Belmont Welcomes Ian Graham, B.sc.(geology) to the Advisory Board
BELMONT RESOURCES INC.
#600 – 625 Howe Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2T6
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BELMONT WELCOMES IAN GRAHAM, B.Sc.(GEOLOGY) TO THE ADVISORY BOARD
Vancouver, B.C. Canada, May 17, 2018 – Belmont Resources Inc. (TSX.V: BEA; FSE: L3L1; DTC
Eligible – CUSIP 080499403); (“Belmont”, or the “Company”).
Belmont is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ian Graham to its Advisory Board.
Mr. Graham is an accomplished mining executive with over 20 years of international experience
exploring for and developing mineral deposits. He has spent over half of h is career working for
major mining companies, including roles at Rio Tinto and Anglo American. Mr. Graham
possesses industrial minerals experience and is well known for his successes within the diamond
sector.
From 1990-1994 Mr. Graham acted as Principal G eologist in exploration for Anglo American
and partner in De Beers Group’s South Africa division. In 1994, he joined Rio Tinto in Canada
as the evaluation manager for the Diavik diamond mine, then went on to become Chief Geologist
for diamonds with Rio Tin to’s Project Generation Group. During his 15 years at Rio Tinto, Ian
was involved with the evaluation and pre -development of several projects, including the Diavik
diamond mine in the Northwest Territories and the Resolution copper deposit in Arizona. Whil e
at Rio Tinto he also ov ersaw permitting for the Eagle Nickel mine in Michigan and played a key
role in developing the initial economic assessment for the Bunder Diamond Project in India.
Following his departure from Rio Tinto, Ian led the formation of a company with the intent of
acquiring the Jadar lithium project in Serbia from Rio Tinto, though Rio Tinto did not proceed
with the divestment. Mr. Graham also served as CEO from November 2015 - February 2017, for
United Energy Corp. (a Nevada lithium project).
Mr. Graham is a geologist with a B.Sc. in Geology and Applied Geology and a B.Sc. (Honors) in
Geology from the University of Natal in South Africa.
His experience of providing technical expertise and input will provide a significant contribution
to the Company at this stage of exploration and development.
Stock Options Granting:
The Company has granted incentive stock options to consultants and advisors an aggregate of
1,000,000 at $0.05 per share for a three year period.
About Belmont Resources Inc.
Belmont is an emerging resource company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in
Canada and Nevada, U.S.A.
For further information see our Website at: www.BelmontResources.com
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Belmont has recently optioned 31 mineral claims encompassing approx. 7 sq.km; located 24 km northwest of Saint John, New
Brunswick – the Mid Corner/Johnson Croft – a Zinc, Cobalt prospect.
On March 30, 2016; the Company acquired sixteen placer (16) mining claims, representing 1036 hectares (2,560 acres) in
Esmeralda County, Nevada, U.S.A. The Kibby Basin property is located 65 km north of Clayton Valley, Nevada -U.S.A. The
Company believes the property to be highly prospective to host lithium. Subsequent ground geophysics & gravity surveys,
surface sampling and a two hole- 2046 ft. diamond drill program have confirmed the presence of lithium on Kibby.
On July 11, 2016; the Company reported it has arranged the staking of 213 x 20 acre additional placer mi neral claims totaling
approx. 1724 hectares ( 4,260 acres) , adjoining the Kibby 16, increasing the total Kibby Basin land position (the “Property”)
to 2,760 hectares (6,820 acres).
In 50/50 ownership with International Montoro Resources Inc., Belmont h as acquired and is exploring joint venture
opportunities for its two significant uranium properties (Crackingstone -982 ha & Orbit Lake – 11,109 ha) in the Uranium City
District in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“James H. Place”
James H. Place, CEO/President
This Press Release may contain forward -looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties, based on assumptions and judgments of
management regarding future events or results that may pro ve to be inaccurate as a result of exploration and other risk factors beyond its control. Forward looking
statements in this news release include statements about the possible raising of capital and exploration of our properties. Actual events or result s could differ
materially from the Companies forward-looking statements and expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, that we may not be able
to obtain regulatory approval; that we may not be able to raise funds required, th at conditions to closing may not be fulfilled and we may not be able to
organize and carry ou t an exploration program in 2016 ; and other risks associated with being a mineral exploration and development company. These
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