AZARGA METALS CORP. ("Azarga Metals" or the "Company") (TSX-V:AZR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Steele to its Board of Directors. Mr. Steele has approximately seven years of experience in minerals industry management including financial management roles and as a public company President. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche, where he worked in both the audit and financial advisory practices. Mr. Steele graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator in Canada. Azarga Metals believes Mr. Steele will make a valuable contribution to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee.

About Azarga Metals Corp.

Azarga Metals is a mineral exploration and development company that owns 60% of the Unkur Silver-Copper Project in the Zabaikalsky province in eastern Russia.

AZARGA METALS CORP.

"Dusty Nicol"
Dorian L. (Dusty) Nicol, President and CEO

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