# Awal&\#xE9; Reports Gold Recoveries of up to 98% at Odienn&\#xE9; on Simple, Conventional Metallurgy Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-reports-gold-recoveries-of-up-to-98-at-odienn-xe9-on-simple-conventiona--92e6b1d3-2b0b-47df-a452-7fd6336c15d5 Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/ARIC.V/press-releases/8358551759806815 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-15T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Awalé Resources Limited - Ticker: ARIC.V - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver - Document categories: Metallurgy - Extracted: 2026-09-15 11:22:32 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Awalé Resources reported successful metallurgical testwork at the Odienné Gold-Copper Project, with gold recoveries reaching up to 98% using conventional gravity and cyanidation. The results exceeded the conservative assumptions used in the May 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate and provide critical technical inputs for the project's Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\). Reasoning: Detailed metallurgical testwork demonstrated high gold recoveries \(91-98%\) on a simple flowsheet, exceeding previous resource assumptions and providing key inputs for the upcoming PEA. - Positive factor: Recoveries exceeded MRE assumptions across all deposits - Positive factor: Simple, conventional metallurgy \(gravity and cyanidation\) - Positive factor: Non-refractory, free-milling gold - Positive factor: High gravity recoverable gold \(up to 70.2%\) - Positive factor: Strong performance on lower-grade BBM composite - Negative factor: BBM copper concentrate grade is low by industry standards - Negative factor: Gold in copper concentrate is worth less than doré Facts used in scoring: 7 ## Classification and evidence **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. Why it applies: Gold recoveries of 91% to 98% are well above the exceptional band for cyanidation. Evidence · text > Gold recoveries of 91% to 98% **Free Milling** Polarity: positive Definition: Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation. Why it applies: Gold is described as coarse, free, and non-refractory. Evidence · text > Gold is coarse, free, and non-refractory **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: Processing involves gravity, flotation, and cyanidation circuits. Evidence · text > A conventional gravity and cyanidation circuit works at all three deposits. **Gravity Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route \("gravity"\) **Multi-Domain Tested** Polarity: positive Definition: Variability across ore domains \(oxide, transition, fresh\) has been addressed. Why it applies: 3 distinct composites were tested ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Metallurgical Results (7) ### bottle roll [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-reports-gold-recoveries-of-up-to-98-at-odienn-xe9-on-simple-conventiona--92e6b1d3-2b0b-47df-a452-7fd6336c15d5#fact-metallurgical-facts-0) Odienné Gold-Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Odienné Gold-Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Ticker: ARIC.V #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: bottle roll - Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation - Sample: BBM deposit composite \(whole ore cyanidation\) - Grind P80: 85 µm - Leach Time: 48 hours #### Recovery - Recovery: 91 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test - Head Grade: 0.9 - Head Grade Unit: g/t #### Lab - Laboratory: Alfred H. Knight Mineral Processing UK Ltd - Consultant: Bara Consulting Limited #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 91% recovery on lower-grade material \(0.9 g/t Au\) is a strong result. - Positive factor: Exceeded MRE assumption of 86.0% Evidence · text > Gold recovery was 91.0% at BBM \(versus 86.0% assumed in the MRE\) ### gravity recovery with copper pre-float and cyanidation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-reports-gold-recoveries-of-up-to-98-at-odienn-xe9-on-simple-conventiona--92e6b1d3-2b0b-47df-a452-7fd6336c15d5#fact-metallurgical-facts-1) Odienné Gold-Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Odienné Gold-Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Ticker: ARIC.V #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: gravity recovery with copper pre-float and cyanidation - Processing Route: gravity recovery with copper pre-float and cyanidation of the copper flotation tailings - Sample: BBM deposit composite \(preferred flowsheet\) - Grind P80: 85 µm #### Recovery - Recovery: 93.7 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: Alfred H. Knight Mineral Processing UK Ltd - Consultant: Bara Consulting Limited #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Improved recovery via integrated gravity and flotation circuit. - Positive factor: Lifts gold recovery from 91.0% to 93.7% Evidence · text > Adding a gravity circuit and copper flotation lifts BBM gold recovery to 93.7% #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Gravity Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal ### copper flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-reports-gold-recoveries-of-up-to-98-at-odienn-xe9-on-simple-conventiona--92e6b1d3-2b0b-47df-a452-7fd6336c15d5#fact-metallurgical-facts-2) Odienné Gold-Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Odienné Gold-Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Ticker: