Orex Announces Joint Venture Property Sandra Escobar is Subject of Lawsuit

Orex Announces Joint Venture Property Sandra Escobar is Subject of Lawsuit

VANCOUVER

,

Sept. 14, 2017

/CNW/ -

Orex Minerals Inc. -- (TSX-V: REX -- OTCQX: ORMNF)

("Orex") was made aware earlier today that Canasil Resources

Inc. (TSX.V: CLZ or "

Canasil

") has been named in a lawsuit brought by Pan American Silver Corp. ("Pan American") with the BC Supreme Court regarding the

mineral claims making up the Sandra Escobar Project (the "Project") in Durango state, Mexico.

As announced on

January 16, 2017

, Orex earned a 55% ownership interest in the Project by paying Canasil CAD

$500,000

and spending more than USD

$2,000,000

in exploration and development at the Project pursuant to an option agreement with Canasil dated

September 15, 2015

.

While Pan American's claim, if proved, could impact Orex's interest in the Project, Orex is not currently in a position to comment on the merits of Pan American's

claim. Orex will be monitoring the situation and seeking further information from Canasil.

ABOUT OREX MINERALS INC.

Orex is a Canadian-based junior exploration company comprised of highly qualified mining professionals. Orex has several current projects: the Coneto Silver-Gold

Project in

Durango, Mexico

, as a joint venture with Fresnillo PLC; the Sandra Escobar Silver Project, also in

Durango, Mexico

, as a joint venture with Canasil

Resources Inc., and the Jumping Josephine Gold Project in

British Columbia, Canada

.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary Cope

President

Neither 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.

SOURCE

Orex Minerals Inc.

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For further information:

please contact Orex Minerals Inc. at (604) 687-8566 x228, email [email protected] or visit our website at

www.orexminerals.com

CO: Orex Minerals Inc.

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