Contractor engaged for drilling at Tambo project

ECR Minerals Plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to provide the following update in relation to its forthcoming maiden diamond drilling program at its Tambo gold project in Victoria, Australia (the "Tambo Project").

HIGHLIGHTS

• Civil works have now commenced for maiden diamond drilling program at the Tambo Project
• Drilling contractor now engaged and diamond drilling campaign to commence shortly

Tambo Project, Victoria

Following a site visit by ECR's chief geologist Adam Jones to the Tambo Project, and following terms being agreed as announced on 10 September 2024, an approved drilling contractor has now been engaged for a maiden diamond drilling programme at the Company's Tambo Project in Victoria, Australia. Civil works, including the preparation of work areas and access to drill sites, have also commenced for the campaign which is expected to get underway shortly.

On 12 July 2024, ECR announced the fire assay gold results from the historic Duke of Cornwall Mine in Swifts Creek (Tambo) with a best result including 52.2 g/t Au. A total of 10 samples returned results above 5 g/t Au. Subsequently, 84 soil samples were taken perpendicular to the strike of the Duke of Cornwall lode to gain a better understanding of the geochemical orientation with a best result of 0.56 ppm Au.

Mike Whitlow, ECR's Managing Director, said: "We announced earlier this month that our focus for our projects in Victoria is firmly on drilling. I am pleased to report that site preparation at the Tambo Project is now well underway, and we have secured an approved drilling contractor ready to commence work. The continuity of gold results from our recent rock chip samples and soil analysis at the Tambo Project has significantly enhanced our confidence in the Tambo Project. We will ensure our shareholders are kept informed as we approach the start of drilling shortly.''

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