48m at 2.61g/t Au from 15m at Yerilgee WA
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48m @ 2.61g/t Gold Confirmed in First Assay at Yerilgee, WA Gold
Project
Highlights
➢ Significant high-grade gold mineralisation at shallow depth (~15m) intersected at the
Chicken Little Prospect within the Yerilgee Project
➢ Assay results from the first drill hole (26YGRC022) intersect 48m @ 2.61g/t Au - with
the hole ending in mineralisation
➢ Significant intersections from drill hole 26YGRC022 (>0.5 g/t) include:
• 20m @ 5.64 g/t Au from 40m including 8m @ 11.6g/t Au from 42m and 3m @
2.72 g/t Au from 53
• 3m @ 1.12 g/t Au from 16m
• 3m @ 0.96 g/t Au from 34m
➢ Individual assays returning up to 16.0 g/t Au
➢ Drilling ended in mineralisation (EOH), demonstrating the gold system remains open
at depth and warrants follow-up testing
➢ Further assays for remaining 10 holes (655 m) within in the Chicken Little prospect
are pending
➢ Pro-forma cash position of approximately A$4.32 million¹, supporting follow-up
drilling at Chicken Little
EXCEPTIONAL SHALLOW GOLD INTERCEPT CONFIRMS HIGH-GRADE SYSTEM AT
CHICKEN LITTLE
Catalina Resources Limited (ASX: CTN) is pleased to report exceptional high-grade gold results from its
Phase 1 RC drilling at the Chicken Little Prospect, part of the Company’s 100%-owned Yerilgee Project
in Western Australia’s highly prospective Central Yilgarn region (figure 1).
The first hole reported has intersected a broad, shallow, high-grade gold zone featuring an outstanding
internal core of very high-grade mineralisation, significantly enhancing the emerging scale potential of
the system.
A TRANSFORMATIONAL RESULT FOR YERILGEE
The reported intersection confirms a coherent, thick mineralised structure hosted within banded iron
formation, displaying a strong grade profile with a high-grade core surrounded by a substantial
mineralised halo.
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The continuity of elevated gold values over multiple consecutive one-metre samples strongly supports
the robustness of the geological model and highlights clear potential for strike extension, depth
extension and resource-scale continuity.
Executive Director Ross Cotton commented:
“This is an exceptional result and a genuine step-change for Yerilgee.
To intersect 48 metres at 2.61grams per tonne from just 15 metres depth — including 8 metres at 11.6
grams per tonne — in our first reported hole is an outstanding outcome.
The width, grade and shallow position of this mineralisation materially elevates the potential of Chicken
Little and validates our geological model for the broader Yerilgee corridor.
What is particularly compelling is the strength and continuity of the high-grade core within a much
broader mineralised system. This is exactly the architecture we look for when targeting scalable gold
systems in the Yilgarn.
With assays pending from a further ten holes at Chicken Little and approximately 4,000 samples still to
be received across the Phase 1 campaign, we believe this is just the beginning of defining a much larger
gold system at Yerilgee.
Importantly, following the recent portfolio rationalisation and placement to Newcam Metals, Catalina
expects to hold an indicative cash balance of approximately A$4.32 million¹, positioning the Company
to advance systematic follow-up drilling at Chicken Little”
PHASE 1 CAMPAIGN MOMENTUM
These results form part of Catalina’s Phase 1 drilling campaign totalling 8,694m of RC and Aircore
drilling across the Central Yilgarn Project2
, with drilling and assay results from approximately 4,000
samples still pending.
The Phase 1 program was commenced at the start of December 2025 and was successfully completed
on Sunday 22 February 2026. The program formed the initial focus of Catalina’s broader Central
Yilgarn drilling campaign.
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Figure 1. Yerilgee Target Location and Project Geology
Drilling at Chicken Little was designed to target a ~400m mineralised zone previously identified through
earlier surface sampling, historical RC drilling, and more recent work completed by other operators
(figure 2).
Gold was first recognised at surface in 2018, with follow-up RC drilling producing significant intercepts2
including:
➢ 56m @0.8 g/t from 0m to EOH, including 24m @ 1.6 g/t Au from 0m and 9m @ 3.3 g/t Au from
12 m (BARAC0477)
➢ 45m @ 0.4 g/t Au from 6 m, including 8m @ 0.9 g/t Au and 52.8 g/t Ag from 10m (BARRC025)
More recently, drilling completed in 2024 by Dreadnought Resources (ASX: DRE) further refined the
geological interpretation2
. Their program comprised two RC holes (total 270 m), which intersected a
broad ~40 m zone of moderately to strongly sulphidised and variably oxidised banded iron formation,
including an internal felsic schist unit interpreted as either a highly altered sedimentary horizon or a
narrow felsic porphyry.
