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(Marketwire - Feb. 14, 2008) - Aurelian Resources Inc. (TSX:ARU) today announced that it is in the process of generating a NI 43-101 compliant Scoping Study of its Fruta del Norte (FDN) gold-silver deposit. This study will provide a conceptual level assessment of mining methods, throughput, ore handling, process plant design, tailings and waste rock, power and related infrastructure for the fast-track development of FDN. Aurelian is also pleased to announce that a joint venture between the Redpath Group and Jose Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A. is the latest addition to its team. The Redpath/Cartellone joint venture will support the study by providing construction planning and estimating support for mine development.
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.