Aurania Resources Ltd. Announces Stock Options Grant

Toronto, Ontario (July 11, 2016): The Board of Directors of Aurania Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “Aurania”) has granted stock options (“Options”) today, to certain officers and directors. These stock options are exercisable for an aggregate of 415,000 Common Shares, at an exercise price of $0.60 per Common Share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The Options vest as to one-third (?) on the date of grant, one-third (?) on the first anniversary of the date of grant and one-third (?) on the second anniversary of the date of grant.

Aurania is a junior exploration company engaged in the identification, evaluation, acquisition and exploration of mineral property interests, with a focus on precious metals.

For further information, please contact:

Keith Barron, President and CEO
Tel: 416 367-3200
E: keith@ivu.587.myftpupload.com

Donna McLean, CFO
Tel: 416 367-3200
E: donna@ivu.587.myftpupload.com

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