Sirios announced the nomination of Didier Mekki, a financier, as independent director to the Board of Directors. This appointment reflects the desire of the company to develop a strong corporate team to support the technical team that is ready to increase its explorations activity on the Cheechoo gold discovery in a pre-established three-year plan. Didier Mekki heads the FLC Corporation SA, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

He acts as independent asset manager, private banker and expert financial consultant in the fields of metals/natural resources, renewable energy, biosciences and real estate. Frederic Sahyouni has left his position as director of the company to allow the joining of Mr. Mekki to the board of directors. Mr. Sahyouni remains an officer of Sirios as CFO.