PROGRESSIVE PLANET SOLUTIONS INC. (PLAN:TSXV) (“Progressive Planet” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Derek Knight to the role of Chief Operating Officer.

“Derek played a large role in fast-tracking the Z-1 Quarry purchase where the option to purchase was completed approximately seven months ahead of schedule,” stated Stephen Harpur, CEO. “I value our working relationship and Derek’s keen ability to accomplish goals ahead of schedule.”

Mr. Knight’s vast experience in construction and maintenance includes planning and overseeing the execution of millions of dollars in projects with roles in project management, planning, reporting and leadership.

As part of the promotion, Derek has relinquished his investor relations role for the company and will focus entirely on operations. The next major operational tasks to be completed include finalizing the lease of facilities to process zeolite in the Okanagan and planning the Fall 2018 drill program for the Buckingham Graphite Project in Quebec.

Progressive Planet is a Canadian based mineral exploration company with a flagship zeolite mine in British Columbia, a 20% interest in a lithium project in Manitoba and a graphite property in Buckingham, Quebec.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Signed “Stephen Harpur”

Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA

CEO

For further information, please contact:

Derek Knight

COO

1-800-910-3072

DKnight@ProgressivePlanet.ca

www.progressiveplanet.ca

Forward-Looking Statements:

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