Manado Exercises Option of Clisbako Property

September 18, 2013 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Manado Gold Corp. ("Manado") (TSX-V: MDO) is pleased to announce that it has exercised its option to acquire a 75% interest in the Clisbako Property. The exercise of the option was completed pursuant to an amendment to the terms of the option agreement between Manado and Clisbako Minerals Inc. ("CMI") whereby CMI accepted 300,000 shares of Manado and the work completed to date in full satisfaction of the option exercise.

In 2012, Manado drilled the "South Zone" and the "Bari 1 and 2 Zones" and encountered significantly altered epithermal zones which did not carry economic grades. Additional potential geological targets have been identified on the Clisbako Property that require further exploration.

About the Clisbako Property

The Clisbako Property is comprised of ten contiguous mineral claims covering approximately 3,387.889 hectares located in the Interior Plateau Region of north central British Columbia. All of the claims that comprise the Clisbako Property are in good standing until November 30, 2020. Manado's exploration program is primarily focused on gold and silver exploration.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Logan Anderson

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Investor Relations - Dave Ryan

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