Focus issues shares for services

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 11, 2017) - Focus Ventures Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FCV) announces that in accordance with its agreement to issue common shares to Gordon Tainton in part consideration for his ongoing services as President of the Company, an installment of 458,333 shares has been issued to Mr. Tainton for services rendered during the three months ended July 31, 2017. The shares have a resale restriction which expires on February 4, 2018.