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GATEWAY MINING LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2020

Jan 28, 2020

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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: 29[th] January 2020

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SIGNIFICANT NEW DRILLING RESULTS SUBSTANTIALLY EXPAND WHISTLER GOLD DEPOSIT FOOTPRINT

Recent RC drilling demonstrates important new growth opportunities along strike both to the north and south of the current 120koz resource

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Successful reverse circulation drilling prior to Christmas demonstrates a significant opportunity to extend the Whistler Gold Deposit system over at least a 900m strike length.

  • The Whistler South zone has been defined in shallow drilling over a strike length of at least 500m and remains totally untested at depth. Key results that currently define this gold mineralised trend are:

  • GRC482: 13 metres @ 1.6g/t Au from 58 metres

  • GRC480: 5 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 23 metres86MORC41: 6 metres @ 1.9g/t Au from 28 metres (Bottom of hole)C87RB103: 6 metres @ 1.7g/t Au from 12 metres (Bottom of hole)* _(Previously reported)_

  • Drilling at Whistler North has successfully intersected the mineralised structure north of the current Whistler Inferred Resource (1.7Mt at 2.23g/t for 120,000oz). The trend remains untested to the north and highlights the potential for high-grade mineralised domains down-dip.

  • In addition, the drilling has confirmed a series of mafic-hosted shear zones in the hanging wall of the main Whistler trend. Significant results include:

  • GRC398: 7 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 53 metres

  • GRC397: 2 metres @ 3.6g/t Au from 62 metresGRC400: 10 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 43 metresGRC454: 5 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 25 metresGRC402: 6 metres @ 1.5g/t Au from 43 metres88MRD24: 12.5 metres @ 2.2g/t Au from 128 metres*

  • GRC378: 5 metres @ 2.8g/t Au from 138 metres*

  • (*Previously reported)

  • A program of first-pass RC drilling at the Armada Prospect, 500m north-west of Whistler, has confirmed the presence of primary structures beneath a zone of near-surface supergene mineralisation.

Gateway Mining Limited (ASX: GML) ( Gateway or Company ) is pleased to report significant new results from the recently completed reverse circulation (RC) drilling program around the Whistler Gold Deposit, within the Company’s flagship 100%-owned Gidgee Gold Project in Western Australia (Figure 1).

This drilling program was designed to undertake a first-pass assessment along strike to the north and south of the Whistler Gold Deposit to understand the potential to significantly grow the current resource (Inferred Resource of 1.7Mt at 2.23g/t Au for 120,000oz of contained gold : see ASX release dated 3 October 2019). The drilling targeted both the main granodiorite-hosted gold mineralisation and the hanging wall mafic-hosted lode system.

The drilling at Whistler formed part of a large 11,000m RC drilling campaign undertaken over several targets at Gidgee, which included both the recent discovery of an extensive zone of shallow oxide gold at Achilles and the expansion of the Montague Gold Deposit, as detailed in the Company’s ASX releases of 12 December 2019 and 20 December 2019.

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Figure (1): Gidgee Gold Project Location Plan

KEY POINTS Whistler South

  • A total of 18 holes for 2,110m of reverse circulation (RC) drilling were completed to test for continuity of gold mineralisation south of the current Whistler Resource and to provide key information on the broader structural and stratigraphic controls in the area to assist with the ongoing exploration targeting process (Figure 2).

  • The South Whistler trend has now been defined in shallow positions over a strike length of at least 500m and is hosted on or near the margin of the Montague Granodiorite intrusion, which is the same setting as the Whistler Gold Deposit (Figure 3).

  • The South Whistler trend is a distinctly separate gold mineralised structure and is offset approximately 100m to the east of the Whistler main structure. It is worth noting that the main Whistler structure has to date, not been closed off. Key results that currently define this gold mineralised trend are (see Table 1 and Appendix 1 for full details):

  • GRC482: 13 metres @ 1.6g/t Au from 58 metres

  • GRC480: 5 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 23 metres

  • 86MORC41: 6 metres @ 1.9g/t Au from 28 metres (Bottom of hole)*

  • C87RB103: 6 metres @ 1.7g/t Au from 12 metres (Bottom of hole)*

(*Previously reported)

  • The shallow gold mineralisation remains open down-dip and along strike to the north and south, and as seen at Whistler, there is considerable scope for high-grade domains to be delineated within this broader mineralised domain.

  • It should be noted that mineralised intersections such as that returned in hole GRC482 (13m @ 1.6g/t Au) are common within the current Whistler Resource and can occur in close proximity to substantially higher grade zones.

