Aurora Energy Metals (1AE) has appointed John Gardner as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, with immediate effect. John has more than 25 years' experience developing strategy and providing advisory services in investor relations, communication, financial public relations, corporate reputation and business development in Sydney, Perth and London. Mr. Gardner is an experienced Non-Executive Director and strategic advisor in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, including experience in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, advice and reporting.

His career has included working with clients in the energy and resources, mining services, building, infrastructure, engineering, financial and professional services, telecommunications, technology and agriculture sectors. More specifically, John has advised several uranium focused companies over his career, including Extract Resources (acquired), Vimy Resources (acquired), Toro Energy and Deep Yellow. He has provided strategic communication counsel on a range of highly successful corporate transactions, complex board matters, issues and crises, and high-profile litigation communication.

He has also held in-house investor relations and corporate communication roles with ASX-listed companies. Mr. Gardner is currently a Board Director with the WA Cricket Foundation and IQ Wellness Group Pty Ltd. and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).