Xanadu Mines Ltd. announced that Mr. Mark Wheatley has decided to step down as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Mark has advised the Board that he will be leaving Xanadu at the company's Annual General Meeting in May 2017. The Board wished to thank Mark for his commitment and valued contribution as Director since November 2012 and as Chairman since November 2013 where he has acted in both executive and non-executive roles, overseeing the transformation and growth of Xanadu during very tough commodity and equity markets. The Board will commence a search for a suitable replacement.