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Change of Name to Arkadian Strategic Metals Plc
Alba Mineral Resources Plc is changing its name to Arkadian Strategic Metals Plc to better reflect its expanded portfolio, which includes its Welsh gold assets like the Clogau-St David's Gold Mine and its majority stake in the Motzfeldt Critical Metals Project in Greenland. The company's ticker will change from ALBA to AKN, though its ISIN and SEDOL will remain the same. This strategic shift aims to position the company within the growing demand for secure, Western-aligned sources of strategic metals, while maintaining its commitment to its gold interests. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nAlba Mineral Resources Plc / EPIC: ALBA / Market: AIM / Sector: Mining\n20 May 2026\nAlba Mineral Resources Plc\n(\"Alba\" or the \"Company\") \n \nChange of Name to Arkadian Strategic Metals Plc\nAlba Mineral Resources Plc (AIM: ALBA), the gold and strategic metals focused exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that the Company is changing its name to Arkadian Strategic Metals Plc.\nThe change of name is intended to better reflect the Company's broadened portfolio. The Company will continue to advance its Welsh gold assets, including the Clogau-St David's Gold Mine, while also building its exposure to strategic metals through its majority stake in the Motzfeldt Critical Metals Project in Greenland, which acquisition was recently approved by the Government of Greenland (see the Company's RNS of 14 May 2026).\nThe Company's Welsh gold assets remain a core part of its strategy and asset base. The Board continues to recognise the significant investment made to date at the Clogau-St David's Gold Mine, the unique heritage value of Welsh gold and the long-term potential of the wider Dolgallau Gold Belt. These assets will continue to provide direct exposure to gold alongside the Company's strategic metal interests.\nThe Company will advise once the name change has become effective and when the Company's shares are due to commence trading on AIM under its new name. The Company's ticker will change in due course from ALBA to AKN, however the Company's ISIN and SEDOL will remain unchanged. Existing share certificates held by shareholders remain valid and should be retained. Any new share certificates issued after the name change has become effective will bear the name Arkadian Strategic Metals Plc. The Company's website address will also change shortly to arkadianmetals.com.\nGeorge Frangeskides, Alba's Executive Chairman, commented:\n\"The renaming of the Company to Arkadian Strategic Metals Plc marks a clear statement of intent. Global supply chains for critical and strategic metals are undergoing structural change, with governments and industry increasingly focused on securing reliable, Western-aligned sources of supply. Our strategic metal assets, particularly at Motzfeldt in Greenland, position us within this emerging strategic landscape.\n\"At the same time, we remain committed to Clogau-St D...