Tirzzit Update
Talisman Metals PLC has completed the first phase of fieldwork at its Tirzzit Project, collecting 7 channel samples over 23 meters and 38 trench samples, which have been sent for assaying to test mineralisation grade and thickness along strike. The initial 700m targeted a 1-5m thick horizon with malachite mineralisation, part of the project's 4.6 kilometers of historically identified mineralised horizons. Future phases will involve continued channel sampling, mapping of limestone units, and infill sampling, with a drill program planned for the second half of 2026. Historical drilling results from 1972-1976 reported intersections of 3.16% Cu over 2.5m and 0.60% Cu over 11.4m.
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Talisman Metals PLC ("Talisman" or the "Company") reports it has collected 7 channel samples at the Tirzzit Project ("Tirzzit" or the "Project"), for a total length of 23m and 38 Trench samples including 5 QAQC samples and 3 Grab samples which have been sent for assaying.
The first phase of fieldwork at Tirzzit consists of testing the grade and thickness of mineralisation along strike, from west to east, on outcrop in order to confirm:
- lateral continuity;
- historical Copper (Cu) and Silver (Ag) grades; and
- the location of thicker intervals for channel sampling at approximately 100m spacing, using a Jacob staff to determine true thickness and improve understanding of the controls on mineralisation.
The initial 700m of strike targeted a horizon 1 to 5m thick from surface, exhibiting malachite mineralisation at surface (see Figure 1 and 3) amongst the 4.6 kilometres mineralized horizons that has been historically identified.
The next phases of sampling will include:
- continuing channel sampling of the basal series from west to east, from Licence LE393478 to LE393507;
- channel sampling of the basal series within historical adits developed by the BRPM;
- conducting mapping of the lower limestone units to identify gossans, followed by grab sampling-initially above historically successful drill holes and subsequently across untested areas; and
- infill sampling of historical stream sediment coverage within previously untested watersheds.
- The preparation of a drill programme to redrill historical short holes that have missed mineralisation and drill out open extensions of mineralisation.
Tim McCutcheon, Talisman's CEO stated, "Tirzzit is a great opportunity for Talisman, and with our team in the field after finishing up preliminary work at Fougnar (see press releases of February 24, March 17 and April 16, 2026), we deployed them to Tirzzit for a quick sampling foray to test obvious mineralisation targets. I look forward to sharing with the market the assay results of this work as soon as possible."
About The Tirzzit Project
The Tirzzit Project (See Figure 2) is a sediment-hosted stratiform Cu-Ag system, located 225km east of the city of Agadir, Morocco. The acquisition transaction of the Project was announced February 16, 2026 (see press release) from a wholly owned subsidiary of Aya Silver & Gold Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) ("Aya"), the Company's 4.7% shareholder. The Project consists of two mining licenses ("ML's") covering a surface area of 16.5km2. Historic drilling results as reported by Moroccan Government agency Bureau of Research and Mining Participations (BRPM) between 1972 and 1976 ("BRPM Reports"), include drill intersections of 3.16% Cu over 2.5m and 0.60% Cu over 11.4m. Presently the Company is reviewing the extensive BRPM Reports and past collected geophysical data for exploration planning slated to commence in 2H2026. Talisman is processing with Aya the formal transfer of the Tirzzit licences on the back of the acquisition agreement announced February 16, 2026.
Figure 1: Picture of channel sample (visible malachite mineralisation in photo).
Figure 2: Location Map of Tirzzit Project
Figure 3: Map of channel sample location
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Technical Glossary
| Adit | A nearly horizontal passage driven from the surface into a hillside or orebody, used to access mineralisation, facilitate drainage, provide ventilation, and enable the transport of personnel, equipment, or ore. |
| Ag | Silver |
| Cu | Copper |
| Gossan | Intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock. |
| Grab sampling | A selective sampling method involving the collection of individual rock fragments from outcrop, float, or mine workings, typically chosen for their visual mineralisation. Grab samples are not representative of the overall grade but are used as a rapid, qualitative tool to identify the presence of mineralisation and guide further exploration. |
| Jacob staff | A graduated measuring rod, commonly used with a compass or clinometer, to determine the true thickness of geological units and to measure stratigraphic sections, particularly on inclined or uneven outcrop surfaces. |
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