REG - Central Asia Metals - Q3 2025 Operations Update

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RNS Number : 6370C Central Asia Metals PLC 09 October 2025 9 October 2025Central Asia Metals PLC(the 'Group', the 'Company' or 'CAML')Q3 2025 Operations UpdateCentral Asia Metals PLC (AIM: CAML) provides its Q3 2025 operations update for the Kounrad dump-leach, solvent extraction-electrowinning (SX-EW) copper operation in Kazakhstan and the Sasa zinc-lead mine in North Macedonia.Q3 2025 operational summary- Kounrad copper production of 3,615 tonnes- Sasa zinc-in-concentrate production of 4,202 tonnes- Sasa lead-in-concentrate production of 5,978 tonnes- Sasa review progressing to implementation phase:o Comprehensive review of the business, with a focus on operational efficiency and costso Implementation of review findings commenced- Zero lost time injuries (LTIs) at Kounrad and Sasa- Phase 2B exploration drilling completed at 28.4%-owned Aberdeen Minerals' Arthrath base-metals project in ScotlandOutlook- Production guidance for FY2025 maintained:o Copper of 13,000 to 14,000 tonneso Zinc-in-concentrate of 17,000 to 19,000 tonneso Lead-in-concentrate of 25,000 to 27,000 tonnes- Continued implementation of the findings of the Sasa review; expected to make a positive impact on costs and operational efficiencies from 2026- Work continues to gain a better understanding of the Sasa orebody at depth- Results from Phase 2B drilling at Aberdeen's Arthrath project due in Q4 2025; CAML to make a decision regarding exercising its warrants to invest a further £2 million- CAML X expects to make drilling decisions for 2026 for its current licence areas by year endCAML production summaryMetal production (tonnes) (tonnes)Q3 2025Q3 20249m 20259m 2024Copper3,6153,6419,83310,248Zinc4,2024,76812,89413,782Lead5,9786,86418,59119,736Gavin Ferrar, Chief Executive Officer, commented:"Kounrad delivered another quarter of reliable, high-margin production, benefitting as expected from the warmer weather during the summer months which aids leach kinetics. We continue to assess all relevant aspects of the operation with a view to optimising output and margins, and maximising the productive life of the asset."Sasa continued its improvement in tonnes mined and milled during Q3 2025, with the latter parameter nudging the 800,000 tonnes per annum level on an annualised basis. Maintaining head grades continued to be a challenge, with both lead and zinc grades down on the corresponding period...

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