Vior Shareholders Approve Transaction With Aurvista

   Societe d'exploration miniere Vior Inc. ("Vior" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE: VIO)(FRANKFURT: VL5) is pleased to announce that at it's special meeting of shareholders held on July 20th in Quebec city, the shareholders of Vior approved by a majority of 99.96% the special resolution authorizing the sale to Aurvista Gold Corporation ("Aurvista") of Vior's remaining 50% interest in the Douay project (for more information on the transaction, see Vior's information circular dated May 25, 2011 available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com).

The transaction with Aurvista is expected to close shortly and is conditional upon, among other things:

--  receipt of the required regulatory approvals;

--  the completion of Aurvista's initial public offering for minimum
    proceeds of $2,000,000; and

--  the listing of Aurvista's common shares on the TSX venture Exchange.

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Vior is a mining exploration company focused on developing its properties. The company owns 50% of the Douay gold project and other mineral properties.

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.

Contacts: Claude St-Jacques President 418 692-2678 [e-mail] Marc L'Heureux Vice-President Exploration 418 692-2678 [e-mail] www.vior.ca SEDAR: Societe d'exploration miniere Vior inc.