RIO Silver Appoints Director

RIO SILVER APPOINTS DIRECTOR

September 11, 2018, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Rio Silver Inc. (“Rio Silver” or the "Company") (TSX.V:

RYO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Christopher Verrico to the Board of Directors of the

Company. Mr. Verrico has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry and has been a director of

approximately one dozen resource companies. The appointment is subject to TSX Venture Exchange

approval.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RIO SILVER INC.

“Steve Brunelle”

Chairman

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.

This news release includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements within,

other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward looking. Although the Company believes the

expectations expressed in such forward- looking statements are base d on reasonable assumptions, such statements are

not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-

looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements

include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and

general economic, market or business conditions. There can be no assurances that such statements will prove accurate

and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. We do not assume any

obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

For more information contact:

Jeff Reeder, President, CEO Steve Brunelle, Chairman

Tel: (647) 302-3290 Tel: (416) 854-2552

Website: www.riosilverinc.com