BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, April 7, 2025 — Black & Yellow Minerals Corp. ("BYM" or the "Company") today announced the commencement of Phase 1 equipment deployment at Concession P3, the designated "Central Hub" of its four-concession production corridor in the Territory of Djugu, Province of Ituri.
The initial equipment fleet — comprising two XCMG 335 hydraulic excavators, one XCMG ZL50 wheel loader, one HOWO dump truck, and associated support equipment — arrived at the P3 staging area on April 4, 2025, following a 12-day overland transport operation from Bunia. The equipment was procured through BYM's established supply chain relationships with Chinese heavy equipment manufacturers and shipped via Mombasa-Kampala-Bunia corridor.
"Getting heavy equipment to a remote site in eastern Congo is one of the most challenging logistics exercises in mining," noted the Chief Operating Officer. "The successful delivery of our Phase 1 fleet — on schedule and within budget — is a testament to the logistics capabilities we have built and the strong relationships we maintain with transport partners along the Bunia corridor. Every piece of equipment has arrived in operational condition and is ready for commissioning."
Site preparation at P3, which commenced in March 2025, included clearing and leveling of the primary equipment staging area, construction of a fuel storage facility with secondary containment, establishment of a maintenance workshop with covered work bays, and grading of internal haul roads connecting the staging area to the initial working zones. A water supply system for dust suppression and processing operations has also been installed.
Equipment commissioning is scheduled for the week of April 14, with initial ore extraction targeted for the following week. BYM's operational plan calls for a 30-day ramp-up period during which production systems, safety protocols, and processing methods will be calibrated before establishing steady-state production metrics.
The total Phase 1 equipment investment of approximately US$680,000 represents the largest single capital deployment in BYM's operating history. Additional equipment, including a second dump truck and bulldozer, is scheduled for delivery in Q3 2025 as part of the Phase 2 fleet expansion. Contact: BYM Investor Relations — info@blackyellowminerals.com.