While considering the open pit and underground distribution of resources, Eastmain included a base case Whittle Pit scenario using a Revenue Factor of 1.0 as a comparison to the 2015 Estimate. The resulting pit exhibited a strip ratio of 27.9:1 with a maximum depth of approximately 300 m. In management's view, this pit was impractical and not optimized in terms of its sheer size relative to the amount and distribution of gold in the deposit.

Stricter Wire Frames

Wire frames were constructed for the E-W striking QT veins and the ESE striking HGS veins (140° to 155°), inclusive of minimum mining width and internal dilution constraints. All veins dip between 40° to 60° to the south. Eastmain incorporated more extensive data of the HGS veins into the updated mineral resource estimate, which now account for approximately 16.8% of the total ounces and 23.4% of the Measured and Indicated ounces.

Resource Calculation and Categorization

Grades for Au (g/t) were interpolated into blocks by the inverse distance cubed ("ID³") method. In the view of both SGS and Eastmain, the conservative methodology provides the best framework for the planning and execution of exploration and potential future development and production of this asset.

Three passes were used to interpolate grade into all of the blocks in the wire frames (Table 3). For Pass 1, the search ellipse size (in metres) for all vein domains was set at 20 x 20 x 5 in the X, Y, Z direction; for Pass 2, the search ellipse size for each domain was set at 45 x 45 x 15; and for Pass 3, the search ellipse size was set at 100 x 100 x 20. Blocks were classified as Measured if they were populated with grade during Pass 1 and Indicated if they were populated with grade during Pass 2 of the interpolation procedure. Pass 3 search ellipse size was set to assure all remaining blocks within the wire frames were assigned a grade. These blocks were classified as Inferred.

Grades were interpolated into blocks using a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 composites to generate block grades during Pass 1 and Pass 2 (maximum of 3 samples per drill hole), and a minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 composites to generate block grades during pass 3.

Tellurium as a by-product was not considered for inclusion in the updated mineral resource, as it is not shown to have any material impact or significant economic benefit, partly due to its price volatility. Recovery of Tellurium is expected with normal metallurgical processes and its value to a mine project, if any, is best suited for consideration in a more advanced study.

Table 3: Selected Parameters

Opportunity for Continued Resource Growth

Clearwater and the abutting Clarkie Property have continuous exposure to approximately 40 km of the Clearwater Deformation Zone, a major regional structural corridor with district potential. The Eau Claire deposit, spanning 1.5 km represents a small fraction of the corridor. Eastmain considers the Deformation Zone and the remaining 51,614 hectares Clearwater-Clarkie claim package, both highly prospective and significantly underexplored.

Currently, there are six active targets, including Clovis and Snake Lake within a 5 km radius of Eau Claire, identified for their geological similarities to the Eau Claire deposit along the Clearwater Deformation Zone. Drilling will focus, in late 2017 and 2018, on extending the known limits of the deposit, in addition to testing these active drill targets. Renewed trenching and mapping will support drilling throughout the remainder of 2017. For 2H2017, a total of 15,000 m of drilling is being budgeted to continue to focus on expanding and extending Eau Claire mineral resources, as well as exploring new targets as they develop.

Preliminary Economic Assessment

This new mineral resource estimate provides a detailed wireframed block model as a strong base to define a mine and build an efficient mine plan at Eau Claire. Additional mineralization identified as a result of 2H2017 drilling may be incorporated into the upcoming PEA study. Eastmain is currently assessing proposals from various engineering firms, and is expected to have a completed PEA in H1 2018.

SGS (Canada) Geostat Inc.

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company in the minerals sector. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity in the refereeing of metals transactions from mine gate to final metals sales. With more than 85,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,800 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS acquired Geostat in 2008 to expand its quality service offerings to the mining industry. The SGS Geostat team won the Integra Gold Rush Challenge in 2016.

Allan Armitage Ph.D, P.Geo, and Sabry Abdel Hafez, Ph.D, P.Eng acted on behalf of SGS with respect to the updated mineral resource estimate at Eau Claire, and are experts in their fields. Dr. Armitage has over 25 years in the mining and metals sector with a focus on exploration, resource estimation and assessment of a wide variety of commodities, with a particular emphasis on gold, base metals and uranium in Canada. He is a Member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO). Sabry Abdel Hafez, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a senior mining engineer with more than 20 years of experience in open pit mine planning & design, economic evaluations and advanced financial analysis. He performed pit optimizations and designs, economic analysis and National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") reporting for several base metals, gold, coal, and aggregate mining projects in Canada and abroad.

All scientific and technical data contained in this press release has been approved and verified by Allan Armitage and Sabry Abdel Hafez, each of whom is a "qualified person" as defined in NI 43-101.

Note A: For further details concerning the 2015 Estimate, please refer to the technical report entitled "Technical Report for the Eau Claire Deposit, Clearwater Project, Quebec", prepared by SRK Consulting available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, with an effective date of April 27, 2015.

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About Eastmain Resources Inc. (ER.TO)

Eastmain is a Canadian exploration company with 100% interest in the Eau Claire and Eastmain Mine gold deposits, both of which are located within the James Bay District of Quebec. Clearwater, host of the Eau Claire deposit, is the Company's core asset with access to superior infrastructure in a favourable mining jurisdiction. Eastmain also holds a pipeline of exploration projects in this new Canadian mining district, including being a partner in the Éléonore South Joint Venture.

Forward-Looking Statements - Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or timing of future plans, and include, but not limited to, statements with respect to the potential success of the Company's future exploration and development strategies, the prospective nature of the Company's properties including the Eau Claire deposit, and the Company's plans to prepare a PEA for delivery in H1 2018. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of Eastmain, including, but not limited to the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory approvals, the availability of financing, timely completion of proposed studies and technical reports, and risks associated with the exploration, development and mining industry generally such as economic factors as they affect exploration, future commodity prices, changes in interest rates, safety and security, political, social or economic developments, environmental risks, the risks set out in any technical reports in respect of the Company's properties, risks related to the assumptions underlying mineral resource estimates, insurance risks, capital expenditures, operating or technical difficulties in connection with development activities, personnel relations, the speculative nature of gold exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of mineral resources, contests over property title, and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update such information, except as may be required by law.