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CONTENTS
Corporate Directory
3
Chairman’s Letter
5
Directors’ Report
6
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration
40
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
41
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss
and Other Comprehensive Income
42
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
43
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
44
Notes to the Financial Statements
45
Directors’ Declaration
76
Independent Auditor’s Report
77
Corporate Governance Statement
81
Additional Information
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ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25
KINGSTON RESOURCES LIMITED & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS
Mick Wilkes
(B Eng (Hons), MBA,
GAICD)
Andrew Corbett
(B Eng (Mining, Hons),
MBA)
Non‑Executive Chairman
Managing Director
Anthony Wehby
Non‑Executive Director
Stuart Rechner
(BSc, LLB, MAIG,
MAusIMM, FAICD)
Non‑Executive Director
COMPANY SECRETARY
Vinod Manikandan
REGISTERED OFFICE
AND PRINCIPAL
PLACE OF BUSINESS
Suite 202–201 Miller Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
AUSTRALIA
Telephone
(02) 8021 7492
Email
info@kingstonresources.com.au
Website
www.kingstonresources.com.au
AUDITORS
Hall Chadwick (NSW)
SHARE REGISTRY
Automic Group
BANKERS
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Limited
Macquarie Group Limited
Bank of South Pacific
SOLICITORS
Ashurst
Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers
Resources Legal Pty Ltd
STOCK EXCHANGE
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
Secondary Listing ‑ Frankfurt Stock Exchange
ASX CODE
KSN
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First gold ore from the Pearse pits was
mined in June 2024 and processing
through the newly refurbished crusher
and mills commenced in July 2024.
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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
To our valued shareholders and
other stakeholders,
The sale to OK Tedi Mining, which is a PNG
Company and a natural owner of the mine, is
testament to the quality of the work done by
the Kingston team in advancing this project
toward production. This successful transaction
now positions Kingston to focus on expanding
our Australian operations and pursuing strategic
growth opportunities in both gold and copper.
Welcome to the Annual Report for 2025.
Financial year 2025 has been a truly
transformative year for Kingston.
We successfully transitioned from tailings
retreatment to full-scale open pit mining
at Mineral Hill, achieving commercial
production and generating strong cash
flows. Our refurbished processing plant
performed above expectations, and we
commenced flotation processing for sulphide
ore in quarter four of the financial year.
We are very proud of our team’s achievements and
the value created for shareholders. Our strategy
of owner-operated activities as much as possible,
continues to deliver benefits to both Kingston and
the communities in which we operate.
Thank you again for your continued support
for Kingston.
The sale of the Misima Gold Project for
$95 million, completed shortly after the end
of the financial year, was an outstanding
result, and marked a significant milestone for
the Company. This transaction significantly
strengthened our financial position enabling us
to retire all debt following the financial year-end.
Yours sincerely,
Mick Wilkes
Non‑Executive Chair
29 August 2025
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The Directors present their report together
with the financial statements of the
Consolidated Entity (or ‘Group’), being
Kingston Resources Limited (‘Kingston” or
the “Company’) and its subsidiaries, for the
financial year ended 30 June 2025 and the
independent auditor’s report thereon.
PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES
The Company is an Australian based
Company listed on the ASX. The
principal activity of the Group during
the period was mineral production
and exploration.
OPERATING RESULTS AND REVIEW OF
OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR
OPERATING RESULTS
Preparations for underground mining were also
undertaken during the year and this comprised of
water pumping, refurbishment of the development
ground support, reestablishment of services and
subsequent underground resource development
drilling. The aim of drilling was to provide additional
sample data for the stopes planned to be mined in
the first 12 months of underground mining.
Kingston reported a statutory after tax loss of
$2,473,877 (2024: $720,353).
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Kingston achieved numerous operational
milestones during the year, many of them revolving
around the return to conventional hard rock
mining. Mining operations transitioned from the
retreatment of historical gold bearing tailings
to the commencement of open pit mining at
Pearse North. Additionally, the processing plant
received a comprehensive refurbishment to
enable the processing of oxide ore from the open
pits. Major components of this project included
the reinstatement of the crushing and grinding
circuits and the reconditioning of the fine ore
bins. The proportion of oxide ore exceeded initial
estimates and this maintained high gold recoveries
and payabilities as ore was treatable solely with
the carbon‑in‑leach circuit (CIL) and sold to ABC
Refineries as dore bars. As the proportion of
sulphide ore became dominant in the June quarter,
the flotation circuit was commissioned and initial
gold concentrate was sold at the end of the year.
