Aeon Metals Limited (ASX: AML) announces that Dr Fred Hess will be stepping back as Managing Director and CEO for period of time on unpaid leave but will continue as a Non-Executive Director on the Board effective 1 May 2024.

Mr Paul Harris, the current Non-Executive Chairman, will assume the responsibilities of Executive Chair. The Company is also pleased to report that ground access for a resumption of exploration is expected in time for the 2024 dry season with the conclusion of a Cultural Heritage and Monitoring Agreement with traditional owners, the Waanyi People.

Paul Harris - Executive Chair

Mr Harris holds a Masters in Mining and Mineral Engineering (M.Eng (Mining)) and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm (Finance)) both from the University of New South Wales. Mr Harris also has a graduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investments from the Securities Institute of Australia and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD.) Mr Harris has over 25 years' experience in the financial markets and investment banking, and over 10 years working as a Non-Executive Director on several resource companies. Mr Harris is an Independent Non-Executive Chair of Highfield Resources and Koonenberry Gold. Key terms of Mr Harris appointment for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 3.16.4 are contained in Annexure A to this announcement

Contact:

Mr. Paul Harris

Tel: +61 422 602 720

Email: info@aeonmetals.com.au

ABOUT AEON METALS

Aeon Metals Limited (Aeon) is an Australian based mineral exploration and development company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: AML). Aeon holds a 100% ownership interest in the Walford Creek Copper-Cobalt Project (Walford Creek Project) located in northwest Queensland, approximately 340 km to the north north-west of Mount Isa. Aeon's vision: making a difference - creating sustainable value by delivering key metals driving the low carbon future.

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