Galantas Announces Departure of Chief Operating Officer


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 7, 2012) - Galantas Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:GAL)(AIM:GAL) announces the departure of Richard Crew, Chief Operating Officer, from the Corporation. Richard is leaving to pursue other business interests and the Corporation thanks him for his contribution to the team.

Galantas is 100% owner, via subsidiary Omagh Minerals Ltd, of Ireland's only operating gold mine. The current open pit operation is drawing to a close and permitting is being sought to continue mining underground. The permitting process is proceeding and the Corporation is pleased to note a recent letter of support from Omagh District Council to the Minister of Environment, in whose remit determination of the application resides.

Galantas Gold Corporation Issued and Outstanding Shares total 256,210,395.

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Contact Information:

Galantas Gold Corporation
Jack Gunter P.Eng
Chairman
+44 (0) 2882 241100

Galantas Gold Corporation
Roland Phelps C.Eng
President & CEO
+44 (0) 2882 241100
info@galantas.com
www.galantas.com

Charles Stanley Securities (Nominated Adviser)
Mark Taylor
+44 (0)20 7149 6000

Investor Relations Consultant
Courtenay Heading (Maclir Consulting Ltd)
Cell: (UK) +44 (0) 7624 424 455
Landline: (UK) 01624 833 585
c.heading@Galantas.com