TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Stockwatch - June 16, 2016) - Rupert Resources Ltd. ('Rupert' or the 'Corporation') (TSX VENTURE:RUP) inaugural drill program on the permitted Pahtavaara gold mine, located in northern Finland, has begun today as planned. This drilling program seeks to expand reserves and resources at the mine's open-pit and underground targets. Other work programs, including trenching and open-pit mapping and sampling, are expected to commence next week, after drilling start-up. Rupert has a six-month option, ending Sept. 15, 2016, to acquire the Pahtavaara gold mine, mill, and exploration permits and concessions, representing a 124-square-kilometre land position (see the corporation's March 17, 2016, and June 9, 2016, press releases).

The corporation has also appointed Gordon Chmilar as corporate secretary, replacing Jo-Anne Archibald, who has resigned from such office. Mr. Chmilar is a partner with global law firm Gowling WLG. For over 10 years, his practice has focused on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.