Pelangio Exploration Inc.

Pelangio Exploration Inc.

Pelangio Exploration Inc. News Release – April 13, 2017 1

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NEWS RELEASE

PELANGIO REFLECTS ON THE PASSING OF DIRECTOR THOR EATON

TORONTO, Ontario (April 13, 2017) – Pelangio Exploration Inc. (PX:TSX-V; OTC PINK:PGXPF) (“Pelangio” or

the “Company”) reports with regret the passing of Thor Eaton, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

“We are deeply saddened by the death of Thor Eaton”, commented Carl Nurmi, Chairman of the Company’s Board of

Directors. “He provided the board of directors with invaluable advice and counsel and he will be greatly missed. We

extend our deepest condolences to Thor’s family”.

Mr. Eaton served as President of Notae Investments Limited since January 1998 and he has sat on the boards of

several publicly traded companies in the mining sector, including Excellon Resources Inc. and West Timmins Mining.

Mr. Eaton created the Thor E. and Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation in June 1999, which contributes to the

livelihood of hospitals, environmental groups and Canadian cultural institutions, such as the Royal Ontario Museum,

St. Michael's Hospital, the National Ballet of Canada and the Atlantic Salmon Association.

For additional information please contact:

Ingrid Hibbard, President & CEO

Tel: 905-336-3828

Toll-free: 1-877-746-1632

Email: [email protected]