Radius Gold Reports Passing of Friend and Director, Bradford Cooke

"Brad has been a member of the Radius Board for many years, and he will be dearly missed at a Board level and as a friend," states Simon Ridgway, founder and Chairman of Radius. "Brad's energy and positive outlook has been uplifting. I am truly shocked and saddened by the loss."

"Brad has been a good friend and a great Director for Radius. I have always appreciated his help and advice. As a geologist he was vastly experienced and technically strong and had an in-depth knowledge of our core business and projects. It was a pleasure to meet and talk with Brad as he was always enthusiastic and happy to advise and discuss geology," states Bruce Smith, Radius President and CEO.

Everyone in the Radius team will miss Bradford and we send our best wishes and thoughts to his family and friends.

Radius Gold Inc.

Radius has a portfolio of projects located in Mexico and Guatemala which it continues to advance, utilizing partnerships where appropriate in order to retain the Company's strong treasury. At the same time, management is seeking out additional investment and project acquisition opportunities across the globe.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Bruce Smith

President and CEO

Symbol: TSXV-RDU

Contact: Bruce Smith

200 Burrard Street, Suite 650

Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6

Tel: 604-801-5432; Toll free 1-888-627-9378; Fax: 604-662-8829

Email: info@goldgroup.com

Website: www.radiusgold.com

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