Nevada Sunrise Announces Changes to Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire - April 20, 2012) - Nevada Sunrise Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE: NEV) (the "Company") announces that Richard Kehmeier has resigned from the board of directors effective April 19, 2012. The board of directors thanks Mr. Kehmeier for his contribution to the Company. Mr. Kehmeier will continue to act a technical consultant and Qualified Person for the Company.

In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors, Cory Kent and Suraj Ahuja.

Mr. Kent is a securities lawyer and partner with a national law firm. He has over 15 years experience with public companies and currently serves on the board of Starcore International Ventures Ltd. and PNI Digital Media Inc.

Mr. Ahuja is a recognized geologist with over 40 years of mineral exploration and management experience in Canada, USA and South America. In 2001, he established SKAN Consulting Inc. and provides consulting services to several major and junior exploration companies on mineral exploration projects in North and South America. He currently serves on the board of UEX Corporation.

The appointment of Mr. Kent and Mr. Ahuja was made effective concurrently with the resignation of Mr. Kehmeier.


About Nevada Sunrise Gold Corp.

Nevada Sunrise Gold Corp. is a gold exploration company that has a portfolio of three projects in Nevada. The Company controls about 15,475 acres (6,260 hectares). One of the projects is in an exploration earn-in joint venture agreement for up to $4.5 million in work commitments. The Company applies the exploration experience and technical skills of its founders to search for and acquire new gold exploration projects that are developed internally and then offered for joint venture.

For the latest details on the Company, its properties, management team and philosophy, please visit our website at www.nevadasunrise.com.


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The Securities of Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to the account or benefit of any U.S. person.

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Contact Information

Nevada Sunrise Gold Corp.
William B. Henderson
President and Chief Executive Officer
(530) 887-9901
(530) 884-3822 (FAX)
www.nevadasunrise.com