China Coal Energy (01898) continues to engage Ernst & Young Hua Ming Certified Public Accountants as its auditing firm.

China Coal Energy (01898) issued an announcement. During the selection process of appointing an accounting firm, the company's Audit and Risk Management Committee carefully reviewed Ernst & Young Hua Ming's relevant professional qualifications, personnel information, business scope, service experience, investor protection capabilities, independence, and integrity records, as well as various documents and materials. The Committee also had thorough communication and discussion with Ernst & Young Hua Ming through interviews. The Audit and Risk Management Committee believes that Ernst & Young Hua Ming understands the production and operation characteristics of the company and the industry it operates in. In the year 2025, their audit work played a positive role in ensuring the quality of the company's financial accounting information and promoting corporate governance. Ernst & Young Hua Ming's professional capabilities, investor protection capabilities, independence, and integrity meet the relevant legal requirements and the actual needs of the company. Continuing to appoint Ernst & Young Hua Ming as the auditor for the 2026 mid-term financial report review and annual financial report audit under the Chinese Enterprise Accounting Standards is beneficial for the continuity and stability of the audit work, ensuring audit quality and efficiency.