# Awal&\#xE9; Hits 3.3 g/t Gold Equivalent over 38 Metres from First BBM Underground Drilling, Confirming Strong Grades at Depth Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ARIC/news/6839841492955007/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-02-27T12:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Awalé Resources Limited - Ticker: ARIC - Exchange: TSX - Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver, Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-17 11:17:20 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Awalé Resources reported initial drill results from its first underground drilling program at the BBM gold-copper discovery in Côte d'Ivoire, with significant intercepts including 3.3 g/t gold equivalent over 38 metres in hole BBDD-20. The program aims to extend the high-grade core down-plunge to 600m depth, confirming strong grades at depth and expanding the project's underground potential. A Mineral Resource Estimate is targeted for Q2 2026. Reasoning: Awalé Resources reported strong initial drill results from its first underground drilling program at the BBM gold-copper discovery, confirming high-grade mineralization at depth and expanding the project's underground potential ahead of a Q2 2026 MRE. The headline intercept of 3.3 g/t AuEq over 38m is significant. - Positive factor: Strong gold equivalent grades over broad widths - Positive factor: Confirms strong grades at depth in new underground drilling - Positive factor: Expands underground potential of the BBM target - Positive factor: Mineral Resource Estimate on track for Q2 2026 - Positive factor: First results from underground drilling program - Negative factor: Assays for remaining holes are pending - Negative factor: True width is an estimate, not directly measured - Negative factor: Metal equivalent recovery assumption is a blanket 80% for all metals, not specific to each Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 96 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The drilling program is designed to test the down-plunge extension of the high-grade core and evaluate underground potential. Evidence · text > designed to test the down-plunge extension of BBM's high-grade core and evaluate its underground potential down to an initial 600m vertical depth. **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: The document states that true widths are estimated as a percentage of downhole widths, not directly measured for each intercept. Evidence · text > True widths are estimated to be 70% of the downhole widths. **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release details the laboratory used, its ISO certification, and the QA/QC methods employed, including blanks, duplicates, and standards. Evidence · text > Analytical work for drill samples is being carried out at the independent Intertek Laboratories in Ghana and Australia, an ISO 17025 Certified Laboratory. ... Blanks, duplicates, and certified reference material \(standards\) are being used to monitor laboratory performance during the analysis. **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: The document clearly states the cut-off grades and maximum internal dilution used for calculating mineralized intervals. Evidence · text > initial mineralized zones are calculated at a 0.2 g/t Au trigger and include up to 3 metres of internal waste for delineating mineralized zones. Included intervals are calculated at 0.5 g/t Au, 2 g/t Au, 5 g/t Au, and 10 g/t Au trigger values, with up to 3 metres of internal waste. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 96. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (96) ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-0) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 33 m - From: 494 m - To: 527 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:494-527 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the target. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 33.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-1) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.59 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 33 m - From: 494 m - To: 527 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:494-527 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the target. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.59 Context: 33.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-2) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 33 m - From: 494 m - To: 527 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:494-527 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 2.5 Context: 33.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-3) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 194 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 33 m - From: 494 m - To: 527 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:494-527 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 194 Context: 33.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-4) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 22 m - From: 505 m - To: 527 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:505-527 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 1.3 Context: 22.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-5) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.84 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 22 m - From: 505 m - To: 527 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:505-527 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.84 Context: 22.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-6) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 3.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 22 m - From: 505 m - To: 527 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:505-527 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 3.6 Context: 22.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-7) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 265 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 22 m - From: 505 m - To: 527 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:505-527 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 265 Context: 22.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-8) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 512 m - To: 513 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:512-513 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 9.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, indicating a very high-grade zone within the broader intercept from initial underground drilling. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 8.0 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-9) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.27 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 512 m - To: 513 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:512-513 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 9.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a narrow width, indicating a very high-grade zone within the broader intercept from initial underground drilling. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 2.27 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-10) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 7.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 512 m - To: 513 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:512-513 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 9.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 7.3 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-11) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0009 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 255 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 1 m - From: 512 m - To: 513 m - Hole Depth: 608.86 m - Intercept Depth: 494 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0009:512-513 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655529.6 - Northing: 1048086.2 - Elevation: 424.5 m - Azimuth: 13.4 ° - Dip: -66.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 9.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 255 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-12) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0011 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8 m - From: 351 m - To: 359 m - Hole Depth: 671.41 m - Intercept Depth: 351 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0011:351-359 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655359.5 - Northing: 1048125.1 - Elevation: 426 m - Azimuth: 17.4 ° - Dip: -61.8 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak gold grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.9 Context: 8.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-13) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0011 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8 m - From: 351 m - To: 359 m - Hole Depth: 671.41 m - Intercept Depth: 351 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0011:351-359 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655359.5 - Northing: 1048125.1 - Elevation: 426 m - Azimuth: 17.4 ° - Dip: -61.8 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak copper grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.20 Context: 8.