  • The position of the Whistler South mineralisation is in close proximity to the edge of the current optimised Whistler open pit shell and any future expansion of the resource would be easily captured.

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Whistler North

  • The 14-hole (1,975m) RC drilling program at Whistler North was designed to:

  • Test the immediate northern strike extension to the current Whistler Resource (Figures 2 and 3);

  • Provide key information regarding the orientation of the plunging nose of the Montague Granodiorite and confirm the geological analogy to the 3.1Moz King of the Hills deposit (owned by Red 5); and

  • Provide a further test to delineate and understand the controls on the multiple hanging wall lode structures hosted within the mafic volcanic rocks.

  • Significant intersections include (see Table 1 and Appendix 1 for full details):

  • GRC398: 7 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 53 metres

  • GRC397: 2 metres @ 3.6g/t Au from 62 metres

  • GRC400: 10 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 43 metres

  • GRC454: 5 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 25 metres

  • GRC402: 6 metres @ 1.5g/t Au from 43 metres

  • 88MRD24: 12.5 metres @ 2.2g/t Au from 128 metres*

  • GRC378: 5 metres @ 2.8g/t Au from 138 metres*

  • (*Previously reported)

  • Drill holes GRC3978 (7m @ 1.0g/t Au) and GRC397 (2m @ 3.6g/t Au) successfully intersected the mineralised structure north of the current Whistler resource. These holes are interpreted to have intersected the top of the northern plunging high-grade domain (Figure 3). This significant zone of high-grade mineralisation remains open down-plunge to the north.

  • Drill hole GRC454 (5m @ 2.1g/t Au) intersected the Whistler structure within the mafic volcanic rock stratigraphy above the granodiorite contact. The intersection of the structure with the contact of the granodiorite remains untested and is considered to be a highly prospective target (Figure 3).

  • The recent drilling results from the Whistler area continue to demonstrate the emergence of a large-scale gold system within a structural corridor on or close to the margin of the Montague Granodiorite. Significant mineralisation has now been intersected over a strike length of at least 900m.

  • In addition, the information gained from the drilling program continues to provide invaluable structural and stratigraphic data that is critical for ongoing exploration and resource delineation in the area.

Armada Prospect

  • The Armada Prospect is located approximately 500m to the north-west of the Whistler Resource area (Figure 2). Historical drilling has intersected zones of relatively shallow, oxide gold mineralisation along what is interpreted to be the contact of the Montague Granodiorite.

  • The target position is analogous with the setting of the Montague Gold Deposit, located approximately 1.6km to the south.

  • The recent RC drilling program (6 holes for 605m) was undertaken to provide a first-pass test beneath the supergene gold mineralisation for primary shear zones within the mafic volcanic rock stratigraphy. Significant drilling results include (see Table 1 and Appendix 1 for full details):

  • GRC412: 2 metres @ 3.4g/t Au from 68 metres and: 3 metres @ 1.3g/t Au from 78 metres

  • GRC413: 2 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 69 metres

  • GRC414: 2 metres @ 2.9g/t Au from 83 metres

  • The results have confirmed the presence of bedrock shear zones within the mafic volcanic rocks on the margin of the granodiorite. This information will be integrated with geophysical datasets and follow-up exploration will be planned accordingly.

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Figure (2): Whistler Gold Deposit Interpreted Geology and Drilling Locations

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Figure (3): Whistler Gold Deposit Interpreted Long Section

MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Gateway’s Managing Director, Mr Peter Langworthy, said the significant new results from wide-spaced reconnaissance drilling both to the north and south of the 120,000oz Whistler Resource provided further strong evidence of the potential for a large-scale gold system along the margin of the granodiorite.

“The new results, combined with some significant advances in our geological thinking over the Christmas/New Year period, amount to a really exciting breakthrough at Whistler, demonstrating that it has excellent potential to grow substantially, both to the north and south.

“We have confirmed the presence of the new Whistler South mineralised structure over a strike length of 500m, and it remains totally untested at depth. Meanwhile, to the north of the Whistler Resource we have now located the strike extension of the structure that can now be targeted with the next phase of drilling – more than doubling the overall scale of the system to at least 900 metres.

“In addition to the granodiorite-hosted mineralisation, we are also now delineating and understanding the significance of the multiple mafic-hosted hanging wall lodes. We are confident that these will develop into a significant zone of mineralisation that is strongly complementary to the main Whistler Resource.

“It is worth noting that all these positions are in close proximity to the current Whistler optimised pit shell, and any expansion of this would easily incorporate these new areas of mineralisation.

