Martin Doyle Adds Diamond Expertise to Alto's Board of Directors

Alto Ventures Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ATV) is pleased to announce the appointment of
Martin Doyle, P.Geo., MBA to Alto's Board of Directors. Martin is a seasoned
diamond and gold exploration executive with over 35 years international
experience in the De Beers and Anglo American organizations. Martin's last
assignment with De Beers was from 2004 to 2011 as Senior Vice President,
Exploration of De Beers Canada Exploration Inc. This was a very dynamic period
of growth for De Beers in Canada with the opening of two diamond mines in
Ontario and NWT where Martin played a major role in the transformation of De
Beers Canada to an integrated mining and exploration company. 


Prior to De Beers Canada, Martin's previous diamond exploration assignments
included President of De Beers Brasil Ltda. where he directed South American
exploration operations, Marine Geologist/Superintendent in Namibia and South
Africa and Geologist in Botswana. Martin is currently the Executive Chairman of
Paragon Diamonds Plc., an exploration and development company with diamond
projects in Lesotho, Zambia, Botswana and Tanzania. 


Rick Mazur, CEO and Director of Alto Ventures stated, "We are pleased to have
someone of Martin's caliber join Alto's Board. Martin brings not only a strong
diamond industry component to the Company but his achievements in team building,
value creation and resource development have earned him respect as an innovative
and inspirational leader in the industry. We look forward to the many
contributions Martin can make as we advance our Saskatchewan diamond project."


About Alto Ventures Ltd.

Alto Ventures Ltd. is an exploration and development company with a portfolio of
highly prospective Canadian gold and diamond properties. Alto has recently
acquired large packages of land in Saskatchewan that are prospective for hosting
diamonds. The Company is active in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba on gold
exploration through its 100% owned properties and strategic partnerships and
investments. For more details regarding the Company's projects, please visit our
website at www.altoventures.com. 


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,

Richard J. Mazur, P. Geo., CEO 

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Alto Ventures Ltd.
Mike Koziol
President and Director
705-522-6372
705-522-8856 (FAX)
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Alto Ventures Ltd.
Rick Mazur
CEO and Director
604-638-3943
604-689-3609 (FAX)
[e-mail]
www.altoventures.com