ARIC.V #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: copper flotation - Processing Route: gravity recovery with copper pre-float and cyanidation of the copper flotation tailings - Sample: BBM deposit composite \(preferred flowsheet\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 92.3 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: Alfred H. Knight Mineral Processing UK Ltd - Consultant: Bara Consulting Limited #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High recovery but concentrate quality may attract penalties. - Positive factor: High copper recovery of 92.3% - Negative factor: Concentrate grade is low by industry standards Evidence · text > capturing 92.3% of the copper into a potentially saleable concentrate #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Gravity Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. Why it applies: 92.3% is at or above the exceptional band \(92%\) ### bottle roll [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-reports-gold-recoveries-of-up-to-98-at-odienn-xe9-on-simple-conventiona--92e6b1d3-2b0b-47df-a452-7fd6336c15d5#fact-metallurgical-facts-3) Odienné Gold-Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Odienné Gold-Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Ticker: ARIC.V #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: bottle roll - Processing Route: whole ore leach - Sample: Charger deposit composite \(whole ore cyanidation\) - Grind P80: 85 µm - Leach Time: 48 hours #### Recovery - Recovery: 97 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: Alfred H. Knight Mineral Processing UK Ltd - Consultant: Bara Consulting Limited #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high recovery on a simple flowsheet. - Positive factor: Exceeded MRE assumption of 91.4% - Positive factor: Strong leach response Evidence · text > 97.0% at Charger \(versus 91.4%\) #### Tags used in scoring **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. Why it applies: 97% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\) ### bottle roll [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-reports-gold-recoveries-of-up-to-98-at-odienn-xe9-on-simple-conventiona--92e6b1d3-2b0b-47df-a452-7fd6336c15d5#fact-metallurgical-facts-4) Odienné Gold-Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Odienné Gold-Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Ticker: ARIC.V #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: bottle roll - Processing Route: whole ore leach - Sample: Charger deposit composite \(whole ore cyanidation\) - Grind P80: 85 µm - Leach Time: 48 hours #### Recovery - Recovery: 82.5 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: Alfred H. Knight Mineral Processing UK Ltd - Consultant: Bara Consulting Limited #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid silver recovery alongside gold. Evidence · text > 82.5% silver extraction by whole-ore cyanidation ### bottle roll [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-reports-gold-recoveries-of-up-to-98-at-odienn-xe9-on-simple-conventiona--92e6b1d3-2b0b-47df-a452-7fd6336c15d5#fact-metallurgical-facts-5) Odienné Gold-Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Odienné Gold-Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Ticker: ARIC.V #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: bottle roll - Processing Route: whole ore leach - Sample: Empire deposit composite \(whole ore cyanidation\) - Grind P80: 85 µm - Leach Time: 48 hours #### Recovery - Recovery: 97.8 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: Alfred H. Knight Mineral Processing UK Ltd - Consultant: Bara Consulting Limited #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Excellent recovery results. - Positive factor: Exceeded MRE assumption of 94.1% - Positive factor: Highest gold extraction of the three deposits Evidence · text > 97.8% at Empire \(versus 94.1%\) #### Tags used in scoring **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. Why it applies: 97.8% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\) ### bulk sulphide flotation with cyanidation of concentrate and tailings [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/awal-xe9-reports-gold-recoveries-of-up-to-98-at-odienn-xe9-on-simple-conventiona--92e6b1d3-2b0b-47df-a452-7fd6336c15d5#fact-metallurgical-facts-6) Odienné Gold-Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Odienné Gold-Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: côte d'ivoire - Reported Region: Côte d'Ivoire - Ticker: ARIC.V #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: bulk sulphide flotation with cyanidation of concentrate and tailings - Processing Route: bulk sulphide flotation with cyanidation of concentrate and tailings - Sample: Empire deposit composite \(preferred flowsheet\) - Grind P80: 85 µm #### Recovery - Recovery: 98.2 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: Alfred H. Knight Mineral Processing UK Ltd - Consultant: Bara Consulting Limited #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Optimized flowsheet provides exceptional recovery. - Positive factor: Highest gold extraction achieved Evidence · text > rising to 98.2% with bulk sulphide flotation and cyanidation of concentrate and tailings #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. Why it applies: 98.2% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\) ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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