Pivotal MetalsASX : PVT

Half Yearly Report and Accounts

04 March 2026Download PDF

Pivotal Metals advanced its Horden Lake and Belleterre projects in Quebec with new resource, metallurgical and exploration results, while raising A$5.4m and reporting a half-year loss of $932,024.

  • Horden Lake's April 2025 mineral resource estimate totals 37mt @ 1.1% CuEq, including 19.5mt @ 1.2% CuEq in the indicated category, with 31mt @ 1.1% CuEq pit constrained.
  • Post-period ore sorting testwork (XRT and HLS) showed a high-selective concentrate 2.1x the feed grade with 68% mass rejection and 68.9% copper recovery, offering potential to reduce processing plant size.
  • Metallurgical testwork demonstrated copper recoveries of 87-94% using a conventional flotation flowsheet.
  • At Belleterre, drilling is set to commence at Midrim in March 2026, and IP surveying at Lorraine has defined multiple high-priority gold and copper targets extending up to 1.8km east of the historic mine.
  • The Company completed a two-tranche capital raise for A$5.4m in gross funding during the period, supported by institutional and strategic investors.
  • The Group reported a loss after tax of $932,024 for the half-year, compared with a loss of $937,469 in the prior corresponding period, with cash and cash equivalents of $5,477,797 at period end.

Horden Lake total mineral resource

37mt @ 1.1% CuEqp.5

Indicated category resource

19.5mt @ 1.2% CuEqp.5

Pit constrained resource

31mt @ 1.1% CuEqp.5

Total drilling completed on Horden Lake

55,000mp.5

Copper recoveries in metallurgical testwork

87-94%p.7

High selective ore sorting concentrate grade uplift

2.1xp.8

Mass rejection (high selective)

68%p.8

Copper recovery (high selective)

68%p.8

Government grant for metallurgical testwork

C$105k (~A$120k)p.9

Belleterre package area

157km2p.9

Capital raise gross funding

A$5.4mp.12

Non-dilutive portion of raise (flow-through)

A$1.1mp.12

Loss after tax H1 FY26

$932,024p.15

Loss after tax H1 FY25 comparative

$937,469p.15

Cash and cash equivalents at period end

5,477,797p.19

Total assets

19,490,494p.19

Total equity

19,210,863p.19

Share price at period end

0.016p.15

The report shows Pivotal Metals continuing to de-risk and expand its Horden Lake project through resource growth, metallurgical validation and ore sorting testwork that could lower future development costs, while also advancing multiple exploration targets at Belleterre. The company remains pre-revenue from operations, funded through equity raisings, with a modest half-year loss and improved cash position following the recent placement.

HALF YEAR REPORT For the Period Ended 31 December 2025p.1

CORPORATE DIRECTORYp.3

  • Simon Gray - Non-Executive Chairman
  • Ivan Fairhall - Managing Director & CEO
  • Robert Wrixon - Non-Executive Director
  • Daniel Rose - Non-Executive Director

DIRECTORS' REPORTp.4

The Directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity consisting of Pivotal Metals Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2025 ('H1 FY26').p.4

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIESp.4

The principal activity of the Group is exploration for and development of copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), platinum group metals (PGM). Pivotal Metals holds the advanced Horden Lake Cu-Ni-Au-PGM project in northwest Quebec, Canada, which has a large established JORC compliant mineral resource estimate. The Company is also actively exploring its Belleterre Angliers Greenstone Belt (Belleterre) exploration projects, prospective for Cu-Ni-PGM and high grade gold, and located in southwest Quebec, Canada.p.4

Company Focus and Missionp.4

The strategic focus of Pivotal Metals is the investment in, and development of, high value projects containing critical metals necessary for the successful transition of modern economies to sustainable technology. The Company has successfully built a portfolio of multiple projects in Quebec which is an established and supportive mining jurisdiction, with access to critical infrastructure necessary to find develop and operate modern mining projects. At its Horden Lake and the Belleterre projects, Pivotal is focused on delineating and expanding the resource base of the properties, and de-risking the assets to create and realise substantial shareholder value.p.4

Map of Quebec, Canada showing regional mines, deposits and infrastructure, with the Horden Lake Project and Belleterre Projects locations marked as PVT project locations relative to Chisasibi, James Bay, Matagami, Val d'Or, Rouyn-Noranda, Montreal and other mining centres.

