Zijin Mining directors, senior management exercise share options

Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. reported an increase in its issued share capital as a result of share option exercises under its 2023 Share Option Incentive Scheme. On December 12, 2025, certain directors and senior management exercised their share options, leading to the issuance of 4,000,000 new ordinary shares. This event boosted the company's total issued shares (excluding treasury shares) from 20,594,353,340 to 20,598,353,340. The new shares represent a 0.0194% increase relative to the prior issued share capital.

The shares were issued at an approximate price of RMB 11.15 per share. The company confirmed receipt of the relevant notification on December 15, 2025. This transaction falls under the first exercise period of the aforementioned share option scheme. As of December 12, 2025, the company held no treasury shares, and there were no shares redeemed or repurchased for cancellation.

The disclosure, submitted on December 15, 2025, confirms that all procedures for the issuance of shares complied with applicable listing rules, laws, and regulatory requirements. All money due to the issuer in respect of the new share issue has been received, and the securities of the new class are identical in all respects to existing shares, carrying the same rights and entitlements.