New Guinea Gold Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Bernard Holtshousen as Senior Mining Consultant. Mr. Holtshousen has served as a senior officer or director of numerous international mining companies including Gencor (the predecessor to BHP Billiton), Phelps Dodge, Highlands Gold and MIM Holdings.

Mr. Holtshousen's initial focus will be on the development and implementation of an operational improvement plan for the company's Mt Sinivit Gold Mine.