Figure 1: Pivotal's Canadian Portfolio
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HORDEN LAKEp.5

Pivotal Metals completed the acquisition of 100% of Horden Lake on 20 December 2022. Horden Lake is located in James Bay, 140km north of Matagami in northwest Quebec, and 10km from the all weather James Bay Highway, linking Matagami to the La Grande Hydroelectric dam network to the north. The James Bay region is an active mining and exploration area, and is serviced by the very large and established mining operational bases of Val d'Or and Rouyn-Noranda servicing the world-famous Abitibi mining camp. Quebec hosts 22 operating mines and many advanced development stage critical and precious metals projects.p.5

Mineral Resources and Exploration Upsidep.5

Pivotal has completed several drill campaigns, building on prior drilling for a total of 55,000m metres diamond drilling on the property. In April 2025, the company completed a significant mineral resource estimate (MRE) update, which now totals 37mt @ 1.1% CuEq, including 19.5mt @ 1.2% CuEq in the higher confidence indicated category (refer Table 1). Importantly, 31mt @ 1.1% CuEq is pit constrained, highlighting the potential for a scalable low cost open pit development scenario.p.5

3D block model image of the Horden Lake deposit showing the large single open pit shell colour coded by CuEq percentage discrete categories, with indicated and inferred category outlines.

Figure 2: Horden Lake 2025 MRE, highlighting the large single open pit shell used to constrain 84% of the MRE tonnage
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Table 1: Horden Lake 2025 Mineral Resource Estimate Statement

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CategoryTonnes MtCuEq %Cu %Ni %3E g/tAg g/tCo ppmCuEq ktCu ktNi kt3E g/t (contained)Ag kozCo t
In-pit31.21.100.630.180.3710.61403411965837510,5984,353
Out-of-pit5.81.130.650.240.329.0151663814601,672878
Total (by cut-off category)37.01.100.630.190.3710.31414072347243512,2705,231
Indicated19.51.170.720.190.359.6144229141372206,0492,808
Inferred17.41.020.530.200.3811.113917892352146,2202,423
Total (by classification)37.01.100.630.190.3710.31414072347243512,2695,231

Horden Lake has significant resource upside potential. The project is open in most directions with the deepest drilling extending to ~500m in the central zone, and 150-250m on the flanks. A large scale electromagnetic (EM) geophysical program has shown multiple large bedrock conductors extending out from established resource areas, as well as along the entire controlling gabbro contact structure that hosts the main Horden Lake deposit. In places, conductors extend to 3x the depth of deepest drilling.p.6

Long section geophysical image looking southeast showing the 2025 Horden Lake MRE outline superimposed on modelled FLTEM and DHEM conductor plates, spanning approximately 2,200m, with drill hole traces and open directions marked.

Figure 3: Long section looking SE outlining the 2025 Horden Lake MRE superimposed onto the modelled conductor plates interpreted to represent the potential continuation of the Horden Lake sulphide mineralisation.
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A 1,500m step-out drilling campaign, targeting a newly identified shallow along strike geophysical conductor to the SE of the main deposit was completed in 2025 (refer Figure 3). Drilling intersected an expanded mineralised envelope, including 34.6m @ 0.58% CuEq from 150.5m (HN-24-126), which serves as upside not the current MRE. A resource review is in progress.p.7

The 2025 drilling results provide strong validation that electromagnetic (EM) methods are highly effective for targeting sulphide mineralisation at Horden Lake, and validate the extensive remaining targets as shown in Figure 3. The modelled conductivity of the drilled anomaly was 3,000-5,000 siemens, while conductors beneath the main Horden Lake deposit reach up to 15,000 siemens and remain open at depth, highlighting significant growth potential along and below the Contact Zone.p.7

