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OCTOBER 2026 - INVESTOR PRESENTATION
Accelerating copper &
bulk commodities
in Timor-Leste
Sample ESR006498
See ASX Announcements dated: 29 September 2026, 26 August 2026
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Highlights
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Exceptional COPPER-GOLD PORPHYRY prospectivity
+60% Cu and 1.3 g/t Au from surface samples coincident with untested,
highly-chargeable geophysical anomalies
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Upcoming Copper drilling
Substantial ~3,000m drill programs imminent, to test compelling copper
targets
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Manganese open pit operations
Proven ability to develop a >27,000t bulk sample of high-grade material
with extensions and new targets to drill
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Virtually unexplored region
Estrella is one of just a small group of companies selected to explore in
Timor-Leste following the creation of a modern Mining Code
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Large-scale Limestone opportunity
Total Limestone Mineral Resource Estimate of 533Mt, comprising 274Mt
Indicated and 259Mt Inferred
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Strong Board and Management
Strong track-record of building projects to return value to shareholders
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Estrellain Timor-Leste
• Since entering Timor-Leste in 2024 the company has made
substantial progress
• Timor-Leste is located on the edge of the Banda Arc
formation offering first-access to a geologically unique area
• Host location for intrusives as well as sedimentary deposits
offers multi-commodity potential
• New survey technologies and existing drilling expertise are
being deployed to rapidly uncover potential mineralisation
• Exploration activities are supported by excellent
infrastructure and strong government/community support
Darwin
Laleno Dome
ESR Copper Prospect
Grasberg Mine
One of the largest copper and
gold deposits in the world
Wetar
Copper Mine
Batu Hijau
Copper-Gold Mine
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Mineral targets emergingacrossLautem/BaucauLicensesin TIMOR-LESTE
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Targeting the large-scale, anomalous Laleno Dome
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COPPER-GOLD
PORPHYRY
Exploration
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Laleno Dome Dominates surroundings
• ~10km wide, ~700m high Laleno Dome identified
• The dome lies within Timor-Leste’s major fault
zones and hosts hydrothermally altered
porphyritic diorite/microdiorite
• Sampling on the margin has identified copper in
nine locations, as well as the presence of gold
and silver
• Consistent multi-element signature (As-Ba-Hg-
Ni-W) points to one connected mineralising
system
• The prospect has never been drilled
Sample ESR006095, grading 60.34% Cu & 182ppm Ag
See ASX Announcements dated: 29 September 2026, 13 July 2026
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Extensive Copper in sampling
• Latest exploration results consist of 11 samples collected at
five sites
• Assay highlights include1:
• 60.34% Cu & 182ppm Ag (ESR006095)
• 45.61% Cu & 1.3 g/t Au (ESR006492)
• 58.49% Cu & 78ppm Ag (ESR006497)
• Mineralisation appears in three settings: porphyritic intrusive
rock, the Noni Formation, and altered ultramafic rock
Sample ESR006492 Exposure of chrysocolla-rimmed malachite-manganeseoxide concretion
aligned within bedding of highly weathered Noni Formation2
1. See ASX Announcement dated 29 September 2026
2. See ASX Announcement dated 26 August 2026
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Sample ESR0064971,2: Chrysocolla is surface skin (1-2%) overlying an
interior of bright green malachite (30-40%), brown goethite (40-50%), along
with an unknown yellow-green mineral (~5%) and grey silica (5-10%).
Sample ESR0064911,2 grading 33.22% Cu Weathered altered ultramafic
rock showing quartz stockwork and malachite
1. See ASX Announcement dated 29 September 2026
2. See ASX Announcement dated 26 August 2026
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EvidenceSupporting Porphyry-Style
Origin
• A key sample group was collected from an intermediate-to-
felsic rock with porphyritic texture
• Rock-chip assays of up to 0.66% Cu from this outcropping
rock unit
• Petrographic analysis of polished thin-sections collected
from several samples confirmed:
• The texture of the rock is consistent with a sub-
volcanic intrusive rock
• The rock has an intermediate composition, containing
abundant plagioclase feldspar, along with small
amounts of hornblende and traces of biotite and
quartz.
• The rock is hydrothermally altered with chlorite-
sericite replacement of plagioclase and amphiboles
(hornblende), along with silica flooding, carbonate
replacement and presence of pyrite
Sample ESR0064981,2: assaying 5334ppm (0.53%) Cu and 1.4ppm Ag
Photomicrograph displaying
hydrothermally altered rock,
displaying a porphyritic texture
(Hb = hornblende, SPg = sericitized
plagioclase, Py = pyrite) defined by
plagioclase phenocrysts1.
