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CEC 24th AGM – Transcript of the Auditor’s Presentation

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The following transcript of proceedings of the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 27 April 2022 is being delivered uncertified by Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC).

The information in this transcript is for general information only. It should not be used as a substitute for specific and professional advice. Responsibility is disclaimed for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. All expressions of opinion or advice are published on the basis that they are not to be regarded as expressing the official opinion of Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc unless expressly stated. CEC accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the opinions of information contained in this transcript.

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CEC 24th AGM – Transcript of Management Presentation on Operations and Finance

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The following transcript of proceedings of the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 27 April 2022 is being delivered uncertified by Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC).

The information in this transcript is for general information only. It should not be used as a substitute for specific and professional advice. Responsibility is disclaimed for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. All expressions of opinion or advice are published on the basis that they are not to be regarded as expressing the official opinion of Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc unless expressly stated. CEC accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the opinions of information contained in this transcript.

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CEC 24th AGM – Transcript of the Q and A Session

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The following transcript of proceedings of the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 27 April 2022 is being delivered uncertified by Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC).

The information in this transcript is for general information only. It should not be used as a substitute for specific and professional advice. Responsibility is disclaimed for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. All expressions of opinion or advice are published on the basis that they are not to be regarded as expressing the official opinion of Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc unless expressly stated. CEC accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the opinions of information contained in this transcript.

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CEC – Annual Report (2020)

The annual report is the principal official communication in the relevant period to our stakeholder groups who include our shareholders, customers, communities and business partners. It concisely and adequately summarises key outcomes covering our people, stakeholders, governance, operations and financial performance.

This report, for the period 1st January to 31st December 2020, reviews the many different aspects of our business from both a strategic and operational perspective; integrating all material aspects of the business and demonstrating sustainable value creation.

The report provides an interconnected performance review of the business, enabling an appreciation of the underpinning strategy, the reasons and the actions driving that strategy. The business model of CEC is explained to show how revenue is created as are the operations forming the heart of the business for an appreciation of the Company’s value proposition and longevity. CEC’s governance structures support the delivery of its strategic objectives, and implementation of its vision and mission. Hence, a substantial portion of the report is given to matters of governance and leadership.

The report is organized in parts, for ease of reference, starting with notable highlights, led by the our Chairman of the Board of Directors. The strategic and operational performance section opens with a message from the Managing Director and covers our people performance, health and environment, operations, social and stakeholder performance. The Chief Financial Officer’s report
leads the financial performance section of this report.

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CEC – Annual Report (2021)

The annual report is the principal official communication in the relevant financial period to our stakeholder groups who include our shareholders, customers, employees, communities and business partners. It concisely and adequately summarises key outcomes covering our people, stakeholders, governance, operations and financial performance.

This report, for the period 1 January to 31 December 2021, reviews the many different aspects of our business from both a strategic and operational perspective; integrating all material aspects of the business and demonstrating sustainable value creation.

The report provides an interconnected performance review of the business, enabling an appreciation of the underpinning strategy, the reasons and the actions driving that strategy. The business model of CEC is explained to show how revenue is created as are the operations forming the heart of the business for an appreciation of the Company’s value proposition and longevity. CEC’s governance structures support the delivery of its strategic objectives, and implementation of its vision and mission. Hence, a substantial portion of the report is given to matters of governance and leadership.

The report is organized in parts, for ease of reference, starting with notable highlights, led by our Chairman of the Board of Directors. The strategic and operational performance section opens with a message from the Managing Director and covers our people performance, health and environment, operations, commercial, social and stakeholder performance. The Chief Financial Officer’s report leads the financial performance section of this report, which also details performance through the different annual financial statements.

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Mopani Copper Mines Plc Extract from 2022 Annual Report

For the year ended 31st December 2022, Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) recorded cumulative net revenue of ZMW11.85 billion (US$695.26 million), (2021:ZMW14.16 billion (US$877.38 million)). The net loss for the year under review was ZMW5.05 billion (US$296.36 million), (2021:ZMW76.82 billion profit (US$3.90 billion)).  

During the year under review, MCM produced a total of 72,694 tonnes of finished copper (2021: 87,618 tonnes). The smelter underwent a 45-day shutdown from August 2022 to September 2022 for maintenance, refurbishment of critical components and replacement of refractory bricks. The maintenance works set up the smelter to operate for another two-year campaign.  

