Mr. Robert Quartermain reports

PRETIVM ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS

Pretium Resources Inc. is appointing James A. Currie as chief operating officer of Pretium where he will lead the development of the high-grade Brucejack gold project into production as an underground mine. Joseph J. Ovsenek, chief development officer, has been promoted to executive vice-president.

Mr. Currie led the construction and development of New Gold Inc.'s New Afton gold mine in British Columbia, which went into production ahead of schedule in 2012. During his tenure as executive vice-president and chief operating officer of New Gold, Mr. Currie was responsible for three operating gold mines in the United States, Australia and Mexico, with cumulative operating budgets of over $300-million and an operating profit of over $300-million. Over the course of his 34-year career in the mining industry he has held roles in senior management, engineering and operations, on a number of projects that have progressed through feasibility to successful operation on schedule and budget. Mr. Currie holds a bachelor of applied science with honours in mining engineering from Queen's University and is a registered professional engineer.

"We welcome Jim to Pretium's senior management team as we begin to transition the Brucejack project from an exploration success to a gold producer," said president and chief executive officer Robert Quartermain. "It's a critical period for any project, and he brings proven experience to manage that process effectively and efficiently, particularly with respect to both the operating environment in Northern B.C. and our mining plans."

Mr. Ovsenek joined Pretium in January, 2011, as chief development officer and director, and oversees a broad scope of Pretium's strategic corporate functions, including financing and project permitting. Prior to joining Pretium, he was senior vice-president, corporate development, at Silver Standard Resources Inc. Mr. Ovsenek holds a bachelor of applied science from the University of British Columbia and a bachelor of laws from the University of Toronto, and is a registered professional engineer.

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