Clontarf Energy — Interim Statement for period ended 30 June 2026

(AIM: CLON) Clontarf Energy plc released its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The company reported administrative expenses of £169,000, an impairment of exploration and evaluation assets of £87,000, and a loss before taxation of £256,000 for the period. The comprehensive income for the period was a loss of £256,000, with a basic and diluted loss per share of (0.003p). As of 30 June 2026, total assets stood at £1,396,000, with non-current assets of £1,148,000 and current assets of £248,000. Total liabilities were £1,362,000, resulting in net liabilities of £34,000 and total equity of £34,000. The company had called-up share capital of £6,509,000 and a share premium of £13,517,000, with a retained deficit of £20,537,000. The weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period was 8,193,326,117. Exploration and evaluation assets at period end were valued at £260,000. An impairment charge of £86,805 was recorded in the current period relating to the Tano 2A Block in Ghana, following a 20% write-down of historic expenditure due to the lack of ratification of the Petroleum Agreement by the Ghanaian government. The company continues to focus on advancing its lithium interests in Bolivia, particularly through Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology in partnership with NEXT-ChemX via a 50:50 joint venture. Clontarf is also engaged with Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) to secure bulk brine samples for pilot-scale testing in India. The company maintains its oil and gas interest in Ghana and is evaluating new opportunities in lithium, critical minerals, and oil and gas projects. James Finn is the Interim Chairman as of 14 September 2026. No dividend is proposed for the period.