Rye Patch Appoints Buffington to Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Sept. 17, 2014) - Rye Patch Gold Corp (TSX VENTURE:RPM)(OTCQX:RPMGF)(FRANKFURT:5TN) (the "Company" or "Rye Patch") is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Buffington to the Board of Directors of the Company as an independent director.

Mr. Buffington has over 28 years' experience with mining companies in management, operations, engineering and construction, which he attained through his various management positions at globally focused mid-tier and senior mining companies.

Mr. Buffington has worked at Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, where he was Senior Vice President, Operations and was responsible for the safe operation of five mines located in Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico and the United States. Prior to that, he served in a variety of general management roles with Barrick Gold Corporation, including Managing Director of Barrick's Lumwana copper mine in Zambia; General Manager of Barrick's Goldstrike mine complex; and General Manager of their Ruby Hill and Bald Mountain mines in Nevada. Prior to his time at Barrick Gold Corporation, Mr. Buffington gained significant experience in Nevada working at Placer Dome Inc.'s Bald Mountain mine, and Cominco American Inc.'s Buckhorn Mine. Randy is currently President and CEO of Allied Nevada and has a Master's degree in Civil Engineering.

"I am extremely pleased to have Randy join the Company as a director. He has the knowledge, experience and common sense that are required to guide a successful public company. His extensive experience in advanced project development and mine production will serve Rye Patch and its shareholders well."

"Randy and I worked together on various projects at Placer Dome, and I have seen firsthand his ability to understand the issues and provide candid, cost-effective solutions while not compromising on safety or quality. Although Randy comes from an operational background, he is very supportive of exploration and understands its potential wealth creation mission. I believe Randy will help guide the Company to achieve its next set of milestones," stated Mr. William C. (Bill) Howald, President and CEO of the Company.

Mr. Buffington will be appointed to the corporate governance and audit committees. The Company has granted 150,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.27 per share to Mr. Buffington for a term of ten years. The options will vest over 2 years, with 25% vesting 6 months following the grant date and a further 25% every 6 months thereafter.