Mr. Martin Harvey reports:

EXCEL GOLD MINING INC., ANNOUNCES THAT IT HAS RETAINED "FIRST CANADIAN CAPITAL CORP", TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC MARKETING AND INVESTOR RELATION SERVICES

Excel Gold Mining Inc. ("Excel" or "the Company") (TSXV:EGM) is pleased to announce that it has retained First Canadian Capital Corp. ("First Canadian" or "the consultant") to provide strategic marketing and investor relations services. Under the terms of the agreement, Excel will pay First Canadian C$6,000 per month for a twelve month initial term and grant 400,000 stock options at an exercise price of C$(0.15). First Canadian will assist the Company in opening productive dialogue with private investors, analysts, brokers, money managers and other financial professionals. The Consultant will focus on generating market awareness among the investment community as Excel continues to follow up on their already successful drill program.

About First Canadian Capital

Based in Toronto and in business for thirteen years, First Canadian Capital Corp. (www.firstcanadiancapital.com) identifies quality assets and undervalued companies with high growth potential. It has assisted numerous North American corporations in gaining exposure and recognition within the global investment community realizing above average returns.

About Excel

Excel Gold Mining is a Canadian based junior exploration company focused on building shareholder wealth through the acquisition and development of strategic assets in mining friendly jurisdictions, particularly in the province of Quebec.

For further information please contact:

Mr. Martin Harvey

Director, Excel Gold Mining Inc.

(514) 844-8770, #101

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.