Scandium International Mining Corp. announced that Peter Evensen, who is a Director, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Evensen brings significant public company leadership experience and is well-positioned to advance the Company's strategy through the period of leadership transition, with the support of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Evensen joined Scandium International Mining in June 2017 as a Director. Prior to joining the Company, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Teekay Corporation until his retirement in early 2017.