TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) ("Rock Tech" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Rickert, founder of Phineo and a highly respected entrepreneur and business leader with an established network across German business, investment and philanthropic communities, as an external Strategic Advisor. The appointment strengthens Rock Tech's strategic network as it advances its business objectives and explores opportunities for long-term partnerships and investment.

Andreas Rickert's professional career includes, among others, positions at McK­in­sey and The World Bank. With extensive experience across business and investment environments, he brings a valuable combination of entrepreneurial perspective, trusted relationships and a strong commitment to supporting businesses and ideas that create meaningful, positive impact. In his advisory capacity, he will contribute to the company's strategic positioning, support engagement with relevant business stakeholders and help foster relationships with potential strategic partners.

The appointment reflects Rock Tech's ambition to build a business that combines commercial opportunity with a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future. By strengthening its strategic network, the company aims to advance its long-term objectives and engage with partners who share its vision and values.

"Strong businesses are built not only on sound commercial fundamentals, but also on a clear sense of purpose and the impact they can create," said Mirco Wojnarowicz, CEO of Rock Tech. "We share with Andreas Rickert the conviction that business can be a powerful driver of positive change. His entrepreneurial experience, and broad reach across Germany's business and investment communities, and his commitment to supporting businesses with meaningful impact make him a strong strategic partner for us."

Andreas Rickert commented: "I believe the most compelling business opportunities are those that combine entrepreneurial ambition with the potential to make a meaningful difference. Rock Tech's vision and its contribution to a more sustainable future make it a compelling business to support. I look forward to contributing my experience and perspective as the company continues to pursue its ambitions."

Andreas Rickert will work with Rock Tech on an advisory basis, providing strategic counsel and supporting its engagement with potential investors and strategic partners in line with its business priorities.

On behalf of the Company,
Mirco Wojnarowicz
CEO

About Rock Tech Lithium

Rock Tech is enabling the battery age by making the battery industries in Europe and North America more independent and competitive. The Company's goal is to ensure the supply of high-quality, locally produced lithium – supporting a resilient, sustainable, and transparent value chain from mine to battery-grade material.

Rock Tech relies on responsible sourcing, state-of-the-art and proven technologies, and a clear focus on circular economy principles. The Company's lithium converter projects in Guben, Germany (24,000 tonnes LHM per year) and Ontario, Canada (approximately 30,000 tonnes per annum of lithium salts) form the foundation for a stable and regional supply to the battery and automotive industries. The Guben converter has been recognized as a Strategic Project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

The raw materials for Rock Tech's converter projects are intended to be sourced exclusively from verifiably ESG-compliant suppliers. In Canada, Rock Tech relies, among other sources, on its wholly-owned Georgia Lake Project, which is intended to provide a stable and sustainable supply for the North American market and is being developed in close partnership with local Indigenous communities. By integrating recycled materials, the Company aims to close the local battery loop.

With its facilities, Rock Tech intends to contribute to battery-grade material sovereignty and the achievement of climate targets. The company works in partnership with industry, policymakers, and community groups, and is committed to open communication and the highest environmental standards. With its facilities, Rock Tech makes a central contribution to battery-grade material sovereignty and the achievement of climate targets. The company works in partnership with industry, policymakers, and community groups, and is committed to open communication and the highest environmental standards.

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Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects to occur are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "predicts", "believes", "estimates", "intends", "targets", "projects", "forecasts", "may", "will", "should", "would", "could" or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy, development, exploration opportunities, projects as well as the impact of Mr. Rickert's network on the Company's partnerships and investments and the Company's plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties.

The forward-looking information in this news release is based on several key assumptions and material factors. The forward-looking information also assumes favorable market conditions for lithium. Forward-looking statements by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; changes in project plans; the risk that regulatory approvals may not be obtained on the anticipated timeline or at all; and risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, and the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

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