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Vista Gold Corp. (AMEX: VGZ) Toronto is pleased to announce that independent technical studies of the Maverick Springs and Mountain View gold projects in Nevada have been completed by Snowden Mining Industry Consultants of Vancouver, British Columbia and the related technical reports, in compliance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101, have been completed. Vista Gold Corp. recently acquired these projects from Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM)(ASX: NEM) (TSE: NMC) as announced October 8th.

Geological resources as of October 24, 2002 above a 0.005 ounces per ton cut-off for gold at the Maverick Springs project are:

                                                          Gold
                                Tons (000's)        Grade      Contained
                                                  (o.p.t.)       Ounces
   Indicated resources (1)         29,181           0.012       350,000
   Inferred resources (2)          67,905           0.011       747,000

Geological resources as of October 24, 2002 above a 0.50 ounces per ton cut-off for silver at the Maverick Springs project are:

                                                         Silver
                                Tons (000's)        Grade       Contained
                                                   (o.p.t.)       Ounces
   Indicated resources (1)         27,391            1.18    32,321,000
   Inferred resources (2)          56,840            1.21    68,776,000

Geological resources as of November 4, 2002 above a 0.006 ounces per ton cut-off for gold at the Mountain View project are:

                                                          Gold
                               Tons (000's)         Grade       Contained
                                                  (o.p.t.)        Ounces
   Indicated resources (1)         23,219           0.013       298,000
   Inferred resources (2)           4,466           0.039       175,000

"I am delighted that the technical review of these projects has confirmed our initial estimates, and we are optimistic that the drill program, which is currently underway at Maverick Springs, will further add to these resources," said Jock McGregor, President and CEO. "At a cost of about $1 per ounce of gold resource, these projects represent very good value for our shareholders. In addition, discussions are currently underway to realize additional value from the Maverick Springs silver resources."

Vista Gold Corp. is an international gold mining, development and exploration company based in Littleton Colorado. Its holdings include the Paredones Amarillos project in Mexico, the Hycroft mine, the Maverick Springs and the Mountain View projects in Nevada, the Amayapampa project in Bolivia, and exploration projects in North and South America.

(1) Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors concerning estimates of Indicated Resources: This table uses the term "indicated resources." We advise U.S. investors that while this term is recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize it. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in this category will ever be converted into reserves.

(2) Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors concerning estimates of Inferred Resources: This table uses the terms "inferred resources." We advise U.S. investors that while this term is recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize it. "Inferred resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of a feasibility or other economic study. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of an inferred resource exists or is economically or legally minable.

The statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from targeted results. Such risks and uncertainties include those described from time to time in the Corporation's periodic reports, including the annual report on Form 10-KSB, as amended, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Corporation assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information, please contact Jock McGregor or Jack Engele at (720) 981-1185, or visit the Vista Gold Corp. website at www.vistagold.com

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SOURCE: Vista Gold Corp.

CONTACT: Jock McGregor or Jack Engele, both of Vista Gold Corp.,
+1-720-981-1185

Web site: http://www.vistagold.com/