RPM achieves #6 rank TSX V 50
February 15, 2012
Rye Patch Gold Achieves #6 Ranking on the 2012 TSX Venture 50
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 15, 2012) - Rye Patch Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:RPM)(OTCQX:RPMGF) ("Rye Patch Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ranked 6th on the 2012 Venture 50. TSX Venture 50 is a ranking of strong performers on TSX Venture Exchange. The companies are ranked based on market capitalization growth, share price appreciation, trading volume, and analyst coverage.
"We are thrilled with this recognition and ranking on the TSX Venture 50. We see this award as a prominent milestone for the Company, and a confirmation of our commitment to build value for our shareholders and stakeholders," stated William C. Howald, President and CEO of Rye Patch Gold.
Rye Patch Gold is a Tier 1, Nevada-focused and discovery-driven company seeking to build a sizeable inventory of gold and silver resource assets in the mining friendly state of Nevada, USA. The Company's seasoned management team is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of quality resource-based gold and silver projects. Rye Patch Gold is developing gold and silver resources along the emerging Oreana trend, located in west-central Nevada, and is exploring 66 square kilometres along the Cortez trend near Barrick's two new gold discoveries. The Company has established gold and silver resource milestones and time frames in order to build a premier resource development company. For more information about Rye Patch Gold, please visit our website at www.ryepatchgold.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
William C. (Bill) Howald, CEO & President
This news release contains forward-looking statements, which address future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, programs and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include: the availability of funds, the financial position of Rye Patch to pursue legal undertakings; the outcome of legal action relating to the Rochester property and the LH unpatented claims, the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties, the interpretation of drilling results and other geological data, the uncertainties of resource and reserve estimations, receipt and security of mineral property titles; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, fluctuations in metal prices; currency fluctuations; and general market and industry conditions. Litigation is inherently uncertain and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include unexpected judicial findings of fact, previously unknown facts arising, and decisions which depart from past legal precedent and similar events.
Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rye Patch Gold Corp.
(604) 638-1588
Fax: (604) 638-1589
info@ryepatchgold.com
www.ryepatchgold.com
INDUSTRY: Manufacturing and Production - Mining and Metals