Mr. Gordon Leask reports

HIGHWAY 50 GOLD COMPLETES DRILLING AT MONROE PROJECT

Highway 50 Gold Corp. has completed the drill program on its Monroe project. Two drill hole extensions were attempted, with one hole being unable to continue to the intended depth, and the other encountering unexpected geologic complexities and significant down-hole drilling risks. Management intends to evaluate the outcome of the drilling and will determine the direction for the project in the near future.

The scientific and technical disclosure in this news release has been approved by Gordon P. Leask, PEng, president and chief executive officer of the company, and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 -- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Highway 50 Gold Corp.

Highway 50 Gold is a mineral exploration stage company led by a team of experienced explorers and deal-makers. The company is executing an exploration plan refined over 25 years of experience in Nevada and the Aldridge formation of southeastern British Columbia. The exploration focus on its projects are a result of what management believes to be breakthroughs in the understanding of north-central Nevada's crustal architecture and a new geological understanding on the Monroe property in British Columbia.

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