September 5, 2006

Golden Hope Mines Limited (TSX VENTURE:GNH - News; PINK SHEETS:GOLHF - News) -

The Company is pleased to announce that it has acquired by staking 281 claims in southeastern Quebec to cover the strike extensions of its Bellechasse, Champagne and North Zone trends. The extension totals an additional 40 kilometers (25 miles) covering approximately 12,100 hectares (30,000 acres).

There exists, within the extensions extensive geochemical, geophysical and geological anomalies that are similar to the known mineralized zones (Timmins, Timmins South, 88 Zone, Champagne, etc.). The Company will drill test these targets shortly.

The Company's Bellechasse Gold Project now consists of 531 claims for a total of 21,100 hectares (52,140 acres).