Diamond Drilling Unveils 1.5M Oz Gold Discovery in Oko, Guyana

Table of Contents

1. Overview: Oko Gold Discovery & District Importance
2. Industry Trends: Gold Exploration in Guyana
3. Key Drilling Results Summary Table
4. Diamond Drilling Program: Methods & Exploration Results
5. Surface Gold Discovery & New Mineralized Zones Analysis
6. Core Drilling Samples & Fire Assay Methods
7. Peters Mine Drilling: Expanding the District Potential
8. Geology of Oko District: Structure, Oxidation, and Auriferous Zones
9. QA/QC in Gold Assays: Ensuring Reliability
10. Updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Oko
11. Agritech Technology for Mining and Agriculture: Farmonaut’s Role
12. FAQ: Gold Exploration and Drilling in Guyana
13. Conclusion

Overview: Oko Gold Discovery & District Importance

The Oko-Aremu District of Guyana has once again emerged at the forefront of gold mining innovation with a significant surface gold discovery announced by ongoing diamond drilling operations. Our analysis demonstrates how this pivotal find — totaling approximately 1.5 million ounces of gold (Au) — is reshaping both local mining economics and South American resource trends.

Located just 10 kilometers north of the Oko-Ghanie deposits, this new auriferous zone represents a substantial step forward for systematic exploration drilling in the region. The vast expanse of 83,967 acres under exploration rights hosts not only these new mineralized gold deposits but an established history of alluvial field mining dating to the 1870s.

Recent core drilling samples revealed heavily oxidized gold zones at near-surface levels, with multiple parallel shear structures north of current operations providing additional promising targets. This significant resource — with grades up to 3.40 g/t Au (Indicated) — holds the potential to dramatically expand the district’s long-term mining viability.

What Makes “Diamond Drilling Guyana” Trendsetting?

Diamond drilling Guyana stands out due to the application of precise, high-recovery core drilling methods in tropical terrains, allowing for unprecedented depth, reliable widths of intercepts, and consistent assays — all crucial for surface and underground exploration drilling results.

Industry Trends: Gold Exploration Oko District, Guyana

Gold exploration in the Oko District has historically leaned on alluvial methods, but breakthroughs in diamond drilling and advanced fire assay techniques now allow us to access deeper, richer mineralized seams. With mounting global demand for gold (Au), these trends are directly influencing both regional project momentum and wider market valuation.

By securing exploration rights to an expansive acreage, companies are initiating aggressive drill programs, improving mineral resource estimates (MRE), and capitalizing on state-of-the-art assay analysis. This combination brings a new era for diamond drilling Guyana and the continued advancement of mineralized gold deposits in South America.

Key Drilling Results Summary: Oko-Aremu District Goldfields

The above table showcases significant exploration drilling results from Oko District’s north zone, with high recovery of gold (Au) even in oxidized and near-surface ore.

Diamond Drilling Program: Methods & Exploration Drilling Results

Our ongoing diamond drilling program in the Oko-Aremu District continues redefining modern gold exploration standards in Guyana. By targeting both strike and down-plunge extensions of new surface gold discoveries, our operations illuminate the underlying potential of the geology of Oko District.

Key advantages of diamond drilling in Guyana:

• Accurate mapping of mineralized auriferous zones in heavily oxidized terrain
• Enhanced data on core recovery, interval widths, and geology for MRE updates
• Ability to penetrate both shallow and deep mineralized horizons efficiently
• Critical for testing parallel shear structures and strike continuity north and northeast of the Oko-Ghanie deposits

Highlighted Drilling Outcomes:

• Hole AMD 13: 42m @ 1.4 g/t Au — validated down-plunge gold continuity with robust assay support.
• Hole AMD 14: 41m @ 1.2 g/t Au — significant 50m step-out along northeast strike.
• Hole AMD 15: 50.5m @ 1.1 g/t Au — filled major gap between previously proven intercepts, indicating zone connectivity.

This systematic approach, coupled with fire assay method for gold, consistently verifies gold grades even in newly exposed and oxidized surface zones.

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Aggressive Drilling for Strike & Down-Plunge Extensions

In the latest phases, our drill plan focuses on aggressively testing both strike extensions and down-plunge directions — notably towards the northeast and southwest where the auriferous zone remains open. By systematically filling gaps (such as the 200m+ segment detailed above) and targeting untested shear structures north of current operations, we increase the probability of further high-grade gold discoveries, steadily growing the district’s resource base.

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Surface Gold Discovery & New Mineralized Zones Analysis

The 2025 surface gold discovery in the Oko-Aremu region highlights several notable technical details:

• Strike length of ~500 meters: Strong evidence of continuous, mineralized gold zones open both to the southwest and northeast.
• Heavily oxidized near-surface ores: Easier extraction potential; high assay reliability thanks to well-preserved core samples.
• Parallel shear structures: Geological mapping & gold-in-soil sampling reveal future priority targets north of active drilling zones.
• Consistent high-grade intercepts: Substantial intervals with average widths up to 50.5m and gold grades in the 1.1–2.0 g/t Au range.

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Geochemical Work: Delivering Priority Exploration Targets

Regional soil geochemistry continues to generate multiple high-potential targets. Systematic scout drilling in the coming weeks adopts an approach proven in advanced agri-tech: collect wide, accurate datasets (both via surface soil & core analysis) and use them to inform resource expansion strategies.

