Mr. Gilbert Clark reports

ADMISSION OF SHARES AND TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS

Admission to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange became effective at 8 a.m., Aug. 26, 2026, in respect of 195,520 new ordinary shares of 0.01 euro each in the capital of Meridian Mining PLC, the allotment and issue of which was announced on Aug. 21, 2026.

The 195,520 new ordinary shares, issued pursuant to the company's 2025 omnibus plan, rank pari passu in all respects with the existing ordinary shares of the company, including the right to receive all dividends and other distributions declared, made or paid after the date of issue.

Following admission of the new ordinary shares, the company's total issued share capital comprises 487,314,611 ordinary shares. The company does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury.

Each ordinary share carries one vote and, accordingly, the total number of ordinary shares with voting rights in the company is 487,314,611. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the company under the Financial Conduct Authority's disclosure guidance and transparency rules.

This announcement is made in accordance with the FCA's disclosure guidance and transparency rule 5.6.1R.