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QUARTERLY REPORT
For the period ending 30 September 2025
Highlights
Strong financial position - $31 million cash, no debt, growing operating cash flow.
Revenue increased 10% to $15.8m.
Increasing Gold and Silver production
o Gold produced, up 3% to 2,909oz and gold sales of 2,771oz at $5,389/oz.
o Silver sales increased 64% to 25,039oz at $63/oz realised price.
o Gold production in line with budget and on track to meet FY26 expectations.
o Gold and silver production is forecast to be stronger from November driven by
increased plant throughput and higher grades from Pearse South.
o Concentrate flotation plant successfully commissioned.
o Flotation plant throughput continues to increase with September average of 43tph
and a material reduction in AISC costs to $2942/oz for the month.
o 75,941t (up 3.5% Q-on-Q) of ore was processed at a gold grade of 2.05g/t (up 5.1% Q-on-
Q), with a 14.8% increase in gold recoveries to 70% for the quarter.
Mining Operations
o Open pit mining progressed in both Pearse North and South
o Underground mining preparations well advanced with underground development on
track to commence in November.
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Kingston Managing Director, Andrew Corbett, said:
“This quarter marked a significant step change for Kingston. With a strong financial
position and no debt, the team is focused on our underground mine preparations and
lifting gold and silver production.
Significant improvements were made by the processing team on ramping up the
throughput and bedding down the transition to flotation processing at Mineral Hill.
Pearse North commenced with oxide material in July 2024, however, the long-term ore
feed at Mineral Hill is predominantly treated with flotation. This required a switch from
100% CIL feed over to a gold and silver concentration production utilising flotation then
the CIL processing.
Our FY26 budget included the commissioning of the float circuit and the associated
ramp up in gold production and sales. At Pearse South, waste stripping has progressed
to the stage where we can begin accessing the higher-grade ore at the base of the pit in
the coming weeks. This positions us for increased gold and silver production in the
second half of FY26 as this material is fed into the processing plant.
Additionally, we are very excited about returning to underground mining at Mineral Hill.
The existing infrastructure provides us with an enormous advantage to extract
immediate value from underground production.
In line with our owner-operator strategy, we’ve successfully recruited experienced
underground operators and we’re in the process of procuring the required underground
fleet.
We’re on track to commence surface and underground drilling in the December quarter
and are currently finalising logistics on two drill rigs due to arrive at Mineral Hill. This will
allow us to actively pursue extension and exploration targets to grow the size of the
resource and discover additional ore sources. Kingston’s tenure has enormous potential,
and we’ve got our sights on uncovering additional copper-gold mineral deposits.”
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Mineral Hill Operations
Processing
During the quarter, the processing plant underwent commissioning and ramp up of the
flotation circuit. This contributed to a significant increase in gold and silver production
between July and September, with throughput now exceeding designed capacity.
Notably, silver grades in the sulphide feed improved materially, driving a 64% quarter on
quarter growth in silver sales.
Net revenue from gold and silver increased 11% to $15.8 million. Silver revenue increased
92% in the quarter to $1.6 million, driven by higher grades and higher realised prices. Metal
sales included 2,771oz of gold at $5,389/oz and 25,039oz of silver at $63/oz. All-in-sustaining
costs for the quarter were $3,906/oz ($2952/oz for September).
Gold and silver production is expected to continue to lift in the December quarter and the
second half of the FY, with higher feed grades from Pearse South and concentrate
production now operating at full capacity.
New plant operations implemented at the start of the quarter, including concentrate
thickening, filtration and concentrate shipping, have transitioned the gold sales process
from purely doré production to a multi-stage flow. This process flow of gold sales now
consists of work-in-progress stocks on site, gold concentrate in-transit and final
settlement from the customer upon receipt. This shift in revenue recognition has
impacted working capital in the quarter and will progressively unwind over the next two
quarters.
Figure 1: Monthly gold and silver sales during the September quarter.
