Sulliden strengthens management team with the appointment of Paul Pint as President

TORONTO, Jan. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Sulliden Mining Capital Inc. ("Sulliden" or the "Company") (TSX: SMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paul Pint as President of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Pint will work alongside Justin Reid, who will continue to serve as Sulliden's CEO and Director.

Paul Pint, CPA, CA, is a capital markets professional with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Pint began his capital markets career on the institutional equity team at a large Canadian financial institution. Over his career, he has held a number of senior positions at various financial institutions and boutique investment banks in Canada. Mr. Pint is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.

Justin Reid, CEO and Director of Sulliden, commented, "I am pleased to welcome Paul to the Sulliden team. His industry experience, breadth of global relationships and investment expertise will be a great asset to the Company as we continue to evaluate potential acquisition and investment opportunities in the mining space and across industries. Paul and I have previously worked as partners and he has been a long-term capital supporter of our team, which will make for an easy and focused transition. We look forward to updating the market shortly as we continue to assess all opportunities."

About Sulliden Mining Capital

Sulliden is a venture capital company focused on investments, acquisitions and the development of brownfield, development-stage and early production-stage mining projects in the Americas.

Sulliden was formed as a result of the sale of Sulliden Gold Corporation Ltd. to Rio Alto Mining on August 5, 2014. Rio Alto Mining has since been acquired by Tahoe Resources.    

Sulliden Mining Capital Inc.

On behalf of the Board
"Justin Reid"
Chief Executive Officer

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