AI assistant
GATEWAY MINING LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2026
Feb 22, 2026
64999_rns_2026-02-22_fa36cec6-9cb9-4f81-b132-f79c094248be.pdf
Capital/Financing Update
Open in viewerOpens in your device viewer
==> picture [147 x 89] intentionally omitted <==
ASX Announcement ASX: GML
23 February 2026
FURTHER WIDE, HIGH-GRADE GOLD AT HAFLINGER
64m @ 1.2g/t Au INTERSECTED 100m NORTH OF THE DISCOVERY HOLE
HIGHLIGHTS
-
Aircore drilling at Haflinger continues to delineate shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation:
-
64m @ 1.2g/t Au from 56m incl 24m @ 2.4g/t Au in MPAC0291
-
20m @ 1.4g/t Au from 64m incl 4m @ 6.0g/t Au in MPAC0264
-
12m @ 1.0g/t Au from 140m in MPAC0263 (hole ended in the shear zone)
-
These new results build on the initial discovery holes at Haflinger:[1]
-
52m @ 1.4g/t Au from 64m incl 12m @ 3.1g/t Au in MPAC0262
-
2m @ 3.4g/t Au from 148m to BOH in MPAC0187 (hole ended in the shear zone)
-
4m @ 2.9g/t Au from 148m within 16m @ 1.0g/t Au in MPAC0231 (hole clipped the shear zone)
-
Drilling to date has delineated high-grade gold mineralisation over ~500m in strike, with the system remaining open to the south.
-
Mineralisation occurs in a highly favourable structural setting, where the primary maficintermediate contact flexures to the southeast, creating a zone of intense deformation.
-
Gateway has now completed additional drilling for a further 1.2km south of the current Haflinger footprint – with assays due in Q2 2026.
-
Recent drilling has intersected a highly silica-altered mylonitic shear zone.
-
Shearing intensity increases towards the south, indicating strong potential for further mineralisation.
-
Gateway remains well capitalised to execute its 2026 exploration programs, with $19.4m cash and $9.3m in liquid ASX securities at the end of the December 2025 quarter.
Management Comment
Gateway's Executive Chairman, Mr Andrew Bray, said: “These latest results from Haflinger continue to reinforce what is emerging as a very promising high-grade gold discovery within our Yandal Gold Project. The standout intercept in MPAC0291 – a broad 64m at 1.2g/t Au with a higher-grade core of 24m at 2.4g/t Au – together with the thick oxide zone intersected 100m to the south in MPAC0264 – 20m @ 1.4g/t Au – demonstrate consistent mineralisation in a structurally favourable setting, where the mafic-intermediate contact flexures southeast, enhancing deformation and fluid flow.
Combined with our previous hits, we have now defined this system over at least 500m of strike, and it remains wide open to the south. This is particularly exciting given the increased shearing intensity observed in recent drilling moving southwards along the prospect.
Our methodical approach to exploration continues to unlock the potential of this under-explored region within the broader Yandal Project. Two rigs are systematically testing key target corridors, with multiple new areas of shearing, veining and strong alteration being intersected. In approximately two weeks, both rigs – together with an additional RC rig – will mobilise to our top priority target, Great Western, to commence the first systematic drilling campaign across this highly prospective, at-surface target.”
LinkedIn: @gateway-mining Twitter: @gateway_mining www.gatewaymining.com.au
Gateway Mining Ltd Level 4, 15 Ogilvie Road, Mount Pleasant WA 6153
==> picture [76 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
Introduction
Gateway Mining Limited (ASX: GML) ( Gateway or Company ) is pleased to provide an update on recent aircore drilling activities at the Haflinger Prospect, located on the Celia Shear Zone, within its 100%owned Yandal Gold Project in Western Australia.
Haflinger Discovery
The Haflinger discovery is situated on the regionally significant Celia Shear Zones in a structurally complex geological setting. Further drilling at the prospect has yielded excellent results, including:
-
MPAC0291: 64m @ 1.2g/t Au from 56m, including 24m @ 2.4g/t Au
-
MPAC0264: 20m @ 1.4g/t Au from 64m, including 4m @ 6.0g/t Au
-
MPAC0263: 12m @ 1.0g/t Au from 140m (hole ended in shear zone)
==> picture [452 x 280] intentionally omitted <==
Figure 1: Cross section highlighting the mineralisation encountered in MPAC291.
