Greatland Gold plc announced that three of Australia's most highly credentialled corporate and mining industry leaders have agreed to join the Company's Board of Directors. The appointments will amplify Greatland's growth strategy and support the transition of the business to a gold and copper producer through the potential development of the world-class Havieron gold-copper project in the Paterson region of Western Australia. Mark Barnaba, eminent natural resources investment banker and Deputy Chair of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (Fortescue), to join as Non-Executive Chairman.

Elizabeth Gaines, former Fortescue CEO and Managing Director, to join as a Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chair. James 'Jimmy' Wilson, a former senior executive at BHP including the former President of its iron ore division, to join as an Executive Director commencing on 12 September 2022. Barnaba and Ms Gaines intend to commence in a consulting role with effect from 12 September 2022 prior to joining the Board as Non-Executive Directors on or before 1 January 2023.

Current Non-Executive Chairman Alex Borrelli will assume a senior Non-Executive Director role as Lead UK Director following the new Board appointments on or before 1 January 2023. Barnaba is a highly experienced investment banker and corporate advisor, having focused predominantly in the natural resources sector. He has served as Deputy Chairman and Lead Independent Director of Fortescue since November 2017 and has been a Director of Fortescue since 2010.

He is also a member of the Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia. Gaines is a highly experienced business leader with extensive international experience as a Chief Executive Officer. She has significant experience in the resources sector and is the former CEO and Managing Director of Fortescue, where she presided over a heralded period of operational delivery and significant growth in shareholder value.

Wilson is a highly experienced mining and natural resources executive with deep operational experience across a range of commodities and jurisdictions. He spent more than 25 years with the world's biggest mining company BHP and held various senior executive positions including President of the iron ore, energy coal and stainless steel materials divisions. The appointment of Wilson as an Executive Director adds important additional senior operational executive leadership to Greatland in the lead-up to the completion of the Feasibility Study for Havieron expected in the December quarter 2022 and potential project development.

Mr. Wilson will be employed on a part time basis for a fixed term of 18 months, prior to moving to a non-executive role.