Mauritania gold project: the first column test results for the upper oxide part of mineralization in the D01 area show that average gold recovery rate reached 90% with a crushing size of 25 mm, significantly exceeding the 68% projected in the Scoping Study calculations. Currently, sample collection is underway for column tests on the unoxidized part of the deposit. Kappes, Cassiday & Associates has been already engaged for metallurgical testing program. The company is in talks with other reputable global mining consultancy firms that are planned to be contracted in the course of PFS preparation (Lycopodium, Knight Piesold, etc.).