Lake Shore Gold Corporation Looking For CFO After Athwal Resigns

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Lake Shore Gold Corp. (TSX: LSG) announced that effective April 30, 2007, Parkash Athwal has resigned as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer to pursue other interests. The Company is actively seeking a suitable candidate to replace Ms. Athwal.

Ms. Athwal has been Lake Shore’s CFO since its inception in December 2002 and has assisted the Company to grow from the TSX Venture Exchange to the TSX and to one of the most influential exploration companies in the Timmins Gold Camp, with the continued development of the Timmins West Gold Project and the anticipated acquisition of the Bell Creek Mine and Mill (announced on January 31, 2007). Alan Moon, Chair of the Board, stated, "The Company and board thank Ms. Athwal for her support and contribution over the last four years and wish her well in her future endeavours"