These results build on the initial holes released by the Company:[1]
-
MPAC0262: 52m @ 1.4g/t Au from 64m incl 12m @ 3.1g/t Au in MPAC0262
-
MPAC0187: 2m @ 3.4g/t Au from 148m to BOH in MPAC0187 (hole ended in shear zone)
-
MPAC0231: 4m @ 2.9g/t Au from 148m within 16m @ 1.0g/t Au (hole clipped shear zone)
Assays to date have confirmed the presence of high-grade mineralisation over a minimum 500m strike length. The system remains open to the south, where the geology becomes increasingly favourable with greater flexure and structural deformation.
Drilling so far has highlighted the potential for multiple stacked, high-grade internal lodes within the broader shear zone. Drilling on the section line that includes holes MPAC0262-264 indicates an overall target shear zone at this position of ~70m (see Figure 2).
MPAC0291 (released today), located 100m north of the discovery hole MPAC0262, ended in intermediate volcanics, while MPAC0292 (also released today and 50m east of MPAC0291) ended in mafic volcanics, leaving the target shear zone between them largely untested (see Figure 1 above).
1Refer to ASX announcements dated 19 January 2026 and 22 January 2026.
2
==> picture [76 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [452 x 280] intentionally omitted <==
Figure 2: Cross section showing mineralisation around discovery hole MPAC262.
==> picture [452 x 360] intentionally omitted <==
Figure 3: Topographic map highlighting emerging Haflinger discovery.
3
==> picture [76 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [452 x 360] intentionally omitted <==
Figure 4: Topographic map highlighting planned and pending AC holes within the Celia-Mustang corridors.
Drilling has continued for a further 1.2km south from the current Haflinger mineralised footprint (see Figure 3 above).
This drilling has intersected a highly silica-altered mylonitic shear zone, suggesting that the target structure extends beyond current results with intensified shearing. This is indicative of enhanced prospectivity for dilation and gold deposition.
Assays from this 1.2km extension are expected to be received in Q2 2026.
4
==> picture [76 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [359 x 507] intentionally omitted <==
Figure 5: GML Yandal Project area in relation to known gold mines, road infrastructure and regional greenstone terrains (light green).
Further updates will be provided in due course.
This release has been authorised by:
Andrew Bray Executive Chairman
Investors Andrew Bray Executive Chairman T: 08 6317 9875
Media Nicholas Read Read Corporate T: 08 9388 1474
5
==> picture [76 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
or
Kar Chua Company Secretary T: 02 8316 3998
Click here to subscribe to investor updates
Follow us on: LinkedIn: @gateway-mining Twitter: @gateway_mining
Competent Person Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr Richard Pugh who is Gateway Mining Limited’s Chief Executive Officer and is a current Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). Mr Pugh 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 Pugh consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.
The information in this announcement that relates to Mineral Resources has been extracted from various Gateway ASX announcements and are available to view on the Company’s website at www.gatewaymining.com.au or through the ASX website at www.asx.com.au (using ticker code “GML”)
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resources in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.
Forward Looking Statement
This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements, guidance, forecasts, estimates, prospects, projections or statements in relation to future matters that may involve risks or uncertainties and may involve significant items of subjective judgement and assumptions of future events that may or may not eventuate ( Forward-Looking Statements ). Forward-Looking Statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate", "estimates", "will", "should", "could", "may", "expects", "plans", "forecast", "target" or similar expressions and may include, without limitation, statements regarding plans, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated production and expected costs. Indications of, and guidance on future earnings, cash flows, costs, financial position and performance are also Forward Looking Statements.
Persons reading this announcement are cautioned that such statements are only predictions, and that actual future results or performance may be materially different. Forward-Looking Statements, opinions and estimates included in this announcement are based on assumptions and contingencies which are subject to change, without notice, as are statements about market and industry trends, which are based on interpretation of current market conditions. Forward-Looking Statements are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied on as a guarantee of future performance.
No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Gateway that any Forward-Looking Statement will be achieved or proved to be correct. Further, Gateway disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise any Forward-Looking Statement whether as a result of new information, estimates or options, future events or results or otherwise, unless required to do so by law.
