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31 July 2026ASX: QMLMt ChalmersQUARTERLY REPORT

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What This Announcement Means

QMines had a very productive quarter. The company secured $15 million in strategic funding from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), which fully covers the cost of its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Mt Chalmers copper-gold project. This is significant because it removes financial uncertainty and gives the company a clear path toward a final investment decision — essentially, a decision on whether to build the mine.

At the same time, QMines wrapped up its first-ever drilling program at the Mt Mackenzie gold-silver project, completing 73 holes over 9,798 metres. The results confirmed that gold mineralisation extends deeper than previously known, and the company has now started the process of formally estimating how much gold resource is there. At Mt Chalmers, the DFS is progressing rapidly across multiple technical workstreams, and after the quarter ended, the company launched its biggest-ever drilling campaign — over 10,000 metres across five separate programs.

For investors, the key message is that QMines is now fully funded for its feasibility study, actively drilling at its main project, and generating a steady pipeline of results. The company expects the September quarter to deliver multiple significant news catalysts.

Key Takeaways

  • QMines secured a $15 million strategic funding package from QIC (comprising $5m equity and $10m royalty), fully funding the Mt Chalmers Definitive Feasibility Study.
  • The maiden 73-hole, 9,798m drilling program at Mt Mackenzie was completed, with Mineral Resource estimation now commenced for the North Knoll Core area.
  • North Knoll West drilling confirmed gold mineralisation extends below historic shallow drilling, with best results including 24m @ 1.19g/t Au from 71m (MMRD060) and 7m @ 1.89g/t Au from 55m (MMRD059).
  • Post-quarter, QMines commenced its largest-ever drilling campaign at Mt Chalmers — over 10,000m across five programs — with initial results including 18m @ 2.7g/t Au and 1.7% Cu from 54m (MCDD003).
  • Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end were $14.4 million, providing approximately 5.37 quarters of funding at current operating cash outflow rates.

Key Facts

QIC Funding Package
$15.0 million ($5m equity + $10m royalty)
Mt Mackenzie Drilling Program
73 holes for 9,798m (58 RC, 9 diamond, 6 RC with diamond tails)
Mt Mackenzie Assayed Samples
Approximately 8,700
Mt Chalmers Geotechnical Drilling
6 holes for 538.3m
Mt Chalmers Post-Quarter Drilling Campaign
More than 10,000m across five programs
Best Mt Mackenzie Result (Quarter)
24m @ 1.19g/t Au and 13.3g/t Ag from 71m (MMRD060)
Best Mt Chalmers Post-Quarter Result
18m @ 2.7g/t Au and 1.7% Cu from 54m (MCDD003)
Cash at Quarter End
$14.4 million
Estimated Quarters of Funding Available
5.37
Mt Chalmers PFS NPV
$373 million at 54% IRR over 10.4 year mine life
Mt Chalmers Ore Reserve
9.6Mt @ 0.65% Cu, 0.48g/t Au
Mt Chalmers Mineral Resource
11.3Mt @ 0.75% Cu, 0.42g/t Au
Develin Creek Mineral Resource
4.70Mt @ 0.94% Cu, 1.00% Zn
Mt Mackenzie Mineral Resource
3.4Mt @ 1.40g/t Au, 8.4g/t Ag

Official ASX Announcement

Highlights

  • QMines completed a $15.0m strategic funding package with the QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, fully funding the Company’s Definitive Feasibility Study.1
  • Mt Chalmers DFS activities advanced across several work fronts with six geotechnical holes now completed for 538.3m and metallurgical drilling now underway.2
  • QMines completed its maiden 73-hole, 9,798m drilling program at the Mt Mackenzie project where Mineral Resource estimation has now commenced.1
  • Drilling at Mount Mackenzie’s North Knoll West deposit confirms mineralisation extends below shallow historic drilling with significant results including:
    • 24m @ 1.19g/t Au and 13.3g/t Ag from 71m (MMRD060)3
    • 7m @ 1.89g/t Au and 34.6g/t Ag from 55m (MMRD059)1
    • 12m @ 1.35g/t Au and 8.4g/t Ag from 121m (MMRD061)1
  • Drilling at Southern Extension confirmed mineralisation extends between North Knoll and Vein 355 with results including 9m @ 1.17g/t Au and 14.1g/t Ag from 130m (MMRC024).
  • Earlier results extended the high-grade gold corridor at the North Knoll deposit with results including 14m @ 3.04g/t Au and 7.2g/t Ag from 21m (MMDD011).4
  • QMines commenced a 10,000m drilling program across five work fronts at Mt Chalmers with initial results including 18m @ 2.7g/t Au and 1.7% Cu from 54m (MCDD0035); and
  • With a large drilling program underway, further results in the labs and several DFS work fronts progressing with haste, the September quarter is expected to generate several significant catalysts for our shareholders.

Introduction

QMines Limited (QMines or Company)(ASX:QML) is pleased to announce its June Quarterly Activities Report in what has been another busy quarter for the Company. During the Quarter, the Company completed its maiden Mount Mackenzie drilling program, received and reconciled all outstanding assay results, and shifted its operational focus to the Mt Chalmers Copper Gold Project, where the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) workstreams accelerated across all disciplines.

At Mount Mackenzie, drilling concluded in late April. Camp demobilisation, core processing and progressive rehabilitation are now complete. All outstanding assays were received during the quarter, completing the 73-hole, 9,798m program, and Mineral Resource estimation work has now commenced for the North Knoll Core area.

At Mt Chalmers, the DFS is in full swing. The 2026 geotechnical drilling program was completed, including downhole optical televiewer and gyro surveys, straddle packer hydraulic conductivity testing and vibrating wire piezometer installations. Metallurgical drill sites were pegged and prepared, mineragraphy was finalised and the geological model update progressed with haste, positioning the project for an initial 10,000m multi-program drilling campaign that commenced subsequent to quarter end.

At Develin Creek, field activity was limited to progressive rehabilitation and site logistics.

Figure 1: Location of Projects and Infrastructure at Mt Chalmers, Develin Creek and Mt Mackenzie.
Figure 1: Location of Projects and Infrastructure at Mt Chalmers, Develin Creek and Mt Mackenzie.

Mount Mackenzie Project (Gold-Silver)

The Mount Mackenzie 2025-2026 drilling program, located approximately 120km northwest of the Mt Chalmers Hub, was completed during the quarter, with drilling wrapping up in late April. Following completion of drilling, camp demobilisation, core cutting and progressive rehabilitation were completed during the period. The site is now inactive, with infrastructure secured, the access gate locked and security cameras installed in several locations across the site.

