LONDON, March 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Crew Gold Corporation ("Crew") (TSX:CRU) (Oslo:CRU) (Frankfurt:KNC) (Other OTC:CRUGF): On March 23rd 2006, Cameron Belsher a Director of Crew, exercised 100,000 options at CAD$0.40 and sold 100,000 shares at CAD$2.15.
Mr Belsher's exposure now totals 539,900 Crew Shares including common shares and options.
Jan A. Vestrum President & CEO
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