Dreadnought’s results included3
:
➢ 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
54m (CYRC012)
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Figure 2. T6 Camp (including Chicken Little) Target Zones, Historical Results and Project Geology
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Figure 3. Plan View of Chicken Little Catalina and Historic Drill Hole Locations
Collectively, these results defined a clear mineralised corridor, and the current drilling was designed to
test and refine this zone (figure 3).
CATALINA 2026 RESULTS
Results reported here relate to drilling completed at the Chicken Little prospect and the first drill hole
reported. Assay results for the remaining 10 holes (655 m) at Chicken Little are pending.
Assay results from continuous one-metre samples collected at the Chicken Little Prospect have
confirmed the presence of a coherent high-grade gold zone supported by a broader mineralised halo,
with mineralisation extending from 15m to end of hole (63 m) and averaging 2.61 g/t Au inclusive of all
sub-cut-off intervals and internal dilution.
Significant intersections included (>0.5 g/t Au with no more than 2m consecutive internal waste, including higher grade
intersections > 5g/t Au):
➢ 20m @ 5.64g/t Au from 40m including 8m @ 11.6g/t Au from 42m and 3m @ 2.72 g/t Au
from 53
➢ 3m @ 1.12 g/t Au from 16m
➢ 3m @ 0.96 g/t Au from 34m
Mineralisation commences from approximately 16 metres downhole, within a shallow position relative
to the overall drilling profile (figure 4). Mineralisation is hosted with the banded iron formation. Full table
of results and drill collar details contained in Appendix 1.
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Figure 3. Cross-Section of reported intersections
These results demonstrate a well-developed mineralised structure characterised by a high-grade
central zone and multiple metres of supporting moderate-grade mineralisation above the applied cut-
off.
The continuity of elevated gold values across successive samples provides strong support for the
geological interpretation at Chicken Little and highlights the potential to define mineralisation both
along strike and at depth.
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Figure 4. Representative RC rock chip samples from drill hole 26YCRC022 (0–40m (EOH)), Chicken Little.
Figure 5. Representative RC rock chip samples from drill hole 26YCRC022 (41–63m (EOH)), Chicken Little with intersection of
8m@11.6g/t from 43 highlighted.
IMPLICATIONS FOR SYSTEM SCALE AND EXPANSION
The initial results from Chicken Little materially advance the Company’s understanding of the emerging
gold system at Yerilgee. The intersection demonstrates a combination of shallow position, meaningful
width and concentrated grade that is consistent with a coherent mineralised corridor. Key
observations arising from this first reported hole include:
➢ Shallow gold system defined, with mineralisation commencing from ~15 m downhole and
extending across a 20 m interval.
➢ Presence of a concentrated very high-grade internal core within a broader mineralised envelope.
➢ Scale and grade profile consistent with a structurally controlled mineralised corridor rather than
a narrow-isolated occurrence.
➢ Consistent gold distribution across successive samples supporting geological continuity.
➢ Hole terminated in mineralisation, indicating mineralisation remains open at depth.
➢ Assays pending from ten additional holes, with ~4,000 samples outstanding across the broader
Phase 1 program.
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Collectively, these characteristics support the potential for lateral and depth extensions within the
broader Yerilgee mineralised corridor as further drilling results are received.
NEXT STEPS
Results from approximately 4,000 samples remain pending. As assays continue to be received, further
assessment will integrate detailed geological logging, structural interpretation and modelling to guide
follow-up drilling at the prospect.
Following completion of the divestment of the Nelson Bay River Project and the placement to Newcam
Metals Pty Ltd, Catalina expects to hold an indicative cash balance of approximately A$4.32 million
(subject to completion)1. This provides the Company with a strong funding position to advance
systematic follow-up drilling at Chicken Little without the requirement for near-term capital raising.
