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14 September 2026

AIM: AAU

ASX: AA2

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Appointment of Executive Chairman

Ariana Resources plc (AIM: AAU, ASX: AA2, “Ariana” or the “Company”), the mineral exploration and development company advancing the 1.6 Moz Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, is pleased to advise that Mr Michael Atkins, the current Non-Executive Chairman, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Company with immediate effect.

Dr Kerim Sener, Managing Director, commented:

“The Company is entering an important stage in the advancement of the Dokwe Gold Project. Michael’s progression into an executive role will strengthen the leadership resources available to the Company as we progress the Definitive Feasibility Study and consider the financing and development options for the project. He will work closely with the management team on corporate strategy, stakeholder engagement and capital-markets activities, with a clear focus on converting the value of Dokwe and our wider portfolio into sustainable shareholder value.”

As required by LR 3.16.4 the remuneration for this role is an annual fee of £120,000 gross.

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The Board of Ariana Resources plc has approved this announcement and authorised its release.

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About Ariana Resources:

Ariana is a mineral exploration and development company dual-listed on AIM (AIM: AAU) and ASX (ASX: AA2), with its main project being the 1.6 Moz Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, with its DFS in progress. Ariana has an exceptional track record of creating value for its shareholders through its interests in active mining projects and investments in exploration companies. In addition to its Dokwe Gold Project, its other interests include a residual investment in gold-silver production in Türkiye after a recent substantial sell-down, and copper-gold-silver exploration and development projects in Kosovo and Cyprus.

For further information on the vested interests Ariana has, please visit the Company's website at www.arianaresources.com.

Zeus Capital Limited, Fortified Securities and Shaw and Partners Limited are the brokers to the Company, and Beaumont Cornish Limited is the Company's Nominated Adviser.