Manitou Gold Provides Exploration Update for Goudreau Area Properties

SUDBURY, Ontario, July 16, 2018 -- Manitou Gold Inc. (TSX-V:MTU) (the “Company” or “Manitou”) is pleased to provide an update on exploration and related activities for its Goudreau area properties.

Manitou Gold’s current property portfolio along the Goudreau-Localsh Deformation Zone (“GLDZ”) includes the Goudreau Patents, which consist of 160 acres of surface and mining rights patented lands, and the 7,000+ acre Rockstar Property. Both properties were recently acquired and are seeing their first modern exploration programs currently under way.

In recent years, the GLDZ has seen significant new investment in gold exploration and development activity. The western half of the GLDZ is dominated by Argonaut Gold’s Magino advanced development project and Alamos Gold Inc.’s Island Gold Mine property, that latter of which was acquired by Alamos last November through its takeover of Richmont Mines. Immediately to the east of the Alamos property are the past producing Edwards and Cline Mines, respectively. Manitou Gold’s Goudreau Patents property is located just to the east of the Edwards and Cline Mines (see Company press release dated Oct 30, 2017). The Rockstar Property is located southeast of Manitou’s Goudreau Patents property and covers a large section of the eastern half of the GLDZ.

Manitou is pleased to announce that it has signed agreements with all four First Nations who have traditional use of the Company’s claim areas along the GLDZ. “We are very thankful to each of Missanabi Cree First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, Batchewana First Nation and Garden River First Nation for their respectful, honest negotiations and information sharing,” stated Manitou President, Pat Dubreuil. “We look forward to continue sharing information and opportunities with our First Nation partners.”

Manitou has received an exploration permit for the Rockstar Property from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. The permit covers all work the Company plans on undertaking over the next three years. Manitou geologists have just recently started prospecting of the Rockstar Property. Initial work focused on the surface area around the strike of the Rockstar vein. To date, Manitou has extended the apparent strike distance of the Rockstar vein by an additional 200 meters. As well, six grab samples have been collected along the Rockstar vein, with assay results ranging from 1.9 to 14.2 g/t gold. In addition, a new zone of strong shearing and veining has been discovered at surface in the north-central part of the Rockstar Property. This new zone is approximately 50 meters wide, has so far been traced for 180 meters along strike, and is currently being prospected and sampled with a view to determining the extent and gold potential. Grab samples can be selective in nature and therefore should not be relied upon to represent indicative grades.

Initial prospecting of the Goudreau Patents Property further confirmed the presence of the GLDZ and local mine host rock units on the property. The area of the property identified as being the most prospective by geophysical and geochemical surveys completed earlier this year (see Company press release dated May 9, 2018) does not have any surface exposure and will be tested by diamond drilling.

Manitou will continue with the prospecting and mapping on its GLDZ properties throughout the summer and fall. Further results will be announced as they come available.

A plan map showing the Company’s properties along the GLDZ can be found on the Manitou Gold Website.

For further information on Manitou Gold Inc., contact:

Richard Murphy, CEO
Telephone: 1 (705) 698-1962

Pat Dubreuil, President
Telephone: 1 (705) 626-0666
Email: info@manitougold.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Richard Murphy, P.Geo is the qualified person responsible for the technical content contained in this document.

Rock samples reported herein were transported in sealed bags to ALS Laboratories assay lab in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Samples were then crushed to 70% passing 2mm, split, then pulverized to 85% passing 75 microns. Using a riffle splitter, a 50g sub-sample was created. Then, 50g fire assays were performed with an AA finish. Over limit analysis was performed on all primary assay results >10 g/t Au. All over limits were tested by fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Manitou Gold has a quality assurance and quality control program in place. For grab samples, Manitou relies on ALS laboratories insertion of standards, blanks and duplicates. Results are validated against know values.

Forward Looking Statements – Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, statements with respect to the prospective nature of any of Manitou’s property interests. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, the timing and amount of future exploration, the availability of necessary financing, the progress of exploration activities, the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, and assumptions with respect to currency fluctuations, environmental risks, title disputes or claims, and other similar matters. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of Manitou, including, but not limited to the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, risks inherent in exploration and development activities, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be redefined, mineral prices, competition, access and supply risks, reliance on key personnel, operational risks, capitalization and financing risks, risks related to disputes concerning property titles and interest, and environmental risks. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that may be made from time to time by the Company or on its behalf, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.