Fri Nov 25, 2005
Richard Whittall assumes the position of CEO

Vancouver, BC: Aurea Mining Inc. (MXA-TSX-V) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard O'C. Whittall, President of the Company, as its Chief Executive Officer, a position held until now by Mr. Enrique R. Miranda-Paz, who remains as Chairman of the Board.

Aurea Mining Inc., via its wholly-owned subsidiary headquartered in Mexico City, is actively exploring for gold within its 100% owned land position in the gold-rich area of southern Mexico known as the Guerrero Gold Belt, in Guerrero State, Mexico. Aurea's land position engulfs 11 intrusions with similar geological settings as the El Limón-Los Guajes, Ana Paula, Nukay, Los Filos, El Bermejal and La Verde that are respectively under exploration and development by Teck Cominco, Goldcorp, and Grupo Mexico.

For further information please visit our web site www.aureamining.com or contact the undersigned.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Richard Whittall"
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Richard Whittall

President & C.E.O.

For further information, please contact Richard Whittall -- 604-605-4654 or Aurea Mining Inc. -- www.aureamining.com

This news release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future exploration programs and events. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

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