Alset Insiders in First Tranche of Private Placement

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 14, 2016) – Alset Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ION) (“Alset” or “the Company”) announces that it has received TSX Venture Exchange approval for the first tranche of its previously announced re-priced private placement (the “Financing”) (See PRs dated October 6, 2016 and October 13, 2016). Gross proceeds from the tranche totaled $207,940 consisting of 256,667 flow-through units (“Flow-Through Units”) for $30,800 and 1,771,400 non flow-through units (“Non Flow-Through Units”) for $177,140.

The Company is relying on the exemption under MI 61-101 5.7 (1)(a) for the participation of the following insiders in the Financing:

Stephen Stares – 47,500 FT Units

Clint Barr – 79,167 FT Units

Benton Resources Inc. – 1,000,000 Non Flow-Through Units

About Alset Energy

Alset Energy is a TSX-V listed junior exploration company focused on exploring and acquiring mineral properties containing the metals needed by today’s high-tech industries. The Company is actively exploring in Mexico and Canada.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Alset Energy Corp.,

Stephen Stares, President

THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Alset Energy Corp.
Stephen Stares
President
(807) 475-7474
(807) 475-7200 (FAX)
www.alsetenergy.ca

Investor Relations:
Daniel Boase
(416) 566-2673