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GATEWAY MINING LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2019

Dec 11, 2019

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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

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ASX Announcement: 12 December 2019

STRONG ZONES OF SHALLOW OXIDE GOLD AT ACHILLES PROSPECT

RC drilling defines significant near-surface mineralisation, confirming strong exploration upside at the Gidgee Gold Project

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling at the recently defined Achilles Prospect has highlighted significant, near-surface mineralisation over a +400m corridor immediately north of the historically mined Rosie Castle open pit. Significant results include:

  • GRC446: 21 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 32 metres (including 7 metres @ 5.2g/t Au)

  • GRC447: 13 metres @ 3.4g/t Au from 5 metres (including 3 metres @ 12.5g/t Au)

  • GRC430: 11 metres @ 3.0g/t Au from 32 metres

  • GRC432: 7 metres @ 2.2g/t Au from 60 metres

  • GRC435: 6 metres @ 3.8g/t Au from 17 metres

  • GRC437: 10 metres @ 3.8g/t Au from 31 metres

  • GRC443: 6 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 22 metres

  • GRC426: 19 metres @ 1.3g/t Au from 29 metres

  • Significant zones of stockwork mineralisation have also been intersected wholly within the granodiorite.

  • The Achilles mineralised corridor remains untested for approximately 600m north towards the historically mined NE Caledonian open pit.

  • Additionally, drilling remains limited south of the Rosie Castle open pit for approximately 4km.

  • Drilling completed to date is shallow, with the majority of the intersections either oxide or transitional (partially oxidized) in nature.

  • Expanded 11,000m RC drilling program now complete, with a substantial number of assay results expected over the coming weeks.

Gateway Mining Limited (ASX: GML) ( Gateway or Company ) is pleased to advise that it has defined a significant zone of shallow oxide gold mineralisation over a strike length of at least 400m at the Achilles Prospect, part of its 100%-owned Gidgee Gold Project , Western Australia (Figure 1).

The Company has received significant Reverse Circulation ( RC ) drilling results from the Achilles Prospect which are reported in this announcement, marking a strong start to its recently completed 11,000m RC drilling program.

A substantial number of assay results are outstanding from the program, and are expected to be progressively received and reported over the coming weeks.

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Figure (1): Gidgee Gold Project Location Plan

KEY POINTS

  • A total of 33 RC holes for 3,039m were completed over a strike length of approximately 400m (Figure 2) at the Achilles Target.

  • Drilling at Achilles was designed to test the granodiorite-mafic contact area over a broad strike length extending north from the historically mined open pit at Rosie Castle, which was centered on this style of mineralisation. Previous exploration targeting the continuation of this structure was relatively limited in scope. Additionally, geological interpretation by Gateway has highlighted a series of potential thrust repeats of this contact in the area, which forms the basis of the Achilles Prospect. No systematic exploration has previously been carried out at the Achilles Prospect to test this, but there are indications of other mineralised surfaces in existing historical data (e.g. at S-Bend).

  • With the exception of three holes, all of the holes drilled by Gateway as part of the current program intersected significant gold mineralised structures. The results both confirmed and extended the zones of mineralisation intersected previously in historical RC drilling.

  • Significant new drilling results at Achilles include (see Table 1 and Appendix 1 for full details):

  • GRC446: 21 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 32 metres (includes 7 metres @ 5.2g/t Au)

  • GRC447: 13 metres @ 3.4g/t Au from 5 metres (includes 3 metres @ 12.5g/t Au)GRC430: 11 metres @ 3.0g/t Au from 32 metres

  • GRC432: 7 metres @ 2.2g/t Au from 60 metres

  • GRC435: 6 metres @ 3.8g/t Au from 17 metres

  • GRC437: 10 metres @ 3.8g/t Au from 31 metresGRC443: 6 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 22 metresGRC426: 19 metres @ 1.3g/t Au from 29 metres

▪ Previously reported historical Achilles intersections include (see Table 2 and Appendix 1 for full details):

