Alexco Resource Reminds Shareholders of Voting Deadline for Upcoming Shareholders Meeting


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - June 3, 2015) - Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE MKT:AXU)(TSX:AXR) would like to remind shareholders they have until 1:30 pm (PST) on Friday, June 5, 2015 to vote their shares for the upcoming Annual General Meeting ("Meeting") of Alexco shareholders to be held 1:30 pm (PST) on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

Shareholders are urged to carefully read the information circular mailed to them in connection with the Meeting. A copy of the information circular in addition to other meeting materials is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on Alexco's website at www.alexcoresource.com/s/agm.asp. Management of Alexco recommends a vote FOR all proposed resolutions.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU OWN. PLEASE VOTE TODAY.

How to Vote and Shareholder Questions

Shareholders are strongly encouraged to vote over the internet at www.investorvote.com or following the instructions found on their form of proxy or voting instruction form.

Shareholders who have questions about the information contained in the Management Information Circular, have not received their proxy or voting instruction form, or require assistance with voting may contact Alexco directly.

About Alexco

Alexco Resource Corp. holds the historical high grade Keno Hill Silver District located in Canada's Yukon Territory. Employing a unique business model, Alexco also provides mine-related environmental services, remediation technologies and reclamation and mine closure services to both government and industry clients through the Alexco Environmental Group, its wholly-owned environmental services division.

Contact Information:

Mike Clark
Chief Financial Officer
(604) 633-4888 ext.134

Vicki Veltkamp
Vice President Investor Relations
(604) 633-4888 ext.128
info@alexcoresource.com