VANCOUVER, Jan. 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Sun Metals Corp. ("Sun Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: SUNM) announces it has granted incentive stock options to its directors, employees and consultants, exercisable to purchase up to 4,100,000 common shares in the capital of the Company until December 24, 2023 at an exercise price of $0.28 per share.  Directors and officers of the Company and employees performing investor relations activities were awarded 1,600,000, 1,150,000, and 125,000 stock options respectively. The incentive stock options were granted in accordance with the Company's stock option plan. 

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of

SUN METALS CORP.
Steve Robertson
Chief Executive Officer

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

About Sun Metals

Sun Metals is advancing its flagship Stardust project located in northcentral British Columbia, Canada. Stardust is a polymetallic Carbonate Replacement Deposit with a rich history. Pursuant to an option agreement between Sun Metals and Lorraine Copper Corp., a TSX Venture Exchange listed issuer, Sun Metals has an option to earn a 100% interest in the Stardust project. Sun Metals believes British Columbia is a reliable jurisdiction with excellent exposure to capital markets, a deep pool of exploration professionals, a wealth of supporting services, and exceptional infrastructure with direct access to Pacific markets.

Please see the corporate presentation available on Sun Metal's website at www.SunMetals.ca.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included in this announcement, including statements concerning our plans, intentions and expectations, which are not historical in nature, are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements may be identified by words including "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "expects" and similar expressions. The Company cautions readers that forward-looking statements, including without limitation those relating to the Company's future operations and business prospects, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE Sun Metals

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