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Evolving Gold Corp Signs Letter Agreement to Acquire August 7, 2007, Vancouver, British Columbia: Evolving Gold Corp. (TSX-V: EVG) (OTCBB: EVOGF) (“Evolving”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent with Golden Predator Mines Inc. and Golden Predator Mines (US) Inc. (collective, “Golden Predator”) for the acquisition of Golden Predator’s mining options on a 100% undivided interest in the Rattlesnake Hills Property, located in Natrona County, Wyoming (the “Property Option”). Golden Predator currently holds an option on the Rattlesnake Hills Property with Bald Mountain Mining Company (“ The Rattlesnake Hills Property is underlain by an Eocene alkaline volcanic field, covering about 100 square miles, which is part of the greater Quinton Hennigh, Ph.D., Evolving’s Vice President of Exploration stated: “The Rattlesnake Hills property represents an opportunity of Evolving Gold to explore for a significant gold deposit within the world class The agreement with Golden Predator is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, due diligence review by Evolving of the Rattlesnake Hills Property’s mineral claims; the negotiation, execution and delivery of a definitive acquisition agreement (the “Evolving Gold Option Agreement”); approval of the Evolving Gold Option Agreement by the board of directors of Evolving; and receipt of all required regulatory approvals. In order to exercise the proposed option, Evolving has agreed to pay Golden Predator 3 million shares (“Shares”) of Evolving at a deemed price of $0.40 per Share to be issued subject to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and subject to any requirement for escrow that may be imposed by the TSX Venture Exchange. In order to exercise the rights under the Evolving Gold Option Agreement, Evolving will issue the Shares as follows: 1,000,000 shares upon closing; 1,000,000 shares upon the one year anniversary of closing; and 1,000,000 shares on the 2 year anniversary of closing. If Evolving fails to make a share payment as contemplated above, Golden Predator may terminate the Evolving Gold Option Agreement. Golden Predator will retain a 0.5% NSR in respect of the Rattlesnake Hills Property and Evolving shall retain the right to buy back 0.25% of that NSR for $375,000(USD) at the option of Evolving. In addition, Golden Predator will retain the right to purchase up to 10% of any shares offered by Evolving during the term of the Evolving Gold Option Agreement (with Golden Predator’s purchase subject to the same terms and conditions as other purchasers participating in the offering). In compliance with National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) Lawrence A. Dick, Ph.D., P.Geo., is the Qualified Person responsible for the accuracy of this news release. About Evolving Gold Corp. Evolving Gold Corporation is an emerging exploration and development company focused on building value through the acquisition and exploration of world class prospective gold properties primarily in the southwestern For more information on the Company, please visit our web site at www.evolvinggold.com. On Behalf of the Board of Directors EVOLVING GOLD CORP. “Dr. Lawrence Dick” Dr. Lawrence Dick, P.Geo. President and Director FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Evolving Gold Corp. Bill Gillies, Investor Relations Direct (604) 639-0432 Toll free 1-866-604-3864 OR Renmark Financial Communications Inc Christopher Wells: cwells@renmarkfinancial.com Philippe Deserres: pdeserres@renmarkfinancial.com Tel.: (514) 939-3989 Fax: (514) 939-3717 This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the Not For Distribution to The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. |