Patriot Battery Metals – Blair Way To Retire From His Role As Chief Operating Officer.
Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Patriot”) (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) advises that Mr Blair Way has retired from his role as Chief Operating Officer, effective 30 June. Mr Way will continue to serve on the Patriot Board as a Non-Executive Director and provide advisory services on a consulting basis over the coming months, ensuring a smooth transition for site and studies works.
Ken Brinsden, Patriot’s President and CEO, expressed his appreciation for Blair’s involvement in the Company to date:
On behalf of the Board and management team, I would like to extend our gratitude and best wishes to Blair on his retirement from executive duties.
“His contribution cannot be understated, having led Patriot Battery Metals through its formation and the extraordinary Corvette lithium discovery, through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic and external market conditions over the past four years. Blair’s tireless efforts and leadership have been instrumental in the success of the Company to date, growing from a sub $10 million market cap in late 2020 to now being one of the leading lithium raw materials development projects globally.
“We thank him for his exceptional contribution to Patriot’s growth and development, wishing him and his family all the best for the future,” Mr Brinsden added.
Blair Way said:
It has been a privilege to have had a hand in PMET’s remarkable journey over the last four years and, as a director and significant shareholder.
“I look forward to the continued success of the Company as it transitions from explorer to producer under Ken’s experienced leadership.”
Further building on the commitment to grow capacity in Canada and Quebec, the Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of John Drapack to the role of Director, Studies and Cathryn Moffett to the role of Director, Environment. John has over 30 years’ experience as a Mining and Mineral Process Engineer, including the project management of extensive underground and open pit study and development initiatives. John will be instrumental in the progress of our upcoming PEA/Scoping Study, and the ongoing Feasibility Study which is targeted for completion in the September Quarter of 2025. Cathryn has over 15 years experience in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments including numerous mining projects requiring fish compensation and offset plans. Cathryn will be critical to the oversight of the ESIA which is on track for completion immediately following the Feasibility Study.
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