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ROCKETDNA LTD. Capital/Financing Update 2024

Dec 2, 2024

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ASX Announcement

RocketDNA Exports First xBot® to International Mining Customer

HIGHLIGHTS

  • RocketDNA delivers its first xBot® autonomous drone platform to an international mining customer, Kamoa Copper S.A

  • Deployment marks RocketDNA’s expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo and Africa’s broader resource sector, unlocking significant growth potential in global mining markets

  • The xBot® platform will support Kamoa Copper with critical inspections, including chimney stacks, rooftops, conveyors, smelters, and emergency responses at one of the world’s largest high-grade copper mining complexes

3 December 2024, RocketDNA Ltd (ASX: RKT ) ( RocketDNA or the Company ), a technology service company that leverages AI and Autonomous Drones to provide mission-critical services for enterprise customers, is excited to announce a milestone partnership to deploy its cutting-edge xBot® platform at the Kamoa Copper Mining Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC ). The mining complex is one of the largest high-grade copper mining operations in the world and a joint venture operated by Kamoa Copper S.A., involving Ivanhoe Mines (TSE:IVN), Zijin Mining Group (SHA:601899), Crystal River Global Limited, and the DRC Government.

Managing Director & CEO of RocketDNA Christopher Clark, commented:

“Our xBot® technology is purpose-built for challenging environments like mining and designed to be easily deployed globally at scale. Partnering with Kamoa Copper demonstrates the versatility and robustness of our solutions, enabling us to deliver critical operational improvements and enhanced safety standards. This first deployment in the DRC underscores our commitment to supporting enterprise customers with cutting-edge technology and opens the door for broader adoption of our solutions in the region and beyond.”

Expanding the Global TAM

RocketDNA’s xBot® product entry into the DRC represents a significant step in tapping into the vast total addressable market (TAM) for drone technologies in mining. The deployment demonstrates the scalability of RocketDNA’s solutions to meet the operational demands of enterprise customers worldwide.

With the advent of low-latency satellite communications and the robustness of our xBot® products, RocketDNA can expand our reach into challenging environments, bringing critical data to the doorstep of enterprise customers. This partnership with Kamoa Copper validates the global applicability of our solutions and underscores our ability to unlock value across the global mining industry.

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Overview

  • Drone Hardware: xBot® drone platform featuring RocketDNA’s UAS Docking Station, DJI Matrice 3DT, and components to support autonomous operation.

  • Software & Analytics: 1-year license for RocketDNA’s SiteTube® platform, enabling live-streaming, video storage, and remote command capabilities integrated with Flighthub®.

  • Training & Support: On-site training at RocketDNA’s facilities, with live demonstrations and operational onboarding for their team.

  • Total value of the Purchase Order received is: US$ 62k

Future Growth

The Kamoa Copper project underscores RocketDNA’s potential to unlock long-term growth opportunities in Africa and beyond. By leveraging AI and cutting-edge drone platforms, RocketDNA is poised to address the evolving needs of mining, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide.

About Kamoa Copper S.A.

Kamoa Copper S.A. is the operator of the Kamoa Copper Mining Complex and is a joint venture between Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines (which indirectly holds 39.6%), Chinese multinational mining company Zijin Mining Group (which indirectly holds 39.6%) and private Hong Kong-based company Crystal River Global Limited (which indirectly holds 0.8%). The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo owns the remaining shareholding of the company (20%).

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This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of RocketDNA Ltd .

For more information, please contact:

Christopher Clark Mark Flynn Managing Director & CEO Investor Relations [email protected] [email protected] +61 (0)8 6245 9194 +61 (0) 416 068 733

RocketDNA Ltd (ASX: RKT) is a multinational drone-based data service and technology provider, listed on the ASX, offering aerial surveying, mapping, security, surveillance, and asset inspection for enterprise customers in the mining, agricultural, and engineering sectors. Through fully-outsourced, AI-driven solutions, RocketDNA remotely operates drone systems, enabling customers to focus on ground operations while ensuring fast data turnaround. The company generates revenue through multi-year contracts and short-term projects with major clients, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 miners such as South32, Newmont, Vault Minerals, and Seriti Coal. RocketDNA operates primarily in Australia and Africa, with regional offices in Perth, Johannesburg, and Accra.

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