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Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, released its audited final results for the 12-month period ended April 30, 2024. The companys focus is on key mining opportunities in Romania, Zimbabwe, and Tajikistan, including the Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, a potential opportunity in Zimbabwe, and participation in two mining projects in Tajikistan. During the reporting period, the Manaila Polymetallic Mine in Romania was kept on care and maintenance, with expectations of a future funding round. The companys revenues decreased from US$3.7 million in the previous year to US$2.0 million, while other administrative and overhead expenses increased by 7.1%. Foreign exchange losses were US$1.3 million, compared to gains of US$1.4 million in the previous year. The companys cash balances at the end of the period were US$0.025 million, down from US$0.530 million in the previous year. Operational developments included an increase in milled production at the BPPM and the first shipment of lead and zinc at the Takob processing plant in Tajikistan. The company also gained an effective 4.9% interest in Aprelevka, a Tajikistan gold mine. Post-reporting date, the company entered VBPSA, the operator of BPPM, into a period of voluntary reorganization and extended the Head Licence for VBPSAs rights to mine polymetallics at BPPM for five years. The company also executed agreements to process and market products from the former Hanes Gold Mine in Romania. The companys funding included equity and debt components, with gross proceeds from share issues totaling US$11.7 million. The company approved a capital reorganization, reducing the number of existing ordinary shares by a factor of six. The company continues to discuss arrangements with its lenders and has commenced alternative measures to settle outstanding debts. The Board of Directors expressed sadness over the passing of Andrew Hall, the Commercial Director of Vast Resources, and appreciated the continued support of shareholders and stakeholders.

Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, released its audited final results for the 12-month period ended April 30, 2024. The companys focus is on key mining opportunities in Romania, Zimbabwe, and Tajikistan, including the Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, a potential opportunity in Zimbabwe, and participation in two mining projects in Tajikistan. During the reporting period, the Manaila Polymetallic Mine in Romania was kept on care and maintenance, with expectations of a future funding round. The companys revenues decreased from US$3.7 million in the previous year to US$2.0 million, while other administrative and overhead expenses increased by 7.1%. Foreign exchange losses were US$1.3 million, compared to gains of US$1.4 million in the previous year. The companys cash balances at the end of the period were US$0.025 million, down from US$0.530 million in the previous year. Operational developments included an increase in milled production at the BPPM and the first shipment of lead and zinc at the Takob processing plant in Tajikistan. The company also gained an effective 4.9% interest in Aprelevka, a Tajikistan gold mine. Post-reporting date, the company entered VBPSA, the operator of BPPM, into a period of voluntary reorganization and extended the Head Licence for VBPSAs rights to mine polymetallics at BPPM for five years. The company also executed agreements to process and market products from the former Hanes Gold Mine in Romania. The companys funding included equity and debt components, with gross proceeds from share issues totaling US$11.7 million. The company approved a capital reorganization, reducing the number of existing ordinary shares by a factor of six. The company continues to discuss arrangements with its lenders and has commenced alternative measures to settle outstanding debts. The Board of Directors expressed sadness over the passing of Andrew Hall, the Commercial Director of Vast Resources, and appreciated the continued support of shareholders and stakeholders.