DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT HELIUM PERCENTAGES IN TWO NEW WELLS IN ARIZONA

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that it has tested significant Helium percentages in its new exploratory wells in Arizona.

The company has completed its independent gas analyses on both of its exploratory wells in Arizona, the State 10-1 and State 16-1.  In the 10-1 well the company perforated 5 feet of a limey sand in the lower Pennsylvanian-aged Formation out of which the company feels, based on open-hole logs, is a possible productive 28-foot zone with resistivities from 38 to 73 ohms.  Well logs delineate a drop in the porosity in the mid portion of this zone, consequently it feels that the additional interval under the current perforations would require separate sets of perforations to produce.   Initial shut-in pressure was 900 psi and through the multi-choke flow test, flowing pressure increased to 940 psi on a 1-inch choke with a coefficient of 25.76, equivalent to a non-corrected flow rate of 24,214 MCFGPD.  The average gas analysis showed Helium 7.1321%, Nitrogen 77.0837%, CO2 4.0183% Methane 2.6512% and other assorted minor gases.

The 16-1 well also perforated 5 feet of sand in the Supai Formation out of which the company feels, based on open-hole well logs, is a possible 61-foot productive zone.  Again, similar to what was found in the 10-1 well, there are two stringers of very dense dolomitic lime dropping the porosity.  Additional perforations would be required to access these intervals of possible production.   Initial shut-in pressure was 372 psi and through the multi-choke flow test, flowing pressure decreased and then quickly stabilized at 368 psi on a 3/8” choke with a coefficient of 3.40, equivalent to a non-corrected flow rate of 1,251.2 MCFGPD.  The average gas analysis showed Helium 4.0904%, Nitrogen 90.2742%, CO2 0.0063%, Methane 3.5535% and other assorted minor gases.

Based on normal accepted industry operation procedures, the company at this time and prior to further engineering and flow testing, would entertain a possible daily flow rate of between 4,100 and 5,600 MCFGPD based on aggregated production from both wells. The Company has compared these wells to the closest established and documented helium production located approximately 35 miles NE in the Pinta Dome Field.  Note: Desert Mountain Energy’s wells have been completed in members of the Pennsylvanian-aged Formations which are lower in depth than the helium productive Permian-aged Coconino Formation found at Pinta Dome (AZOGCC archives).  Production comparisons with a number of wells from the prolific Pinta Dome Field, specifically the Kerr-McGee Barfoot State#1, clearly shows that large artificial formation stimulation was not required to exceed the original projected calculated reserves by over 500%, over a 13-year production life (Olukoga 2016, AZOGCC Barfoot #1 well files).

The Pinta Dome, Navajo Springs Unit, and East Navajo Springs Unit, in total, comprise only 26 total productive wells (Conley, J.N. 1974).  The majority of the production came from Pinta Dome and was from only 11 wells, (AZOGCC production records, Olukoga 2016).   Those wells averaged about 8% helium across the field with a high initially noted at 10.78% in one well. The thicknesses of the pay-zones varied greatly from 2’ to just over 103’. Consequently, the overall perforated zones can be misleading, but after eliminating the single thickest pay- zone completion of 73 feet, (Eastern State 1-28, AZOGCC files,) the pay-zone perforations falls to 27 feet.  Initial shut-in pressures averaged 172.3 psi and the average flowing pressures averaged 99.3 psi in 1962 and in 1976, the last year of continuous production, was down to 60.3 psi (Rauzi 2003, Olukoga, 2016).   Total production from the three fields was just over 9.6 billion cubic feet of total crude gas with approximately 2/3rds produced from the 11 Pinta Dome wells.  Actual helium as a percentage of production may vary greatly, as within any given field, as the extent of the productive area is not known at this time.

The company is not seeking to publish reserve estimates at this time, in part due to the fact that both wells have been completed in zones where there is currently no nearby production in Arizona from which to conduct accurate long-term reserve analysis.  However, the company will be having an independent review and submit their findings and should the qualified person be unable to report without reservation on reserves data, he shall set out the cause of the reservation and the effect, if known to the qualified reserves evaluator on the reserve data or prospective contingent resources data.

