CleanTech Lithium PLC announced the appointment of an Australian-based Independent Non-Executive Director and other changes to the Board and Board Committees structures with immediate effect. Tommy McKeith, based in Perth, Australia, appointed as an additional independent Non-Executive Director ('NED') with immediate effect ahead of the Company's planned listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Third Quarter 2023. Jonathan Morley-Kirk becoming Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, previously Non-Executive Director, following Dr. Steve Kesler's moving to the Executive Chairman position earlier this year Appointment of an Australian-based Independent Non-Executive Director: Mr. McKeithis an experienced public company director and geologist with over 30 years of mining company leadership, corporate development, project development and exploration experience.

He's heldroles in an international mining company and across several ASX listed mining companies. Mr. McKeith currently serves as Non-Executive Director of Evolution Mining Limited and as Non-Executive Chairman of Arrow Minerals Limited. Having worked in bulk, base and precious metals across numerous jurisdictions, including operations in Canada, Africa, South America and Australia, Mr. McKeith brings strategic insights to CTL with a strong focus on value creation that will support the leadership of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Aldo Boitano, alongside Dr. Kesler as Executive Chairman.

Mr. McKeith holds a B.Sc (Geology), a Graduate Diploma in Engineering and an MBA (all from University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa). He has also been a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy since 2009. Other Board Structure Changes: Jonathan Morley-Kirk has become Senior Independent Non-Executive Director following Dr. Steve Kesler's moving to the Executive Chairman position earlier this year.

This decision has been made to continue the open dialogue with shareholders and offer an alternative point of contact for investors and the Company. Jonathan Morley-Kirk will play a more active role in nurturing these relationships should shareholders have any concerns, while continuing to work closely with the executive team. Board Composition With the appointment of Mr. McKeith, the Company's Board is now made up of 6 directors as follows: Executive Chairman - Steve Kesler; CEO - Aldo Boitano; CFO - Gordon Stein; Senior Independent Non-Executive Director - Jonathan Morley-Kirk; Independent Non-Executive Director - Maha Daoudi; Independent Non-Executive Director - Tommy McKeith.

The Company's Board now comprises three Executive Directors and three Independent Non-Executive Directors, in full compliance with the QCA Code on Board composition, as referred to in the Company's recently released Annual Report & Financial Statement for 2022. Board Committees: The Board has made the following changes to the Board Committee structure to better reflect the Directors' skills: Tommy McKeith will become a member of the Audit Committee, with Jonathan-Morley Kirk remaining as Chairman. Tommy McKeith will chair the Remuneration Committee, with Maha Daoudi as the other member.

Maha Daoudi will chair the newly created ESG Committee, with Jonathan Morley-Kirk and Aldo Boitano as the other members.