Kestrel Gold Inc. announced that effective March 15, 2017, Mr. Rob Solinger will be appointed as a director and as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Solinger is a chartered accountant, with over 30 years of finance experience in a variety of industries, including junior oil and gas, technology and financial services. The board of directors of the Corporation will consist of Kevin Nephin who will continue as President and Chief Executive Officer, Rob Solinger (who will be Chief Financial Officer), Scott Kellaway and Stuart Peterson.

Kevin Nephin, Scott Kellaway and Stuart Peterson will constitute the Audit Committee. Scott Kellaway and Stuart Peterson will be independent directors on the board and on the Audit Committee.