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RNS Number : 9349G  Metals Exploration PLC  11 November 2025

11 November 2025

METALS EXPLORATION PLC

 

Philippine Government Industry Awards

 

Metals Exploration plc (AIM: MTL) ("Metals Exploration", the "Company" or the
"Group"), a gold production, development and exploration company with assets
in the Philippines and Nicaragua, is pleased to announce that the Company has
won Philippine Government industry awards, including the Presidential Mineral
Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) in the Surface Mining Operation Category,
the highest government mining award attainable in the Philippines, for the
fourth year in a row.

 

Government Industry Awards

 

·      Metals Exploration has been awarded the PMIEA Award in the
Surface Mining Operation Category in 2025, the highest government mining award
attainable in the Philippines, for the fourth year in a row.

·      A company employee, Joshua Ambojnon, won Best Safety Inspector in
the Plant Category.

These awards recognise mining companies and individuals that are showcasing
outstanding dedication, initiatives, and innovations in environmental
protection, health and safety, and community development.

 

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Mineral Awards

 

·      Metals Exploration represented the Philippines at the ASEAN
Mineral Awards, winning a 1st Runner up Mineral Processing Award.

This award recognises companies that have made outstanding contributions to
sustainable development across the sector, including initiatives that support
community upliftment, workforce development, resource efficiency, and the
advancement of environmental, health, and safety standards.

 

Darren Bowden, CEO of Metals Exploration, commented:

 

"I am delighted that the Company has once again been recognised by the
Philippine Government with these prestigious awards, which reflect our
unwavering commitment to excellence in environmental stewardship, health and
safety practices, and social responsibility. This reaffirms our continued
progress towards our goal of becoming the Philippines' leading mining company,
setting the benchmark in sustainability, safety, and positive community
relations. It was also a privilege to have represented the Philippines at the
ASEAN Minerals Awards, and we are pleased to have won the 1st Runner up
Mineral Processing Award.

 

"The Presidential Award represents the highest distinction for mining
operations in the country, underscoring the dedication and hard work of our
entire team. We continue to demonstrate that mining can be carried out
responsibly and sustainably, with genuine care for people and the environment.
I would also like to personally congratulate Joshua for his well-deserved
recognition for upholding the highest standards in safety.

 

"At Metals Exploration, our promise is to enhance the lives of local people in
the communities in which we operate. We have always prioritised this at our
operations in the Philippines, and are now seeking to fulfil this same promise
at La India in Nicaragua."

 

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For further information, please contact or visit:

 

 Metals Exploration PLC
 Via BlytheRay                                +44 (0) 207 138 3204

 Nominated & Financial Adviser:               STRAND HANSON LIMITED
 James Spinney, James Dance, Rob Patrick      +44 (0) 207 409 3494
 Joint Broker:                                HANNAM & PARTNERS
 Matt Hasson, Franck Nganou                   +44 (0) 207 907 8500

 Joint Broker:                                PANMURE LIBERUM
 Amrit Mahbubani, Scott Mathieson, Zak Wadud  +44 (0) 203 100 2000

 Public Relations:                            BLYTHERAY
 Megan Ray, Said Izagaren                     +44 (0) 207 138 3204

metalsexploration@blytheray.com

 

Web:                      www.metalsexploration.com
(http://www.metalsexploration.com)

X:                            @MTLexploration
(https://twitter.com/MTLexploration)

LinkedIn:               Metals Exploration
(https://www.linkedin.com/company/metals-exploration-plc)

 

 

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