New Hope Corporation Limited announced the appointment of Ms. Lucia Stocker as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective 1 February 2023. Ms. Stocker is a highly recognised industry leader who has over 25 years combined experience of mining, engineering, and strategic planning, as well as founding and operating a successful privately owned agricultural businesses. Ms. Stocker is currently an independent consultant and has previously been a Non-Executive Director of Perth NRM.

Ms. Stocker holds a Master Business Administration (Technology Management, Deakin La Trobe), Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) Honours (University of Wollongong) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Ms. Stocker will stand for election at the Company's Annual General Meeting in November 2023.