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GATEWAY MINING LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2018
Feb 28, 2018
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ABN: 31 008 402 391 Level 11, 52 Phillips Street Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 225 Sydney NSW 2001 Tel: 61 2 8316 3998 Fax: 61 2 8316 3999 Website: www.gatewaymining.com.au
ASX Announcement: 1 March 2018
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GATEWAY CORPORATE STRATEGY UPDATE
Key Points:
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Gateway Mining to reset the Company’s strategic direction based on focused gold exploration at the Company’s expanded Gidgee Gold Project, Western Australia.
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Acquisition of a high-quality gold portfolio will provide exposure to both a larger, consolidated position at Gidgee, and a series of highly prospective opportunities adjacent to major gold deposits across Western Australia.
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The Gidgee Gold Project is highly prospective for new shallow oxide and deeper primary discoveries based on indications of the presence of a large-scale mineralising system in a strongly endowed region which has had minimal modern exploration.
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Re-capitalisation of the Company underway via a partially underwritten Entitlements Issue.
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Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on the 9[th] March 2018.
INTRODUCTION
Gateway Mining Limited (ASX: GML) ( Gateway or Company ) is pleased to provide an update on the Company’s strategic direction following the previously announced proposed acquisition of OMNI Projects Pty Ltd ( Proposed Acquisition ). Following and subject to the successful completion of the Proposed Acquisition the Company will consolidate and expand its position at the Gidgee Gold Project in Western Australia, as well as creating opportunities for exposure to a series of exploration projects adjacent to major gold deposits across Western Australia (Figure 1).
For more information in relation to the Proposed Acquisition please refer to the Company’s announcement dated 22 December 2017.
The Gidgee Gold Project is considered a high-priority, highly prospective gold exploration opportunity and will be the core focus of the Company’s exploration strategy moving forward.
As a part of the Proposed Acquisition and as a key part of driving the new exploration strategy, experienced and wellcredentialed geologist and project developer Peter Langworthy will join the Board of Directors following and subject to the successful completion of the Proposed Acquisition.
GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT
Gateway’s Gidgee Gold Project is located approximately 70km north of the township of Sandstone, Western Australia. Following and subject to the successful completion of the Proposed Acquisition[1] , the Gidgee Project will
1 See ASX Announcement:
22[nd] December 2017: Acquisition
comprise a consolidated area of ~600km[2 ] covering the southern extension of the Archaean aged Gum Creek Greenstone Belt.
The project is easily accessible from Perth via major sealed and well-formed gravel roads. The town of Sandstone provides limited logistics support and the project is centrally located within a ~120km radius of six operational gold treatment facilities.
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Figure (1): Gidgee Gold Project Location Plan
KEY POINTS:
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The Gum Creek Greenstone Belt has a pre-mined endowment of +2 million ounces of gold (production plus current resources).
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Historical mining operations at Gateway’s Gidgee Project from the late 1980’s is estimated to have produced approximately 150,000oz Au from five small, shallow oxide open pit mines. Ownership of the project was fragmented and involved toll-treatment agreements.
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Multiple near-surface oxide targets have been generated from an existing drilling database. The majority of drilling is rotary air blast drilling ( RAB ) and aircore and is typically quite shallow (<50m). There is only limited follow-up drilling in most cases.
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Limited historical deeper drilling beneath a number of the shallow oxide pits has confirmed the presence of highly significant high-grade primary mineralisation.
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The deposit style is highly analogous to the Granny Smith Gold Deposit (+2Moz: Gold Fields) and the Tarmoola Gold Deposit (2.3Moz: Red 5). The mineralisation is controlled by a major shear zone that interacts with the margin of a large granitoid intrusion. Mineralisation styles range from well-constrained sheeted vein sets to widespread stockwork zones.
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The core of the project is covered by granted mining leases (see Appendix 1 for details).
TARGET SUMMARY – Gidgee Gold Project:
The primary target within the Gidgee Gold Project is the highly deformed and mineralised western margin of the Montague Granodiorite ( MGD ) (Figure 2). A regional-scale fault system is interpreted to have interacted with the MGD and has controlled both the shear zone related mineralisation on the margin of the MGD and within the enveloping mafic volcanic rock package, and the broader zones of stockwork gold mineralisation internal to the MGD.
Geochemical studies also suggest that distinct early-stage alteration imparted during intrusion of the MGD has been critical to creating chemical and physical conditions that have played a part in focusing the overprinting gold mineralisation.
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Figure (2): Gidgee Gold Project Interpreted Geology
Identified high-priority targets are largely related to the contact style mineralisation on the margin of the MGD.
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Following is a summary of the key targets that will be the initial focus of the Company’s planned programs of exploration following and subject to successful completion of the Proposed Acquisition[2] :
Whistler Target
Whistler is located on the northern margin of the MGD, where the contact between the MGD and the enveloping mafic volcanic rocks is interpreted to be plunging to the north.
Key features of this target include:
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Priority high-grade target beneath shallow, historical oxide open pit mine.
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Historical drilling results which include[3] :
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WRC017 20m @ 16.4g/t Au from 132m
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oMRD009 16m @ 5.31g/t Au from 97moMRD005 11m @ 7.42g/t Au from 88moMRD081 11m @ 5.64g/t Au from 208moMRD013 9m @ 6.23g/t Au from 174moMRD014 21m @ 2.54g/t Au from 170moMRD042 22m @ 2.21g/t Au from 54moMRD015 30m @ 2.40g/t Au from 77m -
The drilling to date has identified a strong high-grade domain and demonstrates that the mineralisation remains open in all directions. Excellent potential remains for significant near-surface oxide mineralisation (Figure 3 & 4).
