Leagold Appoints Vice President - Investor Relations

VANCOUVER, Sept. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Leagold Mining Corporation (TSX:LMC; OTCQX:LMCNF) ("Leagold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Meghan Brown, BA, MBA as Vice President - Investor Relations.

Neil Woodyer, CEO stated "We are pleased to welcome Meghan to the Leagold team.Meghan brings extensive investor relations experience with Canadian and dual-listed public companies. Her background with precious metal development and operating companies focused principally in Latin America makes her ideal for this role."

Meghan's expertise encompasses corporate transactions, mergers, equity financings, institutional marketing, shareholder communications, corporate governance and disclosure, media relations, and strategic planning.Meghan is past Chair of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) National Board of Directors, and is a Director of the Canadian Cancer Society BC/Yukon Board of Directors.

About Leagold Mining Corporation

Leagold is building a new mid-tier gold producer with a focus on opportunities in Latin America.Leagold is based in Vancouver, Canada and is listed on the TSX under the trading symbol "LMC" and trades on the OTCQX market as "LMCNF".The recent acquisition of the Los Filos Mine, a low-cost gold producer in Mexico, provides an excellent platform for growth.

On behalf of Leagold Mining Corporation

Neil Woodyer, Chief Executive Officer

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