13.02.2024 PUBLIC STATEMENT

We would like to share our deep sorrow regarding the slide that occurred in our heap leach area at our Anagold Çöpler Gold Mine operation on Tuesday, February 13 at around 14:28.

We would like to remind you once again that our top priority during this difficult process is the health and safety of our employees and contractors.

Immediately following this tragic incident, we immediately contacted our employees in the region, activated our emergency plan and informed the relevant public institutions and organizations. Immediately after the urgent notification made to the Anagold emergency response teams and AFAD units, the necessary security measures were taken in the area where the incident occurred, and action was taken quickly for all interventions.

As an organization that focuses on employee health and safety in all its activities, we will continue to act in unity and solidarity with both our employees and stakeholders during these difficult times. While we continue to take all necessary steps to minimize the effects of this tragic incident, we will mobilize all our resources to clarify the incident immediately.

We respectfully announce to the public that we will continuously inform the necessary authorities and the public about developments within the scope of our transparency principle.

Best regards,

Anagold Mining Industry and Trade Inc.