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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:

  • Gateway Mining to reset the Company’s strategic direction based on focused gold exploration at the Company’s expanded Gidgee Gold Project, Western Australia.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Re-capitalisation of the Company underway via a partially underwritten Entitlements Issue.

  • 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:

  • The Gum Creek Greenstone Belt has a pre-mined endowment of +2 million ounces of gold (production plus current resources).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Limited historical deeper drilling beneath a number of the shallow oxide pits has confirmed the presence of highly significant high-grade primary mineralisation.

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • Priority high-grade target beneath shallow, historical oxide open pit mine.

  • Historical drilling results which include[3] :

  • WRC017 20m @ 16.4g/t Au from 132m

  • o MRD009 16m @ 5.31g/t Au from 97m o MRD005 11m @ 7.42g/t Au from 88m o MRD081 11m @ 5.64g/t Au from 208m o MRD013 9m @ 6.23g/t Au from 174m o MRD014 21m @ 2.54g/t Au from 170m o MRD042 22m @ 2.21g/t Au from 54m o MRD015 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).

  • The mineralisation is controlled by a major shear zone and associated flat-lying stockwork veins in the margin of the granodiorite.

  • 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:

  • A priority high-grade target beneath the shallow (oxide), historical Montague-Boulder open pit mine (Figure 5).

  • Excellent potential for expansion of near-surface oxide mineralisation along strike and for high-grade primary mineralisation at depth and along strike.

  • Historical Drill results from both inside the mined pit and in the floor of the pit include[4] :

  • MOA32R 6m @12.6g/t Au from 45m

  • o MOA37R 9m @ 7.9g/t Au from 36m o MOA134R 12m @ 7.7g/t Au from 7m o MOA24R 11m @ 7.1g/t Au from 35m o MOA115R 10m @ 5.3g/t Au from 27m o HRC013 5m @ 9.8g/t Au from 8m o MOA132R 24m @ 2.5g/t Au from 22m o MOA131R 17m @ 1.6g/t Au from 32m o MOA30R 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:

  • 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).

  • Majority of drilling has been limited to the oxide, near-surface mineralisation.

  • The shear zone along strike of the historical pit presents numerous opportunities to delineate significant gold mineralisation.

  • Historical drilling results in the base or beneath the floor of the open pit include:[5]

  • RCM65 10m @ 6.5g/t Au from 29m

  • o RCM40 16m @ 5.4g/t Au from 13m o RCM27 7m @ 16g/t Au from 29m o RCM43 6m @ 15g/t Au from 33m o RCM60 19m @ 3.5g/t Au from 17m o RCM16 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:

  • Detailed evaluation and targeting of the stockwork mineralised targets;

  • Evaluation and initial testing of the eastern margin of the MGD; and

  • 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
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)
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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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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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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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.
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 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 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.
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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