GNH Golden Hope Mines Limited

Golden Hope Mines Limited (TSX VENTURE: GNH)(PINK SHEETS: GOLHF) is pleased to announce that it has extended it current drill contract on its Bellechasse-Timmins property for an additional 2000m. The current Phase 1 drill campaign of 2000m announced on April 13, 2010 is quickly approaching completion and the company is pleased with the efficiency and quality of work provided by Forage Mercier Inc., the drill contractors. The company has completed 12 of the 16 holes planned for the Phase 1 drill campaign.

About Golden Hope Mines Limited:

Golden Hope Mines Limited is a mineral exploration company that seeks to grow shareholder value through the acquisition, exploration and development of potentially large-scale gold and base metal projects suitable for underground and/or open-pit mining. The company's focus is in Quebec, Canada. The Bellechasse gold project in Quebec includes the Timmins 1, Timmins 2 and Ascot gold zones, the new FSG volcanic environment targets and a number of recently claimed ultra basic/serpentine bodies. For further information on Golden Hope Mines Limited please visit www.goldenhopemines.com.

Forward-Looking Information:

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address future production, reserve potential, exploration drilling, exploitation activities, the size and use of proceeds of the Offering and events or developments that the company expects are forward-looking statements. Although the company believes the expectations expressed in such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. These include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions.

Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the company, investors should review registered filings at www.sedar.com.

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Contacts: Golden Hope Mines Limited Frank Candido President, Director 514-750-8218 416-864-0175 (FAX) fcandido@goldenhopemines.com info@goldenhopemines.com Paradox Public Relations Corporate Communications 1-866-460-0408