Argyle Resources Corp. Receives Permits and Begins Drilling Program at Lac Comporté Silica Project, Quebec

Argyle Resources (OTCQB: ARLYF) received permits and has begun mobilizing rigs for a diamond core drilling program at the Lac Comporté silica project, Quebec, announced November 27, 2025.

Rhea-AI Summary

Argyle Resources (OTCQB: ARLYF) received permits and has begun mobilizing rigs for a diamond core drilling program at the Lac Comporté silica project, Quebec, announced November 27, 2025. The campaign targets up to 3,000 metres of NQ core focused on a mapped kilometric quartzite horizon. Prospecting returned four samples up to 98.52% SiO2 (best sample E715925). ALS Canada handled sample preparation and XRF/ICP-MS assays. A Qualified Person approved the technical disclosure.

Positive

• Permits secured and rigs mobilized to start drilling
• High-grade assays up to 98.52% SiO2
• Planned diamond core campaign of up to 3,000 metres
• Prospecting defined a kilometric quartzite horizon

Negative

• None.

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News Market Reaction – ARLYF

In the trading session that priced this news, ARLYF declined 11.83%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock dropped -11.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite operational...

Analysis

The stock dropped -11.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite operational progress fits the company’s history of volatility around technical updates, including moves of -13.48% and -8% after prior news and a financing. The announcement confirms permits and drilling at Lac Comporté, building on high-grade silica assays up to 98.52% SiO2 and a planned 3,000-metre program, yet the stock traded well below its 0.70 52-week high and the 0.27 200-day MA. Past patterns suggest that the market often waits for assay results or clearer economic implications.

Key Figures

Planned drilling: 3,000 metres NQ core Planned drill total: 2,900 m Highest SiO2 grade: 98.52% SiO2 +5 more

Planned drilling

3,000 metres NQ core

Lac Comporté drilling campaign plan

Planned drill total

2,900 m

Total depth from planned drill table

Highest SiO2 grade

98.52% SiO2

Sample E715925 quartzite horizon assay

High assay range

Up to 98% SiO2

Four samples from kilometric quartzite horizon

LIFE proceeds

C$500,000

First tranche of LIFE offering on Oct 31, 2025

Unit issue price

C$0.20 per Unit

LIFE financing terms

Warrant exercise price

C$0.27

Unit warrant and broker warrant strike, 24 months

Clay Howells drilling

2,000 metres

Seven diamond holes completed Oct 28, 2025

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 18

5 events

1. Nov 18

   Permits timing update

   24h Move

   -1.3%

   Correction noting permits submitted and expected, enabling planned drilling.

2. Nov 18

   Drilling program start

   24h Move

   +1.5%

   Receipt of permits and launch of 3,000-metre Lac Comporté drilling.

3. Nov 12

   Silica characterization

   24h Move

   -13.5%

   Update on Matapedia silica characterization and external lab work.

4. Oct 31

   LIFE financing

   24h Move

   -8.0%

   C$500,000 LIFE unit financing with warrants and broker compensation.

5. Oct 28

   Drilling completion

   24h Move

   +8.9%

   Completion of 2,000-metre Clay Howells drilling and pending assay results.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

siO2, al2o3, fe2o3, xrf, +3 more

7 terms

siO2 technical

"Four samples from this horizon returned assays of up to 98% SiO2, with a high-grade result of 98.52% SiO2"

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) is a common mineral found in sand and glass used across industries as an insulating material, anti-caking additive, and component in electronics and manufacturing. Investors care because its availability, purity, and price affect costs and production for chipmakers, construction, and pharmaceutical products, so changes in supply or regulation can influence company margins and product reliability—think of it as a basic building block whose quality matters to many supply chains.

al2o3 technical

"Samples were assayed ... for Al2O3, BaO, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe2O3, K2O, MgO..."

