MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Sept. 14, 2016) - Management of SIRIOS (TSX VENTURE:SOI) is pleased to announce that Mr. Michel F. Bouchard joins its Board of Directors.

For more than 30 years, Mr. Bouchard has been involved in the mining industry in financing, exploration, development and production aspects. Mr Bouchard's arrival brings to Sirios a vast experience of the sector. He has been a Director and a Senior Executive for several public companies in the mining sector. He was recently President and CEO of Clifton Star Resources Inc., which was acquired by First Mining Finance Corp., of which he is now a Director. He holds a B.Sc. and a M.Sc. in Geology, as well as a MBA. Mr. Bouchard was responsible for the co-discovery of the Bouchard-Hébert mine, in northwest Quebec. He occupied senior executive positions for Aiguebelle Resources Inc., Audrey Resources Inc., Lyon Lake Mines Ltd., SOQUEM, McWatters Mines Inc., Cadiscor Resources Inc, NAP Quebec Mines Ltd., and North American Palladium Ltd.

« We are very pleased that Mr Bouchard agreed to join the Board of Directors of Sirios. His vast experience and his expertise will constitute a major asset for the realization of the objectives of Sirios. », declared Mr. Dominique Doucet, Chairman of Sirios.

Also, Sirios would like to thank Mr. Christian Guilbaud, who recently terminated his employment as Vice-President of the Corporation, for his services and contributions.

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