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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-316966"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IBATF"
cik: "0001786318"
company_name: "INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD."
filed_at: "2026-07-27T12:30:17+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-27T12:35:22.705152+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CEO Joseph Mills resigns; Garrett Galloway named Interim CEO effective July 27, 2026

## Summary
- Joseph Mills resigned as CEO and Board member effective July 21, 2026; will serve as advisor through Sept 19, 2026.
- Garrett Galloway, previously SVP of Corporate Development, appointed Interim CEO effective July 27, 2026.
- Galloway receives $100,000 annualized cash compensation as Interim CEO, in addition to his current role compensation.
- Company continues pursuing DLE project opportunities in Smackover, Middle East, North America, and South America.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-316966
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IBATF
- cik: 0001786318
- company_name: INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD.
- filed_at: 2026-07-27T12:30:17+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1786318/000119312526316966/0001193125-26-316966-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1786318/000119312526316966/ibatf-20260721.htm

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