Metallurgical Testworkp.7

The first full metallurgical program has also been recently completed by Pivotal on the Project. Testwork showed high copper recoveries of 87-94% being demonstrated in locked cycle and variability tests, and significant byproduct metals can be recovered into clean, high grade Cu and Ni concentrates, using a simple conventional flotation flowsheet. Refer ASX announcement 1 May 2024 'Thick Copper Zone and By-Products Confirmed at Horden Lake' for further information.p.7

Post reporting period, on 2 February, 2026, Pivotal announced the results of ore sorting testwork completed on Horden Lake samples where two-phase program that included full-scale TOMRA X-Ray Transmission (XRT), and heavy liquid separation (HLS) programs. Both XRT and HLS testwork showed strong potential to upgrade the Horden Lake ROM, and combined (Table 2) present a compelling opportunity to shape the development of the Horden Lake project by reducing the size of on-site processing facilities.p.7

A significantly upgraded concentrate 2.1x the feed sample grade was produced using a relatively high-selectivity threshold, with rejection of 68% of the mass (i.e. 3 tonnes of ROM ore is reduced and upgraded to 1 tonne of plant feed) and recovering 68% of the copper. Increased metal recoveries up to 86% were demonstrated using less lower selectivity, whilst still delivering a grade uplift of 1.5x and rejecting 44% of the mass (i.e. 3 tonnes of ROM ore is reduced and upgraded to 1.7 tonnes of plant feed).p.8

Table 2: Ore Sorting Summary Results (XRT + HLS)

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Cu GradeCuEq GradeCu / CuEq Grade UpliftSorting Con Mass PullMass RejectCu Recovery
Test feed grade0.53%1.00%
Concentrate (high selective)1.13%2.08%2.1x32.1%67.9%68.9%
Concentrate (moderate selective)0.96%1.76%1.8x43.1%56.9%78.6%
Concentrate (low selective)0.81%1.51%1.5x56.4%43.6%86.2%
  • Lowered capital costs through smaller overall processing plant
  • Lowered operating costs from reduced plant throughput
  • Off-site processing opportunities due to higher-grade sorted concentrate
  • Scalable production via modular crushing and dry sorting
  • Improved tailings management through smaller TMF
  • Lower ESG footprint from smaller plant and water use
  • Low grade stockpiling of sorter rejects preserving future optionality
  • Resource upside from lower cut-off grades enabled by lower operating costs

Recent testwork forms part of the co-funding provided by the Quebec Government under the Mineral Exploration Support Program for Critical and Strategic Minerals (MESP-CSM). As announced on 16 April 2025, Pivotal was awarded C$105k (~A$120k) in no-recourse grant funding for metallurgical testwork on the Horden Lake project, to support future development.p.9

The Company continues to progress a number of optimisation activities focused on resource and exploration upside, and project development scenario reviews.p.9

BELLETERRE PROJECTSp.9

Belleterre is an advanced exploration project, consisting of multiple projects across a 100% owned large scale 157km2 greenstone package located adjacent to the world-famous Abitibi mining district. Historical work has resulted in the discovery of a number of very high-grade Ni-Cu-PGM occurrences, as well as high grade gold and VMS potential. The project has three main component areas: Midrim-Alotta, Lorraine and LaForce.p.9

Regional geology map of the Belleterre Greenstone Belt showing claim tenure boundaries for Midrim, Lorraine and LaForce project areas relative to Rouyn-Noranda, Val d'Or and Sudbury, with mafic and ultramafic intrusions, mineral occurrences and mined deposits marked.

