Awalé Expands Systematic Exploration Over Highly Prospective 100%-Owned Land
Awalé Expands Systematic Exploration Over
Highly Prospective 100%-Owned Land
HIGHLIGHTS
Awalé is concentrating exploration efforts on its 100%-owned permits, which represent
two-thirds of Odienné's 2,346 km² land package.
Backed by a C$15 million treasury, Awalé is funded to advance a robust pipeline of
greenfield exploration.
Two drill campaigns completed at the Fremen target with new results expected in August
2025.
Proven discovery track record and systematic methods being applied across highly
prospective and underexplored ground.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2025) -
Awalé Resources Limited (TSXV: ARIC)
(OTCQX: AWLRF) (FSE: 2F60)
("
Awalé
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to provide an update on
ongoing exploration across its 100%-owned permits within the Odienné Project ("
Odienné
" or the
"
Project
") in Côte d'Ivoire. The Company's wholly-owned permits cover approximately 1,550 km²,
representing two-thirds of the Project's 2,346 km² land package.
"We are aggressively advancing exploration across three of our five 100%-owned permits, located
directly along trend from our BBM, Charger, and Empire discoveries. Backed by a strengthened treasury
following Fortuna Mining's recent strategic investment, we are executing a systematic and well-funded
greenfield program over some of the most prospective and underexplored ground in Côte d'Ivoire. The
discoveries we've already made highlight the capability of our technical team, and we are now applying
these proven methods to unlock the next wave of discoveries across our 100%-owned portfolio.
The current exploration program is designed to develop a rapid pipeline of new drill targets in addition to
Fremen, where results from a recently completed scout RC drilling are expected soon," commented
Andrew Chubb, CEO of Awalé Resources.
Work Program Summary for 100%-Owned Permits:
Sienso
(245 km²):
Fremen Target
Situated just 4 km along strike from the high-grade BBM discovery on the Odienné East permit.
Scout drilling program initiated in early 2025 confirmed broad, near-surface gold mineralization.
The Fremen footprint has since been extended by an additional 5 km to the south, with a recently
completed 24-hole, 2,430m RC drill program, assay results pending.
Covered in the recent detailed airborne aeromagnetic and radiometric survey.
Follow-up diamond and RC drilling planned for the Fremen target, alongside continued
geochemistry to develop further drill targets.
Sama
(296 km
2
) and
Seydou
(391 km²):
Systematic regional targeting programs - developing new drill targets for new discoveries.
Completed regional stream sediment BLEG (bulk leach extractable gold) sampling, results
expected September 2025.
Detailed aeromagnetic and radiometric survey completed, processed imagery expected
September 2025.
Follow-up geochemistry – final step in developing drill targets – Termite mound sampling,
soils, or auger drilling.
RC and diamond discovery drilling planned over targets developed from the above-
mentioned surveys.
GB
(247 km
2
): Application stage, expected to be granted in Q4 2025.
Tienko
(371 km
2
): Application stage, expected to be granted in Q4 2025.
The recent award of the Seydou and Sama permits provides Awalé with the critical mass needed to
complete regional-scale exploration across three 100%-owned permits, with two more permits expected
in Q4 2025. In parallel, the Company has completed two drill campaigns totaling 46 holes over 4,444
metres at the Fremen target on the Sienso permit (
see June 16, 2025 news release
).
The second phase of drilling tested a newly defined 5 km extension to the phase 1 drill targets, results
from this 22-hole program are expected in August 2025. Awalé is well funded to advance these assets,
with approximately C$15 million in cash following a recent strategic investment by Fortuna Mining.
Figure 1: Odienné Project - Permits and Targets Map
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About Awalé Resources
Awalé is a diligent and systematic mineral exploration company focused on discovering large high-
grade gold and copper-gold deposits. Exploration activities are currently underway in the underexplored
regions of Côte d'Ivoire, where the Company is exploring the Odienné Copper-Gold Project ("
Odienné
"
or the "
Project
"), covering 2,346 km
2
across seven permits-five granted and two applications. This
includes 797 km
2
in two permits held under the Awalé-Newmont Joint Venture ("OJV"). Awalé manages
all exploration activities over the OJV, with funding provided by Newmont Joint Ventures Limited
("
Newmont
").
Awalé has discovered four gold, gold-copper, and gold-copper-silver-molybdenum mineralized systems
within the OJV and has recently commenced exploration on its 100%-owned properties.
The Odienné Project is underexplored and has multiple pipeline prospects with similar geochemical
signatures to Iron Oxide Copper Gold (
IOCG
) and intrusive-related mineral systems with substantial
upside potential. The Company benefits from a skilled and well-seasoned technical team that allows it to
continue exploring in a pro-mining jurisdiction that offers significant potential for district-scale
discoveries.
Qualified Person
The technical and scientific information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved
for release by Andrew Chubb, the Company's Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-
101. Mr. Chubb is the Company's Chief Executive Officer and holds an Economic Geology degree, is a
Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG), and is a Member of the Society of Economic
Geoscientists (SEG). Mr. Chubb has over 25 years of experience in international mineral exploration and
mining project evaluation.
Abbreviations Used in this Release
km
Kilometres
m
Metres
RC
Reverse circulation
AWALÉ Resources Limited
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Andrew Chubb"
Chief Executive Officer
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Andrew Chubb, CEO
+356 9913 9117
Ardem Keshishian, VP Corporate Development
+1 (416) 471-5463
The Company's public documents may be accessed at
www.sedarplus.ca
. For further information on the
Company, please visit our website at
www.awaleresources.com
.
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ability to achieve results, creation of value for Company shareholders, achievements under the
Newmont JV, works on other properties, planned drilling, commencement of operations. Although the
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management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary governmental
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