GSM Ferroglobe PLC

Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM), a leading global producer of silicon metal, silicon-based alloys, and manganese-based alloys, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Rotonen as the Vice President Investor Relations, effective today.

Alex will work closely with Anis Barodawalla, who will be focusing on strategy in his role as Vice President Corporate Strategy & M&A, maintaining his responsibilities for planning and execution of our strategy, as well as identifying opportunities to enhance the company's growth and competitiveness.

Alex is an experienced finance professional with over 20 years of Wall Street experience in finance, investments and investor relations. Most recently, Alex led investor relations at Alpha Metallurgical Resources, an NYSE-listed mining company based in the United States. Prior to joining Alpha, he worked in various investment companies as an equity analyst and investor. Alex holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Alex is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

"We welcome Alex Rotonen to Ferroglobe as our VP Investor Relations," said Marco Levi, CEO of Ferroglobe PLC. "His extensive experience and proven track record in investor relations will be instrumental in enhancing Ferroglobe's relationships with our shareholders and stakeholders."

About Ferroglobe

Ferroglobe is a leading global producer of silicon metal, silicon and manganese-based ferroalloys serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy. The Company is based in London. For more information, visit Ferroglobe website.

Forward-Looking Statements

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INVESTOR CONTACT:

Alex RotonenVice President Investor Relations Email:   investor.relations@ferroglobe.com

MEDIA CONTACT:

Cristina Feliu RoigExecutive Director – Communications & Public AffairsEmail:   corporate.comms@ferroglobe.com