The sale of Kingston’s 100% owned Misima Gold
Project during the year was another key highlight.
The Company engaged Argonaut PCF as financial
advisor in November 2024 and invited over 100
participants to partake in a formal sale process
for the asset. The transaction was announced to
the ASX on 20 May 2025 with a total Transaction
consideration of $95 million dollars. The initial
$50M cash component of the transaction was
paid to Kingston on 11 July 2025. The $15 million
dollars of debt held by Kingston was paid back on
8 August 2025.
Kingston is now in the enviable position of being
debt free and having a significantly strengthened
balance sheet to pursue its strategy of growing
gold and copper production in Australia.
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Figure 1: Pearse North open pit as of 1 July 2025, looking north.
MINERAL HILL MINE
Gold output rose 78% over the two quarters and
gold sales for the half totalled 5,201oz. After the
initial waste stripping at Pearse North, commercial
production was announced on 1 October 2025,
allowing for the statement of an all‑in‑sustaining
cost (AISC) of A$2,814/oz for the second quarter.
In Q3 FY25 the exposed ore at Pearse North
continued to grow allowing for increased
production rates. Open‑pit ore mined rose to
95kt, a 56% quarter‑on‑quarter increase, while
ore processed increased to 89kt at a head grade
of 1.84 g/t. Waste movement was 557kt and gold
recovery averaged 76%. Gold production in Q3
reached 4,029oz with 3,960oz sold at an average
gold price of A$4,591/oz.
OPEN PIT MINING AND PROCESSING
Open pit mining operations at Mineral Hill were
ramped up to full capacity during the half‑year to 31
December 2024. Ore mining was centred on Pearse
North, while Pearse South entailed the stripping of
waste on the northern wall.
Crushing and grinding rates increased rapidly to
be running consistently at 50 tonnes per hour,
20% above the original plant design. Weekly gold
and silver dore sales were established as early as
September 2024. Early fragmentation and haulage
issues were addressed in the first half, leading to
36% and 58% increases in ore and waste movement
respectively between Q1 and Q2.
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Table 1: Mining and processing summary for FY25.
Physical Summary
Unit
Q1 FY25
Q2 FY25
Q3 FY25
Q4 FY25
Full Year FY25
Waste Mined
t
413,600
654,080
557,351
607,112
2,232,143
Ore Mined
t
45,136
61,201
95,290
77,917
279,544
Ore Processed
t
43,269
73,717
89,051
73,361
279,398
Head Grade
g/t
1.88
1.56
1.84
1.95
1.80
Processing Recovery
%
89%
89%
76%
61%
77%
Gold Produced
oz
1,868
3,333
4,029
2,830
12,060
Gold Sales
oz
1,680
3,261
3,960
2,637
11,538
Silver Sales
oz
11,551
22,862
22,021
15,247
71,681
Average Gold Price
$/oz
3,777
4,101
4,591
5,124
4,456
AISC
$/oz
NA*
2,814
2,851
3,759
3,080
* All costs and revenue were capitalised in Q1. Commercial production declared in Q2. flotation processing
Mining progressed deeper into the sulphide zone of
Pearse North during Q4 and this allowed for the full
transition to flotation processing and concentrate
production. Ore mining totalled 77kt at 1.92 g/t and
waste moved increased to 607kt, a 9% rise on Q3.
Ore mined for FY25 totalled 279kt @ 1.80g/t for
12,060oz produced.
transitioned to a flotation‑first, CIL‑tail configuration
in Q4. Ore throughput was moderated in the last
quarter as the float circuit was commissioned. This
resulted in a decreased gold output for the last
quarter as concentrate production commenced.
Processing throughput has increased back to 45tph
as of the first quarter of FY26.
Gold was recovered solely through the
carbon‑in‑leach (CIL) circuit during the first half
and recoveries averaged 89%, exceeding the
initial forecast of 85%. The processing flow‑sheet
Gold sold in FY25 totalled 11,538oz at an average
realised price of $4,456/oz. Total gross revenue from
metal sales was $55 million dollars.
