Cora God reveals optimisation test results

The objective of the test work has been to identify improvements to the processing flow sheet and, as a consequence, reduce operating costs over the life of mine. These efforts form part of Cora's ongoing strategy to enhance project economics through operational efficiency.

The 2022 Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) planned for all gold bearing ore to pass through a ball mill. The results of the metallurgical test work have confirmed that a scrubbing circuit can now be effectively integrated upstream of the ball mill, reducing the size of the required ball mill and with expected positive implications predominantly around power consumption over the life of mine.  These results form part of the ongoing exercise of updating the 2022 DFS, to optimise the flow sheet and the overall mine plan at Sanankoro. The company will continue to look for further optimisation opportunities in the project. Any improvements that cannot be included in the upcoming updated DFS will be incorporated during the follow-on Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) stage, leading into construction.

The ongoing work to update the 2022 DFS, including updated Probable Reserves, continues to progress well and is due to be completed during 3Q25.

Bert Monro, Chief Executive Officer of Cora, commented:

“Our focus at Sanankoro is on expediting the project to mine construction phase. Multiple work programmes are underway in support of this, and we are pleased this optimisation test work has identified another potential positive for the Project. The 2022 DFS based on a US$1750 gold price showed a +50% IRR, so further operational improvements coupled with a significantly higher gold price is an exciting prospect. This two-stage processing plan will feed into the updated DFS currently being completed, which we look forward to sharing the results of in 3Q25."

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