ALBUQUERQUE, NM, Dec 13, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Lone Star Gold, Inc. (“Lone Star” or “the Company”) is please to provide an update on the Company’s 1st stage drilling progress on its Mexico-based La Candelaria gold-silver project. Lone Star has a 70% Working Interest in the project, which comprises ~1,976 acres (~800 hectares) of mining concessions located roughly 125 miles (200 km) southwest of the capital city of Chihuahua State, Mexico.

Lone Star’s 1st stage drilling program is based on the analysis of existing data as well as new data from the Company’s own study of the La Candelaria asset, which was conducted as due diligence toward verifying the findings of the property’s initial report. The study included conducting layers of geo-chemical and geo-physical analysis of the entire property, thereby significantly increasing the Company’s geo-chemical data.

Shallow Drilling operations targeted to reach a depth of 200 meters (~650 feet) began on the La Candelaria project on November 7, 2011. The drill crew is currently continuing with the first 10-15 holes in the southeast zone, which was previously targeted during 2nd and 3rd phase geo-chemical exploration. Samples from the first 3 holes are currently being transported to ALS Chemex in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, with first results expected back within 3-4 weeks.

Coordinates for the initial 10 drill targets are provided below:

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            #1               26 deg. 58′ 00.32″ N              107 deg. 18′ 33.53″ W

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            #2               26 deg. 58′ 08 .09 N              107 deg. 18′ 44.48″ W

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            #3               26 deg. 58′ 08.10″ N              107 deg. 18′ 58.69″ W

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            #4               26 deg. 58′ 09.02″ N              107 deg. 18′ 12.18″ W

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            #5               26 deg. 57′ 56.02″ N              107 deg. 18′ 44.33″ W

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            #6               26 deg. 57′ 49.73″ N              107 deg. 18′ 48.68″ W

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            #7               26 deg. 57′ 50.71″ N              107 deg. 18′ 35.12″ W

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            #8               26 deg. 57′ 42.05″ N              107 deg. 18′ 36.02″ W

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            #9               26 deg. 57′ 34.39″ N              107 deg. 18′ 37.31″ W

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           #10               26 deg. 58′ 12.99″ N              107 deg. 19′ 31.69″ W

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A map of the initial 9 drill targets can be accessed here: http://lonestargold.com/pr/initial-9-drill-targets

Based on the 1st stage drilling results, a 2nd exploration and drilling stage is expected to commence in Early, 2012, which would include further defining underground structures in the most economical areas on the property based on previous drill results with the goal of identifying 3-5 deep hole targets designed to reach depths of 600-700 meters (~1,970-2,300 feet). The Company is currently acquiring quotes for the costs associated with the deep core drilling/crews.

President Felipe Calderon’s recent visit to Batopilas and Guachochi resulted in crews experiencing some delays with the transportation of samples and the delivery of additional rental equipment that was required for the drill program. The President’s visit included the inauguration of improvements to the area’s infrastructure, including newly constructed highways from the Capital City to the Sierra Tarahumara, and a new highway connecting Batopilas and Guachochi. Governor Cesar Duarte accompanied the President while making announcements of new infrastructure, development, increasing electric power, grid improvements and expansion of the area’s cellular network system.

Daniel Ferris, Lone Star Gold’s Company President, commented: “We’re not only encouraged to have sent off initial samples for analysis from our 1st stage of drilling on La Candelaria, but to also be in an area of Mexico that is experiencing such growth and infrastructure investment. There’s no risk of overemphasizing the importance of new roads, reliable power and effective communications when it comes to realizing the full mineral potential of our assets.”

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To learn more about the La Candelaria Project, the Company, and regular news updates, visit Lone Star Gold’s official website: http://www.lonestargold.com .

ABOUT LONE STAR: Lone Star Gold, Inc. is a publicly traded /quotes/zigman/5448492 LSTG +4.28% gold exploration and development company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Company’s aggressive acquisition and exploration approach is strategically focused on proven, stable precious metal regions in America and Mexico. Currently, Lone Star has a 70% Working Interest in concessions covering 800 hectares in the La Candelaria project in Chihuahua, Mexico, which the Company is evaluating to determine the potential sites that represent the best potential for silver and gold deposits. Lone Star also has an option to purchase a 70% interest in the Ocampo Project, a 570-hectare gold-silver project in Chihuahua State, Mexico, and an option to purchase an undivided 65% interest in the San Antonio del Potrero mine tailings project in the city of Hidalgo Del Parral in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

Lone Star Gold, Inc. Daniel Ferris, Company President

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