VANCOUVER, BC, AUGUST 14, 2009 -- Further to its news release of August 5, 2009, GoldQuest Mining Corp. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange of the purchase agreement with Gold Fields Dominican Republic BVI Limited ("Gold Fields") to acquire, among other things, Gold Fields' 60% interest in its exploration portfolio in the Dominican Republic. The Company is currently working on the administrative requirements to get the various claims comprising the portfolio transferred to its subsidiary, pursuant to the laws of the Dominican Republic. Upon confirmation of such transfer, the Company will proceed to close the transaction with Gold Fields.

Additionally, further to the Company's news release of March 30, 2009 regarding the acquisition of the shares of Lundin Mining Exploration S.L. ("Lundin SL"), the Company anticipates that upon the conditions precedent to the completion of the acquisition being fulfilled, the Company will proceed to close the transaction.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Alistair H. Waddell - President & Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact:

Dan Maarsman - Investor Relations -- Vancouver, Canada
Tel: +1-604-632 4333
www.goldquestcorp.com
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