Awalé Hits 36.2 g/t Gold over 6 Metres at Charger, Confirming High-Grade Gold Continuity to 400 Metres Below Surface

Core Insights - Awalé Resources Limited has announced new step-down drilling results from the Charger target at its Odienné Project in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming strong continuity of high-grade gold mineralization and supporting future underground resource growth [2][3][4] Drilling Results - The recent drilling results demonstrate gold grade continuity in the breccia system down to 400 meters below the surface, reinforcing the potential of Charger as a robust underground target [3][6] - Significant intercepts include 36.2 g/t gold over 6 meters from 475 meters depth and 10.3 g/t gold over 8 meters from 426 meters depth [14] - A total of 12 holes from an expanded drilling program at Charger are still to be reported, with the current results being part of a 17-hole resource drilling program aimed at an initial Mineral Resource Estimate scheduled for Q2 2026 [5][6] Future Plans - Follow-up drilling is planned to test the Charger system to at least 600 meters vertical depth, with additional step-outs to evaluate potential strike extensions and other mineralized zones [7][14] - The company is also advancing exploration programs at its 100%-owned Fremen target, having completed a 116-hole air-core drill program and a six-hole diamond drill program [8][9] Company Overview - Awalé Resources is focused on discovering large high-grade gold and copper-gold deposits in Côte d'Ivoire, with the Odienné Project covering 2,346 km² across seven permits [10][12] - The company has discovered multiple mineralized systems within its joint venture with Newmont and is actively exploring its 100%-owned properties [11][12]