6
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
APPENDIX A: AC TABLE OF SIGNIFICANT GOLD INTERCEPTS
| Intercept | Intercept | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hole Details | ||||||||||||
| Hole ID | Coordinates (MGA94 Zone 51) | |||||||||||
| Easting (m) |
Northing (m) |
RL (m) |
Dip (°) |
Azimuth (°) |
Max Depth (m) |
Hole Type |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Interval (m) |
Grade (Au g/t) |
Interval | |
| MPAC0256 | 270109 | 7134712 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 61 | AC | 44 | 48 | 4 | 0.1 | 4 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 44 metres |
| MPAC0257 | 270197 | 7134736 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 75 | AC | - | - | - | - | NSA |
| MPAC0258 | 270293 | 7134769 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 102 | AC | - | - | - | - | NSA |
| MPAC0259 | 270347 | 7134790 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 113 | AC | - | - | - | - | NSA |
| MPAC0260* | 270397 | 7134803 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 115 | AC | 84 | 88 | 4 | 0.2 | 4 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 84 metres |
| MPAC0261* | 270449 | 7134817 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 117 | AC | 76 | 88 | 12 | 0.4 | 12 metres @ 0.4g/t Au from 76 metres |
| 112 | 117 | 5 | 0.3 | 5 metres @ 0.3g/t au from 112 metres | ||||||||
| MPAC0262* | 270495 | 7134833 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 127 | AC | 64 | 116 | 52 | 1.4 | 52 metres @ 1.4g/t Au from 64 metres (incl. 12 metres @ 3.1g/t Au) |
| MPAC0263 | 270530 | 7134843 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 165 | AC | 140 | 152 | 12 | 1 | 12 metres @ 1g/t Au from 140 metres |
| MPAC0264 | 270578 | 7134858 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 157 | AC | 64 | 84 | 20 | 1.4 | 20 metres @ 1.4g/t Au from 64 metres (incl. 4 metres @ 6.0g/t Au) |
| MPAC0265 | 270625 | 7134873 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 103 | AC | 64 | 84 | 20 | 0.1 | 20 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 64 metres |
| MPAC0280 | 270111 | 7135339 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 138 | AC | 48 | 76 | 28 | 0.2 | 28 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 48 metres |
| 88 | 92 | 4 | 0.1 | 4 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 88 metres | ||||||||
| 100 | 108 | 8 | 0.2 | 8 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 100 metres | ||||||||
| MPAC0281 | 270159 | 7135359 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 153 | AC | 124 | 132 | 8 | 0.2 | 8 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 124 metres |
| MPAC0282 | 270206 | 7135370 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 120 | AC | 72 | 84 | 12 | 0.3 | 12 metres @ 0.3g/t Au from 72 metres |
| MPAC0283 | 270252 | 7135388 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 133 | AC | 100 | 132 | 32 | 0.2 | 32 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 100 metres |
| MPAC0284 | 270302 | 7135400 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 144 | AC | 132 | 136 | 4 | 0.1 | 4 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 132 metres |
| MPAC0285 | 270250 | 7135068 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 137 | AC | 88 | 92 | 4 | 0.1 | 4 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 88 metres |
| MPAC0286 | 270298 | 7135084 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 140 | AC | 60 | 140 | 80 | 0.1 | 80 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 60 metres to BOH |
| 28 | 36 | 8 | 0.1 | 8 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 28 metres | ||||||||
| MPAC0287 | 270345 | 7135099 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 165 | AC | 92 | 96 | 4 | 0.1 | 4 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 92 metres |
7
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Hole Details | Hole Details | Hole Details | Intercept | Intercept | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hole ID | Coordinates (MGA94 Zone 51) | |||||||||||
| Easting (m) |
Northing (m) |
RL (m) |
Dip (°) |
Azimuth (°) |
Max Depth (m) |
Hole Type |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Interval (m) |
Grade (Au g/t) |
Interval | |
| 116 | 132 | 16 | 0.2 | 16 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 116 metres | ||||||||
| 152 | 160 | 8 | 0.2 | 8 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 152 metres | ||||||||
| MPAC0288 | 270395 | 7135113 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 138 | AC | 68 | 92 | 24 | 0.6 | 25 metres @ 0.6g/t Au from 68 metres (incl. 4 metres @ 2.4g/t Au) |
| MPAC0289 | 270440 | 7135129 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 127 | AC | 84 | 88 | 4 | 0.2 | 4 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 84 metres |
| MPAC0290 | 270358 | 7134891 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 126 | AC | 76 | 84 | 8 | 0.1 | 8 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 76 metres |
| 92 | 100 | 8 | 0.1 | 8 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 92 metres | ||||||||
| MPAC0291 | 270406 | 7134908 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 132 | AC | 56 | 120 | 64 | 1.2 | 64 metres @ 1.2g/t Au from 56 metres (incl. 24 metres @ 2.4g/t Au) |
