Hansa Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

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NEWS RELEASE DECEMBER 15, 2016

HANSA ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Vancouver, Canada – Hansa Resources Ltd. (“Hansa” or the “Company”) (TSXv-HRL; Frankfurt- 3F2) Mr. John Nugent, President, reports that at the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on December 13, 2016, the shareholders re-elected Messrs. John Nugent, Nick DeMare, Robert G. Atkinson, Donald Siemens and Paul DiPasquale as directors of the Company. The shareholders also passed all other resolutions including an ordinary resolution to ratify the existing stock option plan, pursuant to which the Company may grant stock options up to 10% of its issued and outstanding common shares at the time of the grant.

Following the shareholders meeting, the Board appointed Mr. John Nugent as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Nick DeMare as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. The Board also appointed Messrs. Robert G. Atkinson, Nick DeMare and Donald Siemens to the audit committee.

ABOUT HANSA RESOURCES LTD.

Hansa Resources Limited is a TSX-V and Frankfurt, listed Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of base and precious metal properties. Hansa Resources is committed to building shareholder value through minimizing risk and maximizing potential value of the Company's projects, utilizing Hansa's highly experienced, flexible and successful Board of Directors and Management.

On behalf of the Board, For further information, please visit:

"John Nugent" www.hansaresources.com

John Nugent, President

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