Atna Resources Ltd. is building a successful gold exploration, development and mining enterprise in the Western United States. The company is focused on developing the Briggs and Reward gold deposits for production in 2009. Atna's partner, Pinson Mining Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation, is building underground mine infrastructure at the jointly owned Pinson gold mine in Nevada. Atna has a diverse portfolio of gold exploration projects in the U.S., Canada, and Chile, many of which are joint ventured to quality partners, and an extensive portfolio of royalty interests on significant gold and silver deposits. The company has an experienced team and a well rounded, independent Board, committed to the success of the company. Atna trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATN.