Tender Update

Core Viewpoint - Vast Resources plc is progressing with a rough stone tender that includes a total of 126,677.50 carats, aiming to maximize revenues for shareholders through phased sales of higher quality stones [2][3]. Group 1: Tender Update - The initial parcel for the rough stone tender consists of 126,677.50 carats, which includes 12,591.77 carats of mixed-quality gem stones, 63,091.75 carats of low-grade gem stones, and 50,993.98 carats of industrial stones [2]. - The company plans to sell the remaining higher quality stones in a phased manner to maximize revenue [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - Vast Resources plc is an AIM quoted mining company with operations in Romania, Tajikistan, and Zimbabwe [6]. - In Romania, the company is focused on advancing high-quality projects, including the Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, which has a JORC compliant resource report indicating a mine production life of approximately 3-4 years and a total mineral resource of 15,695 tonnes copper equivalent [7]. - The company also owns the Manaila Polymetallic Mine and is working to bring it back into production [8]. - In Tajikistan, Vast has a joint venture for the Takob Mine, which will provide a 12.25 percent royalty on sales of non-ferrous concentrate [10]. - Additionally, Vast is contracted to manage the Aprelevka gold mines, aiming to increase production towards historical peak levels of approximately 27,000 ounces of gold and 250,000 ounces of silver per year [11].