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KINGSTON RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Nov 17, 2021

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Capital/Financing Update

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ASX/Media Announcement 18 November 2021

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Kingston to become a gold producer with acquisition of the Mineral Hill Mine in NSW

Acquisition delivers immediate gold production, cash-flow and outstanding gold and copper exploration upside in a Tier-1 mining district

Key Points:

  • Kingston enters binding agreement to acquire the Mineral Hill Mine from US-based Quintana MH Holding Co LLC for up to A$22.7M (US$17.0M) in cash and shares.

  • Located 65km north of Condobolin in NSW, Mineral Hill has extensive gold and copper Resources, a long production history, a recently upgraded 400ktpa CIL circuit, and an existing flotation plant.

  • Gold tailings on site are currently being processed through the CIL circuit, delivering immediate gold production for Kingston.

  • Tailings processing forecast to deliver gold production of 40,000oz at AISC of A$1,550-1650/oz over 29 months[1] , with positive free cash-flow expected in early 2022.

  • Reserves of 71,163oz Au and a Resource base of 469,217oz Au Equivalent underpin Kingston’s intent to establish initial mine production following conclusion of the tailings project.

  • Outstanding exploration potential with multiple targets located within the Mining Licence hosting high-grade historic drilling results to be followed up.

  • The Project comes with a highly prospective regional tenement package and is strategically located within a resource-rich region with a skilled local workforce.

  • The mine re-opening will provide local employment and business opportunities for the surrounding townships within the Lachlan Shire.

  • The acquisition is consistent with Kingston’s stated objective of becoming a substantial gold producer in the Asia-Pacific region. The transition to production and strengthened balance sheet will also enhance its ability to advance the 3.8Moz Misima Gold Project in PNG.

  • Transaction to be funded through an institutional placement raising $14.0 million and a A$4.0 million Share Purchase Plan.

Kingston Resources Limited (ASX: KSN ) ( Kingston or the Company ) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding agreement ( Share Purchase Agreement or SPA ) with US-based Quintana MH Holding Co. LLC ( Quintana ) to acquire a 100% interest in the Mineral Hill Mine ( Mineral Hill ), located in central NSW (the Transaction ).

1 This production target is supported by the TSF Ore Reserve of 1.81Mt at 1.13g/t for 43,000oz Au

201/110 Pacific Hwy, @KSNResources North Sydney, NSW 2060 +61 2 8021 7492 [email protected] www.kingstonresources.com.au

ASX: KSN Shares on Issue: 286M Market Cap: A$69M Cash: A$7.5M (30 September 2021)

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The acquisition represents a unique opportunity for Kingston to accelerate its transition to an operating mining company. The Mineral Hill Mine includes two processing circuits, current gold production, a number of developed polymetallic deposits and extensive exploration upside.

With first gold poured in September, Mineral Hill is currently ramping up production from the processing of existing tailings. Production is forecast to total 40,000 ounces at an average all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of A$1,550-1,650/oz over 29 months. The operation is expected to deliver positive free cash-flow by early 2022.

The tailings processing operation will provide a solid foundation for Kingston to unlock the broader potential of the Mineral Hill asset, with minimal capital required to access several production-ready open pit and underground deposits. These near-term production opportunities include the Pearse and Pearse North deposits, the Southern Ore Zone and the Parkers Hill deposit. In addition, there are a large number of advanced exploration targets across the broader tenement package which the Company intends to pursue aggressively.

Kingston has an exploration and development program in place from which it intends to re-establish mine production from the existing reserve and resource base following completion of the tailings processing operation anticipated in late 2023.

Under the terms of the acquisition, Kingston has agreed to pay Quintana a combination of upfront cash and shares, deferred cash payments, and a 2% royalty over production. The consideration is comprised of:

  • US$1.0m (A$1.3m) upfront cash

  • US$8.0m (A$10.7m) upfront equity

  • Deferred consideration based on the following milestones:

  • US$1.5m (A$2.0m) cash payment upon production of 15,000oz of gold

  • US$2.0m (A$2.7m) cash payment upon production of 22,500oz of gold

  • US$3.5m (A$4.7m) cash payment upon production of 30,000oz of gold

  • US$1.0m (A$1.3m) cash payment upon the earlier of production of 37,500oz of gold or the 31 December 2023

  • A 2% NSR over future mine production from the Mineral Hill project area

Kingston intends to fund the Transaction through a A$14.0 million placement (Equity Raising) and a A$4.0 million Share Purchase Plan (see details below). The proceeds of the Equity Raising, together with existing cash reserves of approximately A$5 million, will be used to complete the acquisition, fund associated transaction costs and environmental bonds, provide working capital to continue the ramp-up in gold production, and fund the planned aggressive near-term exploration and development program. The funds raised will also contribute to the ongoing development activity at the Company’s Misima Gold Project.

Shareholder approval will be required in respect of the issuance of the consideration shares to Quintana – see details below. Accordingly, the acquisition of Mineral Hill is dependent on obtaining shareholder approval as well as customary terms and conditions. The company intends to defer its AGM from 25 November 2025 to 14 December 2021 to incorporate the shareholder approval required. A Supplementary NOM is expected to be distributed shortly with further details.

Kingston Resources Managing Director, Andrew Corbett, said: “The acquisition of Mineral Hill is a unique opportunity for Kingston shareholders. We are very excited to be able to acquire a fully-developed gold and copper project in a Tier-1 location that has recently restarted operations with immediate gold production. The attractive deal metrics, near-term cash-flow and significant gold and copper exposure make for a fantastic

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strategic fit with our cornerstone asset, the 3.8Moz Misima Gold Project in PNG. Misima is a large-scale, long-life and low-cost development project which, combined with the near-term production profile and extensive exploration opportunities at Mineral Hill, provides Kingston with an ideal platform for growth.”

“Mineral Hill has a strong history of high-grade gold and copper production, a number of advanced brownfields exploration targets, an existing resource base and infrastructure which is expected to enable a low capital-intensity restart of existing development opportunities.

“The initial production will come from the re-processing of tailings on site, which is expected to be followed by a restart of both open pit and underground mining operations. The acquisition comes with an established operational team on site and a well-established mine plan, which means we can move forward quickly and efficiently at Mineral Hill while still progressing the Misima Definitive Feasibility Study and approvals program.

“Mineral Hill successfully operated from 1989 to 2004, producing 396koz of gold and 33kt of copper. Since the original mine closure in 2004, there has been limited exploration despite a number of outstanding drill results. We see exploration at Mineral Hill as one of the key pillars for our aspiration to become a leading diversified mid-tier gold and base metal producer in the Asia-Pacific region. Strategically, the processing plant is ideally located within the Cobar Basin to take advantage of both internal and external near-mine opportunities.”

Quintana Minerals President & COO, Xavier Ochoa, said :

“The Mineral Hill mine has had a significant operating history. Since 2018, when Quintana took over the property, our Australian operating team has accomplished excellent work to bring the mine back into operation in a staged manner with the CIL plant now fully refurbished and in commissioning to re-process onsite tailings with a high gold content. This same competent operating team, once the tailings re-processing is fully ramped up, will be capable of advancing to the next stage to capitalize on the significant mineral endowment of Mineral Hill by developing the known Pearce, Pearce North and Parker’s Hill open pits and various underground ore deposits, as well as exploring the site.

“Naturally for Quintana, being a US-based Company with operations in North America, having the opportunity to partner with an Australian-based operating company like Kingston through the sale of Mineral Hill and continuing as a stakeholder, through shares and royalties, will see a mutually beneficial opportunity to realize the full upside and potential of the asset.”

Immediate focus for Mineral Hill

Following completion of the Transaction, which is expected to occur in mid-to-late January 2022 the immediate focus will be to complete the production ramp up of the CIL circuit for the tailings re-processing. The current tailings mine plan involves the treatment of 1.7-1.8Mt @ 1.1g/t Au over 29 months, recovering 40,000oz of gold at an AISC of A$1550-1650/oz.

The production ramp-up is expected to take four months, targeting nameplate production early 2022. The targeted tailings throughput rate is 750,000tpa.

In addition, exploration drilling will commence within two months of completion focusing on the Pearse open pit targets and the Southern Ore Zone (SOZ) underground targets. The aim will be to provide an updated Resource base to underpin mine feasibility work and approvals to ensure an immediate transition to open pit and/or underground feed at the completion of the tailings reprocessing.

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Tailings Re-Processing

The Mineral Hill TSF 1 project is designed to mine and treat 1.81Mt at 1.13g/t Au tailings predominantly from TSF1 with a projected recovery of approximately 61% LOM, producing approximately 40,000 recovered ounces of gold. The mine plan has subdivided TSF1 into seven production cells that will be sequentially mined in 2m flitches; using hydraulic Dragflow pumps mounted on excavators that have material pushed to them by a small dozer. The system is designed to deliver a sustained 100t of solids to the plant per hour. There are 44 personnel currently on site to support the operation, reflecting a full ramp up of employees to run the mining and processing operations.

Overview of Mineral Hill and Past Production History

The Mineral Hill mine (Figure 1) is located 65km north of Condobolin in central NSW and comprises 20 granted Mining Leases enclosed by a single Exploration Licence, EL1999. The tenement package covers a total area of some 340km[2] with additional exploration tenure adjacent to the primary project area (Walkers Hill Tenement EL8334). The Project is a 2-hour drive from either Dubbo or Parkes, both of which are serviced by daily flight options from Sydney.

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Figure 1. Mineral Hill Mine (100%) 516km SW of Sydney NSW in Cobar Basin.

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The Project lies in the western portion of the Lachlan Fold Belt at the juncture of two regionally important structures – the Gilmore Suture and the Lachlan Transfer Zone. Mineral Hill is an extensive geological system containing a number of high-grade, low-tonnage ore bodies.

The Mineral Hill Mine is an historic operating mine site which was placed on care and maintenance in 2016. The site consists of a number of exploration and development opportunities including several historic small open pit and underground operations and a number of exploration targets.

The area was first explored in 1894. The Project has been operated sporadically since that date, including most recently by Kimberley Metals Limited (KBL) in 2008, which undertook high-grade gold mining at the Pearse open pit, as well as the Parkers Hill and the Southern Ore Zone underground operations. The Project was subsequently acquired by Quintana in 2016 out of administration and placed on care and maintenance until the decision to advance the tailings re-processing operation was made in 2020.

Gold exploration and development, through the existing reserves at Pearse and Pearse North, the tailings re-processing project, and the extensive exploration portfolio, remain the core of the operations at the Project. In addition to gold, the Project offers exposure to other precious and base metals, including copper, zinc, lead and silver within several of the exploration and development targets.

The planned exploration and development program that Kingston intends to undertake is aiming to bring Pearse, Pearse North into production initially upon conclusion of the tailings re-processing. This would then be followed by the Southern Ore Zone. The Resource base across these operations totals 2.2Mt.

The Project hosts existing infrastructure, including an existing processing plant (Figure 2), access to grid power and public roads, which will help accelerate a restart to mining production delivering on Kingston's stated aims of becoming a gold producer.

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Figure 2. Site infrastructure includes a 350ktpa flotation and 400ktpa CIL circuit.

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Mineral Hill Production History

Under the ownership of ASX-listed Triako Resources Limited (1989-2005), 2.1Mt ore was treated at an average grade of 6.4g/t Au and 1.1% Cu, for the recovery of 20,000 tonnes of copper and 360,000 ounces of gold.

