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GALILEO MINING LTD Regulatory Filings 2021

Jan 12, 2021

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13 January 2021 ASX: GAL

NORSEMAN EXPLORATION UPDATE

Corporate Directory

Directors

Chairman & MD Brad Underwood

Non-Executive Director Noel O’Brien

Non-Executive Director Mathew Whyte

Projects

Fraser Range Project Nickel-Copper

Norseman Project Cobalt-Nickel-Copper

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Contact Details

T: +61 8 9463 0063 E: [email protected] W: www.galileomining.com.au 13 Colin St, West Perth, WA

Highlights

  • Nickel sulphide exploration at Norseman is progressing well with multielement assays received from 1,620 unique sample locations (1,726 assays in total)

  • Interpretation and evaluation of results is ongoing with a 52 element, raw geochemical data set for each sample

  • Integration of new hyperspectral data with existing data sets is expected to generate focus areas for nickel targeting

  • Further details regarding follow-up exploration programs at the Norseman Project, including any planned drilling programs, will be released to the market when available

Galileo Mining Ltd (ASX: GAL, “Galileo” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide a summary of assay data received from soil sampling undertaken at its Norseman Project in Western Australia.

Soil sampling at Norseman was primarily undertaken to identify areas with prospectivity for nickel sulphide mineralisation. Integration of soil sampling data with geophysical data, hyperspectral data, geological data, topographical data, and satellite imagery will now be undertaken to give the sample assays context and meaning.

As announced on the 15[th] of December 2020, a specialist remote sensing company has been contracted to collect hyperspectral data and to integrate the new mineral mapping information with existing data sets, including the recently received soil assays. The initial phase of this contract has been completed with the collection of the airborne data. Data interpretation utilising machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) software is ongoing.

A follow up exploration program will be devised upon the completion of all data integration and analysis. This is expected to occur in late February with the results to be utilised in the planning of drill programs scheduled for Q2 2021.

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The Norseman Project occurs at the southern end of the prolific Norseman-Wiluna greenstone belt. Numerous nickel, gold, and lithium mines occur in the area with Figure 1 indicating the location of selected mine sites and the large amount of existing infrastructure in the region. The closest significant nickel occurrences occur 40 to 50 km along strike to the north where the Cassini, Mariners, and Wannaway deposits are located. Galileo owns 100% of two exploration licenses, 18 prospecting licenses and one mining lease, covering 278km[2] of ground prospective for nickel, cobalt, copper, lithium, and gold.

1,726 soil samples (1,620 unique sample locations) targeting areas with potential for nickel were recently collected and analysed - see Figure 2 and Appendix 1 for location/results of soil sampling programs.

Table 1 contains a summary of selected elements (nickel, platinum, palladium, copper and gold) with respect to the average crustal abundance of those elements within basalt. This provides a preliminary guide to what might be considered anomalous within the new data set. However, the data will need to be integrated with other meaningful geological and geophysical data sets to provide context to any anomalism which may be considered for follow up work.

The maximum assay for nickel was 3,945ppm (0.39% Ni), for platinum the maximum was 173 ppb (0.17 g/t), for palladium the maximum was 314 ppb (0.31 g/t), for copper the maximum was 640ppm (0.06%) and for gold the maximum was 83 ppb (0.08 g/t).