Figure 4 Pivotals Belleterre Projects
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Midrim-Alottap.10

The FLTEM survey has delineated a conductive plate positioned directly beneath the known zone of massive magmatic sulphide mineralisation at Alotta which hosts known very high-grade copper, nickel, platinum and palladium accumulation from surface to approximately 90 metres depth. Importantly, the new conductor indicates that the optimal drill orientation is from the northeast, contrasting with historic drilling which was completed from the southwest.p.10

New conductors were also delineated in the north of the Midrim property, at Lac Long and Lac Kirwan, adding to the earlier delineated drill ready target at Midrim East. Drilling at Midrim is commencing in March 2026 where a number of the priority geophysical targets will be tested.p.11

Map of the Midrim belt-scale system showing a 6 x 2.5 km high grade cluster and named target areas including Lac Long, Lac Kirwan, Midrim, Alotta, Lac Croche, Midrim East, Delphi Patry and Zullo, with undrilled FLTEM conductors and historical drill holes marked.

Figure 5: Midrim project, showing widespread targets, existing occurrences where historical drilling was focused
p.11

Post reporting period, the Company announced a new conductor ~200m east of the Midrim deposit. Historic surface FLTEM surveys have been restricted to small and discrete areas, even though they are ideally suited for the detection of these magmatic sulphide accumulations in this highly prospective zone.p.11

  • 21m @ 2.1% Cu, 2% Ni & 2.1 g/t 3PGE (from 37m, Alotta 01-BT-19)
  • 24.2m @ 2.3% Cu, 1.2% Ni & 1.9 g/t 3PGE (from 53m, Alotta 18-ZA-04)
  • 21.1m @ 2.5% Cu, 1.7% Ni & 2.8 g/t 3PGE (from 29m, Midrim 17-MR-01)
  • 14.4m @ 2.8% Cu, 2.4% Ni & 4.1 g/t 3PGE (from 57m, Midrim 17-MR-01)
  • 21m @ 0.9% Cu, 0.6% Ni & 1.4 g/t 3PGE (from 44m, Lac Croche 01-MR-52)
  • 7m @ 1.6% Cu, 0.5% Ni & 0.9 g/t 3PGE (from 127.5m, Delphi Patry 02-BT-61)

Shanty Lakep.12

The Shanty Lake magmatic sulphide Cu-Ni occurrence lies between the Blondeau and Kelly Lake Cu-Ni deposits. Pivotal's 2025 FLTEM survey identified a large 400m x 150m steeply dipping bedrock conductor (Figure 6), starting from 150m depth beneath the Shanty Lake surface occurrence.p.12

Based on mapping the target horizon is interpreted to be underlain by mafic volcanic and gabbro. Previous drilling and grab and boulder samples returned elevated Ni and Cu concentrations. The combination of known prospective host environment, established mineralisation, VTEM conductor, and FLTEM conductor makes Shanty Lake a highly prospective and priority drill target. The Company intends to drill Shanty Lake in H1 2025 following receipt of permits.p.12

Geophysical survey map of Shanty Lake showing FLTEM total field intensity channel 15, modelled conductor plates L1 and L2, VTEM anomaly star markers, drill collar locations at different depths, and proximity to the Blondeau (1957 discovery) and Kelly Lake (1960s discovery, 1.4mt @ 0.7% Cu, 0.7% Ni, 0.3g/t PGE inferred resource) deposits, with a conductor cross-section inset.

Figure 6: Shanty Lake FLTEM, showing total field intensity (channel 15) and modelled conductor 'L1', coincident VTEM anomalies and proximity the Blondeau and Kelly Lake deposits.
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Lorrainep.12

An IP surveying during December (results announced post reporting period) has defined multiple high-priority anomalies immediately east of the past-producing Lorraine Cu-Ni-Au Mine, extending known mineralisation into areas that have seen minimal modern exploration. Gold-focused IP anomalies extend for up to 1.8 kilometres east of the mine, with geophysical signatures coincident with historic underground and surface gold-copper mineralisation, including bonanza grades of 28m @ 45 g/t Au from underground channel sampling. Multiple discrete high-chargeability targets correlate with historic drilling, trenching and surface sampling, supporting the presence of a coherent and laterally extensive gold-bearing structural system.p.12

