Hummingbird Resources plc provided an update on the Company's mine development progress and results from the second assay batch of the 2021 Resources and Reserves infill drilling programme, including a metallurgical hole of 55 metres ("m") at 35.72 grams a ton ("g/t") from 77m, at the Kouroussa Gold Mine ("Kouroussa" or "the Project") in Guinea. Mobilisation of equipment and personnel has begun to enable construction to commence in early January 2022 by the Projects' construction and engineering firm WACOM, inline with the Project schedule and targeted first gold pour by the end of Second Quarter 2023. Key highlights include: Essential construction equipment and personnel have begun to arrive on site to enable construction to officially commence in early January 2022 and delivery of first gold pour by the end of Second Quarter 2023, along with the ordering of long-lead items. Detailed engineering on structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements has commenced. Tenders for other key contracts are at advanced and final stages: mining; power; fuel supply and other key related infrastructure. The finalisation of the Projects carbon emission reduction strategies, along with awarding of the power contract, which is expected to include a significant solar component and other technologies aimed at reducing emissions significantly. Initial advance of $40 million from Coris Bank International ("Coris Bank") as part of $100 million funding package, to enable construction to commence.