Avira Resources Mobilises for High-Grade Mt Cattlin Drilling Campaign

Siteworks Signal Start of Drilling Phase

Avira Resources Limited (ASX:AVW) has mobilised personnel to its 100%-owned Mt Cattlin Gold Project in Western Australia, marking the commencement of siteworks ahead of its inaugural reverse circulation (RC) drilling program. Preparations include drill pad construction, surveying, and infrastructure groundwork to support the upcoming 4,500-metre campaign. This operational milestone follows the company securing all necessary environmental and heritage approvals, including a formal Preliminary Advice Notice that greenlights on-ground exploration.

Drilling Contract Secured with Experienced Operator

The company has executed a contract with Drill Safe Services Pty Ltd, a Kalgoorlie-based contractor known for its track record with ASX peers such as Rox Resources Limited and Astral Resources NL. Drill Safe adheres to stringent AS 4024 machinery safety standards, underscoring Avira’s commitment to safe and efficient field operations. Mobilisation of the drilling rig is imminent, with drilling expected to commence shortly.

Targeting High-Grade Extensions Across Four Prospects

The drilling program is designed to systematically test four prospects within the Mt Cattlin project area: Sirdar, Maori Queen, Ellendale, and Plantagenet. Notably, Sirdar and Maori Queen boast exceptional historical gold grades, including intercepts exceeding 100 g/t Au such as 1.00 metre at 131.24 g/t Au and 6.00 metres at 50.07 g/t Au. The campaign will also provide the first modern RC drill testing at Ellendale and Plantagenet, aiming to delineate shallow extensions of known mineralisation and new targets. This work is a critical step toward delivering Avira’s maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, scheduled for release in Q4 2026.

The Mt Cattlin Gold Project sits within the Ravensthorpe Greenstone Belt of the Yilgarn Craton, approximately 430 km southeast of Perth and adjacent to Rio Tinto’s Mt Cattlin Lithium Mine. The district’s gold potential is further validated by nearby Medallion Metals Limited’s 1.3 million ounce Kundip Gold Project, which is progressing toward underground mining in the coming months. Historical production from the Maori Queen and Sirdar deposits totals over 23,000 tonnes at an impressive 24.56 g/t Au, underscoring the high-grade pedigree of the system.

Strategic Positioning and Next Steps

With siteworks underway and all regulatory hurdles cleared, Avira is poised to commence drilling imminently. The program will initially focus on Maori Queen and Sirdar in Q2 2026, followed by testing of Ellendale and Plantagenet through Q3. The outcomes will directly feed into the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by year-end, a key catalyst for the company’s valuation and future development plans.

This drilling campaign builds on recent progress including tenure extensions and permit approvals, reinforcing the company’s methodical approach to unlocking value at Mt Cattlin. The project’s proximity to major lithium and gold operations adds a strategic dimension to Avira’s exploration ambitions, potentially attracting further interest as results flow through the remainder of 2026.

Investors will be watching closely as assay results emerge, which will provide the first modern data to test the high-grade historical intercepts and new targets across this underexplored gold district. The campaign’s success could significantly reshape the resource landscape for Avira and its shareholders.