Alianza Advances Two Additional Sediment-hosted Gold Properties

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February 6, 2017 NR 17-02

Alianza Advances Two Additional Sediment-hosted

Gold Properties

Alianza Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: ANZ) (“Alianza” or the “Company”) reports results of fieldwork at the

Bellview and BP properties, located on the Carlin -Alligator Ridge Gold Trend, Nevada. Results of 2016

fieldwork confirm bo th properties are prospective for Sediment -Hosted Gold (SHG) deposits. Each property

hosts multiple target areas characterized by favourable stratigraphic and structural setting and the presence of

jasperoid with elevated gold and pathfinder element geochemistry.

“Both properties are in the vicinity of the Bald Mountain Mine and share important geological characteristics

such as stratigraphy and structural setting with Bald Mountain, as well as other notable projects such as the

Rain Deposit,” noted Jason W eber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Alianza Minerals. “We are encouraged to

move these projects forward, which could potentially mean drilling at Bellview and more groundwork to firm up

targets at BP.”

Bellview Property

The Bellview property is located in W hite Pine County, 85 km south of Elko, Nevada and 13 km north of the

Bald Mountain Gold Mine on the Carlin – Alligator Ridge Trend. Bellview features a geological setting

prospective for Carlin -style or SHG gold mineralization. Work by a previous operator identified stratigraphic

targets similar to the geologic setting observed at Bald Mountain. Targets are primarily defined by gold -in-soil

geochemical anomalies and gold -bearing silicified jasperoid breccias. Prior geophysical surveys indicate that

the Sadd le Zone, lies approximately 100 metres above the Secret Canyon Shale and Eldorado Dolomite

contact, a stratigraphic position recognized regionally for its potential to host mineralization.

At the CS Target, the current program identified new jasperoid occu rrences on a significant northwest trending

structure where it intersected prospective carbonate stratigraphy. Additionally, the CS Target hosts elevated

gold and arsenic geochemistry and a sub-surface Induced Polarization (IP) chargeability anomaly. Gold values

in rock samples range from below detection to 1.21 g/t from silicified limestone. The CS Target is considered a

high-priority target for drilling.

BP Property

The BP property is also a SHG target located in Elko County, 57 km south of Carlin, Nevada and 41 km

northwest of the Bald Mountain Mine. The property has had little previous gold exploration prior to a

reconnaissance program in 2010 that identified gold -bearing jasperoid and anomalous gold and pathfinder

geochemistry on surface. The current program targeted areas of the property where gaps in geochemical data

existed. Mapping identified potential structural conduits for mineralizing fluid flow as evidenced by anomalous

pathfinder geochemistry and the presence of barite, clay alteration and limo nite staining near the intersections

of prominent structures. Additional evidence of favourable structural setting is seen in the eastern portion of the

property where repetition of the stratigraphy suggests a series of northeast trending structures. Signi ficantly,

new jasperoid occurrences were identified along the aforementioned structures in proximity to the projected

intersection with northwest trending graben structures. Jasperoids are elevated in gold and pathfinder

geochemistry, including arsenic, barium, mercury, molybdenum and antimony.

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Three areas have been identified for follow up in subsequent programs. Additional mapping, prospecting, soil

and rock sampling and geophysical surveys are being considered.

Maps and photos from the Bellview and BP pr operties can be found on the Company’s website at

http://alianzaminerals.com/project/nevada/. Alianza contracted Big Rock Exploration LLC of Minneapolis,

Minnesota to complete the 2016 field progra m. Bureau Veritas Minerals of Sparks, Nevada performed the

analytical work using Ultra Trace (ICP -AES/MS) 53 element analysis (AQ252 -EXT) using a 30 -gram sample.

Anomalous gold samples were then selected for Fire Assay – AAS analysis (FA430) to check and r efine gold

values further. Additionally, 10% of all samples will be sent to ALS for QA/QC check analysis.

About Alianza Minerals Ltd.

Alianza increases the chances of success in mineral exploration by using the “Prospect Generator” business

model, focussing on gold and copper exploration in Latin America, Nevada and Yukon Territory.

The Company has 28.3 million shares issued and outstanding , and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange

(TSX-V: ANZ). Mr. Jason Weber, BSc, P.Geo., Alianza’s President and CEO is a Qualified Person as defined

by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Weber supervised the preparation of the technical information contained in

this release.

For further information, contact:

Jason Weber, President and CEO

Sandrine Lam, Shareholder Communications

Tel: (604) 687-3520

Fax: (888) 889-4874

To learn more visit: www.alianzaminerals.com

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