KBL acquired the project in 2009 and resumed production in September 2011. As at June 2016, KBL’s production at Mineral Hill totalled 12,498t copper, 3,566t lead, 1,472t zinc, 34,507oz gold and 615,160oz silver. Mineral Hill closed under KBL Mining in mid-2016, a result of a high debt burden and the mining operation being impacted by a pit wall failure and weather event at the Pearse open pit mine, this combination of factors resulted in KBL being placed into administration.

Exploration

In terms of modern exploration, Mineral Hill is considered highly under-explored and, while subject to extensive historical drilling, the recent discoveries of Pearse and Red Terror have highlighted the significant shallow potential with just 2% of drill-holes testing beyond 350m below surface. The average drill-hole depth is just 90m.

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Figure 3. Highly prospective brownfields exploration targets within the existing Mining Leases.

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Mineral Hill has been explored from surface and underground since the early 1960’s with 248 kilometers of drill holes completed using diamond drilling and reverse circulation as the dominant drilling methodology.

Selected significant intercepts are presented below to highlight the tenor of ore grade intercepts within and proximal to the recognized ore zones, and as drill hole intercepts that infer extension potential of mineralised structures. Intervals are length weighted and calculated based on gold and copper grades with a lower cutoff of 0.3g/t Au and 0.3% Cu. Internal waste, defined as an interval without a value greater than at least one of the cut-off values, is included up to a maximum length of 2m

Southern Ore Zone (SOZ): Re-commencing underground mining of the SOZ precious and base metal lodes is anticipated to contribute medium-term ore feed. Drilling highlights at SOZ include:

  • 37.7m @ 2.20g/t Au, 0.9% Cu, 69.8g/t Ag, 1.7% Pb, 0.4% Zn, from 12mdh KUSOZ072A

  • 50.7m @ 1.28g/t Au, 2.2% Cu, 112.9g/t Ag, 15.9% Pb, 8.9% Zn, from 142mdh KUSOZ053

  • 34m @ 3.46g/t Au, 0.8% Cu, 4.1g/t Ag, 0.3% Pb, 0.2% Zn, from 354mdh TMH221

  • 17.5m @ 3.57g/t Au, 2.0% Cu, 8.7g/t Ag, 0.2% Pb 0.3% Zn from 313mdh TMH239A

  • 35.2m @ 1.63g/t Au, 1.3% Cu, 4.8g/t Ag, 0.1% Pb, 0.2% Zn from 301.5mdh TMH218

  • 18.2m @ 1.33g/t Au, 0.9% Cu, 15.2g/t Ag, 1.1 % Pb, 0.9 % Zn from 315m TMH222

  • 21.1m @ 0.97g/t Au, 1.4% Cu, 8.9g/t Ag, 0.1% Pb, 0% Zn from 388.8mdh TMH237

A number of additional high priority exploration targets have been identified by the Company and include:

Pearse Corridor is a highly prospective, yet underexplored zone defined by an extensive As-Sb-Au soil anomaly and hosting JORC 2012 Resources and Ore Reserves with in the Pearse and Pearse North open pit deposits. Drilling highlights include:

Pearse (partially mined)

  • 32m @ 2.15g/t Au, 172.5g/t Ag from 91m - KMHRC054

  • 23m @ 6.49g/t Au, 296g/t Ag from 91m - KMHRC029

Pearse North

  • 6m @ 9.08g/t Au, 46.3g/t Ag from 108m - KMHRC085

  • 8m @ 4.07g/t Au, 86.7g/t Ag from 125m - T356

  • 20m @ 1.80g/t Au, 64.0g/t Ag from 53m - KMHRC171

  • 17m @ 4.48g/t Au, 8.7g/t Ag from 4m - KMHRC161

  • 15.4m @ 3.16g/t Au, 38.6g/t Ag from 55.6m - KMHDD032

  • 48m @ 7.37g/t Au, 98.8g/t Ag from 5m - KMHDD030

Jacks Hut comprises vein-style and stockwork copper mineralisation. The open pit target is adjacent to the high-grade breccia core mined by Triako Resources Ltd yielding 11.9kt copper and 80koz gold. Drilling highlights include:

  • 49m @ 1.81% Cu, 3.3g/t Ag, 0.76g/t Au from 24m - KMHRC159

  • • 30m @ 1.09% Cu, 2.7g/t Ag, 0.15g/t Au from 62m - KMHRC150

  • 28m @ 0.99% Cu, 2.4g/t Ag, 0.19g/t Au from 22m - KMHRC158

Missing Link has the potential to be a structural repeat to the North-East of Jacks Hut and may be incorporated into a Jacks Hut open pit concept. Drilling highlights include:

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  • 8m @ 9.13g/t Au, 5.6/t Ag from 22mdh - GMH27

  • 21m @ 2.41g/t Au, 0.6g/t Ag from 39mdh - TMH125

  • 22.1m @ 1.80g/t Au, 1.0g/t Ag from 45mdh - TMH204

  • 21m @ 5.30g/t Au, 1.6g/t Ag, 1.24% Cu from 58mdh - KMHRC138

Parkers Hill is immediately adjacent to the Eastern Ore Zone (EOZ), historically mined from underground, however, Kingston is considering the potential of open pit mining. Parkers Hill contains a JORC 2004 Resource and will be a focus to upgrade to JORC 2012 and commence scoping studies on a potential open pit operation. Drilling highlights include:

  • 31m @ 0.9% Cu, 0.6% Pb, 0.7% Zn, 5g/t Ag, 0.80g/t Au from 105m - KMHRC148

  • 46.2m @ 0.82% Cu, 1.42 % Pb, 0.9 % Zn, 12.2g/t Ag, 0.81g/t Au from 45.6m - KUPH095

  • 10.1m @ 0.5% Cu, 2.1% Pb, 2.2% Zn, 13.2g/t Ag, 0.80g/t Au from 73.2m - KUPH097

  • 29.2m @ 0.9% Cu, 1.67 % Pb, 1.8 % Zn, 11.1g/t Ag, 0.77g/t Au from 55.1m - KUPH097

GD140 is a gold/silver target adjacent to the historically mined EOZ underground. Gold mineralisation is associated with quartz veining <25cm think with low sulphide content. Drilling highlights include:

  • 25m @ 1.33g/t Au from 55mdh - 4246

  • 12m @ 5.00g/t Au, 3.4g/t Ag from 58mdh - 4100

  • 9m @ 3.25g/t Au from 68mdh - 4244

  • 28m @ 0.53g/t Au, 0.6g/t Ag from 76m - TMH155

  • 25m @ 0.66g/t Au, 3.2g/t Ag from 83mdh - KMHRC136

Conceptual Undercover Structural Targets – a number of early-stage conceptual exploration targets have been developed through an inferred structural architecture. These are largely related to untested zones beneath sequences of cover and include the Ashes West Graben, Q Fault Skarn and Parkers Hill East Anomaly.

Processing Plant

Existing CIL (Carbon-in-Leach) plant infrastructure has been recently upgraded and refurbished ahead of commencing the tailings processing.

Under the configuration adopted for the tailings re-processing the plant capacity is rated at approximately 750,000tpa. The historic capacity of the flotation and CIL circuits was approximately 350,000tpa and 400,000tpa. The flotation circuit was capable of treating both gold and base metal sulphide ore and produced gold, copper, lead and zinc concentrates. The CIL circuit was added to lift gold recoveries and produced gold dore in 2016.

The crushing, grinding, and flotation circuit is currently on care and maintenance and will require refurbishment before hard rock processing can recommence.

Reserves and Resource

Mineral Resources for the Mineral Hill Mine have been compiled for five separate ore bodies within the Mine Lease area. Ore Reserves have been estimated for three deposits at TSF, Pearse and Pearse North.

Mineral Hill Resources have been estimated as 5.9Mt @ 1.20g/t Au, 23.5g/t Ag, 0.7% Cu, 1.0% Pb, and 0.6% Zn for 229Koz Au, 4,461Koz Ag, 43Kt Cu, 60Kt Pb, and 35Kt Zn (Table 1).

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Mineral Hill Mine Ore Reserves for TSF, Pearse and Pearse North have been estimated as 2.1Mt @ 1.40g/t Au, 5g/t Ag for 71Koz Au and 346Koz Ag (Table 2).

Existing Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves provide a solid foundation for Kingston to unlock the potential of the Mineral Hill asset, with minimal capital required to access several production-ready open pit and underground deposits.

Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for Pearse, Parkers Hill and the Southern Ore Zone have been adjusted for mining depletion using the production wireframes created by the site survey department at the time of mining[1] .

The Southern Ore Zone (SOZ) and Tailings Storage Facility (TSF; Tails Reprocessing Project) have been prepared in accordance with JORC Code 2012 and are current. Parkers Hill and Pearse Mineral Resource Estimates that have been prepared by a Competent Person in accordance with the JORC Code 2004 and have not been updated to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported. Work needed to ensure accord with JORC 2012 consists of verifying the assumptions and geological model presented in the original estimate, and potentially a program of targeted drilling. It is anticipated that much of the future work programs will be focused on establishment of the underlying geological and structural model, and metallurgical studies to increase the confidence in predicted recoveries as well as mining optimisation studies.

Table 1: Consolidated Mineral Resources for Mineral Hill Mine[1,2,3]

Total Total
Deposit Tonnes
Mt
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
Cu
(%)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
Au
(Koz)
Ag
(Moz)
Cu
(Kt)
Pb
(Kt)
Zn
(Kt)
TSF 1.86 1.13 67
Pearse 0.14 4.82 149 22 0.68
Pearse North 0.30 2.70 26 26 0.25
SOZ 1.78 1.79 18 1.2 1.2 1.0 102 1.02 20 22 18
Parkers Hill 1.84 0.19 43 1.3 2.1 0.9 11 2.52 22 38 17
TOTAL 5.91 1.20 23 0.7 1.0 0.6 229 4.46 43 60 35

Table 2: Ore Reserves for Mineral Hill Mine[1,2,3]

Proved Probable Total
Tonnes
(Mt)
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(Koz)
Ag
(Koz)
TSF 1.81
1.13
1.81
1.13
43
Pearse 0.08
5.12
85
0.08
5.12
85
14
227
Pearse North 0.06
2.30
17
0.12
2.60
22
0.18
2.50
21
15
119
TOTAL 0.06
2.30
17
2.02
1.38
5
2.07
1.41
5
71
346
Table 3: Measured Component of Mineral Hill Mine Measured Component of Mineral Hill Mine Measured Component of Mineral Hill Mine Mineral Resources Mineral Resources
Measured3
Tonnes Au Ag Cu Pb Zn
(Mt) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (%)
TSF
Pearse 0.14 4.82 149
Pearse North 0.07 2.40 19

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SOZ 0.49 2.03 12 1.2 0.6 0.4
Parkers Hill
TOTAL 0.70 2.63 40 0.8 0.4 0.3

Table 4: Indicated Component of Mineral Hill Mine Mineral Resources

Indicated3
Tonnes Au Ag Cu Pb Zn
(Mt) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (%)
TSF 1.86 1.13
Pearse
Pearse North 0.21 2.90 30
SOZ 0.69 1.63 22 1.1 1.7 1.4
Parkers Hill 1.79 0.19 42 1.3 2.1 0.9
TOTAL 4.54 0.92 21 0.7 1.1 0.6

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Table 5: Inferred Component of Mineral Hill Mine Mineral Resources

Inferred3
Tonnes Au Ag Cu Pb Zn
(Mt) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (%)
TSF
Pearse
Pearse North 0.03 2.00 16
SOZ 0.60 1.79 18 1.3 1.3 1.1
Parkers Hill 0.05 0.20 48 0.7 1.8 2.4
TOTAL 0.67 1.68 20 1.2 1.3 1.2
  • 1- The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resources estimates were prepared by a Competent person in accordance with the JORC Code 2012 with exception of the Parkers Hill and Pearse Mineral Resource Estimates that have been prepared by a Competent Person in accordance with the JORC Code 2004 and have not been updated to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported. Pearse, Parkers Hill and the Southern Ore Zone Mineral Resource estimates and Ore Reserves have been adjusted by mining depletion using the production wireframes created by the site survey department at the time of mining. These wireframes represent the mining activities at these deposits to the best of Kingston’s knowledge although they are not to be viewed as complete or accurate in their entirety and therefore mining depletion may be revised when Kingston is able to produce revised determinations on more complete data and verification thereof.