| MPAC0292 | 270454 | 7134924 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 105 | AC | - | - | - | - | NSA |
| 56 | 64 | 8 | 0.2 | 8 metres @ 0.2g/t Au from 56 metres | ||||||||
| MPAC0293 | 270502 | 7134939 | 545 | -60 | 250 | 114 | AC | 72 | 84 | 12 | 0.1 | 12 metres @ 0.1g/t Au from 72 metres |
Table Notes:
*previously reported intercept. NSA means No Significant Assay.
8
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
APPENDIX B: JORC TABLE 1 – YANDAL PROJECT
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling | • Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or | •All drilling (prefix MPAC) and sampling was undertaken in an industry |
| techniques | specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate | standard manner. |
| to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma | ||
| •AC hole samples were collected on a 1 metre basis from a gravity-fed | ||
| sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should | ||
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. |
rotary splitter below the drill rig cyclone. | |
| • Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity | •For each metre drilled, ‘A-bag’ splits (roughly 10% of the total sample) | |
and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems |
was collected directly from the splitter chute in pre-numbered calico | |
used. |
bags, with the remaining bulk sample being collected in a bucket | |
| below the splitter and ground dumped in rows of 20 metres. | ||
| • Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the | ||
| •Each ground-dumped metre was scoop sampled using and placed in | ||
| Public Report. | ||
| a pre- numbered SKA* prefixed calico bag in 4 metre composites. | ||
| • In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be | Four metre composite samples ranged in weight from 2.5-3kg. | |
| relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 | ||
| •The 1m A-bag splits were tied and stored in water-proof green bags | ||
| m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge | ||
for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such |
at the drill pad for use in the case of re-splitting, additional QAQC | |
as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. |
analysis, or if the at-rig geologist determined 1m samples are to be | |
Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) |
preferentially sent to the lab instead of SKA* 4m composites. | |
may warrant disclosure of detailed information. |
When 1m A-bag splits were submitted to the laboratory, an SKR* | |
| prefix calico bag was used. | ||
| •Certified reference material was inserted into the sample sequence at | ||
| a 1:50 ratio (i.e., every SKA00 and SKA50 calico bag). Duplicate | ||
| samples were collected at a 1:50 ratio (i.e., every SKA***25 and SKA | ||
| ***75) to give an overall QAQC ratio of 1:25 for all sampling. |
9
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | • Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air | •Aircore drilling utilising the Bostech Aircore Core System (85- 87mm). |
| techniques | blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple | |
| •Rotary polycrystalline diamond composite (PDC) drill bits were | ||
| or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other | ||
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). |
utilized at the top of fresh rock, or where ground was too hard for the | |
| standard aircore bit to penetrate. | ||
| •Rotary hammer drill bits were used sparingly where veining prevented | ||
| both the PDC and standard AC drill bits from penetrating. | ||
| Drill sample | • Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries | •AC samples were visually assessed for recovery. |
| recovery | and results assessed. | |
| •Samples were considered representative with generally good | ||
| • Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure | recovery. Sample recovery was recorded per metre drilled. | |
| representative nature of the samples. | ||
| •Samples were dry. Sample condition is recorded per metre drilled. | ||
| • Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade | ||
| •No sample bias is observed. | ||
| and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential | ||
| loss/gain of fine/coarse material. | ||
| Logging | • Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and | •Aircore holes were logged qualitatively and quantitatively on a 1m |
| geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate | basis. | |
| Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical | ||
| •Qualitative: lithology, alteration, structure. | ||
| studies. | ||
| • Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or | •Quantitative: vein percentage; mineralisation (sulphide) percentage. | |
| costean, channel, etc) photography. | ||
| •All holes were logged for the entire length of hole. | ||
| • The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. | ||
| •All drilled metres for each AC hole were chipped, archived and | ||
| photographed. | ||
| Sub-sampling | • If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. | •AC chips were rotary split, sampled dry and recorded at the time of |
| techniques and | logging. | |
sample |
• If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether | |
preparation |
sampled wet or dry. |
10