Al2O3, known as aluminum oxide, is a hard, white ceramic material formed from aluminum and oxygen; think of it like the tough, glassy coating on cookware or sandpaper but used in industry. Investors care because it is a common raw material and component in industries such as electronics (insulation and thin films), catalysts and chemical processing, abrasives, and refractories; changes in its supply, price, or demand can affect manufacturing costs and profit margins across many companies.

fe2o3 technical

"Samples were assayed ... for Al2O3, BaO, CaO, Cr2O3, Fe2O3, K2O..."

Fe2O3 is the chemical formula for iron(III) oxide, a reddish-brown solid that appears as rust or as a fine pigment and is a common source of iron used in industries like steelmaking, coatings, and some battery and catalyst applications. Investors pay attention because changes in its supply, processing costs, or demand act like shifts in a factory’s raw material or paint supply — they can affect manufacturing costs, commodity prices and profit margins across multiple sectors.

xrf technical

"Samples were assayed for lithogeochemistry using a XRF finish (ME-XRF26)"

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a non-destructive lab technique that uses X-rays to identify and measure the elements in a material, like reading the elemental 'fingerprint' of a rock, metal part, or product. Investors care because XRF helps confirm the quality, composition and value of raw materials, ores or manufactured goods quickly and cheaply, which can affect mining grades, production costs, regulatory compliance and the valuation of companies tied to those materials.

icp-ms technical

"The rare earth and trace elements used four acid digestion and ICP-MS for Ag, Al, As..."

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a scientific technique used to detect and measure very small amounts of metals and other elements in a sample. It works like a highly sensitive scanner, helping researchers identify the presence of specific materials with great accuracy. For investors, understanding ICP-MS is important because it highlights advanced methods used in industries such as mining, environmental testing, and manufacturing, influencing the valuation and risks of related companies.

national instrument 43-101 regulatory

"Qualified Person ... as defined by National Instrument 43-101."

National Instrument 43-101 is a set of rules and guidelines that govern how mineral exploration and mining companies must report information about their projects. It ensures that the details shared with investors are accurate, consistent, and reliable—similar to how a detailed, verified blueprint ensures a building’s safety. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy information about a company's mineral resources.

qualified person regulatory

"acting as the Company's Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101."

A qualified person is someone with specialized knowledge, experience, and training in a particular field, allowing them to accurately assess and verify information or work. Their expertise helps ensure that reports, evaluations, or decisions are trustworthy and meet required standards. For investors, a qualified person provides confidence that the information they rely on is credible and properly validated.

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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - November 27, 2025) - Argyle Resources Corp. (CSE: ARGL) (OTCQB: ARLYF) (FSE: ME0) ("Argyle" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that following completion of the permitting process, the company is now in position to start the drilling program at Lac Comporté, Silica Project, located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec, Canada.

The drilling campaign will comprise up to 3,000 metres of NQ-sized core, specifically targeting the most encouraging results from the Company's successful summer field program. This summer effort, which involved comprehensive mapping and prospecting, defined a kilometric horizon of quartzite. Four samples from this horizon returned assays of up to 98% SiO₂, with a high-grade result of 98.52% SiO₂ (Sample E715925).

Jeff Stevens, CEO of Argyle Resources Corp., commented: "We are pleased to share that all permits are in place and mobilization of the rigs has commenced. This milestone reflects our commitment to disciplined exploration and unlocking value in Quebec's emerging silica corridor."

Figure 1. Geological map of the Lac Comporté Property and planned drill collars and traces.

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Table 1: Planned Drilling Program

UTME	UTMN	Azimut	Dip	Depth (m)
420589	5298047	270	-45	250
420507	5297861	250	-45	125
420735	5298320	310	-45	150
421192	5297751	210	-45	150
421247	5297726	180	-45	125
421435	5297699	190	-45	200
422064	5297320	190	-45	200
422506	5297147	230	-45	200
422558	5296925	230	-45	200
421004	5297893	210	-45	200
421573	5297606	195	-45	125
421799	5297506	200	-45	125
421993	5297446	220	-45	125
422575	5296761	220	-45	150
420804	5297983	230	-45	150
421158	5297606	200	-45	150
421711	5297599	200	-45	150
421698	5297454	200	-45	125
			Total	2900m

 

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Figure 2: Silica results from the prospecting program. Best results returned four targets up to 98% SiO₂.

