Golden Phoenix Minerals Inc. announced that it has renewed its exploration efforts in the Mineral Ridge District near Tonopah, Nevada. The company's technical team has conducted geological mapping and sampling in and around its extensive land position, much of which is on trend with the nearby Mineral Ridge Mine (70% Scorpio Gold and 30% Waterton Global Value L. P.). Recent initial results include rock samples containing up to 1.1 oz/ton of gold (36.9 grams per tonne).

Golden Phoenix has acquired several hundred acres of new mineral claims in the Silver Peak Range.