Altan Rio Minerals Limited announced the appointment of Graeme Sloan as Chairman to the company's Board of Directors effective November 22, 2022. Graeme is a Mining Engineer with a strong background in Corporate and Operational roles in public and private companies including Managing Director/CEO, Non-Executive Director, Chairman and Member of Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee's with ASX, TSX and AIM listed companies. Graeme has over 35 years' experience with a demonstrated track record of building and operating both open pit and underground mines.

Graeme is currently completing an international program on Competent Boards: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). In accordance with these Board changes: Evan Jones will also be resigning as Director; and John Jones will step down as Executive Chairman however will continue to serve as a Director of the Company. John's role as past Chairman oversaw what many in the industry viewed as unprecedented challenges facing resources industry.

This included Covid-19, supply disruption, shortages of people and flow on regulatory changes. His experience and leadership skills and vast network within the industry will be invaluable to the Company in achieving its future growth plans.