Hawthorne Gold Corp. ("Hawthorne" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HGC)(PINK
SHEETS:HWTHF) is pleased to announce that further to its news releases dated
October 14, 2010 and November 12, 2010, all the resolutions proposed at its
Special Meeting of shareholders of the Company held on December 8, 2010 were
duly passed. The Company has obtained "minority approval" (as defined in
Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in
Special Transactions) on the creation of a new "Control Person" as defined in
the Corporate Finance Manual of TSX Venture Exchange. Shareholders have also
approved the Private Placement of 68,181,818 common shares in the capital of the
Company ("Shares") at the price of $0.11 per Share from Skyocean Ventures
Investment Limited ("Skyocean"). The Company will proceed with the closing of
the Private Placement (which is subject to final acceptance of the TSX Venture
Exchange) and will issue a subsequent news release once the transaction is
closed.


"This opens a new and exciting chapter in the growing relationship with our
major shareholder, the Skyocean Group of Beijing, China. A much stronger company
will emerge through this culmination of cultures and experience. We look forward
to a long and rewarding relationship," states Hawthorne's Chairman Michael J.
Beley.


The Company also announces that it has received and accepted the resignation of
Donald Siemens from the Board of Directors, effective immediately, and has
appointed Dr. Shijia Tang a director of the Company to fill the vacancy, subject
to regulatory approval. Dr. Tang is the President of Skyocean and he brings with
him 20 years of mining expertise. The Directors wish Mr. Siemens all the best
with his future endeavours and would like to extend their gratitude for his
years of service and his contributions to the Board.


The funds raised from the issuance of the Shares will be used for exploration
and development at the Company's Cassiar Gold Camp, as well as for general
corporate and working capital purposes.


About Hawthorne Gold Corp.

Hawthorne Gold Corp. is a Canadian-based gold exploration and development
company with key properties located in British Columbia, Canada. Hawthorne is
led by well-respected mining leaders Richard Barclay and Michael Beley.
Hawthorne's goal is to become a junior gold producer by working towards
production at Table Mountain and the continued resource development at the
nearby Taurus deposit.


ON BEHALF OF HAWTHORNE GOLD CORP.

Michael J. Beley, Chairman

Some of the statements contained in this press release are forward-looking
statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words
such as "expects", "intends", "is expected", "potential", "suggests" or
variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events
or results "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur
or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and information are not historical
facts and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond Hawthorne's
control. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ
materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements
contained in this press release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except as
may be required by law.


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