Kootenay Announces Mr. Jon Morda Appointed to Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, Dec. 12, 2011 /CNW/ – Kootenay Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE: KTN.V) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jon Morda, CA to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Morda brings Kootenay over 20 years of experience in the mining industry, having served as Chief Financial Officer for several mineral exploration and gold producing companies. As a senior executive, Mr. Morda is highly adept in all areas of strategic corporate planning, operations, budgeting, accounting and taxation functions.

Astral Drills 5m Averaging 39 g/t Gold and 93 g/t Silver at Los Crestones Project, Sierra Madre Gold-Silver Belt, Mexico

Astral Mining Corporation is pleased to report the second batch of results from drilling at the Los Crestones property, Sinaloa state, Mexico. Highlights from holes 7 to 12 of the recently-completed 18 hole 2,618.61m program include 5m averaging 39.1 g/t gold, 93.3 g/t silver and 2.13% copper. This interval from hole 11LD011 included 1m of 162.5 g/t gold, 270 g/t silver and 3.02% copper. Intervals stated are core length. True widths are not known as mineralization geometry is not completely understood at this time.

Windstorm Update Surface Exploration Underway on Mexican Gold-Silver Projects

Windstorm Resources is a new company focused on precious metals exploration in Mexico, led by an industry-renowned management team with technical expertise and market experience. Management continues to evaluate quality drill-ready prospects aiming to build an attractive portfolio of gold and silver projects offering multiple opportunities for discovery success. Windstorm is a member of the Grosso Group, a management company specializing in resource exploration for over 18 years.

President of Starcore Retires

Vancouver, B.C. – Starcore International Mines Ltd. (the “Company”) announced today that Ralf Kleine is stepping down as President of the Company and will be handing overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations at the San Martin Mine in Queretaro to Robert Eadie, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Company. Kleine, who has been providing leadership at the San Martin Mine since April 2010, will continue to serve as a member of Starcore’s Technical Advisory Board.

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