LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Viking Exploration Inc. (Pink Sheets:VIKE) has changed its name and trading symbol to Sierra Gold Corporation (Pink Sheets:SGCP).
The company has also reorganized its stock structure with a 5 to 1 reverse split of its common shares.
Sierra Gold has elected a new director and president, Mr. Douglas Evans. Mr. Evans (BA, MBA) spent 25 years in the military as a pilot and staff officer to the Minister of National Defence. Since his retirement from military service he has served as President and Director of a number of public and private companies in the mining and technology sectors for the past 17 years.
Sierra Gold is engaged in the exploration and development of gold and diamond properties in West Africa. The company will build a successful mineral exploration company through geological experience and efficient management while conducting extensive research and development of high quality mineral exploration projects.
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