Figure 2: Mineral Hill
flotation processing
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UNDERGROUND ORE RESERVE AND
LOM UPDATE
In September 2024 Kingston released a maiden
underground Ore Reserve for the Southern Ore
Zone and extended the life‑of‑mine (LOM) plan
for Mineral Hill to six years. The revised production
target incorporates open‑pit and underground
Ore Reserves plus a portion of Inferred Mineral
Resources. Open‑pit mining will continue to the
end of FY26 and underground mining is forecast
through to 2031. The total production target is
forecast to mine 2.2Mt to deliver payable production
of 207 koz gold‑equivalent metal—85% of which is
expected to be gold and copper. The Underground
Ore Reserve estimate is shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Mineral Hill Mine Southern Ore Zone 30 June 2024 Probable Ore Reserves
Estimated Grade
Estimated Contained Metal
Mt
Copper
%
Lead
%
Zinc
%
Gold
g/t
Silver
g/t
Copper
kt
Lead
kt
Zinc
kt
Gold
koz
Silver
Moz
0.7
0.8
1.9
1.6
1.4
20
5.5
13
11
30
0.45
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
The results from drill hole KSNDDH032 were
the initial confirmation of a planned high‑grade
gold/copper stope in G Lode. The subsequent
announcement on 23 July 2025 confirmed
the results from KSNDDH032, with results in
KSNDDH034, 36, 39 and 40 all reinforcing the
location and tenor of the mineralisation in this lode.
Underground diamond drilling re‑commenced in
Q3 FY25 to infill and extend Southern Ore Zone
(SOZ) lodes. The high‑grade G and H Lodes of the
SOZ were the key targets as well as the footwall
lodes in A Lode. The assay results were released to
the ASX in two announcements during the year
(see announcements on 3 June 2025 and 23 July
2025) with key highlights including:
•
12.15m @ 30.80g/t Au, 1.39% Cu from 58.65m
(KSNDDH032)
•
8.1m @ 3.69g/t Au, 0.85% Cu from 65.9m
(KSNDDH026)
•
2m @ 8.57g/t Au, 0.25% Cu from 149.7m
(KSNDDH026)
•
4.0m @ 12.89g/t Au, 5.05g/t Ag and 0.73% Cu
from 86m (KSNDDH034)
•
Incl. 1.0m @ 48.8g/t Au, 12.6g/t Ag and 2.05% Cu
from 89m (KSNDDH034)
•
14m @ 19.35g/t Au, 3.07g/t Ag and 0.79% Cu
from 113m (KSNDDH041)
•
6.36m @ 1.64g/t Au, 3.1g/t Ag and 1.44% Cu from
64m (KSNDDH040)
The drill holes targeting the A Lode mineralisation
showed a potential northern extension to the
Mineral Resource interpretations. Similarly, deeper
drilling into the footwall of the G and H Lodes
has indicated potential extensions of high‑grade
mineralisation at depth.
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Figure 3: Plan view of
the SOZ assay results.
Figure 4: Cross section at
500mN (local grid) showing
G‑Lode (yellow), high grade
gold in KSNDDH041 and
potential new mineralised
zones in the footwall (pink).
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MISIMA SALE AND COMPLETION
On 20 November 2025, Kingston appointed
Argonaut PCF Limited as financial adviser to run
a formal sale process for the Misima Gold Project.
Invitations were given to numerous global
companies to participate in the process, which
culminated in a binding agreement to sell the
Project to Ok Tedi Mining Limited on 20 May 2025
for a total consideration of $95 million, comprising:
•
•
•
$50 million payable on completion;
•
0.5% Gross Revenue Royalty on all gold
production from Misima after 500koz of gold
has been produced with Ok Tedi having a
royalty buy‑back right for $25 million.
$50m
$50 million payable on completion
$10m
$10 million payable 12 months
post completion
$10 million payable 12 months post completion;
$10 million payable on Final Investment
Decision to develop Misima; and
$10m
$10 million payable on Final Investment
Decision to develop Misima
The Transaction was subject to approval from
the Independent Consumer & Competition
Commission of Papua New Guinea (ICCC) and
no adverse material change to the renewal of
exploration licence EL 1747. ICCC approval was
received on 3 July 2025 and the first $50 million
dollars was paid to Kingston on 11 July 2025.
0.5%
0.5% Gross Revenue Royalty on all gold
production from Misima after 500koz of
gold has been produced with Ok Tedi
having a royalty buy‑back right for
$25 million.
Prior to the full divestment of Misima, Kingston
completed a comprehensive round of
environmental monitoring for the Misima Project.
This included sampling of village drinking water,
surface stream water and sediments, as well as CTD
(Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) profiling, to
provide valuable information to our communities.
Two creeks recorded slightly elevated mercury
levels, a possible result of alluvial mining activity.
