REG-BlackRock World Mining Trust Plc: Directorate Change

BlackRock World Mining TrustAnnouncement

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BlackRock World Mining Trust plc

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Appointment of Director:

 

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Sears as a
non-executive director of BlackRock World Mining Trust plc (the Company) with
effect from 27 August 2025.

 

Ms Sears brings expertise from her career in the City in investment banking
which included international mergers and acquisitions. Since then, she has
served on a number of boards as a non-executive director, including corporates
and investment trusts. She has acted as a senior independent director and
chaired remuneration, nomination and sustainability committees across many
sectors, giving her long-standing PLC experience and stakeholder
understanding.

 

Ms Sears is currently senior independent non-executive director of Schroder
Asian Total Return Investment Company plc, a non-executive director of Dunelm
Group plc and senior independent director and chair of the remuneration
committee of Shepherd Neame Limited. She was previously a non-executive
director of Keywords Studios plc, WH Smith PLC, abrdn New Dawn Investment
Trust plc and Fidelity European Trust PLC.

 

Ms Sears will serve as a member of the Company's Audit Committee and
Management Engagement Committee. She currently holds 7,000 ordinary shares in
the Company.

 

There is no other information required to be disclosed under Listing Rule
6.4.8R in respect of Ms Sears.

 

 

Caroline Driscoll

For and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited

Company Secretary

 

Date: 14 July 2025



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