Awalé Commences 88,000-Metre Drill Program Focused on Resource Definition and Discovery

Core Insights - Awalé Resources Limited has initiated an extensive 88,000-metre diamond drill program at the Odienné Project in Côte d'Ivoire, aimed at resource definition and discovery [3][4][9] - The program is part of a systematic exploration strategy targeting the BBM, Charger, and Empire sites, with the goal of advancing these areas toward an initial resource estimate [3][5][6] - The company is utilizing multiple drilling rigs, with four currently operational and two more expected to arrive in December, to enhance understanding of the emerging gold and copper district [5][6][9] Drilling Program Details - The 88,000-metre drill program is the largest undertaken by Awalé to date, covering multiple mineralized corridors within the Odienné district [9] - Initial results from the Charger target are anticipated by the end of the year, with a steady flow of results expected throughout the 2026 field season [9][10] - The program includes a focus on resource definition drilling in Q4 2025, transitioning to greenfield and discovery expansion drilling in Q1 2026 [10][11] Target Objectives - Charger target involves strike-extension drilling to identify a second demagnetized zone, with initial infill drilling aimed at establishing an inferred resource down to 400 metres [7] - BBM target will undergo infill and step-down drilling to support an initial resource estimate and expand known mineralization at depth [7] - Empire target will focus on initial resource drilling, with plans for further expansion and resource development drilling [7] Exploration Strategy - The program includes an initial 9,000 metres of drilling dedicated to high-priority greenfield targets, identified through geochemistry and geophysical surveys [6][8] - Thirteen new geochemistry and geophysical targets have been identified, with plans to refine and prioritize these targets using recent airborne gravity gradient survey data [6][8] - The exploration activities are supported by a skilled technical team and are conducted in a pro-mining jurisdiction with significant potential for district-scale discoveries [12][14]