Greentech Metals Limited - Appointment of Simon Kidston as Non-executive Chairman

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Greentech Metals Limited ('Greentech' or 'the Company') (ASX: GRE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Simon Kidston as Non-Executive Chairman, effective immediately. Mr Kidston is a highly experienced company director and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the resources and energy sectors. He has a proven record of founding, financing and building successful ASX-listed companies. Mr Kidston was the co-founder and Executive Director of Genex Power Ltd (ASX: GNX), where he led the transformation of the company from concept through to the development of a portfolio of renewable energy assets, including the flagship Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Queensland . Under his leadership, Genex grew to become a key leading participant in Australia's renewable energy sector and was acquired by Japan's J-Power in July 2024 for an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion . Earlier in his career, Mr Kidston held roles in investment banking with Macquarie Bank , HSBC and Helmsec Global Capital , focusing on natural resources, energy and infrastructure financing. He has since built a reputation for strategic leadership, project execution and creating shareholder value through disciplined capital management and partnerships with major global investors. Commenting on his appointment, Mr Kidston said: 'I'm delighted to join Greentech at this exciting stage in its evolution. The Company has established a strong land position in the Pilbara - one of Australia's premier mining regions - and represents a blank canvas to build upon with the addition of new, high-quality projects. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to realise this potential and deliver meaningful value for shareholders' The Board also advises that Mr Guy Robertson has tendered his resignation as Non-Executive Director to pursue other professional commitments. The Company sincerely thanks Mr Robertson for his valuable contribution and guidance during his tenure and wishes him every success in the future. The Board welcomes Mr Kidston and looks forward to his leadership as Greentech advances its portfolio of projects and strengthens its position in the global energy transition. Contact: Mr Thomas Reddicliffe Tel: +61 8 6261 5463 Email: [email protected] About GreenTech Metals Limited The Company is an exploration and development company primarily established to discover, develop and acquire Australian and overseas projects containing minerals and metals that are used in the battery storage and electric vehicle sectors. The Company's founding projects are focused on the lithium, copper, nickel and cobalt potential within the West Pilbara and Fraser Range Provinces. The green energy transition that is currently underway will require a substantial increase in the metals supply of these minerals and metals for the electrification of the global vehicle fleet and for the massive investment in the electrical grid and renewable energy infrastructure and storage. (C) 2025 Electronic News Publishing, source ENP Newswire

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