KNI: Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project Earn-in & JV Update
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ASX: KNI
Gettex/FSX/XMUN/XSTU:
WKN: A3CTAL
ISIN: AU0000159840
Highlights
Advancing Silver, Gold and
Base Metals projects in
Australia and Battery Metals
projects in Europe
Targeting critical and
strategic minerals for energy
transition and security
Ethical Sourcing ensured
Corporate Directory
Kuniko Limited
ACN 619 314 055
Chief Executive Officer
Antony Beckmand
Chairman
Gavin Rezos
Non-Executive Director
Brendan Borg
Non-Executive Director
Maja McGuire
Company Secretaries
Joel Ives, Tom O’Rourke
www.kuniko.eu
info@kuniko.eu
@KunikoLtd
KunikoLimited
Kuniko-limited
Level 28, AMP Tower,
140 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
+61 8 6364 5095
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Refer: IPT ASX Releases 2 September 2016, 1 February 2018 and 22 August 2019. Kuniko has not independently validated IPT’s
Mineral Resource Estimates and does not report, adopt or endorse them. Kuniko intends to review and, if appropriate, update
the estimates within Stage-1 of the earn-in, following validation by its own Competent Person. Investors should not rely on
these estimates as if they were reported by Kuniko.
Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project
Earn-in & JV Agreement Update
Kuniko secures right to earn up to 70% of
Commonwealth Project in NSW Lachlan Fold Belt.
Highlights:
▪ Completion achieved: all conditions precedent satisfied on the Earn-in & Joint
Venture Agreement with Impact Minerals Ltd (ASX: IPT).
▪ Consideration: 2,875,000 Kuniko ordinary shares issued to Impact (the
“Completion Shares”), subject to voluntary escrow periods.
▪ Tier-1 location: within the Lachlan Fold Belt of central-west NSW, a premier
mineral province hosting world-class operations.
▪ Two key deposits: Commonwealth and Silica Hill, both drill-ready with approvals
and access agreements in place.
▪ Existing resources: Impact has previously reported JORC (2012) Inferred Mineral
Resource Estimates at both Commonwealth and Silica Hill 1
.
▪ Regional upside: additional untested targets across Silica Hill East, Greenobbys
and Gladstone.
▪ Staged earn-in: Kuniko may earn up to 70% by funding A$3.0m of exploration over
4 years; Kuniko to manage while ≥51%.
▪ Imminent catalysts: Kuniko anticipates it will shortly announce commencement of
Stage-1 exploration, including mapping, geophysics, geochemistry and drill
program design, with drilling anticipated early in Stage-1.
Antony Beckmand, CEO, commented:
“Completion of the Commonwealth earn-in is a key milestone for Kuniko. This Project
delivers two drill-ready gold–silver deposits in a Tier-1 district, with approvals and
landholder access already in place and significant regional upside.
Our exploration team is set to commence Stage-1 work immediately, and we will shortly
update shareholders on program commencement. With drilling planned early in the
program, we anticipate a strong period of news flow and discovery potential that can drive
value for shareholders.”
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Share Issue
Details
On 3 October 2025, Kuniko Limited issued 2,875,000 ordinary shares (Completion Shares) to Impact
Minerals Limited (ASX: IPT) on the satisfaction of Conditions Precedent in the Earn-in Agreement between
the Companies.
The Completion Shares are subject to the following escrow arrangements:
a. 1,437,500 Completion Shares are subject to six (6) months escrow from the date of issue
b. 1,437,500 Completion Shares are subject to twelve (12) months escrow from the date of issue
The Conditions Precedent under the Agreement were:
1. Completion of due diligence by Kuniko; and
2. The parties receiving necessary regulatory approvals.
As announced on 4 September 2025, Kuniko has entered into a binding two-stage earn-in agreement to
acquire up to 70% of the Commonwealth Project. The Earn-in Agreement entitles Kuniko to earn up to
70% of the Commonwealth Project over 2 stages.
Please refer to the Supplementary Prospectus lodged with ASX on 8 September 2025 for further details.
Commonwealth
Project
The Commonwealth Project lies ~100 km north of Orange, NSW, within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt — a
Tier-1 region hosting major operations such as Cadia–Ridgeway, North Parkes and Cowal (Refer: Figure 1).
The Project comprises:
• Commonwealth deposit: a volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) style system containing gold,
silver, zinc, lead and copper.
• Silica Hill deposit: an epithermal/VMS hybrid system with high-grade silver-gold shoots within
broader zones.
• Regional upside: multiple untested targets including Silica Hill East, Greenobbys and Gladstone,
where geophysical and geochemical anomalies remain to be drill tested.
Impact Minerals has previously reported JORC (2012) Inferred Mineral Resource Estimates at both
Commonwealth and Silica Hill (refer Impact ASX releases of 2 September 2016, 1 February 2018 and 22
August 2019). These estimates indicate the presence of significant gold and silver mineralisation within a
broader system that remains open along strike and depth. Kuniko notes that it has not independently
verified or adopted these estimates, and they should not be relied upon as Kuniko’s own. During Stage-1,
Kuniko intends to undertake technical work and, if appropriate, validate and update the estimates through
its own Competent Person.
