MetalsTech Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Sills as Non-Executive Technical Director to the board of MetalsTech Limited, effective immediately. Mr. Sills has an extensive global network and a distinguished 28-year career in critical materials (predominantly lithium and rare earths), actively engaging with global downstream processors seeking to bolster supply chain resilience and enhance ESG credentials within their respective lithium-ion battery supply chains. Mr. Sills is currently Managing Director of Lithium Springs Limited where he was pivotal in fast-tracking development of the Brazil Lake Lithium deposit in Nova Scotia (Canada) from discovery to maiden JORC resource in approximately nine months.

He has previously held senior operational roles at Essential Metals, Core Lithium and Rio Tinto. At Core Lithium he was responsible for the development and establishment of cornerstone offtake partners including technical exchange and product specification development. He drove the establishment and execution of Core Lithium's Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) tender, achieving a record price for spodumene DSO and priming the industry for future spodumene sales.

Mr. Sills brings a wealth of skills to MetalsTech, including a strong network with recognized institutions and downstream processors in South Korea, the EU, the US and Japan, all of whom are expected to play key roles in the development of the downstream lithium sector in North America. With the increased emphasis by supply chain participants on ESG performance, Mr. Sills' experience in developing ESG enhancement strategies will also be invaluable. Mr. Sills is an MBA graduate from the University of Western Australia & WU (Vienna), holds degrees in Commerce and Asian Studies with competency in Japanese.

Resignation of Director: The Company has accepted the resignation of non-executive director, Dr Qingtao Zeng effective immediately.