Aston Minerals and Torque Metals Seek Shareholder Approval for Game-Changing Merger

• Shareholders and optionholders convened under Supreme Court orders
• Proposed merger involves Torque acquiring 100% of Aston’s shares and options
• Exchange ratio set at 1 Torque share per 5.2 Aston shares and 1 Torque share per 2,500 Aston options
• Independent expert deemed share scheme reasonable but not fair; option scheme fair and reasonable