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-14) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0011 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8 m - From: 351 m - To: 359 m - Hole Depth: 671.41 m - Intercept Depth: 351 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0011:351-359 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655359.5 - Northing: 1048125.1 - Elevation: 426 m - Azimuth: 17.4 ° - Dip: -61.8 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 1.2 Context: 8.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-15) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0011 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 14 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 8 m - From: 351 m - To: 359 m - Hole Depth: 671.41 m - Intercept Depth: 351 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0011:351-359 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655359.5 - Northing: 1048125.1 - Elevation: 426 m - Azimuth: 17.4 ° - Dip: -61.8 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 14 Context: 8.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-16) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0011 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 578 m - To: 599 m - Hole Depth: 671.41 m - Intercept Depth: 351 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0011:578-599 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655359.5 - Northing: 1048125.1 - Elevation: 426 m - Azimuth: 17.4 ° - Dip: -61.8 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the target. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.9 Context: 21.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-17) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0011 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 21 m - From: 578 m - To: 599 m - Hole Depth: 671.41 m - Intercept Depth: 351 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0011:578-599 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655359.5 - Northing: 1048125.1 - Elevation: 426 m - Azimuth: 17.4 ° - Dip: -61.8 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the target. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: 21.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-18) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0011 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 578 m - To: 599 m - Hole Depth: 671.41 m - Intercept Depth: 351 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0011:578-599 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655359.5 - Northing: 1048125.1 - Elevation: 426 m - Azimuth: 17.4 ° - Dip: -61.8 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 1.3 Context: 21.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-19) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0011 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 137 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 21 m - From: 578 m - To: 599 m - Hole Depth: 671.41 m - Intercept Depth: 351 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0011:578-599 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655359.5 - Northing: 1048125.1 - Elevation: 426 m - Azimuth: 17.4 ° - Dip: -61.8 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 137 Context: 21.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-20) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 267 m - To: 268 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:267-268 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating localized mineralization. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-21) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 267 m - To: 268 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:267-268 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Barren copper grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating a non-mineralized zone. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Barren copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.00 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-22) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 267 m - To: 268 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:267-268 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-23) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 1 m - From: 267 m - To: 268 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:267-268 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 5 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-24) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 297 m - To: 298 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:297-298 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating localized mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak gold grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-25) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 297 m - To: 298 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:297-298 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak copper grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.19 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-26) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 297 m - To: 298 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:297-298 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-27) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 21 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 1 m - From: 297 m - To: 298 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:297-298 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 21 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-28) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 299 m - To: 301 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:299-301 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating localized mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak gold grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 2.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-29) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 299 m - To: 301 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:299-301 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak copper grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: 2.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-30) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 299 m - To: 301 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:299-301 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 2.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-31) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 7 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 2 m - From: 299 m - To: 301 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:299-301 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 7 Context: 2.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-32) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26 m - From: 320 m - To: 346 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:320-346 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the target. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 26.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-33) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.36 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 26 m - From: 320 m - To: 346 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:320-346 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the target. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.36 Context: 26.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-34) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26 m - From: 320 m - To: 346 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:320-346 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 1.2 Context: 26.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-35) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 78 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 26 m - From: 320 m - To: 346 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:320-346 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.8 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 78 Context: 26.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-36) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 322 m - To: 329 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:322-329 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 7.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-37) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.84 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7 m - From: 322 m - To: 329 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:322-329 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.84 Context: 7.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-38) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 322 m - To: 329 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:322-329 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 2.8 Context: 7.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-39) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 173 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 7 m - From: 322 m - To: 329 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:322-329 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 173 Context: 7.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-40) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 338 m - To: 342 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:338-342 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.9 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-41) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 338 m - To: 342 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:338-342 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the target. