Company Overview

EMP Metals Corp. (CSE: EMPS) (OTCQB: EMPPF) (FSE: 9ST) a Canadian-based lithium exploration and development company focused on unlocking large-scale brine resources using direct lithium extraction (DLE) on its two flagship projects, Viewfield and Mansur, in the lithium-rich brines of the Duperow Formation, located in Saskatchewan.

EMP holds over 205,000 acres (83,000 hectares) of Subsurface Mineral Crown Dispositions and strategic wellbores in Saskatchewan, a region known for its significant mineral endowment of critical minerals, world-class geology, existing oil and gas infrastructure, skilled local workforce and supportive regulatory framework to lead the charge in the transition to a sustainable energy future.

The company is led by seasoned professionals and a highly experienced project technical team with deep experience in natural resources, oil & gas, and commercial negotiation—positioning EMP for operational success and key player to meet the growing global demand for lithium, which is critical to powering the future of electric vehicles, energy storage, and clean technologies.

EMP, in partnership with Saltworks Technologies Inc., is developing a demonstration plant under Project Aurora, aimed at commercializing lithium extraction from its brine resources and signaling a move toward scalable production to address the anticipated lithium supply shortage.

Management

Karl Kottmeier, B.A.

CEO, Director

Over 25 years of practical experience in listing, financing and administering companies listed on the TSX, TSX Venture and CSE Exchanges where he has raised in excess of $200,000,000. Formerly CEO of Rockgate Capital, Rockridge Capital and American Lithium.

Paul Schubach, P.Eng.

COO

Professional Engineer with over 12 years of diversified engineering experience. Spent greater than a decade working onsite at Mosaic Potash Belle Plaine, the world’s largest potash solution mine. Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Systems Engineering from the University of Regina and is a registered Professional Engineer with Associating of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).

Rob Gamley, BSc.

President, Director

Over 10 years corporate finance and capital markets experience, consulting to public companies across a variety of industries. VP Contact Financial Corp. – strategic communications and consulting firm.

Natasha, CPA, CA

CFO

Managing Director of Malaspina Consultants; specializing in areas of financial operations and business performance. Was CFO with companies in a broad range of industries including mining and energy.

CRAIG FOGGO, BSC., BCOM.

Director

Over 20 years diverse experience in the mining industry, spanning both operations and investment. Previous roles commissioning, optimizing, and operating mineral plants in W. Australia. Engaged for over 13 years in natural resource-related PE funds at both Tembo Capital and CD Capital.

KARL KOTTMEIER, B.A.

CEO, Director

BRYDEN WRIGHT, P. ENG.

Director

Co-founder of ROK Resources Inc., and former Vice President Engineering of Villanova 4 Oil Corp. He has over 12 years of experience in Williston Basin oil exploration and production, specifically SE Saskatchewan conventional and unconventional oil plays. He holds an BSc in Petroleum Systems Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer with APEGS.

GREG BRONSON, P. GEO, QP

Director

Professional geologist with over 30 years experience in mineral exploration companies and oil and gas exploration and development. Worked globally: Noranda, Zanzibar Gold, Vermillion Energy, Pengrowth Energy, Ovintiv.

ROB GAMLEY, BSC.

President, Director

Darcy Walker

EMP Field Supervisor

Over 40 years experience working in Southeast Saskatchewan oilfields. Spent 27 years with Postell managing day to day field operations and construction activities until the company sold in 2017. Worked as a consultant for ROK Resources and was responsible for managing the initial Hub City Lithium exploration wells before transitioning full-time to EMP.

BRIAN BALAZS, BSC.

EMP Technical Consultant

Over 30 years of experience encompassing all aspects of oil and gas exploration and development, from basin analysis and prospect generation through to development drilling and acquisitions. Brings a diverse skill set prospecting for oil and gas throughout western Canada and internationally.

CAM TAYLOR, BSC.

Chairman ROK Resources

Co-founder of ROK Resources Inc., former President and CEO of Villanova 4 Oil Corp., Villanova Oil Corp. & Villanova Resources Inc. Geoscientist with over 30 years of experience in oil & gas exploration and development.

BRYDEN WRIGHT, P. ENG.

CEO & President ROK Resources

JARED LUKOMSKI

Sr VP Land & Business Development ROK Resources

Co-founder of ROK Resources Inc., and former Vice President Land with Villanova 4 Oil Corp. Prior to joining the Villanova Group, Jared was employed by Conexus Credit Union from 2000 to 2007 where he managed a book of business in his role as a Commercial Account Manager.