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Sherritt Appoints Dr. Peter Hancock to its Board of Directors

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Sherritt Appoints Dr. Peter Hancock to its Board of Directors

TORONTO, November 10, 2021 – Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt”) (TSX:S), a world leader in

the mining and hydrometallurgical refining of nickel and cobalt from lateritic ores , announced that

Dr. Peter Hancock, a mining industry executive with more than 30 years of experience overseeing nickel

mining operations, developing and commercializing process technologies, and ramping up nickel projects,

has been appointed to Sherritt’s Board of Directors effective today.

“We are delighted to have someone of Peter’s calibre and considerable experience join our Board,” said

Sir Richard Lapthorne, Chair of Sherritt International. “ In particular, his efforts in commissioning and

ramping up Koniambo as well as operationalizing a number of process technologies while with Noranda

will be invaluable as we accelerate Sherritt’s two-pronged growth strategy centred on growing production

and commercializing solutions developed by our Technologies group . With Tim Baker stepping down from

the Board earlier this year, Pe ter’s technical skills and experience overseeing nickel operations will be

valuable as we execute on our strategy. We look forward to Peter’s many contributions to our Board.”

Over this 32-year career, Dr. Hancock has held several senior leadership roles at leading mining companies

around the world , including overseeing Glencore’s nickel assets in Australia, serving as President of

Koniambo Nickel SAS in New Caledonia, and overseeing Technology and Business Development at

Noranda’s Zinc Business in Canada. Dr. Hancock earned a Ph.D in Metallurgical Engineering from McGill

University in 1995. Dr. Hancock is currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

About Sherritt

Sherritt is a world leader in the mining and re fining of nickel and cobalt – metals essential for the growing

adoption of electric vehicles. Its Technologies Group creates innovative, proprietary solutions for oil and

mining companies around the world to improve environmental performance and increase e conomic value.

Sherritt is also the largest independent energy producer in Cuba. Sherritt’s common shares are listed on

the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “S”.

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For more information, please contact:

Joe Racanelli, Director of Investor Relations

Telephone: 416-935-2457

Email: [email protected]

www.sherritt.com