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QUEVILLON

The Quevillon property is 100% owned by Osisko Mining Inc. and consists of 2815 individual claims covering an area of 150,163 hectares (figure 1). The Quevillon project, located at the boundary between Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory and the Abitibi-Témiscamingue administrative region, can be subdivided into two blocks of claims, the Central and Northeastern Blocks. The Central Block surrounds the town of Lebel-sur-Quévillon and contains the Osborne-Bell deposit. The Northeastern Block is separated in three sectors and extends from the settlement of Miquelon to the town of Waswanipi. Access to the Quevillon property can be achieved by headling eastbound from Val-d’Or on the paved Highway 117 for about 30 km, then northbound on the paved Highway 113 for about 125 km where is located the town of Lebel-sur-Quévillon. The Quevillon project falls within the traditional territory of the Lac Simon Anishnabe First Nation and the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi.

Figure 1: Location of the Quévillon gold project.

KEY FACTS

The Quévillon Project comprises the Osborne-Bell Gold Deposit as well as several gold showing.

510k oz Au2.6MT AT 6.13 G/T (INFERRED) MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

1,500 km²IN THE LEBEL-SUR-QUEVILLON AREA COVERING GREENSTONE BELT

75,870 mDRILLING PERFORMED TO DATE

GEOLOGY

The Quevillon project is located in the Abitibi Subprovince, in the North Volcanic Zone (figure 2). The property is mostly characterized by extensive pillowed, massive, or brecciated basaltic sequences intruded by synvolcanic and cogenetic mafic to ultramafic sills and dikes. This mafic volcanic pile is thick, effusive, and generally non-explosive which suggests a submarine basalt plain environment. Few felsic to intermediate volcanic edifices occur within the mafic sequence.

The Quevillon project is associated with the junction of numerous major structures that include the Casa Berardi, Laflamme, Rivière Kiask and Cameron shear zones which are mostly oriented WNW-ESE. The Lamarck-Wedding fault borders the northern portion of the Northeastern Block and passes through the Central Block of claims. This deformation corridor has an uncommon NE-SW trend and truncates the WNW-ESE deformation zones.

The area surrounding the Osborne-Bell deposit is part of the Vanier-Dalet-Poirier Group and is dominated by undifferentiated mafic and intermediate volcanic rocks of basaltic to andesitic composition. Felsic volcanic and volcaniclastic rocks of dacitic to rhyolitic compositions, and local interlayers of various sedimentary rocks (argillites, graphitic shales, and iron formations) have also been documented. The rocks are metamorphosed to the greenschist facies and can reach amphibolite facies at the margins of late intrusive stocks.

Figure 2: Regional geology of the Northern Volcanic Zone and the locations of the Windfall, Urban-Barry, and Quévillon projects.

STRATIGRAPHY

The Osborne-Bell deposit is associated with synvolcanic felsic units enclosed within a broad package of intermediate to mafic volcanic rocks. Both are affected by various intensities of deformation and alteration. The south is bounded by the post-tectonic Beehler Stock which truncates the volcanic sequence. A swarm of feldspar-amphibole porphyry dikes related to the Beehler Stock also cross-cuts the synvolcanic sequence. Late aplite and lamprophyre dikes cross-cut all the units above (figure 3).

Figure 3: Types of rock encountered at the Osborne-Bell deposit according to cross-cutting relationships. A) Moderately foliated volcaniclastic andesite displaying weak silicification accompanied by biotitization. B) Weakly foliated massive andesite. C) Weakly foliated quartz-phyric rhyodacite with moderate sericite-silica alteration. D) Unfoliated to weakly foliated aphyric rhyodacite displaying weak sericitization and silicification. E) Moderately foliated brecciated rhyodacite. F) “Zebra” rhyolite showing a dense stockwork of pale micro-cracks subparallel to the general foliation. G) Unfoliated and weakly hematized Beelher Stock. H) Three different facies of unfoliated feldspar-amphibole porphyry dikes. I) Unfoliated and fine-grained aplite dike. J) Unfoliated and fine-grained lamprophyre dike.

INTERMEDIATE TO MAFIC VOLCANICS

Intermediate to mafic volcaniclastic and massive units represent the greatest volume of Osborne-Bell volcanic rocks. The rock is commonly fine-grained and moderately foliated. The massive unit is mostly observed north of the felsic package.