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Production has been lifted above designed capacity, with September materially
improving with average throughput reaching 43tph and gold recovery at 71%. Reagent
usage has been optimised, resulting in lower consumption while improving recovery
rates. Significant reductions in caustic, SMBS and Cyanide usage rates resulted in a 20%
reduction in reagent costs. The processing team continue to focus on strategies to
increase recoveries with continued optimisation of the float plant.
Open Pit Mining
During the quarter, mining activities focused on sulphide ore mining at Pearse North and
waste stripping at Pearse South. Mining at Pearse North has progressed to the 280 RL
bench as of the release of this report, with mining expected to complete in November at
the 265 RL. A total of 72,525t of ore was mined over the quarter with an average grade of
1.93g/t gold and 26.2g/t silver.
A total of 205kt of waste material was moved from Pearse South during the quarter, with
the majority utilised for tailings storage facility (TSF) construction. Ore movement is
scheduled to commence in November from Pearse South. Higher gold and silver grades
are forecasted from Pearse South, and this is expected to positively impact sales and
operating margins in H2 FY26.
Figure 2: Pearse North open pit development at the end of September.
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Figure 3: Pearse South open pit progress with Pearse North in the background (ramp
and wall cutback outlined).
Table 1: Summary of physicals for open pit mining at Mineral Hill.
Physical Summary Unit Q3 FY25 Q4 FY25 Q1 FY26
Waste Mined t 557,351 607,112 487,532
Ore Mined t 95,290 77,917 72,525
Ore Processed t 89,051 73,361 75,941
Gold Grade g/t 1.84 1.95 2.05
Processing Recovery % 76% 61% 70%
Gold Produced oz 4,029 2,830 2,909
Gold Sales oz 3,960 2,637 2,771
Silver Sales oz 22,021 15,247 25,039
Gold Price (Average) $/oz 4,591 5,124 5,389
Silver Price (Average) $/oz 51 52 63
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Underground Mining
Operational readiness is nearing completion for the recommencement of underground
mining at the Southern Ore Zone (SOZ). The list of key advancements during the quarter
include:
• Updating of site approvals, risk assessments and safety management systems.
• Rehabilitation of the portals and underground development.
• Finalisation of the fleet selection and equipment financing.
• Recruitment of experienced underground operators and professionals.
Kingston is well advanced on executing its strategy of being an owner-operator. The initial
recruitment phase has focused on experienced underground operators. There have been
additional new recruits on top of the 11 underground operators announced in the recent
Underground Operations Update released to the ASX on 14 October 2025.
Among the recent recruits are experienced jumbo operators, bogger operators, service
crew and truck drivers. Existing open pit operators will be upskilled to be redeployed to
underground upon completion of open pit mining. Kingston’s vision is to build a highly
skilled local workforce based at Condobolin or within driving distance.
Agreements are now in place with Cat Finance to finance the purchase of underground
and surface fleet which will be paid off over a three year period and funded from operating
cash flow.
The underground fleet consists of:
• Two development jumbos: one on site with a second unit to arrive in November.
• Two initial underground loaders: one on site, with the second unit arriving late
October and a third unit planned for year two of the mine life.
• Two initial underground trucks: first unit scheduled for delivery in late October and
the second unit in December. A third unit is planned for late 2026.
• One production long hole rig: scheduled to arrive during the March quarter.
• Grader: on site.
• Volvo IT: on site.
• Miscellaneous equipment as required.
Extensive preparatory work has been completed to regain access to the deeper levels of
the mine in preparation for development and production. Key activities have been:
• Updating site approvals, safety systems and operating procedures.
• Completion of rehabilitation on the Eastern Ore Zone and Jack’s Hut portals as well
as decline ground support.
• Reestablishment of the underground magazine.
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Resource Development
Geology and Resource modelling using underground diamond drilling at the Southern
Ore Zone during H1 FY25 is nearing completion with an updated Mineral Resource to
follow. Drilling was focussed on increasing confidence in geological continuity and tenor
of grade of copper-gold rich G and H Lodes. The updated model will enable a re-
optimisation of the Mine Plan in preparation for the underground mining restart.