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-42) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 338 m - To: 342 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:338-342 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 1.2 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-43) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 38 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 4 m - From: 338 m - To: 342 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:338-342 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 38 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-44) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 492 m - To: 496 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:492-496 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak gold grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.4 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-45) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.16 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 492 m - To: 496 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:492-496 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak copper grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.16 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-46) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 492 m - To: 496 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:492-496 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 1.1 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-47) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 13 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 4 m - From: 492 m - To: 496 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:492-496 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 13 Context: 4.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-48) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 525 m - To: 530 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:525-530 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.7 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating localized mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak gold grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 5.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-49) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 525 m - To: 530 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:525-530 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.7 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak copper grade over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, indicating lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.15 Context: 5.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-50) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 525 m - To: 530 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:525-530 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.7 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 5.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-51) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0013 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 116 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 5 m - From: 525 m - To: 530 m - Hole Depth: 581.15 m - Intercept Depth: 267 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0013:525-530 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655441.3 - Northing: 1048118.4 - Elevation: 425.7 m - Azimuth: 19.5 ° - Dip: -60.9 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.7 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 116 Context: 5.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-52) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0015 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 42 m - From: 459 m - To: 501 m - Hole Depth: 528.44 m - Intercept Depth: 459 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0015:459-501 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655577.9 - Northing: 1048070.8 - Elevation: 423.5 m - Azimuth: 21.2 ° - Dip: -62.6 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a broad width from initial underground drilling, indicating significant mineralization. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 1.4 Context: 42.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-53) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0015 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.51 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 42 m - From: 459 m - To: 501 m - Hole Depth: 528.44 m - Intercept Depth: 459 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0015:459-501 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655577.9 - Northing: 1048070.8 - Elevation: 423.5 m - Azimuth: 21.2 ° - Dip: -62.6 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a broad width from initial underground drilling, indicating significant mineralization. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.51 Context: 42.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-54) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0015 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 42 m - From: 459 m - To: 501 m - Hole Depth: 528.44 m - Intercept Depth: 459 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0015:459-501 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655577.9 - Northing: 1048070.8 - Elevation: 423.5 m - Azimuth: 21.2 ° - Dip: -62.6 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a broad width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 2.3 Context: 42.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-55) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0015 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 481 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 42 m - From: 459 m - To: 501 m - Hole Depth: 528.44 m - Intercept Depth: 459 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0015:459-501 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655577.9 - Northing: 1048070.8 - Elevation: 423.5 m - Azimuth: 21.2 ° - Dip: -62.6 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a broad width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 481 Context: 42.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-56) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0016 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 118 m - To: 139 m - Hole Depth: 198.3 m - Intercept Depth: 118 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0016:118-139 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655410.6 - Northing: 1048288.8 - Elevation: 424.3 m - Azimuth: 29.1 ° - Dip: -58.2 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.9 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, indicating lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Weak gold grade Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: 21.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-57) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0016 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.51 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 21 m - From: 118 m - To: 139 m - Hole Depth: 198.3 m - Intercept Depth: 118 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0016:118-139 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655410.6 - Northing: 1048288.8 - Elevation: 424.3 m - Azimuth: 29.1 ° - Dip: -58.2 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.9 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the overall understanding of the target. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 0.51 Context: 21.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-58) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0016 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 118 m - To: 139 m - Hole Depth: 198.3 m - Intercept Depth: 118 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0016:118-139 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655410.6 - Northing: 1048288.8 - Elevation: 424.3 m - Azimuth: 29.1 ° - Dip: -58.2 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.9 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 1.9 Context: 21.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-59) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0016 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 46 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 21 m - From: 118 m - To: 139 m - Hole Depth: 198.3 m - Intercept Depth: 118 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0016:118-139 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655410.6 - Northing: 1048288.8 - Elevation: 424.3 m - Azimuth: 29.1 ° - Dip: -58.2 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.9 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 46 Context: 21.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-60) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 39 m - From: 447 m - To: 486 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:447-486 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.2 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a broad width from initial underground drilling, confirming significant mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Positive factor: Confirms strong grades at depth Evidence · table > 2.9 Context: 39.