Mr. Chris Batalha reports

ARTEMIS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF KEY SENIOR PERSONNEL

Artemis Gold Inc. has appointed Candice Alderson as senior vice-president of corporate affairs for the company.

Ms. Alderson will be responsible for executing the company's strategy, alongside senior management, in respect of stakeholder and government affairs, and key relationship and contract management for the company, in respect of its Blackwater gold project. Ms. Alderson will join the company in her new role, based out of the company's Vancouver office, effective Feb. 15, 2021.

About Candice Alderson

Ms. Alderson brings a legal and finance background with extensive major project management experience. Notably, Ms. Alderson most recently served as senior vice-president, infrastructure investments, for the Ledcor Group of Companies, a privately owned company that is one of the most diverse conglomerates in North America. Ledcor consists of the commercial construction, property, industrial, mining, pipeline, resource, transportation and telecommunication business units. Ms. Alderson has worked within a variety of these business units during her time at Ledcor, while also overseeing general corporate matters, including acquisitions. She was also a member of Ledcor's inclusion and diversity committee.

Ms. Alderson graduated with a bachelor of arts from Concordia University and an LLB from the University of Victoria. Ms. Alderson was a member of the Canadian Infrastructure Law Forum organizing committee and has been active on various Canadian bar association committees (British Columbia and national) during her legal career. She has participated in the CBABC's Women's Lawyers Forum mentorship program for many years. She is an alumnus of the Governor General's Leadership Conference (2004), B.C. regional chair for the Governor General's 2020 Leadership Conference and B.C. vice-chair of the Next-Gen. Now. campaign for Concordia. Ms. Alderson was awarded L'Expert's top 40 under 40 rising star award.

Steven Dean, chairman and chief executive officer, commented: "We are very pleased to have someone of Candice's distinction and calibre join the company as senior VP, corporate affairs. Her very relevant experience, particularly in the construction and development space, will be invaluable as we work to advance the Blackwater project and its associated infrastructure, secure construction and key supply contracts, working with our partners in preparation for a start of construction in Q2 2022."

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