The TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation relating to a property option and royalty agreement dated Feb. 6, 2012, between Bertrand Brassard and Golden Hope Mines Ltd. Pursuant to the agreement, the company shall have the option to acquire a 100-per-cent interest in certain mining claims located in the Bellechasse/Beauce region of southeastern Quebec, known as the Bellechasse North properties.

In order to exercise its option, the company must issue a total of 150,000 common shares, pay $40,000 and incur exploration expenditures of $100,000 by Feb. 15, 2013.

For more information, refer to the company's news release dated Jan. 17, 2012.

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