Neometals Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Steven Cole as Chairman as part of a broader plan to strengthen the Board as the company commences the construction phase of the Mt Marion Lithium Project. Mr. Cole, who joined the Board in 2008, assumed the role of Chairman at the conclusion of Annual Meeting, replacing long-serving Chairman Mr. David Reed, who has stepped into a Non-Executive Director position. Mr. Cole has more than 40 years corporate and business experience across a broad range of industries including the resources, industrial, financial, educational, professional services, agribusiness and health sectors.