Entrée Resources Announces Drill Results from Hugo North Extension, Including 260 Metres Grading 4.45% CuEq

Core Viewpoint - Entrée Resources Ltd. has reported significant analytical results from drilling activities at the Hugo North Extension deposit, indicating strong copper and gold mineralization, which may enhance the investment potential of the Entrée/Oyu Tolgoi Joint Venture property in Mongolia [1][4]. Drilling Highlights - The surface drill hole EGD189B returned 552 meters grading 3.11% copper equivalent (CuEq), with a notable interval of 260 meters grading 4.45% CuEq [2][12]. - Underground drill holes UGD871 and UGD876 also showed promising results, with UGD876 returning 169.3 meters grading 3.21% CuEq, including 112 meters at 3.83% CuEq [8][14]. Analytical Results - The analytical results from the 2022 and 2024 drilling programs include one surface and six underground drill holes, with significant mineralized intervals summarized in Tables 1 and 2 [5][6]. - The underground drill holes targeted mineralization within the potential Lift 2 block cave, with several holes intersecting strong to moderate copper and gold mineralization [13][17]. Future Drilling Plans - The Entrée/Oyu Tolgoi JV Management Committee has approved continued drilling programs for 2025, including five surface drill holes totaling approximately 9,050 meters and 19 underground drill holes totaling around 8,329 meters [35]. - The regional drilling program will also include nine additional drill holes totaling approximately 8,520 meters across various prospects [35]. Development Updates - The Oyu Tolgoi Lift 1 underground mine ramp-up is on track, with expectations to become the world's fourth largest copper mine by 2030, targeting an average mined copper production of approximately 500,000 tonnes per annum between 2028 and 2036 [24]. - Development work on the Entrée/Oyu Tolgoi JV Property commenced in October 2024, with ongoing lateral development work [26]. Joint Venture and Licensing - The transfer of the Shivee Tolgoi and Javkhlant mining licenses to OTLLC is crucial for the continuation of development work, with the process currently under assessment by the Mongolian tax authority [27][28]. - The company is committed to converting its existing Joint Venture Agreement into a more effective agreement for the benefit of all stakeholders, including the State of Mongolia [29].