Mitsubishi Materials to end tourism-related shareholder benefits

** Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (TSE:5711) announced that it will discontinue offering free admission to tourism tunnels operated by its group companies as a shareholder benefit. The change will take effect from July 1, 2025, impacting shareholders listed in the registry as of March 31, 2025. This decision impacts access to sites like the Sodayu and Doyu Mine Tunnels at the Sado Gold Mine, the Ishikirizawa Tunnel Course at the Osarizawa Mine, the tourism tunnel at the Toi Gold Mine, and the tourism tunnel and Ikuno Minerals Museum at the Ikuno Silver Mine. The company stated that this decision was made to ensure equality among all shareholders. Until June 30, 2025, shareholders listed as of September 30, 2024, will still be able to utilize the free admission benefit.