CNMC Goldmine Holdings Limited appointed Giang Sovann as an Independent Director of the Company. The Board of Directors, having considered the Nominating Committee's recommendation and having reviewed and considered the academic and professional qualifications, expertise, work experience and suitability of Mr. Giang, believes that his experience would be beneficial to the Group and has proposed Mr. Giang's appointment as an Independent Director of the Company. The appointment of Mr. Giang as a Director of the Company has been approved by the shareholders at the Company's annual general meeting held on 30 April 2024.

The Board of Directors considers Mr. Giang to be independent for the purpose of Rule 704(7) of the Catalist Rules. Job Title includes Lead Independent Director, Chairman of Audit Committee, Member of Nominating and Remuneration Committees. Working Experience includes January 2015 to Present Senior Director, RSM Risk Advisory Pte.

Ltd. 2019 to Present Affiliate Faculty at Singapore Management University Teaching Associate at Singapore University of Social Sciences Jun 2013 to Oct 2014 Executive Director, SBI Offshore Limited. Other DirectorShips Past includes Rich Capital Holdings Limited, Independent Director Silkroad Nickel Pte. Ltd. (formerly known as Silkroad Nickel Ltd.), Independent Director.

Other DirectorShips Present includes Cambodia Post Bank PLC, Non-Executive Independent Director Funan Microfinance PLC, Non-Executive Independent Director Happinest Holdings Pte. Ltd., Non-Executive Director Presbyterian Community Services, Non-Executive Independent Director. Professional Qualifications includes Chartered Accountant, Singapore Chartered Professional Accountant, Canada Senior Accredited Board Director, Singapore Institute of Directors.