Magellan Gold Corporation ('Magellan' or the 'Company') announced the appointment of Michael Lavigne as President and Director effective August 1, 2020. In addition to Mr. Lavigne, Gregory Schifrin was also appointed as Director, following the Company’s acquisition of Clearwater Gold Mining Corporation announced in July 2020. Mr. Lavigne has been involved in the mining industry since 1975, when he worked underground for Helca Mining Company. After completing law school, Mr. Lavigne started a registered broker-dealer specializing in mining and resource companies. He was a member and on the board of directors for the Spokane Stock Exchange and was involved in a number of financings for exploration-stage companies. Mr. Schifrin has worked as a geologist and manager for over 36 years in the mining and mineral exploration industry, where he has been involved in precious base metals, rare earth and uranium exploration and project development. Mr. Schifrin has served as an executive or director at various mining companies, including Idaho Champion Gold Mines USA Inc., Blackrock Gold Corp., WestMountain Gold Inc., Silver Verde May, Cyclone Uranium Corp., U.S. Rare Earth Inc., and Golden Eagle Mining.