  • 2- Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves

  • 3- Rounding to significant figures may cause minor computational discrepancies

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Equity Raising

The acquisition and associated transaction costs will be funded through an institutional placement ( Placement ) for which Kingston has secured binding commitments from institutional and sophisticated investors totalling $14.0 million. Alongside the Placement, a Share Purchase Plan will be offered to existing eligible shareholders targeting a raise of up to A$4.0 million.

Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited acted as Lead Manager in relation to the Placement.

The issue price of A$0.20 per share for both the Placement and the Share Purchase Plan represents a:

  • 16.7% discount to the closing price of Kingston shares of A$0.24 on 15 November 2021 being the last trading day prior to release of this announcement; and a

  • 12.1% discount to the 10 day VWAP prior to the release of this announcement.

Under the Placement, Kingston will issue 70 million new fully paid ordinary shares. It is anticipated that 41,554,019 shares will be allotted under Listing Rule 7.1, and 28,445,981 will be allotted under Listing Rule 7.1A. The shares are expected to be issued on or around 22 November 2021. Further details of the Placement issue are set out in the Appendix 3B lodged by the Company today.

Shareholder approval for the issuance of consideration shares to Quintana and to ratify the above Placement pursuant to Listing Rule 7.4 will be considered at the Company’s Annual General Meeting ( AGM ) which is expected to be held on 14 December 2021.

Funds raised under the Placement will primarily be used to fund the acquisition of Mineral Hill, associated environmental bonds, and transaction costs, and the planned exploration and development program at Mineral Hill. Funds will also be utilised to advance feasibility studies and approvals programs at Kingston’s Misima Gold Project in PNG, as well as for general working capital purposes.

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Share Purchase Plan

The Share Purchase Plan (SPP) will be offered to existing eligible shareholders, being those shareholders that are residents in Australia or New Zealand that held Kingston shares as at 7:00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 17 November 2021. Eligible shareholders will be invited to participate in the SPP at the same issue price as the Placement (A$0.20 per share). The SPP will provide eligible shareholders the opportunity to increase their holding by up to A$30,000 without incurring any brokerage or transaction costs. The SPP is targeted to raise a maximum A$4.0 million and is not underwritten.

Kingston may increase or decrease the size of the SPP and/or scale back applications under the SPP at its discretion. Any scale-back will be applied to the extent and in the manner, Kingston sees fit, which may include taking into account a number of factors such as the size of an applicant's shareholding at the record date for the SPP, the extent to which the applicant has sold or purchased shares since the record date, whether the applicant may have multiple registered holdings, the date on which the application was made, and the total applications received from eligible shareholders. Further information regarding the SPP (including terms and conditions of the SPP) will be provided to eligible shareholders in the SPP offer booklet, which will be made available to eligible shareholders shortly. Eligible shareholders wishing to participate in the SPP will need to apply in accordance with the instructions in the SPP offer booklet. Participation in the SPP is optional.

At the time of allotment under both the Placement and SPP, New Shares issued under the offers will rank pari-passu with existing shares.

Share Purchase Plan Timetable

Share Purchase Plan Timetable
Event Date
Record Date 17 November 2021
OpeningDate 22 November 2021
ClosingDate 16 December 2021
Announcement of SPP results 20 December 2021
Issue of New Shares 23 December 2021
Quotation of Shares on ASX 23 December 2021
Despatch of HoldingStatements 24 December 2021

The above timetable is indicative only and is subject to change. All dates and times are AEST. Subject to the requirements of the Corporations Act, the ASX Listing Rules and any other applicable laws, Kingston reserves the right to amend this timetable at any time, including extending the closing date of the Share Purchase Plan period or accepting late applications, either generally or in particular cases, without notice. Any extension of the closing date will have a consequential effect on the issue date of the New Shares. The commencement of quotation of New Shares is subject to confirmation from ASX. The information in this announcement does not constitute financial product advice and does not take into account the financial objectives, personal situation or circumstances of any shareholder. If you are in any doubt as to how to proceed, please contact your financial, tax or other professional adviser.

Investor Presentation

Further details of the Transaction and the Equity Raising are detailed in the investor presentation released on the ASX platform today.

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Table 6: Drill hole collar information

HOLE ID X Y Z BRG AT DIP TOTDEPTH AREA HTYPE
KUSOZ072A 1195.463 289.384 1041.125 255 0 -42 50 SOZO DD
KUSOZ053 1176.137 406.072 1098.797 85 0 19 192.7 SOZ DD
TMH221 1300.3 419.42 1305.1 261 0 -75 418 SOZO RCDD
TMH239A 1086.931 438.41 1307.162 79.5 0 -80 60 SOZO RC
TMH218 1149.45 349.75 1308.32 44 0 -74.9 366.5 SOZO RCDD
TMH222 1093.53 356.27 1308.38 67 0 -57.5 360.6 SOZO RCDD
TMH237 1118.62 223.129 1312.299 76 0 -68 464.9 SOZO RCDD
KMHRC054 125 1862.5 1323.05 93.8 0 -60.2 130 PEARSE RC
KMHRC029 103.679 1825.597 1322 83 0 -61.5 130 PEARSE RC
KMHDD030 55 2212 1332.04 90 0 -60 106 Pearse North DD
KMHRC085 28.2 2124.4 1331.7 97.2 0 -60.2 121 Pearse North RC
T356 0.63 2152.15 1333.96 90 0 -60 159 Pearse North RC
KMHRC161 30.72 2210.62 1332.34 90 0 -60 106 Pearse North RC
KMHDD032 50 2187 1331.6 90 0 -60 100 Pearse North DD
KMHRC171 6.76 2210.18 1333.45 90 0 -60 100 Pearse North RC
KMHRC159 998.3758 1440.857 1318.396 90 0 -65 81 JH Hanging Wall RC
KMHRC150 945.082 1419.272 1315.561 90 0 -60 110 JH Hanging Wall RC
KMHRC158 1020.795 1421.368 1318.85 90 0 -80 64 JH Hanging Wall RC
GMH27 1184.83 1341.77 1331.63 0 0 -90 90 Missing Link PERC
KMHRC138 1123 1406.8 1324 135 0 -61 132 PARH RC
TMH125 1103.42 1426.17 1321.91 90 0 -80 198 Missing Link RC
TMH204 1090 1420 1321 86 0 -70 120.4 Missing Link RCDD
KMHRC148 1527.511 985.706 1309.377 86 0 -58 192 PARH RC
KUPH095 1509.186 943.222 1169.901 95 0 -3 100 PARH DD
KUPH097 1509.017 942.785 1169.294 108 0 1 95 PARH DD
4100 1560.51 1097.06 1301.72 90 0 -70 70 GD140 Area RC
4244 1540.2 1125.12 1303.39 91 0 -70 90 GD140 Area RC
4246 1540.13 1139.63 1304 99 0 -71 80 GD140 Area RC
TMH155 1453.3 1133.84 1307.96 76 0 -65 140 GD140 Area RC
KMHRC136 1483.716 1066.008 1302.474 47 0 -63 126 PARH RC

Table 7: Significant Gold-Silver Intervals

Area BHID FROM TO Interval Au_ppm Cu_pct Ag_ppm Pb_pct Zn_pct
Pearse KMHRC029 66 67 1 0.30 0.01 0.2 0.01 0.02
Pearse KMHRC029 90 113 23 6.49 0.02 295.8 0.02 0.03
Pearse KMHRC054 75 81 6 2.62 0.00 17.8 0.01 0.01
Pearse KMHRC054 84 87 3 0.85 0.01 5.1 0.02 0.02
Pearse KMHRC054 91 123 32 2.15 0.03 172.5 0.02 0.02
Pearse N KMHRC085 108 114 6 9.08 0.00 46.3 0.01 0.02
Pearse N KMHDD030 5 53 48 7.37 0.01 98.8 0.01 0.01
Pearse N KMHDD030 56.4 58.4 2 1.30 0.00 1.5 0.00 0.01
Pearse N KMHDD030 62.6 67 4.4 1.20 0.01 73.7 0.02 0.02
Pearse N KMHDD030 71 74 3 1.25 0.00 6.0 0.00 0.00
Pearse N KMHDD030 84 84.7 0.7 0.71 0.01 1.0 0.02 0.03

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Pearse N KMHDD030 90.5 96.5 6 0.43 0.00 5.7 0.01 0.01
Pearse N KMHRC161 4 21 17 4.48 0.00 8.7 0.01 0.00
Pearse N KMHDD032 2 5 3 0.39 0.01 6.0 0.01 0.01
Pearse N KMHDD032 8 11 3 0.51 0.01 5.3 0.00 0.01
Pearse N KMHDD032 18 25.6 7.6 0.34 0.03 88.3 0.02 0.03
Pearse N KMHDD032 29.4 30.4 1 0.35 0.02 116.0 0.04 0.02
Pearse N KMHDD032 35 38 2.8 0.80 0.00 12.6 0.00 0.03
Pearse N KMHDD032 55.6 71.4 15.4 3.16 0.01 38.6 0.02 0.03
Pearse N KMHDD032 83.6 84.6 1 1.18 0.01 13.0 0.01 0.00
Pearse N KMHDD032 87.6 90.6 3 0.83 0.01 9.7 0.01 0.01
Pearse N KMHDD032 93.6 94.2 0.6 0.35 0.00 9.0 0.01 0.01
Pearse N KMHRC171 53 73 20 1.83 0.01 64.2 0.01 0.02
Pearse N T356 125 133 8 4.07 0.01 86.8 0.01 0.02
ML GMH27 22 30 8 9.13 7.29 5.6 0.16 0.00
ML GMH27 36 69 33 0.53 0.11 0.6 0.03 0.00
ML TMH125 6 10 4 0.57 0.02 0.9 0.06 0.00
ML TMH125 35 36 1 0.30 0.01 0.5 0.03 0.00
ML TMH125 39 60 21 2.41 0.02 0.6 0.03 0.00
ML TMH125 67 68 1 0.39 0.19 0.5 0.04 0.00
ML TMH125 96 102 6 0.69 0.10 0.6 0.01 0.04
ML TMH125 105 111 6 0.93 0.08 0.5 0.00 0.04
ML TMH125 114 118 4 0.49 0.05 0.5 0.00 0.03
ML TMH125 125 126 1 1.28 0.19 0.5 0.00 0.13
ML TMH125 131 132 1 0.65 0.05 0.5 0.00 0.05
ML TMH204 32 32.8 0.8 1.37 0.01 0.5 0.07 0.00
ML TMH204 36.7 37 0.3 0.33 0.02 1.0 0.03 0.00
ML TMH204 45 68.2 23.2 1.80 0.05 1.0 0.03 0.00
ML TMH204 94.04 108.2 14.16 0.72 0.17 3.0 0.07 0.04
ML KMHRC138 52 55 3 0.77 0.03 1.0 0.08 0.00
ML KMHRC138 58 79 21 5.30 1.24 1.6 0.04 0.00
ML KMHRC138 90 91 1 0.32 0.52 0.7 0.28 0.36
ML KMHRC138 94 108 14 0.46 0.15 0.7 0.02 0.13
ML KMHRC138 115 117 2 1.00 0.12 0.5 0.00 0.06
ML KMHRC138 123 124 1 0.64 0.06 0.3 0.00 0.03
ML KMHRC138 128 129 1 1.23 0.48 1.2 0.01 0.38
SOZ KUSOZ053 84 85 1 0.14 0.52 12.3 0.25 0.56
SOZ KUSOZ053 92 95.1 3.1 0.32 1.98 31.6 0.72 0.22
SOZ KUSOZ053 99 117 18 3.54 1.54 20.4 1.37 0.34
SOZ KUSOZ053 122 137 15 0.64 1.61 9.8 0.31 0.22
SOZ KUSOZ053 142 192.7 50.7 1.28 2.23 112.9 15.93 8.85
SOZ KUSOZ072A 0 6 6 0.93 0.13 15.8 0.20 0.25
SOZ KUSOZ072A 12 49.7 37.7 2.20 0.88 69.8 1.69 0.44
SOZ TMH221 304 349.7 45.7 0.86 1.39 4.4 0.06 0.08
SOZ TMH221 354 408 54 3.46 0.81 4.1 0.27 0.20
SOZ TMH221 304 349.7 45.7 0.86 1.39 4.4 0.06 0.08
SOZ TMH221 354 408 54 3.46 0.81 4.1 0.27 0.20
SOZ TMH239 313 334 21 3.87 1.79 7.5 0.17 0.23
SOZ TMH239 338 342.2 4.2 3.52 2.30 5.2 0.02 0.01
SOZ TMH239 347.3 349.8 2.5 5.10 1.23 2.2 0.01 0.01

