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SSML STOCK Nevada Energy Metals Retains Investor Relations Consultant

August 16, 2016 / TheNewswire / Vancouver, British Columbia- Nevada Energy Metals Inc. "the Company" (TSX-V: BFF; OTCQB: SSMLF) (Frankfurt: A2AFBV) announces that the Company has retained Albert (Rick) Timcke as a consultant to provide investor relations services to the Company.

Mr. Timcke will provide investor relations services to the Company including, but not limited to, communications with existing shareholders and future investors, assistance with preparation of investor presentations and materials, and the dissemination of corporate information. Mr. Timcke owns no shares in the Company.

About Rick Timcke

Mr Timcke has been exposed to the TSX Venture Exchange ("Exchange") from the early 90's in his various roles in the investor relations industry and understands the dynamics involved. As a Vancouver based Entrepreneur and Financier Mr. Timcke has been involved in the public equity markets for more than 26 years. Mr. Timcke has held various related positions in public companies from Investor Relations to being an Officer and Director. Previously Director, President, CEO of Northern Lights Resources Corp., March 2007 - March ,2015 and currently Executive Chairman as of March, 2015; Corporate Development/Investor Relations of Auracle Resources Ltd., August, 2012 - October, 2012; President, CEO and Director of Tajiri Resources Corp., April 2011 - July 2012.

Rick Timcke: [e-mail]

Investor Relations Agreement

Under the terms of the agreement dated August 15, 2016, the Company has agreed to pay to Mr. Timcke a monthly fee of $3,000 for a term of twelve months. The Company has also agreed to grant Mr. Timcke incentive stock options to purchase 250,000 common shares in the capital of the Company, subject to board and Exchange approval, at such price or prices and upon such terms as may be acceptable to the Exchange

About Nevada Energy Metals: http://nevadaenergymetals.com/

Nevada Energy Metals Inc. is a well funded, Canadian based, exploration company who's primary listing is on the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company's main exploration focus is directed at lithium brine targets located in the mining friendly state of Nevada. The Company has ownership of 77 claims in Clayton Valley, only 250m from Rockwood Lithium, the only brine based lithium producer in North America (70% optioned-out to American Lithium Corp (TSX-V: Li). Nevada Energy Metals has also acquired: 100 claims (Teels Marsh West) covering 2000 acres (809 hectares) at Teels Marsh, Mineral County, Nevada, a prospective lithium exploration project, 100% owned without any royalties; the San Emidio Desert lithium project, consisting of 155 claims (approximately 3,100 acres/1255 hectares) in Washoe County, Nevada; the Alkali Lake Project in Esmeralda county, is a 60% earn in option agreement from Dajin Resources Corp (TSX-V: DJI), where near surface lithium values have been confirmed; the Dixie Valley Project consisting of 911 claims covering 73.6 square kilometers/28.4 square miles (7,363 hectares/18,194 acres) of salt marsh playa.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Rick Wilson, President & CEO

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the contents of this release.

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information:

The information discussed in this press release may include "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein concerning, among other things, planned capital expenditures, future cash flows and borrowings, pursuit of potential acquisition opportunities, our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations, are forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as "may," "expect," "estimate," "project," "plan," "believe," "intend," "achievable," "anticipate," "will," "continue," "potential," "should," "could," and similar terms and phrases. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward looking statements are reasonable, they do involve certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties and are not (and should not be considered to be) guarantees of future performance. It is important that each person reviewing this release understand the significant risks attendant to the operations of the Company. Nevada Energy Metals Inc. disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made herein.