  • GRC085: 2 metres @ 14.1g/t Au from 68 metres

  • GRC104: 2 metres @ 12.8g/t Au from 82 metresGRC107: 10 metres @ 2.0g/t Au from 26 metresGRC108: 4 metres @ 5.6g/t Au from 45 metresGRC109: 3 metres @ 4.3g/t Au from 65 metresGRC111: 6 metres @ 2.2g/t Au from 22 metresGRC114: 10 metres @ 2.5g/t Au from 17 metresGRC116: 17 metres @ 1.7g/t Au from 20 metres

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  • GRC117: 6 metres @ 2.9g/t Au from 50 metres

  • GRC118: 15 metres @ 2.9g/t Au from 43 metres

  • GRC127: 2 metres @ 12.4g/t Au from 119 metres

  • GRC177: 3 metres @ 9.3g/t Au from 87 metres

  • WRC011: 2 metres @ 6.0g/t Au from 88 metresGRB1551: 8 metres @ 7.0g/t Au from 25 metresGRB1450: 10 metres @ 9.9g/t Au from 15 metres

  • Drilling to date remains relatively shallow and, as such, the majority of intersections are either oxide or transitional (partially oxidized) in nature.

  • The mineralisation is interpreted to be best developed where multiple, sub-vertical structures within the mafic volcanic rocks intersect the flat-lying thrust contact on the margin of the granodiorite intrusion (Figure 3). Down-dip of these intersection positions, the mafic-hosted structures are typically narrower and more discrete, with a strong component of high-grade gold.

  • In addition to these main zones of mineralisation, widespread zones of stockwork mineralisation have also been intersected wholly within the granodiorite.

  • These observations are consistent with the geological model developed by Gateway.

  • This program of RC drilling has demonstrated the unreliability of historical RAB drilling in evaluating the presence and tenor of mineralisation present in the bedrock. As a result, it is considered that wide areas of prospective host rocks have not been effectively tested by previous exploration.

  • Ongoing assessment of the greater Achilles area confirms the emerging potential of the wider target (Figure 4). Specific areas that require ongoing assessment include:

  • The corridor north of the current drilling, which remains untested for approximately 600m towards the historically mined NE Caledonian open pit. The continuation of the host structure is easily visible in geophysical data (see Figure 4).

  • The sub-parallel S-Bend trend, as defined in magnetic data, is present over a strike length of at least 800m.

  • An interpreted thrust repeat, that sees the same structure and stratigraphy replicated to the west. Limited shallow drilling demonstrates this to be prospective but untested over a strike length of 3.6km.

  • South of the Rosie Castle open pit, where the interpreted continuation of the host structure remains only sporadically tested for approximately 4km.

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Figure (2): Achilles Prospect RC Drill Location Plan

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Figure (3): Achilles Prospect Schematic Cross-Section

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Figure (4): Achilles Prospect Interpreted Plan

NEXT STEPS

Gateway continues to receive assay results from the recently completed RC program. These results will be compiled and interpreted in line with the existing database, and utilised to assess the potential for extensions to existing Mineral Resources at the Whistler and Montague Deposits, as well as areas for further drilling to outline the potential for additional Mineral Resources.

In addition, Gateway is embarking on a significant program of integrating all its available datasets – drilling and surface geochemistry, structural interpretation, as well as aeromagnetic, ground gravity and sub-audio magnetic (SAM) geophysics in order to assess the project-wide prospectivity.

The continued improvements in the geological understanding of the Gidgee Project being developed by Gateway has highlighted the Project’s excellent potential to host a significant gold discovery. The abundance of mineralisation identified to date from limited work and historical mining activities, with gold developed in a multitude of geological and structural settings, appears to support this.

This ongoing work is aimed at not only assisting in further improving the understanding of existing mineralised areas, but also in developing new targets for significant gold mineralisation, in order to unlock the Project’s true potential.

MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Gateway’s Managing Director, Mr Peter Langworthy, said the early success of the recently completed 11,000m drilling program in defining a significant zone of shallow oxide gold mineralization at Achilles provided further evidence of the substantial long-term growth potential at the Gidgee Gold Project.

“This program of RC drilling is a great starting point for our evaluation of the Achilles Prospect. We have already defined a significant zone of near-surface mineralisation over a strike length of at least 400m, including a large

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component of oxide and transitional mineralisation, and we have significantly improved our understanding of the key controls on the mineralisation which can be applied in a wider context,” he said.

