• BDT3 deposit shows significant depth persistence, with high-grade mineralization 200m vertically below previous intercepts
• 700m strike extension confirmed at BDT1 deposit, indicating the system remains open
• Upcoming catalysts include Boundiali and Napié MRE updates, and Boundiali PFS in Q1 2026

Aurum Resources (ASX: AUE) has announced high-grade gold results from its ongoing 100,000m diamond drilling program at the 2.41Moz Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire. The results focus on expanding the resource footprint and increasing classification confidence ahead of the upcoming Boundiali Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) update. Key highlights include:- At the BDT3 deposit, hole DSDD0343 encountered high-grade mineralization 200m vertically below the previous high-grade intercept in hole DSDD0162, demonstrating significant depth persistence of the system, which remains open.- At the BDT2 deposit, the drilling program provided the final data required to close out the resource model in preparation for the February MRE update.- A strategic 700m step-out exploration fence at the BDT1 deposit confirmed that the gold system remains open to the north, providing a clear pathway for resource growth in subsequent updates planned for H2 2026.Aurum is leveraging its strong balance sheet and self-owned drill fleet to maintain a continuous news flow throughout 2026, focusing on rapid resource conversion and economic de-risking. Key upcoming catalysts include the Boundiali and Napié MRE updates, as well as the Boundiali Pre-Feasibility Study, all scheduled for release in Q1 2026. The company is also planning a 100,000m drilling program at Boundiali and a 30,000m program at Napié to further grow the resource base.

Aurum is planning follow-up drilling to define the scale of the northern extension at the BDT1 deposit and its structural relationship to the core mineralization. The company is also advancing the Boundiali project towards development, with a PFS expected in Q1 2026 and a transition to a Definitive Feasibility Study in late 2026. Additionally, Aurum is scaling the resource at the Napié Gold Project with a 30,000m drilling program, and generating a pipeline of new exploration targets across its broader tenement package.