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Iconic Updates 2018 Exploration Program at Bonnie Claire Project, Nevada

Exploration Programs

ICONIC MINERALS LTD.

Suite 303, 595 Howe Street

Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2T5

Phone: (604) 336-8614 Fax: (604) 718-2808

www.iconicmineralsltd.com

NEWS RELEASE

Iconic Updates 2018 Exploration Program at Bonnie Claire Project, Nevada

(February 21, 2018) – Iconic Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: ICM) (OTC: BVTEF) (FSE: YQGB) has

filed an amended Notice of Intent ( the “NOI”) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at

the Bonnie Claire Project, located in southern Nevada. The NOI permits the drilling of one deep

drill target (the “BC1801”) to test the grade and thickness of lithium bearing sediments, including

six shallow drill targets (the “Shallow Drill Targets” ) to test near -surface lithium brine targets

defined by broad-spaced surface geochemical sampling and geophysics.

The drilling location of BC1603 is 1,600 meters (5,250 feet) from BC1601 and 1,520 meters

(4,990 feet) from BC1602. Data collected from each of these deep drill holes, will allow Iconic

to produce an NI 43-101 compliant resource report (the “NI 43 -101”) on the lithium -rich

sediments of the basin. In conjunction with collecting geochemical samples for the NI 43-101,

continuous collection of large samples will be completed to provide additional bulk sam ple

material, for further tests utilizing St -Georges Eco-Mining’s (“SX”) new proprietary extraction

and purification technology.

The planned Shallow Drill Targets, located 2,530 meters (8,300 feet) south of BC1603, will be

drilled within a 4,300-meter-long surface lithium anomaly, that extends further south. This large

lithium anomaly contains linear lithium high s, which are thought to be associated with shallow

structures that may host lithium brine. The Shallow Drill Targets will be drilled, on, or near the

interpreted structures.

Drilling of BC1801 at Bonnie Claire will commence as soon as all federal and state permits are

received. Shallow drilling of the brine targets will begin once BC1801 has been drilled.

The Bonnie Claire Lithium Property Characteristics:

The Property is located within Sarcobatus Valley that is approximately 30 km (19 miles) long and

20 km (12 miles) wide, the associated drainage basin covers an are a of 57 square km (22 sq mi).

Quartz-rich volcanic rocks, that contain anomalous amounts of lithium, occur within and adjacent

to the drainage basin. Geochemical analysis of the local salt flats has yielded lithium values up to

340 ppm. The gravity low within the valley is 20 km (12 miles) long, the current estimates of the

depth to bedrock range from 600 to 900 meters (2,000 to 3,000 feet). The current claim block

covers the brine bearing potion of the gravity low as defined by geophysics.

Richard Kern, Certified Professional Geologist (#11494) and CEO of Iconic is the Qualifie d

Person who has prepared and reviewed this press release in accordance with NI 43 -101 reporting

standards.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

SIGNED: “Richard Kern”

Richard Kern, President and CEO

Contact: Keturah Nathe, VP Corporate Development (604) 336-8614

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For further information on ICM, please visit our website at www.iconicmineralsltd.com. The Company’s

public documents may be accessed at www.sedar.com

Forward Statement: This news release includes certain forward -looking statements or information. All

statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that

involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate

and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Iconic

expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a

result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities

legislation.

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.