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Ste. 700 – 1000 rue Sherbrooke W

Corporate Updates

Ste. 3083 – 595 Burrard Street

Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3

Tel: 604 566 9080

Fax: 604 566 9081

Ste. 700 – 1000 rue Sherbrooke W

Montréal, QC H3A 3G4

Tel: 514 289 1183

Fax: 514 289 1188

April 11, 2017 TSX Venture Exchange: FEO

PRESS RELEASE

OCEANIC ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR RESIGNATION

Montreal, QC - Oceanic Iron Ore Corp. (“Oceanic”, or the “Company”) announces that Jean Martel has

resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company.

Mr. Steven Dean, Executive Chairman of the Company said “The directors have thoroughly enjoyed Jean

Martel's participation as a director of the company. Mr. Martel’s guidance has added significant value

to the development of the Hopes Advance Project, and his participation has been undertaken with the

utmost standard and integrity. Mr. Martel has indicated a willingness to assist, where possible, in the

progression of the Hopes Advance project and has expressed his ongoing support for its development,

which is also appreciated by the Company. On behalf of the directors of Oceanic, I wish him well in his

future endeavors”.

Early Warning Requirements – Frank Giustra

The Company has been advised that Radcliffe Foundation, a charitable organization controlled by Frank

Giustra, held 4,000,000 warrants (“Radcliffe Warrants”) representing 19.8% of the outstanding warrants

of the Issuer. Prior to the expiry of the Radcliffe Warrants, Mr. Giustra, directly and indirectly held an

aggregate of 7,976,350 common shares representing 15.96% of the current issued and outstanding

common shares of the Company, and would own or control 13,226,350 common shares representing

23.96% on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of the Radcliffe warrants.

As a result of the expiration of the Radcliffe Warrants on April 10, 2017, Frank Giustra directly and

indirectly, now owns and/or controls, in aggregate 7,976,350 common shares, representing 15.96% of

the current issued and outstanding common shares of the Issuer and would own 9,226,350 representing

18.02% on a partially diluted basis assuming the conversion of 1,250,000 warrants held by Frank Giustra

directly.

The Company has been advised that Mr. Giustra as disclosed in the Early Warning Report to be filed in

conjunction with this news release, that he may in the future acquire or dispose of securities of the

Company, through the market, privately or otherwise, as circumstances or market conditions warrant.

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Early Warning Requirements – Roberto Aquilini

The Company has been advised that Trisec Securities Inc., a company owned and controlled by Roberto

Aquilini, held 5,000,000 warrants (“Trisec Warrants”) representing 24.78% of the outstanding warrants

of the Issuer. Prior to the expiry of the Trisec Warrants, Mr. Aquilini, directly and indirectly held an

aggregate of 6,356,100 common shares representing 12.72% of the current issued and outstanding

common shares of the Company, and would own or control 11,356,100 common shares representing

20.66% on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of the Trisec Warrants.

As a result of the expiration of the Trisec Warrants on April 10, 2017, Roberto Aquilini directly and

indirectly, now owns and/or controls, in aggregate 6,356,100 common shares, representing 12.72% of

the current issued and outstanding common shares of the Issuer on an undiluted and partially diluted

basis as Trisec Securities Inc. no longer holds any convertible securities.

The Company has been advised that Mr. Aquilini as disclosed in the Early Warning Report to be filed in

conjunction with this news release, that he may in the future acquire or dispose of securities of the

Company, through the market, privately or otherwise, as circumstances or market conditions warrant.

A copy of the early warning reports relating to these holdings will be available under the Company's

profile on SEDAR.

OCEANIC IRON ORE CORP. (www.oceanicironore.com)

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Steven Dean"

Executive Chairman

For additional information contact:

Steven Dean

Executive Chairman

+1 (604) 566-9080

Neither the 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.