Honey Badger Exploration Inc. Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors

Mr. Baer brings to the Company extensive experience in strategic planning and business development, spanning over 30 years in the mining sector. In his capacity as Interim Chairman and CEO of European Goldfields Ltd., he effected the transformation of the company through strategic initiatives that leveraged his project management, financing and capital markets experience. Mr. Baer also served in a senior corporate development capacity to Greystar Resources Ltd., and held senior executive positions and a directorship with TVX Gold Inc. Mr. Baer holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Science (Leadership) with Distinction from Northeastern University. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and obtained the ICD.D designation in 2009.

Chad Williams, President and CEO commented, "As we transition to a new phase in the Company's growth, Ed's proven leadership in these key disciplines will help drive the advancement of our current projects and build a quality portfolio of assets that are anticipated to generate exceptional value for our shareholders."

Mr. Baer, along with incumbent directors Chad Gilfillan and Chad Williams, is expected to be among management's nominees at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on September 30, 2020.

The Company also wishes to announce the resignation of Réjean Gosselin from the Board. The Board sincerely thanks Mr. Gosselin for his services to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

About Honey Badger Exploration Inc.

Honey Badger is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with properties in Quebec and Ontario including an interest in the Thunder Bay Cobalt-Silver Project. The Company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "TUF".

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