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11 February 2026

Kazera Global plc

("Kazera", the "Group" or the "Company")

 

Operational Update: Production Expansion at Whale Head and Deep Blue

 

Kazera Global plc (AIM: KZG), the AIM-quoted investment company, is pleased to
provide an operational update on activities at its Whale Head Minerals ("WHM")
heavy mineral sands ("HMS") project and Deep Blue Minerals ("DBM") diamond
project in Alexander Bay, South Africa.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

WHM

·      1.5-shift operating programme implemented, effective 9 February
2026, with HMS production expected to rise to exceed 4,000 tonnes per month.

·      Upgrade of trommel screen to improve processing efficiency and
HMS product quality, currently delivering circa 32% TiO₂ content.

DBM

·      Increased mining throughput expected to generate higher volumes
of diamond-bearing gravel for processing.

·      Overburden removal completed at the recently awarded
high-potential inland diamond block, with mining now at the diamond-bearing
gravel layer and processing expected to commence shortly.

OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY

·      Appointment of additional South Africa-based operational
specialists, including senior technical leadership, strengthening operational
capability ahead of the anticipated 2A Mining Right.

·      Operational initiatives aligned with the deployment of proceeds
from the November/December 2025 fundraise.

 

Dennis Edmonds, Chief Executive Officer of Kazera, commented: "Following the
seasonal slowdown over the South African Christmas and summer holiday period,
operational activity has accelerated as expected, with increased equipment
deployment, staffing and production expansion now underway. This includes
extended shift operations at WHM, alongside processing upgrades and additional
equipment now on site, supporting increased throughput and improved product
quality. In parallel, the inland diamond project is progressing well, with
overburden removal completed in the initial mining areas and processing of
diamond-bearing gravel expected to commence shortly.

 

"The Company is also strengthening its South Africa-based operational team to
support the next phase of growth and prepare for the anticipated 2A Mining
Right. Together, these developments demonstrate delivery against the
priorities funded through the recent fundraise and position Kazera for
continued production growth."

 

DETAILS

Whale Head Minerals - production expansion

At WHM, the Company has implemented a 1.5-shift working programme, effective
from Monday 9 February 2026, enabling mining and processing activities to
operate across all daylight hours. This expansion is expected to increase
production of HMS to over 4,000 tonnes per month.

 

As part of this, the Company is working closely with Alexkor RMC JV
("Alexkor"), the South African government-owned entity holding the diamond
rights in the area, to finalise lighting and safety measures required for the
transition to a full double-shift operating programme, which is expected to
further enhance production capacity.

 

In parallel, an upgrade of the trommel screen at WHM is now underway, with a
new internal screen manufactured and delivered to site. The upgraded equipment
is expected to improve processing efficiency and enhance the quality of the
HMS end product, which is currently delivering titanium dioxide ('TiO₂')
content in the region of 32%. The upgraded product from the trommel screen
will then allow third parties to test the product and to submit proposals for
designing and building further separation technologies.

 

The expanded mining schedule is expected to simultaneously generate increased
volumes of diamond-bearing gravel, which will processed at the Company's Deep
Blue Minerals diamond project, supporting the planned growth in diamond
recovery volumes.

 

Deep Blue Minerals - inland diamond mining area progressing

As announced on 25 September 2025, the Company was awarded a new
high-potential diamond block by Alexkor, locally recognised as containing some
of the highest carats per 100 tonnes within the Alexander Bay mining area.

 

A recently acquired bulldozer is now operational on site and has been used to
remove overburden across an initial mining section. Mining activities have
reached the target diamond-bearing gravel layer, and the Company expects
processing of this material to commence shortly, representing a further step
in expanding its diamond production profile.

 

Operational Capability

Strengthening South African operational leadership

To support the continued scaling of operations, the Company has agreed terms
with two South Africa-based operational specialists, including a senior
technician supporting both WHM and DBM and assisting with the optimisation of
production. These appointments are intended to ensure the Group has sufficient
operational and technical capacity to support planned growth and development
activities, including in anticipation of the expected granting of the 2A
Mining Right.

 

Delivery against use of funds

The operational initiatives outlined in this update are aligned with the
planned deployment of proceeds from the Company's fundraise and retail offer
completed in November and December 2025, which were undertaken to drive the
next phase of growth at Kazera's HMS and diamond projects.

 

The proceeds are being deployed to expand mining and processing capacity at
WHM, increase diamond recovery volumes through DBM, advance newly awarded
diamond mining areas and strengthen operational capability throughout the
Group ahead of the anticipated expansion associated with the 2A Mining Right.

 

Here is a self-shot informal video by Dennis Edmonds, CEO of Kazera Global
plc, talking about progress following his visit to both projects last week

ENDS

 

For further information, visit www.kazeraglobal.com
(http://www.kazeraglobal.com) or contact:

 

 Kazera Global plc                                                kazera@stbridespartners.co.uk

 Dennis Edmonds, CEO
 Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated, Financial Adviser and Broker)  Tel: +44 (0)207 409 3494

 Christopher Raggett / Ritchie Balmer
 Zeus Capital Limited (Joint Broker)                              Tel: +44 (0)203 829 5000

 Harry Ansell / Simon Johnson / Katy Mitchell
 St Brides Partners Limited (Financial PR)                        kazera@stbridespartners.co.uk

 Paul Dulieu/Isabel de Salis

 

Notes

Kazera Global plc (LON:KZG) is a diversified commodity investment company
focused on unlocking value through production growth and disciplined portfolio
management. While production builds at its Whale Head Minerals (Heavy Mineral
Sands) and Deep Blue Minerals (diamond) assets in South Africa's Northern Cape
province, the Company also continues to assess new opportunities to expand its
growth pipeline and deliver sustainable returns.

 

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