It should be noted that the zones that have been perforated are present on both well logs and reflected on seismic, and therefore do provide some guide that there is a possible extension as both wells are about 1.4 miles apart.  With the pressure differential in the formations in the wells, it is not currently possible to commingle production because the lower-pressured zone would simply not produce with the higher-pressured lower zone opened within the same well.  Therefore, and in accordance with normal accepted industry guidelines and Arizona State Oil & Gas Conservation Commission rules, no allowance for commingling within the same wellbore would be appropriate or approval granted.

Note that the previously mentioned flow rates may not be the actual daily productive flow rates once actual production is established!  Actual productive flow rates may vary from these suggested possible flow rates and future net revenue for individual wells may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of future reserves on all wells, due to the effects of aggregation.  

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

“Robert Rohlfing”                 
Robert Rohlfing
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:

Don Mosher, Vice President of Capital Markets
E-mail: [email protected]
(604) 617-5448

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. DISCOVERS NEW GAS FIELD IN ARIZONA WITH SIGNIFICANT GAS FLOWS AFTER COMPLETING BOTH NEW WELLS

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that it has released the completion rig on both the State 10-1 and State 16-1 wells in Navajo County, Arizona. Flow tests have been conducted after perforating on both wells from zones where significant gas flows where found during drilling operations. The Company feels the pressure and volumes on both wells during testing fall well within the normal accepted oil and gas industry practices for determination of commercial flow rate protocols, with maximum non producibility volume speculations not taken into consideration.

Produced dry gas samples have been collected and sent to an independent lab for a total gaseous analysis. It is expected that results from these tests will take 7-10 days. The Company will address possible gas flow volumes, actual gross helium, other commercially viable rare earth gases and most likely production scenarios after testing results are received and reviewed by the team. It should also be noted the Company has fully restored and prepared both drilling locations for hydro seeding with native plant and grass species, when weather conditions are considered most favorable.

Significant probable pay zones were found in both wells. Each well had only 5’ perforated of the formation with the highest resistivity, porosity and neutron gas cross over on open hole wells logs combined with where the most significant gas flows had been encountered during the June and July drilling program. The Company utilized the newest design in booster charge perforation technologies on both wells to maximize initial production. These perforating charges were specifically selected to meet strict company geologic and drilling guidelines to eliminate the need for hydraulic fracturing and formation stimulation. This was accomplished via a single zone completion in both wells, proving up new field production from previously non-producing formations in Arizona. The Company considers it has other highly prospective pay zones within each well. Again, every formation the Company found containing gas in both wildcat wells would previously have been considered purely as speculative and will continue as such until the Company elects to drill, complete and test. Thereby establishing them first as additional prospective then productive formations.

Robert Rohlfing, CEO of the Company, crafted geologic studies within NE Arizona in October 1999 to search for what was felt to be a number of critical parameters required in relation to finding and then being able to cost effectively produce helium in Arizona. Careful application of the information it found via on the ground geologic studies, seismic and additional geophysical studies combined with many years of experience to delineate specific targets which would have the highest opportunity to drill and complete wells without the need to use large artificial formation stimulation, like is routinely done in many other geographical areas. The Company feels these additional proprietary minimum guidelines are key components in understanding overall the granularity of the entire spectrum of helium origination through production. The Company, continues with its own internal desire not to seek helium production from any zones where well completion would come from the same zone within a formation where potable water is withdrawn for human consumption.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP AND THEIR COMMITMENTS TO ARIZONA

Desert Mountain Energy Corp. Continues to fulfill its promise of being an environmentally responsible partner in the State of Arizona. The Company is committed to protecting flowing treatable groundwater and have already and will continue to allocate funds for future projects that include isolating off these zones via cementing before drilling through, setting surface casing and cementing it into place.

The Company firmly believes that children are the future of Arizona and that their education is a top priority and are committed to being a responsible partner of the community in helping to provide a new revenue source to assist in funding education through the royalties it will be paying on the helium produced from its leases with the Arizona State Land Department.

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

“Robert Rohlfing”                 
Robert Rohlfing
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:

Don Mosher, Vice President of Capital Markets
E-mail: [email protected]
(604) 617-5448

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMMENCES COMPLETION AND TESTING OF ITS FIRST TWO HELIUM WELLS IN ARIZONA AND APPLIES FOR 14,440 ACRES OF NEW LEASES IN THE HOLBROOK BASIN

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that completion and testing operations have now commenced at its initial two wildcat helium wells  in Arizona’s Holbrook Basin, DME Well No. State 10-1 and DME Well No. State 16-1. Both wells were successfully drilled in June and July with production casing set.   As reported in our Press Releases dated June 23, 2020 and July 20, 2020, both wells encountered significant gas flows from multiple zones aggregating over 180 ft. in each well, with helium and other gaseous content yet to be determined.

