TORONTO, ONTARIO – (Marketwire – May 9, 2012) – The Board of Directors of Gowest Gold Ltd. (“Gowest” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:GWA) (OTCBB:GWSAF) (FRANKFURT:1GW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter Quintiliani to the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Audit Committee, effective immediately.

Mr. Quintiliani is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Corporate Development of a large private company and has over 35 years experience in corporate finance. Mr. Quintiliani is a Chartered Accountant.

“We are very pleased with the addition of Mr. Quintiliani to the Board as he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, which will provide the Company with valuable guidance as we move the Frankfield project forward,” said Mr. Fraser Elliott, Executive Chairman of Gowest.

The Company has granted Mr. Quintiliani options to purchase up to 400,000 common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.19 per share, expiring on May 9, 2017.

About Gowest

Gowest is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on the delineation and development of its 100% owned Frankfield East gold deposit, part of the Company’s Timmins North Gold Project (TNGP). Gowest is exploring additional gold targets on the 60-square-kilometre TNGP land package and continuing to evaluate area, which is part of the prolific Timmins, Ontario gold camp.

Forward-looking statements

This news release contains certain “forward looking statements”. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The results or events depicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this news release and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

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Gowest Gold Ltd.
Greg Romain                                                                   Greg Taylor
President & CEO                                                            Investor Relations

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