Geomechanics.io

  • Free Tools
Sign UpLog In

Geomechanics.io

Geomechanics, Streamlined.

© 2026 Geomechanics.io. All rights reserved.

Geomechanics.io

CMRR-ioGEODB-ioHYDROGEO-ioQCDB-ioFree Tools & CalculatorsBlogLatest Industry News

Industries

MiningConstructionTunnelling

Company

Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyLinkedIn
    Projects
    Contract Award

    Newmont-backed Awalé Odienné gold find: key drilling and PEA signals for mine planners

    May 5, 2026|

    Reviewed by Tom Sullivan

    Newmont-backed Awalé Odienné gold find: key drilling and PEA signals for mine planners

    First reported on MINING.com

    30 Second Briefing

    Drilling at Awalé Resources’ Odienné copper-gold project in northwest Côte d’Ivoire has defined a new near-surface gold zone at the Fremen target, with aircore hole SSAC-08 returning 17 metres at 1.9 g/t gold from 6 metres (including 9 metres at 2.3 g/t), and SSAC-07 cutting 12 metres at 2.1 g/t from 32 metres. Assays confirm mineralisation over a 1 km zone within an 8 km corridor on the Sienso permit, from a 5,210-metre, 126-hole stage-three programme. Backed by Newmont (8.9% interest, JV on adjacent targets) and Fortuna (15%), Awalé plans an initial resource in Q2, PEA in Q3 and pre-feasibility by late 2027.

    Technical Brief

    • Stage-three Fremen programme totals 5,210 m across 126 aircore and RC holes on Sienso permit.
    • Deeper diamond hole SSDD-03 intersected 17 m at 1.1 g/t Au from 113 m downhole.
    • SSDD-02 returned 13 m at 1.0 g/t Au from 78 m, including 4 m at 1.8 g/t.
    • Fremen lies on the eastern edge of the Odienné project, outside the Newmont JV earn-in area.
    • Newmont funds all exploration on JV targets Charger, BBM and Empire, reducing Awalé’s cash burn there.
    • Odienné sits on a relatively under-explored segment of the Birimian greenstone belt in northwest Côte d’Ivoire.
    • Market capitalisation of Awalé is about C$92.5 million at a share price of C$0.82.

    Our Take

    With Newmont already prominent across several of our recent gold and copper pieces – from Cadia in Australia to global Top 50 rankings – its 8.9% stake in Awalé signals that Odienné sits within the major’s broader pipeline of optionality assets rather than as a standalone junior play.

    Geotechnical Software for Modern Teams

    Centralise site data, logs, and lab results with GEODB-io, CMRR-io, and HYDROGEO-io.

    No credit card required.

    • Save and export unlimited calculations
    • Advanced data visualisation
    • Generate professional PDF reports
    • Cloud storage for all your projects

    Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining database, then reviewed for technical accuracy & edited by our geotechnical team.

    Related Articles

    Mining
    about 5 hours ago

    Weir’s WARMAN MCR² mill circuit pump: reliability and wear-control notes for plant engineers

    Weir has introduced the WARMAN MCR² mill circuit pump as an evolution of its existing WARMAN mill circuit range, targeting mineral processing plants facing more complex ores, higher throughput and harsher slurry conditions. The MCR² is engineered to give operators tighter control over wear behaviour, maintenance intervals and overall asset condition in high-duty grinding circuits. For plant engineers, the new design signals further options to stabilise mill discharge pumping performance as ore hardness and variability increase.

    Tivan’s Walshy’s Wall drilling: subsurface targets and RC plan for mine planners
    Mining
    about 5 hours ago

    Tivan’s Walshy’s Wall drilling: subsurface targets and RC plan for mine planners

    Tivan has secured final regulatory and heritage approvals to start maiden drilling at the Walshy’s Wall target within the Sandover Fluorite Project in the Northern Territory, with a staged programme of 31 reverse circulation holes scheduled from October. Walshy’s Wall, a manganese–barite gossan discovered by Tivan geologists in October 2025, will be tested for subsurface continuity and grade using RC to penetrate the weathered profile efficiently. Early results will guide follow-up step-out drilling and resource definition across the broader fluorite–manganese system.

    Bellevue Gold board refresh: governance and project finance lens for mine teams
    Mining
    about 5 hours ago

    Bellevue Gold board refresh: governance and project finance lens for mine teams

    Bellevue Gold is adding two independent non-executive directors, Debra Counsell and Tanya Rybarczyk, to its board from 23 September 2026 as part of a planned succession process for the Western Australian gold producer. Both bring more than 30 years’ experience spanning mining, resources, finance and infrastructure, signalling a stronger governance and capital markets focus as Bellevue ramps up its namesake underground operation. The appointments point to closer board scrutiny of project financing, risk management and long-term growth options in a volatile gold price environment.

    Related Industries & Products

    Mining

    Geotechnical software solutions for mining operations including CMRR analysis, hydrogeological testing, and data management.

    CMRR-io

    Streamline coal mine roof stability assessments with our cloud-based CMRR software featuring automated calculations, multi-scenario analysis, and collaborative workflows.

    HYDROGEO-io

    Comprehensive hydrogeological testing platform for managing, analysing, and reporting on packer tests, lugeon values, and hydraulic conductivity assessments.

    GEODB-io

    Centralised geotechnical data management solution for storing, accessing, and analysing all your site investigation and material testing data.

    AllGeotechnicalInfrastructureHazardsEnvironmental