Getchell Gold Corp. Builds Out Technical Team

"The 2020 drill program at the Fondaway Canyon Gold Project in Nevada was highly successful and demonstrated the thickness, continuity, and high-grade nature of the near surface mineralization," states Mike Sieb, President, Getchell Gold Corp. "In preparation of Getchell being one of the most active junior mining companies in the region, the Company is establishing a seasoned and dynamic technical team to meet the increased demands that the 2021 field season will bring."

Technical Team

Getchell is anticipating a very active year for 2021 and as a first step in establishing a strong technical team to support the Company's increased activities is pleased to report the appointment of Scott Frostad as Vice President of Exploration. Scott was instrumental through 2020 in the assimilation of the voluminous historical dataset, the development of the geological model, and the management of the 2020 drill program at the Fondaway Canyon Gold Project. Scott and his technical team will be tasked with the ongoing exploration and advancement of the Company's Nevada projects.

Scott Frostad's experience in the mining industry spans over three decades. He brings to his position as Vice President of Exploration a strong background in mineral exploration with renowned gold mining companies such as Lac Minerals, Teck and Placer Dome. Scott is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a B.Sc. in Geology, and holds a M.A.Sc. in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering from the University of British Columbia. He is a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.

Investing News Network Services Agreement

The Company reports that it has renewed the marketing agreement with Investing News Network ("INN"), an online source for investor-focused news and educational content on topics within the mineral resource, cannabis, tech and life science sectors.

The renewal agreement with INN is for a twelve-month period until March 1, 2022. INN will be paid $3,000 per month for services it will render to the Company. INN is owned by Dig Media Inc., a private company headquartered in Vancouver, BC.

About Getchell Gold Corp.

The Company is a Nevada focused gold and copper exploration company trading on the CSE: GTCH and OTCQB: GGLDF. Getchell Gold is primarily directing its efforts on its most advanced stage asset, Fondaway Canyon, a past gold producer with a significant in-the-ground historic resource estimate. Complementing Getchell's asset portfolio is Dixie Comstock, a past gold producer with a historic resource and two earlier stage exploration projects, Star and Hot Springs Peak. Getchell has the option to acquire 100% of the Fondaway Canyon and Dixie Comstock properties, Churchill County, Nevada.

The Company reiterates that its field activities to advance its assets have not been impacted by the COVID-19 Corona virus. The Company continues to monitor the situation and is in compliance with all government guidelines.

For further information please visit the Company's website at www.getchellgold.com or contact the Company at info@getchellgold.com.

Mr. William Wagener, Chairman & CEO
Getchell Gold Corp.
+1 303 517 8764
info@getchellgold.com

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