As part of our community engagement efforts,
Kingston hosted Mining Warden Mr Asi Sando,
who met with local communities to discuss the
renewal of the Exploration Licence (EL). Three
village meetings were held within the EL area all of
which were well attended and received positively,
and we gathered some valuable feedback from the
community representatives. Following this, several
information sessions were conducted within the
EL to explain the different types of licences and the
process for obtaining them. These sessions were
also well received by the community.
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MINERAL RESOURCES TABLE
MINERAL HILL (NSW, AUSTRALIA)
Table 3: Mineral Hill Mineral Resource summary, prepared by Mr S. Hayward of Kingston Resources Ltd.
Rounding errors may occur.
Resource
Category
Tonnes
Au
Ag
Cu
Pb
Zn
Au
Ag
Cu
Pb
Zn
kt
g/t
g/t
%
%
%
koz
koz
kt
kt
kt
Measured
233
2.01
11
1.2%
0.5%
0.4%
15
81
3
1.2
0.8
Indicated
4,501
1.13
29
1.1%
1.9%
1.1%
164
4,556
47
77
46
Inferred
3,020
1.81
18
0.9%
0.9%
0.7%
175
1,727
25
26
20
Total
7,755
1.42
26
1.0%
1.4%
0.9%
354
6,364
75
104
67
Table 4: Mineral Hill Mineral Reserve summary, prepared by Mr J. Wyche of Australian Mine Design and Development Pty Ltd.
Rounding errors may occur.
Tonnes
Au
Ag
Cu
Pb
Zn
Au
Ag
Cu
Pb
Zn
kt
g/t
g/t
%
%
%
koz
koz
kt
kt
kt
‑
-
-
-
-
Probable
1,100
2.2
31
0.8%
1.9%
1.6%
74
1,087
5.5
13
11
Total
1,100
2.2
31
0.8%
1.9%
1.6%
74
1,087
5.5
13
11
Reserve
Proved
MISIMA GOLD PROJECT (PNG)
Table 5: Misima Gold Project Mineral Resource summary, prepared by Mr S. Hayward of Kingston Resources Ltd.
Rounding errors may occur.
Deposit
Umuna Total
Resource
Cutoff
Tonnes
Gold
Silver
g/t Au
Mt
g/t Au
g/t Ag
Indicated
0.3
93.5
0.78
Inferred
0.3
64.1
Classification
Umuna TOTAL
Cooktown Stockpile
Inferred
0.5
Cooktown Stockpile
Ewatinona Total
Resource
Ag Moz
4.3
2.4
13.1
0.58
3.8
1.2
7.5
157.6
0.70
4.1
3.6
20.5
3.8
0.65
7.0
0.1
0.9
3.8
0.65
7.0
0.1
0.9
Indicated
0.3
4.2
0.88
2.6
0.12
0.3
Inferred
0.3
3.4
0.74
3.2
0.08
0.3
7.6
0.81
2.8
0.2
0.7
Indicated
97.7
0.79
4.3
2.5
13.4
Inferred
71.3
0.59
3.8
1.4
8.7
169
0.71
4.1
3.9
22.1
Ewatinona TOTAL
Misima
Au Moz
Misima TOTAL
Table 6: Misima Gold Project Ore Reserve summary, prepared by Mr J. Wyche of Australian Mine Design and Development Pty Ltd.
Rounding errors may occur.
Tonnes
Gold
Silver
Mt
g/t Au
g/t Ag
Ewatinona Probable
3.9
0.8
Ewatinona TOTAL
3.9
Umuna Probable
Au Moz
Ag Moz
2.4
100
300
0.8
2.4
100
300
71.7
0.8
4.6
1,800
10,600
Umuna TOTAL
71.7
0.8
4.6
1,800
10,600
Misima Probable
75.6
0.8
4.5
1,900
10,900
Misima TOTAL Reserve
75.6
0.8
4.5
1,900
10,900
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COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENT
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resources is based on
information compiled by Mr. Stuart Hayward BAppSc (Geology) MAIG, a Competent Person who is a
member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr. Hayward is an employee of the Company. Mr.
Hayward has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the
2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves”. Mr. Hayward consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based upon the information
in the form and context in which it appears.
The Competent Person signing off on the overall Ore Reserves Estimate is Mr John Wyche BE (Min Hon),
of Australian Mine Design and Development Pty Ltd, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of
Mining and Metallurgy and who has sufficient relevant experience in operations and consulting for open
pit metalliferous mines. Mr Wyche consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based upon the
information in the form and context in which it appears.
