Exploration Update for Tonopah Divide

 

LA JOLLA, CA - Tonogold Resources, Inc. reported the 1st quarter exploration update for the Tonopah Divide Gold Project located five miles south of the town of Tonopah, Esmeralda County, Nevada.

Centerra (U.S.), Inc., a subsidiary of Centerra Gold Inc. is managing the exploration program as part of its Exploration and Option Agreement with Tonogold Resources, Inc.

Tonogold has received Centerra's report for the quarter ending March 31, 2009. Key points of interest are as follows: ¥ Increased the land position by approximately 2,500 acres; ¥ Continued evaluation of the drilling results from last quarter and from predecessors' drill programs; ¥ Prepared geological cross sections based upon the drilling results; ¥ Began creation of a 3D model of the project; ¥ Performed check assays of selected drill hole samples for quality assurance and quality control purposes. ¥ Initiated an evaluation of sample preparation procedures and alternatives; ¥ Continued planning for future exploration activities; ¥ An Annual Report including cross sections, maps and discussion is in preparation.

The company’s address is 5771 La Jolla Blvd., Ste. 100, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-456-1273, fax: 858-456-2540, email: [email protected].