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SOZ TMH239 354 356 2 0.17 0.91 1.6 0.01 0.01
SOZ TMH239 359.4 362.2 2.8 0.02 0.82 1.4 0.01 0.02
SOZ TMH239 365.2 365.7 0.5 0.08 0.36 -1.0 0.07 0.09
SOZ TMH239 367.8 368.3 0.5 0.13 0.88 2.0 0.03 0.09
SOZ TMH239 375.4 387.4 12 1.11 1.55 3.3 0.04 0.01
SOZ TMH239 390.2 390.5 0.3 1.01 1.74 3.0 0.02 0.01
SOZ TMH239 392.55 407.3 14.75 0.28 0.65 4.8 0.38 0.40
SOZ TMH239 461.95 462.45 0.5 1.21 4.90 18.0 0.07 0.03
SOZ TMH218 301.55 336.7 35.15 1.63 1.32 4.8 0.13 0.19
SOZ TMH218 339.5 341.75 2.25 0.19 0.32 2.5 0.10 0.13
SOZ TMH218 345 348 3 0.27 0.62 5.0 0.16 0.15
SOZ TMH222 315 336.6 18.2 1.33 0.86 15.2 1.06 0.90
SOZ TMH237 371.25 377.2 5.95 0.34 0.72 6.1 0.37 0.06
SOZ TMH237 380.5 382.8 2.3 0.26 0.31 1.3 0.41 0.06
SOZ TMH237 388.85 409.9 21.05 0.97 1.35 8.9 0.12 0.03
SOZ TMH237 413 414 1 0.23 1.66 11.0 0.26 0.23
SOZ TMH237 416.9 421.7 4.8 0.44 0.59 10.2 1.61 0.13
SOZ TMH237 451.5 452 0.5 0.08 0.75 7.0 1.45 0.78
PARH KMHRC148 8 13 5 0.02 0.31 14.0 0.79 0.21
PARH KMHRC148 24 26 2 0.35 0.16 75.4 0.27 0.04
PARH KMHRC148 35 36 1 0.31 0.10 14.6 1.33 0.04
PARH KMHRC148 39 54 15 0.19 0.64 30.6 0.88 0.24
PARH KMHRC148 58 59 1 0.03 0.41 8.8 0.14 0.17
PARH KMHRC148 64 72 8 0.01 0.50 13.6 0.19 0.23
PARH KMHRC148 75 100 25 0.34 0.55 18.3 1.01 0.88
PARH KMHRC148 105 136 31 0.83 0.91 4.8 0.59 0.74
PARH KMHRC148 144 148 4 0.35 0.61 5.2 0.18 0.23
PARH KMHRC148 153 179 26 0.44 0.51 2.7 0.13 0.18
PARH KMHRC148 186 188 2 0.33 0.03 5.2 0.57 1.63
PARH KUPH095 35.9 36.3 0.4 0.36 0.16 6.0 2.54 1.45
PARH KUPH095 45.6 96 46.2 0.81 0.82 12.2 1.42 0.87
PARH KUPH097 51.2 51.67 0.47 0.00 0.31 6.0 0.96 1.85
PARH KUPH097 55.1 88.5 29.2 0.77 0.90 11.1 1.67 1.84
GD140 4100 5 12 7 0.10 0.36 4.7 0.54 0.09
GD140 4100 16 26 10 0.03 0.40 0.9 0.11 0.12
GD140 4100 37 52 15 0.60 0.33 0.9 0.26 0.11
GD140 4100 58 70 12 5.00 0.58 3.4 0.06 0.08
GD140 4244 20 29 9 0.02 0.45 na na na
GD140 4244 33 65 32 0.61 0.07 na na na
GD140 4244 68 77 9 3.25 0.03 na na na
GD140 4244 83 85 2 0.65 0.04 na na na
GD140 4246 19 27 8 0.04 0.44 na na na
GD140 4246 43 51 8 0.26 0.24 na na na
GD140 4246 55 80 25 1.33 0.07 na na na
GD140 TMH155 0 4 4 0.77 0.01 0.5 0.01 0.00
GD140 TMH155 32 36 4 0.45 0.02 0.5 0.03 0.00
GD140 TMH155 44 48 4 0.30 0.09 1.0 0.03 0.02
GD140 TMH155 56 68 12 0.59 0.04 0.5 0.01 0.06
GD140 TMH155 76 104 28 0.53 0.09 0.6 0.02 0.02

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GD140 TMH155 109 118 9 1.75 0.11 0.9 0.00 0.02
GD140 KMHRC136 33 36 3 0.41 0.20 2.6 0.14 0.14
GD140 KMHRC136 53 54 1 0.68 0.10 0.5 0.00 0.04
GD140 KMHRC136 67 68 1 0.32 0.04 1.3 0.22 0.12
GD140 KMHRC136 71 74 3 0.36 0.13 3.9 0.25 0.05
GD140 KMHRC136 83 91 8 0.85 0.07 1.2 0.07 0.12
GD140 KMHRC136 94 108 14 0.66 0.16 4.6 0.13 0.09
GD140 KMHRC136 116 118 2 0.68 1.48 2.6 0.02 0.10
JH KMHRC150 62 92 30 0.15 1.09 2.7 0.03 0.05
JH KMHRC158 22 50 28 0.19 0.99 2.4 0.04 0.03
JH KMHRC158 53 63 10 0.18 1.72 6.2 0.08 0.16
JH KMHRC159 24 73 49 0.76 1.81 3.3 0.02 0.03

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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.

About Kingston Resources

Kingston Resources is a metals exploration company which is focused on exploring and developing the worldclass Misima Gold Project in PNG. Misima hosts a JORC Resource of 3.8Moz Au and an Ore Reserve of 1.35Moz. Misima was operated as a profitable open pit mine by Placer Pacific between 1989 and 2001, producing over 3.7Moz before it was closed when the gold price was below US$300/oz. Kingston has concluded a Pre-Feasibility Study for Misima and is continuing to advance development activities. The Misima Project also offers outstanding potential for additional resource growth through exploration success targeting extensions and additions to the current Resource base. Kingston’s interest in Misima is held through its PNG subsidiary Gallipoli Exploration (PNG) Limited.

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The Misima Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimate outlined below was released in an ASX announcement on 24 November 2020 and 15 September 2021. Further information relating to the resource is included within the original announcement.

Resource Category Cut-off (g/t Au) Tonnes (Mt) Gold Grade (g/t Au) Silver Grade (g/t Ag) Au (Moz) Ag (Moz)
Indicated 0.3 97.7 0.79 4.3 2.5 13.4
Inferred 0.3 71.3 0.59 3.8 1.4 8.7
Total 0.3 169 0.71 4.1 3.8 22.1
Reserve Cut-off (g/t Au) Tonnes (Mt) Gold Grade (g/t Au) Silver Grade (g/t Ag) Au (Moz) Ag (Moz)
Probable 0.3 48.3 0.87 4.2 1.35 6.48

Misima JORC 2012 Mineral Resource & Ore Reserve summary table

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 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 confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in all ASX announcements referenced in this release, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in these announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed.

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 – Mineral Hill Historical Drilling Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria Commentary
Sampling
techniques

