East Africa Metals Inc. has completed the negotiations of the Relocation Action Plan (RAP) to allow the mine development activities to begin at the Mato Bula and Da Tambuk projects in the Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia. The completion of the RAP is a crucial step for mining projects in Ethiopia, a critical process to ensure that any displacement of communities and disruption of agricultural land is managed effectively and ethically. The purpose of a RAP is to minimize any negative impact of displacement and ensure fair compensation for disruption to agricultural lands.

Due to the projects' remote location and the low value agricultural value of the area of the proposed mine development, no persons were required to be relocated after the RAP review. However, a negotiated settlement with the local community for compensation for access road construction has been completed and the first tranche of compensation paid, as required under Ethiopia's Mining Proclamation. East Africa's and its Board of Directors believe a well-structured RAP is essential for the successful execution of mining projects in Ethiopia.

It ensures that the rights and livelihoods of affected communities are respected. By following a comprehensive and inclusive process, East Africa and Tibet Huayu continue to foster positive relationships with local communities and contribute to sustainable development. Mato Bula Gold Copper and Da Tambuk Gold Projects: The Adyabo Project Mato Bula and Da Tambuk deposits are high sulphidation gold rich VMS. This submarine porphyry-related system is located in the southern part of the Arabian-Nubian Shield (ANS) in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia.

Mining licences have been received that cover both deposits on Adyabo, Mato Bula Au-Cu-Ag and Da Tambuk Au.