SG Spirit Gold Announces Termination of the Proposed Transactions With Buchans Minerals and Mountain Lake Resources


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 30, 2012) - SG Spirit Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SG) ("SG Spirit Gold" or the "Company") announces the termination of the amended and restated option agreement dated March 28, 2012 (the "Agreement") between the Company and Buchans Minerals Corporation ("Buchans Minerals") with respect to the sale, by Buchans Minerals, of 100% of the Buchans property, the Tulks North property and the Tulks Hill joint venture interest to SG Spirit Gold. The Company also announces the termination of the option agreement dated January 24, 2012, as amended March 28, 2012, with Mountain Lake Resources Inc. for the acquisition of the Bobby's Pond property.

About SG Spirit Gold:

SG Spirit Gold is a Vancouver based resource company in the business of acquiring and advancing Canadian mineral properties prospective for precious metals and base metals. The Company's management team and Board have extensive experience and success in the resource industry.

ON BEHALF OF THE SG BOARD

Adrian Bray, President & CEO

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Contact Information:

SG Spirit Gold Inc.
Konstantine Tsakumis
Investor Relations
604-681-8030 or Toll Free: 1-866-683-8030 x232
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