Mawson Announces Resignation of Director Gil Leathley

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - April 4, 2016) - Mawson Resources Limited ("Mawson") or (the "Company") (TSX:MAW)(FRANKFURT:MXR)(OTC PINK:MWSNF) announces that Mr. Gil Leathley has stepped down as director of the Company effective immediately to focus on personal matters. Mr. Leathley has been a non-executive director and a member of the Company's Audit Committee since December 2007. Mr. Gilbert Clark, an independent director of the Company, will replace Mr. Leathley as a member of the Audit Committee.

Mr. Leathley will remain on the Company's Advisory Board to advice the Company on technical matters.

Mr. Michael Hudson, President and CEO, stated, "On behalf of the Board and management of the Company, I believe I speak for many in passing on a huge vote of thanks to Gil for his long term guidance, dedication and wise contributions at the Board level. I remain thankful Gil will continue to provide guidance to me and the Company via the Company's Advisory Board."

About Mawson Resources Limited (TSX:MAW)(FRANKFURT:MXR)(OTC PINK:MWSNF)

Mawson Resources Limited is an exploration and development company. Mawson has distinguished itself as a leading Nordic Arctic exploration company with a focus on the flagship Rompas and Rajapalot gold projects in Finland.

On behalf of the Board,

Michael Hudson, President & CEO

Forward-Looking Statement

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