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The mineralisation is controlled by a major shear zone and associated flat-lying stockwork veins in the margin of the granodiorite.
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The potential for parallel shears zones both within the MGD and the surrounding mafic volcanic rocks.
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Figure (3): Whistler Target Interpreted Longitudinal Section
2 All drilling results are historical in nature. Validation has been completed where practicable and the results are detailed in Appendices 2 and 3.
3 See Appendices 2 and 3 for details.
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Figure (4): Whistler Target Interpreted Cross Section (6,968,110N)
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Montague Target
The Montague Target is located on the western margin of the MGD where a series of shear zones and associated stockwork zones control the gold mineralisation.
Key features of Montague include:
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A priority high-grade target beneath the shallow (oxide), historical Montague-Boulder open pit mine (Figure 5).
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Excellent potential for expansion of near-surface oxide mineralisation along strike and for high-grade primary mineralisation at depth and along strike.
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Historical Drill results from both inside the mined pit and in the floor of the pit include[4] :
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MOA32R 6m @12.6g/t Au from 45m
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oMOA37R 9m @ 7.9g/t Au from 36moMOA134R 12m @ 7.7g/t Au from 7moMOA24R 11m @ 7.1g/t Au from 35moMOA115R 10m @ 5.3g/t Au from 27moHRC013 5m @ 9.8g/t Au from 8moMOA132R 24m @ 2.5g/t Au from 22moMOA131R 17m @ 1.6g/t Au from 32moMOA30R 20m @ 1.8g/t Au from 20m
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Figure (5): Montague Target Interpreted Cross Section
4 See Appendices 2 and 3 for details.
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Caledonian Target
The Caledonian Target represents a different style of gold deposit when compared to Whistler and Montague. The mineralisation has developed within a distinct regionally extensive shear zone and is hosted by mafic volcanic rocks. Old prospecting shafts and pits extend for at least 3 kilometres along the Caledonian Trend. Key features of the Caledonian Trend include:
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A priority high-grade target beneath the shallow (oxide), historical Caledonian open pit mine. High-grade shoots can be defined within a broad mineralisation zone over at least 1 kilometre (Figure 6).
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Majority of drilling has been limited to the oxide, near-surface mineralisation.
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The shear zone along strike of the historical pit presents numerous opportunities to delineate significant gold mineralisation.
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Historical drilling results in the base or beneath the floor of the open pit include:[5]
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RCM65 10m @ 6.5g/t Au from 29m
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oRCM40 16m @ 5.4g/t Au from 13moRCM27 7m @ 16g/t Au from 29moRCM43 6m @ 15g/t Au from 33moRCM60 19m @ 3.5g/t Au from 17moRCM16 16m @ 2.3g/t Au from 28m
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Figure (6): Caledonian Target Interpreted Longitudinal Section
EXPLORATION STRATEGY – Gidgee Gold Project
Following and subject to successful completion of the Proposed Acquisition, Gateway’s primary exploration strategy at the Gidgee Gold Project will be to rapidly delineate the size and quality of the gold mineralised system that has been identified along the western margin of the MGD. This high-priority target extends for a strike length of at least 8km.
This objective will be achieved by executing focused programs of RC drilling on the identified high-priority targets, accompanied by systematic aircore drilling to test the true potential of the contact of the MGD. Subject to successful
5 See Appendices 2 and 3 for details
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completion of the recently announced Entitlement Issue and completion of the Proposed Acquisition, initial programs will comprise ~9,000m of RC drilling, followed by a ~10,000m program of aircore drilling.
Resource evaluation programs will be instigated at the appropriate time when the resource size potential is considered large enough.
Other key activities will include:
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Detailed evaluation and targeting of the stockwork mineralised targets;
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Evaluation and initial testing of the eastern margin of the MGD; and
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Developing an understanding of the VHMS-system that has been identified in the stratigraphic succession surrounding the MGD.
PROPOSED ACQUISITION - REGIONAL WA PROJECTS[6]
In addition to consolidating the area surrounding Gidgee, the Proposed Acquisition provides exposure to a portfolio of six exploration projects located in the Yilgarn, Bryah and Pilbara districts of Western Australia.
The Regional Gold Projects cover an approximate area of 1,039km[2 ] and comprises fifteen Exploration Licenses and applications[7] . The majority of the projects are located adjacent to major mineralised systems and cover highly prospective structural trends.
Bryah Basin Project
The Bryah Basin Project provides a large, consolidated profile in the Bryah Basin, a Proterozoic-aged volcanosedimentary rift basin that is highly prospective for gold and copper-gold VHMS mineralisation. The project is host to a number of important deposits including the DeGrussa and Monty copper-gold deposits (Sandfire and Talisman) and the Fortnum gold deposit (Westgold).
Edjudina Project
The Edjudina Project is located in the highly mineralised Eastern Goldfield Province of the Yilgarn Craton and is considered prospective for gold and nickel-copper mineralisation. The project covers a strike extent of approximately 29km within the Linden Terrain east of the Pinjin Fault, and covers a north-northwest trending sequence of prospective greenstone lithologies that are immediately along strike of Matsa Resources Limited’s Fortitude Gold Project, where mining recently recommenced with a trial mining study.
