Anatolia Hires Vice President Mine Development.

TORONTO -- Andrew Kaczmarek to assume responsibility for oversight of the feasibility study and mine development at Anatolia's 100% owned Copler Gold Project in Turkey.

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited (TSX:ANO)("Anatolia") is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Kaczmarek as Vice President, Mine Development. Mr. Kaczmarek's first assignment will be as Manager, Copler Gold Project. With over 30 years experience in the mining industry, both in operations and projects, Mr. Kaczmarek has extensive experience in project development and construction. Most recently, he was with Kinross Gold Corporation providing oversight of mine development projects that included Refugio in Chile and the Pamour Pit expansion in Canada. He held similar positions at other major mining companies, including Phelps Dodge, Cyprus Amax and Gold Fields.

Mr. Kaczmarek will provide oversight for the ongoing feasibility study at Copler. He will work closely with Anatolia's team in Turkey and coordinate the services of numerous independent consultants involved in the feasibility study, metallurgical testing, baseline environmental studies, project design and facilities siting studies. Richard C. Moores, President of Anatolia commented: "Andy comes to us at the ideal time. We've been searching for the right candidate for a number of months and are pleased he's on board to be part of the feasibility study. We're confident he will augment the excellent work being done by our team in Turkey and lead Copler through to production. He has a 'can do' attitude and is a valuable addition to our group."

Anatolia has been engaged in minerals exploration in Turkey since 1996. In January 2004, Anatolia obtained 100% interest in Copler. Anatolia is fast-tracking work at Copler to achieve an early production decision for an open pit gold operation for the shallow leachable oxide portion of Copler. The Company controls approximately 1.1 million hectares within Turkey, including four properties currently under joint exploration with Rio Tinto. The Rio Tinto agreement continues through 2007 and requires payment by Rio Tinto of expenditures for grassroots programs, specific prospect costs in which Rio Tinto is participating, and portions of Anatolia's Turkish field office expenses.

Anatolia currently has 49.5 million common shares issued and outstanding, 57.7 million fully diluted.

Anatolia trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange as ANO.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements in respect of various matters including upcoming work programs and events. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Anatolia disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Assays are performed by OMAC  Laboratories, Ireland, and ALS-Chemex, Vancouver, BC, Canada, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying overseen by Anatolia, whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a "qualified person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities regulations.

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