“Ultimately though we see the Achilles area as part of a major gold system that requires ongoing systematic programs of exploration. Our growing understanding of the controls on the gold mineralisation, combined with the quality of our datasets we now have available to us, means that we are now moving a lot closer towards unlocking the broader potential of this hugely prospective but remarkably under-explored project.

“All of the evidence we are accumulating is pointing towards the potential for a very large gold system on these tenements, and we feel that we are now getting a lot closer to pin-pointing its overall dimensions and identifying the areas of significant economic interest.”

Peter Langworthy Managing Director

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 full-time employee of 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.

Investors Media

Peter Langworthy Nicholas Read Managing Director Read Corporate T: 02 8316 3998 T: 08 9388 1474

or Kar Chua Company Secretary T: 02 8316 3998

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TABLE (1): CURRENT DRILL INTERCEPT TABLE

Hole ID Hole
Type
MGA_E MGA_N RL Dip Azi EOH
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Au
(g/t)
Summary
GRC419 RC 751,535 6,964,879 500 -50 270 95 53 54 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 53 metres
GRC420 RC 751,392 6,964,902 500 -50 90 120 14 15 1 2.0 1 metre @ 2.0g/t Au from 14 metres
28 30 2 2.3 2 metres @ 2.3g/t Au from 28 metres
96 98 2 2.1 2 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 96 metres
GRC421 RC 751,404 6,964,978 500 -80 270 85 - - - - NSR
GRC422 RC 751,456 6,965,001 500 -60 270 95 80 84 4 1.2 4 metres @ 1.2g/t Au from 80 metres
GRC423 RC 751,441 6,965,002 500 -60 270 75 28 29 1 1.0 1 metre @ 1.0g/t Au from 28 metres
62 63 1 6.3 1 metre @ 6.3g/t Au from 62 metres
GRC424 RC 751,405 6,965,002 500 -60 270 65 - - - - NSR
GRC425 RC 751,417 6,965,003 500 -60 270 80 25 27 2 1.1 2 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 25 metres
35 37 2 4.5 2 metres @ 4.5g/t Au from 35 metres
GRC426 RC 751,460 6,964,983 500 -60 270 125 29 48 19 1.3 19 metres @ 1.3g/t Au from 29 metres
(including 1 metre @ 16.4g/t au from 29m)
GRC427 RC 751,450 6,965,031 500 -60 270 100 29 30 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 29 metres
GRC428 RC 751,471 6,965,002 500 -60 270 150 22 23 1 2.5 1 metre @ 2.5g/t Au from 22 metres
31 33 2 1.1 2 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 31 metres
55 57 2 3.3 2 metres @ 3.3g/t Au from 55 metres
67 71 4 2.1 4 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 67 metres
GRC429 RC 751,404 6,965,030 500 -60 270 70 - - - - NSR
GRC430 RC 751,416 6,965,030 500 -60 270 75 15 16 1 1.2 1 metre @ 1.2g/t Au from 15 metres
20 22 2 1.1 2 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 20 metres
32 43 11 3.0 11 metres @ 3.0g/t Au from 32 metres
GRC431 RC 751,398 6,965,060 500 -60 270 90 4 5 1 2.7 1 metre @ 2.7g/t Au from 4 metres
29 32 3 2.7 3 metres @ 2.7g/t Au from 29 metres
GRC432 RC 751,434 6,965,060 500 -60 270 85 45 46 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 45 metres
60 67 7 2.2 7 metres @ 2.2g/t Au from 60 metres
GRC433 RC 751,381 6,965,100 500 -60 270 95 86 87 1 8.2 1 metre @ 8.2g/t Au from 86 metres
GRC434 RC 751,424 6,965,100 500 -60 270 100 39 41 2 2.5 2 metres @ 2.5g/t Au from 39 metres
50 51 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 50 metres
69 71 2 2.3 2 metres @ 2.3g/t Au from 69 metres
GRC435 RC 751,379 6,965,129 500 -60 270 75 17 23 6 3.8 6 metres @ 3.8g/t Au from 17 metres
GRC436 RC 751,402 6,965,128 500 -60 270 90 48 54 6 1.2 6 metres @ 1.2g/t Au from 48 metres
(including2 metres @ 3.0g/t Au from 52 metres)
GRC437 RC 751,383 6,965,149 500 -60 270 85 18 21 3 1.4 3 metres @ 1.4g/t Au from 18 metres
31 41 10 3.8 10 metres @ 3.8g/t Au from 31 metres
GRC438 RC 751,408 6,965,148 500 -60 270 120 17 23 6 1.4 6 metres @ 1.4g/t Au from 17 metres
50 52 2 1.2 2 metres @ 1.2g/t Au from 50 metres
62 63 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 62 metres
GRC439 RC 751,531 6,965,148 500 -60 270 85 41 42 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 41 metres
82 83 1 1.5 1 metre @ 1.5g/t Au from 82 metres
GRC440 RC 751,555 6,965,148 500 -60 270 85 24 26 2 1.1 2 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 24 metres
62 63 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 62 metres
GRC441 RC 751,351 6,965,180 500 -60 270 85 20 23 3 1.0 3 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 20 metres
25 31 6 1.1 6 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 25 metres
37 39 2 2.0 2 metres @ 2.0g/t Au from 37 metres
45 46 1 1.5 1 metre @ 1.5g/t Au from 45 metres
GRC442 RC 751,402 6,965,182 500 -60 270 80 71 72 1 9.0 1 metre @ 9.0g/t Au from 71 metres
GRC443 RC 751,352 6,965,198 500 -60 270 90 22 28 6 2.1 6 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 22 metres
(including 1 metre @ 9.8g/t Au from 25 metres)
GRC444 RC 751,371 6,965,198 500 -60 270 89 40 45 5 1.5 5 metres @ 1.5g/t Au from 40 metres
50 51 1 1.3 1 metre @ 1.3g/t Au from 50 metres
58 59 1 3.0 1 metre @ 3.0g/t Au from 58 metres