The area is also subject to significant exploration interest from a number of major resource companies including St Barbara Limited, Saracen Minerals Holding Limited and AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited.
Cunyu Project
The Cunyu Project is located on the eastern margin of the Proterozoic-aged Yerrida Basin and is targeting a Proterozoic mafic-ultramafic intrusive complex of that is considered prospective for nickel-copper and PGE-type deposits. In addition to this, the project is interpreted to lie on a similar stratigraphic horizon to the Magellan lead-zinc deposit (owned by LeadFX Inc.), located approximately 80km to the south.
Edna May Project
The Edna May Project is located on the northern end of the Archean-aged Westonia Greenstone Belt, which is part of the larger Southern Cross Greenstone Belt. The project is immediately along strike from Ramelius Resources’ Edna May gold mine. The host greenstone belt and regional structure that controls the Edna May mine mineralisation is interpreted to persist through the project area, as evidenced by the presence of gold mineralisation intersected in historical drilling.
Southern Cross Project
The Southern Cross Project includes over 20km of prospective greenstone located at the northern end of the highly endowed Southern Cross Greenstone Belt. The belt is an Archaean-aged package of mafic-ultramafic volcanic and sedimentary rocks, and is considered highly prospective for significant gold mineralisation as well as komatiite hosted nickel sulphide, VHMS and lithium deposits.
6 See ASX announcement dated 13th February 2018:Entitlement Issue Prospectus and 14th February 2018: Supplementary Prospectus 7 See Appendix 1 for detail
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Sylvania Project
The Sylvania Project covers part of the Sylvania Inlier, an Archaean-aged cratonic block on the southern margin of the Pilbara Craton. The project is considered prospective for gold mineralisation and is relatively untested by systematic modern exploration techniques. Although at an early stage, it has been recognized that conglomerate stratigraphy, which is potentially prospective for palaeo-placer gold mineralisation, is present across the project.
Trent Franklin Non-Executive Chairman For and on behalf of GATEWAY MINING LIMITED
Competent Person Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results or Mineral Resources is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr Peter Langworthy who is a consultant to Gateway Mining Ltd and is a current Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Peter Langworthy has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Langworthy consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.
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APPENDIX (1): GATEWAY MINING LIMITED’S CONSOLIDATED TENEMENT HOLDINGS
Following and subject to successful completion of the Proposed Acquisition, the Company’s consolidated tenement holding will comprise of:
| Project | Tenement ID | Ownership |
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| Gidgee | E57/945 | GML |
| Gidgee | M57/485 | GML 75%,EstuaryResources NL 25% |
| Gidgee | E57/793 | GML 75%,EstuaryResources NL 25% |
| Gidgee | E57/405 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/874 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/875 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/888 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/823 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/824 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/688 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/687 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/417 | GML |
| Gidgee | M57/48 | GML |
| Gidgee | M57/98 | GML |
| Gidgee | M57/99 | GML |
| Gidgee | M57/217 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/807 | GML |
| Gidgee | M57/429 | GML 75%,EstuaryResources NL 25% |
| Gidgee | E57/876 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/1004 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/1005 | GML |
| Gidgee | E57/1057 | Omni Projects |
| Gidgee | E57/1067 | Omni Projects |
| Gidgee | P57/1407 | Omni Projects |
| Gidgee | P57/1409 | Omni Projects |
| Gidgee | P57/1410 | Omni Projects |
| Gidgee | P57/1411 | Omni Projects |
| Gidgee | P57/1412 | Omni Projects |
| Gidgee | P57/1413 | Omni Projects |
| Edjudina | E31/1134 | Omni Projects |
| Edjudina | E31/1150 | Omni Projects |
| Edjudina | E39/1765 | Omni Projects |
| Edjudina | E39/1882 | Omni Projects |
| Cunyu | E51/1762 | 85% Omni Projects 15% Milford Resources P/L |
| Bryah Basin | E51/1738 | Omni Projects |
| Bryah Basin | E52/3248 | Auris 85%,Omni Projects 15% |
| Bryah Basin | E52/3273 | Omni Projects |
| Bryah Basin | E52/3291 | Auris 85%,Omni Projects 15% |
| Bryah Basin | E52/3510 | Omni Projects |
| Bryah Basin | E52/1842 | Omni Projects |
| Sylvania | E52/3365 | Omni Projects |
