Trilogy Metals Inc. announced the resignation of Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse as CEO, President and director of the company. James (Jim) Gowans has been appointed as CEO and President on an interim basis. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuyse will remain as a consultant to the Company until January 31, 2020 and will assist with transitional matters and with advancing the Company's interests in Alaska.

Mr. Van Nieuwenhuyse will remain as a consultant to the Company until January 31, 2020 and will assist with transitional matters and with advancing the Company's interests in Alaska. The Board of Directors of Trilogy Metals wishes to thank Mr. Van Nieuwenhuyse for his contributions to the Company over the years including the integral role he has played in the development of the Ambler Mining District. In 2004, Mr. Van Nieuwenhuyse negotiated the acquisition of the Ambler Mining District assets from Rio Tinto subsidiary, Kennecott Copper.

Mr. Gowans is a director of the Company and was President and CEO of Arizona Mining Inc. from 2016 to 2018 when Arizona Mining was purchased by South32 Limited. Previously he was a Senior Advisor to the Chairman, Co-President and EVP and COO at Barrick Gold Corporation from 2014 to 2015. The Board of Directors of the Company will commence a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer shortly.