Cortez Gold : Appoints New Director

Vancouver, British Columbia - Cortez Gold Corp (TSXV:CUT) ("Cortez" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Federico Villaseñor as a director of the Company. Mr. Villaseñor was most recently Business Development Director for Goldcorp Mexico, where he held several positions since 1981. He obtained a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering from the University of Guanajuato in 1972, a Master of Science from Columbia University of New York City in 1976, and a Finance Degree from the Instituto Tecnologico de Mexico in 1985. Mr. Villaseñor has been a member of the Mexican Mining Chamber Board. Currently he is also a Director of Starcore International Mines Ltd., a TSX-listed company that owns the San Martin Mine in Queretaro, Mexico.

"Federico brings a wealth of experience to Cortez, not only because of his years of involvement in the mining industry in Mexico, but also because of his knowledge and familiarity with doing business in his country," said Robert Eadie, President of the Company. "Cortez is extremely fortunate to have him on board."

About Cortez Gold Corp.
Cortez Gold Corporation is a Canadian precious metals production company, incorporated in 2007, headquartered in Vancouver, with operations in Mexico. Cortez is focused on efficient operations, strategic and accretive acquisitions, and financial strength. Cortez offers a low-risk gold processing business model that will generate cash flow, and provide low processing charges and efficient payment schedules to compete with larger scale smelters. Cortez Gold Corp. will grow as a company dedicated to high standards of corporate governance and sustainability. Visit www.cortezgoldcorp.com for more information.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
of Cortez Gold Corp.

(sgd.) "Robert Eadie"
Robert Eadie, President

For further information please contact:
Robert Eadie, President
Cortez Gold Corp.
Suite 750, 580 Hornby Street, Box 113
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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