TSX-V: AU
ST. JOHN'S, March 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Aurion Resources
Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: AU) ("Aurion" or the "Company") would
like to provide an update on ongoing activities at the Company's
exploration properties in Northern
Finland and its plans to manage risks posed by COVID-19 in
compliance with health authority requirements and
recommendations.
The Company's priority is to protect the health and safety of
its employees, contractors and stakeholders. In light of the
increasing global risk due to COVID-19, the Company is increasing
its efforts to ensure the safety of its team in Finland, St.
John's and Toronto. The
Company will continue to monitor the situation in Canada and globally and take actions based on
the recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers
for Disease Control (CDC), Canadian and Finnish governments, as
well as regional authorities.
In compliance with Canadian government requirements, the Company
has repatriated all Canadian citizens working in Finland. All employees and contractors are
being encouraged to work from home, where possible. Work programs
requiring air-travel have been postponed until they can be
undertaken safely.
At this time, the Company is pleased to report that none of its
employees or contractors have been diagnosed with COVID-19. In an
attempt to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure Aurion has
restricted access to its camp and properties and has implemented a
rigorous surveillance, monitoring and response plan.
Exploration activities are currently ongoing, at a reduced rate,
on the company's wholly owned Launi and Risti properties.
Results from exploration activities will be released in due
course. Aurion continues to be well-funded and believes it can
operate at this reduced rate through 2021.
"Our team is our most valuable asset. Given the rapidly changing
global situation involving COVID-19, we want to ensure the health
and safety of all of our team members, at home and abroad" said
David Lotan, Chairman of the Board
of Directors of Aurion. "We would like to take this moment to thank
all the employees, consultants and contractors for their dedication
to our projects, but we maintain that they come first. We will
continue to monitor events globally and will address any changes as
they occur."
About Aurion Resources Ltd.
Aurion Resources Ltd. (Aurion) is a Canadian exploration company
listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V:AU). Aurion's strategy is
to generate or acquire early stage precious metals exploration
opportunities and advance them through direct exploration by our
experienced team or by business partnerships and joint venture
arrangements. Aurion's current focus is exploring on its Flagship
Risti and Launi projects, as well as advancing joint venture
arrangements with Kinross Gold Corp., B2 Gold Corp., and Strategic
Resources Inc. in Finland.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
David Lotan, Chairman
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
SOURCE Aurion Resources Ltd.