With receipt of the final assays in June, the completed program comprised 73 holes for 9,798m, made up of 58 RC holes for 5,988m, 9 diamond holes for 2,261m and 6 RC holes with diamond tails for 1,549m, supported by approximately 8,700 assayed samples. The program tested five key areas: North Knoll Core, North Knoll West, the Southern Extension, Vein 355 and Mt Mackenzie South.6 Importantly, the drilling program did not close off several areas with mineralisation remaining open down plunge and along strike of several of the key deposits.

At the commencement of the program, Mount Mackenzie was defined primarily by shallow historic open hole percussion drilling, the majority of which was less than 100m deep. The program was designed to confirm the historic shallow mineralisation, test strike continuity and determine whether the system persisted at depth. The program delivered on each of these objectives, including the discovery of high-grade gold at Vein 355 and the recognition of Mount Mackenzie as a vertically extensive high sulphidation epithermal system.

Mount Mackenzie Results & Interpretation

Assay results received during the quarter completed all outstanding assays from the program. The final batch comprised the North Knoll West diamond tail holes (MMRD059 to MMRD063), Southern Extension RC holes (MMRC021 and MMRC024 to MMRC034), the Vein 355 infill and step out RC holes (MMRC038 to MMRC057) and diamond hole MMDD012 at Vein 355.6

North Knoll West

The five deeper diamond tail holes at North Knoll West were drilled as a westward stepping fence to test the western extension of the North Knoll corridor below much of the previous shallow RC drilling. Significant intercepts included:

  • MMRD060: 24m @ 1.19g/t Au and 13.3g/t Ag from 71m, including 2m @ 2.61g/t Au and 33.4g/t Ag from 78m, with a peak assay of 3.48g/t Au. The hole also returned 10m @ 0.58g/t Au from 99m and a shallower zone of 9m @ 0.86g/t Au and 14.4g/t Ag from 58m.6
  • MMRD059: 7m @ 1.89g/t Au and 34.6g/t Ag from 55m, including 4m @ 3.08g/t Au and 56.2g/t Ag from 55m, with a deeper interval of 2m @ 0.66g/t Au from 197m confirming mineralisation persists below the main enrichment zone.6
  • MMRD061: 12m @ 1.35g/t Au and 8.4g/t Ag from 121m, including 2m @ 4.17g/t Au and 32.7g/t Ag from 128m, with a peak assay of 7.30g/t Au.6
  • MMRD062: 13m @ 0.68g/t Au and 2.3g/t Ag from 140m, and MMRD063: 3m @ 0.62g/t Au from 127m within broader low grade anomalism.6

The progressive deepening of mineralised intercepts westward along the fence, from 55m in MMRD059 to 140m in MMRD062, is consistent with the south southwest dipping structural control interpreted across the broader North Knoll corridor. Elevated tellurium, arsenic, copper and antimony, together with anhydrite stockwork veining previously documented in MMDD007 and MMDD008, support the interpretation that North Knoll West may represent a more proximal part of the hydrothermal system and it remains a priority for future deeper diamond drilling.7

Southern Extension

RC drilling across the Southern Extension confirmed structurally controlled mineralisation between North Knoll Core and Vein 355. MMRC024 was the standout result, returning 9m @ 1.17g/t Au and 14.1g/t Ag from 130m, including 2m @ 2.34g/t Au and 36.2g/t Ag from 135m. MMRC021 returned 6m @ 0.88g/t Au and 6.8g/t Ag from 125m, supporting the continuation of the North Knoll structural trend to the south towards the South West Slopes Deposit. MMRC033 returned 6m @ 1.85g/t Au from 10m, including 2m @ 3.88g/t Au from 13m, consistent with a structurally focused near surface mineralised zone. Additional anomalous intervals were returned in MMRC026 (8m @ 0.45g/t Au from 46m) and MMRC030 (5m @ 0.50g/t Au and 7.7g/t Ag from 55m), with the remaining Southern Extension holes returning narrow or low grade intervals consistent with the margin of the currently defined corridor.8

Vein 355 Infill and Step Out

Infill and step out RC drilling at Vein 355 tested the lateral extent of the high-grade position defined by MMDD010 and MMRC035 earlier in the program. MMRC046 returned 2m @ 1.01g/t Au and 4.3g/t Ag from 7m immediately adjacent to the MMDD010 position, and MMRC054 returned 2m @ 1.25g/t Au and 2.5g/t Ag from 33m south of the MMRC035 position. Diamond hole MMDD012 returned 4m @ 2.04g/t Au and 25.89g/t Ag from 17m. The remaining step out holes returned low grade or anomalous results only, indicating that the high-grade Vein 355 position is more likely to represent a structurally focused shoot within a narrow, steeply dipping vein breccia corridor rather than a laterally extensive high grade zone. Further oriented diamond drilling is planned to resolve the geometry and plunge of the mineralised shoot.8

Program Wide Review and Mineral Resource Estimation

Completion of the final assay batch enabled a program wide geological, geochemical and statistical review of the complete dataset. The review identified alteration as the primary control on gold distribution, with structure acting as an important secondary control and depth a relevant variable. A coherent high sulphidation pathfinder signature (Au-Ag-Sb-Pb-Cu-Te-As, with zinc depletion in the lithocap core) has been defined across the full dataset, supporting a coherent geological framework for ongoing drill targeting. Mineral Resource estimation work has commenced, with the North Knoll Core representing the most mature area based on grade, geological continuity and drill spacing.7

Figure 2: Plan Map showing North Knoll, Vein 355 & South West Slopes deposits.
Figure 2: Plan Map showing North Knoll, Vein 355 & South West Slopes deposits.
Figure 3: Cross-section through A-A' looking ENE. Section window is +/- 15m.10
Figure 3: Cross-section through A-A’ looking ENE. Section window is +/- 15m.10
Figure 4: Cross-section through B-B' looking ENE. Section window is +/- 15m.11
Figure 4: Cross-section through B-B’ looking ENE. Section window is +/- 15m.11

Mt Chalmers Definitive Feasibility Study

During the quarter, QMines materially advanced several Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) workstreams at the Mt Chalmers Copper Gold Project. The DFS builds on the Company’s August 2024 Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), which returned a Net Present Value (NPV) of $373 million with a 54% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) on a 10.4 year mine life, generating life of mine revenue of A$1.64 billion.12 Importantly, most metals prices have improved significantly since the PFS was announced.

