Update On Exploration Programs Proceeding At Star Point Copper-Silver-Gold And Fondaway Canyon Gold Projects

TORONTO - Getchell Gold Corp. reported that the Induced Polarization (IP) geophysical survey at the Star Point Copper-Gold-Silver Project in Pershing County, Nevada, has been completed ahead of schedule. The IP survey was conducted over two high grade occurrences; at the historical Star Point copper mine and at the copper-gold-silver Star South artisanal mining site, for the purpose of refining previously identified geophysical anomalies for drill targeting.

Key Highlights at the Star Point Cu-Au-Ag Project: High grade mineralization observed at surface at Star Point and Star South; Historic Star Point Copper Mine returned samples grading 4.25, 3.00 and 2.35% Cu*; Star South artisanal mining dumps returned high proportion of well mineralized samples with one sample grading 2.45% Cu, 9.26 g/t Au and 310.0 g/t Ag*; Previous geophysical surveys identified sizable anomalies underlying surface showings; and Multiple line IP survey with objective to refine drill targets at Star Point and Star South has recently completed.

Highlights at the Fondaway Canyon Gold Project: Four of six drill holes have been completed on the 2,000m drill program at the Company's advanced stage Fondaway Canyon Gold project.

"There are indications of a significant mineralizing system underlying the Star Point project and the potential of this early stage project highly complements the Company's advanced stage Fondaway Canyon gold project situated just to the south," said Mike Sieb, President.