High Grade Intercepts at Southern Ore Zone
Released
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Wide, high-grade polymetallic intersections
at Mineral Hill
Highlights:
• High-grade intercepts returned within planned near-term underground stoping areas
(lodes A, B and C) at Southern Ore Zone, Mineral Hill.
• Results strengthen the November 2025 Mineral Resource model.
• Broad, continuous zones of gold, lead, zinc and silver mineralisation in areas planned to
be mined from underground in the near term.
• Additional mineralisation identified in the footwall, presenting potential Resource growth
and mine life extension upside.
• Ongoing drilling expected to deliver a steady pipeline of results to further optimise mine
planning and expand Resources.
• Key highlights from the assay results include:
• 7.70m @ 2.46g/t Au, 0.78% Cu, 1.9% Pb, 1.27% Zn, 41g/t Ag from 10m (KSNDDH055)
▪ Including 5.70m @ 3.13g/t Au, 0.98% Cu, 2.5% Pb, 1.65% Zn, 54g/t Ag from
12m
• 29.70m @ 2.63% Pb, 4.25% Zn, 28g/t Ag from 30.3m (KSNDDH055)
• 2.75m @ 0.99% Cu, 6.09% Pb, 9.98% Zn, 44g/t Ag from 87.55m (KSNDDH055)
• 4.80m @ 1.7g/t Au, 0.74% Cu, 3.28% Pb, 2.96% Zn, 42g/t Ag from 8m (KSNDDH057)
• 20.00m @ 4.15% Pb, 4.86% Zn, 43g/t Ag from 27m (KSNDDH057)
• 12.10m @ 0.5g/t Au, 4.01% Pb, 4.71% Zn, 33g/t Ag from 56m (KSNDDH057)
• 19.90m @ 1.05g/t Au, 1.25% Pb, 0.82% Zn, 19g/t Ag from 27.1m (KSNDDH061)
▪ Including 10.40m @ 1.82g/t Au, 1.96% Pb, 1.25% Zn, 31g/t Ag
• Mineral Hill is one of only two operating mines with full polymetallic processing
capability in the Cobar region, underscoring the scarcity value of its established
processing infrastructure and multi-metal production capability.
18 February 2026
*Based on consensus metal pricing on 20 June 2025
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Kingston Resources Limited (ASX: KSN) (‘Kingston’ or ‘The Company’) is pleased to report
strong assay results from underground infill drilling at Southern Ore Zone (SOZ) within
the Mineral Hill Mine, confirming high-grade polymetallic mineralisation in areas
scheduled for near-term underground stoping.
The drilling targeted the initial underground stoping areas in Lodes A, B and C to infill the
current drill pattern in preparation for production. The results materially de-risk the initial
underground mine plan, confirm the geometry and continuity of the November 2025
Mineral Resource, and highlight additional mineralised zones in the footwall that
represent potential Resource upside.
Importantly, the ability to recover and sell multiple metals provides diversified revenue
streams and enhances Net Smelter Returns (NSR). Elevated grades across gold, silver, lead
and zinc are expected to positively impact margins as underground production ramps
up.
Mineral Hill is one of only two operating mines with full polymetallic processing
capability in the Cobar region, positioning Kingston as a rare, leveraged exposure to
multiple commodities in one of Australia’s most proven precious and base metal
provinces.
Kingston Resources Managing Director and CEO, Andrew Corbett said:
“These results continue to demonstrate the strength of the high-grade polymetallic
zones at Mineral Hill. With our operating team, processing flexibility and exposure to
multiple metals, elevated grades directly translate into improved net smelter returns and
potential margin expansion.
We have completed further drilling subsequent to these results and expect a consistent
flow of assays as we refine mine planning and pursue opportunities to grow the Mineral
Resource and extend mine life.”
*Based on consensus metal pricing on 20 June 2025
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Metal Equivalents
This announcement quotes metal equivalent grades defined by Kingston Resources.
Price assumptions used are based on market consensus forecasts with adjustments to
account for reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction (RPEEE), as guided by
JORC reporting guidelines. Copper equivalent (CuEq) conversion factors are used within
the announcement and are calculated by multiplying the grades for each contributing
metal by their respective metal price and recovery and dividing by the multiplication of
the copper price and copper recovery.
