Golden Hope Mines Limited introduced Mr. Andre Tessier as its new President and CEO effective immediately. Mr. Tessier is a Professional Engineer and Geologist, involved in the mineral exploration and mining industry since 1989, including 12 years as Director, President and CEO of the publicly traded junior mining company referred to below. Mr. Tessier started his career as Exploration Manager in Noranda, Quebec for Cominco Ltd. He subsequently became geological consultant to the industry with clients from both the major and junior sectors in Canada, South and Central America and Central Asia.

Mr. Tessier has also been added to the slate of Directors to be elected at the companies Annual General Meeting to be held on June 28 in Montreal.