Santana Minerals Limited has announced that after an extensive international search for a replacement Chairman following the resignation of Norman Seckold in May 2023, the Company has announced that it has secured the services of Peter Cook to take on that role, with immediate effect. Over his career he has been a prolific dealmaker and has built mines, process plants, owner-operator mining divisions and overseen much exploration success. Peter has joined the Board and believe he has the experience, aptitude and business acumen to drive the Company through its next phase of development and create wealth for Santana's shareholders.

Peter is currently the non-executive Chairman of Titan Minerals Ltd, Nico Resources Limited and Castile Resources Limited. Remuneration Options: A sign-on incentive of 1.5 million options at an exercise price of $0.667 (being a 25% premium to 5-day VWAP immediately before appointment) has been agreed. The options will have 3-year tenure and vest after 12 months.

Directors Fees: $102,000 per annum (inclusive of statutory superannuation levy).