ANK.V · 2019-01-07 12:00:00

Angkor Appoints New CFO

Management Changes

SEXSMITH, Alberta, Jan. 07, 2019 -- Angkor Gold Corp. (TSXV: ANK and OTC: ANKOF) (“Angkor” or “the

Company”) CEO Stephen Burega is pleased to announce the appointment of Viktoriya Griffin, CPA, CA, as the Chief

Financial Officer of Angkor, effective immediately.

Mrs. Griffin is dedicated and knowledgeable Chartered Accountant who has over a decade of experience in her field. She

started her career by leading audit and assurance services for public companies with large international accounting firms,

including Deloitte in the UK and E&Y in Canada. Most recently, she led the CFO services line at Clearline CPA. Viktoriya is

the CFO for several public companies on the TSX Venture Exchange with national and international operations.

“We are very pleased to welcome Viktoriya to Angkor,” said Angkor CEO Stephen Burega. “Viktoriya was part of the team that

previously provided Angkor with accounting services, and so we are very pleased with the skills, knowledge and continuity she

brings to the job.”

Mrs. Griffin provides financial insights and strategic advice enabling the businesses to grow. She is also an active supporter of

her community by being a Board member and the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee of Habitat for Humanity of Greater

Vancouver.

“I would also like to take this opportunity on behalf of Angkor’s Board and management to thank our outgoing CFO, Grant T.

Smith, CPA, CA, for his exceptional work for us,” said Burega.

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

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.

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information.” In particular

references to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs

are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and

availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue

reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes

no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or

otherwise.