• Fatal vehicle accident involving a contractor driving to the Barimaia Project
• Drilling program suspended until the first quarter of 2026
• Wellbeing of people is the primary focus

Ordell Minerals Limited (ASX: ORD) has announced the suspension of its current drilling program at the Barimaia Gold Project. This decision follows a fatal vehicle accident on the Great Northern Highway involving a contractor driving to the Barimaia Project on Saturday. The company has stated that the wellbeing of its people is the primary focus, and given the proximity to the Christmas break, the decision has been made to immediately postpone further drilling until the new year. The drilling program is expected to re-commence in the first quarter of 2026. Ordell's Managing Director, Michael Fowler, expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of their colleague and extended sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. The announcement was approved for release by Michael Fowler, Managing Director for Ordell Minerals Limited.