Michael Kenyon, Catherine McLeod-Seltzer and Jonathan Rubenstein Elected to Troon's Board of Directors

Troon Ventures Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:TVN) (the "Company") today announced that
shareholders have approved the election of directors at the annual general
meeting ("Meeting") of shareholders held on Friday, May 23, 2008. Newly
appointed directors include Michael Kenyon, Catherine McLeod-Seltzer and
Jonathan Rubenstein. Incumbent directors re-elected to the board were Bruce
McLeod, Stephen Quin, Colin K. Benner, John Robins, and Zara Boldt.


Voting Results

The following is a brief description of the matters voted upon by the
shareholders at the Meeting (as set out in the Company's Information Circular
dated April 25, 2008) and the outcome of the vote:


- Approve the resolution to appoint Catherine McLeod-Seltzer, Michael J. Kenyon
and Jonathon Rubenstein to the Company's Board of Directors: Passed


- Approve the resolution to re-elect Bruce McLeod, Stephen Quin, Colin K.
Benner, John Robins, and Zara Boldt to the Company's Board of Directors: Passed


- Approve the resolution to fix the number of directors at eight: Passed

- Approve the resolution to re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the auditor
of the Company to hold office for the ensuing year and authorize the directors
to fix the remuneration to be paid to the auditors: Passed


- Approve the resolution to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance
under the Company's Stock Option Plan from 1,000,894 to 1,880,895: Passed


New Directors

Catherine McLeod-Seltzer is the Chairman of Bear Creek Mining Corporation and a
recognized leader in the minerals industry for her ability to create
growth-focused companies that generate significant shareholder value. During the
past 20 years, through partnerships formed with successful geological teams, Ms.
McLeod-Seltzer has been instrumental in helping build a number of successful
mineral companies, including Arequipa Resources, Francisco Gold, Miramar Mining,
Bear Creek Mining, Stornoway Diamond Corporation and Peru Copper Inc.


Michael Kenyon is a seasoned mining executive, with a Master of Science degree
(Geology) from the University of Alberta, possessing more than 35 years
experience in the international mining industry. He is currently President, CEO
and Director of Andagan Resource Corp. Mr. Kenyon was a founding director of
Cumberland Resources Ltd., which was taken over by Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited in
2007. In 2002, he co-founded and became President and CEO of Canico Resource
Corp. which was acquired by Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD) in 2005. Mr.
Kenyon was also a founding director of Sutton Resources Ltd. and President and
CEO from 1983 up to its acquisition by Barrick Gold Corporation in 1999. From
1999 to 2002, he was a consultant to Barrick.


Jonathan Rubenstein is Vice President, Corporate Secretary and a Director of
Andagan Resource Corp. In 2001 Mr. Rubenstein was one of the founders of Canico
Resources, where he served as Vice President and Corporate Secretary as the
company explored its Onca Puma nickel deposit in Brazil. Mr. Rubenstein was
instrumental in the 2005 acquisition of Canico by CVRD of Brazil for $940
million. Mr. Rubenstein was also Vice President, Corporate Affairs for Sutton
Resources, where he played a key role in negotiating the $525 million takeover
of the company by Barrick Gold Corporation in 1999.


Incumbent Directors

Bruce McLeod is a Mining Engineer with over 20 years experience in all areas of
the exploration and mining industry. Mr. McLeod is presently the President & CEO
of Tenajon Resources Corp. and Troon Ventures Ltd., Executive Chairman &
Director of Sherwood Copper Corp., and Vice-President of International Northair
Mines Ltd. Mr. McLeod was a founder of Stornoway Diamond Corporation and sits as
an independent board member of Full Metal Minerals Ltd. and Reunion Gold Corp.
Mr. McLeod primarily focuses on project development, strategic planning and
financing activities.


Stephen Quin is the President and CEO of Sherwood Copper Corp. Mr. Quin is a
graduate of the Royal School of Mines, London, with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Mining
Geology and has 30 years experience in exploration, corporate development and
general corporate affairs. Prior to joining Sherwood Copper Mr. Quin was
Executive Vice President of Miramar Mining Corporation, where he led the
acquisition and exploration of the Hope Bay Project.


Colin Benner is an experienced mining executive and professional mining engineer
who has more than 40 years of experience in mining engineering and management in
the Canadian and International mining industry. Mr. Benner is currently the CEO
and Vice-Chairman of Skye Resources Inc. Previously he held the positions of CEO
and Vice-Chairman of Lundin Mining Corp., CEO and Vice-Chairman of EuroZinc
Mining Corp., and President and CEO of Breakwater Resources Ltd.


John Robins is a principal in the Hunter Exploration Group, one of Canada's most
successful private mineral exploration firms and is an active director of
several successful public companies. He is a graduate from the University of
British Columbia with a degree in geological sciences and has over 25 years of
experience in mineral exploration.


Zara Boldt is a Certified General Accountant and is presently the
Vice-President, Finance for Stornoway Diamond Corporation. She also serves as a
Corporate Secretary for Strongbow Exploration Inc. and North Arrow Minerals Inc.
Prior to joining Stornoway, she held the positions of Chief Financial Officer
for Sherwood Copper Corp. and Controller for the Northair Group of Companies.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,

TROON VENTURES LTD.

Bruce McLeod, President

This news release may contain forward looking statements which are not
historical facts, such as ore reserve estimates, anticipated production or
results, sales, revenues, costs, or discussions of goals and exploration
results, and involves a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, metal price volatility,
volatility of metals production, project development, ore reserve estimates,
future anticipated reserves and cost engineering estimate risks, geological
factors and exploration results. See Troon's filings for a more detailed
discussion of factors that may impact expected results.