Tijirit

Aya 75%-owned gold exploration project in northwestern Mauritania, held on a 75%-15%-10% basis (Aya 75%, Government of Mauritania 15%, Wafa Mining 10%). On Sep 12, 2024 Aya signed a non-binding term sheet granting Mx2 Mining Inc. an option on the Tijirit gold project (alongside the Amizmiz transfer); on April 16, 2025 the strategic transaction with Mx2 was closed - Amizmiz rights were transferred to Mx2 and Aya took a 42.3% ownership interest in Mx2 with two Mx2 Board nominees. Tijirit remains held by Aya with the Mx2 option in place. Last meaningful drill activity reported in 2023 (Aug 22, 2023 exploration drill results announcement); no current MRE or technical report disclosed in the 2025 AIF for Tijirit.