[Shandong Gold: Currently actively promoting some mergers and acquisitions projects] September 24th, Shandong Gold stated at the 2026 semi-annual performance briefing held on September 24th that the company has been committed to finding high-quality gold resources at home and abroad, and the company will give priority to the selection of merger and acquisition targets. Considering targets in important metallogenic belts, with large resource reserves and great potential for future exploration and reserve expansion, under the same conditions, priority will be given to currently producing mines. When selecting foreign targets, the company will also consider the political situation, investment environment and other factors of the country in which it is located, so as to reduce investment risks as much as possible. The company is currently actively promoting some merger and acquisition projects.