GSS 10K EX. 23

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S‑8 (Nos. 333-105820, 333-105821, 333-118958, 333-169047 and 333-175542), the Registration Statements on Form S-3 as amended (File Nos. 333-33237, 333-89767, 333-82106, 333-102225, 333-118956, 333-148296 and 333-155767) and the Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended (File No. 333-118957) of Golden Star Resources Ltd. of our reportdated February 22, 2012 relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K.