Diamond Drilling
Historically, Diamond drilling from surface and underground was used to obtain core from which intervals ranging from approx. 0.2-1.5m
in length were submitted for base metals analysis using nitric aqua regia digestion and a conventional ICP-AES methodology. A 50g charge
is produced for fire assay and AAS analysis for gold. All diamond drill core drilled by KBL was sampled in intervals based on geological
logging. All core was cut, with half core typically sent as the geochemical sample to ALS, Orange The remaining core is stored at the
Mineral Hill core yard. An exception is in the case of metallurgical testing where half core was typically sent to the testing laboratory,
quarter core to ALS for assay and quarter core retained at site.
Reverse Circulation Drilling
Historically (Triako era), rock chip samples from RC drilling were first collected and assayed as four metre composites. Composite samples
returning significant assay results were then resampled in 1m intervals using a riffle splitter and re-assayed. Subsequently (CBH and KBL
era), samples were either submitted in one metre intervals, split off the cyclone; or a portable XRF analyser was used to determine the
sampling intervals. In the latter case, samples with XRF readings regarded as anomalous were submitted for assay as one metre intervals
with at least two metres either side also collected as one metre samples. The remainder of samples were submitted for assay in 4m
composites collected by spearing or riffle splitting. Any four metre composites returning anomalous laboratory assays were re-submitted
for assay as one metre samples. Representative chip samples for each metre of RC drilling at Mineral Hill were collected in trays and
stored at site.
Drilling
techniques
Drilling carried out at Mineral Hill has been predominantly reverse-circulation percussion (RC) and diamond core (typically with RC
precollars of varying lengths). Core diameters are mostly standard diameter HQ and NQ, with HQ3 and NQ3 (triple-tube) used during
recent surface drilling.
SOZ
The Southern Ore Zone (SOZ) dataset contains drill holes collared between 800mE and 1400mE, and south of 775mN (local mine grid),
that intersect the Mineral Hill Volcanics host rocks. Numerous holes have failed in overlying unmineralised Devonian sedimentary rocks
and are not included. Historical drilling at the SOZ has seen a higher proportion of diamond core holes than is typical at Mineral Hill with
139 diamond holes, 17 RC holes, and three percussion holes in the pre-2013 historical dataset. Diamond drilling using HQ (61.1-63.8mm)
core diameter and a standard barrel configuration is most common. Core from underground drilling was not routinely orientated. Orientation
was attempted on numerous surface drill holes with mostly good results. Methods used over time included traditional spear and marker,
and modern orientation tools attached to the core barrel. The SOZ sampling dataset also Includes assays from over 5800 metres of
underground sampling performed by Triako from faces and walls, and sludge sampling from underground probe and blast percussion
holes.
Pearse North
Drilling completed at the Pearse North deposit includes 62 RC holes and 4 diamond holes. Orientation was attempted on the diamond drill
holes with mostly good results. Methods used over time have included traditional spear & marker and modern orientation tools attached
to the core barrel.
Pearse
Drilling completed at the Pearse deposit includes 125 RC holes and 13 diamond holes. Orientation has been attempted on numerous
diamond drill holes with mostly good results. Methods used over time have included traditional spear and marker, and modern orientation
tools attached to the core barrel.
Criteria Commentary
Historical
Historical drilling techniques also include open hole percussion methods, although little specific information is available about the sampling
methodology. Early drilling (1960—1970’s era) was carried out by established companies such as Cyprus Mines Ltd which likely applied
standard industry practice at the time, however the assay results from these early drillholes (GD series) are regarded as indicative only
and are not used in resource estimation. Diamond drilling using HQ (61.1-63.Smm) drilling diameter and a standard barrel configuration is
most common. Core from underground drilling is not routinely orientated. Orientation has been attempted on numerous surface drill holes
with mostly good results. Methods used over time have included traditional spear and marker, and modern orientation tools attached to
the core barrel.
Jack’s Hut
The Jacks Hut dataset contains drill holes collared between 900mE-1100mE and 1350mN-1500mN (local mine grid) that intersect the
Mineral Hill Volcanics host rocks. This dataset (pre-2015) comprises 30 diamond holes, 17 diamond holes with reverse circulation pre-
collars, 36 reverse circulation holes and 16 percussion holes In addition, as mentioned in this release, 11 reverse circulation holes were
completed in June 2015. Core from historical drilling is variably orientated. Methods used over time have included traditional spear and
marker and modern orientation tools attached to the core barrel.
Drill sample
recovery
Triple-tube core barrels were used where possible in diamond drilling to maximise sample recovery and quality. Core recovery was
measured for the complete hole based on the driller's mark-up, checked during core mark-up in 1m intervals by the geologist. Drill core
was measured (actual measured core recovered vs drilled intervals) to accurately quantify sample recovery. Good core recovery was
typically achieved during drilling at Mineral Hill. Where recovery is insufficient to produce a meaningful sample the interval was assigned
a zero grade when reporting drilling results. There is no known relationship between sample recovery and grade. The lowest recoveries
were typically associated with fault and shear zones which may or may not be mineralised. When RC drilling, intervals of poor recovery
are noted on geologists' logs but RC sample bags were not routinely weighed for quantification of sample recovery
Logging A qualified geoscientist logged the geology of all holes in their entirety (including geotechnical features). Drill core was geologically and
routinely geotechnically logged to a level of detail considered to accurately support Mineral Resource estimation. The parameters logged
included lithology with particular reference to veining, mineralogy, alteration, and grain size. Magnetic susceptibility measurements are
available for some drill holes. Some core holes have down-hole core orientation and these holes are subject to detailed structural logging.
Routine structural logging was carried out on all core holes recording bedding, schistosity and fault angles to core. All core trays were
photographed in both wet and drystates. Recent era digitalphotos and scans of filmphotographyare stored electronically.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
SOZ
Core regarded as significantly mineralised was cut in half for subsequent assay. This approach has the potential to miss finely disseminated
gold mineralisation, and in some cases low grade Cu, high Pb—Zn mineralisation was regarded as uneconomic and ignored. Underground
core drilled by KBL was fully sampled (sawn half core) and submitted for assay. All cored sections of KBL surface drill holes were assayed
unless the volume of rock was deemed to have been effectively sampled by a pre-existing drill hole, for example in the case of wedging
where the wedge hole trajectory is close (typically <5m) from the parent hole. There was no standard procedure regarding the line of
cutting with any veins and structural fabrics. However, an attempt was made to obtain an equivalent sample of mineralised material in both
halves of the core. Poorly mineralised core was typically cut perpendicular to any dominant fabric. Water used in the core cutting was
unprocessed and hence unlikely to introduce contamination to the core samples. When sub sampling RC chips a riffle splitter or conical
splitter is typically employed directly off the cyclone. In cases when sampling low grade or background intervals after determination with
portable XRF, 4m composite intervals were assembled by spearing. If anomalous results were received from the Lab, the composite
intervals were resubmitted from the remaining bulk sample as 1m intervals by riffle splitting. Dry sampling was ensured by use of a booster
air compressor when significant groundwater was encountered in RC drilling. Field duplicates were periodically assayed by Triako and
CBH, but KBL did not routinely submitted duplicates for analysis. The HQ and HQ3 diameter core was deemed by KBL to provide a
representative sample of the SOZ sulfide mineralisation whichgenerallycomprises a fine- to medium-grained(1-5mm)intergrowth of

Criteria Commentary

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crystalline sulfide phases such as chalcopyrite, pyrite, galena and sphalerite; with quartz-mica- carbonate gangue. A typical 1m half core sample weighs approximately 3.5-4.5 kg. The 4“ diameter bit, used as standard in RC drilling, collected a typical bulk sample weighing up to 30kg per metre drilled, from which a split 1/10 sub-sample typically weighing between 1.5 and 2.5 kg was submitted for assay. The split sub-sample was deemed representative of the entire metre sampled.

Pearse North

Core drilled by KBL was fully sampled (as sawn half core for HQ and NQ, full core for BQ and LTK48) and submitted for assay. All cored sections of KBL surface drill holes were assayed unless the volume of rock was deemed to have been effectively sampled by a pre-existing drill hole, for example in the case of wedging where the wedge hole trajectory is close (typically <5m) from the parent hole. There was no standard procedure regarding the line of cutting with any veins and structural fabrics. However, an attempt was made to obtain an equivalent sample of mineralised material in both halves of the core. Poorly mineralised core was typically cut perpendicular to any dominant fabric. Oriented core was cut close to the orientation line, but far enough away so as to preserve the line on the retained half or quarter core. Water used in the core cutting was unprocessed and unlikely to introduce contamination to the core samples. A typical 1m half HQ core sample weighs approximately 3.5-4.5 kg. The HQ and HQ3 diameter core was deemed by KBL to provide a representative sample of the Pearse North sulphide mineralisation which generally comprises fine-grained (<5mm) clots, veinlets and crystals of sulphide phases such as arsenopyrite, pyrite, and stibnite; with quartz- mica-carbonate gangue. RC Drilling During the recent program, sub sampling of RC chips was achieved using a riffle splitter directly off the cyclone. Dry sampling was ensured by use of a booster air compressor when significant groundwater was encountered. The 4.5 “ diameter bit, used as standard in RC drilling, collects a typical bulk sample weighing up to 30kg per metre drilled, from which a split 1/10 sub-sample typically weighing between 1.5 and 2.5 kg was submitted for assay. The split sub-sample was deemed representative of the entire metre sampled. Field duplicates were periodically assayed by Triako and CBH, but KBL did not routinely submit duplicates for analysis

Pearse

Core drilled by KBL was fully sampled (as sawn half core for HQ and NQ, full core for BQ and LTK48) and submitted for assay. All cored sections of KBL surface drill holes were assayed unless the volume of rock was deemed to have been effectively sampled by a pre-existing drill hole, for example in the case of wedging where the wedge hole trajectory was close (typically <5m) to the parent hole. There was no standard procedure regarding the line of cutting with any veins and structural fabrics. However, an attempt was made to obtain an equivalent sample of mineralised material in both halves of the core. Poorly mineralised core was typically cut perpendicular to any dominant fabric. Oriented core was cut close to the orientation line, but far enough away so as to preserve the line on the retained half or quarter core. Water used in the core cutting is unprocessed and unlikely to introduce contamination to the core samples. A typical 1m half HQ core sample weighs approximately 3.5-4.5 kg. The HQ and HQ3 diameter core was deemed by KBL to provide the a representative sample of the Pearse sulphide mineralisation which generally comprises fine-grained (<5mm) clots, veinlets and crystals of sulphide phases such as arsenopyrite, pyrite, stibnite, and myargyrite; with quartz-mica-carbonate gangue. Parkers Hill

Core drilled by KBL was fully sampled as half core and submitted for assay. There was no standard procedure regarding the line of cutting with any veins and structural fabrics. However, an attempt is made to obtain an equivalent sample of mineralised material in both halves of the core. Poorly mineralised core is typically cut perpendicular to any dominant fabric. Water used in the core cutting was unprocessed and hence unlikely to introduce contamination to the core samples. The HQ diameter core provides a representative sample for the sulfide mineralisation comprising a fine- to medium-grained (1-5mm) intergrowth of crystalline sulfide phases such as chalcopyrite, pyrite, galena and sphalerite; and quartz-mica gangue. RC samples were collected dry using a cyclone mounted riffle splitter. The RC drillholes have an diameter of 120-133mm providing a representative sample considered appropriate for the sulfide mineralisation comprising a fine- to medium-grained (1-5mm) intergrowth of crystalline sulfide phases such as chalcopyrite, pyrite, galena and sphalerite; and quartz—mica gangue

Criteria Commentary
Jacks Hut
Historical Jacks Hut core sampling was based on geological logging and in most cases only core regarded as significantly mineralised was
cut in half for subsequent assay. This approach has the potential to miss finely disseminated gold mineralisation and in some cases low
grade copper mineralisation was regarded as uneconomic and ignored. Historical core sizes and percussion/reverse circulation hole
diameters were deemed by KBL to have adequately provided representative sample of the Jacks Hut mineralisation which generally
comprises a fine to medium grained intergrowth of crystalline sulphide phases including chalcopyrite and pyrite within a broader
volcaniclastic gangue. Sampling of historical core was typically achieved by cutting with a core saw or equivalent to obtain half core for
assay while the remaining half was retained in the original core trays (except in cases where half core was used for metallurgical test work
and one quarter retained). Details of sample splitting in historical (1969-1986) percussion/reverse circulation drilling are poorly documented
and were assumed by KBL to be industry standard at the time. Field duplicates were periodically assayed by Triako and CBH, but KBL did
not routinely submit duplicates for analysis. Quality control procedures for sub-sampling of historical drilling (1969-1986) are poorly
documented and were assumed byKBL to be industrystandard at the time of sample collection.
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests
All drilling samples were assayed at Australian Laboratory Services (ALS) in Orange, NSW. ALS is a NATA Accredited Laboratory. ALS
maintains robust internal QA/QC procedures (including the analysis of standards, repeats & blanks) which are monitored with the analytical
data by KBL geologists through the Webtrieve™ online system.
SOZ
During the Triako era drilling at SOZ (2001-2005), samples were analysed for copper, lead, zinc, silver and gold using ALS Method IC581.
All gold values >5g/t were then repeated with method AA26. All pulps returning >1%Cu, >1%Pb, >1% Zn, and/or >25g/t Ag were repeated
with method OG46/AA46 (mixed acid digest, flame AAS). KBL routinely assayed for copper, lead, zinc, silver, arsenic, antimony, and
bismuth using ALS Method ME-ICP41, with pulps returning over 10000ppm for Cu, Pb, Zn or 100ppm for Ag, reanalysed with the ore-
grade method ME-OG46. The aqua regia ME-ICP41 and ME-OG46 methods are regarded as a total digestion technique for the ore
minerals present at SOZ. Gold was analysed with the 50g fire-assay-AAS finish method Au-AA26. In the more recent KBL drilling programs
two standards were inserted every 30 samples in the sample stream. The standards comprised Certified Ore Grade base and precious
metal Reference Material provided by Geostats Pty Ltd. The analysis of standards was checked upon receipt of batch results, all base
metal standards analysed with the KBL core samples had ore elements within two standard deviations (SD) of the provided mean standard
grade with 53% of these having all ore element concentrations within one SD. Based on the results of standard analysis, in addition to the
internal QA/QC standards, repeats and blanks run by the laboratory, the laboratory was deemed to provide an acceptable level of accuracy
and precision. For historical drilling from 2001-2005, standards were inserted at the start and end of each batch of samples sent to ALS.
The laboratory was requested to repeat any high grade standards which returned values > 10% from the quoted mean, and >20% for the
low grade standards.
Pearse North
KBL routinely assayed for copper, lead, zinc, silver, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth using ALS Method ME-ICP41, with pulps returning
over 10000ppm for Cu, Pb, Zn or 100ppm for Ag, reanalysed with the ore-grade method ME-OG46. The aqua regia ME-ICP41 and ME-
OG46 methods are regarded as a total digestion technique for the ore minerals present at Pearse North. Gold was analysed with the 50g
fire- assay-AAS finish method Au-AA26. In the recent most (2015-2016) Pearse North drilling program, two standards were inserted every
30 samples in the sample stream. The standards comprised Certified Ore Grade base and precious metal Reference Material provided by
Geostats Pty Ltd. Blanks were also regularly inserted in the sample batches. The analyses of standards and blanks were checked upon
receipt of batch results-Should the analysis of standards from a series of sample batches show a trend towards falling outside of two SD
or being strongly high or low, the assay laboratory was contacted, and it is assessed whether reanalysis was required. Re-assay of each
sample run with questionable standard results was the usual procedure. Results from such assay batches were not released until KBL
geologists were satisfied that any questions as to assay grade reliability are resolved and there were no further QA/QC issues. Based on
the historical results of standard analysis, in addition to the internal QA/QC standards, repeats and blanks run by ALS, the laboratory was
deemed to provide an acceptable level of accuracy and precision.

