Director Resigns

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 13, 2011) - Minco Gold Corporation (the "Company" or "Minco Gold") (News - Market indicators)(NYSE Amex:MGH)(FRANKFURT:MI5) announces that Mr. Dwayne Melrose has resigned as Director of the Company effective December 9, 2011. The company wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

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. For more information on Minco Gold and its properties, please visit the website at www.mincomining.ca.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Dr. Ken Z. Cai, President & CEO