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Press Release - November 30, 2009 Crew Gold Provides an Update on the Debt-for-Equity Restructuring

LONDON, United Kingdom: ("Crew" or "the Company") (TSX, OSE: CRU) The Company wishes to provide additional details on the proposed debt-for-equity restructuring (the "Restructuring") that was announced on October 28, 2009 and approved by bondholders on November 24, 2009.

The Company has received a letter from Intex Resources ASA rejecting the Company's proposal but offering to discuss the matter further. The Company is continuing its discussions with its bondholders and other affected parties.

William LeClair Chief Executive Officer

Safe Harbour Statement Certain statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may constitute forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to applicable and relevant national legislation (including the Safe-Harbour provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) in countries where Crew is conducting business and/or investor relations. The words "expect", "anticipate", "will", "believe" and "may", and other similar expressions, are often used to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included herein relate, but are not limited to, statements regarding (1) the completion of the proposed Restructuring, (2) the expected impact of the Restructuring, (3) the results of the resource and reserve reviewing currently underway at the LEFA gold mine, and (4) expected shareholdings following completion of the Restructuring.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to be materially different from the events or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, prospective purchasers should specifically consider various factors that may cause actual events or results to be materially different from the events or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could impact the Company include, without limitation, risks relating to (1) receipt of all necessary approvals of the Restructuring, (2) the actions of bondholders in enforcing the existing terms of the bonds, (3) production levels at the LEFA gold mine. Although Crew has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those described in forward-looking statements contained herein, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual events or results could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The material factors and assumptions used to develop forward-looking statements include, without limitation, (1) there being no significant disruptions affecting operations, whether due to labour disruptions, supply disruptions, damage to equipment or otherwise, (2) continued development, operation and production at LEFA consistent with our current expectations, (3) foreign exchange rates among the currencies that Crew does business in being approximately consistent with current levels, (4) certain price assumptions for gold, (5) prices for electricity, fuel oil and other key supplies remaining consistent with current levels, (6) production forecasts meeting expectations, and (7) materials and labour costs increasing on a basis consistent with our expectations. Except as may be required by applicable law or stock exchange regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Crew Gold Corporation Abbey House, Wellington Way, Weybridge Surrey United Kingdom

WKN: 226534105 ; ISIN: CA2265344028; ;

SOURCE: Crew Gold Corporation

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