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Hole ID Hole
Type
MGA_E MGA_N RL Dip Azi EOH
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Au
(g/t)
Summary
GRC445 RC 751,394 6,965,198 500 -60 270 120 23 24 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 23 metres
35 39 4 1.8 4 metres @ 1.8g/t Au from 35 metres
60 61 1 4.4 1 metre @ 4.4g/t Au from 60 metres
GRC446 RC 751,367 6,965,215 500 -60 270 90 32 53 21 2.1 21 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 32 metres
(including 7 metres @ 5.2g/t Au from 42 metres)
GRC447 RC 751,411 6,965,222 500 -60 270 120 5 18 13 3.4 13 metres @ 3.4g/t Au from 5 metres
(including 3 metres @ 12.5g/t Au from 12 metres)
GRC448 RC 751,447 6,965,222 500 -60 270 75 23 24 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 23 metres
26 27 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 26 metres
54 55 1 1.1 1 metre @ 1.1g/t Au from 54 metres
68 69 1 2.1 1 metre @ 2.1g/t Au from 68 metres
73 74 1 1.2 1 metre @ 1.2g/t Au from 73 metres
GRC449 RC 751,478 6,965,220 500 -60 270 65 38 39 1 3.4 1 metre @ 3.4g/t Au from 38 metres
55 56 1 1.0 1 metre @ 1.0g/t Au from 55 metres
GRC450 RC 751,368 6,965,259 500 -60 270 100 82 84 2 1.1 2 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 82 metres
GRC451 RC 751,447 6,965,268 500 -60 270 80 Assays Pending

Notes:

  • All coordinates located in MGA (GDA94) Zone 50. Azimuth is magnetic degrees

  • RL’s are nominal

  • Au assayed by 50g Fire Assay with AAS finish at ALS Laboratories Perth

  • NSR – No Significant Result

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TABLE (2): HISTORICAL DRILL INTERCEPT TABLE

