国城矿业股份有限公司关于对外担保的进展公告

Overview of Guarantee Situation - Company approved an increase in external guarantee limit for its subsidiary Sichuan Guocheng Lithium Industry Co., Ltd. up to RMB 155 million [2] - The guarantee period is from the date of approval until March 16, 2026 [2] - A financing lease contract was signed between Guocheng Lithium and Jiyin Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., with the company providing a maximum guarantee of RMB 18 million [2] Basic Information of the Guaranteed Party - Guocheng Lithium is 75% owned by the company and 25% by Deyang Investment Control Xingchan Investment Co., Ltd. [4] - The company has a registered capital of RMB 100 million and was established on February 13, 2023 [4] Main Content of the Guarantee Agreement - The guarantee is a joint liability guarantee covering all principal debts and related costs [5] - The guarantee period is calculated from the effective date of the contract until three years after the debt fulfillment deadline [5][6] Impact of the Guarantee - The guarantee will support the development and funding needs of Guocheng Lithium [7] - The company can monitor the credit and financial status of Guocheng Lithium, ensuring manageable risk [7] Cumulative External Guarantee Amount - As of the announcement date, the total external guarantee balance is RMB 164.76 million, accounting for 55.09% of the company's latest audited net assets [8] - After this guarantee, the total will not exceed RMB 182.76 million, representing 61.11% of the latest audited net assets [8]