In parallel, copper-nickel-gold targets have been identified by coincident high-chargeability and low-resistivity responses, consistent with gabbro-hosted magmatic sulphide mineralisation analogous to the Lorraine deposit. This interpretation is reinforced by historic surface samples grading up to 0.63% Cu and 0.93% Ni, highlighting the potential for additional Cu-Ni sulphide accumulations east of the mine. The proximity of these targets to the Lorraine Mine - which historically produced approximately 600kt at 1.4% Cu, 0.6% Ni and 0.6 g/t Au (1964-1968) - underscores the fertility of the mineral system and the opportunity for further discovery. Additional EM and drilling is targeted for H1 2026.p.13

UAV magnetic survey image (total magnetic intensity) over the Lorraine Mine 2025 IP survey area showing gold IP anomaly picks numbered 1-10, copper IP anomaly picks, drill collars, surface samples, underground development, and highlighted assay results including 28m @ 45g/t Au & 3.2% Cu underground channel results and 600kt @ 1.4% Cu, 0.6% Ni, 0.6g/t 3PGE past production zone.

Figure 7: IP interpreted anomalies, on UAV magnetic survey (TMI), showing proximity to historic mining, sampling and drilling locations.
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Kelly Lake Eastp.13

A new copper-gold target area at Kelly Lake East has been defined following recent fieldwork, confirming a widespread and highly anomalous Cu-Au footprint and outlining a new exploration priority within Pivotal's Belleterre exploration program. Kelly Lake East is located 6.6km southeast of the past-producing Lorraine Mine, which historically delivered high-grade copper and gold mineralisation, including 28m @ 45 g/t Au from underground channel sampling. Prior trenching at Kelly Lake East exposed broad Cu-Au anomalous bands up to 25m wide, with multiple outcrops returning grades of up to 1.9 g/t Au, 2.0% Cu and 0.71% Zn. Mineralisation extends across the eastern project boundary onto neighbouring ground held by Vior Inc (TSXV: VIOR), where grab samples assayed up to 4.1% Cu and 2.1 g/t Au, supporting the interpretation of a laterally extensive mineralised system.p.13

The target area remains underexplored, with limited historical drilling conducted sub-parallel to the interpreted mineralised trend, reducing its effectiveness. Undrilled VTEM conductors and large copper soil anomalies define a ~1km x 1.5km exploration corridor, with geological characteristics - including multiple quartz veins and shear structures - analogous to those associated with the high-grade Lorraine gold system located approximately 7km to the northwest. Follow-up outcrop mapping, soil sampling and geophysics planned at Kelly Lake East in Q2 2026 to refine drill targets.p.14

Map of Kelly Lake East showing outcrop and VTEM survey results with rock sample clusters coded by Au, Cu and Zn ppm ranges, surface frequency domain EM conductor axes, pre-PVT drill collars, and boundary between Pivotal (ASX:PVT) and Vior (TSXV:VIOR) ground with grab sample results up to 4.2% Cu and 2.1 g/t Au.

Figure 8: Kelly Lake East trench and grab samples clusters and EM conductors, highlighting significant anomalism and limited drilling
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OTHER PROJECTSp.14

Pivotal is undertaking an orderly wind-down of its entity in Spain in order to complete its exit from the country. During the reporting period the cash bond was released from escrow following satisfaction of its closure obligations. The carrying value of the entity was written down in 2023 Financial Report.p.14

CORPORATEp.14

During the reporting period, the Company completed a two tranche capital raise for A$5.4m in gross funding via the issue of equity. A portion of the raise was completed through the issue of Canadian critical metals flow through shares, which, in effect, meant A$1.1m of the raise was non-dilutive funding when compared to the concurrent placement. The raise was strongly supported by institutional and strategic investors and significant scale backs were applied.p.14

