Premier Gold Mines Limited provided update on exploration and development plans for 2018. The company remains focused on realizing the potential of its current asset base, comprised of eight properties located in North America. Highlight initiatives for 2018 include: South Arturo Mine, Nevada - Development of the Phase 1 open pit and El Nino underground deposits will commence. A mineral reserve and resource estimate for these deposits is expected to be released in first quarter, while exploration drilling continues on several other targets on the property. Mercedes Mine, Mexico - Development initiatives include extending the underground workings in the Marianas and Rey de Oro deposits. In addition, an updated mineral reserve and resource estimate is expected to be released this quarter. Cove, Nevada - Underground development is expected to begin in 2018, in addition to the release of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) that includes an updated mineral resource estimate. Greenstone Gold, Ontario ­The first phase of a proposed three phase, milestone based, budget of up to USD 37.9 million was approved (to be spent by Centerra) to advance permitting and detailed engineering for the future development of the Hardrock deposit. McCoy-Cove Joint Venture, Nevada - Barrick will spend USD 6.0 million on surface exploration as part of their earn-in agreement on the lands surrounding Premier's Cove Property. Goldbanks Joint Venture, Nevada - Exploration drilling will test multiple prospective targets including follow-up on high-grade results from 2017 grading 7.15 oz/t gold (245.27 g/t Au) along a core interval of 11.0 feet. Hasaga Property, Ontario - Exploration drilling will continue to target and infill higher grade potential underground resources. Goldbanks and Rye Properties, Nevada - Drill program planned that includes USD 3.4 million on the combined Goldbanks/Rye properties.