NEWPORT RECEIVES AUD$365,030 (GROSS)/AUD$255,521 (NET) QUARTERLY ROYALTY PAYMENT

Newport Exploration Ltd announced receipt of its quarterly royalty payment of AUD$365,030 gross (AUD$255,521 net after 30% Australian withholding tax) from Beach Energy Ltd for the November 2025 to January 2026 period. The payment stems from Newport's 2.5% gross overriding royalty interest in Cooper Basin oil and gas licences operated by Beach Energy in Australia.

The company maintains a strong financial position with approximately CDN$3.0 million in treasury consisting of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, while carrying no debt. Newport's royalty interest has no time limit or expiry date and requires no ongoing costs to maintain, providing the Vancouver-based company with a passive income stream from Australian energy production.

Newport operates as a royalty holder without operational control over Beach Energy's activities in the Cooper Basin. The company has advised shareholders to monitor disclosures from Beach Energy and Santos Ltd independently to stay informed about exploration, development and production activities affecting the licensed areas. This structure positions Newport as a pure-play royalty company benefiting from Australian energy production without operational responsibilities or capital requirements.

The quarterly payment demonstrates continued production from the Cooper Basin assets and provides Newport shareholders with exposure to Australian oil and gas operations through a low-risk royalty model. With 105,579,874 common shares outstanding, the company continues to generate returns for shareholders through its Australian energy royalty portfolio.