Astur Gold Welcomes Greenpeace Co-Founder Dr. Patrick Moore to Board of Directors

Astur Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:AST)(FRANKFURT:CDC) ("Astur Gold" or the
"Company") is pleased to announce that Dr. Patrick Moore has joined the
Company's Board as an independent Director.


Dr. Moore is one of the most distinguished leaders in the field of environmental
sustainability, with a career spanning over 40 years. He co-founded Greenpeace,
serving for nine years as President of Greenpeace Canada and seven years as a
Director of Greenpeace International. As the leader of many campaigns, he was a
driving force shaping Greenpeace as it grew into one of the world's largest
environmental organizations. His creation of the term "Sensible
Environmentalist" is representative of his call for a science-based, rather than
ideological approach to environmentalism, which is consistent with Astur Gold's
strategy of promoting environmentally sustainable mine development to generate
economic and social benefits for communities.


"Patrick is one of the creators of the modern environmentalist movement, and is
recognized as one of its foremost thought leaders. His presence will be a unique
asset to Astur Gold as we continue the development of Salave and on additional
projects we are currently evaluating," stated Cary Pinkowski, CEO and President
of Astur Gold.


Dr. Moore commented, "I am excited to join the Board of Astur Gold, and
contribute to the Company's mission of building a contemporary mining company
that champions a balance between environmental sustainability and economic
development as the basic tenets of the organization. I am looking forward to
contributing my experience building consensus among governments and
non-governmental organizations in the development of Astur Gold's projects."


In 2011, Dr. Moore published Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout - The Making of
a Sensible Environmentalist, which documents his 15 years with Greenpeace and
outlines his vision for a sustainable future advocating that regulations and
policies be based on sound science and logic. From 2000 until 2012 he served as
Chairman and Chief Scientist of Greenspirit Strategies, a consultancy focused on
environmental policy in forestry, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture,
mining, biodiversity, energy and climate change. Dr. Moore is now an independent
scientist and consultant, advising governments and industry on a wide range of
sustainability issues.


Astur Gold has granted Dr. Moore 200,000 options with an exercise price of $0.80
for a term of 5 years.


The appointment of Dr. Patrick Moore to the Board of Directors follows the
resignation of Mr. Doug Turnbull, who has resigned as a Director effective
immediately. Mr. Turnbull will continue serving the Company on the Advisory
Board. Astur Gold's Board of Directors and Management would like to thank Doug
for his time and dedication to Company.


ABOUT ASTUR GOLD

Astur Gold is developing its 100% owned Salave Gold Project in Asturias,
northern Spain, which is one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in Western
Europe. The Company recently received approval for an underground mine from the
Commission for Environmental Affairs of the Principality of Asturias in November
2012 and is completing additional requirements for the processing plant and
tailings licenses with expected completion in H1 2013. The Company is working to
build a partnership with the people of Asturias to generate sustainable economic
benefits for the region while balancing the needs of environmental protection
and social community development.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Cary Pinkowski, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated
economic viability. This document contains certain forward looking statements
which involve known and unknown risks, delays and uncertainties not under the
Company's control which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of
the Company to be materially different from the results, performance or
expectation implied by these forward looking statements.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Astur Gold Corporation
Vadim Dubchak
604-694-1600
604-694-1663 (FAX)
[e-mail]
www.asturgold.com