AEMC Alaska Energy Metals Corporation

Alaska Energy Metals Corporation (TSX-V: AEMC, OTCQB: AKEMF) announces that Roland Butler, a Director of the Company since 2010, has resigned and withdrawn as a nominee for election as a Director at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Mr. Butler indicates he intends to spend more time on personal interests.

Alaska Energy Metals President & CEO Gregory Beischer commented: “Mr. Butler has been a steady, thoughtful Director and provided strong guidance to the Company for thirteen years. I was especially grateful for Mr. Butler’s support as the Company pivoted from a Project Generator (Millrock Resources Inc.) to a nickel-focused explorer (Alaska Energy Metals Corporation). We wish Mr. Butler well in all he does going forward.”

About Alaska Energy MetalsAlaska Energy Metals Corporation is focused on delineating and developing a large polymetallic exploration target containing nickel, copper, cobalt, chrome, iron, platinum, palladium and gold. Located in development-friendly central Alaska near existing transportation and power infrastructure, the project is well-situated to become a significant, domestic source of critical and strategic energy-related metals.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD“Gregory Beischer”Gregory Beischer, President & CEO

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Gregory A. Beischer, President & CEOToll-Free: 877-217-8978 | Local: 604-638-3164

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