Former Mexican Minister and Mining Executive Joins Horizon Minerals Corp.

Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - October 14, 2016) - Horizon Minerals Corp. (OTC Pink: HZNM) ("Horizon" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Francisco Alfonso Flores Aguirre, B.Sc., M.Sc.Eng. ("Mr. Flores") to its Advisory Board. The Company welcomes Mr. Flores' industry expertise, and his appointment is designed to position the Company for continued success in the North American lithium industry.

Mr. Flores has agreed to serve the Company as Mexican Country Manager. Mr. Flores has held several prominent positions within the Mexican Government which complement the Company's management team, including a six year tenure as Mining Minister of the State of Chihuahua, Mexico.

Mr. Flores most recently served as National Manager within the Mexican National Water Commission from June 2009 to December 2012. He also served six years starting in February 2001 as General Director of Social Enterprises within the Mexican Ministry of Economy. From October 1992 to October 1998, Mr. Flores was the Mining Minister of the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. In addition to his government posts, Mr. Flores has extensive private sector experience. Today, he is Founding Partner and General Director of Desarrollos Mineros Santa Fe, S.A. de C.V., a contractor in open pit and underground mine operations. In 2007, he also founded Mining M21, S.A. de C.V., where he executed feasibility studies and other mining project evaluations.

As announced on September 30, 2016, the Company is focusing its corporate efforts on lithium. Through his work with the Mexican government as well as his private consultancies, Mr. Flores brings decades of experience in mining operations, process planning, government liaising and budget optimization. Mr. Flores is working today on lithium projects within and near Mexico.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's business plan, the Company's ability to raise sufficient financing and the Company's limited operating history. There is no assurance that anticipated events will transpire as planned. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory body has reviewed nor accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Investors are advised to carefully review the reports and documents that the Company files from time to time with the SEC, including its Annual, Quarterly and Current Reports.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Robert Fedun
President and CEO
1.587.984.2321