Cote d Ivoire Acquisition Due Diligence Progress Report
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ASX: DAL 22 December 2025
Côte d’Ivoire Acquisition Due Diligence Progress Report
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Dalaroo Metals Limited (Company) refers to its ASX announcement dated 15 October 2025 regarding the
proposed acquisition of exploration permits in Côte d’Ivoire from Red Rock Resources PLC.
The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of four exploration permits covering a combined area of
approximately 1,368 km² in central Côte d’Ivoire. The permits are located within the Birimian Greenstone
Belts, a well-established gold province that hosts several large, multi-million-ounce gold deposits, including
the Yaouré and Bonikro gold mines. The project area is located near the capital city of Yamoussoukro,
providing favourable regional access and infrastructure.
The permits included in the proposed acquisition are:
• Djekanou – granted
• Yamoussoukro – granted
• Kokoumbo – application
• Molonou – application
Following completion of the acquisition, Dalaroo will hold four projects in Côte d’Ivoire and an option on the
Bongouanoa Project, materially expanding the Company’s exploration footprint in the country and
strengthening its exposure to a highly prospective West African gold jurisdiction.
The Company’s in-country geological team has commenced technical review and preliminary exploration
planning across the permits. Initial exploration programs are currently being developed, with field activities
expected to commence in the new year, following completion of the transaction and subject to permitting,
seasonal conditions and operational considerations.
In parallel, Dalaroo’s Côte d’Ivoire in country geology team continues to assess additional exploration and
acquisition opportunities within the region. Several projects are currently under review, which, if progressed,
could further expand the Company’s project portfolio beyond the current five projects held.
Figure 1. Country scale Map of Cote d'Ivoire showing projects in relation to known gold deposits.
The Company advises that the parties have agreed to extend the settlement date under the acquisition
agreement to allow additional time to complete the remaining steps required to finalise the transaction,
including completion of due diligence, execution of definitive transaction documents and satisfaction of
applicable regulatory and corporate approvals.
There has been no change to the material commercial terms of the proposed acquisition.
Dalaroo continues to progress its due diligence and associated workstreams and will seek to complete the
transaction as soon as practicable. The Company will keep the market informed of any material developments
and will provide a further update once a revised completion timetable is able to be confirmed.
The Board continues to view the proposed acquisition as strategically attractive and consistent with the
Company’s growth objectives.
Dalaroo’s CEO John Morgan Comments:
“The proposed acquisition of these permits represents a further step in building a meaningful exploration
footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, a jurisdiction that continues to demonstrate strong geological endowment and an
improving operating environment for mineral exploration. The scale of the landholding and its location within
the Birimian Greenstone Belts provide multiple opportunities for systematic target generation.”
“With an experienced local geological team already established in-country, we are well positioned to progress
early-stage exploration efficiently while continuing to evaluate additional opportunities that may complement
our existing portfolio. Our focus remains on disciplined, technically driven exploration that has the potential to
deliver long-term value for shareholders.”
Authorised for release to the ASX by the Board of Dalaroo Metals Ltd.
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