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RNS Number : 3766T  Celsius Resources Limited  18 February 2026

 

ASX/AIM RELEASE

18 February 2026

 

Corporate Update

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Celsius Resources Limited ("Celsius" or the "Company") (ASX,AIM:CLA) is
pleased to provide an update on a number of matters that have been the focus
of recent Company efforts and are significant for the future of the Company as
we move through the financing process for the development of the
Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project ("MCB Project" or "Project") .

 

Appointment of Interim Chairman

With effect from today, Peter Hume, the Company's long-standing Non-Executive
Director, former Managing Director and Technical Director of its Philippine
affiliate Makilala Mining Company, Inc. ("MMCI"), has been appointed interim
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.

Peter has been involved with the MCB Project prior to its acquisition and
inception into Celsius. He has played a central role in the Project's
advancement from its earliest stages and has been instrumental in guiding its
technical, permitting and strategic development in country.

Peter has more than 40 years' experience in the mining industry across
development, construction and operational roles. Over the past two years, he
has been actively engaged in securing strategic investment for the MCB Project
and progressing discussions with potential funding partners. Peter has
accepted an increase of 30% from his base fee of A$4000 per month (plus
superannuation), for the period of this interim appointment.

We thank Peter for accepting this position and he has the full support of the
Board while we continue the search for a suitable permanent appointment for
the position of Non-Executive Chairman.

 

Opuwo Project update

For the last several months, as announced through previous updates and
quarterly reports 1  (#_ftn1) , the Opuwo project has been undergoing a
process to divest the asset.  Celsius holds 95% of the Opuwo project through
its subsidiaries in Australia and Namibia.

In recent months, a number of groups have been actively conducting
due-diligence activities and the Company has received several non-binding
offers. The Company is progressing three of the non-binding offers on a
non-exclusive basis as the parties arrange site visits and further due
diligence.

In parallel, the Company has initiated a process to de-list from the Namibia
Securities exchange ("NSX"). The process is expected to be completed in March.

Further announcements will be made as information becomes available.

 

MMCI Shareholding

As previously announced, Sodor Inc. is the registered holder of 60% of the
issued shares in MMCI, having acquired those shares under a Deed of Assignment
dated 17 March 2023 for an aggregate consideration of PHP300 million
(approx..US$5 million), subject to defined payment and funding obligations 2 
(#_ftn2) .

Under the Undertaking and Indemnity Agreement, the agreed "Share Return Date"
was extended to a period of nine (9) months from the signing of the First
Omnibus Loan and Security Agreement (the "Extended Share Return Date"), being
16 February 2026.

Within that period, Sodor was required to satisfy its funding commitments and
complete the   agreed documentation. Those obligations have not been
satisfied within the Extended Share Return Date, being 16 February 2026.

Accordingly, Makilala Holding Limited ("MHL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Celsius, has on 16 February formally exercised its contractual rights to
require Sodor to relinquish the 60% shareholding in MMCI in accordance with
the governing agreements.

Sodor has been issued a formal written notice, pursuant to the Undertaking and
Indemnity Agreement, and is required to execute the necessary transfer
documentation within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of that notice.

The Company is implementing a revised ownership structure for MMCI in
accordance with applicable Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
requirements and Philippine National Government guidelines including filings
and registrations with the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission.

Further updates will be provided once the revised structure has been
finalized.

 

This announcement has been authorised by the Board of Directors of Celsius
Resources Limited.

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations
(EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK Domestic Law by virtue of the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

Celsius Resources Contact Information

Level 5, 191 St. Georges Terrace

Perth WA 6000

 

PO Box 7059

Cloisters Square PO

Perth WA 6850

 

P: +61 8 9324 4516       E: info@celsiusresources.com.au
(mailto:info@celsiusresources.com.au)      W: www.celsiusresources.com
(http://www.celsiusresources.com)

 

 Celsius Resources Limited
 Neil Grimes                                                     P: +61 419 922 478

                                                                 E: info@celsiusresources.com.au (mailto:info@celsiusresources.com.au)

                                                                 W: www.celsiusresources.com (http://www.celsiusresources.com)
 Multiplier Media

 (Australia Media Contact)                                       M: +61 402 075 707

 Jon Cuthbert                                                    E: jon.cuthbert@multiplier.com.au (mailto:jon.cuthbert@multiplier.com.au)

 Zeus

 (Nominated Adviser)

 James Joyce/ James Bavister                                     P: +44 (0) 20 3 829 5000

 (Broking) Harry Ansell

Zeus Capital Limited ("Zeus") is the Company's Nominated Adviser and is
authorised and

regulated by FCA. Zeus's responsibilities as the Company's Nominated Adviser,

including a responsibility to advise and guide the Company on its
responsibilities under

the AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers, are owed
solely to

the London Stock Exchange. Zeus is not acting for and will not be responsible
to any

persons for providing protections afforded to customers of Zeus nor for
advising them in

relation to the proposed arrangements described in this announcement or any
matter referred to in it.

 1  (#_ftnref1) ASX/AIM announcement 30 January 2026

 2  (#_ftnref2) ASX/AIM announcement 20 March 2023

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