EQS-News: HMS Bergbau AG Expands Business Activities to Include Global Marine Fuel and Lubricants Trading

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HMS Bergbau AG Expands Business Activities to Include Global Marine Fuel and Lubricants Trading

• First transactions successfully completed
• Experienced, globally active trading team
• Strengthening market presence in Asia and South America

Berlin, 11 September 2025: HMS Bergbau AG (ISIN: DE0006061104, WKN: 606110), a leading independent commodities trading and marketing company headquartered in Germany, is expanding its product and service portfolio to include the trading of marine fuels and lubricants. With this expansion, HMS Bergbau is consistently pursuing its planned diversification strategy and tapping into further energy-relevant market segments. Initial transactions in the marine fuel and lubricants sector have already been successfully completed by HMS Bergbau.

The service portfolio of HMS Bergbau in regard of marine fuels and lubricants includes round-the-clock operational and technical support, a reliable supply guarantee, worldwide resales to major ports, as well as tailor-made supply solutions for coastal and deep-sea vessels. The offering includes a diverse portfolio of marine energy solutions, ranging from conventional fuels such as very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and marine gas oil (MGO) to a growing suite of low-carbon alternatives. These include advanced biofuels, liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ammonia, and methanol – in order to meet the industry's increasing demand for sustainable and future-proof energy options.

With the acquisition of an experienced and internationally well-positioned team of marine fuel specialists, HMS Bergbau is strengthening its international market presence, particularly in Asia and South America. The newly acquired team has already started its operations and is active from several strategically important locations globally.

“The entry into marine fuel and lubricant trading is a significant step for HMS Bergbau AG,” explains Dennis Schwindt, CEO of HMS Bergbau AG. “We are combining our proven strength in global commodities trading with the excellent expertise of our new team. This positions us strongly in further dynamically growing and forward-looking market segments. The first successful transactions confirm our concept and highlight the potential this business areas holds for us.”

With the consistent expansion of its business activities, HMS Bergbau AG underlines its ambition not only to respond to existing market changes as a comprehensive raw materials service provider but also to actively unlock new growth opportunities and offer sustainable solutions along the entire value chain.

About HMS Bergbau AG:

HMS Bergbau AG is one of the leading independent commodity trading and marketing companies headquartered in Germany. Its core business is the international purchase and sale of solid and liquid fuels, cementitious products, and ore and metal products, as well as other bulk products. Its customers include well-known international industrial consumers, energy traders and producers, to whom the raw materials are delivered in time and worldwide. HMS Bergbau AG, which is primarily active in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, also develops first-class mineral reserves.

Corporate contact information:
HMS Bergbau AG
An der Wuhlheide 232
12459 Berlin

T.: +49 (30) 65 66 81-0
F: +49 (30) 65 66 81-15

E-Mail: info@hms-ag.com
URL: www.hms-ag.com

Investor Relations Manager:
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Doron Kaufmann / Ralf Droz
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E-Mail: hms-bergbau@edicto.de