Investors/ Shareholders
Ross Cotton
Executive Director
T: +61 (0)8 6165 8858
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. Refer CTN ASX announcement 24 February Catalina-Divests-NBR-and-Strengthens-Balance-
Sheet.pdf
2. Refer CTN ASX announcement 1 December 2025 Phase-1-Drilling-at-Evanston-Underway.pdf
3. Refer DRE ASX announcement 23 May 2024 ASX:DRE - Shallow, High-Grade Gold and Silver at
Chicken Little
Where the Company refers to the Mineral Resources in this report (referencing previous releases made
to the ASX), it confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the
information included in that announcement and all material assumptions and technical parameters
underpinning the Mineral Resource estimate with that announcement continue to apply and have not
materially changed.
COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT
Newly reported information in this announcement that relates to exploration activities within the Yilgarn
Project is based on information compiled by Dr Nishka Piechocka, PhD, Vice President of the Australian
Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and a full-time employee of Catalina Resources Limited. Dr Piechocka
has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration
and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of
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the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC
Code). Dr Piechocka consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on her information in
the form and context in which it appears.
Where the Company refers to the Mineral Resources in this report (referencing previous releases made
to the ASX), it confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the
information included in that announcement and all material assumptions and technical parameters
underpinning the Mineral Resource estimate with that announcement continue to apply and have not
materially changed.
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
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.
Hole Id Type Easting
(GDA94z51)
Northing
(GDA94z51)
Elevation
(m)
Dip (⁰) Azi (⁰) Actual
Depth
(m)
26YGRC022 RC 207076 6688830 433 -60 0 63
Hole Id Sample Id From To Width Type Au (g/t)
26YGRC022 YG0892 0 1 1 RC 0.07
26YGRC022 YG0893 1 2 1 RC 0.02
26YGRC022 YG0894 2 3 1 RC 0.02
26YGRC022 YG0895 3 4 1 RC 0.02
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26YGRC022 YG0896 4 5 1 RC 0.025
26YGRC022 YG0897 5 6 1 RC 0.025
26YGRC022 YG0898 6 7 1 RC 0.05
26YGRC022 YG0899 7 8 1 RC 0.02
26YGRC022 YG0900 8 9 1 RC 0.02
26YGRC022 YG0904 9 10 1 RC 0.02
26YGRC022 YG0905 10 11 1 RC 0.02
26YGRC022 YG0906 11 12 1 RC 0.02
26YGRC022 YG0907 12 13 1 RC 0.04
26YGRC022 YG0908 13 14 1 RC 0.015
26YGRC022 YG0909 14 15 1 RC 0.09
26YGRC022 YG0910 15 16 1 RC 0.02
26YGRC022 YG0911 16 17 1 RC 0.89
26YGRC022 YG0912 17 18 1 RC 1.09
26YGRC022 YG0913 18 19 1 RC 1.38
26YGRC022 YG0914 19 20 1 RC 0.1
26YGRC022 YG0915 20 21 1 RC 0.11
26YGRC022 YG0916 21 22 1 RC 0.33
26YGRC022 YG0917 22 23 1 RC 0.05
26YGRC022 YG0918 23 24 1 RC 0.1
26YGRC022 YG0919 24 25 1 RC 0.08
26YGRC022 YG0920 25 26 1 RC 0.16
26YGRC022 YG0921 26 27 1 RC 0.18
26YGRC022 YG0922 27 28 1 RC 0.09
26YGRC022 YG0924 28 29 1 RC 0.13
26YGRC022 YG0925 29 30 1 RC 0.1
26YGRC022 YG0927 30 31 1 RC 0.08
26YGRC022 YG0928 31 32 1 RC 0.11
26YGRC022 YG0929 32 33 1 RC 0.19
26YGRC022 YG0930 33 34 1 RC 0.48
26YGRC022 YG0931 34 35 1 RC 1.04
26YGRC022 YG0932 35 36 1 RC 0.98
26YGRC022 YG0933 36 37 1 RC 0.87
26YGRC022 YG0934 37 38 1 RC 0.32
26YGRC022 YG0935 38 39 1 RC 0.36
26YGRC022 YG0936 39 40 1 RC 0.41
26YGRC022 YG0937 40 41 1 RC 0.92
26YGRC022 YG0938 41 42 1 RC 1.22
26YGRC022 YG0939 42 43 1 RC 9.93
26YGRC022 YG0940 43 44 1 RC 7.39
26YGRC022 YG0941 44 45 1 RC 7.02
26YGRC022 YG0942 45 46 1 RC 14.68
26YGRC022 YG0944 46 47 1 RC 13.74
26YGRC022 YG0945 47 48 1 RC 16
26YGRC022 YG0946 48 49 1 RC 15.25
26YGRC022 YG0947 49 50 1 RC 8.77
26YGRC022 YG0948 50 51 1 RC 3.25
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26YGRC022 YG0949 51 52 1 RC 2.52
26YGRC022 YG0950 52 53 1 RC 1.46
26YGRC022 YG0953 53 54 1 RC 4.55
26YGRC022 YG0954 54 55 1 RC 1.55
26YGRC022 YG0955 55 56 1 RC 2.07
26YGRC022 YG0956 56 57 1 RC 0.99
26YGRC022 YG0957 57 58 1 RC 0.25
26YGRC022 YG0958 58 59 1 RC 0.51
26YGRC022 YG0959 59 60 1 RC 0.65
26YGRC022 YG0960 60 61 1 RC 0.24
26YGRC022 YG0961 61 62 1 RC 0.17
26YGRC022 YG0962 62 63 1 RC 0.1
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APPENDIX 2: JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION - TABLE 1
JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template
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 (eg 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
mineralization that are Material to the
Public Report.
