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AW1’s Emotional Stormy Rollercoaster: A Journey Throughthe Prospect Weather Report

Let’s take a ride on AW1’s share price journey over the past year—a wild weather system inspired by their evocative prospect names.

First Stop: Blizzard (aka The Frosty Start)
We began the year in the icy grip of Blizzard, where enthusiasm for AW1 was frozen solid. Shareholders bundled up, hoping for signs of warming optimism, but the icy winds of market skepticism kept us shivering.

Next Up: Tempest (aka Winds of Uncertainty)
As we moved into mid-year, the Tempest swept through. Announcements gusted with promise, but updates were scattered like leaves in a storm. Shareholders clung on as the share price swayed unpredictably—exciting but turbulent.

Cyclone (aka Spinning Out)
Then came the Cyclone, a whirling vortex of speculation and delays. "Two to four weeks," we were told, but six weeks later, the storm was still spinning. Shareholders found themselves swept up in a whirlwind of anticipation, waiting for something solid to land. Hoping the centre of this storm held the elusive copper riches we’d been promised.

Storm (aka The Downpour)
The Storm followed, bringing a relentless downpour of doubt from the market. With every announcement, the share price seemed to puddle further, leaving shareholders drenched and desperate for some sunshine.

Hailstorm (aka The Heavy Hit)
As if a downpour weren’t enough, Hailstorm struck—sharp and sudden, mirroring the relentless barrage of forum criticism. Each new pelting nugget of negativity made it harder for shareholders to look up, yet they braced for the clearing skies.

Seabreeze (aka A Breath of Fresh Air)
Just when it seemed like the atmosphere was unbearably heavy, Seabreeze arrived. This new prospect brought a hint of fresh optimism, a whisper of calmer weather on the horizon, near the coast. Shareholders inhaled deeply, wondering if this breeze might finally steer the AW1 ship toward smoother waters.

Thunder (aka All Noise, No Strike)
And then there was Thunder—a year-end drumroll of announcements that rumbled louder than they struck. Shareholders stood ready for a bolt of brilliance but were instead left holding umbrellas, anticipating the lightning yet to come.

Lightning Ridge: The Flash We’ve Been Waiting For⚡
Amid all this, we hear the crackling promise of Lightning Ridge, soon to be added to the updated Mineral Resource. This prospect isn’t just a flash in the pan; it’s the spark of confidence that could finally electrify the market. With Lightning Ridge, AW1 aims to ground all the hype in tangible results.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Enter Rainbow
Fear not, AW1 travelers! Like every storm clears, AW1 is aligning exploration, geophysics, and geology into the perfect weather system. When the skies open, the light at the end of the tunnel will be the 'Rainbow' DSO Processing Plant.

This Rainbow isn’t just a sign of hope; it’s the foundation of AW1’s future—a never-ending pot of copper at the end of our stormy journey. With steady production and reliable returns, it promises to transform the shareholder experience from storm chasing to basking in the sun.

Closing Analogy:
So, as we brace for the AGM and look to the horizon, let’s remember: AW1’s share price is like the weather forecast. It may feel like a Hailstorm today, but with Seabreeze blowing optimism our way, Lightning Ridge sparking the Mineral Resource update, and the Rainbow delivering DSO copper riches (post PFS outcomes), we’re on the verge of turning stormy skies into shareholder sunshine.