Phase 1 Drilling Mobilisation at Evanston and Yerilgee
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Mobilisation Underway Ahead of Phase 1 Drilling at Evanston and
Yerilgee Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
➢ Phase 1 drilling program to commence 1 December 2025, comprising ~7,500m of
Reverse-Circulation (RC) drilling and Aircore (AC) drilling across priority targets at
Evanston (Leghorn, Viper South, T1B) and Yerilgee (T8, Chicken Little, Snowflake)
➢ Heritage assessments completed, with the Phase 1 drill plan prepared in full
compliance with survey outcomes and applicable regulatory requirements
➢ Site establishment completed, including deployment of operational infrastructure to
support field, technical and oversight personnel
➢ Earthworks and access preparation advancing, with priority drill locations prepared in
accordance with environmental and heritage constraints
➢ McKay Drilling formally contracted to deliver the phase 1 program
➢ Driller mobilisation processes underway, with drilling to commence 1 December 2025
Catalina Resources Limited (ASX: CTN) (“Catalina” or “the Company”) advises that preparatory activities for
the upcoming Phase 1 drilling program at the Evanston and Yerilgee gold projects are progressing in
accordance with the operational schedule. Site establishment, early works and contractor mobilisation
processes have advanced to a stage where drilling is scheduled to commence 1 December 2025.
Operational Update
Catalina has completed site establishment activities required to support the Phase 1 program, including
operational facilities and deployment of field support resources. Earthworks and access preparation are
nearing completion across the initial suite of priority drill locations, ensuring the program can commence
without delay.
Heritage assessments covering all proposed drill sites have been completed, and the Phase 1 drill plan has
been designed to remain fully compliant with the outcomes of the heritage survey and all applicable
regulatory requirements.
The Company has executed a drilling services agreement with McKay Drilling, a leading Australian drilling
contractor. Mobilisation activities are now underway, with drilling to begin 1 December 2025 in accordance
with the planned sequence and operational schedule.
Phase 1 comprises approximately 7,500 metres of reverse-circulation (RC) and aircore (AC) drilling designed
to test priority structural corridors, coherent surface geochemical anomalies, and extensions to previously
identified mineralised zones across the Evanston and Yerilgee project areas. The program targets highly
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prospective gold-bearing structures where earlier drilling has confirmed the presence of near-surface
mineralisation.
Evanston
➢ 48m @ 0.67g/t au from 27m including 21m @ 1.13g/t au from 54m and 3m @ 2.28g/t au from 63m1
➢ 15m @ 1.5 g/t Au from 12m (incl. 3 m @ 6.7 g/t Au)1
Yerilgee
➢ 17m @ 4.1 g/t Au and 28.0 g/t Ag from 53m, including 4m @ 14.9 g/t Au and 72.2 g/t Ag from 54m1
➢ 27 m @ 0.6 g/t Au from 6 m, including 2 m @ 2.2 g/t Au, and 1 m @ 9.0 g/t1
➢ 24 m @ 1.6 g/t Au from 0 m, including 9 m @ 3.3 g/t Au from 12m1
➢ 16 m @ 1.9 g/t Au from surface (incl. 4 m @ 8.5 g/t Au)1
Phase 1 Target Areas and Planned Drill Positions
The planned Phase 1 drillhole locations are presented in Figures 1 - 8. The program has been designed to
evaluate key structural positions, confirm geochemical targets, and test the lateral and vertical continuity of
mineralisation identified from previous drilling across both the Evanston and Yerilgee project areas.
Figure 1. Regional Location of Evanston and Yerilgee Projects
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Figure 2. Evanston Project Geology
Figure 3. Yerilgee Project Geology
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Figure 4. Leghorn Prospect – Soil Geochemistry, Historical Drilling and Planned RC Drilling
Figure 5. Viper South Prospect – Soil Geochemistry, Historical Drilling and Planned RC Drilling
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Figure 6. T1B Prospect – Soil Samples and Planned RC Drilling
Figure 7. T8 Camp / Auger 2- Planned drilling and reported significant intersections
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Figure 8. T6 Camp Prospect – Soil Geochemistry, Historical Drilling and Planned RC Drilling
Next Steps
➢ Completion of earthworks and final access preparation
➢ Mobilisation of McKay Drilling to site
➢ Commencement of the Phase 1 drilling program next week
➢ Progressive dispatch of samples to the laboratory
➢ Reporting of assay results as they become available
Executive Director Ross Cotton commented:
“Phase 1 builds on a strong body of results that have already demonstrated the prospectivity of the Central
Yilgarn. We are now moving into the highest-priority structural and geochemical targets defined to date, and
the alignment of datasets gives us confidence in the potential for meaningful advancement. This is an
important stage for Catalina as we look to convert early success into a clearer view of the system’s scale and
continuity.”
Contacts
Investors/ Shareholders
Ross Cotton
Executive Director
T: +61 (0)8 6165 8858
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References (ASX)
This Report contains information extracted from ASX market announcements reported in accordance with
the 2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves” (“2012 JORC Code”). Further details (including 2012 JORC Code reporting tables where
applicable) of exploration results referred to in this announcement can be found in the following
announcements lodged on the ASX:
1
ASX announcement dated 12 December 2024 Acquisition of Central Yilgarn Greenstone Belts – Yerilgee
and Evanston
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the
information in the original reports, and that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings
are presented have not been materially modified from the original reports.
Competent Person Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to historical exploration activities and results contained
in this report is based on information compiled or reviewed by Martin Bennett, a Member of the Australian
Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). He has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation
and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a
Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code). Catalina confirms that it is not aware of any
new information or data that materially affects the information contained in the original reports, and that
the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially
modified from the original reports. Mr Bennett’s consent to the use of his original information is assumed to
remain in place for this announcement.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a range of risks and
uncertainties. These statements relate to the Company’s expectations, intentions, or strategies regarding
the future. These statements can be identified by the use of words like “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”,
“estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “plan”, “project”, “will”, “should”, “seek” and similar words or expressions
containing same. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s views and assumptions with
respect to future events as of the date of this release and are subject to a variety of unpredictable risks,
uncertainties, and other unknowns. Actual and future results and trends could differ materially from those
set forth in such statements due to various factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or
predict. These include, but are not limited to, risks or uncertainties associated with the acquisition and
divestment of projects (including risks associated with completing due diligence and, if favourable results
are obtained, proceeding with the acquisition of the Beasley Creek Project), joint venture and other
contractual risks, metal prices, exploration, development and operating risks, competition, production
risks, sovereign risks, regulatory risks including environmental regulation and liability and potential title
disputes, availability and terms of capital and general economic and business conditions.
Given these uncertainties, no one should place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements
attributable to the Company, or any of its affiliates or persons acting on its behalf. Subject to any continuing
obligations under applicable law the Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any
updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements in this announcement to reflect any change in
expectations in relation to any forward-looking statements or any change in events, conditions or
circumstances on which any such statement is based.
ABOUT CATALINA RESOURCES LIMITED
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Catalina Resources Limited is an Australian diversified mineral exploration and mine development
company whose vision is to create shareholder value through the successful exploration of prospective
gold, base metal, lithium and iron ore projects and the development of these projects into production.
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