Core Lithium Ltd. announced the appointments of Pierre Malan as Executive General Manager (EGM), Development and Exploration and Paul Benjamin as EGM, Commercial and Marketing, and the registration of its new head office in Perth, Western Australia. The appointments of Mr. Malan and Mr. Benjamin are the culmination of a 10-month recruitment process to build an executive leadership team with the requisite operational, commercial and development capabilities to maximise value from Core's asset base, pursue growth initiatives and guide the transition from developer to miner and operator of the Finniss Lithium Operation in the Northern Territory. Mr. Malan has been appointed to focus on Core's exploration portfolio potential and define the best strategy for developing the Company's assets.

He is a well-credentialed mining executive with more than 30 years experience leading operations and developing complex projects from exploration to mining in Australia and abroad. He holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering and a Master of Engineering Management. Mr. Malan will commence his role with Core in August 2023.

Mr. Benjamin has been appointed to focus on maximising value from Core's lithium products and to develop the Company's strategy in the broader lithium value chain. He brings more than 25 years experience and a demonstrated track record developing and managing commercial and strategic relationships in major global markets and within the rechargeable battery materials industry. Paul brings experience from working across production, research and development, marketing and business development for mining companies in Australia, Asia and Europe.

Mr. Benjamin commences his role with Core in July 2023.