 A workover/completion rig is presently on site and completion and evaluation procedures have now been commenced. The completion and evaluation procedures include logging of the cased holes, perforating the casing at select locations corresponding with anticipated pay zones, testing the pressure and flow rate of gas from the perforations, and gas sampling to evaluate full gaseous content. Industry best quality control and safety measures will be adhered to, with gas samples sent to an independent third party analytical laboratory.  The Company anticipates that the completion and testing work will be complete with results available in the next few weeks. The Company does not plan to comment further on the work being done until the completion and testing is complete, at which time this will be announced.

The Company wishes further to announce that it has now made application to the Arizona State Department of Land to acquire an additional 14,440 acres of new helium leases in various parts of the Holbrook Basin.  This application was made based on a detailed analysis by the Company’s technical team and is part of the Company’s ongoing program to create added-value for our shareholders through strategic property acquisitions.

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

“Robert Rohlfing”                 
Robert Rohlfing
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:

Don Mosher, Vice President of Capital Markets
E-mail: [email protected]
(604) 617-5448

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF TWO DIRECTORS

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Don Mosher and Ms. Jenaya Rohlfing to the board of directors at its meeting last Friday, August 14, 2020.

Additionally, the board voted to grant incentive stock options to purchase in aggregate 490,000 shares of its Common Stock to the recently appointed board members and to two other individuals who perform work for the company in its corporate offices. These options were granted on August 14, 2020 and are subject to any necessary regulatory approvals.

Said options were granted under the Company’s Stock Option Plan and are exercisable for a period of 3 years at a price of CAD $0.73 per Share.  They are subject to the Company’s customary vesting policy in accordance with the Company’s rolling stock option plan and guidelines established by the exchange.

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

“Robert Rohlfing”                 
Robert Rohlfing
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:

Don Mosher, Vice President of Capital Markets

E-mail: [email protected]

(604) 617-5448

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY STRENGTHENS ITS MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH NEW ADDITIONS

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that Mr. Don Mosher has accepted a position as Vice-President of Capital Markets and as a Director of the Company.  He replaces Ben Catalano on the Board, who has resigned as a director after 12 years of service to the Company to pursue other personal endeavors.  In addition, Ms. Jenaya Rohlfing has accepted a position to serve as a Director, filling the vacancy which currently exists on the Board.  We thank Ben for his dedicated work as a director of the Company over many years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Don Mosher has 35 years of experience in corporate finance, business development, management and marketing.  He has served on boards and management teams of many publicly traded companies, advising companies on marketing, financing and corporate strategies. He has extensive experience in the resource sector, having been associated with a number of junior resource companies across the mineral spectrum and in oil & gas.  Most recently, Mr. Mosher was a Director and Vice-President of Capital Markets for Hempco Foods and Fibers (“Hempco”) where he was instrumental in negotiations resulting in the recently completed merger between Hempco and Aurora Cannabis Inc. Mr. Mosher’s capital markets and financial experience will provide the Company with additional leadership in this strategic arena as the Company advances its development and potential production plans.

Jenaya Rohlfing is a Petroleum Engineer who has exhibited exceptional technical, leadership and organizational skills in all facets of drilling operations for oil & gas over the past 13 years in various management positions with ConocoPhillips.  Working in diverse locations in North America including the Bakken, Alaska and the Rockies, she has served as Drilling Engineering Supervisor in the Bakken, Global Wells Planning Coordinator and currently as Drilling Engineering Supervisor for ConocoPhillips’ Kuparuk, Alaska program.  Her leadership led to performance improvement for developing & application of new drilling practices, resulting in reduced drilling time and well cost savings of as much as 45%, whilst leading the Health Safety Environment program and maintaining a commitment to Zero Incident Safety culture.

Like Dr. Jim Cronoble, Ms. Rohlfing obtained her B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK.  She is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and currently serves as Treasurer and Director at Large of the distinguished American Association of Drilling Engineers, (National Board).

