Stephen Lang Joins Allied Nevada's Board of Directors

RENO, NEVADA--(Marketwired - Aug 6, 2013) - Allied Nevada Gold Corp. ("Allied Nevada" or the "Company") (TSX:ANV)(NYSE MKT:ANV) is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Lang has joined the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Lang is a Mining Engineer with over 30 years of experience in operations and project development worldwide. He has managed a number of large operations, including Newmont Gold Corporation's Twin Creeks Mine and Barrick Gold Corp.'s Goldstrike Mine, both located in Nevada.

"Steve has a very strong technical background in mining operations and project development with a remarkable track record and a deep understanding of the challenges we are facing as an industry," commented Randy Buffington, President & CEO of Allied Nevada. "The Board is comprised of experienced individuals with complementary skills and I believe Steve adds a new dimension to the leadership of Allied Nevada. His knowledge and depth of operating expertise will be critical as we develop the future of Hycroft and the Company."

Mr. Lang holds a Master of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla. He has held a number of senior executive positions for companies such as Centerra Gold Inc., Stillwater Mining Company, Barrick Gold Corp. and Rio Algom Limited. He is currently Chairman of Centerra Gold Inc.

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