Candelaria Mining Corp. announced additions to its senior management team. Effective immediately, the company has appointed Mr. Curtis Turner to be the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.

In addition, Mr. Ramon Perez, acting CEO, will be appointed as the company's President and will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Lastly, Mr. Erick Bertsch will assume the role of Vice-President, Corporate Development. Mr. Turner has over 15 years' experience in the mining industry, which includes significant experience in Mexico where he oversaw permitting processes and technical work.

Mr. Tuner previously held a senior management position at Argonaut Gold Inc., where he was a key member of the team that successfully completed four acquisitions totaling over $700 million. Mr. Perez has been with the Company since the completion of the qualifying transaction of Candelaria in March 2016. He brings a wealth of experience in project acquisition and financing in Mexico, banking and capital markets management in the natural resource sector.

Mr. Bertsch has over 23 years of experience in the mining industry. He began his career working as a field technician for a variety of exploration companies operating in Canada, the United States and Mexico. He brings 14 years' experience in shareholder management and investor relations.

Previously, he served as Vice President, Corporate Development for Great Panther Silver Limited and most recently, Columbus Gold Corporation. Mr. Sokhie Puar has resigned from his current position as the President of the Company, and will remain as a member of the Board of Directors.