Metallurgical recoveries are based on historical production (2010-2016) as well as recent
metallurgical test work and are applied to the Resource and Reserve calculated grades
for each commodity. The Company is of the opinion that all the elements included in the
metal equivalent calculations have a demonstrated potential to be recovered and sold.
Mineral Hill is currently producing metal concentrates and dore (from the CIL) on site.
Upon the commencement of underground polymetallic production, the Company will
have a Cu flotation circuit, Pb flotation circuit and Zn flotation circuit to produce three
different concentrates as well as precious metal dorѐ.
Commodity Unit *Price Deposit Commodity Recovery (%) CuEq Factor
Gold US$/oz 3,503 SOZ Gold 83 0.943
Silver US$/oz 36.77 Silver 88 0.011
Copper US$/lb 5.11 Copper 88 1.000
Lead US$/lb 1.01 Lead 75 0.169
Zinc US$/lb 1.43 Zinc 66 0.210
CuEq % = Cu % + (0.943 * Au g/t) + (0.011* Ag g/t) + (0.169 * Pb %) + (0.210 * Zn)
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Figure 1: Plan map of completed drill holes with wireframes sliced at 1080m RL (Southern Ore Zone).
Table 1: Key highlights – significant intersections.
Hole ID
CuEq
Cutoff
Depth
From
Depth
To
Length
Au
(ppm)
Ag
(ppm)
Cu
(%)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
CuEq
(%)
KSNDDH052 0.5 12.70 15.45 2.75 1.07 30 0.12 1.41 2.88 2.30
KSNDDH053 0.5 9.60 13.00 3.40 1.38 40 0.30 1.10 1.52 2.55
KSNDDH053 0.5 47.80 56.00 8.20 0.30 16 0.18 1.06 4.49 1.76
KSNDDH053 Incl 1 51.15 54.50 3.35 0.59 24 0.22 1.75 8.61 3.15
KSNDDH055 0.5 10.00 17.70 7.70 2.46 41 0.78 1.90 1.27 4.13
KSNDDH055 Incl 1 12.00 17.70 5.70 3.13 54 0.98 2.50 1.65 5.29
KSNDDH055 1 30.30 60.00 29.70 0.18 28 0.10 2.63 4.25 1.92
KSNDDH055 0.5 87.55 90.30 2.75 0.24 44 0.99 6.09 9.98 4.83
KSNDDH057 0.5 8.00 12.80 4.80 1.70 42 0.74 3.28 2.96 3.98
KSNDDH057 Incl 1 9.00 12.80 3.80 2.00 51 0.92 4.11 3.69 4.84
KSNDDH057 0.5 26.00 69.00 43.00 0.24 32 0.15 3.26 3.89 2.09
KSNDDH057 Incl 1 27.00 47.00 20.00 0.17 43 0.17 4.15 4.86 2.53
KSNDDH057 Incl 1 56.00 68.10 12.10 0.50 33 0.21 4.01 4.71 2.72
KSNDDH058 0.5 43.00 57.00 14.00 0.91 14 0.28 0.68 0.63 1.54
High
Grade
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Hole ID
CuEq
Cutoff
Depth
From
Depth
To
Length
Au
(ppm)
Ag
(ppm)
Cu
(%)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
CuEq
(%)
KSNDDH058 Incl 1 45.00 53.00 8.00 1.29 19 0.44 1.03 0.95 2.25
KSNDDH059 0.5 38.50 43.60 5.10 0.91 15 0.55 1.44 1.99 2.24
KSNDDH059 Incl 1 38.50 42.20 3.70 1.16 18 0.73 1.78 2.33 2.81
KSNDDH060 0.5 12.30 13.35 1.05 1.65 76 1.73 3.01 6.96 6.08
KSNDDH060 0.5 16.00 17.55 1.55 0.48 49 0.54 1.49 1.98 2.20
KSNDDH060 0.5 46.80 50.05 3.25 0.05 27 0.07 0.75 5.64 1.72
KSNDDH060 Incl 1 46.80 47.75 0.95 0.14 72 0.22 2.19 16.90 5.06
KSNDDH061 0.5 27.10 47.00 19.90 1.05 19 0.57 1.25 0.82 2.16
KSNDDH061 Incl 1 28.00 38.40 10.40 1.82 31 0.96 1.96 1.25 3.61
The full list of significant intercepts is included in the section titled Drill Hole Collars and
Significant Assays
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Figure 2: Cross-section at 260mN showing high grade lead-zinc mineralisation at Southern Ore Zone.
