Gowest Gold Announces Conference Call Wednesday 11am ET Corresponding to Updated Resource

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 31, 2011) - Gowest Gold Ltd. ("Gowest" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GWA)(OTCBB:GWSAF)(FRANKFURT:1GW) will announce the Company's National Instrument 43-101 updated gold resource before the market opens on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

A conference call will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 starting at 11am Eastern Time. Senior Management will be on hand to discuss the results.

Conference Call Access:

• Canada & US Toll Free: 866-696-5910
• International & Toronto: 416-340-2217
• Pass code: 1018302

Archive Call Access:

If you are unable to attend the conference call, a replay will be available until midnight, June 8, 2011 by calling the appropriate number below:

• Local Toronto Participants: 905-694-9451
• North American Toll Free: 800-408-3053
• Pass code: 5768187

About Gowest

Gowest is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on the delineation and development of its 100% owned Frankfield East gold deposit. Gowest is exploring additional gold targets on the 60 square kilometre land package it controls and continuing to evaluate acquisition targets in the vicinity of the Pipestone Fault area, part of the prolific Timmins, Ontario Gold Camp.

Forward-looking statements

This news release contains certain "forward looking statements". Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The results or events depicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this news release and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.