Geotechnical Program

All six 2026 geotechnical holes were completed during the period for a total of 538.3m, including two holes targeting the proposed waste rock dump area. Downhole optical televiewer and gyro surveys were completed on all holes, followed by straddle packer hydraulic conductivity testing and vibrating wire piezometer installations, which were finalised in May. The geotechnical dataset has been handed to the mining and geotechnical consultants for pit slope design and hydrogeological inputs.13

Table 1: Mt Chalmers 2026 geotechnical drilling program.
Hole ID Easting Northing RL Type Depth Drilled (m) Status
2026_GT01 260172.00 7421331.00 133.00 DD 129.9 Completed
2026_GT02 260066.00 7421204.00 143.00 DD 140.0 Completed
2026_GT03 259845.00 7421066.00 110.00 DD 75.5 Completed
2026_GT04 259677.00 7421328.00 95.00 DD 60.5 Completed
2026_GT05 259861.00 7421513.00 135.00 DD 87.1 Completed
2026_GT06 259767.00 7421481.00 140.00 DD 45.3 Completed
Total 538.3
Figure 5: Location of Drilling at Mount Chalmers.14
Figure 5: Location of Drilling at Mount Chalmers.14
Figure 6: Cross-section through A-A' looking ESE. Section window is +/- 15m.15
Figure 6: Cross-section through A-A’ looking ESE. Section window is +/- 15m.15

Consultant Mobilisation

DFS consultants were engaged and mobilised across all major workstreams during the quarter, including mine planning and design, waste rock and materials management, geotechnical and hydrogeological assessment, Mineral Resource estimation and audit, geochemical characterisation of waste materials, metallurgical support, product logistics and port studies, stakeholder and community engagement, cultural heritage management, economic impact assessment and environmental approvals. Consultant site visits were completed during June in support of the geotechnical, geochemical and logistics workstreams.16

Metallurgy and Geology

Metallurgical drill sites were pegged in priority order with access prepared, ready for drilling under the broader campaign that commenced subsequent to quarter end. A mineralogy-first geometallurgical testwork program was designed during the quarter, targeting comminution, flotation and locked cycle testwork to deliver DFS economic modelling inputs. Mineragraphy was finalised, and the geological model update progressed, providing further technical inputs for mining, processing and study optimisation work. A geometallurgical domain classification framework was also developed and applied across the 2026 drilling.

Develin Creek Project

No drilling was completed at Develin Creek during the June quarter. Field activity was limited to progressive rehabilitation across the tenure and relocation of camp infrastructure from Mount Mackenzie. The upgraded 4.70Mt Mineral Resource Estimate reported in the March quarter continues to provide the technical basis for expansion planning and future assessment of Develin Creek mineralisation as a potential feed source for the Mt Chalmers hub. Importantly, mineralisation at all three deposits at Develin Creek remains open down plunge and along strike providing further opportunities for growth.

Strengthened Balance Sheet & Funding Position

During the quarter, QMines significantly strengthened its cash balance through completion of a $15 million strategic funding package with the Queensland Investment Corporation Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund (QIC). The package, comprising a $5 million equity investment and a $10 million royalty investment, fully funds the Company’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and provides a clear pathway towards a Final Investment Decision for the Mt Chalmers Copper and Gold Project. During the quarter, the Company also advanced all major DFS workstreams, with consultant mobilisation, geotechnical drilling and technical studies progressing on schedule, demonstrating rapid execution following completion of the funding package.

Following completion of the investment, QMines welcomed representatives from QIC and the Queensland Government, including the Honourable Roslyn Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, to the Mt Chalmers Project. The delegation toured the project and received updates on the Company’s redevelopment plans, highlighting the strategic importance of Mt Chalmers in supporting Queensland’s critical minerals sector and regional economic development. We wish to sincerely thanks Minister Bates, Nigel Hutton MP and the QIC team for taking the time to visit this exciting project.

The Company continued to actively engage with the investment community during the quarter, presenting at the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies (AMEC) Pitch & Pizza event and the Sydney Mining Club in conjunction with RIU’s Sydney Resources Round-Up conference. These events provided an opportunity to update institutional investors, brokers and shareholders on the Company’s development strategy, recent technical achievements and fully funded pathway towards development.

QMines also presented at the Connecting Industry Copper and Gold Forum in Gladstone, where management outlined the Company’s progress towards redevelopment of Mt Chalmers and its vision of establishing a multi-project copper and gold production hub in Central Queensland.

Community engagement remained an important focus throughout the quarter, with the Company participating in the Grounded in Growth: Resources of Tomorrow community day hosted by Advance Rockhampton and the Rockhampton Regional Council. The event provided an opportunity to engage directly with local businesses, community representatives and regional stakeholders, reinforcing QMines’ commitment to delivering long-term employment, investment and economic benefits to Central Queensland.

Subsequent to the end of the quarter, QMines presented at the Noosa Mining Conference and Jane Morgan Managements (JMM) annual Noosa Investor Lunch, where management met with institutional investors, brokers and shareholders to provide an update on the Company’s fully funded DFS, accelerating drilling programs and development strategy as the Company advances towards becoming Queensland’s next copper and gold producer.

Payments made to related parties and their associates during the quarter are noted in section 6 of the attached quarterly cash flow report for consulting fees, salaries and superannuation.

Post Quarter Activities

Subsequent to quarter end, QMines commenced its largest drilling campaign to date, with more than 10,000m of drilling underway across five programs and two parallel workstreams at the Mt Chalmers Hub. These included:

  • Woods Shaft resource drilling: a planned 39-hole, 7,000m program (35 RC and 4 diamond holes) across ten targets. This program is the largest program ever drilled at the deposit, targeting an expanded resource.
  • Metallurgical diamond drilling: 14 holes for 1,500m to deliver comminution and flotation testwork samples, which is nearing completion.
  • Geotechnical drilling: 6 holes for 538.3m, which is now complete.
  • Slag and waste characterisation drilling: 18 holes across three stockpile areas, providing waste classification data and testing residual metal value in historic slag and stockpiles, remains ongoing.
  • In-pit pontoon drilling: 12 holes for 1,200m of resource infill drilling beneath the flooded historic pit.

Initial results from the opening metallurgical drill hole confirmed both principal styles of mineralisation in the Mt Chalmers Volcanic Hosted Massive Sulphide (VHMS) system, with significant intercepts including17:

  • MCDD003: 18m @ 2.7g/t Au and 1.7% Cu from 54m, including 12m @ 3.8g/t Au and 2.0% Cu and 1m @ 20.3g/t Au and 3.3% Cu from 61m.
  • MCDD003: 5.5m @ 2.5g/t Au, 11.4% Zn, 4.7% Pb and 29g/t Ag from 28.5m, within the upper exhalite hosted polymetallic zone.
  • MCDD003: 4.3m @ 1.0% Cu, 1.7g/t Au, 8.9% Zn, 3.7% Pb and 57g/t Ag from 20m.
  • 2026_GT03: 3m @ 1.9% Zn from 48m, confirming mineralised VHMS stratigraphy extends into the geotechnical drilling area.

