Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated May 13, 2005, except as to note 13, which is as of December 15, 2005, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of St. Jude Resources Ltd. (“St. Jude”) as of January 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations and deficit and cash flows for each of the years then ended, in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-105820, 333-105821, 333-118958), Form S-3, as amended (File Nos. 333-33237, 333-89767, 333-82106, 333-102225, 333-118956, 333-126741) and Form S-4, as amended (File No. 333-118957) of Golden Star Resources Ltd., which report appears in the Form 8-K/A of Golden Star Resources Ltd. filed on September 5, 2006. Our report dated May 13, 2005, except as to note 13, which is as of December 15, 2005, includes additional comments by auditors for U.S. readers on Canada — U.S. reporting differences that (a) refers to a change in accounting principles described in note 1(j) to the consolidated financial statements, and (b) states that the financial statements are affected by conditions and events that cast substantial doubt on St. Jude’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of that uncertainty.

/s/ KPMG, LLP

Edmonton, Canada
September 5, 2006