NewWest Gold Corporation Reports Positive Results of Roadcut Rock-Chip Samples at Long Canyon

Lakewood, Colorado (ots/PRNewswire) - NewWest Gold Corporation
(TSX: NWG) ("NewWest") today announced results of roadcut rock-chip
channel sampling at its Long Canyon project, one of NewWest's
principal projects in the Eastern Great Basin area of Elko County ,
Nevada. NewWest previously reported the results of its Phase One
drilling program at Long Canyon on September 21, 2006. The Phase One
drilling program consisted of 16 reverse-circulation drill holes
totaling 6,610 feet and the construction of approximately 5,100 feet
of access roads. Results from the Phase One drilling program
included the best drill intercept to date at Long Canyon.

NewWest's wholly owned subsidiary, NewWest Gold USA Inc. is the
manager of a joint venture at Long Canyon with AuEx Ventures, Inc
(TSX-V: XAU) ("AuEx"). Under the terms of the joint venture, the two
companies combined NewWest's private land position with AuEx's
mining claims at Long Canyon. NewWest's initial interest on the
project is 51% and AuEx's interest is 49%. NewWest has the right to
earn its 51% in the project by spending US$5.0 million within five
years. Once NewWest completes its earn- in, NewWest has the option to
increase its ownership to 65% by completing a feasibility study.

"These roadcut rock-chip sampling results confirm our
interpretation of the structure and stratigraphy at Long Canyon,"
said Steve Alfers, President and CEO. "Based on these results, we
are currently re-evaluating our previous Phase Two drill plans and
expect to begin drilling in early November."

Systematic rock-chip channel sampling and detailed geologic
mapping of the new roadcut exposures were recently completed,
representing a critical element in the interpretation of the geology
and the controls on gold mineralization. The roadcut rock-chip
sampling extended the known zone of mineralization 1,200 feet to the
south including 40 feet with an average grade of 0.272 ounces of
gold per ton (oz Au/ton). All sample intervals are reported as
collected; investigations to determine true widths are ongoing. The
results from the roadcut channel sampling (using a 0.010 oz Au/ton
cutoff) are reported below. A map showing the location of the
mineralized roadcut intervals is available on the Company's website
at www.newwestgold.com.

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Sample Location From To Length Grade
(feet) (feet) (feet) (oz Au/ton)
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Road H1 to LC-30 0 40 40 0.272
incl. 20 30 10 0.308
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Road H1 to LC-30 270 300 30 0.020
incl. 270 280 10 0.028
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Road H1 to LC-30 830 850 20 0.038
incl. 840 850 10 0.043
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Road LC-24 to LC-30 1,230 1,300 70 0.017
incl. 1,240 1,250 10 0.024
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Road LC-24 to LC-25 338 400 62 0.042
incl. 350 360 10 0.057
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Road LC-28 to LC-24 246 280 34 0.149
incl. 246 250 4 0.639
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Road LC-28 to LC-24 330 430 100 0.037
incl. 360 370 10 0.071
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Road LC-11 to LC-21 160 200 40 0.014
incl. 180 190 10 0.019
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Road LC-11 to LC-21 290 330 40 0.131
incl. 300 310 10 0.232
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Road LC-11 to LC-21 380 410 30 0.029
incl. 380 390 10 0.057
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Road LC-11 to LC-21 430 450 20 0.021
incl. 430 440 10 0.022
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Road LC-10 to LC-20 10 20 10 0.043
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The Long Canyon mineralization is now documented by both drill
holes and surface intercepts along a strike length of 3,000 feet.
The remaining 1,800 feet of the southwestern portion of the defined
target remains undrilled. These results have also established the
presence of outcropping mineralization to the west of the known gold
target and in areas without anomalous gold in soils, representing
potential new targets not previously recognized.

Each sample was taken following standard industry practice and was
collected from approximately 10 feet or less of rock exposure. Each
sample weighed approximately one to two kilograms. Calculated
intervals are continuous sets of samples exceeding 0.010 oz Au/ton.
All samples were prepared and assayed by American Assay
Laboratories, Inc. of Sparks, Nevada . Gold results were determined
using standard fire assay techniques on a 30 gram sample with an
atomic absorption finish.

Qualified Person

Michael Gustin, Ph.D., of Mine Development Associates, Reno,
Nevada, is NewWest's qualified person as defined by NI43-101 and has
reviewed and approved the technical data in this news release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Information in this news release that is not current or historical
factual information may constitute forward-looking information within
the meaning of securities laws. Implicit in this information,
particularly in respect of future operating results, economic
performance, potential mineralization and resources, exploration
results and further plans and objectives are forward looking
statements that involve various risks and uncertainties which,
although considered reasonable by NewWest at the time of
preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Readers are cautioned that
there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be
accurate and actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements.

About NewWest Gold Corporation

NewWest Gold Corporation is one of the largest holders of precious
metals mineral rights in Nevada's gold trends, spanning approximately
623, 000 acres. NewWest holds 19 exploration projects, including
advanced staged projects with measured and indicated resources.
NewWest's goal is to advance its projects along the pipeline into
production.

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Contact:
For further information: NewWest Gold Corporation: Jennifer Van
Dinter, Director of Investor Relations, Tel: +1-(303)-425-7042, Fax:
+1-(303)-425-6634, info@newwestgold.com; NewWest Gold Corporation:
Stephen Alfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tel:
+1-(303)-425-7042, Fax: +1-(303)-425-6634