Prospect Hole ID Hole
**Type **
MGA_E MGA_N RL Dip Azi EOH
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Au (g/t)
NE Caledonian RCM162 RC 751,158 6,965,804 500 -70 90 28 22 28 6 8.9
NE Caledonian RCM172 RC 751,138 6,965,834 500 -90 0 37 22 37 15 3.8
NE Caledonian DDM005 DD 751,158 6,965,842 503 -90 0 33 20 32 12 18.6
NE Caledonian DDM004 DD 751,148 6,965,845 503 -90 0 36 24 31 7 1.2
NE Caledonian DDM006 DD 751138 6965842 503 -90 0 41.8 35 41 6 1.3
NE Caledonian RCM144 RC 751148 6965862 500 -60 90 36 21 33 12 3.7
NE Caledonian DDM003 DD 751139 6965863 503 -90 0 45.4 39 42 3 1.4
NE Caledonian RCM146 RC 751158 6965882 500 -60 90 36 25 32 7 1.7
NE Caledonian RCM178 RC 751148 6965882 500 -60 90 42 35 40 5 3.4
NE Caledonian RCM33 RC 751133 6965887 500 -60 90 80 40 48 8 1.2
NE Caledonian RCM18 RC 751153 6965892 500 -60 90 81 22 42 20 1.2
S Bend GRB1812 RAB 751242 6965252 503 -60 270 55 30 45 15 1.4
S Bend GRC337 RC 751252 6965274 503 -60 270 77 43 47 4 2.6
S Bend GRC142 RC 751235 6965276 503 -60 270 60 17 29 12 1.5
S Bend GRB1975 RAB 751242 6965277 503 -60 270 53 30 53 23 3.8
S Bend GRC143 RC 751267 6965278 503 -60 270 100 59 67 8 3.4
S Bend GRC144 RC 751273 6965304 503 -60 270 100 60 64 4 1.2
S Bend GRC145 RC 751267 6965328 504 -60 270 96 62 63 1 1.2
S Bend GRB1662 RAB 751217 6965352 504 -60 90 24 5 15 10 10.5
S Bend GRB1778 RAB 751234 6965352 504 -60 270 39 18 23 5 6.9
S Bend GRB1779 RAB 751247 6965352 504 -60 270 47 32 47 15 0.7
S Bend GRC146 RC 751242 6965353 504 -60 270 78 23 25 2 1.0
Rosie North GRC104 RC 751361 6964978 503 -60 90 90 82 84 2 12.8
Rosie North GRC105 RC 751415 6965009 504 -60 270 40 20 23 3 1.9
Rosie North GRC094 RC 751446 6965006 504 -60 270 80 71 73 2 2.4
Rosie North GRB1551 RAB 751382 6965002 504 -60 90 33 25 33 8 7.0
Rosie North GRB1450 RAB 751399 6965005 504 -60 90 41 15 25 10 9.9
Rosie North GRC107 RC 751410 6965029 504 -60 270 40 26 36 10 2.0
Rosie North GRC108 RC 751422 6965028 504 -60 270 55 45 49 4 5.6
Rosie North GRC109 RC 751435 6965029 504 -60 270 80 65 68 3 4.3
Rosie North GRB1770 RAB 751392 6965052 504 -60 270 31 25 31 6 1.1
Rosie North GRC111 RC 751408 6965056 504 -60 270 70 22 28 6 2.2
Rosie North GRC131 RC 751422 6965057 504 -60 270 85 49 51 2 2.4
Rosie North GRC132 RC 751448 6965056 504 -60 270 115 87 89 2 6.2
Rosie North GRC114 RC 751388 6965102 504 -60 270 70 17 27 10 2.5
Rosie North GRB1824 RAB 751392 6965102 504 -60 270 38 28 38 10 1.1
Rosie North GRC129 RC 751404 6965102 504 -60 270 75 38 47 9 0.5
Rosie North GRC130 RC 751449 6965102 504 -60 270 132 95 98 3 2.6
Rosie North GRC116 RC 751375 6965153 504 -60 270 55 20 37 17 1.7
Rosie North GRC117 RC 751391 6965154 504 -60 270 80 50 56 6 2.9
Rosie North GRB3062 RAB 751357 6965176 504 -60 270 50 20 50 30 0.8
Rosie North GRC118 RC 751381 6965200 504 -60 270 70 43 58 15 2.9
Rosie North WRC011 RC 751454 6965152 504 -60 270 150 76 91 15 1.3
Rosie North WRC08 RC 751492 6965002 504 -60 270 156 143 144 1 6.0
Rosie North GRC085 RC 751377 6965002 504 -60 90 70 68 70 2 14.1
Achilles Footwall GRB3063 RAB 751377 6965177 504 -60 270 41 15 20 5 1.7
Achilles Footwall WRC011 RC 751454 6965152 504 -60 270 150 88 90 2 6.0
Achilles Footwall GRB2068 RAB 751367 6965212 504 -60 180 39 10 15 5 2.8
Achilles Footwall GRC125 RC 751406 6965199 504 -60 270 110 41 43 2 1.3
Achilles Footwall GRB2006 RAB 751392 6965202 504 -60 0 41 30 35 5 2.3
Achilles Footwall HRC335 RC 751389 6965234 504 -60 270 40 22 24 2 1.8
Achilles Footwall GRB3006 RAB 751392 6965211 504 -60 0 46 23 38 15 1.6
Achilles Footwall GRC177 RC 751467 6965252 504 -60 270 169 87 90 3 9.3
Achilles Footwall GRC127 RC 751501 6965251 504 -60 270 126 119 121 2 12.4

