VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 10, 2011) - Ascot Resources Ltd. (News - Market indicators) is pleased to announce that its 2011 exploration program at Premier is underway and that drilling will commence this week. Ascot has recently purchased an additional track mounted drill rig, so the Company now owns three drill rigs, all of which will be employed at Premier. The budget for 2011 is $3.5-$4.0 million, consisting of a 20,000-25,000 meter drill campaign of approximately 100 Diamond drill holes.

The 2010 drilling campaign was successful in continuing to confirm the property has potential for both bulk tonnage and higher grade underground gold targets analogous to the system mined at Premier (historic production - 2.11 MOz Au, 44.24 MOz Ag from 8.64 Mt). In 2011 the Unicorn and Province/Big Missouri zones will be drilled at sufficient density to provide an initial 43-101 resource in this large target area.

Recent compilation of historic Westmin drilling in small areas including S1, Dago and Martha Ellen has greatly aided with the geological model and extended mineralization in areas not previously drilled by Ascot. Drilling by Westmin includes over 550 drill holes at a tight drill spacing and helps to demonstrate good continuity of gold mineralization. This data will be drill tested in the field, in 2011, for potential inclusion in an initial 43-101 resource.

Allan frame has resigned as a director of the Company to pursue other business interests. Ascot would like to thank him for his significant contributions to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

Graeme Evans, P. Geo and Leif Bjornson, P.Geo are providing the field management for the Premier exploration program. Graeme Evans, designated as the Qualified Person (QP) as defined by National Instrument 43-101 has prepared the technical information in this news release.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

ASCOT RESOURCES LTD.

John A. Toffan, President and Director

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