FIL Limited increases stake in Metro Mining, now holds 7.98%

FIL Limited and its associated entities, collectively known as "FIL," have increased their substantial holding in Metro Mining Limited. The change in interests was reported on December 12, 2025, with the previous notice given on December 3, 2025. This increase has resulted in FIL's present voting power rising to 7.98% from a previous 6.74%. The total number of votes attached to FIL's relevant interest now stands at 487,866,588, up from 411,730,835 votes previously.

The increase in FIL's stake was primarily driven by numerous "BUY" transactions across various dates in 2025. These acquisitions involved a range of AUD values per security, with most transactions executed at AUD0.0700, AUD0.0701, AUD0.0703, and AUD0.0705. Notable purchases include 16,811,350 common stock for AUD0.0705 on December 12, 2025, and 14,369,403 common stock for AUD0.0703 on October 10, 2025. A single "SELL" transaction of 197,932 common stock at AUD0.0707 occurred on September 12, 2025.

FIL Investment Management (Singapore) Limited and FIL Investments International are the primary investment managers holding these interests. The increase reflects FIL's continued investment discretion and voting power in Metro Mining Limited.