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6 March 2025

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AURUM COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MAKO

Aurum Resources Limited ( ASX: AUE ) ( Aurum ) refers to its off-market takeover offer to acquire all of the ordinary shares and certain options in Mako Gold Limited ( ASX: MKG ) ( Mako ) announced on 16 October 2024 ( Offer ).

On 24 January 2025 Aurum commenced compulsory acquisition of the remaining Mako shares. At the close of the Offer on 31 January 2025, Aurum held a relevant interest in 91.38% of Mako shares. Aurum advises that it has now completed the compulsory acquisition process and has acquired 100% of Mako shares.

Pursuant to section 666B(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Aurum has given to Mako a copy of the compulsory acquisition notice and a signed transfer form for the remaining Mako shares. Aurum advises that it has also issued the consideration due to Mako shareholders whose shares were compulsorily acquired to Mako, to be held on trust for those Mako shareholders.

This announcement has been authorised by the Aurum Board of Directors.

Mauro Piccini Company Secretary

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6 March 2025

Dear Former Mako Shareholder

SHARES FORMERLY HELD BY YOU IN MAKO GOLD LIMITED – INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSFER

As you may be aware Aurum Resources Limited (ABN 17 650 477 286) ( Aurum ) made an offmarket takeover offer for all of the ordinary shares and certain options in Mako Gold Limited (ABN 84 606 241 829) ( Mako ) pursuant to its bidder’s statement dated 30 October 2024 (as supplemented) ( Takeover Bid ).

The Takeover Bid closed at 7.00pm (Sydney time) on 31 January 2025.

On 24 January 2025, Aurum announced that, in accordance with section 661A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), it would compulsorily acquire those remaining Mako shares that it did not own at the end of the bid period (including any Mako shares issued upon conversion of Mako convertible securities within 6 weeks of the announcement) and sent to you a copy of ASIC Form 6021 – Notice of Compulsory Acquisition Following Takeover Bid, setting out the compulsory acquisition process for your Mako shares and your rights ( Notice ).

In accordance with the Notice, Aurum has now completed the compulsory acquisition of your Mako shares. Aurum has been registered as the holder of those Mako shares and has provided to Mako the consideration payable for the shares, being consideration of 1 Aurum share for every 25.1 of your Mako shares.

You are now entitled to claim the consideration in respect of your previous holding of Mako shares.

Mako is now holding that consideration on trust for you, pending receipt of directions from you as to how to deal with it. We have enclosed a Compulsory Acquisition Claim Form ( Claim Form ) for the purpose of claiming the total consideration payable to you.

Please complete and sign the Claim Form and return it (with any accompanying documents that the Claim Form instructs you to provide) as soon as possible to Aurum’s share registry, Automic, in accordance with the instructions provided on the Claim Form.

When the Claim Form is returned, the consideration will be sent to you at the address specified at the top of your Claim Form. If your address has changed or you would like the consideration to be forwarded to another address, please provide certified copies of supporting documents such as a driver’s licence and council rates notices or utility statements that show your new address and your former address as recorded on Mako’s register.

Please note that if you do not instruct Mako as to how it should deal with the consideration payable before 1 March 2027, your unclaimed consideration will be transferred to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( ASIC ) and ASIC will hold the consideration in an unclaimed money account.

If you have any queries in relation to this letter, please contact Automic by telephone on 1300 408 784 (within Australia) or from overseas on +61 2 8072 1489 Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 8.30am and 7.00pm (Sydney time).

Yours sincerely,

Mr Troy Flannery Non-Executive Chair – Aurum Resources Limited

AURUM RESOURCES LIMITED | ACN 17 650 477 286 | +61 8 6559 1792

Suite 11, 23 Railway Road, SUBIACO, PERTH, WA 6008 | www.aurumres.com.au 1

All Registry Communication to:

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GPO Box 5193, Sydney NSW 2001 1300 408 784 (within Australia) +61 2 8072 1489 (international) hello@automicgroup.com.au

