Equity Incentive Plan – Update

Savannah Resources plc, the developer of the Barroso Lithium Project (the 'Project') in Portugal, one of the European Commission's 'Strategic Projects' under the Critical Raw Materials Act and Europe's largest spodumene lithium deposit, announces that upon the recommendation of the Company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee it has granted share options over the Company's ordinary shares ("Options") under the short-term incentive plan (the "STIP") component of the Company's Equity Incentive Plan (announced on 28 July 2025) which is designed to incentivise the Company's Executive Leadership and other key individuals (together, the "Participants").

CEO bonus in form of Options rather than cash

The Board has considered a proposal to settle the unpaid 50% of Mr. Emanuel Proença's 2024 cash bonus through the issuance of nominal cost Options of equivalent value. This proposal aligns with the parameters approved by the Board for the STIP component of the Equity Incentive Plan, under which 50% of bonuses for all Participants from 2025 onwards will be settled via nominal cost options.

This approach reflects the Company's strategic focus on preserving liquidity, while reinforcing long-term alignment between executive performance and shareholder value. By opting to settle part of the CEO's bonus through equity rather than cash, the Company strengthens its capital position and demonstrates prudent financial management. Moreover, it highlights Mr. Proença's continued commitment to the Company's future success, as he accepts compensation in the form of equity, directly tying his interests to those of shareholders. This decision is consistent with the broader remuneration framework adopted for 2025 onwards, which aims to incentivise performance while ensuring sustainability and transparency in executive compensation.

Key Details:

• Number of Options to be issued: 3,100,000.
• Valuation Basis: Black-Scholes Value per Unit of GBP 0.0372, being the same as utilised in the Options issued under the LTIP component of the Equity Incentive Plan in July 2025.
• Terms: The Options will be issued at nominal cost, vest immediately, and have a duration of five years.

Bruce Griffin, the Chair of Savannah's Nominations and Remuneration Committee said: "Settling 50% of the CEO's bonus through nominal cost Options is a balanced and responsible approach. It allows the Company to preserve cash while reinforcing long-term value creation. This structure ensures that executive rewards are closely tied to shareholder outcomes and reflects our commitment to sound governance and financial discipline. This is a step further in reinforcing alignment with our shareholders and ensuring that leadership remains focused on sustainable value creation. I believe this approach is both financially responsible and strategically sound, especially as we continue to prioritise the Project's development, coupled with capital efficiency".

Emanuel Proença, the CEO said: "I welcome the Board's decision and fully support the structure of this year's bonus settlement."

Legacy Refinements

The Company has also addressed certain legacy matters related to the Equity Incentive Plan. Specifically, a limited number of Options (11.2 million, being ~11% of the Options outstanding) that were due for the period up to the end of 2024 had been held in abeyance and not issued pending formal approval of the new Equity Incentive Plan. These Options, granted in July 2025 and pertaining to prior periods, will not be subject to the vesting performance conditions.

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