CALIFORNIA NANOTECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES DR. LAVERNIA RESIGNS AS DIRECTOR

TSXV: CNO

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 3, 2017 – The Company would like to note that Dr. Enrique Lavernia has resigned as a director of California Nanotechnologies Corp., effective January 1, 2017. "Dr. Lavernia has made a tremendous contribution to Cal Nano over the last several years. While stepping down as a Director, it is hoped that the strong collaborative efforts that were initiated years ago will continue," stated David Grant, Chairman of the Board. "I'm sure I speak for the entire Board in thanking Dr. Lavernia for his multifaceted support of the Company."

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Mikel Damke, Executive Assistant to the CEO

Tel. No. (403) 660-7770

Email: m.damke@calnanocorp.com

Website: www.calnanocorp.com 

For further information, please contact:

David Grant, Interim CEO

T: (562) 404-8510 or (800) 577-6664

C: (714) 757-8863

E: d.grant@omni-lite.com

W: www.calnanocorp.com