An official announcement has been issued by JIANGXI COPPER (00358) regarding a significant leadership change. The company's board of directors received a written resignation letter from Mr. Zheng Gaoqing, an executive director, on July 7, 2026.

Mr. Zheng has tendered his resignation from his positions as Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Chairman of the Nomination Committee, and Chairman of the Environment, Social and Governance Development Committee, citing that he has reached the mandatory retirement age. Following this resignation, he will no longer hold any position within the company.