Antipa Minerals Ltd (ASX: AZY) (Antipa or the Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of drilling contractor Topdrill for the upcoming programme at its 100%-owned Minyari Dome Project in the Paterson Province of Western Australia.

Highlights

Antipa exploration team safely returned to site following precautionary evacuation prior to

Tropical Cyclone Ilsa (Ilsa) crossing the Western Australian coast

No resultant delay to exploration planning or forward schedule experienced

Industry-leading drilling programme partner, Topdrill, awarded first contract for the enlarged 2023 Exploration Programme at Minyari Dome

Exploration preparation and planning finalised with 12,000m - 15,000m of growth orientated drilling scheduled to commence in May

Antipa's Managing Director, Roger Mason commented 'With the appointment of Topdrill we are set to begin the significantly expanded 2023 Exploration Programme at Minyari Dome commencing with the reverse circulation (RC) component. The team looks forward to interrogating the high potential growth targets identified in more detail, including the Minyari Plunge, GEO-01 and Minyari North gold-copper targets. On a personal note, I would like to thank those who have expressed concern for the wellbeing of our field team during this period. With Ilsa having passed through the region, all personnel have returned to camp safely in preparation for a very exciting period ahead.'

Antipa exploration team return to site

In line with Antipa's commitment to the health and safety of its people and to mitigate risks associated with the recent cyclone activity, Company personnel were evacuated from the Minyari Camp prior to Ilsa making landfall Thursday evening, 13 May. The Minyari Camp is located in the Paterson Region of Western Australia, approximately 400km from Port Hedland and 250 km from the coast. By the time Ilsa entered the region, cyclone intensity had been downgraded to a Category 3 system with lower than expected rainfall recorded and no material damage reported. Antipa's exploration team safely returned to camp on 18 May without delay to the exploration planning or forward schedule

Topdrill awarded contract for 2023 Minyari Dome Exploration Programme

Antipa is pleased to announce that industry-leading drilling programme partner, Topdrill has been awarded the contract for the RC drilling component of the enlarged 2023 Exploration Programme at Minyari Dome. Topdrill is an Australian drilling contractor that provides drilling services to the mining and exploration industries. The company is based in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, and operates throughout Australia and other parts of the world. Topdrill prides itself on its safety record, environmental responsibility, and commitment to providing high-quality drilling services to its clients. Topdrill safely and efficiently completed significant drilling activities during the 2021 and 2022 Exploration Programmes at Minyari Dome.

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