Bowmore Reports Completion of Continuance to British Columbia

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2017) - Bowmore Exploration Ltd. ("Bowmore") (TSX VENTURE:BOW)(FRANKFURT:0B5) is pleased to announce that it has completed its continuance from Alberta into the jurisdiction of British Columbia (the "Continuance") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Bowmore shareholders previously approved the Continuance at the special meeting of shareholders held on May 1, 2017 (the "Special Meeting").

At the Special Meeting, Bowmore shareholders also approved the alteration of Bowmore's authorized share capital concurrently with the Continuance by cancelling the preferred shares without par value, none of which were issued and outstanding. As of the date hereof, Bowmore's authorized share structure consists of an unlimited number of common shares without par value.

About BOWMORE

BOWMORE is a Canadian exploration mining company focused on precious and base metal exploration within Canada. The Company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "BOW".

For further information on BOWMORE, visit www.bowmorexploration.com.

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