MOUNT PEARL, NL--(Marketwire - Apr 26, 2012) - KAT Gold Holdings. (OTCQB: [ BVIG ]) (PINKSHEETS: [ BVIG ]) [ www.katexploration.com ]

KAT Gold Holdings Corp, an emerging company with a strong portfolio of mining and exploration properties, is pleased to announce that it has appointed two new members to its board of directors.

Thomas Brookes has agreed to join the company as a director and "Senior Vice President of Foreign Capital Projects." Mr. Ken Stead, CEO, comments that, "On behalf of the board of directors, we are delighted to have someone with this caliber of mineral exploration and firsthand experience in mining operations that will oversee the company's foreign projects as we expand throughout the world. With more than 30 years in the mining sector, Thomas will bring fresh perspectives and proven success to our Board as we continue to progress within our long-term strategic plan."

Mr. Brooke's immediate attention is first and foremost on the company's Ekom Eya gold mining operations in Ghana Africa which is now is in the planning stages of production.

Matthew Sullivan has agreed to join the company as a director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Sullivan has worked with a wide variety of well-established ventures and early stage companies in strategic and business operations. Matthew's background is in venture capital and business analysis and is also the Chief Operating Officer of Asana International, a global consumer health products company and has been the principal of Sullivan & Associates Ltd, a financial consulting firm providing business analysis, marketing research and corporate finance services since 2000. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Dalhousie University. He has lived abroad in Europe, India, the Middle East and Asia.

With the experience and dedication of all members of the board of directors, KAT Gold Holdings feels it is set to make a tremendous leap forward as it establishes itself in the gold mining Industry.

For details on the Ekom Eya Mine Operations, please click the link below.
[ http://katexploration.com/PressReleases/Business_Summary_Kat_Gold_Holding_Corp.pdf ]

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