APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Hot Chili (ASX: HCH, TSXV: HCH, OTCQX: HHLKF) has appointed Mrs Fiona Van Maanen as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective March 17, 2025. Van Maanen brings over 30 years of executive experience in corporate governance, financial management, and accounting in the mining industry.

Van Maanen currently serves as Non-Executive Director at several mining companies including Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX), Wildcat Resources (ASX: WC8), and Pantoro (ASX: PNR). In her new role at Hot Chili, she will Chair the Company's Audit & Risk Committee. She will stand for election as a director at the Company's 2025 Annual General Meeting.

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• Appointment of highly experienced mining executive with 30+ years expertise
• Strong corporate governance background strengthens board composition
• Current board experience with multiple ASX-listed mining companies

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PERTH, Australia, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Hot Chili Limited (ASX: HCH) (TSXV: HCH) (OTCQX: HHLKF) ("Hot Chili" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has appointed experienced and well-regarded Australian mining executive, Mrs Fiona Van Maanen, to the Board of Hot Chili as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment is effective from the date of this announcement.

Mrs Van Maanen is a highly accomplished company director with over 30 years of progressive executive experience in corporate governance, financial management, and accounting in the mining industry. She has worked for companies who have had a diverse range of mineral projects spanning exploration, development and production environments.

Mrs Van Maanen is currently Non-Executive Director of Westgold Resources Limited (ASX: WGX), Wildcat Resources Limited (ASX: WC8) and Pantoro Limited (ASX: PNR).

As part of her role with Hot Chili, Mrs Van Maanen will Chair the Company's Audit & Risk Committee.

Mrs Van Maanen will stand for election as a director of the Company at the Company's 2025 Annual General Meeting.

This announcement was approved and authorised for release by the Board of Hot Chili.

For further information, please contact:

Christian Easterday Managing Director & CEO – Hot Chili	Tel:             +61 8 9315 9009 Email: admin@hotchili.net.au
Carol Marinkovich Company Secretary – Hot Chili	Tel:             +61 8 9315 9009 Email: cosec@hotchili.net.au
Graham Farrell Investor & Public Relations	Email: graham@hotchili.net.au

or visit Hot Chili's website at www.hotchili.net.au

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SOURCE Hot Chili Limited

FAQ

When will Fiona Van Maanen join Hot Chili (HHLKF) as Independent Non-Executive Director?

Fiona Van Maanen joined Hot Chili as Independent Non-Executive Director effective March 17, 2025.

What role will Fiona Van Maanen take in Hot Chili 's (HHLKF) committees?

She will Chair the Company's Audit & Risk Committee.

What other board positions does Hot Chili's (HHLKF) new director currently hold?

She serves as Non-Executive Director at Westgold Resources , Wildcat Resources , and Pantoro

How many years of mining industry experience does Hot Chili's (HHLKF) new director have?

Mrs Van Maanen brings over 30 years of executive experience in corporate governance, financial management, and accounting in the mining industry.