Table 2: Best Silica results on Lac Comporté Property

Sample	Outcrop	Easting	Northing	SiO2	Al2O3	CaO	FeO3	K2O	TiO2	Host rock
				(%)	(%)	(%)	(%)	(%)	(%)
E715925	COM-25-TG-039	422262	5298580	98.52	0.05	0.02	1.43	0.01	0.01	Quartzite
L769786	COM-25-AM-052	420496	5297855	98.42	0.09	0.02	1.03	0.02	0.01	Quartzite
L769778	COM-25-AM-027	421256	5297719	98.19	0.18	0.02	0.94	0.05	0.02	Quartzite
E972379	COM-25-FM-062	422292	5297977	98.18	0.17	0.03	1.10	0.02	0.01	Quartzite

 

Qualified Person

George Yordanov, P.Geo., Director, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed in this press release, acting as the Company's Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Analytical Protocols

Samples were delivered to ALS Canada Ltd. in Val d'Or, Québec. Sample preparation includes crushing to 95% passing 2 mm, and pulverizing 1 kg to 90% passing 75 µm (CRU-33, PULP-32a). Samples were assayed for lithogeochemistry using a XRF finish (ME-XRF26) for Al₂O₃, BaO, CaO, Cr₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, K₂O, MgO, MnO, Na₂O, P₂O₅, SiO₂, SO₃, SrO and TiO₂. The rare earth and trace elements used four acid digestion and ICP-MS for Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Cu, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Dy, Er, Eu, Fe, Ga, Gd, Ge, Hf, Hg, Ho, In, L, La, Li, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Nd, Ni, P, Pb, Pr, Rb, Re, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zn, Zr.

About Argyle Resources Corp.

Argyle Resources Corp. is a junior mineral exploration company engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, staking and evaluating natural resource properties in North America. In addition to the Saint Gabriel project, the Company currently holds an option to acquire up to 100% of the Frenchvale Graphite Property located in Nova Scotia, Canada and owns 100% interest in the Pilgrim Islands, Matapedia and Lac Comporté quartzite silica projects in Quebec, Canada. Argyle is engaged in a research partnership with the National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS), a high-level research and training institute funded by the Québec government to conduct exploration programs on the Company's silica projects. The Company was incorporated in 2023 and its head office is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

'Jeffrey Stevens'
President & CEO
For all other inquiries:
Email: info@argyleresourcescorp.com
Phone: (825) 724-0033
Website: www.argyleresourcescorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Argyle expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements may involve, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the exploration and development of the Company's mineral properties and the use of proceeds from the Offering. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions made by Argyle based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. In addition, these statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will prove inaccurate, certain of which are beyond Argyle's control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Argyle does not intend to revise or update these forward-looking statements after the date hereof or revise them to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/276163

FAQ

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What drilling program did Argyle Resources (ARLYF) announce for Lac Comporté on November 27, 2025?

Argyle announced a diamond core program targeting up to 3,000 metres of NQ core across planned collars at Lac Comporté.

What were the best silica assay results reported by Argyle Resources at Lac Comporté (ARLYF)?

The prospecting returned four samples up to 98.52% SiO2, with sample E715925 reporting the highest value.

Has Argyle Resources (ARLYF) received permits to begin drilling at Lac Comporté?

Yes. The company stated that permitting is complete and rigs have been mobilized to start the program.

Who performed sample analysis for Argyle Resources' Lac Comporté silica results (ARLYF)?

Samples were prepared and analyzed by ALS Canada Ltd. using XRF and four-acid ICP-MS methods.

How much drill metres are listed in Argyle Resources' planned table for Lac Comporté (ARLYF)?

The press release lists planned collars whose depths total 2,900 metres, while describing the campaign as up to 3,000 metres.