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December 18, 2015 Trading Symbol: TSG-TSX.V

TriStar Closes Second Tranche of Private Placement

Houston, TX - TriStar Gold Inc. (the "Company" or "TriStar") has closed the second and final tranche of its private placement announced November 18, 2015. The placement raised a total of Cad$1,199,248.35 by the issue of 7,994,989 shares, 1,122,219 shares under the second tranche, at $0.15 per share. The Company paid a finder's fee of 60,968 shares to Maxit Capital Ltd. of Toronto, in connection with the second tranche of the private placement.

All the shares issued pursuant to the second tranche of the private placement will be subject to a hold period until April 19, 2016.

About TriStar:

TriStar Gold is a gold exploration company focused on high-potential properties in Brazil. In addition to Castelo de Sonhos, TriStar holds another exploration project in the Tapajós district known as the Bom Jardim Property. The Company's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol TSG-V. Further information is available at www.Tristarau.com

For further information, please contact:

TriStar Gold Inc. Nick Appleyard President and CEO 281-579-3400

[email protected]

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. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements under Canadian securities legislation which are not historical facts and are made pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's reasonable expectations and business plan at the date hereof, which are subject to change depending on economic, political and competitive circumstances and contingencies. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause a change in such assumptions and the actual outcomes and estimates to be materially different from those estimated or anticipated future results, achievements or position expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's plans to change include changes in demand for and price of gold and other commodities (such as fuel and electricity) and currencies; changes or disruptions in the securities markets; legislative, political or economic developments in Brazil; the need to obtain permits and comply with laws and regulations and other regulatory requirements; the possibility that actual results of work may differ from projections/expectations or may not realize the perceived potential of the company's projects; risks of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in development programs; operating or technical difficulties in connection with exploration, mining or development activities; the speculative nature of gold exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of reserves and resources; and the risks involved in the exploration, development and mining business. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

TriStar Gold, Inc.

16360 Park Ten Place, Suite 125, Houston, Texas 77084 | Tel: 281.579.3400 Fax: 281.579.9799