Source : THE AGE NEWS
A major step was reached by Aurum Resources ‘ satellite Napié gold project in Côted’Ivoire, which revealed a 34 % increase in its most recent estimate for material sources.
The increase is attributed to Napié’s inclusion of its first indicated resource, which is 0.35 million ounces at 1. 2 grams per tonne ( g/t ) gold.
Napié, which currently has an estimated total metal source of 30.04 million kilograms at 1.2 g/t silver, for 1.16 million ounces of gold, has a new level of confidence in the geography and economy of the province thanks to the switch.
When Napié’s fresh complete resource is combined with Aurum’s local flagship Boundiali project’s 3.03 million ounces, the company’s total group resource explodes to 4.2 million ounces.
The Napié silver project’s MRE release is a significant milestone, according to the author.
Dr. Caigen Wang, managing chairman of Aurum Resources
Surprisingly, only 13 % of the 30-kilometer-long Napié strain area has been consistently drilled.
The organization sees a strong potential for additional resource progress between and along attack from the two deposits at degree because the Napié program’s Tchaga and Gogbala deposits are both located on the shear zone and are separated by a largely unknown 4.44-kilometer gap.
The 30- 000-meter gemstone drilling program at Napié is being pursued by Aurum, which includes unknown shear sections and depth extensions. Gold recoveries on Tchaga samples are interpreted as being 94.7 % for primary mineralization and 94.3 % for oxide material, giving off a hint of robust project economics.
Dr. Caigen Wang, managing chairman of Aurum Resources said: This MRE update (delivered within 12 months of completing the Mako Gold acquisition) represents a significant milestone for the Napié gold project and for Aurum as a whole. The resource growth at Tchaga and Gogbala — including the classification of an Indicated Resource at Napié – demonstrates the quality and continuity of mineralisation along the Napié Shear and the strong potential for further growth.
Napié is located in the heart of the vast and prolifically gold-prospective Birimian greenstone terrain, which is renowned for hosting significant orogenic gold deposits. The project’s permit area covers 236.3 square kilometers and is accessible year-round. Local infrastructure supports ongoing exploration.
Although extensive historical artisanal relics confirm the existence of widespread near-surface gold mineralization, no commercial-scale mining has been conducted in the permit area prior to now.
With a strong cash position ( a$ 61 million as of March 2026 ), Aurum has plenty of firepower to carry on its aggressive exploration and resource expansion while also putting a premium on the growth of resources at its flagship Boundiali project, which is located 100 kilometers to the northwest.
Aurum, who purchased Mako Gold-Napié from its previous owner, has already significantly increased the amount of resources used, which looks to have effectively and truly justified the purchase, almost 12 months after the acquisition. The resource is still untapped at a deep level, and the next drilling program’s next step appears to be the most likely way to increase potential and further mineralization along the strike.
The company’s main gold project, Boundiali, is moving along in tandem with its ongoing Napié exploration, which has a 100, 000-meter drilling program in progress and year-long plans for additional resource upgrades.
However, the focus of today’s spotlight is firmly on Napié, which is emerging as a significant satellite asset in Côted’Ivoire and one that Aurum’s supporters should familiarize themselves with.
The company’s most recent addition to its Napié resource list is more than just numbers in a spreadsheet of resources; it might be interpreted as a sign that its Côted’Ivoire gold story is only just beginning to come to a close.
Aurum’s upcoming chapter appears to be ready to shine with plenty of cash in the bank and more than a dozen drill rigs drilling into its gold-rich West African ground on two conveniently adjacent projects.
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