With assays pending from multiple completed holes and three drilling rigs active onsite, QMines is positioned for a sustained flow of technical results through the second half of 2026.

Table 2: Mount Chalmers Drilling Status.18
Hole ID Easting Northing RL
(m)
Dip
(°)
Azi
(°)
EOH
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
Cu
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Zn
(%)
Pb
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
Status
2026_GT02 260066 7421204 143 -70 185 140.0 Assays pending
2026_GT03 259845 7421066 110 -85 175 75.5 48.0 51.0 3.0 0.1 0.3 1.9 0.8 16
2026_GT01 260172 7421331 133 -75 110 129.9 Assays pending
2026_GT05 259861 7421513 135 -65 20 87.1 Assays pending
2026_GT04 259677 7421328 95 -65 15 60.5 Assays pending
2026_GT06 259767 7421481 140 -90 0 45.3 Assays pending
26MCRD001 260003 7421420 128 -75.1 240 8.3 Abandoned; not sampled
26MCRD002 260014 7421421 130 -75.1 240 211.5 Assays pending
26MCDD003 259733 7421242 96 -60 100 102.0 20.0 24.5 4.3¹ 1.0 1.7 8.9 3.7 57
and 28.5 34.0 5.5 0.5 2.5 11.4 4.7 29
and 54.0 72.0 18.0 1.7 2.7 2
Incl 54.0 66.0 12.0 2.0 3.8 2
incl 61.0 62.0 1.0 3.3 20.3 5
26MCRD004 260075 7421295 131 -75 320 141.6 Assays pending
26MCRD005 260074 7421300 130 -75 143 154.2 Assays pending
26MCDD007 259794 7421207 97 -55 310 132.4 Assays pending
26MCRD006 260012 7421429 128 -70 10 213.4 Assays pending
26MCDD008 259905 7421098 108 -75 270 159.5 Assays pending
26MCDD009 259849 7421112 94 -90 0 138.4 Assays pending
26MCDD010 259797 7421201 100 -75 141.5 131.9 Assays pending
Table 3: Mount Mackenzie Drilling Status.19
Hole ID Prospect Easting Northing mRL Dip Azi EOH
(m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
Au g·m
MMRC001 North Knoll 749695 7469529 191 -90 0 100 9 53 44 1 20.78* 44
including 46 50 4 2.17 33.25* 8.7
MMRC002 North Knoll 749659 7469505 179 -55 66 145 115 128 13 0.61 6.78 7.9
including 121 124 3 1.09 16.63 3.3
MMRC003 North Knoll 749672 7469600 170 -90 0 180 54 75 21 0.65 8.02 13.7
including 54 59 5 1.3 13.2 6.5
MMRC004 North Knoll 749641 7469543 185 -60 60 115 47 58 11 4.63 59.76* 50.9
including 49 55 6 8.11 >100* 48.7
MMRC005 North Knoll 749655 7469550 176 -60 65 95 27 40 13 2.21 17.22 28.73
including 33 39 6 3.47 21.7 20.82
MMRC006 North Knoll 749636 7469543 174 -60 65 95 13 22 9 0.7 2.62 6.3
and 51 64 13 2.51 41.74* 32.63
including 54 61 7 4.33 58.59* 30.31
MMRC007 North Knoll 749709 7469557 209 -60 65 95 52 56 4 2.69 17.73 10.76
including 53 55 2 4.26 23.35 8.52
and 70 84 14 1.61 11.31 22.54
MMRC008 North Knoll 749693 7469544 209 -60 65 100 4 21 17 2.36 16.45 40.12
including 13 18 5 5.5 41.64 27.5
and 78 100 22 1.47 12.26 32.34
including 93 98 5 3 19.34 15
MMRC009 North Knoll 749729 7469563 212 -60 65 95 NSI
MMRC010 North Knoll 749701 7469571 190 -70 90 120 82 99 17 1.25 14.59 21.25
including 87 88 1 6.17 55.9 6.17
MMRC011 North Knoll 749669 7469569 186 -60 65 95 8 16 8 1.85 5.16 14.8
and 69 76 7 0.58 1.7 4.06
MMRC012 North Knoll 749653 7469564 184 -60 65 95 20 35 15 3.59 24.91 53.85
including 22 30 8 5.29 22.11 42.32
MMRC013 North Knoll 749636 7469559 184 -60 65 95 36 54 18 3.4 28.34* 61.2
including 46 48 2 16.01 >100* 32.02
MMRC014 North Knoll 749652 7469579 131 -60 65 95 17 32 15 5.1 34.05* 76.5
including 18 27 9 7.78 39.39* 70.02
and 46 53 7 1.17 12.69 8.19
MMRC015 North Knoll 749768 7469464 150 -60 65 95 7 16 9 2.74 26.47 24.66
including 10 13 3 5.22 62.43 15.66
and 22 26 4 4.33 34.2 17.32
MMRC016 North Knoll 749778 7469475 199 -90 0 95 NSI
MMRC017 North Knoll 749730 7469672 164 -60 71 30 24 30 6 0.28 1.6 1.7
MMRC018 North Knoll 749712 7469465 193 -65 65 151 47 71 24 0.63 4.3 15.2
including 57 71 14 0.87 5 12.2
including 62 69 7 1.23 6.7 8.6
MMRC019 North Knoll 749686 7469453 191 -65 65 151 65 70 5 0.34 21.5 1.7
and 90 96 6 1.07 8.1 6.4
including 90 95 5 1.25 8.7 6.2
MMRC020 North Knoll 749664 7469444 190 -65 65 151 110 116 6 1.02 10.2 6.1
including 111 115 4 1.22 10 4.9
MMRC021 Southern Extension 749641 7469431 187 -66 77 151 104 105 1 0.21 4.9 0.2
111 112 1 0.22 8.9 0.2
125 131 6 0.88 6.8 5.3
and 133 135 2 0.29 2.5 0.6
and 139 140 1 1.02 12.6 1.0
MMRC022 North Knoll 749732 7469409 197 -65 65 151 77 79 2 0.5 2.3 1
MMRC023 North Knoll 749708 7469401 196 -65 65 151 90 95 5 0.29 1.8 1.4
MMRC024 Southern Extension 749692 7469399 196 -66 71 151 111 113 2 0.56 1.9 1.1
