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Diane Garrett Joins TriStar Board of Directors
March 14, 2011
Options Granted
Houston, Texas - TriStar Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that Diane Garrett has joined the Board of Directors of TriStar. Ms. Garrett is President and CEO of Romarco Minerals Inc. Ms. Garrett holds a Masters Degree in Mineral Economics and a Ph.D. in Engineering. Ms. Garrett has more than 18 years of senior management experience and financial expertise in the field of natural resources. Ms. Garrett previously held the positions of Vice President Corporate Development with Dayton Mining Corporation and Beartooth Platinum Corporation. Prior thereto, Ms. Garrett held the position of Senior Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager with U.S. Global Investors.
Mark Jones, President and CEO of TriStar stated, ”We are very excited to welcome Ms. Garrett to our board. Her vast experience and excellent qualifications will be of great assistance to us as we commence our extensive exploration program at Castelo de Sonhos in Brazil.”
TriStar has granted options to purchase 2,325,000 of its shares at the price of $0.81 per share to employees, officers and directors, subject to the terms of its current stock option plan. These options will expire March 15, 2016.
About TriStar:
TriStar Gold is a well-financed gold exploration company focused on high-potential properties in Brazil. TriStar holds an option to acquire the Castelo de Sonhos Gold Exploration Project in Para State and exploration projects in the Tapajos district known as the Bom Jardim and the Andorinhas Property. The Company’s shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol TSG-V. Further information is available at www.Tristarau.com
For further information, please contact:
TriStar Gold Inc
Mark Jones III
Chairman and CEO
281-579-3400
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements under Canadian securities legislation which are not historical facts and are made pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's reasonable expectations and business plan at the date hereof, which are subject to change depending on economic, political and competitive circumstances and contingencies. Readers are cautioned that such forwardlooking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause a change in such assumptions and the actual outcomes and estimates to be materially different from those estimated or anticipated future results, achievements or position expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's plans to change include changes in demand for and price of gold and other commodities (such as fuel and electricity) and currencies; changes or disruptions in the securities markets; legislative, political or economic developments in Brazil; the need to obtain permits and comply with laws and regulations and other regulatory requirements; the possibility that actual results of work may differ from projections/expectations or may not realize the perceived potential of the Company’s projects; risks of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in development programs; operating or technical difficulties in connection with exploration, mining or development activities; the speculative nature of gold exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of reserves and resources; and the risks involved in the exploration, development and mining business. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise