Vangold Announces Due to Late Filing of Its Annual Audited Financials the Company Falls Under a Tier 2 Classification

Vancouver - Vangold Resources Ltd. ("Vangold" or the "Company") (TSX-V: VAN) announced that further to the bulletin issued by the TSX Venture exchange on May 31st, and in accordance with Policy 2.5, the Company has not met the requirements for a Tier 1 company. Therefore, effective Wednesday June 1, 2016, the Company's Tier classification will change from Tier 1 to Classification Tier 2.

Vangold’s Executive team is working diligently on completing its audited financials and anticipates meeting all its regulatory requirements prior to the 90 day deadline, at which point it will resume trading and continue its normal course of business.


On Behalf of the Board of VANGOLD RESOURCES LTD.

"Dal Brynelsen"
Dal Brynelsen, President, CEO



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