The Project provides Kuniko with a Tier-1 jurisdiction precious metals opportunity that complements its
existing battery metals portfolio in Norway. Impact has also previously reported high-grade drill
intercepts, highlighting the multi-metal potential of the district. With existing permits and landholder
agreements in place, the Project is considered drill-ready, allowing rapid commencement of exploration
programs.
Kuniko expects to shortly release details of its Stage-1 program, including data consolidation, mapping,
geochemistry and geophysics to refine drill designs for priority targets at Commonwealth and Silica Hill.
Drilling is anticipated early in Stage-1.
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Figure 1: Location of
the Commonwealth
project and
significant gold-
copper mines and
prospects within the
Lachlan fold belt.
The Silica Hills
prospect is
approximately 200 m
northeast of the
northern extent of the
Commonwealth
prospect
About Kuniko Kuniko Limited (ASX: KNI) is a mineral exploration company advancing a diversified portfolio of strategic
and critical mineral projects aligned with the global energy transition and economic security objectives.
The Company’s portfolio now includes gold, silver and base metals in Australia alongside copper, nickel,
and cobalt projects in the Nordics, and it is committed to high ethical and environmental standards for all
company activities. Key assets include:
▪ Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project (NSW, Australia): Binding earn-in and JV with Impact
Minerals (ASX: IPT) to earn up to 70% of a VMS/epithermal gold-silver system in the Lachlan Fold
Belt, hosting JORC (2012) Inferred Mineral Resource Estimates at Commonwealth and Silica Hill.
▪ Ertelien Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project located in southern Norway, Ertelien hosts a JORC (2012)
Mineral Resource Estimate of 40Mt @ 0.25% NiEq, including 22Mt of Indicated and 18Mt of Inferred
resources (Refer: ASX release dated 12 December 2024) *.
▪ Ringerike Battery Metals Project: a license package hosting multiple Ni-Cu-Co-PGE targets
across a 20km mineralised trend, anchored by the Ertelien deposit.
▪ Skuterud Cobalt Project: has had over 1 million tonnes of cobalt ore mined historically and was
once the world’s largest cobalt producer. Kuniko’s drill programs have seen multiple cobalt
intercepts, including high grade from shallow depths, at the priority “Middagshvile” target.
▪ Vågå Copper Project: A VMS-style copper project with large-scale geophysical anomalies and
near-surface targets, including a prospective horizon with a known strike extent of ~9km. A further
shallow conductor can also be traced for several kilometres.
Kuniko is committed to ethical sourcing and responsible development. Across all projects, Kuniko
prioritises low-carbon operations, transparent stakeholder engagement, and alignment with the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Its Norwegian operations benefit from access to 98% renewable
energy.
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* Note: The individual average grades are 0.18% nickel, 0.12% copper, and 0.014% cobalt. Nickel equivalent (NiEq) was calculated using the formula: NiEq (%) = Ni%
+ (Cu% × 0.4091) + (Co% × 1.8182), based on metal prices of US$22,000/t Ni, US$9,000/t Cu, and US$40,000/t Co. Preliminary metallurgical test work conducted at
SGS Canada indicates potential nickel recoveries of 70–75% and copper recoveries of up to 90%. The company believes, based on this work and comparison with
similar deposits, that all metals used in the NiEq calculation have a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.
Forward Looking
Statements
Certain information in this document refers to the intentions of Kuniko, however these are not intended
to be forecasts, forward looking statements, or statements about the future matters for the purposes of
the Corporations Act or any other applicable law. Statements regarding plans with respect to Kuniko’s
projects are forward looking statements and can generally be identified using words such as ‘project’,
‘foresee’, ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘aim’, ‘intend’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘will’ or similar
expressions. There can be no assurance that the Kuniko’s plans for its projects will proceed as expected
and there can be no assurance of future events which are subject to risk, uncertainties and other actions
that may cause Kuniko’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from those referred to in
this document. While the information contained in this document has been prepared in good faith, there
can be given no assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of these events referred to in the document
will occur as contemplated. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Kuniko and any of its
affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors disclaim any liability whether direct
or indirect, express or limited, contractual, tortuous, statutory or otherwise, in respect of, the accuracy,
reliability or completeness of the information in this document, or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-
looking statement or any event or results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement; and do
not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or
completeness of the information in this document, or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking
statement or any event or results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement; and disclaim all
responsibility and liability for these forward-looking statements (including, without limitation, liability for
negligence).
No new
information
Except where explicitly stated, this announcement contains references to prior exploration results, all of
which have been cross-referenced to previous market announcements made by the Company. The
Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the
information included in the relevant market announcements.
The information in this report relating to the Mineral Resource estimate for the Ertelien Project is
extracted from the Company’s ASX announcements dated 12 December 2024. KNI confirms that it is not
aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original
announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral
Resource estimate continue to apply.
Enquiries Antony Beckmand, CEO
Telephone: +61 406 924 303
Email: abe@kuniko.eu
Joel Ives, Company Secretary
Telephone: +61 8 6364 5095
Email: info@kuniko.eu
Authorisation This announcement has been authorised by the Board of Directors of Kuniko Limited.
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