Maanshan Iron & Steel clarifies independent director appointment

Maanshan Iron & Steel clarified details regarding the appointment of Ms. Zeng Xiangfei as an independent non-executive director. The announcement, dated June 19, 2025, supplements previous announcements made on August 23, 2024, and September 25, 2024, as well as a circular dated September 5, 2024. The company confirmed that Ms. Zeng meets the independence guidelines outlined in Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules, that there are no factors affecting her independence, and she has no financial or other interests in the company's business or association with any core connected persons. Based on these considerations, the board deems Ms. Zeng an independent individual. The board affirmed that all other information within the previous announcements and circular remains unchanged.