Orbite Aluminae Inc. (Orbite) announced that it recently received a notice of allowance for two patent applications in Russia and in China for its alumina extraction technology. This unique process is for extracting aluminum from aluminous ores and efficient separation of iron from aluminum resulting in the production of high-purity alumina (HPA) or smelter-grade alumina (SGA). Orbite has already been issued six patents for this same technology: two in Canada, two in the United States, and recently added two important ones in Australia.

The company also announced that it is continuing to grow and strengthen its executive team by adding the following key positions to its staff: Marc Johnson, CFA - Vice President, Investor Relations, Berthier Lavoie - Director, Human Resources and Antoine Charbonneau, Eng., CPA, CMA, MBA, M.Eng - Director, Sales and Marketing. Mr. Johnson brings over 15 years of experience in equity research, investment banking, and business management in the natural resources and technology sectors. Most recently he was a Mining Analyst at M Partners, an Investment Bank, where he regularly followed Orbite for more than two years. As Vice President of Investor Relations, he will be responsible for implementing a cohesive strategy and managing relationships with institutional investors. Mr. Johnson holds a bachelor of commerce degree from Concordia University and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Mr. Lavoie is a member of the Order of Certified Industrial Relations Counsellors (CIRC). He has over 30 years of experience in human resource management. Mr. Lavoie participated in the launch of the Bell Helicopter factory in Mirabel, and it was there that he developed his solid expertise in the various facets of human resource management. Mr. Charbonneau has over 12 years of experience in various aspects of developing high-value technology materials businesses across Canada and the United States. His areas of expertise include: international business development, contract negotiation, and business strategy. His responsibilities at Orbite will include business development, promotion, and sales on a global scale.