Providence Gold Mines Inc.: Preliminary Geology Map Announced

Providence Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV:PHD) ("Providence" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has completed an updated preliminary geology map for its high-grade gold Motherlode Providence Gold Mines property located near Sonora, California.

The geology map gives the Company better comprehension of the property’s prolific four main gold veins and significantly enhances the strike distance and the potential number of drill targets for the development of additional mineralized resources within the Providence group of gold mines. The new preliminary geology map can be reviewed on the Company’s website www.providencegold.com.

Qualified Person

John M. Kowalchuk, P.Geo, a geologist and qualified person (as defined under NI 43-101) has read and approved the technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Kowalchuk is a senior geologist consulting to the Company.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Ronald Coombes”                                                                Ronald Coombes, President & CEO

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