Plata Latina Minerals Corporation announced that Michael Clarke is retiring from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of the company effective June 1, 2018. Dr. Clarke will remain as an advisor to the Board of Directors. Dr. Clarke was a co-founder of Plata Latina and has been with the company since its inception in 2010.

Mr. W. Durand Eppler, currently a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, will assume Dr. Clarke's responsibilities as the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer until a new President and Chief Executive Officer has been appointed by the company.