VANCOUVER, B.C., March 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Altiplano Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V:APN) (“APN” or the “Company”):  Altiplano Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V:APN) (“Altiplano Minerals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Lisa May to lead the Investor Relations initiatives for the company effective immediately.  Ms. May has over 15 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing and investor relations in the resource sector and is currently the Past Chair of the BC chapter of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute.

“We look forward to Lisa playing a key role in the communication of our goals and growth initiatives to broaden our investor base and add shareholder value,” stated Chief Executive Officer John Williamson.

Altiplano Minerals is also pleased to announce that it has retained the services of Renmark Financial Communications Inc. to support its investor relations activities.

“We have selected Renmark to reinforce Altiplano’s profile in the financial community and enhance the visibility of our company. We choose Renmark because its standards and methodologies fit best with the message we wish to communicate to the investing public,” noted CEO Williamson.

In consideration of the services to be provided, the monthly fees incurred by Altiplano Minerals Ltd. will be a cash consideration of up to $8,000 CDN, starting April 1, 2017 for a period of six months ending on October 31, 2017 and monthly thereafter.

Renmark Financial Communications does not have any interest, directly or indirectly, in Altiplano Minerals Ltd or its securities, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest.

About Altiplano

Altiplano Minerals Ltd. (TSX‐V:APN) is a mineral exploration company focused on evaluating and acquiring projects with significant potential for advancement from discovery through to production, in Canada and abroad.  Management has a substantial record of success in capitalizing opportunity, overcoming challenges and building shareholder value.  Additional information concerning Altiplano can be found on its website at www.altiplanominerals.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

/s/ “John Williamson”
President and CEO

Tel: (780) 437-6624

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the (TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continuity of mineralization, uncertainties related to the ability to obtain necessary permits, licenses and title and delays due to third party opposition, changes in government policies regarding mining and natural resource exploration and exploitation, and continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company’s continuous disclosure filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact:
Lisa May, Investor Relations
778-288-2737

Renmark Financial Communications Inc.
Laura Welsh: [email protected] 
Tel.: (416) 644-2020 or (514) 939-3989
www.renmarkfinancial.com