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Awalé Launches 15,000-Metre Drill Program Targeting New Discoveries on 100%-Owned Permits
HIGHLIGHTS 15,000 metres of discovery drilling underway on 100%-owned permits. $8 million ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Awalé Launches 15,000-Metre Drill Program Targeting New Discoveries on 100%-Owned PermitsHIGHLIGHTS15,000 metres of discovery drilling underway on 100%-owned permits.$8 million exploration budget allocated for 2026 on 100%-owned permits, supported by approximately $15 million in treasury.Eight drill rigs are currently at Odienné, with one rig exclusive to 100%-owned permits.Detailed aerial magnetic and radiometric surveys completed to support exploration targeting.Four termite sampling teams active across the Sama and Seydou permits.The discoveries made to date are part of a regional-scale mineralized system that has not been fully explored.Dedicated Awalé exploration team focused on 100%-owned permits.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - Awalé Resources Limited (TSXV: ARIC) (OTCQX: AWLRF) (FSE: 2F60) (\"Awalé\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to provide further details on its fully funded C$8 million exploration program through to December 2026 across its 100%-owned permits at the Odienné Project (\"Odienné\" or the \"Project\") in Côte d'Ivoire.\"Odienné is rapidly advancing toward our first Mineral Resource Estimate through the ongoing 88,000-metre drill program within the joint venture. In parallel, we have also established a dedicated exploration team for our 100%-owned ground that is actively building a robust discovery pipeline that we believe has the potential to contribute to a district-scale camp. The discoveries made to date are part of a regional-scale mineralized system that has not yet been fully explored. The Awalé team has built a strong track record of discovery through an innovative and disciplined approach to exploration, and we are now applying and expanding that same approach across our 100%-owned properties,\" commented Andrew Chubb, CEO of Awalé Resources.C$8 Million Budget for 2026 on 100%-Owned PermitsWork programs include:Drilling: 15,000 metres of drilling are planned to test target geology generated from geophysics, geochemistry, and surface interpretation.Fremen target: 4,000-metre drill program has commenced and will continue over the more advanced Fremen target within the Sienso permit (see Figure 2).Scout drilling at Sama and Seydou scheduled for early 2026.Aerial geophysics: Detailed aerial magnetic and radiometric surveys ...