Vancouver, B.C. – >(TSX-V: GPH / OTCQX: GPHOF) ("Graphite One" or the "Company") has selected Merriman Capital, Inc. ("Merriman"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: MERR), as its Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) as it continues to trade on the OTC market’s highest tier, the OTCQXÒ.

In addition to serving as liaison between the Company and the U.S. markets, Merriman will provide Graphite One’s management team with advice on strategies to grow the Company's long term institutional shareholder base. Merriman Capital Markets Advisory Group clients benefit from corporate brokerage services, access to unique capital solutions, and a range of related initiatives intended to help companies accomplish their capital markets initiatives.

About Merriman Capital, Inc.

Merriman Capital, Inc. is a full service investment bank and Broker-Dealer that facilitates efficient capital formation through a proprietary digital network, and offers Corporate Services Advisory and comprehensive Corporate Brokerage services for public and private companies. The firm also provides equity and options execution services for sophisticated investors and differentiated research for high growth companies. Merriman Capital, Inc. is a wholly owned brokerage subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:>http://www2.kincommunications.com/e/38242/2015-01-15/7rptb/152364171. Digital Capital Network, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, Inc. All operations on the Digital Capital Network are currently being executed by Merriman Capital, Inc.

Merriman Capital, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer and member of The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) >http://www2.kincommunications.com/e/38242/2015-01-15/7rptj/152364171.

About Graphite One Resources, Inc.

Graphite One Resources, Inc. is a mineral exploration company with extensive experience in the state of Alaska and a business strategy to identify, acquire, and explore high potential projects ready for rapid advancement. The Graphite Creek Property on the Seward Peninsula of Alaska fits with the Graphite One business strategy offering significant potential for the discovery and development of a large flake, graphite deposit exposed at surface.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Anthony Huston” (signed)

For more information on Graphite One Resources Inc. please visit the Company’s website, http://www2.kincommunications.com/e/38242/2015-01-15/7rptl/152364171">www.sedar.com.