VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 8, 2011) - Minco Gold Corporation (the "Company" or "Minco Gold") (News - Market indicators)(NYSE Amex:MGH)(FRANKFURT:MI5) announces that the consulting agreement with Mr. Dwayne Melrose, VP Exploration of the Company, has been terminated. The company wishes to thank him for efforts and contribution. Mr. Melrose will continue to act as a director of Minco Gold.

About Minco Gold

Minco Gold Corporation (News - Market indicators)(NYSE Amex:MGH)(FRANKFURT:MI5) is a Canadian mining company involved in the direct acquisition and development of high-grade, advanced stage gold properties. The Company owns an exploration property portfolio covering more than 1,000 square kilometres of mineral rights in China.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Dr. Ken Z. Cai, President & CEO