With the addition of these highly-qualified professionals to our management team, as well as the previously announced addition of Dr. Jim Cronoble, who has accepted a position as Vice-President of Exploration and replaced Irwin Olian on the Board following his recent retirement, The Company is now positioned to transition from exploration to helium development and productions. Mr. Cronoble’s qualifications, experience in exploration and production coupled with Ms. Rohlfing’s technical and advisory skills provide the Company with additional perspectives to bring the Company to the forefront of helium production.  Ms. Rohlfing is the daughter of Robert Rohlfing, Chairman and she resides in Alaska.

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

“Robert Rohlfing”                 
Robert Rohlfing
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:

Robert Rohlfing, President and CEO
E-mail: [email protected]

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMPLETES WARRANT EXERCISES EXPIRED JULY 19, 2020 FOR $474,000.00 CDN

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that it has received in $474,000.00 CDN from warrants which expired on July 19, 2020.  These funds will used to continue the drilling and geophysical programs and for general working capital.  The Company is well funded and does not anticipate further equity dilution financing in the near term.  The Company has other warrants expiring in November at favorable pricing and would anticipate those will likely be exercised garnering the company additional funds at that time.  The company has already received communication from a number of warrant holders notifying the Company of their desire to exercise their warrants.

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

“Robert Rohlfing”                 
Robert Rohlfing
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:
Lee Dunston – Corporate Communications
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:  +1-604-788-0300

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY ADDS DR. JAMES M. CRONOBLE AS DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT OF EXPLORATION

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) The Company is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. James Cronoble to both the board of directors and as Vice President of exploration.  He earned his B.S. in Geology from the University of Oklahoma followed with both his M.S. and PhD. in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines.  His more than forty years of exploration and operations experience in the Rocky Mountains and Mid-Continent of the United States coupled with his ongoing dedication to education provides the Company with an integral part of the required expertise as we transition forward. Robert Rohlfing Chairman said, “I’ve had the distinct honor of working with Jim and some of his students over the years and I look forward to once again having that rewarding experience.  His experience in working with a team approach between geologists, geophysicists, and petroleum engineers will provide additional crucial experience as the Company grows.”

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

“Robert Rohlfing”                 
Robert Rohlfing
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:
Lee Dunston – Corporate Communications
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:  +1-604-788-0300

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY RESTRUCTURING MANAGEMENT TEAM AS ROBERT ROHLFING ASSUMES NEW ROLE AS CEO & CHAIRMAN WITH IRWIN OLIAN RETIRING FROM THESE POSITIONS

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to report that Robert Rohlfing has now assumed the new role as CEO, President and Chairman of the Company effective at this time, replacing Irwin Olian, who is retiring from these positions.  Irwin Olian, who founded the Company and ably served in these roles for the past 12 years, elected to retire from his ongoing day-to-day administrative responsibilities to devote more time to family, friends and other personal interests.  However, as founder and shareholder, he remains keenly committed to the Company’s success and will be providing value-added strategic advice and services to our team going forward as a Senior Financial Consultant under a consulting agreement.

The shift from Olian to Rohlfing at the helm of the Company is part of a management restructuring effort now underway to place seasoned oil & gas industry professionals in key leadership roles within the Company. Additions of new personnel to our management and technical teams are pending.   Having now drilled the initial two wells of the Company’s helium exploration program in Arizona’s Holbrook Basin and contemplating completion and testing of those wells next month as announced in our press release dated July 23, 2020, the Company is now looking ahead to its future which is contemplated to involve development activities and creation of gas infrastructure with a view toward potential helium production.

Robert Rohlfing’s skill set is well-suited to the long-term direction of the Company and he has served the Company ably as its Executive Vice-President of Exploration and Head of Technical Operations for the past two years.  In such capacities, he has overseen our exploration and drilling programs on a hands-on basis, while also interfacing with our financial department and entire management team as well as the capital markets.

Robert is highly qualified to assume his new role, as a seasoned oil & gas industry operations executive with over 25 years’ experience in formulating, conducting and managing successful exploration, drilling, development and production programs worldwide.  He has conducted exploration and drilling programs for a wide variety of companies for helium, hydrocarbons, precious metals and other minerals in diverse areas ranging from Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma and Alaska in the U.S. to Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Viet Nam and Cambodia.

