MONTREAL, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR) (NASDAQ: PYR) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company (hereinafter referred to as the "Company" or "PyroGenesis"), that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which are geared to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG), is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held on June 22, 2023 in a virtual format.
A total of approximately 47.4% of the issued and outstanding common shares of PyroGenesis were represented at the meeting.
All of the nominees for election as directors of PyroGenesis referred to in its management information circular for the meeting were elected. Votes cast on this matter were as follows:
| Nominee | Votes For | % of Votes For | Votes Withheld | % of Votes Withheld |
| Alan Curleigh | 79,143,826 | 99.34% | 525,068 | 0.66% |
| P. Peter Pascali | 78,819,639 | 98.93% | 849,255 | 1.07% |
| Robert M. Radin | 79,076,772 | 99.26% | 592,122 | 0.74% |
| Andrew Abdalla | 79,047,552 | 99.22% | 621,341 | 0.78% |
| Dr. Virendra Jha | 79,046,764 | 99.22% | 622,129 | 0.78% |
| Nanette Ramsey | 78,787,206 | 98.89% | 881,688 | 1.11% |
| Ben Naccarato | 78,833,709 | 98.95% | 835,185 | 1.05% |
Shareholders approved the appointment of Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP as auditor of PyroGenesis.
Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting can be found under PyroGenesis' profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and are economically attractive alternatives to conventional "dirty" processes. PyroGenesis has created proprietary, patented and advanced plasma technologies that are being vetted and adopted by multiple multibillion dollar industry leaders in four massive markets: iron ore pelletization, aluminum, waste management, and additive manufacturing. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2 and 2,940 m2 manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. The operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, having been ISO certified since 1997. For more information, please visit: www.pyrogenesis.com.
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For further information please contact:
Rodayna Kafal, Vice President, IR/Comms. and Strategic BD
Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: ir@pyrogenesis.com
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