THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF EU REGULATION 596/2014 (WHICH FORMS PART OF DOMESTIC UK LAW PURSUANT TO THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018 ("EUWA")) ("UK MAR").
27 October 2026
Rockfire Resources plc
("Rockfire" or the "Company")
Molaoi Drilling Update
Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK), the base metal, critical mineral and precious metal exploration company, provides the market with this drilling and operational update from Rockfire’s 100%-owned Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece.
Highlights
The cleanliness of the pXRF machine was established by measuring a BLANK reference material (a translucent quartz crystal) at the beginning of each day. A Certified Reference Material (CRM) specific to volcanic-hosted massive sulphide Zn-Pb-Cu-Ag-Au ore (OREAS 620) was measured for accuracy/precision of the pXRF machine with a reading taken at the beginning of each day. pXRF readings are preliminary and indicative only and are not a substitute for laboratory assays. Laboratory analysis will be undertaken.


Drill hole location map within the Molaoi Licence.
David Price, Chief Executive Officer of Rockfire, commented:
“The delay in the resource estimation delivery date, whilst regrettable, is a good sign that the germanium intercepts are so prolific and require considerably more work than first anticipated by the consultant. The reinterpretation of the initial model is a time-consuming and laborious process involving more than 1,360 individual zinc/germanium lode intercepts within the 2km long deposit. This number of intercepts is considered extremely high frequency, with most standard zinc deposits having between 50 and 250 intercepts. A marginally steeper dip has required re-assignment of many of the previously modelled intercepts.
The Company is looking forward to the results of the ore sorting tests which have the potential to increase the average head grade of feed into a ball mill. These tests are designed to provide input into a feasibility study planned for 2027.
The drone magnetics survey was completed in good time, and the results of this work will be released to the market once they have been received by the Company.
The market will continue to be informed and updated as we advance the Molaoi Project.”
ENDS
For further information on the Company, please visit www.rockfireresources.com or contact the following:
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Rockfire Resources plc |
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David Price, Chief Executive Officer |
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Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker): |
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John Depasquale / Ashur Joseph (Corporate Finance) |
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Matt Butlin / Kelly Gardiner (Sales and Corporate Broking) |
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CMC Markets UK Plc (Joint Broker) |
Tel: +44 (0)20 3003 8632 |
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Douglas Crippen |
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Oak Securities (Joint Broker) |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3973 3678 |
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Jerry Keen / Robert Bell |
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Qualified Person Statement
The technical information in this announcement is based on information compiled by Mr David Price, the Chief Executive Officer of Rockfire Resources plc, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (F.AusIMM). Mr Price has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which has been undertaken to qualify as a "Qualified Person" in accordance with the AIM Rules Guidance Note for Mining and Oil & Gas Companies. Mr Price consents to the inclusion in the announcement of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.
Glossary
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"3D" |
three dimensional |
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‘’ Ag’’ “Au” |
Silver Gold |
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"Cu" “Ga” |
Copper Gallium |
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‘’ Ge’’ |
Germanium |
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‘’ g/t’’ |
grams per tonne |
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‘’JORC’’ |
Joint Ore Resource Committee |
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"km" |
Kilometre |
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"m" “Ni” |
Metre Nickel |
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‘’ Pb’’ |
Lead |
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“ppm” |
parts per million |
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"pXRF" |
portable X-Ray Fluorescence |
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"VMS" |
volcanogenic massive sulphide |
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‘‘’ Zn’’ |
Zinc |
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“ZnEq’’ |
zinc equivalent |
Notes to Editors
Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK) is a gold, base metal and critical mineral exploration company, with a high-grade zinc/lead/silver/germanium deposit in Greece and a portfolio of gold/copper/silver projects in Queensland Australia.