Atna Discovers New Gold Mineralization at Reward

GOLDEN, CO - Atna Resources Ltd. reported that the first phase of the 2013 drilling program discovered a potential new zone of gold mineralization at the Reward Gold Mine Project near Beatty, NV.  Highlights from the drill results include: 180 feet (54.9m) grading 0.022 oz/ton gold (0.74 g/t gold) including 95 feet (29.0 m) grading 0.029 oz/ton gold (0.98 g/t gold) in hole RW13-044; 345 feet (105.2 m) grading 0.022 oz/ton gold (0.76 g/t gold) which includes 100 feet (30.5 m) grading 0.030 oz/ton gold (1.01 g/t gold) in hole RW13-046; 185 feet (56.4 m) grading 0.025 oz/ton gold (0.84 g/t gold) in hole RW13-048.

"These drill hole results point to the possible presence of a new zone of bedded gold mineralization along the eastern and southeastern flanks of the main Reward gold deposit. This step-out drilling program clearly demonstrates the potential for extending the open pit resource at Reward," said President & CEO, James Hesketh.

The drilling program is designed to expand the existing resource and reserves as well as to ensure that planned plant facility locations will not overlay mineralized zones. Eight holes have been completed in the 14 hole program for a total footage of 5,060 feet (1,542.2 m). Assays have been received on six of the completed holes with promising results received thus far.