兖矿能源集团股份有限公司 关于并购Highfield Resources Limited的进展公告

Group 1 - The company signed an "Implementation Agreement" and "Equity Subscription Agreement" with Highfield Resources Limited on September 23, 2024, to acquire newly issued shares through asset injection and cash subscription [1] - On May 12, 2025, a non-binding letter of intent was signed involving Highfield Resources, China Minmetals Corporation's subsidiary Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd., and EMR Capital, with Qinghai Salt Lake intending to invest approximately $300 million to become the largest shareholder of Highfield Resources [1] - Recently, the company received notice from Qinghai Salt Lake that it will no longer pursue the subscription transaction outlined in the letter of intent [3] Group 2 - The signing of the letter of intent and related documents was based on a framework of cooperation and did not constitute a formal agreement, meaning the termination of the transaction will not adversely affect the company's financial status or operations [4] - There is no harm to the interests of the company or minority shareholders due to the termination of the transaction by Qinghai Salt Lake [4] - The company will disclose relevant information in a timely manner as the situation progresses [5]