Mr. Gordon Aldcorn reports

KESTREL GOLD APPOINTS NEW CFO AND SECRETARY

Jean Sharp has resigned as corporate secretary and chief financial officer of Kestrel Gold Inc., and Ikay Deol has been appointed as corporate secretary and chief financial officer.

Ms. Deol, CPA, has over seven years experience working with publicly listed Canadian and Australian junior mining companies, providing comprehensive accounting, financial reporting and regulatory compliance services. She also acts as chief financial officer of other publicly listed exploration-stage companies listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange.

Gordon Aldcorn, president and chief executive officer of the corporation, stated: "On behalf of the corporation, we wish to thank Jean for her contribution and service to the corporation. We are pleased to welcome Ms. Deol in joining Kestrel in her new position as corporate secretary and chief financial officer."

About Kestrel Gold Inc.

Kestrel Gold is an exploration company headquartered in Western Canada and focused on the Canadian Cordillera. Kestrel has earned a 100-per-cent interest in the QCM property, which is an orogenic gold target located in the Manson-Germanson placer district. Kestrel also owns a 100-per-cent interest in the KSD property, which is an orogenic gold target located in the Yukon portion of the Tintina gold belt. Kestrel is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol KGC.