“Looking ahead, we will finalise the reporting of the remaining results from the drilling programs completed in December, including the air-core drilling program that comprised first-pass testing of a number of completely new areas.

“We will then prioritise and plan our next exploration steps, taking into the account the significant advances we have made recently in terms of expanding the potential at Whistler and Montague, defining a significant new zone of shallow oxide mineralisation at Achilles and improving our understanding of a number of other emerging prospects.

“Recent drilling has once again reinforced the very large and prospective nature of the Gidgee Gold Project. Our focus this year will be to find the quickest and most cost-effective way of unlocking substantial new discoveries while at the same time rapidly building our resource inventory from the strong base we have already established.”

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.

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TABLE (1): WHISTLER 2019 RC DRILLING 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)
Summary
Armada GRC411 RC 751194 6968651 500 -60 90 90 40 41 1 0.7 1 metre @ 0.7g/t Au from 40 metres
Armada GRC412 RC 751181 6968650 500 -80 90 100 68 70 2 3.4 2 metres @ 3.4g/t Au from 68 metres
78 81 3 1.3 3 metres @ 1.3g/t Au from 78 metres
Armada GRC413 RC 751166 6968600 500 -60 90 115 69 71 2 1.1 2 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 69 metres
98 99 1 0.7 1 metre @ 0.7g/t Au from 98 metres
Armada GRC414 RC 751155 6968600 500 -80 90 95 71 72 1 0.5 1 metre @ 0.5g/t Au from 71 metres
83 85 2 2.9 2 metres @ 2.9g/t Au from 83 metres
Armada GRC415 RC 751142 6968551 500 -60 90 90 - - - - NSR
Armada GRC416 RC 751130 6968552 500 -80 90 115 90 91 1 1 1 metre @ 1g/t Au from 90 metres
Whistler
North
GRC459 RC 751452 6968516 500 -60 270 170 - - - - NSR
Whistler
North
GRC458 RC 751452 6968416 500 -60 270 160 - - - - NSR
Whistler
North
GRC457 RC 751502 6968414 500 -60 270 150 13 14 1 0.6 1 metre @ 0.6g/t Au from 13 metres
Whistler
North
GRC455 RC 751546 6968417 500 -60 270 110 84 85 1 0.7 1 metre @ 0.7g/t Au from 84 metres
Whistler
North
GRC456 RC 751607 6968416 500 -60 270 180 34 35 1 1.8 1 metre @ 1.8g/t Au from 34 metres
38 39 1 0.6 1 metre @ 0.6g/t Au from 38 metres
Whistler
North
GRC402 RC 751800 6968347 500 -60 270 195 43 49 6 1.5 6 metres @ 1.5g/t Au from 43 metres
Whistler
North
GRC452 RC 751509 6968312 500 -60 270 70 - - - - NSR
Whistler
North
GRC453 RC 751550 6968316 500 -60 270 160 49 50 1 0.8 1 metre @ 0.8g/t Au from 49 metres
82 83 1 0.8 1 metre @ 0.8g/t Au from 82 metres
Whistler
North
GRC454 RC 751600 6968315 500 -60 270 100 25 30 5 2.1 5 metres @ 2.1g/t Au from 25 metres
34 36 2 0.6 2 metres @ 0.6g/t Au from 34 metres
Whistler
North
GRC400 RC 751691 6968308 500 -60 270 160 43 53 10 1.0 10 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 43 metres
Whistler
North
GRC399 RC 751756 6968308 500 -60 270 165 84 87 3 0.6 3 metres @ 0.6g/t Au from 84 metres
104 105 1 0.5 1 metre @ 0.5g/t Au from 104 metres
107 108 1 1.2 1 metre @ 1.2g/t Au from 107 metres
146 148 2 1.1 2 metres @ 1.1g/t Au from 146 metres
Whistler
North
GRC401 RC 751827 6968263 500 -60 270 205 31 35 4 0.5 4 metres @ 0.5g/t Au from 31 metres
64 66 2 0.7 2 metres @ 0.7g/t Au from 64 metres
167 170 2 0.8 2 metres @ 0.8g/t Au from 168 metres
194 195 1 1 1 metre @ 1g/t Au from 194 metres
Whistler GRC397 RC 751656 6968254 500 -60 270 150 39 40 1 2.4 1 metre @ 2.4g/t Au from 39 metres
62 64 2 3.6 2 metres @ 3.6g/t Au from 62 metres
75 76 1 0.6 1 metre @ 0.6g/t Au from 75 metres
85 87 2 0.7 2 metres @ 0.7g/t Au from 85 metres
Whistler
South
GRC477 RC 751718 6967937 500 -60 270 100 - - - - NSR
Whistler GRC398 RC 751635 6968249 500 -60 250 120 53 60 7 1.0 7 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 53 metres
Whistler
South
GRC480 RC 751770 6967935 500 -60 270 120 23 28 5 1.0 5 metres @ 1.0g/t Au from 23 metres
Whistler
South
GRC481 RC 751819 6967934 500 -60 270 100 4 6 2 0.7 2 metres @ 0.7g/t Au from 4 metres
80 81 1 0.5 1 metre @ 0.5g/t Au from 80 metres