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Figure 3: Cross-section at 230mN showing the confirmation of the existing Mineral Resource interpretation.
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Figure 4: Cross-section at 200mN showing the confirmation of the existing Mineral Resource interpretation.
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Upcoming Activities
• Gold and silver production from Pearse South Open Pit.
• Underground diamond drilling at SOZ.
• Underground level development at 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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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 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 estimates included in this announcement were
released in ASX announcements on 15 March 2023 (Pearse South), 21 March 2023 (Jack’s
Hut) and 13 November 2025 (Southern Ore Zone, Red Terror and Parkers Hill). The Ore
Reserve estimate outlined below was released in ASX announcements on 30 September
2024 (Pearse South 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 Resource estimates and production targets
continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Mineral Hill Mine, NSW (100%)
• Mine plan out to the end of 2031: Open pit and
underground mining.
• Significant upside: Measured and Indicated Resources
comprise 60% of the 10 Mt resource – substantial
opportunity for conversion to Ore Reserves
• Excellent Infrastructure: Operating processing plant
capable of producing multiple concentrates and precious
metal dorѐ.
• 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 dorѐ on site.
Underground level development and diamond drilling at
SOZ.
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Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
Mineral Hill JORC (2012 Ed.) Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve.
Resource
Category
Tonnes
kt
Grade Metal
Au Cu Pb Zn Ag Au Cu Pb Zn Ag
g/t % % % g/t koz kt kt kt koz
Measured 327 1.90 1.20 0.54 0.33 10 20 4 2 1 109
Indicated 5,658 0.76 1.06 1.69 1.04 32 138 58 93 57 6,083
Inferred 3,999 1.10 0.84 1.13 0.95 21 142 33 45 37 2,661
Total 9,984 0.93 0.97 1.42 0.98 28 300 95.2 139.3 95.4 8,853
Reserve
Category
Tonnes Au Cu Pb Ag Zn Au Cu Pb Zn Ag
kt g/t % % g/t % koz kt kt kt koz
Proved - - - - - -
Probable 840 1.88 0.80 1.90 31 1.60 49 5.5 13 11 833
Total 840 1.88 0.80 1.90 31 1.60 49 5.5 13 11 833
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 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.
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.
The Competent Person signing off on the overall underground SOZ Ore Reserves
Estimate is Mr Steven Weckert BE ME (Min) CP, of Australian Mine Design and
Development Pty Ltd, who is a Member of the AusIMM and who has sufficient relevant
experience in operations and consulting for underground metalliferous mines. Mr
Weckert consents to the inclusion in this report of the information pertaining to the
Mineral Hill SOZ Ore Reserve in the form and context in which it appears.
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Drill Hole Collars and Significant Assays
Table 2: Drillhole collar information.
Hole ID
Local Local Local MGA20 z55
EAST
MGA20 z55
NORTH
AHD Dip
Azimuth
(Local)
Total Depth
(m)
EAST NORTH RL
KSNDDH052 1248.7 228.3 1084.7 499304.5 6395200.7 84.7 5 78 94.8
KSNDDH053 1248.5 227.4 1083.8 499305.1 6395199.9 83.8 -19 92 80.0
KSNDDH054 1242.9 240.5 1086.1 499291.8 6395205.2 86.1 21 71 125.0
KSNDDH055 1243.1 240.3 1084.9 499292.1 6395205.2 84.9 6 74 107.8
KSNDDH056* 1243.2 240.1 1084.1 499292.4 6395205.1 84.1 -14 46 85.3
KSNDDH057 1242.7 241.1 1084.2 499291.2 6395205.5 84.2 -14 61 110.0
KSNDDH058 1224.8 240.7 1082.7 499278.9 6395192.6 82.7 -41 148 61.0
KSNDDH059 1224.3 240.4 1082.7 499278.8 6395192.0 82.7 -63 140 45.0
KSNDDH060 1247.9 226.0 1083.9 499305.6 6395198.5 83.9 -15 117 70.0
KSNDDH061 1212.9 268.1 1084.7 499251.1 6395203.4 84.7 11 96 60.0
KSNDDH062* 1212.9 267.9 1084.6 499251.2 6395203.4 84.6 12 95 60.0
KSNDDH063* 1231.7 238.1 1082.8 499285.6 6395195.6 82.8 -69 106 250.9
KSNDDH064* 1223.0 243.2 1082.7 499275.9 6395193.1 82.7 -74 123 255.6
KSNDDH065* 1103.9 553.5 1094.3 498972.3 6395328.0 94.3 -24 55 146.3
KSNDDH066* 1104.2 553.2 1094.0 498972.7 6395328.1 94.0 -29 60 125
KSNDDH067* 1103.8 553.1 1093.9 498972.5 6395327.7 93.9 -38 58 90
KSNDDH068* 1102.1 548.1 1094.1 498974.9 6395322.9 94.1 -33 117 110.1
KSNDDH069* 1102.3 547.6 1094.1 498975.4 6395322.7 94.1 -30 129 114.9
KSNDDH070* 1137.8 551.8 1094.0 498997.5 6395350.7 94.0 -51 75 80
KSNDDH071* 1147.1 549.2 1094.0 499005.9 6395355.6 94.0 -58 109 70
* Results pending
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Table 3: Full list of significant intercepts.