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-61) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 39 m - From: 447 m - To: 486 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:447-486 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.2 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a broad width from initial underground drilling, confirming significant mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Positive factor: Confirms strong grades at depth Evidence · table > 0.50 Context: 39.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-62) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 39 m - From: 447 m - To: 486 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:447-486 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.2 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a broad width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 2.2 Context: 39.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-63) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 594 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 39 m - From: 447 m - To: 486 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:447-486 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.2 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a broad width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 594 Context: 39.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-64) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 38 m - From: 447 m - To: 485 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:447-485 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.3 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a broad width from initial underground drilling, confirming significant mineralization at depth and contributing to the headline intercept. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Positive factor: Confirms strong grades at depth Evidence · table > 3.0 Context: 38.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-65) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 38 m - From: 447 m - To: 485 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:447-485 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.3 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a broad width from initial underground drilling, confirming significant mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Positive factor: Confirms strong grades at depth Evidence · table > 0.50 Context: 38.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-66) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 38 m - From: 447 m - To: 485 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:447-485 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.3 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a broad width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 2.2 Context: 38.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-67) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 608 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 38 m - From: 447 m - To: 485 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:447-485 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.3 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a broad width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over broad width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 608 Context: 38.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-68) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 7.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 458 m - To: 459 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:458-459 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 7 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, indicating a very high-grade zone within the broader intercept from initial underground drilling. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 7.1 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-69) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.59 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 458 m - To: 459 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:458-459 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 7 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a narrow width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept from initial underground drilling. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 0.59 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-70) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 458 m - To: 459 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:458-459 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 7 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 2.2 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-71) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1153 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 1 m - From: 458 m - To: 459 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:458-459 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 7 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a narrow width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Negative factor: Narrow width Evidence · table > 1153 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-72) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 6.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 472 m - To: 478 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:472-478 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 6.4 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade over a good width, confirming high-grade mineralization at depth in the new underground program. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade - Positive factor: Good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Positive factor: Confirms strong grades at depth Evidence · table > 6.4 Context: 6.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-73) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.95 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6 m - From: 472 m - To: 478 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:472-478 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 6.4 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width, confirming high-grade mineralization at depth in the new underground program. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program - Positive factor: Confirms strong grades at depth Evidence · table > 0.95 Context: 6.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-74) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 4.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 472 m - To: 478 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:472-478 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 6.4 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace silver mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 4.3 Context: 6.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### BBDD0020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-75) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: BBDD0020 - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 471 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6 m - From: 472 m - To: 478 m - Hole Depth: 534.9 m - Intercept Depth: 447 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BBDD0020:472-478 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Easting: 655663 - Northing: 1048024.7 - Elevation: 419.8 m - Azimuth: 20.8 ° - Dip: -63.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 6.4 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 5 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace molybdenum mineralization over a good width from initial underground drilling, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit. - Positive factor: Trace molybdenum mineralization over good width - Positive factor: Part of first underground drilling program Evidence · table > 471 Context: 6.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-76) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 512 m - To: 513 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 512 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:512-513 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 9.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band \[15, 7, 4, 2.5\] g/t. Grade×width 8.0 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 8 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 8.0 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-77) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.27 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 512 m - To: 513 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 512 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:512-513 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 9.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.27 % copper is exceptional against the iocg deposit band \[0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2\] %. Grade×width 2.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 2.27 % copper is exceptional on the iocg deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.27 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-78) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 7.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 512 m - To: 513 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 512 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:512-513 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 9.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.3 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 7.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 7.