Appointment of Dr Arthur Laffer

Further to the announcement of 3 July 2025, Hamak Gold plc (LSE: HAMA) is extremely pleased to announce the formation of an Advisory Board. The purpose of this Advisory Board is to play a significant consultative role, offering strategic guidance and sector expertise to the Board of Directors as the Company expands into emerging sectors, including data security, decentralised technologies, and digital assets.

The founding member of the Advisory Board is Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, an internationally renowned American economist, best known as the creator of the "Laffer Curve" and for his influential role in shaping U.S. fiscal policy during both terms of the Reagan administration. He served as an economic advisor to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and, in recognition of his contributions to economics, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump in 2019.

Named one of Time Magazine's Greatest Minds of the 20th Century, Dr. Laffer has advised numerous governments and institutions globally on matters of tax policy, economic growth, and monetary reform. He is an advisor to ARK Investment Management LLC ("ARK"), the U$20bn US investment manager, and is a former professor and long-term confidant and mentor of Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK.

• Laffer brings extensive insight into macroeconomic strategy and the growing adoption of digital assets. A strong advocate for Bitcoin and decentralised monetary systems, his appointment reflects Hamak Gold's commitment to engaging with forward-thinking economic and policy frameworks that promote innovation and value creation.
• Laffer, commented:

"I am extremely excited by the direction Hamak Gold is heading, and I'm proud to have been invited to join the Company's first-rate team and to be actively involved in helping facilitate Hamak's growth in any way that I can."

Nick Thurlow, Chairman of Hamak Gold Ltd, added:

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Laffer as the founding member of Hamak's Advisory Board. As a world-renowned economist, he brings a vast array of experience to the role and will be a valuable sounding board as we develop our treasury strategy moving forward.

"We plan to begin with a minimum of three Advisory Board members, and further announcements can be expected soon."

As part of its commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement, the Company will issue regular RNS updates in the coming weeks regarding further appointments and its planned Bitcoin treasury purchases. A shareholder call is also being arranged for early September to present a detailed strategic roadmap, including the formalisation of Hamak's Bitcoin Treasury Policy and medium-term plans to differentiate the Company within the digital asset space. Details of this call will be announced in due course.