VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – April 20, 2016) – Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NCX) announces that it has entered into a debt settlement agreement with a major creditor pursuant to which a $125,000 of indebtedness is to be satisfied by the issuance of 2,500,000 common shares at a deemed price of $0.05 per share, subject to regulatory acceptance.

On behalf of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc.,

John McClintock, President, CEO and Director

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