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• Completed a detailed geological interpretation and exploration report on its highly prospective, 100%-owned NMX East property in northern Quebec
• Results from the field reconnaissance survey included the discovery of three distinct lithium-bearing intrusions, which have been characterized as LCT (lithium-cesium-tantalum) pegmatites, and the generation of clear drilling targets
• 11 samples returned over 129 ppm Li2O, up to 689 ppm Li2O; 5 samples returned over 50.3 ppm Cs, up to 83.6 ppm Cs; 22 samples returned over 481 ppm Rb, up to 2140 ppm Rb; and 11 samples returned over 27ppm Ta, up to 77.1 ppm Ta

Vancouver, BC / September 21, 2016 – Durango Resources Inc. (TSX.V-DGO), (the “Company” or “Durango”) announces that, further to its news release of September 20, 2016, Durango has completed a detailed geological interpretation and exploration report on its highly prospective, 100%-owned NMX East property in northern Quebec.

Results from the field reconnaissance survey included the discovery of three distinct lithium-bearing intrusions, which have been characterized as LCT (lithium-cesium-tantalum) pegmatites, and the generation of clear drilling targets.

Summary of Assays

Typical LCT (lithium-cesium-tantalum) pegmatites are marked by prominent accumulation of Li, Cs and Ta (sometimes with Rb and other elements), which are exhibited to an anomalous degree in the pegmatite assays returned from the NMX East property.

Out of a total of 79 samples taken at NMX East, 47 samples were taken from pegmatite outcrops. Out of this group of pegmatite samples: 11 samples returned over 129 ppm Li2O, up to 689 ppm Li2O; 5 samples returned over 50.3 ppm Cs, up to 83.6 ppm Cs; 22 samples returned over 481 ppm Rb, up to 2140 ppm Rb; and 11 samples returned over 27ppm Ta, up to 77.1 ppm Ta. Summary and ranges of anomalous results are summarized in Table 1. Assays are shown against pegmatite outcrops in Figure 1.

Table 1: Pegmatite Grab Sampling Highlights

* All coordinates are NAD83 UTM Zone 18N

Cautionary statement: Readers are cautioned that grab samples are selective by nature and are not necessarily representative of mineralization hosted on the property.

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Figure 1: Pegmatite sample map illustrating Li2O Results.

Larger image available at: http://www.durangoresourcesinc.com/projects/nmx-east-quebec/

Interpretation of Lithium, Cesium, Tantalum, and Rubidium Anomalies

Results from the exploration program at NMX East clearly indicate the presence of three distinct pegmatite intrusions which exhibit significant lithium, cesium, tantalum, and rubidium anomalies. One intrusion occurs on the property’s East Block, while two intrusions occur on the South Block.

The Nemiscau Region exhibits a markedly limited amount of bedrock exposure, which produces a very challenging environment for surface sampling. On average, there is approximately less than 5% exposure on the NMX East property and a large portion of the surrounding region. Evidence suggests that the majority of pegmatite bodies in the Nemiscau Region are obscured beneath the glacial diamict which blankets the region. Nemaska Lithium Inc.’s recent drilling results also report mineralized intercepts as deep as 500 metres below surface (2). As such, Durango’s geological team suspects the three viable lithium-bearing LCT pegmatites, which occur at surface on Durango’s NMX East property, may represent smaller exposures of potentially much larger intrusions which may continue both at depth, laterally, and along strike.

Furthermore, most LCT pegmatites exhibit concentric zonation, particularly of spodumene (Li), pollucite (Ce), columbite-tantalite (Ta), and beryl (Be) mineralization. This mineralization is typically concentrated in the core margin to core zone of the pegmatite intrusion, with dilute quantities in the intermediate zone. This zonation is illustrated in Figure 2.

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Figure 2: Zonation in an idealized LCT (lithium-cesium-tantalum) pegmatite intrusion. (USGS Open File Report 2013-1008)

Larger image available at: http://www.durangoresourcesinc.com/projects/nmx-east-quebec/

Durango’s geological team therefore interprets these moderate lithium, cesium, tantalum, and strong rubidium anomalies at surface to be a potential indication of significant spodumene mineralization at depth. The next steps at NMX East will include extensive stripping and/or drilling of these mapped pegmatite intrusions in order to determine the real nature and extent of the intrusive bodies.

Marcy Kiesman, CEO of Durango, comments, “The results from this campaign indicate the existence of three newly-discovered LCT pegmatite intrusions on the NMX East property and serve as an excellent first step in the progression of the project. Lithium-bearing pegmatites are a complex deposit type, considering the zonation and nature of mineralization within the intrusions and the challenging region in which they choose to manifest. Durango is exceptionally pleased to have discovered three distinct LCT pegmatite intrusions on the property and plans to explore these targets further in the coming exploration season, by means of stripping and drilling.”

All samples were grab samples and were analyzed by ALS Minerals, Val-d’Or (Quebec). The analytical methods used correspond to ALS codes ME-MS81 and Be-ICP81.

The technical contents of this news release were approved by Mr. Case Lewis, P.Geo., a consultant to the Company and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. The NMX East Property has not been the subject of an NI 43-101 report.

References

1. (1)Bradley, D., McCauley, A. (2013). A preliminary deposit model for Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum (LCT) Pegmatites. USGS Open File Report 2013-1008.
2. (2)Nemaska Lithium (TSE: NMX) news release, September 6, 2016.