Exploration
Exploration work undertaken over the quarter comprised additional pXRF soil sampling
across EL1999 and EL8334, with results yet to be processed. Kingston has also been
collecting new pXRF soil data over the mining lease areas and lead anomalism has been
identified to the east of Parker’s Hill. The samples collected to the north of the mining
lease have highlighted the prospectivity of the Bogong Prospect, which will be drilled in
the current quarter.
Drilling approvals and tender offers were sought during the quarter in preparation for the
drilling at Bogong.
Figure 1: Lead in soil geochemistry at Mineral Hill.
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Sustainability
Mineral Hill Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) increased this quarter with 1
lost time injury recorded for the period. The TRIFR is 2.4, up from 1.5 last quarter. There
were no reportable environmental incidents during the quarter. Seven open cut operators
were awarded a Certificate III qualification in Surface Extraction.
During the quarter, Kingston completed forward looking plans for rehabilitation
management and submitted the annual report to the Resources Regulator including an
update of the rehabilitation cost estimate.
Our support for the Condobolin Public School Breakfast Club continued as part of our
ongoing engagement with the Condobolin community. A total of 2390 breakfasts were
served to 228 individual children at breakfast club.
Corporate and Finance
Revenue increased 10% to $15.8m (unaudited) comprising cash of $14.5m plus concentrate
receivables.
At the beginning of the quarter, Kingston’s balance sheet was significantly strengthened
with the receipt of $49.9 million ($100k received in June 25 quarter) following the
completion of the Misima transaction.
Several one-off costs occurred during the quarter, following the receipt of funds, the
Company fully repaid the $15 million debt to Pure Asset Management including an early
repayment fee of $200k. Total interest paid to Pure Asset Management during the current
quarter amounted to $636k. In addition, Misima transaction costs were paid which
totalled $2.58m.
On 1 August 2025, Kingston issued 6,311,285 shares upon the exercise of an equal number
of $0.14 unlisted options expiring on 31 July 2025, raising $883,580 (before costs).
These developments have significantly strengthened Kingston’s financial position,
enabling the Company to aggressively pursue its growth strategy.
Additionally, the Company made payments totalling $537k to associates and related
parties representing fees, wages and superannuation paid to Directors. This includes
$309k in payments relating to FY25.
As at 30 September 2025, Kingston’s closing cash balance stood at $31.05 million in cash
and cash equivalents, with an additional $7.4 million held in restricted cash
(environmental bonds).
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Table 2: September quarterly cash flow.
Cash Inflow/(outflow) A$m
Opening cash & cash equivalents 6,152
Receipt from customers 14,511
Production cost (9,581)
Staff and corporate cost (4,858)
Net interest payment (513)
Net cash used in operating activities (441)
Property, plant and equipment (5,655)
Exploration and resource development (555)
Other non-current assets (2,231)
Proceeds from disposal of entities - Misima 49,900
Payments on disposal of entities – disposal fees (2,579)
Net cash from investing activities 38,880
Net proceeds from exercise of options 865
Advance – concentrate sales 953
Repayment of borrowings – Pure loan (15,000)
Early repayment fee – repayment of borrowings (200)
Lease payments (153)
Net cash used in financing activities (13,535)
Closing cash & cash equivalents 31,056
Outlook for the December Quarter
Major developments are planned for the coming quarter, including:
• The arrival of a surface and underground drill rig for exploration, extension and infill
drilling.
• RC drilling of the Bogong Prospect.
• Underground extension and infill drilling at the SOZ.
• Commencement of underground jumbo development at the SOZ.
This release has been authorised by the Kingston Resources Limited Board.
For all enquiries, please contact Managing Director, Andrew Corbett, on +61 2 8021 7492.
