ARB Argo Blockchain Plc

Press Release

29 November 2024

Argo Blockchain plc

("Argo" or "the Company")

Vesting of PSU Award
PDMR Dealing

Argo Blockchain plc (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK), a global leader in cryptocurrency mining, announces the vesting of Performance Share Units in respect of 2,375,000 Ordinary Shares of £0.001 ("Ordinary Shares") each on 27 November 2024. These shares were issued as part of Performance Share Unit awards previously granted to Thomas Chippas under the Company's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

Following this vesting, Thomas Chippas, Chief Executive Officer, will own a total of 2,375,000 Ordinary Shares representing approximately 0.37% of the Company's issued share capital.  Following vesting, the Company will have a total of 640,350,353 Ordinary Shares in issue. The above figure may be used by the Company's shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they can determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change of their interest in, the Company under the FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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PDMR notification

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About Argo:

Argo Blockchain plc is a dual-listed (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK) blockchain technology company focused on large-scale cryptocurrency mining. With mining facilities in Quebec, mining operations in Texas, and offices in the US, Canada, and the UK, Argo's global, sustainable operations are predominantly powered by renewable energy. In 2021, Argo became the first climate positive cryptocurrency mining company, and a signatory to the Crypto Climate Accord. For more information, visit www.argoblockchain.com.