Hole ID
CuEq
Cutoff
Depth
From
Depth
To Length (m)
Au
(ppm)
Ag
(ppm)
Cu
(%)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
CuEq
(%)
KSNDDH052 0.5 12.70 15.45 2.75 1.07 30 0.12 1.41 2.88 2.30
KSNDDH052 0.5 18.85 20.00 1.15 0.23 12 0.04 1.09 1.63 0.92
KSNDDH052 0.5 23.00 24.00 1.00 0.57 9 0.06 0.38 0.34 0.83
KSNDDH052 0.5 30.00 30.95 0.95 0.23 36 0.54 3.61 5.05 2.82
KSNDDH052 0.5 31.20 31.60 0.40 0.07 7 0.08 0.71 1.17 0.59
KSNDDH052 0.5 31.80 32.30 0.50 0.39 48 0.22 7.22 4.83 3.35
KSNDDH052 0.5 32.80 34.00 1.20 1.99 24 0.09 3.69 3.74 3.64
KSNDDH052 0.5 34.20 49.90 15.70 0.16 13 0.03 0.59 1.09 0.66
KSNDDH052 1 36.75 38.00 1.25 0.40 21 0.08 0.80 1.81 1.19
KSNDDH052 1 43.00 44.00 1.00 0.57 18 0.05 0.79 0.54 1.03
KSNDDH052 0.5 54.00 58.00 4.00 0.21 16 0.08 0.73 0.74 0.74
KSNDDH052 1 54.00 55.00 1.00 0.67 17 0.16 1.05 0.51 1.26
KSNDDH052 0.5 88.25 91.60 3.35 0.15 8 0.03 0.61 1.28 0.64
KSNDDH052 1 88.25 89.00 0.75 0.28 11 0.04 1.24 2.44 1.14
KSNDDH053 0.5 9.60 13.00 3.40 1.38 40 0.30 1.10 1.52 2.55
KSNDDH053 0.5 21.00 36.00 15.00 0.26 17 0.33 0.96 1.30 1.20
KSNDDH053 1 21.00 23.00 2.00 0.35 13 0.13 0.94 1.28 1.03
KSNDDH053 1 26.00 32.00 6.00 0.39 24 0.69 1.51 1.52 1.89
KSNDDH053 0.5 39.00 40.00 1.00 0.01 32 0.02 0.40 0.64 0.58
KSNDDH053 0.5 44.00 45.00 1.00 0.06 9 0.16 0.35 0.83 0.55
KSNDDH053 0.5 47.80 56.00 8.20 0.30 16 0.18 1.06 4.49 1.76
KSNDDH053 1 47.80 48.70 0.90 0.28 23 0.52 0.84 3.51 1.91
KSNDDH053 1 51.15 54.50 3.35 0.59 24 0.22 1.75 8.61 3.15
KSNDDH053 0.5 59.00 64.00 5.00 0.05 10 0.02 0.75 1.02 0.51
KSNDDH053 1 61.80 62.20 0.40 0.04 40 0.07 0.96 2.31 1.19
KSNDDH054 0.5 19.00 20.80 1.80 0.25 4 0.21 0.25 0.48 0.64
High
Grade
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KSNDDH054 0.5 21.10 24.00 2.90 0.45 6 0.27 0.25 0.12 0.82
KSNDDH054 0.5 37.40 38.20 0.80 0.71 4 0.04 0.20 0.31 0.85
KSNDDH054 0.5 38.50 53.00 14.50 0.07 12 0.07 0.95 1.21 0.68
KSNDDH054 1 38.50 42.00 3.50 0.13 19 0.09 1.87 2.14 1.19
KSNDDH054 0.5 72.00 76.00 4.00 0.05 13 0.13 1.16 0.71 0.66
KSNDDH054 0.5 79.00 79.90 0.90 0.03 11 0.16 1.03 0.42 0.57
KSNDDH054 0.5 83.00 84.00 1.00 0.06 14 0.11 1.74 1.57 0.94
KSNDDH055 0.5 10.00 17.70 7.70 2.46 41 0.78 1.90 1.27 4.13
KSNDDH055 1 12.00 17.70 5.70 3.13 54 0.98 2.50 1.65 5.29
KSNDDH055 0.5 26.00 64.00 38.00 0.17 25 0.16 2.16 3.44 1.69
KSNDDH055 1 26.00 28.00 2.00 0.19 32 1.36 0.42 0.20 2.00
KSNDDH055 1 30.30 60.00 29.70 0.18 28 0.10 2.63 4.25 1.92
KSNDDH055 0.5 67.00 70.00 3.00 0.12 12 0.06 1.27 1.35 0.80
KSNDDH055 1 67.00 68.00 1.00 0.30 22 0.13 2.26 1.32 1.32
KSNDDH055 0.5 74.00 78.00 4.00 0.08 15 0.04 1.38 2.96 1.13
KSNDDH055 0.5 87.55 90.30 2.75 0.24 44 0.99 6.09 9.98 4.83
KSNDDH057 0.5 8.00 12.80 4.80 1.70 42 0.74 3.28 2.96 3.98
KSNDDH057 1 9.00 12.80 3.80 2.00 51 0.92 4.11 3.69 4.84
KSNDDH057 0.5 13.50 13.90 0.40 0.16 8 0.11 0.89 0.57 0.62
KSNDDH057 0.5 14.10 22.90 8.80 0.42 33 0.37 2.14 1.82 1.86
KSNDDH057 1 14.10 16.10 2.00 0.39 21 0.16 1.97 2.94 1.71