Aurum Resources Limited hello@automicgroup.com.au ACN 650 477 286 www.automic.com.au [REGISTRATION LINE 1] [REGISTRATION LINE 2] Holder Reference Number: [HIN/SRN] [REGISTRATION LINE 3] [REGISTRATION LINE 4] [REGISTRATION LINE 5] [REGISTRATION LINE 6] COMPULSORY ACQUISITION CLAIM FORM This is an important document that requires your immediate attention. This form relates to the consideration to which you are entitled as a result of the compulsory acquisition of your ordinary shares in Mako Gold Limited (ACN 606 241 829) ( Mako ) following the takeover bid by Aurum Resources Limited (ACN 650 477 286) ( Aurum ). If you are in doubt about how to deal with this form, please contact your professional adviser immediately. Note: This form can only be used in relation to the shareholder and former shareholding represented by the details printed on this form. Registration Name & Offer Details Your consideration will be transferred by Mako into the name(s) as they appeared on the Mako register, at the date of compulsory acquisition. The registered name and last address recorded is printed above. If your name or address has changed since the issue of this claim form Mako will require certified copies of identification documents before and after the change of details to satisfy itself of the authenticity of your new details. An online claim cannot be combined with a change of registration details. Mako Shares previously held: Consideration of 1 Aurum Share per 25.1 Mako Shares: [MakoShares] [AUEConsideration] Declaration: I/we the person(s) named above, instruct Mako to transfer the consideration resulting from the compulsory acquisition of my/our Mako Shares by Aurum and being held by Mako on my/our behalf by transferring Aurum Shares, now held as bare trustee by Mako on my/our behalf. I/we appoint Mako, and any persons authorised by Mako, severally to execute as transferee and deliver to Aurum for registration, in my/ our names and on my/our behalf, as transfer of my/our Aurum shares to me/us, in such form as Mako or such person considers appropriate. CLAIM YOUR CONSIDERATION Option A: Claim online (recommended) To claim your consideration online, simply scan the barcode to the right with your tablet or visit https://investor.automic.com.au/#/signup on your browser and register. Please follow these instructions: 1. Click “Register” then select "Mako Gold Takeover Offer" from the dropdown list in the Issuer Name Field 2. Enter your Mako Holder Reference Number (HIN/SRN) 3. Enter your postcode OR country of residence (only if outside Australia) 4. Tick the box "I'm not a robot" and then select "Next" 5. Complete the prompts to set up your username and password details 6. Once you are logged in, select “Offers” from the left-hand vertical menu and follow the prompts. Option B: Sign and return this form in accordance with the instructions provided below. Signatory of Shareholder(s) I/we agree that the processing of this claim form this will result in a complete release and discharge of all Mako’s obligations to me/us in respect of the consideration for the compulsory acquisition of my/our Mako Shares and that Mako will not be responsible for any loss of documents in the ordinary course of post.

Companies must execute this form in a way permitted by law.

Individual or Shareholder 1 Shareholder 2 Shareholder 3 Sole Director & Sole Secretary Director Director/Secretary

Director/Secretary

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THIS FORM (OPTION B)

Individuals: Where the holding is in one name, the securityholder must sign.

Joint Holders: Where the holding is in more than one name, all the joint holders must sign.

Corporations: Where the holding is in the name of a company, this form must be signed in accordance with the Corporations Act, in one of the following ways: (delete titles as applicable): • by two directors; • by a director and secretary; • by the sole director in the case of an Australian company with a sole director who is also the sole secretary; or • by an attorney duly authorised in writing. Overseas Corporations: Where the holding is in the name of an overseas company (companies incorporated outside of Australia), the form must be signed as above, or documentation must be provided showing that the signatories for the company can sign in an alternate manner. Power of Attorney and Deceased Estates: If signed under power of attorney or by executors or administrators on behalf of a deceased shareholder, a certified copy of the relevant power of attorney or probate or letters of administration, together with any other documents required by law, must be attached. By signing this form an attorney declares that they have no notice of revocation of the power of attorney. Please RETURN this form (properly completed, signed and dated) and any other relevant documents as soon as possible to: RETURNING YOUR COMPULSORY ACQUISITION CLAIM FORM BY MAIL BY HAND DELIVERY Mako Gold Limited (Between Sydney office hours 9.00am – 5.00pm (Sydney time) C/- Automic Group Automic Group GPO Box 5193 Level 5 Sydney NSW 2001 126 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 Questions? You should contact your legal, financial or professional adviser if you are unsure about how to deal with this communication. If you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact the Mako Gold Offer Information Line on 1300 408 784 (within Australia) and +61 2 8072 1489 (outside Australia). Change of details If your name or address has changed since the issue of this claim form Mako will require certified copies of identification documents before and after the change of details to satisfy itself of the authenticity of your new details. An online claim cannot be combined with a change of registration details. Contact Details Entering contact details is not compulsory but will assist us if we need to contact you. Telephone Number Contact Name (PLEASE PRINT) ( ) Email Address Privacy Notice

Automic Pty Ltd (ACN 152 260 814) trading as Automic advises that Chapter 2C of the Corporation Act 2001 requires information about you as a securityholder (including your name, address and details of the securities you hold) to be included in the public register of the entity in which you hold securities. Primarily, your personal information is used in order to provide a service to you. We may also disclose the information that is related to the primary purpose and it is reasonable for you to expect the information to be disclosed. You have a right to access your personal information, subject to certain exceptions allowed by law and we ask that you provide your request for access in writing (for security reasons). Our privacy policy is available on our website – www.automic.com