New Carolin Gold Closes C$415,000 Convertible Debt Financing

WHITE ROCK, Aug. 7, 2012 - New Carolin Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE: LAD) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to the closing of a non-brokered secured convertible debt financing of C$415,000. Pursuant to the financing the Company will issue a debenture in the principal amount of C$415,000 pursuant to which the debt will be convertible into units of the Company for a period of 12 months from the closing date of July 31, 2012.

The debt is convertible into units consisting of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant at a price of C$0.10 per unit. The debenture will bear an 8% coupon payable semi-annually. Each warrant is exercisable to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of C$0.12 per share for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance. The debenture will be redeemable by the Company at par plus accrued and unpaid interest upon 30 days' written notice. A finder's fee of C$34,500 will be paid in connection with the financing. The securities issued under this private placement will be subject to a four-month hold period.

The proceeds of the financing will be used to cover a near-term property payment and general working capital purposes.


About New Carolin Gold Corp.

New Carolin Gold Corp. is a Canadian junior-stage mining and exploration company engaged in the evaluation and development of several gold properties collectively known as the "Ladner Gold Project". These properties are located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada and comprise approximately 144 square kilometers of contiguous mineral claims. The Project, located along the prospective and under-explored Coquihalla Gold Belt is host to several historic small gold producers including the Carolin Mine, Emancipation Mine, Pipestem Mine and numerous other gold prospects.

For further Company and technical information, please visit the Company's website at www.newcarolingold.com.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bruce W. Downing, M.Sc., P.Geo, Hon.FEC
President & Chief Executive Officer

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Contact Information

New Carolin Gold Corp.
Bruce W. Downing, M.Sc., P.Geo, Hon.FEC
President & Chief Executive Officer
778 - 294 - 3211
778 - 294 - 3212 (FAX)
ceo@newcarolingold.com
www.newcarolingold.com