• In cases where ‘industry standard’ work
has been done this would be relatively
simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was
used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3
kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge
for fire assay’). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralization types (eg
submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
Catalina Resources completed 11 RC holes
drilled totalling 718m at the Chicken Little
prospect Central Yilgarn project over the
period 14 January to 3 February 2026.
Drilling was supervised and samples
collected by geologists from Apex
Geoscience which is an independent
geological consultancy.
Drill samples were collected by Reverse
Circulation (RC) drilling. Drill hole details
are provided in Appendix 1.
RC drilling was used to obtain 1m samples
using a Sandvik Static Cone Splitter in calico
bags and weighing 2 to 3 kg each. Samples
were delivered to the ALS Lab in Kalgoorlie
(for photon assay).
The samples were analysed using the
photon assay method which uses a 0.5kg
sample and requires minimal handling. The
samples are riffle split at the lab and
crushed to 80% passing 2mm to ensure
homogeneity as uniform sample distribution
is important to a quality analysis.
The samples are considered to effectively
represent the drilling at the point of
collection. Sampling included Catalina
Resources standard QAQC procedures.
Quality control of the assaying comprised
the collection of a duplicate samples every
hole, along with regular insertion of industry
(Geostats) standards (certified reference
material) and (certified reference material)
and blanks.
Drilling
techniques
• Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger,
Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core
diametre, triple or standard tube, depth of
diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other
Slimline Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling was
performed by Gyro Drilling (Perth), utilising a
truck-mounted slimline RC rig (Rig 10)
capable of drilling nominal hole diameters of
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc).
approximately 85 mm (3.5 inches). 10 Holes
were drilled at a planned angle of -60° and
one at 0° consistent with the designed
orientation of the program.
The rig was supported by a primary
compressor rated at approximately 900 CFM
at 300 PSI.
Downhole Surveys employed a downhole
Gyro making readings every 5m.
Drill sample
recovery
• Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
• Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative nature
of the samples.
• Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
Sample recovery was assessed visually via
the sample size collected into the calico
bags. Where sample recovery was low due to
wet samples material was scooped from the
spoil pile.
Sample recovery and condition was noted for
every metre.
Ground water caused wet samples
occasionally, so splitting of the sample was
not possible.
In ground sumps were dug prior to drilling
commencing, to collect the excess
groundwater expelled by the rig.
Catalina Resources does not anticipate any
sample bias from loss/gain of material from
the drill rig cyclone.
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 drill holes were logged for various
geological attributes, including colour,
lithology, oxidation, alteration, mineralisation
and veining. All holes were logged in full by
geologists from Apex Geoscience.
No geotechnical logging was possible as the
RC drilling method does not allow RQD
recording.
Geological logging was qualitative at 1m
intervals and was recorded at the sample
depth.
Representative 1m samples weighing 20 gms
were collected and placed into plastic chip
trays for later reference.
The recording was done at a level
commensurate with the early stage of
exploration.
Sub-
sampling
• If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
• If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled,
N/A
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
techniques
and sample
preparation
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.
Dry and wet drill samples were collected at the
drill collar. After passing through the sample
hose and into the drill cyclone the samples
pass through a riffle splitter to homogenise the
sample and to nullify the effects of particulate
gold. After splitting, the sample was collected
in a calico bag, ready for assaying.