and 114 118 4 0.40 0.8 1.6
and 122 124 2 0.26 1.1 0.5
and 126 127 1 0.52 2.7 0.5
and 130 139 9 1.17 14.1 10.5
and 141 143 2 0.24 1.1 0.5
and 146 148 2 0.28 2.9 0.6
MMRC025 Southern Extension 749773 7469437 199 -65 72 151 31 32 1 0.24 1.4 0.2
MMRC026 Southern Extension 749754 7469432 200 -65 67 151 43 44 1 0.48 3.5 0.5
and 46 54 8 0.45 2.9 3.6
MMRC027 Southern Extension 749735 7469365 204 -65 72 151 89 91 2 0.36 4.0 0.7
MMRC028 Southern Extension 749754 7469371 206 -65 70 151 72 73 1 0.33 3.0 0.3
MMRC029 Southern Extension 749796 7469393 211 -65 72 151 7 8 1 0.43 4.5 0.4
and 9 10 1 0.38 0.4 0.4
MMRC030 Southern Extension 749770 7469332 210 -65 70 150 55 60 5 0.50 7.7 2.5
and 97 98 1 0.58 2.4 0.6
MMRC031 Southern Extension 749794 7469342 215 -65 72 149 30 31 1 0.31 0.5 0.3
and 55 56 1 0.32 0.9 0.3
MMRC032 Southern Extension 749815 7469356 218 -66 73 151 11 13 2 0.38 1.9 0.8
and 32 35 3 0.43 1.0 1.3
and 46 47 1 0.59 5.2 0.6
and 48 49 1 0.37 8.8 0.4
and 50 52 2 0.49 3.2 1.0
and 53 55 2 0.38 3.5 0.8
and 56 59 3 0.54 3.2 1.6
and 60 64 4 0.40 4.2 1.6
MMRC033 Southern Extension 749839 7469358 224 -65 75 151 10 16 6 1.85 1.2 11.1
MMRC034 Southern Extension 749776 7469382 209 -66 71 151 25 27 2 0.40 0.9 0.8
and 34 37 3 0.56 3.9 1.7
and 51 52 1 0.40 8.4 0.4
and 59 61 2 0.47 3.0 0.9
MMRC035 Vein 355 750052 7469410 171 -90 0 73 24 30 6 3.85 5.7 23.1
including 24 25 1 19.85 11 19.85
MMRC036 Vein 355 750017 7469434 170 -90 0 72 NSI
MMRC037 Vein 355 750040 7469423 180 -90 0 46 Abandoned
MMRC038 Vein 355 750026 7469412 182 -90 360 73 15 16 1 0.35 0.0 0.3
MMRC039 Vein 355 750010 7469404 187 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC040 Vein 355 749909 7469437 185 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC041 Vein 355 749925 7469427 187 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC042 Vein 355 749945 7469416 189 -90 360 66 NSI
MMRC043 Vein 355 749962 7469410 190 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC044 Vein 355 749979 7469402 191 -90 360 73 24 25 1 0.21 0.2 0.2
MMRC045 Vein 355 749998 7469394 192 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC046 Vein 355 750014 7469386 192 -90 360 73 7 9 2 1.01 4.3 2.0
MMRC047 Vein 355 750035 7469379 195 -90 0 73 45 46 1 0.94 1.8 0.9
MMRC048 Vein 355 750052 7469365 196 -90 0 73 70 71 1 5.98 0.6 6
MMRC049 Vein 355 750060 7469350 197 -90 0 73 NSI
MMRC050 Vein 355 750131 7469276 205 -90 360 73 72 73 1 0.21 0.0 0.2
MMRC051 Vein 355 749990 7469380 197 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC052 Vein 355 750011 7469371 198 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC053 Vein 355 750035 7469358 197 -90 360 73 47 48 1 0.39 1.3 0.4
MMRC054 Vein 355 750042 7469397 184 -90 360 73 33 35 2 1.25 2.5 2.5
MMRC055 Vein 355 750071 7469330 196 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC056 Vein 355 750087 7469311 199 -90 360 73 NSI
MMRC057 Vein 355 750101 7469298 201 -90 360 73 0 1 1 0.24 0.0 0.2
MMRC058 Vein 355 750115 7469286 198 -90 0 40 Abandoned
MMDD004 North Knoll West 749831 7469277 221 -55 150 300.4 NSI
MMDD005 North Knoll West 749824 7469413 243 -75 145 300 NSI
MMDD006 North Knoll 749700 7469558 187 -75 65 300 0 13 13 0.55 0.9 7.15
including 6 13 7 0.82 1.1 5.74
and 85 104 19 1.13 11.5 21.47
including 92 104 12 1.74 16.6 20.88
including 96 101 5 3.46 25.4 17.3
including 99 100 1 4.77 93.8 4.77
MMDD007 North Knoll West 749545 7469550 173 -65 104 300 147 183 36 0.49 4.8 17.64
including 147 152 5 1.89 5.6 9.45
including 171 172 1 3.01 93.8 3.01
MMDD008 North Knoll West 749542 7469554 172 -60 60 300 90 106 16 0.38 8.1 6.08
including 95 99 4 1.06 23 4.24
including 97 98 1 2.24 64 2.24
and 124 131 7 0.69 1.9 4.83
including 127 128 1 1.3 3.8 1.3
MMDD009 North Knoll 749694 7469553 186 -60 215 297.4 0 15.8 15.8 2.58 7.1 40.79
including 9 15.8 6.8 3.24 8.4 22.03
including 13.5 15.8 2.3 8 18.7 18.4
and 118 124 6 10.47 39.7 62.84
including 118 122 4 13.23 42.7 52.91
including 121 122 1 23.4 52.4 23.4
MMDD010 Vein 355 750028 7469398 188 -90 0 222.5 8 24 16 19.35 21.6 309.6
including 11 12 1 108 61.9 108
MMDD011 North Knoll 749737 7469476 171 -65 65 199 18 19 1 0.53 0.8 0.5
and 21 35 14 3.04 7.2 42.6
including 29 32 3 7.26 7.5 21.8
and 38 40 2 0.46 9.7 0.9
MMRD017 North Knoll 749731 7469674 164 -60 65 204.5 30.6 44 13.4 0.61 2.2 8.2
including 38 44 6 1.23 4.1 7.4
including 39 41 2 1.98 3.8 4
