NioCorp Developments Ltd. announced that Peter Oliver, the former managing director of Talison Lithium (Talison) and a 30 plus year veteran of the mining and critical minerals processing industries, will join NioCorp's board of directors. Peter has a background in chemistry, Mr. Oliver served for 18 years at Talison Lithium, including 12 years as CEO/managing director and then as non-executive director. Prior to that, Mr. Oliver was general manager of Talison's Greenbushes and Wodgina Mines and served as Talison's chief operating officer.

Mr. Oliver guided Talison through its acquisition in 2013 by Tianqi Lithium (Tianqi), Mr. Oliver also was the founding director of Tianqi Lithium Australia. Until June 2021, Mr. Oliver remained as a director of Talison Lithium. Prior to his work at Talison, Mr. Oliver worked in Rio Tinto's Salt and Iron Ore divisions.

Peter obtained his bachelor of applied science in chemistry from Curtin University.