6-K
Argo Blockchain Plc (ARBK)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of January, 2025
Commission File Number: 001-40816
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Argo Blockchain plc
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
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Eastcastle House
27/28 Eastcastle Street
London W1W 8DH
England
(Address of principal executive office)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit<br>No.<br><br><br><br><br><br>1 | Description<br><br><br>Argo<br>CEO Change dated 21 January 2025 |
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Press Release
21 January 2025
Argo Blockchain plc
("Argo" or "the Company")
Change in Executive Management
Argo Blockchain plc (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK) announces that Thomas Chippas is stepping down from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and Director effective 28 February 2025. Argo intends to engage an executive search firm to assist with the process of selecting a new Chief Executive Officer and will update the market in due course. In the interim, the Board has appointed Jim MacCallum, current Chief Financial Officer, as interim-Chief Executive Officer.
Matthew Shaw, Chairman of the Board, said: "Thomas has made significant contributions to Argo including the repayment of the Galaxy loan ahead of schedule and improving the balance sheet. On behalf of the Board and everyone at Argo, I would like to thank Thomas for his many achievements and wish him every success in the future."
This announcement contains inside information.
For further information please contact:
| Argo Blockchain | |
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| Investor Relations | ir@argoblockchain.com |
| Tennyson Securities | |
| Corporate<br>Broker<br><br><br><br><br><br>Peter Krens | +44 207 186 9030 |
| Fortified Securities | |
| Joint<br>Broker<br><br><br><br><br><br>Guy Wheatley, CFA | +44 7493 989014<br><br><br><br><br><br>guy.wheatley@fortifiedsecurities.com |
| Tancredi Intelligent Communication<br><br><br><br><br><br>UK<br>& Europe Media Relations | 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 a mining facility in Quebec 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. For more information, visit www.argoblockchain.com.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date:<br>21 January, 2025 | ARGO BLOCKCHAIN PLC<br><br><br>By:<br>/s/ Jim<br>MacCallum<br><br><br>Name:<br>Jim MacCallum<br><br><br>Title:<br>Chief Financial Officer |
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