Corporate

Corporate Governance

Fuse Battery Metals is committed to upholding strong corporate governance principles that promote transparency, fairness, and compliance with ethical and legal standards. By establishing effective governance practices, the company aims to enable the Board of Directors and Management to carry out their duties with accountability, transparency, and sound judgment, which are vital to aligning the interests of the Company and its stakeholders.

To achieve this, Fuse Battery Metals has implemented a corporate governance framework that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the Board and its committees. This framework is regularly evaluated to ensure that it meets regulatory requirements and aligns with industry best practices.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Fuse Battery Metals Inc. is dedicated to fulfilling its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) responsibilities. Our primary objective is to contribute to a cleaner world and stimulate the growth of emerging industries through our selection of battery metals that can support the proliferation of electric vehicles. We recognize that effective management of our operations’ environmental impact is crucial to our success as a company. We aim to operate in full compliance with local laws, permit and license conditions while respecting the regions in which we conduct our operations.

Community Engagement

Fuse Battery Metals Inc. recognizes that building relationships within the communities in which it operates is essential. The company supports and enhances its local supplier strategy, sourcing goods and services from local or nearby businesses where practical. The company believes that its operations should provide opportunities for the communities in which it operates and will not tolerate discrimination in any form, promoting equality of opportunity. Fuse Battery Metals Inc. utilizes its relationships with stakeholders to promote a fair and positive outcome for all parties.

Sustainable Economic Development that Preserves the Environment

01 Championing Sustainable Mining Practices for a Greener Future

At Fuse Battery Metals, we prioritize environmental practices across all phases of the mining life cycle. We remain steadfast in our commitment to implementing responsible practices that can minimize the environmental impact of our operations. We strive to measure our outcomes against global standards to ensure that we maintain environmental sustainability. Our continuous review of our performance allows us to take necessary steps to reduce our impact on the environment.

02 Collaborating to Minimize Environmental Impact in Mining and Exploration

To achieve our goal of environmental responsibility, we take all necessary precautions to develop controls that can mitigate environmental risks. We collaborate with partners and sub-trades who share our values on reducing the impact of mining and exploration activities on the environment. We believe that by working together, we can make a significant contribution to protecting the environment for future generations.

03 Eco-Conscious Partnerships: Striving for a Greener World Together

Our dedication to the environment extends beyond our organization. We seek out partners who share our commitment to sustainability and take proactive measures to ensure they adhere to environmental standards. Our belief in building a cleaner world drives us to remain mindful of our impact on the environment and continue working towards reducing our environmental footprint.

04 Prioritizing Environmental Sustainability for Long-term Success

We understand that effective management of the environmental effects of our operations is crucial to our organization’s success. As such, we will continue to take all necessary steps to reduce the environmental impact of our activities. We recognize the importance of maintaining high environmental standards to operate in a sustainable and responsible manner. By doing so, we can ensure that we protect the environment and fulfill our promise to future generations.

Commitment to Sustainable Development

Fuse Battery Metals Inc. is committed to sustainable development and ensuring zero harm to people, the environment, and host communities. The company strives to consistently act in accordance with health and safety, environmental, community relations, and social development goals. Fuse Battery Metals Inc. aims to develop and maintain management systems for sustainable development that drive continuous improvement, socially responsible operations, and compliance with legal requirements.

Supporting Sustainability

Fuse Battery Metals Inc. aims to support its sustainability charter by engaging and supporting employees, contractors, suppliers, business partners, and host communities in meeting sustainability objectives. The company sets and monitors progress toward goals through operational and corporate auditing and reporting processes. Every member of the company’s workforce has a responsibility to comply with the sustainability charter and supporting policies to ensure successful operations in a sustainable manner.

Our Projects

Lithium

Monitor Valley North

Lithium

Lithium Springs

Cobalt

Teledyne

Cobalt

Glencore Bucke

Corporate Management

Our experienced team of professionals oversees all aspects of our operations, ensuring we maintain our commitment to corporate responsibility, sustainability, and creating value for our stakeholders.

