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Vancouver - May 16, 2008 - StrataGold Corporation (SGV-TSX) is pleased
to announce the appointment of Mr. Roman Friedrich III as Executive
Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Friedrich has been a Director of
StrataGold since its inception in 2003 and was appointed Chairman of the
Board in 2006.
As Executive Chairman, Mr. Friedrich will
provide support to StrataGold as a part of the management team in the
structuring of strategic alliances, financing and corporate development.
On Mr. Friedrich's appointment, Terry Tucker,
President and CEO stated, "Since joining the Board of Directors,
StrataGold has benefited from Roman's vast experience and knowledge in
the mining industry. As Executive Chairman, his new role will complement
StrataGold's senior management team to enhance shareholder value."
Following his appointment, Mr. Friedrich
commented, "StrataGold is a company rich in assets. Over the next
year, I hope to be able to help management crystallize the value of our
portfolio for the benefit of our shareholders and provide a sound
financial footing for future growth."
Mr. Friedrich is a graduate of Rutgers
University, New Jersey, USA (B.A. 1969), and is the president of Roman
Friedrich and Company. He is a director of GFM Resources Ltd. and Gateway
Gold Corp., member of the Independent Review Committee of the Claymore
Securities Inc. family of funds and Chairman and lead independent
director of Dreman/Claymore Dividend and Income Fund, a NYSE company.
About StrataGold
StrataGold is a gold development company focused on the systematic
exploration and development of two advanced-stage gold projects and the
BRL Venture with Newmont. To obtain additional information, photos,
project updates and maps pertaining to this news release, please visit: www.stratagold.com.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Terry L. Tucker, President and CEO
Ms. Vanessa Pickering, Manager, Investor Communications
StrataGold Corporation
Tel: 604-696-6601
E-mail: info@stratagold.com
Website: www.stratagold.com
Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking
statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and
content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of
property titles, potential mineral recovery processes etc.
Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and
therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may
differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. StrataGold relies upon litigation protection for
forward-looking statements.
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