ZCCM-IH engaged Rothschild & Co, a globally renowned investment bank, in June 2022 to assist with the strategic review of Mopani for the purposes of sustainability, expansion and growth. Rothschild & Co undertaking the assessment in two phases. Under Phase 1, Rothschild & Co. will undertake the restructuring of Mopani in a phased approach with assistance from appropriate legal and technical advisors to maintain Mopani as a going concern and build resilience. Under Phase 2, Rothschild & Co will assist ZCCM-IH in finding a Strategic Equity Partner.  

During the year under review, ZCCM-IH continued to support MCM by providing Corporate Guarantee of up to US$45 million to various banks for the provision of Mopani’s working capital facilities from various banks.  

There were no dividends declared during the period under review (December 2021: Nil).  
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Zambia Gold Company Limited (ZGC) Extract from 2022 Annual Report

Zambia Gold Company Limited (ZGC) reported revenue of ZMW 0.03 million (2021: ZMW 68.29 million) for the year ended 31 December 2022. During the period under review, no Gold sales were made during the year (2021: 62.02 Kg) due to the suspension of mining activities at Kasenseli Gold Mine by the Mines Safety Department (MSD). Net loss recorded for the period was ZMW 51.57 million (2021: net loss of ZMW 0.59 million).  

For the year under review, ZGC did not produce any gold due to the suspension of mining activities at Kasenseli which is the main source of gold production against a budget of 339.3 kg. ZGC has formulated an action plan to address the issues raised by MSD which were conditions set for lifting the suspension. ZGC has also engaged key stakeholders to facilitate and accelerate the opening of the Mine. The action plan has since been completed and submitted to key stakeholders.  

ZGC shall continue conducting exploration activities on its other licences and partnership with third party licence holders. ZGC launched the value addition business model in line with its strategic mandate of developing the gold sub-sector.  

There were no dividends declared during the period under review (December 2021: Nil).
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Rembrandt Properties Limited Extract from 2022 Annual Report

Rembrandt Properties Limited (Rembrandt) is a Special Purpose Vehicle between ZCCM-IH (49%), Urban Brands Asset Management (25.5%) and Sims Capital Ltd (25.5%). Rembrandt was specifically formed to develop the Leopards Square Hotel, a 74-key (room) hotel. In addition to ZCCM-IH equity contribution, the Company raised about US$2.2million in equity contribution from the other Shareholders and debt finance from ZANACO.  

The project faced several setbacks to completion among them, Covid-19 pandemic, delayed disbursement of loan proceeds and property redesign after the initial anchor tenant Food Lovers left the building. The building is about 95% complete; awaiting completion of the four (4) ground floor rooms, nine (9) upper deck rooms and a sky bar and circa US$200k to take the building to 100% completion. The project, nevertheless, went on soft opening to the general public on 1 June 2022 with conferences and the restaurant all kicking off at the same time as the hotel commenced operations. Since September 2022, the Tenant (Urban Hotel Lusaka) has been grossing an average of ZMW2.5 million per month from operating the property.  

There were no dividends paid during the year under review (2021: Nil).  
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Chibuluma Mines Plc Extract from 2022 Annual Report 

Chibuluma remains on lease to LC & Y with no operations of its own as the life of mine has been depleted. The company received a total of US$ 0.26 million in royalty revenue against a budget of US$ 0.23 Million. The company is currently exploring potential areas that would be deemed viable for renewed mining and has engaged Kobold Metals of the USA to apply their advanced Artificial Intelligence technology to enhance chances of discovery.  
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Consolidated Gold Company of Zambia Limited (CGCZ) Extract from 2022 Annual Report

Consolidated Gold Company of Zambia Limited (CGCZ) is a joint venture partnership between ZCCM-IH (45%) and Karma Mining Services and Rural Development (55%). Incorporated in the year 2020, this Special Purpose Vehicle is focused on developing a gold processing and trading hub in Zambia.  

During the year ended 31 December 2022, the Company produced 50.7kg (2021: 46.6kg) of gold majority of which was sold to Zambia Gold Company. Income for the year ended 31 December 2022 was ZMW50.81 million (2021: loss of ZMW 44.97 million). CGCZ recorded a loss for the year of ZMW8.76 million (2021: -ZMW10.22 million).  

Due to persistent lack of profits as a result of the Company’s lack of control of the supply of gold feedstock, the ZCCM-IH Board approved a divestment from CGCZ. ZCCM-IH will still recover its initial investment of US$1.568 million over a period of three years.