Awalé Resources has recently reported a significant gold discovery at the BBM Zone, Odienné Project in Côte d’Ivoire. The preliminary drilling results generated have observed an encouraging 2.7 grams per tonne (g/t) Gold Equivalent (Eq.) over 27 metres. This is indeed exciting news for both the company and its stakeholders as this discovery showcases the potential of the BBM Zone to host substantial gold mineralization.
The impressive grade of 2.7 g/t Gold Eq. over 27 meters is not an elementary accomplishment. It indicates high levels of gold bearing ore – a significant indicator of the potential of the mining site. The length of the intercept further enhances the value of this discovery, as the breadth of the mineralized zone plays a vital role in defining the viability and large scale profit of a project.
The program of Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling at the Odienné Project that led to this revealing discovery covered a significant area of the BBM Zone. It was meticulously designed to explore the geological structures related to the region’s known gold richness. The fact that such an elevated level of gold has been encountered through this preliminary phase confirms the strategic design of the exploratory drilling program and the latent prospect of the land.
The Odienné Project, located in northwest Côte d’Ivoire, is an assemblage of licenses covering over 1200 square kilometers that demonstrate significant gold potential. The presence of high-grade gold in this region is associated with Birimian-age rocks, which are prolific hosts of numerous multi-million ounce gold deposits in West Africa. Therefore, the invitation of high-grade gold equivalent metrics at BBM Zone within the Odienné Project aligns well with its geological context.
With this consequential discovery of 2.7g/t Gold Eq. over 27 meters, Awalé Resources aligns itself with a larger vision and planning. Growing indications of mineral richness make the BBM Zone a priority focus area for future exploration. They have declared an exploration budget probing into the potential extension of these gold-rich zones.
Moreover, given the geological viability of the region and the positive indications realized from the preliminary RC drilling program, Awalé is likely to employ more extensive and deep drilling techniques in the forthcoming exploration phases. These may include Diamond Drilling or Air Core Drilling which can penetrate deeper, not only revealing a larger view of the gold-rich zones, but also raising the prospect of discovering additional mineral species.
The promising discovery at the BBM Zone, Odienné Project is of paramount importance to Awalé Resources. It presents not only high potential for a successfully profitable mining operation but also an opportunity to significantly contribute to the gold mining industry and economic upturn of the region. The 2.7 g/t Gold Eq. found over a length of 27 meters equates to a remarkable achievement that lines up Awalé Resources, stakeholders, and the region of Odienné for promising opportunities in the future.
