HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corridor Resources Inc. (“Corridor”) (TSX - CDH) is pleased to announce that the New Brunswick Government has undertaken an initial step in removing the hydraulic fracturing moratorium.   We have been advised that the Government has commenced the process to allow for exemptions to the moratorium on a regional basis.   We understand the Government intends to conduct a consultation process with New Brunswick First Nations prior to considering any application by a proponent for an exemption to the mortarium.  Corridor is proud of its environmental, health and safety track record of drilling and operating wells in the general Sussex area.  We intend to apply for an exemption to the moratorium once we have been advised that the Government has determined to receive applications.

Corridor is a Canadian junior resource company engaged in the exploration for and development and production of petroleum and natural gas onshore in New Brunswick and offshore in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.  Corridor currently has natural gas production and reserves in the McCully Field near Sussex, New Brunswick.  In addition, Corridor has a shale gas prospect in New Brunswick and an offshore conventional hydrocarbon prospect in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

For further information:
Contact:  Steve Moran, President and CEO
Corridor Resources Inc.
#301, 5475 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3T2            
Ph: (902) 429-4511 F: (902) 429-0209
Web: www.corridor.ca

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “continuous”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, or similar words suggesting future outcomes. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the New Brunswick Government's plans and process in respect of a possible exemption to the hydraulic fracturing moratorium and Corridor’s intention to apply for an exemption to the moratorium.

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The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Corridor does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.