The samples are considered to effectively
represent the rock at the point of collection.
Sampling included Catalina Resources
standard QAQC procedures. Quality Control
on the RC drill rig included insertion of
duplicate samples to test lab repeatability,
insertion of standards to verify lab assay
accuracy and cleaning and inspection of
sample assembly. A standard or duplicate was
inserted every 20th to 25th sample.
The sample sizes and analysis size are
considered appropriate to correctly represent
the mineralisation based on the style of
mineralisation, sampling methodology and
assay value ranges for the commodities of
interest.
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 (eg standards, blanks, duplicates,
external laboratory checks) and whether
acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of
bias) and precision have been established.
All samples were delivered to the ALS Labs in
Kalgoorlie for Photon Assay. Photon assay
method has shown to provide quick turn
around times and high accuracy.
The assay method and laboratory procedures
were appropriate for this style of
mineralisation. The fire assay technique for the
RC chips were designed to return precise
precious metal recoveries.
The ALS lab inserts its own standards and
blanks at set frequencies and monitors the
precision of the analyses. As well, the lab
performs repeat analyses at random intervals,
which return acceptably similar values to the
original samples.
Laboratory procedures are within industry
standards and are appropriate for the
commodities of interest.
Industry certified Geostats standards were
inserted in the RC chip sample stream every 25
samples, and field duplicates were collected
every 20 samples.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
The samples are considered to effectively
represent the rock at the point of collection.
Sampling included Catalina Resources
standard QAQC procedures.
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.
Consultant geologists, from Apex Geoscience,
were involved in the logging of the RC drilling.
Apex was involved in the whole process
including drill hole supervision, chip sample
collection and importing of the completed
assay results. Drill hole logs were inspected to
verify the correlation of mineralized zones
between assay results and
lithology/alteration/mineralisation. The entire
chain of custody of this recent drilling was
supervised by Apex Geoscience.
The drill hole data was logged in a locked excel
logging template and then stored in a
Micromine database structure for long term
storage and validation.
Data was reported by the laboratory and no
adjustment of data was undertaken.
All assay results were verified by alternative
company personnel and the Qualified Person
before release.
Analysis of the accuracy of the above QAQC
procedures needs to be within acceptable
limits.
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.
RC drill hole locations were picked up using a
handheld Garmin GPS, considered to be
accurate to ± 5 m.
Downhole surveys have been completed at 5 m
stations (and start and end of hole) using a
downhole gyroscopic survey tool.
All coordinates were recorded in MGA Zone 51
datum GDA94.
Topographic control is provided by a Digital
Terrain Model based on the 90 m Shuttle
Radar Topographic Mission data.
Drill hole details are in Appendix 1 of this
announcement.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
Drill holes were sited in a position to
intercept the previously identified air core
mineralisation, aiming to obtain grade and
width information.
The orientation of the mineralisation is not
yet defined, at this stage of exploration.
N/A as no resource estimate is made.
No compositing has been conducted.
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.
Appendix 1 tables the MGA coordinates, of
each hole.
RC drilling is a hammer percussion technique
to shatter the rock and does not allow rock
structures to be seen.
Drilling is assumed to intersect the
mineralised structures at right angles. 11
holes were drilled at -60 degrees to the west 1
was drilled at 0 degrees.
Until Catalina ascertains all assays back or
conduct diamond drilling, Catalina is
uncertain of the geometry of the mineralised
structures
Sample
security
• The measures taken to ensure sample
security. Drill samples were placed into calico bags
measuring 14 in x 12 in. They were then
placed into larger poly weave bags which
were sealed with cable ties.
Large bulka bags were used to transport these
poly weave bags to the ALS lab in Kalgoorlie.
A sample submission outlining assay
instructions was provided to ALS.
ALS maintains the chain of custody once the
samples are received at the laboratory, with a
full audit trail available via the ALS website.
The chain of custody for samples from
collection to delivery at the laboratory was
handled by Apex Geoscience personnel.
Audits or
reviews
• The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data. At this stage of exploration, no external audit
or review has been undertaken.
The work was carried out by reputable
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
companies and laboratories using industry
best practice.
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.
The Central Yilgarn Project consists of 8
granted Exploration Licenses (E16/495,
E30/493, E30/494, E77/2403, E77/2416,
E77/2432, E77/263
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