Vancouver, BC - Aurelius Minerals Inc. (TSX.V: AUL) (the “Company” or “Aurelius”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Garett Macdonald, MBA, P.Eng to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Macdonald is a mining engineer with 20 years of industry experience including an extensive background in project development and mine operations. He has been involved with several public companies as an officer & director and has managed large technical programs through concept, feasibility and into construction. After roles in mine operations and engineering with senior Canadian mining firms Placer Dome and Suncor Energy, Mr. Macdonald served as the Vice President of Operations for Rainy River Resources prior to the sale of Rainy River to New Gold in 2013. Mr. Macdonald is currently the Vice President of Project Development for JDS Energy & Mining and a director of Gungnir Resources.

Mark NJ Ashcroft, President & CEO, stated, “I am pleased that Aurelius is able to add a director of this caliber to our Board of Directors. Mr. Macdonald brings with him broad experience across multiple mineral deposit types and will add tremendous technical knowledge and value to our board".

About Aurelius

Aurelius is a premier gold exploration company, holding the Mikwam and Lipton Properties within the prolific northern Abitibi Gold belt in Ontario, Canada. The company has a sound management team with experience in all facets of the mineral exploration and mining industry who will be considering additional acquisitions of advanced staged opportunities in the Abitibi and other proven mining districts.

AURELIUS MINERALS INC.

Mark N. J. Ashcroft, President & CEO

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