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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources

Mineral Lands Division

Geological Survey No: Registry File Nos:

Confidential Until:

Mineral Rights: Licence Extended Licence Impost Mining Lease Regional Other

Licence/Property No. of Claims Assessment Year Date Issued NTS Map

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Digital Copy Only

Enclosures (indicate number of each):

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Cape Ray Gold Project – Year 2016 Assessment Report for Exploration and

Prospecting. (Addendum)

Submitted by:

Even Stavre P.Geo

For: Nordmin Engineering Ltd/Benton Resources Corp. February, 2017

Work year 2016 :

Total License : 2(Addendum)

021559M Total : $8,809.62

9939M Total : $20,971.79

Total expenditures : $29,781.41 CAD

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Table of Contents

Cape Ray Gold Project - 2016 Year Assessment Report ........................................................................ 1

on Exploration and Prospecting. (Addendum) ...................................................................................... 1

1.0 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................... 3

2.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 3

3.0 Infrastructure ........................................................................................................................... 5

4.0 Mineral Exploration Summary .................................................................................................. 6

5.0 Current Work ........................................................................................................................... 8

5.1 2016 Surface drill hole collar survey Program .............................................................................. 8

5.3 2016 Survey Equipment............................................................................................................. 11

6.0 Water Analysis ....................................................................................................................... 12

7.0 Summary of Expenses ............................................................................................................ 13

APPENDIX I Water Quality Lab Results ............................................................................................... 15

APPENDIX II Proof of Payments .......................................................................................................... 16

List of Maps Figure 1 Cape Ray Claim Map.................................................................................................................................. 4

Figure 2 Cape Ray Cottage Area Map (Google Map) ................................................................................................ 5

Figure 3 Cape Ray 2016 Survey Program Map (Google Map) ................................................................................... 8

Figure 4 Cape Ray 2016 DDH Collar Survey Map ...................................................................................................... 9

Figure 5 Cape Ray Water Sampling Program Map ................................................................................................. 11

List of Tables

Table 1 Cape Ray Project Claim Table...................................................................................................................... 4

Table 2 Summary of Historical Exploration Work..................................................................................................... 6

Table 3 2016 Cape Ray Water Samples Locations .................................................................................................. 12

Table 4 2016 Cape Ray Survey Tabulated Report ......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Table 5 Cape Ray Personnel Detailed Expense Report ........................................................................................... 13

Table 6 2016 Cape Ray Detailed Expenditures ....................................................................................................... 13

Table 7 2016 Cape Ray Survey Contractor Expenditure Report .............................................................................. 14

Table 8 2016 Cape Ray Summary Survey Campaign Expenditure ................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

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1.0 SUMMARY Exploration license 021559M (property) was acquired by Benton Resources Inc. in October, 2013. The

license consists of 44 claims that forms part of a larger package of exploration licenses held by the

Benton/Nordmin JV area, referred to as the Cape Ray Property (Figure 1). The Cape Ray Property takes

up to approximately 60 kilometers of the Cape Ray Fault Zone. The property is host to several other

gold-silver-base metal deposits including Windowglass Hill and the Cape Ray deposits (04, 41 and 51

zones). The Cape Ray Property is located in southwestern Newfoundland and the IAM lease, which is the

topic of this report, is located approximately 35 kilometers northeast of the town of Port aux Basque,

centered at UTM (nad27) coordinate 362200 east and 5295500 north.

The 021559M lease is situated along the Cape Ray Fault Zone (CRFZ), a regional northeast trending zone

of highly strained rocks separating the Cape Ray Igneous Complex to the northwest from the Port aux

Basque gneiss to the southeast. The Cape Ray Fault Zone is associated with all of the deposits within the

Cape Ray Property, including the license 021559M.

Following the discovery of a high grade deposit in 1988, Isle aux Mort, located to the north of the

License 021559M, a program consisting of mapping and sampling as well as ground geophysical and

geochemical surveys were completed.

No additional work has been carried out on the zone since 1996.

Benton Resources Inc. acquired a 100% interest in the 021559M property in October, 2013. During the

period between May 1 and July 15, 2015, Benton compiled all available data on the exploration

programs completed on the area and created a standardized digital database converted from local grid

to UTM (nad27) projection.

2.0 INTRODUCTION This report describes the results of the old historical and 2016 drilling collar survey which is part of the

compilation of historical exploration activities completed on exploration Cape Ray Property including

license 021559M on Benton Resources Inc./Nordmin Engineering LTD’s JV area, located in southwestern

Newfoundland. License 021559M covers 10.9 km2, in total and last working activities were in 1996.

The purpose of the survey campaign was to confirm old historical drill hole collars dating from 1979, on

the existing database of exploration work completed on the property, as a part of a QAQC program

conducted by Nordmin Engineering LTD personnel. It is expressed that this working database will be

beneficial in identifying future exploration targets on Lease 21559M as well as on the remaining Cape

Ray Property.

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Table 1 Cape Ray Project Claim Table

Licence # Known Deposit # of Claims Area (km2)

017072M Windowglass Hill (WGH) and 51 183 45.70

021559M - 44 10.99

007833M - 1 0.25

021562M - 34 8.49

009939M 04 and 41 12 3.00

Figure 1 Cape Ray Claim Map

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3.0 Infrastructure Minimal infrastructure currently exists on the Cape Ray Property and evidence of previous exploration

work including drilling, trenching, and bulk sampling are present. No electrical or telephone line

infrastructure extends to the Cape Ray Property and the nearest electrical high voltage substation is

located approximately 25 km to the southwest in the community of Channel-Port aux Basques.

The deposit area is non-populated at present and surrounded by an abundance of barren land that

would favorably contribute to mine development. There are a few seasonal cottages within the claim

boundary (Figure 2).

Figure 2 Cape Ray Cottage Area Map (Google Map)

The abundance of surface water resources from lakes on the Cape Ray Property is a positive factor for

future development. The current access road will require upgrades to ease logistics to ready the

property for further exploration/mining production work and to supply year round access. The road

would also need to be extended to connect outlier deposits that are deemed economically viable for

production.

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4.0 Mineral Exploration Summary Summarized below in Table 2 is a brief history of geological and exploration work carried out in the area

and around the Cape Ray Project.

Table 2 Summary of Historical Exploration Work

Year(s) Company(s) Highlights

1953-1969 British Newfoundland Exploration Company

(Brinex)

Government of Newfoundland granted majority of current Cape Ray Property to Brinex.

Brinex performed stream sediment survey and discovered ‘Gulch’ showing located 2.7 km Northeast of 51 Zone.

1975-1976 Philips Management Inc.

(Philips)

Philips acquired large property along 40 km strike length of CRFZ.

Conducted large airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey with mapping, prospecting, and stream sediment sampling.

Sulphide anomalies found in the ‘H’ and ‘I’ Brook showings within CRFZ.

1976-1977 Amax Minerals

Exploration Ltd. (Amax)

Amax optioned claims from Philips and completed 2 diamond drill holes (ddh) in 41 zone vicinity.

One hole encountered mineralisation at a depth of 29.57 m.

1977-1983 Rio Tinto Canada Exploration Ltd.

(Riocanex)

Riocanex optioned claims from Philips in 1977.

Carried out several geophysical and geochemical surveys as well as trenching

and diamond drilling.

Drilled 172 ddh by 1980 (24,054 m).

Discovered the CRGD which includes the 04, 41 and 51 deposits and followed by WGH deposit.

Parent company Rio Algom did metallurgical testing and hired Acres Davy McKee Ltd. (ADM) to complete open pit pre-feasibility study (1981).

Rio Algom retained Lakefield Research of Canada Ltd. (Lakefield) to perform metallurgical testing on a bulk sample from the 41 zone.

Riocanex dropped the property in 1983 after determining the potential tonnage was insufficient to justify mine development.

1984-1985

New Venture Equities Ltd. (New Venture) partners

with Mascot Gold Mines (Mascot)

New Venture acquired the Cape Ray property in 1984.

Completed geological mapping, prospecting, and soil geochemical surveys.

No diamond drilling was completed.

Focus of sampling and mapping was the area southwest of CRGD.

Underground exploration program carried out on 41 deposit:

152 m decline to depth of 27 m.

Vertical drifting along the ‘A vein’

Discovered the discontinuous Au grades were due to structural complexity.

Grade control during an operation would require constant supervision.

Retained ADM to perform revised underground mining prefeasibility study

(1984).

1986-1989

International Corona Resources Ltd. (Corona) with subsidiary Dolphin

Explorations Ltd. (Dolphin)

Corona acquired Cape Ray after amalgamating with New Venture (1986).

Dolphin carried out extensive exploration and development work (1986-1989):

Compilation of previous work

Geological mapping, prospecting, rock, soil and lake sediment sampling.

VLFEM horizontal loop EM, and IP geophysical surveys

Diamond drilling 118 holes (23,310 m)

Discovery of the Sleeper and Big Pond zones Southeast of Windowglass Hill.

Continue underground exploration by:

Extending the decline additional 525 m to vertical depth of 72 m.

