Mr. Derek Macpherson reports

WEST POINT GOLD ANNOUNCES UPGRADE TO THE OTCQX

West Point Gold Corp.'s common shares are now trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker symbol WPGCF. West Point Gold upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB Venture Market. West Point Gold's common shares will continue to trade on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol "WPG" and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol "LRA0".

The OTCQX Best Market is the highest market tier within OTC Markets, and trading on OTCQX will enhance the company's visibility and accessibility to U.S. investors. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best-practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and real-time Level 2 quotes for the company the exchange's website.

About West Point Gold Corp.

West Point Gold is an exploration and development company with four strategically located projects along the prolific Walker Lane trend in Nevada and Arizona.

We seek Safe Harbor.