Tim Fernback

President & CEO

Mr. Fernback brings over 30 years of experience in financing public and private companies in Canada. Mr. Fernback obtained a Bachelor of Science, Honours (B.Sc.) from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance from the University of British Columbia. Mr. Fernback holds a Certified Professional Accounting (CPA, CMA) designation in Canada and is currently director of several publicly traded companies in Canada.

Robert Setter

Chairman and Director

Mr. Setter is the former Senior Financial Editor for Report on Mining and has been consulting with publicly trading companies for over a decade. In addition to Fuse, he also sits on the boards of two other listed mining companies and holds a degree in Economics from UBC. Since 2000 he has held several key positions including Research Manager, Corporate Research and Analytics and has been involved in the launch of dozens of new enterprises assisting with financing, cash flow forecasting, strategic client acquisition and planning. Mr. Setter brings over two decades of business development, marketing and resource experience to the Company.

Chip Richardson

Director

Chip Richardson is a life-long banker and currently has the role of Assistant Vice President, Investments for Wedbush Securities in Lake Oswego, a suburb of nearby Portland, Oregon. From the age of fourteen, Chip began investing in the stock market and upon graduation from Oregon State University (B.Sc. Economics), Chip was hired as a Financial Advisor by Dean Witter Securities, now Morgan Stanley. After Dean Witter, Chip worked at Paine Webber, now UBS, before joining Wedbush in 1999.

Ryan Cheung

Director

Mr. Cheung, CPA, CA, has been providing accounting, management, securities regulatory compliance services to private and public-listed companies for the past fifteen years. He began his career in CA-public practice in 2003 articling with a boutique and mid-sized firm eventually specializing in Canadian listed entity compliance and related securities services. In 2008, Mr. Cheung founded Midland Chartered Accountants Ltd. Focused on providing tax and integrated accounting and advisory solutions to private companies and high net worth individuals with a heavy emphasis on maintaining strong professional relationships.

Experienced Advisors

Our team of experienced advisors provides us with guidance and strategic advice, helping us to navigate the complexities of the mining industry and maximize the value of our assets for our shareholders.

Greg Reimer

Advisor

Mr. Reimer is the former Executive Vice-President (EVP) of BC Hydro’s Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business group, and held the EVP position from June 2010 until 2017 leaving BC Hydro to pursue work in the green energy field. In his senior executive capacity, Greg brings a wealth of operational experience and strong leadership from over 26 years in the public sector. At BC Hydro, Greg was responsible for approximately 2,300 employees who plan, design, build, operate and maintain the systems and assets needed to deliver electricity safely and reliably to BC Hydro’s four million customers. In total, Greg was accountable for $580M in annual capital investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure, and $325M in annual operating and maintenance expenditures. Greg also led a major strategic, multi-year transformation of BC Hydro’s T&D organization that is increasing operational efficiency, improving safety performance, building a more reliable, modern electricity grid to meet growing customer expectations. BC Hydro is Canada’s third largest electric utility with over $5.7 billion in annual revenues and 32 hydroelectric facilities.

James Hellwarth

Advisor

Over the past 10 years, Mr. Hellwarth of Orlando Florida has worked and strategically partnered with many of the leading financial media networks. These networks expand from influencer networks, content marketing, professional copywriting, native ads, Omni Chanel programmatic advertising and display ads marketing. Mr. Hellwarth has been instrumental in helping companies create their own digital footprint. Over the past 13 years Mr. Hellwarth has established significant relationships with investment bankers, hedge funds as well as numerous Industry specific heads. Mr. Hellwarth prides himself in aligning mutually benefiting strategic partners.

Gerhard Kiessling

P. GEO Advisor

Mr. Kiessling is an exploration geologist and currently serves as Exploration Manager with Canada Silver Cobalt. Prior to that, he gained valuable geological exploration experience working for several companies across Canada including Agnico Eagle, Kirkland Lake Gold, First Cobalt, and McEwen Mining. He graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science (Honors), majoring in Earth Science.