TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 28, 2012) - Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) announced today that Mr. Niyazbek Aldashev has resigned from the board of directors, effective June 22, 2012. Steve Lang, chairman of the board of directors, commented "Niyaz Aldashev made important contributions to the board during his tenure and we regret his departure from the board."

About Centerra

Centerra Gold Inc. is a gold mining company focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring gold properties primarily in Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging markets worldwide. Centerra is the largest Western-based gold producer in Central Asia. Centerra's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol CG. The Company is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Additional information on Centerra is available on the Company's website at www.centerragold.com and at SEDAR at www.sedar.com.