VANCOUVER, May 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Northern Vertex Mining Corp. (TSX.V:NEE.V - News) (OTC Nasdaq Intl.:NHVCF) (the "Company" or "Northern Vertex") is pleased to announce the appointment of William (Bill) Martinich to the position of General Manager at the Company's 100% owned Moss Gold Mine, located near the city of Bullhead, NW Arizona, USA. 

Mr. Martinich is a dedicated mining professional with over 20 years of experience in open pit gold production predominately in the Western region of the United States.  Most recently he was Mine Manager at New Gold's Mesquite Mine in California and before that he was Mine Manager at Taseko Mines' Gibraltar Mine in British Columbia.  Preceding his employment at Taseko, Mr. Martinich spent 16 years with Barrick Gold and Placer Dome, where he worked in various roles including Mine Operations Superintendent at the Goldstrike Mine (Barrick) and Mine Operations and Maintenance Superintendent at the Cortez Mine (Barrick/Placer Dome).  Mr. Martinich holds a Bachelor of Science Degree Mine Engineering from Montana Tech in Butte, Montana.

Ken Berry, President & CEO stated: "As we advance toward commercial production, we are delighted to recognize Bill's exemplary job of assembling a top-quality operation team for Northern Vertex. During the transition from Construction to Commissioning at the Moss Mine, Bill has proven his leadership and implemented a culture of teamwork and success.  Bill's extensive experience in large and medium open pit mining operations, along with his proven record of building strong and effective operating teams, further enhances the depth and expertise of the Northern Vertex Team."

About Northern Vertex
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. is an exploration and mining company focused on the reactivation of its 100% owned Moss Mine Gold/Silver Project located in NW Arizona, USA.  The Company's management comprises an experienced management team with a strong background in all aspects of acquisition, exploration, development, operations and financing of mining projects worldwide.  The Company is focused on working effectively and respectfully with our stakeholders in the vicinity of the historical Moss Mine and enhancing the capacity of the local communities in the area.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF NORTHERN VERTEX

"Kenneth Berry"
President & CEO

For further information, please visit www.northernvertex.com
or contact Investor Relations at: 604-601-3656 or at 1-855-633-8798.

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Forward-Looking Statements:
The information in this news release has been prepared as at April 26, 2018. Certain statements in this news release, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", constitute "forward-looking statements" under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws. These statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expected", "may", "will" or similar terms, and include, without restriction, statements regarding the completion of the Private Placement and the proposed use of the proceeds of the financing.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, known and unknown, could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based More particularly, this release contains statements concerning the closing of the second tranche of the Private Placement and the anticipated use of the proceeds of the financing. There can be no assurance that the second tranche of the Private Placement will complete within the anticipated timelines or complete as contemplated or at all, or that the proceeds of the financing will be used as anticipated. US investors should be aware that mining terminology used for Canadian mineral project reporting purposes differs significantly from US terminology.

SOURCE Northern Vertex Mining Corp.