Golden Star Resources Ltd. (AMEX: GSS) (TSX: GSC) (GSE: GSR) is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a prestigious Nedbank Capital Green Mining award in recognition of the creation of and continuing efforts on the Golden Star Oil Palm Plantation project (GSOPP).

Golden Star Resources Ltd. (TSX: GSC) (AMEX: GSS) (GSE: GSR) will release its third quarter 2008 results after the market close on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 and has scheduled a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Mountain Time).

Golden Star Resources Ltd. (AMEX: GSS)(TSX: GSC)(GSE: GSR) is pleased to announce that delivery of high-grade ore from the Benso property at HBB to the Wassa processing plant commenced in August, 2008.

Golden Star Resources Ltd. (AMEX: GSS) (TSX: GSC) (GSE: GSR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Labate as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 20, 2008. Mr. Labate has held numerous positions in the mining finance and accounting field.

Golden Star Resources Ltd. (AMEX: GSS)(TSX: GSC)(GSE: GSR) today announced that it has appointed Mr. D. Scott Barr as Chief Operating Officer commencing on April 2, 2008. Tom Mair, President and CEO said: "We are excited to have Scott join the Golden Star management team.