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Vancouver, BC, Canada - TheNewswire - January 25, 2021 - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (the"Company" or “Rock Tech”) (TSXV:RCK )( Frankfurt:RJIB) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr.Klaus J. Schmitz and Prof. Wolfgang Voigt to its Board of Directorseffective immediately.
Rock Tech is developing its Georgia Lake lithium project and buildingits own downstream processing plant in order to become a reliable,sustainable, fully-integrated lithium hydroxide producer for theWestern car industry. With these appointments the Company has addedpersonnel with the necessary know-how to plan, build, operate andmanage complex, highly-specialized manufacturing facilities.
Mr. Schmitz possesses broad and global operational expertise includingcomprehensive experience in the field of Engineering, Procurement andConstruction (“EPC”) for both conventional and renewable powergeneration and industrial plants. He was previously the ChiefOperating Officer and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board forHitachi Power Europe and the Executive President and Head of the PowerDivision for Bilfinger SE. Additionally, Mr. Schmitz has served as anadvisor for Dussmann, McKinsey, Nippon Denka Kogyosho, Osaka, INP andDSD Steel Group.
Mr. Voigt is Professor Emeritus in Inorganic Chemistry at theTechnische Universität Freiberg, Germany. His research focus for thelast 20 years has mainly centered around salt chemistry, particularlylithium chemicals. He has previously been engaged in several brine andhard rock lithium projects around the globe and combines technicalknowledge of proven processes with innovative technological conceptsfor more efficient spodumene conversion. Prof. Voigt was instrumentalin the development of Rock Tech’s patent-pending innovative lithiumhydroxide production process.
“As Rock Tech transitions from an explorer to a producer of lithiumhydroxide, it is invaluable to bolster our team with such talentedindividuals as Mr. Schmitz and Prof. Voigt,” said SimonBodensteiner, Chief Executive Officer of Rock Tech. “We believe ourability to attract top talent confirms both management’s vision andthe tremendous market opportunity the lithium sector represents.”
Further, the Company announces the resignation of Martin Stephan fromthe Board of Directors with immediate effect.
“We are grateful for Martin’s contributions to the Company sincehe joined the Board of Directors in 2013. During his tenure, whichincluded 5 years as President and CEO, Rock Tech achieved numerousmilestones and Martin’s stewardship helped ensure the Companyremained on solid footing putting it in position to capitalize on theopportunities now emerging. We wish him all the best in his futureendeavours.”, said Dirk Harbecke, the Chairman of Rock Tech Lithium.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
"SimonBodensteiner"
Simon Bodensteiner
Chief Executive Officer
For further information, pleasecontact:
Brad Barnett
Chief Financial Officer
Rock Tech Lithium Inc.
777 Hornby Street, Suite 600
Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 1S4
Telephone: (778) 358-5200
Facsimile: (604) 670-0033
Email: bbarnett@rocktechlithium.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its RegulationServices Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXVenture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracyof this release.
Statements included in this announcement, includingstatements concerning our plans, intentions and expectations, whichare not historical in nature are intended to be, and are herebyidentified as, "forward ? looking statements". Forward ? looking statements may be identifiedby words including "anticipates", "believes","intends", "estimates", "expects" andsimilar expressions. The Company cautions readers thatforward ? lookingstatements, including without limitation those relating to theCompany's future operations and business prospects, are subject tocertain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results todiffer materially from those indicated in the forward ? looking statements.
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