Essex Minerals Announces Changes to Board of Directors

ESSEX MINERALS INC.

Vancouver, British Columbia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ESSEX MINERALS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vancouver, British Columbia, March 14, 2018 – Essex Minerals Inc. (the “Company” or “Essex Minerals”) (TSXV:ESX) announces the resignations of directors Thomas Dyakowski and Kenneth Phillippe from its Board of Directors. The Company wishes to express its appreciation to Messrs. Dyakowski and Phillippe for their service on the Company’s Board during its founding and formative stages. Mr. Phillippe will remain as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

The Company is pleased to announce that, coincident with these two resignations, the resulting vacancies on its Board have been filled by the appointment of Cameron Paddock and Danilen Villanueva. Chris Dyakowski, President and CEO of Essex stated that, “We are pleased to be able to add some new perspectives to the Essex Board. Mr. Paddock brings extensive knowledge of business development, leadership and strong corporate culture to the Essex team. Ms. Villanueva has a degree in Business Administration, and specializes in international business management. She brings experience in corporate management services to both private and public companies. Ms. Villanueva has worked with numerous public companies in a corporate secretarial role.”

ABOUT ESSEX MINERALS INC.

Essex Minerals Inc. is a Tier 2 mining issuer, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, trading under the symbol ESX. The Company’s main emphasis is its Melba Property located in south-central British Columbia, 25.0 kilometers south of the town of Kamloops. The Melba Property consists of 8 contiguous claims, comprising approximately 3966.0 hectares and is located in the Kamloops Mining Division.

On Behalf of the Board of Essex Minerals Inc.,

Christopher Dyakowski

C. Dyakowski, P. Geo President and CEO

For further information contact: Chris Dyakowski at (604) 250-2844 or by e-mail to [email protected]

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