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Company News Alert for Volta Resources
	Volta Resources Hires Alexandru Arhire as Vice President, Operations Canada NewsWire
	- Strengthens Management Team - TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2011 /CNW/ - Volta Resources Inc. ("Volta" or the "Company") (TSX: VTR) announces that it has hired Mr. Alexandru Arhire to fill the role of Vice President, Operations for the Company.  Mr. Arhire will be based in Burkina Faso where his primary function will be to oversee the current Pre-Feasibility Study and upcoming Feasibility Studies for Volta's Kiaka Gold Project. On conclusion of these studies, he will also have a key role contributing to Volta's transition through development toward production.  Mr. Arhire will start his role with Volta on November 1, 2011. Mr. Arhire's 29 years of professional experience highlights a proven track record of relevant technical and strategic international expertise. He holds a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering and is a member of the PEO and OIQ professional associations in Canada. He has been involved in both underground and open pit mining projects, having successfully completed engineering mandates, feasibility studies, site construction and construction management for several major mining firms including Placer Dome, Noranda, Falconbridge, Copper Rand, Agnico Eagle, Xstrata, Iamgold, Semafo and High River Gold. Mr. Arhire has extensive firsthand experience of African mining projects having held the position of Africa Manager of Mining Business for global engineering consultancy firm, Genivar.  He has also been Business Development and General Director for several companies. Victor King, Volta's COO, stated "Alex brings a complementary set of professional skills and experience to the Volta management team. He has been directly involved with Genivar on several West African mine development and mine extension projects.  These include the Mana, Inata, Youga, Essakane, Taparko, Bissa, Tabakoto and Samira Hill mines. He will be a great asset to Volta as we transition from explorer through development and into production." Volta is a mineral exploration company primarily focused on becoming a leader in the identification, acquisition and exploration of gold properties in West Africa. The Company is currently fast-tracking its flagship Kiaka Gold Project, located in Burkina Faso, toward a development decision.