Admission to Trading on AQSE & Holdings in Company

Shareholder

Number of Ordinary Shares

% of Issued Ordinary Shares

Ippolito Ingo Cattaneo *

17,125,000

23.83%

JIM Nominees Limited

7,000,000

9.74%

Orca Capital GmBH

6,250,000

8.70%

John Story

5,000,000

6.96%

Michael Hutchinson *#

3,850,000

5.36%

Aidan O'Hara

3,040,000

4.23%

First Corporate Consultants

2,500,000

3.48%

James Simmons

2,346,000

3.26%

CG Brenner

2,200,000

3.06%

Richard Heywood *

1,677,207

2.33%

Ajax Resources Plc

Ippolito Cattaneo, Chief Executive Officer

Tel: + 44 (0) 208 146 6345

[email protected]

Allenby Capital Limited (Financial Adviser)

Nick Harriss / Daniel Dearden-Williams

Tel: + 44 (0) 203 328 5656

[email protected]

[email protected]

Oberon Capital (Broker)

Nick Lovering / Adam Pollock

Tel: + 44 (0) 203 179 5300

[email protected]

[email protected]

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE AQUIS GROWTH MARKET

APPLICANT NAME: 

Ajax Resources Plc

APPLICANT REGISTERED OFFICE, PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS (IF DIFFERENT) AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:

Salisbury House, London Wall, London, United Kingdom, EC2M 5PS

+442081466289

DIRECTORS AND PROPOSED DIRECTORS (IF APPLICABLE):

IPPOLITO INGO CATTANEO - CEO

MICHAEL JOHN HUTCHINSON - NE Chairman

RICHARD GARNET HEYWOOD - Exec Director

APPLICANT SECTOR:

Mineral Exploration

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICANT AND ITS ACTIVITIES:

Ajax is pursuing a strategy as a natural resources investment company, with a focus on Copper, Gold, Zinc, Uranium, and Lead. The Company completed its first acquisition on 21 May 2025. 

The Company's first acquisition was the purchase of Puna Metals S.A., holding the mining rights for 12 licences, collecting forming the Eureka Gold and Copper project in the north-west corner of the Province of Jujuy in Argentina.

Ajax's strategy is centred on the acquisition and development of assets with historical production and significant untapped reserves, as well as material exploration prospectivity. Strategic attention is directed to assets that have material unexploited resources and hold near-term production potential. These include acquisition opportunities which may have been, for various reasons, historically undeveloped or neglected, requiring new technical and financial investment to obtain value maximisation. The Company wishes to acquire assets that can generate revenue following the necessary technical investment and modernisation work.

The Board is of the opinion, having made due and careful enquiry, that the working capital available to the Company is sufficient for a period of at least twelve months following Admission.

Risk Factors

As previously disclosed in the Announcement, the risk factors associated with the Company from Admission are set out below. The additional risks around the Company's acquisition of Eureka (see details in the Announcement) that are set out below should be read alongside the Risk Factors contained in the Company's previous Prospectus:

https://www.ajaxresources.com/investors/key-documents/#tabs-admission-documents

Early-stage exploration and evaluation risk

Ajax's development of early-stage operations and the continuing success of the Company will depend on Ajax's ability to manage the Project in Argentina, maintain its licences, and to take advantage of further opportunities which may arise. Initially, the Company will have no properties producing positive cash flow and its ultimate success will depend on its ability to generate cash flow from active mining operations in the future and its ability to access equity markets for its development requirements. Losses are likely to occur in the near future and there can be no assurance that Ajax will be profitable in the future.

No recent history of production

Ajax's properties are at early exploration stage only. Ajax has never had any material interest in any producing properties. There can no assurance given that commercial quantities of Gold, Copper and other mineralised resources will be discovered at any of the Ajax properties or any future properties, nor can there be any assurance that the exploration or development programs of Ajax thereon will yield any positive results. Even if commercial quantities of Gold, Copper and other mineralised resources are discovered, there can be no assurance that any property of the Company will ever be brought to a stage where such resources can profitably be produced. Factors which may limit the ability of Ajax to produce Gold, Copper and other mineralised resources from its properties include, but are not limited to, commodity prices, availability of additional capital and financing and the nature of any mineralisation deposits.

Dependence on third party approvals and consents

Ajax's exploration activities are and will be subject to the issue and conditions of various governmental or third-party approvals, consents and licences, including, but not limited to, the grant of exploration or production licences and consent to the approval of changes of control of entities which the Company may acquire or acquire an interest. There can be no assurance that the necessary approvals, consents or licences would be forthcoming at all, or on terms and conditions which would be commercially acceptable or practicable for the Company.

Drilling

Ajax may encounter hazards inherent in drilling activities. Examples of such hazards include unusual or unexpected formations, abnormal pressures or rock properties, adverse weather conditions, mechanical difficulties, conditions which could result in damage to plant or equipment or shortages or delays in delivery of rigs and/or other equipment.

While Ajax intends to take adequate precautions to minimise risks associated with drilling activities, there can be no guarantee that the Company will not experience one or more material incidents during drilling activities that may have an adverse impact on the operating and financial performances of Ajax, including costs associated with control of drilling operation, recovery of plant and equipment, environmental rectification and compensation along with delays and other impacts on anticipated results.