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APPENDIX (1): 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 pulverized 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.

Gateway RC drilling (GRC pre-fix) - 2kg - 3kg samples were split from dry 1m bulk
samples. The sample was initially collected from the cyclone in an inline collection
box with independent upper and lower shutters. Once the metre was completed,
the drill bit was lifted off the bottom of the hole, to create a gap between samples,
when the gap of air came into the collection box the top shutter was closed off.
Once the top shutter was closed, the bottom shutter was opened, and the sample
was dropped under gravity thorough a Metzke cone splitter. Once drilling reached
fresh rock a fine spray of water was used to suppress dust and limit the loss of fines
thorough the cyclone chimney. A second 2kg-3kg sample was collected at the same
time the original sample. This sample has been stored on site. These duplicate
samples have been retained for follow up analysis and test work. The bulk sample
of the main ore zone was discharged from the cyclone directly into green bags.

The bulk sample from the waste was collected in wheelbarrows and dumped into
neat piles on the ground.

During the sample collection process, the cone split, original and duplicate calico
samples and the reject green bag samples were weighed to test for bias’s and
sample recoveries. The majority of the check work was undertaken through the
main ore zones.

Field duplicates were collected at a ratio of 1:20 through the mineralised zones and
collected at the same time as the original sample through the B chute of the cone
splitter. OREAS certified reference material (CRM) was inserted at a ratio of 1:20
through the mineralised zone. The grade ranges of the CRM’s were selected based
on grade populations and economic grade ranges.

Historic Gateway RAB drilling (GRB – prefix) was conducted by Bordec Drilling. All
analysis was completed by Genalysis Laboratories, Perth. Submitted samples
comprised 2kg speared parent samples which were subjected to total preparation.
Au by B/ETA to 1ppb. Ag,As Co,Cu,Ni Sb and Zn by B/AAS to 1ppm.
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program has been
accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital
databases.

Diamond Drilling: HQ3 and NQ core drilled infresh rock. Core orientated and

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 were sent to Pilbara Laboratories and Australian Assay Laboratories for
gold by fire assay on 50g charge.
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.).

RC – Challenge Drilling drill rig was used. The rig consisted of a Schramm truck
mounted RC rig with 1150cfm x 350psi on board compressor, an Airsearch 1800cfm
x 900psi on board Booster, and a truck mounted Sullair 900cfm x 350psi auxiliary
compressor.

RAB Drilling – Bordec Drilling completed all of Gateway’s historic RAB drilling
programs
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program 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
drillingrigspecifications.
Drill
sample
recovery

Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.

Measures taken to maximize 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.

During the RC sample collection process, the cone split, original and duplicate calico
samples and the reject green bag samples were weighed to test for bias’s and
sample recoveries. The majority of the check work was undertaken through the
main ore zones. From this process showed that the majority of ore grade samples
had recoveries greater than 80%

Once drilling reached fresh rock a fine spray of water was used to suppress dust and
limit the loss of fines thorough the cyclone chimney.

At the end of each metre the bit was lifted off the bottom to separate each metre
drilled.

