Vancouver, BC, February 24, 2010 – Golden Dawn Minerals Inc. (the “Company”)(TSX-V: GOM) is pleased to announced that Mr. Jayram Hosanee FCAA, CGA, CFE, CIA, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed to the board of directors following the resignation of Mr. David Dobson on February 19, 2010.

Wolf Wiese, President and CEO, states, “Mr. Hosanee has proven to be a strong force on the management team and we are thrilled to have his level of expertise on the board of directors moving forward into 2010.”

Mr. Hosanee brings diversified experiences gained from a range of industries including mining, financial services and manufacturing of both publicly listed and private corporations.

The Board of Golden Dawn wish to thank Mr. Dobson for his contribution as a Director of the Company for the past 3 years.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GOLDEN DAWN MINERALS INC.

“Wolf Wiese”

Wolf Wiese
President/CEO

For further information:
                                       GOLDEN DAWN MINERALS INC.
                                       3929 WEST 30 AVENUE,
                                       VANCOUVER, BC, V6S 1X2
                                       Telephone: (604) 221-8936
                                       Facsimile: (604) 221-8932
                                       www.goldendawnminerals.com

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