Oslo, Norway, 10 April 2026 - Akobo Minerals AB (publ) ("Akobo" or the "Company") (Euronext Growth Oslo: AKOBO), the Scandinavian-based gold producer operating in Ethiopia, is pleased to provide an operational update for March 2026.

Akobo delivered a strong March, producing approximately 7.5 kg of gold. This brings total Q1 2026 production to approximately 23 kg, the highest quarterly production achieved to date. Operations at the Segele mine remained stable throughout March, with continued production from existing underground workings.

Key highlights

• Gold production in March: approx. 7.5 kg (USD 1 million)
• Gold production Q1 2026: approx. 23 kg
• Cumulative doré production to date: approx. 96 kg
• Stock of blended material available for processing: approx. 600 tonnes

Vertical shaft development

The month also saw good progress on the vertical shaft. Hard rock has now been reached, and final collar work is being completed to stabilise the headgear infrastructure. Once this work is completed, shaft sinking will continue at a faster pace in hard rock. From this depth onwards, the shaft diameter is reduced, enabling quicker cycle times in drilling, blasting, and mucking operations. There are currently an estimated 75 metres remaining to the bottom of the shaft.

Community project

The Company's current community project focuses on improving water supply to the local village. The project is expected to deliver significant health and sanitation benefits. The necessary infrastructure is now in place, and the water station will be owned and operated by the community. This will reduce reliance on bottled water, improve hygiene and sanitation, and deliver positive environmental impacts through lower plastic waste.

Fuel supply

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Ethiopia has been affected by reduced fuel supply. The situation remains challenging, and the Company is monitoring developments closely while preparing contingency plans. Operations have not been stopped, but the situation may change rapidly. In a worst-case scenario, some diesel-intensive operations may be temporarily suspended until secure supply is re-established.

Export approval

Export permission was approved in March by the National Bank of Ethiopia under the current framework, where 50% of export proceeds are retained in USD and 50% are converted to local currency. The Company has received indications that this framework may change to 100% USD retention, similar to the current regime for the export of services in Ethiopia. Akobo is now working on the practical arrangements for its first export, an important operational milestone.

Community water pipeline work in progress, and vertical shaft operations

For more information, contact

Jørgen Evjen, CEO, Akobo Minerals 

Mob: (+47) 92 80 40 14 

Mail: jorgen@akobominerals.com 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/akobominerals 

Web: www.akobominerals.com  

About Akobo Minerals 
Akobo Minerals is a Scandinavian-based gold producer and explorer with over 15 years of active operations in Ethiopia. The Company holds an exploration licence covering 182 km² and a mining licence covering 16 km² in the Gambela region and Dima Woreda.

The Segele mine hosts an Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource of approximately 69,000 ounces at a high average grade of 22.7 g/t gold. The mineralised system remains open at depth, supporting further resource growth and mine life extension. In addition, the Company's exploration licence hosts multiple high-quality targets with significant resource-building potential.

Akobo Minerals places ESG principles at the core of its operations, maintaining strong relationships with local communities and government authorities. The Company is committed to sound ethics, transparency and responsible mining practices.

Akobo Minerals is headquartered in Oslo and is listed on Euronext Growth Oslo and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker AKOBO. In the United States, the Company's shares trade on the OTC Pink Market under the symbol AKOBF.

The Company fully complies with the JORC Code (2012) and places strong emphasis on meeting recognised industry standards.