10:15 London, 12:15 Helsinki, 6 November 2025 - Afarak Group SE ("Afarak" or "the Company") (LSE: AFRK, NASDAQ: AFAGR) ANOTHER FIN-FSA RELEASE IN THE MATTER AGAINST DR DANKO KONCAR Stock Exchange Release On 6 November 2025, the Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) has published attached information. Although this is not a company matter, Afarak was requested by Fin-FSA to inform its shareholders accordingly. Helsinki, November 6, 2025 AFARAK GROUP SE Board of Directors For additional information, pleas ...

Core Insights - Afarak Group SE is investing in the production of metallurgical grade chrome ore concentrate, with the first concentrate expected by the end of October 2025 [1][4]. Group 1: Production and Capacity - The chrome ore processing plant at Vlakpoort Mine has a capacity of 10,000 tons of concentrate per month, producing a metallurgical grade 40% chrome concentrate [1]. - The plant will initially operate for 12 hours per day and is powered by green energy, utilizing a photovoltaic solar plant and batteries for independent washing activities [2]. Group 2: Resource and Location - The Vlakpoort Mine is located in the Northern part of the western limb of the Bushveld complex in South Africa, with a proven resource of 6.656 million tons of chrome and 330,314 ounces of PGM [3]. Group 3: Strategic Vision - The CEO of Afarak Group emphasized the company's commitment to improving its value chain and increasing chrome ore concentrate production, with future plans to add a PGM recovery plant to the washing facility [4].

Core Insights - NioCorp and IBC Advanced Alloys have successfully produced a 0.2% aluminum-scandium alloy, confirming readiness for custom part fabrication and advancing scandium applications [1][2][3] Company Updates - The successful casting of the aluminum-scandium alloy is a significant step towards potential downstream alloy manufacturing and custom-part readiness for both NioCorp and IBC [2][4] - NioCorp aims to develop a reliable domestic scandium supply chain for defense and commercial markets, with the ability to produce functional parts from the alloy [3][5] - IBC has extensive experience in producing custom components from various alloys, which supports the new commercial applications for scandium-containing materials [4][9] Industry Context - Global consumption of scandium oxide is estimated at 30 to 40 tonnes per year, primarily sourced as a by-product from other mining operations, with no commercial-scale production in the U.S. [4] - The limited global use of scandium is attributed to a lack of reliable supply, with most supply coming from China, which has restricted exports for dual-use applications [4] - There is growing interest in scandium from sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and defense, which seek lighter and stronger components [4][8] Future Plans - NioCorp plans to produce approximately 100 tonnes per year of scandium oxide at its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project, alongside niobium and titanium products [5][8] - The company is also evaluating the potential to produce several rare earths from the Elk Creek Project, addressing U.S. reliance on foreign producers [5][8]

15:45 London, 17:45 Helsinki, 28 May 2025 - Afarak Group SE ("Afarak" or "the Company") (LSE: AFRK, NASDAQ: AFAGR)AFARAK GROUP SE: REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL REGISTERED IN THE FINNISH TRADE REGISTERThe resolution adopted by Afarak’s Extraordinary General Meeting held on 29 January 2025 regarding the reduction of the Company’s share capital by EUR 22,642,049.60 has been registered in the Finnish Trade Register today.The reduced amount has been transferred to the reserve for invested unrestricted equity in ac ...