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Core Drilling Samples & Fire Assay Method for Gold: Assays, Widths, and QA/QC

Our exploration utilizes internationally recognized fire assay methods for gold, ensuring every core sample delivers precise and reliable results:

• Core is split in half using a diamond saw: This maximizes sample integrity and data reproducibility.
• Obvious gold mineralization: Samples undergo a 500-gram metallic screen fire assay (MSALABS MSC 550), ideal for high-nugget, oxidized ores.
• Other samples: Standard fire assay-AA with atomic absorption finish (FAS-121) delivers accurate detection of lower gold content.
• High-grade samples (>10 g/t Au): Apply fire assay gravimetric methods for maximum precision (MSALABS FAS-425).
• QA/QC protocols: Certified gold reference standards, blanks, and field duplicates are embedded into every batch — essential for compliance and reproducibility in exploration drilling programs.

Assays and interval widths reported here are core length; true widths will be refined as infill drilling advances.

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Peters Mine Drilling: Expanding District Goldfields

Besides the northern strike success, Peters Mine property completed four diamond drill holes (744 meters) with a further six in planning. This multi-site approach accelerates the district’s potential, underlining the dynamic, multi-asset nature of Guyanese goldfields.

Expected results from Peters Mine will complement these new mineralized zones — driving additional resource definition in both surface and underground discoveries.

Geology of Oko District: Structure, Oxidation, and Auriferous Zones

The geology of Oko District exhibits:

• Prolific alluvial gold: Dating back to 19th-century discoveries, the district’s sediments host world-class gold accumulations.
• Shear-hosted lodes: Gold is often concentrated along parallel, north-trending shear structures, guiding priority drilling targets.
• Oxidized gold zones: Modern analysis reveals vast amounts of gold within near-surface, heavily oxidized ores, favored for both grade and accessibility.

This unique combination underpins the competitive edge for ongoing and future exploration drilling programs here.

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QA/QC in Gold Assays: Ensuring Reliability in Goldfields

For all reported gold intercepts, our strict QA/QC protocols ensure maximum accuracy and compliance:

• Logging and sampling: Managed inside secure core facilities; every sample cut with diamond saws, coded, and digitally tracked.
• Laboratory analysis: Conducted at MSALABS Guyana — a certified and accredited mineral analysis lab, using industry-standard assay techniques.
• Quality controls: Inserts include blanks, duplicates, and certified reference standards per batch. No QA/QC issues observed in reported results.

This standard supports robust resource estimate updates and underpins the district’s global reputation for compliance and transparency in gold exploration.

Updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Oko

In March 2025, the Oko property’s updated mineral resource estimate — prepared independently by Micon International Limited — found:

• Indicated: 1.5 million ounces of gold, averaging 3.40 g/t Au
• Inferred: 1.6 million ounces, averaging 2.48 g/t Au
• Resource depth: Virtually all resources lie within 665 meters of surface, making them highly attractive for both open-pit and underground mining

Such results are exceptional for the region, especially when compared to other Guiana Shield properties. The combination of historical alluvial production, advanced diamond drilling, systematic soil geochemistry, and contemporary QA/QC protocols makes the Oko-Aremu District a benchmark for mineralized gold discoveries worldwide.

Agritech Technology for Mining & Agriculture: Farmonaut’s Role

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FAQ: Gold Exploration and Drilling in Guyana

What makes diamond drilling preferable in Guyana’s Oko District?

Diamond drilling provides highly accurate core samples that enable precise estimation of gold grade, interval widths, stratigraphy, and oxidation states. Its use is essential for resource estimation, QA/QC, and maximizing recovery in mineralized, often oxidized, near-surface gold zones common in Guyana.

How is gold from core samples analyzed?

The fire assay method for gold is standard, specifically using metallic screen protocols for high-nugget or visible-gold ores, and fire assay-AA for standard analyses. High-grade samples undergo gravimetric methods for maximum result accuracy and reliability.

How are new exploration targets generated in mining?

Through a mixture of geological mapping, gold-in-soil sampling, and advanced satellite/geospatial analytics, which help identify parallel shear structures and mineralized trends north of active drill zones. These methods greatly expand potential discovery areas.

Why are oxidized zones significant in gold mining?

Heavily oxidized gold zones are typically richer in accessible gold and often easier to excavate. Their mineralization can be more continuous and are especially important for rapid shallow-to-moderate-depth gold production in tropical districts like Oko.

What is a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE)?

An MRE quantifies the total gold ounces, average grades, and confidence categories (e.g., indicated, inferred) within a specific exploration acreage or district, following industry standards and regulations. Accurate MREs guide investment, development, and industry valuation.

How is technology enhancing mining and resource management?

Advanced satellites, AI-advisory systems, and real-time monitoring (as delivered by Farmonaut in agriculture) now directly aid precision mapping, environmental monitoring, and fleet/resource management in mining, streamlining both operations and compliance.

How scalable are these solutions?

Both the latest agritech and mining technologies are highly scalable — addressing the needs of individual operators, large enterprises, NGOs, and government agencies alike. Modularity allows users to select relevant features and expand as operations grow.

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Conclusion: The Future of Goldfields and Precision Exploration

The Oko-Aremu District gold discovery, driven by advanced diamond drilling Guyana efforts and underpinned by exemplary QA/QC, geochemistry, and assay protocols, reinvigorates South America’s standing in global mineral resource trends. Exploiting the full value of core drilling samples, fire assay methods, and precise interval analysis will continue to impact both gold mining and adjacent industries such as agriculture through data-driven best practices.

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