Manitou Gold Inc. announced that Mr. Richard Murphy, P. Geo., has been appointed as president and chief executive of the company with effect from May 1, 2015. Mr. Murphy is an exploration entrepreneur who has been engaged in mineral exploration since 1994. He has been a member of the executive and board of Ginguro Exploration Inc. since 2009 and has guided Ginguro into its current unique position as owner of North America's first gold paleo-placer deposit.

Manitou also announced that Mr. Wayne Whymark has resigned from the Board of Directors and Mr. Murphy has been appointed as a Director of the company, both with immediate effect.