Criteria Commentary

Pearse
In the Pearse drilling programs two standards were inserted every 30 samples in the sample stream. The standards comprise Certified
Ore Grade base and precious metal Reference Material provided by Geostats Pty Ltd. The analysis of standards is checked upon receipt
of batch results. For example, all base metal standards analysed with samples during a 5780m underground drilling campaign in 2013-
2014 had ore elements within two standard deviations (SD) of the provided mean standard grade with 53% of these having all ore element
concentrations within one SD. 95% of gold standards analysed during the current drilling program were within two SD of the standard
mean with 67% within one SD. Similar analysis of standards is continuing in the current drilling program. Should the analysis of standards
from a series of sample batches show a trend towards falling outside of two SD, the laboratory will be contacted and it will be assessed
whether reanalysis is required. This has not occurred to date. Based on the results of standard analysis, in addition to the internal QA/QC
standards, repeats and blanks run by ALS, the laboratory is deemed to provide an acceptable level of accuracy and precision.
Parkers Hill
All drilling samples were assayed at Australian Laboratory Services (ALS) in Orange, NSW. ALS is a NATA-certified Laboratory. ALS-
Chemex operates according to the QA guidelines ISO/IEC Guide 25, with regular internal method audits carried out. During the Triako era
drilling at SOZ (2001—2005), samples were analysed for copper, lead, zinc, silver and gold using ALS Method IC581. All gold values >5
g/t were then repeated with method AA26. All pulps returning >1%Cu, >1%Pb, >1% Zn, and/or >25g/t Ag were repeated with OG46/AA46
(mixed acid digest, flame AAS).
Jack’s Hut
Historical drill samples from Jacks Hut were submitted for analysis at Australian Laboratory Services (ALS), Australian Assay Laboratories
(AAL) and Classic Comlabs Ltd. Samples were routinely analysed for gold by fire assay-typically AAS flame finish. Samples were typically,
but not comprehensively, analysed for copper, silver, lead, zinc and bismuth by aqua regia leach with a pressed powder XRF used for
some bismuth analyses. For historical drilling from 2001-2005, standards were inserted at the start and end of each batch of samples sent
to ALS. The laboratory was requested to repeat any high grade standards which returned values > 10% from the quoted mean, and >20%
for the lowgrade standards.
Verification of Significant intersections were checked by the Senior Mine Geologist, Senior Exploration Geologist, and Chief Geologist. Original laboratory
sampling and documents from historical drilling exist in physical form though have were not reviewed by KBL for completeness. The Mineral Hill drilling
assaying database exists in electronic form as a Microsoft Access database. The assay data were imported into the database from digital results
tables sent by the laboratory, without manual data entry. The Senior Mine Geologist and Chief Geologist managed the drill hole assay
database. 3D validation of drilling data and underground sampling occurred whenever new data was imported for visualisation and
modelling by KBL geologists in Micromine and SurpacTM software. No adjustment were reported to have been made to assay data
received from the laboratory.
Location of data The collar positions of holes drilled by Triako have been surveyed by mine surveyors and are consistent with surveyed underground
points workings. The holes were surveyed in Mineral Hill mine grid and also the national grid. The CBH drill hole collars were established by GPS
using the national grid and converted to mine grid using the conversion established by Triako. KBL Mining Ltd collar locations were either
surveyed by qualified mine surveyors or by real-time differential GPS (DGPS) in areas at surface distant from reliable survey stations.
Coordinates were recorded in a local Mine Grid (MHG) established by Triako in which Grid North has a bearing of 315 relative to True
North (MGA Zone 55). The local grid origin has MGASS coordinates of 498581.680mE, 6394154.095mN. Topographic control is reported
to have beengood with elevation surveyed in detail over the mine site area and numerous surveycontrolpoints recorded.
Criteria Commentary
Data spacing and
distribution
SOZ
Historical surface drilling at SOZ, like most of the Mineral Hill field, was mainly designed on an east-west grid (relative to Mine Grid).
Surface holes were drilled from drill pads arranged on a grid of approximately 50m x 50m, typically with two to five separate holes drilled
from each pad. Underground drilling at SOZ has also occurred from numerous sites, most commonly in the hanging wall of the
mineralisation, and drill holes have a greater range of orientations. As a whole, the drilling has typically intersected the A, B, C, & D lodes
at a spacing 25m x 25m between 160RL and 0RL (between 147m and 307 metres depth from surface) with closer drill spacing in many
areas. Drilling has intersected the mineralisation at an average spacing of approximately 50m x 50m between 0RL and -100RL (307m to
407m depth from surface). Below -100RL, only sporadic drilling has been carried out. Historical drilling into the G & H lodes was mostly
from underground sites at the northern and southern ends of the deposit. Drilling has intersected the mineralised envelope with a spacing
of approximately 25-30m at G Lode and 30-50m at H Lode. The majority of drill holes have been selectively sampled. Only intervals that
showed signs of mineralisation were assayed. H&SC considered the data spacing to be sufficient to classify the resources at SOZ as
Measured, Indicated and Inferred. Historically (Triako era), rock chip samples from RC drilling at SOZ were first composited into four metre
intervals for assay by riffle splitting the individual metre bulk samples and combining. Composite intervals returning assay results of
economic significance were then resampled in 1m intervals from the bulk samples using a riffle splitter and re-assayed. No sample
compositing was applied by KBL during drilling at SOZ.
Pearse North
Prior to the recent most (2015-16) drilling, the Pearse North deposit had an average drill spacing of 25-30m. The spacing has now been
reduced to approximately 15m.
Pearse
Drilling at the Pearse deposit has an average spacing of 12.5m x 12.5m over the main deposit area with a closer spacing in the high-grade
core because several additional holes have been drilled for metallurgical purposes.
Parkers Hill
The limited historical surface drilling at Parkers Hill Northeast, like most of the Mineral Hill field, was mainly designed on an east west grid
(relative to Mine Grid). Existing drilling in the Parkers Hill area has a typical spacing between 20m x 20m and 30m x 30m. Underground
drilling has also occurred from numerous sites in the hanging wall of the mineralisation, and drill holes have a range of orientations. Several
historical drill holes also support the presence of significant polymetallic mineralisation at Parkers Hill NE, although they were drilled from
a variety of angles to the mineralised trend.
Jack’s Hut
Historical surface drilling at Jacks Hut, like most of the Mineral Hill field, was mainly designed on an east-west grid (relative to Mine Grid).
Underground drilling at Jacks Hut has also occurred from numerous sites and drill holes have a greater range of orientations. As a whole,
the drilling has typically intersected mineralisation at a spacing of 25m x 25m below 270RL (approximately 50m below surface) with closer
drill spacing in many areas. Drilling has intersected the mineralisation at an average spacing of approximately 15m x 20m above 270RL
(approximately 50m below surface). Below 200RL, only sporadic drilling has been carried out. The majority of historical drill holes were
selectivelysampled. Onlyintervals that showed signs of mineralisation were assayed.
Orientation of data
in relation to
geological
structure
Mineralisation at Mineral Hill occurs around discrete structures in a series of en-echelon dilational zones within a NNW/SSE1 trending
corridor up to 1.5km wide. There is a variety of mineralisation styles present within this zone, reflecting multiple phases of mineralisation
events. Most drilling occurs with an east-dipping orientation and -60 to -80 degrees dip to best intersect the mineralisation. Bearings in this
document are given relative to the Mineral Hill Mine Grid (MHG) in which north is oriented towards a bearing of 315 degrees (NW) relative
to MGA Grid north.
SOZ
Surface drill hole designs at SOZ mostly dip between 60 and 75 degrees to the to the east, intersecting the interpreted steeply west-dipping
lodes at a favourable angle. In the central part of the G & H Lode domain, most of the drill holes are oriented at a non-ideal angle either
down-dip or along strike relative to the interpretation of mineralisation. The angle of existing drilling to interpreted mineralisation is more
favourable in the northern and southernparts of the G & H Lodes due to limited underground drill sites.
Criteria Commentary
Pearse North
Surface drill hole designs at Pearse North mostly dip between 60 and 75 degrees to the to the east, collared on a regular grid and
intersecting the mineralisation at a spacing of approximately 15m. Based on orientation data collected from diamond drill holes the high-
grade part of the deposit is interpreted to fall in a number of schist zones which strike north to north northeast. In the north, the mineralisation
is interpreted to be sub-vertical whereas in the south it dips at approximately 80 degrees to the west. Several spaced 40-60 degree west-
dipping shear zones were also encountered which may have a bearing on the distribution of mineralisation. A third orientation of major
shearing encountered in KMHDD032 in the centre of the deposit, combined with the results of KMHRC165 suggests the southern of two
Au-rich lenses may be open to the ENE.
Pearse
