Valencia Announces Resignation of Director

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 1, 2011) - Valencia Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VVI) ("Valencia" or the "Company") announces the resignation of Doug Currie from the board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Currie has tendered his resignation from the Valencia board as he intends to focus on his other endeavors. The management and board of Valencia would like to thank Mr. Currie for his service and the insight he has provided to the Company and wish him well in the future.

About Valencia

Valencia is a Canadian resource company traded under the symbol "VVI" on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Forward - Looking Information

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