Coniagas Announces Appointment of New Director
Coniagas Announces Appointment of New Director
Vancouver, BC – November 19, 2025 – Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: COS) (“Coniagas”
or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that Mr. François Vézina has been appointed to the
Corporation's Board of Directors.
François has over 25 years of experience in the mining industry and is recognized for his
strategic leadership and his ability to turn challenges into drivers of innovation. An accomplished
executive, he has contributed to the design, construction, and commissioning of major mining
projects in Canada and internationally, including Canadian Malartic, one of the largest open-pit
gold mines in the country.
His career with Agnico Eagle Mines and the Osisko group led him to oversee flagship projects
such as Pinos Altos, Kittilä, Cariboo Gold, and Windfall, where he played a key role in technical
and economic studies, as well as in permitting processes and social acceptability, always
favoring a collaborative and sustainable approach.
Currently Chief Operating Officer of the Dumont Nickel project, François leverages his expertise
in project design, permitting, and community relations to advance the responsible development
of mineral resources. As Chairman of the Board of Le Groupe MISA, a non-profit government
financed organization promoting mining innovation in Quebec, he also supports the integration
of cutting-edge technologies, helping to shape a more efficient, innovative, and environmentally
responsible mining industry.
Mr. François Vézina stated, ''I am honoured to join the Board of Coniagas Battery Metals at such
an important time for the Company. The vision, the commitment to responsible development,
and the promising potential of the Graal project make this a truly exciting opportunity. I look
forward to providing my expertise and knowledg e to advance this project and contributing to
Coniagas' ambition to become a future supplier of critical metals for the global energy transition.''
About Coniagas Battery Metals Inc.
Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. is a Canadian junior mining company focused on nickel, copper
and cobalt and platinum group metals in Québec. Coniagas’ strategy is to create value for
shareholders through the development of its mineral properties, with the intention to develop
Coniagas into a critical metals supplier to the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Coniagas Battery Metals Inc.
550 Burrard St. Suite 2900
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 0A3
Coniagas.com
At its 100% owned Graal project near Saguenay, Quebec, Coniagas has conducted successful
exploration involving geophysics as well as shallow drilling that hit mineralization in almost every
hole. It has confirmed an open-pit deposit model at Graal along a 6 km strike length of high -
grade nickel and copper with cobalt, platinum and palladium byproducts. The Company plans
in the near-term to conduct additional drilling leading to the production of a Ni 43-101 resource
report, metallurgical testing and consul tations with First Nations. The Graal project and
immediate work plan are outlined in detail in the “NI 43-101 Technical Report Graal Nickel &
Copper Project, Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, Canada” dated January 17, 2024. The report
is available along with other information at the Company’s website https://coniagas.com/
“Frank J. Basa”
Frank J. Basa, P . Eng. Member of Professional Engineers Ontario
Chief Executive Officer
For further information, contact:
Frank J. Basa, P . Eng. Ontario
Chief Executive Officer
416-625-2342
or:
Wayne Cheveldayoff, Corporate Communications
P: 416-710-2410 E: [email protected]
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of this release.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements regarding Coniagas Battery Metals
Inc. (“Coniagas” or the “Company”) which include, but are not limited to, comments that involve
future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Except for
statements of historical facts, comments that address the Coniagas trading on the TSX Venture
Exchange, resource potential, upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt and
security of mineral property titles, avail ability of funds, and others are forward -looking. No
assurance can be given that any of the foregoing will be achieved. Forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may vary materially from those
statements. General business conditions are factors that could cause actual results to vary
materially from forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any
forward-looking information in this news release or other communications unless required by
law.