| Sylvania | E52/3366 | Omni Projects |
| Southern Cross | E77/2309 | Omni Projects |
| Edna May | E77/2290 | Omni Projects |
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APPENDIX (2): SIGNIFICANT DRILLING INTERSECTIONS
| APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | ||
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| Prospect | Hole No | MGA_East | MGA_North | RL | Dip/Az | From | To | Width | Grade (g / t Au) |
| Whistler | WRC017 | 751,712 | 6,968,112 | 514 | -60/270 | 132 | 152 | 20 | 16.4 |
| 153 | 158 | 5 | 7.2 | ||||||
| MRD081 | 751,743 | 6,968,111 | 515 | -60/270 | 96 | 101 | 5 | 1.2 | |
| 208 | 219 | 11 | 5.6 | ||||||
| WRC018 | 751,777 | 6,968,112 | 514 | -60/270 | 96 | 104 | 8 | 3.2 | |
| 173 | 175 | 2 | 1.2 | ||||||
| 177 | 182 | 5 | 4.3 | ||||||
| 212 | 214 | 2 | 3.1 | ||||||
| MRD5 | 751,680 | 6,968,108 | 510 | -60/270 | 88 | 89 | 11 | 7.4 | |
| 114 | 119 | 5 | 1.5 | ||||||
| MRD42 | 751,650 | 6,968,112 | 514 | -60/270 | 39 | 45.5 | 6.5 | 4.2 | |
| 54 | 75 | 22 | 2.2 | ||||||
| 79 | 85 | 6 | 1.3 | ||||||
| 91 | 95 | 4 | 3.8 | ||||||
| MRD20 | 751,640 | 6,968,110 | 514 | -60/270 | 27 | 57 | 30 | 4.5 | |
| MRP16 | 751,599 | 6,968,113 | 514 | -60/270 | 12 | 27 | 15 | 4.8 | |
| MRD13 | 751,559 | 6,968,112 | 513 | -60/090 | 111 | 116 | 5 | 2.2 | |
| 157 | 162 | 5 | 1.9 | ||||||
| 174 | 183 | 9 | 6.2 | ||||||
| 210 | 213 | 3 | 1.3 | ||||||
| MRD9 | 751,589 | 6,968,112 | 514 | -60/090 | 26 | 47 | 21 | 1.7 | |
| 68 | 81 | 13 | 1.8 | ||||||
| 97 | 113 | 16 | 5.3 | ||||||
| MRD43 | 751,599 | 6,968,112 | 514 | -60/090 | 25 | 56 | 31 | 4.4 | |
| 59 | 64 | 5 | 1.1 | ||||||
| MRD14 | 751,530 | 6,968,162 | 513 | -60/090 | 170 | 191 | 21 | 2.5 | |
| MRD41 | 751,659 | 6,968,037 | 514 | -60/270 | 72 | 87 | 15 | 1.9 | |
| MRD15 | 751,589 | 6,968,061 | 514 | -60/090 | 77 | 107 | 30 | 2.4 | |
| MRD16 | 751,559 | 6,968,061 | 514 | -60/090 | 171 | 191 | 20 | 1.5 | |
| MRD40 | 751,661 | 6,968,062 | 514 | -72/270 | 85 | 107 | 22 | 1.8 | |
| MRP25 | 751,620 | 6,968,162 | 514 | -60/270 | 28 | 43 | 15 | 3.0 | |
| MRD36 | 751, 640 | 6,968,162 | 514 | -60/270 | 57 | 62 | 5 | 2.0 | |
| MRD37 | 751, 659 | 6,968,162 | 514 | -60/270 | 85 | 90.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | |
| MDD11 | 751, 680 | 6,968,162 | 515 | -60/270 | 107 | 113 | 6 | 4.3 | |
| MW3RD | 751, 704 | 6,968,162 | 515 | -60/270 | 148 | 155 | 7 | 2.4 | |
| MRD29 | 751, 659 | 6,968,187 | 514 | -60/270 | 61 | 73 | 12 | 4.0 | |
| MRD38 | 751, 638 | 6,968,187 | 514 | -60/270 | 77 | 87 | 10 | 1.0 | |
| MW1RD | 751, 684 | 6,968,187 | 515 | -60/270 | 130 | 135 | 5 | 3.6 | |
| Montague | MOA32R | 750,925 | 6,988,839 | 507 | -90/000 | 45 | 51 | 6 | 12.3 |
| MOA22R | 750,949 | 6,988,827 | 507 | -58/360 | 25 | 33 | 8 | 1.88 |
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| APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | ||
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| Prospect | Hole No | MGA_East | MGA_North | RL | Dip/Az | From | To | Width | Grade (g / t Au) |
| MOA29R | 750,965 | 6,988,838 | 507 | -90/000 | 36 | 43 | 7 | 1.30 | |
| MOA33R | 750,925 | 6,988,819 | 507 | -90/000 | 45 | 53 | 8 | 1.5 | |
| MOA31R | 750,945 | 6,988,819 | 507 | -90/000 | 34 | 51 | 17 | 1.7 | |
| MOA30R | 750,965 | 6,988,819 | 507 | -90/000 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 1.8 | |
| MOA24R | 750,925 | 6,988,849 | 508 | -60/360 | 35 | 46 | 11 | 7.1 | |
| MOA52R | 750,885 | 6,988,880 | 508 | -90/000 | 44 | 46 | 2 | 1.3 | |
| MOA37R | 750,905 | 6,988,899 | 508 | -90/000 | 36 | 45 | 9 | 7.9 | |
| MOA44R | 750,872 | 6,988,899 | 508 | -90/000 | 44 | 51 | 7 | 1.2 | |
| MOA132R | 751,081 | 6,988,899 | 508 | -90/000 | 22 | 46 | 24 | 2.5 | |
| MOA131R | 751,101 | 6,988,897 | 508 | -90/000 | 32 | 49 | 17 | 1.6 | |
| MOA129R | 751,021 | 6,988,896 | 508 | -90/000 | 34 | 43 | 9 | 1.4 | |
| MOA115R | 751,103 | 6,988,917 | 508 | -90/000 | 27 | 37 | 10 | 5.3 | |
| HRC123 | 751,199 | 6,966,858 | 500 | -60/045 | 30 | 39 | 9 | 2.5 | |
| MOA134R | 751,088 | 6,966,982 | 508 | -90/000 | 7 | 19 | 12 | 7.7 | |
| MOA80R | 751,025 | 6,967,008 | 500 | -90/000 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 1.1 | |
| HRC012 | 751,029 | 6,967,008 | 500 | -60/090 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 1.2 | |
| HRC013 | 751,044 | 6,967,008 | 500 | -60/090 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 9.8 | |
| HRC074 | 751,064 | 6,967,028 | 500 | -60/090 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2.4 | |
| HRC075 | 751,049 | 6,967,028 | 500 | -60/090 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 5.9 | |
| HRC129 | 751,029 | 6,967,048 | 500 | -60/090 | 35 | 40 | 5 | 2.3 | |
| MOA64R | 750,884 | 6,966,839 | 507 | -90/000 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 1.2 | |
| MOA65R | 750,885 | 6,966,819 | 507 | -90/000 | 19 | 21 | 2 | 1.7 | |
| MOA66R | 750,885 | 6,966,798 | 507 | -90/000 | 19 | 27 | 8 | 2.3 | |
