Northern Vertex Mining Corp. Welcomes Raymond Threlkeld to the Board Of Directors

Mr. Threlkeld is a seasoned mining professional with more than thirty years of experience in mineral exploration, mine operations and construction and executive management.

Currently, Ray is a director of Calibre Mining. Ray was recently Chairman of Newmarket Gold and became a director of Kirkland Lake Gold upon the sale of Newmarket to Kirkland for $1 Billion. In addition, Ray was a Director of Northern Empire which was sold to Coeur Mining in 2018 for US$90 million.

Ray was President and CEO of Rainy River Resources that was developing the 4-million-ounce Rainy River gold deposit in Ontario. New Gold purchased Rainy River for $310 million in 2013. From 2006 to 2009 Ray led the Western Goldfields team that acquired, developed, and put into operation the Mesquite Gold Mine in California prior to being purchased by New Gold for $314 million in 2009.

From 1996 to 2004 Ray held a variety of senior executive positions with Barrick Gold Corporation rising to the position of Vice President, Project Development. Among his accomplishments were the Pierina Mine in Peru, Bulyanhulu Mine in Tanzania, Veladero Mine in Argentina, Lagunas Norte Mine in Peru and the Cowel Mine in Australia.

Mr. Threlkeld holds a B.Sc. degree in Geology from the University of Nevada.

"Ray is a recognized leader in our industry." commented Northern Vertex Chairman Douglas J. Hurst, "He has a proven track record of technical and business successes that has continually created value for shareholders."

Northern Vertex President, Michael G. Allen commented, "Ray's experience is second to none. All of us at Northern Vertex are extremely proud to have him join the Board of Directors as we advance the Moss Mine and Hercules Gold Project."

Annual General Meeting Results

In addition to Mr. Threlkeld, at the Company's Annual General Meeting, Douglas J. Hurst, Marcel DeGroot, Geoff Burns, Michael Haworth, and David Farrell were elected as Directors of the Company.

Kenneth Berry and James McDonald did not stand for re-election at the Company's annual general meeting. Ken and Jim were co-founders of Northern Vertex and had the vision to see the value in the Moss Property, as it then was, and the commitment to get the Moss Mine financed and built. The Company thanks them for their contribution and wishes them success on their current and future endeavors.

About Northern Vertex Mining Corp.

Northern Vertex offers investors a rare combination of cash flow, production, top-tier management, and exceptional exploration potential within two projects on the Walker Lane Gold Trend of western Nevada and Arizona. Management is executing a clear strategy that expands production and resources at the Moss Mine in Arizona while aggressively exploring the Hercules Project in Nevada.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF Northern Vertex Mining Corp.

"Michael G. Allen"
President

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SOURCE Northern Vertex Mining Corp.



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Michael G. Allen, President, Company Website: www.northernvertex.com, +1 (855) 633-8798 Toll Free, +1 (604) 601-3656 Office, Email: mike@northernvertex.com