TORONTO, ON -- (Marketwired) -- 05/29/15

Excellon Resources Inc. (TSX: EXN) (OTC: EXLLF) ("Excellon" or the "Company"), Mexico's highest grade silver producer, is pleased to report that shareholders voted in favour of all items of business, including the election of directors at the 2015 Annual and Special Meeting (the "Meeting") held on May 28, 2015. Detailed results from the election of directors are set out below:

                                                                            
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Director             Votes For      % For       Votes Withheld   % Withheld 
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Peter A. Crossgrove  20,484,638     96.88%      660,664          3.12%      
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Thor E. Eaton        20,751,716     98.14%      393,586          1.86%      
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André Y. Fortier     20,902,357     98.85%      242,945          1.15%      
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Alan R. McFarland    20,881,185     98.75%      264,117          1.25%      
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Timothy J. Ryan      20,917,897     98.92%      227,405          1.08%      
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Oliver Fernàndez     20,533,459     97.11%      611,843          2.89%      
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Brendan T. Cahill    21,026,023     99.44%      119,279          0.56%      
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Complete voting results are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

About Excellon

Excellon's 100%-owned and royalty-free La Platosa Mine in Durango is Mexico's highest grade silver mine, with lead and zinc by-products historically making it one of the lowest cash cost silver mines in the country. The Company is positioning itself to capitalize on undervalued projects by focusing on increasing La Platosa's silver production and near-term mineable resources.

Additional details on the La Platosa Mine and the rest of Excellon's exploration properties are available at www.excellonresources.com.

For Further Information, Please Contact:

Excellon Resources Inc.
Brendan Cahill
President & Chief Executive Officer
(416) 364-1130
info@excellonresources.com

Excellon Resources Inc.
Nisha Hasan
Director of Investor Relations
(416) 364-1130
info@excellonresources.com
www.excellonresources.com