Completed 25 m of vertical drifting along ‘A vein’.

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Year(s) Company(s) Highlights 60 m of crosscuts, and 47 m of lateral development for the 307 tonne bulk

sample (41 deposit)

Profitable results from first bulk sample prompted an extension:

41 deposit decline was extended another 91 m to vertical depth of 82 m.

Test stoping on the ‘A vein’ between 72 m level and 27 m level completed with lateral development (211 m) and raising (77 m).

Stope recovered 3,228 tons of ‘A vein’

Another sample of 262 tons was taken from ‘C vein’ from the 82 m level.

Retained Kilborn Ltd. To complete a mining feasibility study (1990).

1990-1996 American Gem

Corporation

Corona and Dolphin acquired by Homestake Mining Corp. (1992) and sold the Cape Ray property to American Gem Corporation

Property is dormant from late 1989 – 1996

1996-1998 Royal Oak Mines Ltd.

(Royal Oak)

Royal Oak purchased property from American Gem Corporation.

17 ddh completed.

Site road survey and improvements.

22.73 km of ground Mag-VLF (Sleeper and Big Pond).

Royal Oak filed for bankruptcy in 1999.

1999-2002

South Coast Ventures Ltd. (South Coast) , Alexander

J. Turpin (Turpin) and Cornerstone Capital

Resources Inc. (Cornerstone)

Claims open for staking via draw system for expired mineral licences in late 2000.

South Coast staked over the Isle aux Morts, Big Pond-Sleeper, 04, and 41 Deposits.

Turpin staked over the 51 and WGH Deposits.

2002 Terra Nova Gold options for 100% ownership of South Coast claims.

2002 Cornerstone options for 100% ownership of Turpin Claims.

2003 Terra Nova Gold

Corporation (Terra Nova) Expand existing IP survey.

Diamond drilling 20 holes completed.

2004 Terra Nova Gold and

Tenacity Gold Mining Company.

In December 2004 decided to relinquish options on Cape Ray to explore an opportunity in Mexico. Tenacity acquired the property.

2005-2011 No exploration work completed.

2012 Cornerstone Capital

Resources Inc. (Cornerstone)

Cornerstone retained Mercator Geological Services to prepare an NI 43-101 resource update on the 51 and WGH deposits

Resource Estimate reported by Mercator shown below in Error! Reference

source not found..

2013

Benton Resources Inc. (Benton) and Tenacity

Gold Mining Corporation (Tenacity)

Benton purchased 100% interest in the claims held by Cornerstone (51 and WGH deposits).

Benton collected 150 kg mini bulk sample from 51 deposit for metallurgical testing.

Benton entered into option agreement for 100% purchase of the four claims held by Tenacity which include the 04, 41, Isle aux Mort’s and Big Pond deposits.

Benton also staked an additional 108 claims to hold 100% control of the 60 km strike length along the Cape Ray Fault.

Benton conducted geochemical sampling, geological mapping, and IP surveys.

2014-2015 Benton Resources Inc.

(Benton)

Diamond drill program to drill 17 holes (2000 m).

Completed final payment to Tenacity (04, 41, Isle aux Mort’s and Big Pond deposits) for 100% interest in 60 km strike length of Cape Ray.

2015 trenching efforts

2016 Nordmin Engineering LTD Diamond Drilling Program total of 29 holes (5004m)

The Crown holds all surface rights in the Cape Ray Project area. None of the property or adjacent areas

is encumbered in any way. The area is not in an environmentally or archeologically sensitive zone and

there are no aboriginal land claims or entitlements in this region of the province. (2015 Madsen Technical

Report).

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5.0 Current Work

5.1 2016 Surface drill hole collar survey Program From December 1st to 6th to 2016 Giovanni Sferrazza and Even Stavre (Nordmin Engineering LTD) from

Sudbury, Ont., performed a two day surveying campaign zones.

Upon arriving at the grid location by helicopter, the RTK system Base unit was installed the Base Station

(Base_2016). Once all necessary equipment was installed, the base unit was initialized with its

coordinates and elevation. Two quality control shot were measured near the base, to verify that the

system was operational and delivering corrected positions. The base unit was then activated to begin

additional static data collection. The crew then navigated to pre-plotted drill-hole locations to survey

the surface drill collar locations.

Figure 3 Cape Ray 2016 Survey Program Map (Google Map)

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Figure 4 Cape Ray 2016 DDH Collar Survey Map

The surface DDH collar surveying tasks that were performed along each collar location consisted

collecting of an existing total of 8 DDH collars throughout the Cape Ray JV area covering:

Licences 7833M, 9939M, 17072M & 21559M. (Figure 4)

Upon completion of the surface DDH collar survey, the data logger was downloaded and the information

checked.

Photos were recorded in the field notebook during the survey. In addition to the DDH collar survey

surveys, a recognisance survey was made for License 21559M by Even Stavre and John Sferrazza to spot

other old historical markings such as old pickets, old local grid(s) during historical exploration activities.

No DDH collars or other old historical workings, old grid pickets, benchmark pickets were noted at that

time and no GPS survey was performed. All the 8 DDH collar locations surveyed, located on the 9939M

License. All results of the survey were tabulated to include Northing, Easting, Elevation and difference of

previous survey for each DDH collar measurement comparison.

Results were tabulated and are provided in this Survey Report (Table 3).

9939M

21559M 17072M

7833M

JV Area

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Job:cape ray 2016

Version:3.00 Units:Metres rL Type License#

base 2016 5290771 356073.7 339.23 Base Station

9939M

BASE_2016 5290771 356073.7 339.23 Base Station

9939M

as145 5290567 356338.3 340.58 test 9939M

as146 5290567 356338.3 340.58 test 9939M

as142 5290567 356338.4 340.57 test 9939M

cr_16_36 5290942 356114.2 332.79 DDH Collar 9939M

cr_16_37 5290970 356244.3 334.62 DDH Collar 9939M

cr_16_38 5290995 356226.8 333.99 DDH Collar 9939M

cr_16_47a 5291110 356182.9 331 DDH Collar 9939M

cr_16_45a 5291133 356200.1 330.08 DDH Collar 9939M

cr_16_51 5291162 356284.6 328.15 DDH Collar 9939M

cr_16_52 5291224 356271 325.63 DDH Collar 9939M Table 3 2016 Cape Ray DDH Collar Survey Program

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Table 4 2016 Cape Ray DDH Collar Survey Program

5.3 2016 Survey Equipment The equipment used for the static GPS survey consisted of Trimble Navigation’s dual-frequency R10

GNSS Receiver, R-TR01 Dual Frequency Base Kit. All packed in one box. The GPS data was downloaded,

processed and adjusted using Trimble Business Center (TBC) software.

A two-meter fixed height tripod was used at the base and a two meter fixed height rod at the rover. The

data was collected and stored on a Trimble TSC3 data logger using Trimble Access and downloaded

Figure 5 Cape Ray Water Sampling Program Map

JV Area

21559M

17072M

7833M

9939M

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6.0 Water Analysis Surface water sampling for geochemical characterization and potential effects analysis took place

throughout the exploration program undertaken in 2016. Samples were obtained from surface water

bodies throughout the property and in close proximity to drilling activities (Figure 5). Coordinates of

sampling locations can be found in Table 5.

A total of four sampling events were undertaken in May, August, September and October. Samples were

delivered to AGAT laboratories in Halifax NS for analysis of total metals and cations, major anions,

hardness, organics, inorganics, mercury and Radium 226. Sample results can be found in Appendix I.

Results were compared to relevant provincial and federal water quality criteria for all parameters. All

sampling including for QA/QC purposes was carried out by Giovanni Sferrazza, Director Environmental

Services at Nordmin Engineering.

Table 5 2016 Cape Ray Water Samples Locations

Water/S xEast yNorth zRL License#

CRWA – 01 355283 5290499 316 9939M

CRWA – 03 355250 5290469 321 9939M

CRWA-41DS 355846 5290904 298 9939M

CRWA- 05 355855 5291047 308 9939M

CRWA-06 356196 5290701 328 9939M

CRWA -07 356683 5290293 310 021559M

CRWA-08 355063 5290816 307 9939M

CRWA-09 354816 5290792 331 9939M

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7.0 Summary of Expenses During the survey campaign and field work done for License: 021559M and 9939M a survey GPS

Tremble unit was rented out from Cansel Ltd. NL, to complete the task. Also a helicopter from NL

Helicopter Ltd., was contracted by Nordmin Engineering Ltd., for the crew transportation.

All the water samples gathered were shipped to AGAT Laboratories in Halifax NS., for processing. A

detailed summary of expenses is provided in Tables 6 through 9. Proof of expenditures can be found in

Appendix II.