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 7.3 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-79) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 255 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 1 m - From: 512 m - To: 513 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 512 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:512-513 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 9.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 255 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 255 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-80) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 338 m - To: 342 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 338 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:338-342 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.9 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band \[15, 7, 4, 2.5\] g/t. Grade×width 3.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.9 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(2.5 g/t\) on the underground mining band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.9 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-81) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 338 m - To: 342 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 338 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:338-342 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.32 % copper is moderate against the iocg deposit band \[0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2\] %. Grade×width 1.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-82) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 338 m - To: 342 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 338 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:338-342 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.2 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 4.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.2 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-83) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 38 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 4 m - From: 338 m - To: 342 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 338 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:338-342 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 38 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 38 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-84) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 492 m - To: 496 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 492 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:492-496 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.4 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band \[15, 7, 4, 2.5\] g/t. Grade×width 1.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.4 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(2.5 g/t\) on the underground mining band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.4 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-85) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.16 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 492 m - To: 496 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 492 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:492-496 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 % copper is below against the iocg deposit band \[0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.16 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.2 %\) on the iocg deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.16 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-86) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 492 m - To: 496 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 492 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:492-496 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.1 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 4.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.1 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-87) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 13 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 4 m - From: 492 m - To: 496 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 492 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:492-496 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 13 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 13 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-88) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 7.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 458 m - To: 459 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 458 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:458-459 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 7 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.1 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band \[15, 7, 4, 2.5\] g/t. Grade×width 7.1 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 7.1 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 7.1 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-89) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.59 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 458 m - To: 459 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 458 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:458-459 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 7 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.59 % copper is strong against the iocg deposit band \[0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.59 % copper is strong on the iocg deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.59 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-90) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 458 m - To: 459 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 458 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:458-459 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 7 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.2 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 2.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 2.2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.2 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-91) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 1153 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 1 m - From: 458 m - To: 459 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 458 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:458-459 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 7 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1153 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 1153 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-92) BBM · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 6.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 472 m - To: 478 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 472 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:472-478 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 6.4 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.4 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band \[15, 7, 4, 2.5\] g/t. Grade×width 38.4 g/t·m is moderate. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 6.4 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-93) BBM · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.95 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6 m - From: 472 m - To: 478 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 472 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:472-478 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 6.4 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.95 % copper is exceptional against the iocg deposit band \[0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2\] %. Grade×width 5.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.95 % copper is exceptional on the iocg deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.95 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-94) BBM · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 4.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 472 m - To: 478 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 472 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:472-478 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 6.4 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.3 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 25.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 4.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.3 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### and [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-hits-3-3-g-t-gold-equivalent-over-38-metres-from-first-bbm-underground--6bc2651d-f2aa-43b4-b3b9-6cf83f48388a#fact-drill-facts-95) BBM · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: and - Project: BBM - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: côte d'ivoire - Ticker: ARIC #### Geometry - Grade: 471 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6 m - From: 472 m - To: 478 m - Hole Depth: 800 m - Intercept Depth: 472 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: iocg - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: and:472-478 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 6.4 - Metal Eq. Unit: 80% AuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 471 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 471 Context: and #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.