VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 2, 2017) - Peter Miles, President and CEO of Sanatana Resources Inc. ("Sanatana" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:STA) is pleased to welcome Tim Barry to the Company's board of directors.

Mr. Barry is the President and CEO of Silver Bull Resources, Inc. Between September 2010 to March 2011, Mr. Barry served as Vice President of Exploration for Metalline Mining (now renamed to Silver Bull Resources), before stepping into the role of President and CEO in April 2011. Previously, he held the position of Chief Geologist for Dome Ventures Corporation, a publically traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange working on their projects in Africa. Mr. Barry has over 15 years of exploration and management experience and has worked as a Consulting Geologist and manager on projects in Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Mongolia and West and Central Africa. Mr. Barry is a Chartered Professional Geologist (CPAusIMM) and holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Otago in New Zealand.

Mr. Miles commented: "We are delighted that Mr. Barry has accepted our offer to join the board of Sanatana Resources. Tim brings both extensive exploration and financial experience to the board of directors of the Company and we look forward to his input as we explore the Jackfish property and look for additional opportunities in the future."

About the Company

Sanatana Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company that has optioned the Jackfish gold property in northwestern Ontario. With an experienced management team and board of directors, the Company has the ability required to identify, develop and fund economic mineral properties. Sanatana is based in Vancouver and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX VENTURE:STA).

SANATANA RESOURCES INC.

Peter Miles, President and Chief Executive Officer

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