PGI Philex Gold

Philex Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE: PGI) ("PGI" or "Company") announces today the closing of the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement"), pursuant to which Philex Mining Corporation ("PMC"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Philex Gold Holdings Inc. ("PGHI") acquired all of the outstanding common shares of PGI not already held by PGHI for US$0.75 for each common share of PGI.

The Arrangement was carried out pursuant to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act and was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on April 23, 2010 and the affirmative votes of the PGI shareholders at a meeting held on April 15, 2010.

The PGI common shares are expected to be de-listed from the TSX Venture Exchange at the close of business on or around Friday, April 30, 2010.

Registered holders of PGI common shares are reminded that, in order to receive the consideration to which they are entitled pursuant to the Arrangement, they should promptly complete and execute the letter of transmittal delivered to them with their shareholder meeting materials and which is also available online at www.sedar.com, and present and surrender the certificate(s) representing their PGI common shares in accordance with the letter of transmittal to Computershare Investor Services Inc., the depositary for the Arrangement, at the address indicated on the letter of transmittal. Failure to present and surrender the certificate(s) representing such PGI common shares on or before the second anniversary of closing will result in the termination of any entitlement of the holder of such common shares to receive the consideration otherwise payable to such holder under the Arrangement.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, information concerning the proposed transaction involving PGI, PGHI and PMC and matters relating thereto. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "does not anticipate", or "believes" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", or "will be taken", "occur", or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is made, and is based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking information include, among others, risks related to international operations; risks related to joint venture operations; actual results of current exploration activities; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of resources; possible variations in reserves, grade or recovery rates, accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; and delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities as well as those risk factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2008 for PGI available at www.sedar.com. Although PGI has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. PGI undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

This news release and the information contained herein does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States and securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or exemption from registration.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contacts: Philex Gold Inc. Renato N. Migrino Chief Financial Officer (632) 746-8756 (632) 631-9498 (FAX) www.philexgold.com