Table 1: Summary of Soil Sampling Assay Results from the Norseman Project

ELEMENT ACA* <2.5 x ACA* >2.5 to 5 x ACA* >5 X ACA* MAXIMUM ASSAY
Nickel 160 </=400ppm >400ppm to 800ppm >800ppm
Number of Samples 1,250 238 132 3,945 ppm Ni
Percent of Total Samples 77% 15% 8%
Platinum 20 </=50ppb >50ppb to 100ppb >100ppb
Number of Samples 1,552 62 6 173 ppb Pt
Percent of Total Samples 96% 3% <1 %
Palladium 20 </=50ppb >50ppb to 100ppm >100ppb
Number of Samples 1,491 102 27 314 ppb Pd
Percent of Total Samples 92% 6% 2%
Copper 100 </=250ppm >250ppm to 500ppm >500ppm
Number of Samples 1,601 16 3 640 ppm Cu
Percent of Total Samples 99% <1 % <1 %
Gold 4 </=10ppb >10ppb to 20ppb >20ppb
Number of Samples 1,320 199 101 83 ppb Au
Percent of Total Samples 81% 12% 7%
TOTAL SAMPLES 1,620
  • Refers to element Average Crustal Abundance for Basalt. Source:Table 4.4 pp79-80 AusIMM Field Geologists Manual. 5th Edition Monograph 9

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Figure 1 – Norseman Project Location Map with Selection of Regional Mines and Infrastructure

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Figure 2 – Soil Sampling Locations at the Norseman Project. Red Ellipses Show Outline of Soil Sampling Programs.

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DiMap Spectral GmbH, a German founded remote sensing and data integration specialist, has been contracted to collect and interpret multispectral, hyperspectral data. The data collection phase of this contract has now been undertaken with the airborne survey completed. This data will be used for remote sensing mineral analyses and then prepared for the interface into the machine learning procedures. Further input layers include detailed 50m airborne magnetic and radiometric data, gravity, EM, drill hole geology/assays, and soil assay data. Drill hole data is used for the determination of ore bearing domains and for specification of training areas of the machine learning process.

The key deliverable from the process is a mineral prospectivity map highlighting zones within the project area with the greatest potential for mineralisation. The timetable for completion is three months from data collection (completed in December) with results expected in late February. Results will be utilised in the planning of drill programs scheduled for Q2 2021.

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Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Brad Underwood, a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and a full time employee of Galileo Mining Ltd. Mr Underwood has sufficient experience that is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration, and to the activity being undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (JORC Code). Mr Underwood consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

With regard to the Company’s ASX Announcements referenced in the above Announcement, the Company is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Announcements.

Authorised for release by the Galileo Board of Directors.

Investor information: phone Galileo Mining on + 61 8 9463 0063 or email [email protected]

Media:

David Tasker Managing Director Chapter One Advisors E: [email protected] T: +61 433 112 936

About Galileo Mining:

Galileo Mining Ltd (ASX: GAL) is focussed on the exploration and development of nickel, copper and cobalt resources in Western Australia. GAL has Joint Ventures with the Creasy Group over tenements in the Fraser Range which are highly prospective for nickel-copper sulphide deposits similar to the operating Nova mine. GAL also holds tenements near Norseman with over 26,000 tonnes of contained cobalt, and 122,000 tonnes of contained nickel, in JORC compliant resources (see Figure 3 below).

Figure 3: JORC Mineral Resource Estimates for the Norseman Cobalt Project (“Estimates”) (refer to ASX “Prospectus” announcement dated May 25[th] 2018 and ASX announcement dated 11[th] December 2018, accessible at http://www.galileomining.com.au/investors/asx-announcements/). Galileo confirms that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed).

Cut-off
Cobalt %
Class Tonnes Mt Co Ni
% Tonnes % Tonnes
MT THIRSTY SILL
0.06 % Indicated
Inferred
Total
10.5
2.0
12.5
0.12
0.11
0.11
12,100
2,200
14,300
0.58
0.51
0.57
60,800
10,200
71,100
MISSION SILL
0.06 % Inferred 7.7 0.11 8,200 0.45 35,000
GOBLIN
0.06 % Inferred 4.9 0.08 4,100 0.36 16,400
TOTAL JORC COMPLIANT RESOURCES
0.06 % Total 25.1 0.11 26,600 0.49 122,500

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Appendix 1: Soil Sample Thematic Maps

Nickel in soil samples at the Norseman Project (ppm)

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Platinum in soil samples at the Norseman Project (ppb)

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Palladium in soil samples at the Norseman Project (ppb)

