Tulsequah Chief Mine Project Determined to be Substantially Started

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan 15, 2015) - Chieftain Metals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CFB) ("Chieftain" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the Minister of Environment for the Province of British Columbia, Mary Polak, has determined that the Tulsequah Chief Mine project has been substantially started. As a result, the environmental assessment certificate remains in effect for the life of the project and the Company can continue building the mine. Chieftain will proceed with the project in accordance with the 2014 Feasibility Study dated November 27, 2014 available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

Mr. Victor Wyprysky, President and CEO of the Company commented, "We are pleased with Minister Polak's decision. The project has had well over $100 million spent on advancing it and this is a most welcome decision to the people of Atlin who have demonstrated widespread support for the project in recognition of the major economic and social benefits which will accrue to the entire community with the mine development. A feasibility study completed in late 2014 has robust economics with significantly lowered capex. We are now finalizing project financing with partners with a plan to begin the next phase of construction, which will allow the company to develop one of the highest grade, lowest cost, zinc-rich projects permitted for construction. The development schedule is expected to meet the looming global zinc supply deficit due to growing demand and numerous mines closing as they run out of ore."

About Chieftain Metals

Chieftain Metals Corp.'s principal business is the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Company's business has focused on the development of the shovel ready, high-grade Tulsequah Chief deposit located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. The Company has commenced project financing discussions based on the strong results of the 2014 Feasibility Study.

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