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1 PRESS RELEASE Page 1 of 6 GOLD GEOCHEMISTRY ANOMALIES DELINEATED ON NGAZI LICENCE, SOMITURI PROJECT, DRC HIGHLIGHTS Four kilometre long gold-in-soil anomaly delineated along margin of BIF Cluster of gold-in-soil values delineated and interpreted as indicative of intersecting structures Preliminary interpretation concludes intersecting structures are shear zones at a fold nose; intersections of structures result in dilation zones favourable for gold mineralization The area of intersecting gold-in-soil anomalies is now a high priority target for follow-up detailed mapping, pitting and trenching followed by drilling Gold-in-soil values over the BIF analogous to gold-in-soil values over the Adumbi Deposit Multiple additional anomalous gold-in-soil within BIF and metasediments/metavolcanics were delineated Toronto, Ontario. February 18, 2014 Kilo Goldmines Ltd. ( Kilo or the Company ) (TSX VENTURE: KGL) (FRANKFURT: 02K) is pleased to announce results and interpretation of the detailed in-fill soil geochemical survey on the northern portion of the Ngazi Exploitation Licence of the Somituri Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gold in soil anomalies on the Ngazi Licence delineated by reconnaissance sampling were previously announced (see press release dated August 13, 2012). SOMITURI PROJECT GEOLOGY The Ngazi licence of the Somituri project is within the Archaean Ngayu Greenstone Belt. The licence is predominantly underlain with Upper Kabalian metasedimentary and metavolcanic rocks, including Banded Iron Formation ( BIF ). Granitic rock occurring within the western limits of the licence are considered to be younger than the orthogneiss basement, and possibly also of the Ngayu Greenstone Belt rocks. Gold mineralization on the Somituri Project is shear zone hosted and occurs within all lithological units, however the thickest gold bearing zones intersected to date are associated with sheared BIF. Within the shear zones the gold mineralization typically has steep plunging high grade shoots. Thus, it follows that anomalous gold-in-soil geochemical expressions can be very restricted, particularly in flat terrain where there is minimal lateral dispersion of the soil. Gold values, from the Ngazi Licence, reconnaissance samples at a grid spacing of 400 metres by 100 metres illustrates a series of northeast trending zones in excess of five kilometres long of elevated and anomalous gold-in-soil values as illustrated on Figure 1; a contoured version of the data is illustrated in a press release dated August 13, The majority of the elevated and anomalous gold values occur in samples overlying, as well as near, the BIF contacts. Also, anomalous and elevated gold values were obtained in close proximity to the granitic and orthogneiss contact.

2 PRESS RELEASE Page 2 of 6 In-fill soil sampling at a grid spacing of 80 metres by 40 metres on the northern portion of the Ngazi Licence has delineated a four kilometre long northeast trending semi-continuous gold-in-soil anomaly, considered to be a shear zone, that occurs parallel to and in close proximity with the southeastern contact of the BIF as illustrated with a blue line in Figure 2. In addition, a cluster of anomalous gold-in-soil values overly the bend (fold nose) in the BIF as illustrated by a blue ellipsoid in Figure 2. In addition a number of other delineated gold-in-soil anomalies are also illustrated on Figure 2. Gold values in the Ngazi soil samples overlying the BIF are analogous to the gold values obtained in soil samples overlying the Adumbi gold deposit on the Imbo Licence of Kilo s Somituri Project. Preliminary conclusions on this cluster of anomalous gold values overlying the BIF is that it coincides with the intersection of a northwest southeast trending interpreted shear structure and the northeast trending four kilometre long gold-in-soil anomaly associated with an interpreted shear zone. The interpreted intersection area hosts a greater frequency of high gold-in-soil values. Shear zone intersections, coupled with fold closures are ideal settings for gold mineralization. Dilation zones associated with the shear zone intersections provided the channel ways for the movement of mineralizing fluids. This is a high priority exploration target that warrants detailed mapping, pitting trenching and drilling. Alex van Hoeken, President and CEO of Kilo, today stated: The delineation of gold geochemical anomalies, in several intersecting orientations overlying BIF is very encouraging and further confirms the exploration methodology of reconnaissance followed by infill soil sampling is an effective approach. The gold-in-soil values are similar to those obtained over the BIF that hosts the NI compliant inferred 1.36 million ounce Adumbi gold deposit grading 2.2 g/t Au on the Imbo Licence. The detailed soil geochemical survey on Ngazi has delineated a high priority exploration target that warrants evaluation. Given the success of the infill sampling in the northern portion of the Ngazi licence, the remaining gold-in-soil anomalies delineated by the reconnaissance sampling require in-fill follow-up soil geochemical sampling. SOIL SAMPLING PROCEDURES Sample collection: The soil samples were collected at a depth of approximately 30 centimetres in flat topographic areas and from an approximate 60 centimetre depth on hill slopes. The reconnaissance scale sampling was carried out at 100 metre intervals on lines 400 metres apart. In-fill follow up sampling was carried out at 40 metre intervals on lines 80 metres apart. Sample sites were located by GPS and GPS coordinates were recorded for each site. Approximately 2 kilograms of material present at the depth sampled was collected and placed into a plastic bag together with a pre-numbered sample tag and the bag was stapled shut. Determination of anomalous gold values: Statistical analysis of the gold geochemical values obtained was carried out to determine the anomalous gold threshold value defined as the sample population mean plus two times the sample population standard deviation, after applying a statistical high-cut, as summarized in Table 1. Table 1. Statistical summary of gold geochemical surveys. Survey type Number of Samples * High cut Number of samples cut Anomalous Gold Threshold (ppb) Reconnaissance 2, Detailed (includes reconnaissance survey samples in area of detailed sampling) 4,

