July 2 (Reuters) - Sayona Mining Ltd SYA.AX :
* ADVISES QUEBEC MINISTER OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUED A PRESS RELEASE
* QUEBEC PLANS TO RECOMMEND AUTHIER PROJECT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT UNLESS CO GIVES BAPE MANDATE TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING
* CO REQUESTS MEETING WITH ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THEIR REQUEST; UNDERTAKING PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS COULD EXTEND PERMITTING PERIOD