Pursuant to investment in Harte Gold Corp., Appian Capital Advisory LLP, the investment advisor to the Appian Natural Resources Fund ("Appian") has the right to appoint two nominees to Company's Board of Directors. Michael W. Scherb, Founder and General Partner of Appian has been appointed to the Board. The number of Directors remains fixed at eight. The appointment of Mr. Scherb is coincidental to the passing of H. Douglas Scharf, announced April 2, 2018.