Risk of negative impact on the local community

Ajax's operations may affect the ongoing activities and tranquillity of the local communities with noise disturbances, crop destructions, increased traffic, or others. The activities of Ajax will be regulated by the laws and regulations relating to mining activities that are current within Argentina and at the Jujuy provincial level and the Company will ensure its practices also respect common living principles and traditions.

Environmental risks

Ajax's operations and projects are subject to the laws and regulations of all jurisdictions in which it has interests and carries on business, regarding environmental compliance and relevant hazards. With respect to Eureka, these are the laws and regulations of Argentina and the Province of Jujuy.

These laws and regulations set standards regulating certain aspects of health and environmental quality and provide for penalties and other liabilities for the violation of such standards. They also establish, in certain circumstances, obligations to rehabilitate current and former facilities and locations where operations are or were conducted.

Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees. There is no assurance that future changes in environmental regulation, if any, will not adversely affect the Company's operations. Environmental hazards may exist on the properties in which the Company holds interests that are unknown to Ajax at present.

As with most exploration projects operations, the Company's activities are expected to have an impact on the environment. Significant liability could be imposed on Ajax for damages, clean-up costs, or penalties in the event of certain discharges into the environment. It is Ajax's intention to minimise this risk by conducting its activities to the highest standard of environmental obligation, including compliance with all environmental laws and where possible, by carrying appropriate insurance coverage.

Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions thereunder, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment, or remedial actions. Parties engaged in the exploration or development of natural resource properties may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the exploration and development activities and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of applicable laws or regulations.

There is also a risk that the environmental laws and regulations may become more onerous, making the Company's operations more expensive. Amendments to current laws, regulations and permits governing operations and activities of resource companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on Ajax and cause increases in exploration expenses, capital expenditures or production costs or reduction in levels of production at producing properties or require abandonment or delays in development of new properties.

This announcement, together with any documents incorporated by reference, shall be deemed to constitute an admission document for the purposes of the AQSE Growth Market Rules for Issuers - Access. It has not been approved or reviewed by the Aquis Stock Exchange or the Financial Conduct Authority.

NAME OF AQSE CORPORATE ADVISER:

Allenby Capital Ltd

NUMBER, CLASS AND PAR VALUE OF SECURITIES TO BE ADMITTED:

71,862,500 Ordinary Shares of 1 pence

SECURITIES IN PUBLIC HANDS AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SECURITIES IN ISSUE (excluding securities held in treasury):

43.43%

SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING MORE THAN FIVE PER CENT OF THE APPLICANT'S SHARE CAPITAL OR VOTING RIGHTS PRE- AND POST-ADMISSION:

TIMETABLE FOR ANY OFFER OF TRANSFERABLE SECURITIES TO THE PUBLIC:

N/A

THE EXPECTED ADMISSION DATE:

18 June 2025

WEBSITE ADDRESS WHERE INVESTOR INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION:

https://www.ajaxresources.com/

In respect of a fast-track applicant, the following information should also be included:

NAME OF MARKET ON WHICH THE APPLICANT'S SECURITIES ARE CURRENTLY TRADED:

Main Market of the London Stock Exchange

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF TRANSACTIONS IN THE APPLICANT'S SECURITIES:

CREST

DETAILS OF ANY LOCK-IN ARRANGEMENTS:

N/A

DETAILS OF THE LEGAL OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS IN THE APPLICANT'S HOME COUNTRY REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF TAKEOVERS AND THE ACQUISITION OF SIGNIFICANT VOTING RIGHTS TO WHICH THE APPLICANT IS SUBJECT:

The Company is subject to the UK Takeover Code

In respect of an update to a prior application announcement, the date of the original announcement should also be disclosed as follows:

UPDATE TO A PRIOR APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED ON:

4 June 2025

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Richard Heywood

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

 PDMR (Executive Director)

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Ajax Resources PLC

b)

LEI

213800JBHG3W43VMYU13

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

 Ordinary Shares of 1p

GB00BLNBD412

b)

Nature of the transaction

Subscription for Ordinary Shares

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

N/A

e)

Date of the transaction

17/06/2025

f)

Place of the transaction

Off Market

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Ippolito Ingo Cattaneo

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

 PDMR (Chief Executive Officer)

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Ajax Resources PLC

b)

LEI

213800JBHG3W43VMYU13

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

 Ordinary Shares of 1p

GB00BLNBD412

b)

Nature of the transaction

Subscription for Ordinary Shares

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

N/A

e)

Date of the transaction

17/06/2025

f)

Place of the transaction

Off Market

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Elmlea Properties Ltd

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

 PCA of Michael Hutchinson, Chairman

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Ajax Resources PLC

b)

LEI

213800JBHG3W43VMYU13

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

 Ordinary Shares of 1p

GB00BLNBD412

b)

Nature of the transaction

Subscription for Ordinary Shares

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

N/A

e)

Date of the transaction

17/06/2025

f)

Place of the transaction

Off Market