AWARD: Nevada Mining Assoc. recognizes Scorpio Gold’s safety record

NEVADA – The Mineral Ridge gold mine belonging to Scorpio Gold Corp. of Vancouver is the second place winner in the small surface mines category awarded by the Nevada Mining Association. Newmont Mining's Lone Tree operation took first pace.

Peter J. Hawley,  Scorpio CEO, commented, "We are honoured to be recognized amongst some of the major producers in Nevada for our commitment to worker safety at Mineral Ridge. Scorpio Gold's most valuable asset is its employees, and our success depends on everyone's dedication to maintaining a safe working environment."

Scorpio holds a 70% interest in the Mineral Ridge heap leaching operation located in Esmeralda County, NV, with joint venture partner Waterton Global Value (30%).

Complete details of the Mineral Ridge operation are available at ScorpioGold.com.