Giga Metals (GIGA) names Scott Lendrum CEO

Giga Metals Corporation (TSX.V: GIGA, OTCQB: GIGGF, FSE: BRR2) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that Scott Lendrum has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective July 2, and will also join the board of directors of the Company (the "Board").

Mr. Lendrum has extensive experience as an investment banker specializing in the mining sector. He has a strong track record in executing cross-border mergers and acquisitions, equity financing, and capital market transactions, and has held leadership positions at several prominent financial institutions, most recently at Paradigm Capital from 2021 – 2024, where he was Director of Investment Banking (Mining).

“The appointment of Mr. Lendrum reflects our Company's commitment to advancing its long-term strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value,” said Lyle Davis, Chairman of the Board. “We are very excited to welcome him to the Board and to this leadership position.”

“This is the opportunity I have been looking for,” said Mr. Lendrum. “I am extremely excited to join Giga Metals and continue the successful work carried out by Mark and the team. Turnagain is a significant project in a great jurisdiction, and it has exciting exploration upside in addition to its large nickel and cobalt deposit, described in a PFS dated October, 2023. I believe there is a lot of value to be unlocked here, and I look forward to the challenge.”

In connection with this transition, Martin Vydra has stepped down from his roles as President and Director of the Company, effective today. Mr. Vydra will continue to play a key role with the Company, serving as a Strategic Advisor to support the Company's leadership and ongoing development.

Additionally, Mark Jarvis, who has served as Chief Executive Office since 2005, will assume the role of President. This new structure ensures continuity and a strong foundation for the Company's next phase of growth.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Lendrum to the team. We believe that his leadership and vision will be invaluable as we pursue our strategic goals," said Mr. Jarvis. "We also thank Mr. Vydra for his significant contributions to the Company and look forward to his continued involvement in an advisory capacity."

In connection with Mr. Lendrum's appointment, the Company has issued Mr. Lendrum 2,000,000 options (the "Options") exercisable into 2,000,000 common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.10 for a period of 5 years pursuant to the Company's stock option plan. The Options vest as to one quarter immediately, with an additional one quarter vesting annually. All options vest on a Change of Control. Mr. Jarvis and the Company have also agreed to cancel 1,900,000 options held by Mr. Jarvis, each of which was exercisable into a common share of the Company at a price of $0.52 until the end of 2025.

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