Essex Announces Director and Officer Change

ESSEX MINERALS INC.

Vancouver, British Columbia

ESSEX ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR AND OFFICER CHANGE

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April 3, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Essex Minerals Inc. (the “Company”) (TSXV: ESX) (OTCQB:ESXMF) announces the following change to officers and directors.

Ms Elena Tanzola has stepped down as a director and CFO of the Company to pursue a career in portfolio management. The board thanks Ms Tanzola for the dedication and expertise she brought to her role at Essex and wishes her the very best with her future endeavours.

Mr Vincent Savage, the company secretary of Essex’s Australian subsidiaries, has agreed to join the board and take on the role of CFO for the Company.

Mr Savage has over 35 years working in the building and mining industries, including 20 years working within the insolvency and business advisory sectors leading mining company restructures throughout Australia. More recently, he has managed refinancing, reconstruction and development projects for mining and residential building companies in both Australia and internationally.

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF ESSEX MINERALS INC.

Paul Loudon Chairman Tel: +1 604 681 4653 www.essexminerals.com

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