CASSIDY GOLD : ADOPTS FIXED STOCK OPTION PLAN

Cassidy Gold Corp. (TSX-V:CDX) ('Cassidy') announces that its Board of Directors has adopted a new Stock Option Incentive Plan (the 'New Fixed Plan'), which fixes the number of common shares issuable on exercise of incentive stock options at a maximum of 8,460,122 common shares representing approximately 1.7% of Cassidy's current issued common shares. The New Fixed Plan replaces Cassidy's prior stock option plan (the 'Old Plan'). All outstanding stock options granted by Cassidy under the Old Plan, which entitle the purchase of an aggregate 5,215,000 common shares of Cassidy, are now governed by the New Fixed Plan and the Old Plan has been terminated.

In accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, the New Fixed Plan is not subject to the approval of Cassidy's shareholders.

About Cassidy Gold Corp.
Cassidy is a Canadian mineral development company focused on gold discovery & development in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. Cassidy is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol 'CDX'. Cassidy owns a 100% interest, subject to a 15% state participation, in the Kouroussa Gold Project in the Republic of Guinea.

For additional information, please contact:
James T. Gillis, President
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