The volcaniclastic unit is the most voluminous mafic facies at Osborne-Bell and occur on both side of the felsic package. Their visual appearance is characterized by coloured bands ranging from dark grey to hues of green and plum. Chlorite-altered elongated clasts (lapilli to block sizes) are common features and allow easy observation of the foliated texture. The matrix displays a weak and pervasive silicification accompanied by a biotitization. Felsic fragments or silica-altered clasts, when present, can represent up to 15% of the rock and are characterized by a strong silica-sericite alteration.

FELSIC VOLCANICS

Quartz-phyric rhyodacite

The quartz-phyric rhyodacite represents a major part of the felsic package. The unit has been documented in drill core along the entire trend for 1.9 km and constitutes the deepest felsic rock encountered to date at Osborne-Bell. The thickness of the pile can reach 100 m. The unit contains up to 10% millimetre-scale blue quartz porphyries. At the western end of Osborne-Bell, the unit may also contain 2-15% feldspar phenocrysts. The texture is generally massive or weakly to moderately foliated. The unit is strongly altered by sericite and silica.

Aphyric rhyodacite

The aphyric rhyodacite typically occurs adjacent and/or intercalated with the quartz-phyric felsic facies. The E-W lateral continuity of the unit is limited in extent from tens of metres to 100 m, and thickness varies from metres to tens of metres. The aphyric rhyodacite displays alteration and deformation patterns very similar to those of the quartz-phyric felsic unit.

Brecciated rhyodacite

The brecciated rhyodacite contains intermediate to felsic fragments. The unit displays a strong sericitization with some siliceous bands. A well-developed foliated texture is observed. This facies is associated with other felsic volcanic facies but has also been documented within mafic volcanic rock as thin isolated intervals.

Zebra Felsic Unit

The zebra unit is found in the central and eastern end of Osborne-Bell. It cross-cuts across both intermediate to mafic and felsic volcanic packages. This uncommon weakly magnetic, foliated, greyish-purple aphyric rock is characterized by a dense stockwork of pale micro-cracks displaying a preferential orientation subparallel to the general foliation. This unit is thought to represent one of the last episodes of synvolcanic felsic magmatism.

LATE INTRUSIVE ROCK

Beelher Stock

The Beelher stock has a monzonitic to granodioritic composition and is thought to be late to post-tectonic. It intrudes and truncates the volcanic stratigraphy. The rock is characterized by an unfoliated intergranular texture with 20-30% coarse feldspar phenocrysts and up to 8% ferromagnesian mineral such as amphibole and chlorite. An important swarm of feldspar-amphibole porphyry dikes occur along the northern margin of this intrusion and may be cogenetic with the latter.

Feldspar-amphibole porphyry dikes

The feldspar-amphibole porphyry dikes have the same geochemical composition as the Beehler stock. Additionally, occurrences of these dikes gradually increase closer to the Beelher Stock. Those observations suggest the cogenetic link between the two. Their unfoliated texture indicates they were not affected by the various phases of penetrative deformation affecting other rocks in the area, indicating a late to post-tectonic age of emplacement. The dikes range from decimetres to several metres thick. The fine-grained matrix contains 3-20% feldspar phenocrysts and 3-8% ferromagnesian phenocrysts such as amphibole and chlorite. Their colour ranges from grey to shades of red, the intensity depending on the degree of hematization.

Aplite/pegmatite

In addition to the dominant porphyritic phase of the Beelher, lesser amounts of aplite and pegmatite dikes were also observed. Those dikes crosscut the volcanic units and feldspar-amphibole porphyry dikes. The aplite dikes are generally fine-grained, massive, and homogenous. They contain 2-5% ferromagnesian minerals. The pegmatite dikes contain coarse quartz and white to reddish feldspar crystals, and traces of non-magnetic ferromagnesian minerals.

Lamprophyre

Rare grey to dark lamprophyre dikes cross-cut all other lithological units. The calcite-rich matrix is fine-grained and contains sub-millimetre amphibole phenocrysts. An absence of secondary tectonic fabric indicates a late stage of emplacement.

