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Dynacor’s Gold production surpasses 46,000 ounces in 2011

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Jan. 26, 2012) - Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. ("Dynacor" or "the Company") (TSX:DNG) is pleased to announce that gold production for 2011 from its ore- processing plant delivered a company best 46,026 ounces, including a record month of 4,565 ounces for the month of December, 2011. This amounts to a year over year increase of 37% (2010 - 33,525 ounces) and a quarterly increase of 29% (Q4/2010 - 3,533 ounces) respectively.

Columbus Gold: Government of France passes new legislation establishing mining zones in French Guiana

Columbus Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CGT) ("Columbus Gold") is pleased to announce that the National Government of France has approved critical new legislation respecting the development of the mining industry in the region of French Guiana where Columbus Gold is advancing its 100% owned Paul Isnard gold project, which includes the 43-101 compliant 1.9 million ounce Montagne d'Or inferred gold deposit.