Heavy Minerals Limited announced that it has appointed of Mr. Andrew Taplin as CEO, effective from 3 April 2023. With Andrew's global and multi commodity experience, the Company will also look to assess
multiple industrial mineral opportunities outside of its current portfolio. Andrew's requisite skills and experience will be crucial in transforming the Company from a junior explorer to a potential miner. Mr. Andrew Taplin:
Mining professional with over 30 years of extensive leadership, strategic, operating, and large-scale infrastructure project experience including 25 years with Rio Tinto. Significant senior government stakeholder engagement in multiple geographies, regulatory and legislative approvals and a demonstrated track record of social consensus to operate successfully. Operating and infrastructure development across North & South America-USA, Canada and Peru, Africa, Europe and Australia. Including large scale mine, port, & rail project development, operations, maintenance, engineering and reclamation in Australian, African, Canadian and US geographies. Extensive health, safety, social and environment management. Commodity experience includes iron ore, copper, gold, coal and phosphate. Leadership with focus on culture, diversity, inclusivity and safety.