MARCH 2018 MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE UPDATE

OSBORNE BELL DEPOSIT INFERRED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

Table 1: Osborne-Bell Gold Deposit Inferred Mineral Resources

Notes:

  1. Values are rounded to nearest thousand which may cause apparent discrepancies.

Osborne-Bell Mineral Resource Estimate notes:

  1. The Independent and qualified Person for the Mineral Resource Estimate, as defined by NI 43‑101, is Pierre-Luc Richard, P.Geo., M.Sc. (InnovExplo Inc.), and the effective date of the Estimate is March 2, 2018.
  2. These mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability.
  3. While the results are presented undiluted and in situ, the reported mineral resources are considered to have reasonable prospects for economic extraction.
  4. The estimate encompasses nine (9) gold-bearing zones each defined by individual wireframes with a minimum true thickness of 2 metres.
  5. High grade capping was done on composite data and established on a per zone basis for gold. It varies from 25 to 55 g/t.
  6. Density values were applied on the following lithological basis (g/cm3): volcanic rocks = 2.80; late barren dykes and Beehler stock = 2.78; Zebra felsic unit = 2.72.
  7. Grade model resource estimation was evaluated from drill holes using an OK interpolation method in a block model (block size = 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 m).
  8. Underground resource estimation is reported at 3.00 g/t Au cut-off. The cut-off calculation is based on following assumptions: Mining cost = C$80; Processing cost = C$40; General and Administration= C$10. For calculating cut-off grades, the following parameters were used: gold price of US$1,300/oz and exchange rate of USD:CAD = 1.29 inspired from the 1-year trailing average. Cut-off grades will have to be re-evaluated in light of future prevailing market conditions (metal prices, exchange rate and mining cost, etc.).
  9. The Mineral Resources presented herein are categorized as Inferred. The Inferred category is only defined within the areas where drill spacing is less than 100m and shows sufficient geological and grade continuity.
  10. The resource was estimated using Geovia GEMS 6.8. The estimate is based on 931 surface diamond drill holes. A minimum true thickness of 2.0 m was applied, using the grade of the adjacent material when assayed, or a value of zero when not assayed.
  11. Calculations used metric units (metres, tonnes and g/t). Metal contents are presented in troy ounces (metric ton x grade / 31.10348).
  12. The number of metric tons was rounded to the nearest thousand. Any discrepancies in the totals are due to rounding effects; rounding followed the recommendations in NI 43‑101.
  13. The quantity and grade of reported Inferred resources in this Mineral Resource Estimate are uncertain in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define these Inferred resources as Indicated or Measured, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in upgrading them to these categories.
  14. CIM definitions and guidelines for mineral resources have been followed.
  15. InnovExplo is not aware of any known environmental, permitting, legal, title-related, taxation, socio-political or marketing issues, or any other relevant issue not reported in the Technical Report, that could materially affect the Mineral Resource Estimate.

The total inferred mineral resource for the Osborne-Bell deposit has been estimated at 2,587,000 tonnes with an average grade of 6.13 g/t Au for 510,000 ounces of gold, using a 3.0 g/t lower cut-off grade (See Table 1: Osborne-Bell Inferred Mineral Resources above). The model for the resource estimate includes nine (9) individual, sub-vertical and tabular mineralized zones that were defined using a two-metre minimum true thickness. All mineral resources were classified as inferred mineral resources.

This mineral resource estimate reflects geological re-modeling of the Osborne-Bell deposit, the re-evaluation of historical drilling results from previous operators and the addition of new information from drilling comprising 50 drill holes performed after the 2012 mineral resource estimate released by the previous owner (see the “43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate – Osbell Deposit, Comtois Property”, dated effective October 26, 2012, and filed on SEDAR on December 7, 2012, under the issuer profile of Maudore Minerals Ltd, at www.sedar.com) and four new Osisko verification drill holes completed in December 2017. The model focuses on definition of higher-grade sub domains as compared to the broad mineralized domain approach of earlier estimates. This estimate only considers mineralized zones potentially minable by underground methods at a lower cut-off grade of 3.0 g/t Au. The cut-off calculation is based on assumptions of (a) a mining cost of C$80/t mined, (b) a processing and transportation cost of C$58/t milled, (c) a G&A cost of C$10/t milled, (d) a gold price of US$1,300/oz and (e) an exchange rate of USD:CAD of 1.29. Other parameters are described in Table 2: Parameters used for Resource Estimation, below. The effective date of the current resource estimation is March 2, 2018.

Table 2: Parameters used for Osborne-Bell Mineral Resource Estimation