Vancouver, British Columbia | August 15, 2012
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (“Sandstorm” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: SSL) is pleased to announce that its common shares have been approved to list on the NYSE MKT LLC and will begin trading on August 20, 2012 under the symbol “SAND”. The Company’s common shares will continue to be listed on the TSX Venture exchange under the symbol “SSL”.

“This is an exciting milestone in the young history of Sandstorm”, said President and CEO Nolan Watson. “Trading on the NYSE MKT will give us the opportunity to attract a larger investor base in the U.S. and internationally.”

Members of the Sandstorm team will have the pleasure of ringing the NYSE Opening Bell on August 20, 2012.

ABOUT SANDSTORM GOLD

Sandstorm Gold Ltd. is a gold streaming company. Sandstorm provides upfront financing for gold mining companies that are looking for capital. In return, Sandstorm receives a gold streaming agreement. This agreement gives Sandstorm the right to purchase a percentage of the life of mine gold produced, at a fixed price. Sandstorm is a non-operating gold mining company with a portfolio of seven gold streams, five of which are producing gold, and three NSR royalties. Sandstorm plans to grow and diversify its low cost production profile through the acquisition of additional gold streams.

Sandstorm is focused on low cost operations with excellent exploration potential and strong management teams. Sandstorm has completed gold purchase or royalty agreements with Luna Gold Corp., SilverCrest Mines Inc., Santa Fe Gold Corp., Rambler Metals and Mining plc, Brigus Gold Corp., Metanor Resources Inc., Donner Metals Ltd., Magellan Minerals Ltd., Solitario Exploration & Royalty Corp. and Ely Gold & Minerals Inc.

For more information visit: www.sandstormgold.com