Metallium (MTM Critical Metals Ltd.) Appoints Defense Advisor Gregory L. Bowman to Newly Established Advisory Board for US Subsidiary Flash Metals USA

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Metallium (OTCQB: MTMCF), formerly MTM Critical Metals, has appointed Gregory L. Bowman to the newly-formed Advisory Board of its US subsidiary, Flash Metals USA. Bowman, currently Chief Strategy Officer at Siemens Government Technologies, brings over 30 years of experience in national security and public-private partnerships.

The appointment is part of Metallium's strategy to build a world-class U.S. Advisory Board as it commercializes its patented Flash Joule Technology (FJH) for recovering critical and precious metals. The company is developing its first commercial plant in Texas, focusing on recovering gallium, germanium, indium, gold, silver, copper, antimony, and chloride intermediates for rare earth elements magnet and semiconductor markets.

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• Strategic appointment strengthens company's position in US defense and critical minerals sectors
• Development of first commercial plant underway in Texas using proprietary FJH technology
• Technology offers modular, low-emission solution aligned with US industrial modernization efforts

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• Commercial operations not yet established
• Technology still in development phase

Bowman Brings More than 30 Years Experience in National Security, Public-Private Partnership Development and Federal Technology Deployment to Company

HOUSTON, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Metallium, Ltd., formerly MTM Critical Metals, Ltd. (ASX: MTM; OTCQB: MTMCF) announced today the appointment of Gregory L. Bowman, a recognized expert in defense, public-private partnerships and critical mineral supply chains, to the newly-formed Advisory Board of Flash Metals USA, Inc., the 100% owned US subsidiary of the company.

Bowman, who is Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of National Security Solutions at Siemens Government Technologies, leads strategic growth across digitalization, energy resilience and advanced manufacturing technologies for US federal clients with operations around the world in his role at Siemens.

Michael Walshe, Managing Director/CEO of Metallium, said, "Greg brings an unparalleled combination of strategic vision, national security expertise and deep understanding of public-private partnerships and how they can accelerate advanced manufacturing and critical minerals processing in the US. This expertise is invaluable as Flash Metals USA scales its modular, onshore technology platform to help secure the supply of rare earths and strategic metals for the U.S. His expertise and guidance will be instrumental in this effort."

Walshe added that this appointment marks the beginning of the company's effort to build a world-class U.S. Advisory Board as they more forward with the commercialization of the company's patented Flash Joule Technology (FJH) in the United States. "We are in advanced discussions with several additional high-profile candidates from the chemical processing, critical minerals, defense contracting and U.S. industrial investment sectors and expect these additions will further strengthen Flash Metals USA's strategic position by bringing sector specific expertise, commercial networks and operational insight to our efforts."

Bowman added: "The United States has a critical need to reestablish resilient secure and domestic supply chains for rare earths and other strategic materials. Flash Metals USA's technology offers an innovate and scalable solution aligned with these national priorities. I'm excited to support the company's mission to bring clean, high efficiency refining solutions to the forefront of U.S. industrial policy and our national readiness."

Bowman has held multiple leadership roles at Siemens Government Technologies, a separate but affiliated U.S. government arm of the technology powerhouse Siemens. These have included serving as Chief Innovation Officer, Vice President of Corporate Development and Director of Large Integrated Programs. His work has spanned high-priority areas such as resilient energy infrastructure, trusted supply chains, secure microelectronics and digital transformation for defense and civilian agencies.

Prior to joining Siemens, he served for more than 25 years in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Colonel. His final military assignment was as Strategic Military Law and Policy Advisor and Legislative Counsel to the Secretary of the Army, a position he was hand-selected to establish and which he held under two Secretaries and two Acting Secretaries of the Army.

He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University Virginia School of Law, a Master of Military Law (Government Contracting) from the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School (Honor Graduate) and a Master of Military Arts and Sciences (National Security Strategy) from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.

More information on this appointment, including the strategic advisory role Bowman will provide can be found here: https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02964715-6A1271843&v=4a466cc3f899e00730cfbfcd5ab8940c41f474b6.

Metallium (formerly MTM Critical Metals Ltd) (https://www.metalliuminc.com), is pioneering a low-carbon, high-efficiency approach to recovering critical and precious metals from mineral concentrations and high-grade waste streams through its 100% U.S. subsidiary, Flash Metals.

Flash Metals USA is commercializing the Flash Joule Heating (FJH) process, a patented ultra-fast, selective thermal method to recover critical and strategic metals from waste and ore without acids or smelting. The company's first commercial plant is under development in Texas targeting the recovery of gallium, germanium, indium, gold, silver, copper, antimony, chloride intermediates for rare earth elements magnet and semiconductor markets. The platform is modular, low-emission and aligned with U.S. industrial modernization efforts currently underway.

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FAQ

Who is Gregory L. Bowman and what is his role at Metallium (MTMCF)?

Gregory L. Bowman is the newly appointed member of Flash Metals USA's Advisory Board. He is currently Chief Strategy Officer at Siemens Government Technologies with over 30 years of experience in national security and public-private partnerships.

What is Metallium's Flash Joule Technology (FJH) and what metals can it process?

FJH is a patented ultra-fast, selective thermal method to recover critical and strategic metals without acids or smelting. It can process gallium, germanium, indium, gold, silver, copper, antimony, and chloride intermediates for rare earth elements.

Where is Metallium (MTMCF) building its first commercial plant?

Metallium is developing its first commercial plant in Texas, focusing on recovering critical and precious metals for magnet and semiconductor markets.

What is Metallium's strategy for expanding its Advisory Board?

Metallium is in advanced discussions with additional high-profile candidates from chemical processing, critical minerals, defense contracting, and U.S. industrial investment sectors to strengthen Flash Metals USA's strategic position.

How does Metallium's technology align with US national priorities?

The technology offers a clean, high-efficiency refining solution that aligns with U.S. priorities to establish resilient, secure, and domestic supply chains for rare earths and strategic materials.