RecycLiCo Adds Rob Chang to Proposed Board of Directors

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RecycLiCo (OTCQB: AMYZF) announced management is recommending Rob Chang for election to the company’s board at the upcoming shareholder meeting on Nov. 26, 2025.

Mr. Chang brings more than two decades of capital-markets, mining-sector and corporate-advisory experience, including roles as Managing Director and Head of Metals & Mining at Cantor Fitzgerald and director positions at NYSE and TSX companies. The company says his background will strengthen board oversight as RecycLiCo advances its critical-minerals refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling technology and engagement with partners and funding sources.

Positive

• Board expertise: Rob Chang adds 20+ years of mining and capital-markets experience
• Strategic oversight: Strengthens board guidance for critical-minerals refining initiatives
• Capital-markets access: Experience at Cantor Fitzgerald and public-company boards

Negative

• Nomination status: Recommendation pending shareholder election (not yet effective)
• Interim leadership: CEO remains interim, indicating leadership transition not completed

DELTA, British Columbia, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (“RecycLiCo” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF |FSE: ID4), a critical minerals refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling company, announces that its management is recommending that Mr. Rob Chang, be elected to the Company’s Board of Directors at the upcoming meeting of shareholders. Mr. Chang would be joining the other recommended candidates - current directors Paul Hildebrand (Chairman), Kurt Lageschulte, Rod Langtry and Richard Sadowsky (Interim CEO)

Mr. Chang brings more than two decades of capital-markets, mining-sector, and corporate-advisory experience, his past roles include serving as the Managing Director and Head of Metals & Mining at Cantor Fitzgerald and several director roles at NYSE and TSX listed companies. His background in metals research, executive leadership, and strategic counsel strengthens the Board’s oversight as RecycLiCo continues to progress its focus on onshoring critical-minerals and metals recovery.

“As we move into the next phase of our work, Rob will add a valuable combination of mining-sector insight and financial-markets experience, and mining sector insight,” said Richard Sadowsky, Interim Chief Executive Officer, RecycLiCo. “His perspective will complement and support the Board’s existing expertise as we continue our efforts to accelerate the development and deployments of our feedstock-agnostic, critical materials refining technology and to engage with strategic partners and cooperative funding sources. We are pleased he has accepted our invitation to join our team.”

Mr. Chang has held senior roles across the mining and energy-transition sectors and currently leads advisory mandates focused on corporate governance, capital-markets strategy, and resource-industry positioning. He has also served in a chief executive and founder capacity for a handful of Nasdaq listed companies.

About RecycLiCo

RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. is a critical minerals refining company specializing in the use of advanced hydrometallurgical technologies for processing mined ore and the upcycling of lithium-ion battery materials. RecycLiCo’s processes efficiently recover battery-ready lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap, supporting energy storage as well as broader industrial applications. RecycLiCo’s business focus aligns with the global demand for future-ready, responsible supply chains and the growing movement to strengthen domestic sourcing of critical materials.

For more information, please contact:
Paola Ashton
PRA Communications
Telephone: 604-681-1407
Email: pashton@pracommunications.com

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FAQ

Who is Rob Chang and why is RecycLiCo (AMYZF) recommending him to the board?

Rob Chang is a mining and capital-markets executive with 20+ years of experience, including roles at Cantor Fitzgerald and director positions at public companies; the company says he will strengthen board oversight.

When was RecycLiCo (AMYZF) announcement about the proposed board addition made?

The announcement was made on November 26, 2025.

Is Rob Chang already a director of RecycLiCo (AMYZF)?

No; management is recommending his election at the upcoming shareholder meeting, so his appointment is pending shareholder approval.

How does Rob Chang's background affect RecycLiCo's strategy for battery-materials recovery?

The company says his mining-sector and capital-markets experience will support oversight of its critical-minerals refining and upcycling technology deployments.

Will Rob Chang's appointment change RecycLiCo's executive leadership immediately?

No; the release indicates he is a recommended board candidate and the company continues to have an interim CEO.