Table 6 Cape Ray Personnel Detailed Expense Report

Table 7 2016 Cape Ray Disbursements Detailed Expenditures

Nov-30 Dec-01 Dec-02 Dec-03 Dec-04 Dec-05 Dec-06 Dec-07

AIR 662.32$ 1,041.02$

FUEL

MEAL

HOTEL 319.70$ 135.60$

SHIPPING

CAR RENTAL 68.75$

PARKING

HELICOPTER

SURVEY RENTAL

TOOLS

Nordmin Engineering Personnel 1

Nov-30 Dec-01 Dec-02 Dec-03 Dec-04 Dec-05 Dec-06 Dec-07

AIR 447.49$

FUEL 40.00$ 61.71$ 22.91$ 100.82$

MEAL 37.28$ 103.92$ 200.19$ 44.97$ 150.87$ 59.23$

HOTEL 319.70$ 453.65$ 712.55$

SHIPPING 221.12$ 114.12$

CAR RENTAL 507.50$ 675.81$

PARKING 260.00$

HELICOPTER 4,500.00$ 891.25$

SURVEY RENTAL

TOOLS 22.97$ 60.89$

Nordmin Engineering Personnel 2

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Table 8 2016 Cape Ray Survey Contractor Expenditure Report

Table 9 2016 Cape Ray Summary Survey Campaign Expenditure

LicenseField Work

Man/Days

Environmental

Cost/Day

Environmental

Cost

Geologist

Cost/Day

Geology

Wages

Survey

Cost/Day

Survey

Wages

Survey

Unit

Survey

Cost/Unit

Survey

Unit/Cost

Water

Samples

Water

Cost/Sample

Water

Sample/Cost

21559M 2 1,200.00$ 4,800.00$ 530.00$ 530.00$ 4 574.60$ 1,164.39$

9939M 1 -$ 530.00$ 1,060.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 1 775.00$ 891.25$ 513.50$ -$

17072M -$ -$ 513.50$ -$

7833M -$ -$ 513.50$ -$

TOTAL 3 1,200.00$ 4,800.00$ 1,060.00$ 1,590.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 1 775.00$ 891.25$ 4 2,115.10$ 1,164.39$

Field Contractor Work Chart

License

Expenses

Camp/Office/

Supplies

Rentals

Contractors

fee

Expediting

Air TravelSubtotal

15%

AdminTotal

21559M 1,166.15$ 6,494.39$ -$ 7,660.54$ 1,149.08$ 8,809.62$

9939M 10,085.51$ 6000 2,150.83$ 18,236.34$ 2,735.45$ 20,971.79$

17072M -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ -$

7833M -$ 0 -$ -$ -$ -$

TOTAL 29,781.41$

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APPENDIX I Water Quality Lab Results

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VERSION*: 1

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All samples will be disposed of within 30 days following analysis. Please contact the lab if you require additional sample storage time.

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WA-0541-DS WA-06 WA-07SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

WaterWaterWater WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

2016-05-12 2016-05-12 2016-05-122016-05-12DATE SAMPLED:

7555512 7555516 7555524 7555532G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3Bromide 0.3mg/L

4 3 2 2Chloride 1640, 120mg/L

<0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12Fluoride 0.120.12mg/L

0.24 0.21 <0.05 <0.05Nitrate as N 0.05550, 13mg/L

<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Nitrite as N 0.050.06mg/L

8 14 <2 <2Sulphate 2mg/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015Guideline values are for general reference only. The guidelines provided may or may not be relevant for the intended use. Refer directly to the applicable standard for regulatory interpretation.

Analysis performed at AGAT Halifax (unless marked by *)

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Anions (Water)

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WaterWaterWater WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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45.2 47.4 3.7 4.4Hardness 0.7mg/L

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Hardness, Total

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WaterWaterWater WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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<0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002Total Cyanide 0.002mg/L

<0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010Tungsten 0.010mg/L

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Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Inorganic Chemistry (Water)

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WaterWaterWater WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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7555512 7555516 7555524 7555532G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026Mercury 0.026ug/L

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WaterWaterWater WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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7555512 7555516 7555524 7555532G / S RDLUnitParameter

Y Y Y YSubcontracted Data

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WaterWaterWater WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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7555512 7555516 7555524 7555532G / S RDLUnitParameter

208 244 75 124Total Aluminum 5Variableug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2Total Antimony 2ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2Total Arsenic 25ug/L

12 8 5 5Total Barium 5ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2Total Beryllium 2ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2Total Bismuth 2ug/L

<5 <5 <5 <5Total Boron 529000,ug/L

0.039 0.072 <0.017 <0.017Total Cadmium 0.0171.0, 0.09ug/L

1 2 1 1Total Chromium 1ug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1Total Cobalt 1ug/L

4 4 <2 <2Total Copper 2Equationug/L

608 652 620 568Total Iron 50300ug/L

3.5 3.4 <0.5 <0.5Total Lead 0.5Equationug/L

17 30 25 17Total Manganese 2ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2Total Molybdenum 273ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2Total Nickel 2Equationug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1Total Selenium 11ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Silver 0.10.25ug/L

121 86 <5 <5Total Strontium 5ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Thallium 0.10.8ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2Total Tin 2ug/L

8 7 <2 2Total Titanium 2ug/L

0.3 0.2 <0.1 <0.1Total Uranium 0.133, 15ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2Total Vanadium 2ug/L

<5 9 <5 <5Total Zinc 530ug/L

16.3 16.0 1.0 1.1Total Calcium 0.1mg/L

1.1 1.8 0.3 0.4Total Magnesium 0.1mg/L

0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2Total Potassium 0.1mg/L

3.1 2.7 2.1 2.6Total Sodium 0.1mg/L

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Total Metals + Cations

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Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

DATE RECEIVED: 2016-05-14

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Total Metals + Cations

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Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015Guideline values are for general reference only. The guidelines provided may or may not be relevant for the intended use. Refer directly to the applicable standard for regulatory interpretation.

Analysis performed at AGAT Halifax (unless marked by *)

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WA-0541-DS WA-06 WA-07SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

WaterWaterWater WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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7555512 7555516 7555524 7555532G / S RDLUnitParameter

34 31 <5 <5Alkalinity as CaCO3 5mg/L

7.57 7.46 5.99 6.01pH 6.5-9.0

<0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03Total Phosphorous as P 0.03mg/L

<5 <5 <5 <5Total Suspended Solids 5Narrativemg/L

0.7 0.5 0.6 0.6Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N 0.4mg/L

0.08 0.06 0.09 0.07Ammonia as N 0.05Fact Sheetmg/L

3.00 2.77 7.44 7.21Carbone organique total 0.30mg/L

3.0 2.8 7.4 7.2Total Organic Carbon 0.5mg/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015Guideline values are for general reference only. The guidelines provided may or may not be relevant for the intended use. Refer directly to the applicable standard for regulatory interpretation.

7555512-7555532 TOC was analysed at AGAT Montreal.

Analysis performed at AGAT Halifax (unless marked by *)

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Various Inorganics (Water)

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7555512 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals + Cations Total Iron 300 60841-DS ug/L

7555516 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals + Cations Total Iron 300 652WA-05 ug/L

7555524 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals + Cations Total Iron 300 620WA-06 ug/L

7555524 NS-CCME FWAL Various Inorganics (Water) pH 6.5-9.0 5.99WA-06

7555532 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals + Cations Total Iron 300 568WA-07 ug/L

7555532 NS-CCME FWAL Various Inorganics (Water) pH 6.5-9.0 6.01WA-07

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Total Metals + Cations

Total Aluminum 5162016 193 205 6.0% < 5 106% 80% 120% 107% 80% 120% 110% 70% 130%

Total Antimony 5162016 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 80% 80% 120% 101% 80% 120% 91% 70% 130%

Total Arsenic 5162016 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 95% 80% 120% 98% 80% 120% 97% 70% 130%

Total Barium 5162016 13 14 7.4% < 5 101% 80% 120% 101% 80% 120% 103% 70% 130%

Total Beryllium

5162016 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 104% 80% 120% 104% 80% 120% 95% 70% 130%

Total Bismuth 5162016 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 103% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120% 90% 70% 130%

Total Boron 5162016 171 174 1.7% < 5 112% 80% 120% 103% 80% 120% 106% 70% 130%

Total Cadmium 5162016 1.01 1.04 2.9% < 0.017 97% 80% 120% 96% 80% 120% 93% 70% 130%

Total Chromium 5162016 2 < 1 0.0% < 1 119% 80% 120% 116% 80% 120% 109% 70% 130%

Total Cobalt

5162016 < 1 < 1 0.0% < 1 119% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 130% 70% 130%

Total Copper 5162016 < 1 < 1 0.0% < 2 115% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 118% 70% 130%

Total Iron 5162016 230 238 3.4% < 50 120% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 130% 70% 130%

Total Lead 5162016 < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0% < 0.5 103% 80% 120% 104% 80% 120% 94% 70% 130%

Total Manganese 5162016 128 129 0.8% < 2 109% 80% 120% 111% 80% 120% 103% 70% 130%

Total Molybdenum

5162016 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 106% 80% 120% 108% 80% 120% 120% 70% 130%

Total Nickel 5162016 4240 4250 0.2% < 2 120% 80% 120% 119% 80% 120% 105% 70% 130%