KSNDDH057 1.00 20.00 22.90 2.90 0.90 72 0.98 4.30 2.74 3.92
KSNDDH057 0.5 26.00 69.00 43.00 0.24 32 0.15 3.26 3.89 2.09
KSNDDH057 1 27.00 47.00 20.00 0.17 43 0.17 4.15 4.86 2.53
KSNDDH057 1 51.00 52.00 1.00 0.08 14 0.12 1.70 1.76 1.01
KSNDDH057 1 56.00 68.10 12.10 0.50 33 0.21 4.01 4.71 2.72
KSNDDH057 0.5 73.00 83.90 10.90 0.12 13 0.07 1.60 2.77 1.18
KSNDDH057 1 73.00 83.00 10.00 0.11 13 0.08 1.69 2.86 1.21
KSNDDH058 0.5 9.00 10.00 1.00 0.47 17 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.63
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KSNDDH058 0.5 38.00 39.00 1.00 0.22 8 0.21 0.50 0.56 0.71
KSNDDH058 0.5 43.00 57.00 14.00 0.91 14 0.28 0.68 0.63 1.54
KSNDDH058 1 45.00 53.00 8.00 1.29 19 0.44 1.03 0.95 2.25
KSNDDH058 1 56.00 57.00 1.00 1.07 2 0.03 0.01 0.02 1.07
KSNDDH059 0.5 9.00 10.70 1.70 1.57 44 0.00 0.01 0.03 1.97
KSNDDH059 0.5 38.50 43.60 5.10 0.91 15 0.55 1.44 1.99 2.24
KSNDDH059 1 38.50 42.20 3.70 1.16 18 0.73 1.78 2.33 2.81
KSNDDH060 0.5 12.30 13.35 1.05 1.65 76 1.73 3.01 6.96 6.08
KSNDDH060 0.5 16.00 17.55 1.55 0.48 49 0.54 1.49 1.98 2.20
KSNDDH060 1 17.00 17.55 0.55 0.79 113 1.46 2.55 5.21 4.97
KSNDDH060 0.5 35.85 38.00 2.15 0.37 5 0.02 0.25 0.63 0.59
KSNDDH060 0.5 43.00 45.90 2.90 0.36 7 0.02 0.54 0.59 0.65
KSNDDH060 1 45.00 45.40 0.40 0.38 11 0.09 1.74 1.18 1.11
KSNDDH060 0.5 46.80 50.05 3.25 0.05 27 0.07 0.75 5.64 1.72
KSNDDH060 1 46.80 47.75 0.95 0.14 72 0.22 2.19 16.90 5.06
KSNDDH061 0.5 27.10 47.00 19.90 1.05 19 0.57 1.25 0.82 2.16
KSNDDH061 1 28.00 38.40 10.40 1.82 31 0.96 1.96 1.25 3.61
KSNDDH061 1 41.50 42.00 0.50 0.48 30 0.22 3.60 1.88 2.00
KSNDDH061 1 46.70 47.00 0.30 0.06 5 1.01 0.29 0.17 1.21
KSNDDH061 0.5 50.00 51.80 1.80 0.06 21 0.21 1.37 2.26 1.21
KSNDDH061 0.5 54.00 55.00 1.00 0.02 16 0.02 0.44 1.20 0.55
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Appendix 1. SOZ Underground Drilling - JORC Code Table 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
• Nature and quality of sampling (eg
cut channels, random chips, or
specific specialised industry
standard measurement tools
appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down hole
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF
instruments, etc). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
• Include reference to measures
taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement
tools or systems used.
• Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to
the Public Report.
• In cases where ‘industry standard’
work has been done this would be
relatively simple (eg ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg
was pulverised to produce a 30 g
Diamond Drilling Sample Collection
• A diamond core drill rig was used to produce rock samples of
core. Run length was variable between 3m and 1m depending on
the ground conditions and any expected mineralisation.
• Triple Tube HQ and NQ barrel set up was utilised to maximize
