VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 11, 2011) - Sunridge Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SGC) ("Sunridge" or the "Company") announces that Byron Capital Markets ("Byron") has initiated coverage on Sunridge.

After a site visit Byron mining analyst Jeff Wu provides an overview in his 28-page research report of the Company and its exploration and development work at its four independently estimated NI 43-101 mineral deposits on the Asmara Project, Eritrea in East Africa.

Byron's equity research is posted on Byron's proprietary website at http://www.byroncapitalmarkets.com and can be accessed by users upon registration.

Sunridge is now reported on by three mining analysts at the following brokerage firms: Byron Capital Markets, Ocean Equities Ltd. and Global Hunter Securities. In addition, Haywood Securities and Cormark Securities have provided updates on the Company. The contact information for such analysts is posted on Sunridge's website at http://www.sunridgegold.com.

All reports on Sunridge prepared by analysts represent the views of such analysts and are not necessarily those of the Company. Sunridge is not responsible for the content, accuracy or timelines of any analyst's website.

ABOUT SUNRIDGE:

Sunridge is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition, exploration, discovery and development of base and precious metal projects on the Asmara Project in Eritrea and exploration properties in Madagascar. Sunridge currently has approximately 117 million shares outstanding and approximately $20 million in cash. Sunridge trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SGC. For additional information on the Company and its projects please view the slide show on our website at http://www.sunridgegold.com or call Greg Davis at the numbers listed below.

SUNRIDGE GOLD CORP.