Zonte Announces the Start of Exploration at the McConnells Jest Project, Yukon

TSXV – ZON

HALIFAX, May 15, 2017 /CNW/ - Zonte Metals Inc. (TSXV: ZON) (the "Company" or "Zonte") is pleased to announce it has started exploration at McConnells Jest Project. Mapping, sampling and prospecting have started at the Two-Four Zone in preparation for drilling. The Two-Four exploration program will be followed with the Pink Mountain Target. Zonte will provide routine updates as results become available.

About Zonte

Zonte Metals Inc. is a junior explorer focused on gold exploration and holds and option on the McConnells Jest project located in the Yukon Territory. The Company owns the drill ready Wings Point Gold Project located in Newfoundland and Labrador. In addition, the Company and a Colombian partner have an application over open areas sitting on top of the Gramalote Deposit in Colombia, which is held by AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) and B2Gold (TSX: BTO, NYSE: BTG). The title issuance is being contested by the state governing the application and the Company has started legal action to protect its rights.

Forward-Looking Information

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SOURCE Zonte Metals Inc.