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Table 3: Tenement Schedule (ASX LR 5.3.3) as at end of quarter
Tenement Project Name & Location Status Ownership Type Title Area
EL1999 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% EL 17 UNITS
EL8334 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% EL 100 UNITS
ML5240 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 32.37 HA
ML5267 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 32.37 HA
ML5278 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 32.37 HA
ML332 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 22.36 HA
ML333 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 28.03 HA
ML334 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 21.04 HA
ML335 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 24.79 HA
ML336 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 23.07 HA
ML337 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 32.27 HA
ML338 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 26.3 HA
ML339 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 25.09 HA
ML340 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 25.79 HA
ML1695 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 8.779 HA
ML1712 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 23.92 HA
ML1778 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 29.05 HA
ML5499 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 32.37 HA
ML5621 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 32.37 HA
ML5632 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 27.32 HA
ML6329 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 8.094 HA
ML6365 Mineral Hill, NSW Live 100% ML 2.02 HA
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Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
Mineral Hill - JORC 2012 & JORC 2004
Resource
Category
Tonnes
kt
Au
g/t
Ag
g/t
Cu
%
Pb
%
Zn
%
Au
koz
Ag
koz
Cu
kt
Pb
kt
Zn
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
Reserve
Category
Tonnes
kt
Au
g/t
Ag
g/t
Cu
%
Pb
%
Zn
%
Au
koz
Ag
koz
Cu
kt
Pb
kt
Zn
kt
Proved - - - - - - - - - - -
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
1. Due to rounding to appropriate significant figures, minor discrepancies may occur, tonnages are dry metric
tonnes.
2. Probable Ore Reserves are derived from Indicated and Measured Mineral Resources.
3. The Ore Reserves do not include, or depend upon, Inferred Mineral Resources.
4. The Ore Reserves form part of the Mineral Resources.
5. Total Mineral Resources account for mining depletion of the Tailings Project as at 23 April 2024
Competent Persons Statement and Disclaimer
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 confirms that the information in the market announcement
provided is an accurate representation of the available data and studies for the material
mining project and 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 Pearse Opencut 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 information pertaining to the Pearse
Opencut Ore Reserve in the form and context in which it appears.
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About Kingston Resources
Kingston Resources is currently producing gold and silver from its Mineral Hill gold and
copper mine in NSW. The Company’s objective is to establish itself as a mid-tier gold and
base metals company with multiple producing assets.
Mineral Hill Mine, NSW (100%)
• Mine plan out to the end of 2031: Open pit and underground mining.
• Significant upside: Current life of mine only utilises 27% of the current 7.8Mt of
Mineral Resources.
• Excellent Infrastructure: Operating processing plant capable of producing multiple
concentrates and precious metal dore.
• Exploration potential: Exceptional upside within current Mining Leases (ML) and
Exploration Licenses (EL).
• Current Focus: Open pit mining at Pearse, production of gold concentrate and
precious metal dore on site.
Mineral Hill is a gold and copper mine located in the Cobar Basin of NSW. On 30
September 2024, Kingston released an updated life-of-mine (LOM) production target,
outlining a six-year LOM plan comprising a maiden underground Ore Reserve and a
revised open pit Ore Reserve. The Company is focused on meeting near mine production
targets located on the existing MLs. The aim is to extend the mine’s life through organic
growth and consider regional deposits that could be processed at Mineral Hill’s
processing plant.
The Mineral Hill Mineral Resource estimate outlined below was released in ASX
announcements on 15 March 2023 (Pearse South), 14 May 2024 (Pearse North), 24
November 2022 (Southern Ore Zone), 21 March 2023 (Jack’s Hut) and 13 September 2011
(Parkers Hill by KBL). The Ore Reserve estimate outlined below was released in ASX
announcements on 30 September 2024 (Pearse South, Pearse North and Southern Ore
Zone). Further information is included within the original announcements.
Kingston is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the
information included in this announcement. All material assumptions and technical
parameters underpinning the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve estimates continue to
apply and have not materially changed.
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