According to Robert Rohlfing, new CEO of the Company, “We are grateful for Irwin Olian’s leadership over the past twelve years and wish to thank him for his many contributions.   He founded our predecessor African Queen Mines Ltd. and successfully navigated that company through the mining recession acquiring, developing and selling several gold projects.  During the past two years, he has overseen rebranding of the Company as Desert Mountain Energy Corp. in the Helium space and has helped to position the Company for success in its new direction.  We look forward to his continued contributions to our success in the future and wish him every success in his other endeavors.  I look forward to taking the reins from Irwin at this time, guiding the Company on the next phase of its success.”

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

“Robert Rohlfing”                 
Robert Rohlfing
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:
Lee Dunston – Corporate Communications
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:  +1-604-788-0300

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY UPDATES PLANS FOR COMPLETION AND EVALUATION OF ITS TWO INITIAL WELLS IN ARIZONA’S HOLBROOK BASIN

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) reports that it anticipates well perforation and completion work on its two initial wells, State 10-1 and State 16-1, will be commenced by mid-August, subject to completion rig availability.   Well completion and testing functions and analysis of downhole data would be expected to be complete by month-end.

Following the completion of drilling of each of the two initial wells to their desired total depth and the cementing of production casing, the Company took a brief hiatus to allow ample time for the downhole cement to properly cure before perforating and completion procedures are undertaken. Those completion procedures will include testing for flow rates, pressure and full gaseous analysis by an independent third party to delineate the composition and percentages of Helium and other gases present in the wells.

Management is pleased to report that none of its employees have thus far tested positive for covid-19.  The Company has instituted a number of protocols for social distancing, sanitization and other extra protections to minimize risk to its employees and contractors to the greatest extent possible. Thus far, the Company’s exploration and development plans have not been adversely impacted by the covid-19 pandemic.

The Company plans to make the results of testing and evaluation of its wells available as soon as practicable upon final testing.

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.
“Irwin Olian”
Irwin Olian
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:
Irwin Olian
President and CEO
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:  +1-604-788-0300

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY ENCOUNTERS GAS IN MULTIPLE ZONES AND SETS PRODUCTION CASING ON ITS SECOND EXPLORATORY WELL IN ARIZONA’S HOLBROOK BASIN

Vancouver, British Columbia — DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that it has encountered gas in multiple zones in its second wildcat exploratory well in Arizona’s Holbrook Basin.  DME Well No. State 16-1 (API No. 02-017-20131) encountered gas in four different zones aggregating approximately 194 ft. in width with excellent porosities.  The well was spudded on July 8 and was drilled to a total depth of 2,866 ft. Production casing has now been set to 2,841ft. and cemented.

Significant gas flows were encountered both during drilling and casing setting operations.  The helium content and composition of the gaseous mixture in the well remains unknown at this time, pending final well completion operations.  Complete laboratory gas analysis for helium and other gases will be undertaken at that time, together with studies of estimated flow production levels.

According to Robert Rohlfing, Executive V.P of Exploration and Head of Technical Operations for the Company, “Once again, it is very encouraging to have encountered a high number of controlled gas flows during our drilling and casing setting operations. I remind everyone, the presence and amount of helium in the gaseous mixture has not yet been determined.  We performed basic tests for the detection of gases which might be detrimental to the cement job, and no trace elemental Sulphur was found.   Going forward, our team will be reviewing all of the geophysical data from our first two wells and making strategic recommendations based on that data.”

The Company anticipates that well completion and testing procedures will be undertaken on both of the two initial wells in the near future, with results available as soon as practicable.

About Desert Mountain Energy
The Company is an exploratory resource company engaged in exploration and development of helium, oil & gas and mineral properties in the Southwestern United States. Until September 5, 2018, the Company also owned the Yellowjacket Gold Project in Atlin, British Columbia, which it had been developing. The Company has its executive offices in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, on April 30, 2008, and was formerly named African Queen Mines Ltd. It initially received certain southern African assets in a spin off transaction related to the acquisition of Pan African Mining Corp. by Asia Thai Mining Co., Ltd.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Desert Mountain Energy Corp.
“Irwin Olian”
Irwin Olian
Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:
Irwin Olian
President and CEO
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:  +1-604-788-0300

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