outliers. Interpolation parameters were derived using standard exploratory data analysis techniques of statistical and continuity analysis. Appropriate interpolation strategies were developed on a domain basis using kriging neighbourhood analysis ( KNA ), which included a search radii of 150m with a minimum and maximum number of samples of 8 and 25 respectively, to estimate into the panel blocks. Panel block size used is 5m x 20m x 20m (XYZ) and resultant SMU block size is 2.5m x 5m x 5m (XYZ). A change of support correction was applied to produce a recoverable resource estimate at the SMU scale (2.5mE x 5mN x 5mRL). This change of support correction was ultimately expressed as a single grade in a Selective Mining Unit ( SMU ) scale model utilising LUC post processing methodology. A check estimates using Ordinary Kriging ( OK ) were completed and compared to the final LUC estimate. The model was validated using the following techniques: Visual 3D checking and comparison of informing samples and estimated values. Global statistical comparisons of raw sample and composite grades to the block grades; Validation swath plots by northing, easting and elevation for each domain; and Analysis of the grade tonnage distribution. Mineral Resource Statement and Classification The Mineral Resource has been classified as Inferred based on a range of qualitative criteria which includes: data support as defined by drill spacing; confidence in the domain interpretation; data quality issues affecting particular zones; quality of the estimate (slope of regression), and reasonable prospects for economic extraction. The adopted cut-off grade for reporting is 0.5g/t Au, based on preliminary economic considerations and inline with the reporting of mineral resources and reserves from the updated PFS (2015). The basis for eventual economic extraction was the use of optimisation shells using Whittle software with all-in cost parameters and a base gold price of US$1,400. One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 6 of 10

The Tarra Mineral Resource Estimate ( MRE ) has been reported within the US$1,400 gold price shell as detailed in Table 1. Table 1 TARRA Mineral Resource Statement May 2017 At a 0.5g/t Au Cut-Off, Inside US$1,400 Shell Category Tonnes (Mt) Au (g/t) Au (Moz) Measured - - - Indicated - - - Inferred 2.3 1.34 0.10 TOTAL 2.3 1.34 0.10 The previous MRE estimate by One Asia (2015) is detailed below in Table 2. Table 2 - Previous MRE by One Asia 2015 At a 0.5g/t Au Cut-Off Category Tonnes (Mt) Au (g/t) Au (Moz) Measured - - - Indicated - - - Inferred 7.4 1.25 0.30 TOTAL 7.4 1.25 0.30 The alternate interpretation and risk assessment associated with the current MRE has significantly impacted on the contained metal reducing the contained gold ounces by more than 65% when compared to the previous MRE (2015). The current MRE is considered to be a lower risk model which better reflects the likely outcome from selective mining. Mining and Metallurgy Parameters and Modifying Factors As the mineralisation is near surface and grade of the mineralisation is amenable to conventional open pit mining methods. The assumed mining method would use drill and blast, utilising 2.5m mining flitches to a maximum vertical depth of 200m. An overall pit slope of 40 is assumed to be attainable based on the PFS (2015) update. Mineralised domains were developed on the basis of continuity in diffuse styles of mineralisation and thus included some lower grade zones. Domaining for LUC estimation incorporates zones of internal dilution to ensure grade continuity and produces robust geometrically simple zones amenable to selective open pit mining. The PFS is based on carbon in leach ( CIL ) processing of the known mineral resources with gravity and flotation circuits for an overall expected recovery of 88-91%. Based on this and the updated PFS (2015), it is assumed that the deposit will be amenable to economic extraction. One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 7 of 10

