Conference Participation and New Presentation

Harena Rare Earths PLC

11 September 2026

 

11 September 2026

Harena Rare Earths plc

("Harena" or the "Company")

Conference Participation and New Corporate Presentation

Harena Rare Earths plc (LSE: HREE, OTCQB: CRMNF), advancing the Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project in Madagascar (the "Ampasindava Project"), is pleased to announce that Executive Chairman Ivan Murphy presented at the 2026 Africa Down Under Conference, held in Perth, Australia last week. Africa Down Under is a leading forum for African-focused mining and investment, bringing together governments, mining companies, investors and industry participants from across Africa and Australia.

During his presentation, Mr Murphy provided an overview of the Ampasindava Project and highlighted the significant progress made by the Company over the past year, including:

·	the advancement of the Ampasindava Project through the permitting process and the agreement of mining terms with the Government of Madagascar;
·	the Company's Project Development Funding Agreement with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation ("DFC"), under which US$4.84 million of development funding has been made available;
·	plans to develop the on-site pilot plant and laboratory as Harena advances towards concentrate production;
·	the infrastructure advantages of the Project, including its proximity to port infrastructure and access to key processing inputs; and
·	Harena's environmental and social approach and continued engagement with local communities and stakeholders in Madagascar.

Corporate Presentation and Recording:

Harena's latest corporate presentation can be viewed here.

A recording of Ivan Murphy's presentation, published as part of the official Africa Down Under conference coverage, can be viewed here.

For further information, please contact:

Harena Rare Earths Plc Ivan Murphy, Executive Chairman Allan Mulligan, Executive Technical Director	[phone]
SP Angel - Broker Ewan Leggat (Corporate Finance)	[phone]
Marex Financial - Corporate Advisor Angelo Sofocleous / Matt Bailey (Broking)	[phone] [e-mail]
Celicourt Communications - Public Relations Mark Antelme / Charles Denley-Myerson	[phone] [e-mail]
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Notes to Editors

Harena Rare Earths plc

Harena (www.harenaresources.com) is a rare earths exploration and development company focused on the Ampasindava Ionic Clay Rare Earth Project in Madagascar (Harena's interest is 100%). The project hosts one of the largest ionic clay rare earth deposits outside of China, with significant concentrations of high-value magnet metals, including the light rare earths neodymium (Nd) and praseodymium (Pr), together with the heavy rare earths dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb), which are critical for the composition of neodymium magnets (NdFeB). Harena is committed to low-impact, high recovery mining, providing a sustainable supply of critical minerals for the global energy transition and military defence industries as well as meeting the ever-growing demand for NdFeB from the robotics sector.

Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the international investment arm of the United States Government and central to U.S. economic statecraft. DFC mobilizes private capital to advance U.S. foreign policy and economic development. Our investments deliver strong returns for American taxpayers, drive meaningful economic development for our allies and partners, and secure supply chains to counter and outcompete our adversaries.  

 

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