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| • For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the | •OREAS certified reference material (CRM) was inserted at a ratio of | |
| sample preparation technique. | 1:50 throughout sampling. The grade ranges of the CRMs were | |
| selected based on grade populations and economic grade ranges. | ||
| • Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to | ||
| The reference material type was selected based on the geology, | ||
| maximise representivity of samples. | weathering, and analysis method of the sample. |
|
| • Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in | •Field Duplicates and CRMs were submitted to the lab using unique | |
| situ material collected, including for instance results for field | Sample IDs at a ratio of 1:50 throughout sampling. |
|
| duplicate/second- half sampling. | ||
| •The entire 2.5-3kg AC 4m composite or 2.5-3kg 1m split was sent to | ||
| • Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material | ||
| ALS laboratory in Perth. All samples were analysed for gold via a 50g | ||
| being sampled. | fire assay with an ICP-AES finish (method code Au-ICP22). All bottom |
|
| of hole samples were submitted for full multi element analysis – four | ||
| acid digest with ICP-MS finish (method code: ME-MS61). | ||
| •The sample size was appropriate for the grain size of sampled | ||
| material. | ||
| Quality of assay | • The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and | •For Fire Assay, all samples were sorted, dried at 105°C and weighed |
| data and | laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered | prior to crushing to 2mm. Crushed samples were then split and |
| laboratory tests | partial or total. | pulverised to 75µm, with a QC specification of ensuring >85% passing |
| < 75µm. 50g of pulverised sample was then analysed for Au by fire | ||
| • For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, | ||
| assay and ICP-AES (low-grade) or gravimetric (ore-grade) finish. | ||
| the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument | ||
| make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their | •Four acid digest for full multi element analysis is categorised as a | |
| derivation, etc. | “near total” digestion method. | |
| • Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, | •QA samples were inserted at a combined ratio of 1:25 throughout. | |
| duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels | Field duplicates were collected at a 1:50 ratio. OREAS certified | |
| of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established. | reference material (CRM) was inserted at a ratio of 1:50. The grade | |
| ranges of the CRMs were selected based on grade populations and | ||
| economic grade ranges. The reference material type was selected | ||
| based on the geology, weathering, and analysis method of the | ||
| sample. |
11
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| •Magnetic Susceptibility measurements were collected at one metre | ||
| intervals utilising a KT-10 instrument. At the start of each hole, the | ||
| KT-10 instrument was calibrated/checked against a reference | ||
| material before collecting 1m interval data from sample piles. | ||
| •A handheld Olympus Vanta XRF instrument was utilised to aid the at- | ||
| rig geologist determining downhole lithologies. The instrument was | ||
| calibrated at the start of each analysis session, with a QC reading | ||
| taken on alternating Certified Reference Materials (Blank and | ||
| OREAS45d) at a ratio of 1:20 samples. Handheld XRF readings were | ||
| taken on pulverized material from dry bottom of hole samples | ||
| systematically, and from dry samples throughout a hole where the | ||
| geologist determined geochemical data was necessary to determine | ||
| lithology. | ||
| Verification of | • The verification of significant intersections by either independent or | •Logging and sampling were recorded directly into LogChief, utilising |
| sampling and | alternative company personnel. | lookup tables and in-file validations, on a Toughbook by a geologist |
| assaying | at the rig. | |
| • The use of twinned holes. | ||
| •Logs, handheld XRF geochemical data, Magnetic Susceptibility data | ||
| • Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data | ||
| and sampling were imported daily into Micromine for further validation | ||
| verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. | and geological confirmation. |
|
| • Discuss any adjustment to assay data. | •When received, assay results were plotted on section and verified | |
| against neighbouring drill holes. | ||
| •From time to time, assays will be repeated if they fail company QAQC | ||
| protocols. | ||
| •All sampling was routinely inspected by senior geological staff. | ||
| Significant intersections were inspected by senior geological staff and | ||
| Gateway corporate staff. |
12
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| •Data was validated daily by the Gateway Database Administrator, | ||
| with import validation protocols in place. Data was exported daily to | ||
| Mitchell River Group and externally validated and imported to the SQL | ||
| database. | ||
| •No adjustments have been made to assay data. | ||
| •Data is managed and hosted by Mitchell River Group. | ||
