Awalé Hits 24.9 g/t Gold over 2 Metres Within 5.1 g/t Gold over 10 Metres at Empire

Awalé Resources reported high-grade drill results from the Empire target at its Odienné project, notably 24.9 g/t Au over 2m within 5.1 g/t Au over 10m (EMDD-11) and other near-surface intercepts (e.g., 2.9 g/t over 10m). The 12-hole program (9 holes to be included in an initial Mineral Resource Estimate) confirms multi-zone mineralization along a 20 km corridor, open along strike and at depth, with an initial MRE targeted for Q2 2026. Market implications: these assays and the prospect of a near-surface open-pit component increase the project's resource potential and may boost investor interest in Awalé and related gold exposure ahead of the MRE, supporting a bullish outlook for the company's exploration valuation and positive sentiment toward gold-linked assets.