LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patriot Gold Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: PGOL) today announced the appointment of Mr. Dennis L. Lance to the Board of Directors. Mr. Lance is an exploration geologist with more than 35 years of domestic and international experience in base and precious metals exploration. Mr. Lance has an extensive background both in field and management positions, and has worked for such companies as Phelps Dodge Corporation, Houston Oil and Minerals and USMX Inc. For the past decade, Mr. Lance has acted as a geological consultant to mining exploration companies. Mr. Lance earned a B.A. in Earth Science from California State University, and attended Graduate School at the Mackay School of Mines (University of Nevada). "We welcome Mr. Lance to our board of directors. His extensive industry experience is of great benefit to the company, as we continue to build shareholder value" said President Herb Duerr. Disclaimer: This announcement may contain forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, limited operating history, limited access to operating capital, factors detailed in the accuracy of geological and geophysical results including drilling and assay reports; the ability to close the acquisition of mineral exploration properties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. More information is included in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and may be accessed through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/. Contact: Investor Relations 1-877-501-GOLD (4653) 1-702-456-9565 http://www.patriotgoldcorp.com/ DATASOURCE: Patriot Gold Corp. CONTACT: Investor Relations of Patriot Gold Corp., 1-877-501-GOLD (4653), +1-702-456-9565 Web Site: http://www.patriotgoldcorp.com/

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