Placing and Subscription to raise £2,712,000

Core Viewpoint - Vast Resources plc has successfully raised gross proceeds of £2,712,000 through a subscription and placing of new ordinary shares, aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities and financial support for ongoing projects [2][3]. Fundraising Details - The fundraising consists of a subscription for 60,571,428 new ordinary shares and a placing of 714,285,713 new ordinary shares at a price of 0.35p per share [2]. - The funds raised will be allocated for the primary beneficiation of diamond parcels, supporting a new technical team, and general working capital [3]. Admission and Share Capital - Applications will be made for the new ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on AIM, with the first admission expected around 19 June 2025 [4]. - Following the first admission, the total issued share capital will increase to 3,172,178,785 ordinary shares, with subsequent admissions raising it to 3,513,875,213 and 3,886,464,498 shares [6]. Company Overview - Vast Resources plc is an AIM-listed mining company with operations in Romania, Tajikistan, and Zimbabwe, focusing on advancing high-quality mining projects [9]. - The company owns the Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine in Romania, which has a JORC compliant resource report indicating a total mineral resource of 15,695 tonnes copper equivalent [10]. - In Tajikistan, Vast has a joint venture for the Takob Mine, providing a 12.25% royalty on sales, and is also managing the Aprelevka gold mines, aiming to increase production [13][14].