Alara Resources : Saudi Arabia Update

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Monday, 17 January 2022

ALARA PRESENTS TO MINING FORUM IN RIYADH

KEY SAUDI ARABIA PROJECT AUCTION PROCESS TO COMMENCE SOON

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Perth, Australia: Alara Resources Limited (ASX: AUQ) ("Alara" or "the Company") a base and precious metals explorer and developer with projects in Oman, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2022 Future Minerals Forum, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Key information on the future status of the Saudi Arabian Al Khnaiguiyah Zinc-Copper project was released at the Forum.

Alara presents at January 2022 Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia

The Government of Saudi Arabian, which organised the January 2022 Future Minerals Forum, updated participants on recent mining industry developments in the Kingdom. It also provided the opportunity for Saudi Arabia to highlight the mineral exploration and mining investment opportunities it offers to overseas investors.

Alara was represented at the forum by its recently appointed Country Manager - KSA, Mr. Fadi Zenaty, who has 18 years' professional experience in mining and construction projects in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. He outlined the Company's progress in Oman and noted Alara's interest in bidding for the Saudi-based Al Khnaiguiyah project through a market mechanism in the Forum. Mr. Zenaty's presentation is attached.

Auction process for Al Khnaiguiyah Zinc-Copper project to soon start

In a development of particular interest to Alara, the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Minerals Resources (DMMR) announced at the Forum that the first mineral licensing round for the Al Khnaiguiyah Zinc-Copper project would soon get underway.

The project will be tendered as an exploration licence, covering an area of 353.8km2 which includes Alara's previous project licence area. The auction process will have three stages, starting with Registrations of Interest. This will be followed by a Qualification stage and, finally, Bidding and Grant.

Alara has registered its interest in the auction process with the DMMR. From here, the Company will await tender updates through the official channels and respond appropriately, to ensure it is in a position to make a competitive bid for the licence.

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Mr Zenaty will lead both Alara's preparation for the Al Khnaiguiyah project bidding process and, more generally, re-establishing Alara's presence in Saudi Arabia. He comes with excellent credentials to perform this rile, having large experience in corporate operations and economic evaluation in building mineral projects from inception. Additionally, he played a key role in Alara's earlier efforts to obtain exploration and mining licenses for the Al Khnaiguiyah Zinc and Copper project and other key mining projects, and has been involved in the Saudi Arabian mining industry since 2004.

Alara Managing Director Atmavireshwar Sthapak said: "We were thrilled to be invited to present at the Saudi government-run2022 Future Minerals Forum. It provided the perfect vehicle for our Company to highlight the steady progress being made in our Oman projects. The forum was also a great opportunity to introduce Fadi, our recently appointed Country Manager-KSA,to key players in the Middle East mining sector.

Fadi's recent appointment will aid our strategic reaction to news the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Minerals Resources is soon to get cracking with the first mineral licensing round for the Al Khnaiguiyah Zinc-Copper project, which is located in the kingdom. The fact he played a key role in Alara's earlier efforts to obtain exploration and mining licenses for this project is a clear advantage for us as we strive to acquire this exciting asset."

The Al Khnaiguiyah project booth in the Future Minerals Forum

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Alara's stand at the Forum

Alara presentation at the marketplace theatre in the Future Minerals Forum

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This announcement is authorised by:

Atmavireshwar Sthapak

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Managing Director

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Dinesh Aggarwal

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Company Secretary

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About Alara Resources

Alara Resources Limited (ASX: AUQ) is an Australian-based precious and base metals explorer and developer, with projects in Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Alara's active projects in Oman are the Al Wash-hi Majaza Copper-Gold mining licence and Mullaq, Al Ajal exploration licences under the Al Hadeetha JV and the Block 7 exploration licence under the Daris JV. Alara maintains an interest in the Khnaiguiyah Zinc-Copper project in Saudi Arabia, with a Feasibility Study completed and endeavours to secure a mining licence re-issue underway.

Alara is currently focused on developing the Al Wash-hi Majaza Copper-Gold project in Oman, where it is in the process of constructing copper-gold mining and processing facilities. The Company is also continuing exploration activities at its other Oman projects.

Alara's mission is to become a mid-tier minerals producer which will deliver maximum shareholder value through profitable growth driven by low-cost and sustainable operations.

To learn more, please visit: www.alararesources.com

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