| Location of data | • Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and | •Drill collars were surveyed using a GARMIN GPSMap64 with |
| points | down- hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations | expected relative accuracy of approximately 3m. |
| used in Mineral Resource estimation. | ||
| •Holes are located in MGA Zone 51. | ||
| • Specification of the grid system used. | ||
| •RLs were assigned a nominal value of 545m during drilling and | ||
| • Quality and adequacy of topographic control. | corrected during data import by draping on the DGPS-generated | |
| surface DTM. Data points for creation of the surface topography were | ||
| collected by DownUnder Surveys in 2022 on a 50m grid spacing | ||
| across the entire Horse Well Region. | ||
| •Collar locations are to be updated at a later date by DGPS. | ||
| Data spacing | • Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. | •Aircore holes have been designed on a 100 metre (East-West) by 400 |
| and distribution | metre (North-South) grid spacing. In some instances, this spacing has | |
| • Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the | ||
| been reduced as there is already a good handle on the mafic- | ||
| degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral | intermediate contact (based on recently collected historic BOH |
|
| Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and |
sampling). |
|
| classifications applied. | ||
| •Each drill hole was positioned to an Azimuth of 250 degrees at a dip | ||
| • Whether sample compositing has been applied. | ||
| of -60 degrees and drilled to blade refusal. | ||
| •1 metre split samples were collected from the rotary splitter located | ||
| directly below the drill rig cyclone and stored at the drill pad. | ||
| •4 metre composite samples were collected throughout each hole. |
13
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| •Significant intercepts were based on 4 metre composites grading | |||
| greater than 0.1g/t Au. However, where samples were taken at or | |||
| near bottom of hole, significant intercepts were based on sample | |||
| intervals less than 4 metres (either single metres BOH splits or 2 or 3 | |||
| metre composite samples), depending on the final depth. These | |||
| intercepts were still deemed significant if they graded greater than | |||
| 0.1g/t Au. | |||
| Orientation of | • Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of | •Further drilling is required to fully evaluate the initial aircore drilling | |
| data in relation | possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering | results. | |
| to geological | the deposit type. | ||
structure |
•Drilling has been conducted perpendicular to interpreted regional | ||
| • If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation | structures. | ||
| of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a | |||
| •Drilling has been spaced at 100 metres (East-West) to ensure | |||
| sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material. | |||
| adequate coverage across regional structures. | |||
| •The orientation of drilling is not considered to introduce a sampling | |||
| bias. | |||
| Sample security | • The measures taken to ensure sample security. | Gateway Drilling: | |
| •Sampling was recorded in both hardcopy and digital format. These | |||
| were collected by company personnel and delivered directly to the | |||
| laboratory via GML personnel. | |||
| Pre-Gateway Drilling: | |||
| •The data was originally maintained by Doray Minerals Ltd. | |||
| Audits or reviews | • The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. |
•Sampling procedures throughout the drilling process were monitored | |
| and supervised by senior geological staff. | |||
| •Historic data has been validated by the Mitchell River Group and is | |||
| deemed accurate and precise. |
14
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| •All results reported by the Laboratory and data exported by Gateway Mining Ltd is externally validated by the Mitchell River Group prior to importing into the database. •Monthly QAQC reports and recommendations are generated for all drilling, geochemical and assay data by Mitchell River Group. |
Section 2: Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in section 1, also apply to this section)
| Criteria |
JORC Code explanation |
Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral | • Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including | •The Mustang-Pony trend is located on 100% owned Gateway tenure |
| tenement and | agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, | (tenement ID’s) E69/1772 and E69/2765. |
| land tenure | partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, | |
| status | wilderness or national park and environmental settings. |
•MW Royalty Co Pty Ltd holds a 1% gross revenue royalty over the |
| above tenure. | ||
| • 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. | ||
| Exploration | • Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. | •Exploration prior to Alloy Resources in the region was minimal and |
| done by other | limited to shallow RAB and air-core drilling completed in the mid – | |
| parties | 1990s, all of which had been sampled, assayed, and logged and |
|
| records held by the Company. This early work, including | ||
| aeromagnetic data interpretation, was focused on gold and provided | ||
