New Slate of Directors Elected as the Board of AuRo Resources Corp. (The "Company")

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 4, 2013) - AuRo Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ARU)(FRANKFURT:NXP3) -

The Company wishes to announce that yesterday, at the annual general and special meeting of shareholders of the Company (the "AGM"), the shareholders elected Cyrus Driver, Dr. Antony Harwood, Scott McLean and Peter Tegart as directors of the Company. The new directors are successful businessmen with significant experience in geological exploration and mine development, and possess strong skills in business management, capital markets, finance and accounting. The new directors wish to thank shareholders for their support.

At the AGM, the shareholders of the Company approved a stock option plan and a consolidation of shares of the Company on up to a ten to one basis, or such lower ratio as determined by the directors. The shareholders also appointed BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Accountants as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year at a remuneration to be fixed by the directors.

The Company also announces that the litigation commenced against the Company and several of its former directors by a concerned shareholder has been withdrawn.

The new directors acknowledge the former directors' participation and effort in managing the Company and wish to thank them for their assistance and cooperation in assuring a smooth transition. The cooperative transition will be conducive to assuring a successful positive change for the Company.

About AuRo Resources Corp.
AuRo Resources Corp. is a mineral exploration company with major land positions in two of Colombia's leading gold camps. The Company holds property interests in three of the country's most prolific gold regions in Antioquia, Tolima‐Quindio, and Santander‐Norte de Santander. AuRo shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ARU. For further information please visit www.auroresources.com.

On Behalf of AuRo Resources Corp.

Peter Tegart, Director