Dreadnought Resources (ASX:DRE) has announced the divestment of its Evanston and Yerilgee Projects to Catalina Resources (ASX:CTN). This decision aligns with Dreadnought's strategy to concentrate on its Mangaroon gold exploration. The divestment includes cash, shares, a milestone payment, and a royalty, enhancing Dreadnought's financial position.
Dreadnought Resources has divested its Evanston and Yerilgee Projects, receiving cash, shares, and a potential future milestone payment. This move supports their strategic focus on the Mangaroon Project, where they aim to advance gold exploration and production. Completion of the transaction is expected in January 2025, pending approvals. The divestment enhances Dreadnought's ability to self-fund its exploration activities, positioning the company to pursue high-grade gold targets. This decision reflects a trend in the mining sector of optimizing portfolios for strategic and operational efficiency.
The divestment aligns with our focus on the Mangaroon Project, particularly the Star of Mangaroon, which is being prepared for production. This strategic move will enhance our exploration capabilities and establish a pipeline of high-grade gold targets for future drilling.