Lion One Appoints Tayfun Eldem to Board of Directors, Todd Romaine as Chairman of the Board

Executive Summary

• Lion One Metals Limited announced the appointment of Tayfun Eldem as an Independent Director and Todd Romaine as Chairman of the Board.
• The appointments follow the previously announced resignation of Director Walter Berukoff.
• Both appointees bring extensive senior leadership, governance, and technical expertise from the global mining and natural resources sectors to strengthen board oversight and strategic direction.

Key Details

• Tayfun Eldem appointed as Independent Director of the Board.
• Todd Romaine appointed as Chairman of the Board.
• Appointments follow the resignation of former Director Walter Berukoff.
• Mr. Eldem brings over 35 years of mining operations and project development experience, including former roles as COO at Baffinland Iron Mines, President & CEO at Alderon Iron Ore Corp., and MD/Associate at Hatch Ltd., plus 20 years at Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada. He previously served on Lion One’s board from July 2025 to January 2026.
• Mr. Romaine brings extensive experience in sustainable business outcomes, government/investor relations, and political risk strategies across ASX, TSX, and NYSE-listed mining and oil & gas companies, including Enbridge Pipelines, Nevsun Resources, Danakali Limited, and Galiano Gold. He currently serves on the board of EAU Lithium.
• The Company states the additions enhance the independence, breadth of experience, and technical/strategic expertise of the Board to support effective oversight of growth initiatives, operational performance, risk management, and long-term value creation objectives.