| MORC025 | 750,989 | 6,966,738 | 500 | -60/000 | 34 | 41 | 7 | 4.4 | |
| MORC018 | 751,029 | 6,966,760 | 500 | -60/000 | 26 | 28 | 2 | 1.0 | |
| MORC019 | 751,069 | 6,966,760 | 500 | -60/000 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 1.1 | |
| Caledonian | CNE013 | 750,911 | 6,964,751 | 503 | -60/090 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 4.0 |
| RCM161 | 750,951 | 6,964,851 | 502 | -60/090 | 25 | 28 | 3 | 1.1 | |
| RCM85 | 750,961 | 6,964,851 | 502 | -60/090 | 21 | 31 | 10 | 1.0 | |
| RCM85 | 750,961 | 6,964,851 | 502 | -60/090 | 35 | 39 | 4 | 1.0 | |
| RCM83 | 750,951 | 6,964,901 | 502 | -60/090 | 23 | 26 | 3 | 1.2 | |
| RCM10 | 750,951 | 6,964,951 | 502 | -70/090 | 34.5 | 39 | 4.5 | 1.3 | |
| RCM30 | 750,941 | 6,965,101 | 502 | -70/090 | 40 | 42 | 2 | 1.2 | |
| RCM68 | 750,952 | 6,965,125 | 502 | -70/090 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 1.1 | |
| RCM69 | 750,941 | 6,965,125 | 502 | -70/090 | 29 | 31 | 2 | 1.2 | |
| RCM69 | 750,941 | 6,965,125 | 502 | -70/090 | 33 | 36 | 3 | 1.3 | |
| RCM72 | 750,962 | 6,965,125 | 502 | -70/090 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1.4 | |
| RCM224 | 750,931 | 6,965,141 | 503 | -90/000 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 1.0 | |
| RCM66 | 750,952 | 6,965,150 | 503 | -70/090 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 1.1 | |
| RCM67 | 750,931 | 6,965,151 | 503 | -70/090 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 20.0 | |
| RCM67 | 750,931 | 6,965,151 | 503 | -70/090 | 39 | 48 | 9 | 1.0 |
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| APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | ||
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| Prospect | Hole No | MGA_East | MGA_North | RL | Dip/Az | From | To | Width | Grade (g / t Au) |
| RCM6 | 750,941 | 6,965,156 | 503 | -70/090 | 13.5 | 22.5 | 9 | 2.4 | |
| RCM221 | 750,931 | 6,965,161 | 503 | -90/000 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 1.5 | |
| RCM222 | 750,911 | 6,965,161 | 503 | -90/000 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 4.5 | |
| RAB001 | 750,911 | 6,965,171 | 502 | -90/000 | 15 | 22 | 7 | 1.1 | |
| RCM91 | 750,918 | 6,965,176 | 502 | -70/090 | 52 | 56 | 4 | 1.1 | |
| RCM91 | 750,918 | 6,965,176 | 502 | -70/090 | 56 | 58 | 2 | 1.4 | |
| RCM64 | 750,949 | 6,965,176 | 502 | -70/090 | 17 | 30 | 13 | 1.4 | |
| RCM64 | 750,949 | 6,965,176 | 502 | -70/090 | 33 | 35 | 2 | 1.4 | |
| RCM65 | 750,933 | 6,965,177 | 502 | -70/090 | 29 | 39 | 10 | 6.5 | |
| RCM65 | 750,933 | 6,965,177 | 502 | -70/090 | 39 | 45 | 6 | 1.3 | |
| RCM62 | 750,939 | 6,965,205 | 502 | -70/090 | 19 | 25 | 6 | 1.0 | |
| RCM62 | 750,939 | 6,965,205 | 502 | -70/090 | 25 | 34 | 9 | 1.0 | |
| RCM27 | 750,931 | 6,965,206 | 502 | -70/090 | 29 | 36 | 7 | 16.2 | |
| RCM27 | 750,931 | 6,965,206 | 502 | -70/090 | 36 | 41 | 5 | 1.752 | |
| RCM27 | 750,931 | 6,965,206 | 502 | -70/090 | 41 | 43.25 | 2.25 | 1.62 | |
| RCM28 | 750,947 | 6,965,206 | 502 | -70/090 | 18 | 25 | 7 | 1.287 | |
| RCM63 | 750,920 | 6,965,206 | 502 | -70/090 | 27 | 30 | 3 | 1.216 | |
| RCM63 | 750,920 | 6,965,206 | 502 | -70/090 | 32 | 38 | 6 | 1.953 | |
| RCM60 | 750,942 | 6,965,225 | 502 | -70/090 | 17 | 36 | 19 | 3.506 | |
| RCM59 | 750,953 | 6,965,226 | 502 | -70/090 | 9 | 23 | 14 | 2.096 | |
| RCM93 | 750,922 | 6,965,226 | 502 | -70/090 | 27 | 31 | 4 | 2.262 | |
| RCM58 | 750,941 | 6,965,249 | 502 | -70/090 | 18 | 27 | 9 | 1.613 | |
| RCM97 | 751,116 | 6,965,252 | 503 | -60/270 | 32 | 36 | 4 | 1.189 | |
| RCM4 | 750,951 | 6,965,253 | 502 | -70/090 | 13.5 | 24 | 10.5 | 1.014 | |
| RCM57 | 750,941 | 6,965,265 | 502 | -70/090 | 24 | 27 | 3 | 1.103 | |
| RCM56 | 750,951 | 6,965,265 | 503 | -70/090 | 14 | 23 | 9 | 5.007 | |
| RCM56 | 750,951 | 6,965,265 | 503 | -70/090 | 23 | 28 | 5 | 1.234 | |
| RCM26 | 750,941 | 6,965,301 | 502 | -70/090 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 2.171 | |
| RCM32 | 750,921 | 6,965,301 | 502 | -70/090 | 35 | 38 | 3 | 1.006 | |
| RCM34 | 750,951 | 6,965,301 | 502 | -70/090 | 28 | 31 | 3 | 1.163 | |
| RCM35 | 750,931 | 6,965,301 | 502 | -70/090 | 25 | 29 | 4 | 1.437 | |
| RCM35 | 750,931 | 6,965,301 | 502 | -70/090 | 34 | 36 | 2 | 1.14 | |
| RCM74 | 750,935 | 6,965,301 | 502 | -70/090 | 23 | 29 | 6 | 1.149 | |
| RCM37 | 750,921 | 6,965,326 | 502 | -70/090 | 32 | 38 | 6 | 2.408 | |
| RCM16 | 750,926 | 6,965,345 | 502 | -70/090 | 28 | 43 | 15 | 2.34 | |
| RCM38 | 750,936 | 6,965,346 | 502 | -70/090 | 24 | 26 | 2 | 1.031 | |
| RCM155 | 750,951 | 6,965,376 | 502 | -70/090 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 1.017 | |
| RCM40 | 750,941 | 6,965,376 | 502 | -70/090 | 13 | 29 | 16 | 5.392 | |
| RCM25 | 750,931 | 6,965,401 | 503 | -70/090 | 24 | 31 | 7 | 6.727 | |
| RCM43 | 750,921 | 6,965,401 | 503 | -70/090 | 33 | 39 | 6 | 15.26 |
