TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2010) - Tribute Minerals Inc. (the "Company" or "Tribute") (TSX VENTURE:TBM) is pleased to announce that it has filed Articles of Amendment to change the name of the Company to AurCrest Gold Inc. and to consolidate the stock on the basis of 1 new share of AurCrest Gold Inc. for each 5 shares of Tribute held.

The common shares of the Company will trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "AGO". The Company will commence trading under the new name and symbol at the market open on Friday, December 3, 2010.