VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, April 15, 2015 -- Lupaka Gold Corp. ("Lupaka Gold" or the "Company") (TSX.V:LPK, BVL:LPK, FRA:LQP) regrets to report that a fatal accident involving a Peru employee of the Company occurred on April 14, 2015 at the Invicta mine site.

The employee's family and all relevant authorities have been contacted and an investigation into the accident has commenced with the Company's full cooperation and support.  Normal operations continue at the mine site.

Eric Edwards, President and CEO of the Company said, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Lupaka Peru employee and our thoughts are with his family".

About Lupaka Gold

Lupaka Gold is a Peru-focused gold explorer and developer with geographic diversification and balance through its interests in asset-based resource projects spread across three regions of Peru. The Company's 100%-owned Invicta Gold Project is located approximately 120 kilometres by road north of Lima.

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Lupaka Gold Corp.
Investor Relations
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