Standard Lithium Appoints Karen G. Narwold to the Board of Directors

Core Viewpoint - Standard Lithium Ltd. has appointed Karen G. Narwold as an independent member of its board of directors, bringing over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the manufacturing and chemicals sector, particularly in lithium production [1][2]. Company Overview - Standard Lithium is a near-commercial lithium development company focused on sustainable development of high-grade lithium-brine properties in the United States, particularly in the Smackover Formation located in Arkansas and Texas [4]. - The company aims to achieve commercial-scale lithium production through a scalable and fully integrated Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) and purification process [4]. - Standard Lithium is advancing several key projects, including the South West Arkansas project in partnership with Equinor and the Phase 1A project with LANXESS Corporation [4]. Board Member Profile - Karen G. Narwold has extensive experience in legal, governance, regulatory affairs, and operational matters, having previously served as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at Albemarle Corporation [2]. - Narwold is NACD Directorship Certified® and holds degrees in political science and law from the University of Connecticut [3].