Alba Joins Critical Minerals Association

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Alba Mineral Resources Plc has joined the Critical Minerals Association (UK), a move intended to enhance its profile within the UK's critical minerals sector and deepen engagement with policymakers and industry stakeholders. This membership allows Alba to contribute to the CMA's initiatives and share insights from its experience with projects like the Amitsoq Graphite Deposit and the Motzfeldt Critical Metals Project in Greenland. The company's focus on responsible mining of strategically critical minerals aligns with the CMA's mission to support resilient and responsible supply chains.

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Alba Mineral Resources PLC

23 January 2026

Alba Mineral Resources Plc / EPIC: ALBA / Market: AIM / Sector: Mining

23 January 2026

Alba Mineral Resources Plc

("Alba" or the "Company") 

Alba Joins Critical Minerals Association

Alba Mineral Resources plc (AIM: ALBA), the gold and critical raw materials focused exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that it is now a member of the Critical Minerals Association (UK) (the "CMA").

George Frangeskides, Alba's Executive Chairman, commented:

"This is an exciting development for Alba as we reinforce our growing profile within the UK's critical minerals ecosystem and deepen our engagement with the organisations shaping policy, skills and investment priorities across the sector. The CMA provides a direct line of communication between industry and government and plays a leading role in supporting the delivery of the UK's critical minerals ambitions.

"As a member, we look forward to contributing to the CMA's working groups and initiatives, and to sharing our insights derived from our years of experience in operating and developing some of the most prominent critical mineral projects in Europe, including the Amitsoq Graphite Deposit and, most recently, the Motzfeldt Critical Metals Project in Greenland."

Kirsty Benham, Founder and CEO, Critical Minerals Association (UK), commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Alba Mineral Resources to the association. As the UK's leading trade body for the critical minerals sector, the CMA brings together industry and academia across the full value chain and works closely with government and international partners to support the development of resilient and responsible supply chains. Alba's focus on the responsible mining of strategically critical minerals aligns strongly with our mission, and we look forward to supporting the company as it advances projects of importance to the UK."

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Contact Details

Alba Mineral Resources plc (George Frangeskides, Executive Chairman)

+44 20 3950 0725

SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (Nomad) (Andrew Emmott)

+44 20 3368 3555

CMC Markets plc (Broker) (Thomas Smith / Douglas Crippen)

+44 20 3003 8632

Alba's Projects & Investments
Alba Operated Projects	Location	Ownership
Clogau (gold)	Wales	100%
Dolgellau Gold Exploration (gold)	Wales	100%
Gwynfynydd (gold)	Wales	100%
Alba Investments	Location	Ownership
GreenRoc Strategic Materials Plc (graphite / anode)	Greenland	25.34%
Horse Hill (oil)	England	11.765%
Alba Earn-in Projects	Location	Earn-in Rights
Finnsbo (rare earths, copper, gold)	Sweden	Up to 100%

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