Sayona Mining Limited announced the strengthening of its Québec management team, with the appointment of globally experienced mining project director and construction manager Guy Laliberté as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Laliberté has more than 35 years' experience in major mining and metallurgical project management worldwide, having served in roles including project director, construction manager, lead scheduler and project control manager for projects in Africa, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. His recent experience includes serving as senior construction manager at Canada's Mary River iron ore mine located in the north pole, following a stint as senior project director at the Tonkolili mine expansion in Sierra Leone. He has also worked in the United Kingdom, Liberia, Qatar and elsewhere for a range of projects, developing his leadership and managerial skills, together with managing an engineering consultancy. The Authier project will be the fourth open pit mining project he has led, either as project director or construction manager.