Catalina Targets 650+ km2 with Historic Gold Hits in Yilgarn and Laverton
Catalina Resources unveils a revitalised strategy targeting gold, rare earths, and lithium across Western Australia’s underexplored regions, backed by strong leadership and a solid cash position.
- Focused exploration in Central Yilgarn, Laverton, and Pilbara gold districts
- Promising historical drill results at Evanston, Yerilgee, and Halo projects
- New Pilbara acquisition expands district-scale footprint with dual gold discovery pathways
- Experienced leadership team with proven track record in resource development
- Robust cash reserves enable aggressive, data-driven drilling campaigns
A Renewed Vision for Discovery
Catalina Resources Ltd (ASX, CTN) has presented a comprehensive investor update outlining its strategic pivot towards becoming a multi-commodity explorer with a strong emphasis on gold, rare earth elements (REE), and lithium. The company’s portfolio spans some of Western Australia’s most promising yet underexplored mineral belts, including the Central Yilgarn, Laverton, and Pilbara regions.
At the heart of Catalina’s renewed momentum is a revitalised leadership team led by Non-Executive Chairman Karl Simich, whose 40 years of mining and corporate finance experience includes founding Sandfire Resources and spearheading the DeGrussa copper-gold discovery. Alongside Executive Directors Ross Cotton and Jade Smith, and exploration expert Martin Bennett, the board is well-positioned to drive disciplined, data-driven exploration and asset development.
Strategic Assets with Historical Promise
The company’s flagship projects in the Central Yilgarn Craton; Evanston and Yerilgee; cover over 650 square kilometres of highly prospective ground. Historical drilling at Evanston has revealed significant gold mineralisation, including intercepts such as 15 metres at 1.5 grams per tonne gold and 48 metres at 0.6 grams per tonne, confirming fertile systems open at depth and along strike. Yerilgee boasts multiple camp-scale targets with standout results like 17 metres at 4.1 grams per tonne gold and 28 grams per tonne silver, highlighting the potential for large-scale discoveries beneath shallow cover.
In Laverton, the Halo Project sits within a world-class gold district adjacent to established mines like Sunrise Dam and Granny Smith. Recent drilling has delivered encouraging assays, including 44 metres at 1.01 grams per tonne gold and high-grade intervals up to 11.5 grams per tonne, reinforcing the significance of the Barnicoat Shear Zone as a key exploration target.
Expanding Horizons in the Pilbara
Adding to its growth trajectory, Catalina recently acquired the Beasley Creek Project in the Pilbara, marking its first district-scale footprint in this prolific gold province. The project offers two distinct discovery pathways, shear-hosted orogenic gold and conglomerate-style gold along a 16-kilometre unconformity. Historical drilling has intersected high-grade gold, including 4 metres at 11.5 grams per tonne, with a comprehensive dataset enabling immediate targeting and reinterpretation.
The company’s exploration strategies across all projects focus on systematic, cost-efficient drilling programs supported by integrated geological, geochemical, and geophysical data. This approach aims to validate and extend mineralisation zones rapidly, leveraging the strong cash position Catalina holds to maintain aggressive exploration momentum.
Looking Ahead
Catalina Resources’ October 2025 investor presentation underscores a clear and tangible strategy to unlock value from underexplored assets in some of Australia’s most renowned mining jurisdictions. With a motivated leadership team, drill-ready projects, and a robust financial footing, the company is poised to catalyse the next wave of discovery in Western Australia’s gold and critical minerals sectors.
Bottom Line?
Catalina’s disciplined exploration and strong leadership set the stage for potential breakthroughs in WA’s gold-rich terrains.
Questions in the middle?
- How will upcoming drilling results at Evanston and Yerilgee influence Catalina’s resource estimates?
- What are the timelines and capital requirements for advancing the Beasley Creek Project towards development?
- Could Catalina’s focus on rare earth elements and lithium unlock additional value beyond gold?