Photomicrograph showing quartz
veinlet, with adjacent pale
alteration selvage, in an altered
fine-grained matrix that contains
pyrite (Py) and an unidentified
carbonate mineral (Car), with
prominent silica flooding
emanating from the quartz veinlet1.
1. See ASX Announcement dated 29 September 2026
2. See ASX Announcement dated 26 August 2026
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Significanceof a Porphyry System
• Porphyry systems represent the world's primary source of
Copper mineralisation and are typically large in scale
• Porphyry Copper deposits underpin major mines across the
world and are particularly notable within the Banda Arc
formation, which Estrella shares with the Grasberg and Batu
Hijau mines
• The Banda Arc is particularly prospective due to the collision
of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates
• Porphyry deposits form when cooling magma intrudes the
crust, driving hydrothermal fluids into the surrounding rock
• These metal-rich fluids deposit Copper, Gold and Silver as
fine veinlets through a broad, stockwork-style halo
• This process can mineralise several cubic kilometres of rock,
making porphyry systems excellent drill targets
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Mineralised Samples coincidentwith geophysical anomaly
Estrella completed a Mobile MTd UAV geophysical survey across Ira Miri as well as an eastern portion of the dome
Note red = low resistivity=high conductivity
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Laleno Dome priority anomalies
• Multiple high-conductivity targets identified
• The strongest anomalies appear as “plumes”
extending upwards from depth
• High conductivity “plumes” have a spatial
relationship with the Laleno Dome and
possibly represent hydrothermal-fluid
pathways
• Additional dipping conductive anomalies also
detected and interpreted as potential Mn beds
See ASX Announcement dated 12 August 2026
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Major Diamond/RC Drillingpending
• Deepest mineral exploration drilling campaign
in Timor-Leste history to commence
• Drill pads installed and rigs contracted for
~3,000m Diamond/RC campaign
• Vertical drill-holes planned via RC pre-collar to
~100m and ~500m diamond tail
• Intrusive plumes prospective for Copper-Gold at
locations 1-3 prioritised
• Holes 4-6 also contain associated and
substantial “plume” anomalies identified for
drilling, subject to initial results
• Holes 7-9 to test shallow-dipping conductor
anomaly that may represent a manganese-bed
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Expanding the high-grade Ira Miri open pit operation
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Manganese
Development
See ASX Announcement dated 11 May 2026
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Maiden Bulk Sample drives commercial product
• Large scale mapping, sampling and drilling defined an
extensive manganese bed at Ira Miri
• An open pit has been constructed using majority local
contractors with zero LTIs and strong community support
• 27,371 tonnes of surveyed manganese stockpile
inventory, including:
• 4,984 tonnes of high-grade material at 49.38% Mn
• In-situ ultra high-grade manganese mineralisation
confirmed up to 60.22% Mn in pit sampling
• Mineralisation remains open beyond the current pit,
including into the walls and pit floor, with priority
geophysical targets still to be tested
• Nine separate parties confirmed interest in purchasing the
trial parcel
• Customer selection process completed with the entire
manganese stockpile anticipated to be sold to multiple
bidders
• Export approval documentation has been lodged with the
Government of Timor-Leste
See ASX Announcement dated 11 May 2026
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Untapped ManganesePotential
• Successful customer selection process demonstrates major
interest in high-grade manganese product
• Excellent location within Asia-Pacific region and nearby port
access present rapid DSO opportunity
• Further potential for manganese ore at Ira Miri in addition to
existing, undrilled targets plus new prospects queued for
drilling following MTd survey
• Bulk sample appraisal process acts as regulatory pathfinder
process
• Findings from the bulk sample sales process to support
application for Category A Mining Licence
See ASX Announcement dated 11 May 2026
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LimestoneDeposit
533Mt Mineral Resource at the Werumata project
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Extensive Drill Program
• Estrella has completed 33 RC drill holes (for 2,804m) and 9
diamond holes (for 913.10m)
• Baucau Limestone intersections up to 87m*, averaging
30m and an average grade of 33.15% Ca (i.e. 83% CaCO3)
• Batu Putih chalk unit identified beneath limestone adding
an additional tonnage
• Batu Putih chalk returned intersections up to 59m*,
averaging 30m and an average of grade 31% Ca (i.e.
