StrikePoint Management Change

SKP: TSXV � STKXF: OTCQX PRESS RELEASE� � � � � � � � � January 3, 2012

StrikePoint Management Change

Calgary, Alberta, January 3, 2012 – StrikePoint Gold (TSXV:SKP) (OTCQX: STKXF) announces that Courtney Shearer has resigned his position as President of the Company in order to pursue another business opportunity. Mr. Shearer’s contributions to StrikePoint are acknowledged and greatly appreciated. He has agreed to remain a member of the Company’s board of directors and to act as the Company’s Corporate Secretary.

Mr. Arness Cordick, a director of the Company and Interim CEO has assumed the position of Interim President.

Richard A. Boulay, Chairman On behalf of the Board of Directors

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Investor Relations Toll Free: 1(877)317-1660 [email protected]

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