Nevada Sunrise Announces $500,000 Private Placement

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TSXV: NEV

VANCOUVER, March 8, 2016 /CNW/ - Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation ("Nevada Sunrise" or the "Company") (TSXV: NEV) is pleased to announce that it has arranged a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,500,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.20 per Unit (the "Offering") for gross proceeds of up to $500,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (a "Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share (a "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.32 for a period expiring on the earlier of 18 months following the closing date of the Offering.

A commission and finder's fee may be payable to parties at arm's length to Nevada Sunrise that have introduced the Company to certain subscribers participating in the Offering.

All securities issued in the Offering are subject to a four-month hold period, during which time the securities may not be traded. The securities described herein have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States unless registered under the Act or unless an exemption from registration is available.  Closing of the Offering is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Proceeds from the Offering will be used to fund the exploration of the Company's Nevada lithium and precious metals properties, and as general working capital.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of accuracy of this release. The Securities of Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to the account or benefit of any U.S. person.

SOURCE Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation

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Warren Stanyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: [phone], email: [email protected]