Visible Gold Found At The Crunchy Hill Target

TORONTO - Aurania Resources Ltd. reported that visible gold has been found in the area of the Company's Crunchy Hill target in southeastern Ecuador. The gold was found during basic prospecting by one of Aurania's reconnaissance exploration geologists. The source of this gold needs to be confirmed through further investigation including the completion of assays.

The Crunchy Hill target is being investigated following a review of stream sediment samples and other data from specific areas on Aurania's property where there has been indication of gold. Geologists are being sent to the Crunchy Hill area to determine and understand the source of the gold.