AurCrest Gold Inc. announced that Mr. Stan Beardy of Muskrat Dam First Nation will be joining the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Beardy's appointment is subject To Approve the TSX Venture Exchange. Mr. Beardy has proven his leadership skills in the fields of politics, business, and community development over a forty-five year period. Serving as Chief of Muskrat Dam First Nation for fifteen years, as the Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation for twelve years, and as the Ontario Regional Chief with the Chiefs of Ontario for three years, Mr. Beardy has developed a keenly refined sense for politics at the community, regional, and national levels.