Lithium Universe Limited announced the appointment of Mr. John Sobolewski as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. Sobolewski's experience in the lithium industry offers another valuable addition to the "LU7 Dream Team". At Galaxy Resources, John played a pivotal role during the feasibility, funding, construction, and operation phases of the Mt Cattlin Spodumene mine and Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate refinery.

John was also crucial in establishing finance teams and systems in Australia and internationally. His experience in financial and debt modelling for both projects will be critical in Lithium Universe completing Definitive Feasibility Studies of the Québec Lithium Processing Hub Concentrator and Lithium Carbonate Refinery projects. Mr. Sobolewski is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

His previous roles include Managing Director and CEO with Mintrex, CFO and Company Secretary with Mintrex, Galaxy Resources Limited and Vital Metals Limited, Financial Controller and Company Secretary with Croesus Mining NL and Group Accountant and Company Secretary with Titan Resources NL. Commencement date of 1 February 2024. Following John's appointment, Messrs Vince Fayad and Kurt Laney will continue to act as joint Company Secretaries and assist in the finance and administration functions.