recoveries.
• Diamond drill core is orientated where orientation tools provided
an outcome that is assessed as reliable.
• The geologist selects sample intervals based on logged geology
(lithology, alteration, mineralisation, structures) with minimum
sample length of 0.3m and maximum of 1.5m. Half core samples
were taken from start to end of hole. All drill core is sampled
using an automated/mechanical core cutting machine with
diamond cutting blade. Samples comprise half core with sample
intervals determined by the geologist and recorded as a cut
sheet.
• For orientated drill core a cutting reference line is drawn
approximately 15mm offset from the orientation line. Drill core is
cut along the cut line with the orientation line not sampled and
returned to the core box for future reference.
• Non-orientated drill core is cut along a reference line that is the
best approximation of the extensions of the orientation reference
line with the intent of ensuring the same half core is sampled.
• Samples are placed in calico bags and dispatched to ALS
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charge for fire assay’). In other cases
more explanation may be required,
such as where there is coarse gold
that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine
nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.
laboratory where they are received and registered with a sample
receipt document provided as a record of the chain of custody
process.
Analysis of Geotechnical Samples
• Field point load testing (PLT) was conducted on solid pieces of
core >100mm in length from every 3rd core tray. Different rock
type samples were selected to collect a range of data reflecting
varying rock mass strengths throughout each hole.
Drilling
techniques
• Drill type (eg core, reverse
circulation, open-hole hammer,
rotary air blast, auger, Bangka,
sonic, etc) and details (eg core
diameter, triple or standard tube,
depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether
core is oriented and if so, by what
method, etc).
• Diamond Core Drilling: - 29 diamond drill holes have been
completed to date for a total of 3963.6 metres
• This release refers to 8 diamond drill holes that have been
completed in the program for a total of 978 m.
• The holes were collared in two separate sites in existing SOZ
underground drives on the 1100 Level.
• All holes were diamond cored with HQ3 with the option to reduce
to NQ3 where adverse ground conditions were encountered.
• All holes were oriented using an Axis North-seeking Gyroscopic
tool. During drilling a collar check survey and a 15m survey was
taken, followed by surveys every 30m from 30m depth to end of
hole. Prior to completing each hole, a multi-shot continuous gyro
survey was taken. Each single shot and EOH multi-shot was then
uploaded to the cloud-hosted Axis database for retrieval and
review by Geology.
