Change in Management

(An ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 certified company) CIN:L85110KA1954PLC000759; Website: www.sandurgroup.com; Email ID: secretarial@sandurgroup.com REGISTERED OFFICE CORPORATE OFFICE ‘SATYALAYA’, No.266 ‘SANDUR HOUSE’, No.9 Ward No.1, Palace Road Bellary Road, Sadashivanagar Sandur – 583 119, Ballari District Bengaluru – 560 080 Karnataka, India Karnataka, India Tel: +91 8395260300 Tel: +91 80 4152 0176 - 79 / 4547 3000 SMIORE / SEC / 2026-27 / 21 9 July 2026 BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Exchange Plaza, C-1, Block G Dalal Street Bandra-Kurla Complex Mumbai - 400 001 Mumbai - 400 051 Scrip Code: 504918 Symbol: SANDUMA Symbol: SANDUMA Dear Sir/ Madam, Sub: Change in position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) “SEBI (LODR)” Regulations, 2015 and amendments thereto, this is to inform Stock Exchanges that with a view to strengthen the governance framework, leadership structure and long-term business strategy of the Company, the Board of Directors at its 385th meeting held today, i.e., Thursday, 9 July 2026 which commenced at 11:30 A.M. and concluded at 3:50 P.M, has approved change in position of Chief Financial Officer, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Accordingly, Manoj Kumar Jha is appointed as Chief Financial Officer, forming part of Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel of the Company, with effect from 9 July 2026. This role is in addition to his existing role as Chief Risk Officer. Further, the Board took on record the cessation of Uttam Kumar Bhageria from the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from 9 July 2026, while continuing to perform other roles in the Company. Detailed information as required under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/202 dated 30 January 2026 in respect of aforesaid changes are given in ‘Annexure A’ to this letter. The letter relating to cessation from the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company is attached as ‘Annexure B’. MINES OFFICE: Deogiri - 583112, Sandur Taluk, Ballari District; Tel: +91 8395 271028 PLANT OFFICE: Metal & Ferroalloy Plant, Vyasankere, Mariyammanahalli – 583 222, Hosapete Taluk, Vijayanagara District; Tel: +91 8394 294802 / 805 Page 1 of 4 The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited Stock Exchanges are requested to kindly take the same on record. Thank you for The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited Neha Thomas Company Secretary & Compliance Officer ICSI Membership No. A60853 Page 2 of 4 The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited Annexure A [Details as required under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/202 dated 30 January 2026] Manoj Kumar Jha Uttam Kumar Bhageria Reason for change viz. With a view to strengthen the Cessation of Uttam Kumar Bhageria appointment, re- governance framework, leadership as Chief Financial Officer of the appointment, resignation, structure and long-term business Company, while continuing to removal, death or otherwise strategy of the Company, the Board perform other roles in the Company. appointed Manoj Kumar Jha as Chief Financial Officer of the Company forming part of Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Managerial Personnel of the Company. Date of appointment/ re- Appointment with effect from Cessation with effect from appointment/ cessation (as 9 July 2026. 9 July 2026. applicable) & term of appointment/ re- appointment Brief profile Manoj Jha is a Chartered Accountant with more than 3 decades of experience holding global leadership positions in manufacturing, trading and distribution businesses across Africa, Europe, Asia and Americas. He has expertise in corporate governance, M & A, fund raising, treasury, risk management and cross border financial operations. He has a proven track record in scaling multi-billion-dollar businesses, optimizing capital structures and drive sustainable profitability. Prior to joining the Company, he was associated with Tata group for more than a decade working for Tata Africa Holdings SA for their Automobile Distribution business in Africa as Chief Financial Officer and for Tata International Limited for their Global Metals Trading business as Head of Finance. Before Tata group, he worked for Adani Group for their Energy & Minerals business under Adani Enterprises Limited heading their Finance & Accounts function for 8 years and led several initiatives for growth of business. He was earlier associated with Olam International, Benckiser, Eicher and Page 3 of 4 The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited Xerox. He was Director in some of Tata Group companies including Tata International Vehicle Applications, Tata Motors South Africa, TIL Motor Hub Trading FZE, Stryder Cycles and was member of Audit, CSR and Risk committees. Manoj Kumar Jha was appointed as Chief Risk Officer forming part of Senior Management Personnel of the Company with effect from 14 January 2026. Disclosure of relationships Not Applicable Not Applicable between directors (in case of appointment of a director) Page 4 of 4 Annexure B 9 July 2026 Managing Director The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited Sub: Relieving from the position of Chief Financial Officer Dear Bahirj i, In line with the long-term business strategy, I am relieved from the position of Chief Financial Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) of The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited (the Company) with effect from 9 July 2026 and will he performing other roles in the Company. Thank you Kumar Bhageria