Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd fka ANO.U

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Hires Vice President Mine Development

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - April 19, 2005) -

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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Richard C. Moores
President
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