  • On 11 July 2025, 1,300,000 Director milestone 2 unlisted performance rights lapsed and 1,167,945 Director unlisted performance rights lapsed
  • On 25 July 2025, 2,669,231 unlisted free-attaching placement options exercisable at $0.065 each expired
  • On 29 September 2025, 12,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 expired
  • On 1 October 2025, 1,300,000 Director unlisted performance rights expiring 30 December 2025 lapsed
  • On 13 October 2025, the Company granted 2,250,000 unlisted performance rights expiring 13 October 2026 to a consultant
  • On 24 October 2025 the Company announced a placement comprising 159,090,909 shares issued for $0.0182 each, 64,465,558 shares issued for $0.011 each, 161,807,170 shares issued for $0.011 each, 17,332,982 broker fee shares, and 40,000,000 broker fee options exercisable at $0.025 each expiring 22 December 2028
  • On 2 December 2025, the Company granted 6,000,000 Director unlisted performance rights expiring 2 December 2030 and 12,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.011 each expiring 2 December 2027 to a consultant

Security issues during the period

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DateDetailsNo. SharesNo. OptionsNo. Performance RightsIssue PriceOption Exercise PriceSecurity Expiry DateListed / Unlisted
11-Jul-25Lapse of Director milestone 2 performance rights--(1,300,000)N/AN/A30-Dec-25Unlisted
11-Jul-25Lapse of Director performance rights--(1,167,945)N/AN/A30-Dec-25Unlisted
25-Jul-25Expiration of free-attaching placement options-(2,669,231)-N/A$0.06525-Jul-25Unlisted
29-Sep-25Expiration of options-(12,000,000)-N/A$0.0529-Sep-25Unlisted
01-Oct-25Lapse of Director performance rights--(1,300,000)N/AN/A30-Dec-25Unlisted
13-Oct-25Consultant performance rights--2,250,000N/AN/A13-Oct-26Unlisted
31-Oct-25Flow-through placement shares159,090,909--$0.0182N/AN/AListed
03-Nov-25Placement shares64,465,558--$0.011N/AN/AListed
02-Dec-25Director performance rights--6,000,000N/AN/A02-Dec-30Unlisted
02-Dec-25Consultant options-12,000,000-N/A$0.01102-Dec-27Unlisted
22-Dec-25Placement shares161,807,170--$0.011N/AN/AListed
22-Dec-25Broker fee shares17,332,982--$0.0112N/AN/AListed
22-Dec-25Broker fee options-40,000,000-N/A$0.02522-Dec-28Unlisted

REVIEW OF RESULTSp.17

The loss after tax for the period ended 31 December 2025 was $932,024 (31 December 2024: loss of $937,469).p.17

Earnings of the Group since incorporation

p.17
31 December 2025 $30 June 2025 $31 December 2024 $30 June 2024 $
Revenue56,09183,13523,92554,340
EBITDA(926,685)(1,576,557)(958,360)(1,775,797)
EBIT(932,579)(1,557,873)(962,781)(1,889,727)
Loss after income tax(932,024)(1,550,614)(937,469)(1,869,881)

Factors affecting total shareholders return

p.17
31 December 2025 $30 June 2025 $31 December 2024 $30 June 2024 $
Share price at financial period end0.0160.0090.0070.019

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATEp.17

On 7 January 2026, as approved by shareholders at the 17 December 2025 general meeting, the Company granted 12,000,000 Director unlisted options exercisable at $0.025 expiring 7 January 2029 with vesting conditions.p.17

