Gabriel Resources Ltd.TSXV: GBU

Resignation of Gary O'Connor as Vice President Exploration

· Issued by Gabriel Resources Ltd. via CNW

TSX Trading Symbol: GBU

TORONTO, April 16 /CNW/ - Gabriel Resources Ltd. ("Gabriel") announces that Gary O'Connor has submitted his resignation as Vice President Exploration of Gabriel. Gary O'Connor joined Gabriel in May 2000 as Vice President Exploration and has played a major role in delineating the Rosia Montana and Bucium deposits.

Alan R. Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gabriel, commented "Gary O'Connor has played an instrumental role in developing the Rosia Montana ore body since joining Gabriel in early 2000". He added, "while I have reluctantly accepted his resignation, I would like to thank Gary for his contribution to the development of both Rosia Montana and Gabriel and wish him well in his future endeavors".

About Gabriel Resources

Gabriel is a Canadian based resource company committed to responsible mining and sustainable development in the communities in which it operates. Gabriel is currently engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Romania and is presently engaged in the development of its 80% owned Rosia Montana gold project.

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