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Argo Blockchain PLC Announces February Operational Update

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Argo Blockchain plc reported an operational update for February 2023, revealing a daily production of 5.7 BTC, up 7% from January's 5.4 BTC per day. The increase occurred despite a 10% rise in average network difficulty. The company mined a total of 162 BTC for the month, generating $3.76 million in revenue, a rise from January's $3.42 million. As of February 28, Argo held 101 BTC and maintained a total hashrate capacity of 2.5 EH/s. Interim CEO Seif El-Bakly praised the team's efforts for enhancing production under challenging conditions.

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  • 7% increase in daily BTC production compared to January 2023.
  • Revenue of $3.76 million in February, up from $3.42 million in January 2023.
  • Maintained hashrate capacity at 2.5 EH/s.
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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / March 7, 2023 / Argo Blockchain plc, a global leader in cryptocurrency mining (LSE:ARB)(NASDAQ:ARBK), is pleased to provide the following operational update for February 2023.

During the month of February, Argo mined 162 Bitcoin or Bitcoin Equivalents (together, BTC), or 5.7 BTC per day. This is an increase of 7% over the 5.4 BTC per day produced in January 2023. The Company was able to achieve this increase in daily BTC production despite a 10% increase in average network difficulty in February compared to the prior month.

As of 28 February 2023, the Company held 101 Bitcoin or Bitcoin Equivalents.

The Company's total hashrate capacity continues to be 2.5 EH/s.

Based on daily foreign exchange rates and cryptocurrency prices during the month, mining revenue in February amounted to $3.76 million [£3.09 million] (January 2023 $3.42 million [£2.80 million].

Argo's Interim CEO, Seif El-Bakly, said, "I'm proud of the team for increasing our average daily Bitcoin production despite the increase in average network difficulty in February when compared to January. This is a testament to the hard work put in by our technology and operations teams. We continue to focus on strengthening our internal business processes and striving for operational excellence."

Inside Information and Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains inside information and includes forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views, interpretations, beliefs or expectations with respect to the Company's financial performance, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations. These statements include forward-looking statements both with respect to the Company and the sector and industry in which the Company operates. Statements which include the words "remains confident", "expects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "projects", "anticipates", "will", "targets", "aims", "may", "would", "could", "continue", "estimate", "future", "opportunity", "potential" or, in each case, their negatives, and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events that may or may not occur in the future, including the risk that the Company may not receive the benefits contemplated by its transactions with Galaxy, the Company may be unable to secure sufficient additional financing to meet its operating needs, and the Company may not generate sufficient working capital to fund its operations for the next twelve months as contemplated. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause the Company's actual results, prospects and performance to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. In addition, even if the Company's actual results, prospects and performance are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this document, those results may not be indicative of results in subsequent periods. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this announcement. Subject to any obligations under the Prospectus Regulation Rules, the Market Abuse Regulation, the Listing Rules and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules and except as required by the FCA, the London Stock Exchange, the City Code or applicable law and regulations, the Company undertakes no obligation publicly to update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. For a more complete discussion of factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those described in this announcement, please refer to the filings that Company makes from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, including the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Registration Statement on Form F-1.

For further information please contact:

Argo Blockchain
Investor Relationsir@argoblockchain.com
finnCap Ltd

Corporate Finance

Jonny Franklin-Adams

Seamus Fricker

Joint Corporate Broker

Sunila de Silva

+44 207 220 0500
Tennyson Securities

Joint Corporate Broker

Peter Krens

+44 207 186 9030

Tancredi Intelligent Communication

UK & Europe Media Relations

Salamander Davoudi

Emma Valgimigli

Fabio Galloni-Roversi Monaco

Nasser Al-Sayed

argoblock@tancredigroup.com

About Argo:

Argo Blockchain plc is a dual-listed (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK) blockchain technology company focused on large-scale cryptocurrency mining. With mining facilities in Quebec, mining operations in Texas, and offices in the US, Canada, and the UK, Argo's global, sustainable operations are predominantly powered by renewable energy. In 2021, Argo became the first climate positive cryptocurrency mining company, and a signatory to the Crypto Climate Accord. Argo also participates in several Web 3.0, DeFi and GameFi projects through its Argo Labs division, further contributing to its business operations, as well as the development of the cryptocurrency markets. For more information, visit www.argoblockchain.com .

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SOURCE: Argo Blockchain PLC



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What was Argo Blockchain's Bitcoin production in February 2023?

Argo Blockchain mined a total of 162 Bitcoin in February 2023, averaging 5.7 BTC per day.

How did the Bitcoin production in February compare to January 2023?

The production in February increased by 7% compared to January 2023, which was 5.4 BTC per day.

What was the revenue generated by Argo Blockchain in February 2023?

Argo Blockchain generated $3.76 million in revenue in February 2023, up from $3.42 million in January.

What was the network difficulty change for Argo Blockchain in February 2023?

The average network difficulty increased by 10% in February 2023 compared to January.

How many Bitcoin did Argo Blockchain hold as of February 28, 2023?

As of February 28, 2023, Argo Blockchain held 101 Bitcoin.

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