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Copper in soil samples at the Norseman Project (ppm)

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Gold in soil samples at the Norseman Project (ppb)

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Appendix 2:

Galileo Mining Ltd – Norseman Project JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut
channels, random chips, or specific specialised
industry standard measurement tools
appropriate to the minerals under investigation,
such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld
XRF instruments, etc). These examples should
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of
sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or
systems used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation
that are Material to the Public Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has
been done this would be relatively simple (eg
‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1
m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases more explanation may be required, such
as where there is coarse gold that has inherent
sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules)
may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
•Soil samples were collected from holes
approximately 15cm depth.
•A nominal 200gram sample was
collected for assay.
•All samples were submitted to Intertek-
Genalysis Laboratories, Kalgoorlie for
preparation. Sample digest and assay
was completed at Intertek-Genalysis,
Perth.
•QAQC standards (blank & reference)
and field duplicate samples were
included routinely per 50 samples for
soil sampling with field duplicates to
ensure sample representivity.
•Each sample was dried, crushed and
pulverised to nominal 85% passing
75µm.
•Soil sampling – Gold and 51 other
elements (52 element suite) were
assayed by Aqua Regia digest with
ICP-MS finish (method AR25/MS52).
•The assay suite included; Au, Ag, Al,
As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr,
Cs, Cu, Fe, Ga, Hf, Hg, In, K, La, Li,
Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Ni, P, Pb, Pd, Pt,
Rb, Re, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Sn, Sr, Ta, Te,
Th,Ti,Tl, U,V,W,Y,Zn,Zr.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-
hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka,
sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple
or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core is
_oriented and ifso, by what method, etc). _
•N/A. Soil sampling only.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and
chip sample recoveries and results assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery
and ensure representative nature of the
samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample
recovery and grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.
•N/A. Soil sampling only.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geotechnically logged to a
level of detail to support appropriate Mineral
Resource estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.
•A general site log was collected and
comprised a general site regolith
description, visual sample colour log
and a nominal scale log of intensity of
sample reaction to 10%Hydrochloric

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
The total length and percentage of the relevant
_intersections logged. _
Acid.
•Logging is qualitative and based on
the presentation of the entire sample in
a collection tray.
Sub-sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled,
rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or
dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected,
including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material being sampled.
•N/A. Soil sampling only.
•Soil samples were taken from
approximately 15cm depth, a nominal
200-gram sample of the whole soil
from 10-15cm depth was collected for
assay. Sample sizes are industry
standard and considered appropriate.
•The samples were dried and
pulverised to nominal 85% passing
75µm. This is considered to
appropriately homogenise the sample
to allow subsampling for analysis.
•QAQC standards (blank & reference)
and field duplicate samples were
included routinely per 50 samples for
soil sampling with field duplicates.
•Intertek-Genalysis conducted internal
check samples as part of batch QAQC.
Field duplicates soil samples
demonstrated representivity of
samples.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or
total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld
XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in
determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted
(eg standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
•Soil samples were analysed for a
multielement suite (52 elements) by
ICP-MS following a 25gram pulp
charge Aqua Regia digest.
•The assay methods used are
considered appropriate.
•Certified QAQC standards and blanks
were routinely included at a rate of 1
every 50 samples. Field duplicates
were collected and submitted at a rate
of 1 per 50 samples.
•Further internal laboratory QAQC
procedures included internal batch
standards and blanks
•Sample preparation was completed at
Intertek Genalysis Laboratory,
(Kalgoorlie) with digest and assay
conducted by Intertek-Genalyis
Laboratory Services (Perth) using an
Aqua Regia digest with ICP-MS finish
(AR25/MS52).
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by
either independent or alternative company
personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
•Field data is collected on site using a
standard set of logging templates
entered directly into a laptop.
•Data is then sent to the Galileo
Exploration Manager for QAQC
validation and then submitted to
Galileo’s database manager (CSA
Global - Perth)for further validation

