Aurum Resources Confirms Multiple High-Grade Gold Intercepts at Boundiali

Robust High-Grade Gold Intercepts at Boundiali

Aurum Resources Limited (ASX – AUE) has unveiled encouraging results from its ongoing 100,000-metre infill drilling program at the Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. The latest assays from the BMT3 deposit reveal multiple high-grade gold intercepts, including standout hits such as 10.15 metres at 6.05 grams per tonne gold, featuring a 3.60-metre section grading 13.88 grams per tonne, and a remarkable 2.20 metres at 23.65 grams per tonne. These results not only confirm the presence of significant gold mineralisation but also extend beyond the current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), highlighting the deposit’s growth potential.

Expanding Drilling Capacity and Resource Confidence

To accelerate exploration and resource delineation, Aurum has expanded its diamond drilling fleet to 12 rigs, enabling simultaneous drilling across multiple deposits at Boundiali and the nearby Napié Gold Project. This operational scale-up is designed to deliver up to 130,000 metres of drilling in calendar year 2025, underpinning a comprehensive resource growth strategy. The company’s Managing Director, Dr. Caigen Wang, emphasised the advantage of owning and operating this fleet, which allows Aurum to aggressively and cost-effectively test major gold systems.

Upcoming Milestones – Resource Updates and Pre-Feasibility Study

Aurum is on track to release major Mineral Resource Estimate updates for both Boundiali and Napié in the first quarter of 2026. These updates are expected to grow the current combined resource base of 3.28 million ounces, with Boundiali alone accounting for 2.41 million ounces. Concurrently, the company is progressing a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for Boundiali, also due in Q1 2026, which will evaluate the project’s economic and technical viability. These milestones are critical for advancing the projects towards development and enhancing shareholder value.

Strong Financial Position Fuels Growth Ambitions

Supporting its ambitious exploration and development programs, Aurum maintains a robust cash balance of approximately $43 million. This financial strength provides the flexibility to sustain its expanded drilling campaigns and advance project studies without immediate capital constraints. The company’s strategic focus remains on resource growth, operational efficiency, and delivering tangible value to shareholders as it moves into 2026.

Geological Context and Exploration Outlook

The Boundiali Gold Project is situated within a prolific greenstone belt in Côte d’Ivoire, near several large-scale gold mines operated by industry leaders. The mineralisation at BMT3 is hosted in diorite intrusions within volcanic and sedimentary rocks, characterised by quartz veins and disseminated sulphides, including visible gold. Importantly, gold mineralisation remains open along strike and at depth, suggesting significant upside potential. Aurum plans to continue aggressive exploration, including scout drilling on new targets identified through soil anomalies and geological mapping, aiming to build a pipeline of discoveries into 2026.