MMRD059 North Knoll West 749613 7469551 179 -65 71 252.2 43 47 4 1.27 18.9 5.1
and 52 54 2 0.45 7.5 0.9
and 55 62 7 1.89 34.6 13.2
and 72 78 6 0.40 11.6 2.4
and 197 199 2 0.66 19.4 1.3
MMRD060 North Knoll West 749587 7469546 180 -66 71 276.4 58 67 9 0.86 14.4 7.7
and 71 95 24 1.19 13.3 28.6
and 96 98 2 0.73 4.2 1.5
and 99 109 10 0.58 3.8 5.8
MMRD061 North Knoll West 749568 7469535 175 -65 73 275.26 88 89 1 0.30 1.8 0.3
and 116 118 2 0.33 1.7 0.7
and 121 133 12 1.35 8.4 16.1
MMRD062 North Knoll West 749549 7469520 175 -66 69 270.42 140 153 13 0.68 2.3 8.8
and 154 161 7 0.50 3.3 3.5
MMRD063 North Knoll West 749522 7469512 172 -66 69 270.31 127 130 3 0.62 4.2 1.9
and 164 166 2 0.31 1.1 0.6
and 168 170 2 0.22 2.0 0.4
and 174 176 2 0.22 1.5 0.4
and 178 179 1 0.73 8.6 0.7
and 181 183 2 0.50 5.2 1.0
and 186 187 1 0.38 1.5 0.4
MMDD012 Vein 355 750041 7469417 184 -66 172 72.13 17 21 4 2.04 25.89 8.2
Table 4: Develin Creek Sulphide City Drilling Status (unchanged from prior quarter – no drilling completed)20.
Hole ID Easting Northing mRL Dip Azi Depth From To Interval Cu
(%)
Zn
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
CuEq
DCRC046 789077 7450262 112 -75 126 100 74 78 4 0.2 1.7 0.3 5.1 1.03
and 99 100 1 1.2 0.3 0.3 3.8 1.55
DCRC047 789128 7450252 112 -76 138 100
DCRC048 789180 7450633 120 -72 140 319 239 245 6 2.2 3.0 0.3 37.0 3.74
DCRC049 789177 7450594 120 -65 125 162 115 119 4 0.2 1.8 0.1 3.9 0.79
DCRC050 789206 7450585 120 -65 135 288 167 188 21 1.2 2.3 0.1 2.5 1.91
including 178 187 9 2.6 4.2 0.1 5.6 3.92
including 234 248 14 0.4 1.1 0.3 9.1 1.12
including 246 247 1 1.7 5.6 2.8 97.0 7.04
DCRC051 789185 7450470 126 -60 130 100 68 69 1 0.3 0.5 0.0 1.2 0.47
DCRC052 789036 7450314 126 -66 139 100
DCRC053 789216 7450409 112 -66 135 150
DCRC054 789218 7450563 112 -74 128 319 134 188 54 0.5 1.5 0.1 2.3 1.04
DCRC055 789217 7450436 112 -70 126 240 123 136 13 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
DCRC056 789222 7450471 114 -65 320 209 63 68 5 0.2 1.2 0.1 3.0 0.6
DCRC057 NSI
DCRC058 789206 7450618 119 -65 140 240 196 203 7 1.4 0.8 0.1 3.0 1.7
DCRC059 789158 7450595 123 -67 130 196 92 96 4 1.4 3.0 0.3 47.0 3.1
and 162 197 35 0.7 1.5 0.1 3.0 1.2
DCRC060 789169 7450538 116 -65 135 276 59 104 44 0.6 2.3 0.1 5.3 1.4
including 59 66 7 1.8 1.2 0.3 23.5 2.7
and 149 161 12 1.1 0.3 0.3 4.4 1.5
DCRC061 789164 7450465 121 -75 130 150 104 129 25 0.5 3.0 0.1 2.2 1.4
including 125 129 4 2.6 13.3 0.3 9.1 6.8
DCRC062 789168 7450511 123 -75 128 154 133 153 20 0.8 0.7 0.2 2.6 1.1
including 139 144 5 1.5 2.3 0.2 5.2 2.4
DCRC063 789111 7450492 129 -60 140 245 165 172 7 1.6 1.2 0.3 26.0 2.5
DCRC064 789192 7450543 79 -75 130 264 164 180 16 1.2 0.1 0.2 2.7 1.4
DCRC065 789279 7450492 79 -65 152 252 166 169 5 0.8 2.6 0.6 12.7 2.3
DCRC066 789260 7450412 109 -70 138 270 NSI
DCRC067 789165 7450331 117 -71 134 241 NSI
DCRC068 789168 7450473 117 -76 128 189 2 0.3 0.3 0.2 13.9 0.7
DCRC069 789277 7450557 107 -76 158 246 163 166 3 2.3 1.0 0.2 18.6 3.0
DCRC070 789168 7450437 116 -75 157 270 113 116 3 0.9 0.8 0.3 24.8 1.7
and 135 137 2 1.1 0.2 0.1 2.3 1.4
DCRC071 789140 7450489 120 -75 143 174 144 151 7 1.1 1.4 0.2 4.8 1.7
DCRC072 789125 7450517 132 -60 147 144 NSI
DCRC073 789113 7450554 122 -76 145 270 NSI
DCRC074 789226 114 -75 138 168 108 119 9 2.2 0.3 0.1 3.0 2.4
DCRC075 789250 7450483 117 -80 310 153 135 151 16 1.7 0.5 0.4 6.0 2.3
Including 138 142 4 3.5 1.1 0.4 6.9 4.3
DCRC079 789125 7450265 120 -90 360 99 88 99 11 1.7 1.8 0.1 9.4 2.4
Including 92 99 7 2.2 2.4 0.2 13.0 3.2
DCRD062 789168 7450511 123 -75 137 175.6 138 163 25 1.1 0.4 0.2 3.0 1.5
DCRD059 789158 7450595 123 -67 130 210 197.3 200 2.7 0.6 0.6 0.0 1.5 0.7
DCRD061 789164 7450465 121 -75 150 194.1 131 132 1 1.9 0.6 0.2 12.0 2.4
DCRC083 789124 7450276 117 -70 137 180 156 162 6 0.2 0.2 0.0 1.4 0.3
DCRC084 789125 7450275 117 -90 0 140 97 106 9 0.6 0.1 0.8 5.4 1.6
DCRC085 789136 7450259 120 -90 0 135 105 113 8 0.5 1.3 0.1 4.2 1.0
DCRD086 789269 7450465 110 -90 0 256.9 127 134 7 0.43 0.89 0.16 1.36 0.86
DCRC087 789269 7450465 110 -90 0 230 NSI
DCRC088 789251 7450509 110 -90 0 240 137 171 34 1.9 0.4 0.2 3.6 2.2
DCRC089 789216 7450528 117 -90 0 150 69 76 7 3.0 8.5 0.2 32.2 6.0
and 110 128 18 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.4 0.5
DCRD080 789145 7450563 124 -70 131 202.2 172 175 3 1.1 1.5 0.1 6.3 1.7