Total Selenium 5162016 < 1 < 1 0.0% < 1 100% 80% 120% 97% 80% 120% 82% 70% 130%

Total Silver 5162016 < 0.1 < 0.1 0.0% < 0.1 103% 80% 120% 101% 80% 120% 95% 70% 130%

Total Strontium 5162016 62 65 4.7% < 5 115% 80% 120% 117% 80% 120% 110% 70% 130%

Total Thallium

5162016 < 0.1 < 0.1 NA < 0.1 104% 80% 120% 103% 80% 120% 94% 70% 130%

Total Tin 5162016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 97% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120% 101% 70% 130%

Total Titanium 5162016 < 2 3 0.0% < 2 110% 80% 120% 109% 80% 120% 130% 70% 130%

Total Uranium 5162016 < 0.1 < 0.1 0.0% < 0.1 104% 80% 120% 103% 80% 120% 103% 70% 130%

Total Vanadium 5162016 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 114% 80% 120% 112% 80% 120% 130% 70% 130%

Total Zinc

5162016 52 52 0.0% < 5 116% 80% 120% 117% 80% 120% 108% 70% 130%

Total Calcium 5162016 25.8 25.9 0.4% < 0.1 111% 80% 120% 106% 80% 120% 100% 70% 130%

Total Magnesium 5162016 2.1 2.1 0.0% < 0.1 110% 80% 120% 108% 80% 120% 99% 70% 130%

Total Potassium 5162016 0.9 0.9 0.0% < 0.1 106% 80% 120% 105% 80% 120% 103% 70% 130%

Total Sodium 5162016 48.9 49.1 0.4% < 0.1 111% 80% 120% 107% 80% 120% 98% 70% 130%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Mercury Analysis in Water (Total)

Mercury 1 < 0.026 < 0.026 0.0% < 0.026 98% 80% 120% 80% 120% 98% 70% 130%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Various Inorganics (Water)

Alkalinity as CaCO3 7552523 195 195 0.1% < 5 103% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

pH 7552523 7.92 7.93 0.1% < 102% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Total Phosphorous as P 1 7549759 <0.03 <0.03 NA < 0.03 102% 80% 120% 120% 120% 100% 80% 120%

Total Suspended Solids 1 7225 < 5 < 5 0.0% < 5 99% 80% 120% 120% 120% 100% 80% 120%

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Water Analysis

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

BatchPARAMETERSample

IdDup #2

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

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AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation.

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Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N

1 7549759 4.1 4.0 2.5% < 0.4 107% 80% 120% 80% 120% 103% 80% 120%

Ammonia as N 1 7558903 0.04 0.07 NA < 0.05 99% 80% 120% 80% 120% 105% 80% 120%

Carbone organique total 7559477 1.8 1.8 0.0% < 0.5 93% 80% 120% 96% 80% 120% 91% 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Anions (Water)

Bromide 7553437 3.0 3.1 4.0% < 0.3 90% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Chloride 7553437 NA NA 0.0% < 1 91% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Fluoride 7553437 <0.12 <0.12 NA < 0.12 95% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 100% 80% 120%

Nitrate as N 7553437 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 87% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 84% 80% 120%

Nitrite as N

7553437 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 96% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 112% 80% 120%

Sulphate 7553437 837 821 1.9% < 2 100% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Inorganic Chemistry (Water)

Total Cyanide 7557910 <0.002 <0.002 NA < 0.002 94% 80% 120% 103% 90% 110% 92% 70% 130%

Tungsten 7561075 <0.010 <0.010 NA < 0.010 99% 90% 110% 97% 90% 110% 96% 70% 130%

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UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

BatchPARAMETERSample

IdDup #2

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

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AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation.

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Water Analysis

Bromide INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Chloride INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Fluoride INOR-121-6005 SM 4110 B ION CHROMATOGRAPH

Nitrate as N INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Nitrite as N INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Sulphate INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Hardness SM 2340B CALCULATION

Total Cyanide INOR-93-6051 MOE 3015 & SM 4500 CN- A,B,C TECHNICON AUTO ANALYZER

Tungsten MET-93-6103 EPA SW-846 6020A & 200.8 ICP-MS

MercuryINOR-121-6100 & INOR-121-6107

SM 3112 B CV/AA

Subcontracted Data

Total AluminumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total AntimonyMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ArsenicMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BariumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BerylliumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BismuthMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BoronMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CadmiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ChromiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CobaltMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CopperMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total IronMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total LeadMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ManganeseMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total MolybdenumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total NickelMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SeleniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SilverMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total StrontiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ThalliumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total TinMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

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Total TitaniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total UraniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total VanadiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ZincMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CalciumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total MagnesiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total PotassiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SodiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Alkalinity as CaCO3 INORG-121-6001 SM 2320 B

pH INOR-121-6001 SM 4500 H+B

Total Phosphorous as P INORG-121-6009 SM 365.2 COLORIMETER

Total Suspended Solids INOR-121-6024, 6025 SM 2540C, D GRAVIMETRIC

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N INOR-121-6020 SM 4500 NORG D COLORIMETER

Ammonia as N INORG-121-6003 SM 4500-NH3 G COLORIMETER

Carbone organique total INOR-101-6049F MA.300-C1.0 DÉTECTION INFRAROUGE

Total Organic Carbon INORG-121-6026 SM 5310 B TOC ANALYZER

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VERSION*: 1

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All samples will be disposed of within 30 days following analysis. Please contact the lab if you require additional sample storage time.

AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation.

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*NOTES

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CRWA-03CRWA-01 CRWA 41-05CRWA-05 CRWA-06 CRWA-07 CRWA-08 CRWA-09SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

WaterWaterWater Water Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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77906487790570 7790581 7790598 7790611 7790620 7790630 7790640G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3Bromide <0.30.3mg/L

5 5 5 4 4 4 4Chloride 51640, 120mg/L

<0.12 <0.12 0.13 <0.12 <0.12 0.22 <0.12Fluoride 0.190.120.12mg/L

<0.05 0.10 0.11 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Nitrate as N 0.120.05550, 13mg/L

<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Nitrite as N <0.050.050.06mg/L

13 7 43 <2 3 3 <2Sulphate 172mg/L

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Anions (Water)

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31.0 36.1 120 13.6 14.0 14.9 18.3Hardness 1210.7mg/L

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Hardness, Total

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77906487790570 7790581 7790598 7790611 7790620 7790630 7790640G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010Tungsten <0.0100.010mg/L

<0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002Total Cyanide <0.0020.002mg/L

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Inorganic Chemistry (Water)

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<0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026Mercury <0.0260.026ug/L

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WaterWaterWater Water Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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77906487790570 7790581 7790598 7790611 7790620 7790630 7790640G / S RDLUnitParameter

TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE TBESubcontracted Data TBE

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7790570-7790648 TBE = To be entered upon completion.

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77906487790570 7790581 7790598 7790611 7790620 7790630 7790640G / S RDLUnitParameter

95 188 21 200 152 132 129Total Aluminum 275Variableug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Antimony <22ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Arsenic <225ug/L

9 31 19 12 13 <5 10Total Barium 205ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Beryllium <22ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Bismuth <22ug/L

5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5Total Boron <5529000,ug/L

0.042 0.111 0.214 0.030 0.022 <0.017 <0.017Total Cadmium 0.0480.0171.0, 0.09ug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1 4 <1 <1Total Chromium <11ug/L

<1 2 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Total Cobalt <11ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Copper <22Equationug/L

95 1440 119 1670 915 261 1410Total Iron 5650300ug/L

<0.5 1.2 <0.5 0.9 <0.5 <0.5 0.8Total Lead 0.70.5Equationug/L

29 1180 275 42 20 17 37Total Manganese 442ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Molybdenum 5273ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 3 <2 <2Total Nickel <22Equationug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Total Selenium <111ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Silver <0.10.10.25ug/L

32 36 145 10 12 15 14Total Strontium 2425ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Thallium <0.10.10.8ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Tin <22ug/L

<2 <2 <2 4 3 2 3Total Titanium <22ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 0.4 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Uranium 1.00.133, 15ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Vanadium <22ug/L

<5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5Total Zinc <5530ug/L

9.6 11.5 40.0 3.8 3.8 4.3 5.5Total Calcium 44.00.1mg/L

1.7 1.8 5.0 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1Total Magnesium 2.70.1mg/L

<0.1 0.4 0.7 0.3 0.5 0.2 0.4Total Potassium 0.90.1mg/L

4.3 5.2 4.7 4.4 3.8 4.3 4.2Total Sodium 5.00.1mg/L

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Total Metals + Cations

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Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Total Metals + Cations

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23 32 71 5 8 8 8Alkalinity as CaCO3 815mg/L

6.82 7.01 7.43 6.53 6.76 6.85 6.95pH 7.836.5-9.0

<0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.06 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03Total Phosphorous as P <0.030.03mg/L

<5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5Total Suspended Solids <55Narrativemg/L

3.0 0.5 <0.4 0.8 0.5 <0.4 0.7Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N <0.40.4mg/L

<0.05 0.08 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Ammonia as N 0.050.05Fact Sheetmg/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015

7790570-7790648 TOC was analysed at AGAT Montreal.

