LIMA, Peru, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affinity Gold Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: AFYG) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonny Lian Tian Yong to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Johnny Lian Tian Yong (age 43) is currently the Chairman of JAS Singapore Group of Companies, a Singapore corporation that has subsidiary and affiliate businesses spanning more than 13 countries, covering medical and hospitality services, finance and investments, logistics, human resources and professional development, green technologies and information technology services. Mr. Lian has been the Chairman of JAS Singapore Group of Companies since October 1992.

Antonio Rotundo, President & CEO of Affinity Gold Corp. stated, "Mr. Lian brings a wealth of experience in international business and will be invaluable in assisting the future growth and development of Affinity Gold Corp. We are pleased to have the addition of Mr. Lian's valuable contributions to our Board of Directors during this stage of the company."

About Affinity Gold Corp.:

Affinity Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of large scale low-cost, high-value properties internationally. Affinity Gold Corp.'s current primary focus is gold exploration in Peru. www.affinitygold.com

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