Rye Patch Gold Announces Closing of Sale of Rochester Royalty and Final Royalty Payment

Vancouver, British Columbia, June 1, 2017 - Rye Patch Gold Corp. (TSX.V: RPM; OTCQX: RPMGF; FWB: 5TN) (the “Company” or “Rye Patch” - https://www.commodity-tv.net/c/search_adv/?v=297397) is pleased to announce completion of the sale to Coeur Rochester, Inc. of the Company’s 3.4% net smelter return royalty (the “Royalty”) for total consideration of US$5,000,000 in cash. 

In connection with the sale of the Royalty, the Company also received a final Royalty payment in the amount of US$313,701.86, representing the final Royalty amounts accruing up to the closing date.

About Rye Patch Gold Corp. 

Rye Patch Gold Corp. is a Nevada based, Tier 1, mining company engaged in the mining and development of quality resource-based gold and silver mines and projects along the established Oreana trend in west central Nevada. Leveraging its strong financial position and cash to acquire the operating Florida Canyon Gold Mine, Rye Patch Gold Corp. now controls a trend-scale platform with operations, replacement assets and exploration upside. The combination of operations and exploration concentrated along a major Nevada gold trend positions Rye Patch as an emerging mid-tier gold producer with tremendous value added potential. For more information, please visit our website at www.ryepatchgold.com.

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