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| APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | APPENDIX (2): TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT DRILLING | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | INTERSECTIONS (GIDGEE GOLD PROJECT) | ||
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| Prospect | Hole No | MGA_East | MGA_North | RL | Dip/Az | From | To | Width | Grade (g / t Au) |
| RCM216 | 750,970 | 6,965,414 | 502 | -90/000 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3.086 | |
| RCM216 | 750,970 | 6,965,414 | 502 | -90/000 | 24 | 26 | 2 | 1.19 | |
| RCM44 | 750,943 | 6,965,426 | 503 | -70/090 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 1.199 | |
| RCM45 | 750,921 | 6,965,426 | 503 | -70/090 | 30 | 35 | 5 | 1.13 | |
| DDM011 | 750,930 | 6,965,426 | 503 | -70/090 | 26 | 28 | 2 | 1.063 | |
| RCM198 | 750,971 | 6,965,438 | 503 | -90/000 | 19 | 28 | 9 | 2.191 | |
| RCM196 | 750,951 | 6,965,439 | 503 | -90/000 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2.642 | |
| RCM196 | 750,951 | 6,965,439 | 503 | -90/000 | 34 | 36 | 2 | 1.12 | |
| RCM13 | 750,941 | 6,965,451 | 503 | -70/090 | 22.5 | 39 | 16.5 | 1.563 | |
| RCM46 | 750,951 | 6,965,451 | 503 | -70/090 | 28 | 33 | 5 | 2.339 | |
| RCM47 | 750,931 | 6,965,451 | 503 | -60/090 | 19 | 23 | 4 | 1.065 | |
| RCM47 | 750,931 | 6,965,451 | 503 | -60/090 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 1.23 | |
| RCM48 | 750,911 | 6,965,451 | 503 | -60/090 | 35 | 41 | 6 | 1.271 | |
| RCM95 | 750,961 | 6,965,451 | 503 | -70/090 | 23 | 33 | 10 | 2.458 | |
| RCM195 | 750,951 | 6,965,464 | 503 | -90/000 | 30 | 35 | 5 | 11.81 | |
| RCM195 | 750,951 | 6,965,464 | 503 | -90/000 | 36 | 41 | 5 | 1.14 | |
| RCM49 | 750,936 | 6,965,476 | 503 | -70/090 | 18 | 20 | 2 | 1.117 | |
| RCM49 | 750,936 | 6,965,476 | 503 | -70/090 | 42 | 46 | 4 | 5.036 | |
| RCM96 | 750,945 | 6,965,476 | 503 | -70/090 | 39 | 43 | 4 | 5.336 | |
| RCM50 | 750,925 | 6,965,476 | 503 | -70/090 | 24 | 32 | 8 | 1.472 | |
| RCM51 | 750,914 | 6,965,476 | 503 | -70/090 | 29 | 45 | 16 | 4.784 | |
| RCM24 | 750,931 | 6,965,501 | 503 | -70/090 | 18 | 20 | 2 | 1.1 | |
| RCM24 | 750,931 | 6,965,501 | 503 | -70/090 | 20 | 25 | 5 | 1.864 | |
| RCM53 | 750,920 | 6,965,501 | 503 | -70/090 | 30 | 40 | 10 | 1.963 | |
| RCM55 | 750,924 | 6,965,551 | 503 | -60/090 | 23 | 28 | 5 | 1.029 | |
| CNE053 | 750,851 | 6,965,551 | 503 | -60/090 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 1.011 | |
| RCM23 | 750,896 | 6,965,650 | 504 | -60/090 | 31.5 | 34.5 | 3 | 1 | |
| HRC172 | 751,109 | 6,965,708 | 500 | -60/090 | 22 | 26 | 4 | 1.2 | |
| RCM201 | 751,071 | 6,965,750 | 504 | -90/000 | 24 | 29 | 5 | 1.166 | |
| HRC113 | 750,901 | 6,965,783 | 500 | -60/090 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9.84 | |
| CNE094 | 751,178 | 6,965,802 | 504 | -60/090 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 1.879 | |
| RCM140 | 751,138 | 6,965,804 | 504 | -90/000 | 18 | 26 | 8 | 1.102 | |
| RCM162 | 751,158 | 6,965,804 | 504 | -70/090 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 1.1 | |
| RCM110 | 751,148 | 6,965,814 | 504 | -70/090 | 17 | 23 | 6 | 1.054 | |
| RCM77 | 751,188 | 6,965,835 | 504 | -60/064 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 4.24 | |
| RCM100 | 751,157 | 6,965,844 | 503 | -70/090 | 19 | 21 | 2 | 1.019 | |
| RCM98 | 751,178 | 6,965,844 | 504 | -70/090 | 16 | 19 | 3 | 1.075 | |
| RCM132 | 751,183 | 6,965,862 | 503 | -90/000 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 13.18 | |
| RCM33 | 751,133 | 6,965,887 | 503 | -70/090 | 39 | 48 | 9 | 1.038 | |
| HRC123 | 751,199 | 6,966,858 | 500 | -60/045 | 22 | 24 | 2 | 1.08 |
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APPENDIX (3): SIGNIFICANT DRILLING INTERSECTIONS 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. ‘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 (e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. Diamond Drilling:HQ3 and NQ core drilled in fresh rock. Core orientated and mineralised noted and marked for cutting. Sample lengths sampled on 0.5 to 2m intervals and cut to half-core sub- sample collected. Samples were analysed for Au by AAS technique with results greater than 0.5ppm Au re-assayed by Fire Assay. Assays >3g/t Au re-assayed by Screen Fire Assay. This methodology was applied to account for a recognized coarse gold component within the mineralised zones. RC Drilling:Samples were collected on 1m intervals, riffle split and 5m composite samples prepared for assay. Re-assays were undertaken on selected 1m samples. Samples sent to ALS in Perth, for 3kg pulverisation for production of homogenous 50g or 30g charge for Au fire assay, multi elements also analysed. |
| Drilling techniques |
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc.). |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. Diamond Drilling:RC percussion or HQ3 pre-collars were drilled to fresh rock. NQ core drilled for remainder of holes. No details available on drilling rig specifications. RC Drilling:RC percussion drilled as pre-collars to fresh rock. No details available on drilling rig specifications. |
