Winston Gold Mining Corp. Commences Trading on the OTCQB Market in the United States Under Symbol WGMC

WINNIPEG, Oct. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - WINSTON GOLD MINING CORP. (CSE: WGC) (OTCQB: WGMC) Winston (or the "Company") a gold exploration and development company with projects in Montana and Arizona today announced that the Company's common shares will begin trading on October 18 on the OTCQB under the symbol WGMC.  Winston's common shares will continue to be listed on the CSE under the symbol WGC.

McMillan LLP will serve at Winston's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on OTCQB and will be responsible for providing guidance on OTCQB requirements and compliance with U.S. securities regulations.

"With our operations and activities in the United States, we believe that trading there is a natural fit and that upgrading to OTCQB will further broaden our shareholder base with increased ease of access to our shares for U.S. based investors," said Murray Nye, CEO of Winston.  "We are pleased to have our Company's shares qualify to trade on OTCQB, and as we embark upon our next stage of growth I look forward to increased outreach to U.S. based investors."

The OTCQB is for non-U.S. domiciled companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide their home country disclosure to US. investors, U.S. investors can find current financial disclosures and real-time quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

About Winston Gold Mining Corp.

Winston is a natural resource exploration and development company with advanced projects in Montana and Arizona.  Additional information about the Company can be found on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

The CSE accepts no responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE Winston Gold Mining Corp.

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