About Durango

Durango is a natural resources company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company has a 100% interest in the Mayner’s Fortune and Smith Island limestone properties in northwest British Columbia, the Decouverte and Trove gold properties in the Abitibi Region of Quebec, and certain lithium properties near the Whabouchi project, the Buckshot graphite property near the Miller Mine in Quebec, the Dianna Lake silver project in northern Saskatchewan, the Whitney Northwest property near the Lake Shore Gold and Goldcorp joint venture in Ontario, as well as three sets of claims in the Labrador nickel corridor.

For further information on Durango, please refer to its SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

Marcy Kiesman, Chief Executive Officer

Telephone: 604.428.2900 or 604.339.2243

Facsimile: 888.266.3983

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.durangoresourcesinc.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This document may contain or refer to forward-looking information based on current expectations, including commencement and completion of future exploration or project development programs and the impact on the Company of these events. Forward-looking information is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, as actual results may differ materially from forecasted results. Forward-looking information is provided as of the date hereof and we assume no responsibility to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. For a detailed list of risks and uncertainties relating to Durango, please refer to the Company’s prospectus filed on its SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

Neither 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.

• lithium bearing pegmatites were discovered on its property that is adjacent to Nemaska Lithium Inc.’s (TSX-NMX) Whabouchi Project
• Anomalous lithium assays were grabbed from surface exposed pegmatites outcrops identified by high definition satellite imagery

Vancouver, BC / September 20, 2016 – Durango Resources Inc. (TSX.V-DGO), (the “Company” or “Durango”) reports that further to its news release of September 13, 2016, lithium bearing pegmatites were discovered on its property that is adjacent to Nemaska Lithium Inc.’s (TSX-NMX) Whabouchi Project.

Durango’s anomalous lithium assays were grabbed from surface exposed pegmatites outcrops identified by high definition satellite imagery. No trenching or blasting was completed on the first phase reconnaissance program which took place in August 2016, as the scope of the program was limited to identifying pegmatites and sampling for lithium values.

Durango has discovered anomalous lithium bearing pegmatites sampled by a simple grab sample. From all the pegmatites discovered and sampled, 25 returned anomalous lithium values ranging from 50 to 320 ppm or 0.032%Li.

Exploration on Nemaksa Lithium’s claims has been ongoing since 1962 and has been worked on by various companies over the years. Nemaska Lithium is the eighth company to work the block of claims and began their work in 2009 by property visits and grab sampling. According to the Nemaska Lithium’s 43-101 report, Canico completed the first work in the area in 1962-63 and drilled 5 holes with the best result being 1.44% Li2O over 83.2m. Forty years later (2002), Inco tested the same pegmatite while exploring for Tantalum with results up to 0.026% Ta over 1 m in a channel sample. The lithium results returned by Inco ranged from 0.14%Li to 1.73% Li over a 1 m channel on the same spodumene-bearing pegmatite.*

Durango’s pegmatites with the lithium results can be easily accessed to trench and blast, or possibly commence drilling, to determine the extent of the pegmatites and to obtain fresh rock samples (not exposed to weathering and erosion) to determine Li content. Cesium levels ranged up to 80.9ppm, tantalum levels up to 77.1ppm and rubidium up to 2140 ppm which is typical of LCT (lithium, cesium tantalum) pegmatites. Pegmatites exploited for lithium are usually of the LCT type.

Marcy Kiesman, CEO of Durango comments: “Durango is highly encouraged by the geological discovery of the lithium-bearing pegmatites so proximal to the Whabouchi project. This discovery has greatly increased our odds of hosting a LCT (Lithium, Cesium, Tantalum) type deposit adjacent to Nemaska Lithium Inc. As such, Durango has asked Donald Theberge to prepare a report with phase two exploration program recommendations which will be announced as soon as it is available.”

The technical contents of this release were approved by Mr. Donald Theberge, PEng., MBA, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. The property has not been subject of a National Instrument 43-101 report.

*Nemaska Exploration Inc. NI 43-101 Technical Report – Whabouchi Property, October 2, 2009, by Donald Theberge, Eng., MBA, p.8, p.17

About Durango

Durango is a natural resources company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company has a 100% interest in the Mayner’s Fortune and Smith Island limestone properties in northwest British Columbia, the Decouverte and Trove gold properties in the Abitibi Region of Quebec, and certain lithium properties near the Whabouchi project, the Buckshot graphite property near the Miller Mine in Quebec, the Dianna Lake silver project in northern Saskatchewan, the Whitney Northwest property near the Lake Shore Gold and Goldcorp joint venture in Ontario, as well as three sets of claims in the Labrador nickel corridor.

For further information on Durango, please refer to its SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

Marcy Kiesman, Chief Executive Officer

Telephone: 604.428.2900 or 604.339.2243

Facsimile: 888.266.3983

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.durangoresourcesinc.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This document may contain or refer to forward-looking information based on current expectations, including commencement and completion of future exploration or project development programs and the impact on the Company of these events. Forward-looking information is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, as actual results may differ materially from forecasted results. Forward-looking information is provided as of the date hereof and we assume no responsibility to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. For a detailed list of risks and uncertainties relating to Durango, please refer to the Company’s prospectus filed on its SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

Neither 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.