Anova Metals (Anova) has hired Mark Connelly as the Company's new independent Non-Executive Chairman, effective November 30, 2022. Mr. Connelly is a seasoned financial and commercial executive with extensive resource industry experience in management leadership and Board roles. His direct operational and capital markets experience spans many jurisdictions including Australia, North America, South America, Africa and Europe.

Mr. Connelly's North American operating and development experience includes several years based in the U.S. working for Newmont Mining, one of the world's leading gold mining companies. Following on from the May 2022 appointment of Steve McMillin as Exploration Manager in Nevada, this new appointment affirms Anova's commitment to advancing the Big Springs Gold Project and realizing value for shareholders from the asset portfolio. Mr. Connelly has an outstanding track record of shareholder value growth and realisation, particularly over the last decade.

Currently, Mr. Connelly is the Chairman of Western Australian gold producer Calidus Resources; as well as Chairman of Chesser Resources and Alto Metals Limited. He was previously the Chairman of West African Resources Ltd. and a director of B2 Gold Ltd, Saracen Minerals Ltd. and Ausdrill Ltd. Mr. Connelly is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), a member of the Australian Institute of Management (AIMM) and a member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). The incumbent Chairman, Mr. Edward Rigg, will remain on the Anova Board until completion of the Company's AGM to be held on November 30, 2022.

Mr. Rigg will remain a close advisor to the Anova board and assist the team with strategic direction and acquisitions.