It is with deep sadness that Rio2 Limited announced the passing of one of the Company?s Foundation Directors, David Thomas. Mr. Thomas passed away unexpectedly at his home in Park City, Utah on November 1, 2021. He was 77 years of age. Mr. Thomas, an internationally experienced mining engineer, was an independent non-executive Director of the Company since April 21, 2017. He was chairman of the Health, Safety, Environment and Community Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance & Compensation Committee of the Board of Rio2.