• Cease & Desist order issued by Mayor of Mankayan to prevent ongoing exploration
• Engagement with Philippine government agencies and local stakeholders on the order
• Changes to Board of Directors including new Executive Chairman and Non-Executive Directors

Blackstone Minerals Limited (ASX: BSX) reported on its activities and the Appendix 5B for the quarter ending 31 December 2025. The key highlights include:- A Cease & Desist order (CDO) issued by the Mayor of Mankayan to prevent any ongoing exploration until the order is lifted- Engagement with the Philippine government agency ARTA (Anti-Red Tape Authority), the Australian Embassy, the MGB (Mines & Geosciences), and the NCIP (National Commission on Indigenous Peoples) to assist with the CDO- Engagement with local Stakeholders & continued community relations- Changes to its board of Directors including Mr Geoff Gillmour being appointed Executive Chairman, the appointment of Mr Oliver Cairns and Mr Greg Cunnold as Non-Executive Directors and the resignations of Mr Hamish Halliday and Scott Williamson as Chairman and Managing Director respectively- Mr James Bahen appointed as Company Secretary- The Company has undertaken a review of all corporate overheads to ensure appropriate capital management- End of quarter cash position of $15.3M and listed investments of $536KThe report also provided updates on the company's projects in the Philippines, Canada, and Vietnam.