Mr. James Hocking reports

WESTGOLD METALS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF TERRY CHRISTOPHER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Westgold Metals Corp. has appointed Terry Christopher to its board of directors.

Mr. Christopher has over 30 years of mineral exploration experience across North and South America. He currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Zonte Metals Inc., a TSX Venture Venture-listed exploration company, and has held senior and field-based technical roles with numerous public mining companies. He has also served as a director of several listed mineral exploration companies. Mr. Christopher holds a PhD in geochemistry/geology.

James Hocking, chief executive officer and director of the company, said: "Adding Terry to Westgold's board is a significant step for the company as we advance our exploration activities. His extensive technical and operational experience adds considerable depth to the board and provides an experienced technical perspective at the highest level of the company. Terry will also be an important resource for our exploration team as we evaluate, prioritize and advance our projects. Having someone of his experience on the board strengthens both the technical oversight of our exploration programs and the depth of expertise available to the team as we make decisions about where and how to deploy our exploration capital. We are very pleased to welcome Terry to Westgold and look forward to his contribution as we advance the company's portfolio."

At the same time, the company announces that Damion Carruel will step down from the board of directors. The board would like to thank Mr. Carruel for his valued contribution to Westgold and for his support and guidance in helping position the company for its next stage of growth. The company wishes him every success in the future.