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Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET) has announced the immediate appointment of Frederic Mercier-Langevin as Chief Development / Operating Officer (CDO/COO). He will lead the development of the company's Shaakichiuwaanaan Project.

Mercier-Langevin brings over 20 years of experience in mining operations, with a background as a Mining Engineer and a Masters in Rock Mechanics. His expertise spans both open pit and underground mining environments, having held senior executive positions at Agnico Eagle Mines and Wesdome Gold Mines

The appointment aims to strengthen the executive team's capabilities as they progress toward completing the Feasibility Study and ESIA for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project. His extensive experience in commissioning and operations, particularly in large-scale mining in the North, coupled with his knowledge of Quebec conditions, positions him as a strategic addition to the company's leadership.

Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET) ha annunciato la nomina immediata di Frederic Mercier-Langevin come Chief Development / Operating Officer (CDO/COO). Sarà responsabile dello sviluppo del Progetto Shaakichiuwaanaan.

Mercier-Langevin porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nelle operazioni minerarie, con un background come Ingegnere Minerario e un Master in Meccanica delle Rocce. La sua esperienza abbraccia sia l'estrazione a cielo aperto che quella sotterranea, avendo ricoperto posizioni dirigenziali presso Agnico Eagle Mines e Wesdome Gold Mines.

La nomina mira a rafforzare le capacità del team esecutivo mentre progrediscono verso il completamento dello Studio di Fattibilità e dell'ESIA per il Progetto Shaakichiuwaanaan. La sua vasta esperienza nella messa in servizio e nelle operazioni, in particolare nel settore minerario su larga scala nel Nord, insieme alla sua conoscenza delle condizioni in Quebec, lo colloca come un'aggiunta strategica alla leadership dell'azienda.

Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET) ha anunciado el nombramiento inmediato de Frederic Mercier-Langevin como Director de Desarrollo / Operaciones (CDO/COO). Él liderará el desarrollo del Proyecto Shaakichiuwaanaan.

Mercier-Langevin aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en operaciones mineras, con un fondo como Ingeniero de Minas y una Maestría en Mecánica de Rocas. Su experiencia abarca tanto la minería a cielo abierto como la subterránea, habiendo ocupado cargos ejecutivos en Agnico Eagle Mines y Wesdome Gold Mines.

El nombramiento tiene como objetivo fortalecer las capacidades del equipo ejecutivo mientras avanzan hacia la finalización del Estudio de Viabilidad y el ESIA para el Proyecto Shaakichiuwaanaan. Su amplia experiencia en la puesta en marcha y operaciones, especialmente en la minería a gran escala en el Norte, junto con su conocimiento de las condiciones en Quebec, lo posiciona como una adición estratégica al liderazgo de la empresa.

Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET)는 Frederic Mercier-Langevin을 최고 개발/운영 책임자(CDO/COO)로 즉시 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 그는 Shaakichiuwaanaan 프로젝트의 개발을 이끌 것입니다.

Mercier-Langevin은 20년 이상의 광산 운영 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 광산 엔지니어로서의 배경과 암석 역학 석사 학위를 가지고 있습니다. 그의 전문성은 노천 채굴과 지하 채굴 환경 모두를 아우르며, Agnico Eagle Mines와 Wesdome Gold Mines에서 고위 임원직을 역임했습니다.

이번 임명은 Shaakichiuwaanaan 프로젝트의 타당성 조사 및 ESIA 완료를 향한 진전을 위해 경영진의 역량을 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 특히 북부 대규모 채굴에 대한 그의 광범위한 경험과 퀘벡 조건에 대한 지식은 회사 리더십에 전략적인 추가 요소로 자리 잡게 합니다.

Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET) a annoncé la nomination immédiate de Frederic Mercier-Langevin au poste de Directeur du Développement / des Opérations (CDO/COO). Il sera responsable du développement du Projet Shaakichiuwaanaan.

Mercier-Langevin apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans les opérations minières, avec un parcours d'Ingénieur Minier et un Master en Mécanique des Roches. Son expertise couvre à la fois les environnements de mines à ciel ouvert et souterraines, ayant occupé des postes de direction chez Agnico Eagle Mines et Wesdome Gold Mines.

Cette nomination vise à renforcer les capacités de l'équipe exécutive alors qu'elle progresse vers l'achèvement de l'Étude de Faisabilité et de l'ESIA pour le Projet Shaakichiuwaanaan. Son expérience approfondie dans la mise en service et les opérations, en particulier dans l'exploitation minière à grande échelle dans le Nord, ainsi que sa connaissance des conditions au Québec, en font un ajout stratégique à la direction de l'entreprise.

Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET) hat die sofortige Ernennung von Frederic Mercier-Langevin zum Chief Development / Operating Officer (CDO/COO) bekannt gegeben. Er wird die Entwicklung des Shaakichiuwaanaan Projekts leiten.

Mercier-Langevin bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Bergbau mit, hat einen Hintergrund als Bergbauingenieur und einen Master in Gesteinsmechanik. Seine Expertise umfasst sowohl Tagebau- als auch Untertagebau-Umgebungen, in denen er leitende Positionen bei Agnico Eagle Mines und Wesdome Gold Mines innehatte.

Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Fähigkeiten des Führungsteams zu stärken, während sie auf den Abschluss der Machbarkeitsstudie und der ESIA für das Shaakichiuwaanaan Projekt hinarbeiten. Seine umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Inbetriebnahme und im Betrieb, insbesondere im großflächigen Bergbau im Norden, sowie sein Wissen über die Bedingungen in Quebec, machen ihn zu einer strategischen Bereicherung für die Unternehmensführung.

