Cobra Resources PLC
31 July 2026
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31 July 2026
Cobra Resources plc
("Cobra" or the "Company")
Director Share Purchases
Cobra (LSE: COBR), a South Australian mineral exploration and development company, announces the purchase of shares in the Company by Directors on 29 July 2026.
Rosie Verco, the spouse of Rupert Verco, Managing Director of the Company, purchased 250,000 Ordinary shares at 4.1 pence per share. As a result, Mr Verco is deemed beneficially interested in 1,499,998 Ordinary shares, representing 0.14% of the issued share capital.
Cormac Byrne, the recently appointed new Chief Financial Officer of the Company, purchased 150,000 Ordinary shares at 4.1 pence. My Byrne's shareholding is now 150,000 Ordinary shares, representing 0.014% of the issued share capital.
Enquiries:
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Cobra Resources plc Rupert Verco (Australia) Dan Maling (UK) |
via Vigo Consulting +44 (0)20 7390 0234 |
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Hannam & Partners (Joint Broker) Leif Powis Andrew Chubb |
+44 (0) 20 7907 8500 |
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SI Capital Limited (Joint Broker) Nick Emerson Sam Lomanto |
+44 (0)1483 413 500 |
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Vigo Consulting (Financial Public Relations) Ben Simons |
+44 (0)20 7390 0234 cobra@vigoconsulting.com |
The person who arranged for the release of this announcement was Rupert Verco, Managing Director of the Company.
About Cobra
Cobra Resources is a South Australian critical minerals developer, advancing assets at all stages of the pre-production pathway.
In 2023, Cobra identified the Boland ionic rare earth discovery at its Wudinna Project in the Gawler Craton - Australia's only rare earth project suitable for in situ recovery (ISR) mining. ISR is a low-cost, low-disturbance extraction method that eliminates the need for excavation, positioning Boland to achieve bottom-quartile recovery costs.
In 2025, Cobra further expanded its portfolio by optioning (and subsequently acquiring) the Manna Hill Copper Project in the Nackara Arc, South Australia. The project contains multiple underexplored prospects with strong potential to deliver large-scale copper discoveries.
In 2025, Cobra sold its Wudinna Gold Assets to Barton Gold (ASX: BDG) for up to A$15 million in cash and shares.
Regional map showing Cobra's tenements in South Australia
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Appendix
The information set out below is provided in accordance with the requirements of Article 19(3) of UK MAR.
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated |
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a) |
Name |
Rosie Verco |
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Reason for Notification |
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a) |
Position/status |
Person closely associated with Rupert Verco, Managing Director (PDMR) |
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b) |
Initial notification/amendment |
Initial notification |
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3 |
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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a) |
Name |
Cobra Resources plc |
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b) |
LEI |
213800XTW5PLLK72TQ57 |
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4 |
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted |
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a) |
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument |
Ordinary shares |
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Identification code |
GB00BGJW5255 |
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b) |
Nature of the transaction |
Purchase of Ordinary shares |
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c) |
Price(s) and volume(s) |
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d) |
Aggregated information |
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- Aggregated volume |
N/A |
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- Price |
N/A |
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e) |
Date of the transaction |
29 July 2026 |
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f) |
Place of the transaction |
Off market |
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1 |
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated |
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a) |
Name |
Cormac Byrne |
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2 |
Reason for Notification |
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a) |
Position/status |
Chief Financial Officer, PDMR |
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b) |
Initial notification/amendment |
Initial notification |
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3 |
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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a) |
Name |
Cobra Resources plc |
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b) |
LEI |
213800XTW5PLLK72TQ57 |
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4 |
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted |
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a) |
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument |
Ordinary shares |
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Identification code |
GB00BGJW5255 |
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b) |
Nature of the transaction |
Grant of Share Options |
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c) |
Price(s) and volume(s) |
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d) |
Aggregated information |
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- Aggregated volume |
N/A |
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- Price |
N/A |
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e) |
Date of the transaction |
29 July 2026 |
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f) |
Place of the transaction |
Off market |
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