| anomalous samples which was the focus of this period of exploration. | ||
| Geology | • Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. | •Archaean aged gold prospects with common host rocks and |
| structures related to mesothermal gold mineralisation as found | ||
| throughout the Yilgarn Craton of Western Australia | ||
15
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Drill hole | • A summary of all information material to the understanding of the | •Refer to tabulations in the body of this announcement. |
| Information | exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for | |
| •Gateway drillhole details with assays >0.1g/t Au over 4 metre | ||
| all Material drill holes: | ||
| composite and 1 metre split samples are summarised in Appendix A. | ||
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar |
||
| •Historic intercepts across the project have been released in numerous | ||
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in |
previous ASX releases by GML (for example, please refer to ASX | |
| metres) of the drill hole collar | announcement dated 26 August 2025, 16 December 2025, 19 | |
| January 2026 and 22 January 2026). | ||
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. | ||
| Data | • In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, | •No top-cuts have been applied when reporting results. |
| aggregation | maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high | |
methods |
grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated. |
•The primary gold determination is reported where any secondary |
| assaying does not differ significantly from the primary. | ||
| • Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade | ||
| •The AC intervals are taken as values >0.1g/t Au with maximum | ||
| results and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used for | ||
such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such |
internal dilution of 4 metres. | |
| aggregations should be shown in detail. | ||
| •No metal equivalent values are used for reporting exploration results. | ||
| • The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values | ||
| •No diamond drilling results are reported in this announcement. | ||
| should be clearly stated. | ||
16
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship | • These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of | •Further drilling is required to fully evaluate these initial AC drill |
| between | Exploration Results. | intercepts. |
| mineralisation | ||
| widths and | • If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle | •AC drilling has been conducted perpendicular to regional structures. |
| intercept | is known, its nature should be reported. | |
| •Initial AC drilling has been spaced at 100 metres (East-West) across | ||
| lengths | ||
| • If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there | the Hummer prospect. This will be infilled at 50 metre spacings (east- | |
| should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true | west) by 100 metres (north-south) | |
| width not known’). | ||
| •Downhole AC intercept lengths are reported. | ||
| Diagrams | • Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of | •Please refer to the main body of the announcement. |
| 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. | ||
| Balanced | • Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not | •A summary of exploration results are contained within Appendix A. |
| reporting | practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades | |
| and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of | ||
| Exploration Results. | ||
| Other | • Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported | •Titanium (Ti)/Zirconium (Zr) ratios were calculated from the work |
| substantive | including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical | outlined by J.A Hallberg from the Journal of Geochemical Exploration |
| exploration data | survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and |
(A geochemical aid to igneous rock type identification in deeply |
| method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, | weathered terrain – Journal of Geochemical Exploration, Volume 20, | |
| groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential |
Issue 1, February 1984, Pages 1-8). | |
| deleterious or contaminating substances. | ||
| •The method is based on Ti/Zr ratio which is little affected either by | ||
| primary alteration or weathering and adequately defines |
||
| compositional fields for major igneous rock types. For volcanic rocks | ||
| Ti/Zr ratios are rhyolite <4< dacite <12< andesite <60< basalt. | ||
| Ultramafic rocks cannot be discriminated from mafic rocks by Ti/Zr | ||
| ratio but are generally distinguished by high Cr. |
17
==> picture [75 x 46] intentionally omitted <==
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Further work | • The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral | •Infill and extensional aircore and RC drilling to further define and test |
| extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). | this emerging gold system. | |
| • Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, | ||
| including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, | ||
| provided this information is not commercially sensitive. |
18