Outlook – September Quarter 2026

During the September quarter, QMines will focus on executing its largest drilling campaign to date at the Mt Chalmers Hub and advancing the DFS toward completion.

Key planned activities include:

  • Complete the 39-hole, 7,000m Woods Shaft resource drilling program.
  • Complete the metallurgical, in-pit pontoon and slag and waste characterisation drilling programs.
  • Commence geometallurgical testwork, including comminution and flotation testwork, progressing toward locked cycle tests for DFS economic modelling inputs.
  • Advance Mt Chalmers DFS workstreams across mining, geotechnical, hydrogeological, geochemical, metallurgical, logistics, environmental and stakeholder disciplines.
  • Progress Mineral Resource estimation for Mount Mackenzie, focused initially on the North Knoll Core area and updated resource work for Mt Chalmers.
  • Plan follow up Mount Mackenzie drilling, including a deeper diamond hole at North Knoll West and oriented diamond drilling at Vein 355 to resolve the geometry of the high-grade shoot.
  • Progress land access and land acquisition agreements supporting the Mt Chalmers resource growth and waste characterisation programs.
  • Continue engagement with landholders, consultants and key stakeholders as the Company progresses toward a future development decision.

Tenement Table

In accordance with Listing Rule 5.3.3, QMines provides the following information in relation to its tenements as of 30 June 2026.

Table 5: Tenement holdings.
Project Tenement Status Registered Holder Interest Sub-Blocks Area
Mt Chalmers EPM 25935 Renewal Lodged Dynasty Gold Pty Ltd 100% 13 41.0km²
Mt Chalmers EPM 27428 Granted Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 4 12.6km²
Mt Chalmers EPM 27697 Renewal Lodged Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 12 37.9km²
Mt Chalmers EPM 27726 Granted QMines Limited 100% 37 116.7km²
Mt Chalmers EPM 27899 Granted QMines Limited 100% 37 116.7km²
Mt Chalmers EPM 29043 Granted Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 17 53.8km²
Mt Chalmers EPM 29264 Granted Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 54 170.5km²
Mt Chalmers EPM 29257 Application Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 17 53.6km²
Mt Chalmers ML 100403 Application QMines Limited 100% N/a 453.2ha
Develin Creek EPM 16749 Granted Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 27 85.1km²
Develin Creek EPM 17604 Renewal Lodged Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 58 183.1km²
Develin Creek EPM 29378 Application Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 100 315.5km²
Develin Creek EPM 29379 Application Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 100 314.9km²
Develin Creek EPM 29380 Application Rocky Copper Pty Ltd 100% 100 314.6km²
Mt Mackenzie EPM 10006 Granted Mount Mackenzie Mines Pty Ltd 100% 5 15.8km²
Mt Mackenzie MDL 2008 Granted Mount Mackenzie Mines Pty Ltd 100% N/a 1,256.5ha

Resource & Reserve Estimates

Ore Reserve – Mt Chalmers21

Deposit Reserve Category Tonnes (Mt) Cut Off (% Cu) Cu (%) Au (g/t) Zn (%) Ag (g/t) S (%)
Mt Chalmers Proved 5.1 0.3% 0.72 0.58 0.25 4.70 5.80
Mt Chalmers Probable 4.5 0.3% 0.57 0.37 0.29 5.50 3.60
Total 9.6 0.3% 0.65 0.48 0.27 5.20 4.30

Mineral Resource Estimate – Mt Chalmers21

Deposit Resource Category Tonnes (Mt) Cut Off (% Cu) Cu (%) Au (g/t) Zn (%) Ag (g/t) S (%)
Mt Chalmers Measured 4.2 0.3% 0.89 0.69 0.23 4.97 5.37
Mt Chalmers Indicated 5.8 0.3% 0.69 0.28 0.19 3.99 3.77
Mt Chalmers Inferred 1.3 0.3% 0.60 0.19 0.27 5.41 2.02
Total 11.3 0.3% 0.75 0.42 0.23 4.60 4.30

Mineral Resource Estimate – Develin Creek22

Deposit Resource Category Tonnes (Mt) Cut Off (% Cu) Cu (%) Zn (%) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) Not in Mine Plan
Develin Creek Indicated 4.22 0.3% 0.98 1.08 0.16 6.0
Develin Creek Inferred 0.48 0.3% 0.61 0.41 0.10 3.5
Total 4.70 0.3% 0.94 1.00 0.15 5.7

Mineral Resource Estimate – Woods Shaft23

Deposit Resource Category Tonnes (Mt) Cut Off (% Cu) Cu (%) Au (g/t) Zn (%) Ag (g/t) Not in Mine Plan
Woods Shaft Inferred 0.54 0.3% 0.50 0.95
Total 0.54 0.3% 0.50 0.95

Mineral Resource Estimate – Mt Mackenzie24

Deposit25 Resource Category Tonnes (Mt) Cut Off (% Cu) Cu (%) Au (g/t) * Zn (%) Ag (g/t) Not in Mine Plan
Mt Mackenzie Indicated 2.3 0.5-0.7% 1.38 9.6
Mt Mackenzie Inferred 1.1 0.5-0.7% 1.45 5.8
Total 3.4 0.5-0.7% 1.40 8.4

*cut-off grade: 0.35 g/t Au for oxide, 0.55 g/t Au for primary.

Regulatory Statements

Forward-Looking Statements

This document may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning QMines Limited planned exploration program and other statements that are not historical facts. When used in this document, the words such as “could,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “may”, “potential,” “should,” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Although QMines believes that its expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.

Competent Person Statements

Ore Reserve Estimate

The information in this report relating to the Open Pit Optimisation and the Ore Reserve Estimate is based on work compiled by Gary McCrae, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr McCrae is a full time employee of Minecomp Pty Ltd and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, the type of deposit under consideration and the work undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person under the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr McCrae has consented to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears.

Mineral Resource Estimate

The information in this report relating to Mineral Resource estimation is based on work completed by Stephen Hyland, a Competent Person and Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Hyland is Principal Consultant Geologist with Hyland Geological and Mining Consultants and has the required experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, the type of deposit under consideration and the work undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person under the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Hyland is also a Qualified Person under the rules of the Canadian Instrument NI 43 101. Mr Hyland has consented to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears.

Exploration Results and Exploration Targets

The information in this document relating to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets has been compiled under the supervision of Tom Bartschi, a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Bartschi has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, the type of deposit under consideration and the activities undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person under the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Bartschi has consented to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears.