• Reverse Circulation Drilling
• No Reverse Circulation drilling was completed as part of the
program being reported or depicted in the release.
Drill sample
recovery
• Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries
and results assessed.
• Diamond Drill Core
• Diamond drill core is recovered on a run-by-run basis where
the length drilled, and axial length recovered is recorded by
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• Measures taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the
samples.
• Whether a relationship exists
between sample recovery and
grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
the drilling crew. Run length and recovery are remeasured
and calculated in the core processing area. No significant
discrepancies have been noted between driller and KSN
determined runs and recovery.
• Diamond drill core is sampled as half core using a diamond
blade auto saw.
• Core loss zones have not been sampled. These ‘gaps’ in
sampling have been assigned zero (0) grade for the purposes
of significant interval calculation.
• Reverse Circulation Drilling
• No Reverse Circulation drilling referred to or reported or
depicted in the release.
Logging • Whether core and chip samples
have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of
detail to support appropriate
Mineral Resource estimation,
mining studies and metallurgical
studies.
• Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel, etc) photography.
• The total length and percentage of
the relevant intersections logged.
• A qualified geologist logs all drill core from this program.
• Logging captured, lithological, alteration, mineralisation,
structural and weathering information. Drill core also provided
geotechnical data based on physical counts of and physical
measurement of angles, hardness, roughness, of discontinuities
and visual assessment and description of structural features.
• Geological logging is generally qualitative in nature noting the
presence of various geological features and their intensities using
a numerical 1-5 scale. Quantitative features of the logging include
structural alpha and beta measurements captured as well as
magnetic susceptibility and bulk density data.
• Bulk density intervals were chosen to represent the range of
lithology/alteration and mineralisation within the hole. The test
can only be completed on competent core, so areas of broken or
clayey core are not represented in the bulk density
measurements,
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• “Dry weight” and “Wet weight” measurements were taken every 3
trays for pieces of core >= 10cm and bulk density calculated using
the Archimedes Principal:
• Bulk Density = (Sample Weight in Air) *(Fluid Density) / (Sample
Weight in Air) – Sample Weight in Water).
• The entire set of holes are fully logged and photographed.
• Diamond Core Drilling
• Recoveries were measured by the driller and/or offsider whilst
in the splits on the rack at the rig site using a handheld tape
measure. Recoveries were written in permanent marker on a
core block placed in the core tray. The Geologist and/or field
assistant measured the length of recovered core in the trays
when meter marking the core. Recovery is recorded as a
percentage per run.
• Drill core recoveries across the drill holes average >95% with 5-0%
recovery in mineralised zones.
• There is no observed relationship between sample recovery and
grade.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
• If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core
taken.
• If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and
whether sampled wet or dry.
• For all sample types, the nature,
quality and appropriateness of the
sample preparation technique.
• Quality control procedures adopted
• Diamond drill core sampling intervals are determined by the
logging geologist and is defined by key geological characteristics
such as lithology, alteration, mineralisation style paragenesis etc,
and structure.
• Drill core is sampled as half core using an automated diamond
blade core saw.
• Core is sampled from the same half with a cut at approximately
15mm offset from the BOH orientation line that is retained in the
core tray for future reference.
• Primary sample intervals are not subsampled further.
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for all sub-sampling stages to
maximise representivity of samples.
• Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in
situ material collected, including for
instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
• Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
• Routine QAQC was used in the sampling process. Blank material
was introduced at 1:30. Certified Reference Material was
introduced at a ratio of 1:25 and in areas of identified
mineralisation. Crush and pulp duplicates were taken at a ratio of
1:30
• Samples from the field are dispatched to the sample preparation
facility in Orange where they are dried, crushed and pulverised
with a 150g pulp subsample collected for analysis.
• Sample representivity and quality is assessed using KSN QAQC
protocols.
• Half core samples are appropriate for the host rock characteristics
and mineralisation style. Mineralised veins are, on the whole, at
moderate angles to core axis enabling a representative sample to
be achieved through the half core sampling process.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
• The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the assaying
and laboratory procedures used
and whether the technique is
considered partial or total.
• For geophysical tools,
spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc, the parameters
used in determining the analysis
including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
• Nature of quality control procedures
• Geochemical analysis is carried out on all samples using a
standardised analytical suite and sample preparation protocol.
• Gold analysis is determined by fire assay (FA) by using lead
collection technique with a 30g sample charge
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