77.5% CaCO3)
• Mineralisation extends over 6km further east and is largely
untested offering significant scope to grow
*The stated intersections are down-hole lengths but likely to be very close to true thickness See ASX Announcement dated 28 October 2025
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533Mt JORCResource1
• Resource upgraded with 274Mt Indicated and 259Mt Inferred
• Three direct shipping ore products defined:
• Product 1: High-grade limestone suitable for sale as
an acid neutralisation age
391Mt averages 83.9% Acid Neutralisation Capacity
(ANC) with low impurities
• Product 2: Lower grade limestone suitable for
industrial uses
33 Mt at an average ANC 20–47% and average CaCO₃
30.4%
• Product 3: High-silica material suitable for road
paving, construction aggregate, road base & rock fill
109 Mt with average silicon dioxide content of 58%
• All three product streams are direct shipping ore, requiring
only crushing and screening, with no metallurgical
processing
• An upcoming ~4,000m RC and Diamond drill campaign
planned to further expand limestone assets
See ASX Announcements dated: 15 October 2025 & 15 October 20261
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WA Nickel Assets
Carr Boyd Nickel Project
• Large mafic igneous complex hosting the historic Carr Boyd
mine (total production: 202,100t at 1.43% Ni and 0.46% Cu)
• Teir-1 mining jurisdiction with 259km2 of tenure located
~80km north of Kalgoorlie
• Modern exploration at the T5 prospect has discovered
massive nickel-copper sulphides with additional untested
targets ready for drilling
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See ASX Announcement dated 20 May 2022
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MajorMilestones
ontheHorizon
~3,000m Diamond/RC campaign to commence, testing
Copper-Gold Porphyry targets at Laleno Dome
Regional-scale helicopter magneto telluric (MT) survey
to significantly enhance geophysical database
Commercial execution of the Ira Miri Manganese bulk
sample imminent with export approval documentation
lodged
4,000m combined RC and diamond (core) drilling
campaign planned to test the interpreted high-grade
Limestone in the Sagadate region
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Boardandmanagement
Robert Mencel
Managing Director & CEO
• Engineer with more than 30 years’ experience across
mining, industrial minerals, fertiliser, and logistics
sectors
• Former MD at Ironclad Mining, & CEO of RONPHOS Corp
(Republic of Nauru-owned Phosphate company)
Leslie Pereira
Chair & Non-Executive Director
• Mining and business development executive
• Heavily involved in driving the growth of Majestic
Resources / Petra Diamonds (now merged) and,
subsequently, Kangaroo Resources (Indonesia)
Chris Daws
Non-Executive Director & BD Manager
• Strong experience in running junior resources Companies,
including previous involvement with Niagara Mining
(Poseidon), US Nickel and KMC Limited.
• Director and founder of Apollo “Phoenix” Resources Pty Ltd
and a Director of Nimbus Mines Pty Ltd.
John Kingswood
Non-Executive Director
• Strong track-record of identifying potential projects and
implementing effective business strategies.
• Involved with some of WA’s largest projects – from BHP RGP3,
5 and 6 and Rio Tinto Argyle Diamond underground
operations.
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Corporatesnapshot
ESR
ASX:
A$0.027 (as at 6/10/26)
Share Price:
~A$60.79m
Market Cap:
~ A$5.2m (as at 30/6/26)
Cash:
6monthpricechart
Major Shareholders
10.25%
WMA Holding Fzco
6.77%
Essor Assets (FZC)
5.27%
MJ Ratta Investments
Pty Ltd
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Disclaimer
This presentation has been prepared by Estrella Resources Limited (“ESR”) as a summary of the company’s exploration and development activities.
Not Investment Advice
The presentation is a summary only, doesn’t constitute an offer or invitation to subscribe for securities, isn’t financial product advice, and doesn’t consider the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any
recipient. Readers should seek their own advice.
Forward Looking Statements
This document may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Estrella Resources Limited’s 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
Estrella 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.
Compliance Statement - Exploration Results and Mineral Resource Estimates
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 that all material assumptions and technical parameters 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.
Estrella Confirms that Mineral Resource estimate referred to in this announcement was first reported by the Company in its ASX announcement dated 14 May 2026, titled "Maiden Resource – Werumata Limestone
Project," and subsequently updated on 15 October 2026 “MRE Update – Werumata Limestone Project” which is available on the ASX Market Announcements Platform. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any
new information or data that materially affects the information contained in that announcement, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource estimate continue to apply
and have not materially changed.
Competent Person Statement – Exploration Results
The information in this announcement relating to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Peter Spitalny who is the Exploration Manager of Estrella Resources, and a member of The
Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Spitalny has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration, and to the activity they are undertaking to
qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves”. Mr Spitalny consents to the inclusion
in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.
Competent Persons Statement – Mineral Resource Estimates
The information in this announcement that relates to the Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr Robert de Jongh BE Mining (Hons) FAusIMM, Managing
Director of ASEAMCO Pty Ltd. Mr de Jongh is a Fellow of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit
under consideration to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Code.
The Board has authorised for this presentation to be released to ASX.
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Phone
Email
Dili Office
Website
ContactUs
Level 8, 216 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
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ESR
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Municipio Dili, Timor-Leste
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