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VANCOUVER, BC, April 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - April 7, 2025 – Sydney, Australia

Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (the "Company" or "Patriot") (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) is pleased to announce that highly experienced and Quebec-based mining executive Frederic Mercier-Langevin, will join Patriot Battery Metals commencing immediately. Mr Mercier-Langevin takes on the role of Chief Development / Operating Officer (CDO/COO) for the Company driving the further assessment, development and value-added opportunities for our Shaakichiuwaanaan (shaa-gi-chi-waa-naan) Project.

Mr Mercier-Langevin, is a Mining Engineer by training (including a Masters in Rock Mechanics), with over 20 years' experience in open pit and underground mining environments, leading into senior and executive roles respectively, with both Agnico Eagle Mines and more recently Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.

Mr Mercier-Langevin's extensive commissioning, operations and development experience, including large-scale open pit and underground mines in the North, is a key inclusion to Patriot's executive team. He will be instrumental in the next steps of development of the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, as the team progresses towards a timely and high-quality completion of the Feasibility Study and ESIA.

Ken Brinsden, Patriot's Managing Director said: "With Frederic as a timely addition to Patriot's executive team we are further building capability, experience and localising the senior management team. These are important elements that will help contribute to the successful development of our Shaakichiuwaanaan Project.

"Add to that Frederic's solid reputation, his engaging style and command of local Quebec conditions, we are lucky that he has chosen to join us," Mr Brinsden added.

About Patriot Battery Metals Inc.

Patriot Battery Metals Inc. is a hard-rock lithium exploration company focused on advancing its district-scale 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Project located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, which is accessible year-round by all-season road and is proximal to regional powerline infrastructure. The Shaakichiuwaanaan Mineral Resource1, which includes the CV5 & CV13 spodumene pegmatites, totals 80.1 Mt at 1.44% Li2O Indicated, and 62.5 Mt at 1.31% Li2O Inferred, and ranks as the largest lithium pegmatite resource in the Americas, and the 8th largest lithium pegmatite resource in the world.

A Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") was announced for the CV5 Pegmatite August 21, 2024, and highlights it as a potential North American lithium raw materials powerhouse. The PEA outlines the potential for a competitive and globally significant high-grade lithium project targeting up to ~800 ktpa spodumene concentrate using a simple Dense Media Separation ("DMS") only process flowsheet.  

For further information, please contact us at info@patriotbatterymetals.com or by calling +1 (604) 279-8709, or visit www.patriotbatterymetals.com. Please also refer to the Company's continuous disclosure filings, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca and www.asx.com.au, for available exploration data.

This news release has been approved by the Board of Directors.

"KEN BRINSDEN"                                           

Kenneth Brinsden, President, CEO, & Managing Director

Disclaimer for Forward-looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are included to provide information about management's current expectations and plans that allow investors and others to have a better understanding of the Company's business plans and financial performance and condition.

All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "driving", "further, "underway", "will", "development" and similar words or expressions.

Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will be accurate.

Forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties facing the Company's business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. Some of the risks the Company faces and the uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the ability to execute on plans relating to the Company's Project, including the timing thereof. In addition, readers are directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR+, which discussion is incorporated by reference in this news release, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business and operations.

Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. As such, these risks are not exhaustive; however, they should be considered carefully. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements found herein. Due to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions inherent in forward-looking statements, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements contained herein are presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's business plans, financial performance and condition and may not be appropriate for other purposes.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. The Company qualifies all of its forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

Competent Person Statement (ASX Listing Rule)

The mineral resource estimate in this release was reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.8 on August 5, 2024. The Company confirms that, as of the date of this announcement, it is not aware of any new information or data verified by the competent person that materially affects the information included in the announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that, as at the date of this announcement, the form and context in which the competent person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

The production target referred to in this release was reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.16 on August 21, 2024. The Company confirms that, as of the date of this announcement, all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the production target in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

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1 Shaakichiuwaanaan (CV5 & CV13) Mineral Resource Estimate (80.1 Mt at 1.44% Li2O and 163 ppm Ta2O5 Indicated, and 62.5 Mt at 1.31% Li2O and 147 ppm Ta2O5 ppm Inferred) is reported at a cut-off grade of 0.40% Li2O (open-pit), 0.60% Li2O (underground CV5), and 0.80% Li2O (underground CV13) with an Effective Date of August 21, 2024 (through drill hole CV24-526). Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability.

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SOURCE Patriot Battery Metals Inc.

FAQ

What role has Frederic Mercier-Langevin taken at Patriot Battery Metals (PMETF)?

Frederic Mercier-Langevin has been appointed as Chief Development / Operating Officer (CDO/COO), effective immediately in April 2025.

What is Mercier-Langevin's responsibility at Patriot Battery Metals (PMETF)?

He will lead the assessment, development, and value-added opportunities for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, including oversight of the Feasibility Study and ESIA completion.

What experience does Frederic Mercier-Langevin bring to PMETF?

He brings over 20 years of mining experience, including senior roles at Agnico Eagle Mines and Wesdome Gold Mines, with expertise in open pit and underground mining operations.

How does Mercier-Langevin's appointment align with PMETF's strategic goals?

His appointment strengthens local Quebec expertise and adds significant operational experience needed for developing the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project.
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