TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 21, 2016) - Honey Badger Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TUF) ("Honey Badger" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Ms. Judy Baker has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

Ms. Baker is a consultant with over 25 years of experience in capital markets including equity analysis, restructuring, fund management, and mineral exploration and mining company activity. She currently serves on the board of directors of Nemaska Lithium, Arbitrage Exploration and Star Gold. Ms. Baker holds an Honours B.Sc. Geological Engineering in Mineral Resources Exploration from Queen's University (1990) and an M.B.A. from Ivey Business School (1995).

Quentin Yarie, President & CEO, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Ms. Baker to Honey Badger's Board of Directors. Judy's extensive experience in capital markets, mineral exploration and company management will be invaluable to the Company. She will bring new insights, background and strengths tour team as we advance the LG Diamond Project."

LG Diamond Project Highlights:

• Located in the James Bay region of Québec, close to road and power lines
• Local geological environment is favourable for diamondiferous kimberlites
• Property package consists of 55 claims covering 2,765 hectares
• 9 claim blocks are centered on circular magnetic anomalies
• Each magnetic anomaly could be a potential kimberlite pipe
• Lake sediments near the magnetic anomalies contain kimberlite indicators
• Exploration agreements are in place with local First Nations

Qualified Person

Quentin Yarie, P.Geo., is the qualified person in regard to the technical data contained within this news release and has approved the scientific and technical content of this news release.

About Honey Badger Exploration Inc.

Honey Badger Exploration is a gold and diamond exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with properties in Quebec and British Columbia. The Company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "TUF".

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