Kingston publicly reports Exploration Results and Mineral Resource estimates in accordance with the ASX
Listing Rules and the requirements and guidelines of the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves – the JORC Code. Kingston’s governance for public
reporting of Exploration Results and Mineral Resource estimates includes important assurance measures.
All reports are signed‑off by appropriate JORC Competent Persons with JORC Code Table 1 Checklists as
required. Exploration Results and Mineral Resource estimates are also peer reviewed (either by Kingston
technical staff or suitably qualified external consultants) before Board approval and ASX release.
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BUSINESS RISKS
As part of the Operating and Financial Review, the Group has identified material business
risks that could impact its financial performance, position, and future prospects. These risks
are actively monitored by management and the Board, with mitigation strategies in place
where possible. The key business risks are outlined below:
Risk
Overview
Mitigation Strategies
Mineral Resources
and Ore Reserves
Risk of a material variation to Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimates
due to technical or financial changes.
Ongoing resource development and
grade control drilling, Scheduling
higher confidence material in the
near term mine plan.
Production and
Cost Estimates
Risk of a material variation to Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimates
due to technical or financial changes.
Operating the business as an
owner‑operator, thereby having
more direct control on adherence to
forecasts and managing capital and
operating costs.
Geological and
Geotechnical
Unforeseen geological and
geotechnical difficulties may be
encountered that require additional
operating or capital costs to
remediate.
Engage a geotechnical engineer to
complete analysis and advise on all
engineering designs, ground support
and mine scheduling work.
Permits and
Approvals Risks
Scheduling delays resulting from
the requirement to comply with
regulatory approvals.
Manage regulatory risk with ongoing
long‑term planning and project
management to ensure adequate
time allowances are made.
Occupational
Health and Safety
Adverse impact from potential
workplace safety incidents.
Comprehensive safety management
system, regular hazard/incident
reporting and the employment of
full‑time safety officers.
Land Access
(Including Native
Title)
Delays related to land access issues
arising from native title or landholder
disputes.
Ongoing open dialogue with all
native title claimants and landholders,
negotiating mutually beneficial
arrangements.
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FY 2025
Sustainability
Report
(Unaudited)
Sunrise at Mineral Hill Processing Plant
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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1. FROM OUR CHAIR
Kingston Resources Limited (KSN) is proud to
present the 2nd annual Sustainability Report
that discloses our Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) performance, and the
progress we have made throughout FY 2025.
This Sustainability Report aims to provide a
detailed understanding of our journey, in particular
our progress in FY25, and commitment to the
sustainable future for our business, people,
and local communities. I am pleased to report
continued progress in our sustainability agenda.
Sustainability remains integral to our business.
As we mature, we are integrating sustainability into
all aspects of our business to guide how we operate.
We are motivated to create long‑term value,
delivering positive impacts for our stakeholders.
We take pride in fostering trusted partnerships that
enable safe, reliable and sustainable operations.
We diligently consider all relevant risks and
opportunities in our operations and continue to
look for opportunities to enhance transparency on
topics material to our business.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
We hold fast to our values of safety, respect for the
environment, mutual respect, social responsibility,
honesty and accountability as core to delivering our
long‑term strategic goals.
45% reduction in Total
Recordable Injury
Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
We are confident this Report is accurate, balanced,
and provides the level of accountability and
transparency that we continually strive for. On
behalf of the Board, I would like to thank everyone
who has contributed to the progress we have made
in creating a sustainable future for our business.
Our business looks forward to meeting future
challenges, knowing we have created an excellent
platform for a long‑term sustainable future.
14% growth in local
employment
$4.89M spent with local
Condobolin businesses and
organisations and $14.39M
in Central West NSW
Your faithfully,
Completion of Women
in Business Program
for Misima community
Mick Wilkes
Chair of the Board and Chair of Sustainability
Committee
Supporting our local
communities through
sponsorship and donations
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2. GOVERNANCE
Figure 5:
Board visit
to site
SETTING PURPOSE
Kingston’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) provides
overall strategic guidance and establishes solid
foundations for effective oversight of management
and business activities. The Board’s authority
stems from the Company's Constitution, with its
responsibilities outlined in the Board Charter. Our
strong corporate governance structure adheres
to the principles and recommendations of the
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Listing Rules
and the Australian Corporations Act. Details of the
Company’s governance structure are available in
the Corporate Governance Policy found on our
website.
We remain committed to achieving our
environmental, social and governance (ESG)
objectives and targets in a progressive, sustainable,
and respectful manner.
