Bison Gold Announces Appointments

June 19, 2006 - Toronto, Ontario, - Bison Gold Exploration Inc. (BGEI - CNQ) (“Bison”) announces the appointment of James K. Gowans P. Eng. and Christopher A. Carmichael CGA to the Board of Directors.

Jim Gowans is a Professional Engineer with over 30 years experience in mineral exploration, mine feasibility studies, opening new mines, commissioning mine expansions and in the development of best practices in mine safety, mine operations and economic performance improvement. He has worked at Cominco, Placer Dome and Inco on mine projects throughout Canada as well as in Nevada and Indonesia. Jim was Executive Vice President at Placer Dome Inc., Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at PT Inco Indonesia Tbk., and is currently President and CEO of DeBeers Canada Inc.

Jim has an international reputation with major mining companies and brings knowledge, expertise and guidance of the highest value to the Board of Bison as it implements its strategic and operational exploration plans.

Chris Carmichael is a Certified General Accountant with ten years experience in financial management. He is the CFO of three TSX-V companies, as well as Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee for two TSX-V companies. Chris reinforces the finance, accounting and governance roles of the Board and its Audit Committee.

Christopher Watkiss, President and CEO of Bison Gold Exploration Inc. stated, “On behalf of the Board and its Management team, I am delighted to welcome these new members to the Corporation. This marks a significant milestone achievement for Bison.”

Bison Gold Exploration Inc. is a canadian public company listed on the CNQ Exchange. Bison is focused on Gold Exploration with Property Assets in Canada and Nevada. Further details can be found on Bison’s website at www.bisongold.com

For more information contact: Christopher Watkiss, President and CEO, at 416-850-4922 or W. Dale Dunlop, Secretary and Director, at 902-423-8121. Email:

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