Aurcana Appoints Lenic Rodriguez President and CEO

The Board of Directors of Aurcana Corporation has appointed Mr. Lenic Rodriguez as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective immediately.

Mr. Rodriguez is a Mexican businessman residing in Vancouver and has been a Director of Aurcana since December 2006 when the Company embarked on its strategy of acquiring and developing advanced stage projects in Mexico. Mr. Rodriguez holds a BA in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Systems from one of Mexico's top universities.

Aurcana further advises that Mr. Ken Booth has resigned as President and CEO but will remain as a Director and adviser to the Company.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
AURCANA CORPORATION

For further information, please visit the website at: www.aurcana.com or contact:

Jack Barnes, Manager Investor Relations
Aurcana Corporation
Phone: (604) 331-9333
Toll Free: (866) 532-9333
Fax: (604) 633-9179
Email: jbarnes@aurcana.com

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements -- This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the business and anticipated financial performance of the Company. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include unsuccessful exploration results, changes in metal prices, changes in the availability of funding for mineral exploration and development, unanticipated changes in key management personnel and general economic conditions. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, oral or written, made by itself or on its behalf.

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