Great Quest Announces the Commencement of Diamond Drilling on the Djambaye 2 Gold Zone

VANCOUVER, BC - Willis W. Osborne, President of Great Quest Metals Ltd. (TSX Venture Exchange: GQ), is pleased to announce that the diamond drill has finally arrived in Kenieba, western Mali, West Africa, and the first hole on the Djambaye 2 gold zone will start on Wednesday, April 27, 2005. Because of the fact that there have been so many delays with the arrival of the drill, the drillers have promised a second drill in 20 days. Marvin Mitchell is the Qualified Person, pursuant to NI 43- 101, on the project.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Willis W. Osborne"
Willis W. Osborne