Mr. Lutz Klingmann reports

GOLDEN QUEEN MINING CO. LTD. - APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR

Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. has appointed Bryan Coates to the board of directors.

Mr. Coates has more than 30 years of progressive experience in the international and Canadian mining industry. Mr. Coates has been the vice-president, finance, and chief financial officer of Osisko Mining Corp. since May 1, 2007. He is responsible for all activities related to financing, financial reporting, gold marketing, risk management and government relations. Prior to joining Osisko, Mr. Coates was chief financial officer of Iamgold Corp. (2006 to 2007), Cambior Inc. (2001 to 2006) and Cia Minera Antamina (1998 to 2001). He is a director of U3O8 Corp. and the Quebec Mining Association. He also chairs the Federation des Chambres de commerce du Quebec's mining industry committee. He holds an honours bachelor of commerce from Laurentian University in Ontario.

The company also announces the resignation of Gordon Gutrath from the board of directors. Mr. Gutrath has been a director since 1987, and the company wishes to thank him for his service and contribution to the company over the last 25 years.