Explanation from the Board of Directors on Asset Purchases and Sales in the Last Twelve Months
Guocheng Mining Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company," "the Listed Company," or "Guocheng Mining") intends to purchase a 40% equity stake in Inner Mongolia Guocheng Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Guocheng Industry") held by CITIC Trust Co., Ltd. (representing CITIC Trust · Xinhua No. 57 Equity Trust Plan) through cash payment (hereinafter referred to as "this transaction"). Upon completion of this transaction, Guocheng Industry will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the listed company. This transaction constitutes a related party transaction and a significant asset restructuring.