In pursuing our goals, Kingston manages its
business and make decisions aligned with the
following core values:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Safety
Respect for the environment
Mutual respect
Social responsibility
Our Board comprises four directors, with
three being independent and non‑executive.
This composition ensures robust oversight
of management and an objective
governance structure.
Honesty
Accountability
See Also:
Statement of Values
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MATERIAL ISSUES IMPACTING
STAKEHOLDERS
The following committees support the Board:
•
•
•
Audit and Risk
Remuneration and Nomination
Kingston Resources prioritises the identification
and ongoing consultation of stakeholders in
our work. We understand the importance of
addressing the impacts of our decisions on a
broad range of stakeholders. Our commitment
involves a comprehensive approach to stakeholder
mapping, consultation, analysis, feedback, and
ongoing engagement.
Sustainability
The Board of Directors retains ultimate
responsibility and accountability for our
Sustainability Strategy, priorities and performance.
The Board is also the body that formally reviews
and approves our Sustainability Report.
The Board is structured to ensure that the Directors’
skills and experience align with our goals and
strategic direction. We publish a Board Skills Matrix
in our annual Corporate Governance Statement,
which we review annually to ensure the appropriate
mix of skills and expertise.
Kingston has identified the following groups as key
stakeholders and engages with them regularly to
understand the issues they consider important.
Shareholders
We communicate with shareholders through ASX
releases, email distribution, social media accounts
and other distribution channels that cover news.
We’ve retained a professional investor relations
firm to ensure regular, high‑quality information
is released regularly. We’re committed to timely,
balanced disclosures of material price sensitive
information to the market and our shareholders.
Our Continuous Disclosure and Communications
Policy is provided in the links below.
Additional workshops and discussions are
facilitated to update the Board on material matters,
particularly on emerging risks. An example of
this is the biannual site visits wherein the Board
demonstrate visible leadership, experience
and validate risk management and verification
activities, bringing the Risk Register to life through
direct interactions with our people.
The functions and responsibilities for the Board
and each Committee are set out in the respective
Charters. Information on Board members and
Charters is available to view in the Corporate
Governance section of our website: Corporate
Governance - Kingston Resources Limited.
Employees
As integral stakeholders who share our values and
contribute to the Company’s success, we schedule
regular meetings with all employees to provide
updates on activities and progress. Board members
and key executives conduct regular site visits to
review and participate in site activities.
We acknowledge the importance of gender
diversity on our Board. At present, our Board is
all‑male. While we have a Diversity Policy disclosed
on our website, we have not yet set measurable
objectives for achieving gender diversity, given the
Company's stage of development and employee
count. We are committed to reviewing our diversity
policy, and the Board continues to monitor diversity
across the organisation.
Government Agencies
Kingston engages with government agencies
at various levels in the jurisdictions in which we
operate (NSW and Papua New Guinea) regarding
compliance, licence to operate, mining approvals,
mining leases, exploration tenements and safety
regulations.
See Also:
Board Biographies
Corporate Governance Policy
Diversity Policy
Corporate Governance Statement
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
KINGSTON RESOURCES LIMITED & ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Community, Landowners and Traditional Owners
OPERATING WITH INTEGRITY
Kingston engages with the wider community in
many ways. Our Mineral Hill management team
maintains regular contact with Landowners
and Traditional Owners with regards to current
company activities. We strive to build strong,
positive relationships and Landowner and
Traditional Owner agreements are undertaken with
all Landowners.
Kingston Resources is committed to upholding the
highest corporate standards and does not tolerate
unethical or unprofessional behaviour, including
bribery and corruption. The Company adheres to
a Code of Conduct that establishes appropriate
standards for directors, officers, employees
and contractors of the Company. All Kingston
representatives are expected to act with integrity
and objectivity, consistently striving to enhance the
Company’s reputation.
In PNG, stakeholder mapping is an important
component of our mine development proposal to
the Mineral Resources Authority. We conducted
a Landowner Identification Study at the Misima
Gold Project to identify landowners within the
mining tenements. This study is an essential part
of ensuring that benefits accrue to all stakeholders,
including landowners and communities on Misima
and other regional stakeholders. As part of the
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
(ESIA), Kingston has developed a Stakeholder
Engagement Strategy for the Misima project in line
with PNG legislative requirements.
As a Company operating in multiple jurisdictions,
having the policies and systems to ensure all
entities of the business are acting ethically is
critical. Kingston's Anti‑Bribery and Corruption
Policy
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