TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2017) - MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:BMK) ("MacDonald Mines" or the "Company") announces that effective immediately, Adam Schatzker has resigned from the Board of Directors due to conflict of interest requirements of his new employer.

The Company thanks Mr. Schatzker for the contributions he made during his tenure and wishes him success in his future endeavours.

About MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd.

MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, focused on gold and silica exploration in Canada. The Company has built a portfolio of safe-jurisdiction, infrastructure-rich projects that demonstrate the greatest market potential for return. The Company is aggressively advancing its highly prospective Wawa-Holdsworth Project and recently secured 100% interest in the Holdsworth property.

The Company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "BMK".

To learn more about MacDonald Mines, please visit www.macdonaldmines.com 

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MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. Quentin Yarie President & CEO (416) 364-4986 [email protected]MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. Mia Boiridy Investor Relations (416) 364-4986 [email protected]www.macdonaldmines.com