WestKam Gold Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/17/12 -- WestKam Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE: WKG) (the "Company") announces the appointment of Ms. Pamela Saulnier, CMA as its Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Saulnier is replacing the Company's former Chief Financial Officer, Mr. John V. Tomanek. Management would like to thank Mr. Tomanek for his contributions to the Company and wishes him much success in his new position.

About WestKam Gold Corp.

WestKam Gold Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on developing the Bonaparte Gold Project near Kamloops, British Columbia. Additional information can be found on the company's website at www.westkamgold.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Matt Wayrynen, President

Forward looking statements: This release contains statements that are forward looking statements and are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward looking statements.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contacts:

WestKam Gold Corp.

John Ulmer

Investor Relations

778.994.6453


WestKam Gold Corp.

Suite 900, 570 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V6C 3P1
www.westkamgold.com