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Alset Appoints New Director to Lead Business Development IN Mexico

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ALSET APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR TO LEAD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN MEXICO

September 6, 2017

Vancouver, British Columbia: Alset Minerals Corp. (TSXV: ION) (“Alset” or “the Company”) is pleased to

announce that Gilberto Zapata Castaneda, a Mexican mining entrepreneur based in Zacatecas, Mexico,

is joining the Alset board to lead business development efforts in Mexico. Gilberto Zapata Castaneda has

an accounting degree, MBA, and has been active in the mining industry in Mexico throughout his career.

Gilberto built up a network of government contacts that helped Alset quickly obtain the necessary

drilling permits and he will continue to play a key role in this area. He also has an excellent network of

mining and business contacts throughout Mexico which helps our exploration and development efforts

run smoothly.

Allan Barry Laboucan, President and CEO of Alset said; “Gilberto, has been an important part of our

exploration and drilling activities, his assistance has enabled Alset to complete its exploration work very

rapidly on a small budget. So far, our work has presented us with results that suggest we have a dual

track going forward. First, we have promising grades of lithium in the soils of the La Salada salar; second,

we have high-grade potassium in the near surface brines and the soils.

It is our goal to continue to move forward to assess the eco nomic viability of our various salars. To do

this Gilberto will continue to play a key role in permitting. He will also be leading our efforts to open

doors to Mexican investors and business partners for potential lithium production and in the agricultural

sector. Gilberto has been an integral part of our efforts in Mexico, he is also a significant shareholder in

Alset and I’m very pleased he has decided to join our board to help us move Alset forward.”

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Alset has accepted the resignation of board member Brian Robertson, who will step down to make room

for Gilberto Zapata Castaneda. The board would like to thank Brian for his past contributions as he

helped Alset make the transition into lithium-potassium exploration in Mexico. The board would also

like to wish Brian all the best and look forward to contributions he will make in the future as he will

continue to be a consultant to the company.

ALSET MINERALS CORP.

Suite 1400 – 1040 West Georgia Street

Vancouver, BC V6E 4H8

Tel: 604-505-4753

www.alsetenergy.ca

About Alset Minerals (ION.V)

Alset Minerals Corp. is a TSX-V listed junior exploration company focused on exploring and development

of a group of high-grade lithium and potassium projects in the Central Mexican Plateau. The Company is

actively exploring in Mexico.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Alset Minerals Corp.,

"Allan Barry Laboucan"

Allan Barry Laboucan, President and CEO

THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE

ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of

applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on

assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet

determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections,

objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may

be "forward-looking statements."

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual

events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without

limitation: risks related to failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable

terms; risks related to the outcome of legal proceedings; political and regulatory risks associated with

mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to

environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities

or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to

the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to

the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and

expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration,

development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to

gold price and other commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the

Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company’s disclosure record.

Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove

incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward -looking statements.

Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward -looking statements. These

forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any

obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. Actual events or results

could differ materially from the Company’s expectations or projections

For further information contact Allan Barry Laboucan @:

Phone (604) 505-4753

www.alsetminerals.com