Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.TSX: AVL

Prospecting Journal Unveils New Look And Added Features

· Issued by Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.

Apr. 20, 2011 (Baystreet.ca) --

Vancouver, Canada -- The Prospecting Journal has undergone a substantial, online facelift, now offering an improved user interface and added features for market and bullion enthusiasts. Among the new features at ProspectingJournal.com are an interactive forum, a weekly newsletter, a video section (“ProspectingTV”) and a podcast (“ProspectingFM”).

The revised website reflects the growing success of ProspectingJournal.com, which has provided visitors with informative commentaries, analysis and news pertaining to the resource industry since its launch in late 2010. The Editor in Chief, G. Joel Chury, says “Giving more interactive features will create a more engaging experience. The Prospecting Journal has already gained strong support through previous articles, but giving visitors an interactive site will create a more engaged audience.”

Chury also adds, “I’m most excited about the launch of the podcast ProspectingFM, which will appeal to a new, well-informed audience through its interviews with industry leaders.”

Since its inception, the Prospecting Journal has covered many different companies, including: Avalon Rare Metals [AVL.V], Central Fund of Canada [CEF-A.TO], Confederation Minerals [CFM.V], Copper Mountain [CUM.TO], CopperOne [CUO.V], Evolving Gold [EVG.TO],Eagle Star Minerals [EGE.V] , Golden Reign Resources [GRR.V], Marifil Mines [MFM.V], Neo Material Technologies [NEM.TO], Quest Rare Minerals [QRM.V], Silver Wheaton [SLW.TO], Trelawney Mining [TRR.V], United Mining Group [UMG.TO], and Yellowhead Mining [YMI.V].

New Features

ProspectingFM -- The Prospecting Journal’s official Podcast. The 15-30 minute shows will feature commentary, interviews and soundbites. The shows will soon be available on iTunes, as well as at ProspectingJournal.com.

ProspectingTV -- A news section with video clips and segments from around the web, which pertain to the economy and the resource sector. Also included will be pertinent news blasts and interviews with industry experts.

Newsletter -- The Prospecting Journal’s Weekly Newsletter, currently available for free through a simple registration process, will feature commentaries found on the website, along with bonus material and exclusive picks for subscribers. Prospecting Journal encourages discussion regarding the Canadian Markets and welcomes you to participate in the online forums. Visit the new website at www.prospectingjournal.com and become a subscriber today for a chance to win Silver Bullion through an online draw, which will commence on May 1st, 2011. For more information on Prospecting Journal please contact;

G. Joel Chury,

Editor in Chief

editor@prospectingjournal.com

1.778.389.5211

www.prospectingjournal.com --

Disclaimer: The Prospecting Journal is for information and educational purposes only, and should not be considered a solicitation or offer to purchase or sell securities. Responses to feedback and inquiries are based on the opinions and viewpoints of the author and do not take into account reader’s suitability, objectives or risk tolerances. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The Prospecting Journal will not be held liable to anyone for financial losses pertaining to companies profiled or information provided within the website.