Grant of Incentive Stock Options

NEWS RELEASE

May 19, 2016 TSX Venture: IGO

Grant of Incentive Stock Options

Vancouver, B.C. – Independence Gold Corp. (TSX.V: IGO) (the "Company") wishes to announce the granting of incentive stock options to certain directors, officers and employees to purchase up to 630,000 common shares under the Company’s Incentive Stock Option Plan. The options will be granted for a period of five (5) years, commencing on May 18, 2016, exercisable at a price of $0.20 per share.

INDEPENDENCE GOLD CORP.

“Randy Turner”

Randy Turner, President & CEO

For further information please contact Investor Relations at 604-687-3959 or [email protected]

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