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Various Inorganics (Water)

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7790581 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals + Cations Total Iron 300 1440CRWA-03

7790598 NS-CCME FWAL Anions (Water) Fluoride 0.12 0.13CRWA-05

7790611 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals + Cations Total Iron 300 1670CRWA-06

7790620 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals + Cations Total Iron 300 915CRWA-07

7790630 NS-CCME FWAL Anions (Water) Fluoride 0.12 0.22CRWA-08

7790640 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals + Cations Total Iron 300 1410CRWA-09

7790648 NS-CCME FWAL Anions (Water) Fluoride 0.12 0.19CRWA 41-05

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Various Inorganics (Water)

Alkalinity as CaCO3 7787817 154 155 0.6% < 5 87% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

pH 7787817 8.36 8.37 0.1% < 101% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Total Phosphorous as P 1 7784033 4.2 4.0 4.9% < 0.03 99% 80% 120% 120% 120% 107% 80% 120%

Total Suspended Solids 1 0810 < 5 < 5 NA < 5 97% 80% 120% 120% 120% 105% 80% 120%

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N

1 7784033 1.8 1.4 NA < 0.4 101% 80% 120% 80% 120% 88% 80% 120%

Ammonia as N 1 7792427 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 105% 80% 120% 80% 120% 105% 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Total Metals + Cations

Total Aluminum 8232016 21 24 NA < 5 107% 80% 120% 113% 80% 120% 108% 70% 130%

Total Antimony 8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 80% 80% 120% 114% 80% 120% 105% 70% 130%

Total Arsenic 8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 113% 80% 120% 108% 80% 120% 107% 70% 130%

Total Barium 8232016 90 90 0.0% < 5 103% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120% 80% 70% 130%

Total Beryllium

8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 113% 80% 120% 111% 80% 120% 104% 70% 130%

Total Bismuth 8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 97% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120% 99% 70% 130%

Total Boron 8232016 18 19 NA < 5 111% 80% 120% 107% 80% 120% 103% 70% 130%

Total Cadmium 8232016 0.061 0.032 NA < 0.017 102% 80% 120% 98% 80% 120% 93% 70% 130%

Total Chromium 8232016 < 1 < 1 NA < 1 105% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120% 105% 70% 130%

Total Cobalt

8232016 < 1 < 1 NA < 1 107% 80% 120% 109% 80% 120% 107% 70% 130%

Total Copper 8232016 34 32 6.1% < 2 80% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 110% 70% 130%

Total Iron 8232016 763 730 4.4% < 50 107% 80% 120% 101% 80% 120% 93% 70% 130%

Total Lead 8232016 0.9 0.8 NA < 0.5 103% 80% 120% 102% 80% 120% 98% 70% 130%

Total Manganese 8232016 79 77 2.6% < 2 100% 80% 120% 98% 80% 120% 95% 70% 130%

Total Molybdenum

8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 99% 80% 120% 98% 80% 120% 97% 70% 130%

Total Nickel 8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 110% 80% 120% 108% 80% 120% 107% 70% 130%

Total Selenium 8232016 < 1 < 1 NA < 1 101% 80% 120% 94% 80% 120% 106% 70% 130%

Total Silver 1 < 0.1 < 0.1 NA < 0.1 105% 80% 120% 101% 80% 120% 94% 70% 130%

Total Strontium 8232016 112 110 1.8% < 5 99% 80% 120% 95% 80% 120% 95% 70% 130%

Total Thallium

8232016 < 0.1 < 0.1 NA < 0.1 105% 80% 120% 102% 80% 120% 99% 70% 130%

Total Tin 8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 102% 80% 120% 102% 80% 120% 102% 70% 130%

Total Titanium 8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 116% 80% 120% 88% 80% 120% 99% 70% 130%

Total Uranium 8232016 < 0.1 < 0.1 NA < 0.1 104% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120% 102% 70% 130%

Total Vanadium 8232016 < 2 < 2 NA < 2 105% 80% 120% 99% 80% 120% 116% 70% 130%

Total Zinc

8232016 10 10 NA < 5 84% 80% 120% 80% 80% 120% 101% 70% 130%

Total Calcium 8232016 33.0 34.8 5.3% < 0.1 115% 80% 120% 107% 80% 120% 83% 70% 130%

Total Magnesium 8232016 5.4 5.4 0.0% < 0.1 120% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 87% 70% 130%

Total Potassium 8232016 1.93 2.03 5.1% < 0.1 120% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 93% 70% 130%

Total Sodium 8232016 16.9 17.0 0.6% < 0.1 120% 80% 120% 118% 80% 120% 87% 70% 130%

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Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Mercury Analysis in Water (Total)

Mercury 1 < 0.026 < 0.026 NA < 0.026 98% 80% 120% 80% 120% 101% 70% 130%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Anions (Water)

Bromide 7790416 <0.3 <0.3 NA < 0.3 92% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 84% 80% 120%

Chloride 7790416 5 6 18.2% < 1 101% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 92% 80% 120%

Fluoride 7790416 0.16 0.16 NA < 0.12 112% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 107% 80% 120%

Nitrate as N 7790416 0.34 0.34 0.0% < 0.05 96% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 83% 80% 120%

Nitrite as N

7790416 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 99% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 91% 80% 120%

Sulphate 7790416 39 40 2.5% < 2 114% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Various Inorganics (Water)

Alkalinity as CaCO3 7790581 7790581 32 31 2.5% < 5 87% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

pH 7790581 7790581 7.01 6.92 1.3% < 101% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Inorganic Chemistry (Water)

Tungsten 7794270 <0.010 <0.010 NA < 0.010 104% 90% 110% 102% 90% 110% 103% 70% 130%

Total Cyanide 7792832 0.046 0.046 0.0% < 0.002 107% 80% 120% 102% 90% 110% 95% 70% 130%

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Water Analysis

Bromide INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Chloride INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Fluoride INOR-121-6005 SM 4110 B ION CHROMATOGRAPH

Nitrate as N INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Nitrite as N INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Sulphate INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Hardness SM 2340B CALCULATION

Tungsten MET-93-6103 EPA SW-846 6020A & 200.8 ICP-MS

Total Cyanide INOR-93-6051 MOE 3015 & SM 4500 CN- A,B,C TECHNICON AUTO ANALYZER

MercuryINOR-121-6100 & INOR-121-6107

SM 3112 B CV/AA

Subcontracted Data

Total AluminumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total AntimonyMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ArsenicMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BariumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BerylliumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BismuthMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BoronMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CadmiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ChromiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CobaltMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CopperMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total IronMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total LeadMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ManganeseMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total MolybdenumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total NickelMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SeleniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SilverMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total StrontiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ThalliumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total TinMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

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Total TitaniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total UraniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total VanadiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ZincMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CalciumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total MagnesiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total PotassiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SodiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Alkalinity as CaCO3 INORG-121-6001 SM 2320 B

pH INOR-121-6001 SM 4500 H+B

Total Phosphorous as P INORG-121-6009 SM 365.2 COLORIMETER

Total Suspended Solids INOR-121-6024, 6025 SM 2540C, D GRAVIMETRIC

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N INOR-121-6020 SM 4500 NORG D COLORIMETER

Ammonia as N INORG-121-6003 SM 4500-NH3 G COLORIMETER

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CLIENT NAME: NORDMIN ENGINEERING LTD160 LOGAN AVETHUNDER BAY, ON P7A6R1 (807) 683-1730

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Laura Baker, Inorganics Data ReporterWATER ANALYSIS REVIEWED BY:

DATE REPORTED:

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VERSION*: 1

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All samples will be disposed of within 30 days following analysis. Please contact the lab if you require additional sample storage time.

AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation.

Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)Western Enviro-Agricultural Laboratory Association (WEALA)Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA)

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CRWA-03CRWA-01 CRWA -41 – DSCRWA-05 CRWA-06 CRWA-07 CRWA-08 CRWA-09SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

WaterWaterWater Water Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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78799477879756 7879852 7879881 7879896 7879917 7879928 7879937G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3Bromide <0.30.3mg/L

4 4 4 3 3 4 3Chloride 41mg/L

<0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12Fluoride <0.120.12mg/L

0.06 0.06 0.20 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Nitrate as N 0.220.05mg/L

<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Nitrite as N <0.050.05mg/L

3 3 41 <2 <2 <2 <2Sulphate 172mg/L

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Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Anions (Water)

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78799477879756 7879852 7879881 7879896 7879917 7879928 7879937G / S RDLUnitParameter

14.9 16.9 78.0 5.6 6.8 7.8 8.6Hardness 65.40.7mg/L

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Hardness, Total

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78799477879756 7879852 7879881 7879896 7879917 7879928 7879937G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002Total Cyanide <0.0020.002mg/L

<0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010Tungsten <0.0100.010mg/L

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Inorganic Chemistry (Water)

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78799477879756 7879852 7879881 7879896 7879917 7879928 7879937G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026Mercury <0.0260.026ug/L

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Mercury Analysis in Water (Total)

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WaterWaterWater Water Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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78799477879756 7879852 7879881 7879896 7879917 7879928 7879937G / S RDLUnitParameter

Y Y Y Y Y Y YSubcontracted Data Y

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Subcontracted Data Received - RAD 226

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WaterWaterWater Water Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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78799477879756 7879852 7879881 7879896 7879917 7879928 7879937G / S RDLUnitParameter

83 257 42 127 192 143 170Total Aluminum 545ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Antimony <22ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Arsenic <22ug/L

<5 17 11 8 9 <5 8Total Barium 135ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Beryllium <22ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Bismuth <22ug/L

<5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5Total Boron <55ug/L

0.017 0.053 0.080 0.020 0.020 <0.017 0.017Total Cadmium 0.0300.017ug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Total Chromium <11ug/L

<1 2 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Total Cobalt <11ug/L

<2 4 3 <2 <2 <2 2Total Copper 32ug/L

78 1770 169 1150 626 273 1190Total Iron 13050ug/L

<0.5 2.1 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5Total Lead 1.00.5ug/L

7 788 71 24 15 34 44Total Manganese 172ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Molybdenum <22ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Nickel <22ug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Total Selenium <11ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Silver <0.10.1ug/L

14 19 105 6 8 10 10Total Strontium 1645ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Thallium <0.10.1ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Tin <22ug/L

<2 9 2 3 3 <2 5Total Titanium 22ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 0.2 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Uranium 0.60.1ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Vanadium <22ug/L

<5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5Total Zinc <55ug/L

4.8 5.6 26.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6Total Calcium 23.90.1mg/L

0.7 0.7 2.8 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5Total Magnesium 1.40.1mg/L

0.1 0.2 0.6 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2Total Potassium 0.50.1mg/L

2.6 2.5 3.0 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.3Total Sodium 3.00.1mg/L

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Total Metals + Cations

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Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Total Metals + Cations

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CRWA-03CRWA-01 CRWA -41 – DSCRWA-05 CRWA-06 CRWA-07 CRWA-08 CRWA-09SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

WaterWaterWater Water Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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78799477879756 7879852 7879881 7879896 7879917 7879928 7879937G / S RDLUnitParameter

12 16 47 <5 <5 5 6Alkalinity as CaCO3 635mg/L

6.73 6.84 7.59 6.28 6.29 6.72 6.75pH 7.786.5-9.0

<0.03 0.04 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03Total Phosphorous as P <0.030.03mg/L

<5 6 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5Total Suspended Solids <55Narrativemg/L

<0.4 <0.4 0.5 <0.4 0.9 <0.4 1.7Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N <0.40.4mg/L

<0.05 0.07 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Ammonia as N <0.050.05Fact Sheetmg/L

8.5 14.2 10.0 16.2 19.3 13.1 16.1Total Organic Carbon 8.00.5mg/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015

7879756-7879947 TOC was analysed at AGAT Montreal.

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Various Inorganics (Water)

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7879896 NS-CCME FWAL Various Inorganics (Water) pH 6.5-9.0 6.28CRWA-06

7879917 NS-CCME FWAL Various Inorganics (Water) pH 6.5-9.0 6.29CRWA-07

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Mercury Analysis in Water (Total)

Mercury 1 < 0.026 < 0.026 0.0% < 0.026 97% 80% 120% 80% 120% 95% 70% 130%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Anions (Water)

Bromide 7869668 <0.3 <0.3 NA < 0.3 93% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 103% 80% 120%

Chloride 7869668 2 2 NA < 1 85% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 92% 80% 120%

Fluoride 7869668 <0.12 <0.12 NA < 0.12 92% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 107% 80% 120%

Nitrate as N 7869668 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 89% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 92% 80% 120%

Nitrite as N

7869668 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 96% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 98% 80% 120%

Sulphate 7869668 20 20 2.5% < 2 101% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Various Inorganics (Water)

Alkalinity as CaCO3 7878409 <5 <5 NA < 5 86% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

pH 7878409 6.56 6.31 3.9% < 101% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Total Phosphorous as P 1 7879947 <0.03 <0.03 NA < 0.03 102% 80% 120% 120% 120% 106% 80% 120%

Total Suspended Solids 1 7878466 <5 <5 0.0% < 5 100% 80% 120% 120% 120% 101% 80% 120%

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N

1 7879947 <0.4 <0.4 NA < 0.4 105% 80% 120% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120%

Ammonia as N 1 7879583 0.07 0.06 NA < 0.05 91% 80% 120% 80% 120% 97% 80% 120%

Total Organic Carbon 1 7879349 3.2 3.2 1.0% < 0.5 101% 80% 120% 80% 120% 103% 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Inorganic Chemistry (Water)

Total Cyanide 7871218 <0.002 <0.002 NA < 0.002 96% 80% 120% 93% 90% 110% 96% 70% 130%

Tungsten 7886050 <0.010 <0.010 NA < 0.010 99% 90% 110% 99% 90% 110% 98% 70% 130%

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Dup #1 RPDMeasured

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Water Analysis

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

BatchPARAMETERSample

IdDup #2

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

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AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation.

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Water Analysis

Bromide INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Chloride INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Fluoride INOR-121-6005 SM 4110 B ION CHROMATOGRAPH

Nitrate as N INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Nitrite as N INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Sulphate INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Hardness SM 2340B CALCULATION

Total Cyanide INOR-93-6051 MOE 3015 & SM 4500 CN- A,B,C TECHNICON AUTO ANALYZER

Tungsten MET-93-6103 EPA SW-846 6020A & 200.8 ICP-MS

MercuryINOR-121-6100 & INOR-121-6107

SM 3112 B CV/AA

Subcontracted Data

Total AluminumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total AntimonyMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ArsenicMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BariumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BerylliumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BismuthMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BoronMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CadmiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ChromiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CobaltMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CopperMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total IronMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total LeadMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ManganeseMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total MolybdenumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total NickelMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SeleniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SilverMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total StrontiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ThalliumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total TinMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

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Total TitaniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total UraniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total VanadiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ZincMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CalciumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total MagnesiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total PotassiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SodiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Alkalinity as CaCO3 INORG-121-6001 SM 2320 B

pH INOR-121-6001 SM 4500 H+B

Total Phosphorous as P INORG-121-6009 SM 365.2 COLORIMETER

Total Suspended Solids INOR-121-6024, 6025 SM 2540C, D GRAVIMETRIC

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N INOR-121-6020 SM 4500 NORG D COLORIMETER

Ammonia as N INORG-121-6003 SM 4500-NH3 G COLORIMETER

Total Organic Carbon INORG-121-6026 SM 5310 B TOC ANALYZER

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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CLIENT NAME: NORDMIN ENGINEERING LTD160 LOGAN AVETHUNDER BAY, ON P7A6R1 (807) 683-1730

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Laura Baker, Inorganics Data ReporterWATER ANALYSIS REVIEWED BY:

DATE REPORTED:

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All samples will be disposed of within 30 days following analysis. Please contact the lab if you require additional sample storage time.

AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Western Enviro-Agricultural Laboratory Association (WEALA)Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA)

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CRWA-07CRWA-01 CRWA-05 CRWA-09 CRWA-06 CRWA-03 CRWA-08SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

WaterWaterWater Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

2016-10-212016-10-21 2016-10-21 2016-10-212016-10-21 2016-10-21 2016-10-21DATE SAMPLED:

7948660 7948664 7948672 7948680 7948688 7948696 7948704G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3Bromide 0.3mg/L

5 4 4 4 4 5 4Chloride 1640, 120mg/L

<0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12Fluoride 0.120.12mg/L

<0.05 <0.05 0.55 <0.05 <0.05 0.10 <0.05Nitrate as N 0.05550, 13mg/L

<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Nitrite as N 0.050.06mg/L

5 <2 89 <2 <2 7 <2Sulphate 2mg/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015Guideline values are for general reference only. The guidelines provided may or may not be relevant for the intended use. Refer directly to the applicable standard for regulatory interpretation.

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Anions (Water)

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CRWA-07CRWA-01 CRWA-05 CRWA-09 CRWA-06 CRWA-03 CRWA-08SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

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7948660 7948664 7948672 7948680 7948688 7948696 7948704G / S RDLUnitParameter

10.5 2.0 55.9 2.5 1.5 15.3 2.9Total Calcium 0.1mg/L

1.3 0.6 6.2 0.7 0.5 1.4 0.7Total Magnesium 0.1mg/L

0.2 0.4 1.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.2Total Potassium 0.1mg/L

3.6 3.0 3.6 3.0 2.9 3.9 3.4Total Sodium 0.1mg/L

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Cations in Water (Total)

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WaterWaterWater Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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7948660 7948664 7948672 7948680 7948688 7948696 7948704G / S RDLUnitParameter

31.6 7.5 165 9.1 5.8 44.0 10.1Hardness 0.7mg/L

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Analysis performed at AGAT Halifax (unless marked by *)

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Hardness, Total

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WaterWaterWater Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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7948660 7948664 7948672 7948680 7948688 7948696 7948704G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010Tungsten 0.010mg/L

<0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002Total Cyanide 0.002mg/L

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Inorganic Chemistry (Water)

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WaterWaterWater Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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7948660 7948664 7948672 7948680 7948688 7948696 7948704G / S RDLUnitParameter

<0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026 <0.026Mercury 0.0260.026ug/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015Guideline values are for general reference only. The guidelines provided may or may not be relevant for the intended use. Refer directly to the applicable standard for regulatory interpretation.

