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Avion Gold Corp. has received conditional approval to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the TSX). The listing remains subject to certain conditions, including, without limitation, final approval of the TSX. Following graduation to the TSX, Avion's common shares will continue to trade under the stock symbol AVR.

John Begeman, president and chief executive officer of Avion, commented: "The Avion team is proud of our pending graduation to the TSX, which represents a significant corporate accomplishment. The TSX is the premier stock exchange in the world for mining companies, and a main-board listing will increase our visibility with investors everywhere. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved in the company's development to date for their hard work and efforts, which have led to Avion's pending graduation to the TSX."