• New Found Gold reported progress toward commercial production at the Hammerdown Gold Project in H2/26.
• Targets steady-state output of 20,000-25,000 ounces per year at an all-in sustaining cost of about USD 2,500 per ounce.
• Ore deliveries to the Pine Cove mill reached the PEA design rate of 700 tonnes per day, with head grades improving toward plan.
• Mill ramp-up achieved 87% recovery in mid-Q2/26; recovery expected to rise to about 92% following conversion to a gravity-CIL circuit.
• Construction of permanent crushing and sorting plants remains scheduled for completion in Q4/26.

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