Avion Gold produces 6,680 ounces Au in April

2010-05-06 12:11 ET - News Release

Mr. John Begeman reports

AVION ON TRACK TO MEET PRODUCTION TARGETS-PRODUCES 6,700 OUNCES OF GOLD IN APRIL

Avion Gold Corp., based on its production results for April, is on track to meet its recently stated production target of 75,000 to 85,000 ounces of gold in 2010 (see news in Stockwatch on April 22, 2010).

For the month of April, the company processed approximately 59,375 tonnes of ore at an average grade of 3.61 g/t Au, with a 97.0% mill recovery, for total production of approximately 6,680 ounces of gold. Production for the year to the end of April has been approximately 22,400 ounces of gold. Second quarter production is forecast to be approximately 20,000 ounces of gold.

In making this announcement, President and CEO, John Begeman stated, "We are very pleased to confirm our 2010 production targets and to demonstrate so early in the year that we are on track to do so".

Andrew Bradfield P.Eng., the Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this press release.