3 PRESS RELEASE Page 3 of 6 Note: * Excludes quality control samples. Quality control and analytical procedures: Sample preparation consisted initially of sorting the samples into numerical sequential order, followed by drying, crushing and pulverizing of the entire sample. Preparation of the samples was carried out at the Kilo owned, ALS Minerals managed and operated laboratory, at the Somituri Project exploration camp. Sample pulps were couriered to ALS Minerals full service laboratory in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gold was determined on a 30 g charge by the Fire Assay with ICP finish method. In addition, multi-element analysis was carried out by the ICP method but only on the 2012 samples. ALS Minerals is accredited to international standards. Analytical quality control was monitored by Kilo with the insertion of approximately 9% quality control samples consisting of duplicates as well as commercial reference materials, blank and standards, in every batch of samples submitted for analysis. ABOUT THE SOMITURI PROJECT The Somituri Project comprises eight Exploitation Licences, covering 606 km 2, valid until 2039, of the Archaean Ngayu Greenstone belt in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to historical records, which have not been verified by Kilo, colonial-era gold mines on the Imbo Licence, namely Kitenge and Manzako produced approximately oz of gold to 1955, whilst the Adumbi/Bagbaie gold mines produced approximately oz of gold, from quartz vein ore that averaged 11 g/t gold, during the 1950s until its closure in Conclusions of an NI inferred resource estimate on the drilling by Kilo of the Adumbi, Kitenge and Manzako deposits, calculated by Roscoe Postle Associates Inc ( RPA ), is presented in Table 2. Further details are available in a press release dated January 30, Table 2. Current Mineral Resource estimate for the Somituri Project s Imbo Licence. Mineral Resource Estimate for the Somituri Project s Imbo Licence, Deposit Mining Method December 31, 2013 Gold Cut-off Grade (g/t) Tonnes (Mt) Inferred Mineral Resources Gold Grade (g/t) Contained Gold (Moz) Adumbi Open Pit Kitenge Underground Manzako Underground Total

4 PRESS RELEASE Page 4 of 6 The following notes apply to tables 1 and 2IM definitions were followed for Mineral Resources. 1. Mineral Resources were estimated at a cut-off grade of 0.9 g/t Au for Adumbi, constrained by a Whittle pit shell with a processing and G&A cost of US$30/t. A cut-off grade of 2.7 g/t Au was used for Kitenge and Manzako based on potential underground mining scenarios. 2. Mineral Resources were estimated using a long-term gold price of US$1,200 per ounce. 3. A minimum mining width of two metres horizontal was used. 4. A maximum of four metres internal waste was used. 5. Adumbi bulk densities of 1.8 for oxide, 2.2 for transition, and 3.0 for sulphide materials were used. 6. Kitenge and Manzako bulk densities of 1.7 for oxide, 2.2 for transition, and 2.7 for sulphide materials were used. 7. High gold assays were capped to 18.0 g/t Au for Adumbi, 50.0 g/t Au for Kitenge, and 50.0 g/t Au for Manzako prior to compositing at two metre intervals. 8. Estimated historical mining has been removed. 9. Numbers may not add due to rounding. ABOUT KILO Kilo is a Canadian gold exploration company, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol 'KGL' and on the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol '02K. Kilo holds exploitation and exploration licences covering some 2,700 km 2 of iron and gold favourable Archean Kabalian Greenstones in the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo, Incorporated within this area is: KGL Somituri SPRL (71.25% owned by Kilo), a holder of eight non-contiguous exploitation licences (606 km 2 ). KGL Isiro SARL (100 % owned by Kilo), a holder of 12 exploration licences covering some 2,056 km 2. This project has been joint ventured with Randgold Resources since December 6, 2012, whereby Randgold can earn 51% by completing a Pre-Feasibility Study on a discovery. (see press release December 06, 2012). Kilo retains the iron rights in the KGL Isiro permits, which were previously in joint venture with Rio Tinto, which ended in April RPA estimates that Mt Asonga may contain between 750 to 1,500 Mt of mineralized material, grading 59% Fe to 65% Fe focused on a 19 km 2 area on Mt Asonga. 1 Furthermore, the deposit is characterized by minimal overburden and intercepts up to 127 m with an average overall seam thickness of 70 m. There are numerous other targets with massive and laminated types of hematite mineralization (see press release September 4, 2013). In addition, Kilo has a minority interest in the Hajigak iron ore project in Afghanistan. QUALIFIED PERSON The soil geochemical surveys disclosed in this press release were planned and supervised by Stanley Robinson, the Company s Exploration Manager. Stanley Robinson, M.Sc., P.Geo is also the qualified person (as such term is defined under National Instrument ) of the Company who has reviewed and verified the scientific and technical information contained in this release. For further information, please contact: Alex van Hoeken 1 Potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature as there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource.

5 PRESS RELEASE Page 5 of 6 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & President Tel: info@kilogoldmines.com Website: DISCLAIMER This news release may contain forward looking statements concerning future operations of Kilo Goldmines Ltd. All forward looking statements concerning Kilo s future plans and operations, including management's assessment Kilo s project expectations or beliefs may be subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties beyond Kilo s control. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual performance and exploration and financial results may differ materially from any estimates or projections. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Figure 1. Map illustrating reconnaissance gold (ppb) in-soil samples overlying geology, Ngazi Licence, Somituri Project, DRC.

6 PRESS RELEASE Page 6 of 6 Figure 2. Map illustrating gold (ppb) values in detailed soil geochemical survey overlying geology on the northern portion of the Ngazi Licence, Somituri Project, DRC. Kilo Goldmines Ltd TSX Venture: KGL Frankfurt: O2K