Mr. John Begeman reports

AVION GOLD ANNOUNCES INCLUSION TO S&P/TSX COMPOSITE INDEX

Avion Gold Corp. will be added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index effective after the close of trading on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011.

John Begeman, president and chief executive officer of Avion Gold, commented: "We are pleased to be added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index as this speaks to our progress and growth as a company and in achieving a certain market capitalization and liquidity for inclusion in this index. This inclusion will add to our global visibility as we continue to develop and grow Avion Gold into a mid-tier gold producer."

Mr. Begeman, chief executive officer of the company, and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.

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