Australian Rare Earths Limited announced the appointment of highly experienced resources executive Travis Beinke as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 19 June 2023. Mr. Beinke has more than 20 years' experience in the resources sector, most recently with OZ Minerals where he initially held the role of Group Manager Commercial prior to leading the company's engagement with equity markets as Group Manager Investor Relations. Mr. Beinke brings a broad range of strategic, commercial, finance and business development skills, particularly in exploration and growth projects.

He has a deep appreciation of what is required to sustainably deliver critical minerals as the global economy seeks to decarbonise. Mr. Beinke has a Bachelor of Commerce and is CPA qualified. The Company's Acting Managing Director, Rick Pobjoy, will return to his previous role as Technical Director, allowing him to focus on adding value to the Koppamurra project by continuing to grow the inventory through exploration while advancing metallurgical test work.