Element 29 Announces New Board Nominees

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Element 29 Resources announces the retirement of board member Robert Willis and nominates Brad Mercer, Chet Idziszek, and Mary-Carmen Vera as new independent directors.

The elections will occur at the Annual General Meeting on June 27, 2024.

Mr. Mercer, a retired COO of Capstone Copper Corp., has extensive geoscientific experience. Mr. Idziszek, an exploration geologist with over 40 years in the field, is known for significant mineral discoveries. Ms. Vera, a Peruvian geological engineer, specializes in ESG and sustainability practices.

Additionally, the company has granted 50,000 deferred share units to a director under the effective RSU/DSU Plan as of May 31, 2024.

Positive

• Appointment of experienced professionals, such as Brad Mercer, who helped grow Capstone from $20M to $5B.
• Chet Idziszek's extensive geological experience and award-winning exploration achievements.
• Mary-Carmen Vera's expertise in ESG and sustainability practices, enhancing the company's governance.
• Proactive corporate governance with new board member nominations.
• Granting of 50,000 deferred share units to align director's interests with shareholder value.

Negative

• Retirement of experienced board member Robert Willis may impact the board's stability.
• Potential uncertainty among investors due to board member changes.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2024) - Element 29 Resources Inc. (TSXV: ECU) (OTCQB: EMTRF) (BVL: ECU) ("Element 29" or the "Company") announces the upcoming retirement of Mr. Robert Willis and welcomes Mr. Brad Mercer, Mr. Chet Idziszek, and Ms. Mary-Carmen Vera as new independent board nominees for election at the 2024 Annual General Meeting ("Meeting") to be held on June 27, 2024. The Meeting materials have been published and mailed to shareholders and can also be found on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) as well as on the Company's website.

Following an extensive search by the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee, Mr. Brad Mercer, Mr. Chet Idziszek and Ms. Mary-Carmen Vera have been nominated alongside existing directors, Mr. Richard Osmond and Mr. Patrick Elliott, for election at the upcoming Meeting.

Mr. Robert Willis has announced his retirement from the Board of Directors and will not be standing for re-election.

Brad Mercer is a professional geoscientist who retired in 2022 from his executive role as Chief Operating Officer for Capstone Copper Corp. after 17 years of service and helping to build Capstone from a $20 million into a $5 billion company.

Chet Idziszek has over 40 years of experience as an exploration geologist and junior mining company executive during which time he has won several prestigious exploration awards including the Prospector of the Year award from the PDAC in 1994 for his roles in the discovery of the Eskay Creek gold-rich VMS deposit in northern British Columbia and the Cobre Panama porphyry copper deposit in the Republic of Panama.

Mary-Carmen Vera is a Peruvian geological engineer and member of the Board of Directors for the PDAC with extensive experience in the development and management of ESG and Sustainability Best Practices for the mining and mineral exploration sectors.

Please refer to the Meeting materials for complete biographies of each of the three nominees.

The Company has granted 50,000 deferred share units, ("DSUs") to a director of the Company. The DSUs are governed by the Company's RSU/DSU Plan effective May 31, 2024.

About Element 29 Resources Inc.

Element 29 is an emerging copper exploration and development company focused on advancing its portfolio of Peruvian projects towards development in one of the world's more established mining jurisdictions.

The Company's principal objective is to explore and develop its Elida Porphyry Copper Deposit in west-central Perú and its Flor de Cobre Porphyry Copper Project located in the Southern Perú Copper Belt, 26 km southeast from Freeport-McMoRan's Cerro Verde copper mine. Both projects are well located for potential mine development and will benefit from nearby infrastructure including roads, powerlines, ports, water, and a skilled workforce.

More information is available at www.e29copper.com.

For more information:
Richard Osmond, CEO and Director
1-888-246-7881
info@e29copper.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSX-V") nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/211420

FAQ

Who are the new board nominees for Element 29 Resources?

Brad Mercer, Chet Idziszek, and Mary-Carmen Vera have been nominated as new independent directors.

When is the Annual General Meeting for Element 29 Resources scheduled?

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2024.

What is the background of Brad Mercer, the new board nominee for Element 29 Resources?

Brad Mercer is a retired COO of Capstone Copper Corp. with extensive geoscientific experience, having helped grow Capstone from $20M to $5B.

What are the credentials of Chet Idziszek, the new board nominee for Element 29 Resources?

Chet Idziszek has over 40 years of experience as an exploration geologist, known for significant mineral discoveries and winning several prestigious awards.

What expertise does Mary-Carmen Vera bring to the board of Element 29 Resources?

Mary-Carmen Vera is a Peruvian geological engineer with extensive experience in ESG and sustainability practices for the mining sector.

What stock symbol is associated with Element 29 Resources?

Element 29 Resources is associated with the stock symbol EMTRF.

What recent change has Element 29 Resources announced regarding its board?

Element 29 Resources announced the retirement of Robert Willis and the nomination of three new independent directors.

What is the effective date of the RSU/DSU Plan under which Element 29 granted 50,000 deferred share units?

The RSU/DSU Plan became effective on May 31, 2024.