Treasury Metals Commences Trading on the OTCQX Market in the United States

TSX: TML

TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2017 /CNW/ - Treasury Metals Inc. (TSX: TML) (OTCQX: TSRMF) ("Treasury" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company's common shares commenced trading today on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol "TSRMF". Treasury will continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "TML".

Chris Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "With a Canadian gold project and a focus on expanding our shareholder base within the U.S., we are very pleased to now have direct access to this transparent and efficient quotation and trading platform providing improved accessibility and liquidity to our expanding U.S. shareholders. As we advance our exciting Goliath Gold project into production, we are confident the OTCQX platform will increase our exposure and profile with U.S. private and institutional investors."

Treasury Metals begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "TSRMF." U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

To view further details about the Company and Goliath Gold Project, please visit the Company's website at www.treasurymetals.com.

About Treasury Metals Inc.:

Treasury Metals Inc. is a gold focused exploration and development company with assets in Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") under the symbol "TML". Treasury Metals Inc.'s 100% owned Goliath Gold Project in northwestern Ontario is slated to become one of Canada's next producing gold mines. With first-rate infrastructure currently in place and gold mineralization extending to surface, Treasury Metals plans on the initial development of an open pit gold mine to feed a 2,500 per day processing plant with subsequent underground operations in the latter years of the mine life.

Forward-looking Statements

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that management of the Company expect, are forward-looking statements. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Treasury Metals disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, save and except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE Treasury Metals Inc.