Surface drill hole designs at Pearse mostly dip between 60 and 75 degrees to the to the east, collared on a regular grid and intersecting
the mineralisation at a spacing of 12.5m x 12.5m. The high-grade part of the deposit is interpreted to fall in a local kink of the parent fault
zone and strikes towards a bearing of approximately 037 with a steep westerly dip. The tightly spaced drilling is deemed not to have
introduced any sampling bias. Bearings in this document are given relative to the Mineral Hill Mine Grid (MHG) in which north is oriented
towards am bearing of 315 degrees (NW) relative to MGA Grid north.
Parkers Hill
Surface drill hole designs at Parkers Hill NE mostly dip between 60 and 75 degrees to the to the east, intersecting the interpreted steeply
northwest-dipping lodes at a favourable angle.
Jacks Hut
Historical surface drill hole designs at Jacks Hut mostly vary between -90 and -60 degrees inclination with angled holes predominantly
drilled toward 90 degrees azimuth, mine grid. The main Jacks Hut lode is interpreted to dip steeply west and as such vertical drill holes
are not considered to intersect this lode at an optimal angle. The orientation of the hanging wall and footwall mineralisation is not yet
known.
Sample security For diamond drilling, historically, half core was collected in calico sample bags marked with a unique sample number which were tied at
the top. Samples were couriered by independent contractors from the mine site to the ALS Laboratory, Orange, NSW. Specific records of
historical sample security measures were not recorded, however the methods were regarded as normal industry practice during an external
audit of Triako's historical data base, quality control procedures, survey, sampling and logging methods in 2005. For historic RC drilling,
representative samples from the rig were deposited into individually numbered calico bags which were then tied at the top Samples were
couriered by independent contractors from the mine site to the ALS Laboratory. For diamond drilling, half core was collected in calico
sample bags marked with a unique sample number which were tied at the top Samples were couriered by independent contractors from
the mine site to the ALS Laboratoryin Orange,NSW.
Audits or reviews The historical data base, quality control procedures, survey, sampling and logging methods were reviewed by Barret, Fuller and Partners
(BFP) in June 2005 on behalf of Triako Resources Ltd. The BFP report was authored by C.E. Gee and T.G. Summons and concluded that
the Triako database and procedures were of “normal industry practice". CBH Resources, and subsequently KBL Mining Ltd maintained
the Triako drilling and sampling procedures, bringing the database standards up to practice during there tenure. A detailed QA/QC review
of the Mineral Hill drill hole database was carried out in 2013-2014 by independent consultant geologist, Mr Garry Johansen. This work
was performed as an integral part of building a 3D digital geological model of the Mineral Hill district. KSN has engaged an external
consultant toprovide an initial assessment of the database and it has been reported to be of acceptablequality.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary
Mineral tenement
and land tenure
status
There are no outstanding issues impeding the MLs or ELs Title Area
32.37 HA
17 UNITS
32.37 HA
32.37 HA
100 UNITS
22.36 HA
28.03 HA
21.04 HA
24.79 HA
23.07 HA
32.27 HA
26.3 HA
25.09 HA
25.79 HA
8.779 HA
23.92 HA
29.05 HA
32.37 HA
32.37 HA
27.32 HA
8.094 HA
2.02 HA
Tenement Holder Grant Date Expiry Date **Type ** Title Area
ML5240 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
14/03/1951
14/03/2033 ML 32.37 HA
EL1999 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
4/03/1983
4/03/2023 EL 17 UNITS
ML5267 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
22/06/1951
14/03/2033 ML 32.37 HA
ML5278 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
13/08/1951
14/03/2033 ML 32.37 HA
EL8334 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
23/12/2014
23/12/2022 EL 100 UNITS
ML332 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 22.36 HA
ML333 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 28.03 HA
ML334 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 21.04 HA
ML335 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 24.79 HA
ML336 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 23.07 HA
ML337 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 32.27 HA
ML338 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 26.3 HA
ML339 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 25.09 HA
ML340 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
15/12/1976
14/03/2033 ML 25.79 HA
ML1695 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
7/05/2014
7/05/2035 ML 8.779 HA
ML1712 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
28/05/2015
28/05/2036 ML 23.92 HA
ML1778 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
7/12/2018
28/05/2036 ML 29.05 HA
ML5499 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
18/11/1955
14/03/2033 ML 32.37 HA
ML5621 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
12/03/1958
14/03/2033 ML 32.37 HA
ML5632 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
25/07/1958
14/03/2033 ML 27.32 HA
ML6329 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
18/05/1972
14/03/2033 ML 8.094 HA
ML6365 MINERAL HILL PTY LTD
20/12/1972
14/03/2033 ML 2.02 HA
Exploration done
by other parties
SOZ
The SOZ lodes were discovered by Triako Resources Ltd. The majority of drilling at SOZ to date was carried out by Triako between 2001
and 2005.
Criteria Commentary
Pearse North
Coincident Au-As soil anomalism and low grade Au-Ag mineralisation was discovered at Pearse North by Triako Resources Ltd in the
1990s. 50m+ spaced drilling at the prospect by Triako during the period 1999-2005 several intercepts significant Au grade. Follow-up
drilling KBL Mining Ltd in 2010 served to better define a number of high grade lenses at the prospect. KBL released a Resource and
Reserve in 2016 incorporating new drill results and geology modelling.
Pearse
Coincident Au-As soil anomalism and low grade Au-Ag mineralisation was discovered at Pearse by Triako Resources Ltd in the 1990s.
Follow-up drilling narrowly missed the high grade Pearse deposit (formerly Pearse South) which was discovered by KBL Mining through a
program of infill drilling in 2009. KBL mined the Pearse deposit until the mine went into care and maintenance in 2016 before mining could
extract all of the Pearse Reserve.
Parkers Hill
The Parkers Hill Deposit was progressively defined by Cyprus in 1968 to 1971, Buka Minerals in 1983 to 1990, Triako from 1993 to 2001,
and CBH Resources Ltd in 2007 and 2008. KBL carried out drilling at Parkers Hill between 2010 and 2016.
Jacks Hut
The Jacks Hut deposit was discovered by Triako Resources Ltd. The majority of drilling at Jacks Hut to date was carried out by Triako with
earlier exploration attributed to GettyOil Development CompanyLtd. KBL carried out drillingin 2015 which is discussed in thispresentation.
Geology SOZ
The SOZ at Mineral Hill is an epithermal polymetallic (Cu-Au to Cu-Pb-Zn-Ag-Au) vein and breccia system hosted by the Late Silurian to
Early Devonian Mineral Hill Volcanics, a pile of proximal rhyolitic volcaniclastic rocks with minor reworked volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks.
The mineralisation is structurally controlled and comprises lodes centred on hydrothermal breccia zones within and adjacent to numerous
faults, surrounded by a halo of quartz-sulfide vein stockwork mineralisation. Mineralisation at A Lode is mostly in the form of breccia,
composed of volcanic wall rock and older quartz-sulphide vein fragments set in a silica and sulphide matrix and locally comprising massive
sulphide. This Lode is the easternmost of the parallel to en-echelon west-dipping breccia zones which make up the SOZ. There is a general
zonation from Pb-Zn-Ag rich mineralisation at higher levels such as the A lode to more Cu-Au dominant mineralisation at lower levels.
Pearse & Pearse North
The Pearse North deposit at Mineral Hill is interpreted to be an epithermal shear-hosted Au-Ag within the Late Silurian to Early Devonian
Mineral Hill Volcanics, a pile of proximal rhyolitic volcaniclastic rocks with minor reworked volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks. The sulphide
mineralisation, comprising predominantly pyrite, arsenopyrite and stibnite, is typically disseminated within quartz-mica (sericite) schist. At
the Pearse deposit to the south, analysis by Laser Ablation ICP-MS has found that fine-grained gold is mostly concentrated in arsenopyrite
and fine-grained ‘spongy’ (melnikovite) pyrite with lower concentrations of gold hosted by crystalline pyrite. Mineralisation at Pearse North
is inferred to have a similar character.
Parkers Hill
The Parkers Hill Deposit is an epithermal polymetallic Cu-Pb-Zn-Ag-Au vein and breccia system hosted by the late Silurian to Early
Devonian Mineral Hill Volcanics, a pile of proximal rhyolitic volcaniclastic rocks with minor reworked volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks. The
mineralisation is structurally controlled and comprises zones of veining and breccia within and adjacent to numerous fault zones,
surrounded by quartz sulphide vein stockwork mineralisation.
Jacks Hut & Missing Link
The Jacks Hut comprises an epithermal (Cu-Au) vein and breccia system hosted by the Late Silurian to Early Devonian Mineral Hill
Volcanics, a pile of proximal rhyolitic volcaniclastic rocks with minor reworked volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks. The mineralisation is
structurally controlled and is surrounded by a halo of sulphide (Cu-Au) vein stockwork mineralisation which forms the core of the conceptual
modelpresented in this release.
  • Criteria Commentary Drill hole • Mineral Hill has been drill tested using multiple drilling methods since 1963 as summarised and detailed in tables below Information • Drill collar and significant intercepts are included in the main section of this release (ASX Announce 18 November 2021).

