Helio Announces Shares for Debt Transaction

TSX-V Trading Symbol: HRC

VANCOUVER, May 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Helio Resource Corp. ("Helio" or the "Company"; TSX-V: HRC) reports that the Company has entered into a debt settlement agreement (the "Agreement") with an arm's length creditor (the "Creditor") of the Company to settle an outstanding account for drilling services. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will settle an outstanding debt of approximately C$250,000 with the Creditor through the issuance of 500,000 common shares and a cash payment of C$25,000.

The issuance of the common shares to the Creditor is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued will be subject to a four month hold period which will expire on the date that is four months and one day from the date of issue.

About Helio Resource Corp.

Helio Resource Corp. is a resource company focused on advancing the 100% owned SMP Gold Project in Tanzania to a production decision.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Richard D. Williams"
Richard D. Williams, P.Geo, CEO & President

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Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information is identified by words such as "anticipated", "estimates", "intends", "expected", "believes", "may", "will" and include, without limitation, statements regarding the company's plan of business operations (including plans for progressing assets), estimates regarding mineral resources, projections regarding mineralization and projected expenditures. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially from such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, metal prices, risks inherent in the mining industry, financing risks, labour risks, uncertainty of mineral resource estimates, equipment and supply risks, title disputes, regulatory risks and environmental concerns. Most of these factors are outside the control of the company. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities statutes or regulation, the company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Helio Resource Corp.