Mr. Stephen Leahy reports

GOLDEN DAWN MINERALS ANNOUNCES INTERIM CEO

Golden Dawn Minerals Inc. president and chief executive officer Wolf Wiese is currently unable to carry out the duties of his office due to a medical situation. The company wishes Mr. Wiese a quick and full recovery. Effective immediately, Dr. Mathew Ball, PGeo, shall act as interim chief executive officer of the company.

About Golden Dawn Minerals Inc.

Golden Dawn Minerals is now one of the largest landowners in the Greenwood mining district, located in south-central British Columbia. In the last year, Golden Dawn Minerals has strategically acquired a permitted mine and mill complex -- the Greenwood gold project -- and Kettle River Resources Ltd., which holds a large land package with numerous mineral deposits.