­ Lode-Star Mining Inc. announced the signing of a Toll Milling Agreement (the "Agreement") between Scorpio Gold Corporation's ("Scorpio Gold") company affiliate, Goldwedge LLC. The Agreement will allow for the processing of ore delivered from Lode-Star's Goldfield Bonanza Project to Scorpio Gold's 400 ton per day Goldwedge milling facility located in Manhattan, Nevada. Under the terms of the Agreement, Lode-Star will advance funds required for the design engineering, permitting and mill modifications. Based on previous metallurgical testing, the Company's ore requires gravity combined with flotation for optimal recoveries of contained precious metals. The Goldwedge milling circuit is currently configured with a gravity recovery circuit. The modifications to the Goldwedge milling facility will include the addition of a flotation circuit, supporting reagent tanks/silos, secondary lining of process containment ponds, leak detection and monitoring wells associated with fluid containments. The Agreement provides for Lode-Star to recoup the advanced funds through a reduction in toll milling rates until all advanced funds have been repaid. Following repayment, the toll charges will revert to standard rates. This Agreement is mutually beneficial for both parties. With the addition of a flotation circuit the Goldwedge milling facility will have the capability of processing carbonaceous/sulfidic ores, expanding its availability for toll milling. Lode-Star benefits from having a long-term processing agreement for their ores at a location operated by an experienced processing team. The mill is in close proximity to the Company's mine, thus minimizing haulage costs, and will have a milling circuit optimized for peak metallurgical recoveries.