2 More companies come out today with positive sentiments on Ecuador mining situation but not mighty Aurelian.....we'd rather give it away (I'm now convinced this was drug induced) to those nice folks at Kinross.

1. Commission a Preliminary Assessment to ascertain the most logical mining methods, milling process strategies and general economics for the presently known deposits;

2. Undertake additional infill drilling in both deposits to expand and upgrade the resource; and,

3. Continue drilling along strike and to depth in both deposits to further delineate the deposits.

The Ecuadorian Government stated position on mining development of any project repeatedly has been that (i) it should be of demonstrable economic benefit to the country; (ii) there should be clear benefit for the surrounding population; and, (iii) the project should be managed with a high standard of environmental care. This Resource Calculation demonstrates significant potential for national economic benefit from this project, and along with Atlas' positive social and environmental activities to-date, aligns the company's activities entirely with Government requirements for responsible mining projects.