TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 7, 2017) - Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:DPM) ("DPM" or the "Company") has announced that its board of directors has appointed Jonathan Goodman as Chair of the board, effective today, as his current role as Executive Chairman is no longer necessary.

"On behalf of management and the board, I would like to express my appreciation for the important role Jonathan played as Executive Chair since he stepped down as President and CEO", said Rick Howes, President and CEO of DPM. "In the role of Chair, Jonathan will continue to work closely with DPM to develop the strategy and lead the board on the oversight of the company as we continue to grow and add value for all of our stakeholders."

About Dundee Precious Metals

Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a Canadian based, international gold mining company engaged in the acquisition of mineral properties, exploration, development, mining and processing of precious metals. The Company's operating assets include the Chelopech operation, which produces a copper concentrate containing gold and silver and a pyrite concentrate containing gold, located east of Sofia, Bulgaria; and the Tsumeb smelter, a complex copper concentrate processing facility located in Namibia. DPM also holds interests in a number of developing gold and exploration properties located in Bulgaria, Serbia, Armenia and Canada, including the Krumovgrad gold project, which started construction in the fourth quarter of 2016 and is expected to commence production in the fourth quarter of 2018, and its 10.5% interest in Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.

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Contact Information:
Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Janet Reid
Manager, Investor Relations
(416) 365-2549
moc.suoicerpeednud@dierj