March 31, 2016, Vancouver, BC - Heatherdale Resources Ltd. ("Heatherdale" or the "Company") (TSXV: HTR) announces that Patrick Smith has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Heatherdale, effective March 31, 2016. Scott Cousens, Chairman, will assume the role of Interim President and CEO.

Scott Cousens said, "Pat's experience and understanding of southeast Alaska was of particular value over the past five years during the exploration phase of the Niblack Project. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Pat for his leadership and his contribution to the Company. We wish him every success in his future endeavours."

About Heatherdale & the Niblack Project

Heatherdale Resources Ltd. is a Vancouver-based exploration and development company focused on advancing its copper-gold-zinc-silver mine development opportunity at the Niblack Project. The Niblack Project is located on tidewater near Ketchikan on Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska, an area with a skilled workforce, excellent power and transportation infrastructure as well as a long history of public and official support for responsible mineral resource development and mining.

For more information on Heatherdale, visit the Company's website at www.heatherdaleresources.com or contact Investor Services at (604) 684-6365 or within North America at 1-800-667-2114.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
Scott Cousens
Chairman

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