Golden Independence Mining Corp. announced it has commenced preliminary earthworks in preparation for an upcoming drill program at its development-stage Independence project in Nevada. The Company has engaged an earthworks contractor to cut roads and prepare drill pads ahead of exploration drilling, in addition to engaging geologic staff to conduct further exploration in terms of sampling, mapping and prospecting of the newly disturbed areas.

The proposed upcoming exploration program will focus on delineating high-grade zones within and tangential to the proposed open pit, as well as testing of the recently discovered Rebel Zone. The Rebel Zone is located outside of the proposed open pit to the east where previous surface grab sampling of extensive silicified outcrop returned a highlight value of 7.72 g/t gold. Additionally, a NE striking gossanous structural zone has returned highlight grab values of 16.55 g/t, 14.45 g/t and 7.72 g/tgold.

The exploration program is fully permitted with preliminary earthworks anticipated to be completed in the coming weeks. The Independence project is a joint venture between Golden Independence Mining Corp. and Americas Gold Exploration Inc., with the Company being the operator and majority owner.

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by R. Tim Henneberry, P.Geo. (BC), a Director and President of Golden Independence Mining Corp. and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.