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Year Company DDH PERC RAB RC ROTY AC Grand
Total
1963 Geol SurveyNSW 327.00 327.00
1965 Mines Exploration 1045.47 1045.47
1966 Mines Exploration 681.07 681.07
1967 CRA Exploration 348.69 348.69
1969 Cyprus Mines(Amdex) 1985.65 14461.53 16447.18
1970 Cyprus Mines(Amdex) 1652.65 1652.65
1971 Cyprus Mines(Amdex) 1081.67 52.58 1134.25
1972 Kennecott 634.61 368.81 1003.42
1973 Kennecott 86.36 118.87 205.23
1974 Amdex 998.14 1377.22 2375.36
1979 GettyOil Dev. Co 946.45 932.20 1878.65
1980 GettyOil Dev. Co 420.00 925.00 1345.00
1981 GettyOil Dev. Co 638.00 2040.00 2678.00
1983 Buka 701.10 522.00 1223.10
1984 Elf Aquitaine 1459.00 1459.00
1985 Elf Aquitaine 2560.90 2560.90
1986 Triako Resources 4.50 1994.30 1998.80
1987 Triako Resources 1456.58 1633.00 2520.40 5609.98
1988 Triako Resources 130.00 6551.30 6681.30
1989 Triako Resources 440.30 762.00 6620.20 7822.50
1991 Denehurst 3370.72 43.93 3414.65
1992 Denehurst 478.60 503.85 982.45
1994 Triako Resources 681.50 226.40 907.90
1995 Triako Resources 243.00 168.50 411.50
1996 Triako Resources 1776.10 396.95 2173.05
1997 Triako Resources 3854.80 1413.50 5268.30
1998 Triako Resources 9241.05 2585.60 11826.65
1999 Triako Resources 9559.20 13658.00 12033.80 35251.00
2000 Triako Resources 2722.55 854.00 5058.00 9615.20 18249.75
2001 Triako Resources 3450.50 10837.30 14287.80
2002 Triako Resources 7155.55 7794.20 14949.75
2003 Triako Resources 13393.30 7160.10 20553.40
2004 Triako Resources 10040.70 731.80 10772.50
2005 Triako Resources 4706.30 1112.00 5818.30
2007 CBH Resources 5824.18 5824.18
Criteria Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary
2008 CBH Resources 1475.90 205.20 417.00 2098.10
2009 KBL MiningLtd 3288.00 3288.00
2010 KBL MiningLtd 919.80 102.00 7093.00 8114.80
2011 KBL MiningLtd 1418.60 476.00 1894.60
2012 KBL MiningLtd 3510.90 1941.00 5451.90
2013 KBL MiningLtd 7475.20 1536.00 233.00 9244.20
2014 KBL MiningLtd 5000.20 5000.20
2015 KBL MiningLtd 2602.65 4806.65
2018 Quintana Minerals 585.00
TOTAL 112349.54 23269.54 18921.20 87582.33 720.68 585.00 248037.43
Year Company Row Labels DDH PERC RAB RC ROTY AC Grand Total
1963 Geol Survey NSW 327 327
East Pit 29.26 29.26
Iodide 182.52 182.52
PARH 115.22 115.22
1965 Mines Exploration 1045.47 1045.47
East Pit 244.45 244.45
GD140 Area 301.45 301.45
Iodide 439.83 439.83
PARH 59.74 59.74
1966 Mines Exploration 681.07 681.07
East Pit 395.78 395.78
PARH 285.29 285.29
1967 CRA Exploration 348.69 348.69
PARH 348.69 348.69
1969 Cyprus Mines(Amdex) 1985.65 14461.53 16447.18
5001 1,190.85 1,190.85
East Pit 4,959.08 4,959.08
GD140 Area 257.55 2,136.64 2,394.19
Iodide 1,100.95 1,100.95
JH Hanging
Wall
1,070.77 1,581.91 2,652.68
MissingLink 973.53 973.53
PARH 657.33 2,335.69 2,993.02
White Elephant 182.88 182.88
1970 Cyprus Mines(Amdex) 1652.65 1652.65
East Pit 1,165.57 1,165.57
GD140 Area 100.89 100.89
PARH 386.19 386.19
Criteria Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary
1971 Cyprus Mines(Amdex) 1081.67 52.58 1134.25
East Pit 213.36 213.36
Iodide 364.02 364.02
JH Hanging
Wall
213.36 213.36
PARH 290.93 52.58 343.51
1972 Kennecott 634.614 368.80
6
1003.42
Iodide 179.86 57.91 237.77
MHEL 133.5 88.39 221.89
PARH 321.26 222.5 543.76
1973 Kennecott 86.36 118.87 205.23
PARH 86.36 118.87 205.23
1974 Amdex 998.14 1377.224 2375.364
Bogong 271.88 646.17 918.05
BogongNth 323.08 323.08
Iodide 256.5 138.83 395.33
MissingLink 469.76 170.69 640.45
Mt Marshall 98.45 98.45
1979 Getty Oil Dev. Co 946.45 932.2 1878.65
Iodide 486 91.75 577.75
MHEL 150 150
PARH 460.45 690.45 1,150.90
1980 Getty Oil Dev. Co 420 925 1345
5001 150 150
East Pit 90 154 244
JH Hanging
Wall
180 157 337
MHEL 482 482
PARH 132 132
1981 Getty Oil Dev. Co 638 2040 2678
5001 170 170
East Pit 185 797 982
GD140 Area 80 80
JH Hanging
Wall
453 453 906
MissingLink 540 540
1983 Buka 701.1 522 1223.1
5001 300 300
JH Hanging
Wall
701.1 72 773.1
MissingLink 150 150
Criteria Commentary Commentary
1984 Elf Aquitaine 1459 1459
5001 540 540
East Pit 799 799
JH Hanging
Wall
120 120
1985 Elf Aquitaine 2560.9 2560.9
5001 230 230
A RAB 40 40
East Pit 1,246.00 1,246.00
JH Hanging
Wall
974.9 974.9
MissingLink 70 70
1986 Triako Resources 4.5 1994.3 1998.8
5001 140 140
East Pit 4.5 971.75 976.25
GD140 Area 205 205
Iodide 396.75 396.75
JH Hanging
Wall
280.8 280.8
1987 Triako Resources 1456.58 1633 2520.4 5609.98
1,176.00 210 1,386.00
5001 70 180 250
East Pit 1,133.03 108 1,462.40 2,703.43
GD140 Area 360 360
Iodide 136.35 141 277.35
JH Hanging
Wall
117.2 218 335.2
MissingLink 90 90
PARH 208 208
1988 Triako Resources 130 6551.3 6681.3
5001 497 497
Bogong 200 200
East Pit 1,828.50 1,828.50
GD140 Area 903 903
Iodide 1,404.00 1,404.00
JH Hanging
Wall
1,597.80 1,597.80
MHEL 121 121
PARH 130 130
1989 Triako Resources 440.3 762 6620.2 7822.5
160 160
5001 1,723.70 1,723.70
Criteria Commentary Commentary
East Pit 762 1,612.00 2,374.00
GD140 Area 95.1 80 175.1
Iodide 80 524 604
JH Hanging
Wall
265.2 2,128.50 2,393.70
MissingLink 70 70
PARH 322 322
1991 Denehurst 3370.72 43.93 3414.65
JH Hanging
Wall
3,370.72 43.93 3,414.65
1992 Denehurst 478.6 503.85 982.45
Iodide 118.05 258.5 376.55
JH Hanging
Wall
360.55 245.35 605.9
Triako
Resources
58.25 89.5 147.75
5001 58.25 89.5 147.75
1994 Triako Resources 681.5 226.4 907.9
5001 162.8 59 221.8
MHEL 258.5 68.8 327.3
MissingLink 260.2 98.6 358.8
1995 Triako Resources 243 168.5 411.5
5001 141.6 98.5 240.1
PARH 101.4 70 171.4
1996 Triako Resources 1776.1 396.95 2173.05
5001 1,198.25 301.3 1,499.55
East Pit 415.85 35.65 451.5
Iodide 162 60 222
1997 Triako Resources 3854.8 1413.5 5268.3
5001 3,044.30 1,114.00 4,158.30
PARH 810.5 299.5 1,110.00
1998 Triako Resources 9241.05 2585.6 11826.65
5001 3,044.40 888.5 3,932.90
East Pit 4,919.25 1,439.60 6,358.85
Iodide 850.4 197.5 1,047.90
MissingLink 427 60 487
1999 Triako Resources 9559.2 13658 12033.8 35251
5001 444.9 444.9
A RAB 5,817.50 800 6,617.50
B RAB 6,021.50 6,021.50
Bogong 888 888
Criteria Commentary Commentary
C RAB 422 422
East Pit 6,601.20 1,662.00 8,263.20
GD140 Area 957 957
Iodide 498.6 30 528.6
JH Hanging
Wall
420 420
MHEL 1,219.00 1,219.00
MissingLink 226.8 1,630.00 1,856.80
Nth Dome 150 150
PARH 1,787.70 840.8 2,628.50
PEARSE 346 346
PEARSE NTH 504 504
Sub-Tb 1,397.00 1,397.00
White Elephant 2,587.00 2,587.00
2000 Triako Resources 2722.55 854 5058 9615.2 18249.75
131F/W 627.85 627.85
A RAB 613.5 613.5
AREA 0553 309 309
B RAB 165 165
Bogong 69 69
Dome 294.5 294.5
East Pit 187.5 187.5
EOZ 430 430
EOZ(F/W) 120 120
EOZSthF/W 318.75 199.4 518.15
GD140 Area 171.9 1,868.80 2,040.70
Iodide 444.7 90 534.7
Jacks Hut Sth 60 60
MHEL 854 2,398.50 3,252.50
Mt Marshall 211 211
Mt Marshall NE 422 422
Nth Dome 300 300
PARH 761.65 724 1,485.65
PEARSE 90.2 206 4,830.00 5,126.20
PEARSE NTH 513.5 513.5
Sth Dome 399 250 649
STH LINE 90 90
WIOD 230 230
2001 Triako Resources 3450.5 10837.3 14287.8
131F/W 309.5 309.5
3200N 400 400
Criteria Commentary Commentary
Ashes 414 414
Bogong 197.3 736 933.3
BogongDeeps 400 400
BogongNth 120 120
East Arm 350 350
East Pit 908.6 120 1,028.60
EOZ 446.4 446.4
EOZNth 206.4 378 584.4
MHEL 2,700.00 2,700.00
Mt Marshall NE 202 202
Nth Dome 400 400
PARH 781.1 1,582.30 2,363.40
PEARSE 486 486
PEARSE NTH 150 150
Portal Fault 187.2 261 448.2
Road Mag
Anom
560 560
SOZO 442 442
Sub-Tb 1,198.00 1,198.00
West Arm 352 352
2002 Triako Resources 7155.55 7794.2 14949.75
131F/W 195.1 195.1
5001 299.7 60.8 360.5
A RAB 200 200
Bogong 1,364.00 1,364.00
BogongNth 200 200
EOZ 3,792.60 396.9 4,189.50
EOZNthF/W 63.2 73 136.2
Far East 300 300
Iodide 270.1 120.9 391
JH Hanging
Wall
560.55 271.3 831.85
MissingLink 740.6 9 749.6
Mt Marshall NE 1,133.00 1,133.00
Nth Dome 762 762
PEARSE 1,747.00 1,747.00
SOZO 1,233.70 1,156.30 2,390.00
2003 Triako Resources 13393.3 7160.1 20553.4
Ashes 273.9 273.9
Bogong 250 250
BogongNth 150 150
Criteria Commentary Commentary
EOZ 1,446.90 1,446.90
Mt Marshall NE 148 148
PARH 349.1 349.1
PEARSE NTH 446 446
SOZO 11,323.40 6,166.10 17,489.50
2004 Triako Resources 10040.7 731.8 10772.5
MHEL 506 506
SOZO 10,040.70 225.8 10,266.50
2005 Triako Resources 4706.3 1112 5818.3
Dome 912 912
PEARSE 200 200
SOZO 4,706.30 4,706.30
2007 CBH Resources 5824.18 5824.18
PARH 2,972.25 2,972.25
SOZ 974.03 974.03
WIOD 1,877.90 1,877.90
2008 CBH Resources 1475.9 205.2 417 2098.1
JH Hanging
Wall
168 168
MHTD 205.2 205.2
PARH 1,307.90 417 1,724.90
2009 KBL Mining Ltd 3288 3288
PARH 1,166.00 1,166.00
PEARSE 1,310.00 1,310.00
WIOD 812 812
2010 KBL Mining Ltd 919.8 102 7093 8114.8
PARH 303.9 303.9
PEARSE 615.9 102 5,491.00 6,208.90
PEARSE NTH 1,602.00 1,602.00
2011 KBL Mining Ltd 1418.6 476 1894.6
PARH 899.4 899.4
PEARSE 476 476
SOZO 519.2 519.2
2012 KBL Mining Ltd 3510.9 1941 5451.9
PARH 3,510.90 1,941.00 5,451.90
2013 KBL Mining Ltd 7475.2 1536 233 9244.2
508.2 480 50.7 1,038.90
EOZ 900 900
PARH 3,929.60 3,929.60
PEARSE 261.5 261.5
Criteria Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary Commentary
Pearse FN 156 156
SOZ 2,775.90 182.3 2,958.20
2014 KBL Mining Ltd 5000.2 5000.2
SOZ 1,269.80 1,269.80
SOZO 3,730.40 3,730.40
2015 KBL Mining Ltd 2602.65 4806.65
SOZ 1,199.55 1,199.55
Red Terror 613.8 613.8
Pearse 414.1 414.1
Pearse North 295.2 1,288.00 1,583.20
Mt Marshal 80 80
Jacks Hut 916 916
2018 Quintana Minerals 585
TSF 585 585
TOTAL 112,349.54 23,269.54 18,921.20 87,582.33 720.68 585 248,037.43
Criteria Commentary
Data aggregation
methods
Significant intercepts in the body of this presentations are calculated based on gold and copper grades. A lower cut-off of 0.3g/t Au and
0.3% Cu is used. Internal waste is defined as an interval without a value greater than at least one of the cut-off values. 2m interval was the
maximum length of internal waste incorporated into the significant intercepts. Intervals are weighted bythe sample length.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths
Significant intercepts are reported as down hole length, width not known.
Diagrams Maps and Diagrams are presented in this presentation that provide a broad understanding of the spatial distribution of the deposits, their
geometryand the Mineral Hill Site’s mineralisation character as a whole. No significant discoveryis beingreported in thispresentation.
Balanced
reporting
The Mineral Hill Mine has had exploration for more than 70 years and there is a large database of drill holes. For the purposes of announcing
a material transaction some intercepts have been used to highlight the mineralisation style, grade and tenor at the various deposits.
Kingston will be able to provide detailed, deposit centred information in following announcements as they take control as owner and
commence further exploration activities.
Other substantive
exploration data
There are numerous historical exploration data sets at Mineral Hill mine, these are not deemed meaningful or relevant for the purposes
of this release.
Further work Kingston plans to carry out programs of RC and Diamond drilling from surface and UG (at SOZ). Initially these holes will be confirmatory
as well as testing depth and lateral extensions of the deposits outlined in this release. Areas depicting possible areas of extensions have
been included in thepresentation that this table accompanies.