Eastmain Resources Comments on the Withdrawal of Columbus Gold's Proposed Director Nominees

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Eastmain Resources Inc. ("Eastmain" or the "Company") (TSX:ER) acknowledges today's announcement that Columbus Gold Corp has withdrawn its slate of proposed director nominees for the upcoming on April 29^th, 2016 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders.

"We are pleased that Columbus Gold recognized the value of our plan going forward," said Laurie Curtis, Chairman of the Board of Eastmain Resources Inc. "This plan is the culmination of our previously planned succession process and a strong slate of director nominees representing the right mix of technical expertise, continuity and experience necessary to advance the Clearwater Project. We are appreciative that Columbus recognizes the value of our strategic plan going forward."

About Eastmain Resources Inc. (TSX:ER)

Eastmain is a Canadian exploration company with 100% interest in the Eau Claire and Eastmain gold deposits, both of which are located within the James Bay District of Québec. Eau Claire, the Company's core asset, has superior infrastructure within a favourable jurisdiction and is royalty free. Eastmain also holds a pipeline of exploration projects in this new Canadian mining district. In October, Eastmain was presented with the "Discovery of the Year 2015" award by the Association L'Exploration Minière du Québec ("AEMQ") for its contributions to the development of Québec's mining exploration industry.

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