It is very clear to me that our company is making the right moves to become a mid tier gold producer!

Tom

Victoria Strengthens Its Board and Management Team With the Nomination of Two New Directors and the Appointment of a New Officer (ccnm)

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 27, 2011) -

Mr. Edward Dowling is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Alacer Gold Corp, a role he has served in since the formation of Alacer through the merger of Anatolia Mineral Development and Avoca Resources Limited in February 2011. Ed held the same role at Anatolia, since April 2008. From January 2007 through early 2008 he served as Chief Executive Officer, President and director of Meridian Gold Inc. Additional leadership roles Ed has held have included: De Beers, Johannesburg , South Africa, as Executive Director, Mining and Exploration; Cleveland-Cliffs as Executive Vice-President - Operations; and Cyprus Amax Minerals Company in various leadership capacities. Ed holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering as well as a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mineral Processing, all granted from Pennsylvania State University. Ed is recognized in the industry for his ability to assemble and motivate teams of people to tackle and deliver challenging projects for creation of long-term value.

Mr. Christopher Hill has been Treasurer at Aecon, Canada's largest public construction and infrastructure development company, since March 2011. Previously, Chris held several senior management positions at Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross") from 1998 through 2010. Chris started at Kinross as Vice President, Treasurer, was appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & Vice President Investor Relations in 2004, and finally Senior Vice President, Treasurer in 2006. Prior to Kinross, Chris spent time in the treasury department of Barrick Gold Corporation and was a trader for Lac Minerals and the Bank of Nova Scotia. Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of

T. Sean Harvey, Chairman of Victoria commented, "We are delighted to have Ed and Chris considered for Victoria's Board of Directors as they both bring a wealth of knowledge and broaden the Board's combined expertise to execute on the development of the Eagle Project".

Chad Williams has elected to step down from the Company's Board of Directors this year. The Company would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Williams for his contributions to Victoria during his 4 year tenure as Director.

In addition, Mrs. Kelly Arychuk has been appointed the Company's Vice President, Mine Support Services. Kelly brings over 20 years experience in the field of human resources coupled with substantial experience within the mining industry, dealing with larger scale operating mining companies in Northern Canada. She most recently held the position of Manager of Human Resources and Administration for DeBeers Canada Inc. where she was

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This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this discussion, other than statements of historical facts, that address future exploration drilling, exploration activities, anticipated metal production, anticipated dates for the completion of work performed by external consultants, internal rate of return, estimated ore grades, commencement of production estimates and projected exploration and capital expenditures (including costs and other estimates upon which such projections are based) and events or developments that the Company expects, are forward looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include metal prices, exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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