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEp.20

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

p.20
Group 31 December 2025 $Group 31 December 2024 $
Revenue56,09123,925
Accounting fees(50,269)(81,293)
Compliance fees(58,684)(64,144)
Consultancy fees(44,674)(18,809)
Depreciation and amortisation(5,894)(4,401)
Directors and employee benefits expense(220,600)(238,783)
Exploration expenditure (impairment) / reversal(247,682)(149,019)
Foreign exchange gain / (loss)(34,503)(33,602)
Insurance expense(18,689)(14,399)
Interest expense(18,167)-
IT expenses(2,089)(853)
Legal fees(22,218)(17,140)
Marketing(15,677)(103,899)
Other expenses(83,118)(67,999)
Share based payments expense(164,203)(150,258)
Travel expenses(1,648)(16,795)
Loss before tax(932,024)(937,469)
Income tax expense--
Net loss for the period from operations(932,024)(937,469)
(Loss) / gain on revaluation of equity instrument at fair value through other comprehensive income1,049(21,608)
(Loss) / gain on foreign currency translation(46,407)399,236
Total comprehensive loss for the period(977,382)(559,841)
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents)(0.09)(0.12)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONp.21

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

p.21
Group 31 December 2025 $Group 30 June 2024 $
Cash and cash equivalents5,477,7971,515,888
Trade and other receivables101,50658,573
Other assets43,656225,792
Total Current Assets5,622,9591,800,253
Investments held at fair value through other comprehensive income6,2945,245
Plant and equipment11,7615,312
Exploration and evaluation assets13,849,48013,331,443
Total Non-Current Assets13,867,53513,342,000
Total Assets19,490,49415,142,253
Trade and other payables260,400196,962
Provisions19,23123,801
Total Current Liabilities279,631220,763
Total Liabilities279,631220,763
Net Assets19,210,86314,921,490
Contributed equity48,904,94546,627,783
Reserves989,6602,462,547
Accumulated losses(30,683,742)(30,168,840)
Total Equity19,210,86314,921,490

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSp.23

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

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Group 31 December 2025 $Group 31 December 2024 $
Payments to suppliers and employees(754,150)(294,184)
Interest received18,14625,917
Interest paid(45)-
Net cash used in operating activities(736,049)(268,267)
Proceeds from return of bond186,988-
Payment for exploration and evaluation(707,529)(802,987)
Net cash used in investing activities(520,541)(802,987)
Proceeds from equity issues5,387,5002,986,562
Payment for costs of equity issues(145,369)(205,941)
Net cash from financing activities5,242,1312,780,621
Net increase / (decrease) in cash held3,985,5411,709,367
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period1,515,8881,272,203
Foreign exchange effect on cash and cash equivalents(23,632)(7,729)
Cash and cash equivalents at period end5,477,7972,973,841

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSp.24

This half year report covers Pivotal Metals Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2025. The presentation currency of the Group is Australian Dollars. The financial statements were authorised for issue on 4 March 2026 by the Directors.p.24

Contingent liabilities and commitments

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Item31 December 2024 $30 June 2025 $
Not longer than 1 year598,607596,017
More than 1 year but not longer than 5 years211,222272,044
Total809,829868,061

As at 31 December 2025, the contingent liability arises from the acquisition of the Horden Lake project. The Horden Lake project is subject to two separate 1% net smelter return royalties. Belleterre is comprised of almost 300 separate mining claims, various of which are subject to net smelter return royalties of up to 2.5%. Any royalties on the projects are payable only upon commercial production.p.32

DIRECTORS' DECLARATIONp.34

In the Directors' opinion, the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 'Interim Financial Reporting', give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 31 December 2025, and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.p.34

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REVIEW REPORTp.35

Criterion Audit Pty Ltd concluded that they have not become aware of any matter that makes them believe that the half-year financial report does not comply with the Corporations Act 2001, including giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 31 December 2025 and complying with AASB 134.p.35

Forward-Looking Statements

Drilling at Midrim is commencing in March 2026 where a number of the priority geophysical targets will be tested.

The Company intends to drill Shanty Lake in H1 2025 following receipt of permits.

Additional EM and drilling is targeted for H1 2026 at Lorraine.

Follow-up outcrop mapping, soil sampling and geophysics planned at Kelly Lake East in Q2 2026 to refine drill targets.

A resource review is in progress following the 1,500m step-out drilling campaign at Horden Lake.