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Kingston Resources Limited (ASX:KSN)

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Current share price for KSN : $0.035 0.003 (9.38%)+
Release
31 Jul 2026 8:33AM
Price at Release
$0.032
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Summary
The Quarterly Activities Report for Kingston Resources Limited, ending June 2026, highlights significant developments, including a shift in strategic focus due to a pit wall failure at Pearse South. This event led to the suspension of open-pit mining and strategic redirection towards resource growth and underground development. The report details a 50% increase in the Southern Ore Zone's Mineral Resource Estimate to 6.54Mt, coupled with a strategic 25,000m drilling program intended to expand resources and support future underground mining operations. Financially, the company raised $12.9 million through equity placements and an entitlement offer while concluding the quarter with $11.74 million in cash. Additionally, Kingston managed to secure $10 million as a deferred cash payment related to the sale of Misima Gold Project. Despite the reduction in on-site personnel due to these operational changes, Kingston aims to bolster its production capacity and resource base to maximize shareholder value.
Key Points
  • Suspension of open-pit mining at Pearse South due to a wall failure.
  • $12.9 million raised through equity placements and entitlement offers.
  • Increase in Southern Ore Zone Mineral Resource Estimate by 50% to 6.54Mt.
  • Strategic shift towards underground development and resource expansion.
  • 25,000m drilling program planned for resource growth.
  • Closure of the quarter with $11.74 million in cash and additional $10 million from Misima sale.
  • Reduction in personnel with redundancies resulting from strategic changes.
  • Aim to enhance production capacity with expanded resource base.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.