Analysis performed at AGAT Halifax (unless marked by *)

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Mercury Analysis in Water (Total)

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WaterWaterWater Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

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7948660 7948664 7948672 7948680 7948688 7948696 7948704G / S RDLUnitParameter

Y Y Y Y Y Y YSubcontracted Data

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Subcontracted Data Received

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CRWA-07CRWA-01 CRWA-05 CRWA-09 CRWA-06 CRWA-03 CRWA-08SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

WaterWaterWater Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

2016-10-212016-10-21 2016-10-21 2016-10-212016-10-21 2016-10-21 2016-10-21DATE SAMPLED:

7948660 7948664 7948672 7948680 7948688 7948696 7948704G / S RDLUnitParameter

118 232 29 401 148 149 142Total Aluminum 5Variableug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Antimony 2ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Arsenic 25ug/L

8 10 12 9 7 38 <5Total Barium 5ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Beryllium 2ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Bismuth 2ug/L

<5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5Total Boron 529000,ug/L

<0.017 0.020 0.249 <0.017 <0.017 0.083 <0.017Total Cadmium 0.0171.0, 0.09ug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Total Chromium 1ug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1 <1 2 <1Total Cobalt 1ug/L

2 1 3 2 1 2 <1Total Copper 1Equationug/L

133 533 127 1040 721 1720 241Total Iron 50300ug/L

1.2 <0.5 0.7 1.8 <0.5 1.9 <0.5Total Lead 0.5Equationug/L

12 22 347 54 25 1330 26Total Manganese 2ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Molybdenum 273ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Nickel 2Equationug/L

<1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1Total Selenium 11ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Silver 0.10.25ug/L

29 7 221 8 5 43 11Total Strontium 5ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Thallium 0.10.8ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Tin 2ug/L

3 4 3 14 2 3 <2Total Titanium 2ug/L

<0.1 <0.1 0.3 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1Total Uranium 0.133, 15ug/L

<2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2Total Vanadium 2ug/L

<5 <5 6 <5 <5 <5 <5Total Zinc 530ug/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015Guideline values are for general reference only. The guidelines provided may or may not be relevant for the intended use. Refer directly to the applicable standard for regulatory interpretation.

Analysis performed at AGAT Halifax (unless marked by *)

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Total Metals

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CRWA-07CRWA-01 CRWA-05 CRWA-09 CRWA-06 CRWA-03 CRWA-08SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

WaterWaterWater Water Water Water WaterSAMPLE TYPE:

2016-10-212016-10-21 2016-10-21 2016-10-212016-10-21 2016-10-21 2016-10-21DATE SAMPLED:

7948660 7948664 7948672 7948680 7948688 7948696 7948704G / S RDLUnitParameter

25 <5 69 <5 <5 27 6Alkalinity as CaCO3 5mg/L

7.13 5.92 7.83 6.51 5.89 7.26 6.87pH 6.5-9.0

5.8 17.0 4.8 13.8 13.7 6.1 10.4Total Organic Carbon 0.5mg/L

<0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03Total Phosphorous as P 0.03mg/L

<5 <5 <5 9 <5 <5 <5Total Suspended Solids 5Narrativemg/L

<0.4 <0.4 <0.4 0.5 0.4 0.4 <0.4Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N 0.4mg/L

<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05Ammonia as N 0.05Fact Sheetmg/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / Standard: Refers to CCME FWAL - update 2015Guideline values are for general reference only. The guidelines provided may or may not be relevant for the intended use. Refer directly to the applicable standard for regulatory interpretation.

Analysis performed at AGAT Halifax (unless marked by *)

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

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Certificate of Analysis

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Various Inorganics (Water)

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7948664 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals Total Iron 300 533CRWA-07 ug/L

7948664 NS-CCME FWAL Various Inorganics (Water) pH 6.5-9.0 5.92CRWA-07

7948680 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals Total Iron 300 1040CRWA-09 ug/L

7948688 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals Total Iron 300 721CRWA-06 ug/L

7948688 NS-CCME FWAL Various Inorganics (Water) pH 6.5-9.0 5.89CRWA-06

7948696 NS-CCME FWAL Total Metals Total Iron 300 1720CRWA-03 ug/L

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Total Metals

Total Aluminum 1026201 < 5 < 5 0.0% < 5 120% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 109% 70% 130%

Total Antimony 1026201 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 90% 80% 120% 104% 80% 120% 105% 70% 130%

Total Arsenic 1026201 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 96% 80% 120% 97% 80% 120% 100% 70% 130%

Total Barium 1026201 27 26 3.8% < 5 98% 80% 120% 98% 80% 120% 101% 70% 130%

Total Beryllium

1026201 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 100% 80% 120% 101% 80% 120% 89% 70% 130%

Total Bismuth 1026201 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 108% 80% 120% 108% 80% 120% 109% 70% 130%

Total Boron 1026201 209 201 3.9% < 5 100% 80% 120% 99% 80% 120% 94% 70% 130%

Total Cadmium 1026201 < 0.017 0.023 NA < 0.017 101% 80% 120% 101% 80% 120% 103% 70% 130%

Total Chromium 1026201 < 1 < 1 0.0% < 1 113% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 101% 70% 130%

Total Cobalt

1026201 < 1 < 1 0.0% < 1 116% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 103% 70% 130%

Total Copper 1026201 17 17 0.0% < 1 117% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 84% 70% 130%

Total Iron 1026201 64 65 1.6% < 50 118% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 102% 70% 130%

Total Lead 1026201 0.7 0.7 0.0% < 0.5 110% 80% 120% 111% 80% 120% 112% 70% 130%

Total Manganese 1026201 30 24 NA < 2 120% 80% 120% 120% 80% 120% 109% 70% 130%

Total Molybdenum

1026201 3 3 0.0% < 2 95% 80% 120% 98% 80% 120% 100% 70% 130%

Total Nickel 1026201 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 113% 80% 120% 119% 80% 120% 116% 70% 130%

Total Selenium 1026201 2 1 NA < 1 95% 80% 120% 109% 80% 120% 84% 70% 130%

Total Silver 1026201 < 0.1 < 0.1 0.0% < 0.1 100% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120% 100% 70% 130%

Total Strontium 1026201 613 595 3.0% < 5 99% 80% 120% 98% 80% 120% 98% 70% 130%

Total Thallium

1026201 < 0.1 < 0.1 0.0% < 0.1 103% 80% 120% 109% 80% 120% 110% 70% 130%

Total Tin 1026201 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 100% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120% 107% 70% 130%

Total Titanium 1026201 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 115% 80% 120% 111% 80% 120% 100% 70% 130%

Total Uranium 1026201 12.3 12.3 0.0% < 0.1 116% 80% 120% 118% 80% 120% 128% 70% 130%

Total Vanadium 1026201 < 2 < 2 0.0% < 2 114% 80% 120% 115% 80% 120% 104% 70% 130%

Total Zinc

1026201 20 20 0.0% < 5 115% 80% 120% 117% 80% 120% 92% 70% 130%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Anions (Water)

Bromide 7949237 0.9 0.9 NA < 0.3 97% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Chloride 7949237 (241) (246) 2.2% < 1 93% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Fluoride 7949237 2.48 2.57 3.6% < 0.12 105% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Nitrate as N 7949237 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 93% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 99% 80% 120%

Nitrite as N

7949237 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 101% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% 113% 80% 120%

Sulphate 7949237 47 49 2.7% < 2 109% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Cations in Water (Total)

Total Calcium 1026201 43.3 41.4 4.5% < 0.1 109% 80% 120% 110% 80% 120% 96% 70% 130%

Total Magnesium 1026201 19.7 19.4 1.5% < 0.1 115% 80% 120% 116% 80% 120% 96% 70% 130%

Total Potassium 1026201 4.2 4.1 2.4% < 0.1 107% 80% 120% 110% 80% 120% 97% 70% 130%

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

SAMPLING SITE: SAMPLED BY:

AGAT WORK ORDER: 16X151757

Dup #1 RPDMeasured

ValueRecovery Recovery

Quality Assurance

ATTENTION TO: Giovanni (John) Sferrazza

CLIENT NAME: NORDMIN ENGINEERING LTD

PROJECT:

Water Analysis

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

BatchPARAMETERSample

IdDup #2

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

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MethodBlank

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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CANADA B3B 1M2

TEL (902)468-8718

FAX (902)468-8924

http://www.agatlabs.com

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AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation.