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. and upload into the database.
•Assays are as reported from the
laboratory and stored in the Company
database.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate
drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys),
trenches, mine workings and other locations
used in Mineral Resource estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
•Sample sites are located using
handheld GPS.
•All co-ordinates are in MGA94 datum,
Zone 51.
•Topographic control has an accuracy
of 2m based on detailed satellite
imagery derivedDTM.
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is
sufficient to establish the degree of geological
and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
•Sample site spacing was variable,
appropriate to early-stage sampling.
•Typical site spacing was 200m line
spacing and 100 or 50m site spacing
along lines. First pass sampling areas
were completed on 400m line spacing
by 100m along line site spacing.
•N/A. No resource estimate has been
completed.
•Sample compositing has not been
applied.
Orientation of
data in
relation to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves
unbiased sampling of possible structures and
the extent to which this is known, considering
the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to have
introduced a sampling bias, this should be
assessed and reported if material.
•Sampling traverses are east/west
oriented perpendicular to the general
strike of regional structure and
stratigraphy (dominantly north-south)
as determined from regional
aeromagnetic and government
mapping data.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. •Each sample was put into a tied off
Kraft paper geochemical sample bag.
And placed in a cardboard pulp box
and taped closed for transport to the
laboratory.
•Samples were delivered directly to the
laboratory in Kalgoorlie by Galileo’s
soilsampling contractor.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
•Continuous improvement reviews of
sampling techniques and procedures
are ongoing. No external audits have
beenperformed.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)


(Criteria listed in

the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material
issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
•The Norseman Project comprises two
exploration licenses, eighteen granted
prospecting licenses and one mining
lease covering 278km2
•All tenements within the Norseman
Project are 100% owned by Galileo
Mining Ltd.
•The Norseman Project is centred
around a location approximately 10km
north-west of Norseman on vacant
crown land.
•All tenements in the Norseman Project
are 100% covered by the Ngadju
Native Title Determined Claim.
•The tenements are in good standing
and there arenoknown impediments.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
•Historic soil samples have previously
been collected adjacent to, and in some
instances within, portions of the current
soil sampling areas however the
historic data has not yet been validated
or integrated into the current soils
program
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
•The Norseman target geology and
mineralisation style is komatiite nickel
sulphide mineralisation occurring within
the GSWA mapped Mount Kirk
Formation
•The Mount Kirk formation is described
as “Acid and basic volcanic rocks and
sedimentary rocks, intruded by basic
and ultrabasic rocks”
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the following information
for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill hole
collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on
the basis that the information is not Material and
this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the Competent
Person should clearly explain why this is the
_case. _
•Not applicable

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material
and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths of high-grade results and longer lengths
of low grade results, the procedure used for
such aggregation should be stated and some
typical examples of such aggregations should be
shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
_equivalent values should be clearly stated. _
•Not applicable
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in
the reporting of Exploration Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect
to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should
be reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths
are reported, there should be a clear statement
to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width
_not known’). _
•Not applicable
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
tabulations of intercepts should be included for
any significant discovery being reported These
should include, but not be limited to a plan view
of drill hole collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
•Plan map of the soil sampling program
location including local geology
•Regional map of the area with regional
geology and known areas of economic
mineralisation
.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and high
grades and/or widths should be practiced to
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration
_Results. _
•Summary of results is reported.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not
limited to): geological observations; geophysical
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk
samples – size and method of treatment;
metallurgical test results; bulk density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
•Detailed 50m line spaced aeromagnetic
data has been used for interpretation of
underlying geology. Data was collected
by Magspec Airborne Surveys Pty Ltd
using a Geometrics G-823 caesium
vapor magnetometer at an average
flying height of 30m.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work
(eg tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
•Integration of soil sample assays with
geophysical data, hyperspectral data,
geological data, topographical data,
and satellite imagery to give the sample
assays context and meaning

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