Klondike Gold Corp.: Private Placement

Klondike Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:KG) (the "Company") is pleased to announce it
is arranging for a private placement of up to 6 million units, for total
proceeds of up to $720,000. The financing will consist of flow through and
non-flow through units priced at $0.12 and $0.10 per unit respectively. Each of
the units will consist of one flow-through or non-flow-through common share and
one-half of one non-transferable share purchase warrant with each full warrant
entitling the holder to purchase one common share for three years at a price of
$0.20 per share. 


The private placement is subject to regulatory approval and in accordance with
Exchange policies, finders' fees may be paid on a portion of the funds raised.
Proceeds will be used for exploration expenditures on the Company's Yukon and
British Columbia properties, to fund the acquisition and exploration of new
mineral properties in Portugal and general working capital.


About Klondike Gold Corp. 

Klondike Gold Corp. is a Canadian exploration company with offices in Vancouver,
British Columbia and Dawson City, Yukon. The Company is focused on the
development of its Yukon and British Columbia gold properties. In addition the
Company holds a large portfolio of base metal projects in southeastern British
Columbia.


Statements in this press release, other than purely historical information,
including statements relating to the Company's future plans and objectives or
expected results, may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks
and uncertainties inherent in resource exploration and development. As a result,
actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Klondike Gold Corp.
Erich Rauguth
President & CEO
604-685-2222
604-685-3764 (FAX)
[e-mail]
www.klondikegoldcorp.com