Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) announces the opening of the nomination period for the board of director’s membership

The nomination for membership on the Board of Directors for the next term will be in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Companies Law, the Corporate Governance Regulations issued by the Capital Market Authority, and the Company’s Board of Directors Nomination Policy, Standards and Procedures (attached), which have been approved by the General Assembly.

The selection of the nominated members for the new term will take place at the General Assembly Meeting, which will be announced later.

These forms can also be found on the Group's website, included on the Board of Directors Elections page through the following link:

(www.maaden.com)

Nomination applications, including all attachments and the aforementioned forms, shall be sent to the email address below:

MarketCompliance@maaden.com

We are pleased to receive your inquiries or comments by contacting our Governance Department through:

Tel: 00966112432085

E-mail: MarketCompliance@maaden.com

1. Fulfill of Board of Directors membership conditions as stated in the Board of Directors Nomination Policy, Standards and Procedures approved by the General Assembly (attached)

2. Submit during the period specified above a signed letter to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee stating his\her wish to be nominated (attached), the letter is to be accompanied by his\her CV, qualifications and experience in the business of the Company.

3. Submit Form No. (1) CV (attached).

4. Submit the signed Form No. (3) issued by the CMA for Board membership nomination (attached), and which can be found on the CMA’s website (www.cma.org.sa).

5. Submit a statement containing details of the number and dates of memberships on the boards of directors of other joint stock companies and the committees that he\she has assumed or is still a member of.

6. Submit a statement containing details of companies or institutions that the candidate manages or owns, and which conduct similar business to the Company.

7. Attach clear photocopies of valid national ID card, family card (if applicable) and a passport (for non-Saudi), the contact numbers of the candidate and photo of the candidate.

8. All documents and certificates attached to the nomination request must be in Arabic, and certified by the official authorities, and the candidate must provide a certified Arabic translation of any documents written in a foreign language.

It is necessary for the candidate to be familiar with and to comply with the relevant laws and regulations including Capital Market Authority regulations and Nomination and Remuneration Committee charter. The candidates are responsible for complying with the above.

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee will review the nomination request submitted to it, according to paragraph (2) of Article (62) of the Corporate Governance Regulations.

Votes at the General Assembly may only be cast for candidates who have been nominated for membership of the Board of Directors in accordance with the previous conditions and criteria.

Nomination forms and other requirements will be available on the Company’s website (www.maaden.com)