Great Atlantic Announces the sudden Passing of Zenaida Manalo __________________________________________________________________ FOCUSED ON EXPLORING ATLANTIC CANADA

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Great Atlantic Announces the sudden Passing of

Zenaida Manalo

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FOCUSED ON EXPLORING ATLANTIC CANADA

(TSXV: GR)

(FRA: PH01) (OTCBB: PRZCF)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – January 8, 2018 – GREAT ATLANTIC RESOURCES CORP.

(TSXV.GR) (the “ Company” or “ Great Atlantic ”) announces the Sad loss and sudden passing of

Zenaida Manalo the companies CFO . Ms Manalo was a dedicated member of our team and was much

liked and respected by all who dealt with her. The team at Great Atlantic extends to Ms Manalo’s family

and friends our deepest sympathies, she will be greatly missed.

The company is in the process of sourcing a replacement for the vacancy she leaves, and further updates

will follow in due course; in the interim, her duties are being taken care by other members of the

executive team.

On Behalf of the board of directors

“ Christopher R Anderson”

Mr Christopher R Anderson " Always be positive, strive for solutions, and never give up "

President CEO Director

604-488-3900 – Dir

Investor Relations:

Kaye Wynn Consulting Inc.: 604-558-2630, Toll Free –888-280-8128

E-mail: [email protected]

About Great Atlantic Resources Corp.: Great Atlantic Resources Corp. is a Canadian exploration

company focused on the discovery and development of mineral assets in Atlantic Canada. Great Atlantic

is currently building the company utilizing a project generation model, with a focus on antimony,

tungsten and gold.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release may contain forward -looking statements including but not limited to the completion of a NI 43 -101 compliant

technical report, geological interpretations, updating the Website and disclosures, and statements that address activities, events or

developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements address future

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events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertai nties. Forward-looking statements consist of statements

that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the f uture.

Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwardin g-looking wording such as “may”, “expect”, “estimate”,

“will”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “believe” and “continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. Actual results may d iffer

materially from those currently anticipated in such statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such

statements, except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information.

Forward-looking statements are based on the then -current expectations, beliefs , assumptions, estimates and forecasts about the

business and the industry and markets in which the Company operates, including that: the current price of and demand for

minerals being targeted by the Company will be sustained or will improve; the Company’ s current exploration programs and

objectives can be achieved; results of exploration activities; the Company will be able to obtain required exploration licenc es and

other permits; general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adv erse manner; financing will be

available if and when needed on reasonable terms; the Company will not experience any material accident; and the Company will

be able to identify and acquire additional mineral interests on reasonable terms or at all. Forward -looking statements are not

guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict.

Investors are cautioned that all forward -looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including: that res ource exploration

and development is a speculative business; that the Company may lose or abandon its property interests or may fail to receive

necessary licences and permits; equipment breakdowns; labour disputes; the increase in cost estimates and the po tential for

unexpected costs and expenses; the results of exploration activities; that environmental laws and regulations may become more

onerous; that the Company may not be able to raise additional funds when necessary; potential defects in title to the Company’s

properties; fluctuating prices of commodities; operating hazards and risks; competition; potential inability to find suitable

acquisition opportunities and/or complete the same; and other risks and uncertainties listed in the Company’s public fil ings.

These risks, as well as others, could cause actual results and events to vary significantly. Accordingly, readers should not place

undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

There can be no assurance that that economic resources will be discovered or developed on any properties. Accordingly, actual

results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ

materially from those in forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and fi nancing

and general economic, market or business conditions, commodity prices, title dispute claims, government regulations, equipment

failures, increase in costs, the loss of key directors, employees, advisors or consultants and fees charged by service provid ers.

Investors are cautioned that forward -looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and, accordi ngly are

cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of such statements.

There can be no assurance that forward -looking information, or the material factors or assumptions used to develop such

forward-looking information, will prove to be accurate. The Company does not undertake any obligations to release publicly any

revisions for updating any voluntary forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law.

Neither TSX Venture Ex change 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.