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VANCOUVER, BC – March 30, 2020 – INCA ONE GOLD CORP. (TSXV: IO) (Frankfurt:SU9.F) (SSEV: IOCL) (“Inca One” or the “Company”) provides the following update on operations and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and developments in Peru.

On March 15, 2020  Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra and his council of ministers approved a Supreme Decree, declaring a state of national emergency for a period of 15 days and imposed mandatory social isolation due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Peru. 

This initial 15 day period was extended by another two weeks until April 12, 2020.  During this period all citizens are to stay and work from home, and Peruvian authorities have restricted non-essential transportation and travel within the country.  The restriction includes a halt to all interprovincial transportation, as well as passenger domestic and international flights. All medical facilities, pharmacies, food markets, gas stations and banks will be exempt from the temporary quarantine and will remain open during this time.

Despite the state of Emergency measures enacted, Peru’s Mining Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday March 17, 2020 that the sector would be given some leeway to carry out “critical” operations during the national emergency period, although with certain safety, health and environmental conditions.  Mining firms would still be able, “to transfer essential personnel to mining units to guarantee the maintenance of their critical operations” and could continue to transport mineral concentrates and other merchandise “to ensure the operations and logistics cycle” of the sector, the ministry added.

In full compliance with the Peruvian government and the Mining Ministry declarations, Inca One has limited its milling and processing operations at Kori One under strict supervision, providing essential services to our mining partners to continue the supply chain as permitted by the Mining Ministry.  Desorption and smelting activities, continue at Chala One while temporarily suspending milling and processing operations, sending all non-essential staff home to work remotely, where possible.  Although there are restrictions in place for transportation and delays in the delivery of some supplies, the Company continues to export Dore within this current environment while paying special attention to the health and safety of its clients and its employees at all times.

Edward Kelly, President and CEO of Inca One, commented, "Limited operations at both Chala One and Kori One facilities continue under tight managerial restrictions and monitoring to ensure both the essential supply chain of services while all the time observing and maintaining the health and safety of our plant staff and employees.  At this time, we can confirm there are no COVID-19 related cases.  We applaud the Peruvian government's pro-active measures to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and act in full support of the Peruvian mining ministry guidelines to continue the essential supply chain.  Once the Peruvian government lifts these restrictions we will quickly resume our normal operations at both our processing facilities.”

Stock Option Grant

Pursuant to the Company’s Stock Option Plan, the Board of Directors has authorized the granting of incentive stock options (the “Options”) to directors, officers and insiders of the Company to acquire an aggregate of 660,000 common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.19 per share.  The Options will have an expiry date of 24 months and one day from issuance and will vest in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

 About Inca One

Inca One is a Canadian based mineral processing company.  The Company's activities consist of the production of gold and silver from the processing of purchased minerals located in Peru.  Peru is the 6th largest producer of gold in the world and the Peruvian government estimates the small-scale mining sector accounts for a significant portion of all Peruvian gold production, estimated to be valued approximately US$3 billion annually.  The Company purchases its minerals from government-registered, small-scale mining producers from various regions and processes it at its 100%-owned Chala One and 90%-owned Kori One milling facilities, located in Arequipa, Southern Peru.

On behalf of the Board,

Edward Kelly
President and CEO
INCA ONE GOLD CORP.

For More Information Contact:

Konstantine Tsakumis
Inca One Gold Corp.
ktsakumis@incaone.com
604-568-4877

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