Leagold to Commence Trading on the OTCQX Market In the United States

VANCOUVER, Sept. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - Leagold Mining Corporation (TSX:LMC) (OTCQX:LMCNF) ("Leagold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, effective September 15, 2017, the Company's common shares will commence trading on the OTCQX (R) Best Market in the United States, under the symbol "LMCNF". Leagold's common shares will continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "LMC".

Neil Woodyer, CEO stated "The OTCQX platform will provide our growing shareholder base with increased visibility and transparency by facilitating trading of our common shares in the United States.While our primary listing is on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada, we appreciate that some investors prefer to trade in U.S. dollars on the OTCQX market".

Information relating to Leagold as well as Real-Time level 2 quotes for Leagold will be available on www.otcmarkets.com.

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".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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