Argyle receives permits for Lac Comporte drilling

Executive Summary

• Argyle Resources Corp. has received all required permits and will commence a 3,000‑metre NQ‑core drilling program at the Lac Comporte silica project in Quebec.
• The drill campaign targets quartzite horizons identified during the summer field program, which returned high‑grade silica assays up to 98.52 % SiO₂.
• CEO Jeff Stevens highlighted the start of drilling as a pivotal milestone for advancing Argyle’s silica corridor strategy in Quebec.

Key Details

• Permitting: Completion of all permitting steps enables immediate mobilization of the drill rig.
• Drilling Scope: 3,000 metres of NQ‑size core (approximately 2.5‑inch diameter) to test targets identified from summer mapping and prospecting.
• Target Horizon: A kilometric quartzite horizon defined during the summer program; four historic surface samples returned SiO₂ grades of 98 %–98.52 % (sample E715925 at 98.52 %).
• Project Location: Lac Comporte silica project, Bas‑Saint‑Laurent region, Quebec, Canada.
• CEO Comment: Jeff Stevens stated the drilling start “marks a pivotal moment” and reflects Argyle’s disciplined exploration approach in the emerging silica corridor.
• Qualified Person: George Yordanov, P.Geo., director of Argyle Resources, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information per NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

“Advancing to the drilling stage at Lac Comporte marks a pivotal moment for Argyle. Our summer program reinforced the project's potential, and we're excited to begin testing these targets with a focused 3,000‑metre campaign.” – Jeff Stevens, CEO, Argyle Resources Corp.