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Prospect Hole ID Hole
Type
MGA_E MGA_N RL Dip Azi EOH
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Au
(g/t)
Summary
Whistler
South
GRC406 RC 751874 6967912 500 -60 270 60 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC407 RC 751923 6967909 500 -60 270 55 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC408 RC 751952 6967901 500 -60 270 160 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC482 RC 751792 6967863 500 -60 270 95 58 71 13 1.6 13 metres @ 1.6g/t Au from 58 metres
(including 4 metres @ 2.3g/t Au from
58 metres
and 4 metres @ 2.9g/t Au from 67
metres)
86 90 4 0.9 4 metres @ 0.9g/t Au from 86 metres
Whistler
South
GRC483 RC 751839 6967857 500 -60 270 100 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC403 RC 751861 6967800 500 -60 270 50 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC404 RC 751910 6967802 500 -60 270 65 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC405 RC 751958 6967802 500 -60 270 150 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC409 RC 751960 6967690 500 -60 270 190 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC474 RC 752007 6967696 500 -60 270 105 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC475 RC 752078 6967699 500 -60 270 180 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC476 RC 752115 6967683 500 -60 270 105 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC410 RC 751962 6967581 500 -60 270 210 197 198 1 0.9 1 metre @ 0.9g/t Au from 197 metres
Whistler
South
GRC478 RC 752038 6967582 500 -60 270 110 - - - - NSR
Whistler
South
GRC479 RC 752090 6967580 500 -60 270 155 100 101 1 0.5 1 metre @ 0.5g/t Au from 100 metres

Notes:

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

  • RL’s are nominal

  • Significant intersections are calculated as a minimum of 1m greater than 0.5g/t Au with a maximum of 2m of internal dilution

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

  • NSR means No Significant Result

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TABLE (2): WHISTLER HISTORIC DRILLING INTERCEPT TABLE

Hole ID Hole
Type
MGA_E MGA_N RL Dip Azi EOH
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Au
(g/t)
GRC378 RC 751695 6968310 509 -70 90 168 138 143 5 2.8
GRB2465 RAB 751792 6967802 513 -60 270 38 30 38 8 0.3
C87RB103 RAB 751819 6967512 513 -60 90 18 12 18 6 1.7
89MRP48 RC 751478 6968013 515 -60 270 43 32 43 11 2.2
88MRD24 DDH 751778 6968310 515 -60 270 195 128 140.5 12.5 2.2
86MORC41 RC 751803 6967580 513 -60 270 34 28 34 6 1.9

Notes:

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

  • RL’s are nominal

  • Significant intersections are calculated as a minimum of 1m greater than 0.5g/t Au with a maximum of 2m of internal dilution

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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 prefix) - 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 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 analysedfor Au by AAS technique with resultsgreater than 0.5ppm _
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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:
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. Typicallya minimum 3kgsample wasprovided to the laboratoryfor

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.

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.

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.

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

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.

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.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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
subsequently recorded via DGPs (+/-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
Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.

Whether sample compositing has been applied.

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.
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.
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 mineralised
structure. Inclined RC holes (-60°) are perpendicular to the dip of the mineralised
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 thegold mineralisation.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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.
Little attention waspaid to mineralisation other thangold. GatewayMininginjoint

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.

Exploration drill results from recent drilling, and associated details are contained in
Table 1 of this release. Historic intersections reported in Table 2 have been
previously released by Gateway in various ASX releases, which can be accessed on
the Gateway Mining Ltd website.
Data
aggregation
methods

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

Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade results and
longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used for such aggregation should
be stated and some typical examples of such aggregations should be shown in

Significant intersections are calculated as a minimum of 1m greater than
0.5g/t Au with a maximum of 2m of internal dilution

No high-grade cut-off has been applied

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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 mineralised
structure. Inclined RC holes (-60°) are perpendicular to the dip of the mineralised
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 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.
Regional RC drilling to test along the interpreted contact position

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