Golden Star Resources Ltd. announced the appointment of Robert P. Shaw as President and CEO effective February 26, 2018. Recently Mr. Shaw was President of the Western Canada Greenfields Group pursuing project generation and mineral exploration opportunities in the North American cordillera, focused on British Columbia from March 2016 until January 2018. The company would like to thank Mr. Travis for his contributions over the years to Colorado as President and CEO and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

Mr. Travis remains a director of the Company.