Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Columbus Gold Corp - CGT

May 17, 2011

VANCOUVER, May 17 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):

Issuer Name: Columbus Gold Corp
TSX-V Ticker Symbol: CGT
Time of Halt: 9:22 E.S.T.
Reason for Halt: Company Request Pending News

For further information:

IIROC Inquiries (416) 646-7299 - *Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information regarding a specific trading halt. Information is limited to general enquiries only.