Allied Nevada Gold Corp. announced that Stephen A. Lang has joined the Board of Directors, effective from August 6, 2013. 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 Corporation's Goldstrike Mine, both located in Nevada. Mr. Lang is currently Chairman of Centerra Gold Inc.