The majority of samples were of good quality with ground water having minimal
effect on sample quality or recovery.

From the collection of recovery data, no identifiable bias exists. Historical Drilling:

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program 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 forpurpose.
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.

RC 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.

Data on rock type, deformation, colour, structure, alteration, veining, mineralisation
and oxidation state were recorded.

Logging is both qualitative and quantitative or semi quantitative in nature.
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program has been
accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital
databases.

RC, Aircore and RAB 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.

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 befitforpurpose.
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.

Samples were split from dry, 1m bulk sample via a cone splitter directly from the
cyclone.

The QC procedure adopted through the process includes:

Weighing both calicos and reject sample to determine sample recovery and
check for sampling bias.

Field duplicates were collected at a rate of 1:25, these were collected during
RC drilling at the same time as the primary sample.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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.

OREAS certified material (CRM) was inserted at a rate of 1:25, the grade
ranges of the CRM’s were selected based on grade populations.

2-3kgs of sample was submitted to the laboratory.

Samples oven dried then pulverized in LM5 mills to 85% passing 75micron.

All samples were analysed for Au using the Au-AA26 technique which is a 50g lead
collection fire assay.

Quality control for maximising representivity of samples included sample weights,
insertion of field duplicates and laboratory duplicates.
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program 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.

Drill samples were submitted to ALS (Perth). All samples were analysed by a 50g
fire assay (AAS finish) which is a total assay.

Field duplicates were collected at a rate of 1:25 with CRM’s inserted at a rate of
1:25 also. The grade ranges of the CRM’s were selected based on grade
populations.
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program has been
accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital
databases.

All samples were assayed at either Analabs or ALS in Perth.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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 consideredfitforpurpose.
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.

Drilling results are cross checked by company geologists and consulting geologists
(OMNI GeoX Pty Ltd.)

Data is recorded digitally at the project within standard industry software, assay
results received digitally also.

All data is stored within a suitable database.
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program 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.

Samplingand assaydata are considered fit forpurpose.
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.

Drill hole location is initially recorded with a handheld Garmin GPS (+/- 3m) and will
eventually be recorded by Digital GPs (+/-1cm). A Reflex EZ North Seeking Gyro is
used to record the deviation of the drill holes (+/- 1deg)
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program 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 consideredfitforpurpose.
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

Refer to tables within text for data spacing.

Holes drilled within this program in combination with the historical holes and their
related samples are deemed to be appropriate for resource estimation.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.

Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program has been
accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital
databases.

Please See Table 1 for Results.
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.

Drill lines were orientated perpendicular to the perceived strike of the mineralized
structure. Inclined RC holes (-60°) are perpendicular to the dip of the mineralized
structure creating minimal sampling bias. The vertical RC holes are around 20-30° off
being perpendicular to the dip in the mineralised structure creating a minimal
sampling bias.
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program has been
accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital
databases.

The majority of holes have been drilled at a 60-90° 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.

Calico samples are sealed into green/poly weave bags and cable tied. These are then
sealed in bulka bags and transported to the laboratory in Perth by company staff or
trusted contractors or established freight companies.
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program 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.

Drilling results are cross checked by company geologists and consulting geologists
(OMNI GeoX Pty Ltd.)
Historical Drilling:
All information referred in this report not collected in this current program has been
accessed through verifying historical company reports and/or available digital
databases.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement
and
land
tenure
status

Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or
material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding
royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.

The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.

M57/48 and M57/99. Both mining tenements are held under Gateway Mining Ltd
100%.

No Native Title claims are lodged over the tenements
Exploration done
by other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

Gold was discovered in the district during the gold rush era, first records of gold
won from small scale high grade workings include the Montague Mining Centre
(1904-13). Renewed interest in the late 1960's included base metal exploration
carried out within exposed stratigraphy of the Montague Ranges (Bungarra
Ranges), exploration interest that broadened with the release of the Sandstone
1:250,000 aeromagnetic sheet in 1970 resulting in the staking of favourable
magnetic anomalies by exploration companies.

