Acquisition by Victoria Gold Corp. Approved by Shareholders of StrataGold Corporation

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 27, 2009) - Victoria Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE: VIT) ("Victoria" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that 95.97% of the shares of StrataGold Corporation ("StrataGold"), voted at the special meeting of the shareholders of StrataGold held in Vancouver on May 26, 2009, representing well over the required two-thirds, voted in favor of the acquisition of StrataGold by Victoria (the "Acquisition").

Mr. Chad Williams, President, CEO, and a Director of Victoria said "The acquisition of StrataGold is an important and positive milestone for Victoria for the following reasons:

- Increases Victoria's total National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") gold resources from 1.2 million ounces to 4.4 million ounces with just 17% equity dilution reflecting an acquisition cost of under $3 per gold ounce per share at a time when the gold price is nearing all-time highs,

- Provides Victoria with control of StrataGold's gold project portfolio that has substantial exploration and possible mine development growth potential, much of which is located in lower-risk jurisdictions,

- Adds gold assets to which Victoria will use its proven exploration and mine development expertise to add value per share."

Deal Rationale

Victoria prudently selected StrataGold as an acquisition candidate amongst a large group of available growth opportunities principally because of StrataGold's advanced-stage Eagle Zone Deposit comprising a part of the Dublin Gulch land package in the Yukon, which hosts an NI 43-101 Indicated Resource of 2.7 million ounces of gold (98,584,000 tonnes) grading 0.849 grams per tonne (g/t). The Eagle Zone Deposit has numerous favorable features such as a high-category gold resource, road accessibility, low strip ratio, attractive metallurgical characteristics and nearby hydro-electric power. The deposit shares many geological similarities to Kinross Gold Corporation's ("Kinross") Ft. Knox Gold Mine in Alaska. Kinross is Victoria's largest shareholder and will hold approximately 21% of the Company's outstanding common shares, pro-forma the StrataGold transaction.

StrataGold also has interests in many promising properties in Guyana. The wholly-owned Tassawini Deposit hosts a near-surface NI 43-101 resource of 436,600 ounces of gold (10,766,000 tonnes) grading 1.3 g/t gold. In addition, StrataGold and Newmont Overseas Exploration Limited, a subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM), continue to jointly explore what is the dominant land position in Northwestern Guyana as part of the BRL Venture. Newmont Mining Corporation ("Newmont") was StrataGold's largest shareholder with a approximately 15% ownership position. Newmont voted in favor of the Victoria acquisition of StrataGold. Victoria welcomes Newmont as a significant shareholder.

Victoria also welcomes Leendert G. Krol as a new Director of Victoria, subject to approval at the Company's next shareholder meeting. Mr. Krol is an independent consultant with 40 years of diversified experience in the mining industry, including 15 years in the gold mining industry with Newmont. Mr. Krol has been responsible for exploration projects in Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Guinea, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Brazil, Guyana, Paraguay, Mexico, Canada, USA, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. In addition to exploration, 4 years were spent with Newmont operations in Nevada with positions in investor and public relations and metallurgical services. In his last 9 years with Newmont, Mr. Krol was responsible for all international exploration, initially as director and between 1994 and 2001 as Vice President. Since his retirement from Newmont, Mr. Krol joined the Board of Directors of Romarco Minerals Inc. and Brazauro Resources Corp.

Victoria's Strategy

The Company's top priority is to expeditiously advance the Eagle Zone Deposit and Cove Project located in Nevada towards gold production in a cost-effective manner.

In addition, Victoria aims to continue exploring its portfolio of promising Nevada gold projects such as Mill Canyon, Santa Fe, and Big Springs.

The Company will also seek to advance the balance of its property holdings through funding agreements with top caliber arms-length groups such that Victoria maintains considerable upside in the growth of those assets.

Cove Update

Drill hole NW-15 was recently completed successfully, ahead of schedule and below budget. Assays are expected over the next several weeks. The Company will continue to evaluate the merit of driving an adit (tunnel) into the Helen Zone to facilitate underground exploration drilling to further expand the zone. Drilling from underground is expected to be faster, less expensive and more precise than drilling from surface.

Other News

As previously reported on May 5, 2009, the Company has issued 200,000 common shares to a consultant as payment for services rendered. The common shares of Victoria issued pursuant to such arrangement will be subject to a hold period until September 14, 2009.

About Victoria

Victoria is a high growth gold company with a focus on adding value per share through efficient exploration, project development, accretive acquisitions and effective marketing. Maintaining a low risk profile through project diversification, sound financial management, and operating in secure jurisdictions are key priorities for Victoria's management team.

On Behalf of Victoria Gold Corp.

Chad Williams, P. Eng, CEO, President & Director