Volta Resources Announces Commencement of a Pre-Feasibility Study for its Kiaka Gold Project

TORONTO, September 19, 2011 -

Volta Resources Inc. (”Volta” or the “Company”) (TSX: VTR) announces that it has initiated a Pre-Feasibility Study (the “Study”) for its growing Kiaka Gold Project.  The Study, in compliance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 (”NI 43-101″) has been awarded to Wardrop, A Tetra Tech Company (Tetra Tech).

Tetra Tech will incorporate advanced engineering and innovative processes into the Study in order to arrive at technical parameters that optimize potential operations and lessen risks.

Kevin Bullock, Volta’s CEO, said, “We are eager to commence the Study and continue our aggressive, fast track, development of Kiaka.  This is a decisive step forward for Kiaka and we are especially pleased to be working with industry leading consultant Tetra Tech on the Study.  We plan to finalize the study by the end of this year and report the findings in the first quarter of 2012.”

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction, and technical services. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions to complex problems focused on water, environment, energy, infrastructure, and natural resources. With more than 13,000 employees worldwide, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project life cycle.

About Volta:

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.

Forward Looking Information Caution:

This press release presents “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation that involve inherent risks and uncertainties.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price of gold and other minerals and metals, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the capital expenditures, costs and timing of the resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage.  Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Volta to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to international operations, risks related to the integration of acquisitions; risks related to joint venture operations; actual results of current exploration activities; actual results of current or future reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of gold and other minerals and metals; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; and delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities.  Although the management and officers of Volta believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions and have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  Volta Resources does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

For further information, please refer to our website www.voltaresources.com  or contact:

Kevin Bullock, P.Eng., President & CEO        
Tel:  +1(647)388-1842
Fax: +1(416)867-2298
Email: kbullock@voltaresources.com

Andreas Curkovic, Investor Relations
Tel: +1(416)577-9927 

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