Update: Berrigan and Bateman Projects


ROUYN-NORANDA, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Dec. 12, 2016) - Chibougamau Independent Mines Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CBG)(STUT:CLL)(OTC PINK:CMAUF) is pleased to inform shareholders that it has completed drilling on both the Berrigan (Au, Ag, Zn) and Bateman (Cu) target areas. Five holes totaling 1,428 meters were drilled on the Berrigan property and two holes totaling 606 meters on the Bateman property. Mineralization was observed in all drill holes. 639 meters of core have been split and delivered for assaying. We are awaiting results which we will publish once all assays are received and compiled.

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This press release was written by Jack Stoch, P. Geo., President and CEO of Chibougamau Independent Mines Inc. in his capacity as a Qualified Person (Q.P.) under NI 43-101.

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Contact Information:

Jack Stoch, P.Geo., Acc.Dir.
President & CEO
Chibougamau Independent Mines Inc.
819.797.5242
819.797.1470 (FAX)
info@chibougamaumines.com
www.chibougamaumines.com