The Directors of Hidefield Gold plc ("Hidefield" or the "Company") are pleased to announce that at the Company's Annual General Meeting held on 25 July 2008 all resolutions were duly passed.

The Directors also announce that following the Annual General Meeting John Prochnau, Technical Director of Hidefield, announced he was stepping down from the Board of Directors of the Company for personal reasons, but would continue to assist the Company in its exploration efforts in Argentina and elsewhere as the Company's principal geological consultant.

Following the retirement of Mr. Prochnau, the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Christopher McGrath, Chief Financial Officer of Hidefield, to the Board of Directors. Mr. McGrath has served as Chief Financial Officer to Hidefield since the retirement of Ken Bone in October 2007 and is also the Chief Financial Officer of Columbus Gold Corp, a company in which Hidefield holds a substantial shareholding. Mr. McGrath is an accomplished finance professional and holds recognised accounting qualifications in both Canada and the USA.

Hidefield's Chairman Kenneth Judge, commenting on the Board changes, said "My colleagues on the Board understand John's desire to reduce his travel commitments and enjoy more family time therefore limiting his involvement with the Company to a focus on geology rather than corporate matters. We are very pleased that he will continue to act as the Company's principal geological consultant.

"John's contribution to the Company since its founding almost ten years ago can be seen in the success we've had with our gold exploration activities in Argentina, Brazil, the USA and Canada. His foresight in the acquisitions and discoveries we have made is testament to his talent as an experienced and successful geologist and mining engineer.

"Sean McGrath is a talented finance executive and we are delighted that he has stepped up from the position of Chief Financial Officer to join us on the Board. Sean's financial reporting and corporate finance experience will be invaluable to the Board and we look forward to working with him."

Further information on Sean McGrath

Sean Christopher McGrath, aged 35, holds options to subscribe for 100,000 ordinary shares exercisable at a price of 8.875p per share between 28 July 2009 and 28 July 2015. In addition he holds further options to subscribe for 250,000 ordinary shares exercisable at a price of 4p per share between 28 February 2010 and 28 February 2016.

Mr. McGrath is, or has been within the previous five years, a director of the following companies:

Current
AMI Resources Inc.

Previous
DeJour Enterprises Ltd.


Mr. McGrath has confirmed that there is no further information to be disclosed in accordance with the requirements of Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules.


Enquiries:

Hidefield Gold Plc
Ken Judge, Chairman
+ 44 773 300 1002

Investor Relations
Paul Ensor: London
Jon Bey: North America
+ 44 20 7590 5503
+ 1 800 689 2599

Hanson Westhouse Limited (Nomad)
Tim Feather / Matthew Johnson
+ 44 113 246 2610

Landsbanki Securities (UK) Ltd (Broker)
Tom Hulme
+ 44 20 7426 9000