Angkor Appoints New Auditor

Angkor Appoints New Auditor

Sexsmith, AB, (August 13, 2018): Angkor Gold Corp. (TSXV: ANK and OTC: ANKOF) (“Angkor”

or “the Company”) CEO Stephen Burega is pleased to announce the appointment of

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Canada as its new auditor effective as of August 13 , 2018.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP , Canada is part of a global network of over 236,000 people in 158

countries.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Canada (the "Successor Auditor") replaces Wolrige Mahon LLP (the

"Former Auditor") as Angkor’s auditor. The Board and management of Angkor would like to thank

Wolrige Mahon LLP for their excellent services. The change in auditor has been approved by the

Company’s Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

There were no reservations in the Former Auditor's reports in respect of the Company for any financial

period during which Former Auditor was the Company’s auditor or for an y period subsequent to the

most recently completed period for which an audit report was issued. There were also no reportable

events between the Company and the Former Auditor or the Successor Auditor including

disagreements, unresolved issues or consultat ions as defined in National Instrument 51 -102,

Continuous Disclosure ("NI 51-102").

All procedures have been properly followed under NI 51 -102 regarding the change of auditor and, as

required, a Notice of Change of Auditor together with the required lette rs from the Former Auditor and

the Successor Auditor will be filed via SEDAR with each securities commission in each province or

territory in Canada in which the Company is a reporting issuer.

ABOUT ANGKOR GOLD CORP.

ANGKOR Gold Corp. is a public company listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange and is a leading mineral

explorer in Cambodia with a large land package and a first -mover advantage building strong

relationships with all levels of government and stakeholders.

On behalf of the Board,

Mike Weeks

Executive Chairman, Angkor Gold Corp.

CONTACT:

Stephen Burega, CEO

Telephone: +1 (647) 515-3734

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.angkorgold.ca or follow us on Twitter @AngkorGold

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the

TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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