Edward Gosselin, CEO and Director of Kobo commented: “With the signing of our first drilling contract, the Kobo team is ready to execute on its fully funded maiden drill program at the Kossou Gold Project. We expect to have the requisite clearing equipment on site imminently to begin levelling for the Company’s base of operations and more importantly, to begin road work for drill rig access.” He continued: “We have identified a number of high-quality gold targets and the Jagger Zone continues to excite us as this particular gold bearing structure demonstrates excellent continuity as we trace it northwards.” He concluded: “As National Leader of the Africa Group and Québec Leader of the Mining Group at McCarthy Tetrault LLP, Pierre brings to Kobo his mining and metals experience along with his extensive network in West Africa which will prove invaluable as the Company advances its exploration plans going forward and works on securing additional exploration permits in Cote d’Ivoire and other jurisdictions within the continent."