Compliance Statement

With reference to previously reported Exploration results and mineral resources, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, that all material assumptions and technical parametres underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

About QMines

QMines Limited (ASX:QML) is a Queensland focused copper and gold development Company. The Company owns 100% of the Mt Chalmers (copper-gold) and Develin Creek (copper-zinc) deposits, located within 90km of Rockhampton in Queensland. Mt Chalmers is a high-grade historic mine that produced 1.2Mt @ 2.0% Cu, 3.6g/t Au and 19g/t Ag between 1898-1982.

Following several resource updates, the Mt Chalmers, Develin Creek and Mt Mackenzie projects now have Reserves of 9.6Mt and combined Resources of approximately 20Mt.1 QMines’ objective is to make new discoveries, commercialise existing deposits and transition the Company towards sustainable copper production.

1 ASX Announcement – Develin Creek Resource Upgrade. 23 February 2026

Projects & Ownership

Mt Chalmers 100%
Develin Creek 100%
Mt Mackenzie 100%

QMines Limited  ACN 643 312 104

Directors & Management

  • Andrew Sparke
    Executive Chairman
  • Peter Caristo
    Executive Director (Technical)
  • Thomas Bartschi
    Exploration Manager & Site Senior Executive (Competent Person)
  • Elissa Hansen
    Non-Executive Director & Company Secretary
  • Richard Wittig
    Development Manager

Contacts

View Appendix — Quarterly Cash Flow Report (Appendix 5B)

Appendix 5B – Quarterly Cash Flow Report

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter $A’000 Year to date (12 months) $A’000
1. Cash flows from operating activities
1.1 Receipts from customers
1.2 Payments for
(a) exploration & evaluation (1,416) (5,696)
(b) development (499) (762)
(c) production
(d) staff costs (344) (1,218)
(e) administration and corporate costs (496) (2,345)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4 Interest received 35 62
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid (248)
1.6 Income taxes paid
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives
1.8 Other (fuel credits) 39 131
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (2,681) (10,076)
2. Cash flows from investing activities
2.1 Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment (161) (607)
(d) exploration & evaluation
(e) investments (900)
(f) other non-current assets 6 3
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment 28 28
(d) investments
(e) other non-current assets
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities
2.4 Dividends received (see note 3)
2.5 Other (issue of royalty to QIC) 10,000 10,000
2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities 9,873 8,524
3. Cash flows from financing activities
3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities) 5,000 13,943
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options
3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities (495)
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings
3.6 Repayment of borrowings (1,000)
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings
3.8 Dividends paid
3.9 Other (provide details if material)
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities 5,000 12,448
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,208 3,504
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) (2,681) (10,076)
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) 9,873 8,524
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) 5,000 12,448
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 14,400 14,400

5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts Current quarter $A’000 Previous quarter $A’000
5.1 Bank balances 190 2,208
5.2 Call deposits 14,210
5.3 Bank overdrafts
5.4 Other (provide details)
5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) 14,400 2,208

6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates

Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates Current quarter $A’000
6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 193
6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 2

Payments made are in relation to consulting fees with Key Management Personnel.

7. Financing facilities

Financing facilities Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000
7.1 Loan facilities
7.2 Credit standby arrangements
7.3 Other (Additional funding under Convertible Note Agreement)
7.4 Total financing facilities

7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end: –

7.6 N/A

8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities

Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A’000
8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) (2,681)
8.2 (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) (item 2.1(d))
8.3 Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2) (2,681)
8.4 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 14,400
8.5 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
8.6 Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5) 14,400
8.7 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3) 5.37

8.8 If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:

8.8.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?

Answer: N/A

8.8.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?

Answer: N/A

8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?

Answer: N/A


Frequently Asked Questions

The following Q&A is AI-generated from the announcement content and is provided as a supplementary reader aid only.

What is the $15 million QIC funding package and what does it mean for QMines?

QMines completed a $15 million strategic funding package with the Queensland Investment Corporation Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund (QIC). The package comprises a $5 million equity investment and a $10 million royalty investment. It fully funds the Company’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and provides a clear pathway towards a Final Investment Decision for the Mt Chalmers Copper and Gold Project.

What were the key drilling results from the Mt Mackenzie program?

The completed 73-hole, 9,798m program returned several significant results. At North Knoll West, highlights included 24m @ 1.19g/t Au and 13.3g/t Ag from 71m (MMRD060), 7m @ 1.89g/t Au and 34.6g/t Ag from 55m (MMRD059), and 12m @ 1.35g/t Au and 8.4g/t Ag from 121m (MMRD061). At the Southern Extension, MMRC024 returned 9m @ 1.17g/t Au and 14.1g/t Ag from 130m. At North Knoll, MMDD011 returned 14m @ 3.04g/t Au and 7.2g/t Ag from 21m.

What is the status of the Mt Chalmers Definitive Feasibility Study?

The DFS is in full swing. During the quarter, DFS consultants were engaged and mobilised across all major workstreams including mine planning and design, waste rock and materials management, geotechnical and hydrogeological assessment, Mineral Resource estimation and audit, geochemical characterisation of waste materials, metallurgical support, product logistics and port studies, stakeholder and community engagement, cultural heritage management, economic impact assessment and environmental approvals. The DFS builds on the August 2024 Pre-Feasibility Study which returned an NPV of $373 million with a 54% IRR on a 10.4 year mine life, generating life of mine revenue of A$1.64 billion.

What drilling is underway at Mt Chalmers after the quarter ended?

Subsequent to quarter end, QMines commenced its largest drilling campaign to date, with more than 10,000m of drilling underway across five programs: Woods Shaft resource drilling (a planned 39-hole, 7,000m program across ten targets); metallurgical diamond drilling (14 holes for 1,500m); geotechnical drilling (6 holes for 538.3m, now complete); slag and waste characterisation drilling (18 holes across three stockpile areas); and in-pit pontoon drilling (12 holes for 1,200m of resource infill drilling beneath the flooded historic pit).

How much cash does QMines have and how long will it last?

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the June 2026 quarter were $14.4 million. Based on net operating cash outflows of $2,681,000 in the current quarter, the estimated quarters of funding available is 5.37.

What is the current Mineral Resource at Mt Mackenzie and what happens next?

The existing Mt Mackenzie Mineral Resource is 3.4Mt at 1.40g/t Au and 8.4g/t Ag (2.3Mt Indicated at 1.38g/t Au and 1.1Mt Inferred at 1.45g/t Au). Following completion of the maiden 73-hole drilling program, Mineral Resource estimation work has now commenced, with the North Knoll Core representing the most mature area based on grade, geological continuity and drill spacing. The company also plans follow-up drilling including a deeper diamond hole at North Knoll West and oriented diamond drilling at Vein 355.

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