Roxgold Inc. announced that the company's board of directors has established a special committee of independent directors to independently and objectively consider the issues raised by shareholders. The Special Committee is comprised of Barry Girling, Chet Idziszek and Richard Mazur, all of whom are independent directors. Mr. Mazur is the Chair of the Special Committee.

The Special Committee will consider reconstituting the Company's Board and management team in a manner which is in the best interests of all shareholders.