| 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. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. Diamond Drilling:Recoveries in fresh rock are recorded as being satisfactory and that no inherent bias has been introduced from drilling or sampling techniques. RC Drilling:There are no records available that capture information on drilling recoveries. Typically a minimum 3kg sample was provided to the laboratory for assay. Samples considered fit for purpose. |
| 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. Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography. The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. Reverse circulation and Aircore chips were washed and stored in chip trays in 1m intervals for the entire length of each hole. Chips were visually inspected and logged to record lithology, weathering, alteration, mineralisation, veining and structure. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Records of samples being wet or dry were taken. Diamond core was presented and stored in industry standard core boxes. The core was orientated and core loss noted. Data on rocktype, deformation, colour, structure, alteration, veining, mineralisation and oxidation state were recorded. RQD, magnetic susceptibility and core recoveries were recorded. Logging is considered both qualitative and quantitative or semi- quantitative in nature. The logging information is considered to be fit for purpose. |
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| 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. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. RC samples were split using a riffle splitter. 1m samples were collected and 5m composites prepared for assay. Re-assays were undertaken on selected 1m samples. Typically 3kg samples were submitted to the assay laboratory. Only minor numbers of samples are recorded as being wet. QA/QC data is not currently available. Sampling processes are considered fit for purpose. Diamond core was presented and stored in industry standard core boxes. The core was orientated and core loss noted. Once logged the core was marked up for sampling ranging from 0.5m to 2.0m largely matching geological contacts. Half core samples were collected and submitted to the assay laboratory. Samples were analysed for Au by AAS technique with results greater than 0.5ppm Au re-assayed by Fire Assay. Assays >3g/t Au re-assayed by Screen Fire Assay. This methodology was applied to account for a recognized coarse gold component within the mineralised zones. |
| 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 (e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. All samples were assayed at either Analabs or ALS in Perth. Samples were analysed for Au by AAS technique with results greater than 0.5ppm Au re-assayed by Fire Assay. Assays >3g/t Au re-assayed by Screen Fire Assay. This methodology was applied to account for a recognized coarse gold component within the mineralised zones. QA/QC data is not currently available. Sampling processes are considered fit for purpose. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Discuss any adjustment to assay data. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. Logging and sampling were recorded directly into a Stratalog T500 digital logging unit. All drilling information is currently stored in a Gateway Access database. All information has been plotted on section and in plan to match against neighbouring holes and determine likely validity of the data QA/QC data is not currently available. Sampling and assay data are considered fit for purpose. |
| 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. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. A truncated AMG grid was established across the project area and hole collars were measure from fixed survey pegs. These collar locations have been validated using detailed aerial photography. Downhole surveys were undertaken with an Eastman single shot camera on intervals ranging from 30 to 50m. Location data is considered fit for purpose. |
| 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. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. Please See Table 1 for Results Drilling at the Whistler, Montague and Caledonian targets have been drill tested in various spacings. Typically immediately below the historial open pit mines the spacing is a nominal 25 x 25m and as the drilling moves deeper and along strike expands to 25 x 50m and 50 x 50m. |
