Pretium Resources Inc.

Brucejack Project Construction Update - Seite 2

Transmission Line

The transmission line contractor has mobilized to site and has commenced civil work preparation. The towers have begun arriving from the fabricator and installation will be ongoing throughout the spring and summer, with connection to the BC Hydro power grid expected in the fourth quarter.

To view updated photos of the construction progress please see the following link to the Brucejack construction photo gallery on our website: www.pretivm.com/photo.

Ian I. Chang, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., Vice President, Project Development, Pretium Resources Inc. is the Qualified Person ("QP") responsible for Brucejack Project development.

About Pretivm

Pretivm is constructing a high-grade underground gold mine at its Brucejack Project in northern British Columbia with commercial production targeted for 2017.

(SEDAR filings: Pretium Resources Inc.)

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