VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/01/13 -- Lions Gate Metals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LGM) ("Lions Gate" or the "Company") announces the resignations of Mr. Richard Schroeder from the Company's Board of Directors, and of Mr. Paul Sarjeant from the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Commenting on the resignations of Mr. Schroeder and Mr. Sarjeant, Mr. Arni Johannson stated, "As the focus at Lions Gate shifts to the advancement of the Poplar Project with our new option partner, the Company continues to streamline its operations. We thank Mr. Schroeder and Mr. Sarjeant for their contributions to the Company and wish them every success in their future endeavours."

Lions Gate Metals Inc. is a Canadian company with an attractive share structure, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Currently debt-free, with projects in British Columbia, Canada, Lions Gate is actively seeking new global opportunities in the commodities space.

Sincerely on behalf of the Board of Directors,

Arni Johannson, CEO & Chair

Lions Gate Metals Inc.

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