VANCOUVER, BC – January 3, 2018 – SilverCrest Metals Inc. (“SilverCrest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Ritchie as the Company’s President, effective January 1, 2018. Mr. Ritchie will report to N. Eric Fier, SilverCrest’s founder, CEO and Director. The Company has also entered into a private placement with Mr. Ritchie and granted stock options to him.