Octava Minerals Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Feiyu Qi as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Qi is the current CEO of Fuyang New Energy Development Co. Ltd. Mr. Qi graduated from Shanghai University with a major in Project Management and has more than 20 years' experience in this field.

He has provided professional business advice to a number of international companies including King Power Group (Hong Kong) and Luolai Home Textiles. Mr. Qi's broad range of relevant industry experience will add significant value to the Board of Octava. Fuyang New Energy Development Co.

Ltd. is an investment enterprise specialising in development and processing of projects in the new energy sector. More specifically they are involved in the fields of photovoltaic systems, wind power, solar energy and lithium battery storage, including lithium processing and battery manufacturing in China. They are able to provide comprehensive solutions across the whole cycle of new energy development, such as research and development, investment, design, construction and operational management.

Octava and Fuyang look forward to fully developing this strategic partnership together to grow the business, including in the areas of exploration, business development, potential offtake and project development support. Fuyang also have investments in Patagonia Lithium and Power Minerals (PNN) with both looking to develop lithium production projects both within Australia and Overseas.