Valencia Announces Management Changes

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 19, 2013) - Valencia Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VVI.H) ("Valencia" or the "Company") announces that Mr. Brett New has stepped down as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company. The Board of Directors expresses its gratitude to Mr. New for his efforts over the past year as President and a director and wishes him success in his future endeavours.

In addition, the Company welcomes Josh Van Deurzen as its President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Van Deurzen is a corporate and securities lawyer who has provided business and legal consulting to various public and private companies in the resource-based sectors. Mr. Van Deurzen holds a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto.

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