Comet Lithium Corporation announced that the Board of Directors and Mr. Michael Ferreira have mutually agreed that Mr. Ferreira step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, effective June 12, 2023. The Board of Directors was informed by Mr. Ferreira that the Autorité des marchés financiers had filed administrative proceedings against Mr. Ferreira before the Tribunal administratif des marchés financiers, alleging that he had, between January 1, 2019 and April 30, 2019, influenced or attempted to influence the market price of the Corporation's shares and created, or contributed to, a misleading appearance of trading activity on, or an artificial price for, the Corporation's shares. The proceedings do not allege any wrongdoing by the Corporation or by other directors or officers of the Corporation.

Considering the nature and seriousness of the allegations made, the Board of Directors and Mr. Ferreira decided it would be best that Mr. Ferreira temporarily steps down from his role. Mr. Sylvain Champagne, the acting Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Corporation, was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, effective June 12, 2023.  The Board of Directors will work closely with Mr. Champagne during the interim to ensure a proper transition and the continuation of the Corporation's activities. The Corporation has applied for a waiver from Section 5.9 of Policy 3.1 of the TSX Venture Exchange to allow Mr. Champagne to concurrently act as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Corporation.