| 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. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. Drilling directions at Whistler, Montague and Caledonian targets have been drilled perpendicular to strike (90-270) and in the across dip direction in most cases. The majority of holes have been drilled at a 60 to 90 degree dip and intersected the mineralisation at an appropriate angle. In some cases reverse angled holes have been completed to test for short range controls on the gold mineralisation. The orientation of the drilling is suitable for the mineralisation style and orientation of the mineralisation at the Whistler, Montague and Caledonian Targets. |
| Sample security |
The measures taken to ensure sample security. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. No information. |
| Audits or reviews |
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
All information referred in this report has been accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital databases. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Program reviewed by company senior personnel. |
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
| 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. |
See Appendix (1) The Gidgee Project is located on tenements: M57/485,E57/793 and M57/429 (GML 75%, Estuary Resources NL 25%). E57/405, E57/874, E57/945, E57/87, E57/888, E57/823, E57/824, E57/688, E57/687, E57/417, M57/48, M57/98, M57/99, M57/217, E57/807, E57/876, E57/1004 and E57/1005 (GML 100%). E57/1057 E57/1067 P57/1407 P57/1409 P57/1410 P57/1411 P57/1412 P57/1413 (OMNI Projects Pty Ltd) There are no native title claims or determinations currently affecting the Tenements. Historically there have been claims. E57/0888 and M57/0098 are affected by Crown Water Reserve 10203. E57/0405, E57/0687, E57/0793, E57/0823 and E57/1005 are affected by CPL/25, Lake Mason P/L 3114/551 (former pastoral lease purchased by the Department of Conservation and Land Management / Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions E57/0417, E57/0687, E57/0688, E57/0793, E57/0807, E57/0823, E57/0824, E57/0874, E57/0875, E57/0876, E57/0888, E57/0945, E57/1004, M57/0048, M57/0098, M57/0099, M57/0217, M57/0429, and M57/0485 are affected by Crown Reserve 9959 No other known impediments exist to operate in the area. |
| Exploration done by other parties |
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. |
Prior to Gateway, the project area was held by a succession of companies, which has been documented back to the mid-1980’s. Key work was undertaken by CRA Exploration and Herald Resources Ltd. All work has been assessed and is considered fit for purpose. |
| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. |
The mineralisation style at the Gidgee Project is an Archaean lode gold deposit. The mineralisation is controlled by a major shear array that has penetrated the eastern margin of the Montague Granodiorite. The mineralisation is shear zone controlled with associated stockwork mineralisation. Based on the historically available data the mineralisation is typified as being free milling. |
| 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 collaro elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sealevel in metres) of the drill hole collar o dip and azimuth of the holeo down hole length and interception deptho hole length. If the exclusion of this information isjustified on the basis that |
Please See Table 1 for Results |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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| Data aggregation methods |
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g. 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. |
Assays were completed on individual samples and the reported intersections are reported as weighted average Downhole widths. No top cuts have been applied as the intersections are typically not biased by individual assays. |
| 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 (e.g. ‘down _hole length, true width not known’). _ |
The drilling is typically perpendicular or at a high angle to the mineralisation. The reported intersections are reported as weighted average Downhole widths. |
| 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. |
The diagrams in the report provide sufficient information to understand the context of the drilling results. |
| 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. |
The accompanying document is a balanced report with a suitable cautionary note. |
| 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. |
Historical geophysical, geochemical and regional drilling datasets are available and have been utilized to varying degrees in the assessments to date. These have not specifically been referred to in this documents and have not been part of the specific evaluation of the Whistler, Montague and Caledonian targets referred to in the report. |
| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. 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. |
Further Drilling program have been designed to follow up the current drilling to further define the mineralised zone. Industry best practice will be applied. |
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