Fortunate Sun Mining Announces Name Change and Consolidation of Shares

Fortunate Sun Mining Company Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FSM) (Fortunate Sun or, the
"Company") announces that, effective on the opening of trading on August 29,
2013, the Company will trade under the new name of Sonoma Resources Inc.
(TSX-V-SRQ, "Sonoma"). 


In addition, the TSX Venture Exchange has approved the Company's application to
consolidate the issued and outstanding shares at the rate of one new share of
Sonoma for every eight shares of Fortunate Sun Mining Company Ltd. There were
24,977,500 common shares of Fortunate Sun issued prior to the consolidation.
After giving effect to the consolidation Sonoma will have 3,122,187 common
shares issued and outstanding. 


Letters of Transmittal will be delivered to all registered shareholders by
Olympia Trust Company in order for shareholders to exchange their
pre-consolidated share certificates for new certificates representing
shareholdings on a consolidated basis. 


Effective immediately, the Company announces the resignation of Peter Chen as
the CFO and Director of the Company. The Board wishes to thank Peter for his
efforts since the inception of the Company.


On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Scott Young, Managing Director

This news release may contain forward looking statements including but not
limited to, information regarding geological interpretations, resources,
potential timing and content of exploration programs, production schedules and
projections, receipt of permits, company financings etc. Forward looking
statements refer to events and conditions which have not yet taken place and
therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ
materially from those anticipated in these statements. Fortunate Sun relies on
litigation protection for forward looking statements.


Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Fortunate Sun Mining Company Limited
Scott Young
Managing Director
778-372-2891