Early explorers in the Montague Ranges included Anaconda Australia Inc. (1966-
67), followed by International Nickel Australia (1971-75) evaluating a Gabbro -
banded differentiated basic complex believed prospective for copper and/or nickel
such as the Dulith Gabbro, USA. Strong geophysical and mineralised anomalism
was encountered, however, copper-zinc enrichment was also encountered in
adjacent felsic stratigraphy at Ed's Bore prospect, which was followed-up by CRA
Exploration (1983-1990) to intersect polymetallic VMS enrichments at Bevan
prospect (not substantively pursued).

At Montague, Western Mining Corporation (1976) conducted investigations for
copper and gold including soil sampling and IP surveying, which was followed by
CRA Exploration (1984-89) working concurrently with AMOCO Minerals Australia
Company (1984) and Clackline Refractories Ltd (from 1985 - to later become
Herald Resources) assessing/purchasing historic mine areas from Mr W.J. Griffiths
of Sandstone. RAB drilling penetrating transported cover resulted in the virgin
discoveries of NE Pit by AMOCO and Whistler deposit by CRA. Later noted
explorers included Dalrymple Resources NL (1987-1990) intersecting gold at the
Armada (Twister) prospect, and Arimco Mining (1990-98) intersecting gold at Lyle
prospect, Victory West prospect, and copper at The Cup prospect (not
substantively pursued).

The Montague Mining Centre produced approximately 150,000oz of gold
commencing in 1986 at Caledonian and NE Pits (Clackline), and continued at
Montague Boulder from 1988 (Herald), and was to close in 1993 after completion
of the Rosie Castle open cut (Herald). Whistler open cut was mined from
November 1990(Polaris Pacific NL)and ore toll treated through the Herald mill.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Little attention was paid to mineralisation other than gold. Gateway Mining in joint
venture with Herald Resources continued exploration of the Montague Mining
Centre, Gateway also targeting poly-metallic intrusion related - VMS models in the
district from 2006.

Airport, Airport Sth, S Bend, Rosie Nth, Rosie Sthmineralisation was discovered
by Gateway Mining between 2007 and 2011 in RAB drilling and later defined by RC
drilling.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.

Gateways’s Gidgee Project is located in the Gidgee district in the Archean Yilgarn
Craton of Western Australia approximately 630km NE of Perth and 70km north
from the township of Sandstone on the eastern central portion of the Gum Creek
Greenstone Belt, of the Southern Cross Province. Metamorphic grade of the Gum
Creek Greenstone Belt is estimated to be low-grade greenschist facies.
Project lithology includes basalt/ash tuff/dolerite/gabbro, the Montague
Granodiorite sub-volcanic intrusion (calc-alkaline - FI), dacite volcanic flow/s (FI),
volcaniclastic sequences of felsic composition and epiclastic conglomerates,
ultramafic intrusives and external orogenic granite plutons. Key regional
characteristics of a Volcanic Arc Extensional Basin include calc-alkaline bimodal
volcanic sequences associated with extensive iron formations. Later ENE-WSW
orogenic
compression
event
is
characterised
by
NNW
regional scale
faults/unconformities, NNW shearing and folding, slaty cleavage has developed
within sediments near a tight syncline fold closure within the NE area of the
project.
Drill
hole
Information

A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill
hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information is not
Material and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the report,
the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the case.

Historic Exploration drill results are contained with Table 1
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are
usually Material and should be stated.

The lower grade cut-off is set at 0.1g/t. There is no maximum grade cut-off applied
to these set of exploration results.

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary

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.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths
and
intercept lengths

These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.

If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its
nature should be reported.

If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a
_clear statement to this effect(eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’). _

Drill lines were orientated perpendicular to the perceived strike of the mineralized
structure. Inclined RC holes (-60°) are perpendicular to the dip of the mineralized
structure creating minimal sampling bias. The vertical RC holes are around 20-30°
off being perpendicular to the dip in the mineralised structure creating a minimal
sampling bias.
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.

Appropriate maps and sections are included in the announcement
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 considered to be 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.

3D gravity and airborne magnetic data is currently being modelled with subsequent
RC and aircore drilling being used to test new regional exploration targets
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or
depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

Step-out RC drilling down dip and along strike of high grade gold intercepts

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