Aurelian Update Recent Mining Announcements in Ecuador

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 17 (MARKET WIRE) --
Aurelian Resources Inc. (TSX: ARU) understands that a mandate on mining
in Ecuador will be presented to the constituent assembly in Ecuador
tomorrow for debate and vote. Aurelian has not yet determined the impact
of the mandate on the Company. Aurelian does not know if the mandate will
be approved. A copy of the proposed mandate may be found at:

http://www.asambleaconstituyente.gov.ec/documentos/mandato_minero.pdf

Aurelian will provide further updates as developments progress.

About Aurelian

Aurelian Resources Inc. is a publicly-listed (TSX: ARU) company engaged
in exploring, discovering and developing mineral wealth in Ecuador. The
Fruta del Norte (FDN) discovery lies at the heart of the Condor Project
properties, located in south-eastern Ecuador and consisting of 38 mining
concessions totalling approximately 95,000 hectares. The initial Inferred
Resource for FDN was released in October 2007 and included 58.9 million
tonnes grading 7.23 g/t gold and 11.8 g/t silver for 13.7 million ounces
of contained gold and 22.4 million ounces of contained silver. Aurelian
is committed to working with the government and people of Ecuador to
achieve a modern, sustainable mining industry, which will play an
important role in the future growth of the country. Visit www.aurelian.ca
for more information.

Forward Looking Statement

Some of the statements contained herein may be forward-looking statements
which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Without
limitation, statements regarding potential mineralisation and resources,
exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company are
forward looking statements that involve various degrees of risk. The
following are important factors that could cause the Company's actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward looking statements: changes in the world wide price of mineral
commodities, general market conditions, risks inherent in mineral
exploration, risks associated with development, construction and mining
operations, the uncertainty of future profitability and the uncertainty
of access to additional capital.

Contacts:
Aurelian Resources Inc.
Marla Gale
Investor Relations
(416) 868-9100
Email: mgale@aurelian.ca
Website: www.aurelian.ca

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