Patriot Battery Metals Inc. announced the appointment of Natacha Garoute, LLB, CPA to the position of CFO effective January 23, 2023. Dusan Berka has stepped down as CFO but will remain on the Board of directors. Ms. Garoute is an experienced executive with over 20 years of experience in publicly traded and mining companies with international exposure.

She most recently held the position of CFO at Champion Iron Ore and was CFO and Corporate Secretary with Roxgold Inc. between 2013 and 2018. Throughout her career, Ms. Garoute led the Finance and Information Technology functions, including tax and treasury. She also has expertise in Project Finance, Capital Markets, and Investor Relations.

Ms. Garoute, CPA holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Quebec in Montreal and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal. She is an Independent Director and member of the Audit Committee of Aya Gold and Silver Inc.