Commencement of Trading on A2X

Marula Mining PLC

25 April 2024

 

Marula Mining PLC

("Marula'' or the "Company")

 25 April 2024

Commencement of Trading on A2X

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African-focused mining and development business, is pleased to announce that its ordinary shares have commenced trading on the A2X Proprietary Limited ("A2X Markets" or "A2X"), an independent stock exchange in South Africa, under the share code "MAR", today.

Highlights:

·    A2X is a licensed and regulated stock exchange in South Africa that provides a secondary platform for companies to list their shares for trade

·    The secondary listing on A2X will enlarge Marula's shareholder base and provide South African investors with an opportunity to invest in the Company

·    Shares will list for trade by way of introduction on A2X under the share code "MAR"

·    Marula engaged AcaciaCap Advisors (Pty) Ltd ("AcaciaCap") as its Sponsor to manage and fast-track the A2X listing process

·    Marula will retain its primary listing on the Aquis Stock Exchange AQSE Growth Market ("AQSE") and its issued share capital will be unaffected by its secondary listing on A2X

·    The Company will continue to seek a dual listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Jason Brewer, Marula Mining PLC CEO, said:

"Marula's secondary listing on A2X marks an important step ahead in our journey, expanding our investor base and creating potential for strategic acquisitions in South Africa. Our listing on A2X makes investing and trading in our shares easier, increasing accessibility and liquidity, as we have a large South African shareholder base ready to participate.

"We want to thank our advisors, AcaciaCap, for managing and fast-tracking the A2X listing process.

"This secondary listing complements our continuous efforts towards listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and transitioning our primary listing on the London Stock Exchange to the Standard Segment of the Main Market. These strategic decisions are consistent with our main goal of strengthening Marula's position as a leading figure in the mining sector, creating value for our stakeholders, and promoting sustainable development in the communities where we operate."

Kevin Brady, A2X CEO, said:

"We are delighted to announce Marula's launch on our market today, and we are glad that A2X has been chosen as the platform for South African investors to engage in this endeavor. This marks a significant milestone as the second inward listing on A2X. We anticipate that A2X will enhance investment opportunities for the South African market."

About A2X

A2X Markets, an independent South African stock exchange founded in 2014, is licensed and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) in terms of the Financial Markets Act in South Africa. The A2X provides an additional trading venue for a company to secondary list their shares for trade, it is authorised to secondary list Shares, ETFs and ETNs as well as to inward list shares with a foreign primary listing.

Find out more about A2X Markets here: https://www.a2x.co.za/

About AcaciaCap

AcaciaCap was established over 22 years ago. They boast a skilled workforce, providing comprehensive corporate finance and listing consultancy services. From major publicly traded companies to small owner-driven businesses, they cater to diverse entrepreneurial enterprises. Specializing in sponsor and designated advisor services, offering listing services for A2X and the Cape Town Stock Exchange, their expertise covers business finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and valuation.

Find out more about AcaciaCap here: www.acaciacap.co.za

The Directors of Marula are responsible for the contents of this announcement.

About Marula Mining

Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) is an African focused battery metals investment and exploration company and has interests in several high value mine projects in Africa; the Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine and Korridor Lithium Project in South Africa, the Kinusi Copper Mine, the Nyorinyori Graphite Project, the NyoriGreen Graphite Project and the Bagamoyo Graphite Project all in Tanzania, the Nkombwa Hill Project in Zambia and the Larisoro Manganese Mine located in Kenya. As we advance operations at these battery metals focused projects, Marula will continue to build and expand its interests in other high-quality projects in Africa.

Marula's strategy is to identify and invest in advanced and high-value mining projects throughout East, Central and Southern Africa that the Directors believe would deliver returns for its shareholders. The Board and management team aims to establish Marula as a socially and environmentally responsible, sustainable, and profitable producer of critical metals and commodities that are of increasingly strategic importance to modern technologies and the global economy. Marula's shares are traded on the AQUIS Stock Exchange (AQSE), Marula is exploring opportunities to admit its shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange plc's Standard List, Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange and South Africa's Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

For enquiries contact:

Marula Mining PLC Jason Brewer, Chief Executive Officer Faith Kinyanjui Mumbi Investor Relations	Email : [e-mail] Email : [e-mail]
AQSE Corporate Adviser Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Liam Murray / Ludovico Lazzaretti	[phone]
Broker Peterhouse Capital Limited, Charles Goodfellow / Duncan Vasey	[phone]
Financial PR and IR BlytheRay Tim Blythe / Megan Ray / Said Izagaren	[phone]

Caution:

Certain statements in this announcement, are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ''believe'', ''could'', "should" ''envisage'', ''estimate'', ''intend'', ''may'', ''plan'', ''potentially'', "expect", ''will'' or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors' current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements reflect the Directors' current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.

 

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