Fortuna(US:FSM) Globenewswire·2025-10-30 09:00Core Insights - Fortuna Mining Corp. has reported successful exploration drilling results at the Sunbird Deposit, located at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d'Ivoire, indicating potential for resource growth and mine life extension [1][2]. Drilling Results - Recent drilling has extended high-grade mineralization at depth, confirming the development of a second underground shoot [1][2]. - Significant intersections include: - 5.2 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 6.3 meters from 787 meters in drill hole SGRD2460 [2]. - 6.0 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 11.9 meters from 669 meters in drill hole SGRD2461 [2][5]. - 7.3 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 16.1 meters from 688 meters in drill hole SGRD2434 [3]. - 19.2 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 1.4 meters from 688 meters in drill hole SGRD2434 [3]. - 57.9 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 0.7 meters from 702 meters in drill hole SGRD2434 [3]. - A total of 40 drill holes, totaling 15,088 meters, have been completed as part of the underground resource confidence infill and extension program [3][4]. Mineralization Potential - The mineralization remains open at depth and along strike, with ongoing drilling expected to continue through the end of 2025 [6]. - The main shoot's mineralization now extends more than 1.3 kilometers down plunge, approximately 700 meters below the surface [4]. - The second high-grade shoot has been identified extending at least 900 meters down plunge from the pit base [5]. Future Plans - An underground study has been initiated to further assess the high-grade strike defined below Sunbird, with five drill rigs continuing to advance drilling efforts [2][4].