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Total Sodium 1026201 28.7 28.3 1.4% < 0.1 114% 80% 120% 114% 80% 120% 96% 70% 130%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Mercury Analysis in Water (Total)

Mercury 1 < 0.026 < 0.026 0.0% < 0.026 98% 80% 120% 80% 120% 99% 70% 130%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Various Inorganics (Water)

Alkalinity as CaCO3 7949251 18 16 NA < 5 86% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

pH 7949251 6.82 6.80 0.3% < 100% 80% 120% NA 80% 120% NA 80% 120%

Total Organic Carbon 1 7953170 1.6 1.6 3.0% < 0.5 112% 80% 120% 80% 120% 95% 80% 120%

Total Phosphorous as P 1 7941059 <0.03 <0.03 NA < 0.03 100% 80% 120% 120% 120% 107% 80% 120%

Total Suspended Solids

1 7946126 7 5 NA < 5 111% 80% 120% 120% 120% 101% 80% 120%

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N 1 7941059 <0.4 <0.4 NA < 0.4 98% 80% 120% 80% 120% 100% 80% 120%

Ammonia as N 1 7947891 <0.05 <0.05 NA < 0.05 92% 80% 120% 80% 120% 101% 80% 120%

Comments: If RPD value is NA, the results of the duplicates are less than 5x the RDL and the RPD will not be calculated.

Inorganic Chemistry (Water)

Tungsten 7953497 <0.010 <0.010 NA < 0.010 101% 90% 110% 92% 90% 110% 91% 70% 130%

Total Cyanide 7954370 <0.002 <0.002 NA < 0.002 98% 80% 120% 104% 90% 110% 96% 70% 130%

Certified By:

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

SAMPLING SITE: SAMPLED BY:

AGAT WORK ORDER: 16X151757

Dup #1 RPDMeasured

ValueRecovery Recovery

Quality Assurance

ATTENTION TO: Giovanni (John) Sferrazza

CLIENT NAME: NORDMIN ENGINEERING LTD

PROJECT:

Water Analysis (Continued)

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

BatchPARAMETERSample

IdDup #2

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CANADA B3B 1M2

TEL (902)468-8718

FAX (902)468-8924

http://www.agatlabs.com

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AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation.

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Water Analysis

Bromide INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Chloride INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Fluoride INOR-121-6005 SM 4110 B ION CHROMATOGRAPH

Nitrate as N INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Nitrite as N INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Sulphate INORG-121-6005 SM 4110 B IC

Total CalciumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total MagnesiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total PotassiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SodiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Hardness SM 2340B CALCULATION

Tungsten MET-93-6103 EPA SW-846 6020A & 200.8 ICP-MS

Total Cyanide INOR-93-6051 MOE 3015 & SM 4500 CN- A,B,C TECHNICON AUTO ANALYZER

MercuryINOR-121-6100 & INOR-121-6107

SM 3112 B CV/AA

Subcontracted Data

Total AluminumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total AntimonyMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ArsenicMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BariumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BerylliumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BismuthMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total BoronMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CadmiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ChromiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CobaltMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total CopperMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total IronMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total LeadMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ManganeseMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total MolybdenumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total NickelMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total SeleniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

SAMPLING SITE: SAMPLED BY:

AGAT WORK ORDER: 16X151757

Method Summary

ATTENTION TO: Giovanni (John) Sferrazza

CLIENT NAME: NORDMIN ENGINEERING LTD

PROJECT:

AGAT S.O.P ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUELITERATURE REFERENCEPARAMETER

11 Morris Drive, Unit 122

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CANADA B3B 1M2

TEL (902)468-8718

FAX (902)468-8924

http://www.agatlabs.com

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Total SilverMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total StrontiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ThalliumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total TinMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total TitaniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total UraniumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total VanadiumMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Total ZincMET121-6104 & MET-121-6105

SM 3125 ICP/MS

Alkalinity as CaCO3 INORG-121-6001 SM 2320 B

pH INOR-121-6001 SM 4500 H+B

Total Organic Carbon INORG-121-6026 SM 5310 B TOC ANALYZER

Total Phosphorous as P INORG-121-6009 SM 365.2 COLORIMETER

Total Suspended Solids INOR-121-6024, 6025 SM 2540C, D GRAVIMETRIC

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N INOR-121-6020 SM 4500 NORG D COLORIMETER

Ammonia as N INORG-121-6003 SM 4500-NH3 G COLORIMETER

Results relate only to the items tested and to all the items tested

SAMPLING SITE: SAMPLED BY:

AGAT WORK ORDER: 16X151757

Method Summary

ATTENTION TO: Giovanni (John) Sferrazza

CLIENT NAME: NORDMIN ENGINEERING LTD

PROJECT:

AGAT S.O.P ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUELITERATURE REFERENCEPARAMETER

11 Morris Drive, Unit 122

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CANADA B3B 1M2

TEL (902)468-8718

FAX (902)468-8924

http://www.agatlabs.com

METHOD SUMMARY (V1) Page 14 of 14

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NORDMIN ENGINEERING LTD. 888 Regent Street, Suite 202 Sudbury, ON, Canada P3E 6C6 T: 705.688.0404 F: 705.688.0400 www.nordmin.com

Nordmin Engineering Assessment Report Addendum Year 2016 Page 16

APPENDIX II Proof of Payments

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Adams, Trina

Subject: RE: March 15, 2018 - Benton - 3rd and 16th (Supplemental) Year Assessment Report on the Cape Ray Gold Project, Mineral License(s) 21559M and 9939M.

  

From: Sherry Kudlacek   Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2018 11:02 AM To: Mineral Lands, Assessments <[email protected]> Cc: Chris Dougherty  Subject: March 15, 2018 ‐ Benton ‐ 3rd and 16th (Supplemental) Year Assessment Report on the Cape Ray Gold Project, Mineral License(s) 21559M and 9939M.  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources Mineral Lands Division 50 Elizabeth Avenue P.O. Box 8700 St. John’s,  NL,  Canada,  A1B 4J6 t   709.729.0573 e   [email protected]  22 Nov 2018  Attn: Trina Adams, Assessment Report Geologist   Re:  Letter dated March 15, 2018, regarding the 3rd and 16th (Supplemental) Year Assessment Report on the Cape Ray Gold Project, Mineral License(s) 21559M and 9939M.  We have received your letter of March 15, 2018, requesting further information related to the report titled Cape Ray Gold Project  ‐ Year 2016 Assessment Report for Exploration and Prospecting (Addendum).    Nordmin Engineering Ltd (Nordmin)  has a letter of agency to assume responsibility for the reply to this request on behalf of Benton (Nordmin is the author of the above report), as such, we have gathered the requested information as per the notes below and attachments.  

1. Report resubmitted as a digital PDF:  

Attached as PDF file 021559M Report_Final Feb 16 2017  

2. Copies of signed assay certificates for surface water samples (CRWA‐01, CRWA‐03, CRWA‐41DS, CRWA‐05, CRWA‐06, CRWA‐07, CRWA‐08 and CRWA‐09):  

Attached as digital PDF’s.   

Sample ID  Certificate ID  Date 

CRWA – 41DS  16X094758  26 May 2016 

CRWA ‐ 05  16X094758  26 May 2016 

CRWA ‐ 06  16X094758  26 May 2016 

CRWA ‐ 07  16X094758  26 May 2016 

CRWA ‐ 01  16X129010  31 Aug 2016 

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CRWA ‐ 02  16X129010  31 Aug 2016 

CRWA ‐ 05  16X129010  31 Aug 2016 

CRWA ‐ 06  16X129010  31 Aug 2016 

CRWA ‐ 07  16X129010  31 Aug 2016 

CRWA ‐ 08  16X129010  31 Aug 2016 

CRWA ‐ 09  16X129010  31 Aug 2016 

CRWA ‐ 01  16X141953  19 Oct 2016 

CRWA ‐ 03  16X141953  19 Oct 2016 

CRWA – 41DS  16X141953  19 Oct 2016 

CRWA ‐ 05  16X141953  19 Oct 2016 

CRWA ‐ 06  16X141953  19 Oct 2016 

CRWA ‐ 07  16X141953  19 Oct 2016 

CRWA ‐ 08  16X141953  19 Oct 2016 

CRWA ‐ 09  16X141953  19 Oct 2016 

CRWA ‐ 01  16X151757  10 Nov 2016 

CRWA ‐ 03  16X151757  10 Nov 2016 

CRWA ‐ 05  16X151757  10 Nov 2016 

CRWA ‐ 06  16X151757  10 Nov 2016 

CRWA ‐ 07  16X151757  10 Nov 2016 

CRWA ‐ 08  16X151757  10 Nov 2016 

CRWA ‐ 09  16X151757  10 Nov 2016 

 3. If available, a copy of any compilation database:  

A compilation database is unavailable.  

4. Please specify if UTM coordinates presented in the report are in NAD27 or NAD83:  

All map coordinates are Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Projection, North American Datum 1927 (NAD27), Zone 21 coordinates.  However, several images within the report are clips from Google Earth which uses UTM WGS‐84 for its base. 

 If you require further information, please advise.  All the best,     Sherry Kudlacek  Corporate Liaison and Coordinator   

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