YANCOAL AUS (03668): Peter Smith Appointed as Co-Vice Chairman

YANCOAL AUS (03668) announces that Mr. Gregory James Fletcher has decided to focus on other professional commitments and personal matters and will resign as an independent non-executive director of Yancoal Australia, co-vice chairman of the board, chairman of the audit and risk management committee, and member of the nomination and remuneration committee, effective January 1, 2027. Mr. Fletcher was appointed as an independent non-executive director of the Company in June 2012 and was appointed as co-vice chairman in March 2018. Mr. Peter Smith has been appointed as co-vice chairman, effective January 1, 2027. Mr. Smith was appointed as an independent non-executive director in December 2024 and currently serves as chairman of the health, safety, environment and community committee and a member of the nomination and remuneration committee. In addition to continuing to perform his existing board and committee duties, he will concurrently serve as co-vice chairman and assume the related responsibilities. Mr. Vincent Nicoletti has been appointed as an independent non-executive director, effective January 1, 2027. Mr. Nicoletti will also be appointed as chairman of the audit and risk management committee and a member of the nomination and remuneration committee. In accordance with the Company's articles of association, Mr. Nicoletti will serve until the conclusion of the Company's next general meeting following his appointment, at which time he will be eligible and may stand for re-election as a director.