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Moneta Announces Appointments of VP Technical Services & Geology, VP Projects, and Director of Field Operations

Management Changes

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NEWS RELEASE – 13/2022 Symbol: TSX: ME FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Moneta Announces Appointments of VP Technical Services & Geology, VP

Projects, and Director of Field Operations

Toronto, Ontario – June 28, 2022 - Moneta Gold Inc. (TSX:ME) (OTCQX:MEAUF) (XETRA:MOP)

(“Moneta” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the appointments of key project delivery team

members as it advances the preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) study for its 100% owned Tower

Gold project (“Project”), located 100 kilometres (“km”) east of Timmins, Ontario . The Project hosts

consolidated mineral resource s of 4.3 million (“M”) ounces (“oz”) indicated gold (“Au”) and 7.5 Moz

inferred Au (see May 11, 2022 press release ), positioning Moneta as one of the top advanced gold

exploration companies in Canada.

Jason Dankowski – Vice President Technical Services & Geology

Mr. Dankowski has over 15 years of experience at major mining companies, focusing on delivery,

integration, optimization, and risk mitigation. Most recently, with Appian Capital Advisory, Mr. Dankowski

steered and supported the exploration, geology, and mine planning initiatives , and led technical and

financial due diligence on potential investment opportunities worldwide. Prior to Appian, Mr. Dankowski

was at Nevada Gold Mines, the Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) and Newmont Corporation

(“Newmont”) joint venture, as Mineral Resources Manager at the Phoenix Mine, leading the team in ore

control, geological modelling, resource and reserve estimation, mine-to-mill reconciliation, strategic mine

planning, and near-mine exploration. Before this, Mr. Dankowski was Resource Geology and Growth Lead

for De Beers, where he managed the explo ration program , resulting in new discoveries and mine life

extension at the Gahcho Kué Mine.

Mr. Dankowski is a registered Professional Geologist with an Executive MBA from the Smith School of

Business at Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geological Sciences from the University of

Manitoba, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Geostatistics from the University of Alberta.

Mr. Dankowski will be primarily responsible for establishing and implementing the exploration and

technical assessment strategy, and in collaboration with the VP Projects, the mine design and

development strategy. Additional responsibilities include preparing and updating NI 43 -101 technical

reporting, including resource estimates, and mining and development plans.

Gerry Rogers – VP Projects

Mr. Rogers has over 35 years of experience in international mine development, operations, and contract

mining with both underground and surface projects. Mr. Rogers was part of the operating team that built

the Eskay Creek Mine in Northern British Columbia, Cliffs Mine in the goldfields of Western Australia, and

multiple mines in Africa. Moreover, Mr. Rogers has operated over four major mines as the General

Manager with a notable focus on safety , unit cost, technology, and volume deliverables. Most recently,

Mr. Rogers was Underground Operations Manager at Kinross Gold’s Chirano Gold Mines, responsible for

operating four underground gold mines and developing two new gold mines.

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Mr. Rogers holds a BSc Geological Engineering Degree from the University of Manitoba and is presently a

registered Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Mr. Rogers will be primarily responsible for completion of progressive studies , including the PEA, pre -

feasibility study (“PFS”), and bankable feasibility study (“BFS”), to bring the Tower Gold project into

production.

Stephen McGinn – Director of Field Operations

Mr. McGinn has over 30 years of experience in the fi eld of human resources and health & safety

management. Mr. McGinn has worked as VP Human Resources and Health & Safety at Labrador Ir on

Mines, was VP of Operations of Kivalliq Marine Transportation Services and held senior roles with Dumas

Contracting, KLG, and Black and McDonald.

Mr. McGinn holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management (MHRM) from York

University, Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Law & Sociology) from Laurentian University, and a Law and Security

Administration diploma from Cambrian College.

Mr. McGinn will be primarily responsible in the implementation of Moneta’s Human Resources and Health

& Safety programs a nd managing the logistical support of the operations. Mr. McGinn w ill also be

responsible for ensuring compliant implemented programs are to Best Industry Standard Practice.

Gary Connor, Moneta’s CEO commented, “With over 80 years of combined industry experience, we are

very excited to welcome Jason, Gerry, and Stephen to Moneta, further strengthening our project delivery

team, as we continue to de-risk Tower Gold and bring it a step closer towards production. We look forward

to delivering the PEA which we are currently working on.”

About Moneta

Moneta is a Canadian based gold exploration company focussed on advancing its 100% wholly owned Tower Gold

project, which currently hosts a gold mineral resource estimate of 4.3 Moz indicated and 7.5 M oz inferred. The

Corporation’s 2022 drill program is primarily designed to infill and upgrade the resource categories of the mineral

resources. An updated PEA study encompassing the entire Tower Gold project is planned to be completed in H2,

2022. Moneta is committed to creating shareholder value through the strategic allocation of capital and a focus on

the current resource expansion drilling program, while conducting all business activities in an environmentally and

socially responsible manner.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Gary V. O’Connor, CEO

416-357-3319

Linda Armstrong, Investor Relations

647-456-9223

The Company’s public documents may be accessed at www.sedar.com. For further information on the Company, please visit our website at

www.monetagold.com or email us at [email protected].

This news release includes certain forward -looking information and forward -looking statements, collectively “forward -looking

statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward -looking statements are frequently

identified by such words as “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend” and similar words referring to future

events and results. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to information with respect to the future performance

of the business, its operations and financial performance and condition such as the Corporation’s drilling program and the timing

and results thereof and the ti ming of the Corporation’s PEA. Forward -looking statements are subject to inherent risks and

uncertainties including without limitation the impact of COVID -19 related disruptions in relation to the Corporation's business

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operations including upon its employ ees, suppliers, facilities and other stakeholders; uncertainties and risk that have arisen and

may arise in relation to travel, and other financial market and social impacts from COVID -19 and responses to COVID 19 and the

ability of the Corporation to finance and carry out its anticipated goals and objectives. International conflicts and other geopolitical

risks, including war, military action, terrorism, trade and financial sanctions, which have historically led to, and may in t he future

lead to, uncertainty or volatility in global commodity and financial markets and supply chains; the impact of Russia’s invasion of

Ukraine and the widespread international condemnation has had a significant destabilizing effect on world commodity prices,

supply chains, infl ation risk, and global economies more broadly, may adversely affect the Corporation's business, financial

condition, and results of operations.

Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information

is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of mineral

exploration and development, fluctuating commodity prices, competitive risks and the availability of financin g, as described in

more detail in our recent securities filings available at www.sedar.com. Actual events or results may differ materially from those

projected in the forward looking-statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to

revise or update these forward-looking statements.