Estimation Methodology Comparison to Previous Estimate The current MRE and the previous estimate by One Asia (2015) are based on the same drill hole data with the differences being the result of an alternate interpretation philosophy and the assessment of risk associated with the data and geological understanding of the mineralisation. Comparison of the estimate has been completed on a side by side basis to highlight the key differences in the estimation techniques (Table 3). The salient differences are: The previous estimates wireframes imply continuity of relatively thin individual mineralisation envelope interpretations based on broad scale drilling. This has the result of increasing the volume of mineralisation beyond what would be practically achieved by mining. The current MRE uses a broad robust domain interpretation at a 0.2g/t Au threshold which in conjunction with an LUC estimation technique will better predict the local grade variability based on wide spaced drilling. 2m composites (One Asia used 4m composites) were used for the current MRE to better represent the local grade variability, and reduce over-smoothing of grade. Grade capping was used to minimise the influence of isolated grade outliers. The previous estimate relied on the 4m composites to moderate the influence of any extreme grades. Localisation to give LUC estimates per individual SMU will better predict the grade tonnage curve that could be achieved when mining. Use of an ID2 estimate into small blocks (4 x 4 x 4m (XYZ)) relative to the drill spacing, will likely over represent the metal, and imply a mining selectively that is unachievable. The MRE Inferred classification remains unchanged to the previous estimate, and was based on solely on qualitative factors which included data support, confidence in the interpretation and grade continuity, and estimation quality (using the slope of regression). The MRE has been reported inside a constraining US$1,400 optimisation shell to satisfy the reasonable prospects for eventual extraction, whereas the previous estimate was limited to the boundaries of the interpreted mineralisation envelopes only. One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 8 of 10

Table 3 - Estimation Methodology Comparison to Previous Estimate by One Asia (2015) Estimation Process Cube 2017 One Asia 2015 Compositing 2m composites 4m composites Mineralisation Domains Grade Capping Density Block Size Estimation Technique Interpolation Parameters Robust, geometrically simple and continuous estimation domain based on the modelled Basal Tarra Fault surface. Nominal 0.2g/t Au lower threshold. Spatial location of outliers assessed on a domain basis. High grade cap of 6g/t Au was used which affected one composite. Density assigned: Colluvium/Soil - 1.8t/m 3 Fresh - 2.6t/m 3. LUC panel size 5 x 20 x 20m (XYZ) SMU size of 2.5 x 5 x 5m (XYZ) Non-linear (LUC) diluted and recoverable estimation technique. Check estimate by OK Nugget effect of 30% Ellipsoidal search radii 150m. Anisotropy 4:4:1 (major/semi/major). Min samples 8 Max samples 25 Classification Qualitative approach based on data support, data quality and grade continuity. Inferred categories only Reasonable Prospects and Reporting Model Accuracy Level Reported at 0.5g/t Au cut-off Inside constraining US$1,400 shell Global estimate at SMU size Used qualitative criteria and estimation quality (slope of regression) to determine that the model accuracy is of an acceptable level to support an Inferred classification. Deterministic geological interpretation which implies continuity of relatively thin individual mineralisation zones based on broad scale drilling. Minimum 3m downhole length. Nominal >0.5g/t Au cut-off. No grade capping applied, as 4m composites moderate any outliers Density assigned to all material of 2.6t/m 3 Block size 4 x 4 x 4m (XYZ) Inverse Distance Squared ( ID2 ) estimation into small blocks. Nugget effect not accounted for. Isotropic search radii 132m. Anisotropy 1:1:1 (major/semi/major). Min samples 1 Max samples 8 Based on data support and data quality Inferred category only Reported at 0.5g/t Au cut-off. No constraining pits shell used Global estimate. Acceptable global accuracy based on the sparseness of the informing data to support an Inferred classification. Further Work Additional areas have been identified for infill and extensional drilling, including targets along strike, both east and west and downdip, including where some of the deep drill holes have stopped short of the mineralised zone. Other mineralisation in the hanging-wall of Tarra could be included in the mineral resource once further drilling can define the continuity of these zones. Planned drilling is focussed on upgrading the majority of the current Inferred Mineral Resource to the Indicated classification (7 holes for 1,200m), as well as growth of the Mineral Resource outside of the currently One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 9 of 10

delineated mineralised domains (35 holes for 4,200m). The approximate position of the planned drilling is shown in Figure 4. Further delineation of the Tarra Fault zone, along with assessing the other prospects in the Tarra region and associated geochemical anomalies will assist in generating further targets for drill testing. Detailed core re-logging and refinement of the structural model will help progress the current geological model and provide a drill targeting tool both for resource delineation and definition of new exploration targets within the CoW. Figure 4 TARRA Oblique View Looking from Above to the North Showing Mineralisation Domains, Constraining US$1,400 Shell and Planned Drilling Areas One Asia Resources Limited May 2017 Page 10 of 10