Hebei Steel Group: Vice President Sun Zhixi resigns, and Xiao Buqing is appointed as Vice President.

Hebei Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. announced that Vice President Sun Zhixi has applied for resignation due to a change in work responsibilities. The resignation takes effect upon delivery to the board of directors, and after resigning, he will no longer hold any position in the company. He does not hold any shares of the company. On August 11, 2026, the 11th meeting of the 6th board of directors approved the appointment of Xiao Buqing as Vice President, with a term until the end of the 6th board's tenure. Xiao Buqing also does not hold any shares of the company and meets the qualifications for the position.