Vertical Announces Bojan Krasic to Its Board of Directors

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VERTICAL EXPLORATION INC.

Suite 1240- 789 West Pender St.

Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1H2

VERTICAL ANNOUNCES BOJAN KRASIC TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

January 10th, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – VERTICAL EXPLORATION INC. (V: VERT.H)

(“Vertical” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bojan Krasic to

its Board of Directors.

Mr. Krasic currently serves as a CFO and sits on the Board of Beleave Inc. (V:BE). Mr. Krasic

has helped develop various partnerships including legal, financial, and business development

spectrums. He was instrumental in assisting Beleave in raising capital and has played an

integral role in developing business relationships with other industry leaders.

Mr. Krasic has spent several years as an investment banker in Toronto. In this capacity, he

began his career with Thomas Weisel Partners Canada Inc. and later joined Stifel Nicolaus

Canada Inc. Mr. Krasic has experience in finance structuring, provi ding valuations, fairness

opinions, exchange listings and various merger and acquisition transactions. His experience

has enabled him to establish Terrella Capital. He holds an Honours degree from the University

of Toronto in Finance and Economics, and a Masters Degree in Investment Management with

a specialization in Capital Markets from John Molson School of Business.

Mr. Krasic replaces Mr. David Gdanski on the Board of Vertical. The Company wishes to

thank Mr. Gdanski for his efforts over the years.

ABOUT VERTICAL EXPLORATION

Vertical Exploration’s mission is to identify, acquire, and advance high potential mining

prospects located in North America for the benefit of its stakeholders. The Company’s St-Onge

Wollastonite property is located in the Lac-Saint-Jean area in the Province of Quebec.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Peter P. Swistak, President

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Telephone: 1 -604-683-3995 Toll

Free: 1-888-945-4770