Mathieu Stephens Resumes President and CEO Duties

Laval, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2021) - UrbanGold Minerals Inc. (TSXV: UGM) ("UrbanGold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce, the return of Mathieu Stephens to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective immediately. Earlier this year, Mr. Stephens' duties were temporarily reduced and Mr. Jens Hansen agreed to undertake this function during an interim period (UrbanGold January 8, 2021 news release). Mr. Hansen will continue to serve on the Board of Directors for UrbanGold.

Mr. Stephens. P. Geo. is a professional geologist with over 17 years of exploration and management experience in both mining exploration and the securities industries. Mr. Stephens is a graduate of the University of Quebec in Montreal and is a registered professional geologist with the Ordre des Geologues du Quebec. He is also fluent in both English and French.

Mr. Stephens commented: "I would like to thank Mr. Hansen for his contribution to the Company as interim CEO and I am very pleased with the recent announcement of a definitive agreement between UrbanGold and Troilus Gold Corporation (UrbanGold March 23, 2021 news release)."

About UrbanGold

UrbanGold Minerals Inc. is a precious and base metals exploration company with its activities focused in prospective areas of Quebec. The Company specializes in project generation supported by substantial exploration expertise. The Company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "UGM".

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For further information

Investor Relations (English)
First Canadian Capital Corporation
Phone: 416-742-5600

Investor Relations (French)
MI3
Phone: 514-346-3813

Company Officers
Jens E. Hansen, P.Eng: / [email protected]
Mathieu Stephens, P. Geo / [email protected]

Phone: 613-721-2919
www.urbangoldminerals.com

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