April 8, 2010

The common shares of Avaranta Resources Ltd. have been approved for listing on CNSX. The Company has 1,650,000 common shares outstanding with a public float of 500,000 shares.

Avaranta is a junior natural resource company engaged in the business of exploring and developing mineral properties. The Company's business activities are currently focused on further exploration and development related to its Kobeh Project option consisting of 37 unpatented mineral claims located in Eureka County, Nevada.

Listing and disclosure documents for Avaranta Resources Ltd. will be available in the CNSX Listings Disclosure Hall

Trading Date: Friday, April 9, 2010
Symbol: AVN
CUSIP: 05351A 10 1
ISIN: CA 05351A 10 1 2

Applications are being accepted for Market Makers for "AVN".

If you have any questions or require further information please contact Radhika at (416) 572-2000 X 2435 or E-mail: radhika.ramkarran@cnsx.ca