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Lateegra Adds Depth and International Experience to the Board

Wednesday July 12, 3:15 am ET

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 12, 2006 -- Lateegra Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:LRG.V - News)(FWB: LTG) (the "Company") announces the following corporate appointments:

Mr. David H. Francisco has agreed to join the company's Board of Directors. Since September 2005, Mr. Francisco has served as Senior Technical Advisor to the CEO of Newmont Mining Corp. Originally joining Newmont in 1995 as Vice President, International Operations, Mr. Francisco was elected to the position of Senior Vice President, International Operations in 1997, then responsible for world wide operations. Subsequent to that, he was elected Executive Vice President, Operations. Mr. Francisco holds a bachelor's degree in geological engineering from the University of Arizona. With his many years of experience and extensive knowledge of international mining, Mr. Francisco brings to Lateegra multi-faceted talent, assisting management in fulfilling the Company's mandate, for transitioning towards becoming a cash flow producing gold company.

The Company is pleased to welcome to the Technical Advisory Board, Dr. Tibor Rozgonyi. Dr. Rozgonyi currently sits as Head Professor of the Mining Engineering Department at the Colorado School of Mines. From 1990 to 1995, he served as Dean of Engineering at the University of Wollongong, Australia. In recognition of his professional accomplishments, Dr. Rozgonyi was elected to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering.

"I am very pleased to welcome both of these highly accomplished individuals to Lateegra Gold's developing team. With the additions of Mr. Francisco and Dr. Rozgonyi, the Company has assembled the skill sets required to grow a substantial enterprise in the gold mining industry," stated Michael Townsend, President and CEO.

Having recently completed a financing, the Company is actively pursuing a number of opportunities in Latin America, ranging from green fields exploration through near term production potentials.

The Company also wishes to announce the appointment of Peter Dickie to the position of Vice President, Corporate Affairs. Mr. Dickie brings over 10 years experience with public companies and in the securities business. Having spent a number of years in management positions, we envision Peter's organizational and public relations skills will provide Lateegra with enhanced guidance, also supporting Company progress.

About the Company

Lateegra Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company with a mandate to build a significant portfolio of advanced exploration and near production properties with world class potential in Latin America.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Townsend, President and CEO

The TSX Venture Exchange has not yet reviewed and does not take responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this news release.

Contact:
Contacts:
Lateegra Gold Corp.
Michael Townsend
President and CEO
[phone] or Toll Free: 1-866-669-9377
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[e-mail]
http://www.lateegra.com



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Source: Lateegra Gold Corp.