Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited completed an 861.3-ounce (26.78kg) doré smelt at the Blackjack Gold Operations near Charters Towers in Queensland on 11 August 2026, marking a 46% increase from the 590.0 ounces produced in the previous weekly smelt on 4 August 2026.

The latest production campaign comprises three bars: elution bars BJM082 at 304.5oz and BJM083 at 289.3oz, alongside gravity bar BJM084 at 267.4oz. Official refinery outturn results for the 11 August smelt are expected next week. The previous 4 August smelt yielded 585.1oz of official refinery weight, comprising 266.08oz of gold and 227.31oz of silver, bringing combined production across the two consecutive weekly smelts to 1,451.3oz of doré.

“Producing more than 26 kilograms of doré in a single weekly smelt is another significant milestone for Blackjack and demonstrates the strong production momentum now building. This follows the 590-ounce doré smelt just one week earlier, bringing total doré production to more than 1,450 ounces in two weeks. The 4 August smelt returned 266 ounces of gold and 227 ounces of silver.”

— Blake Cannavo, Managing Director & CEO

Mining operations at the Blackjack South Pit concluded on 4 August 2026 after moving approximately 168kt of total material and delivering around 36kt of plant feed since mining began in June 2025. Mining continues at Blackjack Mid Pit, which is approximately 59% complete through the current design following 12 completed blasts out of 17 planned, and at Podosky, which is approximately 39% mined with nine of 17 planned blasts completed.

The company is advancing its broader pipeline of mining areas, with drilling at Blackjack North Pit scheduled to commence next week, followed by operations at Central Pit. At the Far Fanning deposit, teams are targeting the completion of dewatering by the end of August 2026 ahead of a 10,000-metre reverse circulation drilling program starting on 31 August 2026. Fleet mobilisation and mining at the Far Fanning East Pit are targeted from 31 May 2027, subject to required approvals. Pre-wet-season preparations are also underway across all operational areas to maintain continuity of plant feed during periods of heavy rainfall.

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