Rock Tech Lithium appoints Cristina Rocco as COO

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Apr 26, 2022, 09:09 ET

Management capacity expanded to fulfil ambition of closed-loop lithium production for electric vehicle batteries

VANCOUVER, BC, April 26. 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristina Rocco as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective from May 1, 2022.

Ms. Rocco has previously worked for various global companies and has extensive experience in the energy sector. She will be responsible for Rock Tech Lithium's operational activities in Europe and Canada, including the construction of the first lithium hydroxide converter in Germany.

Commenting on Ms. Rocco's appointment, Markus Brügmann, CEO, Rock Tech Lithium said, "We are very pleased to welcome Cristina to our team. She significantly increases Rock Tech's management capacity with her vast industry experience and expertise in optimizing the processes of fast-growing companies."

Ms. Rocco will work with Brügmann to execute Rock Tech Lithium's vision. The Company plans to produce high-purity battery-grade lithium hydroxide for electric car batteries in Guben, Brandenburg, starting in 2024.

About Rock Tech Lithium Inc.

Rock Tech Lithium (TSX-V: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) is a cleantech company with operations in Canada and Germany that aims to supply the automotive industry with high-quality, "made in Germany" lithium hydroxide. As early as 2024, Rock Tech intends to commission Europe's first lithium converter with a production capacity of 24,000 tonnes per year. This is equivalent to the volume needed to equip around 500,000 electric cars with lithium-ion batteries.

Rock Tech owns the Georgia Lake Project in Ontario, Canada. The company has set itself the goal of creating the world's first closed-loop for lithium, thus closing the raw material gap on the road to clean mobility. As early as 2030, around 50 percent of the raw materials used are expected to come from the recycling of batteries.

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Dirk Harbecke
Chairman

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In particular, this new release contains forward-looking information pertaining to: the features and location of the proposed Converter, including the costs and benefits thereof; statements regarding future plans, estimates, and schedules relating to the Company's Converter strategy; statements regarding future activities undertaken in connection with the MoU; anticipated production of lithium hydroxide and related processing methods; statements and expectations regarding the electric vehicle industry; Rock Tech's planning, approval and decision-making process, including relevant factors taken into consideration by the Company; Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects, and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties.

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