Chatham announces lifting of management cease trade order

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CHATHAM ANNOUNCES LIFTING OF MANAGEMENT CEASE TRADE ORDER

 WELLINGTON New Zealand – Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (TSXV: “NZP” and NZAX: “CRP” or the “Company") is pleased to announce that, further to the press releases dated April 26 and May 10, 2017, the management cease trade order received from the British Columbia Securities Commission on May 2, 2017, was lifted effective May 25, 2017, following the filing of the Company’s audited annual consolidated financial statements, management's discussion and analysis and the related officer certifications for the year ended December 31, 2016 on SEDAR effective May 24, 2017.

For additional information contact:

Chris Castle
Chief Executive Officer
Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited
Email: chris@crpl.co.nz
Cell: +64 21 558 185
Skype: phosphateking
www.rockphosphate.co.nz