Silverado Gold Mines Ltd. Mourns Passing of Director, Stuart Clayton McCulloch

SURREY, 08/04/11 - Silverado Gold Mines Ltd. (OTCBB: SLGLF)(FRANKFURT: SLGL) (www.silverado.com) (the 'Company' or 'Silverado') is saddened by the recent passing of one of its directors, Stuart Clayton McCulloch, on July 31, 2011.

Mr. McCulloch was appointed as a director of the Company on December 14, 1998 and was also a member of the Company's audit and compensation committees. Management is currently reviewing the matter of his replacement.


About the Company

Silverado Gold Mines Ltd., a publicly traded company, is an exploration-stage enterprise focused on the exploration of gold properties with some past production. The Company has gold properties located throughout Alaska, which include a 100% interest in numerous mining claims located on the Nolan Creek property.


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