Board Appointments and Property Updates
BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND PROPERTY UPDATES
Vancouver, British Columbia, March 1, 2018 - Rotation Minerals Ltd. (“Rotation” or the “Company”) (TSXV:
ROT) is pleased to announce that two experienced mining executives have agreed to join the Company’s
board of directors, effective February 28, 2018.
Ernest (Ernie) Mast has over twenty years’ experience in various technical and executive roles in the mining
industry, across a wide range of commodities, geographies and development stages. Currently a consultant,
he previously held the positions of President and CEO at Primero Mining, VP of Corporate Development at
Copper Mountain, VP Operations at New Gold, and President and CEO of Minera Pa nama, Inmet Mining’s
subsidiary, developing the $6B Cobre Panama projec t. Ernie began his career with Noranda and its
affiliates, where he took on roles of increasing responsibility over a 20 year timeframe. Ernie has a
Master's degree in metallurgical engineering from McGill University and also received post -secondary
business training at Henley College in the UK and the Universidad Catolica in Chile.
John Williamson is an independent consultant and mining entrepreneur with over thirty years of global
experience. He has served as a f ounder, director or officer of over 20 listed companies in Canada and
Australia. He is currently an Officer of Altiplano Resources Ltd. and a Director of Black Sea Copper and
Gold Corp. (formerly Alternative Earth Resources Inc .). Throughout his career he has discovered and or
evaluated numerous projects through to feasibility and production. Mr. Williamson has a Bachelor of
Science, Specialization in Geology, from the University of Alberta, and is a professional geologist registered
with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA).
To facilitate the addition of these two new directors, Brent Petterson has agreed to step down from the
board, but will remain Rotation’s Chief Financial Officer.
Brad Rourke, President and CEO of Rotation stated “ We are excited to welcome Ernie and John, two
experienced mining professionals, to Rotation’s board of directors. Ernie has already provided the
Company with valuable guidance since he joined the advisory board in 2017, and we look forward to John’s
contributions to Rotation’s development as it continues to advance the Scottie Gold Mine in 2018. We also
thank Brent for his input on Rotation’s board and appreciate his ongoing contribution to the development
of the Company as CFO.”
In December of 2017 the Company engaged Equity Exploration Consultants Inc. (“Equity”) to provide
Rotation with assistance in its efforts to compile and digitize the many reports and extensive data available
on the Scottie Gold Mine . This work is in progress, with Rotation personnel working closely with the Equity
team. Rotation expects to receive a preliminary report from Equity within the next few weeks, which will
provide input as to the recommended exploration programs to be undertaken during the 2018 field season.
Equity also comple ted a first pass mapping and sampling program at the 4 -J property during the month of
November. Results for this program are pending and will influence the Company’s activities at 4-J in 2018.
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Brad Rourke added, “Rotation engaged Equity based on their so lid technical reputation and experience in
the Golden Triangle. Their history in the area and recent experience working on similar projects elsewhere
will be invaluable in moving Scottie Gold forward in 2018.”
Ed Kruchkowski, PGeo, a qualified person unde r National Instrument 43 -101, has reviewed the technical
information contained in this news release on behalf of the Company. Mr. Kruchkowski is a director of the
Company.
ABOUT ROTATION
The Company owns 100% of the high grade, past-producing, Scottie Gold Mine, located in the heart of the
Golden Triangle gold mining district of northwestern BC. Considerable exploration potential remains on the
property. Rotation also owns a 100% interest in the Black Hills property, a 100% interest in the Stock
property (of which 75% i s optioned to Jaxon Minerals Inc.) and the option to earn up to a 70% interest in
the 4-J property, all located in the Golden Triangle area of British Columbia.
Further information on Rotation can be found on the Company’s website at www. rotationminerals.com
and at www.sedar.com, or by contacting Bradley Rourke, President and CEO at (250) 877-9902.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Bradley Rourke"
Bradley Rourke
President & CEO
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