ROYAL STANDARD MINERALS, INC.

ROYAL STANDARD MINERALS INC.(RYSMF):Plans for Goldwedge Project, Nye County, Nevada

Manhattan, Nevada, October 13, 2009- Royal Standard Minerals, Inc. (RYSMF-OTCBB) announces that it has continued with its plans for the installation of additional equipment at the Goldwedge property in Nye County, Nevada that were announced previously.  This work includes installing larger ball mills and the addition of another concentrator as well as several other technical changes to improve throughput and productivity to approximately 500 tons per day.  This effort should also improve reliability, reduce plant operating costs and significantly increase daily gold concentrate production values.  These changes will be implemented as soon as possible. 

RYSMF (C.U.S.I.P780919106) is a natural resource exploration and development company, www.royalstandardminerals.com.

For further information about this release contact Mr. Roland Larsen, (775) 487-2454 and/or Mr. Rich Kaiser, Investor Relations, 800-631-8127.

Royal Standard Minerals cautions that the statements made in this press release constitute forward looking statements, and no guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from the projections in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made.

Contact:

Roland Larsen

804-580-8107

Rich Kaiser

800-631-8127

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