• Kinross Gold has started drilling at West Point Gold’s Jefferson Canyon project in Nevada, about 7 km from Kinross’s Round Mountain mine.
• Drilling began Sept. 23, 2026, triggering a four-year option period under a 2022 exploration and option agreement.
• Deal terms include potential option payments of up to USD 10 million for Kinross to earn up to an 80% project interest.
• West Point Gold would retain a 20% interest if both options are exercised, with conversion to a 1% NSR royalty below 10% dilution.
• Kinross also pays USD 75,000 per year in lease payments, with a USD 600,000 exploration spend requirement.

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