Batero Gold Announces Grant of Options

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - August 16, 2017) - Batero Gold Corp. ("Batero," the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: BAT) (68B.F) (OTC PINK: BELDF) is pleased to announce the grant of 1,500,000 stock options ("Options") to purchase common shares ("Shares") to Gonzalo de Losada, President and CEO of Batero. All of the Options granted will vest immediately and have an exercise price of $0.20 per Share for a term of up to 5:00 p.m. Vancouver Time on the 15th day of August, 2022. The Options will expire 90 days after Mr. de Losada ceases to be employed by, or provide services to, the Company.

The Company announces that Mr. Alvaro Espinoza has resigned as Executive Vice President of the Company. The Company would like to thank Mr. Espinoza for his dedication, hard work and support.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF BATERO GOLD CORP.

Gonzalo de Losada
President and CEO
Batero Gold Corporation

ABOUT BATERO GOLD

Batero Gold Corp. is a precious and base metals exploration and development company focused on two primary objectives. The first of these objectives is the advancement of the La Cumbre oxide deposit. La Cumbre is located within the Company's 100% owned Batero-Quinchia Gold Project, which sits within Colombia's emerging and prolific Mid Cauca gold and copper belt. Batero intends to first target the near and at surface higher grade oxidized gold mineralization at the deposit. Batero's second objective is to pursue opportunities to acquire prospective high-grade, production-focused mineral properties in Colombia and Latin America. In pursuing both these objectives, Batero plans to leverage its secure treasury position, strong regional relationships, experienced management team, and long-term financial partners. Shares of the Vancouver-based company trade on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol "BAT".

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