Copper Lake Announces Appointment of New Director to the Board

TORONTO, April 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copper Lake Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: CPL, Frankfurt: W0I) (“Copper Lake” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Naomi Johnson, LL.B. to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Ms. Johnson is a lawyer with over 12 years of experience working in the mineral industry as a global Corporate Social Responsibility executive, primarily in a community relations role both domestically and internationally. From 2008 to 2017, Ms. Johnson worked for Barrick Gold Corporation in a number of senior roles, most recently serving as Partner and Senior Director, Community Relations.

Copper Lake Chief Executive Officer Terry MacDonald commented, “I am very pleased to welcome Naomi to Copper Lake’s Board of Directors. As an expert in CSR and community engagement best practices, Naomi brings industry leading expertise necessary to the Company at a time when engagement with the indigenous community is becoming even more critical to the success of mining in Canada. As Copper Lake advances its properties at Marshall Lake and Norton Lake, we will strive to implement these best practices with our indigenous partners.”

Mr Gary O’Connor, B.Sc,. FAusIMM is stepping down from the Board at this time. Gary has been a director of the Company since March 2016 and has contributed significantly to the Company during his tenure. The Board of Directors wish to express their thanks to Mr. O’Connor for his service to the Company.

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