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Directorate Changes & Notice of AGM

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Shuka Minerals Plc has announced two new Non-executive Directors, Richard John Hawken and Margaret Mudenda, with immediate effect, bringing extensive experience in commodity trading and Zambian legal and regulatory affairs respectively. These appointments coincide with the company's notice of its Annual General Meeting, scheduled for April 10, 2026. The company also highlighted the recent completion of the Kabwe acquisition and its ongoing exploration and development programs, aiming to unlock significant value from the historical mine.

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Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA), an African focused mine operator and developer, announces (i) the following directorate changes to the Company's Board with immediate effect, and (ii) a notice of AGM.

Directorate Changes

The Company has appointed Richard John Hawken ("Mr Hawken") as Non-executive Director of the Company and Ms Margaret Mudenda ("Ms Chalwe-Mudenda") as a Non-executive Director of the Company. Both of these appointments are with immediate effect.

Mr Hawken has over 15 years' experience in commodity sales, trading and marketing across Africa, including in senior management and executive roles in South Africa and the United Kingdom ("UK"). He has particular experience in the sourcing and trading of base metals and critical minerals across Southern, East and Central Africa, and has worked with UK and European-headquartered commodity trading groups, London Stock Exchange-listed mining companies and private mining businesses.

Ms Chalwe-Mudenda is a Zambian lawyer with over 25 years' experience in legal practice, financial services and regulatory affairs. She holds an LLB from the University of Zambia, an LLM from the University of Southampton and is a member of the Law Association of Zambia. Ms Chalwe-Mudenda is a partner at Chalwe & Kabalata Legal Practitioners and previously served as Director General of the Zambia Information and Communications Authority from 2010 to 2017. She has held a number of positions, including with Citibank Zambia, Madison Financial Services Plc and Zambeef Zambia Plc. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited.

The information required pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies on Mr Hawken and Ms Chalwe-Mudenda can be found in the Appendix below.

Notice of AGM

The Company also announces that the Company's AGM will be held at the offices of Fasken Martineau LLP, 6th Floor, 100 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 2AT on 10 April 2026 at 11h00. A copy of the Notice of AGM and Proxy Form has been sent to shareholders and will be available shortly on the Company's website www.shukaminerals.com

CEO Richard Lloyd commented: "I would like to welcome Richard and Margaret to the Shuka board. They join the Company at an exciting time following the completion of the Kabwe acquisition earlier this quarter.

"Their expertise in commodities and in the Zambian legal and regulatory systems respectively are designed to complement and strengthen the existing Board and management team. We already have a world class project in Kabwe. We are now focused on ensuring the correct team is in place to unlock the significant value that exists therein.

"As the Kabwe exploration and development programmes advance in the coming weeks and months we look forward updating the market further."

Pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, the following information is disclosed in respect of Richard John Hawken (aged 52):

Current DirectorshipsPrevious Directorships held in the past five years
Mosi Copper LimitedHNV Metals Limited

Critical Mineral Resources PLC

Mr Hawken does not hold any shares, options or warrants in the Company as at the date of this announcement.

There is no further information regarding Mr Hawken required to be disclosed under the AIM Rules.

Pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, the following information is disclosed in respect of Margaret Kunda Chalwe Mudenda (aged 53):

Current DirectorshipsPrevious Directorships held in the past five years
Chalwe & Kabalata Legal PractitionersCiti Bank Zambia Limited
Chalwe and Kabalata Corporate Services LimitedMadison Financial Services PLC
Liquid Telecommunications Zambia LimitedMedical Stores Limited
Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia LimitedZambeef Products PLC

Wonderful Group of Companies Limited

Ms Chalwe-Mudenda does not hold any shares, options or warrants in the Company as at the date of this announcement.

There is no further information regarding Ms Chalwe-Mudenda required to be disclosed under the AIM Rules.

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