Talon Metals Corp. announced that three experienced Rio Tinto members will join the Talon team, as the Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota, USA progresses towards production and grows in strategic importance for a domestic electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The three individuals and their roles are as follows: Todd Malan, Chief External Affairs Officer and Head of Climate Strategy: Todd Malan will join the executive team at Talon and become a senior officer of the Company. Previously, Todd was Vice President for Corporate Relations - Canada & Americas for Rio Tinto, based in Washington DC. During his time in that role, he had regional responsibility for government relations and media and led the corporate relations function for the Rio Tinto Aluminum business globally. Todd will have accountability for government relations, media communications and will spearhead the Company's numerous climate focused initiatives. Todd will continue to be based in Washington DC and will establish Talon's presence in the US capitol. He joins the Company in September 2021. Brian Goldner, Vice President of Exploration: Brian Goldner (who was previously seconded to Talon from Rio Tinto) has assumed the permanent role of Vice President of Exploration for Talon's Tamarack Nickel Project. Dean Rossell, Chief Geologist: Dean Rossell will join the Company after formally retiring from a 30 year career at Rio Tinto. Dean will work closely with the Talon team to progress the Tamarack Nickel Project to produce a domestic source of nickel for the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, improve Talon's pipeline of mineral resources and contribute to Talon's carbon sequestration efforts.