PGX.V · 2017-08-11 12:00:00

Prosper Gold Corp. Appoints Board Member

Management Changes

August 11, 2017 TSXV: PGX

NEWS RELEASE

Quesnel, British Columbia – August 11, 2017 – Prosper Gold Corp. (“Prosper Gold” or the “Company”)

(TSXV: PGX) announces the appointment of Dexter John to the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. John is an independent director and brings strong qualifications and skills to the Board.

Mr. John ( B.A., LL.B., ICD.D) is the Executive Vi ce President of D. F. King, Canada’s preeminent

corporate governance, proxy solicitation firm. Dexter is responsible for growing the Canadian business

and managing the corporate governance platform. He has over 20 years of experience in the capital markets

and has spent six years in structured finance where he executed over $4 billion in transactions. Mr. John

also bring with him a strong knowledge of corporate law and a thorough understanding of the financial

markets. Dexter has worked at a major Canadian law firm as a Securities Associate, focusing on the public

equities market with emphasis on mergers and acquisitions.

In addition, Dexter also has regulatory experience through his tenure at the Investment Dealers Association

(now IIROC), Ontario Securities Commission and the Toronto Stock Exchange. Dexter recently resigned

as Chairman of the Board of Partners Real Estate Investment Trust and currently is still a board member of

Augustine Ventures Inc. a gold exploration company that recently merged with Red Pine

Exploration. Dexter holds a Bachelor of Arts, an LL.B. designation and the ICD designation from the

Institute of Corporate Directors.

The Company also announces that it appointed Sara McManus (B.Comm) as its Corporate Secretary. Mrs.

McManus has been with Prosper Gold in various key roles since its inception in 2012 and was previously

the Executive Assistant at Richfield Ventures Corp.

"We look forward to having Dexter on the board and believe that his skill-set and experience add value to

the board and will translate to increased shareholder value.” said Peter Bernier, President and CEO.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Per: “Peter Bernier”

Peter Bernier

President & CEO

For further information, please contact:

Peter Bernier

President & CEO

Prosper Gold Corp.

Phone (250) 992-6644

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