Victoria Gold Corporation (TSX-V:VIT - News), the
"Company" is pleased to announce it has been selected for the
Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada Exchange Traded Fund ("ETF")
(TSXV) launching today on the NYSE Arca.
The ETF launched by Global X Funds tracks the S&P/TSX Venture 30
Index. This index seeks to measure the performance of 30 of the largest and
most liquid securities included in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index.
This is the first ETF globally targeting companies on the TSX Venture
Exchange.
"We see inclusion in this ETF as affirmation of the liquidity and
long term potential of Victoria," commented Mr. John McConnell,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Victoria Gold.
About Global X Funds
Global X Funds is a New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds
that facilitates access to investment opportunities across the global
markets. With over $1.5 billion in managed assets as of March 1, 2011, it is
one of the fastest growing ETF providers in the world with a focus on Global
Commodities, Developed and Emerging Markets fund suites. For more
information, please visit www.globalxfunds.com.
About Victoria
Victoria's strategy is to maximize the reward of share price
appreciation while minimizing risk. Victoria is focused on adding value per
share by advancing its' Eagle Gold Deposit toward production while continuing
to explore its key projects in Yukon and Nevada. Maintaining a low risk
profile through project diversification, sound financial management, and
operating in secure jurisdictions are key priorities for Victoria's
management team.
Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking Statements
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.
This news release and the information contained herein does not
constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States and
securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent
registration or exemption from registration.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contact:
Contacts:
Victoria Gold Corp.
Katie Fedorowicz, MBA
Investor Relations Coordinator
416-866-8800 Ext. 226
416-866-8801 (FAX)
kfedorowicz@vitgoldcorp.com
www.vitgoldcorp.com
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