The board of directors of China Tianrui Group Cement Company announced that Mr. Yang Yongzheng has tendered his resignation to the Board as a non-executive director and a member of the nomination committee of the Company with effect from 15 June 2018 given he is unable to serve the duties due to his imprisonment sentence. Mr. Yang confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and that he is not aware of any matters that need to be brought to the attention of shareholders of the Company in relation to his resignation. Mr. Li Liufa, the chairman and non-executive director of the Company, will be appointed as a member of the nomination committee of the Company with effect from 15 June 2018. Pursuant to paragraph 92 of the articles of association of the company, Mr. Lv Xing will cease to act as alternate director to Mr. Yang with effect from 15 June 2018.